5-Day Mawlamyine Adventure

Activities: Visit Bago, discover Thamanay Buddhist Academy and Shwemawdaw Pagoda, move to Kin Pun, take a local truck to the top of the mountain, and enjoy the beautiful sunset at the top of Kyaikhtiyo.

On the first morning of our Myanmar tour, you will depart your 1.5-hour drive journey for Bago - the ancient capital of a mysterious empire and home to a towering Mon pagoda. Then, we will visit Thamanay Buddhist Academy and the famous Shwemawdaw Pagoda.

This is the tallest pagoda not only in Bago but also in Burma. Shwemawdaw Pagoda's height of 114 meters, it is 15 meters higher than the Shwedagon Pagoda. The impressive architecture was built by the Mon people over a thousand years ago and is one of Burma’s most historical sites. Continue your Burma trip to Kin Pun - where you take a public local truck for a winding ride to the top of the mountain.

Golden Rock, a massive rock covered by gold leaf and delicately on the corner of a cliff, is one of Burma's main pilgrimage places. Immerse yourself in a stunning sunset at the summit of Kyaikhtiyo before turning back to your accommodation.

Activities: Capture the dawn at the Golden Rock, move to Hpa-An, discover KyaukKalat and Lakhana villages, Saddam cave, and stop at Shwe Yin Hmyaw Pagoda.

Let’s continue our Kyaukme Adventure in 5 Days, and do last-minute sightseeing of the Golden Rock as the misty sunlight appears. Watch the breathtaking sights of the huge Golden Rock at sunrise. After freshening up, trek down to the base camp and set off on your Myanmar trip to discover Hpa-An. Hpa An is a picturesque town about 270 kilometers east of Yangon.

The landscape, the nearby caves and mountains to explore, and the comfortable atmosphere are the signatures of the area. En route, make a stop to visit the lovely villages of KyaukKalat and Lakhani. Make your way to Saddam Cave - a well-known temple site southeast of Hpa An in Kayin State.

Take a light stroll through the cave for charming views on the other side. While moving back to the town, if time allows, you could stop at Shwe Yin Hmyaw Pagoda and capture a beautiful sunset over the Salween River. This is the last stop of our short trip exploring Burma.

Lunch and dinner on your own account. Overnight stay in Hpa An.

Activities: Visit the morning market, transfer to Mawlamyaing, stop in Kawhnat village, explore the city, and transfer to the top of the hill for sunset.

Freshen up your day tour in Myanmar with a visit to the bustling morning market to soak in the daily life of the locals. Afterward, take a road transfer to Mawlamyaing. Mawlamyine, the charming tropical capital of Mon State and one-time administrative center of British Burma, has many old colonial buildings lining its quiet streets and is famous for its markets and seafood.

En route, make a stop in Kawhnat Village, which houses many beautiful temples in the region. After reaching the city, take a short Burma Tour to explore the area before transferring to the top of the hill for a breathtaking sunset over the islands.

Lunch at a local village home, dinner at your own expense Overnight stay in Mawlamyaing.

Activities: Take a look at the Zyegyi market, get on the local ferry to Bilu Island, make a tuk-tuk to the villages, then turn back to the hotel in Mawlamyine.

Start a new day with a visit to the bustling, colorful Zyegyi - the central market. Wander around the dozens of stalls where local people come to buy and sell their goods. Then, move to the riverside for a Burma cruise trip to Bilu Island by a local ferry. Upon arrival at the island’s jetty, you will be picked up by a tuk-tuk to visit villages.

These villages are the perfect place to get a feel for local lifestyles in Myanmar. There, you will see the making of traditional handicrafts such as pipes, small toys, walking sticks, and chalkboards. Your way between the villages filled with lush rice fields and farmland offers a great view to take as many photos as you wish. After a full day of active travel in Mawlamyaing on the island, turn back to your hotel in Mawlamyine. For a more interesting journey, you could book a bike ride across the island.

Lunch at the local village home. Dinner at own account. Overnight stay in Mawlamyaing.

Activities: Transfer to Yangon, check-in at the hotel

After breakfast, Asia Private Travels transfers you to Yangon where you check into your hotel (hotel stay not included this evening).

Lunch and dinner are in your own account.

This is the end of the 5-Day Mawlamyine Adventure Trip!