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25, GROUND FLOOR, 38TH STREET, KYAUKTADA TOWNSHIP, YANGON, MYANMAR
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MYANMAR RIVER JOURNEYS HANDBOOK OF SAILINGS & GENERAL INFORMATION
MAY 2019 - APRIL 2020
(DEC 2019 EDITION)
PREMIER VESSELS
PAUKAN CLASSIC SHIPS
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COMPANY PROFILE
COMPANY NAME
We have chosen the name Ayravata because the Burmese name of Irrawaddy (also spelt
Ayeyarwaddy from the Pali Eravati) is derived from the name in Sanskrit of the elephant mount of
Indra, Airavati (or Ayravata). This Divine Elephant is thought of as the progenitor of all earthly
elephants and is understood as the embodiment of the huge clouds pregnant with the monsoon rains.
Elephants were in Indian mythology often a symbol for water
FLEET NAME
Rv Paukan comes after “Paukan Rarma”, the city founded in the 846 AD by King Pyinbyaat to replace
the former capital called Thanpawaddy. Paukan Rarma then became Bagan, the capital of the First
Burmese Empire founded by King Anawrahta in the 11th Century.
THE STORY
Ayravata Cruises was founded in the 2003 by three Myanmar entrepreneurs with the support and
management of a European expert in cruises on Asian rivers. Thanks to the vast experience of the
founders in the Myanmar hospitality and tourism business coupled by the expertise of the foreign
executive director, Ayravata Cruises is not just a successful cruise operator but a shipbuilder as well.
The company has a total of 144 staff, 108 employed as crew on board the four ships and 36 in the
offices of Yangon and Mandalay.
Presently it operates four ships:
RV Paukan 2007 (A Newly Built Charming Cruising Boutique Hotel),
RV Paukan 2012 (A Small Cruising Boutique Hotel),
Irrawaddy Explorer (The Irrawaddy Explorer Cruising Hotel) started operation in September 2014.
Paukan Princess (An All-Suite Boutique Cruiser) started operation in October 2015.
Our boutique cruises on the Irrawaddy and Chindwin Rivers will unveil you the Myanmar cultural
heritage, the ex-Royal capitals, the lifestyle and traditions of the people living along their banks.
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CONTENTS
THE FLEET ____________________________________________________________ 4
IRRAWADDY DISCOVERY CRUISES ______________________________________ 17
PREMIER VESSEL
TREASURE OF GOLDEN MYANMAR (9 Nights) by IRRAWADDY EXPLORER 17
“ TREASURE OF GOLDEN MYANMAR” UPSTREAM * PROME TO MANDALAY (9 NIGHTS) _______ 18
“ TREASURE OF GOLDEN MYANMAR” DOWNSTREAM * MANDALAY TO PROME (9 NIGHTS) ___ 22
“THE ROYAL CAPITAL” UPSTREAM * SALAY - BAGAN TO MANDALAY (6 NIGHTS) __________ 27
“THE ROYAL CAPITAL” DOWNSTREAM * MANDALAY TO BAGAN - SALAY (6 NIGHTS) _______ 30
“SRI KESTRA & MIDDLE BURMA” UPSTREAM * YANGON - PROME TO BAGAN (3 NIGHTS)_____ 34
BURMESE DAYS (7 Nights) by PAUKAN PRINCESS ____________________________ 39
“ BURMESE DAYS”- MANDALAY TO MANDALAY (7 NIGHTS) ________________________ 40
PAUKAN CLASSIC SHIPS
MYANMAR HERITAGE (7 Nights) by PAUKAN 2007 & PAUKAN 2012 43
“ MYANMAR HERITAGE” UPSTREAM * BAGAN TO MANDALAY (7 NIGHTS) _______________ 44
“ MYANMAR HERITAGE” DOWNSTREAM * MANDALAY TO BAGAN (7 NIGHTS) ____________ 47
“ROYAL MYANMAR”- UPTREAM * BAGAN TO SAGAING (3 NIGHTS) ___________________ 51
“ROYAL MYANMAR”- DOWNSTREAM * SAGAING TO SALAY (3 NIGHTS) ________________ 52
SHORT DISCOVERY CRUISES
BETWEEN MANDALAY & BAGAN by PAUKAN 2007 & PAUKAN 2012 __________________ 56
FROM ROYAL MANDALAY (MINGUN & SAGAING) TO ANCIENT BAGAN (2 NIGHTS) ________ 57
BETWEEN ANCIENT BAGAN AND ROYAL MANDALAY (2 NIGHTS) _____________________ 59
BETWEEN ROYAL MANDALAY AND ANCIENT BAGAN (1NIGHT) _______________________ 61
EXPEDITION CRUISES by PAUKAN 2012 __________________________________ 65
GRAND VOYAGE OF THE CHINDWIN RIVER (10 Nights) _________________________ 66
SAILING DATES & AVAILABILITY ________________________________________ 70
Terms & Conditions ___________________________________________________ 72
Passenger Ticket Contract ______________________________________________ 73
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THE FLEET
PREMIER VESSEL
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PREMIER VESSEL
IRRAWADDY EXPLORER SPECIFICATIONS
BUILT IN THE 2014 BY AYRAVATA CRUISES AT SINMALIKE SHIPYARD (YANGON-MYANMAR)
HULL MARINE STEEL
LENGTH 188 FT (57.30 MT)
BEAM 40 FT (12.19 MT)
DRAFT 4 FT (1.22 MT)
DECKS 3
DIESEL ENGINES 2 X 470 HP CUMMINS MARINE / MODEL KTA19-M
PROPULSION RUDDER PROPELLER INBOARD TRANSOM MOUNTED NAV300
DESIGN SPEED 10 KNOTS
MAX. UPSTREAM SPEED 8 NAUTICAL MILES PER HOURS (DRY SEASON)
MAX. DOWNSTREAM SPEED 12 NAUTICAL MILES PER HOURS (DRY SEASON)
NAVIGATION GPS, RADAR, SOUNDER, NAVIGATION LIGHTS, SHIPS HORN, SEARCHLIGHT
COMMS GSM PHONE, INTERNAL PHONE SYSTEM, TANNOY FOR NAVIGATION
GENERATORS 2 X 300 KVA +1 X 125 KVA CUMMINS/MARATHON MARINE
FIRE PROTECTION SMOKE DETECTORS, HEAT DETECTORS, MANUAL ALARMS STATIONS, FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS, FIRE HOSE
SAFETY EMERGENCY LIGHTS, EMERGENCY GENSET, SOLAS APPROVED LIFE JACKETS, LIFE
RAFTS
CREW 30
HOTEL
PASSENGERS 56
CABINS 28 WITH PRIVATE BATHROOM
UPPER DECK
14 ORWELL STATEROOMS WITH BALCONY: 26 SQ.MT / 280 SQ. FT
2 KIPLING STATEROOMS WITH BALCONY : 25.4 SQ.MT / 273 SQ. FT.
2 MANDALAY SUITE WITH BALCONY : 38 SQ.MT / 409 SQ. FT.
MAIN DECK
10 MAUGHAM STATEROOMS WITH FRENCH BALCONY * 26 SQ.MT. /280 SQ. FT.
LOWER DECK
2 SINGLES FOR GUIDES/TL: 10.26 SQ MT / 110 SQ. FT.
DINING ROOM ON THE MAIN DECK (CAPACITY: 56 SEATS)
LOUNGE & BAR ON THE SUN DECK (CAPACITY 56 SEATS INDOOR AND 36 OUTDOOR)
SOLARIUM ON SUN / ROOF DECK (CAPACITY: 7 SUN CHAIRS)
SPA & GYM ON THE SUN DECK: 2 SPA ROOMS * 1 GYM ROOM
WATER DESEDIMENTATION AND FULL WATER TREATMENT – REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM FOR
THE KITCHEN
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ABOUT IRRAWADDY EXPLORER
The sleek Irrawaddy Explorer is one of the most luxurious of the five cruise ships of Ayravata Cruise
Company to ply the great Irrawaddy River of Burma and even before it leaves the dock it takes you
into another world: the elegant, stylish era of the colonial period.
As soon as you are in the reception area, you have stepped into the past, created with its décor of a
beautiful art nouveau stairway, old-style furniture, the gleaming hardwood floors, potted plants and
classic light fixtures. The theme is carried into the whole interior of the ship including the 28 luxurious
suites, the Writers” Lounge, the ‘Custom House’ dining room and even the Spa room and Fitness Center.
The twenty-eight luxury suites are named Mandalay, Kipling, Orwell and Maugham, all with floor-to-
ceiling glass doors to enjoy the magnificent views of the Irrawaddy River. Each suite comes with its own
unique artwork where for the duration of the cruise you are living in another time and place but with
modern conveniences.
The sun deck is where you are cooled by the breeze sweeping over the river, where you can sunbathe,
read or just enjoy the light on the water and the sun on its journey turning the sky into a painter’s
palette of gold and crimson.
The Writers’ Lounge, spacious as it is, has the ambience of the private study of a writer of the past.
Strategically placed comfortable sofas give enough privacy to enable you to imagine Somerset
Maugham thoughtfully smoking his pipe in one corner or Rudyard Kipling amiably telling his tales to a
few enraptured guests or George Orwell trying to hide behind a newspaper.
Meals in the old-world charm of the dining room with its lazily-turning ceiling fans are not in the old
colonial traditions of broiled beef and rice pudding, but of modern western haute cuisine, the best of
Asian food with the freshest ingredients it demands, as well as the most delicious of popular standards.
The menu is created by a talented foreign who has years of experience on the best cruise liners of the
world and prepared by local Chefs. Best of all, the Kitchen often takes passengers for a stroll through
local bazaars selling fresh and luscious fruits and vegetables.
Other stops take you to see the marvels of the country ranging from the famous temples and images to
less-known 17th century wall paintings of Hpowindaung Caves, to a potters’ village, a town with the
first ever golf course in the country, old wooden monasteries, craftsmen’s workshops etc.
On board, there is a Fitness Center with State-of-the-art equipment and also a spa for messages with
creams made from healing and fragrant barks. There are also other events presented for your
amusement, such as a lesson on how to cook some local dishes, how to securely tie the longyi waist
garment, how to grind the traditional Thanakha bark paste, and how to ‘play’ the cane ball game of
grace and balance. On longer cruises there are lectures on culture and traditions and performances of
classical dance and marionette shows.
Any cruise on Irrawaddy Explorer is not only about discovering the essence of the country but to do it
in luxurious comfort while living the dream in the elegance of a past era.
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PREMIER VESSEL
PAUKAN PRINCESS SPECIFICATIONS
BUILT IN THE 2015 BY AYRAVATA CRUISES AT MYANMAR SHIPYARDS (YANGON-MYANMAR)
HULL MAINE STEEL
LENGTH 200 FT (61 MT)
BEAM 42 FT (12.8 MT)
DRAFT 3.9 FT (1.2 MT)
DECKS 3
IESEL ENGINES 2 X 400 HP CUMMINS MARINE / MODEL NTA 855-M
PROPULSION RUDDER PROPELLER INBOARD TRANSOM MOUNTED NAV 30
DESIGN SPEED 10 KNOTS
MAX. UPSTREAM SPEED 6.5 NAUTICAL MILES PER HOUR (DRY SEASON)
MAX. DOWNSTREAM SPEED 12 NAUTICAL MILES PER HOURS (DRY SEASON)
NAVIGATION GPS, NAVIGATION, LIGHTS, SHIPS HORN, SEARCHLIGHT, SOUNDER
COMMUNICATION VHF, GSM PHONE, INTERNAL PHONE SYSTEM, TANNOY FOR NAVIGATION
GENERATORS 2 X 312.5 KVA +1 X 80 KVA +1 X 50 KVA CUMMINS / STANFORD MARINE
FIRE PROTECTION SMOKE DETECTORS, HEAT DETECTORS, MANUAL ALARMS STATIONS, FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, FIRE HOSE CABINETS
SAFTEY EMERGENCY LIGHTS, EMERGENCY EGNSET, SOLAS APPROVE LIFE JACKETS, LIFE RAFTS
CREW 30
PASSENGERS 36
CABINS
18 WITH PRIVATE BATHROOM UPPER DECK 6 STATEROOMS WITH FRENCH BALCONY: 23 SQ.MT / 245 SQ. FT MAIN DECK 12 STATEROOMS WITH FRENCH BALCONY: 23 SQ.MT / 245 SQ. FT. 2 STAFF CABINS (FOR LOCAL GUIDE / TOUR LEADER)
LOUNGE & BAR ON THE UPPER DECK (40 SEATS INDOOR PANORAMA LOUNGE BAR & OPEN-AIR
LOUNGE)
DINING ROOM ON THE UPPER DECK (CAPACITY: 36 SEATS)
SPA & GYM ON THE SUN DECK: 2 SPA ROOMS * 1 GYM ROOM
SOLARIUM ON SUN / ROOF DECK (CAPACITY: 8 SUN CHAIRS)
WATER DESEDIMENTATION AND WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM – RESERVE OSMOSIS SYSTEM FOR
THE KITCHEN / BAR
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ABOUT PAUKAN PRINCESS
Paukan Princess, the fourth new vessel of our fleet, was launched in September 2015. She was long-
term chartered to a renowned US American cruise company under the trade name "Avalon Myanmar"
and jointly operated by us till the end of the 2018 on the Bagan - Upper Irrawaddy Route. Since then
Paukan Cruises took over the marketing and the operations of the vessel.
She is the first luxury ship able to sail the entire length of the Irrawaddy River up to Bhamo (Kachin
State), the uppermost navigable point for a vessel of this size, even during the low water season
(December to May) due to her extremely shallow draft.
The 36-guest Paukan 2015 embraces the ambience of modern Asian Design, whilst providing comforts
and conveniences found only in the finest hotels of Myanmar.3
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THE FLEET
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CLASSIC PAUKAN
PAUKAN 2007 SPECIFICATIONS
BUILT IN THE 2012 BY AYRAVATA CRUISES AT AHLONE SHIPYARD (YANGON-MYANMAR)
LENGTH 183 FT (55.78 MT)
BEAM 38 FT (11.58 MT)
DRAFT 3.09 FT (1.14 MT)
DECKS 3
DIESEL ENGINES 2 X 425 HP CUMMINS MARINE / MODEL KT19-M425.
PROPULSION RUDDER PROPELLER TYPE OUTBOARD * MODEL: NAV180
DESIGN SPEED 10 KNOTS
MAX. UPSTREAM SPEED 8 NAUTICAL MILES PER HOURS (DRY SEASON)
MAX. DOWNSTREAM SPEED 12 NAUTICAL MILES PER HOURS (DRY SEASON)
NAVIGATION NAVIGATION LIGHTS, SHIPS HORN, SEARCHLIGHT
COMMS GSM PHONE, INTERNAL PHONE SYSTEM, TANNOY FOR NAVIGATION
GENERATORS 2 X 175 KVA +1 X 50 KVA CUMMINS/MARATHON MARINE
FIRE PROTECTION SMOKE DETECTORS, HEAT DETECTORS, MANUAL ALARMS
STATIONS, FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, FIRE HOSE CABINETS, FIRE PUMPS
SAFETY EMERGENCY LIGHTS, EMERGENCY GENSET, LIFE JACKETS, LIFE RAFTS
CREW 30
HOTEL
PASSENGERS 55
CABINS 29 WITH PRIVATE BATHROOM AND SHOWER
UPPER DECK
14 DELUXE (6 DOUBLE, 8 TWIN) * 21 SQ.MT/226 SQ. FT.
2 SUITE (BOW) : 40 SQ.MT / 430 SQ. FT.
MAIN DECK
10 SUPERIOR TWINS * 15 SQ.MT. /161 SQ. FT.
LOWER DECK
3 SINGLES FOR GUESTS:10 SQ.MT / 107 SQ. FT.
4 SINGLES FOR GUIDES/TL: 8 SQ.MT / 86 SQ. FT.
LOUNGE & BAR ON THE SUNDECK/SOLARIUM (CAPACITY 35 SEATS)
DINING ROOM ON THE MAIN DECK (CAPACITY: 56 SEATS)
MASSAGE ROOM 2 ON THE LOWER DECK
LECTURES ROOM FULLY EQUIPPED WITH LCD PROJECTOR/LCD TV (35 SEATS)
WATER DESEDIMENTATION AND FULL WATER TREATMENT – REVERSE
OSMOSIS SYSTEM FOR THE KITCHEN
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ABOUT RV PAUKAN 2007
Paukan is the ancient name of Bagan, the old city of two thousand temples on the bank of the
Irrawaddy River.
RV Paukan was built in 2007 at the Myanmar Shipyards in Yangon for Ayravata Cruises.
ON BOARD
The lovely Paukan is a boutique hotel on the river, beautifully furnished with a unique combination of
modern and traditional motifs. The timber-walled cabins are furnished with colonial style cupboards,
dresser and doors while the ceiling is traditional Myanmar. The single or double beds are proper and
comfortable ones and not mere bunks, enough room for 55 passengers who will be looked after by a
30-member crew.
For luxury-living, Paukan has suites, deluxe or superior cabins as well as singles for guest or guides.
There are two massage rooms on the lower deck offering traditional Myanmar massage designed to
give soothing relaxation.
The sun deck has a stage for cultural performances, and a bar and lounge for relaxation and fun. The
upper deck has a lecture / movie room with lcd projector and lcd TV screen.
Meals in the dining room on the main deck will include both East and West cuisine, and dinner menus of
delicious dishes. Vegetarian meals can be prepared when informed in advance.
