5 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS RAKHINE STATE

Rakhine, once known as Arakan, lies on the long and narrow western coast of Myanmar, divided by high mountain ranges from the mainland called Rakhine Yoma. This long and narrow state with many islands and unspoilt beaches faces the Bay of Bengal. Fly to Sittwe, the capital of the state and a seaport with a rich hinterland producing crops, fish and Rakhine Longyis. From Sittwe travel by private boat along the Kiccepanadi River to Mrauk Oo, capital of the Rakhine Kingdom, which flourished from the 15th to 18th century, noted for its fort-like temples and pagodas of stone and brick, and for its statuary and relief, which are distinctive. About 8 km north of Mrauk Oo is the archaeological site of Wethali, another ancient capital dating back to the 4th century.

YANGON - SITTWE - MRAUK OO – TATTOO CHIN TRIBE VILLAGE – MRAUK OO - MYO TRIBE VILLAGE - SITTWE - YANGON

Available: from October till April
Departure: daily
Price based on 2 persons/per person:
01.10.10 – 31.10.10: ab US$ 769
01.11.10 – 28.02.11: ab US$ 801
01.03.11 – 30.04.11: ab US$ 769
 

DAY 01 YANGON – SITTWE
After breakfast, visit to Sanpya Fish Market, which is quite crowded in the morning. Then transfer to airport for the late morning flight to Sittwe. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel for check-in. In the afternoon visit cultural museum, bronze image (Pharagyi) and nearby nunnery. Continue to Gawlibunga (Busy Port), bamboo/thatch market. Enjoy sunset at viewpoint (sea beach). You can walk from the beach directly to viewpoint. Overnight at your hotel in Sittwe.

 

DAY 02 SITTWE - MRAUK OO  (B)
Early morning, drive to the jetty and take a private chartered boat to Mrauk Oo. Enjoy 6 hrs long trip along the Kiccepanadi River. Upon arrival, transfer to Nawarat Hotel for check-in. In the afternoon visit Anndaw Thein Temple, with two inner pavements inside the temple where a total of 142 Buddha images are placed to be worshipped; Shitethaung Temple, the most spectacular of King Mong Bong's massive temples with over 80,000 Buddha images and sculptures and Htukkant Thein Temple, a museum where you can study the traditional costumes and ornaments from the middle period of Mrauk Oo Dynasty. Sunset from the strategically important Haridaung Hill. Overnight in Mrauk Oo.
 

DAY 03 MRAUK OO – TATTOO CHIN TRIBE VILLAGE – MRAUK OO (B,L)
Early morning at 06:00 by boat to the Tattoo Chin Tribe village which is about 45 miles from Mrauk Oo. On the way you will have breakfast and lunch. Explore the village and visit to the local houses. If you like you can walk on the mountain and visit to these areas. In the evening back to Mrauk Oo by boat. In the afternoon come back to Mrauk Oo and continue sightseeing of Mrauk Oo: Pharaouk Temple, build late 16th century with 29 niches in its inner wall; Kothaung Temple, with it's 90.000 statues built as an astro-magical contrivance for warding off the evils and finaly visit the Shwegudaung Hills south of U Mra Wa Pagoda. Overnight in Mrauk Oo.
 

DAY 04 MRAUK OO - MYO TRIBE VILLAGE - SITTWE (B,L)
After breakfast transfer to jetty and depart from Mrauk Oo to Sittwe by boat. On the way visit Myo Tribe's Village with their traditional Khami Clothes. Lunch on the way. Upon arrival in Sittwe transfer to your hotel for check-in. Rest of the day free at your own leisure. Overnight in Sittwe.

DAY 05 SITTWE – YANGON (B)
After breakfast visit the lobster and crab whole sale houses to see the working activities and the Buddha Museum. In the afternoon transfer to the airport for your flight back to Yangon. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel for check-in.

 

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
- Lunch on day 3 and 4
- Local guide throughout the tour
- Domestic flights by Air Bagan, Air Mandalay or Yangon Airways
- Air-con car/van/bus for Yangon (no air-con in Sittwe & Mrauk Oo / standard and superior class jeep and/or hilux (pick-up) and
   for first class, deluxe and 5* saloon, town-ace, hi-ace and/or minibus)
- Entrance fees as indicated in our itinerary
- Private boat to visit the Chin tribe villages and from Mrauk Oo to Sittwe
- Porter fees at the airports
- 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 not mentioned in our itinerary
- 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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