Being one of the two main rivers travelling from the North to the South of Myanmar, making up some stunning valleys and alluvium deltas, Irrawaddy River is the longest river, rising from Tibetan Plateau, flowing through Kachin in the northeast to stretch its length of 2000 km away to the south before separating into many smaller streams to hit Indian Ocean. The river is the life-line that plays an important role to Myanmar's transportation from British colonial time. The tour will definitely give you a great time to experience this mighty river.
| By Day |
Destinations |
Activities |
Meals |
| Day 1 |
Yangon Arrival - City Tour |
Arive in Yangon and enjoy welcome dinner |
D |
| Day 2 |
Yangon - Fly to Mandalay - Cruise to... |
Take flight to Mandalay, check-in Paukan Cruise and enjoy some... |
B, L, D |
| Day 3 |
Mingun - Sagaing - River Village |
Cruise downstream to Sagaing, visit Yandabo village and see the... |
B, L, D |
| Day 4 |
Bagan - Disembark - City Tour |
Downstream to Bagan, check-out Paukan Cruise at Aye Yar jetty,... |
B |
| Day 5 |
Bagan Discovery – Fly to Yangon |
Discover MyaZedi pagoda and Manuha temple, Nan Paya pagoda, take... |
B |
| Day 6 |
Yangon – Half day City Tour –... |
Morning half day in Yangon, take departure flight |
B |
1
Yangon Arrival - City Tour
Landing at the airport, you will get a warm welcome from our tour guide and driver, then move to your hotel for checking-in and relaxing. In the evening, you enjoy dinner at Karaweik Palace which guarantees a great view of the Royal Lake and Shwedagon tower. You will have Burmese food for dinner and enjoy significant cultural performances. Later, have a good night at your hotel in Yangon.
2
Yangon - Fly to Mandalay - Cruise to Mingun
In the morning, breakfast will be served before you depart Yagon flying to Mandalay. Upon arrival, a driver will pick you up and travel to Shwe Kyet Yet. At 12 noon, you will present at Gawein jetty and get on a boat. Enjoy cocktail in the Saloon and serve with lunch before setting sail 2 hours away to Mingun Pagoda complex. In the evening, the boat will be docked at a sandbank mid-stream as you can have some leisure time to enjoy dinner, dance and drama performance by Mandalay Arts School on the sundeck if available. Enjoy a good night on cruise.
3
Mingun - Sagaing - River Village
Today, the cruise travels downstream. Along the way, you can enjoy a great view of natural beauty, also the rural life of the locals on two banks as you are leisurely relaxing on deck or catch that view from the outer of your cabin. Witness the dawn breaks over Sagaing Hill. Then have a nice breakfast before travelling ashore to Sagaing. Next up, you get back to the boat at 10:30 to continue the trip and have a lunch at 13:00. Yandabo is the next destination to make. It is a village famed for Pottery making also known as the place where the peace treaty of the First Anglo-Burmese war was signed on Feb 24, 1826. The cruise keeps meandering along the river for the rest of the day and later dock near the river village of Shwe Nann Tint. Enjoy a good night on cruise.
4
Bagan - Disembark - City Tour
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Meals:
Breakfast
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Activities:
Downstream to Bagan, check-out Paukan Cruise at Aye Yar jetty, explore Bagan, witness the process of making lacquer
As the dawn breaks, you travel downstream to Bagan. On the way, you will enjoy the sunrise while having a yummy breakfast. Arrive at Aye Yar around 9:30, then you drop by Shwezigone pagoda in which is said to enshrine a bone and tooth of Gautama Buddha to Ananda, Sulamani Temple. In the afternoon, enter Bagan archaeological museum and experience the process of making lacquer wares from the locals. Later, you will spend a good night at a hotel in Bagan.
5
Bagan Discovery – Fly to Yangon
Another breakfast is waiting to be served for you to continue an exciting trip today. First of all, you will go sight-seeing at Minkaba Gubyaukyi Temple, discover and figure out the differences of architectures between MyaZedi pagoda and Manuha Temple. In the afternoon, ride on a horse cart and head forward to Nan Paya pagoda and many other worth-visiting places around. Later, depart Bagan for Yangon on a flight. Enjoy an easy night at a hotel in Yangon.
6
Yangon – Half day City Tour – Departure
Today, you have half of the day to discover Yangon city through some sites like Sule pagoda, Chaukhtayi pagoda and Kandawgyi Lake. Free time is up, you head to the airport to take a flight back home. End of service!
Inclusions
Meals
5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
Car, Cruise, Plane
- 03 night hotel accommodation, 2 night accommodation on board
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Daily western-style breakfast
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Meals as in itinerary
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Private transport in air-conditioned vehicles
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Airport transfer
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02 domestic flights: Yangon – Mandalay, Bagan - Yangon
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Domestic airport & government taxes
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Dance and Drama show on the sundeck
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Local English-speaking guides
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Water & tissues on coach
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Entrance fees
Exclusions
- International flights to/from Yangon
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Travel insurance
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Visa stamp fees
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Early check-in & late check-out surcharge
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Personal expenses
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Meals not mentioned
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Drinks not mentioned
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Tips & gratuities for guide and driver