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CLASSIC PAUKAN
PAUKAN 2012 SPECIFICATIONS
BUILT IN THE 2012 BY AYRAVATA CRUISES AT AHLONE SHIPYARD (YANGON-MYANMAR)
HULL MARINE STEEL
LENGTH 138 FT (42 MT)
BEAM 32.8 FT (10 MT)
DRAFT 3.6 FT (1.2 MT)
DECKS 3
DIESEL ENGINES 2 X 275 HP CUMMINS MARINE / MODEL NT855-M270
PROPULSION RUDDER PROPELLER INBOARD WELL MOUNTED
DESIGN SPEED 9 KNOTS
MAX. UPSTREAM SPEED 6 NAUTICAL MILES PER HOURS (DRY SEASON)
MAX. DOWNSTREAM SPEED 11 NAUTICAL MILES PER HOURS (DRY SEASON)
NAVIGATION NAVIGATION LIGHTS, SHIPS HORN, SEARCHLIGHT
COMMS GSM PHONE, INTERNAL PHONE SYSTEM, TANNOY FOR NAVIGATION
GENERATORS 2 X 120 KVA +1 X 40 KVA CUMMINS/MARATHON MARINE
FIRE PROTECTION SMOKE DETECTORS, HEAT DETECTORS, MANUAL ALARMS STATIONS, FIRE EXTINGUISHERS,
FIRE HOSE CABINETS, FIRE PUMPS
SAFETY EMERGENCY LIGHTS, EMERGENCY GENSET, LIFE JACKETS, LIFE RAFTS
CREW 25
HOTEL
PASSENGERS 34
CABINS 18 WITH PRIVATE BATHROOM
UPPER DECK
6 DOUBLE DELUXE WITH BALCONY * 25 SQ.MT / 270 SQ. FT
2 PREMIER WITH BALCONY : 25 SQ.MT / 270 SQ. FT.
2 SINGLES : 10 SQ.MT / 107 SQ. FT.
MAIN DECK
8 TWIN DELUXE WITH FRENCH BALCONY * 23 SQ.MT./250 SQ. FT.
LOWER DECK
2 SINGLES FOR GUIDES/TL: 8 SQ MT / 86 SQ. FT.
DINING ROOM ON THE MAIN DECK (CAPACITY: 34 SEATS)
LOUNGE & BAR ON THE UPPER DECK (CAPACITY 16 SEATS INDOOR AND 15 OUTDOOR)
SOLARIUM ON SUN / ROOF DECK (CAPACITY: 16 SUN CHAIRS)
WATER DESEDIMENTATION AND FULL WATER TREATMENT – REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM FOR THE
KITCHEN
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ABOUT RV PAUKAN 2012
One of the members of the Paukan Cruises family under the management of the Ayravata Cruise
Company is the RV Paukan 2012 which was launched in September of 2012.
ON BOARD
Paukan 2012 is a gem of a vessel, a compact but elegant vessel made of teak with a hull of marine
steel. The walls and floors are of timber with each plank carefully chosen to show off the beautiful
grain. The décor is modern chic, with a touch of Myanmar culture through a few traditional motifs,
wooden figures, fabrics and paintings.
There are 18 cabins, twin and double, with attached bathrooms for a total of 34 passengers.
All the cabins are nicely decorated and comfortable with ensuite bathrooms.
The best view of the river can be enjoyed in the two 'Premier' cabins on the upper deck, each with
French windows on two sides, leading out to a spacious balcony. The six Double Deluxe cabins on the
upper deck have a balcony, a French window the eight Twin Deluxe cabins on the main deck. With the
drapes pulled aside, there lay in front of your eyes the amazing the view of the river as it changes
moods during different times of the day. There are also two single cabins on the upper deck.
The dining room with a capacity for 34 is a spacious hall on the main deck where every morning a
lavish and scrumptious breakfast buffet is served. The other meals a blend of Western and Myanmar
cuisine is prepared with loving care for freshness and tastes by experienced chefs, Lunch is a buffet
and Dinner is Table d’hôte.
The lounge on the upper deck seats 16 and the open deck with a well-stocked bar leading out from it
seats 15. The lounge is arranged and decorated tastefully with comfortable chairs, for groups of
several people or in a more intimate setting.
The solarium on the roof deck is the best place to enjoy an evening drink as the sun sets with a
backdrop of the sky's spectacular display of colors.
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IRRAWADDY DISCOVERY CRUISES
PREMIER VESSEL CRUISES
TREASURE OF GOLDEN MYANMAR
BY IRRAWADDY EXPLORER
Experience the rich history and diverse culture of the Irrawaddy River for 9-nights from Mandalay, the
cultural center of Myanmar to Yangon the former capital and home to the Shwedagon Pagoda which
dominates the city's skyline.
This incredible journey transports you through areas of Myanmar rarely visited by westerners and
many not accessible other than by river. Every port will tell a story from the more than 2200 intricately
carved temples to the handmade pottery made in the village of Yandabo and floated down the
Irrawaddy has it has been for hundreds of years; this experience is like no other you've experienced.
When paired with our optional pre and post cruise extension programs, the Treasures of Golden
Myanmar program creates a wonderful in-depth perspective to a country that is now entering a never
before seen transformation.
TREASURE OF GOLDEN MYANMAR – 9 NIGHTS
UPSTREAM: PROME - THAYET - MAGWE - SALE - BAGAN - HNAWKONE - YANDABO - AVA - SAGAING - AMARAPURA - MINGUN
- MANDALAY
DOWNSTREAM: MANDALAY - MINGUN - AMARAPURA - SAGAING - AVA - YANDABO - HNAWKONE - BAGAN - SALE - MAGWE -
THAYET - PROME
ROYAL CAPITALS - 6 NIGHTS
UPSTREAM: SALAY - BAGAN - HNAW KONE - YANDABO - AVA - SAGAING - AMARAPURA - MINGUN - MANDALAY
DOWNSTREAM: MANDALAY - MINGUN - AMARAPURA - SAGAING - AVA - YANDABO - RIVER VILLAGE - BAGAN - SALAY
SRI KESTRA & MIDDLE BURMA - 3 NIGHTS
UPSTREAM: YANGON - PROME - THAYET - MAGWE - SALAY – BAGAN
RIVER CONDITIONS WARNING
The Irrawaddy and Chindwin rivers are subject to seasonal rises and falls of water level.
In the case of water levels being too high or low an alternative itinerary will be offered to Passenger.
Published itineraries are indication only and subject to sudden change. In such events alternative
itineraries will be provided and we do our best to ensure that if a stop is missed, we make up for it
with another stop.
Though every effort will be made to ensure that the published itinerary is followed as closely as
possible, given uncertain river and other local conditions, all schedules and itineraries may be subject to
alterations and delays at short notice.
The ship’s manager and captain are jointly responsible for passengers’ comfort and safety.
Passengers must accept their decisions and instructions.
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TREASURE OF GOLDEN MYANMAR
YANGON / PROME TO BAGAN - MANDALAY
10 Days / 09 Nights
BY IRRAWADDY EXPLORER
UPSTREAM
DAY 1 (L/WELCOME DINNER)
YANGON TO PROME (PYAY)
TRANSFER - Meeting point: Sule Shangri-La. Guests will enjoy a scenic drive from Yangon to Prome.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Prome and Sri Ksetra
Once controlled by the Mon tribe during the Bagan Era, and then conquered by the Burmese King
Alaungpaya in 1754, Prome (known as Pyay to the locals) boomed along with the Irrawaddy Flotilla
Company in the 1890s and is now an important trading post for goods traveling between northern
and southern Myanmar. This afternoon we drive to Thayekhittaya (also known as Sri Ksetra, the
“Fabulous City” in the Pali language), an ancient Pyu city that ruled in this area between the 5th and
the 9th centuries. We visit the well-documented Sri Ksetra Museum, full of excellent maps and artifacts
including Hindu deities, Buddha images from as far back as the 6th century, Pyu beads, and silver coins.
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DAY 2 (B/L/D)
THAYET
MORNING: Enjoy sailing the whole morning with BBC Documentary “The Life of the Buddha”
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Thayet Myo
This afternoon we put you on Tuk-Tuk to visit the charming town of Thayet Myo, stopping at the oldest
golf course of Myanmar with a fascinating history (guests may hit from the first tee). We then visit the
local market, passing colonial homes constructed during the British colonization of Burma before
returning to the ship for an afternoon of scenic cruising.
DAY 3 (B/L/D)
MAGWE
MORNING: Enjoy sailing the whole morning with Longyi and Thanaka Demonstration.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Magwe by Trishaw
This afternoon we venture out into the district capitol city of Magwe aboard Trishaws (three wheeled
bicycles where one person sits alongside the driver). A short walk takes us to the local market. After
some time to explore and shop at the market we board our trishaws for a ride through the city to visit
Mya Tha Lun pagoda. Mya Tha Lun is a beautifully gilded stupa set atop Naguttama Hill which offers
a wonderful view of the river and surrounding area.
DAY 4 (B/L/D)
SALAY
MORNING: Enjoy sailing the whole morning and Lunch on board.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Salay Walking Tour
This afternoon we walk ashore at Salay, a small town founded in the 13th century with Bagan-era
shrines, beautiful 19th century teak monasteries and preserved British colonial buildings. We explore
the Salay House, a restored 1906 colonial trading company warehouse on the bank of the Irrawaddy.
Our walk takes us along the town’s main Strand Street towards the local market before turning away
from the river to visit the beautiful Yoke Soun Kyaung Taw Gyi wooden monastery. This ornately
carved teak monastery was designed as a copy of the Crown Prince House of Mandalay and is now a
museum boasting remarkable wood carvings and artifacts. We pass some interesting Bagan-era
monuments on our way to visit Mann Paya, a pagoda with a beautiful lacquerware Buddha, before
returning to our ship with a stroll past some of Salay’s many beautiful colonial buildings.
DAY 5 (B/L/D)
BAGAN
MORNING EXCURSION: Temples of Baga and Oxcarts ride
This morning our excursion takes us to one of the most incredible areas of Myanmar: Bagan. Once the
center of the Pagan Empire, Bagan today is a tourist, artist, and archeological mecca. We will start the
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tour with the massive Htilominlo, built by King Htilominlo on the site where he was chosen from the five
sons of King Nadaungmya to be the crown prince of Pagan. While the murals that once decorated
much of the inside of this temple have only survived on the ceilings, Htilominlo boasts the finest plaster
carvings which still remain undamaged on the arch pediments. After that we will climb aboard
traditional, ceremonial oxcarts for a short ride through the temples of Bagan. A visit to Bagan would
not be complete without exploring one of the most famous temples of Bagan, Ananda. Built in 1105 CE
during King Kyanzittha’s reign, it is one of only four surviving temples from this period. We will
explore the cruciform of the temple, with four standing Buddhas facing north, south, east, and west.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: The Art and Sunset Over Bagan
After lunch, we visit a local workshop where the traditional methods of creating lacquer ware (known
as yun-de in Burmese) are still practiced. After a demonstration of the labor-intensive process required
in making each piece, we have time to shop before continuing our tour. A short coach ride takes us to
Gubyaukgyi Temple (Great Painted Cave Temple), where the richly colored paintings are thought to
date to the original construction period in the early 12th century and we will also see a sand painting
demonstration by a local artist. Next to this temple is the gilded Myazedi Stupa, which offers both a
linguistic and a historical significance: an inscription consecrating Gubyaukgyi in four languages (Pyu,
Mon, Old Burmese, and Pali), which established Pyu as an important cultural influence in the early
Pagan period. For our final stop of the day we proceed to the Bagan Viewing Hill where we will
view the sunset over the pagodas and stupas of Bagan before returning to the ship.
DAY 6 (B/L/D)
BAGAN AND HNAW KONE
MORNING EXCURSION: Markets and Temples of Bagan
This morning, we transfer by motor coach to Bagan’s largest open market, where fresh produce, meats,
spices, woodcarvings, longyis, thanaka, and rattan products are sold every day. We have the
opportunity to watch the negotiations and transactions taking place, and if we are lucky, see one of
the local women carrying their purchases on their heads. After our walk through the market, we
proceed to the gilded Shwezigon Pagoda. This important religious site dates to the reign of King
Anawrahta, founder of the Bagan Empire. The construction of this complex spanned both King
Anawrahta’s lifetime, as well as his son and successor King Kyanzittha’s lifetime. The golden stupa at its
center is said to contain a bone and tooth relic of the Buddha, a gold image of Anawrahta and a
Chinese emerald Buddha. After exploring this large temple complex, we will say goodbye to the
temples of Bagan as our coach returns us to the ship and we set sail.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Hnaw Kone Walking Tour
This afternoon we sail to the village of Hnaw Kone and enjoy our second leisurely walk of the day.
Hnaw Kone is a typical, rural, river village, with friendly residents and adorable children. During our
exploration of the village we will stop to see the local handicraft of bamboo cane basket weaving.
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We will watch the villagers as they expertly split bamboo and skillfully weave the strands into baskets
or larger panels for building homes.
DAY 7 (B/L/D)
YANDABO
MORNING EXCURSION: Yandabo Walking Tour
On 24 February 1826, the peace treaty of the first Anglo-Burmese War was signed at Yandabo.
Today, it is a picturesque village famous for its pottery. As we take a leisurely walk through the
village, we have the opportunity to stop at the various family homes and workshops, each with its own
unique style and markings, to witness the making and firing of the Yandabo pottery, famous throughout
Myanmar.
DAY 8 (B/L/D)
AVA, SAGAING AND AMARAPURA
MORNING EXCURSION: AVA (Inwa) and Sagaing
This morning we will explore the town of Ava by horsecart, visiting the beautiful 200-year-old teak
Bagaya Kyaung Monastery, Nanmyin watchtower (27mt. high) and the Yadana Hsemee pagoda
complex. After visiting AVA, we continue to visit Sagaing by coach, an important religious site with
countless pagodas dotting the surrounding hillsides. Here, stop to see Soon U Ponya Shin Pagoda at
the top of Sagaing Hill for stunning views of the Irrawaddy and across to Mandalay. Next continue
onto a Nunnery to witness life in a local nunnery.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Amarapura
After Lunch, we travel by coach to the penultimate Burmese royal capital of Amarapura to visit a silk
workshop before driving to U-Bein Bridge, believed to be the world’s longest and oldest teakwood
bridge. Local sampans wait to take us on a leisurely cruise of the lake while admiring the sunset over
the bridge.
DAY 9 (B/L/FAREWELL DINNER)
MINGUN AND MANDALAY
MORNING EXCURSION: Mingun Walking Tour
After breakfast we will enjoy a leisurely walking tour of the small town of Mingun. Our first stop is
King Bodawpaya’s monumental, uncompleted stupa. During construction, an astrologer to the king
argued that the king would die upon completion of the temple, and work was immediately halted. Had
it been completed; it would have been the largest in the world. The cracks we see are the result of the
23 March 1839 earthquake that shook the area. We continue our walk to the Mingun Bell, which was
the heaviest working bell in the world until 2000 when the Bell of Good Luck was unveiled in Henan,
China. After having the opportunity to stand inside the bell as it is rung, we have time to shop in the
local market, famous for its makeshift galleries that display inexpensive art from both local and
internationally known artists.
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AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Mandalay
Enjoy an afternoon tour Mandalay. We visit the Kuthodaw Pagoda, which contains the world's biggest
book, as well as the Shwe Nan Daw Kyaung Monastery, the only original monastery left from the
royal era. Then we proceed a workshop that produces the gold leaf commonly used to adorn Buddha
images at temples throughout Myanmar, and the Mahamuni Pagoda, to see how the gold leaf is used.
DAY 7 (B/DISEMBARKATION)
MANDALAY
DISEMBARKATION: After your breakfast, disembark for Irrawaddy Explorer. Your local agents will
come and pick you up at Gawein Jetty, Mandalay.
DOWNSTREAM
DAY 1 (L/WELCOME RECEPTION/DINNER)
MANDALAY
EMBARKATION ONBOARD SHIP: (12:30PM)
Lunch on board in-Customs House Dining Room.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Mandalay
Enjoy an afternoon tour Mandalay. We visit the Kuthodaw Pagoda, which contains the world's biggest
book, as well as the Shwe Nan Daw Kyaung Monastery, the only original monastery left from the
royal era. Then we proceed a workshop that produces the gold leaf commonly used to adorn Buddha
images at temples throughout Myanmar, and the Mahamuni Pagoda, to see how the gold leaf is used.
DAY 2 (B/L/D)
MINGUN AND AMARAPURA
MORNING EXCURSION: Mingun Walking Tour
After breakfast we will enjoy a leisurely walking tour of the small town of Mingun. Our first stop is
King Bodawpaya’s monumental, uncompleted stupa. During construction, an astrologer to the king
argued that the king would die upon completion of the temple, and work was immediately halted. Had
it been completed; it would have been the largest in the world. The cracks we see are the result of the
23 March 1839 earthquake that shook the area. We continue our walk to the Mingun Bell, which was
the heaviest working bell in the world until 2000 when the Bell of Good Luck was unveiled in Henan,
China. After having the opportunity to stand inside the bell as it is rung, we have time to shop in the
local market, famous for its makeshift galleries that display inexpensive art from both local and
internationally known artists.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Amarapura
This afternoon we travel by coach to the penultimate Burmese royal capital of Amarapura to visit a
silk workshop before driving to U-Bein Bridge, believed to be the world’s longest and oldest teakwood
bridge. Local sampans wait to take us on a leisurely cruise of the lake while admiring the sunset over
the bridge.
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DAY 3 (B/L/D)
SAGAING AND AVA
MORNING EXCURSION: Sagaing and AVA (Inwa)
This morning we will explore to visit Sagaing by coach, an important religious site with countless
pagodas dotting the surrounding hillsides. Here, stop to see Soon U Ponya Shin Pagoda at the top of
Sagaing Hill for stunning views of the Irrawaddy and across to Mandalay. Next continue onto a
Nunnery to witness life in a local nunnery. After visiting Sagaing, we continue to the AVA Kingdom
ruled upper Burma from 1364 to 1555, explore by horsecart, visiting the beautiful 200-year-old teak
Bagaya Kyaung Monastery, Nanmyin watchtower (27mt. high) and the Yadana Hsemee pagoda
complex.
DAY 4 (B/L/D)
YANDABO AND HNAW KONE
MORNING EXCURSION: Yandabo Walking Tour
On 24 February 1826, the peace treaty of the first Anglo-Burmese War was signed at Yandabo.
Today, it is a picturesque village famous for its pottery. As we take a leisurely walk through the
village, we have the opportunity to stop at the various family homes and workshops, each with its own
unique style and markings, to witness the making and firing of the Yandabo pottery, famous throughout
Myanmar.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Hnaw Kone Walking Tour
This afternoon we sail to the village of Hnaw Kone and enjoy our second leisurely walk of the day.
Hnaw Kone is a typical, rural, river village, with friendly residents and adorable children. During our
exploration of the village we will stop to see the local handicraft of bamboo cane basket weaving.
We will watch the villagers as they expertly split bamboo and skillfully weave the strands into baskets
or larger panels for building homes.
