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MANDALAY to BAGAN

DOWNSTREAM: MANDALAY – MINGUN – SAGAING – REMOTE RIVER VILLAGE - BAGAN

BAGAN to MANDALAY

UPSTREAM: BAGAN – REMOTE RIVER VILLAGE - MANDALAY

 

Upstream

2 NIGHTS UPSTREAM - BETWEEN BAG AN AND MANDALAY

(UPS TREAM: BAGAN TO MANDALAY)

Departure: Monday and Thursday - Duration: 2 Nights

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

Day 1
BAGAN – CRUISING TO MANDALAY (RIVER VILLAGE STOP)

The embarkation time is 11.30 am at Bagan Ye Kin jetty and cast off after half an hour. Welcome Cocktail and briefing in the Saloon or Sundeck followed by Lunch. In the late afternoon stop in a typical river village.

Day 2
CRUISING TO MANDALAY (VISIT YANDABO VILLAGE)

Cruise all day with stop en-route in the morning to visit Yandabo, a typical river village specializing in Pot-Making, where the peace treaty of the First Anglo-Burmese war was signed on Feb. 24, 1826. We visit the Pot workshops, the monastery and the school. Moor overnight nearby a village.

Day 3
MANDALAY

Enjoy the sunrise. After an early breakfast, the passengers will disembark at Mandalay.

Downstream

2 NIGHTS DOWNSTREAM - FROM MANDALAY (MINGUN & SAGAING) TO BAGAN

MANDALAY – MINGUN – SAGAING – RIVER VILLAGE – BAGAN

Departure: Saturday - Duration: 2 nights

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

Day 1
MANDALAY (GAWEIN) – MINGUN

The embarkation time is 12.00 noon at Gawein jetty and cast off after half an hour time. Welcome Cocktail and briefing in the Saloon or Sundeck followed by Lunch.

After cruising upstream for two hours we arrive at Mingun where we visit the impressive unfinished pagoda and the largest working bell in the world. Our English speaking manager (or your private guide) will accompany the guests during the visit.

Moor Overnight at a sandbank mid-stream. After dinner guests can enjoy a Dance and Drama performance by the Mandalay Arts School on the sundeck (if available).

Day 2
MINGUN – SAGAING –YANDABO

Early in the morning cruise downstream. During the two hours journey the passengers can admire the natural beauty of the river and the life of its banks while relaxing on the sundeck or just sitting outside their own cabin. Enjoy the sunrise over Sagaing Hill. After breakfast passengers wishing to visit Sagaing can go ashore with the assistance of our Ship Manager or their own guide.

We resume our downriver voyage at 10.30 hrs and we will sail all day long. In the late afternoon we stop at Yandabo, a village specializing in Pot-Making, where the peace treaty of the First Anglo-Burmese war was signed on Feb. 24, 1826. We visit the Pot workshops, the monastery and the school.Moor overnight near the village of Shwe Nann Tint.

Important Remark: The visit to Yandabo is highly depending on the water level and river conditions. The ship Captain has the sole decision making authority whether to include that visit or not.

Day 3
BAGAN

Cast off early in the morning for the last leg of our journey. Enjoy the sunrise near Bagan. Passengers will disembark at Ye Kin jetty around 9:00 hrs.

Cruise Retail Rate

Cruise Name Route Night Deck IV 1 Cabin
Category
IV 2 Cabin
Category
19‐20 Season Twin Sharing 19-20 Season Twin Cabin Single Use
High
Season
Peak
Season
Shoulder
Season
Peak Season
2 NIGHT IRRAWADDY DOLPHIN CRUISE MDL- INDAUNG- DOL- MINGUN- MDL 2 Main Deck PROME Suites AVA Suites 780 870 700 1,290
      Upper Deck PYU Suites SAGAING Suites 940 1,050 850 1,570
      Upper Deck GRAND Suites KANAUNG Suites 1,750 1,950 1,580 3,900
      Upper Deck ROYAL Suites MINDON Suites 1,750 1,950 1,580 3,900

NEW YEAR'S EVE 2N CRUISE (31 DECEMBER 2019) SUPPLEMENT: US$ 130 PER PAX

Remark: Price do not include port tax USD 10 per pax for 1 night cruise and USD 20 per pax for 2 night cruise.

CRUISE RATE INCLUDES

All Cruises: Full Board, Sightseeing in a river village, Coffee / Tea / Water 2Nights Cruise Shore Excursions: Entrance fees for Mingun, Small Boat fee for viewing short trip.

CRUISE RATE EXCLUDES

Transfer to the ship from/ to Mandalay or Hotel, drinks, laundry, all items of a personal nature; Insurance outside the ship boundaries, fuel surcharges if applicable.

ANNUAL SEASONS

SEASON  2019 2020
AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR
HIGH            
PEAK            
SHOULDER            

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