The Agro Trail on Inle Lake Shores
Overview
Agriculture makes up for a large part of the Inle Lake economy with villages scattered around the lake’s shores, tending to a variety of crops available. A walking tour around Thei Lei Oo gives visitors an organic view of treasured cultivation techniques.
• Sail to one of the leading agricultural centres of Inle
• Wander through and around little-known Thei Lei Oo
• Learn about innovative Burmese farming techniques
• Admire the huge variety of cultivated vegetables
• Boat transfers from and to Inle Lake are included
• Sail to one of the leading agricultural centres of Inle
• Wander through and around little-known Thei Lei Oo
• Learn about innovative Burmese farming techniques
• Admire the huge variety of cultivated vegetables
• Boat transfers from and to Inle Lake are included
Inclusions
- A half-day tour with a professional English-speaking guide.
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver
- Return boat transfers from and to Thei Lei Oo, inclusive of life jackets
- All applicable taxes and service charges
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Inle Lake, Nyaungshwe Myanmar
Your guide for the coming 4 hours will welcome you at your hotel along Inle Lake or the nearby town of Nyaung Shwe. With water being the best way to get to Thei Lei Oo, one of these quaint little villages that still preserved a rural atmosphere, it lauds in the farming magnificence of what is to be expected. This farming community on the eastern shores is home to the famous Intha and the Pa O ethnic minorities whose lives revolve around fishing and farming. Disembark at the local boat pier, and you will enter a world of vegetables, rice and flowers, all planted and harvested organically. Depending on the season, tomatoes, sugar cane, cucumber, potatoes and a variety of beans are grown under the watchful eye of the village resident experts. During the winter months, the abundance of sugar cane, made in molasses, are used to create local rum, called Mandalay Rum with the distillation of this alcoholic beverage taking place in Mandalay.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Floating Gardens, Nanpan, Inle Lake, Taunggyi Myanmar
Easily the best way to see the growing crop from up close is by walking – customers will walk for approximately 1.5 – 2 hours to see all that is available at Thei Lei Oo. A dedicated trail will offer a complete view over all the cultivated land, going through the village and making maximum use of its picturesque location along Inle Lake. Void of western influences and offering products of extraordinary quality, you will certainly enjoy this walking/boating half day. The tour ends with embarking your boat for a transfer back to your resort.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Inle Lake, Nyaungshwe Myanmar
Your guide for the coming 4 hours will welcome you at your hotel along Inle Lake or the nearby town of Nyaung Shwe. With water being the best way to get to Thei Lei Oo, one of these quaint little villages that still preserved a rural atmosphere, it lauds in the farming magnificence of what is to be expected. This farming community on the eastern shores is home to the famous Intha and the Pa O ethnic minorities whose lives revolve around fishing and farming. Disembark at the local boat pier, and you will enter a world of vegetables, rice and flowers, all planted and harvested organically. Depending on the season, tomatoes, sugar cane, cucumber, potatoes and a variety of beans are grown under the watchful eye of the village resident experts. During the winter months, the abundance of sugar cane, made in molasses, are used to create local rum, called Mandalay Rum with the distillation of this alcoholic beverage taking place in Mandalay.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Floating Gardens, Nanpan, Inle Lake, Taunggyi Myanmar
Easily the best way to see the growing crop from up close is by walking – customers will walk for approximately 1.5 – 2 hours to see all that is available at Thei Lei Oo. A dedicated trail will offer a complete view over all the cultivated land, going through the village and making maximum use of its picturesque location along Inle Lake. Void of western influences and offering products of extraordinary quality, you will certainly enjoy this walking/boating half day. The tour ends with embarking your boat for a transfer back to your resort.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide.
- Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Nyaung Shwe and along Inle Lake. Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside this area such as Heho, Kalaw, Taunggyi, Pindaya and the domestic airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
- Part of this excursion includes walking over unpaved roads and paths. This may not suit guests with walking issues.
- Bear in mind that such paths may turn slippery / muddy after a rain shower. We suggest wearing good walking shoes, preferred closed shoes.
- We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
- Infants must sit on laps
- Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.
- Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
- Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this
- Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
- Most travelers can participate
- It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
- In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.