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DEPARTURE
DATES
PRE
& POST CRUISE TOURS
CRUISE
ITINERARY
DAY
01: YANGON ARRIVAL
Arrive at Yangon Airport. Check in hotel. Afternoon
visit Chaukhtatgyi Reclining Buddha Image and Shwedagon
Pagoda, one of the wonders of the world, where one can
see and enjoy the beauties of the Pagoda and the life
style of Myanmar People.
DAY
02: YANGON / BAGAN (BY FLIGHT)
In the early morning flight to Bagan, the Ancient
Capital and Birth place of Myanmar Culture. Morning
siteseeing begins with visit to the Shwezigon Pagoda,
the prototype of later Myanmar satupas; Wetkyi-in
Gubyakkyi Temple, with fine mural paintings of jataka
scenes; Htilominlo Temple, noted for its plaster
carvings; the Tharaba City Gate, the oldest extent of
Bagan architecture. Afternoon visit begins with
lacquer-ware factory, Myinkaba Gubyaukkyi Temple, a
typical Mon style temple; Manuha Temple, a captured
king's impression of life in prison; Nanpaya Temple; an
earliest masterpiece with its fine stone carvings; photo
stop at Seinnyet Nyima Pagodas, a temple and a stupa
with exquisite design and Mingala zedi pagoda, on of the
last ones built in Bagan; sunset from a suitable temple
or pagoda.
DAY
03: BAGAN
Morning siteseeing to South East Bagan featuring 13th
century temples; Nandamanya; Thambula and Lemyethna
Temples, noted for their fine mural paintings of
Mahayanist character. Ananda Temple, an architectural
masterpiece resembling a Greek Cross; and Thatbyinnyu,
the highest of Bagan Temples ; and Bupaya Pagoda, a Pyu
style pagoda on the brink of the majestic Ayeyarwaddy
River.
DAY
04: BAGAN / CRUISE
Some more visits or shopping and then drive to Bagan
Shwe-kun-char jetty at 11.30 to board the ship. Welcome
Cocktail in the Saloon. The Cast off time is at 12 noon.
Lunch will be served at 13.00. In the late afternoon
stop in a typical river village (Thein Gone or Shartaw).
DAY
05: CRUISE
Cruise all day with stop enroute in the morning to visit
Yandabo, a typical river village specialize in
Pot-Making, where the peace treaty of the First
Anglo-Burmese war was signed on Feb. 24, 1826. Moor
overnight nearby a village (Ywar Thit Gyi or Pauk Myaing
Pauk Taw) few miles away from Ava Bridge.
DAY
06: CRUISE – MANDALAY (VISIT AVA AND AMARAPURA)
Enjoy the sunrise. After an early breakfast, the
passengers will disembark at Sagaing Jetty (Thursday
only) or Gawein jetty (Sunday Only) at around
09.30/10.00 hrs.
Cross the Myitnge River with a ferry boat to reach
Ancient Capital Ava. The siteseeing in horse-cart
includes Maenu brick monastery, ancient Bargayar
monastery famous for its hundreds of teak pillars and
the wood curving and Nan Myint tilting watching tower.
In the afternoon excursion to Ancient Capital Amarapura,
11 Kilometers south of Mandalay visiting Mahagandayon
monastery; 1.2 kilometer long U Bein Wooden Bridge and
visit handicraft workshop.
DAY
07: MANDALAY / MINGUN / MANDALAY (BY BOAT)
Excursion to Mingun, a village on the western bank of
Ayeyarwaddy River. Tour highlights include Settawya
Pagoda with a marble foot print of Buddha; Pondawyapaya,
nearby the river; Pahtodawgyi, an enormous pile of
bricks is all that remains of King Bodawpaya's grandiose
scheme; Mingun Bell, the world's largest ringing bell
weighing 90 tons; Mingun Village; and Shinbume Pagoda,
most attractive pagoda built in 1816 by King Bodawpaya's
grandson in memory of one of his wives. Afternoon
Mandalay tour include Shwenandaw Monastery, noted for
its exquisite wood carvings; Mahamuni Pagoda; Kuthodaw
Pagoda, known as the world's Biggest Book for its stone
slabs of Buddhist scriptures: and Mandalay Hill,
advantage point for panoramic view of the city.
DAY
08: MANDALAY / HEHO / PINDAYA (BY FLIGHT AND CAR)
In the early morning flight to Heho in the Shan State
known for its colourful markets, scenery, country sides
and especially its people, a mixture of tribal races.
Drive from Heho airport to Pindaya, a small quite town,
enjoying scenic beauty along the country side. Visit of
the lake and the Pindaya Cave, well known for its
countless Buddha Images.
DAY
09 PINDAYA / INLE (BY CAR)
Drive to Inle Lake, well known for its scenic beauty and
its unique leg rower Tour highlights include Phaung Daw
Oo Pagoda; wonderful floating gardens; floating market
on its market day; native method of fishing; traditional
weaving villages; and village life in the lake. (Please
note that the floating market is once every 5 days, but
may vary according to the Buddhist Sabathdays).
DAY
10: INLE / HEHO / YANGON (BY FLIGHT)
Drive to Heho airport for the flight to Yangon. In the
afternoon visit Sule Paya and City Centre for shopping.
DAY
11 YANGON DEPT
International departure flight.
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