8-Hour Inke Lake Tour with Pagodas, Markets, and Floating Gardens

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore historic pagodas and monasteries around Inke Lake
• 02 Discover the Floating Gardens and daily life on the lake
• 03 Browse local weaving, silversmith, and Shan paper-making shops
• 04 See the cheroot and cigar-making industry up close

Explore Inke Lake, a unique freshwater lake in Nyaungshwe Township, Taunggyi District, Shan State, Myanmar. Set within the Shan Hills, this tour introduces you to popular lakeside attractions including historic pagodas, monasteries, floating gardens, and local markets. Along the way, discover traditional craft workshops and observe local life on and around the lake.

Behold the cheroot and cigar-making industry.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Inle Lake

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Inke Lake Temples, Markets, and Floating Gardens

• Pick-up from the hotel at 8:45 a.m.

• Visit famous historic sites such as the Paung Daw Oo Pagoda, Cat Jumping Monastery, and the Floating Gardens.

• Explore local markets and workshops, including weaving shops, silversmith shops, and Shan State paper-making shops.

• Behold the cheroot and cigar-making industry.

• Enjoy watching the fisherfolk at Inle Lake.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Boat rides

• Guide fees

• Two bottles of water per person

• Snow towels

• Taxes

• Inle Lake (Burmese) tour guide

What's Not Included

• Zone fees

• Accommodation

• Meals (lunch, dinner)

• Tip

• Personal expenses

Know before you go

• Offbeat tours and soft trekking tours can also be available.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Inle Lake, Myanmar (Burma)

Tour start

Inle Lake, Myanmar (Burma)

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.