Spend the day travelling by long-tailed boat exploring Inle Lake. You can witness the leg-rowing fishermen with their own unique style of fishing as well as the floating farm, gardens and stitled homes, which are built on the Lake. Our first visit will be to the village of Indein (1 hour boat drive) on the Western Shore. Indein is a beautiful, off-the-beaten path destination unique for it’s cluster of thousands of ancient weather-beaten stupas. Surrounded by forests Indein is a scenic and very calming destination. After visiting Indein, travel back by boat to central Inle Lake and head to Ywama Village. Ywama Village is where you can see some of the Padaung Tribe, also known as the “long-necked ladies”, and browse through some silver ware and other local workshops. Then, visit the Paung Daw Oo Pagoda built on the lake itself, which houses the five most revered Buddha Images in the State. 

After lunch (own expense), travel by boat to the village of Inpawkhone, this village contains many local handicraft *shops and warehouses where you can see and get insight into lotus and silk weaving as well as local boat and cigar making techniques. 

Continue on to visit more villages, floating gardens and farms on the Lake based on your preferences. 

*Note: our tour guides do not promote mandatory commission based shopping, you are free to just browse through at any shops visited. If you are interested in purchasing souvenirs we highly recommend the silk garment products created by the local people at Inle Lake.

Operating Hours
 

Tour timing: 8AM to 5PM

Above timings and routine of places visited are subject to change based on pick up location and available time. Guests are also free to discuss with their guide and visit places of interest based on their preferences, guide’s recommendations and available time between 8AM and 5PM.

What You Get

Includes

• English speaking licensed tour guide
• Private boat with driver
• Tuk Tuk fees (for transfers - if hotel is located in the town of Nyaung Shwe)

Excludes

• Inle Tourist Zone Fee (15,000 Kyats per person, usually to be paid on arrival to Heho at the airport)
• Myanmar Kyats for your personal expenses such as lunch and shopping, as well as optional tips/gratuities to your guide & driver
• Travel insurance (recommended)

Terms and Conditions
 

Important Notes:

• Tours and tickets are subjected to availability and are not confirmed until a second confirmation email is received. In the event if the date selected is not available, alternative arrangements will be communicated via email.
• Tours will start with a pick up at your hotel and a drop off back at your hotel or preferred location at the town of Nyaung Shwe or Inle Lake.
• There will be no refunds even if included items are not utilised by the visitor.
• In circumstances that the tour is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, customers will be notified before tour departure via e-mail. OR In circumstances that the tour is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, customers will be notified by the tour operator.
• Booking is required to be made 7 days prior the tour departure date.
• In the event of late comers/no shows, it would be considered cancellation and no refund will be given
• Travel Recommends reserves the right to adjust the prices based on current exchange rates without prior notice

Cancellation Policy:

• Tour routes subject to cancellation without prior notice due to weather conditions, and (or) when there is an official request from the authorities.

• Refunds will be given to customers under these circumstances:
  • No refunds will be entertained for cancellation made 21 days or less prior to the tour date.
  • 80% of the amount will be refunded to customers for cancellation made at least 22 days prior the tour date.
  • 1 date change may be allowed if informed at least 7 working days prior to the tour date. The amended date should be within 2 weeks of the previous booking date.

• Full refunds will be given to customers who have purchased the loss coverage for cancellation made at least 7 days prior the tour date.

• Please e-mail any amendments to us at least 7 days before the tour date. 

Important

• Please be at the hotel lobby by 8 AM. Your tour guide will come to the lobby and inform the reception.
• When entering pagodas guests are not allowed to wear any footwear so you will have to remove footwear at the entrance
• As you will be visiting pagodas, it is recommended to wear non-revealing clothing such as long pants/skirts and t-shirts/shirts that are not sleeveless
• Bring a hat or cap for sunny days and an umbrella for rainy days