1 Night Mandalay - Bagan (Downstream)
Destinations: Ava - Bagan
Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details
Highlights of Itinerary:
AVA
Meals:Lunch / Dinner
Early this morning, embark on the cruise in Shwe Kyet Yet Jetty.
Afterward, leave the ship to participate in the Buddhist almsgiving ceremony. Then, walk around the nearby village to see the lively activity in the morning before return back on board and continue the journey.
When we reach Ava, you can either explore the area with our guide on traditional horse-cart or actively travel by bike.
Return by board, you can have a variety of activities such as a lecture about Myanmar culture, tea tasting, longyi or thanaka demonstration and fortune telling.
BAGAN
Meals:Breakfast
An early morning mediation or yoga session are due this morning as it is an essential activity for Burmese people and anyone who seeks peace.
After breakfast, there are three options of shore excursions that you can choose from:
• “Introduction to Bagan”: This tour focuses on the temples and history.
• “A Day in the Life”: You can have a taste of life in the local village.
• “Bagan by Bicycle”: Take on a more active role in the Bagan exploration.
Afterward, return back on board to check-out and go onward with your continuing journey.
What's Included
What's Not Included
Pre - Extension
Ancient Capitals: Mandalay to Bagan 2 Nights (Downstream)
Visit: Mandalay - Sagaing - Ava - Yandabo - Pakokku - Bagan
1 Night Bagan - Mandalay (Upstream)
Visit: Mandalay - Bagan
2 Night Mandalay - Bagan
Visit: Mandalay - Ava - Bagan
Post - Extension
1 Night From Mandalay To Bagan
Mandalay
1 Night From Mandalay to Bagan
Mandalay - Sagaing - Yandabo - Bagan
1 Night From Mandalay To Bagan
Mandalay - Bagan
1 Night Bagan - Mandalay (Upstream)
Destinations: Mandalay - Bagan
Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details
Highlights of Itinerary:
BAGAN
Meals:Lunch / Dinner
Today marks the begin of your journey on the ship. If you arrive early, you can take on the Bagan tour by either horse-cart or bicycle.
The afternoon will be spent at your own leisure or with various activities on board, tea tasting, longyi demonstration.
This evening, a gourmet dinner is served on board.
MINGUN
Meals:Breakfast
The morning will be spent on board sailing. A wide range of activities are offer such as morning yoga, meditation, introductory cooking class or presentation from in-house doctor about the community projects.
Reaching Mingun you will check-out of the cruise for your onward journey.
What's Included
What's Not Included
Pre - Extension
Bagan City Tour – Private Full Day Exploration in Bagan
Visit: Ananda - Myinkaba Village - Gubyaukgyi - Manuha Temple - Vietnam
Bagan Day Tour to Pakokku – Private Classic Full Day Trip
Visit: Myitche - Pakkoku - Thanakha Market - Irrawaddy River Cruise
Bagan Full Day Sightseeing Tour
Visit: Nyaung U Market - Shwezigon Pagoda - Htilominlo Temple - Ananda Temple - Shwesandaw Temple
Post - Extension
2 Night From Bagan To Mandalay
Bagan - Yandabo - Mandalay
2 Night From Bagan To Mandalay
Bagan - Yandabo - Mandalay
2 Night Bagan - Mandalay
Bagan - Mingun - Mandalay
2 Night Bagan - Mandalay
Destinations: Bagan - Mingun - Mandalay
Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details
Highlights of Itinerary:
- Indulge in timeless deluxe Belmond Road to Mandalay and head off from Myanmar's spiritual center Mandalay, on an enchanting cruise and delve into the legendary landscape of ancient Bagan. If you only have short time in this part of Burma but still want to immerse in the authentic and mysterious land of the center of Myanmar, this tour is for you.
- Along the 2-Night Bagan - Mandalay cruise, a little bit shorter than the 3-Night Bagan - Mandalay itinerary, many rural villages, temple ruins and cultural heritages are waiting for you to discover. Some highlights can be mentioned are Myin Mu and its traditional almsgiving ceremony, the Belmond-supported clinic in Bagan with a variety of choices, Bagan with Ananda, and a rarely-visited temple with torchlight.
