Have you ever heard about the long-neck women as well as special life style and customs of Myanmar minority group? Let join in this five day tour and you will give get a novel experience of the country and people in Burma. From surprise to surprise, you can contemplate the charming of Myanmar clearly with peaceful Inle Lake, mesmerizing hill town of Loikaw and Kalaw as well as the magnificent pagodas and Cave temples. Surely, you will have sweet memory of our enchanting country Burma.
By Day |
Destinations |
Activities |
Meals |
Day 1 |
Yangon arrival |
Arrive in Yangon; visit China Town, British Colonial buildings Sule... |
N/A |
Day 2 |
Yangon - Heho - Inle |
Morning flight to Heho, visit traditional craft workshops in Nyaung... |
N/A |
Day 3 |
Inle Lake - Hpe Kom - Loikaw |
Explore Thar Khaung village, Hpe Kom, Loikaw |
B, L |
Day 4 |
Loikaw |
Explore Demawso Market, Ngwe Taung Dam and San Mone Padaung village,... |
B, L |
Day 5 |
Loikaw - Kalaw |
Drive to Kalaw, visit tea leaf plantations, MyinMaHti Cave |
B, L |
Day 6 |
Kalaw - Heho - Yangon departure |
Drive to Heho Airport, take morning flight back to Yangon, departure. |
B |
At the airport, you will be welcomed by our guide and driver, and then be transferred to your hotel.
Begin your first Myanmar experiences through Yangon's various destinations, from its exotic streets of China Town and colonial style buildings like Emmanuel Church, Inland Water Transport Building to religious sites such as Sule Zedi and especially Shwedagon Pagoda - the city's most prominent Buddhist structure dominating the sky with its giant spires, golden flash and holy relics.
From your hotel in Yangon, we will transfer you to the airport to take a morning flight to Heho. Heho arrival and drive to Inle Lake. Stop en route to visit traditional craft workshops in Nyaung Shwe before visit Inle Lake. Inle Lake is peaceful and quiet, lies among lush and green grass hills. Here, the natural scenery is fresh with blue lake and brightly red sunset. Especially, the simple and friendly life of the locals creates a good impression on visitors about the culture and history. You will take a boat to visit Inpawkhone village, PhaungDawoo Pagoda.
Stay overnight in the hotel on Inle Lake.
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Inle Lake - Hpe Kom - Loikaw
Today you will board to visit Hpe Kom - an enchanting town in the southern of Inle Lake. Before coming there stop to explore a village of Sagar for a fantastic view of tranquil lake side village and meeting honesty locals. It's time for you to know about the way of life of Shan, Pa Oo and Intha tribes. After visit the village of Hpe Kom, you will have chance to visit a special place Loikaw which is famous for tribe with long-neck woman wearing many rings. Enjoy panoramic sunset view at Taungkwe Pagoda Hill.
Overnight in Loikaw.
Spend all day to explore the mesmerizing Loikaw. To gain insight into the unique culture of local tribe, let take a visit to Demawso Market and see many tribes with colorful costumes coming here for trading their wares (Note: It is only open on Wednesdays and Saturdays). It's not only a trading place for many ethnic minorities but also the place for meeting and changing the culture. Continue to Ngwe Taung Dam and explore special custom of Padaung minority in San Bone village. One of their beliefs is that the longer the neck, the more beautiful the person is. Therefore, Padaung women when coming the appropriate age, wear bronze spiral rings around their necks. The older they are, the more rings they have to wear. Afternoon, you will visit Kayah State Museum to understand more about the local's customs and tradition. Then visit a traditional weaving village of Chitkye and enjoy the spectacular sunset view on the Sakyar Hill.
Stay overnight in Loikaw.
This morning you will drive to Kalaw - a beautiful hill town surrounded by mountains filled with bamboo groves and gnarled pines. Along the way you will have chance to visit tea leaf plantations and talk with villagers to understand more about local simple life. Then discover the MyinMaHti Cave which is 1028 ft long and has many Buddha statues inside. Arrive Kalaw, check-in your hotel and freshen up at your leisure.
Stay overnight in Kalaw.
6
Kalaw - Heho - Yangon departure
This morning you will transfer to Heho Airport to take the morning flight back to Yangon. Arrival in Yangon and then take your departure flight.
End up tour services.
Inclusions
Meals
4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, dinner
Transport
Car, Cruise, Plane
- 04 night hotel accommodation
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Daily breakfast at hotel
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03 lunches
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Private transport in air-conditioned vehicles
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02 domestic flights: Yangon - Heho, Heho - Yangon
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Domestic airport & government taxes
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Local English-speaking guides
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Water & tissues on coach
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Entrance fees
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Permission for visiting Loikaw
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Boat fee on Inle Lake and Hpe Kom
Exclusions
- International flights to/from Yangon
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Travel insurance
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Visa stamp fees
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Early check-in & late check-out surcharge
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Personal expenses
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Meals not mentioned
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Drinks not mentioned
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Tips & gratuities for guide and driver
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Others not mentioned in inclusion