A fabulous way to discover the mighty Irrawaddy River aboard a Pandaw with up to two weekly departures between the historic royal capitals with two nights moored at Pagan and three at Mandalay as well as exploring small towns and villages of lost Burma in between. Exceptional value for money with no single supplement on many selected departures !
Day 1: Madalay | Meal: D | Overnight: Pandaw Cruise
Transfer from airport to ship. Embark for lunch. Mandalay is not only the country’s second largest city, it is the religious and economical capital upper Burma’s and the centre of Burmese culture. In the afternoon we will visit the Mahamuni Pagoda and the teak Golden Palace Monastery. Later on learn how they hammer gold leaf and walk along the marble and stone carver’s street.
Embarkation Details Embarkation – Mandalay Saggai Lay Kyun Man Aung Jetty at 11.30 am Transfer – Transfer from Mandalay/Pagan airport to ship on the day of embarkation will be provided. Please note that it takes approximately 3.5 hours by drive for transfer from Pagan airport to ship (Mandalay) for embarkation.
Please Note: We are not able to accept early arrivals before 11.00am.
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Day 2: Mingun - Amarapura | Meal: B - L - D | Overnight: Pandaw Cruise
We sail to Mingun where we see the largest working bell in the world and the unfinished pagoda, being the largest single mass brick building on earth. We also visit the Mingun Old Peoples’ Home, originally established with the assistance of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company in the 1930s. In the afternoon, we drive to Amarapura, the former capital of Myanmar where we enjoy a boat trip on the Taungthaman lake and watch the sunset behind the world’s longest teak bridge – U Bein Bridge. We will also see silk weavers at work in their shop.
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Day 3: Yandabo | Meal: B - L - D | Overnight: Pandaw Cruise
Set sail at 8.30am for Yandabo village which is famous for its production of terracotta pottery using riverbank clay. The afternoon is spent in the village watching the tradesmen at work. Sail to Shwe Than Tint to spend the night.
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Day 4: Pakokku - Tan-Chi-Taung | Meal: B - L - D | Overnight: Pandaw Cruise
Sail to Pakokku where we explore the colourful local market and town using the popular tuk tuk as our transport. In the afternoon we will moor at the foot of the Tan-Chi-Taung mountains and ascend by WWII jeep to visit a selection of the 3,000 listed monuments at this World Heritage Site. Overnight in Tan-Chi-Taung.
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Day 5: Min-Nan-Thu - Salay | Meal: B - L - D | Overnight: Pandaw Cruise
Between Tan-Chi-Taung and Salay we take a pause to make a rewarding visit to one of eight clinics in the Pagan area which is supported by the Pandaw Charity. Our next scheduled stop is at Salay, once a bustling trading port but is now a sleepy village filled with colonial architectural treasures and timeless teak monasteries and home to the best-known teak carved monastery in Burma.
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Day 6: Salay - Pagan | Meal: B - L - D | Overnight: Pandaw Cruise
We enjoy a day of sailing and sights along the way to Pagan where we tie up late afternoon for overnight stay.
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Day 7: Pagan | Meal: B - L - D | Overnight: Pandaw Cruise
Enjoy a full day exploring Pagan and visit lacquer workshops.
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Day 8: Pagan Embarkation | Meal: B |
Disembarkation in Pagan at the Ayar Jetty and transfer to airport or hotel. Please Note: There is no late check out possible.
Transfer from airport to ship for lunch followed by exploration of a selection of the 3000 plus Pagan monuments by bicycle or coach.
Embarkation Details Embarkation – Ayar Jetty at 11.30 am Transfer – Transfer from Pagan/ Mandalay airport to ship on the day of embarkation will be provided. Please note that it takes approximately 3.5 hours by drive for transfer from Mandalay airport to ship (Pagan) for embarkation.
Please Note: We are not able to accept early arrivals before 11.00am.
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Day 2: Pagan | Meal: B-L-D | Overnight: Pandaw Cruise
Further exploration of Pagan and visit a lacquer workshop. Overnight Pagan.
Early morning sail to Salay. Once a bustling trading port, now a sleepy village filled with colonial architectural treasures and timeless teak monasteries and home to the best-known teak carved monastery in Burma. We continue sailing to arrive mid-afternoon at the foot of the Tan-Chi-Taung mountains, ascending by mini van to enjoy the view. Late afternoon we make a rewarding visit to Min-Nan-Thu, one of eight clinics in the Pagan area which is supported by the Pandaw Charity.
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Day 4: Pakokku| Meal: B - L - D | Overnight: Pandaw Cruise
We visit the local market and town centre by favoured mode of transport – the tuk tuk. We moor overnight near the Chindwin confluence at Aung Pan Chaung.
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Day 5: Yandabo | Meal: B - L - D | Overnight: Pandaw Cruise
Explore Yandabo village, famous for its production of terracotta pottery from the river bank clay. Afternoon sailing to moor near Ava at Pau Taw Pauk Myaing.
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Day 6: Sagaing - Amarapura | Meal: B - L - D | Overnight: Pandaw Cruise
Sail to Sagaing. The true delight of Sagaing lies in its 1000 hermitages and sanctuaries, rich in woodcarving and religious art. In the afternoon, we drive to Amarapura, the former capital of Myanmar where we enjoy a boat trip on the Taungthaman lake and watch the sunset behind the world’s longest teak bridge – U Bein Bridge. We will also see silk weavers at work in their shop.
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Day 7: Mingun - Mandalay | Meal: B - L - D | Overnight: Pandaw Cruise
Morning sail to Mingun to explore on-foot the world’s largest working bell and unfinished pagoda. Mandalay is not only the country’s second largest city, it is the religious and economical capital upper Burma’s and the centre of Burmese culture: In the afternoon we will visit the Mahamuni Pagoda and the teak Golden Palace Monastery. Later on learn how they hammer gold leaf and walk along the marble and stone carver’s street.
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Day 8: Disembarkation Mandalay | Meal: B |
By 90:00 Am disembarkation in Mandalay and transfer to either hotel or airport. Please Note: There is no late check out possible.
Sister to the Kindat and identical in design the Kalaw was launched with her in 2014 Kalaw is named after the PS Kalaw launched in 1917 and sunk in 1942 in the War. Paul Strachan witnessed the salvaging of the Kalaw in 1998 and managed to acquire her name plate and bell, the former of which has been reused on her namesake. Again this ultra light ship combines one of the shallowest drafts on the river with one of the highest passenger space ratios afloat. The ship has quality mountain bikes for your independent exploration.
Built in 2014 in Yangoon
Length: 187ft / 57m
Beam: 29ft / 8.8m
Draft: 3ft / 90cm
Berths: 36 guests
ACCOMMODATION
8 upper deck, 10 main deck
170 square feet, finished in teak and brass
Panoramic French window
Kimonos and slippers
Spa-branded amenities
Unlimited mineral water
Electric mini safe
AC with individual control
Imported quality linens with duvet and two kind of pillows
Premium mattresses
Welcome flower arrangement and welcome gift
Mirror | Hair dryer
Multi-configuration plugs
Generous closet space and under-bed storage
Daily nightly turndown service
24h laundry service
Complimentary evening canapés
WINING & DINING
Bistro style dining room with outside seating and air-conditioning inside
Local master chef heading an experienced international culinary team
Semi-buffet breakfast, semi-buffet lunch, and seated theme dinners
Daily lean & light menu options
Complimentary coffee, water, tea, local soft drinks, local beer, local spirits
Extensive wine list with premium wines
Series of cultural performances, educational talks, cooking classes, and ship tour
Locally made soft drinks, local beer and local spirits, jugged coffee and selection of teas and tisanes, mineral water.
International flights
Port dues (if levied)
Laundry
All visa costs
Fuel surcharges (see terms and conditions)
Imported beverages such as wines, premium spirits and liqueurs, fancy soft drinks like Perrier, espressos and cappuccinos at bar
Tips to tour guides, local guides, bus drivers, boat operators and cyclo drivers.
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