- For any further information about the itinerary or special requests, contact Myanmar Private Tour for the devoted assistant. Enjoy the relaxing and pleasant 2-night trip full of exciting excursions with us!
BAGAN
Meals:Lunch / Dinner
Today marks the begin of your journey on the ship. If you arrive early, you can take on the Bagan tour by either horse-cart or bicycle.
The afternoon will be spent at your own leisure or with various activities on board, tea tasting, longyi demonstration.
This evening, a gourmet dinner is served on board.
MINGUN
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
The morning will be spent on board sailing. A wide range of activities are offer such as morning yoga, meditation, introductory cooking class or presentation from in-house doctor about the community projects.
Reaching Mingun in the afternoon, you can either:
• Discover the historical and the attractions with the guide.
• Walk through the local village and interact with the curious residents.
There is a special traditional party where you are encouraged to wear traditional longyi and enjoy a drink.
MANDALAY
Meals:Breakfast
After a short cruise down to Mandalay, the early birds can join in an almsgiving service on shore. After breakfast, you will check-out of the cruise for your onward journey.
What's Included
What's Not Included
Pre - Extension
Bagan Full Day Sightseeing Tour
Visit: Nyaung U Market - Shwezigon Pagoda - Htilominlo Temple - Ananda Temple - Shwesandaw Temple
2 Day Bagan – Monywa – Mandalay
Visit: Bagan - Monywa - Mandalay
2 Day Bagan – Yandabo – Mandalay
Visit: Bagan - Yandabo - Mandalay
Post - Extension
2 Night From Bagan to Mandalay
Bagan - Yandabo - Mandalay
Bagan To Mandalay - 2 Night Cruise
Bagan - Sagaing - Amarapura - Mandalay
Ancient Capitals: Bagan to Mandalay 2 Nights (Upstream)
Bagan - Pakokku - Ava
2 Night Mandalay - Bagan
Destinations: Mandalay - Ava - Bagan
Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details
Highlights of Itinerary:
- Indulge in timeless deluxe Belmond Road to Mandalay and head off from Myanmar's spiritual center Mandalay, on an enchanting cruise and delve into the legendary landscape of ancient Bagan. For those who are short of time but still want to immerse in the authentic and mysterious land of the center of Myanmar, this tour is for you.
- Along the 2 Night Mandalay - Bagan cruise, a little bit shorter than the 3-Night Mandalay - Bagan itinerary, many rural villages, temple ruins and cultural heritages are waiting for you to discover. Some highlights can be mentioned are Myin Mu and its traditional almsgiving ceremony, the Belmond-supported clinic in Bagan with a variety of choices, Bagan with Ananda, and a rarely-visited temple with torchlight.
- For any further information about the itinerary or special requests, contact Myanmar Private Tour for the devoted assistant. Enjoy the relaxing and pleasant 2-night trip full of exciting excursions with us!
AVA
Meals:Lunch / Dinner
Early this morning, embark on the cruise in Shwe Kyet Yet Jetty.
Afterward, leave the ship to participate in the Buddhist almsgiving ceremony. Then, walk around the nearby village to see the lively activity in the morning before return back on board and continue the journey.
When we reach Ava, you can either explore the area with our guide on traditional horse-cart or actively travel by bike.
Return by board, you can have a variety of activities such as a lecture about Myanmar culture, tea tasting, longyi or thanaka demonstration and fortune telling.
BAGAN
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
An early morning mediation session are due this morning as it is an essential activity for Burmese people and anyone who seeks peace.
After breakfast, there are three options of shore excursions that you can choose from:
• “Introduction to Bagan”: This tour focuses on the temples and history.
• “A Day in the Life”: You can have a taste of life in the local village.
• “Bagan by Bicycle”: Take on a more active role in the Bagan exploration.
Just before returning back to the ship, we make a stop in a small village right next to the Belmond’s private jetty and visit the free local clinic that is sponsored by Belmond.
Afternoon trip will begin with Ananda temple, one of the most well-known pagoda in Bagan. Then, the tour continues to a less-visited temple and discover the fresco and murals with torchlight. Finish the day sunset watching from an elevated view point.
Enjoy a BBQ dinner on the Observation Deck and afterward a traditional marionette show will be arranged for your entertainment.
BAGAN
Meals:Breakfast
Enjoy the breakfast on board before checking out of the cruise for your onward journey.
What's Included
What's Not Included
Pre - Extension
1 Night From Mandalay To Bagan
Visit: Mandalay
Mandalay To Bagan 2 Nights
Visit: Mandalay - Mingun - Ava - Bagan
Mandalay To Bagan 3 Nights
Visit: Mandalay - Mingun - Ava - Bagan
Post - Extension
2 Night From Mandalay To Bagan
Mandalay - Mingun - Sagaing - Yandabo - Bagan
2 Night From Mandalay to Bagan
Mandalay - Mingun - Sagaing - Yandabo - Bagan
Ancient Capitals: Mandalay to Bagan 2 Nights (Downstream)
Mandalay - Sagaing - Ava - Yandabo - Pakokku - Bagan
3 Night Mandalay - Bagan
Destinations: Mandalay - Ava - Bagan
Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details
Highlights of Itinerary:
- Indulge in timeless deluxe Belmond Road to Mandalay and head off from Myanmar's spiritual center Mandalay, on an enchanting cruise and delve into the legendary landscape of ancient Bagan. Along the 3 Night Mandalay - Bagan cruise, many rural villages, temple ruins and cultural heritages are waiting to be discovered.
- Some highlights can be mentioned are Myin Mu and its traditional almsgiving ceremony, the Belmond-supported clinic in Bagan with a variety of choices, Bagan with Ananda, and a rarely-visited temple with torchlight.
- For any further information about the itinerary or special requests, contact Myanmar Private Tour for the devoted assistant. Enjoy the relaxing and pleasant 3-night trip full of exciting excursions with us!
MANDALAY
Meals:Lunch / Dinner
By midday, you will board on the cruise in Shwe Kyet Yet village to the south of Mandalay.
The first excursion of the cruise will include Mandalay’s best highlights and visit to various workshop and a family that specializes bronze casting.
Return back to the ship to enjoy the perfect blend of Asian and Western cuisine on board.
AVA
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Enjoy the early morning yoga session to breath in the spiritual essence of the country. Afterward, you can enjoy a rejuvenating glass from the Juice Bar.
Afterward, leave the ship to participate in the Buddhist almsgiving ceremony. Then, walk around the nearby village to see the lively activity in the morning before return back on board and continue the journey.
When we reach Ava, you can either explore the area with our guide on traditional horse-cart or actively travel by bike.
Return by board, you can have a variety of activities such as a lecture about Myanmar culture, tea tasting, longyi or thanaka demonstration and fortune telling.
BAGAN
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
An early morning mediation session are due this morning as it is an essential activity for Burmese people and anyone who seeks peace.
After breakfast, there are three options of shore excursions that you can choose from:
• “Introduction to Bagan”: This tour focuses on the temples and history.
• “A Day in the Life”: You can have a taste of life in the local village.
• “Bagan by Bicycle”: Take on a more active role in the Bagan exploration.
Just before returning back to the ship, we make a stop in a small village right next to the Belmond’s private jetty and visit the free local clinic that is sponsored by Belmond.
Afternoon trip will begin with Ananda temple, one of the most well-known pagoda in Bagan. Then, the tour continues to a less-visited temple and discover the fresco and murals with torchlight. Finish the day sunset watching from an elevated view point.
Enjoy a BBQ dinner on the Observation Deck and afterward a traditional marionette show will be arranged for your entertainment.
BAGAN
Meals:Breakfast
Enjoy the breakfast on board before checking out of the cruise for your onward journey.
