Loikaw & the long neck Padaung Hill Tribe
2 night 3 day Tour (Inle Lake – Samkar – Phekhone – Loikaw – Aung Ban – Heho – Yangon)
Day:1
Inle Lake – Samkar – Phekhone – Loikaw
Pick up at your hotel in Inle Lake. Boat journey from Inle Lake to Phekhone via Samkar. Lunch stop at Samkar old village and sightseeing the ruined Shan Stupas. Continued boat journey for another hour to Phekhone. Car journey (~1:15hours) from Phekhone to Loikaw, the capital of Kayah State. Overnight in Loikaw. (_/ L/ D)
Day:2
Loikaw
After breakfast, begin the sight seeing tours in Loikaw and surrounding Lishaw, Shan, Pa O and Kayah tribal villages. Packed lunch will be served at one of the villages. If permission is granted, we will visit to Panbe Village. Dinner and overnight in Loikaw. (B/ L/ D)
Day:3
Loikaw – Aung Ban – Heho – Yangon
Breakfast at the hotel. Five hour drive to Aung Ban, near Kalaw, for lunch break. Transfer to Heho airport to Yangon or other onward journey. Drop off at Kalaw is also possible. Upon arrival Yangon, transfer to Hotel. (B/ L/ _).
Alternate Route:
There are 2 -3 flights between Yangon and Loikaw by Myanmar Airway domestic flights. If there is a flight departing to Yangon from Loikaw, you can take flights to Yangon directly from Loikaw.
Contact us your tailor made requirements, for instance, if you need for our assistance with booking for accommodations and Myanmar domestic flights or other pre and post tour travel extras.
Prices (US$) per person based on group size
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Loikaw & the long neck Padaung Hill Tribe
2 night 3 day Tour (Inle Lake – Samkar – Phekhone – Loikaw – Aung Ban – Heho – Yangon)
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- Accommodation
- Ground transportation by Jeep or Pick-up truck
- Sightseeing tour with entry fees at the destination Royalty Fees
- Services of English Speaking Guide throughout the trip
Services exclude:
- Drinks & Beverages
- Personal expenses & gratitude, porter charges
- Travel insurance
- Domestic flights, International flights and airport taxes
- Meals arrangement for all lunches & dinner during the trip
- Seasonal Supplements
- Tipping for a job well done
Loikaw
Loikaw (7,290 square kilometers )is the capital of Kayah State, situated 113 kilometres south of Kalaw in Shan State and bordering with Thailand to the east. It covers 7,290 square kilometres, situated at the 1200 meters elevation. Loikaw has the most important and largest hydro power plants in Myanmar, namely Lawpita I and II, both already passed their golden Jubilee. About 29 kilometers north of Loikaw is the famous beautiful Moebyae Dam that was built on Belu creek in 1971. The dam serves as a powerful water supply for hydro power plants and also irrigate about 20,000 acres of framlands.
Kayah State is rich in culture and home to the famous long neck Padaung tribe who reside near Loikaw. Padaung women wear brass and copper rings around their necks which they believe would make their necks like graceful swans.
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