“MYANMAR DAYS”
8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS ON THE RV PANDAW 1947
(31.10.11 – 07.11.11)

MANDALAY – KYAUNG MYAUNG – TAGAUNG – KATHA – BHAMO – SHWEGU – MINGUN – MANDALAY

This expedition combines scenic interest with a study of local life and culture. We visit the main historic and cultural centres as well as many remoter places well off the beaten track. Such small towns and villages are part of a rich river economy and thriving with local industry and activity. Irrawaddy valley civilization has changed little in hundreds of years and wherever we go the people are warm, friendly and very hospitable.
The river varies enormously: it is vast with endless winding channels just above Mandalay and then dark and narrow through the 3rd Defile. It is a constantly changing landscape with a stunning back drop of mountains.

Mon. 31.10.11 MANDALAY – KYAUNG MYAUNG (L,D) Embark the RV Pandaw 1947 at 09:30. Cast off time is at 10:00 and sail upstream to the spectacular potteries near Kyauk-Myaung where the famous 50 gallon water pots are hand made. Moor overnight nearby a river village.
Tue. 01.11.11  KYAUNG MYAUNG – TIGYAING (B,L,D) Cast of early in the morning at 05:30. We enter the Third Defile and sail upstream all day. We explore by foot the ancient city of Tagaung viewing the fortifications, a famous nat or spirit shrine and the archaeological area. Continue sailing North up to Tigyang village where we stop for the night.
Wed. 02.11.11 TIGYAING – KATHA (B,L,D) Early departure. Before lunch we arrive the enchanting colonial town of Katha, setting for George Orwells Myanma Days, and little changed since then. Of interested are the fire stations collection of IFC ships bells taken from sunken ships in the Second War. Katha was the final resting place of the old flotilla and here over a hundred ships were scuppered in 1942 in an Act of Denial before the advancing Japanese. If permitted, we visit an elephant logging camp in the hardwood forests of the hills that surround the town and if time allows a visit to the lake at Indaw-lay offers a glimpse of highland Myanmar with its rich bird life.
Thu. 03.11.11 KATHA – BHAMO (B,L,D) We continue upstream passing the little town of Shwegu we cruise through the 2nd Defile, the most dramatic of the three gorges with cliffs towering over the narrow channel. Reach Bhamo in the afternoon for an evening walking tour of this important trading town set close to the Chinese border.
Fri. 04.11.11 BHAMO – SHWEGU (B,L,D) Chartering a smaller country boat we will proceed upstream from Bhamo and attempt to reach the village of Singu below the dramatic 1st Defile. Back to the ship before lunch and cast off at 11:30 for the downriver return journey to Mandalay. We pass Kyun Daw, an Island with a lot of monasteries and small pagodas and moor overnight at Shwegu pottery village.
Sat. 05.11.11 SHWEGU – KHAN NYAT (B,L,D) Sail downriver all day stopping at Khan Nyat Village with its many Buddhist monasteries.
Sun. 06.11.11 KHAN NYAT – MINGUN (B,L,D) We cast off early in the morning and stop at Mingun to see the largest working bell in the world and the unfinished pagoda that is the largest single mass of brick building in the world. We also visit the Mingun Old Peoples Home. Moor overnight in a sandbank opposite Mingun Pagoda. Dance and Theatre performance on the Sundeck.
Mon. 07.11.11 MINGUN – MANDALAY (B) Disembark at Mandalay Gawein Jetty at 08:00.

PRICE IN US$ PER PERSON:
MAIN DECK:
US$ 1.764,-- per person in twin sharing cabin
Single supplement: US$ 526,--
UPPER DECK:
US$ 2.016,-- per person in twin sharing cabin
Single supplement: US$ 604,--

CRUISE PRICE INCLUDES:
- Full board
- Sightseeing as described in the itinerary
- English speaking guide
- Coffe/Tea/Water
- All entrance fees

PRICE EXCLUDES:
- Transfer to the ship from Mandalay / Bagan airport or hotel
- Drinks
- Laundry
- All items of a personal nature
- Health-accident-baggage or travel protection plan
- Fuel surcharges (if any)

IMPORTANT NOTE:
For All the Shoulder and Summer Season departures should the occupancy be less than 10 PASSENGERS the Company reserves the right to cancel the cruise up to 60 days prior the departure date. A written confirmation notice will be released to all booked clients and/or their agents within and not later than 60 days prior the departure date. In case of cancellation an alternative cruise will be offered and if not acceptable all down payments will be refunded.

PAYMENT CONDITION:
Deposit:
To secure your reservation, a 30% deposit may be required for certain departures upon booking confirmation and for some specific departure dates it might be “not-refundable”.

Full payment or final balances:
Should be received in US$ cash within 21 days prior to departure. Payment failure may be treated as a cancellation and the above cancellation charges apply.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Up to 46 days prior to departure: no cancellation fee
45 to 31 days prior to departure: 30% of the cancelled cabins amount
30 to 21 days prior to departure: 50% of the cancelled cabins amount
From 20 days and no show: 80% of the cancelled cabins amount

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