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Wednesday: Yangon - Mandalay- Mingun
After a morning flight from Yangon to Mandalay
board the Road To Mandalay. Berthed on the
Ayeyarwady River at Shwe Kyet Yet opposite the
pagoda-studded Sagaing Hills. After lunch, sail
northwards pass Mandalay, to the east of the
river and enjoy a view of Mandalay Hill in the
distance. Anchor at Mingun for a visit to the
largest brick-built pagoda in the world and the
world’s largest uncracked bell. In the evening a
cocktail party on the ship's upper deck allows
you to get to know your fellow travellers
followed by dinner and a folkloric display.
Thursday: Mingun - Kyaukmyaung
The ship makes an early start, transiting the
plain to the north and west of Mandalay before
entering the 3rd Defile (gorge) at Singu around
midday. In the late morning, the ‘Road To
Mandalay’ drops anchor off the town of
Kyaukmyaung for a walking tour. Later, the ship
will sail past the picturesque island pagoda of
Thihadaw. During the afternoon, enjoy a lecture
by the on board guide in the lounge. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner on board
Friday: Kyan Hnyat - Katha
An early morning walking tour of the delightful
village of Kyan Hnyat. See hundreds of school
children and the lively morning business in the
market. Continue your journey north through vast
stretches of river, expansive scenery and
interesting rural villages on its shores. As the
sun sets, the ship will anchor off the old
market town of Katha, famous as the site where,
in May 1942, the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company
scuttled as many as 75 ships to defy them from
the Japanese. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on
board.
Saturday: Kathay - Swegu
Visit Katha by trishaw in the early morning and
visit the market place made famous by George
Orwell in "Burmese Days". Back on board the ship
continues its journey north through the
expansive scenery, with the distant mountains
marking the second defile coming into view in
the afternoon. The ship anchors off the splendid
island pagoda of Shwe Paw, just north of the
town of Shwegu. Boats will take you ashore to
explore the ancient site. Breakfast, lunch and
dinner on board.
Sunday: Zinbon - Bhamo
Reach the magnificent second defile today with
its green-clad mountains reaching down to the
narrowing channel. The ship holds close to one
or other of the banks past logging camps and an
old colonial village at Zinbon. Passing to the
west of Bhamo at mid-morning continue north
towards the challenging 1st Defile. Road To
Mandalay travels as far north as possible before
returning to an anchorage off Bhamo. The scenery
in this unspoilt area is spectacular. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner on board.
Monday: Bhamo - Katha
Visit the town of Bhamo, contested over the
years by Burmans, Kachins, Chinese, British,
Japanese and Americans. The town is barely 50
miles from the Chinese border in the Foothills
of Yunnan that can be clearly seen to the east.
Local transport will carry you into the
countryside, past paddy fields and towards the
mountains. Return to the ship for an afternoon
departure to sail through the 2nd defile to the
anchorage north of Katha. Breakfast, lunch and
dinner on board.
Tuesday: Katha - Tigyaung
In the morning an antique train takes you on a
journey into thick Kachin jungle and to the
forest station of Naba. See a presentation of
cultural dancing performed for you by charming
local children. Return through the rainforest to
Road To Mandalay and continue sailing for the
beautiful port of Tigyaing, where you can
disembark for a walk in the early evening.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board.
Wednesday: Tigyaing - Mokok
Depart Tigyaing early morning and pass through
the 3rd Defile before anchoring at the ferry
point at Thabeikkyin on the east bank. Enjoy the
scenery of the forestry reserve where many
presious botanical specimens are grown for their
essential oils. Various attractions await you.
Back on board the ship continues to sail south.
Enjoy the remainder of your day on board the
ship. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board.
Thursday: Mandalay
Arrive in Mandalay this morning for a varied
tour of the city. Lunch is taken at the Sedona
Hotel, adjacent to the moat surrounding the old
Mandalay Palace grounds. Rejoin the ship at Shwe
Kyet Yet and enjoy a tribal dance display in the
evening. Breakfast and dinner on board.
Friday: Bagan
Set sail early morning and enjoy a relaxing day
on board. Along the way you will see many
villages with women doing the household chores
by the river and waving children. By
mid-afternoon you will be on your way into the
ancient city of Bagan, to witness sunset over
the plain which will whet your appetite for the
tours the next day. The evening will allow you
to see traditional Bagan entertainers perform in
the Observation lounge. Breakfast, lunch and
dinner on board.
Saturday: Bagan and Mount Popa
Your final day offers you the opportunity to
visit more of the ancient sites in and around
Bagan with the experienced guide, or perhaps
taking a local horse-drawn cart or bicycle to
explore on your own. An optional afternoon tour
to Mount Popa, legendary sacred home of the Nats,
with its impressive summit monastery is also
available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board.
A cocktail party held before dinner marks the
end of a most memorable voyage.
Sunday: Bagan - Yangon
An early departure this morning to Bagan airport
for your return flight to Yangon.
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Trip includes
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+ English speaking
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+ Accommodation
in twin sharing cabin
+ Meals
as indicated ( B = Breakfast; L = Lunh; D =
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+ Flight : Yangon -
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