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Myanmar continues to open its border regions to tourists. It allows travelers access to isolated areas of Myanmar. So we have a wonderful opportunity to experience genuinely and lesser-known destinations. In Myanmar, tourists will travel back in time to the enchanting capital Yangon. Stops will be made at The Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda, also unsurprisingly known as the gravity-defying Golden Rock. It is perched on top of a precariously positioned golden granite boulder. Legend tells us a strand of Buddha’s hair is located under the boulder, ensuring it maintains its precarious balance.
Then visit the sleepy coastal city of Mawlamyine, Hpa An. It’s a sacred mountain and Buddhist caves. In Myanmar, tourists will see the spectacular view of limestone outcrops. Hpa An is a friendly and picturesque town. Back to civilization with the bright city lights and finish off the tour with 2 nights in Yangon.
In Myanmar, tourists will welcome by our guide and transfer to the hotel for check-in and leisure.
Overnight in Yangon.
Breakfast at the hotel. In Myanmar, tourists will start the tour by leading to Bago. It’s a sixteenth-century capital. On the way, you will stop at War Cemetery for a photo shot. In Bago, we visit Kyaik Khat Wain Monastery. There we will see the monk’s life in the monastery and the lunch process together. Then we will visit Shwe Tha Lyaung Reclining Buddha. We will also see Shwe Maw Daw Pagoda and Kyaikpun Pagoda. Next, we will visit Kanbawzathardi Golden Palace of King Bayinnaung. It’s a replica palace with original teak posts. Then, continue the drive to Kyaikhto.
Overnight in Kyaikhto.
Breakfast at the hotel. In Myanmar, a tourist guide will pick you up for a trip to Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda. It is also known as “Golden Rock”. Direct drive to base camp and then take an open public truck. It will take you up to the top of the mountain. You can feel the truck driving within a monsoon forest with mountain ranges. Then, walk around 20 minutes to our destination. Along the road, both sides have many shops and restaurants. At the main pilgrimage site, we’ll see a lot of things. You will see the scared boulder covered by gold leaves is balanced precariously on the very edge of the cliff. And Also enjoy the sunset from this unforgettable site. The 9000-candle lighting festival held twice a year of the Golden Rock Pagoda are popular among the events in Myanmar.
Overnight in Kyaikhtiyo.
Breakfast at the hotel. Continue trip to Hpa-an, capital of Kayin state. Hpa An is located on the bank of the Thanlwin river. It is surrounded by the beautiful scenery of limestone cliffs. You will also see a cave with hot springs, scary mountains, and cloud-scraping islands. Hpa An is stunning in its environs.
After that, we will visit Bayintnyi Cave and Kawkon Cave. It’s a natural limestone cave. Its rock surface is profusely decorated with different kinds of clay Buddha images.
In the afternoon, you will continue to visit Saddam Cave. It’s one of the big natural caves. It can be crossed in 2o minute walk through a long dark tunnel. From the exit, take a small canoe ride passing under the stone cave. You will experience endless rice paddy fields and rocks surrounded by natural landscapes making unforgettable moments for you. Then, go back to Hpa-an, and enjoy the sunset and leisure at scenic riverside Shwe Yin Myaw Pagoda.
Overnight in Hpa an.
Enjoy the morning breathtaking scenery of sunrise and bike through villages and limestone mountains. We will stop at landmarks Kyauk Ka Lap Pagoda and sit at a local tea shop for a while.
After that, start a leisurely kayak trip. It takes us toward the village through the paddy fields. You can meet friendly Kayin people there. You will get a chance to observe their local customs and their way of living. Enjoy a home-cooked lunch at a local family’s home. Late afternoon, back to the hotel for leisure.
In the evening, relaxation walking and strolling along the bank of the river with a good atmosphere and can taste of local foods at many restaurants.
Overnight in Hpa an.
Optional: Hot air Balloon flight at sunrise in Hpa-an, available with a surcharge.
Morning drive to Mawlamyine and on the way stop at U Nar Auk Monastery. It is fantastically displaying the history of Buddha’s life. Arrive in Mawlamyine, the capital of Mon State. It is famous for its port to export teak and muttabin Jars in the colonial period. Check-in hotel.
After a short break, visit the famous market, mosque, and church for to take photos. Then, continue visit to the hilltop to watch Queen Sein Tone monastery. It is famous for its awesome woodcarving decorated and Win Sein Tawnya. It’s the biggest reclining Buddha. In the evening, visit U Zina Pagoda. You can see the panoramic view and sunset from there.
Overnight at a hotel in Mawlamyine.
After breakfast at the hotel, take a boat trip to Bilu Island, which comprises 78 villages that are home to more than 200,000 people live. Walk through the village where we can observe the way of life, rice paddies, rubber plantations, and maintains a remarkable range of traditional cottage industries.
And then, continue to visit Shampoo Island (Guang Se Kyun), one of the religious places where hair-washing ceremonies were performed on the tiny rock outcrop.
Overnight in Mawlamyine.
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Yangon for about 6 hours.
Arrive in Yangon, no activities for this day.
Overnight in Yangon.
Today’s sightseeing starts with a visit to the old colonial-style city center with city hall, Mahabandoola Park with Independence Monument, Pansodan Street, and Yangon Jetty by Car. Then continue to visit Bogyoke Aung San (Scott) Market, (close every Monday & Public holiday) and famous for its shops of souvenirs, handicrafts, luxury items, foot wares, clothing, jewelry, foodstuff, and paintings.
In the afternoon, the Myanmar tourist will continue to visit Chaukhtatgyi (Reclining Buddha) Pagoda a colossal reclining Buddha, and continue to visit Karaweik Hall (Royal barge) on the Royal lake and Kandawgyi Park to relax and to take the photo. And the last tour visit for today is the world-famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Witness the golden dome light up the sunshine before sunset.
Overnight in Yangon.
Breakfast at the hotel, and transfer to Yangon airport to connect for your departure flight.
