5 Night Royal Capital: Mandalay - Bagan (Downstream)

EMBARKATION: (12:30 PM) Enjoy lunch on board in the dining room Lunch onboard in Customs House Dining Room.

AFTERNOON TOUR: Mandalay

Afternoon tour begins to Kuthodaw Pagoda, renowned for its famous world’s largest book. Followed shortly to Shwe Nan Daw Monastery or Golden Palace Monastery. The last remaining monastery that survived the war which the original Mandalay Palace didn’t. Continue to a gold leaf shop where you can find men smashing the mallets to create the thin gold leaves used for gild the Buddha images and pagoda. Finally, probably one of the most famous pagoda in the world, Mahamuni contains one of the holiest Buddha Images. Return back to your ship.
ENTERTAINMENT: Safety briefing and welcome reception (6:30PM-7:30PM)

MORNING TOUR: Mingun  

Finishing your breakfast, you will start the trip to Mingun by walking. The first site of the day is King Bodawpaya the unfinished pagoda. During the time of the construction, a fortune teller told the king that if the pagoda was finished building, the king would be dead. Sacred of this vision, the king stopped all the workers from completing the monument and still incomplete to this very day. Next is Mingun Bell which is one of the world heaviest and functional bell. You can stand inside the bell while it is being rung and try ringing yourself for good luck. Finally stop with a visit to a typical market before return to the ship.

AFTERNOON TOUR: Sagaing and Amarapura

Finishing lunch, venture to Sagaing by coach. It is well known all through the country and the Buddhist community as the religious center with numerous pagodas and monastery situated along the hills. Visit Soon U Ponya Shin Pagoda on the hill of Sagaing before going across the Sagaing Bridge to Amarapura. Stop at a local house that specialize in wood or marble carving. Finish the day with visit to Ubein Bridge. Here await are the boat that offer you a serene experience while the sunset over the Taung Tha Man Lake.

ENTERTAINMENT: Myanmar Traditional Dance Performance (9:00PM-10:00PM)

MORNING TOUR: AVA

Begin today with a trip through the ancient town of Ava (or Innwa) on horse-cart. First stop is the Bagaya Kyaung Monastery with its distinct all teak structure of Burma and afterward the Yandana Hsemee Pagoda Complex.

AFTERNOON: Sailing through the afternoon 

ENTERTAINMENT: Longyi and Thanaka Demonstration (04:00PM-05:00PM)

MORNING TOUR: Yandabo 

Yandabo hold a historical milestone as it is the place where the two forces signed the peace treaty of the first Anglo-Burmese War in the 19th century. Nowadays, no trace of war left and the village is more well known for its pottery. Of course, you will visit some of the workshop in the village and have the opportunity to try your hand in making one.
AFTERNOON TOUR: Hnaw Kone

This afternoon starts with a trip to Hnaw Kone Village. Make a short hike through this ordinary modest but full of charming and hospitable residents. With the visit, we have the chance to observe how to make a basket from bamboo. Return back to the ship.

ENTERTAINMENT: BBC Documentary “The Life of the Buddha” (04:00PM-5:00PM)

MORNING TOUR: Bagan

After breakfast, you will be taken to visit Dhammayangyi Temple which is the biggest temple in Bagan. Once again, travel through the plain on traditional oxcart to visit some more less visited pagodas.

AFTERNOON TOUR: The Art and Sunset Over Bagan

In the afternoon, stop by a local workshop to witness the process of making lacquer ware (yunde in Burmese). Make a few purchases here if you wish before continue to Gubyaukgyi Temple. This temple is only one of the few that still has the original murals and artwork centuries ago. For reservation, the temple are tightly sealed and we can only see through the help of flash light. Next off, visit Myazedi Stupa where you can find inscription of 4 ancient language of Myanmar. Finally, we will reach Bagan Viewing Hill by sunset where can have the panoramic view on the region before going back to the ship.

ENTERTAINMENT: Traditional Myanmar Puppet Show (9:00PM-10:00PM)

DISEMBARKATION: Koe Lone Ye Kin Jetty at 8:00 AM.