Ayravata Cruises

MYANMAR LAND OF RIVERS

Irrawaddy River

One of the rivers of Myanmar, Irrawaddy, flows 2000km and begins and ends within one country, giving it life, witnessing its history and bringing together the people of the far north to the southerners living in delta lands. In these times of globalisation, one thing is unchanged about this mighty river: the lives of the river people and those of villages on its banks. Cityscapes may change from old houses to high rises, towns may become fast paced and modern, but life on the river remains the same as it was centuries ago.

The Irrawaddy has its birthplace the confluence about 43km north of Myitkyina, the capital of the Kachin State. Mai Kha River from the East and Maa from the West, the two rivers that came down from the snowy Himalayas, join their waters in a spot of spectacular beauty. Kachin legends say that the Great Spirit of the world poured water from a gold cup held in each hand, and Mai Kha which flowed from his right is the male river, wide, shallow, swift flowing and chuckling happily as he passes over river stones. The Mali Kha, poured from the left, is his sister. She has hidden depths shadowed with high cliffs and tall thick jungles. She is silent, mysterious, and dangerous.

Chindwin River

Compared to the Ayeyarwaddy, always considered the ‘Mother River’ of Myanmar, the Chindwin comes up short at 600 miles to the Ayeyarwaddy’s 1350 miles. However, she is the biggest tributary of the mighty Ayeyarwaddy and spills her strength into the longer river at a place not far from Mandalay, an old city that is the heart of Myanmar. What she lacks in length however, she makes up in spectacular scenery of lush jungles and sheer cliffs, misty-blue mountains and charming towns and villages, proudly running through a region of abundant natural resources and fertile meadows. Although the upper reaches are narrow and bordered closely with mountains, with few villages set far from each other the lower parts are more populated with mountains standing as a blue-purple backdrop in the distance.

IRRAWADDY DISCOVERY CRUISES

The Irrawaddy River has witnessed the history of Myanmar and gave it life. On its banks are located all the “must see” highlights of the Golden Land from the city of Pyay (Prome), where the roots of the Bamar civilization can be found, to the Royal Capitals of Mandalay, Amarapura and Ava passing through the glorious city of Bagan with its 3,000 temples and pagodas where sat the First Myanmar Empire.

There is no better way to visit all Myanmar than taking a “boutique” cruise on the Irrawaddy in the comfort of our original 1947-built luxury steamer.

No more long coach trips and the hassle to pack and unpack luggage.

Our comprehensive cruise programs include also all pre/post land arrangements in Yangon where we have chosen the historic Strand Hotel as it better matches with the concept of our colonial steamer.

To complete the visit of Myanmar we offer an optional extension to Inle Lake which is not to be missed.

GOLDEN MYANMAR

UPSTREAM
Between Prome And Beyond Mandalay
(Yangon - Prome - Thayetmyo - Minhla - Magwe - Salay - Bagan - River Village - Ava - Mandalay - Amarapura - Kyauk Myaung - Mingun - Sagaing)
Duration: 10 Nights

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DOWNSTREAM
Between Prome And Beyond Mandalay
(Mandalay - Kyauk Myaung - Mingun - Sagaing - Amarapura - Ava - River Village - Bagan - Salay - Magwe - Thayetmyo - Prome - Yangon)
Duration: 10 Nights

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THE “NEW” ROYAL CAPITALS (5 NIGHTS)

Cultural River cruises to explore the Royal Capitals of Myanmar and experience the life of the mighty Irrawaddy River between Bagan and beyond Mandalay.

UPSTREAM
Bagan to Mandalay and beyond
(Yangon - Bagan - River Village - Ava - Mandalay - Amarapura - Kyauk Myaung - Mingun - Sagaing)
Duration: 5 Nights

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DOWNSTREAM
Mandalay and beyond to Bagan
(Mandalay - Kyauk Myaung – Mingun – Sagaing – Amarapura - Ava – River Village - Bagan)
Duration: 5 Nights

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SHORT DISCOVERY CRUISES

Cruises to discover the life of the mighty Irrawaddy River between Bagan and Mandalay.

BETWEEN ANCIENT BAGAN AND ROYAL MANDALAY (1-2 NIGHTS)

All Cruises Sorted by Duration

ONE NIGHT CRUISE
Between Royal Mandalay And Ancient Bagan
(Downriver: Mandalay to Bagan)
Departure: Thursday * Vessel: RV PAUKAN 2007

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TWO NIGHT CRUISES
Between Ancient Bagan And Royal Mandalay
(Upriver: Bagan to Mandalay)
Departure: Tuesday& Friday * Vessel: RV PAUKAN 2007

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From Royal Mandalay (Mingun & Sagaing) To Ancient Bagan
(Downriver: Mandalay- Mingun- Sagaing- River Village- Bagan)
Departure: Sunday * Vessel: RV PAUKAN 2007

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EXPLORATION CRUISES

A River journey to discover the hidden treasures of the Golden Land to the upper reaches of the Irrawaddy and on the less known but marvelous Chindwin.

GRAND VOYAGE Of THE CHINDWIN RIVER

04-13 SEP 2009, 16-26 SEP 2009 & 21-30 SEP 2010
(Bagan - Pakkoku - Pakhan gyi - Monywa - Mingin - Kalewa -
Mawlaik - Mandalay)
Duration: 10 Days/ 9 Nights * Vessel: RV PANDAW 1947

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MYANMAR DAYS

THE BHAMO CRUISE
(Mandalay – Kyauk Myaung – Tagaung – Katha – Bhamo – Shwegu – Mingun – Mandalay)
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights * Vessel: RV PANDAW 1947

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