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Day 1: Yangon - Kyaiktiyo
Heading out of the town, we make our way by travelling north to Kyaiktiyo, one of Myanmar great pilgrimage sites. On arrival at the base camp of Kinpun, we board an open truck for a rugged drive before we take a walk on a very steep pathway to the famous Golden Rock. This huge boulder covered by gilded leaves and delicately perched on the cliff has a very interesting legend. Our walk uphill is quite strenuous; however the spectacular sunset view at the summit makes the hardship all worthwhile. O/N in Kyaiktiyo.
Day 2: Kyaiktiyo - Bago - Yangon
Today we drive back to the based cam where we meet up with our own vehicle for a scenic journey to Bago. Formerly known as Pegu, Bago was once the capital of the Mon Kingdom. The sightseeing tour of this town includes the colossal reclining Buddha of Shwethalyaung , the pagoda of Shwemawdaw, the four giant Buddha images at Kyaikpon Pagoda and the old Palace of Kamboza Thadi. We also a and before taking a walk around the vibrant and colorful central market. We also take a walk exploring around the colourful Bago Market and drive back to Yangon. On the way, we make stop over at at the Allied War Cemetery near Htaukkyan and the woven bamboo factory. The trip ends after arrival in Yangon. (B)
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 THE EXCURSION TO KYAIKTIYO AND BAGO IS NO AVAILABLE IN FIRST DAYS OF THE TRADITIONAL NEW YEARS BECAUSE MANY TOURIST SITES MAY BE CLOSE ON THESE DATES. THIS EXCURSION STARS AT 8H00 OR ON REQUEST.
THE ITINERARY IS CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF VIEWING. OCCASIONALLY, THE PROGRAMME CHANGES AS WE MAKE IMPROVEMENT STEMING FROM OUR PAST TRAVELLERS' COMMENTS AND OUR OWN RESEARCH OR DUE TO LOCAL CONDITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL. THIS INCLUDES FESTIVAL, PUBLIC HOLIDAYS, WEATHER,.. THAT MAY EFFECT THE ITINERARY.
MYANMAR IS A DEVELOPPING COUNTRY WHOSE INFRASTRUCTURE MAY DIFFER FROM WHAT YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR HOME LAND. THE ROAD CONDITIONS ARE POOR AND THE ACCOMMODATION MAY BE BASIC IN REMOTE AREAS.
THE DRESS STANDARDS ARE CONSERVATIVE THROUGHOUT ASIA. LOOSE , LIGHTWEIGHT, LONG CLOTHING ARE ALL RESPECTFUL AND COOL IN ASIAN HOT CLIMATE. IN ADDITION TO YOUR ITEMS OF PERSONAL CLOTHING, WE SUGGEST YOU TO BRING TORCH/FLASH LIGHT, HAT, RAIN COAT FOR WET SEASON, SUN CREAM, SUNGLASSES, DAYPACK, TOILETRIES.
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