Overview

Mandalay, Bhamo, Bagan are famous cities in Myanmar due to their beautiful nature, historical buildings blended with religious buildings. 

During this trip, you will have chances to explore many pagodas representing the spiritual life of Myanmar people such as Kuthodaw Pagoda where the largest book in the world resides, inscribed with Buddhist texts, Shwe Kyi Na Pagoda and the Catholic churches. 

You can explore Nwe Nyein Village and see the traditional pottery craftsmanship. You should interact with the locals to have a better understanding of the local lives here. 

You might pass through many villages and peaceful landscapes, leave your worries behind and let’s immerse yourself in this atmosphere.

Besides, you can enjoy the most romantic sunset scenery on U Bein Bridge - the longest teak bridge in the world.

With the best support of Myanmar Private Tour, you definitely have the best adventure in Myanmar!

 

 

Mandalay - Bhamo - Bagan 11 Nights
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Full Itinerary

Day 1

MANDALAY TO NWE NYEIN

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Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Arrive before 8:45 AM, the staffs will help you check into your suite. The journey will start and you can have the day at your leisure.
Have the day to explore the ship and take advantages of the amenities and facilities. 
Evening on board, enjoy a welcome glass of champagne and participate in the safety brief in Kansi Panorama Lounge before enjoying dinner.
Overnight in Nwe Nyein. 

Day 2

NWE NYEIN TO KYAR NYET

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early breakfast, make a walk through the pottery factory in the village. Observe the local worker work expertly with their disk to create gorgeous pots.
Floating down the river, learning how to wear longyi (sarong) and using thanaka (a kind of traditional cosmetic paste) and finally attend a talk about Myanmar and its history, cultures and future.
Spend the afternoon sailing to Kyar Nyet, you can tan on the loungers or relax with a book and a drink.

Day 3

KYAR NYET TO KANN NI

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning departure from Kyar Nyet in order to reach Tagaung in the morning. Enjoy breakfast before going on land again for your expedition through the old Tagaung City which thrived during the Pyu Dynasty. There are still many ruins, though not as glorious as its former glory, have been very well preserved. Return to the ship and continue the journey to Katha.
In the evening, attend a talk about Myanmar and its history, cultures and future.

Day 4

KATHA TO SHWE GU

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy the fresh air and the essence of the land with a meditation course on the Bhamo Deck and afterward, if you wish to the Executive Chef will be there to instruct and share how to create some tasty Asian dishes.
Featured in the George Orwell’s famous work – Burmese Days, Kata is a charming low laying town that is worth your visit. Travel by tuk tuk to the author old house here in town. 
Afterward, we sail upstream to reach Shwe Gu by the evening. The evening will be spent watching a film call “The Lady” about Aung San Suu Kyi in the Kansi Panorama. 

Day 5

SHWE GU TO BHAMO

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

At 5:30 AM today, the ship will start moving for their journey to Bhamo.
The day will be spent on deck and enjoy the amenities.
Before this evening’s dinner you will be treated to a Kachin traditional dance performance.

Day 6

SIN KHAN TO MOEDA

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Reaching Bhamo in midday. Along the way you will be amazing by the extraordinary landscapes on the riversides. Reaching the town in the afternoon.
The visit includes a trip to the market and center of Bhamo to Shwe Kyi Na Pagoda and the Catholic churches.
During lunch, the ship travels to Moeda village. As you sail down the water, you can see the spirit rock that is shaped like a parrot.
The afternoon tour will be a trip to an elephant camp where you can find lumberjacks and the elephants working in harmony.
This evening, the bartender will instruct you how to make the signature cocktails: Golden Land and Chindwin.

Day 7

MOEDA TO KYAR NYAT

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A morning meditation course will be arranged on Bhamo Deck.
Afterward spend the morning leisurely on board.
Arrive at Kyar Nyat in late afternoon. We take a light walking tour through the village and take a glimpse at the archaeological sites.
Dinner on board.

Day 8

KYAR NYAT TO SIN KYUN

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Resume the trip downstream today. En route, you can join the chef in the cooking class for traditional Asian food.
This morning we will head South. While we sail, join our chef for a cooking demonstration of traditional Asian cuisine 
Continue to the Sin Kyun Village and arrive in mid morning. A small village with just the population of 1,000 whose main occupations are farming and hat making.
Then you can have the option of participate in the local life as you follow the Village Chief to the library and a house for English teacher that are built by the Sanctuary Ananda Philanthropy. Your visit will furthermore support to the funding and development of the village’s quality of life.

Day 9

SIN KYUN TO SAGAING

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We then take a trip down to Mingun. Here you can find the unfinished gigantic pagoda and one of the world largest and functional bell in the world.
Afterward, continue to Amarapura or “The City of Immortals” which ironically only last for a short period of time. Visit the cotton and silk weaving house and observe the expertly hand of the women here. Afterward visit the U Bein Bridge nearby to enjoy the sunset drape over the horizon. 
Tonight a marionette show from the local artist will be arranged.

Day 10

MANDALAY TO YANDABO

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, today tour consists of visits to Mahamuni Pagoda, Kuthodaw Pagoda – the world’s largest book – and Shwesandaw Monastery (Golden Palace Monastery).
After lunch, you can spend the afternoon leisurely on board or make a detour through the back of the cruise.
Watch the movie “Rangoon” with your fellow passengers to night and enjoy tasty canapés in the Kansi Panorama Lounge.

Day 11

BAGAN 

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start the day like a local with a visit to Nyaung U Market where the residents and farmer meet and trade from produces to lacquerware. Then, continue to the gilt Shwezigon Pagoda. It is told to protecting the bone and two tooth relics of the Buddha. Next is a visit to Ananda Temple. Built in the 11th century, it is one of the oldest temples in Bagan that still remain relatively intact till today. Lastly, you can indulge in the sunset of the magical Bagan plain from the Pyathatgyi Temple.
Tonight’s dinner is set on a sandbank illuminated by the candles.

Day 12

BAGAN

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, check-out of the cruise at 9:00 AM and disembark in Bagan.
If you have time in the morning, the cruise can arrange a village and lacquerware workshop tour.

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