THE GORGES OF THE FAR NORTH (YANGON &
BHAMO)
2 nights in Yangon and 11-night cruise from US$3060
ITINERARY:
Day 1 & 2: The Governor's Residence
Arrive in Yangon, where you stay for two nights at your
hotel,The Governor’s Residence (Governor’s Room). A sightseeing
tour is included on Monday afternoon.
Day 3: Road To Mandalay - Mingun
Fly to Mandalay to join Road To Mandalay. After lunch, sail
northwards, enjoying an excursion to Mingun en route to see the
world’s largest brick-built pagoda and uncracked bell.
Days 4, 5 & 6: Road To Mandalay - Male, Katha and Shwegu
Cruise into the “third” of three gorges, and a sunset
excursion ashore at Male. Continue to the old market town of
Katha made famous by George Orwell. Later arrive at Shwegu and
visit Shwe Paw Island Pagoda by local river craft.
Day 7: Road To Mandalay - Bhamo
Reach the magnificent “second” gorge with its green-clad
mountains reaching down to the narrowing channel, passing west
of Bhamo. The ship travels as far north as possible, passing the
famous “Parrot’s beak” rock, before returning to an anchorage
off Bhamo.
Days 8, 9 & 10: Road To Mandalay - Excursions
Local transportation will carry you into the town and
countryside before sailing through the “second” gorge and down
river. Excursions en route include a ride on an ancient train
into the Kachin jungle.
Days 11 & 12: Road To Mandalay - Mandalay and Bagan
Mandalay city tour, including lunch. Sail on Friday for
Bagan arriving in time for a sunset tour.
Days 13 & 14: Road To Mandalay - Bagan and Mount Popa
Time to further explore Bagan and an excursion to Mount Popa.
Sunday morning flight to Yangon. Note: the itinerary is
subject to change.
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