Discover Mandalay and its historic sites located along the river, sail up to the spectacular Irrawaddy 2nd Defile. The journey begins or ends at the historic capital of Bagan. Stops include visits of Ava, Amarapura, Mingun, the pottery village of Kyaw Myaung and the colonial town of Katha.
We offer optional pre/post land arrangements in Yangon and to complete the visit of Myanmar an extension to Inle Lake which is not to be missed.
(Upstream: Bagan-Yandabo - Monywa - Ava – Amarapura- Upper Irrawaddy (Kyaw Myaung- Second Defile-Katha) - Mingun- Mandalay)
Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights on NEW RV PAUKAN 2012
(Downstream: Mandalay - Upper Irrawaddy (Kyaw Myaung-Second Defile- Katha) - Mingun – Ava - Amarapura - Monywa - Yandabo - Bagan)
Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights on NEW RV PAUKAN 2012
Itinerary-Upstream
Bagan
Our representative and guide will meet all guests upon arrival at Bagan airport between 07.30/08.00 am. Full day visit of a selection of the 2,000 listed pagodas and temples. Embark the ship before lunch; after continue the exploration of the archeological area. Dinner on board. Overnight
on board.
Bagan – River Village
Explore some of Bagan's local markets selling wood carvings, fabrics, longyis and rattan products .Visit a workshop to see the ancient technique of lacquerware making. Alternatively guests can hire a horse cart or a bicycle and explore the site on their own or have a splendid Balloon Flight over Bagan (surcharge applied - optional). Back to the ship around Noon and cast off. We cruise upstream all day. Stop at Shwe Pyi Thar village for a walk. Dinner followed by a Puppet Show performance in the village or sundeck.
Yandabo
In the morning we arrive at Yandabo, a picturesque village that specializes in Pot-Making, where the peace treaty of the First Anglo-Burmese war signed on Feb. 24, 1826. We go ashore for a walk stopping at some pot-making workshops and to visit the school and the monastery. We cruise upstream the rest of the day, moor overnight at Myin Mu jetty.
Monywa (Hpowindaung And Shwebadaung Caves)
Early morning drive by coach (approx. 1½ hours) to Monywa to visit the Hpowindaung and Shwebadaung caves where hundreds of Buddha Statues are placed inside niches decorated with wonderful mural paintings dated back to the . After lunch we visit the splendid Sambuddhai Kat
Kyaw pagoda with its more than 500,000 Buddha images. Drive to Sagaing (2 hours) where we will rejoin the ship. Dinner and overnight on board
Ava – Amarapura
We explore Ava by horse-cart visiting the beautiful 200 year old teak Bagaya Kyaung Monastery, Nanmyin watchtower (27mt. high) and the Me Nu Ok Kyaung monastery. We travel by sampan and coach to Amarapura, the penultimate Burmese Royal Capital (1783) to visit U-Bein Bridge Back
to the ship at lunchtime and cast off.
Kyauk Myaung
After breakfast, arrive the spectacular potteries-making village of Kyauk Myaung and see the manufacture stages of the famous 50 Gallons (200 liters) pots. Sail all day. Moor overnight at midstream.
Tagaung
Stop at Tagaung to explore the ancient city archaeological area and the fortifications around 9:00 am. Continue cruising upstream for the rest of the day. Moor overnight midstream.
2Nd Defile (Gorge)
Sail all day and we enter the dramatic 2nd defile with its magnificent cliffs reaching down the narrow channel around early evening. After entering a few hours, enjoy the typical view surrounded by the mountains along the river. Sail up to Sint Khan Village and return journey to Downstream. Sail all evening up to 10:00 pm. Moor overnight at midstream.
Katha
After breakfast we arrive in the colonial town of Katha, the setting for George Orwell’s book “Burmese Days” and also the place where in the 1942 hundreds of Irrawaddy Flotilla Company ships were scuttled before the Japanese could seize them. We explore the old streets and the market by
trishaw and an Elephant Logging Camp located on the surrounding hardwood forest. If time permits we will also visit the lake Indaw to experience a typical Kachin highland scenery rich in bird life.
Mingun
Full day cruising downstream with stop for a walk to a river village.
In the afternoon, we arrive in Mingun and visit the unfinished pagoda, the largest working bell in the world and the “home for the ages”. Drama performance by the Mandalay Arts School on the sundeck.
Mandalay (Gawein Jetty) – Central Mandalay
After breakfast, visit central Mandalay: Mahamuni Pagoda, Mandalay Hill where spiraling staircases lead to sweeping views of the city and its temples and the nearby Kuthodaw Paya, which contains the world's biggest book, the workshops of gold leave making, tapestry making, woodcarving, marble carving and bronze casting. Lunch on board or in a local restaurant. Disembark and transfer to the airport for your onward flight (Yangon or Heho Inle Lake).
Itinerary-Downstream
Mandalay
Our representative and guide will meet the guests upon arrival at Mandalay airport between 07.30/08.00 am.
