Full-Day Bagan Villages and Stupas Tour with Shwe Zi Gone

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Cross the Ayeyarwady River by boat to reach Bagan's rural villages
• 02 Enjoy a jeep ride through Bagan's countryside and local plantations
• 03 Meet local people and observe their simple day-to-day way of life
• 04 See traditional handicrafts, including cotton products, woven canes, and handmade baskets
• 05 Visit Shwe Zi Gone, one of the holiest 11th-century stupas in the region
• 06 Take in panoramic views over the plains of Bagan and its many monuments

Explore the villages and stupas of Bagan, an ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar. Cross the Ayeyarwady River by boat, then discover rural communities, local plantations, and traditional handicrafts in Bagan's countryside. Meet local people and learn about their day-to-day activities and simple way of life. The tour also includes a visit to Shwe Zi Gone, one of the region's most outstanding and holiest 11th-century stupas, with panoramic views over the plains of Bagan.

The tour also includes a visit to Shwe Zi Gone, one of the region's most outstanding and holiest 11th-century stupas, with panoramic views over the plains of Bagan.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Bagan

Languages Burmese, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Bagan Villages, Countryside Jeep Ride, and Shwe Zi Gone

• Pick up from your hotel at 9:00 am and head to the jetty to cross the Ayeyarwady River.

• Explore the villages and stupas on the other side of the river with a private tour guide.

• Enjoy a jeep ride across Bagan's countryside.

• Observe local people leading simple lives and visit their plantations.

• See their handicraft products, including cotton goods, woven canes, and handmade baskets.

• Explore Shwe Zi Gone, one of the outstanding stupas of this region, dating back to the 11th century and considered the holiest stupa in the area.

• Enjoy panoramic views of the plains of Bagan from this large stupa, which gives visitors a sense of the impressive number of monuments in Bagan.

End of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Air-conditioned jeep and driver

• English-speaking tour guide

• Drinking water, soft drinks, and snacks

• Towels

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

• Boat ride

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees

• Accommodation

• Meals

• Flight tickets

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Old Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)

Tour start

Old Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.