Myanmar · UNESCO Heritage Sites

2-Day Bagan and Mount Popa Tour with Irrawaddy Sunset Cruise

2 Days Round trip from Old Bagan Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Bagan's UNESCO World Heritage archaeological sites and sacred temples
02 Meet the friendly villagers of Phwar Saw and learn about their traditions
03 Enjoy a pleasant sunset boat ride on the Irrawaddy River
04 Visit Minnanthu, an agricultural village in the heart of the archaeological zone
05 Climb 777 steps to Mount Popa for spectacular views from Myanmar's Nats Kingdom

Explore the ancient city of Bagan and its UNESCO World Heritage archaeological sites, sacred pagodas, temples, the Archaeological Museum, and the King Palace. Visit Minnanthu, an agricultural village in the heart of the archaeological zone, and meet the friendly villagers of Phwar Saw to learn about their traditions. End the day with a pleasant boat ride on the Irrawaddy River, enjoying the sunset and beautiful scenery. On the second day, travel to Mount Popa, stop at local palm juice, oil, and peanut oil factories, and climb 777 steps for splendid views from Myanmar's Nats Kingdom.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Bagan, Mount Popa

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Bagan Ancient City, Villages, and Irrawaddy Sunset

Start the tour at 08:30 am from your hotel and meet your Bagan tour guide.
At 09:00 am, begin exploring the archaeological sites and the ancient city of Bagan, which was recently recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit Bagan's most sacred pagodas and temples, including the Archaeological Museum and the King Palace.
In the afternoon, visit Minnanthu village, an agricultural village in the middle of the archaeological zone.
Head to Phwar Saw village to meet the friendly villagers and learn about their traditions.
In the evening, embark on a pleasant boat ride on the Irrawaddy River.
Enjoy the sunset and beautiful scenery.
Drop off at your hotel at 06:00 pm.

Day 02

Mount Popa and Local Factory Visits

At 8:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel by your experienced Bagan tour guide and drive 48 km from Bagan.
On the way, stop to see the palm juice and oil factories, as well as peanut oil factories.
After arrival, climb 777 steps to Mount Popa, home to Myanmar's Nats (Spirits) Kingdom.
After enjoying spectacular views from the top and taking snapshots for memories, head back to the hotel.
Drop off at the hotel at 05:30 pm and stay overnight at your hotel in Bagan.