Board Belmond Orcaella and cruise on the Ayeyarwady River towards northern Myanmar. A stop at Mingun includes a visit to the world's largest brick-built pagoda and the biggest uncracked bell. This evening you’ll get to know fellow travellers at the welcome cocktail and dinner party.
First cruise on the Ayeyarwady River towards northern Myanmar
Day 2: Mandalay – New Nyein (B, L, D)
Disembark at Nwe Nyein for a guided walking tour and a chance to meet artisans sculpting traditional clay pots. Afternoon tea is served in the Lounge Bar. Lecture “Myanmar ways of life” by your guide at the Lounge Bar. Dinner is served in the Restaurant. Release of Shan Balloons at the Observation Deck (weather permitting).
Day 3: Kyan Hnyat (B, L, D)
Spend the morning strolling around the delightful village of Kyan Hnyat. Children greet you on their way to school and the market begins bustle with activity. As Belmond Orcaella continues its voyage, you can admire the rural villages dotted along the shore.
Spend the morning strolling around the delightful village of Kyan Hnyat
Day 4: Katha (B, L, D)
Visit Katha by trishaw and take in the market made famous by George Orwell in Burmese Days. Return on board and set sail. Lunch buffet is served in the Restaurant. Afternoon tea is served in the Lounge Bar where you can also enjoy a lecture. This evening dinner is served in the Restaurant, followed by entertainment from Shan Dancers on the Observation Deck.
Enjoy your night on the Observation Deck
Day 5: Bhamo (B, L, D)
Arrival at Shwe Paw Kyun. Transfer by boat to the pretty Shwe Paw Island and walk among the stilt houses of the Kachin fishermen. Visit the island monastery, and perhaps call into the village school. Return on board and set sail for Bhamo. We will be entering the dramatic, narrow 2nd defile around 10:00 and passing through should take about two hours. Enjoy the scenery from the Observation Deck. Buffet lunch is served in the Restaurant. Transfer to shore by fast boat for a walking tour of the lively town of Bhamo, the major northern trading post between China and Myanmar.
Day 6: Bhamo (B, L, D)
Arrive at Weima village and enjoy a visit to an elephant camp. Continue with a visit to the local school to donate school stationary. Return on board. Spend the afternoon on board and enjoy afternoon tea in the Lounge.
Spend the afternoon on board and enjoy afternoon tea
Day 7: Kachin (B, L, D)
In the early morning, board a train to the forest station of Naba and journey into the thick Kachin jungle and teak forest. Myanmar traditional dress “longyi” and thanakha (local make up) demonstration on the Observation Deck. Afternoon tea is served in the Lounge Bar. Join fellow travellers for a longyi cocktail party.
Day 8: Thabeikkyin (B, L, D)
Alight at Ma Lae Village for a walking tour of the village and a visit to the monastery. Witness a traditional Noviciation Ceremony, regarded as a very important moment for young Burmese boys. After dinner enthusiastic young actors from Mandalay’s School of Performing Arts will enact scenes from the Yamayana play on the Observation Deck. This is a Hindu Creation Epic that is widely performed across all of South-East Asia and features characters from Bali, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Day 9: Mandalay (B, L, D)
Mandalay comes into view in the early morning. Disembark for a tour of Myanmar’s second city, including lunch at a local restaurant. A special dinner will be served on the sandbank this evening.
Explore Mandalay city
Day 10: Bagan (B, L, D)
Spend the day gazing at the passing scenery as the ship continues towards Bagan. This evening take in the unforgettable sunset over the Bagan plain and enjoy a puppet show by traditional Bagan artists.
Admire the sunset view in Bagan
Day 11: Bagan (B, L, D)
Visit the ancient sites in and around Bagan with an expert guide. In the afternoon you may choose to join a tour of Mount Popa—the legendary home of animist spirits known as Nats—with its impressive summit monastery. Or take a horse-drawn cart or a bicycle to explore on your own. Celebrate your final evening on board at this evening’s cocktail party, and say goodbye to your new friends during the Farewell Dinner.
Explore Mount Popa
Day 12: Bagan Disembarkation (B)
Transfer to Bagan airport for your flight to Yangon.
Belmond Road to Mandalay is a magical and iconic journey down the Irawaddy River, evoking times gone by. The splendour and grandeur of this mid size boat features in every detail, from the elegant furnishings to the wonderful service. Belmond Road to Mandalay incorporates elegant Burmese materials and traditional comfort with high standards throughout the boat’s four decks. The 56 spacious en-suite cabins are air-conditioned and furnished with beautiful fabrics and teak furniture allowing you to relax and to observe the unfolding river life or watch the beautiful sunsets. As the Belmond Road To Mandalay meanders along the Irrawaddy River, you can gaze at the surrounding beauty from the canopied Observation Deck, cool off in the on-deck pool or enjoy a cool refreshing drink from the top-deck bar. From the mighty Irrawaddy, which runs the length of the country, stunning scenery can be admired en route which have for so long been hidden from the world’s gaze. Few countries have remained so untouched in their natural beauty and charm from one century to the next.
