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Myanmar: Hilltribes & Sunrises

14 days, Chiang Mai to Bangkok

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Itinerary

Day 1Chiang Mai

Arrive at any time and welcome to the ancient city of Chiang Mai in the mountains of northern Thailand.

After the welcome dinner, venture into the crowds of the buzzing night bazaar for your first night out with your fellow travellers and CEO. Wander through the stalls indulging in local delicacies and souvenirs. Grab a nightcap at a riverside bar and cheers to new adventures and friends!

Your Welcome Moment: 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.

Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends

Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.

Day 2Chiang Mai/Kengtung

Cross the border into Myanmar (Burma) before heading to Kengtung, a remote inland town nestled by lush hilly country. This evening, watch the sun set on Naung Tung Lake and have a relaxing night to conserve energy for your hike tomorrow.

Private Vehicle
Chiang Mai – Mae Sai4h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Border Crossing (Thailand - Myanmar/Burma)
Mae Sai – Tachileik

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
Tachileik – Kengtung3h30m155km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Day 3Kengtung

Find peace among the rice paddies and rolling hills on an included trek to meet hilltribe communities in the countryside. Savour a taste of Shan khao swè, a traditional Burmese rice noodle dish that's full of local flavour.

Hilltribe Trekking
Kengtung

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 for 3 hrs 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.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 4Kengtung/Inle Lake

During your free morning, grab a bite at Kyaing Tong Market. This lively market is host to colourful local produce and delicious food stalls. Later this afternoon, fly to Inle, a serene lake dotted with temples and floating villages.

Free Time
Kengtung Morning

Discover more of Kentung with a free morning.

Plane
Kengtung – Heho2h30m

Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

Private Vehicle
Heho – Inle Lake1h30km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

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Kyaing Tong Market Visit
Kengtung

Explore the Kyaing Tong Market, a lively place to take in the local atmosphere. As you stroll around, peruse the “Akha” shop, where the Akha women buy decorations for their headdresses, the pottery shops, and check out the local blacksmith.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 5Inle Lake

Stretch out your legs a bit — it's another day on Inle Lake. Choose between taking a bike around the lake or up to the local winery, taking a cooking class, or touring the lake by boat to take a closer look at the floating villages and gardens.

Free Time
Inle Lake Full Day

Get out and explore the area—there are options aplenty.

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Biking
Inle Lake

Hop on a rented bike and enjoy the ride!

Cooking Class
Inle Lake

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
Inle Lake

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
Inle Lake

Learn about how these typical Burmese cigars are rolled by hand at a factory where they're produced.

Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Visit
Inle Lake

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
Inle Lake

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
Inle Lake

This beautiful monastery houses dozens of amazing Shan Buddha images.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 6Inle Lake/Bagan

Take your time to unwind with your final day on Inle Lake. Admire the pagodas and monasteries or lay back and watch the fishermen with their unique techniques. Later, hop on an overnight bus and wake up in the temple town of Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Free Time
Inle Lake Full Day

Get out and explore the area—there are options aplenty.

Overnight Bus
Inle Lake – Bagan9h320km

Curl up and catch a snooze en route to the next stop.

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Cheroot Factory Visit
Inle Lake

Learn about how these typical Burmese cigars are rolled by hand at a factory where they're produced.

Nga Phe Chaung Monastery Visit
Inle Lake

This beautiful monastery houses dozens of amazing Shan Buddha images.

Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Visit
Inle Lake

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

Start your day with some serenity during a tour of the mesmerizing Sunrise Temple. See the ancient site's ornate pagodas brighten up with the glow of the sun for that envy-worthy Insta shot. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy as you wish.

Free Time
Bagan Half Day

Head out and discover all this area has to offer.

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.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 8Bagan

If you're an early bird not afraid of heights, opt to watch the sunrise from an unforgettable hot-air balloon flight over the temples and plains of Bagan (only available Oct-Mar). Or choose to spend the day exploring nearby villages and ruins. Go a little farther out by renting a bike, or e-bike, to see the more distant sites.

If you're visiting between October to March and have always dreamed about floating in a hot air balloon, pre-booking the "Balloons Over Bagan" activity to include this exciting experience on your tour.

Free Time
Bagan Full Day

Enjoy a free day and continue your exploration of this gorgeous area or take some time to relax.

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Nyaung Oo Marketplace
Bagan

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
Bagan3h-4h 25km

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)
Bagan

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
Bagan

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:

Breakfast

Day 9Bagan/Mandalay

Begin your final day in Bagan with an included breakfast at Sanon, a G Adventures-supported restaurant and culinary school. Afterward, travel to Mandalay - a cultural capital on the Irrawaddy River. The day is yours: you can climb Mandalay Hill, visit the Golden Monastery, or end the day by watching the sunset at U Bein Bridge.

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.

Private Vehicle
Bagan – Mandalay5h-6h270km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Free Time
Mandalay Afternoon

Enjoy some free time to explore.

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Mandalay Hill Climb
Mandalay Hill – Mandalay

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
Mandalay

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:

Breakfast

Day 10Mandalay/Yangon

Your last free day in Mandalay is full of options. Check out Mandalay's ancient temples, the nearby royal capital of Amarapura, or the world's longest teak bridge. Visit the nearby market for local eats and enjoy your accommodation's rooftop restaurant for those unforgettable city views. This evening, board an overnight bus and head south to Yangon.

Free Time
Mandalay Full Day

Do as much or as little as you'd like on your final day in Mandalay.

Overnight Bus
Mandalay – Yangon9h590km

Curl up and catch a snooze en route to the next stop.

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Amarapura Visit
Amarapura

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
Mandalay Hill – Mandalay

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
Amarapura

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
Mandalay Hill – Mandalay

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
Mandalay Hill – Mandalay

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
Mandalay

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
Mandalay

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:

Breakfast

Day 11Yangon

Get to know Yangon, Myanmar's largest city, on an orientation walk. Spend the rest of the day exploring. Choose to visit the incredible, gold-plated Shwedagon Pagoda for the perfect photo op or have a picnic on Kandawgyi Lake. Tonight, immerse yourself in the nightlife and enjoy a drink on us to celebrate all the life-changing adventures you've just shared with newfound friends.

Orientation With CEO
30m-1h

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.

Your Big Night Out Moment: Celebrate New Adventures

Settle in to the best street bar to take in the fast-paced city nightlife and people watch. Enjoy a drink on us and toast to all the life-changing adventures you've just shared with newfound friends. If you're feeling wild, head out into the bumping night and dance to your heart's content.

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Shwedagon Pagoda Visit
Yangon

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

Continue exploring the country's former capital on this free day or lounge around with delicious local delicacies recovering from last night's festivities. Head to the temple with an intricate reclining Buddha statue or feed the catfish at Yangon Lake. The day is yours!

Free Time
Yangon Full Day

Get out and explore Yangon.

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Shwedagon Pagoda Visit
Yangon

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:

Breakfast

Day 13Yangon/Bangkok

Fly to Thailand and land in the booming capital - Bangkok! Take in this massive metropolis and wander through the ornate temples and towering buildings. Make the most of your last evening with fellow travellers and be sure to end this amazing journey with a bang(kok)!

Plane
Yangon – Bangkok4h-5h

Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 14Bangkok

Today is departure day, but do not fret! There is no such thing as goodbye, only until next time. Be sure to sneak in some last-minute photos and exchange social medias before heading on your way. Depart at any time.

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