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Bike & Trek The Shan Hills - 7 Days / 6 Nights

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Heho - Kalaw - Pindaya - Inle

The far northern Shan State of Myanmar sits in an area filled with a rolling landscape of green plateaus and jade lakes. The region is home to numerous ethnic groups who still practice a way of life that has been passed down for centuries. Come and meet them for yourself on a cycling and trekking adventure that will stay in your mind long after you return home. Youâ€™ll trek over hills enjoying the crisp air, view spectacular lakes, and visit tribal villages to learn more about the local inhabitants.

Youâ€™ll start your journey in Heho, from where youâ€™ll cycle to Kalaw, a former British Hill Station. The town is dotted with historic colonial houses and hemmed in by a cool pine forest, the ideal place to relax after a day of cycling.

Continue onward on foot as you take a four-day trek to the small town of Pindaya. Along the way, visit villages home to Danu, Palaung, Shan, and Pa-O people all of whom have been living on this land for generations. Learn about their remarkable lifestyle and cultures, and be charmed by friendly smiles and warm greetings of the local inhabitants.

From Pindaya, trade in your hiking boots for two wheels for a cycle to Nyaung Shwe, one of a handful of towns along the banks of the immense Inle Lake. The lake sustains Intha families, who live entirely on stilted villages, their crops grown on cleverly suspended floating gardens. Take in the scenes by boat tour, marveling at the leg-rowing fishermen and local craftsmen who specialize in weaving, silver crafting, and making the local cigars, called cheroots. The lake is also home to the stunning Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, and the amusing â€˜jumping cats monasteryâ€™, where the monks have trained cats to perform a variety of unusual feats.

Join Exotissimo on this adventure, and get ready to be amazed by what the natural environs of Myanmar has to offer you.

Day 1 - Heho to Kalaw Cycling (L)

Bike & Trek The Shan Hills - 7 Days / 6 Nights - itinerary After arriving at the Heho Airport you will cycle to the former British hill station of Kalaw. Stop on the way to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Upon reaching your destination you can explore the surrounding pine forests and colonial houses while inhaling the cool mountain air.

Overnight at Dream Villa, Kalaw.

Day 2 - Kalaw to Pindaya Trekking (B,L,D)

Today you will start your trekking in the direction of Pindaya, hiking past several traditional villages of the Palaung tribe. They are thought to be the earliest inhabitants of Myanmar, and they still live a very traditional lifestyle. You will learn about the seasonal crops they grow, which include the leaves used to produce the ubiquitous cheroots. Early arriving arrive a local monastery or homestay where you will enjoy dinner and a welcomed chance to relax.

Overnight at village monastery or homestay in Ywadaw Village.

Day 3 - Trekking the Pindaya Highlands (B,L,D)

Bike & Trek The Shan Hills - 7 Days / 6 Nights - itinerary The trek to Pindaya continues with several stops at different tribal villages, such as Danu and Pa-o. You will get a fascinating introduction into their culture, as you learn about their ancestral customs. A boxed lunch will be enjoyed at one of the villages on the way.

Overnight homestay in Shan Ywa.

Day 4 - Trek to Pindaya (Half Day Trekking) (B,L)

Arise to the cool mountain air and enjoy breakfast before setting out on a full day of trekking. Along the way you will be exposed to the spectacular natural scenery of the surrounding mountains and Pindaya caves . Stop by several villages, enjoying the sight of women in colorful ethnic clothing and experiencing more of their rural way of life.

Overnight in a village monastery or local homestay.

Day 5 - Pindaya - Inle (Cycling) (B,L)

Today we enjoy a scenic ride to Nyaung Shwe passing traditional villages and inviting countryside scenery. Accompanied by a support vehicle, you are free to cycle part or all of the way. On our approach to Inle Lake, learn about the people living in stilted houses on the lake shore.

Overnight in Nyaung Shwe.

Day 6 - Inle (B,L)

Today leave the hiking boots and bike behind for some spectacular sightseeing around and on the waters of Inle Lake. Explore the Lake's morning market, visited by local hilltribes people and the Inthar before passing stilted houses. Be awed by the iconic leg-rowing fishermen of the lake. Following a visit to the monastery and lunch, stroll around the Pah-Oh villages of Indein and meet the local people.

Overnight in, Nyaung Shwe

Day 7 - Depart Inle (B)

This morning transfer to the Heho Airport for your departure flight.

Tour Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Tour Operates: Year Round / On Demand
Tour Price: Available upon Request

Rates vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

Our Bike & Trek The Shan Hills Tour includes:

6 nights accommodation on half twin basis at selected hotel/ at local village monastery (mattress, bed sheets and blanket provided by Exo)
Meals as indicated in the program
Entrance fee for the visit mentioned in the program
All transfers and excursions with private air-conditioned vehicles
Supporting van/bus (with space for bikes) during the biking trip
English-speaking local guide for biking & trekking
Private boat for visits on Inle Lake
Bike rental
Porters throughout trekking trip

Our Bike & Trek The Shan Hills Tour excludes:

Other meals not indicated in the program
Entrance fees for the sites not mentioned in the program
Flight to/from Heho
Other transfer for visits
Tips & porters at the hotels
Drinks and Personal expenses
Any other items not mentioned in the included services

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