Lashio Trekking Adventure
Summary
Located in North Eastern Shan State, Lashio is a truly off the beaten path destination deserving to explore. The countryside surrounding Lashio is abundant with hidden natural beauty. During your adventure, you will trek through verdant prime forests, Paddleboard on a tranquil lake, explore fascinating limestone caves and swim under the jaw-dropping waterfalls. You will also have the chance to observe and learn about the areas of diverse ethnic tribes with visits to several minority villages in the Lashio region as well as an overnight stay at Shan and Laho villages.
Highlights
- Explore the remote area with a minority village.
- Learn more about Myanmar culture by staying with a local family.
- Relax in the natural pools and cascades at Hidden Tiger Falls.
- Trek through the seasonal vegetable crop, rice fields, and peaceful lake.
- Discover the village to Dark Horse Falls, one of the most beautiful nature spots in the region.
What is included in this tour?
Items that are included in the cost of tour price.- Licensed local (Lashio) tour guide, English speaking
- Private transportation as specified in the itinerary
- Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) as specified in the itinerary and drinking water during the Trek
- Village stay on the trek (family house, monastery, school), blankets, mattresses provided by us
- Memories that will last for a lifetime
What is not included in this tour?
Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.- Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks (available for sale in some villages)
- Personal expenses (souvenirs …)
- Hotel in Lashio, transportation (flight, bus) to Lashio
- Any other services not clearly mentioned in the itinerary and in the inclusive portion
Day by day Itinerary
Day 1
Lashio, Paddle Boarding, Overnight in Laho VillageIn the morning after breakfast, your guide and driver will meet you (hotel, airport, etc.) in Lashio. Our adventure starts with a 30min drive from Lashio into the surrounding hillside. We begin with a half-day trek through the hilly Lashio countryside and arrive at a serene reservoir, an oasis surrounded by verdant greenery. Packed lunch will be served after which you can spend the rest of the day paddleboarding on the calm waters of the reservoir. In the afternoon, we drive to a Laho Minority village, situated deep in the lush Shan countryside, where you will spend the night as guests of the village chief.
Check-in at Village House.
Day 2
Visit to Hidden Tiger Falls, Overnight in Shan Village (Myanmar adventure travel - Lashio waterfall)Wake up to the calls of roosters and village life and begin the day with a simple but hearty local breakfast. Afterward, you can enjoy a leisurely walk around town, observing the locals starting their day. Expect a bit of attention, as you are one of the rare visitors here and surely the talk of the town. We then start the day off with a short 15 min hike to the beautiful Hidden Tiger Falls. We spend the first part of the day exploring the waterfalls, relaxing in the natural pools and cascades. Afterward, we return to the village to clean up and say our farewells to our hosts. We then head off a hike through the picturesque countryside to a traditional Shan Village, where we will spend the night.
Check-in at Village House.
Day 3
Visit to Dark Horse Falls (Myanmar adventures)After breakfast, your guide and driver will meet you at the Village House and say our farewells to the hosts. We continue with a 45min drive from the village to what is surely one of the most beautiful nature spots in the region, Dark Horse Falls. After a snack in the local tea shop and briefing, we take to make a hike to the spectacular waterfall. This natural water park is at its best from December to May, when currents are not too strong for swimming. The rest of the day we spend exploring hidden caverns and cascades and enjoy swimming in refreshing natural pools. Packed lunch will be served by the falls. In the late afternoon, we head back to Lashio, to check in to your hotel. You can then rest and enjoy your free time in the evening. The night market in the center of town is highly recommended.
End of tour.
Check-in at the hotel in Lashio or transfer to the airport for your next destination.
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Explore the ancient archaeological site of Bagan and learn about the area’s history during this full-day sightseeing tour. Visit the Payathonzu Pagoda, a complex of three connected shrines, the Tayok Pye Pagoda in the Minnanthu village, and take a boat ride to Kyaukgu Umin to see the temple built into a cliff. End tour with a boat rides back to Bagan just as the sun is setting over the horizon.
