The mighty river Ayeyarwady is the traditional route from Mandalay to the stunning ruins of Bagan. The river originates in the Himalayan Mountains and serves as a major navigation route, and it has seen several royal cities and religious complexes built along its banks, the landscape also changed and blend with the manmade constructions. With this Myanmar Tour on cruise, you will "go back in time," and be captivated by the majestic and stormy past of Burma, fascinating landmarks, and stories of ancient civilizations.
4 Nights cruising from Mandalay to Bagan can give you abundant sightseeing and cultural experience. Contact Myanmar Private Tour now for any requests and let me tailor-make your journey. What is certain is that after taking this excursion, you will want to return and explore even further!
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Meals: Lunch, Dinner
You will travel to Sagaing on your own arrangement and check-in the ship at 16.00 followed by dinner.
Overnight at Sagaing.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, you will reach Yandabo after breakfast. 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.
Afterward, visit the Yandabo School that is supported by Pandaw (when there is no holiday).
Return back on board as you spend the night sailing to Shwe Tan Tit village for overnight.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, the ship will sail up to Pakokku a small town north of Bagan (30 km away by road). The main products the town make are tobacco, cotton and peanuts, thanaka and textiles. Making the way through town by tuk tuk, stop at the main market as well as the cheroot workshop.
Return back on board and the rest of the day will be spent sailing. Along the way you can stop to Ayaerdaw to visit the clinic that is sponsored by Pandaw.
Overnight at Tant Chi village.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, make our way by bus to the Tant Chi Taung Mount and see the temple near the top here. Enjoy a traditional show of elephant dancing by the local residents before returning back to continue downstream
By afternoon we will reach to sail to Salay – a small town on the south of Bagan – that is famous for their colonial buildings and teak monastery converted to a museum.
Moor on the river bank, we will leave the ship and walk to Yoke-Sone Kyaung, the teak monastery that houses many archaeological and religious artifacts. After the visit and on the way back to the ship, we can make a stop at Salay House.
Overnight at Salay.
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Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy the morning sailing from Salay to Bagan, you will disembark from the ship after lunch.
Mandalay - Mingun - Ava - Bagan
Mandalay To Bagan 3 Nights is a Myanmar escorted tour that includes two of the most famous destinations in Myanmar tourism. Both cities are known for their abundance in religious monuments that you will have the chance to pay a visit to on this Myanmar tour package, such as Mingun's unfinished pagoda, the ruins of Ava, and many glorious sites scattering along the Bagan Heritage Trail. On this cruising trip, you can also take part in many activities on board and watch traditional performances from the locals. Book and enjoy your most amazing 3-night cruising tour with Myanmar Private Tour.
Mandalay - Sin Kyun - Tan Chi Taung Mountain - Bagan
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 - Sagaing - Ava - Yandabo - Pakokku
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 full day in Bagan (This cruise doesn't include a visit of Mandalay; please see our upstream 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!
