Its beauty has been held back from the world for far too long. This landscapes here really are one of the few hidden gems left today. It’s only been recently opened to the world because of several years of internal strife. Now it’s a nation that offers numerous parks to explore, mountains to summit, and is the home to bustling markets that leave lingering memories. Myanmar. It’s an experience that may literally take your breath away.
Highlights
Bagan
Bagan was once a majectic ancient Burmese Kingdom back in the 11-13th century. The Ancient Pagan Empire embarked on a building spree that lasted 250 years and produced 10,000 religious monuments and though past earthquakes had devastated the area, the remains of the 2000+ temples are still a remarkable sight to behold.
Bagan was once a majectic ancient Burmese Kingdom back in the 11-13th century. The Ancient Pagan Empire embarked on a building spree that lasted 250 years and produced 10,000 religious monuments and though past earthquakes had devastated the area, the remains of the 2000+ temples are still a remarkable sight to behold.
Learn and hear from the locals. We have designed a custom itinerary to explore both the Old and New Bagan. Let the local guide you through a landscape of surreal stupas and ancient temples. Whether you're seeking enlightenment, adventure or just amazing light for photographs, you'll find it at Bagan.
Kalaw Inle Trek
(Trekking Grade 2/5, beginner friendly)
Kalaw to Inle Lake is often described as and arguably one of the world's best walk.The trek starts at Kalaw, a quite city 70 kilometers west of Inle Lake, up the mountain with colder temperature. The 2D1N trek will bring you through tribal hill villages with differing customs including the dragon tribe Pa-O, Taung Yo and Palaung, ending at the famous and lovely Inle Lake. Through the trek you will encounter rolling hills with many terraced valleys and rich vegetation and animal life and as you emerge from the forest, the sight of farmers tending to their land together will greet you with a sprawling mountain scene in the background
(Trekking Grade 2/5, beginner friendly)
Kalaw to Inle Lake is often described as and arguably one of the world's best walk.The trek starts at Kalaw, a quite city 70 kilometers west of Inle Lake, up the mountain with colder temperature. The 2D1N trek will bring you through tribal hill villages with differing customs including the dragon tribe Pa-O, Taung Yo and Palaung, ending at the famous and lovely Inle Lake. Through the trek you will encounter rolling hills with many terraced valleys and rich vegetation and animal life and as you emerge from the forest, the sight of farmers tending to their land together will greet you with a sprawling mountain scene in the background
In this edition, we will bring you through a new route which only has been opened up this year to public.
Some says the trek reminds them of the old Thailand trails where vehicles and traces of modernization is scarce and with over 130 different official ethnic groups, Myanmar is exceptionally diverse, with fresh culture to see and learn wherever you are.
Some says the trek reminds them of the old Thailand trails where vehicles and traces of modernization is scarce and with over 130 different official ethnic groups, Myanmar is exceptionally diverse, with fresh culture to see and learn wherever you are.
Inle
Post trek, you will end up in the beautiful Inle Lake region, A VENICE OF THE EAST some dubbed it. It is one of Myanmar's most anticipated destination with a vast, serene lake surrounded by floating gardens; stilt-house villages and Buddhist temples rising above the water, and Intha fisher folk propel their boats along via their unique technique of leg-rowing. You can even find a detailed Wikipedia article dedicated to Inle Lakes with many entries from various world travelers.
Post trek, you will end up in the beautiful Inle Lake region, A VENICE OF THE EAST some dubbed it. It is one of Myanmar's most anticipated destination with a vast, serene lake surrounded by floating gardens; stilt-house villages and Buddhist temples rising above the water, and Intha fisher folk propel their boats along via their unique technique of leg-rowing. You can even find a detailed Wikipedia article dedicated to Inle Lakes with many entries from various world travelers.
Photo credit: Richard Chia
Inle Lake is the second largest lake in Myanmar (formerly Burma) and about one fifth the size of our Lake Taupo. However like most Southeast Asian lakes, the size does fluctuate in wet and dry seasons. Because of the frequent height change, the 70,000 people who live around the lake have built their houses, shops, factories, schools… in fact they’ve built absolutely everything on stilts above the lake.
YANGON!
