Inle Wonders on Wheels
Inle, Myanmar (Burma)
From EUR 63.36
Office phone number: +95 1 656259
Inle Wonders on Wheels
Inle, Myanmar (Burma)
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Your usual bike rides will pale in comparison to this sublime cycle through rice paddies, lush jungle, and bustling Shan villages. And let your in-the-know local guide show you the best spot to get that all important selfie with Inle Lake glistening in the background. It’s Insta-heaven!
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Highlights
- Ride your bike through the stunning countryside of the Shan Hills
- Chance upon family-run mini food factories to find out how staple dishes such as tofu, soybean crackers and rice noodles are made locally
- Get a taste for traditional Shan cooking and enjoy lunch in a local home
- Journey across Inle’s pristine and unpolluted waters in a traditional longboat and witness the famous local fishermen hard at work
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Schedule details
- Duration: 7 hours
- Meeting point:
Nyaung Shwe City Hotel, No. 20, Win Quarter Nyaung Shwe Township, Southern Shan State.
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- Starting time: 8.00 AM
- Ending point:
Nyaung Shwe Jetty, Nyaung Shwe Township.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, bike rental, boat fares, lunch.
Exclusions: Entrance fees, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
After an hour of pedalling through undulating paddy fields and crossing canals, your Inle Lake adventure will take you for a relaxing dip at the Khaung Daing hot springs.
We’ll then journey 10 minutes down the road to arrive at Khaung Daing village, famous for the locals' mass-scale production of traditional Shan foods such as tofu, soybean crackers and dried beans. Take a snap of a brilliant yellow field of split-pea tofu baking in the sunshine and show off your Burmese farm-to-plate credentials to friends back home.
Next, we will descend the hills for a ridiculously scenic long-tail boat trip across the lake, where a traditional lunch will be waiting for you. Your hosts will serve up an authentic menu of tribal dishes, with a Shan or Intha set menu. Everything will be cooked by a local family using the Shan traditional cooking style.
After lunch, you can try canoeing by yourself in the compound or relax. Then it’s back to the boat for more opportunities to see the local fishermen at work, rowing their boats in the unique and iconic Inle style of twisting their leg around the oar.
We will then take you back to Nyaung Shwe jetty, where your guide can recommend further things to see and do in and around this magical lake.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, bike rental, boat fares, lunch.
Exclusions: Entrance fees, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Dress standard: Please wear footwear and clothing that’s appropriate for a bike ride.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure, you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: Travelers under 16 years of age are not permitted to join this tour.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +95 1 656259
Email address: info@inleurbanadventures.com
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