What's Included
What's Not Included
Pre - Extension
Bagan To Mandalay - 3 Night Cruise
Visit: Bagan - Sagaing - Amarapura - Mandalay
Mandalay To Bagan - 4 Night Cruise
Visit: Mandalay - Sin Kyun - Tan Chi Taung Mountain - Bagan
Mandalay - Bagan - Mandalay 7 Nights
Visit: Mandalay - Sin Kyun - Tan Chi Taung Mountain - Bagan - Mandalay
Post - Extension
Ancient Capitals: Mandalay to Bagan 3 Nights (Downstream)
Mandalay - Sagaing - Ava - Yandabo - Pakokku - Bagan
2 Night Mandalay - Bagan
Mandalay - Ava - Bagan
4 Night From Mandalay To Bagan
Mandalay - Yandabo - Pakokku - Salay - Bagan
4 Night Bagan - Mandalay
Destinations: Bagan - Mandalay - Mingun - Mandalay
Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details
Highlights of Itinerary:
- If you search for information about Myanmar Travel, some main tourist attractions might come across like Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan, Inle,... Indeed, those are the highlighted destinations in Myanmar that are easy to reach and abundant places of interest to go to. But how about combining some of them into a cruise trip for a lifetime experience? Spend 4 Night Bagan - Mandalay to explore the Ananda Temple – one of the most revered temples in Bagan, and a less-known temple with torchlight, the rural villages alongside the river and learn about the locals’ lifestyle.
- Moreover, we can even explore Mandalay with various options, including the trip to the hallowed land of Sagaing Hills.
- Belmond Road to Mandalay cruise promises to bring you a relaxing and pleasant 4-night trip full of exciting excursions, not to mention the traditional entertainment event, and longyi cocktail party.
- Wait no more and contact Myanmar Private Tour now to get the devoted assistant for your ideal Myanmar Tour!
BAGAN
Meals:Lunch / Dinner
An early morning mediation session are due this morning as it is an essential activity for Burmese people and anyone who seeks peace.
After breakfast, there are three options of shore excursions that you can choose from:
• “Introduction to Bagan”: This tour focuses on the temples and history.
• “A Day in the Life”: You can have a taste of life in the local village.
• “Bagan by Bicycle”: Take on a more active role in the Bagan exploration.
Just before returning back to the ship, we make a stop in a small village right next to the Belmond’s private jetty and visit the free local clinic that is sponsored by Belmond.
Afternoon trip will begin with Ananda temple, one of the most well-known pagoda in Bagan. Then, the tour continues to a less-visited temple and discover the fresco and murals with torchlight. Finish the day sunset watching from an elevated view point.
Enjoy a BBQ dinner on the Observation Deck and afterward a traditional marionette show will be arranged for your entertainment.
BAGAN
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
The day begins with a tour of your choices:
• Explore the remaining religious sites in Old Bagan and sunrise experience.
• Contribute to a community project by Belmond in a local village.
The afternoon will be spent at your own leisure or with various activities on board, tea tasting, longyi demonstration.
This evening, a gourmet dinner is served on board.
MINGUN
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
The morning will be spent on board sailing. A wide range of activities are offer such as morning yoga, meditation, introductory cooking class or presentation from in-house doctor about the community projects.
Reaching Mingun in the afternoon, you can either:
• Discover the historical and the attractions with the guide.
• Walk through the local village and interact with the curious residents.
There is a special traditional party where you are encouraged to wear traditional longyi and enjoy a drink.
MANDALAY
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
After a short cruise down to Mandalay, the early birds can join in an almsgiving service on shore.
After breakfast, the morning tour focuses on the most significant sites in the city such as Kuthodaw Pagoda – the world’s largest book – or Shwesandaw “Golden Palace” Monastery.
Return back to the cruise in Shwe Kyet Yet village and jetty. Then after a hearty lunch, we make our way to the Buddhist center of Myanmar – Sagaing Hills.
Take in the sunset with champagne cocktail at U Bein Bridge.
A traditional dance show will be arranged the dinner on board.
SHWE KYET YET
Meals:Breakfast
Enjoy the breakfast on board before checking out of the cruise for your onward journey.
What's Included
What's Not Included
Pre - Extension
2 Night From Bagan To Mandalay
Visit: Bagan - Yandabo - Mandalay
2 Night From Bagan to Mandalay
Visit: Bagan - Yandabo - Mandalay
10 Night Bagan - Mandalay
Visit: Bagan - Salay - Ayardaw - Tan Chi Taung Mountain - Pakokku - Yandabo - Ava - Sagaing - Amarapura - Mingun - Mandalay
Post - Extension
Bagan - Mandalay - Bagan 7 Nights
Bagan - Mandalay - Sin Kyun - Tan Chi Taung Mountain - Bagan
2 Night Bagan - Mandalay
Bagan - Mingun - Mandalay
7 Night Bagan - Mandalay
Bagan - Mingun - Mandalay - Ava
7 Night Mandalay - Bagan
Destinations: Mandalay - MIngun - Ava
Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details
Highlights of Itinerary:
- Welcome aboard on the Belmond Road to Mandalay! We are here to make your Myanmar tour unique, with land excursions and authentic activities that offer a fascinating peek into Myanmar's culture.
