day tour
Tour Level: Moderate
Tour Comfort: Budget
Tour Period: Afternoon
7 hours English Mandalay, Amarapura
tour highlights
- Explore the peaceful island capital of Innwa
- See locals go about their work in farms
- Watch the sun set as you stroll across the world's largest teak bridge
tour details
Ride through the virtually untouched countryside around U Bein on this wonderful cycling tour. Take an enjoyable ride through an area rich in history and light on traffic. Ride small trails and finish with an enchanting sunset at this most famous of bridges.
Why choose this tour?
- Evening cycling tour with a biking expert to Ava and U Bein bridge
- Notorious sunset near the world's longest majestic teak bridge U Bein
tour description
Start in the early afternoon with a pickup from your hotel. (The starting time varies throughout the year to adjust for the timing of sunset) The city gives way to country, where thanks to ancient canals, inhabitants can still sustain an agricultural livelihood. From the starting point begin a leisurely ride through farmland and villages where locals respond to a friendly wave or greeting. Along the way, stop in the little-known birth place U Bein, after whom the famous bridge is named, and learn about a local community that has lived here for the last two hundred years or more. Explore shady paths on the former royal island capital of Innwa (Ava) and finish our ride in Amarapura at U Bein Bridge, which at over a kilometre in span is believed to be the longest teak bridge in the world. It was reportedly built by local headman U Bein of teak salvaged from the former royal palace after the capital moved to Mandalay in 1859. Whilst the bridge has been repaired from time to time, the pillars are still original. After relaxing in the last light of the day, drive back to Mandalay, arriving around 18:30 hours.
customise the tour
- Combine with half day Mandalay city tour
- Unlimited photo opportunity during the tour
includes
- Transfer from/to hotel
- Mountain Bikes
- English speaking local tour guide
- Drinking water and local snacks
excludes
- Mandalay Zone Fee
- Meals
notes
Condition and distance:- The ride is about 20 Km on flat paved and unpaved tracks and small city and country roads. Road surface can be uneven and at times a little bumpy, but the bicycles are built to handle this, and your guide will demonstrate the best technique to handle this terrain. There is minimal traffic.
Scale of difficulty: - On a scale of 1-10, this ride is rated 5 (mild-moderate)
Equipment provided: - Well maintained Merida mountain bikes with a helmet
Clothing: Suitable clothing of natural or moisture-wicking fibres is recommended as follows: - Long or short-sleeved tops / T-shirts (shoulders must be covered at temples)
- Shorts or three-quarter length trousers
- Closed-toed shoes
- A hat with a good brim to protect you from sun
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Small daypack
Meeting time: - 12:30 hours to 13:30 hours depending on the time of year. The exact meeting time will be advised at the time of booking.
Tour code: EXMHGHMCA
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