Bagan To Mandalay - 2 Night Cruise
Destinations: Bagan - Sagaing - Amarapura - Mandalay
Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details
Highlights of Itinerary:
- Being the religious centers of Myanmar, both ancient capital Bagan and Myanmar's second-largest city Mandalay are blessed with an impressive number of monuments, when includes both locations in one Myanmar tour package, it will definitely leaves everyone with an unforgettable experience and everlasting memories. This Myanmar escorted tour ensures that you will have the chance to see only the best of each city and understand why they are extremely famous in Myanmar tourism. Many significant attractions and activities are includes in this tour yet it will only take you a total of 2 nights! Contact Myanmar Private Tour if you have any questions and let us accompany you on your memorable journey to Myanmar.
SET SAIL IN BAGAN
Meals:Lunch / Dinner
The time of check-in is 12:30 noon, the staffs will help you settle into your suite.
If you have arrived in Bagan on an early flight or the day before, you can join in the early tour around Bagan.
Start the day like a local with a visit to Nyaung U Market where the residents and farmer meet and trade from produces to lacquerware.
Then, continue to the gilt Shwezigon Pagoda. It is told to protecting the bone and two tooth relics of the Buddha.
We then go back to the ship for your lunch and resume the journey to Sagaing.
After lunch, there will be some more informative activities on board to keep you entertained. Learning how to wear longyi (sarong) and using thanaka (a kind of traditional cosmetic paste) and finally attend a talk about Myanmar and its history, cultures and future.
Dinner on board in the charming Talifoo Restaurant
SAGAING - AMARAPURA
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
After breakfast, a cooking demonstration will be organized by the Executive Chef so you can get to know the basic of the local cuisine and hone your skill.
After lunch, the vessel sails slowly to the Sagaing Hills. The afternoon will be spent in a monastic school and orphanage where the monks teach hundreds of novice of both Buddhism and regular knowledge. Continue to Sagaing Hill – a renowned religious center with over 550 monasteries and 6,000 monks and nuns reside here.
Afterward, continue to Amarapura or “The City of Immortals” which ironically only last for a short period of time. Visit the cotton and silk weaving house and observe the expertly hand of the women here. Afterward visit the U Bein Bridge nearby to enjoy the sunset drape over the horizon.
Enjoy a traditional performance before dinner on board.
MANDALAY
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
After breakfast, if you still have the morning for visits then the tour consists of visits to Mahamuni Pagoda, Kuthodaw Pagoda – the world’s largest book – and Shwesandaw Monastery (Golden Palace Monastery).
Check-out at 9:00.
What's Included
What's Not Included
Pre - Extension
Bagan To Mandalay 4 Nights
Visit: Bagan - Ava - Mingun - Mandalay
Ancient Capitals: Bagan to Mandalay 4 Nights (Upstream)
Visit: Bagan - Pakokku - Yandabo - Ava - Mingun - Mandalay
Ancient Capitals: Bagan to Mandalay 2 Nights (Upstream)
Visit: Bagan - Pakokku - Ava
Post - Extension
Bagan To Mandalay - 3 Night Cruise
Bagan - Sagaing - Amarapura - Mandalay
Mandalay To Bagan - 4 Night Cruise
Mandalay - Sin Kyun - Tan Chi Taung Mountain - Bagan
Ancient Capitals: Bagan to Mandalay 3 Nights (Upstream)
Bagan - Pakokku - Yandabo - Ava - Mandalay
Bagan To Mandalay - 3 Night Cruise
Destinations: Bagan - Sagaing - Amarapura - Mandalay
Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details
Highlights of Itinerary:
- The ancient capital Bagan and Myanmar's second-largest city Mandalay are two significant religious centers of Myanmar, as well as two of the most attractive and famous destinations in Myanmar tourism. This Myanmar tour package Bagan To Mandalay - 3 Night Cruise gives tourists the perfect chance to experience all the finest across the two cities both on and off board, from legendary religious monuments like Shwezigon Pagoda, Ananda temple, and Mahamuni Pagoda to exciting traditional demonstration, especially a cooking class from Sanctuary Ananda Executive Chef. Contact Myanmar Private Tour if you have any questions and let us accompany you on your best Myanmar tour!
SET SAIL IN BAGAN
Meals:Lunch / Dinner
The time of check-in is 12:30 noon, the staffs will help you settle into your suite.
If you have arrived in Bagan on an early flight or the day before, you can join in the early tour around Bagan.
Afterward, back for lunch and then we commence the afternoon tour with a visit to Ananda Temple. Built in the 11th century, it is one of the oldest temples in Bagan that still remain relatively intact till today. Next stop is the Kayminga Pagoda Complex to see the various pagoda styles and architecture.
Toward the end of the day, you will be taken to a viewpoint where you can admire the Bagan wonderland as the red sun casts a magical haze over the already enchanted land.
Evening on board, enjoy a welcome glass of champagne and participate in the safety brief in Kansi Panorama Lounge before enjoying dinner.
Tonight’s dinner is set on a sandbank illuminated by the candles.
BAGAN – SAGAING
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
OPTIONAL: Early morning balloon tour in Bagan. Supplement needed.
Start the day like a local with a visit to Nyaung U Market where the residents and farmer meet and trade from produces to lacquerware.
Then, continue to the gilt Shwezigon Pagoda. It is told to protecting the bone and two tooth relics of the Buddha.
We then go back to the ship for your lunch and resume the journey to Sagaing.
After lunch, there will be some more informative activities on board to keep you entertained. Learning how to wear longyi (sarong) and using thanaka (a kind of traditional cosmetic paste) and finally attend a talk about Myanmar and its history, cultures and future.