Back into the city, get thrown back into the bustling, crowded, hot and hectic town life...yet the community here still exudates a unique charm by itself not found in many metropolitan city where religion, cultural and communal identities are intertwined in its daily activities. Be it in the touristy Bogyoke MArket, the round round city train or its majestic Shwedagon Pagoda, a massive temple which Myanmar usually identified with!
Back into the city, get thrown back into the bustling, crowded, hot and hectic town life...yet the community here still exudates a unique charm by itself not found in many metropolitan city where religion, cultural and communal identities are intertwined in its daily activities. Be it in the touristy Bogyoke MArket, the round round city train or its majestic Shwedagon Pagoda, a massive temple which Myanmar usually identified with!
ITINERARY:
15 Feb (Saturday)
- Departure from Singapore. Main group flight to arrive by 5pm in the evening
- Pick up at Yangon Airport at 6pm, depart to Bagan. Stopover for Dinner on the way
- If you took earlier flight, please gather back at the airport by 530pm
16 Feb (Sunday) (L/D)
- Visit Nyaung Oo local market and Old Bagan for the first half of the day.
- Check in and lunch at local restaurant
- After lunch, exploration of New Bagan
- Sunset view at one of the view point
- Night Market visit or free and easy time
17 Feb (Monday) (B)
- Sunrise temple visit followed by tour around the village across the riverside of Bagan.
- Back to Bagan, shopping time! @ local handicraft shop (especially lacq: shop and pottery) or free and easy.
- Rest early for morning departure to Kalaw and prepare for the trek.
18- 19 Feb (Tuesday & Wednesday) (B/L/D)
- Morning call 3 am. Depart to Kalaw at 4am
- ETA at Kalaw 7am, breakfast followed by logistic preparation and we will start trek.
- Overnight at one of the beautiful Buddhist Monastery
19 Feb (Wednesday) (B/L)
- We will trek for the first half of the day culminating in a boat ride into the Inle Lake
- Free and easy afternoon in Inle Lake
20 Feb (Thursday) (B)
- Free and easy day in Inle up till 6PM where we will say good bye and board the bus back to Yangon (overnight ride)
- Optional activities include half a day boat ride throughout the lake (~15-20USD/pax); local market visit and a ride up to the local vineyard for a relaxing day.
21 Feb (Friday) (B)
- Check in into the hotel. Free and easy time
- Optional activity include visit to the Bogyoke Aung San Market, Chinatown, Shwedagon Pagoda and perhaps end it with a night visit to local Sky bar.
22 Feb (Saturday)
- Depart back to Singapore or your own extension.
- Transport will be arranged for the main group departure only.
15 Feb (Saturday)
- Departure from Singapore. Main group flight to arrive by 5pm in the evening
- Pick up at Yangon Airport at 6pm, depart to Bagan. Stopover for Dinner on the way
- If you took earlier flight, please gather back at the airport by 530pm
16 Feb (Sunday) (L/D)
- Visit Nyaung Oo local market and Old Bagan for the first half of the day.
- Check in and lunch at local restaurant
- After lunch, exploration of New Bagan
- Sunset view at one of the view point
- Night Market visit or free and easy time
17 Feb (Monday) (B)
- Sunrise temple visit followed by tour around the village across the riverside of Bagan.
- Back to Bagan, shopping time! @ local handicraft shop (especially lacq: shop and pottery) or free and easy.
- Rest early for morning departure to Kalaw and prepare for the trek.
18- 19 Feb (Tuesday & Wednesday) (B/L/D)
- Morning call 3 am. Depart to Kalaw at 4am
- ETA at Kalaw 7am, breakfast followed by logistic preparation and we will start trek.
- Overnight at one of the beautiful Buddhist Monastery
19 Feb (Wednesday) (B/L)
- We will trek for the first half of the day culminating in a boat ride into the Inle Lake
- Free and easy afternoon in Inle Lake
20 Feb (Thursday) (B)
- Free and easy day in Inle up till 6PM where we will say good bye and board the bus back to Yangon (overnight ride)
- Optional activities include half a day boat ride throughout the lake (~15-20USD/pax); local market visit and a ride up to the local vineyard for a relaxing day.
21 Feb (Friday) (B)
- Check in into the hotel. Free and easy time
- Optional activity include visit to the Bogyoke Aung San Market, Chinatown, Shwedagon Pagoda and perhaps end it with a night visit to local Sky bar.
