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“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 between 08.30 to 09.00 hrs. Visit by coach Sagaing,
a hill studded with many Pagodas and Monasteries rich in wood
carving and religious art and transfer to the airport for your
next destination. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
per person in US$ valid FROM 12 NOVEMBER 2008 TO 22 APRIL
2009 Special Offer-10% Discount for
Online Booking
HIGH SEASON (12 NOV 08–25 MAR 09)
“Royal Capitals Cruise” Bagan To Mandalay And Beyond * (4N
Upriver / Dep. Wed)
| Main Deck |
Twin Superior: |
US$ 1,200 |
Twin Superior Single use: |
US$ 1,800 |
| Upper Deck |
Twin/Dbl Deluxe: |
US$ 1,600 |
Twin/Dbl Deluxe Single use: |
US$ 2,400 |
| Suite Bow: |
US$ 2,200 |
Suite Bow single use: |
US$ 4,400 |
| Lower Deck |
Single: |
US$ 1,200 |
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SHOULDER SEASON (29 MAR 09–22 APR 09)
“Royal Capitals Cruise” Bagan To Mandalay And Beyond * (4N
Upriver / Dep. Wed)
| Main Deck |
Twin Superior: |
US$ 960 |
Twin Superior Single use: |
US$ 1,440 |
| Upper Deck |
Twin/Dbl Deluxe: |
US$ 1,280 |
Twin/Dbl Deluxe Single use: |
US$ 1,920 |
| Suite Bow: |
US$ 1,750 |
Suite Bow single use: |
US$ 3,500 |
| Lower Deck |
Single: |
US$ 960 |
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Price Includes: |
All meals &, Coffee/Tea/Water - Sightseeing as described in the
Itinerary - Paukan English Speaking Guide - All Entrance Fees |
| Price excludes: |
Transfer to the ship from Mandalay / Bagan Airport or Hotel,
drinks, laundry, all items of a personal nature;
health-accident-baggage or travel protection plan outside the
ship’s boundaries, fuel surcharges if applicable(*) |
| (*) |
Within the above rates the fuel cost is calculated on the
Myanmar Market average price of the last 6 months of year 2006
(i.e. USD3 per gallon). Should the fuel price increase by more
than 15%, AYRAVATA CRUISES will have the right 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 increase is given to the Passenger and/or
his-her Agent within 30 days prior the cruise departure date. |
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Upriver (4 Night) * Departure Day: Wednesday

(*) 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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