If you are finding an off-the-beaten-track trip to Myanmar, this trip is ideally created for you. Far from the famous tourist sites of Mandalay and Bagan, this Trekking In Northern Myanmar 6 Days tour will take you deep into the tribal hills in Putao at the base of the Himalayas. The nature of Putao valley and the surrounding areas are perfect for remote trekking expeditions. The Namlang and Malikha rivers offer great chances for canoeing or white water rafting. It will be a dreamy trip that takes you beyond internet connectivity. Don’t wait any longer. Come and join us now!
Trekking In Northern Myanmar 6 Days
Overview
Highlights
- Witness the golden dome of Shwedagon Pagoda lighten up at sunset
- Join elephant trekking through the lush tropical jungle
- Explore Malikha River by cruise through forested hills and past white river beaches
- Meet local people in remote villages where you can learn more about their local culture and age-old traditions
What’s Included
- 5 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 Picnic Lunch, 4 Dinner
- Airplane, Car, Cruise, Bicycle, Trekking
- Hotel (2 nights), Malikha Lodge (3 nights), N.A (1 night)
- Accommodation in TWN/ DBL sharing accommodation at hotel, except overnight on train and homestay (if any)
- All transport with air conditioner as per itinerary
- Domestic flights: Yangon - Putao - Yangon
- Meals as indicated in the program
- All in-tour stationed local English speaking guide.
- Entrance fees for attractions as per itinerary
Policy
- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
- Our tour cost subject to change in case increase of airfare, transportation charges and entrance fee.etc.
Notes:
- *All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
- Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request
Itinerary
If you are finding an off-the-beaten-track trip to Myanmar, this trip is ideally created for you. Far from the famous tourist sites of Mandalay and Bagan, this Trekking In Northern Myanmar 6 Days tour will take you deep into the tribal hills in Putao at the base of the Himalayas. The nature of Putao valley and the surrounding areas are perfect for remote trekking expeditions. The Namlang and Malikha rivers offer great chances for canoeing or white water rafting. It will be a dreamy trip that takes you beyond internet connectivity. Don’t wait any longer. Come and join us now!
Tour Plan
Welcome to Myanmar! When you arrive at Yangon International Airport, tour guide and driver welcome you and take you to hotel to check in. Please kindly note that the hotel rooms will be ready at 14:00 hrs. The early check-in could be guaranteed with a surcharge. Relax at the hotel.
In the evening, you will enjoy international buffet dinner with cultural show at Karaweik Royal Barge Restaurant. Overnight in Yangon.
Have breakfast at hotel. Then, you will transfer to airport for fly to Putao.
Upon arrival, tour guide will pick up you then transfer to Malikha Lodge in time for lunch. After lunch, we start the half day activity for an elephant excursion once our two elephants have returned from a night of foraging in the jungle. Setting off from the Main Lodge, the elephants take you through the fast flowing clear waters of the Nam Lang River and up through the terraced rice fields to the village of Yegyawdi opposite our lodge or downstream along the banks for the Nam Lang River, before a final river crossing brings you back to the lodge. By prior arrangement there is the opportunity to view the elephants being washed by the mahouts. Dinner and drinks at the main lodge in front of our open fireplaces and overnight at Malikha Lodge in Putao.
After breakfast, we start full day excursion combines gentle rafting from Mulashidi suspension bridge by the Lodge down the Nam Lang to join Malikha River, through its scenic river gorge to our picnic spot. A picnic lunch is prepared in a spectacular riverside beach inside the gorge. From there, we venture downstream in Malikha Lodge's own long boat on the Malikha River through forested hills and past white river beaches, where villagers may often be seen panning for gold until our arrival at the picturesque village of Manchanbaw. After a short stroll through the village, we return by vehicle to Malikha Lodge in time for sunset. Enjoy dinner and overnight at Malikha Lodge in Putao.
After breakfast, you will have the opportunity to experience and learn about life in Mulashidi village and the Putao Valley and view some of the cottage industries. For early birds, there is also the chance to visit the Putao market, to try a steaming bowl of Shan noodle soup for breakfast and to practice your haggling skills over spectacular Rawang village headman woven hats, colorful longhis and fine baskets. Lunch will be served at Malikha Lodge.
In the afternoon, we have many bike and trek routes to follow with our guides from the Lodge - we discuss and arrange these upon our guests' arrival dependent on their level of fitness and special interests. Returning to the Lodge in the evening to a huge, hot bath in our fabulous teak bathtubs and/or a massage from our own spa staff in Bungalow is a very welcome treat. The last evening we invite our guests to a hosted group dinner in the Main Lodge. Overnight at Malikha Lodge in Putao.
After breakfast, we transfer to Putao airport to take the flight back to Yangon.
Upon arrival, driver picks up you at airport then take you to hotel in Yangon to check in and relax. Rest of the day is free on your own.
Have breakfast at hotel. Free time until driver picks up at lobby and take you to airport for your next flight.
Please kindly note that the check out time at hotel is 12:00 noon. The late check out will be surcharged.
Thanks for choosing us as a part of your trip. We hope to see you again in the future.