Day 2 – Sunday Bagan Markets
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. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3 – Monday Sagaing
Arrive at the quaint little village of Shwe Kyet Yet
after lunch. Enjoy an afternoon 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 in the evening.
Day 4 – Tuesday
Maymyo
A full day’s excursion to Maymo, 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 dinner and local
entertainment in the evening.
Day 5 – Wednesday Mingun & Mandalay
After breakfast take a cruise to Mingun. Visit the most
important sights such as the pretty Hsinbyume Pagoda and the
world’s largest uncracked bell. Return by ferry for a late
lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of the key
sights of Mandalay regarded as the centre of Burmese culture
and Buddhist learning. Return to Road To Mandalay for
dinner.
Day 6 – Thursday Shanlay village
In the morning, 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. Return
to the ship for lunch and set sail for Bagan once more.
Relax on the top deck and watch the fascinating river life
glide by. Dinner on board in the evening.
Day 7 – Friday Bagan
Arrive mid morning into Bagan. On this visit your guide
will introduce you to some of Bagan’s more significant
pagodas. After lunch on board, your afternoon is at leisure.
You may visit more of these fascinating temples with the
guide, alternatively, hire a bicycle or horse-drawn cart and
explore the area on your own. Dinner in the evening.
Day 8 – Saturday Bagan- Yangon
After an early breakfast you are transferred to Bagan
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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