Visit central Mandalay: Mahamuni Pagoda, Mandalay Hill where spiraling staircases lead to sweeping views of the city and its temples and the nearby Kuthodaw Paya, which contains the world's biggest book, the workshops of gold leave making, tapestry making, woodcarving, marble carving and bronze casting.
Embark the ship at Gawein Jetty before lunch. Welcome cocktail in the saloon and cast off.
Kyauk Myaung
After breakfast, arrive the spectacular potteries-making village of Kyauk Myaung and see the manufacture stages of the famous 50 Gallons (200 liters) pots. Sail all day. Moor overnight midstream
Tagaung
Stop at Tagaung to explore the ancient city archaeological area and the fortifications around 9:00 am. Continue cruising upstream for the rest of the day. Moor overnight midstream.
2nd Defile (Gorge)
Sail all day and we enter the dramatic 2nd defile with its magnificent cliffs reaching down the narrow channel around early evening. After entering a few hours, enjoy the typical view surrounded by the mountains along the river. Sail up to Sint Khan Village and return journey to Downstream. Sail all evening until 10:00 pm. Moor overnight at midstream.
Katha
After breakfast we arrive in the colonial town of Katha, the setting for George Orwell’s book “Burmese Days” and also the place where in the 1942 hundreds of Irrawaddy Flotilla Company ships were scuttled before the Japanese could seize them. We explore the old streets and the market by
trishaw and an Elephant Logging Camp located on the surrounding hardwood forest. If time permits we will also visit the lake Indaw to experience typical Kachin highland scenery rich in bird life.
Mingun
Full day cruising downstream with stop for a walk to a river village.
In the afternoon, we arrive in Mingun and visit the unfinished pagoda, the largest working bell in the world and the “home for the ages”.
Ava - Amarapura
We explore Ava by horse-cart visiting the beautiful 200 year old teak Bagaya Kyaung Monastery, Nanmyin watchtower (27mt. high) and the Me Nu Ok Kyaung monastery. In the afternoon we travel by sampan and coach to Amarapura, the penultimate Burmese Royal Capital (1783) to visit U-Bein Bridge and Silk factories. After dinner guests can enjoy a Dance and Drama performance by the Mandalay Arts School on the sundeck (if available). Moor overnight in front of Sagaing Hill.
Monywa (Hpowindaung And Shwebadaung Caves)
Early morning drive by coach (approx. 2 ½ hours) to Monywa to visit the Hpowindaung and Shwebadaung caves where hundreds of Buddha Statues are placed inside niches decorated with wonderful mural paintings dated back to the . After lunch we visit the splendid Sambuddhai Kat
Kyaw pagoda with its more than 500,000 Buddha images. Drive to Myin Mu jetty (approx. 1½ hours) where we will rejoin the ship. Dinner and overnight on board.
Yandabo
In the morning we arrive at Yandabo, a picturesque village that specializes in Pot-Making, where the peace treaty of the First Anglo-Burmese war signed on Feb. 24, 1826. We go ashore for a walk stopping at some pot-making workshops and to visit the school and the monastery. Continue cruising downstream with an afternoon stop at Shwe Pyi Thar village for a walk.
Moor overnight mid river.
Bagan
We arrive at Bagan in the early morning. Full day visit of a selection of the 2,000 listed pagodas and
temples. Lunch on board and in the afternoon continue the exploration of the archeological area.
Dinner on board or in a local restaurant. Overnight on board.
Bagan (Disembark)
Explore some of Bagan's local markets selling wood carvings, fabrics, longyis and rattan products. Visit a workshop to see the ancient technique of lacquerware making. Alternatively guests can hire a horse cart or a bicycle and explore the site on their own or have a splendid Balloon Flight over Bagan (surcharge applied - optional). Lunch on board or in a local restaurant. Disembark and transfer to the airport for your onward flight (Yangon or Heho Inle Lake) or hotel.
Retail Rates
Per person in US$ valid OCTOBER 2012 TO MARCH 2013
10 Nights Cruise
| Main Deck | Twin Cabin: | US$4,800 | Twin Cabin Single use: | US$6,300 | ||
| Upper Deck | Twin Cabin: | US$5,000 | Twin Cabin Single use: | US$6,500 | Single Cabin: | US$5,000 |
| Premier Bow | Twin: | US$7,140 | Premier Bow Twin single use: | US$14,280 |
IMPORTANT NOTE: For All departures should the occupancy be less than 12 PASSENGERS the Company reserves the right to cancel the cruise up to 60 days prior the departure date. A written confirmation notice will be released to all booked clients and/or their agents within and not later than 60 days prior the departure date. In case of cancellation an alternative cruise will be offered and if not acceptable all down payments will be refunded.
Cruise Price Includes:- All meals &, Coffee/Tea/Water
- Sightseeing as described in the Itinerary
- Ayravata Cruises English Speaking Guide (additional non-English speaking guide is provided if more than 8 cabins are booked by parties speaking the same language)
- All Entrance Fees
- Drinks, laundry, all items of a personal nature
- health-accident-baggage or travel protection plan outside the ship’s boundaries
- domestic flights.
