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We offer customized private and small group tours in Bagan, Mandalay and Yangon. Our Myanmar adventures are for people who usually don't take tours or hire guides. Three Treasures is a Burmese social enterprise with western management offering photography tours, Bagan balloon rides, meditation, crafting, cooking classes and village walking tours in Myanmar (Burma). Three Treasures is the first of its kind in Bagan, offering once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences that support local communities in a way that is socially, economically and environmentally sustainable. Are you searching for secluded temples for sunrise? Magical sunsets on the Irrawaddy riverside? Real interactions and memories with locals? Contact us today!
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g2traveler
Vancouver3 contributions
Nov 2017 • Solo
I took one half day tour and a full day tour. We went to places where no tour buses go. At some temples, it was just us a small group. We enjoyed a delicious home cooked lunch and enjoyed the sunset from a boat. On the second day, it was just me and I basically told Ian to take me where he thought were great for more authentic photos especially of people. It was fabulous! We went to villages who weren't used to foreigners but Ian and his team were very respectful in approaching them and told them we wanted to say hello and if possible take some photos. His team brought oranges as a gift and I gave out instant photos. The look of wonder and the smiles we got from this simple exchange was heart warming. So thanks again Ian, Thandar and Koko!!!!
Written November 15, 2017
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Kovardhini T
5 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
We had only two days in Bagan and wanted to capture as much of its essence as we could. We booked Three Treasures after reading all the reviews of them and definitely glad that we did! Ian and his team were absolutely amazing. Everything was well-thought out and carefully planned and we felt very well-looked after from the time they picked us up to when they dropped us off at our hotel. We went during the rainy season and the weather was pretty unpredictable. My parents also had some difficulty with stairs and climbing and Ian managed to take all of that into account pretty quickly to play it by ear and give us a fabulous experience. This was no "ticking off the box" type group tour. We were brought to visit pagodas that were less crowded and at times when the popular ones were less packed. Went off the beaten track to explore little villages and distant pagodas where few people go to. Our final evening watching the sunset on a boat along the Irrawady river was truly a magical experience. And U-thar: the sprightly seventy-one year old ex-school teacher turned tour guide was truly a store house of knowledge of not only Bagan and Myanmar but also of Buddhist culture and history. Also got an insight into the development work that Ian and U-thar were involved in- truly an inspiration! Definitely a must if you're visiting Bagan!
Written June 20, 2017
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pc20001126
HONG KONG105 contributions
Mar 2017 • Family
My family all loved the tour with Ian. First, Ian is very responsive on messages. Second, we were supposed to have this bamboo crafting workshop but since the master have family issues that need to be back to Yangon so Ian emailed me and offered another local tour which is really awesome. We got to meet at the village and start walking around and know about the real local lives. And we got to visit a bamboo crafting workshop runned by a family of 9 and we can see the whole process of how skillful to make a lacquarware. We are really impressed and this place sell at a fair trade price and they deserved it. The quality is really good and we got some good sovenirs to bring back. And at the end we rested in front of an unknown temple and have tea and refreshments ( with comfort seatings )and I got to smoke with grandma . It's such a great trip and I really recommend everyone of you who plan to visit Bagan to book a tour or workshop with Ian.
Written March 19, 2017
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Thank you CM! It was great fun to host you and your family in Bagan. I think you guys won the award for funniest and most joyful guests of all time! You really made bamboo crafting a memorable experience. The Naing family still talks about you.
I hope you see you and your sister again soon...
A lotus for you,
Ian
Written March 21, 2017
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BoardingPass638864
1 contribution
Oct 2018 • Solo
This company has no part in the local community, and in fact is very rude to local people. They do not deserve to stay in business with this kind of behavior. Help support local businesses instead.
Written October 25, 2018
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Stephen W
Hong Kong, China100 contributions
I had a wonderful time during my 3 day tour in Bagan with Thandar from Three Treasures. I chose a private photo tour as I am a keen photographer. Early start at sunrise to spots that mainly avoided the crowds, time to set up and shoot at leisure. Thandar knows all the best places, including hidden Pagodas where indoor low lighting shooting is ideal. Usually rested from 1 to 3 pm to avoid the heat, then headed out to Golden Hour shots followed by sunset. Thandar also very willing to model wearing traditional outfits for the photo shoots. Highlights for me was the sunset boat cruise, even though we got no sunset the lighting was surreal, also very much enjoyed the morning spent at a small monastery and cliff top Pagoda with local people and monks. I would strongly recommend Three Treasures, great job from communications and planning with Ian to the actual relaxed and private guided tour. It was more like an old friend showing you around their home town rather than a commercial tour, and I mean that in the best possible sense. And some of your money goes to local causes 3T support.
