ASIA RIVER CRUISING & TOURING VIETNAM & CAMBODIA | CHINA | BURMA
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Join us on a journey of a lifetime and experience unique sightseeing activity, local culture, culinary traditions and carefully desinged itineraries. Each of our exciting journeys provide a perfect balance of inclusions and leisure time. So while we'll take you to the must-see sights and hidden gems, you'll never feel rushed. You'll also enjoy the freedom and flexibility to explore more of the destination you are visiting at your own pace.
THE TOURING EXPERTS Every Travelmarvel holiday is designed with your enjoyment in mind, providing the perfect balance of inclusions and leisure time. So while we’ll take you to the must-see sights and the hidden gems, you’ll also enjoy the freedom and flexibility to explore the way you like. What’s more, our expert Tour Directors and local guides have the knowledge to take you where the guidebooks can’t – providing a true insider’s perspective and a holiday experience you simply could not have on your own.
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Terms & conditions: Please note itinerary may operate in reverse and may vary slightly check at time of booking. Flights are based from London & regional airports however supplements may apply and all fares are per person in £sterling based on two adults sharing the lowest grade of cabin, on the lowest departure date advertised. Please note prices are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to change and availability without prior notice. Every effort has been made to ensure that the fares advertised are correct, however customers are advised to call www.cruise.co.uk before booking. Please note the specific river cruise lines terms and conditions also apply which can be found on their websites. Deposits paid are non-refundable. Holiday insurance is required. Fly free is valid until 28/2/15 and visas may be required. We hold the right to withdraw any offers without prior notice. Visas are not included in the price. Fast Track Security Pass is only valid at the following airports: Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh. Free Airport Lounge Pass including food, soft drinks & alcoholic drinks is valid at all UK airports. E&OE
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MAJESTIC BURMA
Travelmarvel | RV Princess Panhwar 16 Nights | Jan - Dec ’16 & Jan - Mar ‘17
YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES: • Return scheduled flights from London Heathrow • All meals, plus complimentary house wine, local beer and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board the RV Princess Panhwar • Travelmarvel Cruise Director & local guides • All sightseeing & on board entertainment • Unique Insider Experiences • Overseas transfers, all port charges and tipping • 42 Meals; 14 breakfasts (B), 14 lunches (L) and 14 dinners (D) • Immerse yourself in the local way of life • Hand-Picked Accommodation • Experience the superb facilities onboard the brand new RV Princess Panhwar
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£1000
Schwedagon Pagoda
PER COUPLE
YOUR ITINERARY
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Day 1 Depart UK Your journey begins today as you make your way to London Heathrow for your flight to Burma.
• Ascend Singuttara Hill and visit the 99 metre-high Shwedagon Pagoda • Tour Inwa by horse-drawn cart and see the ‘leaning tower of Inwa’ • Visit Mahamuni Buddha Temple and perhaps add a sheet of gold leaf to the statue of the Mahamuni Buddha
Day 2 Arrive Yangon, Embark Cruise Be met and transfer to your ship. After lunch on board, explore Yangon on a late afternoon tour. Like a Local – Marvel at the Shwedagon Pagoda, resplendent with a golden spire. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner.
