CRUISE THE IRRAWADDY 14 Days from £3995 pp twin share with flights
On and off the beaten track on a cruise from Mandalay to Inle Lake.
DAYS 1/2 – Fly To Yangon Thai Airways fl ight to Yangon via Bangkok for 2 nights at the Kandawgyi Palace Hotel.
DAY 3 – Yangon Sightseeing in Yangon including the Botataung Pagoda and Bogyoke market. Evening excursion for sunset at the Schwe Dagon Pagoda.
DAY 4 – Mandalay Fly to Mandalay and board the RV Paukan 2007 for your relaxing afternoon cruise to Kyaw Myaung.
Irrawaddy River
DAY 5 – Mingun Shore excursion to an authentic village to observe the daily life of locals. After lunch visit the unfi nished pagoda of Mingun, the oldest working bell in the world. Cruise downstream to Mandalay.
DAY 6 – Amarapura Visit central Mandalay including the Mahamuni Pagoda, Mandalay Hill and the nearby Cathode Paya. Later in the day enjoy a journey by sampan and coach to Amarapura, the Burmese Royal Capital in 1783. Visit the U-Bein Bridge for sunset.
DAY 7 – Sagain Witness monastery life fi rst-hand at Sagain Hill. Afternoon visit to Ava and the Bagaya Kyaung monastery by horse-drawn cart. Dance and theatre show on the sundeck.
DAY 8 – Yandabo Walking tour of the pot-making village of Yandabo. Walking tour of the workshops, local school and monastery. Cruise downstream and enjoy a village walk in Shwe Pyi Thar.
DAY 9 – Bagan
Sunrise over Bagan and exploration of its famous temples including the Ananda Temple.
RIVER CRUISING
The waters of the fertile Irrawaddy basin fl ow through some of Myanmar’s most spectacular scenery; a landscape of wooded hills and ancient temples, where village life continues much as it has for generations. Several boats ply the waters.
PANDAW BURMA RIVER CRUISING Offering trips along the Irrawaddy Basin and the Chindwin River, Pandaw offer a selection of traditional riverboat cruises that combine elegant comfort and colonial charm with some of Myanmar’s most impressive natural and cultural landscapes.
Itineraries include a 14-night 600-mile “see all of Burma” cruise.
THE ROAD TO MANDALAY Enjoying Orient-Express comfort and elegance, the Road to Mandalay provides the ultimate setting from which to explore the serene landscapes of the Irrawaddy. The most popular cruises ply the stretch from Bagan to Mandalay over 3 or 4 nights. 11-night cruises depart in August and September to Bhamo.
Comments Your
“I have just returned from your tour of Burma. I am writing to tell you how much I have enjoyed my holiday. The tour was well executed, transfers were seamless, transport always there as needed. Our tour leader May Htwe was marvellous.”
Mrs J Hughes - Burma the Golden Land - 21 Mar ‘12 130
DAY 10 – Mt. Popa Visit to Mt. Popa, one of the holiest of Buddhist worship places, littered with a multitude of pagodas and stunning vistas.
DAYS 11/12 – Inle Lake Fly to Heho for a 2-night stay at Myanmar Treasure Resort. Boat trip to visit the small villages and indigenous peoples scattered around Inle lake. Visit the Indein Pagoda and local workshops to see the production of jewellery and cheroots. Witness the local fi shermen with their one-legged rowing technique and visit the 150 year old Jumping Cat Monastery and famous Paungdaw Oo Pagoda.
DAYS 13/14 – Fly to UK Fly to Yangon to connect with evening fl ight to Heathrow with Thai Airways via Bangkok.
DEPARTURES MONTHLY Special Something RV Paukan 2007 RV PAUKAN 2007
The lovely Paukan 2007, is a boutique cruise boat on the river, beautifully furnished with a subtle blend of traditional furnishings with modern amenities. With 29 cabins, there is enough room for 55 passengers looked after by a 30 strong crew. All meals, of both East and West cuisine, are included during the cruise.
Tailor-Make your own holiday, phone 0844 488 0668
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