GRAND VOYAGE OF THE CHINDWIN RIVER
A river journey to discover the hidden treasures of
the Golden Land
With the RV Pandaw 1947:
The RV Pandaw 1947 was built in Scotland in 1947 for
the shallow conditions of the Ayeyarwaddy. The Pandaw is
a ship laden with charm, atmosphere and character. With
fine cuisine and high standards of service a cruise on
the RV Pandaw 1947 is a unique travel experience.
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see a complete Deck Plan of the RV Pandaw 1947.
ITINERARY:
04 Sep. – 13 Sep. 2009 (10 days / 9 nights)
Bagan – Pakokku - Pankangyi - Monywa – Mingit - Kalewa –
Mawlaik – Mandalay
 04.09.09
BAGAN –
PAKOKKU (26 miles / 42
km)
Board RV Pandaw 1947 at 09.00 hrs. We cast off at 09.30
hrs and sail upstream to the Ayeyarwaddy and Chindwin
confluence. If time permits we stop in Thein Gone, a
typical river village where we visit the school and the
monastery. Continue cruising North to the bustling town
of Pakkoku where we visit the monastery, cheroots and
weaving workshops. We pass the Chindwin and Ayeyarwaddy
river confluence and we stop for the night.
05.09.09
PAKOKKU – PANKANGYI – AHMYINT
VILLAGE -
MONYWA (70 miles / 113 km)
Visit the little town of Pakhan-gyi. This
post-Pagan period provincial capital was walled with a moat and
originally had a governor¹s palace. We see the old walls, visit the
museum and a spectacular 19th century wood carved monastery.
Continue cruising to Ahmyint village and visit the local market, see
beautiful houses and the lovely the 17th century style Min Kyaw Swa
stupas with 18th century style paintings.
Arrive Monywa, the Chindwin River largest port, in the early
evening.
 06.09.09
MONYWA (Pho-Win Daung
and Shwebadaung Caves)
Visit Hpowindaung and Shwebadaung caves where hundreds
of Buddha Statues are placed inside niches decorated
with wonderful mural paintings. If the weather and time
permits we will also visit Twin Daung Lake better known
as lake of “Spirulina”, the famous green-blue algae rich
in protein, vitamins and minerals. The origin of the
lake is unknown, some geologist claim to be an extinct
volcano crater, others a crater formed by a meteorite.
Alternatively we drive to Kyaukka village to visit a
“plain” lacquerware type workshop. Called in Myanmar
“Kyauk Kar” this kind of lacquerware has only two
colors, black and red made by natural pigments. Late
lunch and cast off.
07.09.09
MONYWA – KANI (34 miles / 55 km) -
KIN (30 miles / 48 Km)
Late morning explore the village of Kanee and climb
the pagoda hillock for its view. Continue sailing upstream until
late at night to reach the village of Kani.
 08.09.09
KIN – MINGIN (Miles 40 / 64 km)
Early morning we explore Kin village with its beautiful
wooden houses and the woodcarvings monastery. Continue
sailing upstream to the small enchanting town of Mingin.
Explore its temples and 1900’s wooden houses and the Min
Kyaung Monastery with old Buddha Images.
09.09.09
MINGUN – KYIDAW (1.5 Miles / 2.4 km) - KALEWA (42 miles /
68 km)
At Kyidaw (Kyi Taung Oo) we visit Shwe Za War Yaw monastery one of
the oldest and best preserved wood carved monastery of Myanmar,
embellished with wooden sculpted idols with fascinating gold leaf
wall decorations. We walk through a beautiful scenario of paddy
fields to the village of Kan where we visit another splendid example
of Myanmar old monastery. Back to the ship by local boat. Proceed
upstream up to Kyaw Zin, a village very close to Kalewa, where we
stop for the night.
 10.09.09
KALEWA – MAWLAIK (38 miles / 61 km)
In the morning we explore Kalewa, the main river port
for the trading with India, the lively market and climb
up to Shwe Moat Htaw stupa for the beautiful view. Back
to the ship before lunch and keep on cruising upstream
to Mawlaik.
11.09.09 MAWLAIK – Sailing back
Downstream
Mawlaik (situated 35 km from the Indian Border) was the
administrative capital of this area rich of Teak forests. It is a
pleasant colonial town with its golf course surrounded by splendid
colonial houses built by the Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation in
the 1920’s and 1930’s (there is still a small community of Indians
that used to work for the Scottish company and their descendents).
The governor’s house, the administrative building, the school, the
hospital, the “Dak Bungalows”, the headquarter of the company are
well preserved, still in use nowadays and nicely maintained.
Being this our turnaround point, we begin sailing back downstream to
Monywa.
12.09.09 Sailing Downstream for 100
miles (160 km)
Continue sailing all day downstream. Stop at Kyauk Hlay Gar village,
famous for its Petrified Wood, where we visit the school and the
typical houses.
 13.09.09
MONYWA –
MANDALAY
Arrive Monywa in the morning. Transfer by coach to
Mandalay with stop enroute to visit he splendid
Sambuddhai Kat Kyaw pagoda where more than 500,000
Buddha statues are placed and the Aung Sakyar Stupa with
the longest reclining Buddha of Myanmar (333 ft/100 m).
Lunch at a restaurant in Sagaing. Continue to your
Mandalay Hotel or Airport.
PRICE IN US$ PER PERSON FOR 10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS
Main Deck:
US$ 2.268,-- per person in twin sharing cabin
Single supplement: US$ 677,--
Upper Deck:
US$ 2.592,-- per person in twin sharing cabin
Single supplement: US$ 778,--
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Transfer from / to Mandalay or Bagan Hotel / Airport
- Full board
- All sightseeing and excursions as per program
- English speaking guide
- Entrance fees
PRICE EXCLUDES:
- International and domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Intl. airport tax of US$ 10,- per person
- Hotel accommodation
- Drinks
- Laundry
- All items of a personal nature
- Health-accident-baggage or travel protection plan
- Fuel surcharges (if any)
- Porter fees
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The Chindwin River Cruise will be operated ONLY if there
is a minimum of 14 passengers booked. The cruise
confirmation deadline is 91 days prior to departure
date.
PAYMENT CONDITION:
Deposit:
To secure your reservation, a 30% deposit is required
upon booking. Deposit is “not-refundable”.
Full payment or final balances:
Should be received in US$ cash within 91 days prior to
departure. Payment failure may be treated as a
cancellation and the above cancellation charges apply.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Up to 91 days prior to departure: no cancellation fee
90 to 60 days prior to departure: 30% of the cancelled
cabins amount
59 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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