Dinner on board in the charming Talifoo Restaurant
SAGAING - AMARAPURA
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
After breakfast, a cooking demonstration will be organized by the Executive Chef so you can get to know the basic of the local cuisine and hone your skill.
After lunch, the vessel sails slowly to the Sagaing Hills. The afternoon will be spent in a monastic school and orphanage where the monks teach hundreds of novice of both Buddhism and regular knowledge. Continue to Sagaing Hill – a renowned religious center with over 550 monasteries and 6,000 monks and nuns reside here.
Afterward, continue to Amarapura or “The City of Immortals” which ironically only last for a short period of time. Visit the cotton and silk weaving house and observe the expertly hand of the women here. Afterward visit the U Bein Bridge nearby to enjoy the sunset drape over the horizon.
Enjoy a traditional performance before dinner on board.
MANDALAY
Meals:Breakfast
After breakfast, if you still have the morning for visits then the tour consists of visits to Mahamuni Pagoda, Kuthodaw Pagoda – the world’s largest book – and Shwesandaw Monastery (Golden Palace Monastery).
Check-out at 9:00.
What's Included
What's Not Included
Pre - Extension
Bagan To Mandalay 4 Nights
Visit: Bagan - Ava - Mingun - Mandalay
Ancient Capitals: Bagan to Mandalay 4 Nights (Upstream)
Visit: Bagan - Pakokku - Yandabo - Ava - Mingun - Mandalay
Ancient Capitals: Bagan to Mandalay 2 Nights (Upstream)
Visit: Bagan - Pakokku - Ava
Post - Extension
Bagan To Mandalay - 2 Night Cruise
Bagan - Sagaing - Amarapura - Mandalay
Mandalay To Bagan - 4 Night Cruise
Mandalay - Sin Kyun - Tan Chi Taung Mountain - Bagan
Ancient Capitals: Bagan to Mandalay 3 Nights (Upstream)
Bagan - Pakokku - Yandabo - Ava - Mandalay
Mandalay To Bagan - 4 Night Cruise
Destinations: Mandalay - Sin Kyun - Tan Chi Taung Mountain - Bagan
Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details
Highlights of Itinerary:
- Myanmar's second-largest city Mandalay and the ancient capital Bagan are known as two of the most famous destinations in Myanmar tourism. If you want to find an ideal escorted tour to fully explore these two cities, we believe you won't want to miss out on this tour Mandalay To Bagan - 4 Night Cruise. This Myanmar tour package takes you to every highlight across two cities on its way. This escorted tour includes exploring Bagan's traditional lacquerware workshop, learning about Buddhism in Sagaing Hill, and experiencing the feeling of going back in time in the ancient "City of the Immortals" Amarapura, along with various activities awaiting you on board. Secure your spot on this exciting 4-night cruising trip with Myanmar Private Tour and allow us to accompany you on your best Myanmar tour!
 MANDALAY
Meals:Lunch / Dinner
The time of check-in is 12:30 noon, the staffs will help you settle into your suite.
If you have arrived in Mandalay on an early flight or the day before, you can join in the early tour around Mandalay. The short tour consists of visits to Mahamuni Pagoda, Kuthodaw Pagoda – the world’s largest book – and Shwesandaw Monastery (Golden Palace Monastery).
Afterward, return to the ship for check-in and lunch as the vessel sails slowly to the Sagaing Hills – a renowned religious center with over 550 monasteries and 6,000 monks and nuns reside here.
Afterward, continue to Amarapura or “The City of Immortals” which ironically only last for a short period of time. Visit the cotton and silk weaving house and observe the expertly hand of the women here. Afterward visit the U Bein Bridge nearby to enjoy the sunset drape over the horizon.
Evening on board, enjoy a welcome glass of champagne and participate in the safety brief in Kansi Panorama Lounge before enjoying dinner.
Dinner will be served on board.
SIN KYUNÂ
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Today will start off with a trip up north to the Sin Kyun Village. A small village with just the population of 1,000 whose main occupations are farming and hat making.
Then you can have the option of participate in the local life as you follow the Village Chief to the library and a house for English teacher that are built by the Sanctuary Ananda Philanthropy. Your visit will furthermore support to the funding and development of the village’s quality of life.
Afterward, sail back down to Tan Chi Taung. En route, you can see the gigantic unfinished Mingun Pagoda. You also find the men and women by the bank doing their washing.
After lunch, you can spend the afternoon leisurely on board or make a detour through the back of the cruise.
Finish off the day with a tasty dinner.
BAGAN
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
The morning proposes a chance to enjoy your time with the Executive Chef and learn from the master to continue your process of mastering Asian cuisine.
Enjoy lunch as we enter Bagan – the plain of ancient pagodas.
After a short rest, the journey takes you to Tan Chi Taung Mountain where you have the chance to enjoy a bird’s eye view of the region. Next, watch the traditional Elephant dance before returning to Sanctuary Ananda.
Tonight’s dinner is set on a sandbank illuminated by the candles.
BAGAN
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Start the day like a local with a visit to Nyaung U Market where the residents and farmer meet and trade from produces to lacquerware.
Then, continue to the gilt Shwezigon Pagoda. It is told to protecting the bone and two tooth relics of the Buddha.
Afterward, back for lunch and then we commence the afternoon tour with a visit to Ananda Temple. Built in the 11th century, it is one of the oldest temples in Bagan that still remain relatively intact till today. Then visit a lacquerware workshop. The traditional technique has been passed from generation to generation since the 11th century and being honed and improved day after day.
