Mawlamyine - Ye - Dawei

As breakfast served, we will soon head straight to Thanbyuzayet which is 34 km away from Maulamyaing and also the starting point of the Death Railway connects Myanmar and Thailand together by the bridge over river Kwai. The bridge was built by a very talented Japanese during WWII. In 1943, the railway started and went on operation. There were more than 20,000 prisoner died constructing it. The farther we go, the narrower roads and the smaller villages become. On the way to Ye, we will make a turn to Banana Mountain overlooking the whole Ye valley. The tower at the top has its nine levels with different decorations in each level. As we arrive in Ye, we will take a break before visiting a local brick factory and learn the way bricks are made. The locals will show you how hard they work and willing to take photos with you. In the end of the day, you are able to catch the most gorgeous sunset over the Ye Railway Bridge. No meal is included. Overnight in Ye.

Breakfast served, you will soon start to ride over a stunning mountain range dividing the Tanintharyi Division and the Mon State to hit the Ye’s Train Station leading straight to the jungle. Then we leave for Dawei, check in and refresh. Being well known as the capital of Tanintharyi Division, Dawei has the most long-lasting history and picturesque construction in colonial architecture. In the afternoon, you are about to wander around Dawei’s river front to dig in the pace of daily life of the local people. Day ends, you will stop at Dawei’s Paya Gyi museum and Shwe Taung Sar pagoda. There is a valuable collection of bronze coins, vase, portraits and large wooden ancient Buddha images in the museum for you to take a look at. Lunch and dinner are included. Overnight in Dawei.

Today, we will spend time on discovering Dawei’s daily activities and its famous sights. We will drop by a local family that runs cashew nut business and get help from them to peel one nut. Later on, we head straight to San Maria beach. Also, do not miss the chance to hit rubber, beetle plantations and fishing villages to see their big industry there. Next up, we enjoy lunch in front of Myawyik pagoda before swimming or wandering along the San Maria beach. On the way back, you will stop at a hot spring to wash salt off. And then reach to Maung Ma Gan beach for having relaxing time, enjoying sunset and standard dinner. Overnight in Dawei.

After breakfast, take your time to walk around main market and go shopping some souvenir, learn about traditional medicine and use. Making use of your time to step in a tiny clay pottery village nearby and other sites. Take departure flight to Yangon.