Local Market Tour and Private Cooking Class and Meal In the Middle of Inle Lake

After Min picks you up from your hotel, you will drive to the market to learn more about local herbs and ingredients used in Shan cuisine. This is a five-day rotating market, so it is in a different location each day. You will be able to taste different local specialities before joining Min and his wife for your hands-on cooking lesson, where you will learn to make 2-3 Burmese dishes from scratch. Let Min tell you about Inle food, culture and way of life during your two-hour cooking class before you share the meal you helped prepare.

Since the only way to get to Min and his wife May's modest bamboo home that sits atop Inle Lake is by boat, you will enjoy a beautiful ride through the village. The kitchen and dining area are out in the open, in the middle of Inle Lake, with stunning views of the floating garden and mountains in the background - what a beautiful way to get a glimpse into the life of a local family in this magical village and a taste of Myanmar's delicious cuisine!

Join your host Min for a private tour of the local market before you climb aboard his boat and head to his home in the middle of Inle Lake to experience a hands-on cooking lesson. Min and his wife will teach you to cook popular Burmese (Shan) dishes in their open, outdoor kitchen in the middle of beautiful Inle Lake. This unique experience will allow you to learn about Burmese food and culture from a true local and try authentic Shan cuisine you won't be able to find in restaurants!

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Menu may vary depending on the season
If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
Vegetarian and vegan option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Private, personalized experience
Please note, this is not a commercial cooking class, rather this experience is a visit into a home to meet a local who is an expert cook and share their culture and cuisine together.
Please note, the market at Inle Lake is closed two days per month, at the full moon and the new moon. Please ask during booking to confirm if your visit coincides with a closed market day.
Service animals allowed
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate