Day 1 – Saturday (Bagan)
Morning domestic flight from Yangon to Bagan. On arrival, transfer to
the Road To Mandalay berthed on the Ayeyarwady River. In the afternoon
the guide takes you to into Bagan where over 2,000 temples and pagodas
remain on an awe-inspiring plain. Watch the sun setting over a field of
glowing pagodas by the river. Return to the ship for dinner.
Day 2 – Sunday (Bagan Markets)
After breakfast join the guide to explore some of Bagan’s local markets
selling wood carvings, fabrics, longis and rattan goods. See Myanmar’s
famous lacquerware being made. Alternatively, you can hire a bicycle or
horse-drawn cart and explore this enchanting area on your own. Mid
morning, the ship sets sail for Mandalay. On board the guide lectures
on the Ayeyarwady River. The ship anchors mid-river for the evening
providing a marvellous opportunity to observe the stars. Dinner and
overnight on board.
Day 3 – Monday (Sagaing)
Arrive at the quaint little village of Shwe Kyet Yet after lunch. Enjoy
an afternoon excursion to Sagaing considered to be the living centre of
the Buddhist faith in Burma and famous for its silversmiths who still
work in much the same way as their ancestors did. Return to the ship for
dinner in the evening.
Day 4 – Tuesday (Maymo)
A full day’s excursion to Maymo, a colonial hill station set high in the
mountains. Soak up the atmosphere with its cool climate, English style
houses, colourful market and beautiful botanic gardens. A typical Shan
lunch is taken at a colonial house. Return to the ship for dinner and
local entertainment in the evening.
Day 5 – Wednesday (Mingun &
Mandalay)
After breakfast take a cruise to Mingun. Visit the most important
sights such as the pretty Hsinbyume Pagoda and the world’s largest
uncracked bell. Return by ferry for a late lunch. In the afternoon,
enjoy a guided tour of the key sights of Mandalay regarded as the centre
of Burmese culture and Buddhist learning. Return to Road To Mandalay
for dinner.
Day 6 – Thursday (Shanlay*)
In the morning, visit Shanlay village for a walking tour. This
traditional Burmese village gives you the opportunity to discover the
Burmese way of life first hand - from farming and schools to spirit
houses and tea-shops. Return to the ship for lunch and set sail for
Bagan once more. Relax on the top deck and watch the fascinating river
life glide by. Dinner on board in the evening.
Day 7 – Friday (Bagan)
Arrive mid morning into Bagan On this visit your guide will introduce
you to some of Bagan’s more significant pagodas. After lunch on board,
your afternoon is at leisure. You may visit more of these fascinating
temples with the guide, alternatively, hire a bicycle or horse-drawn
cart and explore the area on your own. Dinner in the evening.
Day 8 – Saturday
After an early breakfast you are transferred to Bagan airport for your
onward flight to Yangon.
* Due to adverse local conditions July-October, the Shanlay Tour is
replaced by a tour of Ava, the capital of a Burmese Kingdom for nearly
500 years. Sights include the magnificent wooden Bagaya Kyaung Monastery
and the Nanmyin Watchtower
