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ADVENTURE TREKKING TOUR FROM KALAW TO PINDAYA (3 Days / 2 Nights)

 

The inhabitants of Yasakyi village are Palaungs. They always wear their national costumes. The population is about 300 only. This village is situated at the altitude of 6200 feet above sea level. The Palaungs have their own language and scripts like the Shans and the Paos whereas the Danus have only spoken language. Palaung language comprises of 33 consonants like Myanmar. A custom of the Palaungs is also remarkable because they usually come to monastery for 2 nights stop so as to keep Sabbath on one day ahead of full- moon day or moon-less day and the day itself. The accommodation will be rather basic at the brick monastery. Places to visit: Kalaw - Phaung Taw - Yasakyi - Taung Paw Gyi - Pindaya

 

 

DAY 1: KALAW –PHAUNG TAW (Danu village)

After breakfast, leave hotel with trekking fuide and porters for whole day trekking to the South - East of Shan mountain ranges, passing through some Pa O, Palaung and Da Nu villages. It is nearly 1 hr - 1hr 20min from one village to another. Lunch boxes will be prepared. From Kalaw 1 hr walk to Myinn Kut (Pa O & Danu) village, 1-1 ½ hr to Zedi Kone (Pa O & Danu), Naung Ye (Pa O) villages, Phaung Taw (Danu).

v  Overnight at Phaung Taw monastery.

 

DAY 2: PHAUNG TAW – YASAKYI (Palaung village)

Early morning trekking 45 min from Paung Taw to Myinemue (Danu) village, Kyaung Soe Kone (Danu) village, Tat Poke (Danu) village, Min Taing Pin (Danu), Lunch at Myin Twin (Danu) village. And then 1- 1 ½ hr to Taung Myint Gyi (Palaung) village and 1- 1 ½ hr to Yasakyi (Palaung) village.

Palaung is animist tribe considered to be one of the earliest people to setup in Myanmar. Up to now they have stick to their traditional way to life. The most significant element being their long house where several families stayed together, earning a living from the cultivation of seasonal crops and Say Ywat Kyi leaves used by the Burmese home made cigar to wrap the cheroot.

v  Overnight at Yasakyi.

 

DAY 3: YASAKYI – TAUNG PAW GYI - PINDAYA

After breakfast, early morning trekking to Mount Yasakyi about 7000 ft above sea level, the spot that offers you panoramic views. Continue to trek Htut Ni, then back to Pindaya.

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TOUR COST:

 

Tour Class

All prices are valid for 01.10.2011- to 30.04.2012

Tour price in USD net per person in group of

Surcharge

If require

Hotel Categories

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2

3-5

6-9

10-14

15-19

20+

Single

Meals

402

306

287

287

227

212

211

47

Our tour prices are subject to change in case of increases in airfares, ground transportation costs, entrance fees, etc.

 

Extra cost:

v  Surplus for Lunch USD 8.00/- per/pax (Local Restaurant without transfer)

v  Surplus for Dinner USD 10.00/- per/pax (Local Restaurant without transfer)

 

Child Policy :

v  Child under 6 years old sharing room with two (2) adults without extra bed: 30% of package cost.

v  Child from 6 - under 12 years old sharing room with two (2) adults without extra bed: 50% of package cost.

v  Child from 6 - under 12 years old sharing room with two (2) adults with extra bed: 75% of package cost.

v  Child under 12 years old sharing room with one (1) adult: 90% of package cost.

v  Child from 12 years old and above: 100% of adult cost.

 

INCLUSIVE OF ABOVE PRICES:

v  Accommodation with breakfast at Monastery

v  Trekking and Porter fees

v  Transfers and tours with good tour class car with air-conditioned

v  English speaking local guide

v  Entrance fees

v  Boat rental to Inle Lake

v  1 Tour leader FOC of 15 full paying participants

v  Service charges, room tax and baggage handling

 

EXCLUSIVE OF ABOVE PRICES:

v  Insurance

v  All meals (Lunch & Dinner)

v  Visa fee for Myanmar-Visa on arrival:USD 45/- p/pax,

v  Visa stamp at related embassy: USD 20/- p/pax

v  Other meals than specified in the itinerary

v  International air tickets to/from Yangon

v  International airport departure tax at USD 10.00 p/p

v  Expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, etc..