River Journey

Different itineraries designed to experience Myanmar.

5 Days / 4 Nights: Ayeyarwaddy Dream-Yangon,Mandalay,Bagan,Yangon

DAY 1 : Yangon
Transfer to hotel and in the afternoon half day downtown sightseeing of all the high lights including shopping at Bogyoke Market, photo stop at Kandawgyi Lake and the Karaweik and later to Shwedagon Pagoda. O/N in Yangon.

DAY 2 : Yangon-Mandalay
After breakfast transferred to the airport for domestic flight to MANDALAY. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. Half day sight seeing.

DAY 3 : Mandalay-RV Pandaw 1947
After breakfast, transfer to the jetty to board RV PANDAW 1947. The cast-off time is arround 11.15h. Overnight river journey to Bagan. Relax on board and experence the diverse river life and the magnificent scenery. Stop and visit a typical river village. Cruise all day and overnight near a village or a sandbank. Lunch, dinner and overnight stay on board of RV Pandaw 1947.

Note: Itinerary and stops during the cruise are subject to changes depending on river conditions and local circumstances.

DAY 3 : RV Pandaw 1947- Bagan
After breakfast on board, will dock in THEIN GONE, a typical farming village on the western riverbank 10 km South of Pakkoku. Later visit the monastery and school. (Note that alternative river stops could take place) Arrive BAGAN late morning. The guide will be waiting at the jetty for transfer to the hotel. Half day sight seeing.

DAY 4 : Bagan-Yangon
Transfer to airport for flight to Yangon. At leisure until departure transfer.

RV PANDAW
Originally built in Scotland in 1947, the Pandaw 1947, formerly known as Pandaw I, is since January 2004 operated by Ayravata Cruises. The RV Pandaw 1947 is 150 feet long and was powered by a stern paddle, now replaced by modern engines. Up till 1997 she still carried local cargo and passengers. Conserving many original features, 16 comfortable staterooms with air-con and en suite shower rooms have been added. Finished in local hardwoods and furnished with period pieces, the vessel offers true Asian charm combined with a Mediterranean touch.

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