- On this excursion 7 Night Mandalay - Bagan, we will hop on a voyage between the two main tourist attractions in Myanmar. Our anchoring point is Mandalay, located on the Irrawaddy River, it is the heart of mainland Myanmar and the focal point of regional communications, trade, and transportation lines. On the other hand, our ending point Bagan has been one of the most popular tourist destinations in Myanmar for many years, ranking alongside Angkor Wat in Cambodia and Borobudur in Java as the best historic monuments in Southeast Asia.
- So what is in this journey? You will have the chance to see the astonishing scenery alongside the river (especially when the sun is down) and the truest peace of life of Burmese. Discover the main sites of Mandalay to see the golden pagodas, unique handicraft villages... or visit the former capitals of Burma: Mingun and Ava and explore Bagan temple plain, lacquerware traditional workshop and Popa mountain,...
- See the full itinerary to find out if this one is ideal for you, or you can always send requests for Myanmar Private Tour to customize it as per your preferences!
MANDALAY
Meals:Lunch / Dinner
By midday, you will board on the cruise in Shwe Kyet Yet village to the south of Mandalay.
The first excursion of the cruise will include Mandalay’s best highlights and visit to various workshop and a family that specializes bronze casting.
Return back to the ship to enjoy the perfect blend of Asian and Western cuisine on board.
AVA
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Enjoy the early morning yoga session to breath in the spiritual essence of the country. Afterward, you can enjoy a rejuvenating glass from the Juice Bar.
Afterward, leave the ship to participate in the Buddhist almsgiving ceremony. Then, walk around the nearby village to see the lively activity in the morning before return back on board and continue the journey.
When we reach Ava, you can either explore the area with our guide on traditional horse-cart or actively travel by bike.
Return by board, you can have a variety of activities such as a lecture about Myanmar culture, tea tasting, longyi or thanaka demonstration and fortune telling.
BAGAN
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
An early morning mediation session are due this morning as it is an essential activity for Burmese people and anyone who seeks peace.
After breakfast, there are three options of shore excursions that you can choose from:
• “Introduction to Bagan”: This tour focuses on the temples and history.
• “A Day in the Life”: You can have a taste of life in the local village.
• “Bagan by Bicycle”: Take on a more active role in the Bagan exploration.
Just before returning back to the ship, we make a stop in a small village right next to the Belmond’s private jetty and visit the free local clinic that is sponsored by Belmond.
Afternoon trip will begin with Ananda temple, one of the most well-known pagoda in Bagan. Then, the tour continues to a less-visited temple and discover the fresco and murals with torchlight. Finish the day sunset watching from an elevated view point.
Enjoy a BBQ dinner on the Observation Deck and afterward a traditional marionette show will be arranged for your entertainment.
BAGAN
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
This morning, again you can have two tour options:
• Take a trip to Salay, a charming little town on the south of Bagan by the shore of the river.
• Stay in Bagan and discover further highlights of this pagoda dotted plain. You can have the chance to enjoy the classic horse-cart ride through the Bagan. Take part in the Belmond’s Social Contribution Project in Taung Be village.
The afternoon will be spent for Bagan exploration with a trip to Nagayon Temple and Seinnyet, a off-beaten and small temples complex with beautiful murals. Before returning back to the ship, we will make a brief stop in a little riverside temple where the spiritual candle lighting experience will happen.
Enjoy the dinner on board and the ship moors in Bagan.
BAGAN
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
The day begins with a tour of your choices:
• Explore the remaining religious sites in Old Bagan and sunrise experience.
• Contribute to a community project by Belmond in a local village.
The afternoon will be spent at your own leisure or with various activities on board, tea tasting, longyi demonstration.
This evening, a gourmet dinner is served on board.
MINGUN
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
The morning will be spent on board sailing. A wide range of activities are offer such as morning yoga, meditation, introductory cooking class or presentation from in-house doctor about the community projects.
