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The Great Irrawaddy Delta 8 Days
The Great Irrawaddy Delta 8 Days
- Cruise name : Irrawaddy Flotilla Company Ltd
- Company : Irrawaddy Flotilla Company Ltd
- Class : Luxury
- Capacity : 24 cabin
- Type : Sharing
- Destination : Myanmar - Myanmar
Itineraries
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.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Pandaw II Cruise
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. We hope to visit the Mein Ma Hla Kyun Wildlife Reserve, an island of just under one hundred square miles classified as a mangrove eco system reserve and home to salt water crocodiles.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Pandaw II Cruise
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.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Pandaw II Cruise
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.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Pandaw II Cruise
A day at leisure in this charming port town and optional day trip by car to Ngwesaung Beach with lunch there.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Pandaw II Cruise
Noon 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.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Pandaw II Cruise
On these busier channels there will be a variety of shipping whilst the riverbanks team with life and activity. Maubin is a very pleasant place to enjoy a sunset walk along its colourful strand.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Pandaw II Cruise
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
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: NA
Important Notes
Price Includes:
- Domestic flights
- Entrance fees
- Guide services ,
- Gratuities to crew,
- Main meals,
- Soft drinks beer coffee and selection of teas and tisanes, mineral water.
- Quality mountain bikes
Price Excludes:
- International flights
- Port dues
- Laundry
- All visa costs
- Fuel surcharges
- Tips
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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