Timeless Grace of
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This is Burma. It is quite unlike any place you know about.
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— Rudyard Kipling His words still hold true. Shrouded in mystery, Myanmar has always lured those with a sense of adventure and a longing for the unknown. It was as though Myanmar was caught in a time warp as the rest of her neighbours propelled into the 21st century - until now. Country Holidays brings to you enchanting Myanmar before mass tourism erodes its exotic charm. Through our Travel Specialists’ recommendations and experiences, you will see Myanmar in a different light!
ABOUT OUR TRIPS Don’t Wait for Others – Go When You Want To!
Why let others make your decisions? Don’t let last-minute group tour cancellations ruin your holidays. Book a bespoke travel package with your own private guide and transport and go where you want, when you want.
Flexibility
Fixed schedules with early morning wake-up calls and strict dinner hours be gone. Hungry? Your guide will take you to a restaurant of your choice. If you feel like sleeping in, simply depart later. Scheduled to visit a site and you just don't feel like it, then skip it. It's your holiday and you should be allowed to do as you please.
Tailor-Made Exclusively for You
A voyage with Country Holidays delves below the surface to bring you to the heart of a destination. Our experienced and knowledgeable tour guides mean skipping the tourist traps and heading straight to the best stall at the market or be shown to the best table at the hottest restaurant and local eatery. Your holiday is driven by you, no one else.
Unique, Authentic and Driven by the Best
It’s the unexpected unique experiences that make a journey unforgettable. See, hear, touch and smell the places you are visiting by immersing yourself in the local culture. Roam the weekend markets, partake in festivals and chat with the locals to learn about their perspectives. Don’t settle for anything less.
Expert’s Advice
Our travel specialists have travelled extensively to each of our destinations. With firsthand knowledge, we craft your excursions to include the best accommodations, dining venues, sites to visit as well as the best-kept secrets the destination has to offer – in short, your dream holiday. We’ve done the research, found the best and weeded out the rest so you don’t have to.
Our Guides Make the Difference
A guide can make or break a holiday experience. A good guide not only brings out the best in a destination but provides insightful knowledge for the curious and delivers what you want even before you know you want it. Our carefully selected guides have a strong command of English and are eager to share their knowledge of the people, places and cultures of their homeland.
Ayeyarwady River
Chindwin River
TIPS BY OUR TRAVEL SPECIALIST
MYANMAR
“Try to devote two nights in Yangon for a more complete Myanmar experience with insights into the country’s recent politics and history and its modern developments.”
Mogok Mandalay
Pyin Oo Lwin
YONG KANG
Bagan Inle Lake
Mrauk U
“If cooking is your kind of fun, join Tin Tin's cooking class to enjoy one of the best Shan noodles that I have ever tasted.”
Ngapali Beach
VANESSA
Yangon
“Go afloat on a hot-air balloon in Bagan over thousands of pagodas not just for the Instagram-worthy moments but also for some priceless memories!” CAROL
Mergui Archipelago
The collection of itineraries in this brochure is just a sample. Country Holidays takes pride in tailor-making programs that best suit your interest and requirements. Whether you are looking to indulge in luxury and romance, an adventure of your life or an education experiece for your family, let Country Holidays show you the best of Myanmar. 3
“If you are looking to buy gems and artworks of up and coming artists, engage a personal shopper with insider connections to ensure you get to the right source.” BETINA
Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon
4 Days
CLASSIC YANGON AND BAGAN DAY 1 ARRIVE YANGON Meet your personal guide and transfer to your hotel. Start your tour of Yangon with a ride on the circular train and alight at Scotts Market. Stroll through downtown Yangon and explore Shwedagon Pagoda illuminated with the rays of sunset. DAY 2 YANGON/ BAGAN Take a morning flight to Bagan. Immerse in the panorama of temples dotting the Bagan landscape starting with some of the more interesting temples such as the Gubyaukgyi Temple, Ananda Temple and Dhammayangyi Stupas. During the cool season, enjoy a picnic amongst the temples. Take a horse cart ride through villages and temples and arrive at a secluded spot for a sundowner and spectacular view of sunset over Bagan. DAY 3 BAGAN Optional Activity 1 - At sunrise, take a magical ride on a hot-air balloon over the Ayeyarwady plain and thousands of temples! Advance booking is strongly recommended.
