Mawlamyine 5 days /4 nights

DAY 01 YANGON - MAWLAMYINE
Early morning drive via Bago and Kyaikhto to Mawlamyine (appr. 8 hours) passing the World War II War Cemetery, dedicated to the 27,000 Commonwealth Forces who died in Burma and the Sittaung Bridge, an area humming with riverside activity, with small markets at the water’s edge, and small riverboats, coming and going with passengers and cargo. Carts drawn by water buffalo amble along the highway. Upon arrival transfer to your Hotel for check-in and overnight.

DAY 02 MAWLAMYINE - KYAIKMARAW - KYAIKKAMI – MAWLAMYINE
After breakfast visit the downtown area with the central market, specialises in dry goods, the new market with lots of fresh fruits, vegetables and meats and the Mon Cultural Museum with a collection of ceramics; silver betel boxes; royal funeral urns; Mon musical instruments and wooden Buddha altars. In the afternoon drive to Kyaikmaraw, a small charming town, which is located 24 km Southwest of Mawlamyine. On the way, you can see toddy and rubber plantation, the road passes through eight villages before ending at the riverbank in Kyaikmaraw. In Kyaikmaraw, visit Kyaikmaraw Pagoda, built by Queen Shin Saw Pu in 1455. Late afternoon come back to Mawlamyine. Overnight in Mawlamyine.

DAY 03 MAWLAMYINE – PHA-AN – ZWEKABIN – PHA-AN
After breakfast proceed to Pha An (appr. 3 hrs). On the way, visit to Saddan Cave. Upon arrival transfer to Parami Guest House. In the afternoon drive to Lonpini Park, Bodi Tahtaung Pagoda at the base of Zwekabin Mountain. Then climb to the top of Zwekabin Mountain (appr. 1 hr.). Late afternoon, drive to Eindu, a small town with weaving home industries. Continue visit to Thamanya Hill, where a famous monk offers vegetarian meals to all the people who comes to visit to him. There, you can see how they cook the foods. Overnight at Parami Guest House.

DAY 04 PHA-AN – KYAIKHTIYO
After breakfast drive to Kyaikhtiyo (appr. 3 hours). At Kyaikhtiyo Township, transfer from your car to a special open truck for your ascent to Kinmon Base Camp (appr. 45 minutes drive). From here continue the journey up to the Golden Rock on foot. (This trail is sometimes steep, but is smooth, and there are covered shelters every 50-100 meters to rest, and have a cold drink. Porters will be available to assist anyone who wishes help, and a "sedan chair" conveyance is available for those who do not wish to walk.) Along the way, will be many pilgrims who have walked from the very base of the mountain. At the shrine, is a small stupa placed atop the Golden Rock, a massive granite boulder. Covered with gold leaf, and precariously balanced over the edge of the mountain, it is purported to be held in place, "balanced on hairs of the Buddha". Enjoy the late afternoon activities at the shrine, before returning back to your hotel for overnight.

DAY 05 KYAIKHTIYO – BAGO - YANGON
After breakfast continue the journey by air-con car to the small village of Kyaikhto. On the way visit the cashew nut plantation and the nearby Buddhist boys orphanage and also a rubber tree plantation. In Bago visit to the interesting Bago Market with varieties of vegetables, flower and commodity goods, the Shwetharhlaung Pagoda, with its giant reclining Buddha, having a history over 1000 years old; the nearby Monastic Education Center; the Mon Village, with its array of cotton weavers; the Shwemawdaw Pagoda, with 114 metres the highest pagoda in Myanmar and walk from there to the Hintha Gon Pagoda, the place where Bago was founded. Late afternoon drive back to Yangon . End of our service

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Trip includes

+ All transfers and excursions with private car/ van/ bus

+ English speaking guide

+ Accommodation in twin sharing room

+ Meals as indicated ( B = Breakfast; L = Lunh; D = Dinner)o

+ Entrance fees and permits during guided time.

+ Water & cool tissues

+ Boat cruise as stated

+ Servicharge & government taxes

Trip excludes
 

+ Airfares & airport taxes

+ Pre/post trip arrangement

+ Visa and visa arrangement

+ Travel insurance

+ Other personal expenses

+ Personal expenses such as Bar, Telephone and Laundry bills.
+ Tips and gratuities