Start this day trip in Pindaya with visits to Pindaya Caves and Shwe Yan Pyay Monastery which are famous for their architectures and impressive Buddha statues. Move to Inle Lake and take a scenic boat trip along the lake to explore an amazing floating world. End your journey at PhaungDawOo Pagoda, one of the main principle shrines in Myanmar, and the lotus weaving village of Inpawkhon.
Highlights
- Explore the mystical Buddha-filled Pindaya cave
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Get to know local Shan umbrella production
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Boat along and discover floating beauty and local life upon picturesque Inle Lake
By Day |
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Destinations |
Activities |
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Day 1 |
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Pindaya, Inle Lake |
Visit Pindaya cave & Shan umbrella workshop, boat trip around the... |
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Inclusions
Meals
breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Private transports in air-conditioned vehicle
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Water & tissues on coach
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Local English-speaking guide
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Private boat on Inle Lake
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Our personal assistance
Exclusions
- International & domestic flights
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Travel insurance
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Visa application & fees
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Personal expenses
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Meals, drinks not mentioned
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Zone fee in Pindaya & Inle Lake
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Tips & gratuities for guide and driver
Day 1:Pindaya, Inle Lake
Situated high up above a nice village with small lake, Pindaya limestone caves are worthwhile a visit as a must sight to behold. Deep in the hillsides, looking like an ordinary temple from the outside, the caves contain over 8000 precious Buddhas statues of various styles and shapes making from plenty of materials such as alabaster, teak, marble, stone, bronze, lacquer, cement and gold. Finding your way through the maze and getting surprised by all the suddens that you can’t imagine until there. And soon, a feeling of calmness will take over your mind when you gaze upon the serene faces of the Buddhas. At the end of the amazing discovery and getting outside the cave, don’t miss out the exceptional opportunies to take the superb photos with a marvelous view over the scenic countryside surrounded.
Upward
the western of Shan state is the picturesque Inle Lake – the Venice of Myanmar. Stepping off Nyaung Shwe marina, you will take a motorized boat to navigate
through stilt villages and floating garderns, and meet locals who spend their
entire lives on the water. Passing Ywa Ma village and Kay Lar Village where
Intha people built their unique houses with long straight wooden poles
stretching into the lake bed, it is your tranquil time in relaxed atmostphere
of thelocally significant Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda and get to unfold the
interesting story of the five Buddhas inside. As the dawn is coming and the
warm light turns the still surface of the lake a golden colour, just pause
for a while and cherish true value of unforgetable moment.