Skip Links

The Irrawaddy Flotilla Company
 

Post Cruise Lakes and Mountains

Prices  

A visit to Myanmar can never be complete without a visit to the Shan Hills to see the hill stations of Kalaw and Pindaya and the wonders of the vast Inle Lake. This 6 day tour may be taken before or after a Pandaw expedition cruise. Such an experience of the magical Shan hills with its many ethnic peoples, can only complement the great vistas and rich life of the Irrawaddy valley that unfold before you on a Pandaw cruise. Hotels are of good standard and guide services of a high level.

 

 

Prices (per traveller)

Land Tour prices per traveller are displayed below. Please note these are indicative prices and subject to change based on the prevailing exchange rate and seasonal variations. Selecting the shared option will add the cost for two travellers to the total.

Option Price Travellers Subtotal
$1,164.00 $0.00
$1,911.00 $0.00
Total Price $0.00

 

 

Day One: Pandaw Cruise/ Sagaing Excursion/ Mandalay     ( - / - / D )

Disembark your RV Pandaw cruise and visit Sagaing (an ancient capital). The Sagaing Hills are dotted with Pagodas and there are over 500 monasteries, a retreat for some 6000 monks and nuns. Hillsides are dotted with numerous pagodas and monestaries, such as Soon U Ponya Shin Pagoda, Kaunghmudaw Pagoda with its huge egg shaped dome in Ceylonese style and Ywahtaung (home of silversmith's guilds). Drive back to Mandalay. Dinner and stay overnight at the Mandalay Hill Resort.

Day Two: Mandalay/ Heho/ Pindaya    ( B / L / D )

After breakfast, transfer to Mandalay airport for a flight to Heho. Arrive at Heho airport and drive to Pindaya, a small quiet town famous for its million year old caves deposited with thousands of pagodas during the past centuries. On the way, enjoy the scenic view of the mountains and the countryside. Lunch will be at the Green Tea restaurant in Pindaya. After lunch, visit Pindaya Cave, a traditional Shan paper and umbrella making cottage industry. Dinner and overnight stay at Conqueror hotel.

Day Three: Pindaya/ Kalaw /Inle     ( B / L / D )

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Kalaw (two hours from Pindaya). Arrive at Kalaw and sightsee. Lunch will be at the seven sisters restaurant in Kalaw. After lunch, continue on to Inle Lake (two and a half hour drive from Kalaw), the second biggest lake in Myanmar, famous for its unique leg-rowers and the scenic beauty of its sprawling lake. Transfer to hotel for check in. After check in, visit Inle by boat. Tour highlights are Phaungdaw Oo Pagoda (famous for its five Buddha images enshrined in the temple), Ngaphechaung Monastery, sights of typical leg rowers, floating gardens, the famous Inntha fishermen and village life on the lake. Dinner and overnight stay at the Inle Princess Resort with front lake view.

Day Four: Inle Lake    ( B / L / D )

After breakfast at the hotel, continue with Inle Lake sightseeing including a visit to the 5 days market, if available. Proceed to visit Indein, a 16th century pagoda complex and if possible, Inpawkhone village (famous for its silk weaving handlooms). Lunch will be at Mr Toe restaurant in Inle. Dinner and overnight stay at Inle Princess Resort.

Day Five: Inle/ Heho/ Yangon     ( B / L / D )

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Heho airport for flight back to Yangon. Arrive at Yangon airport and transfer to Chatrium hotel for lunch (European set menu). After lunch, spend the afternoon sightseeing around the downtown area and visit Scott Market. Dinner will be at the Green Elephant restaurant (Myanmar cuisine). Overnighht stay at the Chatrium hotel (Deluxe room).

Day Six: Yangon/ Departure

Transfer to Yangon airport for departure


 

Hotels Used:

  • Mandalay: Mandalay Hill Resort (Superior Room)
  • Yangon: Chatrium Hotel (Deluxe Room)
  • Pindaya: Conqueror Hotel (Superior Room)
  • Inle: Inle Princess Resort (Lake Front View)

Tour Includes:

  • Accommodation with breakfast at Mandalay, Pindaya, Inle and Yangon
  • Meals (4 lunches and 5 dinners) as per itinerary
  • Entrance fees for Sagaing, Pindaya and Inle zone
  • Station English speaking guides service in each region
  • Domestic flight for Mandalay/Heho/Yangon
  • All transfers and sightseeing with private air con saloon vehicle
  • Private boat for Inle Lake excursion
  • Sagaing Hill visit

Tour Excludes:

  • Drinks, tips and personal expenditures
  • Yangon airport departure tax (currently US$10 net per person)
  • Other services not mentioned above

 
 

© Copyright 2010 Pandaw