Bago Day Trip from Yangon: Shwemawdaw and Reclining Buddha

4.0(1)8 hFree cancellationBy Asian Trails LTD

About this activity

At 114 metres, Bago's Shwemawdaw Pagoda stands taller than Shwedagon, and it is only one reason to leave Yangon for a day. Bago, 85 km away, was once the capital of southern Myanmar, and its monuments still show the scale of that era.

After the drive, your private guide takes you to Thamanay, a Buddhist seminary where about 150 monks live and study. Then comes Shwemawdaw, visible from far across town, followed by the 55-metre Shwethalyaung Reclining Buddha and the four giant Buddha images of Kyaik Pun Pagoda.

On the way back, stop at Taukkyan War Cemetery, where more than 6,000 Allied soldiers of the WWII Burma campaigns are buried. Before reaching Yangon, visit the Shwenyaungbin shrine, a sacred banyan tree that is home to the nats, Myanmar's guardian spirits.

You are back at your hotel in the late afternoon. Book this private day trip for a side of Myanmar's history that many visitors skip.

What's included

✓All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
✓Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.
✓All applicable taxes and service charges
✓A full day tour with a professional English-speaking guide.

Not included

✕Personal expenses such as drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees
✕Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
✕Single supplement charges for single travellers, where applicable
✕Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
✕Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
✕Lunch is at a local restaurant

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply
Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Yangon’s central business district. Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside the Central Business District, cruise ports and Yangon’s International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions
We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant
We regret to inform you that this excursion is not suitable for wheelchair users. Guests are advised that some walking is required during this excursion; we always ensure that we take the most comfortable ways from the entrance of the sight to the sight itself
To respect local customs and respecting the religious sites and temples on this tour, it is customary for guests to take off their shoes before allowed entrance. Your guide will inform you in advance for which of these sites this is applicable
Royal temples and palaces uphold a very strict dress code: it is essential that you dress appropriately during this excursion by wearing clothes that cover shoulders and fall below the knees
Customers wearing shirts with obscene and disrespectful prints and pictures and brightly-coloured clothing may be refused entrance
We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.
Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
Certain sights in this excursion may not be photographed for specific reasons. We kindly ask for your understanding by following local regulations
Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power
It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request
In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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