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- Explore around Kayin Villages by mountain bike, that you never saw before
- Chance to take many epic photo shots at Zwekabin Mountain and Kyauk Ka Latt
- Meet the local Kayin villagers and their way of life
Tour starts at 8:00 am at Hpa An hotel Gabbana
Distance 30 km
End around 12:00 pm (approx) Hpa an
Difficulty: Medium / reasonable level of fitness
Road: 50 % paved on motorway roads, 50% village countryside road unpaved
>Itinerary
We met 08:00 am at Hotel Gabbana and start riding to Kan Thar yar Lake through dirt small village lane around local villages and beautiful limestone mountains. Visit to Kyauk Ka Latt Pagoda 10 km south of Hpa an, a strange rock formation in the middle of the lake and continue to Lumbini garden at the base of Mt. ZweKabin which is the landmark of Hpa an.
We take a rest and photo stop at Kaw Ka Thaung Cave with many beautiful buddha images, visit to La Ka Na Kayin Village where the traditional Kayin families lives there, return to Hpa An by mountain bike.
Price is 45,000 kyats per person
Inclusion:
- Trek Mountain Bike with front suspension
- Helmet
- Snacks
- Drinking-Water
- English speaking cycling guide
- All service charges and taxes
Exclusion:
- Visa fees
- Lumbini Entrance fees
- Hotel Pick up and Drop
- Tipping
- Lunch
- Insurance
PLEASE NOTE: Advisable wears are light t-shirts, short or quarter pants. Shoulders, upper arms and above knees must be covered when entering the pagodas.
FAQs
Where is Hpa An and is it safe to travel there?
Hpa An is now very peaceful place and it’s just 5-6 hours drive from Yangon. Everyone can plan their holidays to Hpa An without permission from authorities. Myawaddy Border recently opened for E Visa entry starting from 01/09/2016, you can easily enter from that Thai- Myanmar border checkpoint.
How do we get to Hpa an?
The cheapest options are you can book online bus ticket (3-4 times a day departure from Yangon) at Star ticket and Myanmar Bus Ticket as well as many bus ticket counters in Yangon. If you prefer private transportation service with other tour options you may request us.
Do I need to bring my own bike?
We will provide you professional mountain bike for your convenience ride. All of the gears and equipment are inspected by our mechanic before departure to the trip. If you must bring your own bike, we can give the best advice and arrange it for you.
What’re the routes like flat or hilly?
Your tour will be lead by our local guides who have many knowledge of Hpa An landscape and trails. All of the paved and unpaved roads are flat, and perfect for immature mountain bike cyclist (but need to have a medium physical fitness level).