Kalaw Hill Tribe Trek, Shan State, Myanmar

Kalaw Hill Tribe Trek, Shan State, Myanmar

Boasting an almost Himalayan atmosphere Kalaw is an ideal starting point for exploring the mysterious Shan state of Myanmar. Our rewarding trek takes us through the unspoilt tribal highlands of the Shan hills to Lake Inle, one of Myanmars most memorable sights. Our hilly route takes us through jungle, farmland and quiet villages where oxen pull wooden ploughs. Our trek ends at Lake Inle, where boats take us past the remarkable lake villages and floating gardens, and we can witness Inle’s unique leg-rowing fishermen. 

The trek can be extended with visit to Bagan, Mandalay, and Ngapali Beach.

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Price Includes:
5 nights’ accommodation with breakfast except morning of arrival (Twin sharing basis with private facilities in all relevant locations) + 4 nights in a local village or monastery (Lunch; dinner)
All transfers and excursions with private air-conditioned vehicles
Trekking Day - Local Trekking Guide fee (English speaking); Meals along the way (Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner); Accommodation with comfortable beddings and warm blankets at family house or Monastery
Private motorized boat in Inle Lake excursions
Entrance fees for the visits mentioned
Domestic airfares & Tax; Meals (Breakfast; Lunch and dinner) on trekking days English speaking station guide fees on day 1; 2; 9 & 10 in Inle
2 bottle of mineral water and one snow tower will provide through out trip on car

Not Included:
Beverages
International flight fare and airport tax
Early check-in and late check-out at hotels - if not mentioned in the program
Personal expenses: telephone; fax; laundry; Camera fees; etc.
Tips
Other services which are not mentioned in the above itinerary
Compulsory gala dinners during festive season and Water Festival surcharges which will be advised at the time of booking


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Kalaw Hill Tribe Trek, Shan State, Myanmar (Rated 4.84 / 5 Based on 447 Reviews.)

Most of you, who are used to walking/cycling during a long weekend, will be in condition to cope with a tour of this level. You should be in a good health condition. We have successive days of longer and more difficult walking and days of lighter walking/cycling. Some parts of the day routes are done at a higher altitude. The paths are in good condition. We walk/cycle for 5/7h a day.

These tours include trekking which is a little harder, normally on a challenging terrain. We take it for granted that you are in good condition and fit. You should be physically prepared at home to get the maximum of the tour. Most of the trekking is done at a greater height (max 3000m).

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