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Bagan Day Tour to Mount Popa
and Toddy Farm
Overview:
Private Bagan Day Tour to Mount Popa & Toddy Farm gives travelers a great opportunity to
visit must-see Mt Popa and also interact with the locals in Shwe Hlaing Village. You will be
introduced the traditional production of palm toddy from the collecting of the liquid to the
creating of the drinks and sugars. A traditional Burmese lunch will help you understanding
more about the local cuisine.
Highlights:
 Explore Mt Popa and get the amazing view over the Myingyan Plain.
 Visit Shwe Hlaing Village and learn about traditional production of palm toddy.
 Learn about the local life of the Burmese people.
Detailed Itinerary:
Embark on a drive through the planes to Mt Popa with your guide. Along the way to the top,
you will learn about nats and nat worship as you climb past many shrines and see local
pilgrims.
After returning to the base of the shrine, begin the drive back to Bagan. After around 20-30
minutes we’ll stop in Shwe Hlaing Village.
You will be able to observe traditional production of palm toddy – from the collecting of the
liquid to the creating of the drinks and sugars.
Then enjoy the lunch together under shade of Toddy trees. A traditional Burmese lunch will
be served in this local setting, a memorable meal and chance to experience local lifestyles.
Transfer back to Bagan in the afternoon.
Tour Notes:
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 This tour gives you a chance to see the local life of the Burmese people, an
opportunity to interact with the locals and also support locals.
 Recommended start time in the morning: 08:30 am
 Duration: 08 hours
 Pick up and drop off places: Your hotel in Bagan, Myanmar
Inclusion:
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All transfers & transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
English speaking guide (Other language guide on request)
Lunch
Government taxes and service charge
Mineral water on coach
Exclusion:
Bagan Zone Fee
Meals & drinks not mentioned
Personal insurance
Tips & gratuities for guide and driver
Surcharges if any (increasing of fuel charges, admission fee, Christmas & New year
with prior notice)
 Other services not mentioned in “inclusion”
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Trip information:
Myanmar Visa & Passport:
All visitors to Myanmar are required to carry a valid passport and a Myanmar visa. The
passports must be valid for six months beyond the intended stay and also need at least one
blank page for each of the countries you are visiting.
Money Exchange:
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A: Suite 306, P10, Nguyen Cao Luyen Str, Long Bien
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Myanmar's currency is the Kyat (MMK) but the government has designed a monopoly
currency to control the flow of the traveler's dollars better: the FEC, Foreign Exchange
Certificates.
One FEC is worth one dollar. You can pay the guesthouses, the government transports and
some shopping with them. They are also accepted by money changers like regular US$
notes, although the exchange rate is slightly lower.
About credit card, it doesn’t work in Myanmar because only a few upscale hotels,
restaurants and shops countrywide will actually allow visitors to use them.And even these
charge between 20 and 40 percent service charges so it’s wise for foreigners to bring
sufficient cash to cover their trip.
Tipping:
If you're happy with the services provided a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate.
While it may not be customary to you, it's of great significance to the people who will take
care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of
the tourism industry across many Asia destinations. Although can be difficult to source we
advise you to carry small notes of local currency each day to make tipping easier. Please
note we recommend that any tips are given directly to the intended recipient by a member
of your group as our group leaders are prohibited from collecting cash for tips.
The following amounts are per person suggestions based on local considerations and
feedback from our past travelers:
Restaurants: Local markets and basic restaurants - round your bill up to the nearest US$1.
More up-market restaurants we suggest 10% to 15% of your bill.
Local guides: Throughout your trip you may at times have a local guide in addition to your
tour leader. We suggest US$2-US$3 per day for local guides.
Drivers: You may have a range of drivers on your trip. Some may be with you for a short
journey while others may be with you for several days. We would suggest a higher tip for
those more involved with the group, however we suggest US$1-US$2 per day for drivers.
HANOI OFFICE
A: Suite 306, P10, Nguyen Cao Luyen Str, Long Bien
Dist, Hanoi, Vietnam
T: (+84) 43.212.7423 / F: (+84) 43.212.7422
E: info@helloasiatravel.com
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Please don't tip with coins, very small denomination notes, or dirty and ripped notes. This is
regarded culturally as an insult.
HANOI OFFICE
A: Suite 306, P10, Nguyen Cao Luyen Str, Long Bien
Dist, Hanoi, Vietnam
T: (+84) 43.212.7423 / F: (+84) 43.212.7422
E: info@helloasiatravel.com
WWW.HELLOASIATRAVEL.COM