7 Night From Bagan To Mandalay is a fantastic choice for tourists who would love to explore two of the most iconic destinations in Myanmar tourism - Bagan and Mandalay. On this Myanmar tour package, you will have the chance to enjoy 7 amazing night with exciting sightseeing and various activities on board. This Myanmar escorted tour takes you to some of the most significant sites from Bagan to Mandalay, including numerous famous temples in Bagan, ancient capitals, and so many more. All these best things are waiting for you to explore in Myanmar, what else are you waiting for? Book with Myanmar Private Tour for the experience of a lifetime!
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Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Check-in time is at 11:00 AM at Koe Lone Ye Kin Jetty. Then the ship will leave at 11:30 AM. Welcomed by the hotel staff with a refreshing drink. The lunch will follow shortly.
AFTERNOON TOUR: Salay
This afternoon, the first shore excursion begins in Salay – a quaint, little town that saw the first settlement in the 13th century – the neighbor town of the spiritual land of Bagan. Here you can find the gorgeous colonial buildings as the influence of the British. Keep walking until stop at a local market at its busiest time of the day. Move forward to the incredible Yoke Soun Kyaung Taw Gyi teak monastery which is now a museum that displays intricate carvings and precious artifacts. Finish off the day with a trip to Mann Paya, a pagoda famous for its lacquered Buddha Image. Then return back on board for overnight.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
MORNING TOUR: Bagan
The morning excursion begins with the glimmering Shwezigon Pagoda built under the rule of King Anawrahta who signed the beginning of the Buddhism in the country. Continue to Htilominlo which was built by the king of the same name. Final stop of the morning is the Thatbyinnyu Pagoda – the tallest monument in the Bagan plain – for some photos before going back to the ship.
AFTRNOON TOUR: Bagan
Finishing lunch, first place to see is Gubyaukgyi Temple of which walls are covered in incredible murals and frescos dated back the 12th century. Travel a short distance to the gilt Myazedi Stupa that contain inscriptions of old and obscure languagues (Pyu, Mon, Old Burmese and Pali). Then, visit the famous Ananda Temple which is one of the oldest temples in Bagan that still retains most of it original state and contain the four Buddha images that face north, south, east, west. Final pagoda of the day is the Dhammayangyi Pagoda the biggest pagoda here for some photos and lastly is the viewing hill for the spectacular view of the plain.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
MORNING TOUR: Bagan
Today begin with a tour to the market which is busiest during the morning and find the wide range of products being displayed and sold here. Then we make the trip to a lacquerware workshop to learn about the ancient technique.
AFTERNOON TOUR: River Village
Continue the cruise upstream for the afternoon until we reach a typical village by the river for a brief visit.
A traditional marionette show will be after the dinner.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
MORNING TOUR: Yandabo
By the morning, we reach Yandabo village, the place where the first Anglo-Burmese peace treaty was signed. What sets it apart from other villages is their famous clay water pots. Have the chance to visit a workshop and a monastery.
The ship continues sailing upstream for the duration of the afternoon until it reaches Myin Mu.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
FULL DAY TOUR: Monywa
Early morning today, take the one hour and a half trip to Monywa. Tour the famous Po Win Taung Pagoda with its complex cave system. The pagoda also houses many beautiful Buddha Images with colorful murals cover the interior.
Lunch will be at the restaurant in Win Unity Hotel. Then after, journey to the majestic Sambuddhai Kat Kyaw Pagoda – home to more than 500,000 Buddha Images.
Take a drive back on board by the riverbank for the night.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
MORNING TOUR: Ava
Enjoy the special horse-cart tour today to the ancient capital of Ava. First visit is the wonderful teak Bagaya Monastery and then the brick Me Nu Ok Kyaung Monastery. After, go back to the ship to continue sailing to Sagaing.
AFTERNOON TOUR: Sagaing – Amarapura
The afternoon will begin with a trip to Sagaing Hill – the heart of Buddhism in Myanmar – that contains many religious monuments and houses thousands of monks and nuns. By coach, we will reach Amarapura later to a silk weaving workshop and finally U-Bein Bridge just in time for sunset.
