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Private Day Tour to Popa and Salay from Bagan
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7 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
Overview
Book this full-day tour to explore the culture and history near Ayeyarwaddy River by visiting the famous Yoke Sone Kyaung Monastery in Salay and the heritage museum of the famous writer Salay U Pone Nya during the time of the Myanmar Kings. Also visit the Popa Taungkalat Shrine, the home of 37 animist spirit entities, statues of which can be found at its base.
What's Included
- All taxes & services charge
- Mineral waters and refreshing towels
- English-speaking tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
- Food and drinks
- Travel Insurance
- Gratuities
Meeting And Pickup
Start time
08:30 AM
Pickup points
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Pickup details
We pick up Nyaung U airport and all hotels from Nyaung U, Old Bagan and New Bagan areas.
What To Expect
Yokesone Monastery
Pick-up from your hotel in Bagan or Nyaung U at 8:00 am and then drive along Ayeyarwaddy River to Salay (approx. 1.5 hours). En route stop by the Chauk provincial local markets. This is a wonderful place to explore Myanmar culture and cheap shops for souvenirs. After 30 minutes you will arrive Yokesone Monastery which is very famous for spectacular wood cravings built in AD 1882. Also, it is the native town of the famous writer Salay U Pone Nya during the time of the Myanmar Kings.
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Mount Popa
Stop at the Popa Mountain resort with panoramic views of the mountain. After some refreshment head to Mount Popa that is 1518 meters high with extinct volcano from Popa Mountain. The Popa Taungkalat Shrine is the home of 37 Mahagiri Nats or aminist spirit entities, statues of which can be found at its base. To reach the top, you need to remove shoes and socks and climb the 777 steps to the summit. Along the way there re a multitude of monkeys expecting treats. When the tour ends, you will be transferred back to your hotel in the evening.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A maximum of 9 people per booking
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide, subject to availability. Please advise your preference at the time of booking
Operated by Good Life Myanmar Travels and Tours Co., LTD.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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