Our most-requested cruise; this route passes through the most dramatic scenery of the entire Ayeyarwaddy River, reaching it's peak in the drama of the Second Defile. Walk in the footsteps of George Orwell in Katha, the real-life setting for his Burmese Days, before visiting a nearby elephant logging camp. Savour the peace and tranquility of a remote island monaster
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Highlights
Day exploring the remote town of Danuphyu, the little known town with a busy port and bustling markets in the Ayeyarwady Delta.
Take a trishaw to visit the PilomChenta Pagoda, famous with 399 marble stone steles carving Buddha’s Bible.
Enjoy traditional Longyi wearing and Tha Na Ka make-up demonstration on board.
Explore the ancient city Sri Ksetra with its unique cylindrical stone stupas.
Visit the magnificent Myat-Thalon Pagoda with its solid gold brick-work and many temples and hermitages.
Enjoy excursion to Bagan, capital city of Burma from 1044 to 1287.
Spend the afternoon on a horsecart for the final visit to the temples of Bagan and enjoying the marvellous sunset.
16 Deluxe cabins. Anawrahta’s 16 beautifully appointed deluxe rooms are decorated with original handicrafts, locally-carved wood panels and richly-textured fabrics inspired by the brocade of Burma’s ethnic minority groups. Large windows and serene colors inspire total relaxation.
3 Junior suites Named after some of the most magical temples in Bagan, Anawrahta offers three Junior Suites: the Ananda, the Bupaya and the Mauna. Combining dark, regal wood with the bright oranges, saffrons and greens of the floral offerings presented at temples, these suites offer a comfortable seating area and a private balcony from which to enjoy the lush beauty of the Irrawaddy.
2 Executive suite Located on the Terrace Deck, each of our two Executive Suites is a spacious 59 square meters, including an indoor seating area and a private balcony. Polished wood, locally-made brocade and artifacts collected in Mandalay, Bagan and Yangon create a relaxing yet exotic ambiance. These suites are named after two of Bagan’s most intriguing temples, the Hindu temple of Nanpaya and the Buddhist temple of Sulamani.
nawrahta offers two opulent Royal Suites, the Yazakumar, named after a Bagan Dynasty prince known for his filial love and piety,and the Arahan. Equipped with a private terrace and a private Jacuzzi, these stunning suites feature elaborate woodcarvings, fine works of Burmese art, and handmade artifacts commissioned throughout Burma.
Hairdryer
Shower
Toilet
Hot water
Safety box
Flower & fruit basket
LED TV
Mini bar
Beauty mirror
Complimentary Drinking Water
Safety Equipment and Life Vests
Individual controller air-conditioning
Slippers
Bathrobe
Wardrobe
En-suite Bathroom
In-house Telephone
Private Balcony
Jacuzzi
Price Includes
- Port tax $129 per passenger, subject to change without prior notice (levied by Myanmar Port Authorities and port taxes appear on our invoice).
- All cruises include group shore-excursions
- Entrance fees
- Transportation
- In-tour guide services (English speaking)
- Taxes, fuel, river pilots, port dues.
- Group transfers from/to the meeting point to/from embarkation/disembarkation point or vice versa.
- Mineral water, coffee/tea, soft drinks and local beer is included all day.
- Fruit juices are included in addition during breakfast and afternoon tea.
- Inclusions for Anawrahta Suites - All Suite: Private butler service, balcony breakfast or in-suite dining, daily laundry service, daily newspaper delivered to suite room, complimentary mini bar, daily turn down gift, one private - candle light dinner in the balcony, welcome fruit basket, flower and a bottle of Prosecco, complimentary tea/coffee making facility and spa services. Subject to change without prior notice.
Price Excludes
- Crew gratuities (8 USD – 10 USD per passenger/day are recommended).
- Fuel surcharges, if any (see terms and conditionsPeak season surcharge at USD 175 per person for all cruises falling on Christmas and/or Eve New Year’s Eve.).
- Other domestic/international fights.
- Personal expense.
Cancellation by Customer
- For cancellations of bookings, the following charges will apply:
- 90 days or more: 30% of the cruise price
- 60 to 89 days: 50% of the cruise price
- 30 to 59 days: 75% of the cruise price
- Less than 30 days : 100% of the cruise price
Children Policy
- Minimum age of children allowed on the Anawrahta is 10 years old, in parents’ cabin and must occupy a separate bed and pay full rate.
- Extra bed supplement is 60% off on contract cruise price (price per double cabin)
Morning embarkation in Mandalay and sailing north, through the Dolphin Sanctuary. There will be a morning lecture on Myanmar culture entitled “Myanmar Ways of Life” and a
Myanmar Traditional Dress demonstration early in the afternoon. In the cooler air of late-afternoon we will make a tour of the pottery village of Nwe Nyein. Here you can see traditional techniques still being used to produce a wide variety of decorative pots. Tonight a longyi Cocktail Party will break the ice with your fellow guests.
