THE LOST CITIES OF MRAUK U AND SITTWE

* BRIEF ITINERARY:

Day 1: Yangon – Flight to Sittwe – Sittwe Sightseeing Tour at Rakhine State Cultural Museum
Day 2: Sittwe Sightseeing Tours – Boat Trip to Mrauk U – Mrauk U Sightseeing Tours at Temples and Pagodas
Day 3: Mrauk U Adventure and Sightseeing Tours to Archaeological Sites
Day 4: Mrauk U Cruising Tours back to Sittwe – Flight to Yangon

Day 1: Myanmar Tour to Sittwe and Mrauk U: Yangon – Flight to Sittwe – Sittwe Sightseeing Tours at Rakhine State Cultural Museum ( L,D )

Transfer to the airport in Yangon for your flight to Sittwe, capital of the Rakhine State. Lunch at local restaurant Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel before taking a leisurely sightseeing tour of the city. Visit the colorful fish market and the Rakhine State Cultural Museum, an extensive collection of displays and exhibitions explaining the culture and history of the Rakhine people. Dinner at local restaurant 
Overnight in Sittwe. 

Day 2: Myanmar Tour to Sittwe and Mrauk U: Sittwe Sightseeing Tours – Boat Trip to Mrauk U – Mrauk U Sightseeing Tours at Temples and Pagodas ( B, L, D )

After breakfast at the hotel, you will visit local market before transfer to the jetty at 8:00 for a boat trip to Mrauk U. The journey takes about 5-6 hours as you travel upstream on the Kaladan River on a chartered local boat. Lunch on board Mid-day arrive in Mrauk U.

Mrauk U was the capital in the 15th century and at its peak it was one of the richest cities in all of Asia. This period was one of prolific building and is, today, a major archeological site. This afternoon, your visit includes Koethaung Temple, the Pitakataik Library, Laungbanpyauk Pagoda, Yadana Mannaung and Sakaya Mannaung Pagodas. Tonight dinner will be taken at a local restaurant. Overnight in Mrauk U.

Day 3: Myanmar Tours to Sittwe and Mrauk UMyanmar Tour to Sittwe and Mrauk U: Mrauk U Adventure and Sightseeing Tours to Archaeological Sites ( B, L, D )

Awake early and depart hotel around 06:00 to enjoy the sunrise over the misty hills of Mrauk U. Return to your hotel for breakfast and then continue sightseeing in Mrauk U. Begin with a visit to the local market and continue to the ruins of the Royal Palace. Then tour the town’s Archaeological Museum where old artifacts and ancient relics are displayed. Lunch at local restaurant After lunch, visit Shitthaung Temple, Mrauk U’s most important monument.

Built in 1535 with a labor force of more than 1,000 architects and workmen, Shitthaung Temple contains a remarkable collection of Arakanese Buddha images and reliefs. Continue to the multi-spire Andawthein Ordination Hall, which is filled with unique stone carvings. Then visit the circular Ratanabon Pagoda and the fortress-like temple of Dukkhanthein, whose vaulted passages contain interesting stone sculptures. Your last stop of today is at Laymyetnha. Built in 1430, Laymyethnha was the first pagoda erected in Mrauk U. 
Dinner and overnight in Mrauk U. 

Day 4: Myanmar Tour to Sittwe and Mrauk U: Mrauk U Cruising Tours back to Sittwe – Flight to Yangon ( B, L )

After an early breakfast, board a local ferry speedboat (5-6 hours) at around 06:00 (or by chartered local boat) to travel from Mrauk U to Sittwe. Along the way, you will have an opportunity to enjoy the riverine lifestyle of local people in Rakhine State. Upon arrival in Sittwe, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before transferring to Sittwe Airport for your flight to Yangon.

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Our services Include:

• 3 nights accommodation on twin or double room basis with daily breakfast
• English-speaking throughout guide All transfers with private air-conditioned vehicles with driver
• 2 domestic Flights RGN-AKY-RGN on Air Mandalay, Yangon Airways or Air Bagan  including insurance surcharge & current fuel surcharge
• Meals mentioned (B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
• Entrance fees for the visits mentioned in the program
• Local boat Sittwe-Mrauk U-Sittwe
• Porter fees at the Airport & Jetty
• Service charges

Our services do not Include:

• International ticket to/from Yangon
• Meals others than mentioned (B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) Visa arrangements for Myanmar
• Entrance fees for visits not mentioned in the program Drinks and personal expenses
• Tips and porters at the hotels
• International airport departure tax Yangon (USD 10/pax at present)
• Any other items not mentioned