DAY 1 : Mandalay - Mingun (Lunch, Dinner) Embark on the historic RV Pandaw 1947, a colonial-era river steamer operated by Ayravata Cruises, now a boutique floating hotel. After check-in at 12.30, guests enjoy welcome cocktails in the saloon before casting off and enjoying lunch on board. Cruise upstream to the Mingun Pagoda, a massive monumental project that was never completed, but still impresses visitors by its size and majesty. Overnight on board.
DAY 2 : Mandalay-Sagaing (B, L, D) In the early morning, cruise downstream to Sagaing, stopping for a visit ashore to the monasteries and pagodas of this thriving Buddhist center. Cast off before lunch and steam down the vast Irrawaddy River, passing pagodas, villages, and jungle. In the late afternoon stop ashore for a walk through a typical river village. Overnight on board.
DAY 3 : Bagan (B) Enjoy the sunrise as the RV Pandaw 1947 approaches Bagan, arriving in the late morning.
*B : Breakfast, L : Lunch, D : Dinner
AYRAVATA CRUISES (PANDAW CRUISE) (EMR / AYR 3)
DAY 1 : Bagan (Lunch, Dinner) Embark on the historic RV Pandaw 1947, a colonial-era river steamer operated by Ayravata Cruises, now a boutique floating hotel. After check-in at 11.30, guests enjoy welcome cocktails in the saloon before casting off and enjoying lunch on board. Cruise upstream on the vast Irrawaddy River, stopping in the late afternoon to explore one of the typical villages along the river. Overnight on board.
DAY 2 :Irrawaddy River (B, L, D) Continue steaming up the Irrawaddy River, enjoying the river scenery, passing pagodas, villages and jungle. In the morning, visit either Myaidaw or Yandabo villages, which specialize in pottery making. Overnight on board.
DAY 3 : Mandalay (B) After an early breakfast, passengers disembark in Mandalay in the mid-morning.
*B : Breakfast, L : Lunch, D : Dinner
Delta Queen Cruise 2 2 Days / 1 Night Itinerary ( Ngwe Saung - Pathein - Irrawaddy River - Yangon ) Delta Queen Cruise 1 (MY-S-14B)
DAY 1 : Ngwe Saung - Pathein Transfer from Ngwe Saung from Pathein to Delta Queen. Depart from Pathein on board the Delta Queen to Yangon. Departure in Pathein is every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at noon (arrival in Yangon next day at 08:30 am) Pathein is situated on the eastern bank of the Pathein River in the Ayeyarwady Delta. It is the most important delta port outside the capital despite its distance from the sea. It is surrounded by a major rice-growing area that produces the best rice available in Myanmar. Visit Shwemokhtaw Paya, Settayaw Paya, Twenty-Eight Paya, Tagaung Mingala Zeditaw, Mahabodhi Mingala Zedi, Leikyunynaung Paya, Leimyetna Paya and Parasol Workshop. Overnight in cabin / onboard.
DAY 2 : Yangon (B) Arrival in Yangon on board the Delta Queen End of service. |