DAY 5 (B/L/D)
BAGAN
MORNING EXCURSION: Temples of Bagan and Oxcarts ride
This morning our excursion takes us to one of the most incredible areas of Myanmar: Bagan. Once the
center of the Pagan Empire, Bagan today is a tourist, artist, and archeological mecca. We will start the
tour with the massive Htilominlo, built by King Htilominlo on the site where he was chosen from the five
sons of King Nadaungmya to be the crown prince of Pagan. While the murals that once decorated
much of the inside of this temple have only survived on the ceilings, Htilominlo boasts the finest plaster
carvings which still remain undamaged on the arch pediments. After that we will climb aboard
traditional, ceremonial oxcarts for a short ride through the temples of Bagan. A visit to Bagan would
not be complete without exploring one of the most famous temples of Bagan, Ananda. Built in 1105 CE
during King Kyanzittha’s reign, it is one of only four surviving temples from this period. We will explore
the cruciform of the temple, with four standing Buddhas facing north, south, east, and west.
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AFTERNOON EXCURSION: The Art and Sunset Over Bagan
After lunch, we visit a local workshop where the traditional methods of creating lacquerware (known
as “yun-de” in Burmese) are still practiced. After a demonstration of the labor-intensive process
required in making each piece, we have time to shop before continuing on our tour. A short coach ride
takes us to Gubyaukgyi Temple (Great Painted Cave Temple), where the richly colored paintings are
thought to date to the original construction period in the early 12th century and we will also see a sand
painting demonstration by a local artist. Next to this temple is the gilded Myazedi Stupa, which offers
both a linguistic and a historical significance: an inscription consecrating Gubyaukgyi in four languages
(Pyu, Mom, Old Burmese, and Pali), which established Pyu as an important cultural influence in the
early Pagan period. For our final stop of the day we proceed to the Bagan Viewing Hill where we
will view the sunset over the pagodas and stupas of Bagan before returning to the ship.
DAY 6 (B/L/D)
BAGAN
MORNING EXCURSION: Markets and Temples of Bagan
This morning, we transfer by motor coach to Bagan’s largest open market, where fresh produce, meats,
spices, woodcarvings, longyis, thanaka, and rattan products are sold every day. We have the
opportunity to watch the negotiations and transactions taking place, and if we are lucky, see one of
the local women carrying their purchases on their heads. After our walk through the market, we
proceed to the gilded Shwezigon Pagoda. This important religious site dates to the reign of King
Anawrahta, founder of the Bagan Empire. The construction of this complex spanned King Anawrahta’s
lifetime, as well as his son and successor King Kyanzittha’s lifetime. The golden stupa at its center is
said to contain a bone and tooth relic of the Buddha, a gold image of Anawrahta and a Chinese
emerald Buddha. After exploring this large temple complex, we will say goodbye to the temples of
Bagan as our coach returns us to the ship and we set sail.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Free and Easy in Bagan
After lunch, free and easy at leisure in Bagan by guest own arrangement. Return to the ship 4:30 pm
and cast off 5:00 pm.
DAY 7 (B/L/D)
SALAY
MORNING EXCURSION: Salay Walking Tour
This morning we walk ashore at Salay, a small town founded in the 13th century with Bagan-era
shrines, beautiful 19th century teak monasteries and preserved British colonial buildings. We explore
the Salay House, a restored 1906 colonial trading company warehouse on the bank of the Irrawaddy.
Our walk takes us along the town’s main Strand Street towards the local market before turning away
from the river to visit the beautiful Yoke Soun Kyaung Taw Gyi wooden monastery. This ornately
carved teak monastery was designed as a copy of the Crown Prince House of Mandalay and is now a
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museum boasting remarkable wood carvings and artifacts. We pass some interesting Bagan-era
monuments on our way to visit Mann Paya, a pagoda with a beautiful lacquerware Buddha, before
returning to our ship with a stroll past some of Salay’s many beautiful colonial buildings.
DAY 8 (B/L/D)
MAGWE
MORNING EXCURSION: Magwe by Trishaw
This morning we venture out into the district capitol city of Magwe aboard Trishaws (three wheeled
bicycles where one person sits alongside the driver). A short walk takes us to the local market. After
some time to explore and shop at the market we board our trishaws for a ride through the city to visit
Mya Tha Lun pagoda. Mya Tha Lun is a beautifully gilded stupa set atop Naguttama Hill which
offers a wonderful view of the river and surrounding area.
AFTERNOON: Enjoy sailing the whole afternoon with lecture “Myanmar: Past and Today”
DAY 9 (B/L/FAREWELL DINNER)
THAYET AND PROME
MORNING EXCURSION: Thayet Myo
This morning we will put you on Tuk-Tuk to visit the charming town of Thayet Myo, stopping at the
oldest golf course of Myanmar with a fascinating history (guests may hit from the first tee). We then
visit the local market, passing colonial homes constructed during the British colonization of Burma.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Prome and Sri Ksetra
Once controlled by the Mon tribe during the Bagan Era, and then conquered by the Burmese King
Alaungpaya in 1754, Prome (known as Pyay to the locals) boomed along with the Irrawaddy Flotilla
Company in the 1890s and is now an important trading post for goods traveling between northern
and southern Myanmar. This afternoon we drive to Thayekhittaya (also known as Sri Ksetra, the
“Fabulous City” in the Pali language), an ancient Pyu city that ruled in this area between the 5th and
the 9th centuries. We visit the well-documented Sri Ksetra Museum, full of excellent maps and artifacts
Including Hindu deities, Buddha images from as far back as the 6th century, Pyu beads, and silver coins.
DAY 10 (B/L/BOXED LUNCH IN COACH)
YANGON
DISEMBARKATION: Guests will enjoy a scenic drive from Prome to Yangon (meeting Point Sule Shangri-
La Hotel)
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THE ROYAL CAPITALS
SALAY - BAGAN TO MANDALAY
7 Days / 6 Nights
BY IRRAWADDY EXPLORER
UPSTREAM
DAY 1 (L/D)
NYAUNG OO AIRPORT TO SALAY
TRANSFER: Clients will be transferred from Nyaung Oo airport to Salay by coach. The departure time
is between 9:30 am - 10:00 am. Pls note that it takes approximately 2 hrs. drive.
EMBARKATION: Board the ship in Salay at 12:00 noon and welcome you by Cocktail. Lunch on board.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Salay Walking Tour
This afternoon we walk ashore at Salay, a small town founded in the 13th century with Bagan-era
shrines, beautiful 19th century teak monasteries and preserved British colonial buildings. We explore
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the Salay House, a restored 1906 colonial trading company warehouse on the bank of the Irrawaddy.
Our walk takes us along the town’s main Strand Street towards the local market before turning away
from the river to visit the beautiful Yoke Soun Kyaung Taw Gyi wooden monastery. This ornately
carved teak monastery was designed as a copy of the Crown Prince House of Mandalay and is now a
museum boasting remarkable wood carvings and artifacts. We pass some interesting Bagan-era
monuments on our way to visit Mann Paya, a pagoda with a beautiful lacquerware Buddha, before
returning to our ship with a stroll past some of Salay’s many beautiful colonial buildings.
DAY 2 (B/L/D)
BAGAN
MORNING EXCURSION: Temples of Bagan and Oxcarts ride.
This morning our excursion takes us to one of the most incredible areas of Myanmar: Bagan. Once the
center of the Pagan Empire, Bagan today is a tourist, artist, and archeological mecca. We will start the
tour with the massive Htilominlo, built by King Htilominlo on the site where he was chosen from the five
sons of King Nadaungmya to be the crown prince of Pagan. While the murals that once decorated
much of the inside of this temple have only survived on the ceilings, Htilominlo boasts the finest plaster
carvings which still remain undamaged on the arch pediments. After that we will climb aboard
traditional, ceremonial oxcarts for a short ride through the temples of Bagan. A visit to Bagan would
not be complete without exploring one of the most famous temples of Bagan, Ananda. Built in 1105 CE
during King Kyanzittha’s reign, it is one of only four surviving temples from this period. We will explore
the cruciform of the temple, with four standing Buddhas facing north, south, east, and west.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: The Art and Sunset Over Bagan
After lunch, we visit a local workshop where the traditional methods of creating lacquerware (known
as yun-de in Burmese) are still practiced. After a demonstration of the labor-intensive process required
in making each piece, we have time to shop before continuing on our tour. A short coach ride takes us
to Gubyaukgyi Temple (Great Painted Cave Temple), where the richly colored paintings are thought
to date to the original construction period in the early 12th century and we will also see a sand
painting demonstration by a local artist. Next to this temple is the gilded Myazedi Stupa, which offers
both a linguistic and a historical significance: an inscription consecrating Gubyaukgyi in four languages
(Pyu, Mon, Old Burmese, and Pali), which established Pyu as an important cultural influence in the early
Pagan period. For our final stop of the day we proceed to the Bagan Viewing Hill where we will
view the sunset over the pagodas and stupas of Bagan before returning to the ship.
DAY 3 (B/L/D)
BAGAN AND HNAW KONE
MORNING EXCURSION: Markets and Temples of Bagan
This morning, we transfer by motor coach to Bagan’s largest open market, where fresh produce, meats,
spices, woodcarvings, longyis, thanaka, and rattan products are sold every day. We have the
opportunity to watch the negotiations and transactions taking place, and if we are lucky, see one of
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the local women carrying their purchases on their heads. After our walk through the market, we
proceed to the gilded Shwezigon Pagoda. This important religious site dates to the reign of King
Anawrahta, founder of the Bagan Empire. The construction of this complex spanned both King
Anawrahta’s lifetime, as well as his son and successor King Kyanzittha’s lifetime. The golden stupa at its
center is said to contain a bone and tooth relic of the Buddha, a gold image of Anawrahta and a
Chinese emerald Buddha. After exploring this large temple complex, we will say goodbye to the
temples of Bagan as our coach returns us to the ship and we set sail.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Hnaw Kone Walking Tour
This afternoon we sail to the village of Hnaw Kone and enjoy our second leisurely walk of the day.
Hnaw Kone is a typical, rural, river village, with friendly residents and adorable children. During our
exploration of the village we will stop to see the local handicraft of bamboo cane basket weaving.
We will watch the villagers as they expertly split bamboo and skillfully weave the strands into baskets
or larger panels for building homes.
DAY 4 (B/L/D)
YANDABO
MORNING EXCURSION: Yandabo Walking Tour
On 24 February 1826, the peace treaty of the first Anglo-Burmese War was signed at Yandabo.
Today, it is a picturesque village famous for its pottery. As we take a leisurely walk through the
village, we have the opportunity to stop at the various family homes and workshops, each with its own
unique style and markings, to witness the making and firing of the Yandabo pottery, famous throughout
Myanmar.
DAY 5 (B/L/D)
AVA, SAGAING AND AMARAPURA
MORNING EXCURSION: AVA (Inwa) and Sagaing.
This morning we will explore the town of Ava by horsecart, visiting the beautiful 200-year-old teak
Bagaya Kyaung Monastery, Nanmyin watchtower (27mt. high) and the Yadana Hsemee pagoda
complex. After visiting AVA, we continue to visit Sagaing by coach, an important religious site with
countless pagodas dotting the surrounding hillsides. Here, stop to see Soon U Ponya Shin Pagoda at
the top of Sagaing Hill for stunning views of the Irrawaddy and across to Mandalay. Next continue
onto a Nunnery to witness life in a local nunnery.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Amarapura
After Lunch, we travel by coach to the penultimate Burmese royal capital of Amarapura to visit a silk
workshop before driving to U-Bein Bridge, believed to be the world’s longest and oldest teakwood
bridge. Local sampans wait to take us on a leisurely cruise of the lake while admiring the sunset over
the bridge.
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DAY 6 (B/L/FAREWELL DINNER)
MINGUN AND MANDALAY
MORNING EXCURSION: Mingun Walking Tour
After breakfast we will enjoy a leisurely walking tour of the small town of Mingun. Our first stop is
King Bodawpaya’s monumental, uncompleted stupa. During construction, an astrologer to the king
argued that the king would die upon completion of the temple, and work was immediately halted. Had
it been completed; it would have been the largest in the world. The cracks we see are the result of the
23 March 1839 earthquake that shook the area. We continue our walk to the Mingun Bell, which was
the heaviest working bell in the world until 2000 when the Bell of Good Luck was unveiled in Henan,
China. After having the opportunity to stand inside the bell as it is rung, we have time to shop in the
local market, famous for its makeshift galleries that display inexpensive art from both local and
internationally known artists.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Mandalay
Enjoy a afternoon tour Mandalay. We visit the Kuthodaw Pagoda, which contains the world's biggest
book, as well as the Shwe Nan Daw Kyaung Monastery, the only original monastery left from the
royal era. Then we proceed a workshop that produces the gold leaf commonly used to adorn Buddha
images at temples throughout Myanmar, and the Mahamuni Pagoda, to see how the gold leaf is used.
DAY 7 (B/DISEMBARKATION)
MANDALAY
After your breakfast, disembark at Gawein Jetty, Mandalay. (8:00 AM)
DOWNSTREAM
DAY 1 (L/WELCOME DINNER)
MANDALAY
EMBARKATION: Board the ship around 12:00 noon at Gawein Jetty and welcome you by cocktail.
Lunch onboard in-Customs House Dining Room.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Mandalay
Enjoy an afternoon tour Mandalay. We visit the Kuthodaw Pagoda, which contains the world's biggest
book, as well as the Shwe Nan Daw Kyaung Monastery, the only original monastery left from the
royal era. Then we proceed a workshop that produces the gold leaf commonly used to adorn Buddha
images at temples throughout Myanmar, and the Mahamuni Pagoda, to see how the gold leaf is used.
DAY 2 (B/L/D)
MINGUN AND AMARAPURA
MORNING EXCURSION: Mingun Walking Tour
After breakfast we will enjoy a leisurely walking tour of the small town of Mingun. Our first stop is
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King Bodawpaya’s monumental, uncompleted stupa. During construction, an astrologer to the king
argued that the king would die upon completion of the temple, and work was immediately halted. Had
it been completed; it would have been the largest in the world. The cracks we see are the result of the
23 March 1839 earthquake that shook the area. We continue our walk to the Mingun Bell, which was
the heaviest working bell in the world until 2000 when the Bell of Good Luck was unveiled in Henan,
China. After having the opportunity to stand inside the bell as it is rung, we have time to shop in the
local market, famous for its makeshift galleries that display inexpensive art from both local and
internationally known artists.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Amarapura
This afternoon we travel by coach to the penultimate Burmese royal capital of Amarapura to visit a
silk workshop before driving to U-Bein Bridge, believed to be the world’s longest and oldest teakwood
bridge. Local sampans wait to take us on a leisurely cruise of the lake while admiring the sunset over
the bridge.
DAY 3 (B/L/D)
SAGAING AND AVA
MORNING EXCURSION: Sagaing and AVA (Inwa)
This morning we will explore to visit Sagaing by coach, an important religious site with countless
pagodas dotting the surrounding hillsides. Here, stop to see Soon U Ponya Shin Pagoda at the top of
Sagaing Hill for stunning views of the Irrawaddy and across to Mandalay. Next continue onto a
Nunnery to witness life in a local nunnery. After visiting Sagaing, we continue to the AVA Kingdom
ruled upper Burma from 1364 to 1555, explore by horsecart, visiting the beautiful 200-year-old teak
Bagaya Kyaung Monastery, Nanmyin watchtower (27mt. high) and the Yadana Hsemee pagoda
complex.
DAY 4 (B/L/D)
YANDABO AND HNAW KONE
MORNING EXCURSION: Yandabo Walking Tour
On 24 February 1826, the peace treaty of the first Anglo-Burmese War was signed at Yandabo.
Today, it is a picturesque village famous for its pottery. As we take a leisurely walk through the
village, we have the opportunity to stop at the various family homes and workshops, each with its own
unique style and markings, to witness the making and firing of the Yandabo pottery, famous throughout
Myanmar.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Hnaw Kone Walking Tour
This afternoon we sail to the village of Hnaw Kone and enjoy our second leisurely walk of the day.
Hnaw Kone is a typical, rural, river village, with friendly residents and adorable children. During our
exploration of the village we will stop to see the local handicraft of bamboo cane basket weaving.
We will watch the villagers as they expertly split bamboo and skillfully weave the strands into baskets
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or larger panels for building homes.
DAY 5 (B/L/D)
BAGAN
MORNING EXCURSION: Temples of Bagan and Oxcarts ride
This morning our excursion takes us to one of the most incredible areas of Myanmar: Bagan. Once the
center of the Pagan Empire, Bagan today is a tourist, artist, and archeological mecca. We will start the
tour with the massive Htilominlo, built by King Htilominlo on the site where he was chosen from the five
sons of King Nadaungmya to be the crown prince of Pagan. While the murals that once decorated
much of the inside of this temple have only survived on the ceilings, Htilominlo boasts the finest plaster
carvings which still remain undamaged on the arch pediments. After that we will climbing aboard
traditional, ceremonial oxcarts for a short ride through the temples of Bagan. A visit to Bagan would
not be complete without exploring one of the most famous temples of Bagan, Ananda. Built in 1105 CE
during King Kyanzittha’s reign, it is one of only four surviving temples from this period. We will explore
the cruciform of the temple, with four standing Buddhas facing north, south, east, and west.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: The Art and Sunset Over Bagan
After lunch, we visit a local workshop where the traditional methods of creating lacquerware (known
as yun-de in Burmese) are still practiced. After a demonstration of the labor-intensive process required
in making each piece, we have time to shop before continuing on our tour. A short coach ride takes us
to Gubyaukgyi Temple (Great Painted Cave Temple), where the richly colored paintings are thought
to date to the original construction period in the early 12th century and we will also see a sand
painting demonstration by a local artist. Next to this temple is the gilded Myazedi Stupa, which offers
both a linguistic and a historical significance: an inscription consecrating Gubyaukgyi in four languages
(Pyu, Mon, Old Burmese, and Pali), which established Pyu as an important cultural influence in the early
Pagan period. For our final stop of the day we proceed to the Bagan Viewing Hill where we will
view the sunset over the pagodas and stupas of Bagan before returning to the ship.
