Mandalay-Bagan (Downstream) < Myanmar Damsel Travels & Tours

Mandalay-Bagan (Downstream)

Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
Tour Route: Mandalay-Ava-Bagan

(Day 01) Mandalay-Ava

Check-in at Shwe Kyet Yet village then continues to participate in a Buddhist almsgiving ceremony. Back to the ship and cruise to Ava – the ancient capital. Take a horse and cart ride to explore the city or set off a bicycle tour with or without the guide to discover the city on your own. The cruise keeps heading to Bagan. You can attend many activities onboard included chat time about Myanmar culture, sample local infusions in our Burmese Tea Shop or learn how to dress in a traditional longyi. Later, the cruise passes Yandabo village where an agreement was signed between the British and the Kingdom of Ava. Enjoy an exquisite dinner on the river which has been made carefully by our cruise chef.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

(Day 02) Bagan

Calm your mind with a soothing meditation and yoga session in the early morning. Select any options that you want for your excursion; temples visit with the guide before engaging locals at a rural village, discover local culture with a visit to two family-run businesses, and Nayung market or exercise with a bike ride with or without the guide through Old Bagan.

Back to the ship for check-out. Goodbye from the crew keep continue with your onward trip.

Meals: Breakfast

Remark: Sightseeing may be changed due to the water level and weather conditions.

Include Services

A 2-nights aboard the Belmond Road to Mandalay luxury river cruise
All meals are served on deck: buffet breakfast, lunch and table d’hôte dinner featuring both eastern and western menus
Beverages, including local beer and house wine with lunch and dinner
Onboard activities such as expert lectures and presentations, longyi-tying demonstrations, sunrise yoga sessions, meditation classes, and cookery demonstrations
Fully-qualified resident doctor
Choice of excursions in Mandalay and Bagan
Visit Ananda temple and a torchlight tour of a rarely-seen pagoda

Exclude services

International flights in/out Myanmar
Visa Fees & Travels insurance
Excursion to river village along the route
Personal Expenses (telephone, laundry, Mini bar, etc…)
Tips & gratuities
Imported wine, soft drinks, and spirits
Surcharges if any (increasing of fuel charges, admission fee, Christmas & New year with prior notice)
Other services not mentioned in “inclusion