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Out and About Trekking in Kayah

Yangon – Loikaw – Inle – Indein – Yangon (8 Days / 7 Nights)

Day 1: Yangon arrival – City tour (by car – upon arrival)

  • Upon your arrival, you will be welcomed by the Marco Polo representative at Yangon international airport and you will be transferred to the hotel.

  • After a brief freshen up at hotel, the tour begins with significant places of Yangon including Sule Pagoda, the City Hall & Colonial buildings, Chaukhtatkyi Reclining Pagoda, Karaweik Hall & Royal Barge on the Kandawgyi Royal Lake. The view is just breathtaking and it will be a great spot for photo shooting.
  • At sunset, we will visit to the grand Shwedagon Pagoda, the glistening golden stupa that towers over the capital and one of the wonders of the world, is the spiritual centre of the country.
  • Stay for an overnight at a hotel in Yangon.

Day 2: Yangon _ Loikaw (by flight) – Half day city tour (by car)

  • After breakfast at hotel, enjoy your mornign in Yangon before the flight to Loikaw.
  • Upone arrival to Loikaw in the afternoon, youwill be welcomed by local guide and visit to Lesu Village and Pa Oo Villages for the rest of the day.
  • Then, we will come back to Loikaw and check in at the hotel.
  • Overnight at a hotel in Loikaw.

Day 3: Loikaw – De Mow Soe – Panpet (long trek) – Haw Nang – Taung Gwe Pagoda (by car)

  • Morning, breakfast at hotel, We will go to De Mow Soe Market.
  • In the market, you can Kayan women (long neck) are selling the traditional wine, Honey and others.We will visit around the market.
  • And then we will go to Pan Pet village (Kayan) for long trekking and in the village you can go trekking visit around the village, visit their home, cultural exchange with villages.
  • In the evening, come back to Loikaw and go to Haw Nang (Kayah palace) and sunset at Taung Kwe Pagoda.
  • Overnight at hotel in Loikaw.

Day 4: Hta Nee La Lah – Weaving Center – Naung Yarr Lake – Mya Ka Lab Pagoda (by car)

  • After having breakfast at the hotel, we will start our visit at Loikaw market also called asThiri Mingalar Market to see the what it looks like a local market, interacting with local people buying their products including fresh food, vegetables, local delicacies and traditional souvenirs.
  • Then, we will continue to Hta Nee La Lah one of villages where you can see Kayan tribes and Kayah’s religious center which are Kayhtoebo and hunting shrine and we can walk around the village to discover the beauties aroud the area.
  • In the afternoon, we will go and relax at the popular 7 Lakes of Loikaw and visit Kayah old traditional houses.
  • After that, we will come back to Loikaw and go to Weaving center as to study and practice natural dyeing methods! It is a great bonus for your travel memory!
  • In the evenig, we can relax in Naung Yar Lake and enjoy the sunset on top of the “Mya Ka Lab” Pagoda.
  • Overnight at a hotel in Loikaw.

Day 5: Loikaw – Phekhone (by car) ~ Inle Lake (by boat)

  • After breakfast at hotel, we will depart from Loikaw to Phekhone by car. The ride takes around about 45 minutes.
  • The Inle Lake is said to be the Venice of South East Asia for its unspoiled nature, breathtaking beauty surrounded by green mountains, the unique leg-rowing of the Inthas; the native lake dwellers. The lake is considered as a rare treasure among all the most famous tourist destinations in Myanmar.
  • During the whole day exploration trip in Inle, we will have a splendid opportunity to observe the daily life styles of Inn-tha tribes, the styles leg rowing, floating gardens and the traditional houses built in the lake.
  • The visit also include the must see place in Inle which is the revered pagoda called Phaung Daw U Pagoda and the small shops which sell traditional souvenirs and local delicacies. We can also visit to other significant spots in the lake if time permist. This vast lake has so many things to offer.
  • Then, we can enjoy the breathtaking sunset between the mountains and the lake!
  • Overnight a hotel in Inle Lake or Nyaung Shwe.

Day 6: Inle ~ Indein (by boat)

  • After breakfast at hotel, we will discover the enchanted Indein village, which is surrounded on both sides by high hills.
  • After a short distance walk through the bamboo forest , the exciting Indein Temple complex is situated in the western shore of the lake and most of the internal wall of the ruins of 1054 shrines will create some amazing moment of your trip.
  • In the afternoon, we will visit to Impawkhone silk weaving village, a blacksmith, Cheroot making and surrounding villages.
  • Stay for an overnight at a hotel in Inle Lake or Nyaung Shwe.

Day 7: Inle – Heho / Yangon (by flight) – City tour (by car)

  • Upon arrival to Yangon, we will visit to the “Bogyoke Aung San Market” also known as Scott market which has an enormous array of consumer goods and has the largest collections of souvenirs from all over Myanmar. It is a must place for all travellers to do any souvenirs shopping. Hundreds of shops displaying variety of items such as paintings, traditional clothes, embroidered paintings, handicrafts and Myanmar’s gems and jewellery will all look tempting to you as if they are asking you to bring them to your country!
  • After shopping, we will proceed to China Town for a stroll and enjoy some delicacies. The China Town is buzzing with many small shops displaying fresh food and vegetables, and delicious restaurants.
  • In the late afternoon and if the time permits, we can stroll along the Yangon River breathing fresh air, enjoying the nature and end up the day.
  • Stay for an overnight at a hotel in Yangon.

Day 8: Yangon departure

  • Breakfast at the Hotel, and enjoy your free morning then you will be sent to the airport for your departure flight.

Note: The above program may subject to change without prior notice due to factors such as weather, water level, road transport conditions and etc.

(Rate in US Dollar)

Hotel 2 persons 3 – 5 pax 6 – 9 pax 10 – 14 pax 15 pax Single supplement
*** USD 1781 USD 1466 USD 1271 USD 1163 USD 1099 USD 220

Price valid to until 30 September, 2016

(Rate in US Dollar)

Hotel 2 persons 3 – 5 pax 6 – 9 pax 10 – 14 pax 15 pax Single supplement
*** USD 1841 USD 1526 USD 1331 USD 1223 USD 1159 USD 260

Price valid to until 31 December, 2016

Please bear in mind that the rate can be subjected to change slightly without prior notice according to the currency exchange.

Included services:

  1. Accommodation on double or twin room with daily breakfast
  2. Domestic flights (as per itinerary) included airport taxes
  3. Baggage handling 20kg for person
  4. English local stationed guide services for all transfers & visits
  5. All transfer, transportation, sightseeing & excursion with excellent car & driver
  6. Entrance fees as per program
  7. Boat riding for excursion in Inle & Phekhone ~ Inle
  8. Baggage handling 20kg for person
Excluded services:

  1. Meals (lunch & dinner)
  2. Video and camera tax
  3. Personal expenses including Beverages & Tipping
  4. Other services not listed in above
  5. Porter fees

Hotel used are as mentioned or similar hotels

Hotels ***
Yangon My Hotel
Loikaw
Hotel Loikaw