We begin our day in Mandalay with a welcome breakfast in front of the
famous U-Bein Bridge
09:00
Visit to U-Bein Bridge, a crossing that spans the Taungthaman Lake near Amarapura. The bridge is believed to be the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world.We continue to the Mahamuni Pagoda.
12:00
The crew will be waiting to greet you on board.
12:15
The safety and security of our passenger is our top priority, safety briefing will conduct on Sundeck prior to departure.
12:30-14:30
Myanmar lunch at the Strand Restaurant.
14:30
Stop in Mingun, one of the country’s former capitals, at the foot of the unfinished pagoda, one of the largest pagodas ever constructed in the history of Myanmar. We will also visit Hsinbyume Pagoda, an impressive pagoda that rises in seven curved whitewashed terraces representing the seven mountain ranges around Mt Meru, the mountain at the center of the
Buddhist universe.
18:00
Sunset Cocktail, admire the magnificent sights over the Ayeyarwady river from the ship’s sundeck, sipping one of the Strand Cruise’s signature cocktails.
19:00 to 21:30
Grill dinner.

Accommodation: On The Strand Cruise
Meals: Lunch/ Dinner

07:00 to 09:30
Breakfast at the Strand Restaurant
08:00 to 10:00
Ava, the ancient imperial capital of successive Burmese kingdoms from the 14th to 19th centuries. A once prominent city, throughout history Ava has been ravaged by war and natural disasters and rebuilt numerous times.
Today, all that is left are the ruins and remains of an abandoned kingdom forever imprinted in history. Back in time through banana plantations visit Yadana Shemee, Bagaya and the brick monastery Manu Paya.
11:15
Cooking demonstration at the Sarkies Bar
11:30
Myanmar traditional “Thanaka and Longyi demonstration” by RV.Strand crew on the Sundeck. (Thanaka has been used by Myanmar people for over 2000 years. It has fragrant scent somewhat similar to Sandalwood. Thanaka also gives a cooling sensation and provides protection from the sunburn).
12:30 to 14:00
Thai Lunch on the sundeck
16:00
Traditional Strand afternoon tea at the Sarkies Bar / Sundeck.
Enjoy the beautiful landscape passing by as the ship cruises to the ancient city of Bagan. Throughout the afternoon, relax, meditate, or just lie by the pool, enjoy our SPA treatments.
18:00
Sunset cocktail. After as night falls, our ship will moor on a remote and wild section of the river
19:00
Crew Presentation
19:30 to 21:30
Mediterranean diner at The Strand Restaurant

Accommodation: On The Strand Cruise
Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

07h00-09h00
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast prior to disembarkation.
09h30
Transfer arrangements are in place as you commerce your onward journey, and the crew of
The R.V Strand bid you farewell.

Accommodation: N/A
Meals: Breakfast