DAY 6 (B/L/D)
BAGAN
MORNING EXCURSION: Markets and Temples of Bagan
This morning, we transfer by motor coach to Bagan’s largest open market, where fresh produce, meats,
spices, woodcarvings, longyis, thanaka, and rattan products are sold every day. We have the
opportunity to watch the negotiations and transactions taking place, and if we are lucky, see one of
the local women carrying their purchases on their heads. After our walk through the market, we
proceed to the gilded Shwezigon Pagoda. This important religious site dates to the reign of King
Anawrahta, founder of the Bagan Empire. The construction of this complex spanned both King
Anawrahta’s lifetime, as well as his son and successor King Kyanzittha’s lifetime. The golden stupa at its
center is said to contain a bone and tooth relic of the Buddha, a gold image of Anawrahta and a
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Chinese emerald Buddha. After exploring this large temple complex, our coach returns us to the ship
for Lunch on board.
AFTERNOON: Free and Easy in Bagan
After lunch, free and easy at leisure in Bagan by guest own arrangement. Return to the ship 4:30 pm
and cast off 5:00 pm.
DAY 7 (B/L)
SALAY (DISEMBARKATIO) TO NYAUNG OO
DISEMBARKATION: After your breakfast, disembarkation at Salay. (8:00 AM)
MORNING EXCURSION: Salay Walking Tour
This morning we walk ashore at Salay, a small town founded in the 13th century with Bagan-era
shrines, beautiful 19th century teak monasteries and preserved British colonial buildings. We explore
the Salay House, a restored 1906 colonial trading company warehouse on the bank of the Irrawaddy.
Our walk takes us along the town’s main Strand Street towards the local market before turning away
from the river to visit the beautiful Yoke Soun Kyaung Taw Gyi wooden monastery. This ornately
carved teak monastery was designed as a copy of the Crown Prince House of Mandalay and is now a
museum boasting remarkable wood carvings and artifacts. We pass some interesting Bagan-era
monuments on our way to visit Mann Paya, a pagoda with a beautiful lacquerware Buddha and a
stroll past some of Salay’s many beautiful colonial buildings.
TRANSFER: Clients will be transferred to Salay House for Lunch and then proceed to Bagan Airport by
coach around 1:30 pm. On the way, visit a typical village to see the traditional life of villagers (if time
permit only). Pls take note that it takes approximately 2 hrs drive for transfer from Salay to airport.
PRE AND POST CRUISE EXTENSION TOURS
PRE-CRUISE EXTENSION TOURS
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT) * START FROM US$ 395.
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 525.
POST-CRUISE EXTENSION TOURS
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT) * START FROM US$ 395.
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 525.
- HEHO / INLE STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 790.
- NAGAPALI BEACH STOPOVER PACKAGE (4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 1,035.
FOR ACTUAL CRUISE DEPARTURE DATES AND AVAILABILITY & PRE-POST TOURS PROGRAMS
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SRI KESTRA & MIDDLE BURMA
YANGON / PROME TO BAGAN
4 Days / 3 Nights
BY IRRAWADDY EXPLORER
UPSTREAM
DAY 1 (L/WELCOME DINNER)
YANGON TO PROME
TRANSFER: Guests will enjoy a scenic drive from Yangon to Prome.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Prome and Sri Ksetra
Once controlled by the Mon tribe during the Bagan Era, and then conquered by the Burmese King
Alaungpaya in 1754, Prome (known as Pyay to the locals) boomed along with the Irrawaddy Flotilla
Company in the 1890s and is now an important trading post for goods traveling between northern
and southern Myanmar. This afternoon we drive to Thayekhittaya (also known as Sri Ksetra, the
“Fabulous City” in the Pali language), an ancient Pyu city that ruled in this area between the 5th and
the 9th centuries. We visit the well-documented Sri Ksetra Museum, full of excellent maps and artifacts
including Hindu deities, Buddha images from as far back as the 6th century, Pyu beads, and silver coins.
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DAY 2 (B/L/D)
THAYET MYO
MORNING: Enjoy sailing the whole morning with BBC Documentary “The Life of the Budda”
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Thayet Myo
This afternoon we put you on Tuk-Tuk to visit the charming town of Thayet Myo, stopping at the oldest
golf course of Myanmar with a fascinating history (guests may hit from the first tee). We then visit the
local market, passing colonial homes constructed during the British colonization of Burma before
returning to the ship for an afternoon of scenic cruising.
DAY 3 (B/L/D)
MAGWE
MORNING: Enjoy sailing the whole morning with Longyi and Thanakha Demonstration.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Magwe by Trishaw
This afternoon we venture out into the district capitol city of Magwe aboard Trishaws (three wheeled
bicycles where one person sits alongside the driver). A short walk takes us to the local market. After
some time to explore and shop at the market we board our trishaws for a ride through the city to visit
Mya Tha Lun pagoda. Mya Tha Lun is a beautifully gilded stupa set atop Naguttama Hill which offers
a wonderful view of the river and surrounding area.
DAY 4 (B/L)
SALAY (DISEMBARKATION) TO BAGAN
DISEMBARKATION: After your breakfast, enjoy sailing until late morning and disembarkation at Salay.
(11:30AM – 12:00NOON). Transfer to Salay House for Lunch.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Salay Walking Tour
This afternoon we walk ashore at Salay, a small town founded in the 13th century with Bagan-era
shrines, beautiful 19th century teak monasteries and preserved British colonial buildings. We explore
the Salay House, a restored 1906 colonial trading company warehouse on the bank of the Irrawaddy.
Our walk takes us along the town’s main Strand Street towards the local market before turning away
from the river to visit the beautiful Yoke Soun Kyaung Taw Gyi wooden monastery. This ornately
carved teak monastery was designed as a copy of the Crown Prince House of Mandalay and is now a
museum boasting remarkable wood carvings and artifacts. We pass some interesting Bagan-era
monuments on our way to visit Mann Paya, a pagoda with a beautiful lacquerware Buddha, before
returning to our ship with a stroll past some of Salay’s many beautiful colonial buildings.
TRANSFER: Client will be transferred to Bagan Hotel by coach around 4:00PM. Pls take note that it
takes approximately 2 hrs. drive for transfer from Salay to hotel in Bagan.
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PRE AND POST CRUISE EXTENSION TOURS
PRE-CRUISE EXTENSION TOURS
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT) * START FROM US$ 395.
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 525.
POST CRUISE EXTENSION TOURS
- YANGON STOPOVER (2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT) * START FROM US$ 395.
- YANGON STOPOVER (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 525.
- BAGAN STOPOVER (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 500.
- MANDALAY STOPOVER (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 445.
- HEHO / INLE STOPOVER (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 790.
- NAGAPALI BEACH STOPOVER (4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 1,035.
FOR ACTUAL CRUISE DEPARTURE DATES & AVAILABILITY / PRE-POST TOURS PROGRAMS:
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RETAIL RATES
PRICE PER PERSON IN US$
TREASURE OF GOLDEN MYANMAR
SHOULDER SEASON - 9 Nights Cruise (SEP 2020 & APR 2021)
MAUGHAM SUITE Twin / Dbl Use US$ 3,674 Dbl Single Use US$ 5,879
ORWELL SUITE Twin / Dbl Use US$ 4,094 Dbl Single Use US$ 6,551
KIPLING SUITE Dbl use US$ 4,724 Dbl Single Use US$ 9,448
MANDALAY SUITE Dbl Use US$ 5,564 Dbl Single Use US$ 11,128
HIGH SEASON - 9 Nights Cruise (OCT TO DEC 2020 & JAN TO MAR 2021)
MAUGHAM SUITE Twin / Dbl Use US$ 4,094 Dbl Single Use US$ 6,551
ORWELL SUITE Twin / Dbl Use US$ 4,514 Dbl Single Use US$ 7,223
KIPLING SUITE Dbl Use US$ 5,249 Dbl Single Use US$ 10,498
MANDALAY SUITE Dbl Use US$ 5,984 Dbl Single Use US$ 11,968
REMARKS: Cruise operated with Irrawaddy Explorer only. Price does not include port tax USD 90/Pax
PRICE PER PERSON IN US$
THE ROYAL CAPITALS
SHOULDER SEASON - 6 Nights Cruise (SEP 2020 & APR 2021)
MAUGHAM SUITE Twin / Dbl Use US$ 2,744 Dbl Single Use US$ 4,360
ORWELL SUITE Twin / Dbl Use US$ 3,052 Dbl Single Use US$ 4,853
KIPLING SUITE Dbl Use US$ 3,514 Dbl Single Use US$ 5,592
MANDALAY SUITE Dbl Use US$ 4,130 Dbl Single Use US$ 6,578
HIGH SEASON - 6 Nights Cruise (OCT TO DEC 2020 & JAN TO MAR 2021)
MAUGHAM SUITE Twin / Dbl Use US$ 3,052 Dbl Single Use US$ 4,853
ORWELL SUITE Twin / Dbl Use US$ 3,360 Dbl Single Use US$ 5,346
KIPLING SUITE Dbl Use US$ 3,899 Dbl Single Use US$ 6,208
MANDALAY SUITE Dbl Use US$ 4,438 Dbl Single Use US$ 7,071
REMARKS: Cruise operated with Irrawaddy Explorer only. Price does not include port tax USD 60/Pax
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PRICE PER PERSON IN US$
SRI KESTRA & MIDDLE BURMA
SHOULDER SEASON - 3 Nights Cruise (SEP 2020 & APR 2021)
MAUGHAM SUITE Twin / Dbl Use US$ 1,397 Dbl Single Use US$ 2,205
ORWELL SUITE Twin / Dbl Use US$ 1,551 Dbl Single Use US$ 2,452
KIPLING SUITE Dbl Use US$ 1,782 Dbl Single Use US$ 2,821
MANDALAY SUITE Dbl Use US$ 2,090 Dbl Single Use US$ 3,314
HIGH SEASON - 3 Nights Cruise (OCT TO DEC 2020 & JAN TO MAR 2021)
MAUGHAM SUITE Twin / Dbl Use US$ 1,551 Dbl Single Use US$ 2,452
ORWELL SUITE Twin / Dbl Use US$ 1,705 Dbl Single Use US$ 2,698
KIPLING SUITE Dbl Use US$ 1,975 Dbl Single Use US$ 3,130
MANDALAY SUITE Dbl Use US$ 2,244 Dbl Single Use US$ 3,560
REMARKS: Cruise operated with Irrawaddy Explorer only. Price does not include port tax USD 30/Pax
CRUISE PRICE INCLUDES
All meals &, Coffee/Tea/Water/Local Soft drinks and Complimentary local beer throughout the cruise,
a glass of Wine at lunch and dinner - Sightseeing as described in the Itinerary with Ayravata Cruises
English Speaking Guide (additional non-English speaking guide is provided if more than 8 cabins are
booked by parties speaking the same language) - All Entrance Fees – Transfer by coach to/from
Prome, Salay - Welcome & Farewell Reception, Cultural performances and other activities on board.
FOR MANDALAY SUITE ONLY: Complimentary one-hour spa treatment (per person/ per cruise)
Complimentary Laundry Services
Complimentary Evening Canapes
CRUISE PRICE EXCLUDES
Drinks, laundry, all items of a personal nature; health-accident-baggage or travel protection plan
outside the ship’s boundaries, port charges, fuel surcharges if applicable (*)
(*) Within the above rates the fuel cost is calculated on the Myanmar Market average price of the
months of April 2017 (i.e. USD 0.7 per liter). Should the fuel price rise by more than 10%,
AYRAVATA CRUISES will be entitled to impose a fuel surcharge equivalent to the amount by which
the fuel price exceeds the price allowed for in the above rates, provided that the notice of this rise
is given to the Passenger and/or his-her Agent within 30 days prior the cruise departure date.
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BURMESE DAYS BY PAUKAN PRINCESS
Discover Mandalay and the other former Royal Capitals (Amarapura, Sagaing and Mingun), sail up to
the spectacular Irrawaddy 2nd Defile (Gorges) with several stops en route including the 50 Gallons
pot-making village of Kyaw Myaung and the Colonial Teak trading Town of Katha.
The river journey begins or ends in Bagan, the ancient capital of the Pagan Kingdom, one of the most
amazing archeological sites of Asia recently named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
We suggest a pre / post stay in Yangon and to complete your discovery of Myanmar an extension
tour to Inle Lake is not to be missed. For those seeking a Tropical White Sandy Beach retreat, Ngapali
Beach by the Bay of Bengal is the choice.
BURMESE DAYS - 7 NIGHTS
ITINERARY: MANDALAY - KYAUK MYAUNG - TAGAUNG - SECOND DEFILE - KATHA - MINGUN - AMARAPURA - MANDALAY
RIVER CONDITIONS WARNING
The Irrawaddy and Chindwin rivers are subject to seasonal rises and falls of water level.
In the case of water levels being too high or low an alternative itinerary will be offered to Passenger.
Published itineraries are indication only and subject to sudden change. In such events alternative
itineraries will be provided and we do our best to ensure that if a stop is missed, we make up for it
with another stop.
Though every effort will be made to ensure that the published itinerary is followed as closely as
possible, given uncertain river and other local conditions, all schedules and itineraries may be subject to
alterations and delays at short notice.
The ship’s manager and captain are jointly responsible for passengers’ comfort and safety.
Passengers must accept their decisions and instructions.
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BURMESE DAYS MANDALAY - UPPER IRRAWADDY (KATHA, SECOND DEFILE) - MINGUN - AMARAPURA - MANDALAY
8 Days / 7 Nights
BY PAUKAN PRINCESS
DAY 1 (L/WELCOME DINNER)
MANDALAY
Embark the ship at Mandalay jetty in the morning before noon around 11:00 am. Cast off and cruise
upstream for the rest of the day.
DAY 2 (B/L/D)
KYAUK MYAUNG (NGWE NYEIN POTTERY VILLAGE)
After breakfast, arrive the spectacular potteries-making village of Kyauk Myaung and see the
manufacture stages of the famous 50 Gallons (200 liters) pots. Sail all day. Moor overnight mid-
stream.
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DAY 3 (B/L/D)
TAGAUNG
Explore by foot the ancient city of Tagaung: the shrine of Bo Bo Gyi a famous nat, the archaeological
area and the fortifications. Continue cruising upstream for the rest of the day. Moor overnight
midstream.
DAY 4 (B/L/D)
SHWE GU AND THE SECOND DEFILE
Sail upstream to view the spectacular Second defile, the largest of the Irrawaddy gorges, with its
magnificent cliffs reaching down the narrow channel. In the afternoon sail downstream to Katha
DAY 5 (B/L/D)
KATHA (BURMESE DAYS)
The enchanting colonial town of Katha is the setting for George Orwell’s book “Burmese Days” and
the place where in the 1942 hundreds of Irrawaddy Flotilla Company ships were scuttled before the
Japanese could seize them. We explore the old streets and the market by trishaw and an Elephant
Logging Camp located on the surrounding hardwood forest.
DAY 6 (B/L/D) MINGUN
Full day cruising downstream with stop for a walk to a river village.
In the afternoon, we arrive in Mingun and visit the unfinished pagoda, the largest working bell in the
world and the “home for the ages”. Drama performance by the Mandalay Arts School on the sundeck.
DAY 7 (B/L/D)
CENTRAL MANDALAY AND AMARAPURA
Enjoy morning tour Central Mandalay. We visit the Kuthodaw Pagoda, which contains the world's
biggest book, as well as the Shwe Nan Daw Kyaung Monastery, the only original monastery left from
the royal era. Then we proceed a workshop that produces the gold leaf commonly used to adorn
Buddha images at temples throughout Myanmar, and the Mahamuni Pagoda, to see how the gold
leaf is used.
After Lunch, we travel by coach to the penultimate Burmese royal capital of Amarapura to visit a silk
workshop before driving to U-Bein Bridge, believed to be the world’s longest and oldest teakwood
bridge. Local sampans wait to take us on a leisurely cruise of the lake while admiring the sunset over
the bridge.
DAY 8 (B)
MANDALAY (DISEMBARKATION)
After breakfast, disembark at Gawein Jetty in Mandalay around 9:00 am.
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PRE AND POST CRUISE EXTENSION TOURS
PRE-CRUISE EXTENSION TOURS
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT) * START FROM US$ 395.
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 525.
POST CRUISE EXTENSION TOURS
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT) * START FROM US$ 395.
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 525.
- BAGAN STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 500.
- HEHO / INLE STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 790.
- NAGAPALI BEACH STOPOVER PACKAGE (4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 1,035.
FOR ACTUAL CRUISE DEPARTURE DATES & AVAILABILITY / PRE-POST TOURS PROGRAMS:
CHECK OUR WEBSITE www.ayravatacruises.com
RETAIL RATES
PRICE PER PERSON IN US$
BURMESE DAYS
HIGH SEASON - 7 Nights Cruise (SEP 2019 & APR 2020)
MAIN DECK SUITE Twin / Dbl US$ 3,148 Dbl Single Use US$ 5,030
UPPER DECK SUITE Twin / Dbl US$ 3,503 Dbl Single Use US$ 5,605
PEAK SEASON - 7 Nights Cruise (OCT TO DEC 2019 & JAN TO MAR 2020)
MAIN DECK SUITE Twin / Dbl US$ 3,503 Dbl Single Use US$ 5,605
UPPER DECK SUITE Twin / Dbl US$ 3,862 Dbl Single Use US$ 6,180
REMARKS: Cruise operated with Paukan Princess only. Price does not include port tax USD 70/Pax
CRUISE PRICE INCLUDES
All meals &, Coffee/Tea/Water - Sightseeing as described in the Itinerary – Complimentary local
beer throughout the cruise – a glass of Wine at lunch and dinner - Ayravata Cruises English Speaking
Guide (additional non-English speaking guide is provided if more than 8 cabins are booked by parties
speaking the same language) - All Entrance Fees.
CRUISE PRICE EXCLUDES
Drinks, laundry, all items of a personal nature; health-accident-baggage or travel protection plan
outside the ship’s boundaries, fuel surcharges if applicable, domestic flights.
(*) Within the above rates the fuel cost is calculated on the Myanmar Market average price of the
months of April 2017 (i.e. USD 0.7 per liter). Should the fuel price rise by more than 10%,
AYRAVATA CRUISES will be entitled to impose a fuel surcharge equivalent to the amount by which
the fuel price exceeds the price allowed for in the above rates, provided that the notice of this rise
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IRRAWADDY DISCOVERY CRUISES
CLASSIC PAUKAN VESSEL CRUISES
MYANMAR HERITAGE
BY PAUKAN 2007
PAUKAN 2012
The Irrawaddy River has witnessed the history of Myanmar and gave it life. This cruise itinerary is
featuring the highlights of the Golden Land from the ancient city of Pagan with its 3,000 temples and
pagodas where the First Myanmar Empire sat to the Royal Capitals of Mandalay, Amarapura, Ava
and Mingun with excursions to Mount Popa, Monywa and stops to typical river villages.
