Just travel one long trip and see wonderland of Myanmar, meet incredible people and be friends for life time. This part of Myanmar was prohibited to foreigners to visit. It is newly opened & hard to travel. We use different mode of travel to complete the circuit of Karen , Mon capitals and Tannintharyi Peninsula. The tour is filled with visit to caves, old cities, huge reclining buddha, meditation center, the old cemetery of POW , until the last town of Myanmar and last but not least visit to Moken (sea gypsy) islands.
Coverage
Yangon – Hpa An – Maw La Myaing – Dawei – Myeik – Kaw Thaung
Short Itinerary
Day 01 Yangon/ Hpa An by local bus
Day 02 Hpa- and Mt. Zwekabin
Day 03 Hpa- an/ Mawlamyine
Day 04 Mawlamyine
Day 05 Nwar La Bo Taung and around
Day 06 Mawlamyine / Dawei by car
Day 07 Dawei/ Myeik by flight
Day 08 Myeik
Day 09 Myeik/ Kawthaung by flight
Day 10 Kawthaung – The Three Islets (115 Island)
Day 11 The Three Islets (115 Island) – Nyaung Wee Island – Bo Cho Island – Lampi Island
Day 12 Lampi Island – Tar Yar Island – Ko Phawt Island – Pilar Island
Day 13 Pilar Island – High Rock – Zar Det Nge Island – Salon Island
Day 14 Salon Island – Kawthaung
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Day 1: Yangon/ Hpa An by local bus (B)
Yangon
Today, you will start the long journey by local bus from Yangon to Hpa-an; a cozy Karen Capital on Salween River (Thanlwin river in Myanmar Language). Local bus take about ( 6 ) hr. ( from 8am to 02 pm approximately) Hpa-an is the capital for Karen State. You will be picked up by local guide from Pha-an at bus station. Check –in at the hotel . Visit Saddan cave. It is a cave filled with natural wonders. Its name is after the famous elephant King Sa Dan which comes from Myanmar Jataka. Unlike other caves, it has both entrance and exit. As it is considered as a holy place, you need to walk inside the cave without shoes , some part of the caves are dim lighted to show the way. About 15 mins walk , you will reach the exit of the cave. Then, take a wooden boat passing by unspoiled nature water towards the entrance gate. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 2: Hpa- and Mt. Zwekabin( B )
Yangon
Today, visit around Hpa-an and Mt. Zwekabin . Visit to different villages at the bottom of Mt.Zwekabin, who lives harmoniously in their own life style and believes. There are about 900 Buddha Images with Maha Bawdi Bayan trees (holy bayan trees). Feel the amazing paradise at there. In front of that garden, you can find the statue of Kayin famous Performer (Kyaw Lay). You can able to realize his life history particularly in his intellectual of traditional music. (Can do trekking up Mt.Zwekabin after consulting with the guide). End the day at Shwe Yin Hmway Pagoda, located at the bank of Than Lwin River. One can find stunning view of Than Lwin River and Zwe Ka Pin Mountain as well as famous mountains of Kayin State. One stop place for nature lover. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 3: Hpa- an/ Mawlamyine ( B )
Yangon
Breakfast at the hotel. Hpa-an/ Mawlamyine by car . Enroute visit to villages of Katoe and Kothnet which was a township; timber enterprises, flourished and well-developed in this region under the rule of British administration. Famous timber and steamship entrepreneur U Nar Aout donated and built the masterpiece monasteries, monuments and pagodas which are well preserved. They remind us of this ancient region which is full of traditional Mon houses and the objects historical interest. Visit around the monastery and villages and continue to Mawlamyaing. You have reached the city of Mon State “Mawlamyaing” once well known by Rudyard Kipplin’s poem and exporter of Teak wood to all over the world. Mawlamyaing still has beautiful teak wood buildings & monasteries of Golden days. Evening visit to Yadanarbonmyint Monastery also known as Queen Seindone monastery where we can experience distinctive styles of architecture and sculpture which have been influenced by the monarchy, Kyaik Thanlan Pagoda famous for its old history. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 4: Mawlamyine ( B )
Yangon
Depart from your hotel and visit U Zi Na Pagoda where we can see panoramic view of beautiful Mawlamyine city or sunset at Thanlwin River, Payanpyan Temple that has quite interesting true story, U Khan Ni Tazaung, View Point (Photostop), Maha Myatmuni Pagoda which is one of the replica Buddha Image of Mandalay Maha Myatmuni Pagoda and Thomb of the fourth daughter of Last King Thibaw. A short stop at Mawlamyine market, Mon Cultural Museum, Kayik Dat Thote Pagoda (Taung Wynne) and walk along the Strand Road at sunset time. Return to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 5: Nwar La Bo Taung and around( B )
