Putao Hiking and Rafting Tour

In the morning, when you arrived at the Putao Airport, you will be picked up and transferred to Malikha Lodge for check in. After lunch, it is the great time for you to enjoy yourself in your bungalow. Designed by the world famous architect Jean Michel Gathy of Aman Resorts fame, Malikha is a beautiful lodge perched above the Nam Lang River with glorious views of mountains and rice terraces. Owning manicured lawns and exotic gardens, next to the old growth bamboo and jungle, it supplies an ideal place for your walking in the afternoon. You may be offered a massage before have dinner in a warm air in front of opened fireplaces.

Overnight at Malikha Lodge.

After breakfast at the lodge, we spend all the time on hiking through tribal villages to explore the rural and mountainous area. A full day through the different tribal villages, including Lisu, Rawang and Shan, you will have great experiences with the local people and the peaceful views. Sometimes, you may be invited to try shooting by a hunter you meet, or a cup of tea at a local Christina church. Along the way, there are some views of Buddhist Stupas and Shan monasteries, where we can stop for sightseeing before have a picnic lunch and a rest under the shade of bamboo groves.

Across the suspension bridges and hike on through further villages, we reach to Machanbaw to close the today's tour. Drive back to the Lodge and have dinner.

Overnight at Malikha Lodge.

Have breakfast in the early morning and transfer to Mulashidi suspension bridge for starting up Malikha Rafting. Along the Nam Lang River, you will see a gorgeous views of groves above the rude rocks, and a combined sights of blue sky, mountains and crystal water. Then, we continue to join in Malikha River and sometimes, you will see the exotic wild ducks or birds, with many kinds of species. How exciting this tour is! Reach to picnic spot and have lunch which prepared in a spectacular riverside beach inside the gorge. Break the way down, we come to Machanbaw village for picturesque sightseeing, and back to the lodge for sunset.

Overnight at Malikha Lodge.

After breakfast, we leave the Lodge to Mulashidi village and Putao Valley to learn about the daily life in this area, and view some of the cottage industries. Continue to Wildlife Conservation Society Museum for visiting and to understand about the diversity of wildlife. After that, we come to Putao market for a bowl of Shan noodles, and see some local handmade products: hats, longhis and fine baskets.

In the afternoon, we join in the Trek or Bike Adventure tour. A bit of time will be spent on discussing about the route due to a lot of route available with special interests in each one. Relax at the lodge when you come back and have dinner.

Overnight at the lodge.

Have breakfast and after that, we spend a full day on walking to Gon Mu Lon pagoda. Our tour will pass through Nam Khan village, where you can take some wonderful photos of the natural rural views. Fresh air and good weather make a best condition for a walk. We will halt at the shade of bamboo groves on the way for a picnic lunch. This tour will not only make you relax but also help you improve your health.

Come back in the late afternoon and overnight at the Lodge.

At the early morning, we have breakfast. The remaining time will be spent on the tour of exploring Lisu villages. Start at the lodge, we reach to the market for shopping. You will need some necessary things for this journey. The first route is from Putao to Nam Htu Ku village, with the snowcapped mountain's views. It is a gorgeous beauty, wonderful for your photos. Continue cross through paddies and jungle, on the way, we will see two Lisu villages, with the pristine sights and friendly people. Have lunch on the way. In the afternoon, have leisure and take some actions as in your free choices, then come to Nam Htu Ku market. We also note that the duration of hiking is about 6 hours in total.

Overnight in a local house.

Have breakfast and then, we visit Nam Htu Ku village. You will be excited with the rural air - it is fresh and so peaceful. As in the schedule, we will have hiking during 5 hours in total, on the way back to Malikha lodge. Through the jungle, the views appear as in the beautiful and green world, so, we halt at a place for picnic lunch and have sightseeing.

We reach to Malikha Lodge for dinner at the late afternoon.

Overnight at the lodge.

After breakfast and a short rest at Malikha Lodge, check out and transfer to Putao Airport for your departure flight.