Gorges of the Far North Cruise

Itinerary

• Day 1: Mandalay – Mingun

  The ship sets sail on its voyage to northern Myanmar through the unique gorges that characterise this stretch of the river. At Mingun you visit the world's largest brickbuilt pagoda and uncracked bell, and in the evening, a welcome dinner allows you to get to know your fellow travellers. D

• Day 2: Mingun – Nwe Nyein – Kyan Hnyat

  Enter the first of three gorges around midday today. Anchor off Nwe Nyein for a walking tour and to see traditional clay pot sculpting. Later, sail past the picturesque island pagoda of Thihadaw. B L D

• Day 3: Kyan Hnyat – Katha

  Enjoy an early morning stroll around the delightful village of Kyan Hnyat. Sailing north, vast stretches of the river spread out before you with interesting rural villages dotted on its shores. B L D

• Day 4: Katha – Shwegu

  Visit Katha by trishaw in the morning and the market place. Back onboard, the ship continues its journey through the expansive scenery, with the distant mountains coming into view in the afternoon. B L D

• Day 5: Shwegu – Zinbon – Bhamo

  The ship passes through the splendid second gorge with its green-clad mountains reaching down to the narrowing channel. Sail past logging camps and the old colonial village of Zinbon. Visit the serene Thein Pa Taung Meditation centre, home to many of Myanmar's monks and nuns. The ship sails as far north as possible and then turns around to drop anchor off Bhamo. B L D

• Day 6: Bhamo – Katha

  Visit Bhamo, barely 50 miles from the Chinese border in the foothills of Yunnan. B L D

• Day 7: Katha – Kyan Hnyat

  In the early morning, board the train to the forest station of Naba and experience a journey into thick Kachin jungle and teak forests. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon's sailing as the ship makes its way to Kyan Hnayt. B L D

• Day 8: Kyan Hnyat – Mogok

  This morning the ship anchors off Thabeikkyin where you will take the road that winds towards Mogok. Meet working elephants in the Burmese teak forest. B L D

• Day 9: Mogok – Mandalay

  Mandalay comes into view early morning. Disembark for a varied tour of Burma's second city. Rejoin the ship at the quaint Burmese village of Shwe Kyet Yet and enjoy a tribal dance display in the evening. B L D

• Day 10: Mandalay – Bagan

  Along the way to Bagan, you see many villages and villagers by the river. In the evening, witness sunset over the marvellous Bagan plain as traditional Bagan artists perform for you. B L D

• Day 11: Bagan

  On your final day, visit the ancient sites in and around Bagan with the experienced guide. The afternoon offers an optional tour to Mount Popa, legendary sacred home of the Nats, with its impressive summit monastery. B L D

• Day 12: Bagan

  Once the Road to Mandalay docks, you will be transferred to Bagan Airport for your onward flight. B

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