Return back on board for dinner and overnight.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
MORNING TOUR: Mingun
After breakfast on board, leave the ship for a light walking trip through the town of Mingun. First visit of the day is the unfinished stupa of King Bodawpaya due to a fortune that say upon completion the king would die. If the monument had been finished, it would be the largest pagoda in the world. Continue strolling to Mingun Bell one of the largest bell in the world that can be rung. Along the way, you can browse the countless vendors for some paintings or keychains.
Return back on board for lunch.
AFTERNOON TOUR: Central Mandalay
This afternoon will be spent to discover the best highlights of Mandalay. First off is the Mahamuni Pagoda with the impressive gilt Buddha Image. Continue to the gold leaf making and marble carving workshop nearby. Make a short trip by coach to Kuthodaw Pagoda – the world’s largest book near the Mandalay Hill. Of course we will take the elevator up to the top of the hill to visit the pagoda here and enjoy the panoramic sunset view over the region.
Return back on board afterward.
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Meals: Breakfast
Morning disembark at Gawein Jetty around 9:00 am
Bagan - Ava - Mingun - Mandalay
Mandalay and Bagan are two of the most famous destinations in Myanmar tourism, both cities are known as religious centers of Myanmar with each place has an impressive amount of monuments open for visitors. Bagan To Mandalay 4 Nights is the perfect Burma tour for tourists who love to have a chance to go across the two destinations and experience the best that both places offer. On this Myanmar escorted tour, you will be taken across both places to visit the best highlights on the duration of just 4 nights, from the glorious pagodas of Bagan, to the incompleted Mingun pagoda complex, and the ruins of the historical Ava, as well as many exciting avtivities and traditional performances on board. So don't wait any longer, book and enjoy your most amazing 4-night cruising tour with Myanmar Private Tour right away.
Bagan - Pakokku - Yandabo - Ava - Mingun - Mandalay
There is a breathtaking everlasting appeal about Myanmar's Ayeyarwady River. This river is a testimony to Myanmar's past, springing from Himalayan glaciers and flowing freely for about 2,200 kilometers through the country towards the Indian Ocean. With its ox carts and many-tiered pagodas and teak temples, the kings of medieval Bagan would almost likely recognize its riverside life today.
On Mandalay to Bagan 4 Nights, sincerely titled "Ancient Cities," you will get to immerse in the cultural and spiritual center of ancient Burma in the central Ayeyarwady and its erstwhile royal capitals, including a complete sightseeing day of Mandalay, plus a half day cruising to Mingun’s majestic pagoda. (This cruise excludes a visit to Bagan; please see our downstream itinerary.)
The ultra-luxe Heritage Line Anawrahta combines Burmese culture with British-Colonial luxury will company you on this excursion, pleases to pamper its guests with spacious rooms and remarkable suites, all with meticulous attention to detail and decor, and resort-like amenities such as the vast sun deck with outsized pool and the stunning open-air bar & lounge.
Read on to see the full itinerary, and don't hesitate to give us any questions or requests!
Bagan - Salay - Pakokku - Yandabo - Mandalay
Enjoy both relaxation and urban cultural exploration with 4 Night From Bagan to Mandalay, ideally placed just minutes from Bagan city center. Sampling the authentic culture of Bagan is easy with the cruise as you can experience the famous terracotta pottery production of local people in Yandabo, and explore the charming colonial buildings in the village of Salay and wood-carved teak monasteries. Moreover, you will be served impeccable service and all the essential amenities on RV Pandaw Cruise II. With the cruise's complimentary internet connection, you may post images and respond to emails anytime you want. When staying on this fantastic cruise, the friendly front desk crew can assist you with a variety of amenities including concierge service, luggage storage, and safety deposit boxes...
Check out the full itinerary below and send us any requests you have in mind. Myanmar Private Tour knows your wish to have an ideal tour and we are here to make it come true!