Written October 14, 2018
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Coco H
Taichung, Taiwan24 contributions
Jul 2018 • Solo
Last month I signed up for a meditation experience with three treasures, I was up early and got picked up by a driver and a tour guide Thandar in an air conditioned car. First stop was to see the beautiful sunrise at a pagoda in old bagan, then we headed to Nyaung oo market to pick up some fruits and fresh flowers to offer to the monastery. We drove to a remote and local monastery afterwards, I had the privilege to meditate with 2 monks inside the pagoda for 30 minutes. Then Thandar accompanied me with a 10 minute walking meditation, walked around the meditation cave. Thandar was very helpful with translating and explaining any questions I had for Buddhism, history, culture in Myanmar etc. It was definitely a memorable and unique experience. Highly recommended!
Written August 20, 2018
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JonasTHA
1 contribution
Jul 2018 • Solo
The word "authentic" is used way too much in the travel industry, but Three Treasures really deserves to be associated with this word. My experience with this organization has been an incredible one and I would highly recommend it (to the extend that I even signed up on TripAdvisor to write this review!).
It may be slightly more expensive than some other tours in Bagan, but it is worth every penny if you are looking to go off the beaten path. Moreover, during the tour it became obvious how you are thereby contributing to small-scale development projects and supporting local communities. Finally, my guide Thandar was able to answer every question about Bagan, Buddhism and beyond!
It may be slightly more expensive than some other tours in Bagan, but it is worth every penny if you are looking to go off the beaten path. Moreover, during the tour it became obvious how you are thereby contributing to small-scale development projects and supporting local communities. Finally, my guide Thandar was able to answer every question about Bagan, Buddhism and beyond!
Written August 20, 2018
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Rafaelskpk
Sao Paulo, SP5 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
We were lucky enough to stumble upon TTRT website while doing research on Bagan. After reading about their mission and the many positive reviews we were eager to get in touch with local people, different scenarios and immerse a little bit in Buddhist phylosophy.
So I bothered Ian with lots of questions as my curiosity grew. We decided to join them for a day and it was trully touching to see what special human beings like Ian and Thandar are doing. Sometimes during the day we felt emotional with what we experienced and listened to. The places we went to are not in guidebooks and the things we saw and heard are not online. By the end of the day we were so grateful we had the opportunity of being there.
At this point I only want to thank Ian and Thandar, the little buddy Lucky and all the crew for the touching memories. This seed will be with us forever. I wish more people like you guys existed and spread the good and the positive things in this world.
So I bothered Ian with lots of questions as my curiosity grew. We decided to join them for a day and it was trully touching to see what special human beings like Ian and Thandar are doing. Sometimes during the day we felt emotional with what we experienced and listened to. The places we went to are not in guidebooks and the things we saw and heard are not online. By the end of the day we were so grateful we had the opportunity of being there.
At this point I only want to thank Ian and Thandar, the little buddy Lucky and all the crew for the touching memories. This seed will be with us forever. I wish more people like you guys existed and spread the good and the positive things in this world.
Written November 21, 2017
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Damn J
Sheffield, UK16 contributions
Feb 2017 • Solo
Three treasures was recommended by a friend as a great way to really experience Bagan and see beyond the Tourism. We went on a boat ride with his team. A lovely group of guides in training from the local area who have great english skills and lots of character. They are more like a family and thats what my day felt like. A day out with family which as a solo traveller is a beautiful experience. We went to a quiet strip of the river away from the crowds and had tea as i got to know everyone. Uthaung ("the old man") describes himself as a guide in training but his english skills and wealth of knowledge of Bagan makes him more of a zen master in my eyes. He knows everything about every pagoda down to the tiniest detail.
After tea we went down the river. Providing an amazing view of bagans pagodas and land scape as well as letting you see life on the other side of the river which is true local life a complete opposite to the tourism orientated life im old bagan. They took me to some hidden temple caves rarely see by visitors. I was also invited by local monks to eat with them and have tea.
The best part might have been the boat ride home seeing Bagan by sunset from the river then watching sunset from the best view and being treated to a local dance by Thantar and the boat mans children.
I have even been invited to have dinner with Uthaung and his family. Score!
Don't miss out.
