Location: Bagan
Top Things to do in Bagan
Things to do in Bagan, Mandalay Region: The Best Photography Tours
Bagan (Burmese: ပုဂံ; MLCTS: pu.gam, IPA: [bəɡàɴ]; formerly Pagan) is an ancient city located in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar. 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 10,000 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 to the present day.
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1. Faces of Bagan Private Photography Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Capture the authentic daily life of the people of Bagan on this private guided photography tour. You'll begin by shooting the sunrise over the ancient monuments of Old Bagan, away from the buses and crowds. After breakfast, we'll visit local village communities on foot with a walking tour. Photograph traditional crafting from local artisans on a village walking tour in the morning, And shoot amazing temple ruins in the late afternoon pre-golden hour light. You'll visit temples and villages off the tourist track and discover authentic Bagan through its people. You'll have the opportunity to arrange your sunset shooting location
Inclusions: Licensed national English-speaking guide, Air-conditioned taxi and licensed driver, Chilled purified water throughout the day, Outdoor breakfast with organic Myanmar coffee/tea, Donation to local monastery, Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Bagan monument zone entrance fees (normally collected at airport or bus station upon arrival), Lunch
Reviewed By 959natalip
Thank you Thandar (our guide), Ian (founder) and Three Treasures Tours for your exceptional commitment to the people and communities of Bagan. I could list the many wonderful things we did on this 12-hour tour - from the sunrise over the templed landscape, the delicious South Asian samosas and Chinese-style doughnuts for breakfast, the sand-painting (I had no idea what it was either, but all will be explained, and it is both relaxing and fun - and in a temple, no less), a visit to a local farm, a ride in an ox-cart (arranged last minute at our child's request), wandering the sandstone caves of a local monastery, the sunset boat ride down the Irrawaddy river - but in fact the most wonderful aspect of this tour was our guide Thandar and the company she works for. Thandar was flexible and arranged our day so that it unfolded seamlessly. She knew exactly when to share information and when to let our little family explore things for ourselves. Thandar trained in Law and has a million other qualifications to her name, including speaking Japanese (and English), being a social justice advocate, and taking beautiful photographs. Three Treasures Tours was established only a few years ago as a way of strengthening existing engagement with locals, especially in education and agriculture, reflecting Ian's background in permaculture. The depth of these relationships was apparent everywhere we went. Our post-sunrise breakfast, for example, was prepared by a family living adjacent to a quiet and lovely temple we had visited, whose income is supplemented by Three Treasures Tours. You could spend your money on a purely commercial enterprise when you visit Bagan/Myanmar, or you could give something back by choosing to spend you money with organisations like Three Treasures Tour. I definitely recommend the latter - you won't regret it.
2. Lost Temples of Bagan Private Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Uncover the little-known secrets of Bagan on this private guided tour. You'll begin by watching the sunrise over the ancient monuments of Old Bagan, away from the buses and crowds. Learn traditional crafting from local artisans on a village walking tour in the morning, and visit an amazing secluded monastery on the Irrawaddy riverside in the afternoon. You'll visit temples and villages off the tourist track and discover authentic Bagan through its people. Enjoy sunset from hidden temple, along the riverside, or with locals in a rural village rarely seen by outsiders.
Inclusions: Licensed national English-speaking guide, Air-conditioned taxi and licensed driver, Chilled purified water throughout the day, Outdoor breakfast with organic Myanmar coffee/tea, Donation to local monastery, Fuel surcharge, Snacks
Exclusions: Bagan monument zone entrance fees (normally collected at airport or bus station upon arrival), Lunch
Reviewed By mikewarren1888
I traveled through SE Asia for 3 1/2 months, and my full day photo tour with Three-Treasures, and its fantastic guide, Thandar Oo, was my favorite activity of my trip! We toured a couple of temples, but at my request focused on local people. Thandar took me to some local villages that Three-Treasures supported, and I was able to photography and meet locals. This was just a fantastic experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Bagan!!
3. Bagan Family Tour with Sand Painting Class
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This engaging tour tailored specially for families gives you the chance to awaken your inner archaeologist and adventurer! Immersive activities that emphasize learning and exploration allow you to experience Myanmar's majestic Bagan region with all ages. You’ll wander through the enigmatic carvings of ancient temples and see hot air balloons float majestically across the Bagan plain. A sand painting class in Old Bagan and other dynamic activities will keep your family’s itinerary exciting and full of discovery.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Open-air breakfast with fresh fruit, local pastries, and fresh organic Myanmar coffee/tea, Professional guide, Local guide, Breakfast, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By mikewarren1888
I traveled through SE Asia for 3 1/2 months, and my full day photo tour with Three-Treasures, and its fantastic guide, Thandar Oo, was my favorite activity of my trip! We toured a couple of temples, but at my request focused on local people. Thandar took me to some local villages that Three-Treasures supported, and I was able to photography and meet locals. This was just a fantastic experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Bagan!!