Stay: 14 Nights: RV Princess Panhwar. LD
BRAND NEW SHIP
• Go for a stroll along the famed U Bein Bridge near Amarapura • Additional Sightseeing Inclusions • Enjoy a range of local entertainment on board your cruise, including a Burmese puppet show • Enjoy the sights of Maubin during a walking tour • Explore Danuphyu where General Maha Bandula led a Burmese defensive during the First Anglo Burmese War • Visit Salay’s oldest surviving wooden monastery • Take a small boat to visit the Gwechaung and Minhla forts • Visit the stunning Pagoda
Mingun Sagaing Restaurant Artists Impression
Day 3 Maubin Arrive after lunch in Maubin. Take a walking tour, during which you’ll learn about Ba Maw, a prominent Burmese political leader who was born here. You will also visit the local market. BLD
Day 4 Danuphyu, Zalon Explore Danuphyu, where the revered General Maha Bandula led a famous Burmese defensive against British troops in the First Anglo-Burmese War. Visit the Monastery of Maha Bandula and a home cheroot-making workshop. Cruise to Zalon for a tour. BLD
Yandabo Inwa Bagan Tantkyi Hill Salay
Day 6 Pyay (Prome), Sri Ksetra Take in views of the Akauk Mountains as you cruise towards Pyay for a walking tour. Pyay originally served as a cargo transit point between Upper and Lower Burma. See a selection of pagodas then travel to the ancient ruins at the old Pyu kingdom capital, Sri Ksetra. BLD
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Magwe Minhla
Irrawaddy River
BURMA (MYANMAR)
Thayetmyo
Pyay (Prome)
Day 5 Myanaung, Pyay (Prome) Cruise to the sleepy riverside township of Myanaung. Here, a guided walking tour will take you past well-preserved colonial houses and the bustling market. Continue cruising to Pyay. BLD
Mandalay
Myanaung Zalon Danuphyu Maubin
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Day 7 Thayetmyo Cruise to Thayetmyo, a port town that once sat on the British colonial border between Upper and Lower Burma. Here, wander the streets and take in the colonial architecture. You can also pay a visit to Burma’s oldest golf course, established here by the British in 1887. BLD
Day 8 Minhla, Magwe Stop in Minhla, the site of a significant battle during the Third Anglo-Burmese War. Take a small boat to visit Gwechaung and Minhla forts built by Italian engineers in 1860 to keep British forces out of Burma. Later, cruise to Magwe to visit its market and colonial buildings. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Burmese puppet show. BLD The Temples of Bagan
Day 9 Salay Cruise to the village of Salay. Visit Yoke Sone Kyaung, the region’s oldest surviving wooden monastery. Then continue to Shinbin Maha Laba Man Paya, home to the country’s largest lacquer Buddha image from the 13th century. BLD
Day 10 Tantkyi Hill, Bagan Climb Tantkyi Hill to visit Tantkyitaung Pagoda, encircled by 32 elephant statues. Disembark in Bagan, the awe-inspiring archaeological sites. Visit the revered Ananda Temple. Later, head to Nyaung-U, home to the stunning golden Shwezigon Pagoda. BLD
Day 11 Bagan Explore the bustling Nyaung-U market. Then on a tour of Bagan, visit Gubyaukgyi Temple,a 13th-century ‘cave temple’ with an Indian-style spire, before you head to a lacquerware workshop and a local village. Later, be captivated as you enjoy a special sunset viewing at Pyathat Gyi or Dhamayazaka. Enhance Your Journey: At sunrise or sunset, perhaps board a hot air balloon and float over the pagodas of Bagan. BLD
Sagiang Buddhas
Day 14 Sagaing, Mingun.
Day 12 Bagan, Yandabo Today tour Yandabo, the site of where the Treaty of First Anglo-Myanmar War was signed. It’s also famous for its terracotta pots, made from riverbank clay. BLD
Day 13 Inwa Arrive in Inwa, an ancient imperial capital. Like a Local – Enjoy a horsedrawn cart tour. BLD
In Sagaing, visit a silversmith’s workshop then explore Soon U Ponya Shin and Kaunghmudaw pagodas. Later, cruise to Mingun and visit the 18th-century Mingun Pahtodawgyi. You’ll also see the Mingun Bel. Tonight, enjoy a cultural show on board. BLD
Day 15 Mandalay Like a Local – Visit Mandalay’s Mahamuni Buddha Temple. Then explore local workshops. Later, tour Shwenandaw Monastery; visit Kuthodaw Pagoda and ascend Mandalay Hill. Like a Local – Stroll along U Bein Bridge. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner. BLD
Day 16 Disembark Ship, Depart Mandalay Disembark Ship, Depart Mandalay. Transfer to the airport for your return flight. B
Day 17 Arrive London Artists Impression
U Bein Bridge
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ESSENTIAL VIETNAM & CAMBODIA
Travelmarvel • RV La Marguerite 13 Nights • Jun ‘15 - Apr ‘16
YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES: • Return scheduled flights from London • Total of 4 night stays in luxury hotels in Saigon & Siem Reap • Drinks throughout your cruise included*- soft drinks, local beer and spirits • Complimentary daily bottled water • Shore Excursions at every port • Travelmarvel insider experiences • The services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director • Unique cultural experiences in 10 towns, villages & cities accompanied by expert local guides
CHINA
• 7 night Mekong River cruise aboard the premium RV La Marguerite • Discover authentic rural Mekong life during a visit to a remote evergreen island • Airport transfers, port charges & tipping included • Enjoy 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 9 dinners
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• International complimentary wines served with lunch & dinner on board
YOUR ITINERARY
Angkor Wat
£1150
UP TO PER COUPLE
Coach Cruise No. of nights stay
Day 1 Depart London. Fly from London Heathrow to Vietnam.
