Optional: A hot air balloon ride above Bagan is an incredible experience for Myanmar Travel (offered only from October/November to March). Asia Private Travels advises that you’d better get up early to attend the Bagan Balloon Tour, which provides a wonderful experience of observing the Irrawaddy River and the stupas in the area from above.
Following breakfast, we will go on a Bagan sightseeing tour of the amazing local market. After that, see some of Bagan's other iconic structures, like the Shwezigon Pagoda - one of the must-see destinations for Burma Holidays. If time allows, we will also visit the Kyansittha temple, Bagan's mystery cave temple.
We may observe many more historic monasteries with wonderful Khone Baung dynasty paintings when visiting Taungphi village. These are known to be the most precious ruins still existing, don’t miss the chance to explore the forgotten culture!
The afternoon of the 4th day begins with a visit to the Sulamani Pagoda, one of the must-see attractions in this beautiful land. Sulamani was dubbed the "crowning jewel" because it has some of Bagan's greatest ornamental work, including stucco carvings on moldings, pediments, and pilasters created in 1181 by Narapatisithu.
Continue our Private Bagan Trip to Ananda Temple, Bagan's famous white-snow temple constructed in Mon design with four standing Buddha statues protecting the entrance. The highest temple in Bagan, Thatbyinnyu, will be visited for some spectacular photographs.
Transfer to the airport in the late afternoon for your trip to Yangon. In Yangon, spend the night here.