“The Royal Capitals”- Bagan To
Mandalay And Beyond
(Bagan – Yandabo – Ava – Mandalay
- Kyaw Myaung – Mingun – Amarapura - Sagaing)Departure:
Wednesday (Upriver) * Duration:4 Nights
Bagan – Yandabo (Miles 60*Km 111 – 7.5 Hrs)
The cast off time is at 10.30 hrs (check-in 10.00 hrs). We
cruise upstream all day. Lunch will be
served at 13.00. In the early evening 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. Dinner followed by a Puppet Show performance in the
village or sundeck.
THURSDAY
Yandabo – Ava/Inwa (Miles 58*Km 107
– 7.5 Hrs)
Early Morning we go ashore for a walk through the village
stopping to some pot-making workshops to learn their unique
production technique, the school and the monastery. Back to the
ship for breakfast and cast off (ETD 09.00 hrs). We continue
upstream to the ancient city of Ava, capital of the Burmese
Kingdom from 1364 to 1841.
FRIDAY
Ava - Mandalay - Kyauk Myaung (Miles 45*Km 83 – 6 Hrs)
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 Mandalay visiting Mahamuni Pagoda, Shwe-in-bin
Monastery and if time permits Mandalay Hill. Back to the ship
for lunch and proceed upstream (ETD 12.30/13.00). Moor overnight
nearby a river village North of Mandalay.
SATURDAY
Kyauk Myaung - Mingun – Amarapura (Miles 54*Km 100 – 5 Hrs)
Visit the spectacular potteries-making village of Kyauk
Myaung, and see the manufacture stages of the famous 50 Gallons
(200 Litres) pots (1.5 hours visit). Cruise back downstream to
Mingun (Eta 14.00 hrs). Visit the unfinished pagoda, the largest
working bell in the world and the “home for the aged”. Continue
downstream to Mandalay and travel by coach to Amarapura, the
penultimate Burmese Royal Capital (1783) to visit U-Bein Bridge
at sunset.
Moor overnight at Sagaing. Dance and Theatre performance on the
Sundeck. SUNDAY
Sagaing (Disembark)
Disembark at Sagaing between 08.30 to 09.00 hrs.
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Per person in US$ valid FROM 25 NOVEMBER 2009 TO 02 MAY 2010
and FROM 24 NOVEMBER 2010 TO 27 APRIL 2011
HIGH SEASON (25 NOV 09 – 31 MAR 10) & (24 NOV 10 – 30 MAR 11)
| Main Deck |
Twin Superior |
US$1,400 |
Twin Superior Single use |
US$1,820 |
| Upper Deck |
Twin/Dbl Deluxe |
US$1,600 |
Twin/Dbl Deluxe Single use: |
US$2,080 |
SHOULDER SEASON (04 APR 10 – 02 MAY 10) & (03 APR 10 – 27 APR
11)
| Main Deck |
Twin Superior |
US$1,260 |
Twin Superior Single use |
US$1,640 |
| Upper Deck |
Twin/Dbl Deluxe |
US$1,440 |
Twin/Dbl Deluxe Single use: |
US$1,870 |
| IMPORTANT NOTE:
For All departures should the occupancy be less than
12 PASSENGERS the Company reserves the right
to cancel the cruise up to 30 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 30 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. |
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Price Includes: |
All meals &, Coffee/Tea/Water - Sightseeing as
described in the Itinerary –
Ayravata English Speaking Guide - All Entrance Fees |
| Price excludes: |
Transfer to the ship from Mandalay / Bagan Airport
or Hotel, flights, drinks,
laundry, all items of a personal nature;
health-accident-baggage or travel
protection plan outside the ship’s boundaries, fuel
surcharges if applicable. |
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Sailing Dates 2009-2010
(#) New Year’s Eve Cruise Departure (30 December 2009): Rates &
Detailed Programme TBA
Sailing Dates 2010-2011
(#) New Year’s Eve Cruise Departure (29 December 2010): Rates &
Detailed Programme TBA
(*) If deemed necessary, Company reserves the right at its sole
option and discretion, without any liability for damages or
refund to substitute the scheduled vessel with another
equivalent of its fleet.
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