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
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