Top Bagan Day Trips

Visit one of Myanmar’s most sacred places on a half-day trip from Bagan to Mount Popa, believed to be the home of the country’s 37 'nats,' or spirits. After climbing the 777 steps to the mountaintop temple complex, you’ll also spot the resident monkeys and earn great views across the scenic countryside—it's a cool and refreshing break from the Bagan heat.

This tour will take you to the most scenic and Instagram-worthy sights around Bagan where you’ll snap photos and experience the beauty of its temple landscape. Immerse yourself in the nature and Burmese culture while exploring ancient monuments and cultural wonders. Visit secret spots and the most famous temples and stupas as your guide helps you position yourself for the most iconic and flattering shots.

Beside the temples, the famous archeological site of Bagan can be explored from a total different side exploring the countryside and the local life by cycling.Bagan surrounding offer many opportunities a day to experience a more authentic side of Bagan out of the tourist beaten paths; paths despite to be sandy at certain parts are generally flat and smooth offering no difficulties for a  bike ride. One of the possibilities for a 5 hours cycling tour plus 3 hours Temples Visit to explore the countryside around Bagan along the water irrigation system to dispatch waters from the Irrawaddy in the countryside; in the very dry region, the system enables farms to grow cereals, rice, fruits, and peanuts all around year round. Traditional Burmese rural life looks like close up and meet the curious locals. This day trip travels along narrow lanes inaccessible to cars and buses – taking you well off the tourist trail.

Mount Popa; the great extinct volcano, and used to be the Summer Palace in Bagan Period, some mention it, “ Oasis in The Semi-desert Zone, Rising out of the shimmering heat, the solitary volcanic crag of Mt. Popa is home to Myanmar's most powerful "nats". Visit the Nat Museum with its life-sized statues of the 37 Nat Gods. Walk up the steps to the stupas and shrines that top the hill above the museum, seeing many pilgrims along the way to climb up about 777 steps.

Make the most of your time in Bagan on a private sightseeing tour. There’s no need to waste time haggling with taxi drivers or catching public transport. Cover a lot of ground in the large archeological zone and customize the itinerary to suit your needs. Be amazed by the beautiful Shwezigone Pagoda, the Ananda Temple, and more, and learn all about them from your guide.

Experience more of central Myanmar and take the difficulty out of visiting Mount Popa with this private day tour from Bagan. Mt Popa is an extinct volcano that rises suddenly out of the landscape and features the Popa Taungkalat Shrine at its lofty summit. After climbing to the top of the peak, you can admire the temple complex and the mountain’s panoramic views.

Enjoy exploring the amazing sights of Bagan with an experienced, licensed guide who knows the best locations for sunset, sunrise, avoiding the crowds and maximising your time in Bagan.

- Private tour to Mount Popa from Bagan - Lead by a local licensed tour guide - Pickup and drop-off at hotels in Bagan - Enjoy views of Mount Popa, a volcano and pilgrimage site - We will watch the life of rural area on the way in such as producing palm sweets and how to producing peanut oil. - We may stop several places for taking photos and knowing the countryside