Itinerary in brief
Day 1 : Arrive Bhamo-Irrawaddy Cruise
Day 2 : Irrawaddy Cruise
Day 3 : Irrawaddy Cruise
Day 4
: Irrawaddy Cruise-Mandalay
Detail Itinerary
DAY 1 : Arrive Bhamo-Irrawaddy Cruise (Lunch, Dinner)
Arrive in Bhamo by Myanmar Airways flight from Mandalay.
Bhamo is an ancient gateway to China and an important
centre for cross border trade that was until recently
off limits to foreigners. It is now possible to visit
this area of Myanmar and the city is the ideal starting
point to explore the rarely visited gorges of the
Irrawaddy. There is time for some sightseeing around
Bhamo before embarking on the Malikha Beauty, a simple
but comfortable cruise boat accommodating up to 14
passengers in air-conditioned twin cabins. Cruise
through the most dramatic of the three Irrawaddy gorges
with cliffs towering over the narrow channel stopping to
visit Shwe Gu, a ceramics making village en route.
Overnight on board.
DAY 2 : Irrawaddy Cruise (B,
L, D)
Continue cruising downstream to the delightful colonial
town of Katha, setting for George Orwell's classic novel
'Burmese Days'. On arrival in Htigyaint visit Pagoda
Hill with its stunning views of the Irrawaddy River and
spend some time exploring this pleasant little town of
wooden houses. Overnight on board.
DAY 3 : Irrawaddy Cruise (B, L, D)
A morning visit to Tagaung to see the fortifications, a
famous Nat or animist spirits' shrine and the
archaeological area. Continue downstream on the
Irrawaddy for the rest of the day stopping to visit
Kyauk Myaung, famous for manufacturing handmade 50
gallon water pots! Overnight on board.
DAY 4 : Irrawaddy
Cruise-Mandalay
Carry on cruising downstream to Mandalay stopping off to
visit Mingun with its enormous unfinished pagoda and
huge bell in the late morning. Arrive in Mandalay in the
middle of the afternoon and disembark at Gawein Jetty. (B,L)
NOTE : This tour is on a charter basis only.
*B : Breakfast, L : Lunch, D : Dinner
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.
- Domestic flights.
- Domestic airport taxes.
EXCLUDE :
- International airport tax in Myanmar: Approx. 10 USD/pax.
- Personal expenses including drinks and personal
insurance.
OPTIONAL :
- Service of French, German, Italian and Spanish
speaking guide upon request with supplement.
