15 Days Best of Myanmar Bicycle Tour

Flight: International flight on your own arrangement or upon requests

Welcome to Yangon! Upon arrival, your guide will greet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel for check-in. Then enjoy your free time.

Overnight in Yangon.

Flight: Domestic flight is on Indochina Tour's arrangement

Meals: B

Rise up early in the morning and transfer to the airport for a short flight to Heho. Upon arrival, your guide will greet you at the airport and take to Inle Lake.

Inle Lake locates in the highland of Myanmar in an altitude of around 3,000 feet above sea level. Here you will enjoy different atmospheres and ambiance from the middle part of Myanmar.

Lives of In-Tha (name of local ethnic people) are centered on the lake. They live in stilted houses, grow fresh produce such as tomatoes, melons, and papayas in unique floating gardens, and eat fish as a staple. On the lake, you can see traditional fishing methods by using the leg-rowing technique.

Then you will visit Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the most highly revered monastery in the Inle Lake area. After that, continue your boat ride to Nga Phe Chaung monastery, one of the oldest monasteries on the lake. The Buddha statues are more than 200 years old.

Next, proceed to the floating garden - Kyun-Hmyaw, which was built-up from strips of water hyacinth and mud. Finally, relax and enjoy spectacular sunset views over Inle Lake before returning to the hotel.

Overnight in Inle Lake.

Meals: B

Biking distance: 45 km

In the morning, transfer by car to Kakku. Upon arrival, explore the 2000 stupas of Shan style here.

Then continue cycling to Kyauk Ta Lone Gyi town along the adulating hills of Shan state. The valley of the descending way to Inle Lake is breathtaking. Finally, you get to Nam Pan, where you will be transferred by car back to Inle Lake.

Overnight at Inle Lake.

Meals: B

Biking distance: 67 km

After breakfast, enjoy the stunning sunrise over Inle Lake. Then depart by bike with a short but challenging climb through the scenic countryside, and finally get to Kalaw, a popular hill station in the British days.

After arriving, wander through the market of Kalaw. Alternatively, you can ride around the town to see the decaying colonial mansions. Or if time permits, take a leisure hike through the foothills surrounding the town.

Overnight in Kalaw.

Meals: B

Biking distance: 48 km

Today, cycle to Pindaya along the rolling empty road flanked by beautifully manicured fields, where much of Myanmar’s crops are planted. This area is rich with a diversity of hill tribes and you have the opportunity to stop to visit some of the villages en route.

After arriving, pay a visit to Pindaya Caves that are set in a limestone ridge overlooking the beautiful Pindaya Lake. The cave houses over 8,000 Buddha Images of various sizes which are made from teak, lacquer, marble, alabaster, and cement.

Overnight in Pindaya.

Meals: B

Biking distance: 53 km

First you will be transferred to Kyone village junction by car. Then head northwest on a recently-paved road to Ywa Ngan by bike. From Ywa Ngan, catch our car ride to Mandalay. Upon arrival, check in the hotel and enjoy your free time.

Overnight in Mandalay.

Meals: B

Today, tour Mandalay by car taking a rest day off from biking. Visit Mahamuni Image where you can see local people pray and stick the gold paper on the Buddha for a blessing. You can also try to make your wish and donate money (buy) for the gold paper to stick the gold paper on the statue (only man allowed to stick the gold).

On the way to the Mahamuni Image, pay a visit to a gold paper factory to see how people made the gold leaf. Then visit the Shwenandaw Monastery which means "Golden Palace Monastery" and it was built in the 19th century and well known for its teak carving of Buddhist myths. Next, visit the Kuthodaw Pagoda which is a Buddhist stupa that contains the world's largest book of Buddhism.

Finish your day at the top of Mandalay Hill for a stunning sunset.

Overnight in Mandalay.

Meals: B

Biking distance: 65 km

After an early breakfast, start your biking adventure to Sagaing. Cross the Innwa Bridge that is built by the British in 1934. Firstly you will visit the Maha Ganayon Kyaung Monastery to see hundreds of monks lining up for daily meals at 10:15 am. Ride onward to Sagaing Hill, with a number of small pagodas and meditation centers.

Cross the Dokthawaddy River, you cycle to Ava, also known as Inwa. Stop at Nan Myint Tower to get a birds-eye view of the mighty Irrawaddy River, Bagaya Monastery, and Maha Aungmye Bonzan Monastery. Though the Royal Palace of Ava has gone, the fabulous pagodas, temples, and monasteries still remain.

Late in the afternoon, arrive at Myingyan.

Overnight in Myingyan.

Meals: B

Biking distance: 70 km

Today, head for Mt. Popa, an extinct volcano with its golden shrines.

This solitary peak showcases the Popa Taungkalat shrine, the favored home of Myanmar's most powerful "Nats" (local spirits), statues of which can be found at its base. These spirits were once so important to the country's early Kings that it was essential for them to consult the Nats before commencing their reign.

The shrine is located at the top of the mountain, and if you have the energy, climb to the top (well worth the climb!). Along the way, there are a multitude of monkeys expecting a treat!

Overnight at Mt. Popa.

Meals: B

Biking distance: 70 km

Today, you cycle to Bagan. In Bagan, you will be amazed by the thousands of Buddhist pagodas spread on the plain. These pagodas used to own by individual families during its prosperous time.

On the way, stop in the town of Kyaukpadaung for a visit to the Nyaung Oo Market where local people buying food in daily life. Then visit Shwezigon Pagoda which is the largest pagoda in Bagan painted with real gold.

Upon arrival in Bagan, have a rest at the hotel during the hottest time in the afternoon. Then you can climb up to the top of the Shwesandaw Pagoda for sunset. It will be an unforgettable memory of taking a bike to travel through the pagodas when it is quiet in the dusk.

Overnight in Bagan.

Meals: B

Biking distance: 30 km

Today, enjoy your free time to explore the Bagan plain by bike.

Dhammayan Gyi Temple is the largest of all the temples in Bagan. Ananda Temple houses four towering golden Buddhas facing the four opposing directions. Thatbyinnyu Pahto is a five-story brick monastery topped by a sikhara tower.

Finally, farewell with your cycling guide.

Overnight in Bagan.

Flight: Domestic flight is on Indochina Tour's arrangement

Meals: B

Transfer to airport for the flight to Ngapali. Upon your arrival, you will be picked up by hotel’s shuttle bus and transfer to hotel for check in. Then enjoy your free time.

Overnight in Ngapali.

Meals: B

Today, you have a full day free time to relax on the beautiful Nagpali Beach. 

Ngapali has a 7-kilometer long of beach, with white soft sand and turquoise blue water. Along the coastline, you can see rows of palm trees. The best part is that Ngapali offers you an almost empty beach.

Overnight in Ngapali.

Flight: Domestic flight is on Indochina Tour's arrangement

Meals: B

In the morning, transfer to Thandwe Airport for the flight back to Yangon.

After check in the hotel, start your Yangon city tour at the historic Post Office, followed by Strand Hotel, Mahabandoola Garden and Independence Monument. Next, visit the famous Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple, home to a 66-meter long reclining Buddha, and shoot photos at the picturesque Karaweik Hall royal floating barge.

Then enjoy your free time to wander the Bogyoke Market. Finally, end today’s tour with an amazing sunset view at Shwedagon Pagoda, the largest pagoda painted with real gold in Yangon.

Overnight in Yangon.

Flight: International flight on your own arrangement

Meals: B

Today transfer to Yangon International Airport for your flight home.

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