Day 01 : Yangon Arrival
 Arrive Yangon by international flight. Welcome & transfer to hotel. Some highlights of Yangon sightseeing - Sule Pagoda at the heart of city, Maha Bandoola Park with Independence monument, photo stop at Karaweik hall - a royal floating barge, National Museum to the 8 meters high Golden Lion Throne & Mandalay Royal Regalia, Chaukhtatgyi reclining Buddha, Bogyoke Market with hundreds of stores & Shwedagon Pagoda. Dinner. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 : Yangon
 Morning visit to Kaba Aye Hillock ( World Peace Pagoda ), Mahapasana Guha Cave where sixth Buddha Synod took place in 1956, Glass factory, Yangon jetty, the old colonial style buildings near landmark the Strand Hotel & China town to see their living way by walking along the street. Dinner. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 : Yangon - Taungoo
 Breakfast. Start to drive for long journey trip Taungoo, 175 miles away from north of Yangon , via Bago by coach. On the way you can visit Allied War Graves Cemetery at Htukkyant, 32 km from Yangon, Allied soldiers who lost their lives in Myanmar during the World War II. Taungoo, an ancient capital of Kaytumadi Dynasty. Major teak extraction center & fruit growing center. Check in hotel. Dinner. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 : Taungoo - Thargaya ( Pho Kyar Elephant ) - Taungoo
 Excursion visit to Pho Kyar Elephant Forest Camp, 10 miles from Thargaya, is situated on Yangon - Mandalay highway. You can observe the tropical reserved forests at Bago Yoma mountain ranges also the ideal eco tourism spot in the natural life of seasonal flowering trees & wild orchids. Drive back to Taungoo in the evening. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 : Taungoo - Kyaikhtiyo
 Early breakfast & check out. Proceed to Kyaikhtiyo. We arrange public conveyance from the Kinpun Camp ( base camp / bus stop ) to Yathaetaung. Our quotation are also calculated with this public conveyance system. If the guest would like to take a special chartered car to take them to Yethaetaung they can do so with their own expense & our allotted amount will be refunded to the guest. Climb the top of Kyaikhtiyo, an 11 km uphill climb for the hikers from Kinpun Base Camp, the mystical pagoda stands on a gold gilded boulder, precariously perished on the edge of the hill. There is also a steep winding road. Then either climb on foot or take the sedan chair to Pagoda. Visit The Golden Rock Pagoda & surroundings area to see the legends of pagoda & the " nats ' or " sprits ". You can enjoy the scenic beauty of amazing view & cool climate. Check in hotel. Dinner. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 : Kyaikhtiyo - Hpa An - Mawlamyine
 Breakfast. Enjoy the amazing view from pagoda & you will notice the unusual pagoda sites. You will see many people praying & offering soon ( breakfast ) to the Lord Buddha which is an amazing sight. Climb down to base camp & change back to our car. Start the journey to Mawlamyine & pass through Thahton, Hpa An --- former capital of Mon Kingdom , capital of Kayin State respectively. Arrival in Mawlamyine, the capital of Mon State in the afternoon. Check in hotel. enjoy the sunset from Mawlamyine jetty. Dinner. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 : Mawlamyine
 Breakfast. Visit the local Zay Gyi market. Excursion visit to Kyaikthalan Pagoda, . Scenic at Kyauktalone a Buddha stupa, Rubber Plantation in Mudon ( 15 km, 1 hour ),, the numerous seasonal fruits grown there. Also a newly built huge reclining Buddha Win Sein Taw Ya Meditation centre ( Myaing Gone village ) can be seen . Also Kyaik Kha Me --- it is popular tourism site, the scenery is magnificent of the shore of the deep sea. Return to Mawlamyine. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 : Mawlamyine
