Bangkok to Mae Sot to the Golden Rock

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Just recently the border crossing from Thailand to Myanmar at Mae Sot has opened for tourism, allowing travelers to begin their trip in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, visit the cities of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai and then travel north, crossing into Myanmar at Mae Sot. The entry point opens up easy access to parts of the Tenasserim Coast, the fascinating area aro...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Palace, Klong tour to Klong Bang Luang with puppet show
    • Drive Ayutthaya. Visit ruins, Bang-Pa-In Summer Palace, Muslim Quarter
    • Drive Sukhothai via Uthai Thani and Pitsanuloke
    • Mae Sot to Mawlamyaing through the Dawna Mountains

What's this trip about?

    Just recently the border crossing from Thailand to Myanmar at Mae Sot has opened for tourism, allowing travelers to begin their trip in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, visit the cities of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai and then travel north, crossing into Myanmar at Mae Sot. The entry point opens up easy access to parts of the Tenasserim Coast, the fascinating area around Mawlamyaing and the magical Golden Rock in Kyaikthiyo. You end your two-country journey in Myanmar’s former capital, Yangon. During this tour of Thailand and Myanmar, you will experience the best of what both countries have to offer.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityBangkok
End CityYangon

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • High Adventure
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Caving
  • Culture
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Wildlife Viewing

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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Bangkok. Transfer to the hotel.

Day 2

Bangkok Touring – Palace, Klong tour to Klong Bang Luang with puppet show. Night tour by Tuk Tuk.

Day 3

Drive Ayutthaya. Visit ruins, Bang-Pa-In Summer Palace, Muslim Quarter, boat trip around island.

Day 4

Drive Sukhothai via Uthai Thani and Pitsanuloke.

Day 5

Continue Exploring Sukhothai.

Day 6

Continue to Mae Sot and Tak.

Day 7

Mae Sot to Mawlamyaing through the Dawna Mountains and via Kawkareik (7 hours).

Day 8

Mawlamyaing touring to Shampoo Island and Mudon.

Day 9

Excursion to Setse Beach and Thanbuzayat.

Day 10

Boat ride to Hpa An via Kawnat-Kado village. Visit caves in Hpa An. Sunset at Kyauk Ka Latt Pagoda.

Day 11

Continue Visiting Hpa An and Kayin Villages.

Day 12

Drive Kyaikthiyo via a Mon Village.

Day 13

Drive to Yangon, stopping at Bago. Spirit of Myanmar lighting candles at Shwedagon.

Day 14

Yangon touring: Train ride. Hledon Market and train back. Visit Sule and walking tour of colonial buildings. Meditation Center, Scotts Market, Men: Head to Barber shop, Women: Head to Dress Design shop.

Day 15

Meet the Locals: Ma Cho Lei Aung, Saya U Sai Aung Win, U Bo Took, and Ko Zaw Zaw. Farewell dinner at Le Planteur

Day 16

Depart Yangon for home.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,195
Price per day$262
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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