Nature & Wildlife Myanmar (III) [08 Days / 07 Nights]

Day 1, Arrival Yangon (By AM Flight) Excursion Yangon (By Car)

Welcome to the garden city, Yangon, Myanmar !

Upon arrival at Yangon International Airport, you are welcomed by our esteem guide with your name board and transfer to the hotel for check in. After a short refreshment, visit Chaukhtatkyi Pagoda which is 72 meters long reclining Buddha image. Then proceed to City Hall, one of the most beautiful examples of mixed British colonial and traditional Burmese architecture. Sule Pagoda, over 2000 years old ancient shrine, the High Court, colonial-era Indo-Saracenic Architecture, including its clock tower and its red-bricked exterior and then visit Mahabandoola Park with its independence monument. Thereafter, visit Bogyoke Market - a shopping market with more than 2000 shops selling all kinds of products but of special mention is the beautiful exotic “Shan Bag '' velvet slippers, lacquer ware, Gems shops and all sorts of handicraft.,. [Bogyoke market is closed on Mondays and Public Holidays.] 

Then visit the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda  located on top of Singuttara Hill, where many locals and Buddhists come to worship. The over 2500 years old pagoda was renovated several times until taking its current shape in the 15 century. All Buddhist people believe that the relics of four enlightened Buddha were enshrined in the Shwedagon pagoda.[Overnight at the Hotel peacefully]

(Yangon has a population of over five million people, Yangon is the bustling former capital of Myanmar. The city boasts verdant parks, beautiful colonial buildings and the famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Yangon was declared the capital of Myanmar in the late 19th Century by the British. They rebuilt the town after a fire destroyed it in 1841, hence the colonial influences in the architecture. The British renamed the city Rangoo, however it has been restored to its original Burmese name of Yangon since 1989 when the country was also renamed Myanmar (replacing the British name of Burma.)

Day 02, Yangon – Kyaikhtiyo (Golden Rock) (By Car & Public local open truck)

After breakfast, our friendly guide will meet you at the hotel and drive ahead to Kyaikhtiyo [also well-known Golden Rock] about 160 km from Yangon, standing on a gilded boulder precariously perched on the edge of a hill. On the way, visit Htauk Kyant war memorial cemetery compound in which 27000 stone graves of commonwealth and allied forces fallen soldiers in the Myanmar campaign were honorably kept. Our car will stop at Kinpun Base camp. Thereafter we have to use a local open truck which is normally used for hilly track up to the rock. Arrive at Golden Rock, make a hotel check in and then enjoy the beautiful sunset overlooking the panoramic view of the Sittaung river valley, green forests and beautiful mountain ranges. [Overnight at the Hotel peacefully]

Day 3, Kyaikhtiyo – Mawlamyine  ( By Car)

After breakfast at the hotel, meet with our guide and drive to Mawlamyine; famous as the second busiest seaport as it lies on the mouth of the Thanlwin River. Arriving at Mawlamyine, visit Yadanabonmyint Monastery [also known as Queen Seindon Monastery]; a popular ancient monastery with its royal craftsmanship and motifs, Win Sein Taw Ya; the largest reclining Buddha in the world. Enjoy the sunset time at Kyaikthalan Pagoda, known as the Kipling Pagoda; the city's tallest and most visible Pagoda.  [Overnight at the Hotel peacefully]

Day 4, Mawlamyaing – Hpa An, Excursion Hpa An (By Car & Boat)

After breakfast, our friendly guide will greet you at the hotel and ahead to Hpa-An; the Kayin State, quaint capital. Upon reaching Hpa An, visit Saddan cave; a massive and appreciating natural beauty cave [takes about 20 to 30 minutes. On the other end of the cave, take a short boat trip back toward the entrance], Kawkathaung cave. Enjoy your sunset at Shweyinmhwae pagoda; situated at the eastern bank of Than Lwin River. [Overnight at the Hotel peacefully]

Day 5, Excursion Hpa An  (By Car & Boat)

After breakfast, our friendly guide will greet you at the hotel and start your second day sightseeing in Hpa An. Today's sightseeing includes Yathaepyan cave; Numerous trails with Buddha lead up toe the cave entrance and follow the cave through the mountain to the other site, where an elevated trail made of iron bars allows an incredible view over the plain and the river. [on the other end of the cave, take a short boat trip around the mountain back toward the entrance], Kawgun cave; also known as the ‘Cave of the Ten Thousand Buddhas’, along the cave see more than 2000 votive tablets of Lord Buddha and Mon inscriptions. One inscription is so ancient that, to this day, no scholar has been able to interpret it, Lumbani garden at the base of Mt. Zwekabin; the housed 1000 Buddha images. Enjoy your sunset at Kyaukkalat pagoda; a small rock hill shaped like a wine glass. [Overnight at the Hotel peacefully]

Day 6, Hpa An – Bago (By Car), Excursion Bago

Have early breakfast at the hotel, meet with our friendly guide and head to Bago, which was the central city of the Mon Kingdom of lower Myanmar during the 15th century. (will have an adequate look at this country’s religion and culture as well as rhythm of the peaceful town) 

Upon reaching Bago, visit Kyat Khat Wain Monastery where hundreds of monks are dedicated to following Buddha’s teachings, Kyaik Pun pagoda; the home to the four seated Buddha shrine, a 27m statue depicting the four Buddhas in the open-air surroundings. Afterwards we’ll continue on to the energetic Bago local market as well as Shwemawdaw Pagoda, the tallest pagoda in Myanmar. The spire here rises to a height of 114m and is even more impressive than the one at Shwedagon Pagoda. The gigantic Shwethalyaung reclining Buddha; the second largest reclining buddha in the world which dates back to the 9th century is the most realistic and adored of all the reclining images. Make a stop, should you be feeling energetic, to walk to the top of HinTharGone pagoda for a unique perspective of Bago as well as a chance to learn more about the worship of nats as the temple is home to various nat shrines. [Overnight at the Hotel peacefully]

Day 7, Bago – Moe Yun Gyi – Yangon  (By Car & Boat) 

After breakfast at the hotel, meet with our friendly guide and head to the natural splendors of the Moe Yun Gyi Wetlands, not only an important migratory stop but also a feeding grounds for both migratory and millions of bird species. As a protected reserve directly on the East Asian-Australian flyway, Moe Yun Gyi is a vital shelter for waterfowl of many different varieties. Take a boat excursion through the wetlands and discover the buffalo bathing in the shallow and see a vast number of birds. 

Thereafter, proceed to Hlawga National Park, was established with joint-funding by the UNDP and the government according to the nature conservation and natural park project from 1981-1982, safari area of the Hlawga National Park is 818 acres, the mini zoo has 62 acres, the buffer zone is 660 acres wide. Home of the 25 species of Mammals, 9 species of Reptiles, 192 species of Birds, 54 species of Amphibian, 103 species of Butterfly and 23 species of Fish. You can feed monkeys, deers, buffaloes and elephants along the park. Then a short visit at a small zoo onsite with some larger mammals. Then drive back to Yangon and overnight at the hotel peacefully. 

Day 8, Departure Yangon

After breakfast at the hotel, meet with our driver and transfer to the Yangon International Airport for your flight back to your home country or your next travel destination. 

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