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HILL TRIBE
VILLAGES TREK |
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The 12 Days Myanmar Hill
Tribes Trek Tour covers the
cultural tourist destinations
such as capital Yangon with a
visit to stunning Shwedagon
Pagoda, temple city of Bagan,
former royal capital Mandalay,
Mt. Popa Mountain, Kyaing Tong,
Mingun Pagoda and the tribal
traditions of Inle Lake. Here,
we present you the best of
classic Myanmar Tours.In
addition, don't forget to ask us
to design a classic Myanmar tour
which best suits you by adding
special events, personal visits
with artisans, seasonal
festivals, and traditional
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BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 01: Yangon arrival
Day 02: Yangon / Bagan (by flight)
Day 03: Bagan
Day 04: Bagan / Mandalay (by flight)
Day 05: Mandalay / Mingun / Mandalay
Day 06: Mandalay / Kyaing Tong by flight
Day 07: Kyaing Tong (trek)
Day 08: Kyaing Tong (trek)
Day 09: Kyaing Tong - Heho - Inle Lake
Day 10: Inle Lake
Day 11: Inle Lake - Heho - Yangon
Day 12: Yangon departure
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DETAILED ITINERARY:
Day 1. Yangon
Arrive in Yangon where you will be welcomed by your
local tour guide and transferred to your hotel to
drop off you luggage. If you arrived by mid day
flight, we may proceed for lunch. After lunch, a
walk through "downtown" Yangon, a diverse mix of
faded colonial architecture from the British times,
and high-rises built by more recent investors; Sule
Pagoda, built in the early 3rd century is a landmark
in the city centre. late afternoon visit the
magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda of Rudyard Kipling fame
and one of Myanmar's most sacred places. The massive
bell shaped stupa is plated with gold and the tip of
the stupa is set with diamonds and rubies, sapphires
and topaz - a stunning sight as the sun sets and a
most fitting place to begin our trip in this "Golden
Land". Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 2. Yangon - Bagan by flight
This morning we head for the airport to get the
early morning flight to Bagan. Check into the hotel
and depart for a sightseeing excursion around the
Bagan Archaeological Zone World Heritage Area. A
comprehensive exploration of Bagan includes Nyaung
Oo market; Shwezigon Pagoda, the prototype of later
Myanmar stupas; Kyansittha Umin; Wet-kyi-inn
Gubyaukgyi Temple with exquisite mural painting of
13th century and Htilominlo Temple. In the
afternoon, after a visit to lacquer ware workshops;
continue to Manuha Temple built by exile King Manuha;
Nanphaya, said to have been the residence of King
Manuha; Ananda Temple, architectural masterpiece and
Oak-Kyaung monastery decorated with multi colour
mural paintings. Enjoy the breathtaking sunset from
one of the temple of Bagan. Overnight at the hotel
in Bagan.
Day 3. Bagan - Mt. Popa - Bagan
This morning, we will be watching sunrise over Bagan
(optional) and back to hotel for breakfast. After
breakfast at hotel, we head to Mt. Popa about 48 km
south east of Bagan. Mt. Popa, known as the abode of
Nats (spirits) - a collection of 37 magical spirits
both feared and honoured by some Myanmar people and
the nat museum, which houses 37 life-size nat
statues sculpted from teak. It's time to climb for
777 steps to the summit. Proceed to Popa Mountain
Resort (1hr drive) for our lunch. The restaurant
offers a great view to the Popa summit that stands
straight from the central plain. After lunch, return
drive back to Bagan. On the way back, enroute stop
at village cottage industry to learn the regional
product as well as to watch the collection of juice
from the palm trees, and its conversion to brown
sugar. Overnight at the hotel in Bagan.
Day 4. Bagan - Mandalay by flight
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Nyaun U
airport for flight to Mandalay. When you arrive at
Mandalay airport, drive to ancient capital of
Amarapura, the city of Immortality for a visit to
Bagaya Monastery with a famous collection of Buddha
images; weaving industries, two-century old U-Bein
teak bridge on the Taungtaman Lake and observe the
lunch process of thousand of monks who take their
last meal of the day at 10:00 am in total silence.
Proceed to Mandalay and check in at the hotel. After
refreshment, you will take a sightseeing tour of
Mandalay which includes Mahanumi, a life like Buddha
image. Mandalay is the last capital of Myanmar and
that make her to be the best place to see all the
traditional arts and crafts. Start visiting gold
leaf making work-place and see how the gold leaf is
being made by hand in a traditional way. Continue
visit the Old Palace grounds; Kuthodaw Pagoda, known
as the world's largest book for its 729 marble slabs
inscribed with the Buddha's Doctrine; Golden Palace
Monastery, noted for its exquisite wood carvings and
enjoy the panoramic view of the city from Mandalay
Hill. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5. Mandalay -- Mingun - Mandalay
After breakfast, you will be transferred for Jetty
for a private boat across the river Ayeywarwaddy to
visit Mingun. The dedications of King Bodawpaya such
as the unfinished Pathodawgyi Pagoda a brick
counterpart of pyramid in Egypt and the Mingun Bell,
the second largest bell in the world are the most
prominent religious heritages. Then visiting the
Myatheintan Pagoda, the best representation of the
Universe, will refresh your tiredness and fatigue.
