Great Cycling tour in Shan State

Explore the best of Shan State by bicycle, passing through Yangon, Pindaya, Kalaw, and Inle Lake. You'll take roads less travelled, enjoy long descents, and enjoy comfortable lodging each night. With cycling trip to Shan State, you will have a close look at the local life of this historical city, see the colonial courthouse and enjoy some local foods.

4 days 3 nights

Myanmar

Cycling Tours

Attractions

Yangon - Kalaw - Inle Lake

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Code

MCY4

Overview

Overview
Explore the best of Shan State by bicycle, passing through Yangon, Pindaya, Kalaw, and Inle Lake. You'll take roads less travelled, enjoy long descents, and enjoy comfortable lodging each night. With cycling trip to Shan State, you will have a close look at the local life of this historical city, see the colonial courthouse and enjoy some local foods. On some next days, another chance is to visit some famous temples and. Immerse yourself into spectacular nature and relaxed atmosphere on the way when discover charming Shan State.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Discover the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the most beautiful and sacred Buddhist constructions in Myanmar.
Biking to Pindaya on a road flanked by beautifully manicured fields
Visit Pindaya cave with more than 8000 Buddha Images-made from alabaster, teak, marble, brick, lacquer.
Cycling to Inle Lake catch the sunset from the lake side
Explore Phaungdawoo Pagoda, the most highly revered pagoda in the Inle Lake area.
Pay a visit to Sule Pagoda a diverse mix of faded colonial architecture from the British times, and high-rises built

Itinerary

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Upon arrival we will pick up and transfer you to visit the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the most beautiful and sacred Buddhist constructions in Myanmar. Archaeologists considered that the pagoda was built in the 6th century. The temple holds four treasures for the followers of the Buddha: the stick of the Buddha, the water filter of the Buddha's Na, the piece of the Buddha's Lettuce, and the eight hair of Shakyamuni Buddha. Being built on the sacred Singuttara hill with the highest chedi is 99m, you can see the pagoda from wherever of Yangon. Afterwards we continue to transfer to airport to fly Heho. Arrive at Heho airport drive to Kalaw. Stay overnight at hotel in Kalaw.

Today we will drive through scenic country side to Kalaw, another hill station filled with interesting architecture. Upon arrival we can wander through the market or ride to explore the city. Then biking to Pindaya on a road flanked by beautifully manicured fields where much of Myanmar’s product comes from. Visit Pindaya cave with more than 8000 Buddha Images-made from alabaster, teak, marble, brick, lacquer and cement and are arrange in such a way as to from a labyrinth throughout the various cave chambers. Cycling to Inle Lake catch the sunset from the lake side. Stay overnight at hotel in Inle Lake.

After breakfast, start our cycling tour to Inle Lake Region. Biking to Vine Yard and taste wine testing. Continue our cycling around the villages in Inle Lake. Then you will see the unique method locals use to row their boats, fishermen with their own style of fishing, floating farms and gardens and a handloom weaving cottage with its own showroom. You will visit Phaungdawoo Pagoda, the most highly revered pagoda in the Inle Lake area. At the center of the pagoda, there is an ornate shrine with a pedestal on which the five more than 800 years old statues of the Buddha are kept. The statues are believed to have been brought to the Inle Lake region by Alaungsithu, King of the Bagan Empire in the 12th century. There are many gold leaves applied on statues that they have become unrecognizable and look like a solid mass of gold. Every day Buddhist devotees come to the pagoda to pay their respect to the statues and apply more gold leaf, which only men are allowed to do. Alternatively, you may bike to nearby villages to explore more on your own.
Biking distance: 38 km

After breakfast we transfer to the airport for our flight back to Yangon. Upon arrival a walk through “downtown” Yangon, a diverse mix of faded colonial architecture from the British times, and high-rises built by more recent investors; Sule Pagoda, has a rather long life about 2.500 years, where one of the 8 hairs of the Buddha was preserved, which he donated to two Myanmar merchants. Sule Pagoda has an octagonal structure up to the top of the tower and is characterized by the Mon ethnic. The interior details at the temple are sophisticatedly sculptured, that visitors to this place must be surprised by its beauty.
Finally spend a little bit of your time on shopping at Bogyoke Market and have an evening flight back to your country

Biking distance: None

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Trip notes

Tour includes:

Accommodation in a double or twin share room at hotels/local houses/local monasteries with daily breakfast as mentioned in the itinerary
Private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
Experienced English speaking guide during all tours and transfers
Mountain bikes and helmets
Season fresh fruit & snack during cycling days
Lunch or dinner as specified in the itinerary
Water & cool towels
Government taxes & service charge
Local boat trip as mentioned

Tour excludes:

Myanmar Visa stamp fee
International airfare and departure taxes
Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
Early check in/ late check out
Domestic flights and domestic airport taxes
Compulsory Gala dinner on 24th and 31st December
Surcharged for Public holidays
Drinks and meal not mentioned
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks … etc.
Personal travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).
Gratuities/ Tipping
All other services not specified in the itinerary