Discovery of Mrauk U Tour – 4 Days
Like Bagan to the east, the Rakhine kings of Mrauk U were expressive in their dedication to their faith, and this ancient capital is home to more than one hundred temples. Accessible via a pretty 65km boat ride northeast from Sittwe, Mrauk U is smaller than Bagan but more...
Tour Duration: 04 days / 03 nights
Dates: No fixed departure dates.
Starts/Ends: Yangon city/ Yangon city
Tour Type: Culture/ religious/ hill tribe village
Activity Level: Regular itinerary
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
Price: Contact us
BREIF ITINERRAY:
Day 01: Yangon - Sittwe (morning flight), Sittwe - Mrauk U by private boat (Meal: No)
Day 02: Mrauk U sightseeing by car (Meal: B)
Day 03: Excursion to Chin Tattooed Village by boat (Meal: B)
Day 04: Mrauk U - Sittwe – Fly to Yangon (Meal: B)
Day 01: Yangon - Sittwe (morning flight), Sittwe - Mrauk U by private boat (Meal: No)
Meet and greet at your hotel. Transfer to the airport departs for Sittwe, the provincial capital and main port of Rakhine (Arakan) by schedule flight (1 hr flying). On arrival in Sittwe, cruise upstream along Kaladan River on boat trip to Mrauk U (appx: 5 houra) a major archaeological site in Myanmar. Mrauk U was once an important trading post with links to Portugal, Holland, Arabia, Persia and India. Almost forgotten, you’ll have the chance to rediscover this town and see this multi-national influence on the city.
Overnight in Mrauk U
Day 02: Mrauk U sightseeing by car (Meal: B)
Enjoy sunrise from the top of the hill. After breakfast continue sightseeing in Mrauk U with a visit to the market.
Continue on, visit to Vesali, the former 2.7 square miles large city was developed by King Mahathain Chandra during the Vesali Dynasty lasted until 8th Century. Visit the Wethili Great image from 327 AD, a huge sitting Buddha image out of the one piece of sand stone, as well as remaining ruins of the palace site. Continue to Dhanya Waddy Dynasty. See according to the legend. Cast when the Buddha sojourned to Rakhine. Nowadays the image sits in Mandalay. Return to Mrauk U by car. Transfer to the hotel and leisure. Afternoon visit to Shakama Village by rowing boat about 30 minute and then visit to museum and palace site dating back to 16th Century. Enjoy sunset at Hurre Taung Hill.
Overnight in Mrauk U.
Day 03: Excursion to Chin Tattooed Village by boat (Meal: B)
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to Chin tribal village by car, stop on the way to take photo of their way of life and their fishing technique with the bamboo net. The women in Chin village are decorated with tattoo on their faces. Stroll around the village or trek to another village before returning to Mrauk U.
Overnight in Mrauk U.
Day 04: Mrauk U - Sittwe – Fly to Yangon (Meal: B)
After breakfast depart with local boat from Mrauk U to Sittwe. On arrival in Sittwe transfer flight to Yangon. Arrival Yangon, you can continue your trip to other destinations with Myanmar Tour or fly home. The trip ends.