Reaching Mingun in the afternoon, you can either:
• Discover the historical and the attractions with the guide.
• Walk through the local village and interact with the curious residents.
There is a special traditional party where you are encouraged to wear traditional longyi and enjoy a drink.
SHWE KYET YET
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Today you spend the whole day on a long trip to the old British Hill Station where they used to travel to avoid the oppressive heat of Burma – Pyin Oo Lwin (Maymyo).
Arrive in town, embark on an elegant horse-cart and go around town like old time nobles. You will be rewarded with the sight from the colonial pastime – glorious country buildings and cottages.
Take a tour around the markets where you can find tribe people come here to trade and then the Kandawgyi Botanical Gardens that houses countless species of trees and flowers.
Return to the ship that docks at Shwe Kyet Yet for leisurely night. We dinner under the starlight as farewells are being trade and there will be a traditional show afterward.
SHWE KYET YET
Meals:Breakfast
Enjoy the breakfast on board before checking out of the cruise for your onward journey.
What's Included
What's Not Included
Pre - Extension
10 Night Bagan - Katha - Mandalay
Visit: Bagan - Amarapura - Sagaing - Mandalay - Mingun - Kyauk Myaung - Tigyang - Katha - Second Defile - Kyun Daw - Katha - Kyauk Pone Village - Kote Tak Village - Irrawaddy Dolphin Protected Area - Mandalay
Mandalay – Bagan – Yangon Tour By Bus Transfer
Visit: Mandalay - Bagan - Yangon
Mandalay – Bagan – Yangon By Flight Transfer
Visit: Mandalay - Bagan - Yangon
Post - Extension
7 Night Mandalay - Bagan
Mandalay - MIngun - Ava
10 Night Mandalay - Bagan
Mandalay - Kyauk Myaung - Katha - Second Defile - Tagaung - Ava - Yandabo - Bagan
7 Night From Mandalay To Bagan
Mandalay - Mingun - Sagaing - Amarapura - Yandabo - Pakokku - Tan Chi Taung - Salay - Bagan
7 Night Bagan - Mandalay
Destinations: Bagan - Mingun - Mandalay - Ava
Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details
Highlights of Itinerary:
- Welcome aboard on the Belmond Road to Mandalay! We are here to make your Myanmar tour unique, with land excursions and authentic activities that offer a fascinating peek into Myanmar's culture.
- For many years, Bagan has been one of the most popular tourist destinations in Myanmar, ranking alongside Angkor Wat in Cambodia and Borobudur in Java as the best historic monuments in Southeast Asia. Around 3,000 temples dot the plain of the Ayeyarwady River, the majority of them were constructed between the 11th and 13th centuries. On the other hand, Mandalay, located on the Irrawaddy River, is the heart of mainland Myanmar and the focal point of regional communications, trade, and transportation lines.
- What is better than a voyage between these two main tourist attractions on a cruise of 7 Night Bagan - Mandalay? You will have the chance to see the breathtaking beauty and discovery of the mysterious rivers of Myanmar. Explore the Bagan temple plain, the lacquerware traditional workshop with friendly locals and Popa mountain. Visit temples, pagodas, palaces and monasteries along the Irrawaddy River, visit the colonial buildings in Pyin Oo Lwin and so much more is waiting for you!
- Have a glance at the full itinerary to see if this one is ideal for you, or you can always send us requests to customize it as per your preferences.
BAGAN
Meals:Lunch / Dinner
Board the ship in Taung Be just before lunch.
Afternoon trip will begin with Ananda temple, one of the most well-known pagoda in Bagan. Then, the tour continues to a less-visited temple and discover the fresco and murals with torchlight. Then we stop at a lacquerware house that has been around for generations to witness the craftsmanship. Finish the day sunset watching from an elevated view point.
Enjoy a BBQ dinner on the Observation Deck and afterward a traditional marionette show will be arranged for your entertainment.
BAGAN
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
The day begins with a tour of your choices:
• Explore the religious sites in Old Bagan by bicycle or horse-cart.
• Sunrise temple experience.
• Contribute to a community project by Belmond in a local village.
The afternoon will be spent at your own leisure or with various activities on board, tea tasting, longyi demonstration.
This evening, a gourmet dinner is served on board.
