A Paradise Island in Myeik Archipelago - 8 Days

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1. Day 1: Yangon Arrival. Welcome dinner
   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   Mingalabar! Up on arrival at Yangon International airport, our guide and driver will welcome you at the airport and transfer to your hotel.
   Enjoy welcome dinner at Karaweik Palace, overlooking to the Royal Lake. The dinner is served with fine Burmese food and amazing cultural show.
   Meals: Welcome Dinner.
   Accommodation: Hotel in Yangon

2. Day 2: Yangon – fly to Bagan. Temple exploration.

   Take a morning flight to Bagan and spend the whole day exploring Bagan where over 3,000 ancient temples blossom from the countryside.
   Our first temple visit is to Shwezigon Pagoda, which is believed to enshrine a bone and tooth of Gautama Buddha. Continue to Htilominlo Temple, Ananda Temple, housing four standing Buddha and then to Sulamani Temple.
   This afternoon, enjoy the exotic horse cart to one of the biggest temple in Bagan: Nan Paya pagoda and many other interesting sites nearby. The highlight of today is the panoramic sunset view over Bagan.
   Meal: Breakfast
   Accommodation: Hotel in Bagan

3. Day 3: Bagan – Salay – Bagan. Sunset boat trip
   

   

   

   After breakfast, set out for a scenic drive Southward, parallel to the Irrawaddy River to Salay. After first hour drive, we make a stop in Chauk which has a colorful morning market to explore. Few tourists visit this market and it is a great place for local interaction and photos.
   Another half an hour, we reach Sale (Sa-lay), a sleepy town where various colonial buildings, monasteries and pagodas can be seen.
   Amongst, we will visit Yoke-Sone-Kyaung Monastery which is a cultural heritage site in Salay, situated on the eastern bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River. It is famous for its beautiful artistic woodcarvings.
   Return to Bagan to visit lacquerware workshop, discovering the traditional way that local people make the lacquer wares which features a part the Bagan fame.
   We offer an hour beautiful sunset boat ride on Irrawaddy River.
   Meals: Breakfast
   Accommodation: Hotel in Bagan

4. Day 4: Bagan – fly to Yangon. City tour

   Take a morning flight back to Yangon. Get picked up on arrival and enjoy half day guided city tour to discovery the most highlights of busting formal capital Yangon.
   Start with the visit to Sule Pagoda which is believed to enshrine a strand of hair of the Buddha & the nearby City Hall & Mahabandoola Park with Independent Monument
   From Sule Pagoda, we embark on an orientation walk to Chinese Town, covering exotic streets of Yangon downtown and British Colonial building as Emmanuel Church, Inland Water Buildings.
   Continue to Bogyoke Market. Formerly named Scott’s Market, it is now the main tourist destination where you can find antique, Burmese handicrafts & jewelry shops, art galleries & clothing stores.
   Late afternoon, visit Shwedagon pagoda – the most prominent monument in Yangon which dominates the sky with golden flash, giant spires and holy relics.
   Meal: Breakfast

5. Day 5: Yangon – fly to Kawthaung – Wa Ale Island
   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   Leave Yangon for a morning flight to Kawthaung. Get picked up on arrival and take 2 – 3 hour boat ride to Wa Ale Island Resort. Wa Ale is a privately owned eco-tourism project on the 9,000-acre island of Wa Ale, located in the Lampi Marine National Park in the Myeik Archipelago.
   Check in and rest of the time is at leisure.
   Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
   Accommodation: Hotel in Wa Ale Island

6. Day 6: Wa Ale Island Resort & activities

   This intimate and luxurious island retreat sits in a beautiful protected cove, overlooking a pristine beach and majestic rock formations. Here guests are invited to experience the natural beauty of the Myeik Archipelago in a luxury resort that encourages responsible and sustainable care for the environment.
   Enjoy the exclusive non-motorized and land based activities (paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkeling, jungle hikes and cultural visits). Or simply relaxing on the beach while tasting complimentary house wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages which include sodas, juices, coffee and tea.
   Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
   Accommodation: Hotel in Wa Ale Island

7. Day 7: Wa Ale Island Resort & activities

   Enjoy the exclusive non-motorized and land based activities (paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkeling, jungle hikes and cultural visits). Or simply relaxing on the beach while tasting complimentary house wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages which include sodas, juices, coffee and tea.
   Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
   Accommodation: Hotel in Wa Ale Island

8. Day 8: Wa Ale Island – Kawthaung. Departure

   After early breakfast, the boat will take you back to Kawthaung airport or jetty for your flight to Yangon or Bangkok. End services.
   Meal: Breakfast
   Accommodation: N/A