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Ancient city of Bagan

Discover Bagan 5 days •

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About the Challenge

Burma’s answer to Cambodia’s Angkor temples, Bagan is one of the most unforgettable sights in Burma. The remains of an ancient kingdom on the banks of the Ayeyarwady River, at its height in the 11th – 13th Centuries, Bagan was home to over 10,000 Buddhist temples and pagodas. Though many of them were destroyed, over 2000 remain, presenting an inspiring vista of a plain of spires – especially impressive at sunset.

We take time to explore some of the main temples, which can be climbed to appreciate the views, and then have time to simply wander and enjoy, marvelling at the sheer scale of the ancient site. Close-up, many have impressive architecture, carvings and murals. We then have time to fly on to Yangon and finishing our experience with the magnificent golden Shwedagon Pagoda.

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On the Trip

  • Your safety, and that of the rest of the group, is our highest priority. Our trips are designed and planned with safety in mind. Your crew will be equipped with communication devices (eg phones, radios and/or emergency satellite phones), medical kit and other safety apparatus appropriate to the destination. Our leaders always have access to our 24-hour emergency UK back-up. They are responsible for safety on the trip, and will make any changes to the itinerary they deem necessary, should local conditions dictate. Pre-trip administration - such as medical questionnaires and travel insurance as appropriate - is all done with your safety in mind.

Preparing for the Challenge

  • This is designed to be a challenge, and it is vital that you train sufficiently for it. We will supply you with a thorough training guide once you have registered. We expect all participants to train hard in advance, but we respect everyone’s limits and do not expect everyone to maintain the same pace. Inadequate training is likely to have an impact not just on your chances of completing the challenge, but enjoying it too - and we want you to have the time of your life!

    Our challenges attract people of all levels of experience, fitness and ability as well as all ages and backgrounds. We design our challenges so that everyone can go at their own pace: this is not a race. If you have concerns about your fitness or if you have reduced mobility please do contact us for a confidential chat about whether this challenge is appropriate for you.

    For logistical and safety reasons we sometimes need to re-group, so the front-runners may find themselves waiting for the slower ones. Please relax, and remember that this is a team effort that enables people to achieve their personal goals and earn sponsorship.

  • We plan our trips around the optimal weather conditions, but could still be exposed to bad weather at any time. It is vital you are prepared for all conditions. We provide you with a detailed packing kit-list on registration, with plenty of information, and we are always available if you need advice.

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