Myanmar · Trekking

2-Day Shan Hills Trek and Inle Lake Tour with Pao Village Homestay

2 Days Round trip from ၅၉လမ်း ၂၈လမ်း ၂၉လမ်းကြား Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Meet the Pao minority community at Yin Pya village
02 Visit cigar and garlic plantations in the Shan Hills
03 Admire panoramic views of Inle Lake and the surrounding mountains
04 Stay overnight in a homestay in Yin Pya village
05 See a cave with Buddha images displayed for pilgrimage

Hike through the massive Shan Hills to a village, learn about the lives of the local Pao minority community, and encounter cigar and garlic plantations along the way. Visit a cave with Buddha images displayed for pilgrimage, then continue to Inle Lake to admire its beautiful panoramic views and the surrounding mountains. This 2-day experience combines trekking, village life, and a homestay in Yin Pya village.

The lake is like a natural swimming pool, and the terrace cultivation along the way is bewitching for trekkers.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Mandalay, Inle Lake

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Shan Hills Trek and Yin Pya Homestay

Start early in the morning after pick-up at 08:00 am by your Burmese guide from the hotel, then transfer by local car to the cave, which has some Buddha images displayed for pilgrimage.
Enjoy a hike for about 3 hours and head for lunch at a village where the Pao minority people live.
Proceed to Yin Pya village for a homestay, where you will have dinner and breakfast.
During the first day of the tour, you will hike for about 6 hours and encounter a local cigar plantation, the giant Shan Hill, and a garlic plantation.

Day 02

Trek Down to Inle Lake

Start walking at 09:00 am and descend for about 3 hours to a village for lunch. During the trek, appreciate the panoramic views of Inle Lake and the mountains.
Continue to the wooden bridge, a gateway to the lake, which takes about 3 hours to reach. The lake is like a natural swimming pool, and the terrace cultivation along the way is bewitching for trekkers.
Transfer to the hotel by boat or to any other place of your choice.