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MYANMAR, CHIANG MAI TO KENGTUNG - 5DAYS / 4NIGHTS PDF Print E-mail

Day 1 - Chiang Mai - Chiang Dao - Thaton - Mae Salong - Golden Triangle (L)
Depart from Chiang Mai, driving along winding roads as you make your way to Doi Mae Salong, a mountain 1800 meters above sea level. Visit hilltribe villages of the Akha and Yao people and colorful markets with a distinctly Chinese atmosphere due to the region's past. Continue through spectacular scenery to the Golden Triangle area, arriving early this evening.

Overnight in the Golden Triangle area

Day 2 - Golden Triangle - Sop Ruak - Chiang Saen - Golden Triangle (B,L)
Today enjoy the rustic villages and landscapes of the Golden Triangle Region, where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar converge. A visit to the Hall of Opium documents the history of the area and a boat trip along the Mekong affords stunning views of the river. Step foot on Lao territory and explore ancient temples before returning to land for your final evening in Thailand.

Overnight in the Golden Triangle area

Day 3 - Golden Triangle - Mae Sai - Tachileik - Kengtung (B,D)
Set off this morning to Myanmar. A half-hour drive takes you to Mae Sai and the border where, after completing necessary formalities, cross into the Burmese side. A stroll through the busy border market gives you a chance to meet friendly locals who are shopping in traditional longyis (sarongs) and often sporting thanaka, the local make-up and sunscreen. Then drive northeast (approximately 4.5 hours) to Kengtung through scenic hills and small villages, arriving in time for a short stroll in this quiet Shan town.

Overnight in Kengtung

Day 4 - Kengtung Trek (B,L,D)
Set off by jeep to a rural junction for the start of a light 2-hour hike. Encounter villages of the Wa, Lawa, Lwe La and Sanhton people whose unique cultures and traditions have remained untouched by time. Enjoy a picnic lunch and opportunities to interact with the locals. Longhouses, village monasteries, stunning scenery and no other tourists make this trek a truly memorable experience. Afterwards, return to Kengtung by road where dinner will be served in a local restaurant.

Overnight in Kengtung

Day 5 - Kengtung Departure (B,L)
This morning get a slice of local lifestyles with a visit to Kengtung's local market. Visited by villagers from the surrounding area, you will see many hilltribe people in their traditional dress who have come to sell their products and barter for goods. If time allows before your flight, visit nearby hotsprings, stroll around the town's lake and tour temples. Return to the Thai border or take a flight to Yangon or Heho to extend your Thailand Myanmar tour.

 

Tour Code: 2wd-mya5i

 

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