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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy the breakfast on board before checking out of the cruise for your onward journey.