Myanmar · Cycle

6-Hour Mandalay and Ava Biking Tour with River Crossing

6 Hours Round trip from Myitnge River Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Bike around the ancient city of Ava on a rewarding half-day journey
02 Cross the Myitnge River by public boat with the backdrop of two bridges
03 Explore Bagaya Monastery and nearby ancient pagodas in less touristy surroundings
04 Visit historic sites including Sinkyone Fortress, Yadanar Simi Pagoda, Maenu Monastery, and the leaning watch tower
05 Discover local handicrafts such as mat weaving and alms bowl making

Hop on this enriching journey for a firsthand experience of Myanmar as you explore handicrafts such as mat weaving and alms bowl making, then enjoy an unforgettable bike ride around the ancient city of Ava. This tour combines local culture, historic monasteries, ancient pagodas, and scenic cycling for a rewarding half-day escape from Mandalay. Mandalay, the former royal capital of northern Myanmar, adds rich historical context to the experience.

Crossing the river by public boat, with the backdrop of two bridges, will be one of the fantastic experiences of the tour.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Mandalay, Inwa

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mandalay to Innwa Biking and Ancient Heritage Tour

8:00 AM - Meet your tourist guide and head to the starting point for biking.
Bike for 30 minutes, then take the jetty to Ava through the Myitnge River. Crossing the river by public boat, with the backdrop of two bridges, will be one of the fantastic experiences of the tour.
Arrive in Ava and bike to Bagaya Monastery and other ancient pagodas near the monastery. Then continue to Sinkyone Fortress, which was used during the Anglo-Burma War when the British came to invade Upper Myanmar in 1886.
Bike to Yadanar Simi Pagoda, Maenu Monastery, and the Nann Myint leaning watch tower. Then return to the jetty to cross back to the other riverbank and enjoy lunch with local foods.

The tour will end at 2:00 PM.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Myitnge River 2 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Mountain bikes
Car transfer from/to the hotel and starting point
Lunch
English-speaking biking guide
Water and snow towel on tour

What's Not Included

Accommodation
Personal expenses

What to bring

Biking suits and sunglasses.

Know before you go

Ava (Innwa) was a capital of Myanmar for four hundred years. There are many ancient pagodas that remain untouched, as well as less touristy places where you can enjoy biking through country roads under shady trees.
The price will change depending on the number of people.

Logistics