DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN YANGON (by A/C car)

Arrival in Yangon airport by flight MH742 KUL/RGN at 13.50-15.00, warm welcome to everybody, a moment of courtesy meeting then self-introduce with tour guides in the meeting point's Yangon Airport.

Welcom to Yangon has been the capital of Myanmar since the middle of the 19th century when the British transformed it into their administrative centre of Further India. Its impressive colonial and spiritual heritage makes Yangon one of the most fascinating capitals of South East Asia.

Please note that standard check in time is 14.00, check out at 12.00. Early check in or late check-out is subject to room availability. Hotel would probably guarantee early check in or late checkout as an extra surcharge on depend to the rooming’s status at that time.

Transfer to hotel for check in and take your time to free at leisure for your your activities.

Tonight, you should enjoy dinner show with Myanmar traditional music which would be a right choice. (see supplement). Overnight in Yangon

 

DAY 2: YANGON Full day tour (by A/C car)

After breakfast, enjoy a full day tour to discover the colorful capital of Myanmar with a close looks at the local life of this historical city. By car and partly on foot this tour takes Sule pagoda in the middle of the city, walk around to see the Mahabandoola Park, the colonial courthouse and the city hall. Then visit the Botataung Pagoda then visit to bustling Botataung harbour. Visit the Shwedagon Pagoda since its golden dome rises 98 meters and is covered with 60 tons of pure gold.

In the afternoon continue to Yanogn’s oldest Chinese temple, Kheng Hock Keong, in China town. Visit the colorful local Theingyi Market where fish, fruit and vegetables are sold and continue to Bogyoke Aung San Market (formerly Scott’s market) for shopping and free time.

Back to the hotel for good night. Overnight in Yangon. (B)

 

DAY 3: YANGON - KYAIKHTIYO (Golden Rock) (by A/C car)

Breakfast at hotel and depart for Kyaikhtiyo (190 km, approx 6 hours). En-route stop at the Shwenyaungpin Nat shrine to appeal for a safe journey. Upon arrival at Kim pun base camp, board on an open truck for (11 km, approx 45 min) steep and dirt road leads to the upper staging point of Yathetaung camp. Continue walk up (4 km, approx 45 min) to the renowned Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda site 1180 meters above sea level. As an easier alternative to walking, four porters at an extra cost can carry you in a sedan chair (included). The rock is completely covered by gold leaf and delicately balanced on the edge of the cliff. The Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda, 7.3 meters high, built on a gold-gilded boulder, 25 meters in circumference, and balanced in what appears to be a very precarious position on a tabular rock jutting out from a ridge in the Eastern Yoma Mountains. Kyaikhtiyo is likely to be one of Myanmar’s most spiritual experiences.

Overnight at Golden Rock. (B)

 

DAY 4: KYAIKHTIYO (Golden Rock) - BAGO - YANGON (by A/C car)