Day Cruises in Myanmar

Life happens on the water at Inle Lake, and exploring by boat gives you an up-close look at its floating gardens, stilt villages, and local traditions. The full-day Inle Lake cruise includes stops at the migrating floating market, Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, and Nga Hpe Kyaung Monastery, home to a unique population of 'jumping cats,' and you'll see traditional fisherman hauling in fish using Inle Lake's distinctive, conical nets. With pickup and drop-off at hotels by Inle Lake, this full-day cruise includes lunch at a local restaurant.

Cruise the Irrawaddy River on a small-group tour from Mandalay that goes beyond the main tourist sites, heading north through a landscape of Buddhist temples, river-side villages, and farms. You'll see the world's biggest bell and a pure-white pagoda, then catch a classic sunset on the Irrawaddy River. This 4- to 5-hour Irrawaddy River cruise is limited to 12 people for a more personal experience, and it's the perfect introduction to the Myanmar countryside.