Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Tour Route: Yangon-Prome-Thayet-Magwe-Salay-Bagan
Guests will enjoy a scenic drive from Yangon to Prome. Pick up point is at Sule Shangri-La Hotel Yangon.
Transfer: Transfer from hotel in Yangon to Prome will be provided. Pls take note that it takes approximately 7 hrs. drive from Yangon to Prome (7:00 AM – 2:00 PM).
Afternoon Excursion: Proem and Sri Kestra
Once controlled by the Mon tribe during the Bagan Era, and then conquered by the Burmese King Alaungpaya in 1754, Prome (known as Pyay to the locals) boomed along with the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company in the 1890s and is now an important trading post for goods traveling between northern and southern Myanmar. This afternoon we drive to Thayekhittaya (also known as Sri Ksetra, the “Fabulous City” in the Pali language), an ancient Pyu city that ruled in this area between the 5th and the 9th centuries. We visit the well-documented Sri Ksetra Museum, full of excellent maps and artifacts including Hindu deities, Buddha images from as far back as the 6th century, Pyu beads, and silver coins.
Entertainment: Welcome Reception and Safety Briefing (6:30 PM – 7:30 PM)
Meals: Dinner
Morning Excursion: Thayet Myo
This morning we put you on Tuk-Tuk to visit the charming town of Thayet Myo, stopping at the oldest golf course of Myanmar with a fascinating history (guests may hit from the first tee). We then visit the local market, passing colonial homes constructed during the British colonization of Burma before returning to the ship for an afternoon of scenic cruising.
Afternoon: Enjoy sailing the whole afternoon.
Entertainment: BBC Documentary “The Life of the Buddha” (3:30 PM – 4:30 PM)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Morning Excursion: Magwe by Trishaw
This morning we venture out into the district capital city of Magwe aboard Trishaws (three-wheeled bicycle where one person sits alongside the driver). A short walk takes us to the local market. After some time to explore and shop at the market, we board our trishaws for a ride through the city to visit the Mya Tha Lun pagoda. Mya Tha Lun is a beautifully gilded stupa set atop Naguttama Hill which offers a wonderful view of the river and surrounding area.
Afternoon: Enjoy sailing the whole afternoon.
Entertainment: Longyi and Thanaka Demonstration (3:30 PM – 4:30 PM)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After your breakfast, disembark at Salay Jetty. (8:00 AM).
Transfer: Salay to Bagan
The client will be transferred to the Bagan Hotel by coach. Please take note that it takes approximately 2 hours drive for transfer from Salay to the hotel in Bagan.
Meals: Breakfast
Remark: Sightseeing may be changed due to the water level and weather condition.
Plese feel free to contact us.
Once controlled by the Mon tribe during the Bagan Era
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