Downstream The Irrawaddy & The Great Irrawaddy Delta 19 Days

Cruise name

Pandaw Myanmar

Company

Irrawaddy Flotilla Company Ltd

Class

Luxury

Capacity

24 cabin

Type

Sharing

Destination

Myanmar

Itineraries

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Embark the ship and after lunch on board, we tour central Mandalay visiting the Mahamuni Pagoda and Shwe-im-bin teak carved monastery and Amarapura with the teak Bagaya Kyaung, Menu Ok-kyaung and crossing the U Bein Bridge.

We move on to explore the ancient capitals of Ava and cast off cruising downstream through lunch and in the late afternoon we explore Yandabo, a small rural village specialized in pot making. We visit the Pandaw School and the new dispensary both built with past donations from Pandaw passengers.

We tour a selection of the 3,000 listed monuments in this important World Heritage Site and visit lacquer workshops.

Ascend Tan-Chi-Taung mountain by mini van for the spectacular sunrise over Pagan. In Salay we visit a number of teak monasteries including the Yout-Saun-Kyaung with its spectacular wood carvings and we explore an area of splendid colonial-style houses.

We climb the river bank and wind our way through a labyrinth of passages and paths to reach the magnificent Myat-thalon Pagoda. This pagoda is constructed with solid gold bricks.

We visit Minhla Italian built forts constructed to keep the British at bay from Royal Myanmar. Thayetmyo, this pleasant colonial town once guarded the border between Royal Myanmar and British Myanmar following the 2nd Anglo Myanmar War of 1855. Many of the buildings including the covered market date from this period. We visit the market, see the colonial houses and ride out by horsecart to see the countryside and golf club.

Visit the 5th-8th century archaeological site of Thiri-ya-kittiya, former centre of the Pyu civilization with a fascinating museum of early Buddhist artifacts and sculpture.

Stop at the famous A KaukTaung to explore the spectacular stone carving on the cliff.

Continue our exploration of Delta creeks and stop at Donabyu, another little known town with a busy port and bustling markets.

Sail through the Rangoon River and enter the Twante Canal, which connects the Yangon River with the Irrawaddy Delta. We stop on route at the Twante in the afternoon. Enter to the Yangon river port.

Morning excursion to visit the Rangoon War Cemetery. After lunch explore Rangoon's colonial 'Downtown' area.

Early morning departure from Rangoon via the Twante Canal stopping at Twante to view the potteries and on to Pyapon (64miles) a delightful delta town and seaport with lively docks and markets.

Bogale is at the heart of the delta and once a Mon capital and trading port connected to international trading routes between the 15th and 18th centuries. It features the only mangrove ecosystem reserve in the Delta. A visit to the monastery of the town will be organized.

This will be the most fascinating day’s sailing as we weave through creeks and channels cross-country across the heart of the delta. We will stop for a walk about in a suitable village.

Morning cruise across the final section of delta to join the great Bassein River that takes us up to Bassein, the capital of the delta and an important seaport too. Of interest here are the traditional umbrella manufacturies, where the typical monk’s waxed cloth umbrellas are made. On foot we will explore the town, its shrines and vibrant markets.

A day at leisure in this charming port town and optional day trip by car to Ngwesaung Beach with lunch there.

Morning departure with lunch to follow, taking the more usual upper delta route of the old IFC ‘launch service’ between Rangoon and Bassein. Evening exploration of this attractive river port.

Morning run crossing the Twante Canal and home to the Rangoon River and our berth in colonial downtown and disembarkation between 12 and 12.30 pm (lunch excluded).

Important Notes

Price includes

Coach transfer (for upstream itinerary only, no bus transfer needed for downstream itinerary)
Entrance fees
Guide services (English language)
Gratuities to crew
Main meals
Locally made soft drinks, local beer and local spirits
Jugged coffee
Selection of teas and tisanes'
Mineral water.

Price excludes

International flights
Port dues (if levied)
Laundry
All visa costs
Fuel surcharge
Imported beverages such as wines
Premium spirits and liqueurs
Fancy soft drinks like Perrier
Espressos and cappuccinos at bar
Tips to tour guides, local guides, bus drivers, boat operators and cyclo drivers

Remark:

Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather and operating conditions. Unused services are not subject to a refund.
Meals on board are fusion: Myanmar & international. Guests should advise of any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least three days prior to the cruise date.
Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by port authority.
Surcharge on Christmas (24/12/) and New Year (31/12) & on Lunar New Year .

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Itineraries

Day 1: Amarapura/ Mandalay (L, D)

Day 2: Yandabo (B, L, D)

Day 3: Pagan (B, L, D)

Day 4: Pagan (B, L, D)

Day 5: Magwe (B, L, D)

Day 6: Minhla & Gwechaung (B, L, D)

Day 7: Prome (Pyay) (B, L, D)

Day 8: A Kauktaung (B, L, D)

Day 9: Danupyu (B, L, D)

Day 10: Twante (B, L, D)

Day 11: Rangoon (B, L, D)

Day 12: Rangoon to Pyapon (B, L, D)

Day 13: Pyapon to Bogale (B, L, D)

Day 14: Bogale to Myaungmya (B, L, D)

Day 15: Myaungmya to Bassein (B, L, D)

Day 16: Bassein (B, L, D)

Day 17: Bassein to Wakema (B, L, D)

Day 18: Wakema to Maubin (B, L, D)

Day 19: Maubin to Rangoon (B)

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