A thorough exploration passing Bagan, Mandalay, Mingun and more on the stream of history and culture will offer you an unforgettable river trip. Exceptional services of the cruise are also the highlights of tour
Route: Bagan – Sagaing – Maymyo – Mingun – Mandalay – Mt Popa – Mandalay – Bagan
Day 01 – BAGAN EMBARKATION ( -/L/D)
Day 02 – BAGAN MARKETS (B/L/D)
Day 03 – SAGAING EXCURSION (B/L/D )
Day 04 – MAYMYO EXCURSION (B/L/D)
Day 05 – MINGUN AND MANDALAY (B/L/D)
Day 06 – BURMESE VILLAGE (B/L/D)
Day 07 – MOUNT POPA (B/L/D)
Day 08 – BAGAN DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
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Take a morning domestic flight from Yangon to Bagan. On arrival, transfer to the Road To Mandalay on the Ayeyarwady River. In the afternoon the guide takes you to into Bagan where over 2,000 temples and pagodas remain on an awe-inspiring plain. Watch the sun setting over a field of glowing pagodas by the river. Return to the ship for dinner. Overnight on board.
After breakfast join your guide to explore some of Bagan's local markets selling wood carvings, fabrics, longis, and rattan goods. See how Myanmar's famous lacquerware is made. Alternatively, you can hire a bicycle or horse-drawn cart and explore this enchanting area on your own. Mid-morning, the ship sets sail for Mandalay. On board the guide lectures on the Ayeyarwady River. The ship anchors mid-river for the evening providing a marvellous opportunity to observe the stars. Dinner and overnight on board.
Arrive at the village of Shwe Kyet Yet after lunch. Enjoy an afternoon excursion to Sagaing considered to be the living center of the Buddhist faith in Burma and famous for its silversmiths who still work in much the same way as their ancestors did. Return to the ship for dinner in the evening. Overnight on board.
A full day's excursion to Maymyo, a colonial hill station set high in the mountains. Soak up the atmosphere with its cool climate, English style houses, colourful market and beautiful botanic gardens. A typical Shan lunch is taken at a colonial house. Return to the ship for dinner and local entertainment in the evening. Overnight on board.
After breakfast take a cruise to Mingun. Visit the most important sights such as the pretty Hsinbyume Pagoda and the world's largest uncracked bell. Return by ferry for a late lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of the key sights of Mandalay regarded as the centre of Burmese culture and Buddhist learning. Return to Road To Mandalay for dinner. Overnight on board.
After an early breakfast visit a local village for a walking tour. This traditional Burmese village gives you the opportunity to discover the Burmese way of life first hand - from farming and handicrafts to spirit houses and tea-shops. Return to the ship for lunch and set sail for Bagan once more. The rest of the day is spent relaxing on board, observing the fascinating local river life glide by from the top deck. An on-board guide lectures on the Myanmar way of life. This evening enjoy a casual cocktail party followed by dinner on board. Overnight on board.
A full day's excursion to Mount Popa, a national park and believed to be the sacred home of powerful 'Nats' (spirits). On top of a rocky crag is a picturesque complex of monasteries, pagodas and shrines which can be reached via a winding, covered walkway. Lunch is taken at the Mount Popa Resort. Dinner and local entertainment on board. Overnight on board.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Room at Road to Mandalay cruise
After an early breakfast transfer to the Bagan airport for your onward flight to Yangon. You may want to book accommdation and excursion for extending your stay in Myanmar. Otherwise, connecting to your flight back to your home country or next destination. End of our services