Private Tour
Available languages
In this tour, our English speaking station guide will pick you up 09am to head to Pindaya, a small quiet town mainly famous for its limestone caves called Pindaya Caves where thousands of Buddha images have been consecrated for worship over the centuries.It is famous for attractive lakeside setting, and the traditional Shan paper umbrellas that are manufactured here. Set deep in the hillsides, the caves (some of which serve as meditation chambers) contain some
6000 Buddhas of various sizes, which are made of white marble, bronze or plaster, and coated with gold leaf. At the entrance to the caves sits the 15 metre tall
Shwe U Min Pagoda. On the way, we will pass through the hill tribe villages. We will visit Pindaya caves, Traditional Shan paper making village, Pottery and Umbrella making villages. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Proceed to Nyaung Shwe and visit attractions in Nyaung Shwe. Back to hotel in the evening.
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Landing and facility fees
Fuel surcharge
Private transport
English Speaking guide
Travel Insurance
Hotel Accommodation
Tip for guide, etc
Personal expenses
Pickup included
Operated by Astoria Travels Tours
1 review
Ken A,
Feb 27, 2020
It was a long way to travel and not enough excitement to make it worth the trip from our base .... 1 hour by boat plus another hour by car.... if you are closer go for it