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Gorges Of The Far North: Mandalay – Bhamo – Bagan 12 Days
Gorges Of The Far North: Mandalay – Bhamo – Bagan 12 Days
- Cruise name : Belmond
- Company : Belmond
- Class : Luxury
- Capacity : 25 cabin
- Type : Sharing
- Destination : Myanmar - Myanmar
Itineraries
Board Belmond Orcaella and cruise on the Ayeyarwady River towards northern Myanmar. A stop at Mingun includes a visit to the world's largest brick-built pagoda and the biggest uncracked bell. This evening you’ll get to know fellow travellers at the welcome cocktail and dinner party.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: RV Orcaella Cruise
Disembark at Nwe Nyein for a guided walking tour and a chance to meet artisans sculpting traditional clay pots. Afternoon tea is served in the Lounge Bar. Lecture “Myanmar ways of life” by your guide at the Lounge Bar. Dinner is served in the Restaurant. Take a release of Shan Balloons at the Observation Deck if weather permitting.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: RV Orcaella Cruise
Spend the morning strolling around the delightful village of Kyan Hnyat. Children greet you on their way to school and the market begins bustle with activity. As RV Orcaella continues its voyage, you can admire the rural villages dotted along the shore.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: RV Orcaella Cruise
Visit Katha by trishaw and take in the market made famous by George Orwell in Burmese Days. Return on board and set sail. Lunch buffet is served in the Restaurant.
Afternoon tea is served in the Lounge Bar where you can also enjoy a lecture. This evening dinner is served in the Restaurant followed by entertainment from Shan Dancers on the Observation Deck.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: RV Orcaella Cruise
Arrive at Shwe Paw Kyun. Transfer by boat to the pretty Shwe Paw Island and walk among the stilt houses of the Kachin fishermen. Visit the island monastery, and perhaps call into the village school. Return on board and set sail for Bhamo. We will be entering the dramatic, narrow 2nd defile around 10:00 and passing through should take about two hours. Enjoy the scenery from the Observation Deck. Buffet lunch is served in the Restaurant.
Transfer to shore by fast boat for a walking tour of the lively town of Bhamo, the major northern trading post between China and Myanmar.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: RV Orcaella Cruise
Arrive at Weima village and enjoy a visit to an elephant camp. Continue with a visit to the local school to donate school stationary. Return on board. Spend the afternoon on board and enjoy afternoon tea in the Lounge.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: RV Orcaella Cruise
In the early morning, board a train to the forest station of Naba and journey into the thick Kachin jungle and teak forest. Myanmar traditional dress “longyi” and thanakha (local make up) demonstrated on the Observation Deck. Afternoon tea is served in the Lounge Bar. Join fellow travellers for a longyi cocktail party.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: RV Orcaella Cruise
Alight at Ma Lae Village for a walking tour of the village and a visit to the monastery. Witness a traditional Noviciation Ceremony, regarded as a very important moment for young Burmese boys. After dinner enthusiastic young actors from Mandalay’s School of Performing Arts will enact scenes from the Yamayana play on the Observation Deck. This is a Hindu Creation Epic that is widely performed across all of South-East Asia and features characters from Bali, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: RV Orcaella Cruise
Mandalay comes into view in the early morning. Disembark for a tour of Myanmar’s second city, including lunch at a local restaurant. A special dinner will be served on the sandbank this evening.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: RV Orcaella Cruise
Spend the day gazing at the passing scenery as the ship continues towards Bagan. This evening take in the unforgettable sunset over the Bagan plain and enjoy a puppet show by traditional Bagan artists.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: RV Orcaella Cruise
Visit the ancient sites in and around Bagan with an expert guide. In the afternoon you may choose to join a tour of Mount Popa—the legendary home of animist spirits known as Nats—with its impressive summit monastery. Or take a horse-drawn cart or a bicycle to explore on your own. Celebrate your final evening on board at this evening’s cocktail party, and say goodbye to your new friends during the Farewell Dinner.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: RV Orcaella Cruise
Transfer to Bagan airport for your flight to Yangon.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: N/A
Check rate
Important Notes
Price includes
- Eleven nights aboard the Belmond Orcaella luxury river cruise
- All meals as mentioned : buffet breakfast, lunch and table d'hôte dinner featuring both eastern and western menus
- Beverages, including local beer and house wine with lunch and dinner
- Onboard activities such as expert lectures and presentations, longyi-tying demonstrations, sunrise yoga sessions, meditation classes and cookery demonstrations
- Fully-qualified resident doctor
- Guided tours of Mingun, Nwe Nyein, Kyan Hnyat, Katha, Bhamo, Weima, Ma Lae Village, Mandalay, Bagan
- Boat transfer and visit to Shwe Paw Island
- Excursion to Mount Popa and its summit monastery
Price excludes
- Travel insurance
- Fuel surcharge
- Marine park fees
- Port fees
- Personal expenses
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 & Surcharge on Lunar New Year.
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