YANGON
Discover the unique beauty of Yangon through a specially curated sightseeing tour that takes you from the shimmering golden Shwedagon Pagoda to the bustling Scott Market. Explore the city’s colonial architecture and iconic landmarks, including some of the most beautiful pagodas in Myanmar. Venture further to Mount Kyaiktiyo, home to the legendary Golden Rock, one of the country’s most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites. The journey continues to Hpa An, a charming town surrounded by lush rice fields, limestone mountains, and fascinating caves—offering an authentic experience of Myanmar’s spiritual and natural wonders.
DAY 1: YANGON ARRIVAL – CITY TOUR (-/-/D)
Mingalabar! Up on arrival at Yangon International airport, our guide and driver will welcome you at the airport and transfer to your hotel.
Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon, is still a relatively quiet and charming city. Its impressive colonial and spiritual heritage makes Yangon one of the most fascinating and authentic capitals of South-East Asia.
After refreshment, enjoy guided city tour to discovery the most highlights of busting formal capital Yangon.
Start with the visit to Sule Pagoda which is believed to enshrine a strand of hair of the Buddha & the nearby City Hall & Mahabandoola Park with Independent Monument
From Sule Pagoda, we embark on an orientation walk to Chinese Town, covering exotic streets of Yangon downtown and British Colonial building as Emmanuel Church, Inland Water Buildings.
Late afternoon, visit Shwedagon pagoda – the most prominent monument in Yangon which dominates the sky with golden flash, giant spires and holy relics.
Overnight at hotel in Yangon.
Distance:
- Yangon Airport – Yangon Center: 7,5 miles → 25 minute driving transfer
- Yangon Center – Sule Pagoda: 6,1 miles → 20 minute driving transfer
- Sule Pagoda – Shwedagon pagoda : 2,4 miles → 10 minute driving transfer
DAY 2: YANGON – GOLDEN ROCK (B/-/-)
After breakfast in the hotel, we are leaving Yangon in the morning; enjoy a scenic journey to Kyaiktiyo, 190km to the east. One of Myanmar’s great pilgrimage sites is the Golden Rock at Kyaiktiyo, a huge boulder covered by gold leaf and delicately balanced on the edge of a cliff. The pagoda at the Golden Rock is said to hold a hair of the Buddha. Late morning, arrive at Kyaiktiyo base camp and transfer to the transit junction with one of the small open trucks in an one hour ride, followed by up to an hour challenging walk up to the hill top.
Here, you will visit Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, built on the top of a huge gilded boulder and enjoy sunset from this unforgettable site.
Overnight at hotel in Golden Rock.
Distance:
- Yangon – Kyaiktiyo Pagoda: 121 miles → 3,5 hours driving transfer
DAY 3: KYAIKHTYIO – HPA-AN (B/-/-)
Breakfast at the hotel and head to the less explored Kayin State and its sleepy capital of Hpa An, the capital of Kayin State, surrounded by limestone cliffs, wide lakes and mountain ranges.
After short refreshment, take a short drive out and visit the beautifully decorated limestone caves of Kawgun Cave and nearby Yathaypyan.
Return to the town and free on your own to explore the town.
Overnight at hotel in Hpa An.
Distance:
- Kyaikhtyio – Kayin State: 117 miles → 4 hours driving transfer
- Kayin State – Kawgun Cave: 38 miles → 1 hour 25 minutes driving transfer
DAY 4: HPA AN – BAGO – YANGON & DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
Today, you head to Yangon via Bago, an ancient capital dating back to the 6th century. Stop en route for a visit at the interesting Ba-yin-yi caves with beautiful wall carvings and numerous intricate Buddha images sculpted in all sizes
Sightseeing in Bago includes the beautiful 55m long reclining Buddha called Shwethalyaung and the Mon style Shwemawdaw Pagoda, one of the most venerated in Myanmar. Its spire stands 114m high and is taller even than the Shwedagon Pagoda. Also visit the old Palace of Kambozathadi and the huge four sitting Buddhas.
Transfer back to Yangon in late afternoon.
Distance:
- Hpa an – Yangon: 179 miles → 5 hours 30 minutes driving transfer
HOME SWEET HOME!
Included / Excluded
To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what's included and what's not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
- Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
- Private tours, transfers and all services as mentioned in the itinerary
- Services of a private driver and air–conditioned vehicles
- Service of English speaking guides in every location
- Meals are mentioned on program (B: Breakfast, Br: Brunch, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
- Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited
- International flights
- Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
- Early check-in and late check-out at hotels.
- Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal travel insurance
- Myanmar visa fee
Tour Map
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