There is no better way to visit Myanmar than taking a “boutique” cruise on the Irrawaddy in the
comfort of our ships. No more long coach trips and the hassle to pack and unpack your luggage.
MYANMAR HERITAGE – 7 NIGHTS
UPSTREAM: BAGAN - SALAY - RIVER VILLAGE - YANDABO - MONYWA - AVA - SAGAING - AMARAPURA - MINGUN - MANDALAY
DOWNSTREAM: MANDALAY - AMARAPURA - SAGAING - AVA - MONYWA - YANDABO - RIVER VILLAGE - SALAY - BAGAN
ROYAL MYANMAR - 3 NIGHTS
UPSTREAM: BAGAN - RIVER VILLAGE - YANDABO - MONWYA - AVA - SAGAING
DOWNSTREAM: SAGAING - MONWYA - YANDABO - RIVER VILLAGE – SALAY
RIVER CONDITIONS WARNING
The Irrawaddy and Chindwin rivers are subject to seasonal rises and falls of water level.
In the case of water levels being too high or low an alternative itinerary will be offered to Passenger.
Published itineraries are indication only and subject to sudden change. In such events alternative
itineraries will be provided and we do our best to ensure that if a stop is missed, we make up for it
with another stop.
Though every effort will be made to ensure that the published itinerary is followed as closely as
possible, given uncertain river and other local conditions, all schedules and itineraries may be subject to
alterations and delays at short notice.
The ship’s manager and captain are jointly responsible for passengers’ comfort and safety.
Passengers must accept their decisions and instructions.
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MYANMAR HERITAGE BAGAN - SALAY - YANDABO - MONYWA - SAGAING - AVA - AMARAPURA - MINGUN - MANDALAY
8 days/ 7 nights
BY
RV PAUKAN 2007 & RV PAUKAN 2012
UPSTREAM
DAY 1 (L/D)
BAGAN (EMBARKATION) AND SALAY
Board the Ship at Koe Lone Ye Kin Jetty11:00 am and cast off 11:30 am, welcome cocktail in the
saloon.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Salay
After Lunch, we walk ashore at Salay, a small town founded in the 13th century with Bagan-era
shrines, beautiful 19th century teak monasteries and preserved British colonial buildings. We explore
the Salay House, a restored 1906 colonial trading company warehouse on the bank of the Irrawaddy.
Our walk takes us along the town’s main Strand Street towards the local market before turning away
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from the river to visit the beautiful Yoke Soun Kyaung Taw Gyi wooden monastery. This ornately
carved teak monastery was designed as a copy of the Crown Prince House of Mandalay and is now a
museum boasting remarkable wood carvings and artifacts. We pass some interesting Bagan-era
monuments on our way to visit Mann Paya, a pagoda with a beautiful lacquerware Buddha, before
returning to our ship with a stroll past some of Salay’s many beautiful colonial buildings. Dinner and
moor overnight mid-stream.
DAY 2 (B/L/D)
BAGAN
MORNING EXCURSION: Bagan
This morning our excursion takes us to one of the most incredible areas of Myanmar: Bagan. Once the
center of the Pagan Empire, Bagan today is a tourist, artist, and archeological mecca. We will start the
tour with ShweZigon Pagoda construction during the reign of King Anawrahta and a Buddhist religious
place, is believed to enshrine a bone and tooth of Gautama Buddha, the massive Htilominlo, built by
King Htilominlo on the site where he was chosen from the five sons of King Nadaungmya to be the
crown prince of Pagan. While the murals that once decorated much of the inside of this temple have
only survived on the ceilings, Htilominlo boasts the finest plaster carvings which still remain undamaged
on the arch pediments. Then stop by Thatbyinnyu Pagoda for photo shoot on the way back to ship
for Lunch.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Bagan
After lunch, we visit Gubyaukgyi Temple (Great Painted Cave Temple), where the richly colored
paintings are thought to date to the original construction period in the early 12th century and we will
also see a sand painting demonstration by a local artist. Next to this temple is the gilded Myazedi
Stupa, which offers both a linguistic and a historical significance: an inscription consecrating
Gubyaukgyi in four languages (Pyu, Mon, Old Burmese, and Pali), which established Pyu as an
important cultural influence in the early Pagan period. Then a visit to Bagan would not be complete
without exploring one of the most famous temples of Bagan, Ananda. Built in 1105 CE during King
Kyanzittha’s reign, it is one of only four surviving temples from this period. We will explore the
cruciform of the temple, with four standing Buddhas facing north, south, east, and west. After that we
stop by Dhammayan Gyi Pagoda for photo shoot. For our final stop of the day we proceed to the
Bagan Viewing Hill where we will view the sunset over the pagodas and stupas of Bagan before
returning to the ship.
DAY 3 (B/L/D)
BAGAN AND RIVER VILLAGE
MORNING EXCURSION: Bagan
Explore some of Bagan’s local markets selling wood carvings, fabric, longyis and rattan product. Visit
a workshop to see the ancient technique of lacquer ware making. Alternatively, guests can hire a
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horse cart or a bicycle and explore the site on their own (or) have a splendid Balloon Flight over
Bagan (surcharge applied – optional). Back to the ship around Noon and cast off.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: River Village
We cruise upstream all day. Stop at River village for a walk. Dinner followed by a Puppet Show on
the sundeck.
DAY 4 (B/L/D)
YANDABO
MORNING EXCURSION: Yandabo
In the morning we arrive at Yandabo, a picturesque river village specializing in Pot-Making, where the
peace treaty of the First Anglo-Burmese war signed on Feb. 24, 1826. We go ashore for a walking
at some pot-making workshops and visit the monastery.
We cruise upstream the rest of the day, moor overnight near Myin Mu.
DAY 5 (B/L/D)
MONYWA
FULL DAY EXCURSION: Monywa
Early morning drive by coach (approx. 1 ½ hours) to Monywa to visit the Hpowindaung cave where
hundreds of Buddha Statues are placed inside niches decorated with wonderful mural paintings dated
back to the 14th Century and serve Lunch at local restaurant in Win Unity Hotel in Monwya. After
lunch we visit the splendid Sambuddhai Kat Kyaw pagoda with its more than 500,000 Buddha
images.
Drive back to Myin Mu and Overnight night at Riverbank.
DAY 6 (B/L/D)
AVA, SAGAING AND AMARAPURA
MORNING EXCURSION: Ava (Inwa)
Visit Ava by horse-cart visiting the beautiful 200-year-old teak Bagaya Kyaung Monastery,
Nanmyin watchtower (27mt. high) and the Me Nu Ok Kyaung monastery. Return to ship & sailing to
Sagaing.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Sagaing – Amarapura
In the afternoon, we visit to Sagaing Hill, a hill studded with many Pagodas and Monasteries rich in
wood carving and religious art.Then we travel by coach to Amarapura, the penultimate Burmese Royal
Capital (1783) to visit a traditional silk weaving workshop followed by U-Bein Bridge, the world’s
longest wooden bridge (1.2 km) and enjoy the sunset there.
Dinner and overnight on board near Sagaing Hill.
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DAY 7 (B/L/D)
MINGUN AND CENTRAL MANDALAY
MORNING EXCURSION: Mingun
After breakfast we will enjoy a leisurely walking tour of the small town of Mingun. Our first stop is
King Bodawpaya’s monumental, uncompleted stupa. During construction, an astrologer to the king
argued that the king would die upon completion of the temple, and work was immediately halted. Had
it been completed; it would have been the largest in the world. The cracks we see are the result of the
23 March 1839 earthquake that shook the area. We continue our walk to the Mingun Bell, which was
the heaviest working bell in the world until 2000 when the Bell of Good Luck was unveiled in Henan,
China. After having the opportunity to stand inside the bell as it is rung, we have time to shop in the
local market, famous for its makeshift galleries that display inexpensive art from both local and
internationally known artists.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Central Mandalay
Visit central Mandalay: Mahamuni Pagoda, then visit to the workshops of gold leave making and
marble carving. And visit to Kuthodaw Paya, which contains the world's biggest book, nearby
Mandalay Hill where spiraling staircases lead to sweeping views of the city and its temples and
Sunset time at Mandalay Hill. Dinner on board. Overnight at Mandalay.
DAY 8 (B/-/-)
MANDALAY (DISEMBARKATION)
Morning disembark at Gawein Jetty around 9:00 am
DOWNSTREAM
DAY 1 (-/L/D)
MANDALAY (EMBARKATION) AND MINGUN
Board the Ship at Gawein Jetty (11.30 AM -12.00 NOON), welcome cocktail and lunch.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Mingun
Sail upstream to Mingun. We will enjoy a leisurely walking tour of the small town of Mingun. Our first
stop is King Bodawpaya’s monumental, uncompleted stupa. During construction, an astrologer to the
king argued that the king would die upon completion of the temple, and work was immediately halted.
Had it been completed; it would have been the largest in the world. The cracks we see are the result
of the 23 March 1839 earthquake that shook the area. We continue our walk to the Mingun Bell,
which was the heaviest working bell in the world until 2000 when the Bell of Good Luck was unveiled in
Henan, China. After having the opportunity to stand inside the bell as it is rung, we have time to shop in
the local market, famous for its makeshift galleries that display inexpensive art from both local and
internationally known artists. Overnight at Mandalay.
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DAY 2 (B/L/D)
MANDALAY AND AMARAPURA
MORNING EXCURSION: Mandalay
Visit central Mandalay: Mandalay Hill where spiraling staircases lead to sweeping views of the city
and its temples and the nearby Kuthodaw Paya, which contains the world's biggest book, and Shwe
Nandaw Kyaung(Golden Monastery),then visit to the Workshops of gold leave making, Tapestry
making, Woodcarving. Back to the ship for lunch.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Amarapura
In the afternoon we visit to Mahamuni Pagoda and marble carving – nearby Pagoda. Then
Amarapura, the penultimate Burmese Royal Capital (1783) to visit a traditional silk weaving workshop
followed by U-Bein Bridge, the world’s longest wooden bridge (1.2 km) and enjoy the sunset there.
Overnight on board at Sagaing.
DAY 3 (B/L/D)
SAGAING AND AVA
MORNING EXCURSION: SAGAING
Visit Sagaing, A hill studded with many pagodas and monasteries rich in wood carving and religious
art.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Ava (Inwa)
In the afternoon, we visit the ancient city of Ava,capital of the Burmese Kingdom from 1364 to 1841
by horse-cart visiting the beautiful 200 year old teak Bagaya Kyaung Monastery, Nanmyin
watchtower (27mt. high) and the Me Nu Ok Kyaung monastery.
Overnight near a river village.
DAY 4 (B/L/D)
MONYWA
FULL DAY EXCURSION: MONYWA
Early morning drive by coach (approx. 2 ½ hours) to Monywa to visit the Hpowindaung cave, where
hundreds of Buddha Statues are placed inside niches decorated with wonderful mural paintings dated
back to the 14th Century and serve Lunch at local restaurant in Win Unity Hotel in Monwya. After
lunch we visit the splendid Sambuddhai Kat Kyaw pagoda with its more than 500,000 Buddha
images. Drive to Myin Mu jetty (approx. 1 ½ hours) where we will rejoin the ship.
Dinner on board. Overnight on board near Myin Mu.
DAY 5 (B/L/D & Show)
YANDABO AND RIVER VILLAGE
MORNING EXCURSION: Yandabo
In the morning we arrive at Yandabo, a picturesque village that specializes in Pot-Making, where the
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peace treaty of the First Anglo-Burmese war signed on Feb. 24,1826. We go ashore for a walk
stopping at some pot-making workshops and to visit the monastery. Sail downstream stream. Lunch on
board.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: River Village
Visit River village for a walk. Dinner followed by a Puppet Show performance sundeck.
Moor overnight mid-river.
DAY 6 (B/L/D)
SALAY AND BAGAN
MORNING EXCURSION: Salay
In the late morning, we walk ashore at Salay, a small town founded in the 13th century with Bagan-era
shrines, beautiful 19th century teak monasteries and preserved British colonial buildings. We explore
the Salay House, a restored 1906 colonial trading company warehouse on the bank of the Irrawaddy.
Our walk takes us along the town’s main Strand Street towards the local market before turning away
from the river to visit the beautiful Yoke Soun Kyaung Taw Gyi wooden monastery. This ornately
carved teak monastery was designed as a copy of the Crown Prince House of Mandalay and is now a
museum boasting remarkable wood carvings and artifacts. We pass some interesting Bagan-era
monuments on our way to visit Mann Paya, a pagoda with a beautiful lacquerware Buddha, before
returning to our ship with a stroll past some of Salay’s many beautiful colonial buildings. Back to the
ship for Lunch.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Bagan
After lunch, we visit Gubyaukgyi Temple (Great Painted Cave Temple), where the richly colored
paintings are thought to date to the original construction period in the early 12th century and we will
also see a sand painting demonstration by a local artist. Next to this temple is the gilded Myazedi
Stupa, which offers both a linguistic and a historical significance: an inscription consecrating
Gubyaukgyi in four languages (Pyu, Mon, Old Burmese, and Pali), which established Pyu as an
important cultural influence in the early Pagan period. Then visit a workshop to see the ancient
technique of lacquer ware making. Dinner and moor overnight at Bagan.
DAY 7 (B/L/D)
BAGAN
MORNING EXCURSION: Bagan
This morning our excursion takes us to one of the most incredible areas of Myanmar: Bagan. Once the
center of the Pagan Empire, Bagan today is a tourist, artist, and archeological mecca. We will start the
tour with ShweZigon Pagoda construction during the reign of King Anawrahta and a Buddhist religious
place, is believed to enshrine a bone and tooth of Gautama Buddha. Next explore some of Bagan’s
local markets selling wood carvings, fabric, longyis and rattan product. Then stop by Thatbyinnyu
Pagoda for photo shoot on the way back to ship for Lunch.
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Optional: In the very early morning before breakfast Balloon Flight over Bagan (surcharge applied)
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Bagan
After lunch, visit the massive Htilominlo, built by King Htilominlo on the site where he was chosen from
the five sons of King Nadaungmya to be the crown prince of Pagan. While the murals that once
decorated much of the inside of this temple have only survived on the ceilings, Htilominlo boasts the
finest plaster carvings which still remain undamaged on the arch pediments. Then a visit to Bagan
would not be complete without exploring one of the most famous temples of Bagan, Ananda. Built in
1105 CE during King Kyanzittha’s reign, it is one of only four surviving temples from this period. We
will explore the cruciform of the temple, with four standing Buddhas facing north, south, east, and west.
After that we stop by Dhammayan Gyi Pagoda for photo shoot. For our final stop of the day we
proceed to the Bagan Viewing Hill where we will view the sunset over the pagodas and stupas of
Bagan before returning to the ship
Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 8 (B)
BAGAN (DISEMBARKATION)
Morning disembark at Koe Lone Ye Kin Jetty around 9:00 am.
PRE AND POST CRUISE EXTENSIONS TOUR
PRE-CRUISE EXTENSION TOURS
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT) * START FROM US$ 395.
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 525.
POST-CRUISE EXTENSION TOURS
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT) * START FROM US$ 395.
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 525.
- HEHO / INLE STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 790.
- NAGAPALI BEACH STOPOVER PACKAGE (4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 1,035.
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ROYAL MYANMAR BAGAN/SALAY - YANDABO - MONYWA - AVA - SAGAING & V V
4 Days / 3 Nights
BY
RV PAUKAN 2007 & RV PAUKAN 2012
UPSTREAM
DAY 1 (-/L/D)
BAGAN (EMBARKATION) AND RIVER VILLAGE
EMBARKATION
Board the ship at Koe Line Ye Kin Jetty in Bagan at 10:30 AM and cast off 11:00 AM. Welcome
cocktail and Lunch.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: River Village
We cruise upstream all day. Stop at River village for a walk. Dinner followed by a Puppet Show on
the sundeck.
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DAY 2 (B/L/D)
YANDABO
MORNING EXCURSION: Yandabo
In the morning we arrive at Yandabo, a picturesque river village specializing in Pot-Making, where the
peace treaty of the First Anglo-Burmese war signed on Feb. 24, 1826. We go ashore for a walking at
some pot-making workshops and visit the monastery.
We cruise upstream the rest of the day, moor overnight near Myin Mu.
DAY 3 (B/L/D)
MONYWA
FULL DAY EXCURSION: Monywa
Early morning drive by coach (approx. 1 ½ hours) to Monywa to visit the Hpowindaung cave where
hundreds of Buddha Statues are placed inside niches decorated with wonderful mural paintings dated
back to the 14th Century and serve Lunch at local restaurant in Win Unity Hotel in Monwya. After we
visit the splendid Sambuddhai Kat Kyaw pagoda with its more than 500,000 Buddha images.
Drive back to Myin Mu and Overnight night at Riverbank.
DAY 4 (B)
AVA AND SAGAING (DISEMBARKATION)
MORNING EXCURSION: Ava (Inwa)
Visit Ava by horse-cart visiting the beautiful 200-year-old teak Bagaya Kyaung Monastery,
Nanmyin watchtower (27mt. high) and the Me Nu Ok Kyaung monastery.
Return to ship & sailing to Sagaing.
DISEMBARKATION: Sagaing
Guest will disembark 12:30 PM at Sagaing Jetty.
DOWNSTREAM
DAY 1 (-/L/D)
SAGAING (EMBARKATION) AND AVA
EMBARKATION: Sagaing
Board the Ship at Sagaing Jetty at 10:30 AM and cast off 11:00 AM. Welcome cocktail and lunch.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: Ava (Inwa)
Next, we visit the ancient city of Ava, capital of the Burmese Kingdom from 1364 to 1841 by horse-
cart visiting the beautiful 200-year-old teak Bagaya Kyaung Monastery, Nanmyin watchtower
(27mt. high) and the Me Nu Ok Kyaung monastery.
Dinner on board. Overnight near a river village.
