Day 01 - Wednesday: Yangon-Mandalay- Mingun

Morning flight with Air Mandalay from Yangon to Mandalay.  Transfer to the Road To Mandalay berthed on the Ayeyarwady River opposite the Sagaing Hills studded with numerous white pagodas.  The ship sets sail on its voyage to northern Myanmar through the dramatic gorges that characterise this stretch of the river. At Mingun, you visit the world’s largest brick-built pagoda and uncracked bell. An evening cocktail party allows you to get to know your fellow travellers.

Day 02 - Thursday: Mingun- Kyaukmyaung

The ship makes an early start entering the first of three gorges around midday.  Anchor off Kyaukmyaung for a walking tour and to see traditional clay pot sculpting.  Later, sail past the picturesque island pagoda of Thihadaw.

Day 03 - Friday: Kyan Hnyat- Katha

Early morning stroll around the delightful village of Kyan Hnyat where school children greet you and the morning market bustles with activity.  Sailing north, vast stretches of the river spread out before you with villages dotted on the shore.  As the sun sets, the ship anchors off the old market town of Katha famous as the site where the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company scuttled its fleet in 1942.

Day 04 - Saturday: Katha- Shwegu

Visit Katha in the early morning to see some of the recovered wrecks and take a stroll through the market place made famous by G eo rge Orwell in “Burmese Days”.  The ship continues north of Shwegu where you explore the splendid island pagoda of Shwe Paw.

Day 05 - Sunday: Zinbon- Bhamo

This morning the ship passes through the splendid second gorge with its green-clad mountains reaching down to the narrowing channel.  Sail past logging camps and the old colonial village of Zinbon towards the challenging first gorge.  The ship sails as far north as possible and then turns around to drop anchor off Bhamo where you may take a stroll and meet the locals.  The scenery in this unspoilt area is spectacular.

Day 06 - Monday: Bhamo- Katha

Morning visit to Bhamo, barely 50 miles from the Chinese border in the foothills of Yunnan. Local transport carries you into the countryside, past paddy fields and towards the mountains before returning to the ship for an early afternoon departure.

Day 07 - Tuesday: Katha- Tigyaung

In the early morning board the train to the forest station of Naba and experience a journey into thick Kachin jungle and teak forests. Later the ship sails for the beautiful river port of Tigyaing, where you can walk in the early evening.

Day 08 - Wednesday: Tigyaing- Mogok

At Thabeikkyin you take the road that winds towards Mogok past a forestry reserve where many precious botanical specimens are grown for their essential oils. Various attractions await. Return to the ship to head south again.

Day 09 - Thursday: Mandalay

Mandalay comes into view early morning.  Disembark for a varied tour of Burma’s second city.  Rejoin the ship at the quaint Burmese village of Shwe Kyet Yet for a display of tribal dances.

Day 10 - Friday: Bagan

The ship sets sail early morning for Bagan.  Along the way you see many villages with women doing the household chores by the river and waving children.  Witness sunset over the marvellous Bagan plain to whet your appetite for the tours next day.  Traditional Bagan artists perform for you this evening.

Day 11 - Saturday: Bagan - Mt. Popa

On your final day, visit the ancient sites in and around Bagan with the experienced guide, or take a horse-drawn cart or bicycle to explore on your own. Optional afternoon tour to Mount Popa, legendary sacred home of the Nats, with its impressive summit monastery.

Day 12 - Sunday: Yangon

An early departure this morning to Bagan airport for your flight to Yangon.

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RESERVATIONS

The following information is required:

• Full name
  
• Nationality
  
• Passport Number and Expiry Date
  
• Date of Birth
  
• Contact point pre and post cruise
  

PAYMENT AND DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS

For reservations made more than 60 days prior to travel, a 15 % deposit is required at the time of booking. Full payment is due 55 days prior to travel.

All reservations made less than 55 days to travel must be paid in full at the time of booking.

CANCELLATION & ADMINISTRATION FEES

Administration fees are imposed for change of passenger's name, departure dates or cabin types.

Visa: A Valid visa is required to enter Myanmar for all the nationalities. Visa can be apply at the Myanmar Embassies in abroad All the tourist visas are valid for 28 days and cost avrage of USD 20. Passports must carry a validity of 6 months beyond intended date of departure from Myanmar. Pre-arranged visa on arrival could be arranged by Myanmar Tourex & take 14 working days to get the approval. Once we get the approval, we will send the copy by fax to clients as well as to the airline ground office to able for the client to get boarding pass. The visa fee is USD 20 and our service charge is USD5 per person.

Things to bring: Light clothes, slippers (please note that you have to take off your shoes at all the pagodas and temples in Myanmar when you enter the compound) and the medicines that you usually take for your health.

Health Precausion: Conditions in Yangon, Mandalay and Bagan are comparable to those in other parts of South East Asia. It is recommended that you contact your medical practitioner or travel specialist for advice on health preparations and requirements.

The ship carries a doctor on board. A small fee is charged for medical services and prescriptions.

Cabin luggage: When you plan your packing, please bear in mind that all luggage must be stored in your cabin. In each cabin there is a wardrobe with hangers.
Please note that there are no facilities available for storage of luggage not required during your cruise.

We suggest that you make arrangements to store excess baggage at your Bangkok hotel. Alternatively, passengers who are travelling via a Yangon hotel to and from the Road To Mandalay, may like to use storage facilities, if available, at their hotel.

Insurance: Clients should take out medical and travel insurance.

Direction to meeting point: A representative will meet you at the Yangon International Airport at arrival lounge holding a sign board under Myanmar Tourex with your name on it.

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