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4-Day Inle Lake and Mountains Tour

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Overview

This wonderful trip allows you to experience the serene beauty of the magnificent Inle Lake and its surrounding area on three different modes of transport - boat, bicycle and kayak.

You will see the amazing Intha villages which are built on stilts over the lake, a floating garden and colourful markets. You'll cycle your way around the rolling hills and through the lush greenery of the farmland and be warmly greeted by the locals.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival at Heho & Inle Lake Sightseeing on Boat

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Arrival at Heho & Inle Lake Sightseeing on Boat

You will be picked up at the Heho airport from where a scenic one-hour drive leads to Nyaung Shwe, the gateway village to Inle Lake. Along the way, you'll stop at the wooden Shwe Yan Pyay Monastery and for a short tour of Nyaung Shwe. You'll have lunch at a local restaurant then, board a private motorboat for a river cruise past Intha villages built on stilts over the lake and floating garden. You'll visit Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda and return to land for your overnight stay.

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    Accommodation

    The Grand Nyaung Shwe Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Shwe Yan Pyay

    Nyaung Shwe

    Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda

    Inle Lake

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Heho Airport to Nyaungshwe

    Boat from Nyaungshwe to Nyaungshwe

    Private Driver from Nyaungshwe to WEStay @ The Grand Nyaung Shwe Hotel, Inle Lake

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    Destinations

    Shan

    Taunggyi

Day 2

Inle Lake by Bike, Boat & Kayak Tour

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Inle Lake by Bike, Boat & Kayak Tour

Today, you will be picked up around 7am to take a ride alongside fields of flowers tended by friendly villagers, pass remote monasteries & cycle through peaceful bamboo forests. Afterwards, a long-tail boat takes you to secret cycling destinations through the Inle Lake and to a traditional Shan House for a feast of local cuisine. In the afternoon, paddle along narrow waterways and through stilt-house villages to gain a new perspective on life in these unique communities.

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    Accommodation

    The Grand Nyaung Shwe Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Inle Lake West Corridor Biking

    Local House Biking Route & Lunch at Shan House

    Kayaking Across Inle Lake

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    Transportations

    Boat from Inle Lake West Corridor Road to Inle Lake

    Private Driver from Inle Lake West Corridor Road to WEStay @ The Grand Nyaung Shwe Hotel, Inle Lake

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Taunggyi

    Myanmar

Day 3

Mountain & Lake Bike Adventure

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Mountain & Lake Bike Adventure

Today, you'll start the day with the colourful communities of Pa-O farmers, rolling hills and sweeping vistas. Then, you'll marvel at the skill of your boatman as he navigates the weirs of this jungle-clad waterway and you'll spot remote pagodas behind the trees. After some exhilarating single-track forest cycling, you'll arrive at a remote winery. Here, you'll enjoy wine, food and panoramic views.

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    Accommodation

    The Grand Nyaung Shwe Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Biking to Indein Village

    Biking to the Winery

    Wine Tasting at Red Mountain Winery

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    Transportations

    Boat from Inle Lake to Inle Lake

    Bicycle from Red Mountain Estate Vineyards & Winery to Nyaungshwe

    Taxi from Nyaungshwe to WEStay @ The Grand Nyaung Shwe Hotel, Inle Lake

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Taunggyi

    Myanmar

Day 4

Depart from Inle Lake

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Depart from Inle Lake

Today, depending on your departure schedule, you may explore more nearby sights around Inle Lake on your own before your driver picks you up at your hotel to transfer you to Heho airport for your departure.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Nyaungshwe to Heho Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Taunggyi

Included in Price

  • 3 nights accommodation
  • 10 activities
  • 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner
  • 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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