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Mountains & Tribes of Myanmar's Chin State

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Price is based on double or twin hotel room occupancy and includes accommodation, transfers, car/driver, English-speaking guide, activities and entrance fees, breakfasts and some casual lunches while touring. Flights and optional special activities will be quoted separately. Most personal expenses, including dinners, alcoholic beverages, spa treatments and gratuities can be paid on the spot while traveling. Prices may vary depending on season, choice of accommodation and other factors.

FROM $3,600 PER PERSON
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DURATION

6 days | 5 nights

DESTINATIONS

Myanmar

INTERESTS

Tribal

TYPE

Intrepid

HIGHLIGHTS

Enjoy four-wheel drive jeep rides through the undeveloped, isolated Chin state of Myanmar
Learn about the traditional tattoo customs of the Chin Tribe
Visit the beautiful mountain town of Kanpetlet
Reach the summit of Mount Victoria, the highest peak in the state, and enjoy the sweeping views and a picnic lunch on the trek down

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

One of the least-developed areas of the world, the Chin State in Western Myanmar (Burma), bordering Bangladesh and Eastern India, is filled with natural beauty, from stunning waterfalls to majestic mountains. This intense five-day itinerary will bring you through this lush wildlife and remote villages to the summit of Mount Victoria, the highest peak in the entire state, for a unique experience in one of the most isolated cultures in the world.

Highlights

Enjoy four-wheel drive jeep rides through the undeveloped, isolated Chin state of Myanmar
Learn about the traditional tattoo customs of the Chin Tribe
Visit the beautiful mountain town of Kanpetlet
Reach the summit of Mount Victoria, the highest peak in the state, and enjoy the sweeping views and a picnic lunch on the trek down

6 DAYS

FROM

$3,600

PER PERSON

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Duration

6 days | 5 nights

DESTINATIONS

Myanmar

INTERESTS

Tribal

TYPE

Intrepid

DAY-TO-DAY

DAY

Kanpetlet

DAY 1: Kanpetlet

After breakfast, you’ll depart from the ancient city of Bagan and head south over the mighty Ayeyarwady River on a safari adventure. This seven-hour four-wheel drive journey will bring you past vast plains and gentle hills, through the isolated villages of Ka Zun Ma and Nga Ga Bwe, and to the foot of Chin Hill, where the landscape becomes less dusty and more lush and green. Your final destination for the evening is the beautiful mountain village of Kanpetlet.

DAY

Kanpetlet

DAY 2: Kanpetlet

After breakfast at your hotel, spend the day exploring the town of Kanpetlet, set on a mountain ridge between two deep valleys. You may visit a local house to learn about the tattoo tradition of the Chin Tribe: meet six women with different face tattoos and learn about the history, meaning, and process of this longstanding custom. Later, enjoy a traditional Chin-style dinner at your hotel.

DAY

Aye village

DAY 3: Aye village

After breakfast, you’ll embark on a jeep ride and then a trek to the summit of Mount Victoria, the highest peak in the Chin state, where you can take in incredible panoramic views. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a rest house after trekking down three hours to the base of the mountain, and then relax on the short 1-hour drive to Aye village - located 5,800 feet above sea level - for dinner and a night at a simple guesthouse.

DAY

Mindat

DAY 4: Mindat

Today, you’ll visit several local Chin villages to learn more about traditional tribal life. You will drive to Mashiyaw village, and then trek to two small villages, Kyar Do and Lupet, where you can meet local people, learn more about their tattoo custom, and visit the village sites, including the sacrifice post and the traditional circle stone slab cemetery. Afterward, you’ll drive to the village of Mindat and stay overnight.

DAY

Bagan

DAY 5: Bagan

After breakfast, you’ll head eight hours back to Bagan, stopping at a local restaurant for lunch. Enjoy a final night at the hotel in Bagan before departing in the morning to your next destination.

DAY

Departure

DAY 6: Departure

Fly to Yangon and connect to your flight onward.

SUGGESTED HOTELS FOR DAYS 1-2

Pine Tree Resort

Pine Tree Resort is a small brick resort located near the former British hill settlement of Kanpetlet. Rooms are comfortable, and there is electricity but no hot water. A small restaurant serves breakfast and local dishes.

Pinewood Villa Resort

Get back to nature at Pinewood Villa Resort in Kanpetlet, Myanmar. This unique hotel features 18 modest cabins, each with breathtaking forest and mountain views and comfortable twin or double beds. Deep in the heart of the Chin State mountains, guests spend their days exploring the nearby trails, enjoying traditional meals at the resort’s restaurants. Guests should bring lots of layers as it can get chilly in the mountains, but a cup of tea and one glance at the tranquil scenery will warm them right up.

SUGGESTED HOTEL FOR DAY 3

Homestays & Camping

The far reaches of Myanmar does not have hotels, so for a truly authentic and adventurous experience, either stay in a tented camp or a homestay in a traditional local family home. Although the accommodation is basic, traveling these remote areas make truly memorable experiences.

SUGGESTED HOTEL FOR DAY 4

Mountain Oasis Resort

Mountain Oasis Resort is a wooden ecolodge-type property located in the hills just outside the former British hill settlement of Kanpetlet and close to Natmataung National Park. Its 10 simple wooden bungalows all have double rooms with electricity, but there is no hot water. The restaurant serves Burmese, Chinese and European dishes, as well as breakfast.

SUGGESTED HOTELS FOR DAY 5

PREFERRED HOTEL

Aureum Palace Hotel

Set back in 27 acres of lush, tropical gardens, The Aureum Palace Hotel is a tranquil retreat in the heart of Bagan. Spacious villas lace the resort’s expansive gardens and are lavishly appointed with hand-crafted teak furnishings, antiques and local artifacts. Dining options are extensive. For traditional Myanmar and Thai cuisine, visit The Shan, or for Italian cuisine and wines, dine at Casa D’Enzo. Casual cocktails and lighter fare are available at the resort’s many outdoor patios and cafes and poolside dining is available throughout the day. The Spa at the Aureum Palace offers aromatherapy treatments and massage by appointment. There is a swimming pool and fitness center, as well as a business center for Internet access.

Thiripyitsaya Sakura Hotel

Thiripyitsaya Sakura Hotel is a grand property situated on the banks of the evocative Irrawaddy River, in the ancient city of Bagan. This charming, classically decorated hotel was originally established thirty years ago by the Myanmar government, and the property is now under Japanese management. The hotel has since undergone extensive renovation, upgrading and expansion. Set in a beautiful riverfront location, amongst 24 acres of well-landscaped gardens, this hotel is a truly luxurious sanctuary. The Resort has been host to international political and business leaders and celebrities, and is considered to be Bagan’s foremost hotel. Guest rooms are spacious and tastefully appointed. Every room is thoughtfully decorated in a traditional Myanmar style using local materials and teak wood. The hotel boasts superlative cuisine, a spa, a lounge bar, a coffee shop, Jaccuzzi and the biggest outdoor pool and sundeck in the area. A choice collection of Myanmar souvenirs is offered at “The Thiripyitsaya Boutique," located next to the Reception. Hand-woven lotus fabric, antique lacquer ware, originally designed jewellery, photographs and artwork, handicraft, silverware, longyi, books and postcards, as well as film, sunblock, bathing suits and other practical goods are available.

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