Cycling Tour Myanmar – 11Days

Activities: Arrive in Yangon – Kyaukhtatgyi Pagoda – Shwedagon Pagoda

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Itinerary: On the first day, guests will arrive in Yangon where they will be met by their guide and brought to their hotel for check-in. Guests will convene for lunch and, afterwards, we will take a tour through the city of Yangon to visit the most famous and most important monuments located within the city-limits. The tour will take us to the Kyaukhtatgyi Pagoda as well as the world-famous Shwedagon Pagoda, stopping for a tea at a traditional Burmese tea-house in between. In the evening, we will watch the gorgeous sunset from the Shwedagon Pagoda before heading back to the city for a yummy dinner.

Overnight stay in Yangon.

Activities: Travel to Mandalay – Bike fitting – City tour by car – Mandalay Hill

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Itinerary: After breakfast on the second morning, guests will travel by plane to Mandalay. After checking into the hotel, guests will go to get fitted for their bikes. After eating lunch at a local restaurant, guests will embark on a tour of the city by car. The car will take us to a gold-leaf workshop and to Mahamuni Pagoda before taking us to the base of Mandalay Hill. After climbing the hill, we will watch a beautiful sunset over the city before heading back down for dinner.

Overnight stay in Mandalay.

Activities: Visit ancient capital Amarapura and U Bein Bridge – Cycle to Mingun – Tour of sites in Mingun – Irrawaddy River cruise back to Mandalay

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Itinerary: On the third day, guests will begin the cycling adventure! Riding into the outskirts of Mandalay, the tour will take us to the 18th century capital of Myanmar: Amarapura. Here guests will have a chance to see the famous teak U Bein Bridge and the iconic surrounding views. Afterwards, we will cross the Irrawaddy River to Sagaing and on to Mingun where guests will visit the famous Mingun Pahtodawqyi, the amazing Hsinbyume Pagoda, and the Mingun Bell. We will enjoy a boxed lunch at a local monastery before returning to Mandalay by boat and observing life along the Irrawaddy River as we go.

Overnight stay in Mandalay.

Activities: Cycle through rural area to Pyin Si Junction – Travel by car to Meiktila

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Itinerary: After breakfast on the fourth day, guests will cycle to Pyin Si Junction. Along the way, our tour will pass through local villages and guests will catch a glimpse into rural village life in Myanmar. We will enjoy a boxed lunch along the way. From Pyin Si Junction, guests will continue to Meiktila by car. Upon arrival, we will check into the hotel and enjoy a nice Burmese dinner.

Overnight stay in Meiktila

Activities: Cycle to Mount Popa

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Itinerary: This morning guests will begin the beautiful ride to Mount Popa. Make sure to keep your camera handy as this leg of the trip proves to be one of the most beautiful and scenic. The terrain can be a bit hilly, but the group will be followed by a van that will be available for any guests that would prefer to enjoy the view from the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle. We will eat lunch at a local restaurant along the way. Guests will transfer to car for the last leg of the journey to the top of Mount Popa where they will have the rest of the evening to relax at the resort and enjoy the glorious views.

Overnight stay on Mount Popa.

Activities: Popa Taung Kalat – Cycle to Bagan – Visit local villages – Horse cart ride and sunset

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Itinerary: Prepare yourselves for the wonders of the city of Bagan! Today we will begin our journey to this famous archaeological site. After breakfast, guests will bike down the mountain where they will climb 900 stair to the top of Popa Taung Kalat. Along the way guests will see many different shrines built to honor the nearby spirits. From the top, guests will enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding areas. From here, we will continue on our journey to Bagan, travelling through several rural villages along the way and learning even more about the culture, traditions, and lifestyles of the people that live there. Upon arrival in Bagan, guests will check into their hotels before taking a horse cart ride to an elevated temple to watch the sunset before traveling back down for dinner.

Overnight stay in Bagan.

Activities: Visit Nyaung Oo Market – Visit temple complex

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Itinerary: Today will be spent biking through the ancient temple complex. We will get an early start to visit the bustling Nyaung Oo Market before continuing on to explore a selection of the 3,000 temples located in the complex. We will enjoy traditional lunch at a monastery and dinner in the evening will be served at a local eatery in the heart of the city. Enjoy this special experience and soak up as much history, tradition, and culture as possible while wandering through this ancient site.

Overnight stay in Bagan.

Activities: Travel to Nyaung Shwe and explore

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Itinerary: Today guests will leave beautiful Bagan for a flight to Heho. From Heho, guests will enjoy a scenic drive to Nyaung Shwe, the gateway village to Inle Lake. Upon arrival guests will check into their hotel and will have the rest of the afternoon free to relax or explore Nyaung Shwe at their leisure.

Overnight stay in Nyaung Shwe.

Activities: Tour around Inle Lake by boat and bicycle

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Itinerary: On the ninth day, guests will load their bicycles onto a local boat and cruise from Nyaung Shwe to Nampan to visit a local market. After shopping around for a bit, guests will climb back onboard the boat to visit the small village of Indein. From here, we will hop on our bicycles again to ride through the ancient ruins located in the village. Enjoy the ancient architecture, the surrounding jungle, and the views of the calm waters below. Search for hidden images of the Buddha as you go! We will continue cycling to the western shore of the lake where we will stop for lunch at a local eatery. From here, the group will begin the journey back to Nyaung Shwe, where guests will have a chance to relax before enjoying a yummy dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight stay in Nyaung Shwe.

Activities: Continue touring around Inle Lake and the communities that live on the water

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Itinerary: On the second to last day of the tour, guests will visit another market in the morning followed by a trip to the floating gardens and the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda. For lunch we will travel to a community of stilted houses where we will enjoy a delicious lunch prepared from scratch by the Intha people that live there. Our tour will continue on to a weving village and a cheroot factory where Burmese cigars are made. Afterwards, guests will transfer to Heho to catch their flight back to Yangon. Where we will enjoy yet another delicious Burmese dinner.

Overnight stay in Yangon.

Activities: Continue touring around Inle Lake and the communities that live on the water

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Itinerary: Today, guests will enjoy one last exciting adventure together as they ride on Yangon’s Circle Train. The train will take us on a unique ride around the outskirts of the city, offering some interesting perspectives and delightful views as the train slowly travels along the tracks. We will disembark at the Insein market, where guests can do some final shopping before saying their goodbyes and traveling on to their next destination!