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11 NIGHT CRUISE MANDALAY-BHAMO-BAGAN
A journey along the Ayeyarwady River is a voyage of a lifetime.
From this mighty river, which runs the length of the country,
treasures can be admired which have for so long been hidden from the
world’s gaze.
YANGON - MANDALAY- MINGUN – NEW NYEING - KYAN HNYAT - KATHA –
SHWEGU - ZINBON - BHAMO - KATHA – TIGYAUNG – MOGOK – MANDALAY -
BAGAN – MT. POPA – BAGAN - YANGON
Available: from 03.08.11 –
02.10.11
Departure: 03.08.11 / 17.08.11 / 07.09.11 / 21.09.11
Price based on 2 persons/per person:
03.08.11 – 02.10.11: from US$ 3.160 up
Wed.
21.09.11
YANGON –
MANDALAY – MINGUN
(LD)
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. 22.09.11
MINGUN
– KYAUNGMYAUNG – KYAN HNYAT (B,L,D)
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.
23.09.11 KYAN HNYAT - KATHA (B,L,D)
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. 24.09.11 KATHA - SHWEGU (B,L,D)
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.
25.09.11 ZINBON - BHAMO (B,L,D)
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. 26.09.11 BHAMO - KATHA (B,L,D)
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. 27.09.11 KATHA - TIGYAUNG (B,L,D)
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. 28.09.11 TIGYAING – THABEIKKYIN -
MOGOK (B,L,D)
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. 29.09.11 THABEIKKYIN -
MANDALAY (B,L,D)
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. 30.09.11
MANDALAY -
BAGAN
(B,L,D)
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.
01.10.11
BAGAN
–
MT. POPA
(B,L,D)
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. 02.10.11
BAGAN
–
YANGON (B)
An early departure this morning to Bagan airport for your flight to
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PRICE IN US$ PER PERSON VALID FROM 03.08.2011 – 02.10.2011
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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