Morning yoga/meditation session available. Today's sailing is through the rolling hills of the Third Defile. Passing bamboo villages and even smaller fishing settlements, you will wonder how tranquil these lives can be. Join our Chef for a Cookery Demonstration in the morning and attend an informal Burmese language lesson in the afternoon. We will reach Dagaung for another late-afternoon tour, which will show you life on the riverbank and introduce you to this small town with it's ancient fortifications, archeological area and famous nat or spirit shrines.
Morning yoga/meditation session available. Early-afternoon we reach the enchanting colonial town of Katha, setting for George Orwell’s Burmese Days. Little has changed since then. Of interest are the fire station’s collections of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company’s ship’s bells taken from sunken ships in the Second War. Katha was the final resting place for much of the old flotilla as over a hundred ships were scuppered here in 1942 - an Act of Denial before the advancing Japanese. Our tour will take you around all the places that appear in the book and give you the opportunity to really imagine how life was in this far-flung corner of the British Empire.
Another early start is recommended as we take you on a tranquil walk through the rarely-visited island of Shwe Paw Kyun. After, be prepared on the Sun Deck as we make our first passing through the dramatic Second Defile. This will take about two hours, depending on the force of the current. Once out the other side we will turn at the Sinkan
Bridge and begin our return journey by plunging once again into the fast flowing waters of the Defile. It may take as little as 25 minutes to reach the other end! We will sail on, passing Katha before mooring for the night.
This morning there will be the opportunity to stretch your legs early in the morning and walk in the Colonial period town of Thayet. Like many Asian countries, the cool of the morning sees small towns and villages at their busiest and in an ideal light for photography. Things will be a little hotter for the first of the two forts we will see in the afternoon – Gwechaung Fort. You will experience very local transport for the first (ox-drawn carts) while the second, Minhla Fort, is just a short walk along the riverbank from our mooring place.
After a short sail we should reach Thagara, where we will go ashore and climb the hill to reach a majestic Reclining Buddha gazing serenely southwards, taking in the view of the Third Defile. Another relaxing afternoon perhaps enjoying the facilities of our spacious Spa (including the only Swedish-style sauna on the Ayeyarwaddy) or our 8 meter whirlpool swimming pool, conveniently raised so you may lie in the water and still enjoy the passing scenery. For those wishing for some mental stimulation there will be a lecture on 'Religion in Myanmar' and another Burmese language lesson.Tonight we will moor near Tabbeikyin, the nearest port to the famous ruby mines of Mogok.
Depending on the water level and local conditions, we hope to visit Thiha Taw Island in the mouth of the Third Defile this morning. Here a beautiful monastery was suddenly and mysteriously abandoned around 100 years ago. The monks from this monastery were reputed to have tamed fish and used to place gold-leaf on them during special ceremonies. In the afternoon there will be a lecture entitled “History of Mandalay” while we continue sailing south. We reach Mandalay late in the afternoon where you will disembark in time to see sunset at the famous “U Bein's Bridge”, the longest teak bridge in Myanmar.
Bid farewell to the crew as you check-out after breakfast.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: NA
Important Notes:
PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
In case of unpredictable bad conditions of weather in Halong Bay, please kindly understand that the cancellation will be made ONLY by the Management Board of Halong Bay and normally the announcement will be informed in short notice.
Price Includes
- Port tax $129 per passenger, subject to change without prior notice (levied by Myanmar Port Authorities and port taxes appear on our invoice).
- All cruises include group shore-excursions
- Entrance fees
- Transportation
- In-tour guide services (English speaking)
- Taxes, fuel, river pilots, port dues.
- Group transfers from/to the meeting point to/from embarkation/disembarkation point or vice versa.
- Mineral water, coffee/tea, soft drinks and local beer is included all day.
- Fruit juices are included in addition during breakfast and afternoon tea.
- Inclusions for Anawrahta Suites - All Suite: Private butler service, balcony breakfast or in-suite dining, daily laundry service, daily newspaper delivered to suite room, complimentary mini bar, daily turn down gift, one private - candle light dinner in the balcony, welcome fruit basket, flower and a bottle of Prosecco, complimentary tea/coffee making facility and spa services. Subject to change without prior notice.
Price Excludes
- Crew gratuities (8 USD – 10 USD per passenger/day are recommended).
- Fuel surcharges, if any (see terms and conditionsPeak season surcharge at USD 175 per person for all cruises falling on Christmas and/or Eve New Year’s Eve.).
- Other domestic/international fights.
- Personal expense.
Cancellation by Customer
- For cancellations of bookings, the following charges will apply:
- 90 days or more: 30% of the cruise price
- 60 to 89 days: 50% of the cruise price
- 30 to 59 days: 75% of the cruise price
- Less than 30 days : 100% of the cruise price
Children Policy
- Minimum age of children allowed on the Anawrahta is 10 years old, in parents’ cabin and must occupy a separate bed and pay full rate.
- Extra bed supplement is 60% off on contract cruise price (price per double cabin)
Cruise Ship:
Day exploring the remote town of Danuphyu, the little known town with a busy port and bustling markets in the Ayeyarwady Delta.
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