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SHAN STATE ADVENTURE

SHAN STATE ADVENTURE - 7 Days Tours

Destination	:	Myanmar (Inle Lake, Kalaw, Pindaya, Taunggyi)
Activity	:	Cruise, Hiking Trekking Tour, Hilltribe Tour, Historical Tour, Local Life Style
Difficulty	:	Easy
Start City	:	Heho
Duration	:	7 Days
Tour Type	:	Private
Trip Code	:	MMF00071
Price	:	Upon request

Trip Overview

Upon request.

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Departure Date :
Daily
Private Tour - You can choose your own departure date.

Inclusion : What all is included in this trip
-Accommodation in shared twin rooms with daily breakfast -All meals as specified in the program on table d�h?te basis (full board) -Entrance fees as per mentioned itinerary -Transfers and tours with English speaking local guides -Local Trekking Guide -1 Tourleader is free of charge as of a minimum of 15 full paying pax -Service charges, room tax and baggage handling

Exclusion : What is not included in the trip price
-Travel insurance -Accommodation and meals in Yangon -Domestic airfares to/from Heho -Services in Yangon -Visa fee for Myanmar -International Airfare -Expenditure of a personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry etc. -International airport tax in Yangon (US$10. per person)

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Itinerary : Your Tour Program

Day 1 HEHO � KALAW Meet with your travel guide on arrival of morning flight from Mandalay, Bagan, Yangon, Kyaing Tong or Tachilek at Heho airport. Upon arrival, transfer to Kalaw (32 km � 1 1/2 hour), a fresh and delightful hill station, on the rim of the Shan Plateau. On the way stop at a farming village where Pa-O and Shan people live. Nearby you will visit a small cave where Buddhist devotees set-up several Buddha statues. Ater lunch at local restaurant start with a walking tour through this peaceful place with an atmospere reminiscent of the colonial era. Nowadays the town is a market center for ethnic minorities from surrounding regions. Dinner at hotel and overnight stay at Pine Hill Resort, Hill Top Villa (**) or similar in Kalaw.
Overnight : at Pine Hill Resort or similar
Meals : Lunch/Dinner

