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Kengtung (Kyaing Tong) Hill Tribes Explorer

Yangon – Keng Tung – Yangon
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Kengtung (Kyaing Tong) Hill Tribes Explorer – 4 Days
This Myanmar tour brings you to Kengtung, the fancy land shrouded in the myths and legends located in the east of the country. Gain a truly local experience in this mysterious region of various Burmese tribes that haven’t been explored by tourists, Kengtung seems to be an attraction for who has interest in trekking. The town has kept its original traits, old traditions and many of the structures, especially the colonial structures of classic Shan design with. You may combine this tour with other Myanmar tour packages.

Highlights

  • Visit Wan Pauk, a village of the red-clothed Palaung tribe, famous for their silver and lacquered waistbands.
  • Visit to the striking Maha Myat Muni Pagoda and the hot spring is a must.
  • Trekking to Hwe Lon, a minority village named Akha where you can learn their customs and habits through interacting with the friendly villagers.
  • Trips to Loi, Li-Shaw, and Khun villages in the Mong Kwan region will deepen your knowledge of these distinctive and rich hill tribe customs and traditions.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Yangon – Kengtung

Flight from Yangon to Kengtung. On arriving in Kengtung, you will be transferred to New Kengtung. The city is known for its trekking program to a number of villages where many colorful ethnic tribes have lived for decades and are untouched by tourism.

In the afternoon will be your tour of Kengtung, a pleasant city nestled in the mountain valley of Shan state that has retained most of its traditional Shan architectural grandeur. Next up visit Wan Pauk, a village of the red-clothed Palaung tribe, famous for their silver and lacquered waistbands.

Continue your journey with a visit to the striking Maha Myat Muni Pagoda and the hot spring is a must. Overnight at the hotel in Kyaing Tong.
Meal: Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Kyaing Tong

Day 2: Kengtung & Villages

Start in the morning by strolling through the bustling local market within observing the peddling of wares by the minority hill tribes in their colorful traditional costumes. Follow your guide with a trek to Hwe Lon, a minority village named Akha where you can learn their customs and habits through interacting with the friendly villagers.

After lunch, discover a tribe named Ann, known for its black dress and teeth stained black from chewing betel nuts. A stop at Lone Tree Hill will offer you a breathtakingly panoramic view of Kengtung. Overnight in Kengtung.
Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Kengtung.

Day 3: Kengtung – Trekking

Today, continue your tour with a further exploration of the hill tribes as we scale the rugged terrain on local pick-ups to four neighboring Akha villages, one of which combines three religions. After lunchtime, trips to Loi, Li-Shaw, and Khun villages in the Mong Kwan region will deepen your knowledge of these distinctive and rich hill tribe customs and traditions. Overnight in Kengtung.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Kengtung

Day 4: Kengtung – Yangon

Enjoy the day at your own leisure. If possible, you may have a chance to witness the Shan lacquerware production and the buffaloes trading at the water buffalo market held twice weekly.

After that, back to the Kengtung Airport for your departure flight to Yangon. We hope that you love the itinerary we design for this 4-day Myamar trekking to Keng Tung. Thank you for making your trip with us.
Meal: Breakfast
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  • Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request

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Price Includes

  • English speaking guide (Other languages upon request)
  • Drinking water.
  • Donation fees

Price excludes

  • Travel Insurance
  • International air ticket
  • Tips & gratitude

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellation received 60 days or more before arrival date: 25% of total rate
  • Cancellation received from 30 days to 59 days prior arrival date: 35% of total rate
  • Cancellation received from 15 days to 29 days prior arrival date: 75% of total rate
  • Cancellation received less than 14 days prior arrival date or No show: 100% of total rate

Children Policy

  • For infant (<02 years old): FOC
  • 02 – 10 years old without bed: 35% adult rate
  • 02 – 10 years old with extra bed: 75% adult rate
  • 02 – 10 years old in twin share: 90% adult rate
  • from 11 years old: 100% adult rate

Note*: The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double room with two adults

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