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Day 01 :: Yangon - Bago - Kyaikhtiyo :: B/-/-
In the
morning pick-up from your Hotel in Yangon and
drive to BAGO (84 km - 1½hour). En route, visit
to the Allied War Graves Cemetery near HTAUK
KYAN and to KYAIK PUN PAGODA, famous for its
four giant Buddhas. In Bago sightseeing includes
the SHWEMAWDAW PAGODA, over a thousand years
old; its spire is even taller than SHWEDAGON
PAGODA. After lunch, continue to KIN PUN 'base
camp' (110 km - 3 1/2 hours) and onward to
KYAIKTIYO, the 'Golden Rock', a huge boulder
completely covered by gold leaves and delicately
balanced on the edge of a cliff. From KIN PUN, a
steep and rough 11 km dirt road leads to the
upper staging point, a journey made in open
trucks, which are very crowded. From the 'upper
area', travellers must, at present, walk the
final stage, approx. 4 km, up steep paths which
ascend some 500 m to the GOLDEN ROCK. As an
easier alternative to walking, visitors can be
carried in sedan chairs by four porters, at an
extra cost of approx. US$10.00 p.p. On arrival
watch the beauty of sunset or dawn at this
important pilgrimage site. Stay overnight at
Hotel near Kyaiktiyo.
Day 02 :: Kyaikhtiyo - Thaton - Mawlamyine ::
B/-/-
After
breakfast climb down to base camp and drive to
THATON (72 km). There are many legends about
Thaton, the first capital of Mon empire. In 1057
king Anawrahta of Bagan conquered Thaton,
because king Manuha of Thaton refused to send
him the holy Buddhist scriptures "Tripitaka".
Through this incident the first united empire
was founded by king Anawrahta. Nowadays is not
much left from the old glorious Mon Kingdom.
Visit SHWE ZAYAN PAYA, built during the early
Mon era. Afterwards continue via Mottama (62 km)
and cross by ferry to Mawlamyine, the capital of
Mon State. Mottama (Martaban) is situated at the
mouth of Thanlwin River and used to be a very
important seaport in the 16th Century. On the
opposite side of Thanlwin River is Mawlamyine or
Moulmein, nowadays the 4th biggest city in
Myanmar.
Day 3 :: Mawlamyine - Mudon - Kyaikkami - Setse
Beach :: B/-/-
After
breakfast drive to MUDON (30 km) and visit the
newly built world's biggest reclining Buddha
statue (160 m). Afterwards continue to the
coastal resort Kyaikkami, also known as Amherst
during colonial days. Visit YELE PAYA, famous
for the Buddha Statue that was brought from Sri
Lanka in ancient time. Then continue to Setse
Beach at the Gulf of Martaban, which is still
very well known. Enjoy a stroll over the brown
sand beach before you will return back to
Mawlawyine. Stay overnight at Hotel in
Mawlamyine.
Day 4 :: Mawlamyine - Hpa An :: B/-/-
After
breakfast, drive to Hpa An (49 km), the capital
of Kayin state. Visit downtown area and the
market. Today's excursion includes THAMANYAT
monastery, whose famous vegetarian monk U Winaya
died in December 2003. Rest of the day at
leisure. Stay overnight at Hotel in Hpa An.
Day 5 :: Hpa An - Bilin - Yangon :: B/-/-
In the
morning drive to BILIN via Thaton. En route,
stop at MYATHABEIQ PAYA and TAUNZAUNG PAYA near
the town of Bilin. In the afternoon return back
to Yangon.
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Trip includes
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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.
+
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
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