Toward the end of the day, you will be taken to a viewpoint where you can admire the Bagan wonderland as the red sun casts a magical haze over the already enchanted land.
BAGAN
Meals:Breakfast
After breakfast, check-out of the cruise at 9:00 AM and disembark in Bagan.
If you have time in the morning, the cruise can arrange a village tour.
What's Included
What's Not Included
Pre - Extension
2 Night Mandalay - Bagan
Visit: Mandalay - Ava - Bagan
3 Night Mandalay - Bagan
Visit: Mandalay - Ava - Bagan
4 Night From Mandalay To Bagan
Visit: Mandalay - Yandabo - Pakokku - Salay - Bagan
Post - Extension
Ancient Capitals: Mandalay to Bagan 4 Nights
Mandalay - Sagaing - Ava - Yandabo - Pakokku
Ancient Capitals: Mandalay to Bagan 3 Nights (Downstream)
Mandalay - Sagaing - Ava - Yandabo - Pakokku - Bagan
Ancient Capitals: Mandalay to Bagan 2 Nights (Downstream)
Mandalay - Sagaing - Ava - Yandabo - Pakokku - Bagan
Monywa Sailing - 4 Nights
Destinations: Mandalay - Monywa - Bagan
Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details
Highlights of Itinerary:
- Monywa Sailing - 4 Nights is truly the tour for big fans of Myanmar tourism. For only 4 nights, our Myanmar escorted tour will bring you from Mandalay to Bagan and see the best locations, which definitely will make you fall deeper in love with this country. Starting with Mandalay, tourists will be taken on an exploration to the highlights on the land of the second-largest city in Myanmar. Along the way, you will have the chance to visit the cotton and silk weaving house and witness the women's skillful hands there. Onboard, there are multiple activities that await you to part take, especially a talk about Myanmar and its history. culture and future. Come with Myanmar Private Tour and discover the amazing Burma tour that you won't forget!
MANDALAY
Meals:Lunch / Dinner
The time of check-in is 12:30 noon, the staffs will help you settle into your suite.
If you have arrived in Mandalay on an early flight or the day before, you can join in the early tour around Mandalay. The short tour consists of visits to Mahamuni Pagoda, Kuthodaw Pagoda – the world’s largest book – and Shwesandaw Monastery (Golden Palace Monastery).
Afterward, return to the ship for check-in and lunch as the vessel sails slowly to the Sagaing Hills – a renowned religious center with over 550 monasteries and 6,000 monks and nuns reside here.
Afterward, continue to Amarapura or “The City of Immortals” which ironically only last for a short period of time. Visit the cotton and silk weaving house and observe the expertly hand of the women here. Afterward visit the U Bein Bridge nearby to enjoy the sunset drape over the horizon.
Evening on board, enjoy a welcome glass of champagne and participate in the safety brief in Kansi Panorama Lounge before enjoying dinner.
Dinner will be served on board.
SALINGYI
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Our journey today will be towards Salingyi. Spend the day on board with various activities. A cooking demonstration will be organized by the Executive Chef so you can get to know the basic of the local cuisine and hone your skill. Then, learn how to wear longyi (sarong) and use thanaka (a kind of traditional cosmetic paste) and finally attend a talk about Myanmar and its history, cultures and future.
Continue the sail down south, you can have the chance to truly see the life of rural people in Burma countryside in the comfort and luxury of Sanctuary Ananda. Toward the end of the day we will reach Monywa.
Finish off the day with a tasty dinner.
PO WIN CAVES & BODHI TATHAUNG
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
After breakfast, begin with an exploration to the Po Win Taung Caves near Shwe Ba Taung. This site is special for all of the structures are built and carved out of the hills. Aside Po Win Taung and Shwe Ba Taung Pagoda, there are hundreds of tunnels connected to each other decorated by the ancient murals.
We enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch at one of the shades nearby with incredible vista.
Next on the agenda we will continue to the Thanboddhay Pagoda Pagoda. Typically gilded and golden, this pagoda is truly spectacle with almost five hundred thousand images of Buddha dotted around the pagoda ground. Final visit of the day is to Bodhi Tataung Pagoda to be amazed by the two gigantic Buddha statues. The reclining Buddha is around 333 foot long while the standing one towers at the height of 424 feet.
Back on board, enjoy a delicious dinner.
BAGAN
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Start the day like a local with a visit to Pakokku where the residents and farmer meet and trade produces and fruits.
Then after lunch, continue to the gilt Shwezigon Pagoda. It is told to protecting the bone and two tooth relics of the Buddha.
Toward the end of the day, admire the Bagan wonderland as the red sun casts a magical haze over the already enchanted land.
BAGAN
Meals:Breakfast
After breakfast, check-out of the cruise at 9:00 AM and disembark in Bagan.
If you have time in the morning, the cruise can arrange a village and lacquerware workshop tour.
What's Included
What's Not Included
Pre - Extension
Ancient Capitals: Bagan to Mandalay 4 Nights (Upstream)
Visit: Bagan - Pakokku - Yandabo - Ava - Mingun - Mandalay
Ancient Capitals: Bagan to Mandalay 3 Nights (Upstream)
Visit: Bagan - Pakokku - Yandabo - Ava - Mandalay
Ancient Capitals: Bagan to Mandalay 2 Nights (Upstream)
Visit: Bagan - Pakokku - Ava
Post - Extension
Bagan To Mandalay - 2 Night Cruise
Bagan - Sagaing - Amarapura - Mandalay
Bagan To Mandalay - 3 Night Cruise
Bagan - Sagaing - Amarapura - Mandalay
Mandalay To Bagan - 4 Night Cruise
Mandalay - Sin Kyun - Tan Chi Taung Mountain - Bagan
Mandalay - Bagan - Mandalay 7 Nights
Destinations: Mandalay - Sin Kyun - Tan Chi Taung Mountain - Bagan - Mandalay
Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details
Highlights of Itinerary:
- Myanmar is always attractive to tourists due to its peaceful landscape as well as its friendly people. On this Myanmar tour, you will spend 8 days 7 nights exploring this beautiful country.
