BIKE & TREK THE SHAN HILLS (7 Days / 6 Nights)

BIKE & TREK THE SHAN HILLS
(7 Days / 6 Nights)
Day 1 - Heho - Kalaw (Cycling) (L,D)
Arrival at Heho Airport, the cycling journey to former British hill station of Kalaw begins (approx. 50 km). Along the way; you can observe pleasurably the cool mountain air; pine forests and beautiful colonial houses before the pleasant city to stay overnight.
Lunch at local restaurant.
Dinner and overnight Dream Villa
Day 2 - Kalaw - Pindaya (Trekking) (B,L,D)
After breakfast, transfer to trekking point by Open pick-up truck to start the for 4-6 hours trek up to the beautiful mountains surrounding Pindaya. The Palaung are animist and are thought to be the earliest inhabitants of Myanmar. They still follow the same traditional lifestyle and earn a living by cultivating seasonal crops as well as growing the leaves used to produce the ubiquitous Burmese cigar and the cheroot.
Stop by several traditional tribe villages on the way for an interesting introduction into the ancestral traditions and way of life of these proud people.
Lunch at local village on the way (lunch box)
Dinner & Overnight at monastery. (mattress, bed sheets and blanket provided by Exo). Accommodation is basic but it is a unique experience.
Day 3 - To pindaya and Surrounding (Trekking) (B,L,D)
After breakfast, commence your trekking journey to Pindaya. Stop by several traditional tribe villages on the way for an interesting introduction into the ancestral traditions and way of life of these proud people.
Lunch at local village on the way (lunch box)
Dinner & Overnight at monastery or local house. (mattress, bed sheets and blanket provided by Exo). Accommodation is basic but it is a unique experience.
Day 4 - To Pindaya and Surrounding (Trekking) (B,L,D)
After breakfast, commence your trekking journey to Pindaya. Stop by several traditional tribe villages on the way for an interesting introduction into the ancestral traditions and way of life of these proud people.
Lunch at local village on the way (lunch box)
Dinner & Overnight at monastery or local house. (mattress, bed sheets and blanket provided by Exo). Accommodation is basic but it is a unique experience.
Day 5 - To Pindaya and Surrounding (Trekking) (B,L,D)
After breakfast, trek in the different routing passing through different villages.
After lunch, continue trekking back to Pindaya. On arrival Pindaya, transfer to your hotel.
Dinner and overnight Golden Cave
Day 6 - Pindaya - Inle (Cycling) (B,L,D)
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic ride to Inle, a small village on the side of the Inle Lake, one of Myanmar's best-known sights. (105 km)
The Intha people, a tribe of Mon descent, mostly inhabit the lakeshores and floating villages. Upon arrival at Inle, transfer to your hotel for check in.
Dinner and overnight Paradise Nyang Shwe
Day 7 - Inle (B,L)
After breakfast, visits on the lake by private boat. The sightseeing tour of Inle Lake including a chance to see the leg-rowing fishermen.
Continue to see the floating gardens, built up from strips of water hyacinth and mud and anchored to the bottom with bamboo poles. There are also floating villages like Ywama, the lake' downtown, where a floating market is held every 5 days. And also continue your visit to Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the weaving village of Inpawkhon and the jumping cat monastery.
In the afternoon, finish the visit and continue your plan

Cost in US$ per person in the party (valid 30 Sep'09)	BIKE & TREK THE SHAN HILLS
	Standard
2 pax	725
3 - 4 pax	605
5 - 6 pax	569
7 - 10 pax	526
11 - 15 pax	439
Single supplement	35

NOTE: Easy to moderate. Basic accommodation. Subject to authorization. Itinerary might have to be adapted to weather and local conditions. Domestic flight NOT included
Our Services Include:
* 6 nights accommodation on half twin basis at selected hotel/ at local village monastery (mattress, bed sheets and blanket provided by Exo)
* Meals as indicated in the program
* Entrance fee for the visit mentioned in the program
* All transfers and excursions with private air-conditioned vehicles
* Supporting van/bus (with space for bikes) during the biking trip
* English-speaking local guide for biking & trekking
* Private boat for visits on Inle Lake
* Bike rental
* Porters throughout trekking trip
Our Services do not Include:
* Other meals not indicated in the program
* Entrance fees for the sites not mentioned in the program
* Flight to/from Heho
* Other transfer for visits
* Tips & porters at the hotels
* Drinks and Personal expenses
* Any other items not mentioned in the included services
IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the constant fluctuations of the world oil prices, local suppliers are liable to raise their contract rates without notice due to fuel increases. We always do everything we can to absorb such increases, however in some cases it can be impossible for us to operate the file without incurring a loss. In such cases we reserve the right to increase our price if necessary. This will always be with a minimum advance notice of 30 days.
We apologize for any inconvenience that may arise from these conditions. However we hope your clients understand that in this increasingly uncertain world, such measures are necessary and that by guaranteeing the price with full payment in advance, they at least have some control over the cost of their holiday.