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Treasures of the Mekong & Mystical Myanmar Siem Reap to Yangon 2021
31 DAYS FROM ONLY $18,495
Rivers:
Irrawaddy, Mekong
Countries:
Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Vietnam
Embark:
Siem Reap
Disembark:
Yangon
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Day 1 | Depart USA |
Day 2 | Siem Reap |
Day 3 | Siem Reap |
Day 4 | Siem Reap |
Day 5 | Siem Reap > Mekong Cruise |
Day 6 | Wat Hanchey > Kampong Cham |
Day 7 | Angkor Ban > Silk Island > Phnom Penh |
Day 8 | Phnom Penh |
Day 9 | Phnom Penh > Tan Chau |
Day 10 | Tan Chau |
Day 11 | Sa Dec > Cai Be |
Day 12 | Mekong Cruise > Ho Chi Minh City |
Day 13 | Ho Chi Minh City |
Day 14 | Ho Chi Minh City > Yangon |
Day 15 | Yangon |
Day 16 | Yangon > Bagan > Irrawaddy Cruise |
Day 17 | Sailing > Magwe |
Day 18 | Magwe > Minhla Fort |
Day 19 | Sailing > Salay |
Day 20 | Salay > Bagan |
Day 21 | Bagan |
Day 22 | Bagan > Pakkoku |
Day 23 | Yandabo |
Day 24 | Mingun |
Day 25 | Sagaing > Mandalay > Amarapura |
Day 26 | Irrawaddy Cruise > Mandalay |
Day 27 | Mandalay > Inle Lake |
Day 28 | Inle Lake |
Day 29 | Inle Lake |
Day 30 | Inle Lake > Yangon |
Day 31 | Yangon |
Day | Activity |
Day 1 | Depart USA |
Day 2 | Siem Reap |
Day 3 | Siem Reap |
Day 4 | Siem Reap |
Day 5 | Siem Reap > Mekong Cruise |
Day 6 | Wat Hanchey > Kampong Cham |
Day 7 | Angkor Ban > Silk Island > Phnom Penh |
Day 8 | Phnom Penh |
Day 9 | Phnom Penh > Tan Chau |
Day 10 | Tan Chau |
Day 11 | Sa Dec > Cai Be |
Day 12 | Mekong Cruise > Ho Chi Minh City |
Day 13 | Ho Chi Minh City |
Day 14 | Ho Chi Minh City > Yangon |
Day 15 | Yangon |
Day 16 | Yangon > Bagan > Irrawaddy Cruise |
Day 17 | Sailing > Magwe |
Day 18 | Magwe > Minhla Fort |
Day 19 | Sailing > Salay |
Day 20 | Salay > Bagan |
Day 21 | Bagan |
Day 22 | Bagan > Pakkoku |
Day 23 | Yandabo |
Day 24 | Mingun |
Day 25 | Sagaing > Mandalay > Amarapura |
Day 26 | Irrawaddy Cruise > Mandalay |
Day 27 | Mandalay > Inle Lake |
Day 28 | Inle Lake |
Day 29 | Inle Lake |
Day 30 | Inle Lake > Yangon |
Day 31 | Yangon |
Day | Activity / Description |
Day 1 | Depart USA Depart the US on your overnight flight. |
Date: 08-Oct-2021, Fri | |
Day 2 | Siem Reap Arrive at your hotel, your stylish home for a three night Special Stay located in the heart of Siem Reap. Meals: Dinner |
Date: 09-Oct-2021, Sat | |
Day 3 | Siem Reap Freechoice: Discover Banteay Srei and visit the Landmine Museum or admire the skills on display at Artisans D’Angkor. Alternatively, cruise on Tonle Sap (seasonal), take a tuk tuk ride to the markets, or take a tethered balloon ride above Angkor Wat (weather dependent) before visiting Pouk Silk Farm.Later visit the colossal Angkor Wat.EnrichTake your Premium Reserved seat at the colourful Cambodian Circus, Phare. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |
Date: 10-Oct-2021, Sun | |
Day 4 | Siem Reap EnrichMarvel at sunrise over the magnificent Angkor Wat before moving to a special location for a champagne breakfast with food prepared by an NGO supported local bakery school.Visit the atmospheric, jungle covered Ta Prohm Temple, before stopping at Angkor Thom and the multi-faced Bayon Temple. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure.EnrichBe wowed by a mystical themed Gala Dinner at an Angkor temple, with included free flow drinks and a show featuring Apsara dancers in front of candlelit temple ruins. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
Date: 11-Oct-2021, Mon | |
Day 5 | Siem Reap > Mekong Cruise Discover the rural side of Cambodia on your drive to Kampong Cham where Scenic Spirit awaits, with stops at the Khmer bridge at Kampong Kdei, Kampong Thom and a stone cutters village. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Date: 12-Oct-2021, Tue | |
Day 6 | Wat Hanchey > Kampong Cham Walk (or drive) to the top of Wat Hanchey, an ancient hilltop pagoda and monastery to meet the resident novice monks. Sail downstream to Kampong Cham.Freechoice: Learn the history of the area with a visit to Phnom Pros (Man Hill) and then Wat Nokor. Alternatively, explore the ecotourism village of Cheung Kok or spend your time visiting a rubber plantation factory and betel nut village. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Date: 13-Oct-2021, Wed | |