Day 2 KALAW Breakfast at hotel, a 45 minutes drive will bring you to Myegya where your trekking guide is waiting for you. After approximately 3 hours hiking through tea- and cheroot leaf plantations you will reach Taung Myint Gyi village. Have a look around the Pao village, enjoy your lunch box and visit the beautiful monastery. Continue walking for another 3 hours through beautiful landscapes and small villages to Yasakyi village, a Palaung hill tribe village. The animist Palaung Tribe was amongst the earliest inhabitants in Myanmar and has kept to their tradition living with several families in 'long-houses', cultivating cash crops and tanapet for Burmese cheroot cigars. Overnight stop at the Palaung monastery or in a local house.
Overnight : at homestay
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 3 PINDAYA Myanmar style Breakfast. Those who want to do it all can start early morning with the climb to Yasakyi peak (3 hours return). Hike to another settlement and small mountain villages in the region before descending to Pindaya. You have a choice between several trails taking 4 to 8 hours trekking to reach the valley. Picnic lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight stay at Inle Inn, Conqueror (**) in Pindaya.
Overnight : at Inle Inn or similar
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 4 PINDAYA � INLE LAKE After breakfast visit Pindaya Caves, a unique site housing thousands of Buddha images placed there by pilgrims over the centuries. Drive to Nyaung Shwe (95 km � 2 ? hours) and transfer approx. 1 hour by boat to your hotel. After lunch at a local restaurant on the lake you will start an excursion by boat on Inle Lake to see the famous leg rowers, typical floating gardens, local methods of fishing, village life and magnificent scenery. You will visits the Phaungdaw Oo Pagoda, one of the main principle shrines in Myanmar and dating back to the 18th century; the Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery, famous for its jumping cats trained by monks; the weaving village of Inpawkhon. Dinner and overnight stay at Golden Island Cottages (**, built on stilts over Inle Lake), Paradise Inle Resort or similar on Inle Lake
Overnight : at hotel
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 5 INLE LAKE After breakfast and depending on the water level, an excursion by boat to the Western Shore of Inle Lake will take you to the beginning of a stair path leading to the hidden and unknown INN THEIN PAGODA complex. Visit one of the most amazing historical sights on the shore of the lake consisting of hundreds of small stupas overgrown by moss and greens. Continue on foot to a village nearby where several crops are grown in traditional ways. Walk in an easy pace along one of the many creeks passing through rice fields to the village of SAE MA. Visit the primary school of the village and possibility to meet the children and teachers to observe their way of learning and teaching. Step in a wooden canoe for an exciting ride down a narrow creek until you reach the PAUNG DAW OO PAGODA.. After lunch in simple local restaurant your journey will continue to the Eastern shore. You will hike up (about 2 hours) to the village of Tha Le Oo and take the opportunity to explore the simple life and food of the Pa O Tribe. A stop at a mountain Pagoda will offer you splendid views of the region just visited and travel back by boat to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at Golden Island Cottages (**, Standard room, built on stilts over Inle Lake).
Overnight : at hotel
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 6 KAKKU After breakfast, meet a representative of the Pa-O people, who will be your trekking guide. Start your approx. 3? hours hike up hill to HTI NE village where picnic lunch will be served at the local monastery. Continue approx. 1?hours to NEUNG-KE, a small Pa-O village specialised in the production of traditional Shan music instruments, such as drums and gongs. From here continuation on bumpy off-roads (about 1 hour drive, depending on road and weather conditions) to KAKKU. Visit the KAKKU Pagoda complex of over 2000 stupas which has been opened for foreign visitors. Depart KAKKU for a visit to HTAN-PHA-YA village and cave. Unknown Shan Buddha images of various sizes are kept on the wall of the small & shallow HTAN-PHA-YA cave. Continue to Taunggyi. Dinner and overnight stay at Aye Thar Yar Golf Resort (***, Superior room) near Taunggyi.
Overnight : at Aye Thar Yar Golf Resort or similar
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 7 TAUNGGYI - HEHO After breakfast, you will be transferred to Heho Airport (40km � 1 hour) for your departure flight.

Meals : Breakfast

Minor program changes are sometime necessary, depending on confirmed flight, road conditions, weather and availability of room.

FAQs: Sightseeing

Q. What are the differences between PRIVATE TOUR and JOIN-IN TOUR?

A. PRIVATE TOUR:
- You can choose your own travel date.
- The pick up location is only at your hotel.
- The trip is exclusive to you and your party.

B. JOIN-IN TOUR:
- You can choose your own travel date, based on seat availability
- The pick up location is at major city hotels
- You will join other travelers for the trip.
Q. How can I booked?
- Click "Online booking" and complete the Reservation Form.
- Payment will be charged directly from your credit card.
- An e-mail will be sent to confirm your reservation.
- A Tour voucher will be sent within 1-2 working days.
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Q. Can I book/pay directly on spot?
No. The rates displayed on PassionAsia.com are available only through online service. All reservations must be paid for in advance upon receiving confirmations from us. This is the only way to guarantee trip occupancy and keep our rates competitive.
Q. How many days in advance should I book?
You should book the sightseeing tour at least 2 days before the tour date (Monday - Friday). However, it will depend on the tour availability too.
Q. Do you need my credit card details at the time of making a reservation?
Yes. However, you will not be charged at the time of reservation. Your credit card will be charged only if and after your booking is confirmed.
Q. How to meet our guide or our representative?
Print your tour voucher and present it to our guide who will pick you up at the hotel lobby on your travel date.
Q. What is your Cancellation Policy?
Cancellation & No Show Charges Policy of Sightseeing Tours:
- 3 Days before the Tour:There is a 7% banking and handling fees applied.
- Less than 2 days before the Tour or No-show:
100% charge of package price (No refund).

**For authentication purposes, only written cancellation notices (e-mail or fax) will be accepted