DAY 1-2
Golden Triangle
On arrival in Thailand, you'll be met by your private guide, who will accompany you to your Golden Triangle hotel. The rest of your day will be at leisure to soak up your serene mountain surroundings. On Day 2 spend the morning wandering at the nearby temple of Tham Pa Asha Thong. There will be plenty of time to explore the temple and discover more about monastic life, before returning to your resort where the remainder of your day will be at leisure to enjoy the facilities or to walk in the nearby countryside.
On arrival in Thailand, you'll be met by your private guide, who will accompany you to your Golden Triangle hotel. The rest of your day will be at leisure to soak up your serene mountain surroundings. On Day 2 spend the morning wandering at the nearby temple of Tham Pa Asha Thong. There will be plenty of time to explore the temple and discover more about monastic life, before returning to your resort where the remainder of your day will be at leisure to enjoy the facilities or to walk in the nearby countryside.
DAY 3
Kengtung
Today you cross into Myanmar, and travel to Kengtung. Having cleared Thai border formalities, cross the bridge into Myanmar at Thachileik. Once through Burmese immigration, your waiting guide will accompany you north to Kengtung where the rest of your day will be at leisure. The gently rolling landscape is excellent for trekking and cycling, and several villages in the surrounding region are home to Akha hill tribe communities. Stroll around the picturesque Naung Tung Lake, wander through the colourful morning market and spend time in traditional hillside villages.
Today you cross into Myanmar, and travel to Kengtung. Having cleared Thai border formalities, cross the bridge into Myanmar at Thachileik. Once through Burmese immigration, your waiting guide will accompany you north to Kengtung where the rest of your day will be at leisure. The gently rolling landscape is excellent for trekking and cycling, and several villages in the surrounding region are home to Akha hill tribe communities. Stroll around the picturesque Naung Tung Lake, wander through the colourful morning market and spend time in traditional hillside villages.
DAY 4-5
Kengtung
On Day 4 head out to the former colonial hill station of Loimwe. Translating as ‘misty mountain’, Loimwe sits at an altitude of around 5, 240 feet, where the climate moves from pleasantly cool in summer to chilly in winter. Meander through the quiet streets, walk in the surrounding countryside enjoying the views, and spend time in nearby traditional villages. Before returning to Kengtung in the late afternoon. On Day 5 make the short drive from Kengtung to Pankwe village to begin your trek. The distance you walk will be down to you, with several flexible and moderately graded routes to choose from, taking you between four villages on Hokyin Mountain. Your guide will translate as you chat with the villagers, learning about their culture and way of life. Enjoy more spectacular scenery on your journey back to Kengtung.
On Day 4 head out to the former colonial hill station of Loimwe. Translating as ‘misty mountain’, Loimwe sits at an altitude of around 5, 240 feet, where the climate moves from pleasantly cool in summer to chilly in winter. Meander through the quiet streets, walk in the surrounding countryside enjoying the views, and spend time in nearby traditional villages. Before returning to Kengtung in the late afternoon. On Day 5 make the short drive from Kengtung to Pankwe village to begin your trek. The distance you walk will be down to you, with several flexible and moderately graded routes to choose from, taking you between four villages on Hokyin Mountain. Your guide will translate as you chat with the villagers, learning about their culture and way of life. Enjoy more spectacular scenery on your journey back to Kengtung.