Visiting Burma (Myanmar) is like stepping into the past, into a fascinating and unexplored realm. Burma is a melting pot of Asian cultures, sharing borders with India and Bangladesh to the west, Tibet and China to the north, and Thailand and Laos to the east. A tour to Burma, where observed a century of British colonialism, is a one-of-a-kind place that captivates visitors from all over the world.
During 10 Night Upper Irrawaddy (Mandalay - Bagan). let's discover Mandalay, Bagan and many other regions in between in a unique way that goes beyond the ordinary visitor's experience by using a luxury cruise ship as your floating hotel. Following your daily tour, relax on the sundeck and take in the beautiful scenery and architecture as the sun gently sets behind the hills, lighting up the sky in a variety of orange and red colors.
The ship will cruise weekly between the historic cities, exploring small towns and villages of lost Burma along the way. Check out the full itinerary and send us requests for a relaxing holiday in Myanmar!
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PLEASE NOTE: The itinerary for this cruise is subject to change. We ask you to be flexible once you book this cruise as the areas you travel to are very remote.
The afternoon trip begins with a drive to Mahamuni Pagoda which house one of the most significant Buddha Images in Myanmar. The Buddha Image was brought in by King Bodawpaya himself in the 18th century.
Finishing the trip here, we continue to Amarapura, another old capital. We stop at a silk and cotton weaving houses to see the artisans at work.
Finish the day with a sunset boat trip on Taungthaman Lake (subject to the water level) by U Bein Bridge.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Continue upstream until we reach Kyauk-myoung. Disembark from the ship. We begin with a journey through the workshop that makes water pots. Witness all the process from A to Z of this traditional occupation. Afternoon will be spent sailing upstream toward the third defile of the river.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, make a stop at Khan-nyat village. Like other typical ones, the village is home to many monasteries. The town also has a small museum and we will stop at a respected former head teacher’s house. Afterward, we make our way up to the Tigyang Pagoda on the top of the hill.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Katha is an enchanting and unchanging town since the colonial time and from the George Orwell’s Burmese Days. We will visit some significant sites such as the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company’s ships’ bells and old British station. Along the way back we will make a visit to a Elephant Logging camp.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sailing through the day until we reach Kyun Daw Island Village. Here you can find the countless tiny pagoda on the limited stretch of land.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
As we continue sailing today, we will reach the 2nd Defile with its impressive gorges and cliff towering and seemingly tipping over the river. As we pass this nature’s majestic creation we turn downstream to make our way back.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, as we reach Tagaung, a walking tour will ensue. See the remain of the old fort, a nat shrine and the archaeological site.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
During breakfast, the ship will sail to Mingun for a morning excursion. Leave the ship, you will walk to the world’s largest unfinished stupa built by King Bodawpaya. Then continue to Mingun Bell which is one of the world’s largest and functional bells. Return back on board afterward for lunch. Continue to Mingun Senior home that was founded by the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company in the 30s.
Afternoon trip consists of a visit to Sagaing – the heart of the Buddhism in the country. Reach the top of Sagaing Hill and visit Soon U Ponya Monastery to have a panoramic view of the region.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The shore excursion today begins with a trip to Ava – former capital city of an ancient dynasty. start the morning by a trip to Bagaya Monastery – an all teak monastery and are lacquered in black paint.
Afternoon, you will reach Yandabo. Well known for its historical significance as the place where the peace treaty for the first Anglo-Burmese war was signed. Nowadays, it is mostly regarded for it clay water pots of which materials source from the Irrawaddy River itself. You can experience making one with the instruction of our guide and the workers.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
By the morning, we will reach Bagan as the ship moor on the riverside. Afternoon trip will consist of a careful selection of over 3,000 monuments in the UNESCO World Heritage Site – Bagan.
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Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, you will disembark from the ship for your onward journey.
Yangon - Bagan - Pyay - Sri Ksetra - Sale
Jewels Of The Irrawaddy 10 Days 9 Nights is a great tour for you to have a chance to explore the famous destinations in Myanmar.
During the trip, you will have many opportunities to visit the sacred temples in many places. Visiting temples is one of the most interesting activities in your Myanmar tour because Myanmar is the land of pagodas and temples. Besides, when visiting pagodas, you can learn more about the locals’ spiritual lives.
Moreover, you could wear a “longyi”, the traditional dress of the locals and have a chance to watch the Myanmar puppet show. You can learn more about the traditions of Myanmar through these activities.
Also, you can enjoy the peaceful scenery when taking the tip along the Irrawaddy river. Let’s escape the hustle and bustle of city life and have the best time to relax, to free your soul from the pressure of busy work.
With Myanmar Private Tour, you will have the best experience in this beautiful and sacred country!
Mandalay - Kyauk Myaung - Katha - Second Defile - Tagaung - Ava - Yandabo - Bagan
If you want to be awe-inspired while you are traveling to Myanmar, blend yourself into the country's diverse culture. It will be worth it. 10 Night Mandalay - Bagan Cruise will show you the real way of life of the Myanmar people and the rich culture throughout the country. Numerous history and legendary will wow you in ten days. The itinerary will start from Mandalay, one of the largest cities that preserve dozens of ancient pagodas, then we cruise by the traditional villages of local Burmese to learn about their lifestyle and long-standing handicrafts,...The journey will end with the brilliant landscape of Bagan - a combination of natural scenery and manmade contribution in the religious buildings.
Are you ready to experience the highlight art & culture of Myanmar as once in a lifetime inspiration? Contact Myanmar Private Tour now to get devoted assistance and a customized itinerary!
Yangon - Pyapon - Bogale - Phnom Penh - Myaung Mya - Bassein - Wakema - Maubin - Yangon - Nong Khiaw
Rangoon, the Irrawaddy Delta's most prominent port and Burma's capital from 1886 to 2005, encompasses an area of about 1000 square kilometers. Once a huge populated swamp and forest, the British who seized Lower Burma in 1855 cleaned and farmed part of it. It then became Asia's rice basket, successfully feeding most of the Indian Raj. During the 1920s, the Irrawaddy Flotilla Corporation had over 100 stream steamers running across the Delta, linking these cities and villages at a period when there were no highways or bridges.
Contrary to popular belief, these vast marshes are not boring, and there is plenty of human appeal in the shape of charming villages, marketplaces, temples, churches, and mosques.
Our 7 Night Irrawaddy Delta itinerary enables a relaxed exploration of this fascinating region, starting and returning to Rangoon.
For any request or questions about the details of this Myanmar Tour, contact us today for the earliest assistance!
