MYA - T 15: GOLDEN TRIANGLE TREK, 5 days

 

 

 

Day 1              Yangon - Kengtung 

                        Flight from Yangon to Kengtung

Transfer

Stroll around to get an insight into the daily life of this country

Overnight in Kengtung.

 

 Day 2             Kengtung 

                        Sightseeing Kengtung

 

Tucked away in the far eastern corner of Shan State, Kengtung is a sleepy but historic centre for the state's Khun culture, surrounded by Wa, Shan, Akha and Lahu villages. It is a very scenic town as it is built around a small lake and is dotted with ageing Buddhist temples and crumbling British colonial architecture.

 

WAT JONG KHAM: features a tall gilded zedi topped by a gold hti inlaid with silver, rubies, diamonds, sapphires and jade, and hung with tiny gold bells. Legend says Jong Kham dates to a visit by Gautama Buddha and that the zedi contains six strands of his hair.

 

WAT PHA JAO LUNG: 19th century temple which gets its Burmese name Maha Myat Muni from a 1920 replica of the Mandalay Maha Myat Muni image.

 

WAT PHA THAT JOM MON: located on the hill south of town, this wat features an older wood and plaster sanctuary with good tinwork.

 

WAT MAHABODHI VIPASSANA: a forest-style monastery where monks practise intensive meditation.

 

HAW SAO PHA KENGTUNG: this is considered the most outstanding example of Shan style palace architecture in Myanmar. The stucco and teak structure combining Buddhist temple-style pavillions with Islamic-looking domes, is said to have been inspired by the suggestions of a visiting Muslim Indian prince.

 

CENTRAL MARKET: sells mostly fresh produce and household goods to people from the whole area including nearby hill tribes. Some handicrafts are also available.

 

WATER BUFFALO MARKET:daily on the western outskirts of town. An interesting place to wander and watch the negotiations.

Overnight in Kengtung.

 

Day 3              Kengtung 

                        Excursion to Loi-mwe

 

LOI-MWE: located at 1600m, this 'hill station' features a number of old colonial buildings and a century-old Catholic church. The main attraction is the scenery on the ascent to Loi-mwe, as you pass through forests, terraced rice fields and past a lake.

Overnight in Kengtung.

 

Day 4              Kengtung 

                        Excursion to villages of local hilltribes

Full day excursion to the fascinating mountains surrounding Kengtung. See hill-tribe villages of the Akha, Lahu and Shan people.

Overnight in Kengtung.

 

 

Day 5              Kengtung 

                        Transfer

Flight from Kengtung to Yangon

 

End of Services    **Note: Itinerary subject to change due to flight schedules.

 

 

US$

Per pax

1 Pax

2 Pax

3+ pax

Single

Supplement

Standard

1,027

726

648

33

 

- Valid from 1 Jan 05 to 31 Dec 05

- The above rates are in USD per person base on twin sharing room

- Reduction for 3rd pax in triple room: US$30 for Standard

- Child reduction (sharing bed of parents): under 2 years FOC; under 12 years -30%

 

Hotels

Standard

Kengtung 

Private Hotel 2*
Superior

 

Included services:

- English-speaking guide.

- Meals according to itinerary.

- Ground transportation in private A/C vehicle (complimentary cold towels and drinking water).

- Sightseeing incl. admissions fees according to itinerary.

- Accommodation in hotels as mentioned above or equivalent.

 

Excluded services:

- International and domestic airport tax. **Airport tax information**

- Visa fees, drinks, and personal expenses.

 

Remarks:

 

1. Please note that the validity of this quotation includes the Christmas and New Year period. Many hotels could include last minute compulsory meal packages during these festivals. We will inform you of any additional costs, if applicable, as soon as we are notified by the hotels, and will adjust the quotation accordingly.

 

2. Please note that general terms and conditions apply as stated in our Terms and Conditions.

 

 

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