CAMBODIA Angkor Wat Siem Reap 2 7
Day 2 Arrive Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam’s largest city, located on the banks of the Saigon River. On arrival at the airport here today, you’ll be met by a Travelmarvel representative and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, get to know your fellow travellers and Travelmarvel Tour Director during a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant – the perfect start to your Vietnam & Cambodia journey. Stay (Two Nights): Grand Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City. D Day 3 Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City. This morning take a step back in time and revisit the military history of the area. Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, built by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the Vietnam War. Part of a larger network, the tunnels were used by Viet Cong guerrillas as hiding spots during combat. They also served as communication and supply routes, hospitals, weapon caches and living quarters for numerous guerrilla fighters. BL Day 4 Ho Chi Minh City, Embark Cruise. Drive to My Tho Port and board your river ship for a relaxing journey aboard the luxurious RV La Marguerite. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Dinner on board. Stay (Seven Nights): RV La Marguerite. LD
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VIETNAM RV La Marguerite Tonle Sap Kampong Chhnang Phnom Penh From My Tho UK Tan Chau
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Tour Angkor Thom Visit the Terrace of the Elephants & the Terrace of the Leper King Watch the sunset at Angkor Wat Visit a Grass Roots Orphanage Enjoy an Ox-Cart ride in Kampong Tralach Visit a monastery for a Buddhist blessing experience Visit the Royal Palace of Phnom Penh Join an excursion to the infamous Killing Fields and the Tuoi Sleng Genocide Museum Visit remote islands and experience authentic rural Mekong life Tour Tan Chau by Rickshaw Guided sightseeing tour of Sa Dec Visit the French Gothic Cathedral of Cai Be Visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels Explore Saigon
Day 5 Cai Be, Sa Dec. A local boat will take you to the river-land town of Cai Be today. Visit floating markets, then cruise to Sa Dec, where French writer Marguerite Duras met her Vietnamese-Chinese lover, Huynh Thuy Le. Tour Huynh Thuy Le’s old house. Later, visit a local brick factory and a Cao Dai Temple. BLD
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Day 6 Tan Chau, Border Crossing. Transfer to a small boat for a journey along the tiny tributaries that snake around Tan Chau and step ashore for a rickshaw tour. Spend the rest of today on board your luxurious river ship. Perhaps take in a fruit-carving demonstration while you cross the border into Cambodia. Continue cruising overnight to Phnom Penh. BLD
Day 7 Phnom Penh. This morning embark on a moving excursion to the infamous Killing Fields, before visiting the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, located on the site of the Khmer Rouge’s notorious Security Prison 21 (S-21). Here, you’ll learn of the atrocities inflicted upon Cambodians during Pol Pot’s regime in the midto-late 1970s. Later this afternoon, take in Phnom Penh’s river promenade as your ship nears the capital. After lunch on board, disembark and enjoy a guided tour of the spectacular Royal Palace. Afterwards, head to the Silver Pagoda. BLD Day 8 Phnom Penh, Koh Chen Village. Enjoy time at leisure this morning in Phnom Penh. Relax aboard your luxury ship or discover the city’s other attractions, including the famed Russian market. Later today, cruise to the remote Koh Chen, a small village specialising in silver and copperware. BLD Day 9 Oudong, Kampong Tralach. After breakfast, disembark in Prek K’dam and travel by coach on a morning tour of Oudong, the former royal capital of Cambodia. Like a Local –visit the monastery for a Buddha blessing experience. Afterwards, continue to Kampong Tralach for a visit to Wat Kampong Tralach Pleu. Like a Local – enjoy an ox-cart ride. BLD Day 10 Kampong Chhnang. Enjoy a boat excursion into the wetlands near Kampong Chhnang, and then tonight, enjoy a superb dinner. BLD
