From Nyaung Shwe: Full Day Boat Trip on Inle Lake
Overview
Take your life time memory by visiting Inle Lake, natural and unpolluted, it is famous for its scenic beauty and the unique leg-rowing of the Inthas, the native lake dwellers. This infinite picturesque lake, 900metres above sea-level, 20 km long and 10km across, has a population of some 160,000 many of whom live on floating islands of vegetation. HIGHLIGHTS • Learn the traditional way of growing crops in the Floating Vegetable Garden • Take a photo of the unique Inthas style of boat rowing by leg • Visit Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the most revered and famous pagoda of the whole Shan State • Discover the various arts in traditional workshops at Inn Paw Khone village • Visit Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery to discover the ancient Buddha statues and its building style on the lake • Explore an enjoyable boat tour and partial walking tour to Indein pagoda complex at the western shore of Inle Lake
What's Included
Bottled water
Pick-up and drop off from/to your Hotel in Nyaung Shwe
Private sightseeing with an English speaking guide
Boat trip on the Inle Lake
Lunch at local restaurant (Traditional Menu)
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.