Sample itinerary

Southeast caves & rivers

Hpa-An, Mawlamyine, Golden Rock

Hpa-An → Mawlamyine → Golden Rock (Kyaiktiyo) → Bago

Karst landscapes, river sunsets, and pilgrimage energy in Mon and Kayin states.

5–7 days4 stopsadventurespiritualphotography

Route in order

Stops are sequenced for pacing — swap places or reorder after you load the draft.

Stop 1 of 4
Hpa-An
Kayin State
Karst landscapes, cave temples, and river sunsets in one of Myanmar's most photogenic small cities.
cavestempleshikingView guide
Stop 2 of 4
Mawlamyine
Mon State
A mellow river city with colonial traces, island day trips, and some of Myanmar's best sunset viewpoints.
templesfoodphotographyView guide
Stop 3 of 4
Golden Rock (Kyaiktiyo)
Mon State
A gravity-defying pilgrimage boulder on a misty ridge, best for spiritual travelers and dramatic viewpoints.
templeshikingphotographyView guide
Stop 4 of 4
Bago
Bago Region
A historic former capital with reclining Buddha sites and easy overland access from Yangon.
templesphotographymarketView guide