Myanmar · Boating

8-Hour Inle Lake Boat Tour to Sagar and Traditional Villages

8 Hours Round trip from Nyaungshwe Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Sagar village in the far south of Inle Lake
02 Travel by boat from Nyaung Shwe through beautiful canal scenery
03 See the well-preserved traditions of local ethnic groups
04 Stop at Kyauktaing, a Shan village known for earthenware pottery

Explore Sagar village in the far south of magical Inle Lake and discover the well-preserved traditions of the ethnic groups who live in this remote area. This 8-hour tour takes you off the beaten path by boat from Nyaung Shwe, offering a closer look at traditional village life, local culture, and the beautiful scenery along the canal.

Explore Sagar village in the far south of magical Inle Lake and discover the well-preserved traditions of the ethnic groups who live in this remote area.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Inle Lake, Nyaungshwe

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Boat Journey to Sagar and Traditional Shan Villages

Travel by boat from Nyaung Shwe to the south of Inle Lake to reach Sagar and the Thakong villages. This pleasant boat journey, which takes about 3 hours each way, allows you to get off the beaten path and see the unblemished culture and traditional lifestyles of the ethnic groups living in the area.
On the way, visit Kyauktaing, a Shan village where the locals produce earthenware pottery. During the trip, you will also enjoy beautiful landscapes, flowering trees, and settlements on both sides of the canal with your Inle Lake guide.