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Silk road soft trekking 9 days tour
This trekking tour will take you to the trading towns in Myanmar as well as enjoying the wonderful views of the sites. Begining the tour in Mandalay with British hill station, then walking through several towns like Kyaukme, Pan San and witness the life of the locals as well as the sightseeing
PROGRAMME IN DETAILS
Destination: Mandalay/Pyin Oo Lwin/Kyauk Me/Pan Hone/Namp Man/Hsipaw/Mandalay
This trekking tour will take you to the trading towns in Myanmar as well as enjoying the wonderful views of the sites. Begining the tour in Mandalay with British hill station, then walking through several towns like Kyaukme, Pan San and witness the life of the locals as well as the sightseeing
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, G=Guide
Day 1: Mandalay arrival (D, G)
On arrival you will be greeted by your guide and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day will be your own for strolling the city. Later on, your driver will take you to the local restaurant to enjoy a delicious welcome dinner. Overnight in Mandalay.
Day 2: Mandalay/Pyin Oo Lwin (B, L, G)
Depart Mandalay on a scenic drive to the former British hill station of Maymyo, now officially called Pyin Oo Lwin. The town is located on a plateau 1000m above sea level with colonial era architecture still heavily present and botanical gardens. The afternoon is free at your leisure to explore on your own.
Overnight in Pyin Oo Lwin.
Day 3: Pyin Oo Lwin/Kyauk Me (train) (B, L, G)
Depart in the morning on a local train to Naung Pain Village, passing over the staggering Gokthiek Viaduct. On arrival at Kyauk Me guests take a stroll around this charming trading town amid the Shan Hills. Overnight in Kyauk Me.
Day 4: Kyauk Me/Trekking to Pan Hone (B, L, D, G)
Begin a 3 day trekking adventure with a local guide, exploring and learning about the landscape and its inhabitants. Trek deep into the Shan Plateau till you reach your destination for the night. Freshen up and enjoy a delicious dinner while your host family tells you about the village. Overnight homestay.
(Trekking time: 6 hours)
Day 5: Pan Hone/Trekking to Namp Man (B, L, D, G)
Continue on your trek through the village of Pan San and towards Namp Man, which is your final destination for the day. Relax here and wonder around the village before sharing a lovely dinner with your host family. Overnight homestay in Namp Man.
(Trekking time: 5.5 hours)
Day 6: Namp Man trekking/Hsipaw (B, L, G)
Trek uphill through the jungle to Kalar Village, also known as Gawrakha, passing through Man Aw and down to Kyauk Me. From here a car transfers guests to Hsipaw, a charming mountain market town. Spend the afternoon at your leisure exploring the town and maybe visiting the Shan Palace. Overnight in Hsipaw.
(Trekking time: 3.5 hours)
Day 7: Hsipaw/River trip/Hsipaw (B, L, G)
Wake up early and walk through the candlelight market filled with people from local villages who gather to sell their wares. After breakfast a 30 minute cruise upstream on the Dokehtawaddy River takes you to a fruit plantation and a 150 year old monastery. Continue your boat trip to an area perfect for swimming after which we head to a local hilltribe village for lunch. Overnight in Hsipaw.
Day 8: Hsipaw/Mandalay (B, G)
This morning after breakfast at the hotel, depart for the drive back to Mandalay. The drive takes around 6-7 hours and is along a sealed road in good condition. A stop will be made along the way for lunch. Upon reaching Mandalay you will be dropped at your hotel. Overnight in Mandalay.
Day 9: Mandalay departure (B, G)
After breakfast, you’ll be free until your driver arrives to take you to the airport for your departure flight.
Price in US$ per person:
Price includes:
Price in US$ per person:
Our price includes:
- Breakfast and accommodation sharing a twin or double room.
- Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned car as specified in the itinerary above
- Travel by private, air-conditioned car with an experienced, safe driver
- The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary except leisure time
- Boats cruise as programme.
- Lunches and dinners, as specified, in the programme
- Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the programme.
- Porter fees and local trekking guides on trekking days
- Water and refreshing towels on touring days
Our price does not include:
- International flight tickets and airport tax.
- Visas
- Other meals not mentioned.
- Drinks, gratuities, tips and personal expenses.
- Insurance.
- Breakfast and accommodation in twin or double room.
- All pick up and transfer.
- Boats cruise as programme.
- One way domestic flight tickets in Cambodia: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap, in Laos: Vientiane – Luang Prabang including domestic airport taxes.
- Other one way international flight tickets: Siem Reap – Vientiane excluding airport taxes.
- Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced, safe driver.
- Experienced English-speaking tour guide as indicated in the itinerary.
- Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned in the programme.
- Lunches, as specified
- VAT and other taxes.
Price does not include:
- International flight tickets and airport tax.
- Visas.
- Other meals not mentioned.
- Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
- Insurance
Hotel list for Five Star standard:
- Phnom Penh: Intercontinental Hotel (***** the centerpiece of a secure integrated commercial and retail complex overlooking a lush Khmer inspired garden, highly recognized levels of service) or similar
- Siem Reap: Angkor Palace Resort (***** first Cambodian-owned premier luxury five-star resort accommodation) or similar
- Vientiane: Settha Palace Hotel (*****located right in the city centre, within walking distance) or similar
- Luang Prabang: La Residence Hotel (***** positioned atop a hill, with stunning mountain views) or similar
Hotel list for Four Star standard:
- Phnom Penh: Sunway Hotel (**** surrounded by prestigious locations and avenues) or similar
- Siem Reap: Tara Angkor Hotel (**** 5km to Angkor, short ride to the centre of town) or similar
- Vientiane: Novotel hotel (**** ideal location for business trips and holidays) or similar
- Luang Prabang: Villa Santi Hotel (*****, established in 1992 by Lao businessman Mr. Santi Inthavong in a royal residence)
Hotel list for Three Star standard:
- Phnom Penh: Lux Riverside (***deally Located in the heart of the vibrant and most touristic street) or similar.
- Siem Reap: Casa Angkor Hotel (*** conveniently location, 10 minutes drive to the world famous Angkor Temples) or similar.
- Vientiane: Inter City hotel (*** centrally located, facilitated with basic modern comforts) or similar
- Luang Prabang: Manoluck Hotel (*** combine modern international luxury with traditional Lao styles) or similar
If, at the time of booking, any hotels or rooms in the list above are fully booked, we will endeavour to find accommodation of a similar standard elsewhere. If the only available accommodation is of a higher or lower standard, we will revise the price accordingly and consult you immediately.
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