A fine Private Departure addition to our longer Burmese trips, Beyond the Last Village takes us to the country’s northernmost province, Kachin, and the village of Putao, a marvelous little town in the shadow of the Himalaya (Burma’s highpoint, Hkakabo Razi, rises to more than 19,000 amazing feet 70 or so mailes away). Our base for a wealth of activities in Putao is the wonderful Malikha Lodge, designed by world-famous architect Jean-Michel Gathy of Aman Resorts, and graced by unexpected, exalting views of snow peaks rising from lush forests.

Day 1: arrive in Putao • Days 2 & 3: Putao hiking, boating, mountain biking, village visits • Day 4: depart Putao.