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Myanmar: Hilltribes & Sunrises
14 days, Chiang Mai to Bangkok
Itinerary
Day 1Chiang Mai
Arrive at any time.
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Day 2Chiang Mai/Kengtung
Cross the border into Myanmar (Burma), then travel inland to the ethnically diverse town of Kengtung.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Border Crossing (Thailand - Myanmar/Burma)
Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Day 3Kengtung/Inle Lake
Enjoy an included half-day trek through rice paddies along a countryside dotted by various hilltribes. Later in the afternoon, travel in style with a quick flight to serene Inle, home to the Intha people, floating villages, and leg rowers.
Please note the flight from Kengtung to Inle Lake (Heho) has temporarily been canceled. During this period of time, travelers will instead travel from Kengtung to Tachilek (4 hours), and fly from Tachilek to Heho airport. This message will be updated when this flight starts up again.
Half-day Hilltribe Trek
Drive approximately 1 hr north of Kengtung, passing through Shan villages and rice fields. Visit the Pin Tauk area with Lahu, Akha, and Ann villages. Trek along hills and beautiful countryside to reach hilltribe villages of two different tribes. Learn about local customs, traditional dress, and daily life in this rural area. Time allowing, we will also visit a Shan village with a rice distillery.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
BreakfastDays 4–5Inle Lake
Enjoy free time to explore the area. Opt to rent a bike, take a cooking class, or tour the lake by boat, visiting some of its floating villages and gardens.
Free Time
Get out and explore the area—there are options aplenty.
Optional Activities - Days 4–5 HideShow
Biking
Hop on a rented bike and enjoy the ride!
Cooking Class
Learn how to make local specialties in this cooking class and remember what you've learned -- you can use your new-found skills to impress your friends and family back home.
Boat Tour
Jump in a boat and enjoy the ride on Inle Lake and its floating villages. Get a taste of the way of life in this unique location.
Cheroot Factory Visit
Learn about how these typical Burmese cigars are rolled by hand at a factory where they're produced.
Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Visit
Visit the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda monastery. While open to everyone, only men are allowed to place a gold leaf on the images. Look through the shops selling traditional Shan and Myanma items.
Morning Market Visit
Explore this daily market, which attracts people from the lake’s shore who gather to buy and sell their wares. Keep an eye out for Pa-Oh, Inthar, and Shan people in their traditional outfits. Wander amid the stalls where your guide will explain what the local produce and goods for sale are.
Nga Phe Chaung Monastery Visit
This beautiful monastery houses dozens of amazing Shan Buddha images.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 6Inle Lake/Bagan
Continue exploring Inle Lake with another free day. Later this evening, board an overnight bus to Bagan.
Free Time
Get out and explore the area—there are options aplenty.
Overnight Bus
Curl up and catch a snooze en route to the next stop.
Optional Activities - Day 6 HideShow
Cheroot Factory Visit
Learn about how these typical Burmese cigars are rolled by hand at a factory where they're produced.
Nga Phe Chaung Monastery Visit
This beautiful monastery houses dozens of amazing Shan Buddha images.
Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Visit
Visit the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda monastery. While open to everyone, only men are allowed to place a gold leaf on the images. Look through the shops selling traditional Shan and Myanma items.
Day 7Bagan
Arrive early in the morning and visit the ancient site of Bagan for a sunrise temple tour. Enjoy free time for the rest of the day.
Sunrise Temple Tour
Visit the ancient site of Bagan for a beautiful sunrise viewing. Along with Angkor in Cambodia, this is the most important temple and pagoda complex in Asia.
Free Time
Head out and discover all this area has to offer.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 8Bagan
Enjoy a free day to visit nearby villages or further explore the ruins.
Free Time
Enjoy a free day and continue your exploration of this gorgeous area or take some time to relax.
Optional Activities - Day 8 HideShow
Nyaung Oo Marketplace
Visit the colorful Nyaung Oo Market where, each day, the locals come to buy and sell fresh produce and other goods. It provides a window into everyday life in Bagan.
Guided Bagan Cycling Tour
Enjoy a cycle tour around stunning Bagan. Visit the colourful Nyaung Oo Market and the golden stupa of Shwezigon Pagoda to get an introduction to Bagan’s rich history. Explore Wetkyi-In Gubyaukgyi, a cave temple with exquisite jataka mural paintings, and the elegant Htilominlo Temple, noted for its fine plaster carvings and glazed sandstone decorations.
Ballooning in Bagan (Oct - Mar)
Wake up early and enjoy light refreshments before your hot air balloon launch. Take to the air with a skilled pilot and experience the beauty of early morning Bagan. Drift over villages, temples, and serene landscapes as the sun rises in the sky. After landing, toast the unforgettable journey with a glass of champagne.
Please note that passengers must weigh less than 125kg (280 lb) to participate.
