Itinerary Round Trip Cruise Mandalay To Mandalay
7 Nights Cruise Rtm 7 – Mandalay-Bagan-Maymyo
Day 1 – Wednesday (Yangon – Mandalay)
In the morning, we will be flying using one of many domestic flight which is Air Mandalay from Yangon to Mandalay. Trasfer to the Road to Mandalay berthed on the Ayeyarwady River at Shwe Kyet Yet. After having lunch, we will be enjoying a guided tour of the key sights of Mandalay regarded as the center of Burmese culture and Buddhist learning. Returning to the Mandalay stopping en route to admire sunset over the river. Dinner and local entertinment to enjoy the nightlife of Mandalay and the night will be spent onboard.
Day 2 -Thursday (Mandalay – Bagan)
After an early breakfast visit the Sagaing Hills the living centre of the Buddhist faith in Burma and famous for its silver and silversmiths who still work in much the same way as their ancestors did. 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 and local entertainment. Overnight on board.
Day 3 – Friday (Bagan)
We will arrives to Bagan which is comprise of over 2,000 temples and pagodas remain on this awe-inspiring plain. A guided tour will be provided for all the visitors but it will only be heading to several famous temples and pagodas. After having lunch, all visitors will have a chance to go around the city on their own arragement for freedom and then rejoin the guided tour, visit the inside of some of the more significant pagodas. In alternative, visitors can hire a bike or horse-drawn cart and explore the area. Before the evening, visitors will be guided to enjoy the breathtaking vista of eth sun setting over the plain. Dinner and local entertainment will be provided and the night will be spent on board.
Day 4 – Saturday (Bagan – Mount Popa)
A full day excursion to Mount Popa, believed to be the home of many Nats and is now a national park. It is located on top of a rocky crag is a picturesque complex of monasteries, pagodas and shrines, which we can climb to via a winding, covered walkway sort of like a pilgrimage. Lunch is taken at the Mount Popa Resort and dinner and local entertainment will be provided. THe night will be spent on board.
Day 5 – Sunday (Bagan – Mandalay)
The ship will be departed from Bagan and will be heading to Mandalay. The last opportunity to visit the wonders of Bagan or eplore the local markets during the time before the ship actually leave Bagan. On board, the guide lectures on the Ayeyarwady River. The ship will be anchors on in the mid-river for the evening and provides a marvellous opportunity to observe the stars and galaxies usually obscured in more populated areas. Dinner and the night itself will be spent on board.
Day 6 – Monday (Mandalay)
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 Ava the capital of a Burmese Kingdom for nearly 500 years. Sights include the magnificent wooden Bagaya Kyaung Monastery and the Nanmyin Watchtower. Return to the ship for dinner and local entertainment. Overnight on board.
Day 7 – Tuesday (Mandalay – Maymyo – Mandalay)
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.