Yangon to Bangkok
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- Witness Myanmar's famous Golden Rock bathed in the light of sunrise, and watch as pilgrims come to worship this gravity-defying wonder
- Get a taste of local village life, interacting with Mon communities as you explore Mawlamyine
- From both sides of the border, learn the history of the Thai–Burma Railway and the prisoners of war and Asian slave labourers who perished during its construction
- Visit the charming fishing village of Dawei. Relax on the beach, then join a local family for some delicious home-cooked cuisine
- Escape to Ogre Island for a fascinating snapshot of local cottage industries
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Min Gala Ba! Welcome to Burma. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm on Day 1. Please look for a note in the hotel lobby or ask reception where it will take place. If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in time, you may wish to arrive a day earl...
This morning you will take a walking tour of some of Yangon's downtown sights. Your leader will take you to some of the buildings that originate in the period the city was known as Rangoon. You will also stop in at the Independence Monument, which is located in Mahaba...
Travel by road to Kyaiktiyo, the home of the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, also known as the Golden Rock (approximately 5 hours). Spending a night here is one of Myanmar's most spiritual experiences. On the way to Kyaiktiyo you will stop at Bago and visit the Shwemawdaw Pagoda an...
Take in the sunrise from the Golden Rock, then head back to base by truck. Drive to Hpa An (approximately 4 hours), travelling through picturesque countryside and sugarcane fields. On the way you will stop off at the Kawkune Caves to see the 7th-century stone carvings...
Explore Hpa An in the morning. Spend some time at the delightful local market and interact with the stallholders – a mix of Chinese, Tamils, Bengalis among others. You will also visit Kyaikalatt Pagoda; then Lombumni Garden, with its one thousand Buddha images, locate...
Begin with a trip to the local markets, then enter the Seindon Mibaya Kyuang which was the last queen of Myanmar's residence. In the afternoon you can enjoy some free time. You might like to take this opportunity for a boat ride to Gaungse Kyun, also known as Shampoo ...
Travel to nearby Ogre Island (Bili Kyun) to witness some of the many cottage industries of the local communities. This area, mostly populated by Mon communities, is known for all kinds of crafts, such as pipes, walking sticks and hats. Coconut fibre is used in many of...
Begin your long day of driving today with a trip to Thanbyuzayat (approximately 1.5 hours). Here you will visit the Death Railway Cemetery (Death Railway is the informal term for the Thai–Burma Railway). This important site contains more than 3,000 graves of prisoners...
For a taste of Dawei (formerly known as Tavoy), you will stop in at the morning market for a browse. This lovely seaside town is rarely visited. Next you will travel by coach (approximately 90 minutes), then change to a light truck (approximately 30 minutes), heading ...
Today's journey is long, approximately 8 hours in total, so be sure to come prepared with plenty of snacks! Most of the journey is along a winding dirt road (approximately 6 hours) which brings you to the Myanmar–Thailand border at Htiki. The distance between the two ...
Enjoy a leisurely day of free time. Active types might like to go kayaking; epicureans can take up a cooking class to learn some local kitchen secrets. Alternatively you might like to visit the Heritage Walking Street. Here you will find a collection of historic shops...
Visit the Erawan Waterfall, a seven-tiered beauty nestled in a lush national park. Though it can get crowded here, these cool – and very photogenic – turquoise waters are well worth the trip. Then it's on to Hellfire Pass, where you will learn more about the history o...
Your final leg of the trip takes you to Thailand's capital, Bangkok (approximately 2.5 hours). Depending on the time of your departure and arrival, there may be free time for further activities in Bangkok before a final dinner with the group (these are optional). If y...
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