Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Yangon – Bago – Golden Rock (L, D)

Arrive in Yangon International airport, meet and welcome by our guide and transfer to Bago - an ancient capital of Mon Kingdom founded in 13th century. Upon arrival, visit Kyakhatwine Monastery which one may observe over 600 student monks having lunch under the way of Buddha’s guidance, ShweThar Lyaung Reclining Pagoda , 55 meter long and 16 meter high reclining Buddha Image, built in 994 AD and Shwemawdaw, the tallest of the Burmese pagodas. It has been growing for more than 1000 years. After lunch at Bago, continue to Golden Rock (Kyaikhtiyo), one of the most interesting tourist destinations famous for its mystical pagoda stands on the gold gilded boulder precariously stand on the edge of the cliff which is over 3000 feet above sea level at Mt. Kyaikhtiyo. Arrive to the base camp of the mountain, change to the local truck about 45 drive up the mountain.

**Overnight at hotel in Golden Rock.

Day 2: Golden Rock – Bago – Yangon (B, L, D)

After breakfast, go down to base camp. Drive back to Yangon via Bago and sightseeing includes. “Kanbawzathardi Palace” the famous palace of King Bayinnaung (1551-1581 A.D.) is being extensively excavated and some buildings are being rebuilt and “Kyeik Pun Pagoda” built by King Dhamma Zedi in 1476 A.D, four gigantic Buddha images all in sitting posture facing the four cardinal points of the compass. Then drive back to Yangon. On the way, visit to Lawka Chanthar -world biggest marble Buddha ; and royal white elephant. At evening, visit to magnificent Shwedagon pagoda, the massive bell-shaped golden spire covered with 60 tons of gold plates .Enshrined with the Lord Buddha's eight hairs relic, built over 2500 years ago. It is also the most highlight and the holiest site in Myanmar.

**Overnight at hotel in Yangon.

Day 3: Thanlyin - Yangon Sightseeing and Departure (B, L)

After breakfast drive to the colonial town of Thanlyin (former name Syriam). It was a major port and an important trading centre in the 17th Century. On the way, we will stop at the Kyaikkauk Pagoda, one of the ancient pagodas, located on a hillock. Then, visit Yele Paya situated in mid-stream of the river which we need to travel by local boat and stroll out the Thanlyin local market along the river side where you can see the daily lifestyles of local people. After that, drive back to Yangon and start to visit city tour such as the heart of Yangon to see Independence Monument in Mahabandoola Park, City Hall, High Court and many colonial style buildings, Botahtaung Pagoda, Chaukhtatgyi reclining Buddha image and Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott Market) which can be said as a shopping paradise for tourists and you will see a variety of traditional handicraft, gemstone, art, food and clothes. At evening, transfer to Yangon international airport for departure.