 After breakfast city tour in Mawlamyine. Sites are Mon state National Museum facing Hindu temple, Mahamuni Pagoda ( Kipling Pagoda ) - 100 years annual day was held at 02 May 2004, Maha Dhamma Zedi Pitaka Taik or the Library of Buddhist Tipitaka scriptures located at the foot of the Mya Thabeik Hill, the royal throne is in Seindon Mibaya Kyaung & the old teak wood monastery at the top of the Hillock. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 Mawlamyine - Bago - Yangon
 Leave Mawlamyine early for Yangon . ( 190 miles driving time 9 hours ) crossing Than Lwin River by the longest& largest bridge in Myanmar opened in 12 Feb. 2005. Just to visit main places at Bago --- Shwemawdaw Pagoda, Shwethalyaing Pagoda, - reclining Buddha Image with 55 metres long & Kanbawzathadi Palace . Continue drive Yangon & check in hotel. Dinner. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : Yangon - Sittwe - Mrauk U ( flight )
 After breakfast check out hotel. Transfer to airport for Sittwe flight. Arrive Sittwe, the main port of Rakhine ( Arakan). Upon arrival transfer to jetty for going to Myauk U by boat. Lunch on boat with river view. In the evening arrive Mrauk U & check in hotel. Dinner. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 : Mrauk U
 After breakfast visit for sightseeing --- Dukkhanthein - a huge fortress like temple, Shittaung Temple - a shrine of 80,000 Buddhas Images 16 centuries , Andaw Thein Ordination Hall - with its unique stone carving, Laymyethna Pagoda - the first pagoda erected in Mrauk U in 14 century AD, the Pitakataik Library & the circular Ratanabon Pagoda. Also visit to remains of walls, the ruins of the Royal palace. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 : Mrauk U
 After breakfast visit to Kyauk Taw ( you can see the original Mahamuni Image ) & Vesali ( the former large city was developed during the Vesali Dynastyuntil 8 centuries ) which are 22 & 5 miles respectively from Mrauk U. On the way, you can observe the scattered Thet & Myo races. In the afternoon, sites in Mrauk U are the Archeological Museum , Sykya Manaung Pagoda, Koe Thaung Temple , Paysee Pagoda, Pyaya Pagoda, Pyaya Ook Pagoda, Zee Nar Manaung Pagoda, Lack Say Kan Lake , Bandoola Monastery & Sun Set At Shwe Gou Taung Hill. Dinner and over night in Mrauk Oo.
Day 13 : Mrauk U - Sittwe
 After breakfast visit to market in Mrauk U. Check out hotel & proceed to jetty to take boat downstream trip back to Sittwe. Check in hotel. In the evening, you can visit Navy point to enjoy the beauty over the Bengal Bay . Dinner. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14 : Sittwe - Ngapali ( flight )
 A morning city tour of Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine State , the colourful fish market - different kind of sea fishes caught from Bay of Bangal , the cultural Museum, weaving centre & around the clock tower. Transfer to Sittwe Airport to fly to Thandwe ( Ngapali ). Arrive Thandwe Airport & transfer to hotel in Ngapali. Relax. Overnight at hotel. ( without meals - lunch & dinner )
Day 15 : Ngapali
Relax & overnight at hotel ( without meals - lunch & dinner ).
Day 16 : Ngapali
Relax & overnight at hotel ( without meals - lunch & dinner ).
Day 17 : Ngapali - Yangon
In the afternoon, check out hotel. Transfer to Thandwe Airport leave for Yangon . Arrive Yangon & transfer to hotel. Check in hotel & taking leisure time. ( without meals - lunch & dinner ).
Day 18 : Departure Yangon
Breakfast Transfer to Yangon International Airport for departure flight .
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Above tour cost includes Hotel accommodation(twin sharing) with breakfast, transfer and transportation with air conditioned car, Meals, Baggage handling and 24/7 English speaking Guide
Exclusive of visa fees, Entrance fees , Airport tax (US$ 10 per person), Travel insurance, Personal expenses (telephone call, beverages, laundry, .) and non specified expenditure
AS OF 04 SEPT. 07 ALL THE TOUR COST OF GOLD BACKED TOURS WILL BE INCREASED BY FLAT 15 % ON IT'S EXISTING RATES.
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