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DAY 2 (B/L/D)
MONYWA
FULL DAY EXCURSION: MONYWA
Early morning drive by coach (approx. 2 ½ hours) to Monywa to visit the Hpowindaung cave, where
hundreds of Buddha Statues are placed inside niches decorated with wonderful mural paintings dated
back to the 14th Century and serve Lunch at local restaurant in Win Unity Hotel in Monwya. After
lunch we visit the splendid Sambuddhai Kat Kyaw pagoda with its more than 500,000 Buddha
images. Drive to Myin Mu jetty (approx. 1 ½ hours) where we will rejoin the ship.
Dinner on board. Overnight on board near Myin Mu.
DAY 3 (B/L/D/Show)
YANDABO AND RIVER VILLAGE
MORNING EXCURSION: Yandabo
In the morning we arrive at Yandabo, a picturesque village that specializes in Pot-Making, where the
peace treaty of the First Anglo-Burmese war signed on Feb. 24,1826. We go ashore for a walk
stopping at some pot-making workshops and to visit the monastery. Sail downstream stream. Lunch on
board.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION: River Village
Visit River village for a walk. Dinner followed by a Puppet Show performance sundeck. Moor
overnight mid-river.
DAY 4 (B/Disembarkation)
SALAY (DISEMBARKATION)
DISEMBARKATION: Salay
After breakfast, Client disembarks at Salay Jetty at 9:00 am.
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PRE AND POST CRUISE EXTENSION TOURS
UPSTREAM
PRE-CRUISE EXTENSION TOURS
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT) * START FROM US$ 395.
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 525.
- BAGAN STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 500.
POST-CRUISE EXTENSION TOURS
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT) * START FROM US$ 395.
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 525.
- MANDALAY STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 445.
- HEHO / INLE STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 790.
- NAGAPALI BEACH STOPOVER PACKAGE (4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 1,035.
DOWNSTREAM
PRE-CRUISE EXTENSION TOURS
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT) * START FROM US$ 395.
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 525.
- MANDALAY STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 445.
POST-CRUISE EXTENSION TOURS
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT) * START FROM US$ 395.
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 525.
- BAGAN STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 500.
- HEHO / INLE STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 790.
- NAGAPALI BEACH STOPOVER PACKAGE (4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 1,035.
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RETAIL RATES
PRICE PER PERSON IN US$
MYANMAR HERITAGE
7 Nights Cruise (AUG - DEC 2020 & JAN - MAR 2021)
MAIN DECK Twin / Dbl (*) Cabin US$ 2,215 Twin / Dbl (*) Single Use US$ 2,880
UPPER DECK Twin / Dbl Cabin US$ 2,655 Twin / Dbl Single Use US$3,450
Single Cabin (*) US$2,655
Suite Bow Dbl (**) US$ 3,980 Suite Bow Dbl Single Use (**) US$ 7,960
Premiere Bow (*) Dbl US$ 3,320 Premiere Bow (*) Dbl Single Use US$ 6,640
LOWER DECK Single Cabin (**) US$ 1,925
(*) Paukan 2012 only / (**) Paukan 2007 only
Remark: Rates do not include port tax USD 70/Pax.
PRICE PER PERSON IN US$
ROYAL MYANMAR
3 Nights Cruise (AUG- DEC 2020 & JAN - MAR 2021)
MAIN DECK Twin / Dbl (*) Cabin US$ 1,045 Twin / Dbl (*) Single Use US$ 1,360
UPPER DECK Twin / Dbl Cabin US$ 1,250 Twin / Dbl Single Use US$ 1,625
Single Cabin (*) US$ 1,250
Suite Bow Dbl (**) US$ 1,875 Suite Bow Dbl Single Use (**) US$ 3,750
Premiere Bow (*) Dbl US$ 1,565 Premiere Bow (*) Dbl Single Use US$ 3,130
LOWER DECK Single Cabin US$ 910
(*) Paukan 2012 only / (**) Paukan 2007 only
Remark: Rates do not include port tax USD 30/Pax.
CRUISE PRICE INCLUDES
All meals &, Coffee/Tea/Water - Sightseeing as described in the Itinerary – Complimentary local
beer throughout the cruise – a glass of Wine at lunch and dinner - Ayravata Cruises English Speaking
Guide (additional non-English speaking guide is provided if more than 8 cabins are booked by parties
speaking the same language) - All Entrance Fees.
CRUISE PRICE EXCLUDES
Drinks, laundry, all items of a personal nature; health-accident-baggage or travel protection plan
outside the ship’s boundaries, fuel surcharges if applicable, domestic flights.
(*) Within the above rates the fuel cost is calculated on the Myanmar Market average price of the
months of April 2017 (i.e. USD 0.7 per liter). Should the fuel price rise by more than 10%,
AYRAVATA CRUISES will be entitled to impose a fuel surcharge equivalent to the amount by which
the fuel price exceeds the price allowed for in the above rates, provided that the notice of this rise
is given to the Passenger and/or his-her Agent within 30 days prior the cruise departure date.
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SHORT DISCOVERY CRUISES
BETWEEN MANDALAY AND BAGAN
These cruises have been designed to be a relaxing interlude during a tour of Myanmar. You will experience the
river life and visit villages off of the usual tourist trails adding to your trip an unforgettable experience.
TWO NIGHTS
FROM ROYAL MANDALAY (MINGUN & SAGAING) TO ANCIENT BAGAN
(DOWNSTREAM: MANDALAY - MINGUN - SAGAING - RIVER VILLAGE - BAGAN)
Departure: Sunday
BETWEEN ANCIENT BAGAN AND ROYAL MANDALAY
(UPSTREAM: BAGAN TO MANDALAY)
Departure: Tuesday& Friday
ONE NIGHT
BETWEEN ROYAL MANDALAY AND ANCIENT BAGAN
(DOWNSTREAM: MANDALAY TO BAGAN)
Departure: Thursday
TOUR OF MYANMAR WITH A SHORT CRUISE
WE OFFER A WIDE CHOICE OF TOURS OF MYANMAR INCLUDING A 1-2NIGHT SHORT CRUISE – CHECK OUR WEBSITE
WWW.AYRAVATACRUISES.COM OR CONTACT US TO RECEIVE A SOFT COPY VIA E-MAIL.
RIVER CONDITIONS WARNING
The Irrawaddy and Chindwin rivers are subject to seasonal rises and falls of water level.
In the case of water levels being too high or low an alternative itinerary will be offered to Passenger.
Published itineraries are indication only and subject to sudden change. In such events alternative
itineraries will be provided and we do our best to ensure that if a stop is missed, we make up for it
with another stop.
Though every effort will be made to ensure that the published itinerary is followed as closely as
possible, given uncertain river and other local conditions, all schedules and itineraries may be subject to
alterations and delays at short notice.
The ship’s manager and captain are jointly responsible for passengers’ comfort and safety.
Passengers must accept their decisions and instructions.
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FROM ROYAL MANDALAY (MINGUN & SAGAING) TO ANCIENT BAGAN MANDALAY - MINGUN - SAGAING - RIVER VILLAGE - BAGAN
Departure: Sunday * Duration: 2 nights
BY
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DAY 1 (SUNDAY) (-/L/D/Show)
MANDALAY (GAWEIN) AND MINGUN
The embarkation time is 12.00 noon at Gawein jetty and cast off after half an hour time.
Welcome Cocktail and briefing in the Saloon or Sundeck followed by Lunch.
After cruising upstream for two hours we arrive at Mingun where we visit the impressive unfinished
pagoda and the largest working bell in the world. Our English-speaking manager (or your private
guide) will accompany the guests during the visit.
Moor Overnight at a sandbank mid-stream. After dinner guests can enjoy a Dance and Drama
performance by the Mandalay Arts School on the sundeck (if available).
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DAY 2 (MONDAY) (B/L/D)
MINGUN, SAGAING AND YANDABO
Early in the morning cruise downstream. During the two hours journey the passengers can admire the
natural beauty of the river and the life of its banks while relaxing on the sundeck or just sitting outside
their own cabin. Enjoy the sunrise over Sagaing Hill.
After breakfast passengers wishing to visit Sagaing can go ashore with the assistance of our Ship
Manager or their own guide.
We resume our downriver voyage at 10.30 hrs, and we will sail all day long.
In the late afternoon we stop at Yandabo, a village specializing in Pot-Making, where the peace
treaty of the First Anglo-Burmese war was signed on Feb. 24, 1826. We visit the Pot workshops, the
monastery.
Moor overnight near the village of Shwe Nann Tint.
DAY 3 (TUESDAY) (B)
BAGAN
Cast off early in the morning for the last leg of our journey
Enjoy the sunrise near Bagan. Passengers will disembark at Koe Lone Ye Kin jetty around 9:30 hrs.
PRE AND POST CRUISE EXTENSION TOURS
PRE-CRUISE EXTENSION TOURS
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT) * START FROM US$ 395.
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 525.
- MANDALAY STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 445.
POST-CRUISE EXTENSION TOURS
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT) * START FROM US$ 395.
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 525.
- BAGAN STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 500.
- HEHO / INLE STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 790.
- NAGAPALI BEACH STOPOVER PACKAGE (4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 1,035.
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BETWEEN ANCIENT BAGAN AND ROYAL MANDALAY
(UPSTREAM: BAGAN TO MANDALAY)
Departure: Tuesday & Friday * Duration:2 Nights
BY
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DAY 1 (TUESDAY/FRIDAY) (L/D)
BAGAN AND CRUISING TO MANDALAY (RIVER VILLAGE STOP)
The embarkation time is 11.30 hrs at Bagan Koe Lone Ye Kin jetty and cast off after half an hour.
Welcome Cocktail and briefing in the Saloon or Sundeck followed by Lunch.
In the late afternoon stop in a typical river village.
DAY 2 (WEDNESDAY/SATURDAY) (B/L/D)
CRUISING TO MANDALAY (VISIT YANDABO VILLAGE)
Cruise all day with stop enroute in the morning to visit Yandabo, a typical river village specializing in
Pot-Making, where the peace treaty of the First Anglo-Burmese war was signed on Feb. 24, 1826. We
visit the Pot workshops, the monastery.
Moor overnight nearby a village (Ywar Thit Gyi or Pauk Myaing Pauk Taw) few miles away from Ava
Bridge.
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DAY 3 (THURSDAY/SUNDAY) (B)
MANDALAY (SAGAING * THU * AND GAWEIN * SUN *)
Enjoy the sunrise. After an early breakfast, the passengers will disembark at Sagaing Jetty (Thursday
only) or Gawein jetty (Sunday Only) at around 09.30hrs.
PRE AND POST CRUISE EXTENSION TOURS
PRE-CRUISE EXTENSION TOURS
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT) * START FROM US$ 395.
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 525.
- BAGAN STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 500.
POST-CRUISE EXTENSION TOURS
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT) * START FROM US$ 395.
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 525.
- MANDALAY STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 445.
- HEHO / INLE STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 790.
- NAGAPALI BEACH STOPOVER PACKAGE (4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 1,035.
FOR ACTUAL CRUISE DEPARTURE DATES & AVAILABILITY / PRE-POST TOURS PROGRAMS:
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BETWEEN ROYAL MANDALAY AND ANCIENT BAGAN (DOWNSTREAM: MANDALAY TO BAGAN)
Departure: Thursday * Duration: 1 night
BY
RV PAUKAN 2007 & RV PAUKAN 2012
DAY 1 (THURSDAY) (L/D)
MANDALAY, SAGAING AND YANDABO
The embarkation time is 10.00 hrs at SAGAING jetty and cast off after half an hour.
Welcome Cocktail and briefing in the Saloon or Sundeck followed by Lunch.
Cruise all day long. In the late afternoon we stop at Yandabo, a village specializing in Pot-Making,
where the peace treaty of the First Anglo-Burmese war was signed on Feb. 24, 1826. We visit the Pot
workshops, the monastery. Moor overnight near the village of Shwe Nann Tint.
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DAY 2 (FRIDAY) (B/L/D)
BAGAN
Early in the morning we continue downstream to Bagan. After breakfast (if time permits) we visit
another typical river village. Enjoy the sunrise near Bagan. Passengers will disembark at Bagan Koe
Lone Ye Kin jetty by9:30 hrs.
PRE AND POST CRUISE EXTENSION TOURS
PRE-CRUISE EXTENSION TOURS
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT) * START FROM US$ 395.
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 525.
- MANDALAY STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 445.
POST-CRUISE EXTENSION TOURS
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT) * START FROM US$ 395.
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 525.
- BAGAN STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 500.
- HEHO / INLE STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 790.
- NAGAPALI BEACH STOPOVER PACKAGE (4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 1,035.
FOR ACTUAL CRUISE DEPARTURE DATES & AVAILABILITY / PRE-POST TOURS PROGRAMS:
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RETAIL RATES
HIGH SEASON (01 – 31 OCT 2020 & 01-31 DEC 2020 & 01-31 MAR 2021)
PRICE PER PERSON IN US$
BETWEEN ROYAL MANDALAY AND ANCIENT BAGAN * (1N DOWNSTREAM / DEP. THU)
MAIN DECK Twin Cabin US$ 390 Twin Cabin Single Use US$ 580
UPPER DECK Twin/Dbl Cabin US$ 470 Twin/Dbl Cabin Single Use US$ 705
Single Cabin (*) US$ 470
Suite Bow Dbl (**) US$ 875 Suite Bow Single Use (**) US$1,750
Premier Bow Dbl (*) US$ 670 Premier Bow Twin Single Use (*) US$ 1,340
LOWER DECK Single Cabin US$ 340
FROM ROYAL MANDALAY (MINGUN & SAGAING) TO ANCIENT BAGAN * (2N DOWNSTREAM / DEP. SUN)
BETWEEN ANCIENT BAGAN AND ROYAL MANDALAY * (2N UPSTREAM / DEP. TUE, FRI)
MAIN DECK Twin Cabin US$ 780 Twin Cabin Single Use US$1,160
UPPER DECK Twin/Dbl Cabin US$ 940 Twin/Dbl Cabin Single Use US$1,410
Single Cabin (*) US$ 940
Suite Bow Dbl (**) US$ 1,750 Suite Bow single Use (**) US$ 3,500
Premier Bow Dbl (*) US$ 1,340 Premier Bow Twin Single Use (*) US$ 2,680
LOWER DECK Single Cabin (**) US$ 680
NEW YEAR’S EVE 2N CRUISE (31 DECEMBER 2019) SUPPLEMENT: US$ 130 PER PAX
(*) Paukan2012 only / (**) Paukan 2007 only
PEAK SEASON (01-30 NOV 2020 & 01JAN - 28 FEB 2021)
PRICE PER PERSON IN US$
BETWEEN ROYAL MANDALAY AND ANCIENT BAGAN * (1N DOWNSTREAM / DEP. THU)
MAIN DECK Twin Cabin US$ 435 Twin Cabin Single Use US$ 645
UPPER DECK Twin/Dbl Cabin US$ 525 Twin/Dbl Cabin Single Use US$ 785
Single Cabin (*) US$ 525
Suite Bow Dbl (**) US$ 975 Suite Bow single Use (**) US$ 1,950
Premier Bow Dbl (*) US$ 750 Premier Bow Twin Single Use (*) US$ 1,500
LOWER DECK Single Use (**) US$ 380
FROM ROYAL MANDALAY (MINGUN & SAGAING) TO ANCIENT BAGAN * (2N DOWNSTREAM / DEP. SUN)
BETWEEN ANCIENT BAGAN AND ROYAL MANDALAY * (2N UPSTREAM / DEP. TUE, FRI)
MAIN DECK Twin Cabin US$ 870 Twin Cabin Single Use US$ 1,290
UPPER DECK Twin/Dbl Cabin US$ 1,050 Twin/Dbl Cabin Single Use US$ 1,570
Single Cabin (*) US$ 1,050
Suite Bow Dbl (**) US$ 1,950 Suite Bow single Use (**) US$ 3,900
Premier Bow Dbl (*) US$ 1,500 Premier Bow Twin Single Use (*) US$ 3,000
LOWER DECK Single Cabin (**) US$ 760
(*) Paukan2012 only / (**) Paukan 2007 only
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SHOULDER SEASON (01 AUG – 30 SEP 2020 & 01 – 30 APR 2021)
PRICE PER PERSON IN US$
BETWEEN ROYAL MANDALAY AND ANCIENT BAGAN * (1N DOWNSTREAM / DEP. THU)
MAIN DECK Twin Cabin US$ 350 Twin Cabin Single Use US$ 525
UPPER DECK Twin/Dbl Cabin US$ 425 Twin/Dbl Cabin single Use US$ 630
Single Cabin (*) US$ 425
Suite Bow Dbl (**) US$ 790 Suite Bow single Use (**) US$ 1,58
Premier Bow Dbl (*) US$ 605 Premier Bow Twin Single Use (*) US$ 1,210
LOWER DECK Single Cabin (**) US$ 275
FROM ROYAL MANDALAY (MINGUN & SAGAING) TO ANCIENT BAGAN * (2N DOWNSTREAM / DEP. SUN)
BETWEEN ANCIENT BAGAN AND ROYAL MANDALAY * (2N UPSTREAM / DEP. TUE, FRI)
MAIN DECK Twin Cabin US$ 700 Twin Cabin Single Use US$ 1,050
UPPER DECK Twin/Dbl Cabin Use US$ 850 Twin/Dbl Cabin single Use US$ 1,260
Single Cabin (*) US$ 850
Suite Bow Dbl (**) US$ 1,580 Suite Bow single Use (**) US$ 3,160
Premier Bow Dbl (*) US$ 1,210 Premier Bow Twin Single Use (*) US$ 2,420
LOWER DECK Single Cabin US$ 550
(*) Paukan2012 only / (**) Paukan 2007 only
REMARK: Rates do not include port tax USD 10/Pax for 1-night cruise and USD 20/Pax for 2-nights cruise.
CRUISE PRICE INCLUDES
ALL CRUISES: Full Board, Sightseeing in a river village, Coffee / Tea / Water
SUNDAY DEP. 2NIGHTS CRUISE SHORE EXCURSIONS: Vehicle in Sagaing + Entrance fees for Mingun
/ Sagaing + Dance and Drama show on the sundeck.
CRUISE PRICE EXCLUDES
Transfer to the ship from Mandalay / Bagan Airport or Hotel, drinks, laundry, all items of a personal
nature; Insurance outside the ship boundaries, fuel surcharges if applicable.