Angkor Thom
Day 11 Siem Reap, Angkor. Disembark your ship this morning. Later, visit ancient Angkor Thom and Bayon. Special Stay – Shinta Mani Resort. Stay (Two Nights): Siem Reap, Shinta Mani Resort. B Day 12 Angkor, Siem Reap. Like a Local – in Siem Reap, you will meet local children who are supported by the organisation Opportunities of Development through Art (ODA). Enjoy a magnificent sunset over Angkor Wat before a Farewell Dinner. BD Day 13 Depart Siem Reap. Transfer to the airport for your flight home. B Day 14 Arrive UK. Arrive at London Heathrow
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EXTEND YOUR STAY TO HALONG BAY Vietnam and Cambodia’s stunning sights are on display in all their glory on this magical 19-Day itinerary. You’ll witness the wonder of Mother Nature at her best on Ha Long Bay, see the bustling cities of Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City, and visit small towns along the Mekong River. Every day offers a new opportunity, and you’ll also have plenty of freedom to choose your own activities and personalise your adventure. Enquire for more information.
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IMPERIAL CHINA
FORBIDDEN CITY • TERRACOTTA WARRIORS • PANDAS
Travelmarvel | MS Victoria Katarina or MS Victoria Jenna 13 Nights | May - Oct ‘15
YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES: • Return scheduled flights from London Heathrow • Arrival and departure airport transfers • All gratuities, port charges and porterage • Services of a dedicated Travelmarvel Tour Director • The additional services of expert local guides in most locations • Four-night Yangtze River cruise • Premium accommodation in Beijing, Xi’an, Wuzhen and Shanghai • 28 meals – 12 breakfasts (B), 9 lunches (L) and 7 dinners (D) • All sightseeing, excursions and entrance fees as outlined in the itinerary
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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£1300
UP TO PER COUPLE
• Stay three nights in the heart of Beijing at the Jianguo Hotel • Indulge your taste buds at an authentic Peking Duck banquet at a local restaurant in Beijing • Enjoy a pedicab ride through the hutongs of Beijing, including a visit to a local family, gaining an invaluable insight into traditional Chinese culture • Marvel at the spectacle of an enthralling Tang Dynasty show in Xi’an, then indulge in a delicious local dumpling banquet • Explore the street food stalls within the Muslim Quarter in Xi’an • Relax in the town of Wuzhen at the enchanting Tong’an Guesthouse, located in a dramatic water setting • Partake in a traditional ceremony in the magical Yu Yuan Garden in Shanghai
YOUR ITINERARY Day 1 Depart UK Make your way to London Heathrow for your flight to Beijing.
Day 2 Arrive Beijing Be met on arrival at the airport. Special Stay – transfer to Jianguo Hotel, a green oasis in the middle of the city next to the Silk Market. Enjoy a Welcome Reception later this evening. Three Nights: Beijing, Jianguo Hotel
Day 3 Beijing, Forbidden City Your sightseeing begins with a half-day tour of Tian’anmen Square, the world’s largest city square. Continue to the World Heritage-listed Forbidden City, a well-preserved site of Chinese architecture that was home to 24 Chinese emperors between 1420 and 1924. Enjoy free time this afternoon, with your Travelmarvel Tour Director on hand to recommend optional activities. A Taste of China – indulge in a Peking Duck banquet at a local restaurant this evening. BD
Day 5 Beijing, Yichang, Embark Cruise Like a Local – this morning hop on a pedicab for a tour through the hutongs (narrow streets) of Old Beijing. Explore the maze of historic alleyways. Then transfer to the airport and fly to Yichang, enjoying lunch during the flight. On arrival, board your river ship for your Yangtze cruise. Tonight, enjoy the first of several delicious dinners on board. BLD Four Night Cruise: Victoria Katarina or Victoria Jenna.