- Bagan and Mandalay should be mentioned first when you want to explore Myanmar. Let’s take a cruise tour to explore these destinations. You will have opportunities to visit many famous pagodas such as Shwezigon Pagoda, Kyauk Gu U Min Temple…
- Besides, let’s immerse yourself in natural beauty and tranquil villages. You can interact with local people here to learn more about the tradition and culture of this country. They are so friendly and willing to share with you about their daily lives.
- Also, don’t forget to try many delicious foods in these regions. You won’t find these tasty foods in other regions.
- Don’t hesitate to contact Myanmar Private Tour to have the best experience in this charming country!
SET SAIL IN MANDALAY
Meals:Lunch / Dinner
The time of check-in is 12:30 noon, the staffs will help you settle into your suite.
If you have arrived in Mandalay on an early flight or the day before, you can join in the early tour around Mandalay. The short tour consists of visits to Mahamuni Pagoda, Kuthodaw Pagoda – the world’s largest book – and Shwesandaw Monastery (Golden Palace Monastery).
Afterward, return to the ship for check-in and lunch as the vessel sails slowly to the Sagaing Hills. The afternoon will be spent in a monastic school and orphanage where the monks teach hundreds of novice of both Buddhism and regular knowledge. Continue to Sagaing Hill – a renowned religious center with over 550 monasteries and 6,000 monks and nuns reside here.
Afterward, continue to Amarapura or “The City of Immortals” which ironically only last for a short period of time. Visit the cotton and silk weaving house and observe the expertly hand of the women here. Afterward visit the U Bein Bridge nearby to enjoy the sunset drape over the horizon.
Evening on board, enjoy a welcome glass of champagne and participate in the safety brief in Kansi Panorama Lounge before enjoying dinner.
SIN KYUN
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Today will start off with a trip up north to the Sin Kyun Village. A small village with just the population of 1,000 whose main occupations are farming and hat making.
Then you can have the option of participate in the local life as you follow the Village Chief to the library and a house for English teacher that are built by the Sanctuary Ananda Philanthropy. Your visit will furthermore support to the funding and development of the village’s quality of life.
Afterward, sail back down to Tan Chi Taung. En route, you can see the gigantic unfinished Mingun Pagoda. You also find the men and women by the bank doing their washing.
After lunch, there will be some more informative activities on board to keep you entertained. Learning how to wear longyi (sarong) and using thanaka (a kind of traditional cosmetic paste) and finally attend a talk about Myanmar and its history, cultures and future.
Finish off the day with a tasty dinner.
TAN CHI TAUNG MOUNTAIN
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
After breakfast, a cooking demonstration will be organized by the Executive Chef so you can get to know the basic of the local cuisine and hone your cooking.
The rest of the morning will be spent on board as the ship drift slowly to Bagan. To seize this time, there are a abundance of activities that you can do on board.
Enjoy lunch as we enter Bagan – the plain of ancient pagodas.
After a short rest, the journey takes you to Tan Chi Taung Mountain where you have the chance to enjoy a bird’s eye view of the region. Next, watch the traditional Elephant dance before returning to Sanctuary Ananda.
Tonight’s dinner is set on a sandbank illuminated by the candles.
BAGAN
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
OPTIONAL: Early morning balloon tour in Bagan. Supplement needed.
Start the day like a local with a visit to Nyaung U Market where the residents and farmer meet and trade from produces to lacquerware.
Then, continue to the gilt Shwezigon Pagoda. It is told to protecting the bone and two tooth relics of the Buddha.
Afterward, back for lunch and then we commence the afternoon tour with a visit to Ananda Temple. Built in the 11th century, it is one of the oldest temples in Bagan that still remain relatively intact till today. Next stop is the Kayminga Pagoda Complex to see the various pagoda styles and architecture.
Toward the end of the day, you will be taken to a viewpoint where you can admire the Bagan wonderland as the red sun casts a magical haze over the already enchanted land.
Dinner will be accompanied with a traditional show from the local artists.
BAGAN
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
After breakfast, we leave to a local village by horse cart. Witness the slow paced life of the people as they make their way to the fields and herd the livestock. Photo stops along the way until you reach Sulamani Temple.
After lunch, we make the trip to Kyauk Gu U Min Temple that is famous for their cave structure. Unlike other temples throughout Bagan which rises above the ground, this temple is built along with the land in a tunnel system.
Then, we make a visit to a rural village where the residents are still going on about their days without a worry.
Dinner will be served on board.
BAGAN
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Enjoy breakfast before a lacquerware workshop visit. The traditional technique has been passed from generation to generation since the 11th century and being honed and improved.
We then go back to the ship for your lunch and resume the journey to Sagaing.
After lunch, you can spend the afternoon leisurely on board or make a detour through the back of the cruise.
Dinner on board in the charming Talifoo Restaurant
MANDALAY
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
The morning proposes another chance to enjoy your time with the Executive Chef and learn from the master to continue your process of mastering Asian cuisine.
Afternoon, a trip to gold leaf workshop will be on your agenda. Watch as the men smashing the gold to a thin layer which everyone uses to adorn the pagodas and the Buddha. Afterward, resume the artisan journey with a trip to a bronze casting workshop.