(*) Within the above rates the fuel cost is calculated on the Myanmar Market average price of the
months of April 2017 (i.e. USD 0.7 per liter). Should the fuel price rise by more than 10%,
AYRAVATA CRUISES will be entitled to impose a fuel surcharge equivalent to the amount by which
the fuel price exceeds the price allowed for in the above rates, provided that the notice of this rise
is given to the Passenger and/or his-her Agent within 30 days prior the cruise departure date.
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EXPEDITION CRUISES
CHINDWIN RIVER EXPEDITION
A River Journey to discover the hidden treasures of the Golden Land
Chindwin is a river less travelled, and apart from its religious monuments it offers spectacular sceneries
as It meanders through beautiful valleys and jungles, lofty blue mountains rising in the distance or
towering over towns and villages on the banks.
The cruise begins from Bagan and we will sail the Chindwin up to the Teak town of Mawlaik our
turnaround point. We disembark in Monywa from where we will drive to Mandalay.
We visit remote villages and towns with beautiful and whimsical pagodas and monastery probably the
most preserved of Myanmar; the ancient cave pagodas of Hpowintaung with hundreds of Buddha
images and paintings; the Sambuddhay Pagoda of Monywa, a complex of buildings covered with
nearly 600,000 Buddha images.
GRAND VOYAGE OF THE CHINDWIN RIVER- 10 NIGHTS
UPSTREAM: Bagan - Pakkoku - Pakhan-gyi - Monywa - Mingkin - Kalewa - Mawlayik - Mandalay
RIVER CONDITIONS WARNING
The Irrawaddy and Chindwin rivers are subject to seasonal rises and falls of water level.
In the case of water levels being too high or low an alternative itinerary will be offered to Passenger.
Published itineraries are indication only and subject to sudden change. In such events alternative
itineraries will be provided and we do our best to ensure that if a stop is missed, we make up for it
with another stop.
Though every effort will be made to ensure that the published itinerary is followed as closely as
possible, given uncertain river and other local conditions, all schedules and itineraries may be subject to
alterations and delays at short notice.
The ship’s manager and captain are jointly responsible for passengers’ comfort and safety.
Passengers must accept their decisions and instructions.
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GRAND VOYAGE OF THE CHINDWIN RIVER
BAGAN - PAKKOKU - PAKHAN-GYI - MONYWA - MINGKIN - KALEWA - MAWLAYIK - MANDALAY
(11 Days / 10 Nights)
BY
RV PAUKAN 2012
DAY 1 (L/D)
BAGAN AND PAKKOKU
Board the ship at 09.00 hrs. We cast off at 09.30 hrs and sail upstream to the Irrawaddy and
Chindwin confluence. Continue cruising north to the bustling town of Pakkoku where we visit the
monastery, cheroots and weaving workshops. We pass the Chindwin and Irrawaddy river confluence
and we stop for the night.
DAY 2 (B/L/D)
PAKHAN-GYI AND AHMYINT VILLAGE
Visit the little town of Pakhan-gyi. This post-Pagan period provincial capital was walled with a moat
and originally had a governor¹s palace. We see the old walls; visit the museum and a spectacular
19th century wood carved monastery.
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Continue cruising to Ahmyint village and visit the local market, see beautiful houses and the lovely
17th century style Min Kyaw Swa stupas with 18th century style paintings. Arrive at Monywa, the
Chindwin River largest port, in the early evening.
DAY 3 (B/L/D)
MONWYA (HPOWINDAUNG CAVES)
Visit Hpowindaung caves where hundreds of Buddha Statues are placed inside niches decorated with
Wonderful mural paintings. Late lunch and cast off.
DAY 4 (B/L/D)
KANEE AND KIN
Late morning explores the village of Kanee and climb the pagoda hillock for its view. Back to the ship
for Lunch. In the afternoon, we explore Kin village with its beautiful wooden houses and the
woodcarvings monastery. Continue sailing upstream until late at night.
DAY 5 (B/L/D)
MINGKIN
Continue sailing upstream the whole morning. In the afternoon, we arrive the small enchanting town of
Mingkin and explore its temples and 1900’s wooden houses and the Min Kyaung Monastery with old
Buddha Images.
DAY 6 (B/L/D)
KYIDAW
At Kyidaw (Kyi Taung Oo) we visit Shwe Za War Yaw monastery one of the oldest and best-
preserved wood carved monastery of Myanmar, embellished with wooden sculpted idols with
fascinating gold leaf wall decorations. We walk through a beautiful scenario of paddy fields to the
village of Kan where we visit another splendid example of Myanmar old monastery. Afterwards we
return to the ship. Proceed upstream up to Kyaw Zin, a village very close to Kalewa, where we stop
for the night.
DAY 7 (B/L/D)
KALEWA
In the morning we explore Kalewa, the main river port for the trading with India, the lively market and
climb up to Shwe Moat Htaw stupa for the beautiful view.
Back to the ship before lunch and keep on cruising upstream to Mawlaik.
DAY 8 (B/L/D)
MAW LAIK
Mawlaik (situated 35 km from the Indian Border) was the administrative capital of this area rich of
Teak forests. It is a pleasant colonial town with its golf course surrounded by splendid colonial houses
built by the Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation in the 1920’s and 1930’s (there is still a small com
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munity of Indians that used to work for the Scottish company and their descendants). The governor’s
house, the administrative building, the school, the hospital, the “Dak Bungalows”, company headquarter
are well preserved, still in use nowadays and nicely maintained.
Being this our turnaround point, we begin sailing back downstream to Monywa.
DAY 9 (B/L/D)
RIVER VILLAGE
Continue sailing all day downstream. Stop at a typical River village, where we visit the school and the
typical houses.
DAY 10 (B/L/D)
YANDABO
In the morning stop at Yandabo, a picturesque river village specializing in Pot-Making, where the
peace treaty of the First Anglo-Burmese war signed on Feb. 24, 1826. Explore the village stopping to
some pot-making workshops to learn their unique production technique and visit the monastery. Back to
the ship for Lunch and sail all day.
DAY 11 (B)
MANDALAY (DISEMBARKATION)
After breakfast, the client disembarks at Gawein Jetty around 9:00 am.
PRE AND POST CRUISE EXTENSION TOURS
PRE-CRUISE EXTENSION TOURS
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT) * START FROM US$ 395.
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 525.
- BAGAN STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 500.
POST-CRUISE EXTENSION TOURS
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT) * START FROM US$ 395.
- YANGON STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 525.
- MANDALAY STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 445.
- HEHO / INLE STOPOVER PACKAGE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 790.
- NAGAPALI BEACH STOPOVER PACKAGE (4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS) * START FROM US$ 1,035.
FOR ACTUAL CRUISE DEPARTURE DATES & AVAILABILITY / PRE-POST TOURS PROGRAMS:
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RETAIL RATES
PRICE PER PERSON IN US$
GRAND VOYAGE OF CHINDWIN RIVER
10 Nights Cruise (2019 Departures
MAIN DECK Twin Cabin US$ 2,865 Twin Single Use US$ 3,725
UPPER DECK Twin Cabin US$ 3,190 Twin Single Use US$ 4,145
Single Cabin US$ 3,190
Premier Suite Dbl US$ 4,080 Premier Suite Twin single use US$ 8,160
REMARK: Rates do not include port tax USD 100/Pax.
CRUISE PRICE INCLUDES
All meals &, Coffee/Tea/Water - Sightseeing as described in the Itinerary – Complimentary local
beer throughout the cruise – a glass of Wine at lunch and dinner - Ayravata Cruises English Speaking
Guide (additional non-English speaking guide is provided if more than 8 cabins are booked by parties
speaking the same language) - All Entrance Fees.
CRUISE PRICE EXCLUDES
Transfer from/to Mandalay or Bagan Hotel-Airport. Drinks, laundry, all items of a personal nature;
health-accident-baggage or travel protection plan outside the ship’s boundaries, fuel surcharges if
applicable, domestic flights.
(*) Within the above rates the fuel cost is calculated on the Myanmar Market average price of the
months of April 2017 (i.e. USD 0.7 per liter). Should the fuel price rise by more than 10%,
AYRAVATA CRUISES will be entitled to impose a fuel surcharge equivalent to the amount by which
the fuel price exceeds the price allowed for in the above rates, provided that the notice of this rise
is given to the Passenger and/or his-her Agent within 30 days prior the cruise departure date.
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SAILING DATES & AVAILABILITY
FOR ACTUAL DEPARTURE DATES & AVAILABILITY VISIT http://www.ayravatacruises.com
You can also download or request by e-mail an Excel file with all the active cruises with availability
BOOKINGS Our web based B2B reservation system is available online and you need to register as an Agent
HTTPS://RES.AYRAVATACRUISES.COM/LOGIN.PHP
SALES TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR APPOINTED AGENTS
RETAIL RATES & AGENT COMMISION
CRUISE RATES
• The Retail Rates are per person in US$ based on two pax sharing a cabin.
• The Retail Rates are based on known costs (including Fuel Costs and Governmental Taxes/fees) as for
01 April 2017.
• The Cruises Retail Rates are guaranteed within the validity of the same, but the company reserves the
right to apply a surcharge (up to 30 days before the departure) in the sole case of an increase in
Governmental Tax/Fees and/or Fuel Costs.
• The Wholesaler undertakes to utilize the NET rates (after commission) for self-arranged package
tours.
• If the “cruise only” rate (not included in a package tour) is published in any media (including Internet
but not limited to) this must be no less than the MSP (Minimum Selling Price) which is fixed as 5% less
than the Published Retail Rates.
• A discounted rate above 5% can be published / advertised only if previously authorized in writing
by Ayravata Cruises.
• If a discounted rate above 5% is published by the Agent without authorization of Ayravata Cruises
might consider the contract breached and all bookings will be cancelled.
LAND TOUR RATES
All rates are commissionable to travel agents in US Dollar at current rates of exchange and are subject
to change without prior notice.
CHILDREN POLICY
• Up to 2 years: Complimentary in the parent/guardian’s cabin.
• 3-12 Years: if the child stays in the cabin with one of the parents/guardians 50% of the twin-
sharing rate. Upon request we can provide an Extra Bed at US$ 90 net per bed/ night.
• Suite rooms: Complimentary up to 12 years old (cot or extra bed is provided). in RV Paukan
2007 Suite & Irrawaddy Explorer (RV Paukan 2014) Mandalay Suite ONLY.
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For pre & post cruise tours policy will be advised at the time of booking.
LOCAL GUIDE POLICY
• There are Single Room for guides in the lower deck.
a) Bookings of up to 7 cabins: US$100 per night
b) Bookings of 8 cabins and above: Free of Charge.
NOTE: The accommodation is subject to availability and a ‘first comes, first serves” policy
applied.
• In case the guide rooms are not available we can accommodate the guide in a passenger
lower deck cabin: Bookings up to 7 cabins: Normal Rate/ Bookings of 8 cabins and above):
50% off.
TOUR LEADER POLICY
Applicable for Grp of 16 pax & above
RV PAUKAN 2012/Irrawaddy Explorer (RV PAUKAN 2014) GRP/Paukan Princess (RV PAUKAN 2015) GRP
• Twin Rate applied for single use.
RV PAUKAN 2007 GRP
• Free of Charge in Passenger Single Room (Lower Deck)
• If another type of accommodation is required: Twin Rate applied for single use.
RESERVATION POLICIES & PAYMENT TERMS (not applicable for charters)
ENQUIRES / RESERVATION
WEB Reservation system B2B for Travel Professionals is available online and you will need to register
as an Agent to our B2B web reservation System at https://res.ayravatacruises.com/Login.php
For more information regarding the B2B system and reservation please contact
BOOKING PROCEDURE
OPTION TERMS
We can hold your reservation on option according to the following timeline.
If the option request date is
• More than 241 days before departure: 45 days
• Between 240 and 121 days: 30 days
• Between 120 and 61 days - 10 days
• Between 60 and 10 days - 2 days
• Between 10 and 0 days - 1 day
NOTE: Option deadline can only be extended upon special agreement.
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DEPOSIT
To secure the booking a 20% deposit is required within the option expiration date.
If payment is not received within the stated option deadline the cabins will be released.
In the only case a credit line or floating deposit has been agreed between our companies we
require the reservation manager or whoever is responsible to sign on behalf of the company a
letter of undertaking which guarantees all payments according to our booking policies.
PASSENGERS MANIFEST
Final passengers list with Complete Names, Passport-Visa Number, DOB, Arrival Date in Myanmar
and flight number should be sent not later than 7 days prior departure.
CANCELLATION TERMS
The cancellation notice must be received in writing either by e-mail or fax. It will be effective on the
date of receipt. Cancellation charges, per person, are based upon the date of cancellation:
• Up to 91 days prior to departure: Deposit will be forfeited.
• From 90-61: 30% of cruise fare
• From 60-31: 50% of cruise fare
• From 30 days to “no show” 100% of cruise fare
PAYMENT TERMS
Deposit: Refer to the “Booking Procedure” paragraph above.
Full Payment or Final Balance MUST be received via Credit Card, Bank Transfer or US$ cash within 30
days prior to departure unless otherwise agreed; payment failure may be treated as a cancellation
and the cancellation charges apply.
ADDITIONAL TERMS
MINIMUM OCCUPANCY For all departures should the occupancy be less than 14 passengers the Company reserves the right to
cancel the cruise up to 60 days prior to the departure date. A confirmation notice in writing will be
released by the company to all booked clients and/or their agents within the deadline. In case of
cancellation an alternative cruise will be offered and if not acceptable all down payments will be
immediately refunded.
OPERATING VESSEL Paukan Cruises reserves the right at its sole option and discretion, without any liability for damages or
refund, of any kind to arrange for substantially equivalent transportation by another vessel, whether
belonging to the Company or not.
EXCURSIONS DURING THE CRUISE
LIABILITY Excursions might be operated by third parties. Paukan Cruises acts as coordinator, supervisor and
agent only and is therefore not responsible for any loss, injury or damage sustained by the tourists,
including those occurring outside the touring programs.
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PRE & POST TOURS
LIABILITY Land Tours are operated by third parties. Ayravata Cruises acts as coordinator, supervisor and agent
only and is therefore not responsible for any loss, injury or damage sustained by the tourists, including
those occurring outside the touring programs.
CANCELLATIONS For cancellation of confirmed reservations, a fee according to the case incurred will be charged. Most
hotels are now requiring not refundable deposits and have a strict cancellation deadline of 33 or more
days’ notice for both groups and individual travelers. At the time of reservation, we will inform you
clearly which are the conditions and cancellation deadlines imposed by each hotel.
PASSENGER INFORMATION
Information regarding “life on board” and safety procedures can in 4 languages is to download from
our website or sent via e-mail upon request. We strongly recommend all agents and passengers to
read it before travelling.
RIVER CONDITIONS WARNING
The Irrawaddy and Chindwin rivers are subject to seasonal rises and falls of water level.
In the case of water levels being too high or low an alternative itinerary will be offered to Passenger.
Published itineraries are indication only and subject to sudden change. In such events alternative
itineraries will be provided and we do our best to ensure that if a stop is missed, we make up for it
with another stop.
Though every effort will be made to ensure that the published itinerary is followed as closely as
possible, given uncertain river and other local conditions, all schedules and itineraries may be subject to
alterations and delays at short notice.
The ship’s manager and captain are jointly responsible for passengers’ comfort and safety.
Passengers must accept their decisions and instructions.
PASSENGER TICKET CONTRACT
We strongly recommend all agents and passengers to read and print it together with cruise ticket.
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CHARTER SERVICE
Our vessels can be chartered for Large Groups, Series, Seasonal charter, MICE and special interest
groups.
ENQUIRES
For a quotation and availability please contact our sales department:
TERMS & CONDITIONS
EMBARKATION
Not before 10.00 hrs on first day
DISEMBARKATION
Not after 10.00 hrs on last day
REPOSITIONING
There might be a surcharge to reposition the vessel to either Mandalay (our main river station hub) or
Bagan.
FEE INCLUDES
All meals, coffee & tea, mineral water, afternoon snacks, accommodation; fuel, port dues, pilotage;
captain and crew; our expertise in planning and if requested escorting excursions ashore during the
cruise
FEE EXCLUDES
Ground handling, meaning guide services, entrance fees, shore transport costs, pre/post cruise ar-
rangements and transfers; soft drinks, wines, spirits, liqueurs.
PAYMENTS SCHEDULE
- 30% of total upon reservation
- 120 day prior to departure: 20% of total
(If reservation is made less than 120 days prior to departure the not-refundable deposit will be 50%
of total)
- 60 days prior to departure: Balance
CANCELLATION FEE
30% of the total if made more than 121 days before departure
50% of the total cost between 120 and 61 days before departure
100 % of the total cost between 60 days and the day of departure
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE
As published in the Passenger Ticket Contract” document.
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PASSENGER TICKET CONTRACT
IMPORTANT TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS PASSENGER TICKET CONTRACT (the
“Contract”) ARE CONTAINED BELOW.
PASSENGER HEREBY ACCEPTS AND AGREES TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THIS CON-
TRACT.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PASSENGERS: THIS CONTRACT IS A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT BETWEEN PAS-
SENGER AND COMPANY. THIS CONTRACT CONTAINS CERTAIN LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY, INCLUDING LIMITA-
TIONS RESPECTING INJURY TO OR DEATH OF PASSENGER AND DAMAGE CLAIMS RELATING TO BAGGAGE.
CERTAIN OTHER PERSONS AND ENTITIES, AS WELL AS THE VESSEL ITSELF, ARE ALSO GRANTED RIGHTS UN-
DER THIS TICKET CONTRACT. PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY. BY ACCEPTING
THIS CONTRACT AND BOARDING THE VESSEL, PASSENGER AGREES TO ACCEPT AND TO BE BOUND BY ALL OF
THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS HEREOF, INCLUDING SPECIFICALLY THOSE REGARDING PASSENGER’S RIGHT
TO SUE, GOVERNING LAW, FORUM AND JURISDICTION.
NOTICE: SECTIONS 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 CONTAIN IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS ON PASSENGER’S RIGHT TO
ASSERT CLAIMS AGAINST COMPANY AND CERTAIN THIRD PARTIES.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS CONTRACT
THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN COMPANY AND PASSEN-
GER. THIS IS A BINDING CONTRACT. Company enters into contracts of carriage, issues all Contracts, and accepts and
carries Passenger and Baggage only on and subject to these Terms and Conditions. This Contract is an agreement be-
tween Passenger and Company, and their respective agents, servants and employees. Specifically, the limitations of liability
contained herein are applicable to claims against all parties listed in the definition of “Company”.