- fuel surcharges if applicable
(*) Within the above rates the fuel cost is calculated on the Myanmar Market average price of the months of April 2011 (i.e. USD 4 per imperial gallon). Should the fuel price rise by more than 10%, AYRAVATA CRUISES will be entitled to impose a fuel surcharge equivalent to the amount by which the fuel price exceeds the price allowed for in the above rates, provided that the notice of this rise is given to the Passenger and/or his-her Agent within 30 days prior the cruise departure date.
Sailing Dates
Sailing Dates 2012-2013
UPSTREAM
| CODE |
DEP DATE | ARR DATE | VESSEL | CODE | DEP DATE | ARR DATE | VESSEL | |
| MD005U | 14/10/12 | 24/10/12 | PK12 | MD009U |
28/01/13 |
07/02/13 |
PK12 | |
| MD006U | 05/11/12 | 15/11/12 | PK12 | MD010U | 21/02/13 | 03/03/13 | PK12 | |
| MD007U | 29/11/12 | 09/12/12 | PK12 | MD011U | 17/03/13 | 27/03/13 | PK12 | |
| MD008U | 04/01/13 | 14/01/13 | PK12 |
DOWNSTREAM
| CODE |
DEP DATE | ARR DATE | VESSEL | CODE | DEP DATE | ARR DATE | VESSEL | |
| MD005D | 02/10/12 |
12/10/12 | PK12 | MD009U |
17/01/13 |
27/01/13 | PK12 | |
| MD006D |
25/10/12 |
04/11/12 | PK12 | MD010U |
10/02/13 | 20/02/13 | PK12 | |
| MD007D | 18/11/12 |
28/11/12 | PK12 | MD011U | 06/03/13 |
16/03/13 | PK12 | |
| MD008D | 24/12/12 | 03/01/13 | PK12 |
Pre/Post Cruise Land Tours
Pre And Post Upstream Cruise Tour
TOUR CODE MDA_PP1.2
YANGON STOPOVER
Duration: 2 nights / 3 Days
Day 1 Before The Cruise
Rangoon (Yangon)
International arrival to Yangon, transfer to the Hotel. Lunch in the hotel. In the afternoon orientation tour of the city ending with the visit of the most enchanting and spectacular Pagoda of Myanmar: the Shwedagon. Overnight at the historic Strand Hotel or Chatrium Hotel.
Day 2 Before The Cruise
Rangoon (Yangon) – Bagan (By Flight)
Early morning transfer to the airport. Flight to Bagan. Transfer to jetty.
Day 1 After The Cruise
Mandalay – Yangon (By Flight)
Disembark at Mandalay. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Yangon (or Heho for the Inle Extension
tour). Check-in to the Strand Hotel or Chatrium.
Day 2 After The Cruise
Yangon - Departure
In the morning drive through Colonial downtown and visit the 1926-built Bogyoke Aung San market (formerly Scott’s Market) dominated by antique, Burmese handicraft and jewellery shops, art galleries, and clothing followed by Sule Paya. International departures.
Pre And Post Downstream Cruise Tour
TOUR CODE MDA_PP2.2
YANGON STOPOVER
Duration: 2 nights / 3 Days
Day 1 Before The Cruise
Rangoon (Yangon)
International arrival to Yangon, transfer to the Hotel. Lunch in the hotel. In the afternoon orientation tour of the city ending with the visit of the most enchanting and spectacular Pagoda of Myanmar: the Shwedagon. Overnight at the historic Strand Hotel or Chatrium Hotel.
Day 2 Before The Cruise
Rangoon (Yangon) – Mandalay (By Flight)
Early morning transfer to the airport. Flight to Mandalay. Transfer to jetty.
Day 1 After The Cruise
Bagan – Yangon (By Afternoon Flight)
Disembark. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Yangon. Check-in to the Strand Hotel or Chatrium Hotel.
Day 2 After The Cruise
Yangon - Departure
In the morning drive through Colonial downtown and visit the 1926-built Bogyoke Aung San market (formerly Scott’s Market) dominated by antique, Burmese handicraft and jewellery shops, art galleries, and clothing followed by Sule Paya. International departures.
Pre/Post Cruise Packages (MDA_PP 1.2 – MDA_PP 2.2)
| Strand Hotel | Twin/Double Deluxe Suite: | US$1,380 | Twin/Double Deluxe Suite Single use: | US$1,770 |
| Chatrium Hotel | Twin/Double Superior: | US$735 | Twin/Double Superior Single use: | US$855 |
Pre-Post Cruise Package Price includes:
- Hotels accommodation
- Meals Sightseeing as described in the Itinerary
- English Speaking Guide (other languages with supplement)
- All Entrance Fees
- Transfers
- Flights as mentioned in the program
Pre-Post Cruise Package Price excludes:
- Drinks, laundry, all items of a personal nature
- travel insurance
- Compulsory meals and other supplements during holiday / festive season.
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