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Get closer to a place of numerous national as well as ancient temples and pagodas, especially the golden one-Shwezigon through this Bagan 2 day itinerary. It is hard not to be hypnotized by the magical landscape as well as the intricate architecture. Bike cross country through small dirt tracks and walkways. During these 2 days in Bagan, experience the Burmese culture through the Nyaung U market, then discover the surrounding villages. Discover the main places and pagodas around Bagan.
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Mt. Victoria and the Chin discovery trekking trip are a combination of cultural sightseeing in old Chin villages and trekking to Mt. Victoria, which lies in a Natmataung national park in Southern Chin State. This tour is designed for all travelers who want to visit Chin villages by trekking or not. A visit to the Chin villages will send you back one century ago. We do recommend this trip for travelers who want to make an easy trekking adventure tour to hill tribal villages. Trekking and walking among the beautiful forest mount, enjoy the nature of wildlife, observe the way of life of mountain people and the beauty of their tattooed faces will be the main attraction of this tour.
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A scenic trek to the valleys and villages around Mindat. Never too far away from the road, this is an easy tour option to enjoy the beauty of Chin state and the traditional villages together with your family. Short walking distances daily and was one of the group gets tired, we can also arrange a motorbike to transfer to the next village. Think scenic villages, friendly locals who will welcome you into their villages along the way. Your children will find plenty of young play mated from the villages, eager to play and explore with them.
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Explore the ancient archaeological site of Bagan and learn about the area’s history during this full-day sightseeing tour. Visit the Payathonzu Pagoda, a complex of three connected shrines, the Tayok Pye Pagoda in the Minnanthu village, and take a boat ride to Kyaukgu Umin to see the temple built into a cliff. End tour with a boat rides back to Bagan just as the sun is setting over the horizon.
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Travel where a few have traveled before and hike the highest peaks in the Chin State of Western Myanmar. Our 6-day Mt. Victoria trekking itinerary will show you the incredible beauty of Myanmar’s countryside. Learn about an entirely different way of life as you travel between villages on foot and by jeep. Visit the locals and feel completely at home as you spend the night in their welcoming households and eat at their incredible handcrafted stone tables.
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Although the town itself is a very charming place, Hsipaw is still mainly a starting point for treks to the surrounding areas. There are different length treks available and during treks, the lodging takes place at local houses or monasteries with shared facilities. You also have the opportunity to rent a bike, take a boat trip on the river, explore Shan Chietains Saobwa’s residence and history or explore the hot springs and waterfalls of the area.
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Our trek starts from Kalaw, where you will meet your trekking guide. Hike forest trails through bamboo groves and teak forests in the lush green forested valley, where the Green Hill Valley camp is situated. Green Hill Valley elephant camp offers several ecotourism activities, where the residents happily share knowledge about nature conservation. Here, you can also meet the Mahouts- elephant caretakers, bathe with the elephants, take an elephant ride and participate in tree re-planting. Green Hill Valley is a nature conservation project where they plant new trees and give the elephants a new home in their natural habitat. They give old working elephants a place to retire and younger elephants a chance to live a happy life in a safe environment.
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Angkor in Cambodia and Bagan in Myanmar are famous wonders in Southeast Asia. Both of them are keeping great historical values. With this tour, you will discover awe-inspiring Angkor temples in Cambodia and visit the awesome places in Myanmar with pagodas in Yangon, the ancient temples in Bagan, cruise on the magical Inle Lake or the cultural center of Mandalay.
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Leave the crowd behind on a half-day bicycle tour of Bagan's ancient temples, traditional communities, and countryside that includes lunch at a local restaurant. Follow a local guide to a morning market, tour a 150-year old wooden monastery, then visit a few highlights of the Bagan Archeological site. Each lunch at a restaurant that is a training school for disadvantaged youth, and learns about a community-focused NGO before returning to Bagan.
Trekking Remoter Chin State
Take a challenging trek to remote Chin state in wildlife, flora, nature, diverse ethnic tribes and culture. Learn, appreciate and respect the beliefs of the Chin people surrounding spiritual sites of totem poles and a stone cemetery. Meet the local villagers who practice the ritual of tattooing faces.
