DAY 1: ARRIVE AT PUTAO AIRPORT AND TRANSFER TO MALIKHA LODGE (Meals: L/D)
In time for lunch. Afternoon at leisure in the grounds of our beautiful wilderness lodge, with time for a refreshing swim or spa treatment. Group dinner and drinks at the main lodge in front of our open fireplaces, and briefing from Ayeyarwaddy Expeditions on the following days adventure.
DAY 2: TREK TO NAM LANG VALLEY (Meals: B/L/D)
An hours drive from Malikha Lodge we pass the village of Upper Sangaung which marks the beginning of the jungle. The road continues on for a few more km, towards the pass leading into the Nam Lang Valley to the beginning of our trek. We trek at a moderate pace for six to seven hours, four hours to the top of the pass, and another two down to our river camp. In traditional style the porters carry all the expedition food and equipment ahead, leaving us free to enjoy this scenic trek through untouched subtropical forest and giant bamboo. Our river camp lies close to the first river canyon, which is marked by a spectacular rattan and bamboo bridge across the river.
DAY 3: FIRST DAY RAFTING (Meals: B/L/D)
The following day, after breakfast everyone is fitted with their specialist rafting gear, while the trip leader and safety kayaker give an extensive lesson in river safety and paddling technique. We pass by the remote Lisu village of Nam Ze, at the foot of more snow-capped peaks. This is our last contact with “civilization” as we take an isolated loop into the lower canyons. Two hours below this village and we encounter some excellent technical rapids. From here we raft down to our final river beach camp at the beginning of the second canyon.
DAY 4: SECOND DAY RAFTING (Meals: B/L/D)
After a hearty breakfast we start the final and most challenging days rafting. An hour later, we reach three exciting and technical rapids stacked in succession in a tight bedrock canyon. The trio of rapids ends with a bang in a series of drops between massive boulders. From here it is about three hours rafting and leisurely cruising back to our home at Malikha Lodge, where a glass of champagne and long hot shower awaits.
DAY 5: RETURN TO MANDALAY/YANGON (Meals: B/L/D)
After a final leisurely breakfast at Malikha Lodge, check out and late morning transfer to Putao airport to connect with your flight back to Mandalay and the rest of your itinerary.
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DEPARTURE NO
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DURATION
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12 / 2007
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Fri - Nov 30
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Tue - Dec 04
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5 day / 4 night
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13 / 2007
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Fri - Dec 07
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Tue - Dec 11
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5 day / 4 night
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14 / 2007
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Fri - Dec 14
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Tue - Dec 18
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5 day / 4 night
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TOUR COST: US$ 1518 PER PERSON (Group of 02 persons)
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT : US$ 650
* Tour cost valid until April 30th 2008
Price includes:
Package inclusive of all necessary permits, full board meal, accommodation (at The Melikha Lodge from pre and post expedition and tent accommodation while on trek. All land transfers in and around Putao, all prepared meals, tea, coffee and snacks on your journey. All safety gear (except clothing and personal items), lifejackets, helmets, spray jackets, wet suits when required, dry bags, camera barrels, satellite phone and comprehensive first aid kits. Mattresses or thermo-rests to sleep on, cooking equipment including all kitchen utensils, pots, pans, plates and glassware. Directors chairs – comfortable chairs, ideal around the campfire, which are made of canvas and fold away.
Price excludes:
Any kind of insurance, Expenses of a personal nature such as tipping etc..
Personal equipment except those provided, Airfare to and from Putao, Any service pre or post above expedition. | 
