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ITINERARY EXTENSIONS

& MINI BREAKS

Putao - The Last Frontier

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Destination

5 Days​

Gateway to the Eastern Himalayas

Far North Myanmar

Yangon (or Mandalay) (or Myitkyina) - Putao

DESCRIPTION

Cool mountain air and crystal clear rivers fed by Himalayan snowmelt. Pristine jungle scenes framed by snow-capped mountain vistas. Friendly locals of the Lisu, Rawang and Shan ethnic groups living as they have done for centuries. Putao is one of Myanmar's last frontiers and an 'off-the-map' destination that shouldn't be missed!

 

HOLIDAY TYPE:  Private Guided Tour

DEPARTS: Twice Weekly, October through April

 

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Share a walking track with curious locals as they labor along with baskets strapped to their heads and packed full to the brim.

  • Venture by longboat through the shallow rapids of the Malikha River, the source of the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River.

  • Explore an early morning village produce market where the Rawang, Shan, and Lisu all sell and shop for produce.

  • Discover a stony island crowned with a pagoda after traveling through a deep gorge dotted with river beaches and draped in the untouched jungle.

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EXPAND YOUR ITINERARY WITH OTHER NEARBY DESTINATIONS

  • Mandalay

  • Bagan

  • Myitkyina, Kachin State

  • The Ayeyarwaddy River 2nd Defile

  • Katha, Sagaing Region

 

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Domestic flights as listed 

  • Breakfasts, lunches & dinners showcasing local ingredients and flavors

  • Clean, twin share, standard accommodation with attached bathroom

  • Private transportation throughout, except when alternative is stated

  • 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
     

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