Myanmar · Religious & Spiritual

10-Hour Mount Popa and Set Set Yo Village Tour from Bagan

10 Hours Round trip from Mt Popa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Climb Mount Popa for panoramic views over the surrounding villages
  • 02 See the sacred monastery with gold-glittering stupas atop an extinct volcano
  • 03 Visit hidden Set Set Yo Village and discover the forgotten top-knot style of Myanmar children
  • 04 Explore the palm tree plantation in Set Set Yo Village

Visit the beautiful Mt Popa, an extinct volcano crowned by a Buddhist monastery at the top, and enjoy panoramic views over the surrounding villages. This guided tour also takes you to Set Set Yo Village, a hidden village where you can discover the forgotten top-knot style of Myanmar children and explore a palm tree plantation.

Visit the beautiful Mt Popa, an extinct volcano crowned by a Buddhist monastery at the top, and enjoy panoramic views over the surrounding villages.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Bagan, Mount Popa
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Mount Popa and Set Set Yo Village Discovery

  • 08:00: Pick up from your hotel and drive to Mount Popa.

  • 09:30: Arrive at Mount Popa and climb up to enjoy the panoramic views.

  • 13:00: Climb down from Mt. Popa. Witness an iconic Myanmar postcard sight: a sacred monastery with stupas glistening gold, perched on top of an extinct volcano. See the many monkeys that reside here.

  • Move to a local restaurant for lunch.

  • 14:00: Continue to Set Set Yo Village.

  • 14:30: Reach Set Set Yo Village, a hidden village where you can discover the forgotten top-knot style of Myanmar children. Explore the palm tree plantation in this village.

  • 17:00: Return to Bagan.

  • 18:30: Arrive at the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Mt Popa 2 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Mount Popa tour coach

  • Zone fees

  • Lunch

  • Fuel surcharge

  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

  • Accommodation

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips

  • Any other transfer not mentioned

  • Any other service not mentioned

  • Burmese tour guide (if you choose the option without a tour guide)

Know before you go

  • Pricing:

    • 62 USD per adult (without tour guide, 7-9 pax)
    • 62 USD per adult (with tour guide, 19-24 pax)
    • 68 USD per adult (without tour guide, 4-6 pax)
    • 68 USD per adult (with tour guide, 10-18 pax)
    • 74 USD per adult (with tour guide, 7-9 pax)
    • 80 USD per adult (without tour guide, 2-3 pax)
    • 86 USD per adult (with tour guide, 4-6 pax)
    • 92 USD per adult (without tour guide, 1 pax)
    • 123 USD per adult (with tour guide, 2-3 pax)
    • 172 USD per adult (with tour guide, 1 pax)
  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability.

  • Wheelchair accessible.

  • You are responsible for your accessories such as sunglasses, hats, etc., as there are monkeys on the way to the mountain.

  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected pagodas. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.

  • A vegetarian lunch option is available. Please inform us at the time of booking if required.

  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate in the tour.

  • Licensed (Burmese) tourist guide is included only if you choose the tour guide option.

Cancellation Policy:

  • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Mt Popa, Myanmar (Burma)
Tour start
Mt Popa, Myanmar (Burma)
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Mt Popa.

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