Short Kalaw Trekking Tour

From $/pax Short Kalaw Trekking Tour
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Kalaw

This trekking tour in the world famous lake region on the Shan mountain range of Kalaw is designed for those who want to visit villages of mountainous minority ethnic groups colored by easy hiking. In this excursion you will have chance to experience all different villages people around Kalaw and Inle Lake. Hiking in the villages between the vegetable farm and the forest mountain is the main attraction of this trip.

Duration: 3 days / 2 nights

Country: 6

Code: MTR3

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Trekking Tours

Overview
This trekking tour in the world famous lake region on the Shan mountain range of Kalaw is designed for those who want to visit villages of mountainous minority ethnic groups colored by easy hiking. In this excursion you will have chance to experience all different villages people around Kalaw and Inle Lake. Hiking in the villages between the vegetable farm and the forest mountain is the main attraction of this trip. All the villages are located on the high altitude and most of the time is dedicated for trekking in the forest, you will have good weather during the hike all along the trip. Even this is your first hike, you can enjoy it well.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Hike through the villages, meet locals and discover their culture
  • Trekking through the forests, the pine forest hills
  • Visit of the vegetable market, the Indian pagoda
  • Explore Inle Lake famous for its floating villages and gardens and the unique way of life of the local Intha people
  • Get a deep insight into local daily life by stay overnight at homestay

Brief itinerary
Day 1: Heho arrival – Kalaw – Lupyin  Village- Sharpin village- Linn Pan Village – NantThale (L, D)
Day 2: NantThale – Bawhinnkone village- Pattu Pauk Village- Htee Taing village (B, L, D)
Day 3: Htee Taing village- Taung Thu village- Inle Lake (B, L, D)

Itinerary

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 On your arrival at Heho airport, transfer to Kalaw. After a short break, an open pick-up truck brings you to the meeting point. Visit Lupyin, a village inhabited by the Danu tribes. All the cool and mountain air, pine forests, amazing landscapes and ethnic minorities make the Shan state a great deal trekking route. Take this chance to learn about the traditions of different ethnic. And then, continue our trekking to Sharpin village for an hour. Visit old Danu monastery and have a picnic lunch there. After lunch and some rest, make your way to the Linn Pan Village, home of the Pa O minority. Observe Danu people’s life and discover this village before you head to NantThale, the place where you can visit a local school to learn more about Burmese education and talk to the young students. Enjoy the sunset on a hill near the monastery and stay in the monastery to enjoy a traditional dinner which is an unique experience
After your breakfast, continue your trek through the mountains of Shan State. Proceed to Bawhinnkone village. It is one of the big Pao villages and there are 300 houses and nearly one thousand people live together. On the mountain there are not many trees in that area. Visit Konehla, a small Danu village. Most of the people grow the vegetable and rice. They use buffalos and cows for their farming and transportation on the mountain. Lunch at a Danu tradition house and take a rest and observe their daily activity. After lunch, we do trekking Pattu Pauk Village where we stop for tea break. You can see the different kinds of weaving baskets with Bamboo and then proceed 40 minutes trekking to a farming area through bamboo forests; you will be at Htee Taing village. Overnight at the wonderful wooden Htee Taing Monastery
After your breakfast, you set off for the last trekking part to Inle Lake. This part takes you through diverse panoramic views over the lake and different Pa O villages. After around three hours we reach to Taung Thu village and see another different trible of Taung Thu people. All of them use their black color traditional costumes and live only on the mountain area. Then you continue for another hour to Inle Lake where you will be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the sunset from your room and dinner at hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Inle Lake

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Tour includes:

  • Accommodation in a double or twin share room at hotels/local houses/local monasteries with daily breakfast as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
  • Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Experienced English speaking guide during all tours and transfers
  • Cost of all porters who will carry your properties on your trek
  • Lunch or dinner as specified in the itinerary
  • Water & cool towels
  • Government taxes & service charge

Tour excludes:

  • Myanmar Visa stamp fee 
  • International airfare and departure taxes
  • Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
  • Early check in/ late check out
  • Domestic flights and domestic airport taxes
  • Compulsory Gala dinner on 24th and 31st December
  • Surcharged for Public holidays
  • Drinks and meal not mentioned
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks … etc.
  • Personal travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).
  • Gratuities/ Tipping
  • All other services not specified in the itinerary

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