4. Bagan Instagram Photo Tour
This tour will take you to the most scenic and Instagram-worthy sights around Bagan where you’ll snap photos and experience the beauty of its temple landscape. Immerse yourself in the nature and Burmese culture while exploring ancient monuments and cultural wonders. Visit secret spots and the most famous temples and stupas as your guide helps you position yourself for the most iconic and flattering shots.
Inclusions: Licensed national English-speaking guide, Air-conditioned taxi and licensed driver, Chilled purified water throughout the day, Donation to local monastery, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Bagan monument zone entrance fees (normally collected at airport or bus station upon arrival)
Reviewed By mikewarren1888
I traveled through SE Asia for 3 1/2 months, and my full day photo tour with Three-Treasures, and its fantastic guide, Thandar Oo, was my favorite activity of my trip! We toured a couple of temples, but at my request focused on local people. Thandar took me to some local villages that Three-Treasures supported, and I was able to photography and meet locals. This was just a fantastic experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Bagan!!
5. Private Bagan Photo Tour - 01 Day
The program of Bagan Photography Tour will bring you to all hidden corners of Bagan these are less visited by local and foreign visitors . Doing sunrise photographs , chasing the line of novices going around the villages , doing indoor photography , making the best portraiture of local people and making the silhouette photographs of Magical Bagan during pre and post sunset will be the main highlights of your trip .
Inclusions: English Speaking Photography Guide from Sunrise to Sunset, Private Car with A/c from 05:00 am to 06:00 pm, Lunch at good local restaurant in Bagan, Bottled water and refreshing towels during sightseeing, Government taxes
Exclusions: Bagan Entrance Fees, Permission Fees to Archaeological Department ( If indoor shooting inside any Bagan Temple), Modeling fees and organized photo secession fees, Tips to driver and local guide
Reviewed By Roger_F_Belgium
We did again a tour of 16 days in Myanmar with this tour company and, as always, it was perfectly organized, it was Top!. Bo Bo was our tour guide but also he arranged a lot of photosessions during the trip. He made wonderful compositions and helped all members if they needed help for the right camera settings in order to take the perfect pictures. Transport, hotels, food was very good. I can't think on anything that could be better. Thanks to Bo Bo and this team for this wonderful trip. If you want an amazing photo tour I highly can recommend this travel agent.
6. Secret Wonders of Bagan Private Tour
Uncover the little-known secrets of Bagan on this private guided tour. You'll begin by watching the sunrise over the ancient monuments of Old Bagan, away from the buses and crowds. Learn traditional crafting from local artisans on a village walking tour in the morning, and visit an amazing secluded monastery on the Irrawaddy riverside in the afternoon. You'll visit temples and villages off the tourist track and discover authentic Bagan through its people. Enjoy sunset from hidden temple, along the riverside, or with locals in a rural village rarely seen by outsiders.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned taxi and licensed driver, Donation to local monastery, Licensed national English-speaking guide, Outdoor breakfast with organic Myanmar coffee/tea, Bottled water, Breakfast, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Bagan monument zone entrance fees (normally collected at airport or bus station upon arrival), Lunch
Reviewed By mikewarren1888
I traveled through SE Asia for 3 1/2 months, and my full day photo tour with Three-Treasures, and its fantastic guide, Thandar Oo, was my favorite activity of my trip! We toured a couple of temples, but at my request focused on local people. Thandar took me to some local villages that Three-Treasures supported, and I was able to photography and meet locals. This was just a fantastic experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Bagan!!
7. Art Of Living Tour - 7 Nights & 8 Days
Art of Living is the themed destination tour to show the daily life in Myanmar and their way of living and the contract between the ancient times to modern days. There are few aboriginal tribes in Myanmar and hence the tour manager and the guide will explore to entire tribes.
Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Accommodation, meals, guide, transportation, Government Tax & Service Tax, mineral water and towels.
Exclusions: International airfares and airport tax, Visa, Personal expenses, any other services not mentioned
