12 DAYS / 11 NIGHT CRUISE
YANGON - MANDALAY- MINGUN – KYAUKMYAUNG - KYAN HNYAT
- KATHA – SHWEGU - ZINBON - BHAMO - KATHA – TIGYAUNG –
THABEIKKYIN – BAGAN – MT. POPA - BAGAN
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Wed. 19.08.09
YANGON –
MANDALAY -
MINGUN
Fly from Yangon to Mandalay. Transfer to the Road To
Mandalay berthed on the Ayeyarwady River opposite the
Sagaing Hills studded with numerous white pagodas. The
ship sets sail on its voyage to northern Myanmar through
the dramatic gorges that characterise this stretch of
the river. At Mingun, you visit the world’s largest
brick-built pagoda and uncracked bell. An evening
cocktail party allows you to get to know your fellow
travellers.
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Thu. 20.08.09
MINGUN
– KYAUKMYAUNG
The ship makes an early start entering the first of
three gorges around midday. Anchor off Kyaukmyaung for a
walking tour and to see traditional clay pot sculpting.
Later, sail past the picturesque island pagoda of
Thihadaw.
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Fri. 21.08.09 KYAN HNYAT -
KATHA
Early morning stroll around the delightful village of
Kyan Hnyat where school children greet you and the
morning market bustles with activity. Sailing north,
vast stretches of the river spread out before you with
villages dotted on the shore. As the sun sets, the ship
anchors off the old market town of Katha famous as the
site where the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company scuttled its
fleet in 1942.
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Sat. 22.08.09 KATHA - SHWEGU
Visit Katha in the early morning to see some of the
recovered wrecks and take a stroll through the market
place made famous by George Orwell in “Burmese Days”.
The ship continues north of Shwegu where you explore the
splendid island pagoda of Shwe Paw.
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Sun. 23.08.09 ZINBON -
BHAMO
This morning the ship passes through the splendid second
gorge with its green-clad mountains reaching down to the
narrowing channel. Sail past logging camps and the old
colonial village of Zinbon towards the challenging first
gorge. The ship sails as far north as possible and then
turns around to drop anchor off Bhamo where you may take
a stroll and meet the locals. The scenery in this
unspoilt area is spectacular.
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Mon. 24.08.09
BHAMO - KATHA
Morning visit to Bhamo, barely 50 miles from the Chinese
border in the foothills of Yunnan. Local transport
carries you into the countryside, past paddy fields and
towards the mountains before returning to the ship for
an early afternoon departure.
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Tue. 25.08.09 KATHA - TIGYAUNG
In the early morning board the train to the forest
station of Naba and experience a journey into thick
Kachin jungle and teak forests. Later the ship sails for
the beautiful river port of Tigyaing, where you can walk
in the early evening.
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Wed. 26.08.09 TIGYAING -
THABEIKKYIN
At Thabeikkyin you take the road that winds towards
Mogok past a forestry reserve where many precious
botanical specimens are grown for their essential oils.
Various attractions await. Return to the ship to head
south again.
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Thu. 27.08.09
MANDALAY
Mandalay comes into view early morning. Disembark for a
varied tour of Burma’s second city. Rejoin the ship at
the quaint Burmese village of Shwe Kyet Yet for a
display of tribal dances.
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Fri. 28.08.09
BAGAN
The ship sets sail early morning for Bagan. Along the
way you see many villages with women doing the household
chores by the river and waving children. Witness sunset
over the marvellous Bagan plain to whet your appetite
for the tours next day. Traditional Bagan artists
perform for you this evening.
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Sat. 29.08.09
BAGAN
–
MT. POPA
On your final day, visit the ancient sites in and around
Bagan with the experienced guide, or take a horse-drawn
cart or bicycle to explore on your own. Optional
afternoon tour to Mount Popa, legendary sacred home of
the Nats, with its impressive summit monastery.
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Sun. 30.08.09
BAGAN
-
YANGON
An early departure this morning to Bagan airport for
your flight to Yangon. |
| PRICE IN US$ PER PERSON
VALID FROM 22.07.09 – 30.09.09
PRICE INCLUDES:
- All table d'hôte meals
- Accommodation on board based on two persons sharing
(except single cabin)
- Domestic flight Yangon – Mandalay / Bagan - Yangon
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Entrance fees as per itinerary
- All transfers as per itinerary
- Cultural program as per itinerary
PRICE EXCLUDES:
- Hotel accommodation
- Transfers in Yangon
- Drinks
- Laundry
- All items of a personal nature
- Health-accident-baggage or travel protection plan Fuel
surcharges (if any)
PAYMENT CONDITION:
Deposit:
To secure your reservation, a 15% deposit is
required upon booking confirmation.
Full payment or final balances:
Should be received in US$ cash within 60 days prior to
departure. Payment failure may be treated as a
cancellation and the above cancellation charges apply.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Up to 56 days prior to departure: 15% of the fare (the
Deposit)
55 to 21 days prior to departure: 30% of the fare
20 to 03 days prior to departure: 70% of the fare
Within 2 days of Departure: 100% of the fare
ADMINISTRATION FEES:
Up to 56 days prior to departure: One free, then 10% of
the fare
55 to 21 days prior to departure: 20% of the fare
20 to 03 days prior to departure: 60% of the fare
Within 2 days of Departure: 100% of the fare
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