• Inle Lake - At 7:30 A.M., guests will be picked up from their hotel in Nyaung Shwe and taken on a walk to the jetty. On market days, explore one of the 5-day markets, offering a glimpse into the lifestyle of the ethnic Pa-O, Danu, and Intha communities who gather to sell their goods. Enjoy a full-day boat trip on Inle Lake, a paradise for photographers, with its serene waters adorned with floating vegetation and fishing canoes, set against a backdrop of picturesque high hills. Witness the lake’s distinctive “leg rowers” – the Intha people who row standing with one leg wrapped around an oar. Pass by endless floating gardens where fruits and vegetables are cultivated. Continue by boat to visit Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery, one of the oldest on the lake, featuring ancient Buddha statues over 200 years old.

Visit Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the most sacred religious site in southern Shan State. Then, head to Inn Paw Khone Village to explore the Silk & Lotus Weaving Workshop, Blacksmith Workshop, and Cheroot (Burmese Cigar) Workshop.

Lunch will be served at a local Myanmar restaurant.

• Indein Village - In the afternoon, embark on another boat tour to the western shore of Inle Lake, where a stair path leads to the secluded Indein Pagoda complex. The boat journey takes you through a long channel where farmers tend to their crops, offering one of the most scenic boat tours on Lake Inle.

Return to the hotel by boat.

• Bottled water included
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Nyaung Shwe
• Personalized private tour with an English-speaking guide
• Scenic boat trip on Inle Lake
• Traditional local lunch at a restaurant

• Entrance fees
• Services not mentioned in our itinerary

Experience unforgettable moments at Inle Lake, a pristine natural beauty renowned for its breathtaking scenery and the distinctive leg-rowing technique of the native Inthas who live on the lake. This boundlessly beautiful lake, positioned 900 meters above sea level and measuring 20km in length and 10km in width, is home to approximately 160,000 people, many of whom reside on floating vegetation islands.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Get a glimpse of traditional agriculture in the Floating Vegetable Garden
• Capture the unique Inthas’ leg-rowing method on your camera
• Pay a visit to Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the most sacred and well-known pagoda in all of Shan State
• Explore various artisan skills in traditional workshops at Inn Paw Khone village
• Visit Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery to see the vintage Buddha statues and its architectural style on the lake
• Uncover the Indein pagoda complex on the western shore of Inle Lake through an enjoyable boat and partial walking tour

• As you will be visiting religious sites, please wear clothes that cover your shoulders and knees, and remember to take off your shoes and socks when entering pagoda areas.
• This tour is not available during the Water Festival period between 12 to 18 Apr. During this time, everything in town is closed: restaurants, shops, markets, Museum, etc. Driving through Yangon is extremely difficult if not impossible because people celebrate the famous water-festival. You cannot avoid of getting very wet because everyone throws water at everybody. People drive through the city in open cars and there are stages along the street where people throw water. Everybody going up will get very wet.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.