Mt.Victoria And Chin Discovery
Mt. Victoria and the Chin discovery trekking trip are a combination of cultural sightseeing in old Chin villages and trekking to Mt. Victoria, which lies in a Natmataung national park in Southern Chin State. This tour is designed for all travelers who want to visit Chin villages by trekking or not. A visit to the Chin villages will send you back one century ago. We do recommend this trip for travelers who want to make an easy trekking adventure tour to hill tribal villages. Trekking and walking among the beautiful forest mount, enjoy the nature of wildlife, observe the way of life of mountain people and the beauty of their tattooed faces will be the main attraction of this tour.
Family Trek Around Mindat
A scenic trek to the valleys and villages around Mindat. Never too far away from the road, this is an easy tour option to enjoy the beauty of Chin state and the traditional villages together with your family. Short walking distances daily and was one of the group gets tired, we can also arrange a motorbike to transfer to the next village. Think scenic villages, friendly locals who will welcome you into their villages along the way. Your children will find plenty of young play mated from the villages, eager to play and explore with them.
Full Day Sighseeing Tour With Boat Trip To Kyaukgu Umin
Explore the ancient archaeological site of Bagan and learn about the area’s history during this full-day sightseeing tour. Visit the Payathonzu Pagoda, a complex of three connected shrines, the Tayok Pye Pagoda in the Minnanthu village, and take a boat ride to Kyaukgu Umin to see the temple built into a cliff. End tour with a boat rides back to Bagan just as the sun is setting over the horizon.
Trekking Chin State’s Mt. Victoria
Travel where a few have traveled before and hike the highest peaks in the Chin State of Western Myanmar. Our 6-day Mt. Victoria trekking itinerary will show you the incredible beauty of Myanmar’s countryside. Learn about an entirely different way of life as you travel between villages on foot and by jeep. Visit the locals and feel completely at home as you spend the night in their welcoming households and eat at their incredible handcrafted stone tables.
Hsipaw Trekking Tour
Although the town itself is a very charming place, Hsipaw is still mainly a starting point for treks to the surrounding areas. There are different length treks available and during treks, the lodging takes place at local houses or monasteries with shared facilities. You also have the opportunity to rent a bike, take a boat trip on the river, explore Shan Chietains Saobwa’s residence and history or explore the hot springs and waterfalls of the area.
Kalaw Eco Elephant Camp Trek
Our trek starts from Kalaw, where you will meet your trekking guide. Hike forest trails through bamboo groves and teak forests in the lush green forested valley, where the Green Hill Valley camp is situated. Green Hill Valley elephant camp offers several ecotourism activities, where the residents happily share knowledge about nature conservation. Here, you can also meet the Mahouts- elephant caretakers, bathe with the elephants, take an elephant ride and participate in tree re-planting. Green Hill Valley is a nature conservation project where they plant new trees and give the elephants a new home in their natural habitat. They give old working elephants a place to retire and younger elephants a chance to live a happy life in a safe environment.
Lashio Trekking Adventure
Located in North Eastern Shan State, Lashio is a truly off the beaten path destination deserving to explore. The countryside surrounding Lashio is abundant with hidden natural beauty. During your adventure, you will trek through verdant prime forests, Paddleboard on a tranquil lake, explore fascinating limestone caves and swim under the jaw-dropping waterfalls. You will also have the chance to observe and learn about the areas of diverse ethnic tribes with visits to several minority villages in the Lashio region as well as an overnight stay at Shan and Laho villages.
Loikaw and Kayah State Impressions
Explore the sleepy and the authentic state capital, Loikaw and its stunning Taung Kwe Zedi pagoda built on top of limestone karst hills rising above the town. Loikaw is the perfect base for exploring day tours to the picturesque countryside of Kayah state. The main highlight to visit the region is to meet the people and learn of diverse Kayah state ethnic minorities, you may also visit markets, limestone caves and hike from village to village.