1. DEFINITIONS:
“Baggage” means all such Passenger baggage allowed on the Vessel pursuant to the terms of this Contract which is
placed in Passenger’s cabin, or which has been stored in the Vessel’s baggage room, holds or safe against receipt therefore
at the request of Passenger.
“Company” means Ayravata Cruises (Interconnection Co. Ltd), and its and their owners, operators and charterers, all affi-
liated companies including but not limited to, parent and or subsidiary entities and sales representatives and all employees
of such individuals and companies.
“Conventions” means the Athens Convention Relating to the Carriage of Passengers and Their Luggage by Sea, 1974, the
International Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims, 1976, and, where applicable, the Strasbourg Con-
vention on the Limitation of Liability in Inland Navigation, 1988.
“Passenger” means every person named on the face of this Contract and/or traveling under this Contract or occupying the
cabin designated on this Contract, including their heirs, successors in interest and personal representatives.
“Contract” means this entire Passenger Ticket Contract document including all its terms and conditions.
“Vessel” means any ship chartered or operated or provided by Company, whether owned, chartered, or operated by Com-
pany or by third parties; on which Passenger may be traveling, or any ship substituted therefore, and its tenders or any other
similar means of conveyance.
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2. NON-TRANSFERABILITY/BINDING EFFECT: This Contract is valid only for Passenger or Passengers named herein for
the date and Vessel indicated. It may not be sold or transferred. Passenger represents and warrants that s/he is duly autho-
rized by and on behalf of all Passengers (including minor children) named on this Contract to agree to and to bind all such
Passengers to such terms and conditions.
3. EMBARKATION: Passenger is required to be on board the Vessel at least 30 minutes before the initial scheduled de-
parture time and any departure time subsequently announced during the cruise. At the time of embarkation Passenger is
responsible for having received all medical inoculations necessary for the voyage. Company shall have no liability to Pas-
senger whatsoever if Passenger is not on board prior to the Vessel’s departure.
4. BAGGAGE, VALUABLES AND OTHER POSSESSIONS: All Baggage must be securely packed and distinctly labeled
with Passenger’s full name, the name of the Vessel, and the cabin number of Passenger and the sailing date of the Vessel.
Under no circumstances, may dangerous articles such as firearms, explosives, oxygen or combustible substances, alcohol,
drugs, illegal substances, or dangerous goods be taken aboard the Vessel. Any such item shall be surrendered to the Cap-
tain of the Vessel at embarkation and may be disposed of in the sole discretion of the Captain.
Hand or unlocked luggage, breakables and valuables, including but not limited to jewelry, money, precious stones, securi-
ties, financial instruments and/or tickets, must be hand-carried by Passengers on and off the Vessel. Company shall not be
responsible for loss or damage to such items.
5. LIABILITY LIMITATIONS FOR LOSS OF AND/OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY: The total value of the Baggage, valuables
and other personal belongings of a Passenger aboard the Vessel who does not deposit valuables for safekeeping, as de-
scribed in this Contract, shall be deemed not to exceed the amount of US$200 per Passenger and Company’s liability, if
any, for loss of or damage to such belongings is limited to a maximum of US$200 per Passenger. Company provides safe-
keeping for valuables aboard the Vessel and encourages Passengers to deposit any jewelry or other valuables brought
aboard the Vessel with the designated officer who will issue a receipt for such valuables. Company shall not be liable for any
loss of or damage to money, jewelry, precious stones, securities, financial instruments, tickets or other valuables unless they
have been delivered to the Ship Manager and a receipt issued. The value of articles delivered for safekeeping shall be
deemed not to exceed US$200 unless Company agrees in writing to a higher value for the articles at the time of delivery to
the Ship Manager.
Unless specifically provided elsewhere in this Contract, Company shall have no liability for loss or damage to Baggage or
personal effects. Personal belongings lost while unattended in public lounges or other public areas, whether on board the
Vessel or elsewhere, are not reimbursable. Losses due to ordinary wear and tear, perils of the river, and other acts-of-God
are not reimbursable. Settlements of reimbursable claims for lost belongings will be made on the basis of actual cash value
(replacement cost less depreciation). Settlements of reimbursable claims for damaged items will be on the basis of cost of
repair or actual cash value, whichever is less. No amount shall be paid in settlement of any claim without proof of the actual
cash value or repair cost as appropriate arising from the loss or damage. Such proof must be sent to Company. Company
liability must be proven before any settlement will be paid.
6. ITINERARY/RIGHT TO CHANGE/DETENTION: Company will make every reasonable effort to undertake the advertised
and any other agreed and offered sailings, but no sailings are guaranteed, and sailings may be altered, delayed, amended,
or cancelled subject to circumstances. If the performance of the proposed voyage is hindered or prevented (or in the opinion
of Company is likely to be hindered or prevented) by high or low water levels, docking difficulties, weather condition,
breakdown of the Vessel, congestion, lock operational malfunction, or any other cause whatsoever or if Company considers
that for any reason whatsoever, proceeding to, attempting to enter, or entering or remaining at the place of disembarkation
may expose the Vessel to risk of loss or damage or to be likely to delay her, Passenger and his property may be landed at
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any place which Company or the Captain of the Vessel in his or her discretion may reasonably decide upon, at which place
the responsibility of Company shall cease and this contract shall be deemed to have been fully performed, or if Passenger
has not embarked, Company may cancel the proposed voyage and shall refund Passenger money or fares paid in advance.
Company reserves the right at its sole option and discretion, without any liability for damages or refund, of any kind to
deviate from the Vessel’s advertised or ordinary itinerary or route, to delay, advance or lengthen any sailing, to omit or
change ports of call, to arrange for substantially equivalent transportation by another vessel and/or by other means of
transportation, including without limitation by coach or other land transportation alternatives, whether belonging to Company
or not, and to cause Passenger to disembark from the Vessel temporarily or permanently. Company may for any reason
whatsoever cancel any sailing or terminate the Contract at any time before departure of the Vessel, and in such event,
Company’s only liability will be to refund to Passenger the amount it has received for the Contract. For purposes of assisting
other vessels or protecting life or property, the Captain of the Vessel has the right, at his or her sole discretion, to deviate
from the Vessel’s advertised or ordinary itinerary or route, to delay, advance or cancel any sailing, to omit or change any
ports of call, to tow or to be towed, to transfer Passenger and Passenger’s baggage to any other vessel and or other means
of transportation whether belonging to Company or not, cause Passenger to disembark the Vessel temporarily or perma-
nently, and Passenger shall have no claims against Company in such circumstances.
7. HEALTH AND SECURITY/INDEMNIFICATION BY PASSENGER: Access to the ship at certain river stations can be
difficult, with steep and sometimes slippery riverbanks. Passenger represents and warrants that Passenger is physically and
otherwise fit to travel; that s/he will at all times comply with Vessel’s rules and regulations and orders and directions of the
Vessel’s officers and staff; that his/her conduct will not impair the safety of the Vessel or inconvenience other passengers.
Company and the Captain of the Vessel, without liability, at any time, may refuse to transport or may land any Passenger at
any port or place, or transfer Passenger to other means of transportation, because of health or physical condition, mental
disorder, failure to abide by Vessel regulations or other causes rendering Passenger unfit to travel on the Vessel.
If Passenger is refused passage or leaves the Vessel prior to the end of the cruise for any of the reasons described in this
section or for other reasons including, but not limited to, personal, medical, or business reasons, Company will not be re-
quired to refund any portion of the Contract price, or be responsible for any of Passenger’s cost.
Passenger hereby consents to a reasonable search being made of Passenger’s person, baggage or other property, and to
the removal and confiscation or destruction of any object which may, in the opinion of Company, impair the safety of the
Vessel or inconvenience other Passengers.
Passenger shall indemnify Company for all penalties, fines, charges, losses or expenses incurred or imposed upon Com-
pany or the Vessel by virtue of any act or violation of law by Passenger.
8. PASSENGER RETRICTIONS: Company does not discriminate against persons on the basis of disability. Company is
unable to accommodate women past their sixth month of pregnancy and children less than six months of age. Company
may limit the number of Passengers less than three years of age aboard the Vessel. Any child under the age of eighteen
must be accompanied by an adult over the age of twenty-one. If the accompanying adult is not a parent, a “Parental Con-
sent Guardianship Form” must be signed by a parent or legal guardian of the child and received by Company prior sailing.
Passenger is required to advise Company in writing, at or prior to the time a cruise is booked, of any physical, emotional or
mental condition which may require professional attention during the cruise. The Vessel is not able to accommodate wheel-
chairs. Passengers with mobility impairments must be accompanied by someone who is able to assist Passenger, on shore
and on board the Vessel, and is responsible for providing Passenger all necessary aid and facilities. If any such condition
arises after the cruise is booked, Passenger is required to advise Company in writing immediately. Company and all person-
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nel aboard the Vessel shall have no liability to Passenger relating to such condition or its treatment.
9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR/SHORE TOURS/LIMIT OF LIABILITY: Company makes no representations concerning
and has no responsibility for tours, including, without limitation, shore excursions, hotels, restaurants and transportation,
whether by vessel, air, rail, land or other means, not owned or operated by Company. Company shall have no obligation or
liability of any kind to Passenger for acts or omissions in connection with or arising out of arrangements with independent
contractors. Arrangements with independent contractors include, but are not limited to the following: (1) airline and surface
transportation; (2) services or products available for Passenger’s convenience aboard the Vessel; (2) services, products or
transportation provided other than aboard the Vessel furnished by others, including without limitation, sight-seeing tours,
pre-cruise and post-cruise tours, excursions, shore trips and tender service, whether arranged or organized by tour opera-
tors, travel agents or Company. The Passenger’s agreements with independent contractors are not covered by this Contract
and shall be subject to the terms and conditions of Passenger’s agreements with such carriers and independent contractors,
whether or not any products sold, services tendered or transportation provided to Passenger is arranged directly or through
Company. Passenger agrees that all rights, exemptions from liability, defenses and immunities of whatsoever nature re-
ferred to in this Contract applicable to Company or the Vessel, shall in all respects inure also for the benefit of any servant,
agent or independent contractor of Company acting in the course of or in connection with their employment so that in no
circumstances shall any such servant, agent or independent contractor, as the result of so acting, be under any liability to
any such Passenger different from that of Company.
10. NO LIABILITY FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT: No staff doctors or nurses are employed by Company on the Vessel. If
Passenger requires medical attention during the trip, medical services will be provided at local facilities. Passenger shall be
responsible for all costs and expenses of medical services, treatment and medications. Company shall have no liability
whatsoever for any costs incurred in connection with medical services, or for the quality of care Passenger receives. Pas-
senger consents to treatment by medical professionals designated by Company, if Passenger is unable to request or au-
thorize medical treatment and, in the opinion of the Ship Manager, medical attention is necessary, solely at the expense of
Passenger and without liability to Company.
11. PAYMENT BY PASSENGER AND EXTRA EXPENSES: Any and all payments by Passenger to Company shall be
made in currency of the United States of America or such other currency acceptable to Company. All charges for services
and products provided on board the Vessel must be settled in cash or charged (via credit card acceptable to Company)
before Passenger’s final disembarkation from the Vessel. Any other expenses incurred by Passenger or by Company on
behalf of Passenger shall be payable by Passenger on demand.
12. LIABILITY LIMITATION FOR LOSS OF LIFE OR BODILY INJURY: If Passenger is injured, becomes ill, or dies, or
Passenger’s property is lost or damaged, or Passenger and/or his/her property is delayed, Company will not be liable to
Passenger for any damages unless the occurrence was due to the negligence of Company or willful fault. Company dis-
claims liability to Passenger under any circumstances for infliction of emotional distress, mental suffering or psychological
injury which was not: (i) the result of physical injury to Passenger caused by the negligence or fault of a crewmember or the
manager, agent, master, owner or operator of the Vessel; (ii) the result of Passenger having been at actual risk of physical
injury, and such risk was caused by the negligence or fault of a crewmember or the manager, agent, master, owner or oper-
ator of the Vessel; or (iii) intentionally inflicted by a crewmember or the manager, agent, master, owner or operator of the
Vessel. In no event will Company be liable to Passenger for consequential, incidental, exemplary or punitive damages.
In addition to all of the restrictions and exemptions from liability provided in this Contract, the liability of Company for the
death of or personal injury (including emotional distress or injury) to a Passenger shall in no event exceed the monetary
limitations set forth in Article 7 of the Athens Convention. Nothing in this Contract is intended nor shall operate to limit or
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deprive Company of any such statutory limitation of or exoneration from liability, or of the benefits of any statute or law of
any country which might be applicable providing for exoneration from or limitation of liability including but not limited to the
1976 Convention.
13. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: All travel documents (air and cruise tickets, passport and medical insurance information) ar
the guest’s responsibility. It is also the guest’s responsibility to obtain any necessary visas and public health documents for
all applicable ports and to comply with all customs requirements. Without the required documents, a guest may be denied
boarding and accommodation by Paukan Cruises or the guest may be disembarked during the voyage and Paukan Cruises
will not make a refund or be otherwise liable to any guest for such denial of boarding or disembarkation.
In the event that Paukan Cruises as a courtesy provides information or advice as to necessary travel documents,
visas and medical inoculations, guests are still obligated to verify such information with the appropriate government
authorities; Paukan Cruises does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of such information.
Myanmar requires passports to be valid six months beyond intended stay. Please check with the appropriate
consult for specific requirements. Security measures imposed by governments may change from time to time and each
guest will be required to comply with them. As a courtesy, we will endeavor to provide each guest with notice of measures
that may affect them but complying with any such requirements is the sole responsibility of each guest. Please consult your
Travel Professional for advice on such requirements to avoid loss of boarding privileges.
14. TAXES, GOVERNMENT FEES/ QUASIGOVERNMENT FEES AND FUEL SUPPEMENTS: Paukan Cruises reserves
the right to pass through to its guests (including fully paid and deposited guests) any taxes and government fees/ quasi-
government fees that relate specifically to a guest’s itinerary. “Tax and Government fees/ quasi-government fees” include
any and all fees, charges, surcharges, tolls and taxes imposed by governmental or quasi-governmental authorities including,
but not limited to: customs fees, per person berth taxes or fees, embarkation and/or disembarkation fees at ports, airline
transportation fees, dockage fees, and wharf age fees.
Paukan Cruises reserves the right to charge a per person fuel supplement in the event that the price increases up
to and including the day of embarkation. Paukan Cruises may collect any taxes, government fees/ quasigovernment fees
and fuel supplement (the “Surcharges”) at the time of booking, prior to sailing or on board the vessel, even if the cruise fare
has been paid in full. Surcharges will be invoiced accordingly.
All fares, and itineraries are subject to change without notice. Additional restrictions may apply. Paukan Cruises
reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions.
This brochure may contain inadvertent technical or factual inaccuracies and typographical errors. Paukan Cruises
reserves the right to correct errors and omissions at any time without prior notice, and to cancel any offered product, service,
amenity, etc... in the event of any error or omission in the description, including pricing and availability.
15. FORCE MAJEURE: Company shall not be liable in any way to Passenger for death, bodily injury, illness, damage,
delay or other loss or detriment to person or property or for Company’s failure to commence, perform and/or complete any
duty owed to Passenger if such death, delay, bodily injury (including emotional distress or injury), illness, damage or other
loss or detriment to person or property is caused by Act-of-God, war or war-like operations, terrorist activities, civil commo-
tions, labor difficulties, whether or not Company is a party thereto, interference by authorities, requisitioning of the Vessel,
political disturbance, inability to secure or failure of supplies, perils of the sea, collision, foundering of the Vessel, explosion,
breakdown or failure of or damage to the Vessel or its hull, machineries or fittings, weather conditions, high or low water
levels, lock malfunction, that may arise or be caused by, riots, insurrection and government restraint, fire, or any other cause
whatsoever beyond the reasonable control of Company.
16. CHOICE OF LAW AND FORUM: This Contract applies to claim suits and litigation of any kind whether against Com-
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pany in person or the Vessel. This Contract is issued at Yangon, Myanmar. Subject always to the Athens Convention Relat-
ing to the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea, the International Convention on Limitation of Liability For Mari-
time Claims, 1976, the Strasbourg Agreement on Liability Limitations for Inland Shipping of 4 November 1998 and such
other international agreements and conventions as may apply, all questions arising on this Contract shall be decided ac-
cording to the laws of Myanmar, excluding the rules of conflicts of laws. Where the Athens Convention or any law applies
mandatorily, venue shall lie before any court sanctioned by that Convention or law. In all other cases, Company and Pas-
senger agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the Civil Court in Yangon, Myanmar in any dispute arising out of, or in connec-
tion with, this Contract or these Terms and Conditions, the ownership and/or operation of Vessel, to the exclusion of the
jurisdiction of the courts of any other country. Passenger hereby waives any venue or other objection that may be available
to any such action or proceeding being brought in said court.
17. INTERPRETATION: Should any provisions of this Contract be contrary to or invalid by virtue of the law of any jurisdic-
tion or be so held by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be deemed to be severed from this Contract and
of no force and effect and all remaining provisions herein shall continue to be in full force and effect. The heading of this
Contract is for convenience of reference only and shall not define or limit any of the terms or provisions hereof. Whenever
the context so requires, references to the male gender shall include references to the female, and references to the singular
shall include the plural and vice-versa.
18. WARRANTIES/CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EXCLUDED: ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FIT-
NESS FOR USE AND MERCHANTABILITY ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED FROM THIS CONTRACT. COMPANY SHALL
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
19. WRITTEN NOTICES: Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Contract, all written notice required by this
Contract must be mailed to
PAUKAN CRUISES
25, 38th Street, KyauktadaTownship, Yangon, Myanmar
20. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: THE PROVISIONS OF THIS TICKET/ CONTRACT REPRESENT THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT
AND A BINDING CONTRACT BETWEEN PASSENGERSANDTHE COMPANY. PASSENGER’S ACCEPTANCE OF THIS
CONTRACT CONSTITUTES PASSENGER’S CONSENT TO THESE PROVISIONS. THESE PROVISIONS SUPERSEDE
ANY ORAL OR WRITTEN REPRESENTATIONS. ANY CHANGE IN THESE PROVISIONS MUST BE IN WRITING AND
SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT OF COMPANY AND MAY REQUIRE A COMMENSURATE INCREASE IN FARE.