3-Day Mandalay to Bagan by Bike

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Tour code: MDLGH3BKMB Tour type

( Private )

Tour Level: Moderate Tour Comfort: Standard Tour Period: 3 Days

Mandalay, Bagan highlights tour details

Boat trip from Mingun to Sagaing, visit the longest teak bridge in Cycling through the rural flat land between Mandalay and Bagan is a Myanmar, U Bein and drive to the small town of Myingyan great way to see the real Myanmar. Passing through villages and Morning cycling to the Mount Popa and climb up the mountain for stopping on and off to chat up with the people is a unique way to get an amazing bird eye view at the summit to know a new country. The trails are not too difficult and easy to Explore Kyauk Padaung by a bicycle and proceed to Bagan handle.

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tour description

Day 1 : MANDALAY - MINGUN - SAGAING - AMARAPURA - MYINGYAN (45KM) (-/L/D)

First travel upstream by boat and then explore from Mingun down to Sagaing, a hillside district with many white pagoda spires. From here, you will find yourselves on lovely countryside trails, leading you past ancient pagodas, former capital cities, banana groves, all the way to the longest teak wood bridge in the world, U Bein Bridge, a structure that has withstood the ravages of time remarkably well. Along the way today, visit the village where descendants of Mayor U Bein, the builder of the great bridge, live today. After some time at the bridge, travel by car to the small town of Myingyan where a simple, but adequate accommodation awaits. Lunch and Dinner at local restaurant. Accommodation at Kaung Kaung Guest House, Myingyan

Day 2 : MYINGYAN - MOUNT POPA (80KM) (B/L/D)

A pleasant undulating ride takes you through the dry zone and past a couple of small lakes. Pass villages along the way and as the day progresses, the ups in the undulations become more pronounced. As you pass the sunflower farms, you will see Mount Popa and a sharp, but relatively short climb to the lovely resort with its pool perched on the edge of the mountain overlooking the Taung Kalat. Temple. In the afternoon, you will have the option to visit this temple and hear the stories of the 37 'Nat' spirits who call this place home. Lunch and Dinner at local restaurant. Accommodation at Popa Mountain Resort (Deluxe Garden View) or similar, Popa

Day 3 : MOUNT POPA TO BAGAN (65KM) (B/L/)

A flying downhill starts you off into the valley and onto Kyauk Padaung. After a stop at the local tea house for snacks, you will look through the local market before riding onto Bagan. As you ride in, the red brick of the pagodas come into view and become more and more numerous near the hotel which is located on the edge of the Bagan Plain. Arrive in the afternoon. Lunch at local restaurant. includes excludes

Our tour prices are included of: Not included are:

Local English Speaking biking guide Myanmar visa fee Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) Travel insurance Bike and helmet rental Accommodation in Mandalay and Bagan Water and snacks while cycling Domestic and international flights Vehicle support while cycling Surcharges for language guides Accommodation in Myingyan and Popa Drink at meals Admission fees where applicable as noted on the tour itinerary Tips for local hotels, restaurant staff and tour crew (Mandalay Zone fee, Mingun/Ava fee, Bagan Zone fee) Compulsory gala dinners during festive seasons Boat trip or boat tickets within the tour itinerary Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc.

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notes

Minimum.2pax

Important Notes: Please note, you should wear clothing suitable for this activity: quarter length pants, shorts, t-shirts are all advisable, as are comfortable closed shoes. Sunscreen is also a must.

Notes:

Hotel prices for packages are quoted bases on hotels as mentioned or similar. Higher or lower categories can be requested and the price will be adjusted. The hotels featured in the package tour are subject to availabilities at the time of booking. Meals at respective hotels are also included in the hotel prices if the itineraries mention lunch or dinner at hotel. Additional charges during Festive Season: Christmas, New Year and the Water festival period may apply. Supplements for compulsory Gala Dinners will be advised at the time of booking. All hotels have special booking and deposit conditions and will be indicated at the time of booking. Nonrefundable deposits may be required.

Contact [email protected] www.diethelmtravel.com