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DEPARTURE
DATES
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CRUISE
ITINERARY
DAY
01: YANGON ARRIVAL
Arrive at Yangon Airport. Afternoon visit
Chaukhtatgyi Reclining Buddha Image and Shwedagon
Pagoda, one of the wonders of the world, where one can
see and enjoy the beauties of the Pagoda and the life
style of Myanmar People.
DAY
02: YANGON / BAGAN (BY FLIGHT)
In the early morning flight to Bagan, the Ancient
Capital and Birth place of Myanmar Culture. Morning
siteseeing begins with visit to the Shwezigon Pagoda,
the prototype of later Myanmar satupas; Wetkyi-in
Gubyakkyi Temple, with fine mural paintings of Jataka
scenes; Htilominlo Temple, noted for its plaster
carvings; the Tharaba City Gate, the oldest extent of
Bagan architecture. Afternoon visit begins with
lacquer-ware factory, Myinkaba Gubyaukkyi Temple, a
typical Mon style temple; Manuha Temple, a captured
king's impression of life in prison; Nanpaya Temple; an
earliest masterpiece with its fine stone carvings; photo
stop at Seinnyet Nyima Pagodas, a temple and a stupa
with exquisite design and Mingala zedi pagoda, on of the
last ones built in Bagan; sunset from a suitable temple
or pagoda.
DAY
03 BAGAN
Morning siteseeing to South East Bagan featuring 13th
century temples; Nandamanya; Thambula and Lemyethna
Temples, noted for their fine mural paintings of
Mahayanist character. Ananda Temple, an architectural
masterpiece resembling a Greek Cross; and Thatbyinnyu,
the highest of Bagan Temples ; and Bupaya Pagoda, a Pyu
style pagoda on the brink of the majestic Ayeyarwaddy
River.
DAY
04 BAGAN / CRUISE
Some more visits or shopping and then drive to Bagan
Shwe-kun-char jetty at 11.30 to board the ship. Welcome
Cocktail in the Saloon. The Cast off time is at 12 noon.
Lunch will be served at 13.00. In the late afternoon
stop in a typical river village (Thein Gone or Shartaw).
DAY
05 CRUISE
Cruise all day with stop enroute in the morning to visit
Yandabo, a typical river village specialize in
Pot-Making, where the peace treaty of the First
Anglo-Burmese war was signed on Feb. 24, 1826. Moor
overnight nearby a village (Ywar Thit Gyi or Pauk Myaing
Pauk Taw) few miles away from Ava Bridge.
DAY
06 CRUISE – MANDALAY (VISIT AVA)
Enjoy the sunrise. After an early breakfast, the
passengers will disembark at Sagaing Jetty (Thursday
only) or Gawein jetty (Sunday Only) at around
09.30/10.00 hrs. In the afternoon you cross the Myitnge
River with a ferry boat to reach Ancient Capital Ava.
The siteseeing in horse-cart includes Maenu brick
monastery, ancient Bargayar monastery famous for its
hundreds of teak pillars and the wood curving and Nan
Myint tilting watching tower.
DAY
07 MANDALAY / MINGUN / MANDALAY (BY BOAT)
Excursion to Mingun, a village on the western bank of
Ayeyarwaddy River. Tour highlights include Settawya
Pagoda with a marble foot print of Buddha; Pondawyapaya,
nearby the river; Pahtodawgyi, an enormous pile of
bricks is all that remains of King Bodawpaya's grandiose
scheme; Mingun Bell, the world's largest ringing bell
weighing 90 tons; Mingun Village; and Shinbume Pagoda,
most attractive pagoda built in 1816 by King Bodawpaya's
grandson in memory of one of his wives. Afternoon
Mandalay tour includes Mahamuni Pagoda; Shwenandaw
Monastery, noted for its exquisite wood carvings;
Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the world's Biggest Book for
its stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures: and Mandalay
Hill, advantage point for panoramic view of the city.
DAY
08 MANDALAY / AMARAPURA/ SAGAING / MONYWA (BY CAR)
Morning excursion to Ancient Capital Amarapura, 11
Kilometers south of Mandalay visiting Mahagandayon
monastery; 1.2 Kilometer long U Bein Wodden Bridge and
visit handicraft workshop. Afternoon drive to Sagaing
crossing the Inwa (Ava) Bridge on the Ayeyarwaddy River.
Tour highlights are Ywataung Village, silver smith
workshop and Sagaing Hills, a retreat for Buddhist
devotees with numerous pagodas and monasteries. Then
transfer to Monywa, on the eastern bank of Chindwin
River, about 136 kilometers to the west of Mandalay, and
the land route journey is about 3hrs drive.
DAY
09 MONYWA / MANDALAY (BY CAR)
Morning visit Pho win hill, on the other bank of the
Chindwin river, Than Boddhay temple , The reclining
Buddha. In the evening drive back to Mandalay.
DAY
10 MANDALAY/ HEHO / PINDAYA (BY FLIGHT/CAR)
Morning flight to Heho in the Shan State known for its
colourful markets, scenery, country sides and especially
its people, a mixture of tribal races. Drive from Heho
airport to Pindaya, a small quite town, enjoying scenic
beauty along the country side. Evening excursion of the
town, visiting the lake and the Pindaya Cave , well
known for its countless Buddha Images.
DAY 11 PINDAYA / INLE (BY CAR) (B,L,D)
In the morning drive to Inle Lake, 100km from
Pindaya. Escursion of the lake well known for its scenic
beauty and its unique leg rower. Tour highlights include
Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda; wonderful floating gardens;
floating market on its market day; native method of
fishing; traditional weaving villages; and village life
in the lake. (Please note that the floating market is
once every 5 days, but may vary according to the
Buddhist Sabathdays).
DAY
12 PINDAYA / HEHO/ YANGON (BY FLIGHT)
Drive to Heho airport for the flight to Yangon.
Afternoon visit Sule Pagoda and the City Centre.
DAY
13 YANGON DEPARTURE
International departure flight.
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