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Get transfer to the airport for a morning flight to Kentung. (You can start the trip from Thailand at the Mae Sai border of Chiang Rai with a 4 hour vehicle transfer to Keng Tung).
Located in the far eastern part of Myanmar in the Shan State, this little charming town nestled in a sleepy valley surrounded by picturesque landscape of undulating hills and green mountains. The town is great gateway for wonderful trekking opportunities to discover untouched surroundings that is home to a great variety colorful ethnic tribes who retain very well their unique lifestyle.
In the afternoon you will take a guided tour to explore around this pleasant town. Enjoy sightseeing of some Shan architectural grandeurs in town and get to visit a little village of Palaung tribe nearby where you have chance to witness locals daily life with their unique customs, culture and appearance.
Remainder of the day is at your leisure. It is nice to take a leisurely walk around the scenic Nong Tung Lake, enjoy the laidback beauty of the town with the feel of traditional Shan atmosphere.
Summary of inclusions
After breakfast, take a morning visit to the bustling local market where you see hill tribe people in colorful costumes from surrounding hills and mountains gather for exchanging and selling their goods. Strolling through, enjoy fascinating sights and sounds, get for you some wonderful shots and perhaps try some local tastes.
Later, take a wonderful trek along little tracks through hills and forests to an Akha minority village where you meet and interact with villagers, hear interesting anecdotes about them and get insights into their typical lifestyle and traditions. The people of Akha is known for their dress with colorful patterns and elaborated headwear made of aluminum or silver.
After lunch and a short break, continue your trek to a village of the Enn tribe. Also known as Ann or Eng, this minority group of people is unique to Kengtung region and is one of the most traditional ethnic groups found in Myanmar. They are known for their typical black dress, elongated ears with large earrings and black stained teeth rooted from their tradition of chewing betel nuts. Later of the day, enjoy the panoramic view of Kengtung and picturesque at sunset form the top of the Lone Tree Hill.
Back to the hotel and evening is at your leisure.
Summary of inclusions
Take a further exploration of the land and hill tribe villages of Keng Tung with another full day trekking through breathtaking landscape of undulating hills, rugged mountains, streams, forest and charming villages nested among the beautiful nature.
Today you will enjoy your visits to some other villages of Akha, Loi, Li Shu and Khun people those feature distinctive customs and traditions. Spend time to talk with locals, learn about their life and get for you wonderful experience.
Back to the hotel in the late afternoon and remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Summary of inclusions
Enjoy your at leisure and perhaps make a visit to buffalo market that held twice a week or a Shan lacquer workshop to observe the production of a special craft in Shan area.
Get transferred to the airport for flight to Yangon. Trip ends!
Summary of inclusions
PRICING IN US DOLLAR FOR PRIVATE TRIP PER PERSON BASED ON TWIN/ DOUBLE SHARING:
| Number of Persons | 2 | 3 - 4 | 5 - 6 | 7 - 8 | 9 - 10 | 11 - 12 | 13 - 15 | Single supp | ||
| Price | Please contact us for best price upon your travel date, number of travelers and specific needs | |||||||||
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