Myanmar: A Road Less Traveled - Northbound
Overview
Highlights
- Meet an award-winning UNESCO photographer at the temples of Bagan; visit to a primary school in Inle Lake; early morning hot air balloon ride over the Bagan temples; boat race between famous Intha leg rowers on Inle Lake; 3 night Ayeyarwady River cruise aboard the luxury river cruiser
- Belmond Road to Mandalay; explore Myanmar's key historic destinations
- including Yangon
- Bagan
- Mingun
- Sagaing and Mandalay
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Trip includes
- Multiple night stays in premier hotels in Yangon, Bagan and Inle Lake - unhurried exploration on guided sightseeing excursions 3 nights aboard the luxury river cruiser, Belmond Road to Mandalay, with daily shore excursions to storied temples and pagodas led by expert guides Exclusive to Tauck: meet an award-winning UNESCO photographer at the temples of Bagan Explore Myanmar's key historic destinations, including Yangon, Bagan, Mingun, Sagaing and Mandalay Visit to a school in Inle Lake Take an early morning hot air balloon ride over the Bagan temples Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted 29 meals, service charges, taxes, gratuities to local guides and porterage
Itinerary
Tour begins at 6 PM at the Belmond Governor's Residence. A transfer is included from Yangon International Airport to the Belmond Governor's Residence. Your hotel is a 1920s-era teak mansion evoking the Victorian era in ambiance and design, nestled within a lush lotus ...
You'll spend today discovering Yangon, the former capital city of Myanmar once known as Rangoon... opening your eyes to sights long isolated from the Western world for decades as you view golden pagodas, colonial-era buildings, traditional shop houses and jazz-age man...
Wake up at the break of day for an early morning flight to Bagan, Myanmar's city of temples. Upon arrival, morning sightseeing includes Shwe Gu Gyi (Golden Big Cave) Pagoda; according to a contemporary inscription found at the temple, this pagoda was once left in ruin...
Few experiences can top this morning's hot air balloon ride* at dawn over the temples of Bagan. From the 9th to 13th centuries, Bagan was the capital of the first kingdom to unify the regions that would later constitute modern Myanmar. During its height between the 11...
Depart your lodge in Bagan this morning, then board your luxury river cruiser as she sets sail north towards Mandalay. As you cruise, watch daily life unfold from the top deck of the ship as a local expert shares insights on the fascinating traditions and sites of vil...
Spend the morning aboard The Road to Mandalay as she sails toward the village of Shwe Kyet Yet. After lunch onboard, continue on to Mingun to see the beautiful white Hsinbyume Pagoda and the world's largest uncracked bell. Weighing some 90 tons and standing 13 feet hi...
Pay a call this morning on Sagaing, considered by many to be the living center of Buddhist faith in Myanmar. Sagaing is also famous for its silversmiths; see artisans crafting silver in much the same way as their ancestors did centuries ago. Return by ferry to the shi...
Disembark Belmond Road to Mandalay in Mandalay and head to Heho for an early morning flight to Inle Lake. Your first stop is at a local umbrella workshop for an opportunity to see artisans craft beautiful paper parasols by pounding tree bark threads in water for 25 mi...
The school bell rings at the start of your day when we take a boat first to the weekly market, then to a local primary school. Join the children for snacks and playtime, then get back on the boat and continue on for lunch at Heritage House, a typical Inthar house that...
Say goodbye to Inle Lake this morning and travel to Heho Airport for a flight to Yangon. After lunch, spend some time sightseeing in Yangon this afternoon. Check into the Governor's Residence for one additional night in Yangon, and join us for our farewell reception a...
Tour ends in Yangon. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from the Belmond Governor's Residence to Yangon International Airport. Allow a minimum of three hours for flight check in.
MEALS : B, L, D
PORTOFCALL : Inle Lake
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BELMOND ROAD TO MANDALAY With a capacity of 82 guests, Belmond Road To Mandalay, launched over 19 years ago, is the longest running and most established river cruiser operating on the Ayeyarwady River and offers a refined travel experience. The ship is large and well-appointed with facilities that include a wellness center, swimming pool, a variety of lively evening entertainment, and a dining room offering international cuisine, including Burmese, Thai, Indonesian, Indian and European dishes. Accommodations aboard blend tradition with comfort; cabins on both the Deluxe and State decks are furnished with bright fabrics and personal amenities.
Built: 1995; refurbished 2008 Length: 300 ft. Draft: 9.2 ft. Beam: 54 ft. Tonnage: 5,900 tons Cruising Speed: 10 knots upstream, 16 knots downstream Air Conditioned: Yes Elevator: No Number of Guests: 82 Crew Members: 85 Registry: China Crew Nationality: International Internet: Yes
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