Bagan Temple Pass
Enjoy a guided tour of beautiful Bagan. Visit the colourful Nyaung Oo Market and the golden stupa of Shwezigon Pagoda for an introduction to Bagan’s rich history. Explore Wetkyi-In Gubyaukgyi, a cave temple with exquisite jataka mural paintings, and the elegant Htilominlo Temple, noted for its fine plaster carvings and glazed sandstone decorations.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 9Bagan/Mandalay
Enjoy an included breakfast at Sanon, a G Adventures-supported restaurant and culinary training school. Afterwards, travel to Mandalay and enjoy free time. Opt to climb Mandalay Hill or visit the Golden Monastery.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Enjoy some free time to explore.
Your G for Good Moment: Meal at Sanon Restaurant and Culinary Training School
Sit down with your group and dig into breakfast at Sanon. This restaurant helps underprivileged youth develop culinary skills and practice their English, increasing the opportunities available to them in the tourism industry.
Optional Activities - Day 9 HideShow
Mandalay Hill Climb
Enjoy the climb up this 240m (790 ft) hill known for the plethora of pagodas and monasteries sitting atop it. Enjoy the view you've earned on the steep hike. Of course, if you prefer to save your energy, feel free to take the elevator to the top.
Shwenandaw Kyaung (Golden Palace Monastery) Visit
Enjoy your visit to this stunning monastery, known as the "Golden Monastery," that was originally part of the royal palace at Amarapura. Admire its delicate wood carvings of Buddhist myths. The monastery is a fantastic example of traditional Myanma architecture.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 10Mandalay/Yangon
Enjoy a free day before boarding an overnight bus to Yangon.
Opt to check out Mandalay's ancient temples, visit the nearby ancient royal capital of Amarapura, or traverse the world's longest teak bridge.
Free Time
Do as much or as little as you'd like on your final day in Mandalay.
Overnight Bus
Curl up and catch a snooze en route to the next stop.
Optional Activities - Day 10 HideShow
Amarapura Visit
Explore Amarapura, the former capital whose name means "city of immortality." Visit a silk-weaving workshop and then visit Mahagandayon monastery, where over 1,000 monks reside. Enjoy the magnificent view from U Bein Bridge, which is over 200 years old and made of teak.
Mandalay Hill Climb
Enjoy the climb up this 240m (790 ft) hill known for the plethora of pagodas and monasteries sitting atop it. Enjoy the view you've earned on the steep hike. Of course, if you prefer to save your energy, feel free to take the elevator to the top.
U Bein Bridge Walk
Enjoy a walk on the U Bein Bridge, which is a 1km bridge in believed to be the oldest and longest teak bridge in the world. This bridge is still an important connection for the local people and is busiest during July and August when the lake is most full.
Built from reclaimed wood from a royal palace, there are 1,086 pillars rising from the water, though, not all are original.
Kuthodaw Pagoda Visit
Visit this stunning pagoda with its gold and white buildings in a traditional Myanma style. Kuthodaw Pagoda is a Buddhist stupa that claims the honour of housing the world's largest book. A spiritually significant place for followers of Theravada Buddhism, this site will be fascinating to all visitors regardless of religion.
Kyauk Taw Gyi Pagoda Visit
View the massive marble Buddha at this beautiful pagoda. The marble is from Sagyin quarry and took 10,000 men almost two weeks to transfer from the riverside to its current location.
Shwenandaw Kyaung (Golden Palace Monastery) Visit
Enjoy your visit to this stunning monastery, known as the "Golden Monastery," that was originally part of the royal palace at Amarapura. Admire its delicate wood carvings of Buddhist myths. The monastery is a fantastic example of traditional Myanma architecture.
Mahamuni Pagoda (Buddha Temple) Visit
Visit the 100-year-old legendary Arakan Buddha, which stands at 3.5m (11.5 ft) tall. Made of bronze and covered in gold leaf, this gorgeous Buddha is a major pilgrimage site. Gaze up at the stunning statue and learn more about the significance of this temple.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 11Yangon
Enjoy an orientation walk in the country's largest city, and opt to visit the incredible Shwedagon Pagoda.
Orientation With CEO
Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
Optional Activities - Day 11 HideShow
Shwedagon Pagoda Visit
Enjoy your visit to this gorgeous pagoda, which is believed to be 2,500 years old. The central stupa, glittering in the soft morning light, is surrounded by dozens of intricately decorated buildings and statues and is considered to be the symbol of Yangon.
Day 12Yangon
Spend a free day exploring the country's former capital.
Free Time
Get out and explore Yangon.
Optional Activities - Day 12 HideShow
Shwedagon Pagoda Visit
Enjoy your visit to this gorgeous pagoda, which is believed to be 2,500 years old. The central stupa, glittering in the soft morning light, is surrounded by dozens of intricately decorated buildings and statues and is considered to be the symbol of Yangon.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 13Yangon/Bangkok
Fly back to Thailand. Enjoy a final night with the group in the country's capital city.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 14Bangkok
Depart at any time.