After breakfast, board your boat to the western shore of the lake where you will find the beginning of a stair path leading to the well hidden INN THEIN PAGODA complex. Visit this one of the most amazing historical sights on the shore of the Inle Lake consisting of hundreds of small stupas overgrown by moss and greens. Continue on foot to a village nearby, where several crops are grown in traditional ways. Walk easy pace following one of the many creeks passing through rice fields to the village of SAE MA. Visit the primary school of the village and meet the children and teachers to observe their way of learning and teaching (Note: on school days only).
Later, step in a wooden canoe for an exciting ride down a narrow creek until you reach the PAUNG DAW OO PAGODA. Walk across to the weaving village of THA LAY where a traditional home cooked Shan lunch will be served in a local Inn Thar house. Enjoy eating as the locals do, on the floor and from low tables.
Transfer by boat to Nyaung Shwe. Continue by car to HEHO (32 km – 1 1/3 hour) and domestic flight to MANDALAY. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight stay at Mandalay City Hotel (***, Superior room) or similar in Mandalay.