Myanmar · Trekking

3-Day Bagan and Mt. Victoria Tour with Kanpetlet Trek

3 Days Round trip from Old Bagan Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Bagan's remarkable temples, including Ananda, Thatbyinnyu, Dhammayangyi, and Sulamani
  • 02 Observe traditional lacquerware production, one of Myanmar's best-known handicrafts
  • 03 Meet the tattoo faced women folk around Kanpetlet
  • 04 Trek Mt. Victoria for panoramic views and visit a Chin village

Embark on a 3-day exploration of Bagan, Kanpetlet, and Mt. Victoria, combining temple visits, local culture, handicrafts, and trekking. Discover some of Bagan's most remarkable pagodas and temples, observe the production of Myanmar's best-known lacquerware, and enjoy a memorable sunset over the plains. Continue to Kanpetlet to experience the local surroundings and meet the tattoo faced women folk, then trek Mt. Victoria for panoramic views and a visit to a Chin village.

Enjoy an unforgettable sunset over the plains from the upper terrace of one of the temples.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Chauk, Bagan, Kanpetlet, Mount Victoria, Nyaung-U
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Bagan and Full-Day Temple Sightseeing

  • After pickup from the hotel, have breakfast and then set out to visit the Nyaung Oo local market, where local people sell their products.
  • Visit the golden Shwezigon Pagoda, a first-of-its-kind monument built in Myanmar's style of architecture.
  • Explore Gubyaukgyi, a cave temple at Wet-kyi-inn village well known for its exquisite Tataka mural paintings, and the elegant Htilominlo Temple, noted for its fine plaster carvings and glazed sandstone decorations.
  • In the afternoon, visit a traditional lacquerware workshop and observe the production of one of Myanmar's best-known handicrafts.
  • Continue to Ananda Temple, an architectural masterpiece and one of Bagan's most beautiful temples. Built in the early Mon style, Ananda contains two unique Buddha images whose expressions seem to change depending on the distance from which the statues are viewed.
  • Transfer to Thatbyinnyu, the highest temple in Bagan, the massive Dhammayangyi Temple, noted for its remarkable brickwork, and Sulamani Temple.
  • Enjoy an unforgettable sunset over the plains from the upper terrace of one of the temples.

Stay overnight in Bagan.

2
Day 02

Drive from Bagan to Kanpetlet

  • Leave Bagan after breakfast.
  • After a 45-minute drive to Chauk, stop for half an hour to shop for essentials at Chauk Market.
  • Cross the Ayeyarwaddy River on the bridge and drive to Saw village, only two hours away, to have lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Proceed to Kanpetlet and arrive at the hotel at about 2:30 pm for check-in. After check-in, visit the areas around Kanpetlet, known distinctively for their tattoo faced women folk.

Stay overnight in Kanpetlet.

3
Day 03

Mt. Victoria Trek and Return to Bagan

  • After breakfast, drive to Mt. Victoria for an hour and a half and arrive at the 10-mile base camp. From here, head to the top of the mountain on a trek that will take about two and a half to three hours. Enjoy the view here and have a packed lunch.
  • After lunch, visit the Chin village and drive back to Bagan.

Overnight at the hotel.

Ananda Temple, Thatbyinnyu Temple, Dhammayangyi Temple, Mt. Victoria vistas

Where this trip takes you

Ananda Temple, Thatbyinnyu Temple, Dhammayangyi Temple, Mt. Victoria vistas

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Old Bagan 5 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation (twin-share room)

  • Private car

  • Meals

  • Mineral water

  • English-speaking Bagan tour guide

  • Fresh towel

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.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Old Bagan.

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