Return to Mandalay. After lunch, drive to Ava,
30-minute to the south of Mandalay, was known in the
west as the Kingdom of Ava. Stop by a tributary and
cross it with a ferry. Travel by pony-cart around
Ava to Nanmyint leaning tower which gives a birds'
eye view of the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River; Bagaya
wooden monastery; Aungmyaybonza Monastery made of
brick and stucco. Though the Royal Palace has gone,
the Pagodas, Temples and Monasteries still remain.
Return drive to Mandalay and see the silversmith
work place on our way back to hotel. Overnight at
the hotel in Mandalay.
Day 6. Mandalay - Kyaing Tong
This morning, you will be transfer to Mandalay
airport for your flight to Kyaing Tong. Before
checking in at the airport, you might have a light
lunch at the airport coffee shop as our flight to
Kyaing Tong will be mid-day flight. Arrive Kyaing
Tong airport and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon
visit Wan-Pauk village to see the red clothed
Palaung still dressing traditional style with silver
and lacquered waist-bands. Overnight at the hotel in
Kyaing Tong.
Day 7. Kyaing Tong
After simple breakfast at hotel, start the day with
a visit to Pin Tauk village about 2 hr drive from
Kyaing Tong. Hike up to the villages on the higher
slopes to visit Akha and Ann Tribes where they
possess distinctively different costumes and beliefs
from the other tribes particularly interest with
their black teeth. The Picnic lunch will be served
at Pin-Tauk water fall. After lunch return drive
back to Kyaing Tong. En route, visit Wan Kan village
to study the traditional process of making Rice wine
and Wan Lau village to see the hand made Shan paper
works. Arrive Kyaing Tong and check in at hotel.
Overnight at the hotel in Kyaing
Day 8. Kyaing Tong
This morning, we will be visiting Hokyin mountain
area approximately an hour drive from Kyaing Tong.
After drop of from the bus, hike up about 1 and half
hour to visit Akha villages where Lahu and Akha
tribes living together with different beliefs. An
ideal picnic lunch will be provided. (included
service) After visiting Hokyin village, return drive
back to Kyaing Tong. Overnight at the hotel in
Kyaing Tong.
Day 9. Kyaing Tong - Heho - Heho - Inle Lake
After breakfast,check out from hotel and visit some
of the Akhe's Wan Sai village and Ann's Ho Lung
village on the route to airport. After lunch, fly to
Heho on the Shan plateau. Transfer by road to Inle
Lake and transfer to our hotel by long tail boat
across the lake. Upon arrival, check in at hotel.
Overnight at the hotel in Inle Lake.
Day 10. Boat excursion on Inle Lake
After breakfast at the hotel, visit floating market
which is a 5day rotation market most fascinating to
watch the daily life of the minorities and their
activities. We plan to spend the day visiting
villages and sampling the spectacular array of
traditional handicrafts. You will see the unique
method locals use to row their boats, fishermen with
their own style of fishing, floating farms and
gardens and a handloom weaving cottage with its own
showroom. You will visit Phaungdawoo Pagoda which
houses the five most revered Buddha Images in the
southern Shan State. Overnight at the hotel on Inle
Lake.
Day 11. Inle Lake - Heho - Yangon by flight
We are heading back down country today to return to
the airport at Heho for our flight to Yangon. Our
route takes us back to Heho and down the escarpment
to Nyaung-Shwe for a busy local market. Check in at
airport and fly back to Yangon. Upon arrival, check
in at hotel. In the afternoon, we plan to visit by
car to Karaweik, a royal barge for fantastic photo
shot along the "pilgrims" causeway across the Royal
Lake with stunning views of Schwedagon Pagoda and
visit the Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott Market) for
souvenir shopping. Overnight at the hotel in Yangon.
Day 12. Yangon departure
After breakfast at hotel, you will be transferred to
Yangon International airport for your return
international departure flight.
INCLUSION:
(1) 11 night accommodations with daily
breakfast
(2) all domestic flights
(3) sightseeing with local tour guides
(4) all entry and zone fees
(5) ground transports ( car / boat )
(6) porter charges at airport and jetty
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EXCLUSION:
(1) visa fees
(2) international flights
(3) Personal expenses (
drinks/laundry/souvenirs)
(4) tipping at hotels and guides
(5) airport departure tax (USD 10 per
person)
(6) meals (lunch & dinner)
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Highlights:
Yangon / Bagan / Mandalay /
Kyaing Tong / Inle Lake / Yangon
