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Myanmar Extension Tours from
October to April
Myanmar
- travel extension 2 days/ 2 nights
Kyaikhtiyo
Walk with thousands of pilgrims up to the
Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda, 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". On
the way back 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
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Myanmar –
travel extension 5 days / 5 nights 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.
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Myanmar –
travel extension 6 days / 6 nights Mon State
& Kayin (Karen) State
Also this extension journey leads you into
the south of the country. Based on our 5
days extension tour, but with a river cruise
the Thanlwin upriver to Hpa-an, passing
endless rice fields with bizarre single
standing rocks. From Hpa-an 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. |
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Myanmar –
travel extension 6 days / 6 nights from
Taungoo over the Bago Mountains to Pyay
Travel from Yangon to Bago, the ancient
capital of the Mon Kings from the 14th
through the 16th century and continue to
Taungoo, a typical Burmese town, where you
can get a deep insight in everyday’s life.
Visit a real Elephant camp in the Bago
mountains, stay overnight in a small Karen
village and travel to Pyay the ancient
capital of Pyu Dynasty Sriksetra, where you
can find some of the oldest pagodas in
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Myanmar – travel extension 7 days / 7 nights
Moyingy Wetlands and Bago Mountain
This extension tour is based on our 6 days
extension with an extra night at the Moyingy
Wetlands & Resort, a paradise for bird
watchers. The 100 square kilometers wetlands
is host to 75 species of elusive migratory
and resident water birds including: Little
Cormorant, Grey and Purple Herons, Indian
Pond-Heron, Asian Openbill, Black-headed
Ibis, Garganey, Lesser Whistling duck, Pied
Harrier, Western and Eastern Marsh-Harriers,
Purple Swamp hen, Pheasant-tailed and
Bronze-winged Jacanas, Oriental Pratincole,
Whiskered Tern, Striated Grass bird,
Oriental Reed-Warbler, Zitting Cist cola,
etc. We might see an Oriental Darter,
Spot-billed Pelican, Cinnamon Bittern,
Painted Stork, Wooly-necked Stork, Lesser
Adjutant, Pallas's Fish-Eagle, Greater
Spotted Eagle, Sarus Crane, Watercock,
Black-winged Stilt or Asian Golden Weaver.
The Resort offers simple, but clean rooms
with air-con and attached bathroom.
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Myanmar -
travel extension 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.
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Myanmar -
travel extension 6 days / 6 nights Rakhine State
This extension tour is based on our 5 days
extension Rakhine State with an extra night in
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. The extra day will be used to visit the
market in Mrauk Oo, to explore the ancient city
of Wethali (Vesali), founded by King Dvan Sandra
in 327 A.D and additional sightseeing in Mrauk
Oo. |
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Myanmar
travel extension 5 days/ 4 nights Kyaing
Tong
Kyaing Tong, is well known for its scenic
beauty and many colorful ethnic tribes. Our
local guide will take to the Pin Tauk area
and introduce you to the villagers of Khun
tribes, Red Palaung tribes and Lahu tribes
and to Ho Kyin village with Akha tribes,
still wearing traditional costumes with
silver coils. |
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