Trek Burma (Myanmar)

Upon arriving in Yangon they will be time to grab a refreshment and little rest before continuing the journey on an internal flight to Heho, in the central district of Taunggyi. Once in Heho, check in to tonight’s accommodation and evening receive your challenge brief and get enjoy getting to know your team over dinner.

Today’s route takes in more of the Pindaya area, including hill tribe villages and pine forests. Be prepared for boggy terrain, though it will get rockier as you approach the limestone caves at Oo Min. During the afternoon continue trekking through villages and open agricultural land, visiting Di Gone before arriving at Nawa Taung. In the evening dinner will be had in the village and you will overnight in a monastery.

This morning will be spent experiencing traditional village life in Nan Ta La Te, before the day’s trek begins. Then it’s on to Kgone Hla for lunch. This afternoon’s trek is considerably flatter than on previous days, but more exposed to the scorching sun. The route passes by rice paddy fields and plantation fields, en route to the village of Hti Taing where you spend the night.

Spend the day exploring the beautiful Inle Lake. Visit the ruins of In Dein before heading to the lake’s morning market where surrounding hill tribes come to trade their wares. Other highlights include many floating gardens, Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the weaving village of Inpawkhone and a cheroot factory, where the typical Burmese cigars are made. Transfer to hotel to spend the afternoon at leisure.

Be sure to swap contact details with new friends and trekking partners, before arriving back in the UK early this morning.