About the Tour
Duration: 4-5 hours
Inclusions:
- Round trip transport from hotels to Mt. Popa
- Lunch
- Entrance ticket to the Taung Kalat Monastery
Bagan Temple Marathon
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Like all Albatros Adventure Marathons, the Bagan Temple Marathon is designed to be more than just a race. It's also about enjoying time together with family, friends and other running-minded spirits. Spectators welcome!
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Packages
Bagan Temple Marathon 2021 6-day package
24 - 29 Nov | 6 days | 1098 USD
An unforgettable tour of the cultural hub of Yangon and the mystical plains of Bagan.
Bagan Temple Marathon 2021 8-day package
22 - 29 Nov | 8 days | 1348 USD
This package starts in Yangon and tours the highlights of Mandalay and Bagan.
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Myanmar is a mystical country full of ancient wonders. Explore all that the country has to offer - from the temples in Bagan to a hike up Mt. Victoria to the serene beaches of Ngapali.
The Bagan Temple Marathon is more than just a marathon - it's a journey through Myanmar! Whatever your interests, Myanmar has something for you. Showcase your adventerous side by on a hot air balloon ride over Bagan or dive deep into the culture with a cooking class or talks with local villagers.
Excursions
VIP Welcome Dinner 2021
22 Nov, 24 Nov | 3 hours | 90 USD
Start your Myanmar adventure right: with a lakeside meal prepared by a Michelin-star chef.
Balloons over Bagan 2021
28 Nov | 3 hours | 350 USD
Get a bird's-eye view of the countless temples at sunrise.
Mount Popa 2021
28 Nov | 4-5 hours | 60 USD
Visit the sacred home of the Nats at the Taung Kalat Monastery.
Extensions
Mount Victoria & Chin Villages 2021
29 - 2 Dec | 4 days | 748 USD
Visit Chin State villages and hike Mt. Victoria on a tour in one of Myanmar's mountainous regions.
Magical Inle Lake 2021
29 - 2 Dec | 4 days | 598 USD
Explore the floating gardens and villages of one of Myanmar's most iconic locations.
Ngapali 2021: Glorious Beach Escape
29 - 2 Dec | 4 days | 548 USD
Leave your worries behind on the peaceful beaches of Ngapali.
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Mount Popa 2021
Mt. Popa is a hidden gem - infrequently visited by tourists, is gives a glimpse into Myanmar's ancient animistic spiritual practices. Hike 777 steps up to the home of the Nats and enjoy seeing some of Myanmar's countryside.
28 Nov | 4-5 hours | 60 USD
After breakfast, we drive to Mt. Popa, approximately a 1-hour drive.
If time allows, we'll make a brief stop where you can observe toddy farmers lives and the process of jaggery making. We'll be able to view water-fetching, making of edible oil, bottling of palm wine, and much more.
Mt. Popa is an extinct volcano, and is now a national park. It is believed to be the sacred home of the Nats, which are spirits in the Burmese folk religion. On top of a rocky crag is a picturesque complex of monasteries, pagodas, and shrines, which you can hike up to via a winding, covered walkway.
We'll have lunch at a tasty local restaurant before driving back to Bagan.
Please note that the Mt. Popa excursion cannot be combined with the Sunday afternoon cooking class, but it is possible to join Balloons over Bagan before.