Itinerary in brief
Day 1 : Mandalay-Moniwa-Chindwin River
Cruise
Day 2 : Chindwin River Cruise
Day 3 : Chindwin River and Irrawaddy
Cruise-Bagan
Detail Itinerary
DAY 1 : Mandalay-Moniwa-Chindwin
River Cruise (Lunch, Dinner)
Leave Mandalay for a three hour drive to Moniwa, a
typical Burmese town on the Chindwin River. The Chindwin
is the most scenic of Myanmar's rivers with richly
forested banks tumbling into the fast muddy waters.
Cross the Chindwin River by boat and proceed by local
open jeep to Po Win Daung. This extraordinary complex
consists of 947 sandstone caves dug out of the hills and
contains what is considered by archaeologists to be the
richest collection of mural paintings and Buddhist
statues in South-East Asia. Recently opened to overseas
visitors, Po Win Daung with its unique Buddha images and
precious frescoes some dating from the early 17th
century, is a must to see for anyone with an interest in
Buddhist arts. Board the Malikha Beauty, a simple but
comfortable cruise boat accommodating up to 14
passengers in air-conditioned twin cabins. Overnight on
board.
DAY 2 : Chindwin River Cruise (B, L, D)
Cruise downstream along the Chindwin River stopping off
to visit the small riverside town of Yesagyo and
Shwetantint, an ancient pagoda. Overnight on board.
DAY 3 : Chindwin River and Irrawaddy Cruise-Bagan (B, L)
Continue on the journey downstream the point where the
Chindwin and Irrawaddy rivers meet just before Pakokku.
Explore Pakokku in a shore excursion by local trishaw.
This typical Burmese city has a strong craftwork
tradition producing colourful woven blankets,
papier-m?ch? toys and sandals. Board the Malikha Beauty
and continue cruising to Bagan arriving late in the
afternoon.
NOTE : This tour is on a charter basis only.
*B : Breakfast, L : Lunch, D : Dinner
PRICES INCLUDE :
- Accommodation with daily breakfast.
- Meals mentioned (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D =
Dinner).
- Full-board package.
- Land transportation by air-conditioned or non
air-conditioned vehicles with driver as mentioned.
- English speaking local guide all the way.
- Entrance fees for mentioned visits.
- Boat cruise.
- Open air local Jeep transportation if mentioned.
EXCLUDE :
- International airport tax in Myanmar: Approx. 10 USD/person.
- Personal expenses including drinks and personal
insurance.
OPTIONAL :
- Service of French, German, Italian and Spanish
speaking guide upon request with supplement.