Yangon
Depart from your hotel and visit Maha Baw Di Stupa, Sularmuni Hindi Temple, Zin Kyaik Yaele` Pagoda and Zin Kyaik Waterfall, Shwe Dingar monastery, Shwezeyan Pagoda, Myathapaik Taung Pagoda, Alantayar Pagoda, Nwar La Bo Taung Pagoda (The appearance is similar to Kyaikhtiyo Paogda and situated on a hill like Cow Hump), Kyaik Phyin Ku Pagoda, Mya Theintan Pagoda and Mottama Mountain Scenery. Return to your hotel. Overnight at hotel. ( Can talk with your guide and reduce sightseeing if too much for you)
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Day 6:Mawlamyine / Dawei by car ( B )
Yangon
Depart from your hotel and visit Jone Jone Jya Monastery and Waterfall, Kamarwut Monastery where we can see the various relics of Buddha and monks, Kyaik Kah Me Pagoda famous for its located place, a stop at Set Se` beach. Then drive to Thanpyuzayet Commonwealth War Cemetery and the start point of Death-Railway which ends in Thailand. Spent some time to study and then continue to Modon Payagyi and its big lake and visit to Win Sein Tawya Monastery (famous for its World largest reclining Buddha Image). Continue to Dawei ( about 6 hrs drive) with guide. Overnight at hotel in Dawei.
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Day 7: Dawei/ Myeik by flight ( B )
Yangon
Morning visit Dawei and transfer to airport. Dawei / Myeik by flight. Your guide from Myeik will meet you upon arrival. MYEIK; the busy port and important for center of fishing industries as well as dried-fish factory, bird’s nests collecting and the rubber plantations. The city offer to see with its elegant wooden architecture and busy streets. It is also very famous and a well-known place due to Myanmar pearls harvested by the Salon or Moken people (sea gypsies). Visit to city center and walk around to explore lively and colorful life of the rural local people. And stroll through the busy and bustling market of Myeik. Enjoy exploring the busy and bustling market and meeting the friendly locals. Walk further on BO GYOKE street pass through olds colonial era buildings compare with recently constructed modern buildings. Visit Royal Pearl Trading shop where the building has been own same family for over 150 years, there will have a chance to learn about the peal industry and how different pearls are cultivated. (The shop may closed without prior notice) Visit to THAIN TAW GYI LAN full of old monasteries with separate compounds are as beautiful as Sagaing in the evening; and proceed to the pagoda enjoy the panoramic view and breathtaking sunset over the islands in Andman Sea will be your day in Myeik. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 8: Myeik ( B )
Yangon
Today exploration will be to fish market which host one of largest fish markets in Myanmar. Drive to riverside wharf where many of wooden fishing boats are lying down muddy bank. From jetty take (10mins) a small wooden boat to Pahtaw Island. Visit the reclining Buddha which has been built foothills of island. (Possibility if you wish to walk up to the hills to enjoy the panoramic views of both Myeik city and the outer islands). Then we will proceed to dry dockyard where you will see local builds or maintains wooden fishing boats mainly based on human workforce. In the late evening, take your own leisure or walk at river side road where part of newly construct for new housing project at evening’s play of the sun colors the waterfront beautiful shades of dusk. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 9: Myeik / Kawthaung by flight (B)
Yangon
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning free at leisure. Myeik/Kawthaung by flight. Guide from Kawthaung will meet at airport. Kawthaung where the gateway to hundreds of pristine islands in Mergui Archipelago. The busy border town with charming atmosphere and remain of wooden old colonial era buildings. Today we will explore the bustling market where located waterfront is lined with teashops, moneychangers and shops selling variety products imported from Thai and construction materials. We will drive to victoria point (BAYIN NAUNG POINT) named for King Bayinnaung, a Burma monarch who invaded Thailand several times between 1548 and 1569. A bronze statue of Bayinnaung which brandishing a sword, stands at the crest of a hill on the cape. After that we will visit to PYI TAW AYE PAGODA located on hill top to overview the town and it’s near islands in Andaman Sea. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 10:Kawthaung – The Three Islets (115 Island)( B,L,D )
