OVERVIEW Venture away from the main archeological zone and discover a different side of Bagan where few tourists visit. Take a boat along the Irrawaddy River to the impressive Kyauk Gu U Min temple - a different, unique structure along the riverside - and stop to explore a farming village for a taste of local life.
PROGRAM DETAILS Depart from your hotel with your Exotissimo guide and driver to transfer to the Bagan boat jetty. Board a private river boat and set off upriver toward Kyauk Gu U Min. Throughout your Irrawaddy river cruise you will be treated to fabulous scenes of life on the water: fishermen, local ferry boats, riverside villages and views of the Bagan temples. You'll stop at Sae Lan village and go ashore for a short walk. Sae Lan is typical of the riverside villages along the Irrawaddy. The friendly people work as farmers and fishermen, living a simple but happy life. Continue by boat to Kyauk Gu U Min on the eastern side of the river where a five to ten minute walk takes us to the temple. This beautiful temple has exquisite stone carvings depicting religious figures and flowers on the door. The temple itself is built against the side of cliff, so behind the main hall of the temple you can enter a cave. Inside the cave there are several small niches where individuals can practice meditation. Legend states that the cave was built during the 13th century for the locals to hide from the invading Mongols. After your exploration of Kyauk Gu U Min, you'll return to the boat for a relaxing cruise back to Bagan (around 1 hour). Transfer back to your hotel upon reaching Bagan.
Time: 0800-1200, 1300-1700 Recommended: Afternoon trip sees more activity on the water and can enjoy sunset on the river as they return
PRICING: in US Dollars per person Rates are valid until 30 April 2013
NOTE: Due to daily fluctuations in the local currency exchange rate, Exotissimo Myanmar cannot guarantee this tariff rate. Please contact your travel consultant for the current pricing.
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