Our Silk Road Trekking Tours will take you to the trading towns in Myanmar as well as enjoying the wonderful views of the sites. Begin 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
Duration: 7 Days
Destinations: Mandalay / Pyin Oo /Lwin/ Kyaukme/ Hsipaw
Description: Our Silk Road Trekking Tours will take you to the trading towns in Myanmar as well as enjoying the wonderful views of the sites. Begin 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
Highlights of this tour
- Visiting Pyin Oo Lwin with its colonial buildings and gardens
- Experiencing a day of the rural area of Kyaukme, Pan San and Namp Man
- Trekking to Hsipaw, enjoy the beauty of green fields, moutains and meet the friendly Shans
- Taking part in many interesting activities in IrrawaddyRiver
- Enjoy the beauty of the specialized species dolphins on IrrawaddyRiver
Day 1 : Mandalay – Pyin Oo Lwin
Activities : Visit the former British Hill station of Pyin Oo Lwin and enjoy the sight
Meal : N/A
Itinerary : A scenic drive will take us to the British hill station of Maymyo – now called Pyin Oo Lwin. This town is 1000 above sea level where you can see the colonial era style buildings and botanical gardens
The afternoon is free at your leisure to explore on your own.
Overnight in Pyin Oo Lwin.
Day 2 : Pyin Oo Lwin – Kyauk Me
Activities : Visit Naung Pain village and the surrounding sightseeing
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch
Itinerary : A local train will take us to Naung Pain village the passing over the staggering Gokthiek Viaduct. Afterward, we will head to Kyauk Me – a charming trading town near the Shan Hills.
Overnight in Kyauk Me.
Day 3 : Kyauk Me – Trekking to Pan Hone
Activities : Visit Kyauk Me, Shan Plateau
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Itinerary : 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.
Day 4 : Pan Hone – Trekking to Namp Man
Activities : Trekking through Pan San, and visit Namp Man
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Itinerary : 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 NampMan.
Day 5 : Namp Man Trekking – Hsipaw
Activities : Trekking to KalarVillage, visit Hsipaw and ShanPalace
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch
Itinerary : A morning trekking to Kalar Village will open our day. After passing Man Aw and down to Kyauk Me, we will reach Hsipaw, a charming mountain market town where you can visit the Shan Palace and buy souvenirs.
Overnight in Hsipaw.
Day 6 : Hsipaw – River trip – Hsipaw
Activities : Enjoy the views of DokehtawaddyRiver
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch
Itinerary : Let get up early and walk through the candlelight market filled with people from local villages who gather to sell their wares, we will cruise upstream on the Dokehtawaddy River and see how fruits are planted and a 150 year old monastery. Continue your boat trip to an area perfect for swimming after which we head to a local hill tribe village for lunch.
Overnight in Hsipaw.
Day 7 : Hsipaw – Mandalay – Departure
Activities : Drive back to Mandalay
Meal : Breakfast
Itinerary : 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 of choice.
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Price Inclusions (No Hidden Costs)
- Accommodation with daily breakfast (accommodation when trekking is a monastery or homestay with basic mattresses on the floor; all bedding provided)
- Meals as mentioned in the program
- Tea and snacks
- English-speaking guide throughout the trip (Mandalay to Mandalay)
- All transfers and excursions with private air-conditioned vehicles with drivers (except transfer to start point of trek)
- Porter fees and local trekking guides on trekking days
- Entrance fees for the visits mentioned in the program
- Water and refreshing towels on touring days
Price Exclusions
- Domestic flights International tickets
- Meals not mentioned
- Visa arrangements for Myanmar
- Visits not mentioned in the program
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips and porters at the hotels International departure
- Airport Tax Yangon (USD 10/pax at present)