5 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS EXTENSION MON STATE & KAYIN (KAREN) STATE

Our 5 days extension journey leads you into the south of the country. Here there are islands, mountains, mysterious caves, equatorial forests, field and plantations. Drive to Mawlamyine, an attractive and tropical town with a ride of stupa-capped hills on one side and the sea on the other side. Drive along the Thanlyin river, pass endless rice fields with bizarre single standing rocks, to Hpa-an, the capital of the Kayin State, at the foot of the spectacular Zwekabin mountain. Drive via Thaton, the capital of the old Mon kingdom, to Kyaikhto, walk with thousands of pilgrims up to the Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda and visit Bago, used to be the ancient capital of the Mon Kings from the 14th through the 16th century and that of the Second Myanmar Empire founded by King Bayinnaung.

YANGON – MAWLAMYINE – KYAIKMARAW – MAWLAMYINE – HPA-AN – KYAIKHTIYO – BAGO - YANGON

Available: from October till April
Departure: daily
Price based on 2 persons/per person:
01.10.10 – 30.10.10: from US$ 587 up
01.11.10 – 28.02.11: from US$ 612 up
01.03.11 – 30.04.11: from US$ 587 up

DAY 01 YANGON - MAWLAMYINE
Early morning drive to Bago (approx. 1 ½ hours). In Bago visit the Kyaik Pun Pagoda with four gigantic Buddha images all in sitting posture facing the four cardinal points of the compass, the interesting Bago Market with varieties of vegetables, flower and commodity goods and the Kha Khat Wain monastery, where daily before 11 o’clock, a long line of monks form a procession to take their noon and final meal of the day. Then continue via Kyaikhto to Mawlamyine (approx. 6 ½ hours). Upon arrival transfer to your hotel for check-in and overnight.


DAY 02 MAWLAMYINE - KYAIKMARAW - KYAIKKAMI – MAWLAMYINE (B)
After breakfast visit the downtown area with the central market, specialized in dry goods and the new market with lots of fresh fruits, vegetables and meats. Kyaikmaraw, a small charming town, is located 24 km Southwest of Mawlamyine. On the way, you can see toddy and rubber plantation, the road passes through eight villages. A walk through this small, charming town with traditional wooden homes, whose roofs are covered either with thatched-palm or corrugated metal roof, is always worthwhile. Visit also the Kyaikmaraw Pagoda, built by Queen Shin Saw Pu in 1455 and idyllically situated at a small lake. Near Mudon, 30 kilometers south of Mawlamyine, is the world's largest reclining Buddha Image under construction. From here continue to Kyaikkami, a small coastal resort and missionary center known as Amherst during the British era. The main focus of Kyaikkami is Yele Paya, a metal-roofed Buddhist shrine complex perched over the sea and reached via a long two-level causeway. Other attractions here are the colonial administrative buildings that are nearly 100 years old. Overnight in Mawlamyine.

DAY 03 MAWLAMYINE – ZWEKABIN – HPA-AN (B)
After breakfast, climb up to the Kyaik Thanlan Pagode, from where you have a wonderful panorama view, visit the Mahamuni Pagode, built in the typical Mon style and the U Zina Pagode, at the southern end of the hill chain, with four life-large figures, depicting to the legendary key scenes in Buddha’s life. Then drive to Hpa-an (approx. 2 hours). On the way visit Eindu, a small town with weaving home industries, the Lonpini Park with the Bodi Tahtaung Pagoda at the base of Zwekabin Mountain and the Thamanya monastery, located 23 miles south-east of Hpa-an beside the Hpa-an - Kawkareik road. This place is very famous for the most venerable monk "Thamanya Sayardaw", passed away in 2003. Pilgrims all over the country come to pay homage so it is always full of pilgrims and devotees. A large-scale catering establishment offers vegetarian meals to all pilgrims. Overnight in Hpa-an.

DAY 04 HPA-AN – KYAIKHTIYO (B)
Early morning visit the downtown and market area. Then drive to Kyaikhtiyo (appr. 3 hours). At Kyaikhtiyo Township, transfer from your car to a special open truck for your ascent to Kinmon Base Camp (appr. 45 minutes drive). From here continue the journey up to the Golden Rock on foot. (This trail is sometimes steep, but is smooth, and there are covered shelters every 50-100 meters to rest, and have a cold drink. Porters will be available to assist anyone who wishes help, and a "sedan chair" conveyance is available for those who do not wish to walk.) Along the way, will be many pilgrims who have walked from the very base of the mountain. At the shrine, is a small stupa placed atop the Golden Rock, a massive granite boulder. Covered with gold leaf, and precariously balanced over the edge of the mountain, it is purported to be held in place, "balanced on hairs of the Buddha". Enjoy the late afternoon activities at the shrine, before returning back to your hotel for overnight.

DAY 05 KYAIKHTIYO – BAGO - YANGON (B)
After breakfast drive to Bago. In Bago visit the Shwemawdaw Pagoda, with 114 metres the highest pagoda in Myanmar, the Pyay May Pyay Pagoda, where there is a large Python to admire, the Shwetharhlaung Pagoda, with its giant reclining Buddha, having a history over 1000 years old, the Mon Village, with its array of cotton weavers and the Hintha Gon Pagoda, the place where Bago was founded. Late afternoon drive back to Yangon and transfer to your hotel for check-in and overnight.

PRICE IN US$ PER PERSON VALID FROM 01.10.2010 - 31.10.2010 AND FROM 01.03.2011 – 30.04.2011

PRICE IN US$ PER PERSON VALID FROM 01.11.2010 - 28.02.2011

SERVICE:
- Bed & breakfast in double sharing room
- 16th person FOC in single room
- Local guide throughout the tour
- Air-con car/van/bus throughout the tour
- Open truck for Kyaikhtiyo
- Entrance fees as indicated in our itinerary
- Porter fees for Kyaikhtiyo
- Drinking water and refreshment tissues during the sightseeing

NOT INCLUDED:
- International air fare to/from Yangon
- Visa fees
- Intl. airport tax of US$ 10 per person
- Compulsory dinners for Christmas & New Year
- Lunch & dinners
- Beverage
- Early check-in and late check-out
- Personal expenses such as camera fees, tips, laundry service, ect
- Porter fees at the hotels

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