Bagan Day Tours

Bagan is an ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage Site situated on a flat plain on the Irrawaddy River in the Mandalay Region.From the 9th to 13th centuries, the city was the capital of the Pagan Kingdom, the first kingdom that unified the regions that would later constitute modern Myanmar. During the kingdom’s height between the 11th and 13th centuries, over 4,000 Buddhist temples, pagodas, and monasteries were constructed in the Bagan plains alone, of which the remains of over 2,200 temples and pagodas still survive today. Our Bagan temples tours and photography experiences uncover the hidden gems of this unique site of global importance.

Our Bagan Day Tours

Explore Bagan with a knowledgeable local guide and see off the beaten path temples others miss! Customize your private day tour of Bagan and enjoy the most spectacular temples and authentic tastes of Burma. Our Bagan sightseeing tours feature iconic temples and remote villages for an intimate and memorable experience in Bagan. Don’t forget your camera!

Bagan Classics Temples Tour

Only have one day in Bagan? Our customizable Bagan temples tour includes the best of Bagan in a single day. Explore the most iconic and off-the-beaten-path temples in Bagan with experienced local guides. Discover Bagan with locals!

Bagan Discovery Ebike Tour

Enjoy freedom and spontaneity on this guided Bagan ebike tour of selected sites and villages within the Bagan monument zone. Includes sunrise, open-air breakfast, village walking tour, and ebike tour of the Bagan temples.

Bagan Family Tour with Sand-Painting Class

This engaging Bagan family tour is tailored especially for multi-generational groups. Immersive activities that emphasize learning and exploration allow you to experience Myanmar's majestic Bagan region with all ages.

Bagan Living Heritage Tour

An intimate look into the amazing lives of local people, their culture, and communities that make Myanmar such a unique place to visit.

Bagan Monastery Meditation Experience

Enjoy a transformational experience in Myanmar with our introduction to Buddhist Meditation in a local Bagan Monastery. Meditate with Burmese monks.

Lost Temples of Bagan

This tour is for those who really want to get off the beaten track and experience the true hidden gems of Bagan. This exploration includes many sites not listed on tourist maps and rarely visited.

Romantic Bagan for Couples

Discover authentic Myanmar as a pair with our customisable experiences for couples in stunning Bagan! We arrange all the extras for your romantic holiday in Bagan.

Bagan Proposal Package

Planning a surprise marriage proposal in Bagan? We can arrange the perfect day: balloons over temples at sunrise, a horse carriage ride, fresh flowers and candlelight. Contact us to personalise your Bagan proposal package!

Looking for Things to Do in Bagan?

Looking for things to do in Bagan between sunrise and sunset? Temple fatigue?We understand that after a few days, even the most curious traveler can begin to lose their fascination with the myriad temples in Myanmar. To keep our guests (and ourselves) engaged, we’ve worked together with artisans, farmers, monks, and cooks in our local communities to share Burmese culture with you.

Bagan Balloon Rides

A balloon ride over the temples of Bagan at sunrise is a truly magical experience. This is a "bucket list" item for many who travel across continents for the golden views. Whether you're enjoying a romantic holiday or photography adventure, you will...

Bagan Cooking Class: Burmese Slow-Food

Learn about traditional Burmese dining in this local culinary adventure! Using fresh local ingredients, prepare a 4-course meal together with our village cooking team in our Bagan cooking class.

Bagan Crafting Classes

Learn traditional Burmese arts and crafts. Discover the many uses of bamboo or try your hand at colorful sand painting during our hands-on crafting classes in family-owned village workshops.

Bagan Village Walks

Join us for a taste of village life on this Bagan walking tour! Experience communities in harmony with nature on this enchanting stroll among Bagan's farming and crafting villages. We take you where no sightseeing tour has gone before!

Bagan Sunset Boat Trips

Enchanting sunset views of Bagan and the Irrawaddy await on this private cruise. Begin with a refreshing cold drink at our peaceful riverside jetty, then enjoy snacks and refreshments on board for sunset.

Why Choose Us?

Our company was born in Bagan in 2015 and we’re based there year-round. We have close ties to local communities here through our close collaboration with Myanmar SEEDS, our partner nonprofit. Part of what makes a day out with us so special is the direct contact with locals as we share our community connections with our tour guests. This allows our guests to experience Myanmar more authentically than any other tours on offer.

Bagan Now an UNESCO World Heritage Site!

“Bagan contains an extraordinary ensemble of Buddhist monumental architecture, reflecting the strength of religious devotion of an early major Buddhist empire. Within the context of the rich expressions and traditions of Buddhist architecture and art found throughout Asia, Bagan is distinctive and outstanding.” – UNESCO World Heritage Inscription, July 2019

Bagan Has Something for Everyone

Home to more than 3,000 monuments spread out over 100 square kilometers of area, Bagan is open to exploring. There are many ways to enjoy Bagan, whatever the type of holiday you are planning. From romantic getaways to strenuous adventures, our Bagan tours offer something for everyone.

Because of the area’s size and incredible collection of monuments, we generally recommend a minimum stay of 3 nights to fully experience all Bagan has to offer. For advice on planning your stay get in touch with us here.

Unique Sights in Bagan

Ananda Temple
Built in 1105 during the height of Bagan’s splendour, Ananda Pagoda is the crown jewel of Bagan’s architectural wonders. This impressive temple has been called the “Westminster Abbey of Burma” and has recently been fully restored and is in excellent condition. The whitewashed walls and gilded spires of the temple are an unforgettable sight and versatile photo subject.

Buddhist Monasteries, Monks & Nuns

Theravada Buddhism is practiced by a great majority of the Burmese population, where monasteries are respected education centers and monks are venerated in society. Myanmar daily life is characterized by personal merit-making rituals and community charity activities, or “donations” (dana), to accumulate good karmafor a favourable rebirth.

Monk portraiture in Bagan
A monk studying in Mandalay
A local monk at his monastery

Traditional Burmese Village Life

Mobile phones and the Internet were introduced to the Myanmar people only in 2012. Change is slowly coming, but for the moment much of Burma remains like a time capsule from the bronze age where animals and manual labor, not machines, are the do most of the work. Here, our houses are grown from the earth and our roads and tools are made by hand. Step back in time on a visit to a remote Myanmar village rarely, if ever, seen by foreigners. Our Bagan Living Heritage Tour includes a rural village walk where you can meet and learn from traditional Burmese bush-knowledge.

Shepards herding cattle at sunset in Bagan
Rice farmers in Myanmar
Everyday life in Bagan’s villages

The private meditation in one of the Pagodas in the morning and soulful conversations about Buddhism and life just added more meaning to all of the beauty surrounding us.
EKATERINA, LA/MOSCOW (VIA TRIPADVISOR)

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