Final stop of the day will be in Mandalay Hill and the Su Taung Pyai Pagoda on top of the hill. Here arrive, you can see the Mandalay and the surrounding region easily.
Enjoy a traditional performance before dinner on board.
MANADALAY
Meals:Breakfast
After breakfast, check-out of the cruise at 9:00 AM and disembark at Gaw Wein Jetty.
What's Included
What's Not Included
Pre - Extension
9 Night From Mandalay To Yangon (Downstream)
Visit: Mandalay - Mingun - Amarapura - Sagaing - Ava - Yandabo - Bagan - Salay - Magwe - Thayet - Prome - Yangon
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 From Mandalay To Bagan
Mandalay - Mingun - Amarapura - Sagaing - Ava - Monywa - Yandabo - Salay - Bagan
7 Night From Mandalay To Bagan
Mandalay - Mingun - Sagaing - Amarapura - Yandabo - Pakokku - Tan Chi Taung - Salay - Bagan
7 Night Mandalay - Bagan
Mandalay - Mingun - Amarapura - Sagaing - Ava - Yandabo - Pakokku - Tan Chi Taung - Salay - Bagan
Bagan - Mandalay - Bagan 7 Nights
Destinations: Bagan - Mandalay - Sin Kyun - Tan Chi Taung Mountain - Bagan
Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details
Highlights of Itinerary:
- Myanmar never let tourists down with its beautiful landscapes and many spectacular religious buildings. In Myanmar, tourists can’t miss Bagan and Mandalay, these places are among the most famous places in Myanmar.
- On this tour, you can discover many religious buildings such as Shwezigon Pagoda, Kyauk Gu U Min Temple...
- Besides, you can enjoy some meaningful activities such as local performances or cooking classes, which will help you to understand more about Myanmar traditions and cultures.
- Let’s immerse yourself in the natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere in both Bagan and Mandalay.
- You can enjoy the most romantic sunset scenery on U Bein Bridge, the longest teak bridge in the world.
- Don’t forget to interact with the locals, who will help you to learn more about Myanmar.
- With Myanmar Private Tour, you will have the best memorable trip!
SET SAIL IN BAGAN
Meals:Lunch / Dinner
The time of check-in is 12:30 noon, the staffs will help you settle into your suite.
If you have arrived in Bagan on an early flight or the day before, you can join in the early tour around Bagan.
Afterward, back for lunch and then we commence the afternoon tour with a visit to Ananda Temple. Built in the 11th century, it is one of the oldest temples in Bagan that still remain relatively intact till today. Next stop is the Kayminga Pagoda Complex to see the various pagoda styles and architecture.
Toward the end of the day, you will be taken to a viewpoint where you can admire the Bagan wonderland as the red sun casts a magical haze over the already enchanted land.
Evening on board, enjoy a welcome glass of champagne and participate in the safety brief in Kansi Panorama Lounge before enjoying dinner.
Tonight’s dinner is set on a sandbank illuminated by the candles.
BAGAN – SAGAING
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
OPTIONAL: Early morning balloon tour in Bagan. Supplement needed.
Start the day like a local with a visit to Nyaung U Market where the residents and farmer meet and trade from produces to lacquerware.
Then, continue to the gilt Shwezigon Pagoda. It is told to protecting the bone and two tooth relics of the Buddha.
We then go back to the ship for your lunch and resume the journey to Sagaing.
After lunch, there will be some more informative activities on board to keep you entertained. Learning how to wear longyi (sarong) and using thanaka (a kind of traditional cosmetic paste) and finally attend a talk about Myanmar and its history, cultures and future.
Dinner on board in the charming Talifoo Restaurant
MANDALAY
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
After breakfast, a cooking demonstration will be organized by the Executive Chef so you can get to know the basic of the local cuisine and hone your cooking.
After lunch, the vessel sails slowly to the Sagaing Hills. The afternoon will be spent in a monastic school and orphanage where the monks teach hundreds of novice of both Buddhism and regular knowledge. Continue to Sagaing Hill – a renowned religious center with over 550 monasteries and 6,000 monks and nuns reside here.
Afterward, continue to Amarapura or “The City of Immortals” which ironically only last for a short period of time. Visit the cotton and silk weaving house and observe the expertly hand of the women here. Afterward visit the U Bein Bridge nearby to enjoy the sunset drape over the horizon.
Enjoy a traditional performance before dinner on board.
MANDALAY
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
After breakfast, the morning tour consists of visits to Mahamuni Pagoda, Kuthodaw Pagoda – the world’s largest book – and Shwesandaw Monastery (Golden Palace Monastery).
Afternoon, a trip to gold leaf workshop will be on your agenda. Watch as the men smashing the gold to a thin layer which everyone uses to adorn the pagodas and the Buddha. Afterward, resume the artisan journey with a trip to a bronze casting workshop.
Final stop of the day will be in Mandalay Hill and the Su Taung Pyai Pagoda on top of the hill. Here arrive, you can see the Mandalay and the surrounding region easily.
Dinner will be served on board.
SIN KYUNÂ
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Today will start off with a trip up north to the Sin Kyun Village. A small village with just the population of 1,000 whose main occupations are farming and hat making.
Then you can have the option of participate in the local life as you follow the Village Chief to the library and a house for English teacher that are built by the Sanctuary Ananda Philanthropy. Your visit will furthermore support to the funding and development of the village’s quality of life.
Afterward, sail back down to Tan Chi Taung. En route, you can see the gigantic unfinished Mingun Pagoda. You also find the men and women by the bank doing their washing.
