Tour Program:
Special Interest Tour (7)
Tour Code: KST-020

Day 1: Yangon full day sightseeing (by car)

Arrive at Yangon International Airport and welcome by KST representative and our tour guide. On the way visit to Lawka Chanthar Arbayar Laba Muni Buddha Image (Kyauktawgyi) and Royal White Elephant camp. Check in to hotel and Yangon sightseeing;

Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda

visit to Chaukhtatgyi (Reclining Buddha) Pagoda a colossal reclining Buddha, Karaweik Hall Royal barge on the Royal lake for photo stop, Yangon's city center featuring Sule Pagoda at city center and colonial building, drive in downtown visit China Town with the fruit market and Yangon's city center covering World famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Witness the golden dome light up sunshine at the sunset. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.

Day 2: Yangon - Putao - Shangaung village (by flight and car)

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for Putao flight in the morning. It takes about 3 hours to reach Putao. Have lunch in Putao and proceed to Shangaung village by car. Stay at village house. It lies at the foot of the Shangaung range and is the biggest village on this way.

Day 3: Shangaung Village - Warsamdam village

After breakfast, start trekking and have to climb over the forest-covered mountain range, named Shangaung Range (about 5000 ft) about 7 hours. On the way, one could see Pheasant, butterflies, birds and primary forest. The other side of the range is another village Warsamdam, a small village that has only 10 houses, next to the beautiful stream. Stay at the village house.

Day 4: Warsamdam village - Zeyardam village

The distance between Warsamdam and Zeyardam village is about 17 km, trekking takes about 5 hours. Walk along the riverbank and cross one suspension bridge. On the way, one can study their cultivation of Mustard, wheat and rice. Zeyardam

village is the last village on the way to Phongun Razi. The village is at the height of 3000 ft. and another small stream passes by the village. This village has about 20 houses and surrounded by very deep forests and snow-capped mountains. Stay at the village house.

Day 5: Zeyardam village - River junction camp - Thit Pin Gyi Camp

Trekking by the route along Nat Lan creek to reach River Junction camp which takes about 3 hours. After reaching River junction camp, cross small bamboo bridge and climb up the hill about 3 hours to reach Thit Pin Gyi Camp (about 6000 ft above sea level). The vegetation covers 75% of the dump forest in this area. One could study bamboo, rattan, creeper and orchid. Also the sound of gibbons and birds will recreate your energy. Overnight at Thit Pin Gyi camp, accommodation in a tent.

Day 6: Thit Pin Gyi Camp - Khant Tauk Camp - Snow line Camp

Start trekking in the morning and go uphill and downhill for 9 hours through sub-alpine forest. This camp lies about 10,000 ft above sea level. The temperature in this region can drop below zero. Adequate warm clothing is necessary. One can view blood Pheasant, Tragopan and gray peacock pheasant in this area. Overnight at Camp.

Day 7: Snow line Camp - Mountain Peak - Snow line Camp

It will take at least 3 to 4 hours to get to the Peak (11,500 ft). Duration of climbing time will vary depending on the weather condition and the depth of the snow. If the weather is fine, you will see the scenic beauty of the snow-capped mountain ranges from the Peak. Return to last camp and overnight at the last camp.

Day 8: Snow line Camp - Khant Tauk - Thit Pin Gyi - River Junction Camp

Return trip. Lunch break at Thit Pin Gyi. Continue trekking to River Junction Camp. Overnight at river junction camp.

Day 9: River Junction - Warsamdam village

After breakfast, go back to Zeyardam village and proceed to Warsamdam village. Overnight Warsamdam village.

Day 10: Warsamdam village -Shangaung village

In the morning, start climbing the mountain range and go down to get to the village. Have lunch on the way and overnight Shangaung village.

Day 11: Shangaung village - Putao

After breakfast, go back to Putao and have lunch at local restaurant. Free and easy program in the afternoon. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight Putao.

Day 12: Putao - Yangon

Breakfast at Putao market, then shop for local souvenirs. After lunch, transfer to airport for flight to Yangon. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.

Day 13. Yangon free day

Leisure at Yangon. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.

Day 14. Shopping and departure (by car)

After breakfast at hotel, morning shopping at Gems Mart and Handicrafts shops. Visit to Bogyoke Aung San (Scott) Market where you can buy many souvenirs. And then transfer to airport for departure.

Bogyoke Aung San Market