Day 6 Three Gorges Dam, Xiling Gorge Take in the breathtaking scenery today as you cruise through the Three Gorges region, considered to be China’s most picturesque region. On arrival at the Three Gorges Dam, you’ll disembark for a guided tour, before continuing on cruising through the longest of the Three Gorges, Xiling Gorge. BLD
Day 4 Beijing, Great Wall of China After breakfast, head to the Great Wall of China, which winds its way from the Yellow Sea into the Gobi Desert. Board a cable car and take in the views on the way to the Mutianyu section, one of the best-preserved parts of the wall. After, visit the Sacred Way of the Ming Dynasty Tombs, then stop at a jade factory for lunch, and gain an insight into the 6,000 yearold craft of grinding and polishing jade. On the way back to the city, see Beijing’s Olympic Village, including the Bird’s Nest stadium. BL
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The Great Wall of China
Day 7 Daning River, Wu Gorge, Qutang Gorge Today’s excursion is to the crystal-clear waters of the Daning River, home to the smaller but equally stunning Three Lesser Gorges: Dragon Gate; Misty; and Emerald Green. Afterwards, continue on to Wu Gorge, noted for its quiet beauty, sheer peaks and towering cliff faces. After lunch, pass between two mountains on the way into Qutang Gorge, the narrowest and most dramatic of the Three Gorges. BLD
Day 8 Shibao Zhai, Fengdu After breakfast this morning, disembark your ship for a tour of Shibao Zhai tower, an impressive wooden structure built atop a large hill that overlooks the river. Also known as the ‘Precious Stone Fortress’, this ancient pagoda stands an astonishing 12 storeys high and houses many cultural relics including fine examples of calligraphy and painting. After exploring, continue along the Yangtze to Fengdu (subject to river conditions). Disembark and wander through this graceful little ‘Ghost City’, noted for its bustling markets and the many Buddha and Tao temples gathered on Ming Mountain. In the evening, enjoy a sumptuous dinner to signify your final night on board. BLD Chongqing Zoo
Day 11 Xi’an, Shanghai, Wuzhen Enjoy the morning at leisure before flying to Shanghai. From here, travel to the ancient water town of Wuzhen and see where Marco Polo roamed, as you discover the beautiful canals and charming cobblestone streets. Enjoy the evening at leisure. BL Special Stay – relax at the Tong’an Guesthouse, an enchanting Ming and Qing Dynasty-style hotel. Wuzhen, Tong’an Guesthouse Terracotta Warriors
Day 12 Shanghai This morning, enjoy a boat ride on the canals of Wuzhen before returning to Shanghai, then transferring to the Ocean Hotel. Enjoy dinner at your leisure this evening. BL Two Nights: Shanghai, The Ocean Hotel
Day 13 Shanghai
Victoria Jenna
Day 9 Chongqing, Disembark Ship, Xi’an Disembark your ship this morning in Chongqing, a strategic port established in the 11th century that played a key role in World War II due to its mountainous landscape. Head to the Chongqing Zoo, where more than 200 varieties of wild and rare animals are on display, including the famous Giant Pandas. This beautiful creature is fast replacing the dragon as China’s emblem and has been kept in zoos since the early Han Dynasty – over 2,000 years ago. Later, transfer to the airport and fly to Xi’an. A Taste of China – marvel at a Tang Dynasty performance of song and dance whilst enjoying a dumpling banquet. BD Two Nights: Xi’an, Howard Johnson Ginwa Plaza Hotel
Like a Local – discover why China was ‘built on tea’, as you partake in a traditional tea ceremony at a pagoda within the majestic Yu Yuan Gardens. Enjoy the peaceful surrounds and learn about the ceremony’s significance and traditional range of teas with their cultural significance. Afterwards, continue to explore the lavish gardens, including its impressive Jade Rock boulder, then take a tour of Shanghai’s Old City. For your final afternoon, embark on a cruise along the Huangpu River. Tonight, enjoy a special Farewell Dinner at Ding Tai Fung, famed for its local steam dumplings. BLD
Day 14 Depart Shanghai, Arrive UK Transfer to the airport for your flight home and arrive back in London. B
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Day 10 Xi’an, Terracotta Army On the way to the Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, visit a clay factory where Terracotta soldiers are still made today. At the museum, visit the three excavation pits where the sculptures were buried over time and marvel at the Bronze Chariot. Like a Local – this evening, step out for a visit to the Muslim Quarter. Explore the numerous food stalls filled with exotic treats, peruse through the souvenir markets and visit the Great Mosque. BL
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VIETNAM & CAMBODIA; CHINA AND BURMA.