Optional Activity 2 - Catch the magical sunrise on top of a temple before touring the temples when it is least crowded. Enjoy a picnic breakfast with lovely views then stop by a traditional market. This morning, hop onto your 4WD and head out to the countryside for a different side of Bagan. Visit various home industries and observe the requirements for fine workmanship and arduous traditional processes. Late afternoon, relax on a scenic boat ride on the Ayeyarwady River and enjoy a sundowner on a sandbank (if water level permits). For the active, choose to zip through the temples on an e-bike or mountain bike before the boat ride. DAY 4 BAGAN/ DEPART YANGON Take a flight to Yangon. If time permits, do some last minute shopping in Scotts Market (closed Mondays). Breakfast -
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6 Days
JEWELS OF MYANMAR – Yangon, Bagan and Inle Lake
DAY 1-3 Follow Day 01-03 of 4 Days Classic Yangon and Bagan. (See page 4) DAY 4 BAGAN / HEHO / INLE LAKE Take a morning flight to Heho then drive 1 hour to Nyaung Shwe. Stop by the ancient Shwe Yan Pyay monastery famed for its oval windows. Have a taste of local Shan cuisine then take a boat ride to a hidden stretch of Inle Lake where you can interact with an Intha family living on stilts and navigate through their floating vegetable farms. DAY 5 INLE LAKE Immerse in the local scene at the five-day markets and watch the Intha fishermen at work with their one-legged rowing style, unique to Inle Lake. Also visit Phaungdaw U Pagoda, a local cheroot factory, Intha Heritage House where Burmese cats are bred and a weaving factory. Then, cruise through the beautiful creeks to arrive at the “forest pagodas” of Indein, home to several Pa O villages. For the active, you may wish to replace the full day of boating with a hop-on, hop-off biking and boating option. DAY 6 INLE LAKE / HEHO / DEPART YANGON Take a flight to Yangon. If time permits, do some last minute shopping in Scotts Market (closed Mondays).
Mrauk U
8 Days
LOST CITY OF MRAUK U AND BAGAN DAY 01 ARRIVE YANGON Meet your personal guide and transfer to your hotel. Start your tour of Yangon with a ride on the circular train and alight at Scotts Market. Stroll through downtown Yangon and explore Shwedagon Pagoda illuminated with the rays of sunset. DAY 2 YANGON / SITTWE / MRAUK U Take a morning flight to Sittwe and a 4-hour drive to Mrauk U. Along the way, observe the locals and take in the scenery. Before arriving in Mrauk U, visit the Mahamuni Pagoda and the Vessali ruins. DAY 3 MRAUK U Today, visit the Shittaung Temple with 80,000 Buddha images, Htukkanthein Temple, with its fortress-like layout, the circular Ratanabon Pagoda and the first erected pagoda at Laymyetnha. DAY 4 MRAUK U Depart for a 1.5-hour boat trip to a Chin Village where the elderly women are known for their tattooed faces. Spend time observing their tradition and engaging in talks with the local community, with your guide as your translator. Return to Mrauk U and spend the afternoon at leisure or explore more temple ruins. DAY 5 MRAUK U / SITTWE / YANGON Early morning, enjoy a 4-hour cruise along the Kaladan River. On arrival at Sittwe, transfer to the airport for your flight to Yangon.
