06 DAYS, MYANMAR HIMALAYAN ADVENTURE

Itinerary

Itinerary in details:

DAY 01: SINGAPORE/YANGON

Fly  Bangkok /Yangoon PG701 1110 1150 - daily

Fly Singapore/Yangon   MI 516 1025/1150 - daily
Upon arrival, you would be met and transferred to hotel.
This afternoon, tour of Yangon including the old colonial city, Kandawyi Lake and of course Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the most outstanding religious monuments in Southeast Asia. Enjoy sunset here.
(for flights arriving into Yangon after 1pm, the afternoon city tour would be conducted on Day 05 afternoon)

DAY 02: YANGON / PUTAO (B,L,D)

Early morning transfer to the airport for your flight.

Fly Yangon/Putao W9 171 0645/1035 - Tue/Fri via Mandalay and Myitkyina

Upon arrival, meet and drive about 15 minutes to Malikha Lodge. Afternoon at leisure in the grounds of the beautiful wilderness lodge, with time for a refreshing swim or spa treatment.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner included)

DAY 03: PUTAO(B,L,D)

After a leisurely breakfast, our first stop this morning is the Putao market, where at sunrise traders from the outlying Rawang and Lisu villages descend to market their vegetables, dried fish, fabrics and basket ware. You have the opportunity to visit their homes and observe handicrafts being produced at firsthand. There is also the chance to try a steaming bowl of Shan noodle soup in the early morning chill and to practice your haggling skills over spectacular Rawang village headman woven hats, colourful sarongs and fine baskets. 
Return to the lodge for lunch and in the afternoon, we shall enjoy a short trek into the forested hills, with the special option of an hours trek by elephant through terraced fields and pockets of jungle. Enjoy sweeping views over the whole Putao Valley. Before long we descend into the Namlang Valley where our kayaks and river guide will be waiting. From there it is a leisurely half hour’s kayak through occasional gentle rapids back to the lodge on the clear and fast flowing waters of the Nam Lang River.

DAY 04: PUTAO (B,L,D)

Another adventure awaits today with a scenic river gorge cruise and a visit to the picturesque village of Manchanbaw. From there we venture downstream by long tail boat onto the Malikha River through forested hills and past white river beaches, where villagers may often be seen panning for gold. A picnic lunch is prepared in a spectacular riverside beach inside the gorge, before our return by vehicle to the lodge in time for sunset.
Note: The above activities are just some of our recommendations. Depending on your interests, there are other exciting half day or full day excursions to choose from.

DAY 05: PUTAO/YANGON(B)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight.

Fly Putao/Yangon W9 172 1055/1445 - Tue/Fri via Mandalay and Myitkyina

Upon arrival, you would be met and transferred to your hotel. 
You have the afternoon at leisure. The Bogyoke Market is a delight to explore and Golden Valley offers many excellent Art Galleries.

DAY 06: DEPART YANGON(B)

Transfer to the airport for your flight home. 
Fly  Yangon/ Bangkok PG 702, 1310 1500 - Daily
Fly Yangon/ Singapore MI 515 1245/1710 – Daily