Style : River cruise

Hidden Wonders of Myanmar

APT Touring
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Travel Style: Array Relaxed
Physical Level: Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level: The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays. Luxury (5*)
15 days
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Overview

Highlights (Bullets)

  • Sunset At U Bein Bridge

 

  • Explore Temple Town

 

  • The Golden Shwedagon Pagoda

 

Short Description

Travel from Yangon to Myanmar over the course of 15 days and experience the 14-night Irrawaddy River cruise aboard the RV Samantha. Take-in the historic streets of Chinatown, the ancient ruins of Sri Ksetra, and an intimate look at village life in Yandabo. 

Style River cruise
Off the beaten track trips will stretch your comfort zone. They don't always feature tourist highlights, but dive deeper into local life and culture.
Itinerary Focus Off the Beaten Path
The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Lodging Level Luxury (5*)
Flight & Transport Inclusions All internal ground transport
Start City N/A
End City N/A

Destinations

Attractions & Cities Visited

Mandalay Yangon

Activities & Interests

Culture Historic sightseeing River cruise

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Yangon, Embark Ship 

On arrival at the airport, you’ll be met and transferred to your luxury river ship, the RV Samatha. Head back into the city of Yangon to view the famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Enjoy a Welcome Reception tonight.

Stay:14 Nights: aboard APT’s boutique river ship, the RV Samatha 

Day 2: Yangon

FREEDOM OF CHOICE - Sightseeing
After breakfast, select your Freedom of Choice activity. Perhaps travel by train to discover some of the city’s best kept secrets, including a shattered glass factory and leafy oasis. Join a walking tour of Yangon and stroll through the historic streets of Chinatown, the Indian Quarter and downtown Yangon. Or gain an insight into Yangon’s arts scene with visits to the Pansodan Gallery and Golden Valley Arts Gallery, among others. 

Day 3: Danuphyu 

Today you’ll explore the township of Danuphyu, where the revered General Maha Bandula led a famous Burmese defensive against the British troops during the First Anglo-Burmese War. You’ll also visit a local cheroot (cigar) workshop. 

Day 4: Myanaung 

Absorb wonderful views of the Akauk Mountains and their river-facing cliff carvings as you cruise onwards to the quiet riverside township of Myanaung. Here, a delightful walking tour will take you past a range of well-preserved colonial houses and on to the bustling local market. 

Day 5: Pyay (Prome) 

On arrival in Pyay, you will disembark fora walking tour. See a selection of pagodas, including the imposing Shwesandaw Pagoda. Later, travel to the south-east of Pyay on an excursion to the ancient ruins at the old Pyu kingdom capital, Sri Ksetra. The region’s 1,500 year old stupas are among the world’s earliest and most intriguing Buddhist monuments. 

Day 6: Thayetmyo 

Continue on to Thayetmyo, a pleasant port town that once sat on the border between Upper and Lower Burma, which the British annexed during the Second Anglo- Burmese War. Here, enjoy a fascinating tour of the historic colonial-era post office before taking a swing at Myanmar’s first golf course. 

Day 7: Minhla, Magwe 

Stop in the town of Minhla. Learn how the British captured this fort, and indeed the town, during a war that saw an independent Burma lose its sovereignty. Cruise onwards to Magwe, where you will head up to the Mya Tha Lun Pagoda, located atop a hill overlooking the Irrawaddy River. 

Day 8: Salay 

Cruise to the small village of Salay, a colourful religious centre. Here, you’ll visit Yoke Sone Kyaung, the region’s oldest surviving wooden monastery. Built in 1882, the monastery is famous for its wood carvings and extensive collection of religious artefacts. Afterwards, continue on to Shinbin Maha Laba Man Paya, home to the country’s largest lacquer Buddha image, which dates back to the 13th century. 

Day 9: Tantkyi Hill, Bagan 

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
This evening observe a stunning sunset over Bagan, one of the world’s truly awe-inspiring archaeological sites. During this beautiful, breathtaking experience, enjoy free flowing drinks, delicious canapes, and fantastic hospitality with your fellow guests.

After breakfast, climb Tantkyi Hill to visit Tantkyitaung Pagoda. 

Day 10: 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.

Later, visit a family-run lacquerware workshop and a nearby village. 

Day 11: Yandabo

In Yandabo, enjoy an intimate look at village life and watch a pottery-making demonstration by talented local artisans. 

Day 12: Inwa

Today, set out on a tour by horse-drawn cart, taking in Maha Aung Mye Bon Zan Monastery, then see the ‘leaning tower of Inwa’. 

Day 13: Sagaing, Mingun 

Explore Soon U Ponya Shin and the Kaunghmudaw pagodas. Later, cruise to Mingun, home to the Mingun Pahtodawgyi. Here, you will see the second largest ringing bell in the world, the Mingun Bell, as well as the Myatheindan Pagoda. 

