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Inle In Depth - 5 Days / 4 Nights

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Yangon - Heho - Nyaung Shwe - Kakku Excursion - Inle Lake - Sagar Excursion - Inle Lake - Heho

Your tour of Inle Lake begins in Nyaung Shwe, a laid back town situated on the eastern shores and endearing place to spend a few days. The nearest town to the lake itself, Nyaung Shwe is home to quaint markets, temples and nunneries. From here guests visit Red Mountain Wine state, one of Myanmar's finest vineyards planted and harvested by the local Pa-Oh people. Explore the town and its surroundings on bike before departing on day 2 for Kakku, stopping en-route at Taunggyi market in the rolling Shan hills.

Arrive at Kakku to the sight of more than 5200 individual stupas and several Buddha images. In addition to visiting a number of the temples, your knowledgeable Pa-Oh guide will introduce you to the customs and lives of the people as you stop to visit nearby villages.

Enjoy a full day excursion on the lake as your tour of Myanmar continues with a visit to Khaung Dine village on the lake's western shores. Wander through the village and learn about the production of local delicacies. Continue to the centre of the lake passing a number of smaller villages and see the famous one legged rowing technique of fishermen. Enjoy a delicious Inthar or Shan style lunch whilst on the lake. In the afternoon your boat will continue down a small canal to the Pa-Oh village of Indein.

Finally head to the southern region of Inle Lake to an area named Sagar. A town that few tourists visit yet remains one of the most beautiful places around Inle Lake. The boat journey takes roughly 3 hours with a number of interesting stops made along the way - in particular a visit to the 'sunken' stupas of Sagar. Also visit the village of Thaya Gone and Sae Khaung Pottery Village before enjoying lunch then returning to your hotel in the early evening to watch a glorious sunset and conclude your unforgettable tour of Myanmar.

Day 1 - Yangon - Heho - Nyaung Shwe

Explore Nyaung Shwe by bike this morning, visiting temples, nunneries and local markets. Stop at the Red Mountain Estate, one of Myanmar's best vineyards and learn about wine production here while taking in the spectacular views of the Shan Mountains.

Overnight in Nyaung Shwe.

Day 2 - Kakku Excursion (B,L)

There is the option to rise early this morning and see the monks collect alms in the quiet streets. After breakfast it's off towards Taunggyi and into the rolling hills east of Inle Lake. Stop at local markets where traders congregate from the surrounding hills and villages. You then visit Kakku, home to more than 5200 individual stupas, some of which are more than 20m high.

Overnight in Nyaung Shwe.

Day 3 - Inle Lake Boat Trip with Indein (B)

A full day excursion on Inle Lake. Start by exploring Khaung Dine Village on the lake's western shores. The continue to the centre of the lake, passing villages inhabited by the Intha people and witnessing the unique one-leg rowing tactics of fishermen. Enjoy lunch on the lake then in the afternoon your boat will head down a small canal to the Pa-Oh village of Indein.

Overnight on Inle Lake.

Day 4 - Sagar Excursion (B,L)

Today you travel to the southern end of the lake, one of the most beautiful yet less visited regions. On your journey across the lake enjoy fabulous mountain views and see many species of unusual birds. Along the way you stop at small villages and markets to see the production of local crafts.

Overnight on Inle Lake.

Day 5 - Inle Lake - Heho - Departure (B)

This morning is at your leisure until transferring to the Heho Airport for your departure flight.

Or extend your stay in Inle Lake. We can arrange a jeep adventure into the Shan Hills, light trekking, cooking courses or biking trips. Ask your travel consultant for more information.

Tour Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Tour Operates: Year Round / On Demand
Tour Price: Available upon Request

Rates vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

Our services include:

Accommodation in a shared twin room or shared double room with daily breakfast
Meals as mentioned in the program (B=Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
English-speaking guide
All transfers and excursions with private air-conditioned vehicles
Private motorized boat for Inle Lake and Sagar
Entrance fees for the visits as mentioned in the program (Inle Zone Fee, Kakku Fee, Sagar Fee)
Water and refreshing towels while touring

Our services do not include

International ticket to/from Yangon
Domestic flights to Heho (please refer to the supplement table below)
Meals other than mentioned (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D = dinner)
Visa arrangements for Myanmar
Visits not mentioned in the program
Drinks and personal expenses
Tips and porters at the hotels
International airport departure tax Yangon (USD 10/pax at present)
Any other items not mentioned

Creating Unique Touring Experiences
All the touring itineraries on this website have been carefully crafted by our in-country management teams and represent a series of experiences we can certainly recommend. However, we understand that every travel experience should be as unique and individual as each traveler. Our consultants are waiting to hear from you so that we can tailor or custom design a Myanmar tour to your individual specifications.