After lunch, you can spend the afternoon leisurely on board or make a detour through the back of the cruise.
Finish off the day with a tasty dinner.
BAGAN
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
The morning proposes another chance to enjoy your time with the Executive Chef and learn from the master to continue your process of mastering Asian cuisine.
Enjoy lunch as we enter Bagan – the plain of ancient pagodas.
After a short rest, the journey takes you to Tan Chi Taung Mountain where you have the chance to enjoy a bird’s eye view of the region. Next, watch the traditional Elephant dance before returning to Sanctuary Ananda.
Tonight’s dinner is set on a sandbank illuminated by the candles.
BAGAN
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
After breakfast, we leave to a local village by horse cart. Witness the slow paced life of the people as they make their way to the fields and herd the livestock. Photo stops along the way until you reach Sulamani Temple.
After lunch, we make the trip to Kyauk Gu U Min Temple that is famous for their cave structure. Unlike other temples throughout Bagan which rises above the ground, this temple is built along with the land in a tunnel system.
Then, we make a visit to a rural village where the residents are still going on about their days without a worry.
Dinner will be served on board.
BAGAN
Meals:Breakfast
After breakfast, check-out of the cruise at 9:00 AM and disembark in Bagan.
What's Included
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Pre - Extension
Bagan To Mandalay 4 Nights
Visit: Bagan - Ava - Mingun - Mandalay
Ancient Capitals: Bagan to Mandalay 4 Nights (Upstream)
Visit: Bagan - Pakokku - Yandabo - Ava - Mingun - Mandalay
10 Night Upper Irrawaddy (Bagan - Mandalay)
Visit: Bagan - Yandabo - Amarapura - Kyauk Myaung - Khanyat - Katha - Tagaung - Mungun - Mandalay
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7 Night From Bagan To Mandalay
Bagan - Salay - Yandabo - Monywa - Sagaing - Ava - Amarapura - Mandalay
7 Night From Bagan To Mandalay
Bagan - Salay - Yandabo - Monywa - Ava - Sagaing - Amarapura - Mingun - Mandalay
7 Night From Bagan to Mandalay
Bagan - Salay - Tan Chi Taung - Pakokku - Yandabo - Ava - Sagaing - Amarapura - Mingun - Mandalay
Mandalay - Paung Pyin - Bagan 10 Nights
Destinations: Mandalay - Sin Tae - Own Pin Seik - Ngar Own - Masein - Hae Nin - Sitthaung - Kani - Monywa - Yesagyo - Bagan
Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details
Highlights of Itinerary:
- 11 days 10 nights Myanmar tour will a great opportunity for you to discover natural beauty and many historical buildings as well as religious buildings!
- In Myanmar, you can’t forget to visit pagodas because Myanmar is the land of Pagodas. You might visit many famous religious sites such as Masein where 28 white-washed pagodas, reflecting the 28 Buddhas who have enlightened the world, Po win taung and Shwe ba taung said to be more than 300 years old, Kani, including the Shwe Sagar Buddha carved from one single wood piece 1,000 years ago.
- On the boat tour, you might pass through many beautiful scenes; therefore, don’t forget to take many pictures to save the best moments!
- You can taste many delicious foods, which contribute to the reputation for this country.
- Besides, let’s interact with the local people to understand more about history and tradition of Myanmar
- With Myanmar Private Tour, you can have a safe Myanmar tour and with many interacting activities!
MANDALAY TO SIN TAE
Meals:Lunch / Dinner
The time of check-in is 11:00 noon, the staffs will help you settle into your suite.
If you have arrived in Mandalay on an early flight or the day before, you can join in the early tour around Mandalay.
Slowly drift to Paung Pyin, there are plenty of chances to take in the Burma’s culture with talks about tradition, longyi (traditional dress), thanaka (cosmetic paste) and some small cooking demonstration.
Evening on board, enjoy a welcome glass of champagne and participate in the safety brief in Kansi Panorama Lounge before enjoying dinner.
SIN TAE TO OWN PIN SEIK
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
The ship rises early today and begin the sail at 5:00.
We enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch at one of the shades nearby with incredible vista.
Next on the agenda we will continue to the Thanboddhay Pagoda Pagoda. Typically gilded and golden, this pagoda is truly spectacle with almost five hundred thousand images of Buddha dotted around the pagoda ground. Final visit of the day is to Bodhi Tataung Pagoda to be amazed by the two gigantic Buddha statues. The reclining Buddha is around 333 foot long while the standing one towers at the height of 424 feet.
Back on board at 4:30 PM as we continue toward Own Pin Seik.
OWN PIN SEIK TO NGAR OWN
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Enjoy the fresh air and the essence of the land with a meditation course on the Bhamo Deck and afterward, if you wish to the Executive Chef will be there to instruct and share how to create some tasty Asian dishes.
In the afternoon, we arrive at Maukkadaw Village which used to be hotspot for teak. Explore this charming town with incredible teak houses and end with a visit to a brick monastery.
The evening will be spent watching a film call “The Lady” about Aung San Suu Kyi in the Kansi Panorama. Overnight in Ngar Own.
NGAR OWN TO MASEIN
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
After breakfast, join in the lecture by the guide on board.
Afternoon commences with an excursion to Kalewa. It is the main trading hub between Myanmar and India. This town lay near the intersection between the Myit Tha River and Chindwin River.
After lunch, the voyage continues through exotic, untouched jungle and few small houses along the bank.