Day 7 | Angkor Ban > Silk Island > Phnom Penh Upon arrival in Angkor Ban, explore its historical rural wooden houses, which survived the Khmer Rouge, and visit the local pagoda to observe the lifestyle of the resident monks and nunsEnrichReceive a blessing from a monk and learn how to pray in a Buddhist pagoda, before partaking in a ceremony which contributes to the daily meal of the resident nuns and monks.Later, sail downstream to Koh Dach Island dedicated to the art of silk weaving before continuing your cruise to Phnom Penh.SundownersEnjoy a cocktail reception on the Sun Deck against the backdrop of Phnom Penh’s lights as the ship sails towards the capital at sunset.EnrichLater this evening revel in our Phnom Penh by City Lights tour, giving you an insight to the nightlife of the capital before stopping at a distillery for an exclusive tour and tasting behind closed doors. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Date: 14-Oct-2021, Thu | |
Day 8 | Phnom Penh Freechoice: Journey to the Killing Fields and tour Tuol Sleng, or join a hands on Khmer cooking demonstration. Alternatively, explore Phnom Penh’s colonial buildings by tuk tuk, visit the Central Market as well as the city’s modern architecture.This afternoon is at your leisure. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Date: 15-Oct-2021, Fri | |
Day 9 | Phnom Penh > Tan Chau Marvel at the Royal Palace, featuring the famous Silver Pagoda, on your included visit. The afternoon take advantage of the facilities of the most luxurious ship on the Mekong as you set sail for the Cambodian and Vietnamese border. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Date: 16-Oct-2021, Sat | |
Day 10 | Tan Chau Freechoice: Stay in Tan Chau to visit Evergreen Island and enjoy a ride in a Xe Loi. In Chau Doc visit Vinh Te canal and a family-operated fish farm followed by Tây An Temple at Sam Mountain or visit Tra Su Bird Sanctuary.Enjoy a free afternoon cruising to Sa Dec. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Date: 17-Oct-2021, Sun | |
Day 11 | Sa Dec > Cai Be Immerse yourself in the historic town of Sa Dec and explore the lively market. Stop at the home of Mr Huynh Thuy Le who inspired Marguerite Duras’ novel L’Amant.Freechoice: Visit Cai Be before stopping at local cottage industries and a traditional house in the area. Alternatively, savour afternoon tea at a French colonial house or learn how to make cocktails on board.Enjoy a farewell dinner on board as you sail to My Tho. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Date: 18-Oct-2021, Mon | |
Day 12 | Mekong Cruise > Ho Chi Minh City Drive to Ho Chi Minh City and your centrally located hotel for the next two nights. On arrival, take an orientation tour around the post office and cathedral next door.Freechoice Dining: Enjoy a Vespa foodie tour of Saigon, or dine in the surrounds of an old French colonial house. Alternatively, dine at a restaurant specialising in Saigon street food or at your hotel’s restaurants – Yu Chu, Basilico or Market 39. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Date: 19-Oct-2021, Tue | |
Day 13 | Ho Chi Minh City Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels and learn about the underground labyrinth of war-time passageways. After lunch visit the Reunification Palace and War Museum. Reminisce with your fellow travellers during your farewell dinner.. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Date: 20-Oct-2021, Wed | |
Day 14 | Ho Chi Minh City > Yangon Say farewell to Vietnam and fly to Yangon for a two night Special Stay. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
Date: 21-Oct-2021, Thu | |
Day 15 | Yangon Freechoice: Embark a local train for a ride around Yangon’s suburbs. Alternatively, be guided on a tour of Yangon’s thriving art scene, or ride a ferry across the Yangon River to Dhala village.Later this afternoon visit Chaukhtatgyi Paya, Yangon’s reclining Buddha.EnrichAs the sun is setting, wander around Shwedagon Pagoda and learn about the ritual of oil lamp lighting before partaking in this tradition.This evening enjoy the included amenities of your Pacific Club access. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |
Date: 22-Oct-2021, Fri | |
Day 16 | Yangon > Bagan > Irrawaddy Cruise Fly to Bagan. On arrival, visit Ananda Temple, then transfer to the luxurious Scenic Aura. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Date: 23-Oct-2021, Sat | |
