Myanmar · Trekking

6-Hour Trekking Tour in Kalaw with Palaung Villages and Viewpoint

6 Hours Round trip from Kalaw Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See how tea is processed in the Palaung tribe villages of Tar Yaw and Ywa Tih
02 Enjoy gorgeous scenery over tea and orange plantations from the viewpoint
03 Trek through scenic hill country near Kalaw on a 20 km route
04 Cross a protected forest with a reservoir on the return walk

Trek to a mesmerising viewpoint near Kalaw on this 6-hour tour through Palaung tribe villages and scenic hill country. Along the way, see how tea is processed in Tar Yaw and Ywa Tih, then continue uphill with tea and orange plantations accompanying your walk. Enjoy lunch at the viewpoint while taking in gorgeous scenery before trekking back through a protected forest with a reservoir.

Trek to a mesmerising viewpoint near Kalaw on this 6-hour tour through Palaung tribe villages and scenic hill country.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Kalaw

Languages Burmese, English, Hindi, Nepali

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kalaw Trek to Palaung Villages and the Viewpoint

Start the trek from your hotel with your tour guide at 8:00 am and head to the Palaung tribe villages of Tar Yaw and Ywa Tih, where you can see how tea is processed.
Continue trekking to the viewpoint on the hill. The viewpoint is a small shop close to the Palaung villages.
Stop for lunch at the viewpoint. Here, you can enjoy gorgeous scenery with tea and orange plantations spread across the hills.
Trek back to your hotel, crossing a protected forest with a reservoir.

The total distance covered will be around 20 km.