Myanmar Trekking Tours

The most famous trekking tour from Kalaw to Inle Lake is a good starting point for an easy trek in Myanmar. Located in the southern Shan State, this trek offers lush rolling mountains and colorful rice fields.

The trails to Lashio and Hsipaw in the north of Shan State allow you to walk through many natural waterfalls and areas of tea plantations.

In the east of Shan State, you can trek towards Kyaing Tong town to explore the hill tribes of Khun, Red Palaung, Akha and Naung Cho Wa for their unique culture and ways of life.

The remote areas of Chin State in western Myanmar is famous for the mysterious facial-tattooed women. Stroll around the villages to learn about the story behind the tattoos.

The Himalayan mountains are visible in Myanmar. For Mount Hkakabo Razi and other snow-capped mountains, you can trek to Putao, where you will cross exciting suspension bridges, gorgeous rivers, and see diverse wildlife.

The best time to go to Myanmar for a trekking tour is from November to February when the country is in dry season of the year.

During the months between November to February, the weather is cooler and drier. Cool temperatures assure a comfortable walking experience. Dry weather offers beautiful skies and secure road conditions.

From March, both of the temperature and humidity rise and it is much likely that you may be stuck in heavy showers. Rainfall may interrupt the paths as the paths to remote villages are almost dirt trails.

The followings are some essentials to pack for your trekking tour in Myanmar.

- Sunscreen: you can also try out the local sunblock, Thanaka, also pack hat and sunglasses for sun protection.
- Insect spray: a must-have when you are trekking in the forests or staying overnight in a local house.
- Walking shoes: a pair of comfortable shoes good for trekking is necessary.
- A light jacket: in the mountains, temperature changes from day to night and it can get chilly at night.
- Long shorts and long-sleeved t-shirts: try your best to cover yourself up when touring temples and pagodas.
- Water-proof backpack: keep your important stuff, such as passports, wallets and camera safe from the rain or streams.
- Wipes and tissues: clean your face and hands.
- US dollars: the brand new and crisp US dollar is the most widely used currency in Myanmar.

Yes, we will prepare bottled water for every tourist. You have a private car to get you around Myanmar, with cold drinking water and soft drink provided.

When you are on a home-stay, you eat together with the locals. The local cuisine is a mix-style of Chinese, Indian and Burma. Typical Burmese dishes are curry-based and mostly make use of chicken, seafood and mutton.

When you trek to some of the major tourist destinations like Yangon, Bagan and Inle Lake, you have plenty of food choices. As a neighbor to China, you can find delicious Cantonese and Sichuan restaurants in Yangon. There are also Japanese, Korean, Thai, Singaporean and Malaysian dishes available. As for western food, most hotels and restaurants have it to offer.

It is possible to trek in Myanmar alone. However, we do not recommend you to do so because you are under the risk of getting lost, especially in the very remote villages and pristine forests of Shan State and Chin State.

Trekking in Myanmar with a guide benefits a lot. A trekking guide not only serves a role to show you where to turn or when to take a break. He is also an encyclopedia that will tell the story behind a temple, the legend of Chin State facial-tattooed women, the reason that an old tradition inherited for centuries, etc.

By the way, it is necessary to know that many hill tribes in remote areas only speak their own tribal languages. Yes, you absolutely need a guide to be the bridge if you want to learn more about their unique culture.

Book your Myanmar trekking tours with us. For any safety concerns, such as diseases, scams and culture shock, you will be fine with the accompany of our experienced guide.