Travelmarvel tours bring you the splendour of Asia at outstanding value. As part of the APT Group, Travelmarvel tours offer you the company’s trademark exceptional service. Your journey features hand-picked accommodation, quality meals and included sightseeing, along with the confidence inherent in travelling with a leading cruise and tour operator. Enjoy the finest service, exclusive river cruising and delicious cuisine. Take off on a holiday where we've taken care of everything for you! Travelmarvel's fully-escorted Asian adventures provide a personalised discovery of a truly fascinating region.
I T ’S AL L I N C LU D E D üü Return scheduled flights from London Heathrow
üü All sightseeing & on board entertainment
üü All meals, plus complimentary house wine, local beer and soft drink served with lunch and dinner
üü Overseas transfers, all port charges & tipping
üü Travelmarvel Cruise Director & local guides
üü Unique Insider Experiences
üü All tipping, taxes, port charges & overseas transfers
VIETNAM & CAMBODIA THE MEKONG Cruise the Lower Mekong River from Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap, and visit remote villages and markets, plus enjoy small group excursions by rickshaw, waterboat and there's even an ox-cart ride. Later explore Cambodia's iconic temples of Angkor Wat and Ta Phrom. As it flows through Vietnam & Cambodia, the Mekong River breathes life into the remote communities, lush farmland, unique cultures, floating markets, and quaint villages set along its banks. Linking them, APT’s seven-night river cruise is a holiday experience unlike any other. At either end, Ho Chi Minh and Siem Reap – along with the temples of Angkor – await your discovery.
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CHINA THE GREAT WALL, PANDAS, TERRACOTTA WARRIORS Wander the awe-inspiring Great Wall of China, visit the Giant Pandas & Terracotta Warriors, cruise the Yangtze River in style, and travel with the expert guidance of Travelmarvel. Whilst the famous attractions of Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai need little introduction, there is no denying the power of the Yangtze River, winding nearly 6,380 kilometres and traversing 11 cities and provinces. Cruising through the spectacular scenery of the Three Gorges region, you’ll be transported through one of the world’s truly stunning natural landscapes and venture off the beaten track to explore sacred sites and tranquil backwaters.
BURMA SCHWEDAGON PAGODA, THE TEMPLES OF BAGAN Step aboard the RV Princess Panhwar and discover Burma in premium style and comfort. This brand new boutique vessel is custom-built, boasting sophisticated design and outstanding facilities. With only 36 staterooms and suites, each featuring a French Balcony or Outside Balcony, the cabins are among the largest on the Irrawaddy River. Discover a breath-taking land that has been left untouched by visitors for generations on this 17 day journey. Feel the warmth and grace of the inquisitive locals, see how the fading British colonial legacy blends with predominantly Buddhist culture and taste the intoxicating combination of flavours from China, India and Thailand.