Myanmar · Rural Experiences

Full-Day Dokhtawaddy River Cruise and Tai Monastery Trek from Hsipaw

1 Day Round trip from Kyaukme Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy a boat ride on the Dokhtawaddy River through amazing mountain scenery
02 Trek to the 150-year-old Tai (Shan) Monastery
03 Visit an Ancient Shan village for direct local interactions
04 See beautiful valleys and fruit plantations along the river

Take a boat trip on the Dokhtawaddy River through amazing mountain scenery near Hsipaw. Explore local Shan villages with a short trek to the 150-year-old Tai Monastery, and enjoy an authentic rural experience with direct local interactions. Along the way, admire beautiful valleys and fruit plantations before returning to Hsipaw and visiting Little Bagan, the ancient pagoda zone.

Enjoy the beautiful mountainous scenery, with lovely valleys and fruit plantations along the river.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kyaukme, Hsipaw

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Dokhtawaddy River Cruise and Tai Monastery Trek

Meet your local tour guide in Hsipaw for pick-up and transfer.
Take a boat ride upstream along the Dokhtawaddy River.
Enjoy the beautiful mountainous scenery, with lovely valleys and fruit plantations along the river.
Go on a 45-minute trek to the 150-year-old Tai (Shan) Monastery.
See fruit plantations and farms growing pineapple, papaya, and oranges along the way.
Head back to the boat and continue to visit an Ancient Shan village.
Return to Hsipaw for lunch.
Visit Little Bagan, the ancient pagoda zone.
Transfer to your hotel.