Route in brief
Equipment
Single cabin Their size is similar to the superior but features a single bed to optimize space and comfort and is supplied with all private facilities. Cabin size: 11.0 m2 Bed size: Single Bed Max person: 1 Cabin Facilities: Bathrobe Beauty mirror Complimentary Drinking Water En-suite Bathroom Flower & fruit basket Hair-dryer Hot water In-house Telephone Individual controller air-conditioning Mini bar Safety box Safety Equipment and Life Vests Shower Slippers Toilet Wardrobe
Superior cabin These cabins offer all the comfort needed to fully enjoy the Irrawaddy River cruise. As all our cabins on board they are all external and display a large window to admire the ongoing scenery when cruising. Cabin size: 11.0 m2 Bed size: Twin size bed Max person: 2 Cabin Facilities Bathrobe Beauty mirror Complimentary Drinking Water En-suite Bathroom Flower & fruit basket Hair-dryer Hot water In-house Telephone Individual controller air-conditioning Mini bar Safety box Safety Equipment and Life Vests Shower Slippers Toilet Wardrobe
Deluxe suite This is a completely new concept to the Road To Mandalay ship. These sixteen cabins have been fully designed and created to optimize space and views through three windows. Cabin size: 14.0 m2 Bed size: Twin size bed Max person: 2 Cabin Facilities Bathrobe Beauty mirror Complimentary Drinking Water En-suite Bathroom Flower & fruit basket Hair-dryer Hot water In-house Telephone Individual controller air-conditioning Mini bar Safety box Safety Equipment and Life Vests Shower Slippers Toilet Wardrobe
State suite Being our most popular cabin type on the Road To Mandalay, this has leaded us to increase their number to eighteen cabins. Their comfort will suit all our guests’ requirements, and include twin/double beds, dressing table, and armchair and wardrobe space. Cabin size: 15.0 m2 Bed size: King size bed Max person: 2 Cabin Facilities Bathrobe Beauty mirror Complimentary Drinking Water En-suite Bathroom Flower & fruit basket Hair-dryer Hot water In-house Telephone Individual controller air-conditioning Mini bar Safety box Safety Equipment and Life Vests Shower Slippers Toilet Wardrobe Wine
Governor’s suite This exclusive suite has been newly created to satisfy our most demanding guest’s requirements. The Governor's Suite is ideal for passengers who embark on our eleven and seven night journeys as its space and views enchant your discovery of this magical land. Cabin size: 20.0 m2 Bed size: King size bed Max person: 2 Cabin Facilities Bathrobe Beauty mirror Complimentary Drinking Water En-suite Bathroom Flower & fruit basket Hair-dryer Hot water In-house Telephone Individual controller air-conditioning Mini bar Safety box Safety Equipment and Life Vests Shower Slippers Toilet TV & DVD Player Wardrobe Wine
Services & Facilities General 24-hour Security Boutique Library Conference & meeting facilities Doctor on call Gymnasium Newspapers and magazines Observatory Reception Safety box at reception Tender for sightseeing Theme Cruise
Services Baby cot Bar Beauty Services and Massage Boutique shop Cabin Service (Snack Meals) Fresh flower has Pool IDD at the reception Laundry service Library Restaurant Turndown service and daily presents
Dining Room & Bar Situated on the Observation Deck, the alfresco Bar & Grill Restaurant offers refined local cuisine in a truly inspiring setting. Watch the experts in action at the gourmet grill station, and savor fine wines from our vintage selection. On Friday and Saturday evenings, guests not travelling with us can step aboard to experience Bagan’s only five-star dining venue. Limited to just 50 seats, this exclusive experience is sure to be a highlight of your trip. Enjoy pre-dinner aperitifs or linger over late-night cocktails. The Bar is the social hub of the ship, ideal for easy evenings spent with fellow travellers.
Booking conditions
Price include
Eleven nights aboard the Belmond Orcaella luxury river cruise
All meals aboard the ship: buffet breakfast, lunch and table d'hôte dinner featuring both eastern and western menus
Beverages, including local beer and house wine with lunch and dinner
Onboard activities such as expert lectures and presentations, longyi-tying demonstrations, sunrise yoga sessions, meditation classes and cookery demonstrations
Fully-qualified resident doctor
Guided tours of Mingun, Nwe Nyein, Kyan Hnyat, Katha, Bhamo, Weima, Ma Lae Village, Mandalay, Bagan
Boat transfer and visit to Shwe Paw Island
Excursion to Mount Popa and its summit monastery
Price exclude
Travel insurance
Fuel surcharge
Marine park fees/Port fees
Personal expenses
Conditions for children
We usually grant a 50% discount on the price of a trip for a child under 8, provided that he/she is accompanied by at least two adults at full price and that he or she stays in the same room. sharing the bed with his parents.
Any extra bed is chargeable.
Cancellation conditions
In case of cancellation of the trip, any cancellation must be confirmed by letter, email or fax. The customer must pay a cancellation fee that corresponds to:
at 0% of the total price of the trip, if the cancellation reaches Galatourist in a period equal to or greater than 30 days before the beginning of the trip;
to 20% of the total price of the trip, if the cancellation reaches Galatourist from 15 days to 30 days before the start of the trip;
to 50% of the total price of the trip, if the cancellation reaches Galatourist from 06 days to 15 days before the start of the trip.
80% of the total price of the trip, if the cancellation reaches Galatourist from 03 day to 06 days before the start of the trip.
100% of the total price of the trip, if the cancellation reaches Galatourist less than 03 days before the start of the trip.
ONLY WITH US : 100 % MONEY BACK GUARANTEE within 10 days from the date of booking if not satisfied.
For further information, or simply a free quote, please contact us at any time via our email: info@galatourist.com, our experienced consultants will reply to you within 48 hours. Sincerely yours & see you soon! GALATOURIST since 2005.
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