Myanmar · Archaeology

8-Hour Bagan Archaeological Tour with Irrawaddy Sunset Boat Ride

8 Hours Round trip from Nyaung-U Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Bagan's UNESCO-listed archaeological treasures and sacred temples
02 Visit Minnanthu village and gain insight into sesame and peanut oil production
03 Meet the friendly people of Phwar Saw village and learn about their traditions
04 Enjoy a sunset boat ride on the Irrawaddy River with beautiful natural scenery

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage site of Bagan and explore its remarkable archaeological treasures with your guide. Visit sacred pagodas and temples, experience local life in Minnanthu and Phwar Saw villages, and gain insight into countryside traditions and oil production. The day ends with a pleasant sunset boat ride on the Irrawaddy River, surrounded by beautiful natural scenery.

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage site of Bagan and explore its remarkable archaeological treasures with your guide.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Bagan, Nyaung-U

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Bagan Temples, Village Life and Irrawaddy Sunset Cruise

Get picked up from your hotel by your English-speaking Myanmar guide. Then, explore the archaeological sites of the ancient city of Bagan.
Start the tour with a short stroll through Nyaung U Market.
Afterwards, explore the ancient city by visiting the most sacred pagodas and temples in Bagan, such as the Shwezigon Pagoda, a prototype for many other stupas in Myanmar, and one of Bagan's most famous sites, the Ananda Pagoda. Along the way, you can stop with your guide to take photos.
In the afternoon, continue to Minnanthu village, an agricultural village in the middle of the archaeological zone. The village mainly produces sesame and peanut oil, and during your visit, you will gain insight into the production process.
Head to Phwar Saw village afterwards to meet its friendly people and learn about their traditions.
Transfer to the jetty to join a pleasant boat ride on the Irrawaddy River in the evening. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the surrounding nature and watch the sunset.