18 Day Hidden Wonders of Burma with Inle Lake - Mandalay to Yangon
Tour Type:
- Myanmar River Cruise
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Style:
- All-inclusive sightseeing in up to 17 destinations
- APT's Freedom of Choice Inclusions in two locations
- Everything as detailed including gratuities and onboard entertainment
- 14-night Irrawaddy River cruise aboard the RV Samatha
- Complimentary beverages served on board your cruise*
- Finest dining - a total of 48 meals
Tour Description
Trip Notes
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Prices include port charges, gratuities and sundries
- Solo traveller upgrades are available on request
- Set departure and arrival times apply
- *Complimentary quality wine, local beer, local spirits and soft drinks throughout your cruise
- Disruptions to cruising and itinerary may occur
- Prices are for land/cruise and internal flights as specified only
Itinerary
Arrive Mandalay, Embark Ship
On arrival at the airport, transfer to your luxury river ship, the RV Samatha. Enjoy a Welcome Reception tonight.
Stay: 14 Nights: aboard APT’s boutique river ship, the RV Samatha
Daily :
- Lunch
- Dinner
Mandalay
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
This evening, with a refreshing drink in hand enjoy a sunset sampan cruise alongside the U-Bein Bridge.
Set out on a full-day tour of Mandalay.
Daily :
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Sagaing, Inwa
Cruise to Mingun, home to the Mingun Pahtodawgyi and Myatheindan pagodas. Later, set out on a tour by horse-drawn cart, taking in Maha Aung Mye Bon Zan Monastery, then see the ‘leaning tower of Inwa’.
Daily :
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Yandabo, Bagan
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
This evening observe a stunning sunset over Bagan, one of the world’s truly awe-inspiring archaeological sites. Enjoy free flowing drinks, delicious canapes, and fantastic hospitality with your fellow guests.
In Yandabo, enjoy a pottery-making demonstration by talented local artisans.
Daily :
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Bagan
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ - Sightseeing
Perhaps take a private horse cart ride, enjoy a shopping tour of Old Bagan or ascend the winding covered staircases encircling Myanmar’s nats (spirits) at Mount Popa.
This afternoon, visit a family-run lacquerware workshop and a nearby village.
Daily :
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Tantkyi Hill, Salay
After breakfast, climb Tantkyi Hill to visit Tantkyitaung Pagoda. Then cruise to the small village of Salay, to visit Yoke Sone Kyaung, the region’s oldest surviving wooden monastery. Afterwards, continue on to Shinbin Maha Laba Man Paya, home to the country’s largest lacquer Buddha image.
Daily :
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Magwe
Cruise onwards to Magwe, where you will visit the Mya Tha Lun Pagoda, located atop a hill overlooking the Irrawaddy River.
Daily :
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Minhla, Thayetmyo
Stop in the town of Minhla and visit the famous fort, then continue on to Thayetmyo and enjoy a fascinating tour of the historic British colonial-era post office before taking a swing at Myanmar’s first golf course.
Daily :
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Pyay (Prome)
On a walking tour see a selection of pagodas. Later, take an excursion to the ancient ruins at the old Pyu kingdom capital, Sri Ksetra.
Daily :
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Myanaung
See the Akauk Mountains and their cliff carvings as you cruise to Myanaung. Walk past a range of well-preserved colonial houses and on to the local market.
Daily :
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Shewkyin
Today, set out on a local village tour of Shewkyin.
Daily :
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Danuphyu
Today explore the township of Danuphyu, and visit a local cheroot workshop.
Daily :
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Maubin, Yangon
This morning enjoy a guided walk around the university town of Maubin. This afternoon in Yangon visit the impressive 99-metre high gilded stupa of Shwedagon Pagoda.
Daily :
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Yangon
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ - Sightseeing
After breakfast, discover some of the city’s best kept secrets by train, or join a walking tour through the historic streets of downtown Yangon. Alternatively gain an insight into Yangon’s arts scene.
Daily :
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Yangon, Disembark Ship, Heho, Inle Lake
Disembark the RV Samatha for the final time today in Yangon and transfer to the airport for your flight to Heho, gateway to Inle Lake. Be met by your guide on arrival and set off to explore a local family-run Shan paper workshop. Afterwards, drive to the small town of Nyaung Shwe to check into your hotel.
Stay: Three Nights: Inle Lake, Sanctum Resort or similar
Daily :
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Inle Lake
Visit Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, whose shrines have since been covered with that many gold leaves that it is impossible to see its original structure, and the famous Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery. This afternoon, set off on a tour of a silk and lotus weaving factory.
Daily :
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Indein
Explore the southern section of Inle Lake by boat. Take in the floating gardens and see the iconic one-legged rowing technique used by local fishermen. Visit Indein, to see the Shwe Indein Pagoda. Below the stupa are a cluster of hundreds of ancient stupas, most overgrown with bushes. In the afternoon, see how the local wooden fishing boats are made and visit a blacksmith workshop, before meeting with Padaung Tribes.
Daily :
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Inle Lake, Heho Depart Yangon
After breakfast, transfer to Heho Airport for your included flight to Yangon. On arrival, board your onward flight.
Daily :
- Breakfast
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