Southern Myanmar Highlights 6 days 5 days

For the ones that want to experience all the wonders of southern Myanmar, this short tour will introduce you to all the magic of the south including of the hub city Yangon, the ancient capital Bago, the famous monument Golden Rock, the charming capital Hpa-an, and the first waterfront capital Mawlamyine. Our professional and experienced tour guides will help you to get the insights of the southern Myanmar. You can just enjoy and experience all the wonders that this magical region has to offer.

6 days 5 nights

Myanmar

Classic Highlights

Attractions

Yangon - Kyaikto - Mawlamyine - Hpa An

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Code

MCT3

Overview

Overview
For the ones that want to experience all the wonders of southern Myanmar, this short tour will introduce you to all the magic of the south including of the hub city Yangon, the ancient capital Bago, the famous monument Golden Rock, the charming capital Hpa-an, and the first waterfront capital Mawlamyine. Our professional and experienced tour guides will help you to get the insights of the southern Myanmar. You can just enjoy and experience all the wonders that this magical region has to offer.

Highlights

A visit to this world’ largest pagoda in Yangon that you will be mesmerized
Discovery the local crafts making, markets, and heritage sites of Bago.
Visit one of Myanmar’s holiest pilgrimage sites to the Golden Rock (Kyaikthiyo), a boulder covered in gold leaf that miraculously, delicately balances at the edge of a cliff
Explore Hpa-an, the charming trading capital of Karen State blessed with beautiful topography of limestone karst mountains.
Visit Thanbuzayat the last station of the infamous death railway build by POW during the IIWW

Itinerary

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Welcome by our tour guide on arrival at Yangon International airport and transfer to your hotel. After a brief freshening up at the hotel, we begin the orientation tour of Yangon- the biggest city with tree-lined wide avenues, shady green parks and the beautiful lakes. All gives Yangon becoming one of the most charming and lively cities in Asia. Our tour starts with a visit to Sule Pagoda- the heart of the city and quite unusual in its octagonal shape extending right ups the top. From here you can also observe the downtown views of Yangon. Your next sightseeing is Chaukhtakyi pagoda- the biggest reclining Buddha image in Myanmar and the city Hall & Colonial buildings. At sunset, visit the marvelous Shwedagon Pagoda with its golden stupa covered with 60 tons of pure gold leaf and it is considered as the spiritual centre of the country. Overnight in Yangon

After breakfast, drive to Bago for around half and one hours. Bago is the ancient capital of former Mon Kingdom (6th century).
Visit 55-metre-long reclining Shwethalyaung Buddha image and Shwemawdaw Pagoda, which is over a thousand years old. Its spire is even taller than that of Yangon's Shwedagon Pagoda. Next we will visit Kyaik Pun Pagoda with four giant sitting Buddha images. We then continue our journey to Kyaikhtiyo “the Golden Rock”- a huge boulder completely covered by gold leaves and delicately balanced on the edge of a cliff. After arrival at Kyaikhtiyo base camp, transfer to an open truck and drive for 1hr to the upper staging point. Continue for 45 minutes of easy hiking to the summit. Enjoy and overlook the magnificence view of the surrounding area and overnight stay in Kyaikhtiyo.

After early breakfast, drive to Mawlamyine (4 hours), crossing Thanlwin Bridge. Mawlamyine is the capital of Mon state. With its colonial buildings and its leafy tropical coastal setting, Mawlamyine has a charm of its own distinct from any other town or city. Upon arrival in Mawlamyine, check-in at hotel. In the afternoon, visit Mahamuni Pagoda - the largest pagoda in Mawlamyaing with its Mon Style. Next, we will explore Seindon Mibaya Kyaung, Zyegyi Market and the first Baptist church. Overnight in Mawlamyine

Today we start 2.5 hours’ drive to Hpa.an. On the way, a visit to Kawkon Cave should not be missed where you can see the terra-cottas on the walls of the natural limestone cave. Upon arrival, pay a visit to Kyauktalat Monastery - well known for its shape and location on a tiny island (access via a bridge without reeling). Here you can take the beautiful pictures and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

After breakfast, visit Shweyinhmyaw Pagoda situated at the bank of Thanlwin River. Enjoy the scenery along the way back to Yangon. Upon arrival in Yangon, transfer to your hotel.

Today you have free time until we transfer you to the airport for your onward flight. End of Asia King Travel’s service

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Trip notes

Tour includes:

Accommodation in a double or twin share room with daily breakfast
Private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
Experienced English speaking guide during all tours and transfers
Lunch or dinner as specified in the itinerary
Water & cool towels
Government taxes & service charge

Tour excludes:

Myanmar Visa stamp fee
International airfare and departure taxes
Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
Early check in/ late check out
Domestic flights and domestic airport taxes
Compulsory Gala dinner on 24th and 31st December
Surcharged for Public holidays
Drinks and meal not mentioned
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks … etc.
Personal travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).
Gratuities/ Tipping
All other services not specified in the itinerary