After tea we went down the river. Providing an amazing view of bagans pagodas and land scape as well as letting you see life on the other side of the river which is true local life a complete opposite to the tourism orientated life im old bagan. They took me to some hidden temple caves rarely see by visitors. I was also invited by local monks to eat with them and have tea.
The best part might have been the boat ride home seeing Bagan by sunset from the river then watching sunset from the best view and being treated to a local dance by Thantar and the boat mans children.
I have even been invited to have dinner with Uthaung and his family. Score!
Don't miss out.
Written February 19, 2017
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Thank you for your visit, Daniel! We had a ball welcoming you into our family for the day. Your dancing skills are amazing! 😀
We hope to welcome you again in Burma on your next round-the-world adventure. Next time: Mt Popa!
Cheers,
Ian
Written February 21, 2017
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Lannie S
Kabul, Afghanistan47 contributions
Feb 2017 • Solo
I was originally looking for just a food tour of Bagan, and stumbled across Three Treasures. I booked a day long photography and walking tour, which turned out to be one of the most amazing tourism experiences I've ever had! Ian was very responsive beforehand to make sure and tailor my tour to see/do exactly what I wanted, and was flexible for detours on the day of. We ended up going for both sunrise and sunset, as well as taking a very nice walk through a small nearby village and meeting the locals and observing their daily life. He took me to some of the more special pagodas and temples, with unique exterior architecture and interior paintings. He also goes through a lot of effort to ensure the people we came across or helped during the tour were fairly treated and well compensated. Truly, sustainable tourism at its finest.
All in all, it was literally EVERYTHING I ever wanted out of a tour.
All in all, it was literally EVERYTHING I ever wanted out of a tour.
Written February 12, 2017
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Hi Lannie,
Thank you for this fantastic review. I had a lovely day out with you; for a few hours it didn't feel like work! I'm glad we were able to meet your expectations for the day and make up for your day missed due to the ebike accident. Enjoy your time with friends in Vietnam and a safe return to the States!
A lotus for you,
Ian
Written February 13, 2017
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I am seriously interested in the Faces trip for the date of October 29th 2019 from Bagan Te price is a bit too high for me if I were to go alone. Are there people interested in joining this tour on that day? I do not need a private experience. It looks awesome.
Written October 11, 2019
Hi George,
Thank you for your inquiry! We’d love to have you join this tour during your visit to Bagan. Please contact us via email and we can try to join you with another compatible traveler on that day if possible.
Best regards,
Ian Hayes
Three Treasures General Manager
Written October 12, 2019
Jerry T
Hanoi, Vietnam
I would like to book 1/2 day in the 1st of January. And please let me know how much I have to pay for trip. My group are 4 people, my husband, my 2 little girls (6 &4 years old) and I.
Thank you so much
Written December 6, 2017
Hi Jerry, Thank you for your interest in joining our tours! Please visit our website at and submit a booking request to reserve your spaces. Tripadvisor does not allow me to post a link to our website here (myanmar-treasures). Best, Ian
Written December 7, 2017
Jerry T
Hanoi, Vietnam
I would like to book 1/2 day in the 1st of January. And please let me know how much I have to pay for trip. My group are 4 people, my husband, my 2 little girls (6 &4 years old) and I.
Thank you so much
Written December 6, 2017
Hi Jerry,
Thank you for your interest in joining our tours!
Please visit our website at and submit a booking request to reserve your spaces. Tripadvisor does not allow me to post a link to our website here (myanmar-treasures).
Best,
Ian
Written December 6, 2017
Hello Ian or Ko Ko .... Looking for a Photograghy guide Nov 11 afternoon - sunset/early night.
Are either of you available for a private 2 person tour? Looking to go to off the beaten path places with interesting people/scenes. Please advise Laurie
Written August 30, 2017
Hi Laurie,
Unfortunately we didn't receive a notification of your question and only now read your message. Please send a booking request via our website with your Bagan visit details and we will do our best for you.
Cheers,
Ian (General Manager)
Written October 16, 2017
hello
i want to come over from 1.11 to day 05.11 with my Dad (77 Years Old but good condition )
what tour you can offert me ?
want make a ballon tour ,and what is very Importend my dad want go to a tempel and run the big pray roll ( must be Big and many )
please replay to
Written May 18, 2017
Hi, Unfortunately we didn't receive a notification of your question and only now read your message. Please send a booking request via our website with your Bagan visit details and we will do our best for you. Cheers, Ian (General Manager)
Written October 16, 2017
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