Bagan Private Half Day Tour
- Get to see the highlights of Bagan, known as Myanmar's previous royal capital, on this half day tour!
- See some of its most significant pagodas and temples, including Htilominlo Temple and Shwesandaw Pagoda
- Learn about the history and culture behind each pagoda, stupa, and temple, from your English-speaking guide
- Marvel at the intricate decorative stuccos and murals that transform each building into a work of art in itself
- Convenient hotel pick up and drop off service included, no need to worry about arranging transportation!
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What to expect
Immerse yourself in Bagan's rich cultural and religious practices with this half-day exploration of the ancient city's temples and pagodas. Formerly known as Myanmar's previous royal capital, Bagan is filled with fascinating stories and fun trivia that will satisfy the curiosity of any traveler! In the morning, get picked up at your hotel/accommodation in the city, then proceed to Shwezigon Pagoda, with a circular gold leaf-gilded stupa surrounded by smaller temples and shrines. You'll then make your way to the remaining four temples in Bagan: Ananda Temple, considered a masterpiece of the Mon architecture, Dhammayangyi Temple, the biggest temple in all of Bagan, Htilominlo Temple, with intricately-carved stuccos outside and beautiful murals inside, and Thatbyinnyu Temple, an asymmetrical, cross-shaped temple. As you explore these four sites, you'll learn about the history behind each temple, stupa, and pagoda from your English-speaking guide. Your last stop for the day is Shwesandaw Pagoda, a stunning building with five different terraces and a circular stupa topped with a bejeweled umbrella. Explore the pagoda and check out the sacred hairs of Gautama Buddha, which were obtained from Thaton, before you pack up and get dropped off back at your accommodation.
Reviews
We had only a day in Bagan and this was the best and quickest way to see the highlights of Bagan if you have a short time. The tour takes you to most of the famous temples and it is good and long enough to get a feel of the place.
Driver was really friendly, came early on time, his english quite well too. Recommend to tell the driver to focus on the big pagodas only, our driver took us to many pagodas but some places were quite small and actually took quite some time since we only had 4 hours.
Accessible way to explore Bagan seamlessly. Very ideal tour to visit temples and other areas in Bagan
Worth of money with great tour guide/driver! Will definitely recommend friends to try this out.
The tour was good overall. I couldn't get all the promised temples. Depending on the time you write + can change according to the route you want.
Drive is very kind but I don't like tour guide, he got more money of me
There is no tour guide, so the driver only drove to the sightseeing place and then I entered by myself.
Aung, the driver was very informative and friendly. He even had me experience traditional Burmese food. would recommend him and this activity to other friends.
If you want to know more about the history, this tour is a must do! our tour guide OH and driver Ken is very kind and fun. It was a memorable trip!
Nice tour to experience Bagan. The guide is also very accommodating.