Day 2 –
Thursday Shanlay village
After an early breakfast visit Shanlay village for a
walking tour. This traditional Burmese village gives you the
opportunity to discover the Burmese way of life first hand -
from farming and schools to spirit houses and tea-shops. The
ship gets underway mid morning and begins its journey south.
The rest of the day is spent relaxing on board observing the
fascinating local river life from the top deck. An on-board
guide lectures on the Myanmar way of life. Dinner on board
in the evening.
Day 3 –
Friday Bagan
The ship arrives at Bagan where over 2,000 temples and
pagodas are scattered over an awe-inspiring plain beside the
river. A guided orientation tour introduces you to the most
important temples. After lunch you may rejoin the guide to
visit the inside of some of the more significant pagodas.
Alternatively, you can hire a bicycle or horse-drawn cart
and explore this fascinating area on your own. Late
afternoon the guide takes you to watch the sun setting over
a field of glowing pagodas by the river. Dinner and local
entertainment in the evening.
Day 4 –
Saturday Mount Popa
A full day excursion to Mount Popa, a national park and
believed to be the sacred home of powerful ‘Nats’ (spirits).
On top of a rocky crag is a picturesque complex of
monasteries, pagodas and shrines which can be reached via a
winding, covered walkway. Lunch is taken at the Mount Popa
Resort. Dinner and local entertainment on board.
Day 5 –
Sunday Bagan
After breakfast join the guide to explore some of Bagan’s
local markets selling wood carvings, fabrics, longis and
rattan goods. See Myanmar’s famous lacquerware being made.
Alternatively, you can hire a bicycle or horse-drawn cart
and explore this enchanting area on your own. Mid-morning,
the ship sets sail for Mandalay. On board the guide lectures
on the Ayeyarwady River. The ship anchors mid-river for the
evening providing a marvellous opportunity to observe the
stars. A casual cocktail party is followed by dinner.
Day 6 –
Monday Sagaing
Continue sailing up the river until Road To Mandalay
arrives at the little Burmese village of Shwe Kyet Yet in
the early afternoon. After lunch enjoy an excursion to
Sagaing considered to be the living centre of the Buddhist
faith in Burma and famous for its silversmiths who still
work in much the same way as their ancestors did. Return to
the ship for dinner and local entertainment.
Day 7 –
Tuesday Maymyo
Visit Maymyo, a colonial hill station set high in the
mountains. Soak up the atmosphere with its cool climate,
English style houses, colourful market and beautiful botanic
gardens. A typical Shan lunch is taken at a colonial house.
Return to the ship for a final dinner on board. Overnight on
board.
Day 8 –
Wednesday Mandalay- Yangon
After an early breakfast, you are transferred to
Mandalay’s airport for your onward flight to Yangon.
* Due to adverse local conditions
July-October, the Shanlay Tour is replaced by a tour of Ava,
the capital of a Burmese Kingdom for nearly 500 years.
Sights include the magnificent wooden Bagaya Kyaung
Monastery and the Nanmyin Watchtower.
The above package tour inclusive of
- Accommodation on board based
on twin sharing (except Single Cabin)
- Two way domestic flight
tickets:
- Air-conditioned coach with
driver and guide for transfer and sightseeing as shown in
the itinerary
- Full-board meal plan on board
* Surcharge can be applied for foreign
language-speaking guide.
* Above tour can be customized according to your own travel
nature.
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