Sample itinerary

7-day Shan loop

Hills, lake mornings, and trekking

Kalaw → Inle Lake → Hsipaw → Pindaya Caves → Nyaung Shwe

Cool-weather route linking Kalaw trekking, Inle Lake boat days, and Pindaya cave culture.

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Route in order

Stops are sequenced for pacing — swap places or reorder after you load the draft.

Stop 1 of 5
Kalaw
Shan State
A cool hill town built for slow mornings, village trekking, and pine-scented routes toward Inle.
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Stop 2 of 5
Inle Lake
Shan State
Floating gardens, stilt villages, quiet canals, and sunrise boat routes across Myanmar's most atmospheric lake.
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Stop 3 of 5
Hsipaw
Shan State
A quieter trekking base with river walks, tea country, and village-led routes for low-crowd travelers.
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Stop 4 of 5
Pindaya Caves
Shan State
A spiritual cave complex near calm lakes and craft villages, strong as a quiet side trip from Inle.
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Stop 5 of 5
Nyaung Shwe
Shan State
The main gateway to Inle Lake with canal mornings, market nights, and easy access to winery hills.
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