Myanmar, with its magnificent surroundings and beautiful landscapes, is one of the most unique countries for cycling. Myanmar bike adventure tour is designed to experience the country, its culture, religion, and the people along the way to explore every tour-attraction-avenue in the country. From the chilly Shan Hills to the central plain Mandalay, descend the splendid colonial charms of Pyinoolwin, ride along the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River, cross through the desert-like terrain with rolling hills of the Popa Mountain Range, and cycle amongst the thousands of temples in Bagan, visitors will find a real taste for their passion of outdoors and enjoying it on a bike. It is a flawless tour, a combination of the colorful countryside with glorious ancient Myanmar capitals.

Day 1  Yangon Arrival ( D ) 

Arrive in Yangon where you will be welcomed by your local tour guide and transferred to your hotel. Late afternoon visits the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda of Rudyard Kipling fame and one of Myanmar’s most sacred places. The massive bell-shaped stupa is plated with gold and the tip of the stupa is set with diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and topaz – a stunning sight as the sun sets and a most fitting place to begin our trip in this “GoldenLand”.

Biking distance: none

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Heho. After arriving at Heho airport, transfer by bus to Taunggyi ( 35 Km – approx: 1 hr driving), the capital of the Shan state and former British colonial hill station, and check in at the hotel. After lunch, the bikes get assembled and there will be a brief ride around town to familiarize everyone with traffic, Burmese-style.

Biking distance: 35 km

 Day 3 Taunggyi – Kakku – Taunggyi by bike.( B , L , D )

After breakfast at the hotel, departure by bus to Kakku, a lesser-known but impressive site comprised of several thousand small stupas in the Pa O region. The place is newly opened after the ethnic freedom fighter had entered the legal fold.  Cycling begins in the mid-morning on the bumpy tarred road and bikes back to Taunggyi. After lunch, descends nearly 2000 feet to Inle Lake.

Biking distance : Kakku – Taunggyi (45 Km) / Taunggyi – Inle Lake (43 Km)

We plan to spend the day visiting villages and sampling the spectacular array of traditional handicrafts. You will see the unique method locals use to row their boats, fishermen with their style of fishing, floating farms and gardens, and a handloom weaving cottage with its showroom. You will visit Phaungdawoo Pagoda which houses the five most revered Buddha Images in the southern Shan State. Alternatively, you may bike to nearby villages to explore more on your own.
Biking distance: 20 km

 Day 5 Inle Lake – Kalaw by bike.( B, L, D ) 

After breakfast at the hotel, bike to Kalaw. The short but challenging ride up out of the InleLake basin takes us through the scenic countryside to Kalaw, another hill station filled with interesting architecture. Depending on the time, we can wander through the market or ride around the city looking at the decaying colonial mansions.

Biking distance: 70 km

Today we head north to Pindaya on a road flanked by beautifully manicured fields where much of Myanmar’s product comes from.  Lunch in Pindaya and rest for some time in the hotel.   Before dinner, we will visit the Buddha image-filled Pindaya caves and catch the sunset from the hillside.

Biking distance: 70 km

The most demanding day of the tour goes northwest on a recently paved road through mountains and jungle.  The bus will transfer you in the early morning to Sakhangyi, a small village hidden in the mountains.  We will have a light or picnic lunch on the way to a village restaurant.  Then to Kyaukse and continue biking.  For those who want to avoid heavy traffic, the bus will transfer the remaining distance to Mandalay.

Biking distance: 90 km

You can be as active or as lazy as you choose today. We will do a formal half-day tour to the temple of the former royal capital city of Sagaing, a few miles south of Mandalay. During the afternoon you can visit the pagodas on Mandalay Hill or the MandalayPalace both of which are just minutes from the hotel. You can also go shopping. Favorite things to shop for are marionettes, wall hangings, and antique opium scales and weights. If you cannot stand a day without exercise, you can bike traditionally around the outer wall of the MandalayRoyalPalace.

Biking distance: 30 km

Biking out of the city is not fun and you will be transferred out of Mandalay for about 20 minutes to avoid the congested traffic.  Bike southward along the superb highway for about 40km and arrive at Kyaukse, the rice bowl during the Bagan period.  This thriving small town is assumed to be the birthplace of Burmese, according to the British scholar G.H Luce.  Then, turn right to a by-way and arrive at Myittha, a small charming town.

Continue to Myin gyan .

