Floating Village to Vineyard Day

Start the morning on a boat through Inle Lake floating villages. Watch Intha fishermen balance on one leg while rowing with the other. Visit floating gardens where tomatoes grow on lake weed. Disembark at Nyaung Shwe. Bike to Red Mountain. Taste wine while processing what you just saw. This is Myanmar in one day - ancient fishing traditions and German-invested viticulture, separated by 30 minutes of cycling.

Insider tips

• Book the boat through your hotel - standard Inle Lake tour

• Morning light is best for photography on the lake

• The leg-rowing fishermen are usually near the north end of the lake

• Save the winery for sunset - the timing works perfectly