Let us plan your Ethnic tour. Myanmar boasts 135 ethnic groups that comprises the 8 major faces of the Golden land; Bamar, Chin, Kachin, Kayin (Karen), Kayah, Mon, Rakhine and Shan. Many ethnic groups still live traditional lives in remote villages. S.S.T Company arranges hotels, interior transportation, interpreters, meals, permits, tribal village visits and all preparations necessary for a successful, interesting ethnic tour.
Ethnic regions of Myanmar include: the northern Hkakaborazi area, the Shan Hills, Rakhine State, Naga Land, and Mon State. We specialize in remote locations where ethnic people continue to live traditionally.

Examples of Ethnic Peoples:

• Regal Padaung women continue to wear brass and leg coils.
• Silver Palaung women living in remote villages near Kalaw are proud of hand-woven tribal clothing.
• Shans live in villages around Taunggyi Township and throughout Myanmar.
• A Shan subgroup, the Lahu, maintain traditional clothing of black cotton decorated in brilliant hues of red, purple, and yellow.

In each ethnic regions, individual groups have their unique dress, housing, beliefs, language and cultural practices. S.S.T Company specializes in tour where ethnic people live and maintain contacts with village leaders to give you the best opportunity for an authentic, friendly tribal visit. We work within your budget.

Experience a colorful tribal celebration, ethnic food and village life first hand. Shop for hand-woven textiles, handmade jewelry, pottery, embroidered fabrics, and beautifully crafted baskets directly from the men and women trained in tribal handicraft skills that have been passed down through generations.

   
 To experience the Palaung Culture, one must undertake a trek from Kalaw to surrounding Shan Hills. Along the trek, one can feel and experience their breathtakingly beautiful view of tea-leaf, orange plantations and pleasant breeze. One will certainly get refresh and can forget about mental stress. Palaung traditions include dress, music and certain celebration. There are 3 distinct Palaung tribes : Shwe Palaung (Golden Palaung ), Ngwe Palaung ( Silver Palaung ) and Palay Palaung. Shwe Palaung are so named because of their golden decorative ornaments and big gold earring. Ngwe Palaung women wear white silver belt on their waist. Palay Palaung has white cotton belt. Some Palaung dye their teeth with black colors, they also wear turbans on their heads. Men wear their traditional black jackets and black loose peggy trousers. As noted Palaung are master tea growers. They further practice agriculture and animal husbandry, go and sell products on 5 days market of Kalaw. Yangon to Heho by flight, then drive to Kalaw, starting point of Trekking Tour.