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!
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Meals: Lunch, Dinner
The time of check-in is 12:30 noon, the staffs will help you settle into your suite.
If you have arrived in Mandalay on an early flight or the day before, you can join in the early tour around Mandalay. The short tour consists of visits to Mahamuni Pagoda, Kuthodaw Pagoda – the world’s largest book – and Shwesandaw Monastery (Golden Palace Monastery).
Afterward, return to the ship for check-in and lunch as the vessel sails slowly to the Sagaing Hills – a renowned religious center with over 550 monasteries and 6,000 monks and nuns reside here.
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.
Evening on board, enjoy a welcome glass of champagne and participate in the safety brief in Kansi Panorama Lounge before enjoying dinner.
Dinner will be served on board.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today will start off with a trip up north to the Sin Kyun Village. 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.
Afterward, sail back down to Tan Chi Taung. En route, you can see the gigantic unfinished Mingun Pagoda. You also find the men and women by the bank doing their washing.
After lunch, you can spend the afternoon leisurely on board or make a detour through the back of the cruise.
Finish off the day with a tasty dinner.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The morning proposes a chance to enjoy your time with the Executive Chef and learn from the master to continue your process of mastering Asian cuisine.
Enjoy lunch as we enter Bagan – the plain of ancient pagodas.
After a short rest, the journey takes you to Tan Chi Taung Mountain where you have the chance to enjoy a bird’s eye view of the region. Next, watch the traditional Elephant dance before returning to Sanctuary Ananda.
Tonight’s dinner is set on a sandbank illuminated by the candles.
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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.
Afterward, back for lunch and then we commence the afternoon tour with 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. Then visit a lacquerware workshop. The traditional technique has been passed from generation to generation since the 11th century and being honed and improved day after day.
Toward the end of the day, you will be taken to a viewpoint where you can admire the Bagan wonderland as the red sun casts a magical haze over the already enchanted land.
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Meals: Breakfast
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 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!
Mandalay - Sagaing - Ava - Yandabo - Pakokku - Bagan
Myanmar's Ayeyarwady River always gives off a tranquil vibe with a timeless quality to travelers from all over. 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. The rulers of medieval Bagan would almost likely recognize its riverside life today with its ox carts and many-tiered pagodas and teak temples.
Myanmar Private Tour introduces to you the 3-Night trip from Mandalay to Bagan (Downstream), titled "Ancient Capitals," which takes you through the cultural and spiritual center of ancient Burma along the central Ayeyarwady (identical to the 4-Night itinerary) and includes a half day sightseeing of the Bagan’s highlights. (This cruise excludes a visit of Mandalay; please see our upstream itinerary.)
Check out the full schedule of this Myanmar Tour and send us requests for any special preferences. We are pleased to help you enjoy the ideal holiday in the land of golden temples!
Mandalay - Sagaing - Ava - Yandabo - Pakokku - Bagan
Springing from Himalayan glaciers and flowing for almost 2,200 km across the whole country into the Indian Ocean, the Ayeyarwady River is a witness to Myanmar’s history, from ups and downs to the development of this country. Visiting here, tourists can observe the extraordinary timeless quality of this historic river. The kings of medieval Bagan would almost certainly recognize its riverbank life today with its countless tiered pagodas and teak monasteries - almost maintaining their initial shapes.
This 2-Night Mandalay to Bagan itinerary named “Ancient Capitals” is our shortest version of cruising through the cultural and spiritual heart of ancient Burma. Visit the interesting sights along the central Ayeyarwady along the way. (The cruise does not include a visit to Bagan or Mandalay.)
If you want to spend more days visiting more places of interest along the route, you can check out longer itineraries ranging from 3 to 10 nights. Contact Myanmar Private Tour for any requests or questions!