DAY 6 YANGON / BAGAN Take a morning flight to Bagan. Immerse in the panorama of temples dotting the Bagan landscape starting with some of the more interesting temples such as the Gubyaukgyi Temple, Ananda Temple and Dhammayangyi Stupas. During the cool season, enjoy a picnic amongst the temples. Take a horse cart ride through villages and temples and arrive at a secluded spot for a sundowner and spectacular view of sunset over Bagan. DAY 7 BAGAN Optional Activity 1 - At sunrise, take a magical ride on a hot-air balloon over the Ayeyarwady plain and thousands of temples! Advance booking is strongly recommended. Optional Activity 2- Catch the magical sunrise on top of a temple before touring the temples when it is least crowded. Enjoy a picnic breakfast with lovely views then stop by a traditional market. This morning, hop onto your 4WD and head out to the countryside for a different side of Bagan. Visit various home industries and observe the requirements for fine workmanship and arduous traditional processes. Late afternoon, relax on a scenic boat ride on the Ayeyarwady River and enjoy a sundowner on a sandbank (if water level permits). For the active, choose to zip through the temples on an e-bike or mountain bike before the boat ride. DAY 8 BAGAN / DEPART YANGON Take a flight to Yangon. If time permits, do some last minute shopping in Scotts Market (closed Mondays). Breakfast -
Lunch -
Dinner -
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7 Days
MYANMAR FAMILY ADVENTURE DAY 1 ARRIVE YANGON Meet your personal guide and transfer to your hotel. Start your tour of Yangon with a ride on the circular train and alight at Scotts Market. Stroll through downtown Yangon and explore Shwedagon Pagoda illuminated with the rays of sunset. Tonight, watch a traditional Burmese Puppetry performance and enjoy dinner at LinkAge Restaurant, run by a NGO volunteer group. DAY 2 YANGON/ BAGAN Take a morning flight to Bagan. Immerse in the panorama of temples dotting the Bagan landscape starting with some of the more interesting temples such as the Gubyaukgyi Temple, Ananda Temple and Dhammayangyi Stupas. During the cool season, enjoy a picnic amongst the temples. Take a horse cart ride through villages and temples and arrive at a secluded spot for a sundowner and spectacular view of sunset over Bagan. DAY 3 BAGAN Optional Activity 1 - At sunrise, take a magical ride on a hot-air balloon over the Ayeyarwady plain and thousands of temples! Advance booking is strongly recommended. Optional Activity 2- Catch the magical sunrise on top of a temple before touring the temples when it is least crowded. Enjoy a picnic breakfast with lovely views then stop by a traditional market. This morning, hop onto your 4WD and head out to the countryside for a different side of Bagan. Visit various home industries and observe the requirements for fine workmanship and arduous traditional processes. Enjoy the hotel facilities or take a siesta before setting out late afternoon. Relax on a scenic boat ride on the Ayeyarwady River and enjoy a sundowner on a sandbank (if water level permits). 7
DAY 4 BAGAN / HEHO / KALAW Take a morning flight to Heho then drive 1.5 hour to Kalaw. Begin with an easy 1 hour trek through the forest before getting up close with elephants! Interact with these gentle giants and help with their daily bath in the river then walk them back to their camp in the conservation area. Spend another night in Kalaw surrounded by mountains, rivers and a cool climate all year round. Enjoy hiking through forests, villages and markets. DAY 5 KALAW / INLE LAKE Drive back to Heho. Get set to ride your mountain bikes to Indien. Choose from a short 2.5 hour ride or 4 hour course mostly off-road with easy flat roads or downhills. From Indien, continue by boat to the hotel and catch views of a spectacular sunset. DAY 6 INLE LAKE Immerse in the local scene at the five-day markets and watch the Intha fishermen at work with their one-legged rowing style, unique to Inle Lake. Also visit Phaungdaw U Pagoda, a local cheroot factory, Intha Heritage House where Burmese cats are bred and a weaving factory. For the active, we can include a short kayaking trip through the canals. DAY 7 INLE LAKE / HEHO / DEPART YANGON Take a flight to Yangon. If time permits, do some last minute shopping in Scotts Market (closed Mondays). Breakfast -
Lunch -
Dinner -
9 Days
MYANMAR FAMILY ADVENTURE WITH NGAPALI BEACH bred and a weaving factory. Then, cruise through the beautiful creeks to arrive at the “forest pagodas” of Indein, home to several Pa O villages.
DAY 1-3 Follow Day 1-3 of 7 Days Myanmar Family Adventure. (See page 7) DAY 4 BAGAN / HEHO / INLE LAKE Take a flight to Heho then drive 1 hour to Nyaung Shwe. Stop by the ancient Shwe Yan Pyay monastery famed for its oval windows. Have a taste of local Shan cuisine then take a boat ride to a hidden stretch of Inle Lake where you can interact with an Intha family living on stilts and navigate through their floating vegetable farms.
For the active, you may wish to replace the full day of boating with a hop-on, hop-off biking and boating option. DAY 6 INLE LAKE / HEHO / NGAPALI BEACH Take a boat back to Nyaung Shwe and drive 1 hour to Heho airport for your flight to Ngapali. DAY 7, 8 NGAPALI BEACH Wind down on the idyllic Ngapali Beach whose coastline form part of the Bay of Bengal.
DAY 5 INLE LAKE Immerse in the local scene at the five-day markets and watch the Intha fishermen at work with their one-legged rowing style, DAY 9 NGAPALI BEACH / DEPART YANGON unique to Inle Lake. Also visit Phaungdaw U Pagoda, a local Take a flight to Yangon. If time permits, do some last minute cheroot factory, Intha Heritage House where Burmese cats are shopping in Scotts Market (closed Mondays). Breakfast -
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Spend Another Day to Explore More of Inle Lake Learn first-hand from an Intha native, the secrets to traditional Shan cooking or kayak through calm waters to picturesque landscapes and rural villages or explore on bicycle, the best-kept secret of a thriving vineyard just outside Nyaung Shwe.
