Burmese Days: Bhamo - Mandalay 8 Days

Cruise name

RV Paukan Cruise

Company

The Ayravata Cruises

Class

Luxury

Capacity

29 cabin

Type

Sharing

Destination

Myanmar - Myanmar

Itineraries

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MORNING EXCURSION: Bhamo

Arrive Bhamo by flight in the morning (ETA 09:25 am) . Explore BHAMO by Tuk Tuk and by foot. Embark the ship at 12:00 noon and serve lunch.

AFTERNOON : 2nd Defile

We then sail through the DRAMATIC SECOND DEFILE with its magnificent cliffs reaching down the narrow channel. This evening, Join a welcome reception this evening prior to dinner. Moor overnight at Kyun Daw.

Note: Due to water level, speed boat may be used for transfer from Jetty to the Ship.

Meals: Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: RV Paukan Cruise

MORNING EXCURSION: Kyun Daw

After breakfast, visit the fascinating island village of Kyun Daw, where over 7,000 stupas surround the monastery. Take a WALKING TOUR for memorable encounters with the villagers. Visit to fisherman’s home to learn more about daily life and a SCHOOL to interact with the children. You will also visit a NUNNERY to present the nuns with food purchased the day before at the market in Bhamo. Unlike monks, they have to collect and cook their own food.

AFTERNOON: Sailing

As you sail south this afternoon, with some luck, you may catch a glimpse of the rare Irrawaddy dolphin with its distinctive round forehead. Arrive Katha and moor overnight

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: RV Paukan Cruise

MORNING EXCURSION: Katha

Start your day with a visit to the LOCAL MARKET in Katha , where you will see the locals buying and selling fish, meat, produce, and more. Next, stop at the former British Club, featured in George Orwell’s novel Burmese Days. Here learn a bit more about how life was here during British rule. Lastly, journey a short distance to a local JINGPO VILLAGE. A subset of the Kachin, the Jingpo are one of over 100 ethnic minority groups in Myanmar. Here you will learn about their culture, traditional dress, and their unique method of making rice wine.

AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Tigyang

Sail to the small village of Tigyang for an afternoon WALKING TOUR through its narrow lanes and to visit the pagoda and reclining Buddha on a hilltop with stunning views. Moor overnight at midriver

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: RV Paukan Cruise

MORNING EXCURSION: Tagaung

This morning, visit the village of Tagaung with its many Buddhist monasteries. Here you will INTERACT WITH THE MONKS at a local monastery. Each morning they don their distinctive saffron-colored robes and walk through the streets to collect alms, offerings of food, like cooked rice and curry. This is a truly memorable experience as you present alms to the monks and witness their lunch ritual.

Sail the rest of the day and overnight at midriver.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: RV Paukan Cruise

MORNING EXCURSION: Kyauk Myaung

Today, take a WALKING TOUR through the captivating pottery-making village of Kyauk Myaung. Here you will learn more about the pot-making process and see how they are formed, fired, and glazed. Most interesting is the eye-catching 50-gallon variety, often referred to as Martaban or Ali Baba jars in colonial times. These pots could transport large quantities of liquor, fish sauce, peanut oil, and more, and have played an important part of maritime trade throughout Asia for centuries.

Sail the rest of the day. Moore overnight near Mingun.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: RV Paukan Cruise

MORNING EXCURSION: Mingun

After breakfast, arrive Mingun. Visit the unfinished pagoda where construction was abandoned at 160 feet only a third of the planned height, Mya Thein Tan Pagoda (White Pagoda) and the largest working bell in the world.

After lunch, sail a short distance to Mandalay.

AFTERNOON EXCURSION : Amarapura

Amarapura, former capital of Myanmar, later in the afternoon. Your visit focuses on the famous U BEIN BRIDGE, a three-quarter-mile-long bridge built in 1783 from reclaimed teakwood from the old royal palace in Inwa. The bridge is still a cornerstone of the community as locals and monks use it daily to cross Taungthaman Lake while fishermen and farmers go about their daily work below. Take a SAMPAN RIDE on the lake for memorable views of the sunset behind the iconic bridge. Moor overnight at Mandalay.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: RV Paukan Cruise

MORNING EXCURSION: Mandalay

After breakfast, visit a TAPESTRY & WOODCARVING WORKSHOP to learn more about these cottage industries and see the skilled artisans at work. Then stop at MAHAMUNI PAGODA, the most revered shrine in Mandalay , to see its impressive gold-leaf Buddha. Due to the continual application of gold leaves, officials estimate the gold is approximately six inches thick.

AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Mandalay

This afternoon, visit KUTHODAW PAGODA and SHWENANDAW MONASTERY, the only remnant of former King Mindon’s “Golden City” to survive the bombing of World War II. Originally the king’s living quarters, the building was moved after his death to its current location and converted into a monastery. Today, the original gilding has faded, but the intricate wood carvings endure, giving you a sense of how extravagant the original teak palace complex was. Lastly, stop at a GOLD LEAF WORKSHOP to see how it is made. This evening, enjoy a TRADITIONAL DANCE PERFORMANCE by Mandalay Art School after Dinner on the Sun Deck. Moore overnight at Mandalay.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: RV Paukan Cruise

Disembarkation at Gawein Jetty in Mandalay around 9:00 AM.

Please note that the flight from/to Bhamo is not included in the cruise price. Should you wish us to book this flight please let us know of the flight time of booking. The airfare will be included in our extensions pre tours.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: N/A

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Important Notes

Price includes:

All meals &
Coffee/Tea/Water
Complimentary local beer throughout the cruiser
Sightseeing as described in the Itinerary
English Speaking Guide
All Entrance Fees.

Price excludes:

Transfer from/to Mandalay or Bagan Hotel-Airport.
Drinks, laundry, all items of a personal nature
Health-accident-baggage or travel protection plan outside the ship’s boundaries
Fuel surcharges if applicable, domestic flights
Port tax USD 100 per pax

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: Vietnamese, seafood & 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.
For All the departures should the occupancy be less than 10 PASSENGERS the Company reserves the right to cancel the cruise up to 30 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 30 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
Surcharge on Christmas and New Year & on Lunar New Year on Feb.

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Burmese Days: Bhamo - Mandalay 8 Days

Burmese Days: Bhamo - Mandalay 8 Days

Itineraries

Day 1: Bhamo (Embarkation) - 2nd Defile (L, D)

Day 2: Kyun Daw (B, L, D)

Day 3: Katha - Tigyang (B, L, D)

Day 4: Tagaung (B, L, D)

Day 5: Kyauk Myaung (B, L, D)

Day 6: Mingun - Amarapura (B, L, D)

Day 7: Mandalay (B, L, D)

Day 8: Mandalay (B)

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