Destination: Yangon/Chaungtha Beach

Chaung Tha Beach, 25 miles west of Pathein, is a place of holiday excess for the Myanmar middle class. There’s paddling in the water, floating about on rubber rings, plodding up and down on ponies, wasting money on tacky souvenirs, boisterous beach football games and happy family picnics. As with other beaches of this type in Southeast Asia, it’s not the most awe-inspiring piece of coastline you’ll ever encounter, but if you need to squeeze some sand and sun into your visit to Myanmar, it is the most convenient option.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, G=Guide

Day 1: Yangon arrival (G)

Arrive in Yangon where you will be welcomed by your local tour guide and transferred to your hotel to drop off you luggage. If you arrived by mid day flight, we may proceed for lunch. After lunch, a walk through “downtown” Yangon, a diverse mix of faded colonial architecture from the British times, and high-rises built by more recent investors; Sule Pagoda, built in the early 3rd century is a landmark in the city centre. late afternoon visit the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda of Rudyard Kipling fame and one of Myanmar’s most sacred places. The massive bell shaped stupa is plated with gold and the tip of the stupa is set with diamonds and rubies, sapphires and topaz – a stunning sight as the sun sets and a most fitting place to begin our trip in this “Golden Land”. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 2: Yangon/Pathein/Chaungtha Beach(B, G)

Heading out of town we make our way towards Chaungtha Beach. The drive is long and bumpy at times but it is still an interesting journey. We pass many sleepy villages, lush plantations and intricate network of canals which are the lifeblood of the Irrawaddy Delta. This vast basin stretches from the Bago Range to the coast of the Bengal Bay and receives year around drainage from several major rivers including the Irrawaddy, Hlaing and Ngawun. We arrive in Chaungtha Beach after a six hour drive and spend the time for a well earned rest on a beach. Overnight in Chaungtha Beach.

Day 3 ~ Day 5: Chaungtha beach (B, G)
The day will be your on for relaxing. Overnight in Chaungth beach.

The new unspoiled white sand beach of Chaungtha is a jewel for independent travelers seeking the seashore and relaxation. You can soak up the sun and sea as much as you want by spending the time on the turquoise water during these free days. Apart from relaxing and swimming at Chaungtha you can visit some nearby villages and local markets, explore the countryside by bike or enjoy a boat trip to the magnificent offshore islands.

Day 6: Chaungtha Beach/Yangon (B, G)
After breakfast, you’ll have a leisurely swim on Chaungtha Beach before coming back to Yangon. A part of the pleasure of travelling through this region is the simple joy of seeing the charming countryside and the smiling faces of the people. Along the way we can make stop as we please, to stretch our legs and catch some wonderful photographs. Overnight in Yangon.

Day 7: Yangon departure (B, G)
After breakfast, you’ll be free until your driver arrives to take you to the airport for your departure flight.

Price in US$ per person:

Our price includes:

• Breakfast and accommodation sharing twin or double room.
• Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned car as specified in the itinerary above
• Travel by private, air-conditioned car with an experienced, safe driver.
• Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the programme.
• The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary except leisure time
• Porter charges at airport

Our price does not include:

• International and domestic flight tickets and airport tax.
• Visa arrangements for Myanmar
• Other meals not mentioned.
• Drinks, gratuities, tips and personal expenses.
• International airport departure tax Yangon
• Any other items not mentioned
• Insurance.