Your Short Break Adventure starts at 7.30am on Day 1. You will be picked up on Day 1 from the Summit Parkview Hotel. Please meet your local representative in the hotel foyer between 7.30 - 8.00 am. Alternative pick up can also be arranged from the Asia Plaza Hotel, as outlined in the joining instructions below, between 7.00 – 7.30. After drive for approximately five hours to the port city of Pathein (Bassein), which is famous for its colourful hand-painted umbrellas. Observe how the parasols are made on a visit to a local factory, before continuing on to Ngwesaung. The beach town of Ngwesaung (pronounced ‘neway-song’) is on Myanmar’s tropical southwest coast. Its white, sandy beach is 15 kilometres long and bordered by tall palms. You’ll be staying in a hotel with a lush resort-like setting.

For the next couple of days, relax and explore Ngwesaung and the surrounding area. Unwind on the beach and swim in the tropical sea. Visit small fishing villages and local markets, explore the countryside by bicycle or enjoy optional boat trips to the beautiful islands offshore (cost not included). Please note that during the rainy season (May to September), certain facilities may be closed and some activities may not be available due to inclement weather.

Today is a free day to do as you wish. Soak up the sun on the beach, wander around town or walk out to Lover’s Island at low tide. A trip to the nearby Ngwesaung Dam offers great bird-spotting opportunities.

Depart after breakfast for Yangon by private vehicle. Today is a full day of driving (approximately seven hours). You should arrive into Yangon at about 6 pm and will return to your starting point hotel, where your trip comes to end. If you’re planning to fly out today, please only book flights from 8 pm onwards. If you stay on in Yangon make sure you visit the famous Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the most significant Buddhist sites in the world.