Experience the best of Myanmar in six unforgettable days. Begin with Yangon’s bustling charm before heading to the iconic Kyaikhtiyo Golden Rock. Journey through the scenic landscapes of Hpa An, explore the cultural heritage of Mawlamyine, and visit historic Bago before returning to Yangon. This tour blends stunning natural sights, ancient landmarks, and authentic local experiences, offering a perfect introduction to Myanmar.
Our tour guide will meet with a very warm welcome when you arrive at Yangon International Airport. Today, we will have half day sightseeing for visit to the old colonial-style city center with city hall, Mahabandoola Park with Independence Monument, Chaukhtatgyi (Reclining Buddha) Pagoda a colossal reclining Buddha and continue visit to Karaweik Hall (Royal barge) on the Royal lake and Kandawgyi Park to relax and for to take photo. And the last tour visit for today is world famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Witness the golden dome light up sunshine before sunset. Overnight in Yangon.
After breakfast at hotel, our tour guide will pick you up at hotel for trip to Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda known as “Golden Rock”. Direct drive to basecamp and then takes an open public truck up to the top of mountain around one hour. You can feel the truck is driving within monsoon forest with mountain ranges. Then, walk around 20 minutes to our destination, along the road, both sides have many shops and restaurants. When arrive the main pilgrimage site, can see the scared boulder covered by gold leaves is balance precariously on the very edge of cliff, 3000 ft above sea level and enjoy 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 at hotel in Kyaikhtiyo.
After breakfast at hotel, continue trip to Hpa-an, capital of Kayin state. Hpa-an is located on the bank of Thanlwin river. It is surrounded by beautiful scenery of limestone cliffs, cave with hot spring, scared mountains, cloud-scraping islands. Hpa an is absolutely stunning in its environs. First, we will visit Bayintnyi Cave with hot spring, and Kawkon Cave – natural lime stone cave that the rock surface is profusely decorated with different kinds of clay Buddha images and votive tablets, and it can be datable to 15th century A.D. Hanthawaddy period. In the afternoon, tour continue to visit Saddan Cave, one of the big natural cave, can be crossed during a 20 minutes walk through a long dark tunnel (with electric light) till you find an exit of natural paradise. From the exit, take a small canoe ride passing under the stone cave and through endless rice paddy fields and rocks surrounded by natural landscape make unforgettable moment for you. Then, going back to Hpa an, enjoy sunset and leisure at scenic riverside Shwe Yin Myaw Pagoda. Overnight in Hpa an.
After breakfast at hotel, enjoy morning breathtaking scenery sunrise and bike in fresh vegetables from the countryside and sit at local tea shop for a while. Then, back to hotel and continue drive to Mawlamyine. On the way, visit to Kyauk Kalap Pagoda was built on top of a tall and thin limestone rock formation in the middle of a small, artificial lake with its background of Mt.Zwekabin, national landmark of Kayin state. Then, continue to visit U Nar Auk Monastery, which fantastic reliefs displaying the history of Buddha life. In the afternoon, arrive Mawlamyine, capital of Mon State and famous of port to export teak and muttabin Jar in colonial period. Check in hotel.
After relax a few minutes, visit to the famous market, mosque and church for to take photos. Then, continue visit to the hill top for watch Queen Sein Tone monastery of its awesome woodcarving decorated and Win Sein Tawya, biggest reclining Buddha. Evening, can see the panoramic view and sunset from U Zina Pagoda. Overnight in Mawlamyine.
After breakfast at hotel, driving around 3 ½ hrs to Bago, 16 th century capital. Depends upon the time can visit Kyaik Khat Wain Kyaung, for to see the monk’s life in monastery and lunch process together. Then, visit Shwe Tha Lyaung Reclining Buddha, 55 meters long, Shwe Maw Daw Pagoda, 28-meter-high huge image, Kyaikpun Pagoda, four faces sitting Buddha images and continue visit to Kanbawzathardi Golden Palace of King Bayinnaung, can see the replica palace with original teak posts. Drive to Yangon around 2 hrs and overnight.
After breakfast at hotel, morning leisure at hotel or you will have time for shopping at Bogyoke Aung San (Scott) Market, (close on every Monday & Public holiday) and famous of its shops of souvenir, handicrafts, luxury item, foot wares, clothing, jewelary, food stuff and paintings. Then, transfer to Yangon international airport for departure.