Myanmar Tour - Mount Popa & Salay Day Trip

Mount Popa And Salay Tour - Bagan

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OVERVIEW

Take a break from temple touring in Bagan to visit Mount Popa and Salay. Mount Popa is an extinct volcano which is believed to be home to the 'nats', ancient Burmese animist spirits. Climb to the top for stunning views of the surrounding countryside before continuing to the village of Salay, an important Buddhist centre. Visit the ancient wooden monastery before returning to Bagan.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Your Mount Popa and Salay excursion begins after breakfast, when your Exotissimo guide and driver will meet you at your hotel.

Begin with a drive south, parallel to the Irrawaddy River, en route to Salay. After one hour we'll make a stop in Chauk which has a colorful morning market to explore. Few tourists visit this market and it is a great place for local interaction and photos.

Continue to Salay (30 minutes) an important center of Buddhism in Myanmar with many active monasteries. Salay, many years ago, created its own unique style of Bagan-era architecture. While visiting Salay you will learn more about monastic life, Burmese Buddhism and this unique architectural style as you visit several sights including Salay is Yoke Sone Kyaung monastery, one of the oldest wooden halls in the area.

We then head east toward Mount Popa, an extinct volcano standing 1518 metres high. Arriving at midday, we'll first go to Popa Mountain Resort for lunch with fabulous views over the surrounding area.

Mount Popa has played an important role in Myanmar culture, religion and history since earliest times. Its shrine is dedicated to the worship of the 37 Nats, the Burmese ancient animist spirits. Learn about nats and nat worship as you climb the stairs to the top with your local guide. The view over the Myingyan Plain from the top of the volcanic peak is impressive (and the climb is optional!).

Transfer back to Bagan late this afternoon. (L)

Time: 0800-1700

Departure: Wednesday - Sunday (Salay Museum is closed Monday, Tuesday and public holidays)

PRICING: in US Dollars per person

Rates are valid until 30 April 2013

NUMBER OF PEOPLE	2	3-4	5-6	7-10	11-15	Single Supplement
PRICE PER PERSON	116	104	77	85	67	N/A

*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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