Kayah State Trekking Adventure
Kayah state is a truly off-the-beaten-track destination with beautiful, pristine landscapes and a huge variety of ethnic minorities inhabiting its hills and valleys. Your Kayah state trekking journey begins in the sleepy yet charming state capital Loikaw. From here, we embark on daily hiking trips into the picturesque countryside, visiting impressive limestone caves and waterfalls as well as several minority villages where you will have the opportunity to observe and learn about Kayah state’s diverse ethnic tribes, Moreover, you will have the chance to meet the famed Long Neck Padaung Ladies.
Private Half Day Ava Tour From Mandalay
Explore the former Burmese royal city, capital of Inwa (Ava), reached by boat across the Myintge River. Today, little remains but segments of the old city walls and a handful of well-preserved monasteries peering from tree roots and cultivated fields. While the historical ruins offer fascinating cultural insight, the remote villages and their friendly people make this trip perfect. You’ll visit the teak wood monastery of Bagaya Kyaung and make a photo stop in Amarapura, with personalized commentary and private transport from Mandalay.
Full day explore to Dolphin Village
Spend a day exploring the Ayeyawaddy Dolphin Protected Area on this full-day tour from Mandalay. You’ll look for wild dolphins, visit small fishing communities on the Irrawaddy River, and learn how the fishermen communicate and fish together with the wild dolphins. Local villagers prepare your lunch and share details about their daily lives, and you’ll have the option to see Mingun Pahtodawgyi on the return journey from Mandalay.
Kyaukme Trekking Adventure
This 3 days Kyaukme trekking tour is a good way to experience the beautiful scenery of the Shan mountain range in a short time. One night in simple conditions at the Shan Village house is a great way to get a little closer to the local way of living. While trekking, you will see some astonishing views of mountainside valleys and encounter local minority people going on with their daily lives. In the villages, you can sample some local tea and learn about the tea farming traditions of the region. The trek is moderate and suited for all reasonably fit persons.
Great Journey Of Myanmar
Find yourself drawn in by the allure of one of Asia’s most mysterious countries on this journey into Myanmar. This 14-day tour takes in Myanmar in all its diversity, from the glistening spires of Yangon’s Shwedagon Pagoda to visiting the floating gardens and stilted monasteries of Inle Lake and ethnic tribes, the atmospheric pagodas of the forgotten capital, Bagan, legendary Mandalay and relaxing at the famous Ngapali beach. You will wander the streets of Yangon with its faded colonial architecture and admire the hundreds of Buddhist stupas. With an impressive itinerary of 14 days, you will discover a land of cultural richness and physical beauty. You will travel from Yangon to Bagan and Mandalay to Inle Lake. It’s a lifetime experience that shouldn’t be missed!
Cruise On The Ayeyarwaddy River
This trip takes you through the most dramatic scenery of the entire Ayeyarwady River- Myanmar’s great river and flows south from its source in the mountainous north of the country through a series of defiles or narrow gorges. We follow the footsteps of George Orwell in Katha, the real-life setting for his Burmese Days. You will explore picturesque villages and observe historic and cultural crafts on this cruise. If luck is on your side, you may spot the rare Irrawaddy River Dolphin, one of the most endangered species in the world.
Putao 4-Days Adventure
This four days soft adventure tour is a great introduction to the unique nature and the cultures of the Myanmar Himalayan region. Putao valley and its surroundings were closed to foreign visitors for decades and have only recently been opened. The unique flora and fauna of Myanmar attract more and more nature enthusiasts every year, but due to hard accessibility, Putao has still kept its pristine purity. You will see some interesting villages, beautiful lush nature, and a journey along the river in this remote part of Myanmar. You will travel on a boat, jeep and by foot to experience some magnificent highlights around Putao Valley.
Best Yangon City Tour
It can be difficult to fully appreciate Yangon's unique history and culture on a self-led tour. Explore the city with a professional guide and gain insight into landmarks including Sule Pagoda, Chaukhtatgyi Buddha temple, Shwedagon Pagoda, browse exhibits at the National Museum and see evidence of the British influence in the city center, as well as go shopping at Bogyoke Aung Sun market.