8 Days
ESSENTIAL MYANMAR
– Mandalay, Bagan, Inle Lake and Yangon DAY 01 ARRIVE MANDALAY Meet your personal guide and transfer to your hotel. Take a city tour of Mandalay including Kuthodaw Pagoda, Shwenandaw Monastery and Mahamuni Pagoda. Pass the lively Yadanabon Market and numerous gold leaf hammering workshops. Optional: Mandalay Night by motorbike Hop onto a motorbike (with an experienced driver) and zip around the colourful streets. Explore the local markets and Chinatown before dinner. The tour ends at a beer station for some unplugged music.
DAY 4 BAGAN Optional Activity 1 - At sunrise, take a magical ride on a hot-air balloon over the Ayeyarwady plain and thousands of temples! Advance booking is strongly recommended. Optional Activity 2- Catch the magical sunrise on top of a temple before touring the temples when it is least crowded. Enjoy a picnic breakfast with lovely views then stop by a traditional market.
This morning, hop onto your 4WD and head out to the countryside for a different side of Bagan. Visit various home industries and DAY 2 MANDALAY observe the requirements for fine workmanship and arduous A short cruise upstream and arrive at Mingun to witness the Mingun traditional processes. Bell, said to be the largest un-cracked bell in the world. Continue cruising to Saigaing, a former royal capital and important monastic DAY 5 INLE LAKE center. Travel by tuk tuk to visit the monastery before enjoying Take a morning flight to Heho then drive 1 hour to Nyaung Shwe. lunch on the boat. Cruise downstream to Ava and tour the ancient Stop by the ancient Shwe Yan Pyay monastery famed for its oval temple ruins by horse cart. As the day wanes, arrive at Amarapura windows. Have a taste of local Shan cuisine then take a boat ride and visit Mahagandayon Monastery before taking a walk on the to a hidden stretch of Inle Lake where you can interact with an world’s longest teak bridge, U Bein Bridge. Intha family living on stilts and navigate through their floating vegetable farms. DAY 3 MANDALAY / BAGAN Visit the ruins of Paleik and the snake temple before flying to DAY 6 INLE LAKE Bagan. Immerse in the panorama of temples dotting the Bagan Immerse in the local scene at the five-day markets and watch the landscape starting with some of the more interesting temples such Intha fishermen at work with their one-legged rowing style, unique as the Gubyaukgyi Temple, Ananda Temple and Dhammayangyi to Inle Lake. Also visit Phaungdaw U Pagoda, a local cheroot Stupas. During the cool season, enjoy a picnic amongst the temples. Take a horse cart ride through villages and temples and arrive at a secluded spot for a sundowner and spectacular view of sunset over Bagan. 9
Pyin Oo Lwin
4 Days
MOGOK – VALLEY OF RUBIES (Extension from Mandalay) factory, Intha Heritage House where Burmese cats are bred and a weaving factory. Then, cruise through the beautiful creeks to arrive at the “forest pagodas” of Indein, home to several Pa O villages. For the active, you may wish to replace the full day of boating with a hop-on, hop-off biking and boating option. DAY 7 INLE LAKE / HEHO / YANGON Take a flight to Yangon. Start your tour of Yangon with a ride on the circular train and alight at Scotts Market. Stroll through downtown Yangon and explore Shwedagon Pagoda illuminated with the rays of sunset. DAY 8 DEPART YANGON Optional: Yangon in the Early Morning Rise early and visit the vibrant fish and fruit market. Enjoy a Burmese Mohinga breakfast and see the locals almsgiving to monks.
DAY 1 MANDALAY / MOGOK Visit the famous Mandalay Jade market before taking a scenic 5-hour drive to a viewpoint overlooking the city of Mogok. In the evening, enjoy a private gem stone class. DAY 2 MOGOK Visit the lively morning gem market before exploring three different types of Ruby mines namely Linyaung, Shondbanlay and Mogok Pride. Participate in gemstone panning then descend a 300m tunnel to the mine. In the afternoon, visit another gem market where serious trading takes place. Drive to Chanthargyi Pagoda, second only to Shwedagon Pagoda with its amount of gems. In the evening, learn more about the mining industry from mine owners. DAY 3 MOGOK / PYIN OO WIN Revisit the morning market if you wish before driving to the old British Hill Station of Pyin Oo Lwin. Take a horse carriage ride to the beautiful botanical garden.
