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Day 02 Yangon - Bagan
Transfer to Yangon Airport for domestic flight to Bagan.
Upon arrival in Bagan, transfer to hotel and proceed for sightseeing
starting with the busy local market and continuing with visits
to a diverse selection of the most important pagodas and temples
such as SHWEZIGON PAGODA, built by King Anawrahta in the early
11th century, KU BYAUK GYI, a temple with exquisite murals of
Jataka scenes, KHAY MIN GA TEMPLE, noted for its spectacular
panoramic view of the area's many monuments and ANANDA TEMPLE
with four huge standing Buddha images and numerous seated figures
in niches around the galleried interior.
Lunch is followed by a visit of a lacquer craftsmen's workshop
in nearby MYINKABA village and sightseeing to MANUHA TEMPLE,
built in Mon style in 1059, NANBAYA TEMPLE, a unique sandstone
monument, said to have been the palace of King Manuha and MYINGABA
GU BYAUKGYI TEMPLE, noted for its ancient mural paintings under
the protection of UNESCO. Observe sunset in the vicinity of
Bagan's ancient monuments. Dinner at a riverside restaurant
and overnight in Bagan.
(B,L,D)
Day 03 Bagan - RV Pandaw - Pakokku
Early start by horse-drawn carriage (when available) to
YWA HAUNG GYI TEMPLE to see dawn rise over Bagan. Return to
the hotel for breakfast. Mid morning transfer to RV PANDAW for
embarkation and check-in. The river journey on this nostalgic
ship starts at around noon. Set sail for PAKOKKU, observing
a rich and varied river life and magnificent scenery. Late afternoon,
dock in PAKOKKU, a port city set south of the Chindwin confluence.
Visit the important market, local pagodas and weaving shops
by trishaw. Lunch, dinner and overnight on board.(B,L,D)
Day 04 Pakokku - Sameikkon
The cruise continues past the Chindwin to SAMEIKKON. Go
for a walk in Sameikkon, a delightful village and once a wealthy
trading post of colonial era, leaving a legacy of a number of
splendid houses. There is a wonderful network of teak footbridges
that connect the village to the local monastery. Lunch, dinner
and overnight on board. (B,L,D)
Day 05 Sameikkon - Mandalay, Amarapura & Sagaing
Set sail to MANDALAY where your guide is waiting upon arrival
of the ship. After disembarkation, drive to Amarapura, 15 km
from Mandalay. Visit MAHAGANDAYON, a famous Buddhist monastery,
where more than a thousand monks live and study; continue to
200-year-old U BEIN teak bridge, built in 1782 at the time when
Amarapura was the royal capital. Visit of BAGAYA MONASTERY with
a superb collection of Buddha statues, then proceed to SAGAING
HILLS, a retreat for Buddhist devotees, to enjoy a magnificent
view over the surrounding areas and a beautiful sunset. Dinner
at a local restaurant and overnight in Mandalay. (B,L,D)
Day 06 Mandalay
A comprehensive sightseeing tour of Mandalay includes MAHAMUNI
PAGODA with its spectacular Buddha image covered with thick
layers of gold leaves, SHWE INBIN, one of the most outstanding
monasteries in the country, SHWE NAN DAW KYAUNG or GOLDEN PALACE
MONASTERY, a superb example of a traditional wooden building
and KUTHODAW PAGODA, known as the world's largest book, consisting
of 729 marble slabs engraved with Buddhist scriptures. A visit
is also made to a jetty to observe daily life at the river and
to a craftsmen's workshop to see Kalaga tapestries being created.
Dinner and overnight in Mandalay.(B,L,D)
Day 07 Mandalay - Yangon
Drive to the new Mandalay Airport for domestic flight to
YANGON. Upon arrival in Yangon, transfer to the hotel for check-in.
The balance of the day is at leisure to pursue individual interests.
Lunch to own account, dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Yangon.
(B,L,D)
Day 08 Yangon - Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Yangon International Airport
for departure. (B)
Remark:
Every effort will be made to ensure that the published cruise
itinerary is followed as closely as possible, however, given
uncertain river and other local conditions, all schedules and
itineraries are subject to alterations and delays at short notice.
Tour code: ND-8PDW (seat-in-coach)
For the price see the Travel agent's pages
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