Fantastic Hpa-An trip (3 days 2 nights)

Day 1: Yangon – Hpa-An (B, L)

At 7am, car and English-speaking driver pick up from the hotel in Yangon. Continue to Hpa-An, 5 hours to Hpa-An. Enjoy scenic ride. Car will be passing through several towns and villages. We’ll see real countryside of Myanmar.

Kawgun Cave is located at the entrance of Hpa-An with 7th century artworks consists of thousands of tiny clay Buddhas and plaster carving all over the walls and roofs of this open cavern at this place. 

Kayin foods:

Kayin style foods for lunch is with Fish, Kayin Talabaw Soup, papaya salad and some other items. 

Kayak and Kayin village walking tour

Quiet Kawt-Ka-Mate village is accessible by land and water. Kayin people are living peacefully. Nice walking tour after we stop a kayaking trip. Kayak tour through tranquil creek will offer you a picturesque scene of Hpa-An, return to Kaw Ka Thawng Cave by Kayak.

Swimming:

More popular among locals than travelers, this area consists of three caves. Only two of which are generally opened to the public. Located about 7th miles away from Hpa An, just before Eindu village, a popular local spot for swimming. The water is coming out from the cave, crystal clear and cool.

Hotel Gabbana

Day 2: Biking through Hpa-An (OR) Mountaineering in Hpa-An (B, L)

Breakfast.

Biking through Hpa-An, full day

We can discover today the untouched surrounding area of Hpa-An, and feel unforgettable memories with Kayin people. Start your adventure to the biggest Saddan cave. It’s about 17 miles from Hpa-An on the way to Eindu. This huge cave is simply breathtaking and one of the best highlights to visit while you’re in Hpa-An. We can see beautiful Buddha statues and images inside the cave. At the exit of the cave, can take a pleasant boat ride in small lake which is going to in front of the cave. Continue ride around Kyauk Ka Latt Pagoda located 5 km south of Hpa-An, Zwekabin Mountain; the landmark of Hpa-An and evening can visit Shwe Yin Myaw Pagoda and enjoy the sunset there. Hpa-An is truly a perfect place to explore by bikes and quite suitable for those interested in soft adventures, stunning landscapes and interested to see real countryside of Myanmar.

Hotel Gabbana

Day 3: Bayin Nyi Cave – Yangon, on the way visit Bago (B, L)

Breakfast.

Back to Yangon and on the way visit Bayin Nyi Cave. Enjoy spring water at the small lake or walk up and explore the cave again. Lunch is having on the way (Paradise Restaurant is clean and available great foods). Those who have not been to Bago, can visit today to Shwemawdaw Pagoda, 15th century Kanbawzathardi Palace and The Shwethalyaung Buddha in Bago. End of the day back to Yangon.