Yangon – Sittwe – Mrauk U – Yangon

Day 1 Yangon Arrival & Sightseeing

Arrive at Yangon international airport where you will be welcomed by your English / Language speaking local tour guide and transferred to your hotel. (If the room is not ready, proceed for Yangon sightseeing.) After refreshment at hotel, enjoy a walk through downtown Yangon where most of the colonial buildings such as city hall, Mahabandoola Park, high court and telegraphic office are holding an elegant beauty of Yangon. Stopover at the Strand Hotel and feel the warmth and atmosphere of British era. Continue visit to Pansoedan jetty serving locals living across the Yangon River. This evening visit to the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda of Rudyard Kipling fame and one of Myanmar’s most sacred places. The massive bell shaped stupa is plated with gold and the tip of the stupa is set with diamonds and rubies, sapphires and topaz – a stunning sight as the sun sets and a most fitting place to begin our trip in this “Golden Land”. After visiting Shwedagon pagoda, transfer to you hotel and overnight at the hotel in Yangon.
Meals included: None

Day 2 Yangon- Sittwe by Flight and Private Car to Mrauk U

After breakfast, transfer to airport and fly to Sittwe. When you arrive at Sittwe, you will be welcomed by English speaking local guide and take private car about 4 hours to ancient capital city of Mrauk U with view of sunset. Upon arrival in Mrauk U, check in and overnight at hotel in Mrauk U.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 3 Mrauk U

After breakfast at hotel, sightseeing of ancient city includes remains of walls, gateways and the unusual 16th century temples such as the maze-like Shittaung Pagoda, Andaw Thein and Htukkan Thein Temples. Afternoon visit roofing sheet making cottage with leaf of “Ra Own” tree, Toddy palm juice producing shop and Rakhine traditional bronze Buddha Statue casting and stone carving workshop. Enjoy sunset at Shwe Taung hill with overview of the Mrauk U city. Overnight at the hotel in Mrauk U.
Meals Include: Breakfast

 

Day 4 Mrauk U

Head out by road to Sin Oh village through colorful paddy field. Villages in this region are hidden under the trees of lemon, mango, lychee, etc. Farm of corn, peanut, watermelon are fully grown on the fertilized soil of the river bank. A boat trip to Kritchaung with the view of sunrise and breakfast on the boat may be an unforgettable experience. Visit to a tattooed woman house and observe the way she works, getting a basket of rice from paddy. Proceed to Sin Gay, a bamboo-producing village. En route, you can experience the meandering river like a snake, 90 degree vertical up right standing mountains, flying birds, crystal clear water with pebbles and fishes. Picnic lunch in a bamboo house in Sin Gay village and back to Mrauk U with the sunset on the river. Overnight in Mrauk U.
Meals included: Breakfast.

 

Day 5 Mrauk U – Sittwe by Private Car

After breakfast, depart Mrauk U by private car and enjoy the way journey to Sittwe. Upon arrival, check iin at the hotel in Sittwe. This afternoon, sightseeing around Sittwae include Buddhist Museum and Cultural Museum. Then to Mahakuthala monastery and Payagyi temple. Enjoy sunset at view-point. Overnight in Sittway.
Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 6 Sittwe- Yangon by Flight

After breakfast, before heading to airport, we will visit Sittwe’s lively fish market where all boat come and sell for an auction on marine products. Transfer to airport and fly back to Yangon. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Yangon. This afternoon, visit Bogyoke Aung San (Scott) market famous for its colonial architecture and inner cobblestone streets. It is one of the major bazaars in Yangon and built in 1926 by the British. You can buy from a simple Myanmar slipper to a jewelry crown there. This evening take a walk to Yangon’s China Town for it’s lively market with many vendors along the sidewalk & you may enjoy ice cold beer at famous 19th St BBQ. Overnight at the hotel in Yangon.
Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 7 Yangon Sightseeing & Departure

After breakfast at hotel, you will be picked up by your guide and transferred to Yangon International airport for your return international departure flight. (OR free morning until your departure time.)
Meals included: Breakfast

Included

  • 6nights accommodation on twin shared basic with daily breakfast
  • 2-domestic flights (Yangon-Sittwe // Sittwe- Yangon) including insurance surcharge and fuel surcharge
  • Domestic Airport Tax
  • Sightseeing with English speaking local tour guide
  • All transfers and sightseeing with private air-conditioned vehicles with drivers
  • Entrance fees for the visits mentioned in the program
  • Drinking water and towel during excursion

Not Included

  • International air ticket
  • Camera fees
  • Meals (Lunch and dinner)
  • Visits not mentioned in the program
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Any other items not mentioned in the program
  • Tips and porters at the hotels, drivers and guides

Price Validity

All prices are quoted net in USD and valid as stated. The prices quoted are based on the current contracted rate of local suppliers and if price changes become necessary, prior notice will be given.