Rangoon, the Irrawaddy Delta's most prominent port and Burma's capital from 1886 to 2005, encompasses an area of about 1000 square kilometers. Once a huge populated swamp and forest, the British who seized Lower Burma in 1855 cleaned and farmed part of it. It then became Asia's rice basket, successfully feeding most of the Indian Raj. During the 1920s, the Irrawaddy Flotilla Corporation had over 100 stream steamers running across the Delta, linking these cities and villages at a period when there were no highways or bridges.
Contrary to popular belief, these vast marshes are not boring, and there is plenty of human appeal in the shape of charming villages, marketplaces, temples, churches, and mosques.
Our 7 Night Irrawaddy Delta itinerary enables a relaxed exploration of this fascinating region, starting and returning to Rangoon.
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The ship departs early today from Yangon to enter the Twante Canal. Stop briefly here in town to observe the workers creating clay pots. Then return back on board to resume the journey to Pyapon a lively town on the delta.
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The morning, sailing to Bogale. Used to be a Mon capital and the busiest trading port that the British, French and Italian sailed to trade. Nearby the town there is an incredible mangrove reserve. Along the visit, you can have the chance to see the monastery of the town.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today sailing will be special as the ship navigate through small canals and creeks and smaller boats along the river. As we sail, you can stop at one of the nearby village.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sailing all morning to day to reach to the last leg of the delta to arrive in Bassein River and the town Bassein. Here arrive, we will have the chance to see a traditional umbrella factory that the monks like to bring with them and the local shrines as well as lively markets.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You can have the day leisure in town or enjoy an optional day trip to Ngwe Saung Beach.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, we depart in the morning to the upper delta region. Reaching Wakema in late afternoon, we will explore the port town in the evening.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
As you can expect from a port town in Delta, in the morning, the channel will be brimmed with all kind of boat as the daily life begins. We will sail today to reach Maubin, where you can have a sunset stroll.
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Meals: Breakfast
Today make our way back to Yangon through the Twante Canal and reach Yangon by around 12:00 PM. (Lunch excluded). You will check-out from the cruise for your onward journey.
Yangon - Bagan - Pyay - Sri Ksetra - Sale
Jewels Of The Irrawaddy 10 Days 9 Nights is a great tour for you to have a chance to explore the famous destinations in Myanmar.
During the trip, you will have many opportunities to visit the sacred temples in many places. Visiting temples is one of the most interesting activities in your Myanmar tour because Myanmar is the land of pagodas and temples. Besides, when visiting pagodas, you can learn more about the locals’ spiritual lives.
Moreover, you could wear a “longyi”, the traditional dress of the locals and have a chance to watch the Myanmar puppet show. You can learn more about the traditions of Myanmar through these activities.
Also, you can enjoy the peaceful scenery when taking the tip along the Irrawaddy river. Let’s escape the hustle and bustle of city life and have the best time to relax, to free your soul from the pressure of busy work.
With Myanmar Private Tour, you will have the best experience in this beautiful and sacred country!
Bagan - Yandabo - Amarapura - Kyauk Myaung - Khanyat - Katha - Tagaung - Mungun - Mandalay
Are you planning your next holiday in Myanmar? If you want an extraordinary viewpoint and an itinerary including the most highlighted places in Myanmar, why don't you check out a cruise up the stream of the Irrawaddy River!
With 10 Night Upper Irrawaddy (Bagan - Mandalay), the largest river and most important commercial waterway in Burma, your holiday will be built around a magnificent 10-night first-class river cruise that offers relaxation and exploration, visiting Myanmar's most majestic temples and monuments as well as more remote parts of this beautiful country to see parts that few visitors enjoy. Journey all the way to Katha, nearly 1000 miles from Yangon and once home to George Orwell and the setting for Burmese days. Other highlights will be revealed in the full itinerary!
We journey off the beaten track for 10 nights all the way to Katha, nearly 1000 miles from Rangoon and once home to George Orwell and the setting for Burmese days. Other highlights will be a passage through the 3rd and 2nd defiles, not to mention visits to enchanting local towns and villages.
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Mandalay - Kyauk Myaung - Khanyat - Katha - Kyunt Daw Island - Tagaung - Mingun - Ava - Bagan
Visiting Burma (Myanmar) is like stepping into the past, into a fascinating and unexplored realm. Burma is a melting pot of Asian cultures, sharing borders with India and Bangladesh to the west, Tibet and China to the north, and Thailand and Laos to the east. A tour to Burma, where observed a century of British colonialism, is a one-of-a-kind place that captivates visitors from all over the world.
During 10 Night Upper Irrawaddy (Mandalay - Bagan). let's discover Mandalay, Bagan and many other regions in between in a unique way that goes beyond the ordinary visitor's experience by using a luxury cruise ship as your floating hotel. Following your daily tour, relax on the sundeck and take in the beautiful scenery and architecture as the sun gently sets behind the hills, lighting up the sky in a variety of orange and red colors.
The ship will cruise weekly between the historic cities, exploring small towns and villages of lost Burma along the way. Check out the full itinerary and send us requests for a relaxing holiday in Myanmar!
