If you want to be awe-inspired while you are traveling to Myanmar, blend yourself into the country's diverse culture. It will be worth it. 10 Night Mandalay - Bagan Cruise will show you the real way of life of the Myanmar people and the rich culture throughout the country. Numerous history and legendary will wow you in ten days. The itinerary will start from Mandalay, one of the largest cities that preserve dozens of ancient pagodas, then we cruise by the traditional villages of local Burmese to learn about their lifestyle and long-standing handicrafts,...The journey will end with the brilliant landscape of Bagan - a combination of natural scenery and manmade contribution in the religious buildings.
Are you ready to experience the highlight art & culture of Myanmar as once in a lifetime inspiration? Contact Myanmar Private Tour now to get devoted assistance and a customized itinerary!
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PLEASE NOTE: The itinerary for this cruise is subject to change. We ask you to be flexible once you book this cruise as the areas you travel to are very remote.
The afternoon trip begins with a drive to Mahamuni Pagoda which house one of the most significant Buddha Images in Myanmar. The Buddha Image was brought in by King Bodawpaya himself in the 18th century.
Finishing the trip here, we continue to Amarapura, another old capital. We stop at a silk and cotton weaving houses to see the artisans at work.
Finish the day with a sunset boat trip on Taungthaman Lake (subject to the water level) by U Bein Bridge.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Continue upstream until we reach Kyauk-myoung. Disembark from the ship. We begin with a journey through the workshop that makes water pots. Witness all the process from A to Z of this traditional occupation. Afternoon will be spent sailing upstream toward the third defile of the river.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, make a stop at Khan-nyat village. Like other typical ones, the village is home to many monasteries. The town also has a small museum and we will stop at a respected former head teacher’s house. Afterward, we make our way up to the Tigyang Pagoda on the top of the hill.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Katha is an enchanting and unchanging town since the colonial time and from the George Orwell’s Burmese Days. We will visit some significant sites such as the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company’s ships’ bells and old British station. Along the way back we will make a visit to a Elephant Logging camp.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sailing through the day until we reach Kyun Daw Island Village. Here you can find the countless tiny pagoda on the limited stretch of land.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
As we continue sailing today, we will reach the 2nd Defile with its impressive gorges and cliff towering and seemingly tipping over the river. As we pass this nature’s majestic creation we turn downstream to make our way back.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, as we reach Tagaung, a walking tour will ensue. See the remain of the old fort, a nat shrine and the archaeological site.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
During breakfast, the ship will sail to Mingun for a morning excursion. Leave the ship, you will walk to the world’s largest unfinished stupa built by King Bodawpaya. Then continue to Mingun Bell which is one of the world’s largest and functional bells. Return back on board afterward for lunch. Continue to Mingun Senior home that was founded by the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company in the 30s.
Afternoon trip consists of a visit to Sagaing – the heart of the Buddhism in the country. Reach the top of Sagaing Hill and visit Soon U Ponya Monastery to have a panoramic view of the region.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The shore excursion today begins with a trip to Ava – former capital city of an ancient dynasty. start the morning by a trip to Bagaya Monastery – an all teak monastery and are lacquered in black paint.
Afternoon, you will reach Yandabo. Well known for its historical significance as the place where the peace treaty for the first Anglo-Burmese war was signed. Nowadays, it is mostly regarded for it clay water pots of which materials source from the Irrawaddy River itself. You can experience making one with the instruction of our guide and the workers.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
By the morning, we will reach Bagan as the ship moor on the riverside. Afternoon trip will consist of a careful selection of over 3,000 monuments in the UNESCO World Heritage Site – Bagan.
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Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, you will disembark from the ship for your onward journey.
Mandalay - Mingun - Sagaing - Amarapura - Yandabo - Pakokku - Tan Chi Taung - Salay - Bagan
Throughout the 7 Night From Mandalay To Bagan Cruise, we will sail along the Irrawaddy River, passing through the highlights of Mandalay including Mahamuni Pagoda, Shwe Kyuang Monastery and Kuthodaw Pagoda... and a variety of tiny villages and towns to get a firsthand look at local agriculture and industries. These locations are far from the contemporary world and provide a glimpse of a timeless, forgotten Myanmar that is off the beaten path.
Companying you on this Myanmar Tour, we will give the best assistance and meet any of your requests.
Mandalay - Mingun - Amarapura - Sagaing - Ava - Yandabo - Pakokku - Tan Chi Taung - Salay - Bagan
Irrawaddy River Cruises are famous for the best routes of cruises along Myanmar Tour. Navigating between Mandalay and Bagan, 7 Night Mandalay - Bagan Tour will take you to pay a visit to the highlights of Mandalay including Mahamuni Pagoda, Shwe Kyuang Monastery and Kuthodaw Pagoda, then experience the famous terracotta pottery production in Yandabo and the village of Salay full of charming colonial buildings.
Furthermore, beautiful teak monasteries significant for Myanmar culture and some of the best temples in Bagan will appear before your eyes, and you can even learn about the traditional lacquerware-making process.
Contact Myanmar Private Tour for more details or any requests, 7 Night Mandalay - Bagan Tour will meet all your demands as well as expectation!
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!
