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2008
January 5, 12, 19, 26
February 2, 9, 16, 23
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
April 5, 19, 26
July 19, 26
October 4, 11, 18, 25
November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
December 6, 20 |
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Join the Road To Mandalay for the four night
cruise to Mandalay. Visit Bagan, where the ruins
of more than 2,000 temples remain and enjoy
local riverlife as you cruise the Ayeyarwady
River, visiting Sagaing, and Mingun enroute.
Arrive in Mandalay, where magnificent sights
await.
Few places on earth remain untouched in their
natural beauty and charm from one century to the
next. The ancient land of Burma, now known as
Myanmar, is however, an exception to the rule,
and on board the Road To Mandalay we bring you
the best of this fascinating, unspoiled country.
A journey along the Ayeyarwady River is a voyage
of a lifetime. From this mighty river, which
runs the length of the country, treasures can be
admired which have for so long been hidden from
the world’s gaze.
With comfort and personality the Road To
Mandalay provides the most comfortable vantage
point from which to absorb the surrounding
serene beauty, taking in its golden-spired
pagodas, ancient temples, sleepy riverside
settlements and saffron-clad monks. |
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- Dining: While you are on board
the Road To Mandalay, breakfast, lunch and
dinner are included. No journey to
Asia would be complete without sampling the
regional cuisine and on board you can enjoy
an acclaimed menu of Eastern and Western
delicacies, which are served with natural
Burmese courtesy and charm.
Buffet-style lunch is served on the
Observation Deck or in the Restaurant in
seven different themes: Burmese, Shan, Thai,
Indonesian, Chinese, Indian and European.
Dinners are served in the Restaurant, at a
time to suit you, and offer a choice of
dishes to suit all tastes from the a la
carte menu. A selection of European and
Australian wines are available to compliment
your meal.
The buffet breakfast is augmented by an a la
carte selection of hot items cooked to
order. Early morning coffee and
afternoon tea is served in the Lounge, on
the Obesrvation Deck or in your cabin on
request.
Tea, regular coffee, soft drinks and bottled
still water are available, complimentary at
all times.
- Accommodations: Inside this
graceful river cruiser the emphasis rests on
traditional comfort. The spacious en suite
cabins are air-conditioned and furnished
with beautiful fabrics, fine linens and soft
towels, while a friendly room service is
available to guests 24 hours a day.
Three types of cabin are available, Single,
Superior and State all with en suite shower
and WC facilities. Each cabin has a personal
safe, telephone, satellite TV with in-house
video and hairdryers. Sockets are suitable
for 2-pin round plugs (220 volts).
- Will I need to tip the staff?
The price you pay for a journey aboard the
Road To Mandalay is fully inclusive of all
service charges. However, if a member of
staff has helped make your journey
particularly special then any gratuities you
wish to give are entirely at your
discretion.
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Bagan - Mandalay Departure Dates:
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Superior Cabin |
State |
Single |
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B Deck |
A Deck |
Cabin |
Cabin |
| 2008 |
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| Jan 01 - Mar 31;
Oct 01 - Dec 31 |
US$2260 |
US$3000 |
US$3970 |
US$2260 |
| Apr 01 - Sept 30 |
US$1810 |
US$2400 |
US$3180 |
US$1810 |
* Prices are per person and
include all table d'hôte meals and
accommodation on board based on two people
sharing (except Single Cabin), economy class
flights, transfers and sightseeing in
Myanmar as shown in the itinerary. |
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Day 1 – Saturday (Bagan)
Morning domestic flight from Yangon to Bagan.
On arrival, transfer to the Road To Mandalay
berthed on the Ayeyarwady River. At Bagan over
2,000 temples and pagodas are scattered over an
awe-inspiring plain beside the river. After
lunch, join the guide and visit the inside of
some of the more significant pagodas. Late
afternoon your guide takes you to watch the sun
setting over a field of glowing pagodas. Dinner
and local entertainment on board.
Day 2 – Sunday (Bagan & Cruise)
After breakfast join the guide to explore
some of Bagan’s local markets selling wood
carvings, fabrics, longis and rattan goods. See
Myanmar’s famous lacquerware being made.
Alternatively, you can hire a bicycle or
horse-drawn cart and explore this enchanting
area on your own. Mid-morning the Road To
Mandalay begins its cruise north towards
Mandalay. Relax on the top deck and watch the
fascinating river life glide by. The guide
lectures on local places and customs. The ship
moors mid-river for the evening. A casual
cocktail party is followed by dinner on board.
Day 3 – Monday (Mandalay)
Arrive at the quaint little village of Shwe
Kyet Yet after lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a
guided tour of the key sights of Mandalay
regarded as the centre of Burmese culture and
Buddhist learning. Return to Road To Mandalay
stopping enroute to admire sunset over the
river. Dinner and local entertainment on board.
Day 4 – Tuesday (Mingun & Sagaing)
After breakfast, cruise to Mingun to visit
the most important sights such as the pretty
Hsinbyume Pagoda and the world’s largest
uncracked bell. Return by ferry for a late
lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Sagaing
Hills, considered to be the living centre of the
Buddhist faith in Burma. Sagaing is also famous
for its silver and silversmiths who still work
in much the same way as their ancestors did.
Dinner and local entertainment on board.
Day 5 – Wednesday
After an early breakfast, transfer to
Mandalay airport for your onward flight to
Yangon.
Extend this itinerary pre-or post cruise with
two nights in Yangon staying at the Governor's
Residence, a morning's sightseeing, and return
flights between Bangkok and Yangon. Please call
us for further details. |
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