Tonight, the ship moor at Masein
MASEIN TO HAE NIN
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Morning sail to Maweleik. Used to be the base for the headquarter of Bombay Burma Trading Company, to this very day the town is still filled with life and activities and painted with colonial beauties. Not many have the pleasure of visiting this town.
Return the ship just in time for lunch and continue north.
Afterward, you can relax on board and enjoy the amenities. Before reaching the final stop Hae Nin.
HAE NIN TO SITTHAUNG
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
A morning meditation course will be arranged on Bhamo Deck.
Continue south until you arrive in Sitthaung. Venture out to the fresh and lush paddy fields before making your way to the village pagoda.
Afternoon continue to Paung Pyin, the northernmost point of the trip. The river here called Uyu and you can find many local here trying their luck with their pan in hope of getting some gold dust.
SITTHAUNG TO MASEIN
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Journey downstream to Masein, have the leisurely morning on board.
Dock at Masein at 2.30pm.
We leave for the hills near the village. Here you can find 28 ivory pagodas laying a row toward the riverbank. The number of pagoda is a depiction of the 28 Buddha that brought enlightenment to the world.
Enjoy a movie at night about the biggest city in the country – Yangon while munch on the canapés in the Kansi Panorama Lounge.
MASEIN TO KANI
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Spend the morning on board until arrive at Minkin at 11:00 noon.
Make a visit to Mahar Minkyaung Monaster – one of the original wooden monastery. Next is the Shwe Sagar Buddha which was carved from a block of wood many years ago. Afterward, we return to ship to move to Kani where the ship docks overnight.
MONYWA TO YESAGYO
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
This morning, begin with an exploration to the Po Win Taung Caves near Shwe Ba Taung. This site is special for all of the structures are built and carved out of the hills. Aside Po Win Taung and Shwe Ba Taung Pagoda, there are hundreds of tunnels connected to each other decorated by the ancient murals.
This evening, the bartender will instruct you how to make the signature cocktails: Golden Land and Chindwin.
YESAGYO TO BAGAN
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
The morning will be for the journey from Yesagyo to Pakokku. Take the chance to see the weavers working and making cotton blankets before visiting local market with the chef. Return back for lunch and we will arrive in Bagan after.
Begin with a visit to Ananda Temple. Built in the 11th century, it is one of the oldest temples in Bagan that still remain relatively intact till today. Then, move to Htilominlo Temple – an impressive two-story monument that was built in the 13th century. Lastly, you can indulge in the sunset of the magical Bagan plain from the Pyathatgyi Temple.
Tonight’s dinner is set on a sandbank illuminated by candles.
BAGAN
Meals:Breakfast
After breakfast, check-out of the cruise at 9:00 AM and disembark in Bagan.
If you have time in the morning, the cruise can arrange a village and lacquerware workshop tour.
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Pre - Extension
7 Night From Mandalay To Bagan
Visit: Mandalay - Mingun - Amarapura - Sagaing - Ava - Monywa - Yandabo - Salay - Bagan
7 Night From Mandalay To Bagan
Visit: Mandalay - Mingun - Amarapura - Sagaing - Ava - Monywa - Yandabo - Salay - Bagan
7 Night Mandalay - Katha - Mandalay
Visit: Mandalay - Mingun - Kyauk Myaung - Tigyang - Katha - Second Defile - Kyun Daw - Katha - Kyauk Pone Village - Kote Tak Village - Irrawaddy Dolphin Protected Area - Mandalay
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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
10 Night Chindwin From Mandalay To Bagan
Mandalay - Yandabo - Ahmyint - Monywa - Kanee - Kin - Mingin - Kalewa - Mawlaik - Pakokku - Bagan
10 Night Mandalay - Bagan
Mandalay - Kyauk Myaung - Katha - Second Defile - Tagaung - Ava - Yandabo - Bagan
Mandalay - Bhamo - Bagan 11 Nights
Destinations: Mandalay - Nwe Nyein - Kyar Nyet - Kann Ni - Katha - Shwe Gu - Bhamo - Sin Khan - Moeda - Kyar Nyat - Sin Kyun - Sagaing - Mandalay - Yandabo - Bagan
Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details
Highlights of Itinerary:
- Mandalay, Bhamo, Bagan are famous cities in Myanmar due to their beautiful nature, historical buildings blended with religious buildings.
- During this trip, you will have chances to explore many pagodas representing the spiritual life of Myanmar people such as Kuthodaw Pagoda where the largest book in the world resides, inscribed with Buddhist texts, Shwe Kyi Na Pagoda and the Catholic churches.
- You can explore Nwe Nyein Village and see the traditional pottery craftsmanship. You should interact with the locals to have a better understanding of the local lives here.
- You might pass through many villages and peaceful landscapes, leave your worries behind and let’s immerse yourself in this atmosphere.
- Besides, you can enjoy the most romantic sunset scenery on U Bein Bridge - the longest teak bridge in the world.
- With the best support of Myanmar Private Tour, you definitely have the best adventure in Myanmar!
MANDALAY TO NWE NYEIN
Meals:Lunch / Dinner
Arrive before 8:45 AM, the staffs will help you check into your suite. The journey will start and you can have the day at your leisure.
Have the day to explore the ship and take advantages of the amenities and facilities.
Evening on board, enjoy a welcome glass of champagne and participate in the safety brief in Kansi Panorama Lounge before enjoying dinner.
Overnight in Nwe Nyein.
NWE NYEIN TO KYAR NYET
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Early breakfast, make a walk through the pottery factory in the village. Observe the local worker work expertly with their disk to create gorgeous pots.
Floating down the river, learning how to wear longyi (sarong) and using thanaka (a kind of traditional cosmetic paste) and finally attend a talk about Myanmar and its history, cultures and future.
