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Tour Code: 12
Duration: 7
days / 6 Nights coach
Brief itinerary: Yangon-Golden Rock-Mawlamyine-Kyaikhto-Bago-Yangon
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DAY 01. YANGON ARRIVAL (BY CAR)
Upon arrival Yangon International Airport, welcome by
our tour guide and transfer to hotel. Aftrnoon
sightseeing tour includes downtown area : the Old
colonial style City Center Buildings, City Hall, Sule
Pagoda and China Town. An extended visit to
Shwedagon
Pagoda, one of the wonders of the world, will conclude
the tours of this picturesque Garden City. The golden
dome of Shwedagon Pagoda rises 98 meters above its base
and its cover with 60 tons of pure gold and famous for
its religious significance, artistic beauty and its
association with Myanmar culture. Overnight in Yangon.
DAY 02. YANGON-KYAIKHTIYO (GOLDEN ROCK) (BY CAR)
After breakfast, overland to Kyaikhtiyo by car, located
about 160 km from Yangon. There are many legends about
the pagoda, it is known as the Golden Rock and famous as
most popular pilgrimage centre in Myanmar. From the base
camp (Kinpun Sakan), take 45 minutes car ride up to
Rathedaung and then walk 45 minutes up to the Pagoda.
The Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda is built on the big boulder which
is resting on the edge of the huge steep rock. Enjoy the
sunset time on the hill overlooking the panoramic view
over Sittaung river valley, green forest and beautiful
mountain ranges. Overnight on the hill.
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DAY 03. KYAIKHTIYO - HPA-AN (BY CAR)
After breakfast, morning visit around the Kyaikhtiyo.
And then departure from Kyaikhtiyo to Pha-An; the
capital of Kayin State by car. On the way visit to
Bayint Nyi Cave – it is also type of lime stone cave and
cold and famous for natural hot and cold spring lake.
Continue, passing the bridge across the Thanlwin River,
to Hap-An. Upon arrival at Pha-An, visit to Shwe Yin
Myaw Pagoda and Saddan Cave – the number of Buddha
Images, gilded on the wall of the lime stone cave.
Overnight in Hpa-An.
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DAY 04. HPA-AN - MAWLAMYINE SIGHTSEEING (BY CAR)
After breakfast, directly proceed to Mawlamyine. Arrive
at Mawlamyine and transfer to hotel for check in. You
will be take a rest for a while at the hotel and then
Mawlamyine sightseeing will be starting with Mahamuni
Pagoda, Kyaikthanlan Pagoda (Known as the Kipling
Pagoda) and Seindone Mibaya Kyaung, where King Mindon’s
wife sought refuge. These religious buildings are
situated on a mountain range from where beautiful
sunsets can be observed. If the time is permit, will be
visit to the small town of Mudon (20 km- 1 hour).
En-route, you can be see a newly built huge reclining
Buddha and then continue visit to Kyaukdalone Pagoda and
Hindu Temple facing each other. And then return back to Mawlamyine. Overnight in Mawlamyine.
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DAY 05. MAWLAMYINE-THANBYUZAYAT (BY CAR)
Morning breakfast at the hotel. Excursion Thanbyuzayat
(34 km) and visit Kyaikkhami Pagoda; known as Mid-Water
Pagoda. Then proceed to Thanbyuzayet to visit Allied War
Memorial Cemetry for POW (prisoners of the war) who lost
their lives in the famous Death Railway. After visit,
drive back to Mawlamyine. Overnight in Mawlamyine.
DAY 06. MAWLAMYINE-YANGON (BY CAR)
Morning breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Yangon. Along
the road, you can see many paddy fields, farm works and
rual life of local people. Overnight in Yangon.
DAY 07. YANGON DEPARTURE (BY CAR)
Breakfast at the hotel and leisure until the departure
flight time. Then transfer to the Yangon International
Airport for onward departure flight to conclude
adventure trip.
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