Yangon
Your guide will transfer you to your boat for check in. Along the way, observe the bustling border town. If you are interested and if time permits, you may take part in a short sightseeing tour (optional tour, extra expense will be applied). Stroll through the lively market near the Jetty, visit the famous Victoria Point, the most southern tip of Myanmar’s mainland, photo stop at the King Bayint Naung statue. Visit the Pyi Daw Aye Pagoda with scenic views across the river to Ranong and finish the tour with a short drive through the fishermen settlements on the out skirts of the town. Overnight cruise to The Three Islets (115 Island). Overnight on board
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Day 11: The Three Islets (115 Island) – Nyaung Wee Island – Bo Cho Island – Lampi Island ( B,L,D )
Yangon
Wake up with a stunning view at The Three Islets (115 Island). After breakfast, swim and snorkel with tons of fishes through the crystal-clear water. Later follow our guide through the lush tropical jungle to a small beach, where you can find a lot of beautiful shells swapped in from the ocean. Before Lunch cruise to Nyaung Wee Island and visit the Moken Village. During lunchtime we will cruise to the largest sea gipsy settlement in the area on Bo Cho Island. Be prepared to get surrounded by curious kids. Bring some small gifts and be even more overwhelmed by their warm welcome. Walk through the village and take scenic pictures from the Pagoda located on the hill overlooking the entire village. Chill-out onboard and observe the daily life of the almost extinct sea-gypsies. Cruising to Lampi Island (if time and tide okay visit the mangrove forest). Do some night fishing. Overnight onboard nearby Lampi Island. Overnight on board.
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Day 12: Lampi Island – Tar Yar Island – Ko Phawt Island – Pilar Island ( B,L,D )
Yangon
Early morning kayaking along the mangrove forest or snorkeling / swimming / beach time. Cruising north to Tar Yar Island kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, beach. Cruising between Ko Phawt Island and Lampi Island for another mangrove forest, beach etc. Cruising in the early evening south to Pilar Island. Overnight at Iguana Bay.
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Day 13: Pilar Island – High Rock – Zar Det Nge Island – Salon Island ( B,L,D )
Yangon
Early morning Iguana Bay. Departure around 09:00 am to High Rock(Hlaing Gu Island), swimming, visiting Island, Kayaking, Snorkling. Continue to Zar Det Nge Island. Snorkeling, Kayaking etc. Continue to Salon Island. BBQ dinner on boat. Overnight onboard nearby Salon Island.
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Day 14: Salon Island – Kawthaung (B)
Wake up, after breakfast cruising to Kawthaung. Disembark MV Sea Gipsy and transfer to Ranong (Thailand ). Own transfer to your hotel in Ranong.
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Prices
Cost of Yangon – Hpa An – Maw La Myaing – Dawei – Myeik – Kaw Thaung , AT-06 (14D/13N)
*The price is based on sharing TWIN room basis –
2 Pax
3-4 Pax
5-6 Pax
3,350
3,045
2,790
Tour cost validity: up to 30 April 2019 [except Christmas and New Year period (30 Dec ’18 – 2 Jan ’19) and Myanmar New Year period (13 to 16 April ’19)]
Cost Inclusive:
Accommodation in shared twin room with daily breakfast
Domestic airfare mentioned above
5 days/ 4 nights boat tour (with Mergui Princess)
Free flow of soft drinks, fruits & snacks (while onboard)
On board meals (3 meals per day with minimum 4 dishes per meal)
Car/Boat transfer in Kawthaung/Myeik (Hotel, Airport) or Ranong Jetty only (2 ways)
Local English speaking guide service
Accommodation onboard (Twin/Double sharing each cabin) MV Mergui Princess Cruise
Sea Kayaks (sit-on-top), Snorkeling sets (face masks, snorkels and fins), Jungle boots, Fishing poles, Life jacket
Zone fees USD 80/-
Sightseeing tour as mentioned and transfer services with private air conditioned car
Tours with English-speaking locally-stationed guides
Entrance fees as mentioned sightseeing in the program
Pick-up truck rental fee Nwar La Bo Taung
Small wooden boat rental in Myeik
Ground handling arrangement
Room tax and baggage handling
BOOKING CONDITION & PAYMENT TERMS
Booking Cut- off date 1 month (31 days) before departure.
Domestic airfares are subject to change without prior notice. Will inform and collect if the airlines announce Fuel Surcharge, Airport tax, etc. etc.
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