Ecotour & Adventures

Through Ecotourism we offer direct involvement and benefits to the local village communities we visit throughout Myanmar. Tour Asia strongly promotes the use of local services, guides in order to support and enrich the local economy. We are very mindful of local cultures and tradition. We want to offer a very personal and rewarding travel experience to all our clients.

Travel through remote regions is still new and full of adventure - by foot, ox-cart, motor bike, pick up truck, 4WD, bicycle, riverboat - even sedan chairs! This year, we have expanded our adventure destinations. Many of there locations are just beginning to open for the foreign traveller to Myanmar. Travel conditions and accommodations may be less than ideal so travellers should bring along a sprit of exploration when visiting these places. Seasonal weather conditions, maximum group size and restricted travel requirements and services may apply. Please contact our office for the latest information and pricing for these itineraries.

TA # ECO-1 - KAK KU & the Pa-O Countryside

Day journey by road from Inle Lake

Kak Ku, a unique temple complex of more than 2000 stupas has lied hidden in the Pa-O heartland of Southern Shan State for centuries. Unknown to the outside world and to most of Myanmar until recently, these exquisite monuments can now be revisited.

TA # ECO-2 - Yasagyi Village of the Palaung Tribe

2 Days / 1 Night

Journey by foot from Pindaya up through the countryside & villages of the Danu & Pa-O tribes reaching Yasagyi at 6020 feet. Overnight accommodation at the Yasagyi Monastery with a pre-dawn trek to the 7030 foot Yasagyi summit for sunrise.

Returning to Pindaya through farm fields and meadowlands.

TA # ECO-3 - Kalaw & Pindaya Hill Villages and Plantations

Day treks from Kalaw and Pindaya visiting local hill tribes and farmers.

We tailor the program these treks so beginners as well as advanced hikers will have an enjoyable experience.

TA # ECO-4 - Kyaingtong, The Golden Triangle & Hill Tribes of Eastern Shan State

Minimum 3 Days / 2 Nights

Kyaingtong, an old colonial town, lies 456 km north-east of Taunggyi in eastern Shan State. It is surrounded by the villages of the Khun, Wa, Anh, Akha, Akhu, Palaung and Lahu hill tribes. The forests and mountains of this region offer a peaceful setting of natural beauty. Depart Yangon or Heho by air to Kyaingtong. Highlights: Yan-Gone Pottery Village, Kyaingtong Lacquer ware workshop, trekking to nearby tribal villages, morning market to meet the local hill tribes.

This area is rapidly becoming a "must-see". The hill tribes offer a simplistic view of traditional village life where foreigners are a true curiosity. Travellers will certainly be richly rewarded - a unique opportunity to get to know a seldom seen region of Myanmar.

TA # ECO-5 - The Southern Chin Hills

Minimum 4 Days / 3 Nights

Seasonal weather conditions, minimum group size and special travel restrictions may apply. Explore the hill villages of the Myo (Khami) and Thet tribes reached by river boat from Mrauk-U. This is still a remote destinations for the true explorer.

TA # ECO-6 - Myitkyina, Bhamo & Kachin State

Myanma Airways, trains, local river boats connect Mandalay with Bhamo and Myitkyina, capital of the Kachin State. Seasonal weather conditions and special travel restrictions apply.

Tour highlights include: Jade mines of Phakant, local tribes of mountain villages of Haungpa, Tawmaw & Lone Khin, Indawgyi Lake, Hopin, Hsahmaw, Mogaung, Namti and the World War II Memorial on Mogaung River at Nam Kawn village.

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Bhamo Tour Highlights include: the 5th century traditing city- Sampanago and hill tribe villages of the Lisu and Kachin people.

TA # ECO-7 - Naga New Year Festival