RIVER
BURMA
U Bein Bridge
Mandalay
Shwedagon Pagoda Burma’s Irrawaddy
Cruise 12 days from £3799
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Just You Tour Manager as your host
• Return flights from Heathrow with Malaysia Airlines
• Use of an airport lounge in the UK
• 2 nights in a 5-star hotel plus 2 nights in flight
• 2 breakfasts
• 7 nights all-inclusive on board RV Kalaw Pandaw
• 21 meals: 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
• All excursions included
PLUS… • Specialist Local Guide • Welcome and farewell drinks
• Overseas transfers & other transportation
• Porterage
• Dedicated Just You representative to greet you at all UK airports
• A full programme of optional shore excursions
Yandabo
Pakokku Bagan
BURMA Yangon
DAY 1 UK to Yangon Fly to Yangon, Myanmar’s largest city.
DAY 2 Yangon You’ll arrive in Yangon, also known as Rangoon, today. The city’s skyline is dominated by the Shwedagon Pagoda,
Ava Kyauk-Myoung
Mingun Mandalay
EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
ALL
INCLUSIVE ON SHIP
ALL 100%
CUSTOMER RATING
Discover Yangon’s golden pagoda, the temples of Bagan and Burma’s former royal capitals. You’ll also soak up the spectacular scenery of the Irrawaddy River and experience everyday life in small towns and villages on this unforgettable cruise.
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
• Admire Yangon’s shimmering Shwedagon Pagoda
• Sightseeing in Mandalay
• View the ‘world’s largest working bell’ during a walk in Mingun
• See the potteries of Kyauk-myoung & the monasteries at Khan-nyat
• Explore the picturesque Sagaing Hills
• Enjoy sunset at the iconic U Bein Bridge
• Visit the potteries in Yandabo village
• Experience local life at Pakokku market
• Discover the temples & pagodas of ancient Bagan
• Visit a lacquer workshop • Uncover Yangon’s colonial past on a downtown tour
FLIGHT OPTIONS
• Connecting fl ights via London from selected local airports
which is said to hold strands of Buddha’s hair. We’ll visit this afternoon.
DAY 3 Mandalay After breakfast we’ll transfer to the airport for our flight to Mandalay, transferring on arrival to our ship, the RV Kalaw Pandaw – exclusively chartered for Just You customers. Soak up the scenery as you cruise along the Irrawaddy River, and get to know your travelling companions over lunch before a tour of Mandalay.
DAY 4 Mingun For a little town, Mingun has two big attractions – what is thought to be the world’s largest working bell and the
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ruins of an unfinished pagoda. We’ll discover these on a walking tour.
DAY 5 Kyauk-myaoung The town of Kyauk-myaoung is known for its distinctive glazed pottery, which we’ll discover today.
DAY 6 Mandalay The Sagaing Hills are home to hundreds of pagodas and monasteries. We’ll arrive in Mandalay early for our excursion. Watching the sun set over the iconic U Bein Bridge is the finalé to our day.
DAY 7 Yandabo Yandabo is famous for its production of terracotta pottery made from the riverbank clay and we’ll reach this small village this morning.
DAY 8 Pakokku The town of Pakokku is known for tobacco and thanakha – a yellow cosmetic paste. We’ll arrive here by tuk tuk. Bagan is a rich archaeological site containing 2,500-plus monuments and we’ll see a selection on a coach tour.
DAY 9 Bagan
Thousands of pagodas and temples were built in the ancient city of Bagan, formerly Pagan, between the 11th and 13th centuries and we’ll see many today.
DAY 10 Yangon You’ll disembark your river cruiser after breakfast and fly back to Yangon. Highlights of our tour of the downtown area include the former High Court, Inland Water Transport building, Secretariat buildings and Strand Hotel.
DAYS 11 & 12 Yangon to UK Fly back to the UK, arriving on day 12.
Please note: We want you to get the most from your holiday with us so please be advised that this tour is not suitable for anyone with mobility problems. Itinerary may vary according to water levels.
RV Kalaw Pandaw YOUR CRUISE SHIP
RV Kalaw Pandaw You will stay on board the stylish and comfortable RV Kalaw Pandaw, exclusively chartered for Just You.
Onboard facilities include a restaurant, bar, shop and library. Staterooms have private facilities, hairdryer and safe.
YOUR HOTEL
Sule Shangri-La Hotel ★★★★★ in Yangon (2 nights). Facilities include two
restaurants, bars, gift shop, fitness centre, Jacuzzi, sauna and pool. Bedrooms have private facilities, hairdryer and safe.
DEPARTURE DATES
For all dates, prices and regional fl ight options, see latest price guide. Holiday ref: SKBUR
2017 Heathrow Main deck 23 Feb 21 Sep 5 Oct
Flights with Malaysia Airlines or similar scheduled airline. Transfer time from airport to river cruiser is approx. 30 mins. Visa from £65 - see page 209. Flight timings and hotels are subject to change and will be confi rmed in your fi nal documents.
Cabin upgrade Upgrade to the upper deck from £250. Speak to your Holiday Advisor for more details. Cabin numbers will be allocated on arrival.
Cabin numbers will be allocated on arrival. 200 TO BOOK CALL 01858 415 452 visit
justyou.co.uk or contact your local travel agent
Bagan
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