General Information
Duration: 4 days/3 nights
Start/End: Yangon/Yangon
Tour Route: Yangon – Putao – Machanbaw – Munlashidi – Yangon
Tour Type: Hiking, Adventure & Discovery, Landscape, Nature, History
Experience this Yangon & Putao Adventure Tour With:
- Guides: hand-picked best tour guides with deep knowledge, humor, and profession (English speaking guides, other languages upon request)
- Drivers: polite, friendly, responsible, reliable with many years of driving experience
- Vehicles: comfortable, spacious, air-conditioned, big window
- Meals: meals are arranged at local restaurants so you can taste authentic Burmese cuisine
- Accommodation: well-chosen hotels are listed below. Besides, various types of equivalent accommodation are available, from 5-star hotels, 4-star hotels in the best location, good value 3-star hotels, to boutique hotels reflect the style of the region
Brief Itinerary
Day 01: Yangon- Putao by flight (B/D)
Day 02: Putao Kaungmulon – Machanbaw – Mulashidi – Putao (B/L/D)
Day 03: Walking tour to community villages (B/L/D)
Day 04: Putao to Yangon by flight (B)
Please note that every element of the tour below can be tailored. Tell us your specific interest and we will be happy to make adjustments for you. This inquiry is totally free and you are under no obligation!
Full Itinerary
Day 01: Yangon – Putao by flight (B/D)
Mingalabar! Welcome to our new adventure to one of the most breathtaking off-the-beaten tracks in Myanmar. This morning take a flight to Putao after breakfast at your hotel. Upon arrival, meet your local tour guide and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure allowing you to stroll around Putao. Dinner will be served in the evening. Overnight in Putao.
Day 02: Putao Kaungmulon – Machanbaw – Mulashidi – Putao (B/L/D)
Today is a full day to let you explore Putao and its surrounding. Spend time strolling around the Putao market then get on a jeep to the next stopover in Kangmulon Pagoda – the most famous heritage site in the region. Afterward, embark on a local fisherman bot to sail along the beautiful Malikha River to reach Machanbaw – the fascinating city features the beauty of colonial architecture. There you will wander around the town to gaze out at the simple lifestyle of local people.
Next, walk across the suspension bridge and get on a coach to hit the road to Mulashidi village where you will see the spectacular snow-capped mountains. In the evening, enjoy a warm lunch at Putao Lodge.
Day 03: Walking tour to community villages (B/L/D)
Breakfast and we walk to Lonsut village, through vast paddy fields, cross over Namhtun creek and walk up to the small plateau for a nice overview of Putao Valley. Continue walking through the beautiful bamboo grove to Hopaing Shan village. Here we visit the Buddhist Monastery where we have the opportunity of meeting friendly Hkamit Shan people. Our return walk would be along Namhtun creek with an optional visit to some of the Lisu villages on the way.
In the afternoon we visit Phtaung village through paddy fields and gardens having small Buddhist Shine with a backdrop of snowcapped mountains far in the horizon. Moving back to the hotel in the late afternoon. Dinner rounds off in the evening.
Day 04: Putao – Flight to Yangon (B)
This morning enjoy your last breakfast at your hotel in Putao and then transfer to the airport and take a domestic flight to Yangon. Upon arrival at Yangon, head to the famous Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda which possesses a 66-meter-long reclining Buddha image.
Next, move on to the Karaweik Hall to get a glimpse of the huge golden barge mirroring Kandawgyi Lake. There is no more fulfilling than a final visit to Shwedagon Pagoda at sunset time to witness the most outstanding relic in the city dating back to more than 2600 years ago which is said is home to the Buddha’s relics. Overnight in Yangon.
Day 5: Yangon Departure (B)
After breakfast this morning, enjoy your free time until the driver picks you up to transfer to the hotel to take a departure flight. Trip ends. Thank you your making your Myanmar vacation with Go Myanmar Tours!
