Travel to the Burmese countryside and immerse yourself in the culture and beautiful nature of Hpa An and Mawlamein. Traveling by road from Yangon, this five day Myanmar tour is ideal for those seeking to visit an unexplored corner of the country.

Departing from Yangon, your first stop on this Myanmar tour is the historic town of Bago where you'll visit Shwethalyaung Temple, home to one of the world's largest reclining Buddha statues. The drive then takes you around the Gulf of Martaban to Mawlamein in the heart of the Mon State.

Mawlamein is your base for the next two days of your Myanmar tour, allowing plenty of time to explore the town and its surroundings. Located at the confluence of four rivers close to the coastline, Mawlamein is a fertile area filled with plantations as well as small fishing villages.

You'll start the second day with a boat trip to Shampoo Island with a morning visit to local villages and the monastery before transferring back across the water to Mawlamyine. From here continue to Bilu Kyun, known as Ta Kaw Sa Man in Mon, which means 'Orge Island'.   After a restful night depart for a walk around the morning market where a vast array of produce and goods is being bought and sold. A visit to Kyaik Thanlan is likely to be a highlight of your Myanmar tour, a spectacular hillside temple with fabulous views of the countryside. A visit to Queen Sein Don Monastery and U Zina Pagoda round out your day of sightseeing in Mawlamein.

On the fourth morning of your Myanmar package tour, drive to the Kayin State and its sleepy capital of Hpa An. While in the area, you'll visit Buddha-filled caves and the iconic Mt Zwe Kabin, where Rudyard Kipling drew inspiration for his poem 'Mandalay'.

Before returning to Yangon, take a boat trip along the Than Lwin River to a secluded temple and cave. The riverine views and tranquil scenes leave a lasting impression of this beautiful area and are a fitting end to your Myanmar tour.

For visitors wanting to step away from the main sites and discover traditional rural Burmese lifestyles, Hidden Treasures of Myanmar is the perfect extension to a Myanmar tour.  

Hidden Treasure of Myanmar: Mawlamein & Hpa An - Tour Map

Today you will drive south to Mawlamein, the capital of the Mon State. The scenic journey takes you through typical Burmese villages and includes a stop in Bago to visit the town's massive reclining Buddha. You'll reach Mawlamein late this afternoon and take a stroll along the riverside which is lined with old colonial buildings.

Overnight in Mawlamein.

Today explore the land and waters of the area with visits to Shampoo and Bilu Kyun Islands.  Hear about ritualistic ceremonies from your guide and visit local monasteries, pagodas and nunneries of the area.  Today will allow a real insight into rural Burmese life. 

Overnight in Mawlamein.

Start today with a morning visit to the bustling colorful local market to see the variety of wares on sale. Then your day is spent sightseeing around Mawlamein. You'll visit the hillside stupa of Kyaik Thanlan, the Queen Sein Don Monastery with its many antiques and intricate carvings before enjoying sunset from the U Zina Pagoda. 

Overnight in Hpa An.

A scenic drive today takes you to Hpa An, the Kayin State's quaint capital. During the journey, you'll stop at the Buddha-filled cave of Kha Yon and Kadoe Kawnat village to visit the local monastery. Upon reaching Hpa An visit the iconic sights of Kyauk Kalat and Mt Zwe Kabin, whose foothills are lined with thousands of identical Buddha statues and the 'Cave of Ten Thousand Buddhas'. 

Before returning to Yangon, take a boat trip along the Than Lwin River. You'll go ashore to visit Dhamma Vizaya Pagoda and a Bat Cave then return to the jetty. Return by road to Yangon.