Upstream Pagan - Mandalay 5 days

Cruise name

Pandaw Myanmar

Company

Irrawaddy Flotilla Company Ltd

Class

Luxury

Capacity

24 cabin

Type

Sharing

Destination

Myanmar

Itineraries

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Afternoon excursion exploring the temples of Pagan, plus a visit to a lacquer workshop.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Pandaw II Cruise

Set sail early morning to Salay, a small town which was once a bustling trading port, now a sleepy village filled with colonial architectural treasures and timeless teak monasteries.

Walk to Yoke-Sone Kyaung, the best-known teak carved monastery in Burma, stopping at Salay House on return.

Sail upriver to the Ayardaw charity clinic supported by Pandaw then drive up the winding road of the Tant-Chi-Taung mountain to visit the hill-top stupa.

Late afternoon, watch the traditional paper-mache elephant dance performed by the villagers from Tant-Chi.

Moor overnight near Nyaung U.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Pandaw II Cruise

Explore Pakokku, experiencing the local market and town centre by Tuk Tuk.

Pakkoku is a city of about 100,000 inhabitants located 30 km from Pagan. Main produce are tobacco, cotton, peanuts, Thanatkha (traditional make-up and sun lotion) and textiles. Visit Pakokku’s main market by Tuk Tuk.

Stop at a cheroot workshop and discover how traditional cheroot cigars are made.

Moor overnight at Aung Pan Chaung near the Chindwin confluence

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Pandaw II Cruise

Explore Yandabo village, famous for its production of terracotta pottery from the river bank clay.

This village is well-known as the place where the first Anglo-Burmese war ended by the peace treaty signed in 1826. Morning walking tour and a visit to a pottery workshop to see first-hand the production process. This is a hands-on experience which you are welcome to try.

Visit the Pandaw supported Yandabo School (if no school holidays).

Afternoon sailing and moor overnight at Pauk-taw Pauk-myaing village near Ava.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Pandaw II Cruise

By 0900 After breakfast disembark at Sagaing.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: N/A

Important Notes

Price includes

Transfers to/from ship on DAY 1 and DAY 5 as described.
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
Use of quality mountain bikes for independent exploration.

Price excludes

International flight
Port dues (if levied)
Laundry
All visa costs
Fuel surcharges
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 cycle 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: Pagan (D)

Day 2: Salay - Ayardaw - Tant-Chi-Taung (B, L, D)

Day 3: Pakokku (B, L, D)

Day 4: Yandabo (B, L, D)

Day 5: Sagaing (B)

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