Explore Yangon In Unique Style
This tour introduces you to the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda, whose golden dome was once decorated with precious stones. Discover the gilded stupa after sunset, and return the following day on an interactive walking tour to observe daily life behind the scenes, including giving offerings to monks and visiting a fortune teller. With your knowledgeable guide, you’ll gain insight into the city’s colonial past on an architectural walking tour of beautifully restored buildings.
Golden Triangle Three Countries
You will get complete touring experience, from historical significance to cultural insights and wilderness highlights during these 15 days of the extended Golden Triangle tour. This tour is highly recommended for those travelers who are looking to explore everything from culture, nature, wildlife, heritage, and history of Southeast Asia at a go.
Walking in Myanmar: Villages, Temples and Tribes
As Myanmar opens up to an ever-increasing number of visitors, the challenge is to continue to develop tours that offer truly authentic and memorable experiences. This is exactly what we hope to have achieved with this trip, which spends much of its time away from the main roads, preferring to focus instead on village life in the stunning Burmese countryside. Spending more days primarily on our feet, we’ll take to the hills and visit a wide variety of the ethnic peoples that make up Myanmar. Each day’s trekking may have its own set of challenges, but this is not a trip about ‘bagging peaks’, rather this is an opportunity for those who prefer a slightly more active approach to experiencing a country and are willing to put in the effort required to reach some of the country’s remote areas. However, when all is said and done, no visit would be complete without taking in the famed areas of Bagan and Lake Inle and there will be ample time to enjoy these better-known highlights too.
Heritage Journey Of Myanmar and Vietnam
Explore Myanmar and Vietnam on an in-depth journey that takes you from Yangon to Hanoi or vice versa. This Heritage journey combines the two countries in Southeast Asia, aiming to provide you an experience of the history, culture, people, and traditions that have evolved over the years in these two magnificent countries. It will undoubtedly be a fantastic, once in a lifetime journey and comes with our careful selection from thousands of wondrous limestone karsts of Halong Bay.
Essential Myanmar In 7 Days
This 7 days tour is perfect for those who wish to see the major cities but in a very short time. This tour will introduce you to the highlights of the most famous major cities. It allows you to explore Myanmar landscape, culture, and people. Get the chance to contemplate numerous pagodas and temples, spectacular sightseeing as well as learn more about the daily lives of local people covered in the main destinations throughout the country. In this Myanmar package tour, you will discover an enchanting country filled with historic temples, unspoiled lifestyles, and friendly people.
Journey To The Golden Rock
This tour is all about the hidden places of Myanmar. It is a great way to extend your Myanmar tour and experience the scenery and life in the area. You will visit one of the important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Asia as you depart from Yangon and make your way to the Golden Rock. At this site, a small pagoda stands on a large golden rock that appears to be falling off a cliff. From the stunning nature of rural village life to sunrise at the famous Golden Rock Pagoda, in five days you will experience some of the best local sites that Myanmar has to offer.
Myanmar – Cambodia, Two Wonders of Southeast Asia
Angkor in Cambodia and Bagan in Myanmar are famous wonders in Southeast Asia. Both of them are keeping great historical values. With this tour, you will discover awe-inspiring Angkor temples in Cambodia and visit the awesome places in Myanmar with pagodas in Yangon, the ancient temples in Bagan, cruise on the magical Inle Lake or the cultural center of Mandalay.
Ngapali Beach Getaway
A few days at Ngapali beach are a great addition to any longer Myanmar tour. The country is chock-full of interesting cities and ancient heritage sites, but you may end your trip feeling a little tired from the rushing around and in need of a second vacation. You can recharge at the Ngapali beach, with its white sands, sparkling waters, fresh seafood, and gentle adventure activities like cycling, snorkeling and boat rides. It is said to resemble other Southeastern Asian beach destinations before the tourist hoards descended (encouraging rampant development), so enjoy this little piece of paradise now.