Biking distance: 80 km

Say goodbye to the chief monk.  Breakfast shall be at a local tea-house near the market.  Have a leisure walk there and bike to the south further.  The road is flat, narrow, and roughly tarred.  Pass through many villages along the way.  Should you take delight in visiting a local house on the way, the guide and the driver with you shall be of assistance.

Biking distance: 80 km

Today shall be the most beautiful day to bike.  The road is typical of the central dry zone.  Begin biking across the dry interior of Myanmar. There are several places where they have yet to build bridges so we bike through dry riverbeds or small streams. Tonight we stay at a lovely lodge overlooking Mt.Popa, the site of a popular Buddhist temple built on top of a free-standing volcanic plug and home of the Nats, impish gods who can allegedly have the power to make your life delightful or miserable.

Biking distance: 85 km

After hiking to the top of Mt.Popa, it is just a short, easy ride across the desert plain to the Bagan. The area is intoxicating. We have another very good hotel in Bagan, perhaps Myanmar’s most important and impressive historical site. Spreading over 15 square miles on the banks of the Ayeyarwady River Bagan is an enormous, ancient collection of temples and stupas. Some are crumbling ruins. Others have been magnificently restored.

Biking distance: 90 km

The morning after breakfast, continue your visit to Nathlaung Kyaung, the only remaining Hindu temple in Bagan, Myazedi Pagoda,  well known for its stone inscription which, was engraved in 4 languages in Myanmar, Mon, Pali, and Pyu on 4 sides of a stone, Nagayon Pagoda was built at the end of the 11th century and it resembles the Indian temples of the area of Orissa. Abeyatanar Pagoda is famous for paintings that cover the inner walls. Lunch at a local restaurant. Then visit Nga-kywe-a-dating Pagoda, an early Pyu type brick masonry stupa, Manuha Temple which was considered one of the earliest temples in Bagan. Mingalarzedi is noted for its fine proportions and the many beautiful jataka tiles around its three square terraces. Remark: Overnight in Bagan

Biking distance: 40 km

Day 14 Bagan – Yangon by flight ( B , L , D )

Morning at leisure or continue to explore the rest archaeological zone or bike to a local village and witness the simple life of the Bagan people.  First, see the market at Nyaungoo and continue seeing the architectural works on the temples.  Fly back to Yangon on an evening flight. Summit Parkview Hotel

Today is reserved for exploring Yangon, shopping, and packing our bicycles. Visit the landmark of Myanmar/Yangon in the morning. A walk through “downtown” Yangon, a diverse mix of faded colonial architecture from the British times, and high-rises built by more recent investors; Sule Pagoda, built in the early 3rd century is a landmark in the city center. Do your last-minute souvenir shopping at Bogyoke Market and visit Karaweik, a royal barge for fantastic photo shots along the “pilgrims” causeway across the RoyalLake with stunning views of Schwedagon Pagoda.

Biking distance: No

 Day 16 Yangon Departure  ( B )

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your international flights.

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Group Departure Date: 2nd January, 2nd March, 2nd August, 2nd October, 2nd December

Includes

• 14-night accommodation on twin shared basic with daily breakfast / 1night monastery stay
• 2 domestic flights (Yangon – Heho/ / Bagan – Yangon)
• Accompanying English speaking bike guide
• Accompanying support vehicle or support bus for group
• Water stop for every biking day (snacks, seasonal fruits, mineral water)
• Private boat ride transfer for Mingun and Inle lake
• Entrance/zone fees
• Bicycle & Helmet
• Meals B = Breakfast , L = Lunch , D = Dinner

Not includes

• international air tickets
• drinks with meals
• visa costs
• optional excursions
• camera fees
• personal expenses and tips
• international airport taxes
• travel insurance
• other services not mentioned

Accommodation in Myanmar:

Yangon           Central hotel, superior room (3N)

Taunggyi        Muse Hotel, superior room (1N)

Nyaung Shwe            Nandawunn hotel, superior room (2N)

Kalaw             Winner Hotel, superior room (1N)

Pindaya          November Hotel or Inle Inn, superior room (1N)

Mandalay       79 living Hotel, superior room (2N)

Myittha           Monestery stay (1N)

Myingyan       Kaung Kaung Guest House, superior room (1N)

Mt Popa         Popa Mountain Resort, superior room (1N)

Bagan             Bagan Umbra Hotel, superior room (2N)

  ***If the above hotels are not available at the time of booking, we will use another hotel with the same standard.

 

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