Spend the afternoon sailing to Kyar Nyet, you can tan on the loungers or relax with a book and a drink.
KYAR NYET TO KANN NI
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Morning departure from Kyar Nyet in order to reach Tagaung in the morning. Enjoy breakfast before going on land again for your expedition through the old Tagaung City which thrived during the Pyu Dynasty. There are still many ruins, though not as glorious as its former glory, have been very well preserved. Return to the ship and continue the journey to Katha.
In the evening, attend a talk about Myanmar and its history, cultures and future.
KATHA TO SHWE GU
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Enjoy the fresh air and the essence of the land with a meditation course on the Bhamo Deck and afterward, if you wish to the Executive Chef will be there to instruct and share how to create some tasty Asian dishes.
Featured in the George Orwell’s famous work – Burmese Days, Kata is a charming low laying town that is worth your visit. Travel by tuk tuk to the author old house here in town.
Afterward, we sail upstream to reach Shwe Gu by the evening. The evening will be spent watching a film call “The Lady” about Aung San Suu Kyi in the Kansi Panorama.
SHWE GU TO BHAMO
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
At 5:30 AM today, the ship will start moving for their journey to Bhamo.
The day will be spent on deck and enjoy the amenities.
Before this evening’s dinner you will be treated to a Kachin traditional dance performance.
SIN KHAN TO MOEDA
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Reaching Bhamo in midday. Along the way you will be amazing by the extraordinary landscapes on the riversides. Reaching the town in the afternoon.
The visit includes a trip to the market and center of Bhamo to Shwe Kyi Na Pagoda and the Catholic churches.
During lunch, the ship travels to Moeda village. As you sail down the water, you can see the spirit rock that is shaped like a parrot.
The afternoon tour will be a trip to an elephant camp where you can find lumberjacks and the elephants working in harmony.
This evening, the bartender will instruct you how to make the signature cocktails: Golden Land and Chindwin.
MOEDA TO KYAR NYAT
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
A morning meditation course will be arranged on Bhamo Deck.
Afterward spend the morning leisurely on board.
Arrive at Kyar Nyat in late afternoon. We take a light walking tour through the village and take a glimpse at the archaeological sites.
Dinner on board.
KYAR NYAT TO SIN KYUN
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Resume the trip downstream today. En route, you can join the chef in the cooking class for traditional Asian food.
This morning we will head South. While we sail, join our chef for a cooking demonstration of traditional Asian cuisine
Continue to the Sin Kyun Village and arrive in mid morning. A small village with just the population of 1,000 whose main occupations are farming and hat making.
Then you can have the option of participate in the local life as you follow the Village Chief to the library and a house for English teacher that are built by the Sanctuary Ananda Philanthropy. Your visit will furthermore support to the funding and development of the village’s quality of life.
SIN KYUN TO SAGAING
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
We then take a trip down to Mingun. Here you can find the unfinished gigantic pagoda and one of the world largest and functional bell in the world.
Afterward, continue to Amarapura or “The City of Immortals” which ironically only last for a short period of time. Visit the cotton and silk weaving house and observe the expertly hand of the women here. Afterward visit the U Bein Bridge nearby to enjoy the sunset drape over the horizon.
Tonight a marionette show from the local artist will be arranged.
MANDALAY TO YANDABO
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
After breakfast, today tour consists of visits to Mahamuni Pagoda, Kuthodaw Pagoda – the world’s largest book – and Shwesandaw Monastery (Golden Palace Monastery).
After lunch, you can spend the afternoon leisurely on board or make a detour through the back of the cruise.
Watch the movie “Rangoon” with your fellow passengers to night and enjoy tasty canapés in the Kansi Panorama Lounge.
BAGANÂ
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Start the day like a local with a visit to Nyaung U Market where the residents and farmer meet and trade from produces to lacquerware. Then, continue to the gilt Shwezigon Pagoda. It is told to protecting the bone and two tooth relics of the Buddha. Next is a visit to Ananda Temple. Built in the 11th century, it is one of the oldest temples in Bagan that still remain relatively intact till today. Lastly, you can indulge in the sunset of the magical Bagan plain from the Pyathatgyi Temple.
Tonight’s dinner is set on a sandbank illuminated by the candles.
BAGAN
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
After breakfast, check-out of the cruise at 9:00 AM and disembark in Bagan.
If you have time in the morning, the cruise can arrange a village and lacquerware workshop tour.
What's Included
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Pre - Extension
Mandalay - Bagan - Mandalay 7 Nights
Visit: Mandalay - Sin Kyun - Tan Chi Taung Mountain - Bagan - Mandalay
7 Night Mandalay - Bagan
Visit: Mandalay - MIngun - Ava
7 Night Mandalay - Bagan
Visit: Mandalay - Mingun - Amarapura - Sagaing - Ava - Yandabo - Pakokku - Tan Chi Taung - Salay - Bagan
Post - Extension
10 Night Chindwin From Mandalay To Bagan
Mandalay - Yandabo - Ahmyint - Monywa - Kanee - Kin - Mingin - Kalewa - Mawlaik - Pakokku - Bagan
10 Night Mandalay - Bagan
Mandalay - Kyauk Myaung - Katha - Second Defile - Tagaung - Ava - Yandabo - Bagan
10 Night Upper Irrawaddy (Mandalay - Bagan)
Mandalay - Kyauk Myaung - Khanyat - Katha - Kyunt Daw Island - Tagaung - Mingun - Ava - Bagan
SANCTUARY ANANDA CRUISE DECK PLAN