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The Golden Land Downstream Mandalay - Yangon 11 days
The Golden Land Downstream Mandalay - Yangon 11 days
- Cruise name : Irrawaddy Flotilla Company Ltd
- Company : Irrawaddy Flotilla Company Ltd
- Class : Luxury
- Capacity : 24 cabin
- Type : Sharing
- Destination : Myanmar - Myanmar
Itineraries
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.
Meals: Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Pandaw II Cruise
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.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Pandaw II Cruise
We tour a selection of the 3,000 listed monuments in this important World Heritage Site and visit lacquer workshops.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Pandaw II Cruise
Ascend Tan-chi-taungmountain by foot or by WWII jeep for the spectacular sunrise over Pagan. In Sale 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.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Pandaw II Cruise
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.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Pandaw II Cruise
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.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Pandaw II Cruise
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.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Pandaw II Cruise
Stop at the famous A KaukTaung to explore the spectacular stone carving on the cliff.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Pandaw II Cruise
Continue our exploration of Delta creeks and stop at Donabyu, another little known town with a busy port and bustling markets.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Pandaw II Cruise
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.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Pandaw II Cruise
Disembark at Rangoon (Yangon).
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: N/A
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Important Notes
Price includes
- Coach transfer Yangon-Prome (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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