4-Day Inle Lake Experience
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Overview
The second-largest natural lake in Myanmar, Inle Lake sits an elevation of 2,900 feet above the sea level among the hazy blue mountains. Inle's most unusual feature is its extraordinary 'leg-rowing fishermen' who have developed an eccentric method of rowing their small boats with one leg.
Floating gardens are built-up from strips of water hyacinth and mud, dredged from the lake bed; villages, farms and monasteries perch over the water on stilts. The majority of your short but sweet trip will be exploring these unique areas to meet the locals and learn about their artisan skills.
Floating gardens are built-up from strips of water hyacinth and mud, dredged from the lake bed; villages, farms and monasteries perch over the water on stilts. The majority of your short but sweet trip will be exploring these unique areas to meet the locals and learn about their artisan skills.
Itinerary
Day 1
Pindaya Cave and horse riding
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We will start the journey from Heho Airport and head to Inle Lake and Taunggyi-the former of the top tourist destinations of Myanmar. On the way, we will visit Pindaya Cave, locally known as Shwe Oo Min Cave to explore what is hidden inside. We will also visit a unique Shan traditional paper umbrella workshop. Then proceed to Nyaungshwe Valley for a horse riding adventure in the late-afternoon.
Accommodation
Hotel Maine Li★3 star
Activities
Pindaya Caves
Horse Riding in Inle
Transportations
Private Driver from He Hoe to Nyaungshwe
Destinations
Shan
Nyaungshwe
Day 2
Inle Sightseeing
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Today's tour highlights are the colourful Five Days Market, Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery. You'll also have time to explore some of the many workshops that surround the lake, such as the lotus weaving or swordsmithing workshop. Finish the day at the floating gardens where locals grow vegetables and fruit in big gardens that float on the surface of the water.
Accommodation
Hotel Maine Li★3 star
Activities
Five-Day Market
Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda
Nga Phe Chaung Monastery
Blacksmith Workshop
Inthars Fishermen and Floating Gardens
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Nyaungshwe
Shan
Day 3
Indein Ruins & Cooking Class
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Visit the Indein Ruins, near the village of the same name. The pagodas were commissioned during the reign of King Narapatisithuand, although tradition holds that they were built by King Ashoka. Then proceed to a local home for a local cooking class where an Inle chef will walk you through the steps required to make an authentic Burmese dish, then you'll sit down to eat your creations!
Accommodation
Hotel Maine Li★3 star
Activities
Shwe Inn Dein Pagoda
Cooking Class in Inle
Inle LakeOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Nyaungshwe
Shan
Myanmar
Day 4
Departure Day
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A driver will pick you up at your hotel after breakfast and transfer you to Heho airport for your flight.
Transportations
Plane from Inle Lake to Heho Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Nyaungshwe
Included in Price
- 3 nights accommodation
- 9 activities
- 3 breakfasts and 1 lunch
- Airport transfer
- Entrance fees
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
Not Included in Price
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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