ONLY 5% DEPOSIT required
DAY 1 BEFORE THE CRUISE
RANGOON (YANGON) (L/D)
Arrive Yangon International airport. You will be transferred to your hotel by your tour guide who meet and greet you at the airport. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.
Lunch at Local Restaurant
Dinner at Local Restaurant
DAY 2 BEFORE THE CRUISE
RANGOON (YANGON) FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING (B/L/D)
Breakfast at the hotel. The full day tour of Yangon commences with a visit to city center and Sule Pagoda, the landmark of downtown Yangon, followed by a short walk to the Strand hotel, a relic of the colonial-era legacy which was opened in 1901 by the famed Sakies brothers; Chaukhtatgyi, the colossal reclining Buddha, followed by photographing at Kandawgyi (Royal) Lake.
Afternoon sightseeing includes Bogyoke Market (formerly called Scott Market), where we can shop varieties of goods ranging from handicrafts to clothing and local food/ snack; sightseeing and sunset viewing at Shwedagon Pagoda, an inspiring golden stupa which is one of the best landmarks in Myanmar. If time permits, we will a walk at Chinatown area, the bustle point of Yangon.
Remark: Scott Market closes on Monday and Public Holidays.
Lunch at Local Restaurant
Dinner at Local Restaurant
DAY 3 BEFORE THE CRUISE
YANGON / BAGAN (BY FLIGHT) (B/L/D)
Drive to the airport for the early morning flight to Bagan. visit Myinkaba Gubyaukkyi Temple, a typical Mon style temple; Manuha Temple, a captured king's impression of life in prison; Nanpaya Temple; an earliest masterpiece with its fine stone carvings; photo stop at Seinnyet Nyima Pagodas, a temple and a stupa with exquisite design and Mingala zedi pagoda, on of the last ones built in pagan .Sunset from a small Hill/High Platform/ some Vantage point in Bagan. Overnight in Bagan.
Lunch at Local Restaurant
Dinner at Local Restaurant
DAY 4 BEFORE THE CRUISE
BAGAN SIGHTSEEING (B/L/D)
Morning sightseeing begins with visit to the Nyaung Oo Market; Shwezigon Pagoda, the prototype of later Myanmar satupas; Wetkyi-in Gubyakkyi Temple, with fine mural paintings of jataka scenes; Htilominlo Temple, noted for its plaster carvings and visit lacquerware factory. Afternoon excursion to Ananda Temple, an architectural masterpiece resembling a Greek Cross; and Thatbyinnyu, the highest of Bagan Temples ; and Bypaya, a Pyu style pagoda on the brink of the majestic Ayeyarwaddy River. Overnight in Bagan.
Lunch at Local Restaurant
Dinner at Local Restaurant
DAY 5 BEFORE THE CRUISE
BAGAN (EMBARKATION) (B/-/-)
Some more visits or shopping and then drive to Bagan Ayar jetty.
Start from USD 880 per pax
| City | Hotel | ||
| Superior | Deluxe | Heritage | |
| Yangon |
Melia Hotel, Deluxe Room |
Pan Pacific Hotel, Deluxe Room |
STRAND Hotel, Superior Suite Room |
| Bagan |
Bagan Lodge, Villa Room |
AUREUM BAGAN, |
AUREUM BAGAN, |
| COST INCLUDES | COST EXCLUDES |
| Accommodation with daily breakfast | Personal expenses, Porter charges |
| Domestic flight fare with airport taxes & Local Boat Fare | Myanmar Visa Fee & Visa Service Fee |
| Ground transfer & transportation with A/C vehicles | Insurance, International Air-fare & airport taxes |
| Sightseeing tour with entry fees at the destinations | Seasonal Supplements & Compulsory Arrangements |
| Full board meals mentioned in the program without Drinks | Any other not mentioned in “Cost includes” section |
| Services of English Speaking Stationed Guides in each places |
* Please kindly send your pre/post tour booking request by email to [email protected] (or) [email protected] and the proposal with price will be replied shortly. Please note that your hotel will be confirmed after we have received your deposit payment. Prices are subject to change. Hotel subject to availability. We will try to offer you an alternate accommodation if the requested hotel would not be available.
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Between Bagan and Mandalay
(Upstream: Bagan-River Village-Yandabo-Monywa-Ava-Sagaing)
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Between Mandalay and Bagan
(Downstream: Sagaing-Ava-Monywa-Yandabo-River Village-Salay)
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
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ITINERARY
Itinerary Upstream
DAY 1 : BAGAN-RIVER VILLAGE
TRANSFER : Transfer from airport or hotel to Jetty can be arranged at supplement upon request. Pls note that it takes approximately 30 minuts drive from Airport and Hotel to ship (Koe Lone Ye Kin).
Please note: We are not able to accept early arrival before 10:30AM.
EMBARKATION
Board the ship at Koe Lone Ye Kin Jetty in Bagan at 10:30 AM and cast off 11:00 AM. Welcome cocktail and Lunch.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: River Village
We cruise upstream all day. Stop at River village for a walk.
Dinner followed by a Puppet Show on the sundeck.
DAY 2 : YANDABO
MORNING EXCURSION : Yandabo
In the morning we arrive at Yandabo, a picturesque river village specializing in Pot-Making, where the peace treaty of the First Anglo-Burmese war signed on Feb. 24, 1826. We go ashore for a walking at some pot-making workshops and visit the monastery.