Take a heritage walk with your guide and explore the rich DAY 4 PYIN OO WIN / MANDALAY architecture of Yangon, markets and temples and immerse yourself Tour the city centre with its old colonial building before in the local way of life before flying home. driving 2 hours to Mandalay airport for your onward journey. Breakfast -
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OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS Yangon
Governor's Residence Yangon An elegant 1920’s teak mansion set within lush gardens offering refined style and modern comfort. www.governorsresidence.com
Bagan
Aureum Palace Hotels & Resorts The most luxurious hotel in Bagan featuring deluxe rooms and lakeside villas. www.aureumpalacehotel.com
Inle Lake
Novotel Inle Lake Located on the east bank of the lake, the hotel offers all suites and villas. www.novotel.com
The Strand Yangon A national landmark in downtown Yangon, The Strand is a luxurious all suites colonial style hotel. www.hotelthestrand.com
Aye Yar River View Hotel Close to the temples and located along the Ayeyarwady River featuring pagoda and river view rooms. www.baganayeyarhotel.com
Inle Princess Resort Hotel Newly renovated, this land-based resort features rooms facing the mountain, private pond or the lake. www.inleprincessresort.net
Sule Shangri-la Yangon A modern high-rise hotel centrally located with well-appointed rooms. http://www.shangri-la.com
Bagan Lodge Set in new Bagan, it offers spacious and charming tented rooms with modern comforts. www.bagan-lodge.com
Sanctum Inle Resort Newly opened by the east bank, the hotel’s architecture invokes monastic traditions but features modern rooms. www.sanctum-inle-resort.com
Savoy Hotel A small colonial style hotel located near city center with spacious rooms. www.savoy-myanmar.com
Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort By the bank of Ayeyarwady River, the resort offers simple bungalows set in a lush and manicured English style garden. www.thiripyitsaya-resort.com
Shwe Inn Tha Floating Resort Inle Lake Built on stilts in the middle of the lake, the resort offers clean and comfortable rooms. www.inlefloatingresort.com
Loft Yangon A centrally located boutique hotel offering trendy design with some Burmese touches. www.theloftyangon.com
The Hotel @ Tharabar Gate Bagan Located in old Bagan, it features cottages decorated with teak floors and Burmese furniture. www.tharabargate.com
Golden Island Cottage 1 Set on the lake featuring bamboo bungalows on stilts. www.gichotelgroup.com
Kalaw
Mandalay
Ngapali Beach
Royal Kalaw Hill Resort A colonial style resort perched on a hill with modern day comforts.
Sedona Hotel A 5-star hotel with modern amenities located in the city center. www.sedonahotels.com.sg
Amara Ocean Resort 28 well-appointed luxury bungalows, facing the Andaman Sea and Rakhine Mountain. www.amaragroup.net
Amara Mountain Features 10 en-suite rooms each uniquely decorated in Asian and European style. www.amaragroup.net
Mandalay Hill Resort A 4-star modern hotel located in the city center. www.mandalayhillresorthotel.com
Amata Resort & Spa A deluxe boutique resort with cabanas, bungalows and rooms with modern touches of traditional elegance. www.amataresort.com
Shwe Taung Tarn Hotel A centrally located 3-star boutique hotel with clean and simple rooms. www.shwetaungtarnhotel.webs.com
Bayview - the Beach Resort A 4-star resort offering 45 bungalows and rooms all situated directly on the beach or garden. www.bayview-myanmar.com
Pyin Oo Lwin
Mogok
Kalaw Hill Lodge Set in nature with its own farm house, it features local charm with modern comfort and offers numerous hiking trails. www.myanmarhilllodges.com
Mrauk U
Mrauk Oo Princess Resort 21 village-style houses with private balconies overlooking rice paddies, garden, pond or river. www.mraukooprincessresort.net
Shwe Thazin Hotel Mrauk U A 3-star hotel bungalow style rooms with clean room and basic amenities. www.shwethazinhotel.com
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Rupar Mandalar A charming boutique hotel decorated in traditional Burmese style. www.ruparmandalar.com
Hotel Pyin Oo Lwin Located next to the National Botanical Gardens, the hotel is a great base to discover Pyin Oo Lwin. www.hotelpyinoolwin.com
Sandoway Resort A luxury resort set on the beach frontage of Ngapali Beach. www.thesandowayresort.com
Golden Butterfly Hotel A 3-star hotel located in the prime residential area of Mogok. www.goldenbutterflyhotelmogoke.com
Thambyadine Spa
Sanctuary Ananda
Luxury Suite
Sanctuary Ananda, the luxurious all suite cruise ship, will take you in style on voyages of breathtaking beauty and discovery on the great rivers of Myanmar: on the majestic Ayeyarwady from Bagan to Mandalay visiting temples, pagodas, palaces and monasteries along the way, while journeys on its great tributary, the Chindwin, will take you to places visitors rarely see – through the jungles of the north, forgotten villages, ancient towns almost to the Indian border. Whilst on board enjoy relaxing spa treatments, Burmese inspired cocktails by the plunge pool, and attend a selection of cultural lectures and masterclasses.