Day 17 | Sailing > Magwe Take advantage of a day of cruising as you sail to Magwe. Spend the day relaxing and getting to know the facilities of Scenic Aura. Arrive into Magwe later this afternoon. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Date: 24-Oct-2021, Sun | |
Day 18 | Magwe > Minhla Fort Explore Magwe by traditional trishaw and take in the views from Mya Tha Lun Pagoda, a mesmerising architectural vision set on Naguttama Hill. Continue cruising downstream to the Italian built Minhla Fort where its capture by the British brought to an end to independent Burma. Afterwards sail back upstream towards Salay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Date: 25-Oct-2021, Mon | |
Day 19 | Sailing > Salay Make use of the ship’s luxury and take the time to sip a cocktail by the pool or enjoy some solitude on your private balcony during your day sailing upstream along the Irrawaddy to Salay. Arrive late in the afternoon to spend the night alongside this colonial riverside town. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Date: 26-Oct-2021, Tue | |
Day 20 | Salay > Bagan On your morning walking tour of Salay admire the colonial buildings, the Youqson Kyaung, a beautiful teak monastery now converted to a museum and look inside the largest lacquer Buddha in Myanmar.EnrichSoak up the ambience of the river and the colonial feel of the town while enjoying traditional local Burmese tea and snacks in a restored colonial villa dating from 1906.Continue sailing to Bagan. Relax on the Sun Deck with a cocktail in hand viewing the many temples and pagodas that line the river as you approach the ancient location. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Date: 27-Oct-2021, Wed | |
Day 21 | Bagan Rise early to attend and partake in morning alms for the local monks.Freechoice: Venture to Mount Popa, home to Myanmar’s nats or nature spirits, or cross the river to Tant Kyi Tuang to take in the expansive elevated views of Bagan.Alternatively, wander through the markets at Nyaung U before either exploring the Temple Circuit, or enjoying a visit to Old Bagan.EnrichBe wowed by a Scenic exclusive mystical themed dinner, with included free flow drinks and cultural show in front of candlelit Bagan temple ruins. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Date: 28-Oct-2021, Thu | |
Day 22 | Bagan > Pakkoku Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight - Take a ride in a hot air balloon over the temples of Bagan. Must be purchased prior to your cruise.Travel by horse and cart through Bagan plain and its temple ruins before learning all about the production of Burmese lacquerware. Depart Bagan and sail to Pakkoku for an overnight visit. Here visit a cheroot cigar workshop, the local market and longyi and blanket factory. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Date: 29-Oct-2021, Fri | |
Day 23 | Yandabo Arrive in Yandabo where in 1826, the peace treaty ending the First Anglo-Burmese War was signed. Now famous for its pottery, stroll through the village and witness the artisans honing their craft. Continue sailing to Mingun. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Date: 30-Oct-2021, Sat | |
Day 24 | Mingun Cruise to Mingun to discover the stories behind a huge unfinished brick pagoda. Nearby, admire the un-cracked Mingun Bell and the all-white Hsinbyume Pagoda. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Date: 31-Oct-2021, Sun | |
Day 25 | Sagaing > Mandalay > Amarapura EnrichIn Sagaing interact with novice monks, nuns and orphans during a visit to a monastic supported school before continuing to a quiet nunnery where you will partake in the ritual and our donation to the resident nuns before their midday meal.Also take in the views over the Irrawaddy River from Sagaing Hill before sailing to Mandalay to visit Amarapura.SundownersIn Amarapura, relax with evening drinks in boats under U-Bein Bridge, to capture that memorable photo of the bridge’s silhouette at sunset.Back on board enjoy the special farewell by Scenic Aura’s crew. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Date: 01-Nov-2021, Mon | |
Day 26 | Irrawaddy Cruise > Mandalay Admire Shwenandaw monastery, Kuthodaw Pagoda, home to the ‘World’s Largest Book’ and walk through the rebuilt Mandalay Palace.EnrichLearn how to produce gold leaf. At Mahamuni Pagoda, male guests will be able to place the gold leaf on the iconic Buddha statue. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Date: 02-Nov-2021, Tue | |
