Seems like a good idea and the rate seems fair. If you are looking for a hotel I stayed here:
Hotel Yadanarbon Bagan
The pool was really welcome for a cool dip and an icy cold beer after a day of exploring. Decent food,too- the burger was good by Myanmar standards. Quiet rooms and decent aircon- they weren't shy about using the generator which is a must in Bagan as it can get very hot.
Edit: I did find some company that will take foreigners to Putao, at 2000USD and upwards per trek it doesn't come cheap.