Mountains and Lake Bike Adventure

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Mountains and Lake Bike Adventure

Price

95 USD

Duration

1 day

Timing

Morning

Level

Fit

Tour Code

GHIM16

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Bike & Boat Tour Around Inle Lake

This is a thrilling full-day Inle Lake bike tour, perfect for those who love a mix of adventurous riding and cultural insight. Our specially crafted route has taken us time to refine and perfect, as it passes through tribal farming areas of the plateau before a wind-in-your-hair descent through the beautiful Shan Hills to reach the shores of Inle Lake. The adventure doesn't stop here, though! This will be a day that's guaranteed to be a highlight of your time in Myanmar.

The exertions of the morning ride in the hills will be rewarded with lunch before we visit the romantic stupas of Indein. At the end of our ride, we will board a long-tail boat for an exciting journey up a narrow, jungle-sided canal to reach the open waters of the lake, bringing us back to Nyaung Shwe. Leave today’s adventure with lasting memories of satisfying cycling, scenic views from the seat of your bike, and plenty of immersion into Burmese culture by Inle Lake.

Please note: Myanmar day tours will not operate April 13th to 16th due to Burmese New Year holidays. We will re-open April 17th and apologize for any inconvenience. Hope you enjoy the many celebrations happening this time of year!

NICE RIDE

38 km riding. Small climbs in the Shan hills are rewarded by stunning views and exhilarating downhills.

QUALITY BIKE

Well maintained mountain bikes with hydraulic disc brakes provide a comfortable ride.

YOUR GUIDE

Let our local expert guide safely show you the history and culture of this beautiful lake.

GROUP SIZE

Enjoy plenty of connection and personal attention on this tour capped at 8 cyclists.

KID FRIENDLY

This trip is not recommended for riders under 15 years old.

Tour Itinerary

Start Time: 7:30 am – End Time: 4 pm

Pickup from your Hotel
Our Mountain and Lake Day Tour starts with a pickup from your hotel at approximately 7 am for a drive up into the western mountains of the southern Shan State. The drive takes around 1 hour 15 minutes, giving us a good head start up at a high elevation. Here we have a bike fitting, safety briefing and an introduction to our day's riding before hitting the bikes and really beginning our journey.

Scenic Morning Ride
The ride starts out with enough tarmac to warm up our legs (around 14km) as we move quickly out of town with grand views over patchwork fields and a backdrop of high mountains. Local farmers and villagers from the Pa-O and Danu tribes go about their daily life, quick to return a smile and a wave as we roll by. There are four sustained but steady climbs to tackle as we leave the tarmac and move onto a wide gravel road. We'll be stopping at times to catch our breath and see local highlights such as basket weaving, an activity that supplements local farming income. The landscape opens up to expansive views over the Shan Plateau. Amid the scenic rural landscape and cabbage fields we see towering shady trees that are sacred and believed to be the abode of Nat spirits.

Downhill Coast
After around 25 km we'll stop in one of the local villages for a snack stop before riding into scenery that gets more and more dramatic. Some small climbs en-route present a moderate challenge, but soon we are rewarded with our most exciting descent - one that extends for 12 km - giving scenic views of the lake and distant mountain range.

Boat Ride on the Lake
We reach the lake at Indein Village where we'll enjoy a hearty lunch in a typical restaurant. We will visit the romantic stupas on Indein before loading our bikes and ourselves into a long-tail boat for a thrilling trip down the Indein Canal. This narrow, jungle-lined waterway has a unique set of bamboo weirs through which we will drop before heading out across the open lake. We'll pass by villages of the Intha People and see their unique farming and fishing methods. Floating vegetable gardens, anchored by bamboo stakes grow delicious tomatoes, and conical framed fishing nets provide us the iconic image of the famous leg-rowing fisherman. There is plenty to see as we make our way across the lake eventually arriving back in Nyaung Shwe.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

There's enough tarmac at the start of the ride to warm your legs up and get a feel for the bike but then it's gravel and dirt roads for pretty much the rest of the day. The morning's hilly roads are all wide and open (with great views!) and as they are not technically challenging they should present no problems for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness. In the afternoon, we disappear into the forests along narrow dirt paths which climb gently through the foothills. In the wetter months these trails do become muddy, which adds to the fun!

This tour includes a boat ride across Inle Lake to break up the riding. It's a great way to see traditionally made bamboo stilt houses, floating vegetable gardens and witness the daily lives of the famous lake fishermen.

Quality, well maintained GT mountain bikes with hydraulic disc brakes, water bottle and international standard helmet are provided. These are very capable bikes that are a pleasure to ride and able to carry you in comfort throughout the tour. For groups of 6+ people, a specialist Bike Mechanic will also accompany the group.

An experienced English speaking, local leader will host you on this trip who is well spoken, very well informed, and charming. Our leaders are often cited as being the main highlight of the tour. We use local guides who have a passion for their country and are always well informed on topics ranging from history, politics, cuisine and importantly local customs and cultures. Our leaders will take pride in introducing you to every aspect of their country while keeping your safety and comfort a top priority.

This tour explores the wonderful landscapes around Inle Lake. This is the second largest lake in Myanmar, providing a vital source of food & economy for the surrounding communities. Keep your eyes peeled for traditional fishermen rowing with their feet.

Breakfast starts with tea at a typical Burmese Tea Shop in the small mountain town of Aung Ban. Throughout the day we will stop to savour local delicacies and roadside snacks. Lunch at a family run restaurant is complemented by a visit to a local vineyard for a wine tasting, a perfect way to end the day.

This tour is guaranteed for a minimum of just 2 people. And we limit the group size to 8 travelers so that you get all the attention you want in an intimate group.

We have a range of kids sized bikes, tag-alongs and child seats so there's no reason to leave the kids at the hotel. And to help families we offer discounts to all children aged 15 years and below: Ages 0 to 4 years - 50% off / Ages 5 to 12 years - 30% off / Ages 13 to 15 years - 10% off

MEETING POINT

Meeting time:

7:30 am

Grasshopper Adventures - Inle Lake Bike Shop

Paung Taw Pyan Street, Third Maine Li Quarter, South side of Kangyi Monaster, Nyaung Shwe, Myanmar

Phone: +95 977 577 3435

Note:

This tour begins with a pickup from your hotel at approximately 7:00am

For a face to face chat about this and other amazing tours feel free to visit us at our shop.

GUEST REVIEWS

Another fantastic ride with Grasshopper Adventures, this time with our guide Wai from the Inle shop. My girlfriend and I opted to do the Mountains and Lake Bike Adventure, a full day of experiences you just wouldn't get if you tried to explore this area on your own. Wai was very knowledgeable and he gave a comprehensive & detailed account of the area and its history throughout the day, various stops along the way gave the opportunity to interact with locals in ways you wouldn't normally have the opportunity to do. We certainly recommend Grasshopper Adventures for their bike tours. Thank you again Grasshopper.

-Mike

Can’t recommend this trip enough. Bikes were great, Sam & our driver were great & itinerary was a perfect mix to get you off the beaten track around Lake Inle

-Elaine

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Mountains & Lake Bike Adventure - Inle Lake, Myanmar

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