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SAIL ALONG THE BURMESE WATERWAYS
Ayeyarwady River
Myanmar is a country full of rivers composing a great delta region with four main rivers crossing her – Ayeyarwaddy, Thanlwin, Chindwin and Sittuang River.
Chindwin River
The Ayeyarwady, the lifeline of the country, flows from its origin in the peaks of the Himalayas through remote jungle-covered highlands, passing important cities like Bhamo, Mandalay, Sagaing and Bagan. As early as the sixth century, the river was used for trade and transport and was an important pipeline during the British colonisation of Burma.
Mogok
MYANMAR
Imagine waking up to a new destination every day, passing remote villages lining the river banks as you cruise down the Ayeyarwaddy River, with the most popular section between Mandalay and Bagan. If you prefer cruising deep into the jungles and lofty mountains, the Chindwin River is for you. A tributary from the mighty Ayeyarwady River, a cruise along the Chindwin brings you through misty-blue mountains, charming towns and villages that see few tourists.
Mandalay
Pyin Oo Lwin
Bagan Inle Lake
Mrauk U
Ngapali Beach Yangon
The Mergui Archipelago, located in southernmost part of Myanmar, comprises over 800 beautiful islands. Due to its virtual isolation, the islands and surrounding seas are alive with an amazing diversity of flora and fauna and colourful marine life. A live-aboard yacht and anchoring at your private islands (literally) is the way to go to discover this part of Myanmar that few have ventured.
Mergui Archipelago
Belmond Road To Mandalay
Sanctuary Ananda
Drenec TheMY Strand Cruise
Belmond Orcaella
2/3/4/7 Nights Cruise along Ayeyarwaddy
3/4/7/11 Nights Cruise along Ayeyarwaddy & Chindwin
3 /4 Nights Cruise between Mandalay and Bagan
7/8/11/12 Nights Cruises to the Far North
One of the pioneers to start river cruising in Myanmar, experience the enchanting sights, scents and sounds from the perfect vantage point aboard the luxurious Belmond Road to Mandalay.
Built by local craftsmen using traditional materials while offering sleek contemporary luxury, the all-suite Sanctuary Ananda takes you in style on voyages of breath-taking beauty and discovery of the mysterious rivers of Myanmar.
The landmark hotel. The Strand in Yangon has launched a new luxury river cruiser, The Strand Cruise, to set new standards for luxury river travel in Myanmar.
The latest addition to Belmond Cruises, the intimate and luxurious Orcaella glides along Myanmar’s two main rivers, the Chindwin and Ayeyarwady. All cabins have floor to ceiling sliding doors and Juliet balconies to view the river and life along its shores.
Tours are carefully curated with onboard lectures and cabins designed to combine comfort and elegance with outward-facing windows to take advantage of the most fantastic views. Governor’s Suite offers the undivided attention of your personal butler.
Besides the short cruises between Mandalay and Bagan, the longer cruises will cover interesting sights along Bhamo, Pyay and others.
The 27 cabin vessel features French balconies, a swimming pool, sun deck terrace, gym and wellness facilities, spa and beauty parlour, alfresco and indoor dining and a cocktail lounge bar.
3/5/6 Nights Sailing Adventure
MY Drenec
Spend days sailing and exploring the remote Mergui Archipelago on board MY Drenec. She was completely refitted and upgraded in 2012 and offers five spacious guest cabins. All cabins have en-suite bathrooms equipped with heated towel holders and the large owner's suite additionally features a bathtub. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have flatscreen TV sets. 14
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