Day 14: Amarapura, Mandalay 

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
This evening, enjoy a sunset sampan cruise alongside the U-Bein Bridge with a drink in hand. It is a supremely beautiful sight, particularly during the evening when the sun is beginning to set.

Set out on a full-day tour of Mandalay, including Mahamuni Buddha Temple and the Kuthodaw Pagoda. Later, take in a tour of the Shwenandaw Monastery. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner. 

Day 15: Disembark Ship, Depart Mandalay 

Disembark your ship for the final time this morning and be transferred to the airport for your onward flight. 


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Amazing trip of a lifetime from Amsterdam

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Amazing trip of a lifetime from Amsterdam to Budapest. Great food, great drinks, amazing service, beautiful ships, incredible scenery, well planned with great variety. I would definitely recommend APT, only wish we were doing it all again
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Amazing 15 day Amsterdam to Budapest.

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We have just returned from our amazing 15 day Amsterdam to Budapest. We had the best time, loved all the included tours and especially our tour director Evelyn , nothing was ever too much trouble. We would like to Thankyou for the ease of change of boats after a barge got stuck and boats were banked up, we went from the AMA verde to AMA Bella without fuss .
This trip exceeded our expectations.
We loved our suite the owners plus certainly worth every penny. We highly recommend this tour and apt
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My wife and I have just returned from a fabulous trip

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My wife and I have just returned from a fabulous trip, The Best of The Corner Country.
The APT duo - Andrew and Arn were friendly, helpful etc.
The food was plentiful, tasty - especially at The Playford Hotel in Adelaide - our start & finish location.
Food breaks were timely.
And we visited some iconic places - Ikara - Flinders Ranges National Park [bloody cold], Marree, a scenic flight over Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre, Travelled the iconic Birdsville Track, ate a curried camel pie at the Birdsville Bakery and survived, Saw some guys make 'fools' of themselves trying to climb BIG RED in their 4WDs. O I could go on.
There are some great pubs and locals out there - see for yourselves.
Thanks once again Andrew and Arn and our fellow travellers.
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Danube to experience the sight ...Magnificent night.

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My trip started in Paris on their 21 day cruise from Paris to Prague .
Where do I start ...the Paris accommodation meet every expectation, then on to Amsterdam and boarded our ship MS AMA Venita
Well, what a absolutely amazing time was had by myself and the wonderful group of fellow travelers, right from the first night my thoughts of being a solo traveler and feeling awkward disappeared .
The service from this top class crew was in my opinion top level. It would be hard to mention just one person and leave out the rest but for the group I hung out with the MS AMA Venita was renamed MS Party Ship !!
Every night the super barman Alex, put up with us and made sure we were not going thirsty I think we kept him quite busy
The Cruise Director ...Cheri Coll ......amazing,brilliant at her job,her level of energy never fell away!
The entertainment at night was fun and I attended every night, following that we had the music maestro ...Peter....his love of music showed through and he had most of us up dancing till late into evening ...Thanks Peter
My suite was just perfect. The food and service was top drawer also
Would I recommend to my friends 100%i would, I am thinking of another cruise September 2019
The highlight for me was when Captain Rozsmann turned our Party Ship around in Budapest at night when all the lights were on and took us back up the glorious Danube to experience the sight ...Magnificent night.
Do the trip, if you think this is the adventure for you. I hope you have the brilliant crew we had. Well done APT !
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Were classy and there was a good variety.

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We did the Budapest to Amsterdam cruise in April and it was brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble and the daily tours were classy and there was a good variety. Gunter was a gem. The last thing he said as we left at Amsterdam was to be careful of the cyclists as they are dangerous and the streets are red with the blood of tourists. I hadn’t realised how true that was as almost immediately my husband was startled by a hoard of cyclists and he fell and broke his hand. If anyone wants to know it costs E300 to get in the hospital door if you are a tourist.
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My husband and I just came back from the Magnificent Europe River Cruise, Budapest to Amsterdam with the extension to Paris.
What can I say!, Gunther, you are the Best Cruise Director Ever!!! thank you so so much for going out of your way for making it possible for Cesare and I to get from the airport to the ship on time, and we want to thank all the Crew for their fantastic service and always full of smiles, and a big thank you to the Captain and Roberto for the smooth sailing, wonderfull food.
We will never forget our Fairytale Adventure.
And a Big thank you to Rachel for giving us a wonderful and unforgettable time in Paris.
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Optional Activities

APT's Freedom of Choice Inclusions in two locations 

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

These once-in-a-lifetime moments allow you to experience an unforgettable world of exclusive moments, incredible cultures and charming surprises

FREEDOM OF CHOICE - Sightseeing

Personalise your holiday with a choice of included sightseeing options sure to leave you with lifelong memories 


Flight & Transport Inclusions

All internal ground transport

Group Size

Intimate Group - 12 max

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