Itinerary

1. Day 1: Yangon

   • Receive a warm welcome at Yangon International Airport.
   • Explore the Sule Pagoda and the 19th-century British colonial buildings in downtown areas, visit the Chaukhtatgyi Reclining Buddha to observe the beliefs & customs of local people and hear the story of Buddha. Then, have lunch at a local restaurant.
   • Proceed towards the beautiful Kandaygyi Lake, Boyoke market (Scott market), and you can practice your bargaining skill with local vendors. Your incredible day will finish at the Shwedagon Pagoda.

    PS: Scott market is usually closed on Monday and gazetted holidays.

2. Day 2: Shore Excursion Through Yangon Life

   • Head out to Yangon General Train Station to enjoy the train ride. As the train moves, you should be ready for picturesque scenes. You may notice so many locals on board and hawkers will be selling local snacks or fruits. Sometimes trading can be done on the train.
   • Get off from the train at Kyee Myint Daing train station, a neighbourhood in the northwest part of Yangon.
   • Transfer to the banana market and explore the busy life along the shore.
   • Visit the nunnery and observe how they live and shoot questions about Buddhism.
   • Transfer to a vibrant 26 street bustling market where you can see locals go shopping.
   • After lunch, go to the Nanthedar jetty to catch the ferry.
   • On arrival to Dalla, hop on trishaw and interact with trishaw masters.
   • Visit the town famous pagoda and fishing village, local cottage industries, spring roll (sheet) making process, candle making process. If you are lucky enough, you can witness the nat-festival and some other ceremonies like wedding.

3. Day 3: Mon State

   • After breakfast, meet your tour guide and driver at your hotel at 7:30 am.
   • Drive to Bago, which was once famous for its port and known as the Mon kingdom in the 15th century.
   • Visit the Kyaik Pon pagoda, four seated Buddha and proceed to the KyaKhatwaing monastery to observe the daily life of Monks. Shwemawdaw pagoda is the largest pagoda in Myanmar. Then, have lunch at Hantharwaddy restaurant.
   • Proceed to the Shwetharlyaung Reclining Buddha.
   • Drive to the Kim Pun base camp, approximately one and half hours.
   • Transfer to a truck to go up to Golden Rock and enjoy the sunset views.

   Overnight stay at the hotel.

4. Day 4: Kayin state

   • After enjoying sunrise views of the Golden rock, we will check out and go back to the base camp.
   • Continue to Hpa-an, a cooling capital of the Karen state famous for exploring caves. Visit the historic natural limestone – Kaw Goon cave and then drop in at the Ya Thae Pyan cave after having lunch at a nearby restaurant.
   • Check in to your hotel and take a rest for an hour.
   • Head out for Shwe Yi Myaw and enjoy your sunset at the picturesque Kyauk Ka Lat Pagoda.

   Overnight stay in Hpa-an.

5. Day 5: Hpa-an

   • Start at the bustling market of Hpa-an before exploring the Kaw Kataung cave and nearby villages. You can also observe Karen village life here.
   • Spend time at the Saddan Cave, surrounded by stunning scenery. It also holds the nickname “Halong Bay of Myanmar”.
   • Take a short boat ride back to the cave entrance, followed by a quick walk through paddy fields.
   • In the late afternoon, drop in at the U Nar Aunk monastery to admire the beauty of its architecture.
   • Head out for Mawlamyine for your overnight stay.

6. Day 6: Belu Island

   • Travel to the Belu island and experience the rural life with the interesting local cottages industries such as blackboards for schools, cane products, rubber bands, wooden pipes and much more! Spend the afternoon at the Gaung Se Kyun (Shampoo Island) and learn about the life of the monk on the island differently with a short boat trip.
   • Visit the historic Kyaik Than Lan Pagoda before enjoying the panoramic views of the whole city, especially at sunset from the viewpoint of the mountain.

7. Day 7: Mawlamyine - Yangon

   • Head out to Yangon for a slightly longer drive and stop several places for the sightseeing. 
   • Please stop at the Bayinnyi cave in Hpa-an and then sit back in the car for a scenic drive before learning about rubber plantations at Kyaikhto, the gateway of the Golden Rock. 
   • After the lunch stop, continue to Yangon and check-in at the hotel. Conclude your unique experiences in Myanmar!