LEADING THE WAY IN RIVER CRUISING
Golden Treasures of Myanmar 13 night Ayeyarwady cruise & stay | Departs UK 13th March 2015
We are delighted to offer you this truly wonderful holiday to an awe inspiring destination Our journey begins in Yangon, followed by a 10 night upstream cruise embarking in Pyay. Visit sacred sites, small villages, craftsmen’s workshops, markets and Buddhist monasteries, and enjoy a full-day tour of Bagan and its rich collection of stupas, temples and pagodas. Take in the stunning view from atop Mt. Popa and visit the Golden City of Mandalay before returning to Yangon via plane for another overnight stay.
DAY DESTINATION
ACTIVITIES
1
Yangon
Hotel check-in, free time
2
Yangon
City tour
3
Yangon
Transfer to Pyay
Pyay
SPACIOUS BALCONY SUITES
IMPECCABLE SERVICE
The all suite AmaPura has
Travel the scenic Ayeyarwady
spacious climate controlled
River with a talented team
accommodation that measure
of onboard professionals
285-420 square feet and feature
carefully selected for their
either a French Balcony, Full
knowledge, resourcefulness
Balcony, or Twin Balconies.
and gracious hospitality.
ENRICHING ENTERTAINMENT
INSPIRED CUISINE
Enjoy a traditional Burmese
Dine on fresh, locally sourced
EMBARKATION; city tour
4
Thayetmyo
Visit village
5
Minhla
Visit historic forts
Magwe
Myathalun Pagoda
6
Salay
Monastery and Man Pagoda
7
Thantkyi
Thantkyi Mt. excursion
Bagan
Shwezigon Pagoda & Ananda Temple
8
Bagan
Mt. Popa excursion and city tour
9
Yandabo
Pottery making demonstration
10
Inwa
Sightseeing via horse drawn cart
11
Sagaing
Visit pagodas and silversmith
Mingun
Visit pagodas and bronze bell
puppet show and other
and exquisitely prepared
cultural performances on
cuisine, choosing from a wide
board, a fun and memorable
selection of western favourites
way to delve into the heart of
and delicious, regionally inspired
Burmese culture.
specialties.
12
Mandalay
City tour
Amarapura
Excursion to U Bein Bridge
13
Mandalay
DISEMBARKATION; flight to Yangon
13
Yangon
Hotel check-in; free time
14
Yangon
Return flight home
INCLUDED FEATURES » Return flights from London » 2 nights pre-cruise stay at a 5* hotel in Yangon, including breakfast » 10 nights deluxe cruise in a suite of your choice » Life enriching tours and shore excursions » Fine dining with all meals during your cruise including house wine, local beer and soft drinks with every lunch and dinner on board. » Welcome Dinner & Farewell Dinner » Special onboard highlights, including cultural show, puppet show and lectures/discussions pertaining to Burmese culture » 1 night post-cruise stay at a 5* hotel in Yangon, including breakfast » All non UK transfers A luxury trip along the Ayeyarwady, is the ideal stress-free way to see the remoter parts of a country now emerging from decades
Category
Cat. SF
Cat. SE
Cat. SD
Cat. SC
Cat. SB
Cat. SA
of isolation. Rich with timeless and exotic
PRICE PER PERSON
£4,999
£5,139
£5,259
£5,729
£6,199
£6,329
sights our Golden Treasures of Myanmar itinerary provides you with the opportunity
Cat. SF Main Deck / French Balcony - 285 sq. ft. Cat.
to experience this once forgotten land up
Cat. SE Main Deck / French Balcony - 285 sq. ft.
close; taking in former royal capitals, majestic
Cat. SD Main Deck / French Balcony - 285 sq. ft.
statues, shrines and ancient monasteries in
Cat. SC Upper Deck / Full Balcony - 285 sq. ft.
luxury and comfort – our cruise and stay
Cat. SB
Upper Deck / Twin Balcony - 420 sq. ft.
holiday is the perfect way to savour Myanmar
Cat. SA
Upper Deck / Full Balcony - 290 sq. ft.
in all its golden glory…
INTRODUCING AMAPURA... The custom built AmaPura takes its name from the former royal capital of Amarapura (Sanskrit for “City of Immortality”). Designed to provide an ultra comfortable experience along Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady River, this ship is beautifully furnished with a combination of modern and traditional motifs and its shallow draft allows it to navigate the river nearly all year round. The AmaPura has 28 suites featuring either a French Balcony, Full Balcony or Twin Balconies, with en suite bathroom. The ship’s elegant public areas include a restaurant and main lounge and bar. There’s also a gift shop, spa, refreshing pool and a Sun Deck perfect for lounging, enjoying a cocktail, or simply gazing out at the ever changing scenery. The AmaPura was designed to provide you with a serene home away from home for the duration of your Myanmar voyage. After a full day of sightseeing, there is no greater luxury than to return to a peaceful, comfortable ship and be welcomed aboard with a cool drink and chilled towel. The friendly and resourceful staff will be at your service throughout your entire Ayeyarwady river cruise.
To book or find out more please call (01954 232 802 or 0800 021 3097 www.ponderstravel.co.uk Email: sales@ponderstravel.co.uk
*Lead in fare is based on 2 adults sharing a category SF cabin.
Estimated economy flights from London,
internal flights, hotel stays and †non UK transfers are included. Flights invoiced/issued from 11 months prior to departure. All prices are correct at time of print and are subject to availability and/or change and can be withdrawn at any time.