Code:	MDT 05
Routes:	Golden Rock - Bago - Monywa - Po Win Daung
Duration:	2 Days

 

The following excursions are carefully designed for travelers and businessman who want to extend their stay in Myanmar, and explore the beauty and the culture of the country, in short time.

Detail Itinerary

OPTION 01
GLORY OF GOLDEN ROCK, 2 DAYS

DAY 1: YANGON - KYAIKTIYO

Heading out of the town, we make our way by travelling north to Kyaiktiyo, one of Myanmar great pilgrimage sites. On arrival at the base camp of Kinpun, we board an open truck for a rugged drive before we take a walk on a very steep pathway to the famous Golden Rock. This huge boulder covered by gilded leaves and delicately perched on the cliff has a very interesting legend. Our walk uphill is quite strenuous; however the spectacular sunset view at the summit makes the hardship all worthwhile. O/N in Kyaiktiyo.

DAY 2: KYAIKTIYO - BAGO - YANGON

This morning we drive back to the based cam where we meet up with our own vehicle for a scenic journey to Bago. Formerly known as Pegu, Bago was once the capital of the Mon Kingdom. The sightseeing tour of this town includes the colossal reclining Buddha of Shwethalyaung , the pagoda of Shwemawdaw, the four giant Buddha images at Kyaikpon Pagoda and the old Palace of Kamboza Thadi. We also a and before taking a walk around the vibrant and colorful central market. We also take a walk exploring around the colourful Bago Market and drive back to Yangon. On the way, we make stop over at at the Allied War Cemetery near Htaukkyan and the woven bamboo factory. The trip ends after arrival in Yangon. (B)

INCLUDING 
Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver and truck depending on local road conditions + Meal as mentioned: B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D = dinner + Accommodation: twin sharing room at the below mentioned hotel or similar one + English speaking guide + Entrance fee to indicated sights

NOT INCLUDING
Other meals, tip, drinks, airport tax, single room supplement, personal expenses, travel insurance, any optional additional tours or activities during free time...

HOTELS USED ON THIS TRIP
CITY/ AREA	Standard Class
Kyaiktyio	Golden Rock hotel ( standard room) or similar
HOTEL NOTES

 

OPTION 02
HIDDEN MONYWA, 2 DAYS

DAY1: MANDALAY - MONYWA

The trip begins as we depart the town and drive through the scenic countryside to Moniwa, a tranquil town by the Chindwin River. On the way, we visit the impressive Thanboddhay Pagoda. The wall and archway of this structure are delicately decorated with over 500,000 Buddha images. Another enjoyable stop is Bodihtataung Pagoda which houses the largest reclining Buddha in Myanmar. On arrival , we visit some outlaying sights of the town, including the lacquer ware village of Kyaukka and the Shweguni Pagoda which is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in upper Myanmar. O/N in Mandalay.

DAY 2: MONYWA - PO WIN DAUNG - MANDALAY

After breakfast, we cross the Chindwin River and embark on a local jeep for few hour drive to Po Win Daung. This extraordinary complex containing 947 sandstone caves dug out of the hills has been to claimed by archaeologists to be the richest collection of mural paintings and Buddhist statues in South East Asia. We explore this magnificent complex as well as the nearby sight of Shwe Ba Daung whose monasteries and temples are carved out of narrow rocky cliffs. The trip ends after arrival in Mandalay. (B)

INCLUDING
Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver and truck depending on local road conditions +  Meal as mentioned: B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D = dinner + Accommodation: twin sharing room at the below mentioned hotel or similar one +  English speaking guide + Entrance fee to indicated sights + Ferry

 

NOT INCLUDING

Other meals, tip, drinks, airport tax, single room supplement, personal expenses, travel insurance, any optional additional tours or activities during free time...

HOTELS USED ON THIS TRIP
CITY/ AREA	Standard Class
Monywa	Monywa hotel
HOTEL NOTESES