We cruise upstream the rest of the day, moor overnight near Myin Mu.
DAY 3 : MONYWA
FULL DAY EXCURSION : Monywa
Early morning drive by coach (approx. 1 ½ hours) to Monywa to visit the Hpowindaung cave where hundreds of Buddha Statues are placed inside niches decorated with wonderful mural paintings dated back to the 14th century.Serve Lunch at local restaurant in Win Unity Hotel in Monywa. After lunch we visit the splendid Sambuddhai Kat Kyaw pagoda with its more than 500,000 Buddha images.
Drive back to Myin Mu and Overnight night at River bank.
DAY 4 : AVA - SAGAING
MORNING EXCURSION: Ava
Visit Ava by horse-cart visiting the beautiful 200 year old teak Bagaya Kyaung Monastery, Nanmyin watchtower (27mt. high) and the Me Nu Ok Kyaung monastery. Return to ship & sailing to Sagaing.
DISEMBARKATION: Sagaing
Guest will disembark 12:30 PM at Sagaging Jetty.
TRANSFER : Transfer to the Mandalay Int'l Airport or hotel in Mandalay can be arranged at supplement upon request. Pls take note that it takes approximately 1 hr drive for transfer from ship (Sagaing) to Mandalay Int'l Airport or hotel in Mandalay.
Itinerary Downstream
DAY 1 : SAGAING-AVA
TRANSFER : Transfer from airport or hotel to Jetty can be arranged at supplement upon request. Pls note that it takes approximately 1 hr drive from Mandalay Int'l Airport and 45 mints from Mandalay Hotel to ship (Sagaing).
Please note: We are not able to accept early arrival before 10:30 AM.
EMBARKATION: Sagaing
Board the Ship at Sagaing Jetty at 10:30 AM and cast off 11:00 AM. Welcome cocktail and lunch.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Ava
Next we visit the ancient city of Ava,capital of the Burmese Kingdom from 1364 to 1841 by horse-cart visiting the beautiful 200 year old teak Bagaya Kyaung Monastery, Nanmyin watchtower (27mt. high) and the Me Nu Ok Kyaung monastery .
Dinner on board. Overnight near a river village.
DAY 2 : MONYWA
FULL DAY EXCURSION: Monywa
Early morning drive by coach (approx. 2 ½ hours) to Monywa to visit the Hpowindaung cave, where hundreds of Buddha Statues are placed inside niches decorated with wonderful mural paintings dated back to the 14th century.Serve Lunch at local restaurant in Win Unity Hotel in Monywa. After lunch we visit the splendid Sambuddhai Kat Kyaw pagoda with its more than 500,000 Buddha images. Drive to Myin Mu jetty (approx. 1 ½ hours) where we will rejoin the ship.
Dinner on board. Overnight on board near Myin Mu.
DAY 3 : YANDABO-RIVER VILLAGE
MORNING EXCURSION: Yandabo
In the morning we arrive at Yandabo, a picturesque village that specializes in Pot-Making, where the peace treaty of the First Anglo-Burmese war signed on Feb. 24,1826. We go ashore for a walk stopping at some pot-making workshops and to visit the monastery. Sail downstream stream. Lunch on board.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: River Village
Visit River village for a walk. Dinner followed by a Puppet Show performance sundeck. Moor overnight mid-river.
DAY 4 : SALAY
After breakfast, Client disembark at Salay Jetty at 9:00 am.
TRANSFER : Transfer to the Airport or hotel in Bagan can be arranged at supplement upon request. Pls take note that it takes approximately 2 hrs drive for transfer from ship (Salay) to airport or hotel in Bagan.
CRUISE PRICE INCLUDES
All meals &, Coffee/Tea/Water - Complimentary local beer throughout the cruise- a glass of wine at lunch and dinner-Sightseeing as described in the Itinerary – Ayravata Cruises English Speaking Guide (additional non-English speaking guide is provided if more than 8 cabins are booked by parties speaking the same language) - All Entrance Fees.
CRUISE PRICE EXCLUDES
Drinks, laundry, all items of a personal nature; health-accident-baggage or travel protection plan outside the ship’s boundaries, fuel surcharges if applicable.
(*) Within the above rates the fuel cost is calculated on the Myanmar Market average price of the months of April 2017 (i.e. USD 0.7 per litre). Should the fuel price rise by more than 10%, AYRAVATA CRUISES will be entitled to impose a fuel surcharge equivalent to the amount by which the fuel price exceeds the price allowed for in the above rates, provided that the notice of this rise is given to the Passenger and/or his-her Agent within 30 days prior the cruise departure date.
RIVER CONDITIONS WARNING
The Irrawaddy and Chindwin rivers are subject to seasonal rises and falls of water level.
In the case of water levels being too high or low an alternative itinerary will be offered to Passenger.
Published itineraries are indication only and subject to sudden change. In such events alternative itineraries will be provided and we do our best to ensure that if a stop is missed we make up for it with another stop.
Though every effort will be made to ensure that the published itinerary is followed as closely as possible, given uncertain river and other local conditions, all schedules and itineraries may be subject to alterations and delays at short notice.
The ship’s manager and captain are jointly responsible for passengers’ comfort and safety.
Passengers must accept their decisions and instructions.