22 Feb (Saturday)
- Depart back to Singapore or your own extension.
- Transport will be arranged for the main group departure only.
Land Cost: SGD910/pax
Register before end of SEPT 2019 by placing a deposit of 500SGD for early bird cost of SGD830
What does your package include?
(2) Yangon-> Bagan
(3) Bagan (during tour)
(4) Bagan -> Kalaw
(5) Kalaw to Inle (Boat ride)
(6) Inle to Yangon
(2) Transport to the trekking starting point
(3) Trekking guide, Porters and Cooks
(4) Food and accommodation
(5) One litter of water per day per pax
Register before end of SEPT 2019 by placing a deposit of 500SGD for early bird cost of SGD830
What does your package include?
- An local English speaking guide during the Bagan tour and Kalaw Inle Trek
- An Adventure Unlimited Trek Leader to facilitate, arrange logistic and assist the participants
- Transportation including
(2) Yangon-> Bagan
(3) Bagan (during tour)
(4) Bagan -> Kalaw
(5) Kalaw to Inle (Boat ride)
(6) Inle to Yangon
- Logistic support during the 2d1n trekking
(2) Transport to the trekking starting point
(3) Trekking guide, Porters and Cooks
(4) Food and accommodation
(5) One litter of water per day per pax
- All Accommodation
- First Aid Support from certified trek leaders
- All government and local taxes
- Inle Lake and Bagan Zone Fee
- Trekking permits
- Visa if required
- Travel insurance
- Anything else not in the inclusion list
RECOMMENDED FLIGHT
Registration and Payment Details:
Step 1: Deposit of 500SGD via ATM/Bank transfer to ADVENTURES UNLIMITED, DBS CURRENT A/C - 0039351950.
Step 2: Whatapp proof of payment receipt to 91020550, Jane (IMPORTANT: PLEASE INDICATE "2020 02 15 Myanmar"!!!).
Step 3: Receipt for payment will be issued and further instruction will be provided.
Step 4: Remaining Deposit will be collected by November 2019
Step 5: Pre trip briefing will be arranged and you will be added into a dedicated whatsapp chat for this trip one month prior to the trip.
Refund Policy
Deposit (non-refundable)
Until 12 weeks prior to departure – 100% Refund of balance paid
10 weeks prior to departure – 50% Refund of balance paid
8 weeks prior to departure – 0% Refund of balance paid
Others:
1. This event is organised by Adventures Unlimited (TA02844), a licensed travel agent registered with the Singapore Tourism Board.
2. Insurance
From 15 July 2015, a travel agent is required to inform and ask attending participants if it is their wish to purchase travel insurance that includes coverage for business insolvency of travel agencies when:
– they are buying a leisure travel product/package; or
– their travel product/package costs at least S$1,000 (including GST) per person; or
– they are paying a deposit or payment of at least S$500 per person.
Step 1: Deposit of 500SGD via ATM/Bank transfer to ADVENTURES UNLIMITED, DBS CURRENT A/C - 0039351950.
Step 2: Whatapp proof of payment receipt to 91020550, Jane (IMPORTANT: PLEASE INDICATE "2020 02 15 Myanmar"!!!).
Step 3: Receipt for payment will be issued and further instruction will be provided.
Step 4: Remaining Deposit will be collected by November 2019
Step 5: Pre trip briefing will be arranged and you will be added into a dedicated whatsapp chat for this trip one month prior to the trip.
Refund Policy
Deposit (non-refundable)
Until 12 weeks prior to departure – 100% Refund of balance paid
10 weeks prior to departure – 50% Refund of balance paid
8 weeks prior to departure – 0% Refund of balance paid
Others:
1. This event is organised by Adventures Unlimited (TA02844), a licensed travel agent registered with the Singapore Tourism Board.
2. Insurance
From 15 July 2015, a travel agent is required to inform and ask attending participants if it is their wish to purchase travel insurance that includes coverage for business insolvency of travel agencies when:
– they are buying a leisure travel product/package; or
– their travel product/package costs at least S$1,000 (including GST) per person; or
– they are paying a deposit or payment of at least S$500 per person.
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