The hill town Kalaw in Shan state is appricated as a high-altitude holiday resort with green hills, cool air and tree-lined streets filled of colonial-era architecture. Whether spending time with lovely elephants in Green Hill Valley Elephant Camp, trekking through the hilly plantations or visiting friendly tribal villages, you will always stay close to nature and indigenous Shan people.
Highlights
- Learn how Shan paper and umbrellas are made in a typical workshop
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Go green and have fun at Green Hill Valley Elephant Camp
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Travel through all hill tribal villages and plantations of Kalaw on foot
By Day |
Transfer |
Destinations |
Activities |
Meals |
Day 1 |
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Kalaw |
Transfer from Heho to Kalaw, en-route visit Shan paper and parasols... |
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Day 2 |
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Kalaw |
Trek over Kalaw hill plantation, visit tribal villages, seasonal crops |
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Inclusions
Meals
1 breakfast, lunch, dinner
- 01-night hotel accommodation with breakfast
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Kalaw Green Hill elephant camp entrance tickets (with lunch & camp guide)
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Picnic trekking lunch as per itinerary
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Private transports in air-conditioned vehicle
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Water & tissues on coach
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Local English-speaking guide
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Our personal assistance
Exclusions
- International & domestic flights
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Travel insurance
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Visa application & fees
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Personal expenses
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Meals, drinks not mentioned
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Entrance fee in Pindaya
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Tips & gratuities for guide and driver
Day 1:Kalaw
Kalaw is
not only well-known as a perfect trekking base, it also allures nature lovers
with a breathtaking elephant sanctuary where you could enjoy a great deal of
freedom with retired timber elephants, join them for their bath and plant
your own tree to make a better home for these forest animals.
Day 2:Kalaw
Take part in an epic trek in Kalaw or there is no better ways to not only discover the amazing landscape but also get an insight into the real cultural life with our experienced trekking local guide, who is always open to any of your question on Burmese life.
Situated on the eastern edge of Shan Plateau, Kalaw is a picturesque hilltown dotted with tribal villages - an ideal destination for adventurous spirits to grab a hold of beautiful nature settings as well as breathe the ethnic lives.
Starting your trek from the centre of town after breakfast, you will gradually sneak your way up towards the elevated plains above Kalaw and target to indigenous Shan village of Pein Hne Pin. Every part in the trekking route is an amazing discovery of changing landscape that will blow you away when going through: mountain, valley, plantations, etc.