Overview

Day 01 -   Inle Lake/Kalaw- Loikaw

Day 02 -  Loikaw & its surrounding

Day 03 - Loikaw to Heho by car

(OR)

Day 03 - Loikaw to Inle by car or by boat

Itinerary

EXCURSION TO "LOIKAW" INHABITED BY 'LONG-NECKED' WOMEN'

The Padaung Hill Tribe (Kayan ethnic group) is an ethnic minority in Myanmar which has been made famous by the brass neck rings. According to the legend, the origin of the practice is that the rings protected the women from tiger attacks (OR) to remind them of their ancestry to the mythical dragon. The rings also play a social role, with more rings serving as a symbol of status for women.  About age 5, girls were introduced to the first neck ring. As they grew, rings were added. Their shoulders were pushed down, making the neck look longer. A woman wore up to twenty pounds of rings on her neck and even more on her calves! A fully stretched neck was approx. 10-15" long! At the surrounding village of Loikaw, you can see the natural lifestyle of Padaung Hill Tribe relying on subsistence farming and crafts to survive.

Orchestra travel is launching " LOIKAW TOUR"

3-Day/2-Night
Day 01: Inle/Kalaw- Loikaw    
Day 02: Loikaw
Day 03: Loikaw-Heho (connect flight to next destination)

For those who want to stay extra night in Inle
3-Day/3-Night
Day 01: Inle/Kalaw– Loikaw
Day 02: Loikaw        
Day 03: Loikaw-Inle (overnight)

Breakfast at Hotel.

Transfer to Loikaw by car for 4 hours driving through some spectacular and ever-changing scenery. On the way to Loikaw, enjoying the breathing taking view of Shan Plateau, tea leaf plantations and passing through rich countryside and numerous Pa-O villages.

Lunch will be served on the way.
Arrive Loikaw.

Loikaw is the capital of Kayah State, the state is blessed with rolling mountains, lakes, markets, and hill tribes and a vast array of ethnic groups, the most famous being the Padaung or ‘long-neck’ ladies.

Visit "TaungKweZeti" scenically built on a hillock overlooking the vast expanse of the environs. You can watch desolately at the pilgrims and enjoy the marvelous landscape and sunset view from the top.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel.

Breakfast at Hotel.

Drive beyond Loikaw, heading out into the richly green hills of Kayah state, arrived Pemsong village, one of the five hamlets of Pan Pet community and stroll in a couple of Padaung villages, and will likely be invited in their homes to meet the families and learn about their lifestyle. Visit ends in Rang Ku hamlet, where guests meet the famous Padaung ladies (also known as Long Neck Karen), who are a symbol of Kayah State. Enjoy learning a few words of Kayan language and interacting with these fun-loving and artistic people. There are also opportunities to buy local handicrafts.

Lunch will be served at local restaurant.

Afternoon visit Hta Nee La Leh village. Visit the Kayhtoebo site and Hunting Shrine, to learn about local beliefs and spiritual life. Relax at the Lotus Pond to the scenic 7 Lakes and enjoy the forested, mountain scenery.

Dinner and overnight at Hotel.

Breakfast at Hotel.
And drive back to Heho for 3 hours.
Lunch will be served on the way.

**Connect flight to next destination **

(OR)

Breakfast at Hotel.
And transfer to Inle lake by car or by boat.
Lunch will be served on the way.
Transfer to hotel at Inle Lake.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel.

Services

Price Include

• Accommodation in shared twin or double room with daily breakfast
• Domestic flight including security surcharge and airport tax
• All transfers and excursions with private air-conditioned vehicles
• Local Guide (Visit and Transfer)
• Refreshing towel and mineral water on the sightseeing in private vehicles
• Baggage handling of maximum 20kg per person

Price NOT include

• Entrance fees for the sites not mentioned
• Other visits mention in the program
• Drinks, Video and Camera tax
• Other expenditure of personal natures spending money
• Standard check-in is at 1400 hrs and check-out at 1200 hrs. In case of earlier check-in or later check-out, there may be a fee imposed.

In case of earlier check-in or later check-out, there may be a fee imposed.International air tickets from/to Yangon

• Visa fees and Insurance
• Tips, porters and personal expenses
• Excess baggage charges
• Separate transfers on arrival and departure day