TREK

MYANMAR

Ancient Bagan &

The Tattooed Tribes of Chin

​9 Days

Ancient Bagan & The Tattooed Tribes of Chin

Yangon - Bagan - Kanpetlet - Home Stay - Mindat

DESCRIPTION

Start your journey exploring with your guide, an 'off the map' view of Myanmar's largest city, Yangon. Lane-ways framed by decaying colonial building facades and side-street markets abuzz with local activity.

Following a short flight, spend the next days exploring the vast landscape of Bagan. An ancient royal capital whose foundations were first laid way-back in the 9th Century. The primeval plain is both inspiring and overwhelming with over 1,000 pagodas and temples dotting the vista as far as the eye can see.

Trek a remote area of one of Myanmar's last frontiers. Known as 'Chin Land' by locals, it's a culturally unique location and home to the Chin women with their tattooed faces. An area that's been visited by few outsiders. - What a finale to your Myanmar adventure!

HOLIDAY TYPE:  Guided, Private Tour

DEPARTS: October thru May ONLY

HIGHLIGHTS

• Yangon City walks and a short pilgrimage stair climb to delight in the majestic presence of the golden Shwedagon Pagoda at dusk. 

• Travel by local boat across the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River and trek the stepped hill climb to Tant Kyi Taung Pagoda and take in the awesome view over Bagan.

• A hot-air balloon flight at dawn over Bagan's ancient plain. (Optional & Seasonal).

• Mountainous, guided trekking over the 'Chin Hills' with an overnight at a remote, mountain-topped home-stay. - With a hearty home-cooked dinner served up around a cozy campfire.

• Trek along a route linking remote villages frequented by locals living much as they have done for centuries.

• Spend some 1st hand time with Chin lady elders with tattooed faces. A cultural custom that's no longer practiced, evidence of the tradition will die out with the passing of these women.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Private Hotel / Airport transfers

• Domestic flights

• 8 Breakfasts

• 4 Lunches (Chin State Trek)

• 1 Dinner (Overnight home-stay, Chin State)

• Genuine 3 star accommodation in Yangon and Bagan.

• Simple, private accommodation, Chin State.

• Private and air-conditioned transportation throughout.

• The accompaniment of an English speaking, professional guide indigenous to each area of travel

• Entrance Fees

• In-country itinerary manager just a phone call away 24 hours a day

WHAT'S NOT

• International flights

• Visas

• Travel insurance

• Other meals & drinks

• Hot-air Balloon flight over Bagan