MINGUN
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
The morning will be spent on board sailing. A wide range of activities are offer such as morning yoga, meditation, introductory cooking class or presentation from in-house doctor about the community projects.
Reaching Mingun in the afternoon, you can either:
• Discover the historical and the attractions with the guide.
• Walk through the local village and interact with the curious residents.
There is a special traditional party where you are encouraged to wear traditional longyi and enjoy a drink.
MANDALAY
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
After a short cruise down to Mandalay, the early birds can join in an almsgiving service on shore.
After breakfast, the morning tour focuses on the most significant sites in the city such as Kuthodaw Pagoda – the world’s largest book – or Shwesandaw “Golden Palace” Monastery.
Return back to the cruise in Shwe Kyet Yet village and jetty. Then after a hearty lunch, we make our way to the Buddhist center of Myanmar – Sagaing Hills.
Take in the sunset with champagne cocktail at U Bein Bridge.
A traditional dance show will be arranged the dinner on board.
MANDALAY & SAGAING
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
This morning, the shore excursion will be spent for your knowledge about the arts and crafts of the people in Mandalay. Observe the sculptors expertly maneuver through the block of marble or wood to form a coherent image of Buddha. Then watch the women tireless weave on their traditional machinery to create the highest quality silk.
We end the morning with a car trip to Shwe Kyet Yet village where the ship docks.
After lunch, leave the cruise for a trip to the Buddhism center of Burma – Sagaing. Take the bird’s eyes view from the Soon U Ponya Shin Pagoda on the top of the hill and then make a detour to a nunnery to learn about the routine of their peaceful life.
Return back to Shwe Kyet Yet for overnight and there will be a traditional entertainment show after dinner.
AVA
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Enjoy the early morning yoga session to breath in the spiritual essence of the country. Afterward, you can enjoy a rejuvenating glass from the Juice Bar.
Afterward, leave the ship to participate in the Buddhist almsgiving ceremony. Then, walk around the nearby village to see the lively activity in the morning before return back on board and continue the journey.
When we reach Ava, you can either explore the area with our guide on traditional horse-cart or actively travel by bike.
Return by board, you can have a variety of activities such as a lecture about Myanmar culture, tea tasting, longyi or thanaka demonstration and fortune telling.
BAGAN
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
This morning, again you can have two tour options:
• Take a trip to Salay, a charming little town on the south of Bagan by the shore of the river.
• Stay in Bagan and discover further highlights of this pagoda dotted plain. You can have the chance to enjoy the classic horse-cart ride through the Bagan.
• You can have the choice of visit the market and the village in Bagan to truly become a local.
• Take a more active social role and visit Taung Be Village and the local clinic here sponsored by Belmond.
• The guide will take you to a secluded temple so you can find inner peace with a spiritual meditation session.
The afternoon will be spent for Bagan exploration with a trip to Nagayon Temple and Seinnyet, a off-beaten and small temples complex with beautiful murals. Before returning back to the ship, we will make a brief stop in a little riverside temple where the spiritual candle lighting experience will happen.
Enjoy the dinner on board and the ship moors in Bagan.
SHWE KYET YET
Meals:Breakfast
Enjoy the breakfast on board before checking out of the cruise for your onward journey.
What's Included
What's Not Included
Pre - Extension
Bagan - Mandalay - Bagan 7 Nights
Visit: Bagan - Mandalay - Sin Kyun - Tan Chi Taung Mountain - Bagan
2 Night Bagan - Mandalay
Visit: Bagan - Mingun - Mandalay
4 Night Bagan - Mandalay
Visit: Bagan - Mandalay - Mingun - Mandalay
Post - Extension
7 Night From Bagan To Mandalay
Bagan - Salay - Yandabo - Monywa - Sagaing - Ava - Amarapura - Mandalay
10 Night Bagan - Katha - Mandalay
Bagan - Amarapura - Sagaing - Mandalay - Mingun - Kyauk Myaung - Tigyang - Katha - Second Defile - Kyun Daw - Katha - Kyauk Pone Village - Kote Tak Village - Irrawaddy Dolphin Protected Area - Mandalay
7 Night From Bagan To Mandalay
Bagan - Salay - Yandabo - Monywa - Ava - Sagaing - Amarapura - Mingun - Mandalay