The Golden Rock Pagoda
This tour takes you to one of the most sacred Buddhist religious sites in the world: The Golden Rock Pagoda. The Pagoda is located on top of Mt. Kyaiktiyo at 3615 feet above sea level. It was built more than 2500 years ago. Legend has it that the Pagoda was built on a hair relic that was given to a hermit by Buddha himself. It is widely believed that the power of the Hair relic, which is enshrined in the pagoda, holds the Golden Rock in its precarious position for many centuries despite several earthquakes. After our visit, we head back to Yangon where your trip ends with the drop at your hotel.
Trekking through Putao
Experience a simpler way of life as you journey through undiscovered Myanmar on this six days trekking tour through Putao itinerary. See different tribes all living together in peace, while also preserving their own ancient traditions and lifestyle, as you trek between villages. Enjoy nature as you walk through dense forest, cross bubbling creeks and watch the sunset over snow-capped mountains in the distance.
Loikaw and Kayah State Impressions
Explore the sleepy and the authentic state capital, Loikaw and its stunning Taung Kwe Zedi pagoda built on top of limestone karst hills rising above the town. Loikaw is the perfect base for exploring day tours to the picturesque countryside of Kayah state. The main highlight to visit the region is to meet the people and learn of diverse Kayah state ethnic minorities, you may also visit markets, limestone caves and hike from village to village.
Kerala Cycling
This tour is a rewarding two-week discovery of all the best that this beautiful and green south-western corner of India has to offer. Get close to real Kerala with an off-the-beaten-track two-wheeled exploration of its back-roads and byways, and of course, some well-deserved relaxation on a tropical beach.
Trekking Remoter Chin State
Take a challenging trek to remote Chin state in wildlife, flora, nature, diverse ethnic tribes and culture. Learn, appreciate and respect the beliefs of the Chin people surrounding spiritual sites of totem poles and a stone cemetery. Meet the local villagers who practice the ritual of tattooing faces.
Mt.Victoria And Chin Discovery
Mt. Victoria and the Chin discovery trekking trip are a combination of cultural sightseeing in old Chin villages and trekking to Mt. Victoria, which lies in a Natmataung national park in Southern Chin State. This tour is designed for all travelers who want to visit Chin villages by trekking or not. A visit to the Chin villages will send you back one century ago. We do recommend this trip for travelers who want to make an easy trekking adventure tour to hill tribal villages. Trekking and walking among the beautiful forest mount, enjoy the nature of wildlife, observe the way of life of mountain people and the beauty of their tattooed faces will be the main attraction of this tour.
Loikaw and Kayah State Impressions
Explore the sleepy and the authentic state capital, Loikaw and its stunning Taung Kwe Zedi pagoda built on top of limestone karst hills rising above the town. Loikaw is the perfect base for exploring day tours to the picturesque countryside of Kayah state. The main highlight to visit the region is to meet the people and learn of diverse Kayah state ethnic minorities, you may also visit markets, limestone caves and hike from village to village.
Kerala Cycling
This tour is a rewarding two-week discovery of all the best that this beautiful and green south-western corner of India has to offer. Get close to real Kerala with an off-the-beaten-track two-wheeled exploration of its back-roads and byways, and of course, some well-deserved relaxation on a tropical beach.
Trekking Remoter Chin State
Take a challenging trek to remote Chin state in wildlife, flora, nature, diverse ethnic tribes and culture. Learn, appreciate and respect the beliefs of the Chin people surrounding spiritual sites of totem poles and a stone cemetery. Meet the local villagers who practice the ritual of tattooing faces.
Mt.Victoria And Chin Discovery
Mt. Victoria and the Chin discovery trekking trip are a combination of cultural sightseeing in old Chin villages and trekking to Mt. Victoria, which lies in a Natmataung national park in Southern Chin State. This tour is designed for all travelers who want to visit Chin villages by trekking or not. A visit to the Chin villages will send you back one century ago. We do recommend this trip for travelers who want to make an easy trekking adventure tour to hill tribal villages. Trekking and walking among the beautiful forest mount, enjoy the nature of wildlife, observe the way of life of mountain people and the beauty of their tattooed faces will be the main attraction of this tour.