Like other parts of Shan State, the scenic mountainous area of Kalaw is wonderful for trekking. Follow the trekking routes from Kalaw to Inle Lake, from the mountainous to lake area; experience a real sense of adventure. Indeed, this is an amiable occasion to visit tribal villages of Palaung, Pa Oh and experience Intha floating life. Also, explore the exoticness of Yangon, the first and foremost stop in any Myanmar tour.
By Day |
Destinations |
Activities |
Meals |
Day 1 |
Yangon arrival |
Arrive in Yangon; explore Chaukhtatgyi Temple, Sule Pagoda, Shwedagon... |
N/A |
Day 2 |
Yangon - Flight to Heho - Kalaw |
Fly to Heho, drive to Kalaw, explore Kalaw at leisure |
B |
Day 3 |
Kalaw – Tar Yaw Village – Hingar... |
Trek to Ywar Thit village, Taryaw village, Hingar Gone village,... |
B, L, D |
Day 4 |
Hingar Gone Village – Lay Eain Gone... |
Trek to villages of Myin Taik, Lay Ein Gone, Yae Aye Chaung |
B, L, D |
Day 5 |
Yae Aye Chaung – Ywar Pu Village –... |
Trekking back to Kalaw, via Thit Hla village, Ywar Pu village |
B, L |
Day 6 |
Kalaw - Heho - Yangon |
Free in morning, afternoon fly back to Yangon |
B |
Day 7 |
Yangon departure |
Wander around Yangon city center, departure |
B |
Upon your airport arrival, you will be greeted and welcomed by our guide and driver and then transferred to your hotel for check in.
You are about to see the highlighted destinations of Yangon. It all starts with a visit to Chaukhtatgyi Temple with the biggest reclining Buddha statue in Southeast Asia, and Sule Pagoda after that which is a construction of 2,500 years old in octagonal shape.
During the day, you attention might be caught by the spectacular image of Shwedagon Pagoda - patient, let's save the best for the last. When the sun sets, you will experience the wonder of this inspiring pagoda, being left breathless with its vivid color and sacred atmosphere.
After a long day, take a good night sleep at your hotel in Yangon.
2
Yangon - Flight to Heho - Kalaw
After breakfast, transfer to Yangon Airport and take the morning flight to Heho. Upon arrival at the airport, our guide and driver will meet and greet you and then transfer you to your hotel in Kalaw.
Located on Shan State's mild highland, the attraction of Kalaw is combined between lush green nature and exotic minorities' life. Discover the town on your own or simply relax at your hotel.
Lunch and dinner on your own.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kalaw.
3
Kalaw – Tar Yaw Village – Hingar Gone Village Trekking
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Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Activities:
Trek to Ywar Thit village, Taryaw village, Hingar Gone village, explore the life of Palaung and Danu people
After breakfast, at 8am you will depart from your hotel in Kalaw with short drive to the junction of the trekking route, this part can also be done by walk if you prefer. Start of the trek in the hilly area, on the way you will see tea plantation, cheroot leaf, etc. After 3 hours trekking, you will reach Ywar Thit village (Danu ethnic group). After that proceed to Tar Yaw village (Palaung ethnic group), after 15 min you will arrive to Tar Yaw village. In some house you can see handmade weaving work. After that proceed to the view point for lunch. At the view point there is a small shop that belongs to Nepalese people. At view point place you can enjoy beautiful sceneries and panorama view. After lunch, you will take some rest. The trek will resume with a walk to Hingar Gone village.
Night in Hingar Gone village.
4
Hingar Gone Village – Lay Eain Gone Village - Yae Aye Chaung Trekking
This morning you will also depart at 8:00 am from Hingar Gone village to Myin Taik village by about 2 hours walking. On the way you can see the cheroot leaf garden and some garlic fields. The village is near the railway station. From that station you can go to the Thazi (Junction of Mandalay, Yangon railway line). After a few minute rest you will proceed to the Lay Ein Gone village. Lunch at Lay Ein Gone. After lunch proceed to Yae Aye Chaung village.
Over night at Yae Aye Chaung village.
5
Yae Aye Chaung – Ywar Pu Village – Kalaw
Today you will depart from Yae Aye Chaung and back to Kalaw. After about 02 hours of trek, you can reach to Thit Hla village. After another 1 hour walking you will reach to Ywar Pu village. The village is small village. On the way you can see the some different kind of flower plants. Spend 02 more hours trekking to arrive Kalaw and then proceed to your hotel. Dinner on your own.
Stay overnight in Kalaw.
This morning is your free time to discover more about Kalaw on your own way, or just relax after your 03 trekking days.
In early afternoon, you will be transferred to Heho Airport to take the returning flight to Yangon. As you arrive, head to hotel for check in and spend the remaining time of the day at your leisure.
Lunch and dinner on your own.
Stay overnight at hotel in Yangon.
After breakfast, get down the street and walk around the city center of Yangon, passing through colonial buildings of City Hall, Emmanuel Church, Inland Water Transport Building and exotic streets combined among Indian, Chinese and Burmese. Also, you can try out delicious foods at street stalls or buy souvenirs in Bogyoke Market. Explore this exotic city on your own before our driver comes to transfer you to Yangon Airport for your departure flight. Lunch and dinner on your own.
Inclusions
Meals
6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
Car, Walking, Plane
- 04 night hotel accommodation, 02 night homestay accommodation
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06 daily western-style breakfasts
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02 lunches, 02 dinners
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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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Trekking guide in Kalaw
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Water & tissues on coach
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Entrance fees
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Boat fee in Inle
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