Tour Program Name	Putao Trekking House Guided Activities
Type	Trekking House combination with various activities
Tour Code	PT # 08
Coverage	In and around Putao
Duration	4 day / 3 Night - 5 day / 4 Night
Availability	Oct - May
Grade	Easy to Moderate

Putao:
A small frontier town, far north in Kachin State sharing border with China, Tibet and India. Situate 1499 ft, 457 meters above sea, lies in a flat valley, a jumping-off point for trekkers who want to explore the region’s deep forests, wildlife sanctuaries and snow-capped mountains. The richness in biodiversity of this region presents unparalleled opportunities in the field of tribal, zoology, botany, forestry, ecology as well as hardy eco-tourists who prefer the challenge of a testing back-packing trip in the mountain fastness of Myanmar.

Location:
Located with in 5 minute drive from Putao airport, in a shady park with in walk able distance to major attractions such as market, environmental education center and local villages.

Accommodation:
Bungalows are built identical to local homes in the region using locally available materials. All rooms come with attached bathroom, hot and cold shower. Rooms are secure, lockable with windows offering scenic view. An elegant lobby includes bar area, fire place, dinning area and common area offers recreation and relaxation.

Package:
Trekking house package emphasis on cultural and environmental sensitivity, exceptional guides and hosts, modest but comfortable accommodations and the flexibility to match varied activities to your multiple interests such as hiking, biking, photography and birding etc.


Package rate based on two person in Shared Twin - Valid until May 30th 2010.
4 day / 3 night Package: US$ 660 per person - Single supplement US$ 125
5 day / 4 night Package : US$ 775 per person - Single supplement US$ 160

Package includes:

• Shared twin accommodation
• Round trip airport transfer to and from Putao airport
• Ground transport (coach, jeep, truck etc)
• Choice of guided excursions in and around Putao
• Escorted English language leader and porters if necessary
• Full board meal and safe drinking water
• Use of bicycle
• Travel Permit

Package excludes:

• Domestic airfare
• Insurance (medical, travel, property)
• Expenditure on personal nature such as laundry, beverages, gratitude to guides and porters etc
   

Departure dates:
Every Tuesday and Friday between November and May.

Surrounding environment:
Attractive natural areas can be explored at leisure
Photogenic environment
Guests can walk safely on local trails without guides
Clean air and water, free loud urban, traffic or industrial noise, odors, disturbances
Easy to bicycle, walk, jog etc
Natural clean water swimming area
Walking at night in the area is safe
Lots of interesting things to do locally which do not require motor vehicle transportation
Perfect ground for meditation / yoga
Crime is not a concern

Local Culture and Community:
Hosting facilities support local community who welcomes foreign visitors
Local volunteer projects available
Opportunities to participate in local crafts or arts
Local music can be sampled
Local food is safe to eat