Highlights:
Board Road To Mandalay
for seven nights.
Explore the many temples
and pagodas of Bagan.
Relax and enjoy local
riverlife as you cruise
the Ayeyarwady River.
Discover the sights of
Sagaing, Mingun and
Mandalay and enjoy
excursions to the
traditional Burmese
village of Shanlay. Book
this cruise departing
before the end of April
2010 and receive one
free night at the 5 star
Governor's Residence
Hotel in Yangon. Quote
code RGR7 to activate
this special offer.
Offer valid until 15th
December 2009 and
subject to availability.
CRUISE ITINERARY
Day 1: Bagan
Morning domestic flight
from Yangon to Bagan. On
arrival, transfer to the
Road To Mandalay berthed
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.
Day 2: Bagan Markets
After breakfast join the
guide to explore some of
Bagan's local markets
selling wood carvings,
fabrics, longis and
rattan goods. See
Myanmar's famous
lacquerware being 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.
Day 3: Sagaing
Arrive at the village of
Shwe Kyet Yet after
lunch. Enjoy an
afternoon excursion to
Sagaing considered to be
the living centre 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.
Day 4: Maymyo
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.
Day 5: Mingun &
Mandalay
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.
Day 6: Burmese
Village
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.
Day 7: Mount Popa
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.
Day 8: Bagan - Yangon
After an early breakfast
you are transferred to
Bagan airport for your
onward flight to Yangon.