Day 27 | Mandalay > Inle Lake Fly to Heho and drive to Nyaung Shwe. After lunch, glide across Inle Lake in private long tail boats towards your award-winning resort for a three night Special Stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Date: 03-Nov-2021, Wed | |
Day 28 | Inle Lake Begin with an excursion on the most comfortable long tail boats on the lake to visit Inle Lake’s main market, which moves every five days. See the holiest site in Inle Lake, the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda and Royal barges.EnrichLearn about life at home on the lake with a visit to a local Intha family for your lunch.Later, cruise down a network of small canals to the Pa-Oh village of Indein. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Date: 04-Nov-2021, Thu | |
Day 29 | Inle Lake Freechoice: Visit Pindaya Caves, or visit Taunggyi for lunch at Myanmar’s oldest winery. Alternatively, walk to a nearby village.SundownersEnjoy evening drinks and share today’s tales of exploration. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Date: 05-Nov-2021, Fri | |
Day 30 | Inle Lake > Yangon Fly to Yangon for lunch at the historical House of Memories Restaurant. Check into your hotel in Yangon and savour your farewell dinner at the beautiful Le Planteur Restaurant. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Date: 06-Nov-2021, Sat | |
Day 31 | Yangon Say farewell to Myanmar. Meals: Breakfast |
Date: 07-Nov-2021, Sun |
Day | Date | Activity / Description |
Day 1 | 08-Oct-2021, Fri | Depart USA Depart the US on your overnight flight. |
Day 2 | 09-Oct-2021, Sat | Siem Reap Arrive at your hotel, your stylish home for a three night Special Stay located in the heart of Siem Reap. Meals: Dinner |
Day 3 | 10-Oct-2021, Sun | Siem Reap Freechoice: Discover Banteay Srei and visit the Landmine Museum or admire the skills on display at Artisans D’Angkor. Alternatively, cruise on Tonle Sap (seasonal), take a tuk tuk ride to the markets, or take a tethered balloon ride above Angkor Wat (weather dependent) before visiting Pouk Silk Farm.Later visit the colossal Angkor Wat.EnrichTake your Premium Reserved seat at the colourful Cambodian Circus, Phare. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |
Day 4 | 11-Oct-2021, Mon | Siem Reap EnrichMarvel at sunrise over the magnificent Angkor Wat before moving to a special location for a champagne breakfast with food prepared by an NGO supported local bakery school.Visit the atmospheric, jungle covered Ta Prohm Temple, before stopping at Angkor Thom and the multi-faced Bayon Temple. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure.EnrichBe wowed by a mystical themed Gala Dinner at an Angkor temple, with included free flow drinks and a show featuring Apsara dancers in front of candlelit temple ruins. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
Day 5 | 12-Oct-2021, Tue | Siem Reap > Mekong Cruise Discover the rural side of Cambodia on your drive to Kampong Cham where Scenic Spirit awaits, with stops at the Khmer bridge at Kampong Kdei, Kampong Thom and a stone cutters village. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 6 | 13-Oct-2021, Wed | Wat Hanchey > Kampong Cham Walk (or drive) to the top of Wat Hanchey, an ancient hilltop pagoda and monastery to meet the resident novice monks. Sail downstream to Kampong Cham.Freechoice: Learn the history of the area with a visit to Phnom Pros (Man Hill) and then Wat Nokor. Alternatively, explore the ecotourism village of Cheung Kok or spend your time visiting a rubber plantation factory and betel nut village. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 7 | 14-Oct-2021, Thu | Angkor Ban > Silk Island > Phnom Penh Upon arrival in Angkor Ban, explore its historical rural wooden houses, which survived the Khmer Rouge, and visit the local pagoda to observe the lifestyle of the resident monks and nunsEnrichReceive a blessing from a monk and learn how to pray in a Buddhist pagoda, before partaking in a ceremony which contributes to the daily meal of the resident nuns and monks.Later, sail downstream to Koh Dach Island dedicated to the art of silk weaving before continuing your cruise to Phnom Penh.SundownersEnjoy a cocktail reception on the Sun Deck against the backdrop of Phnom Penh’s lights as the ship sails towards the capital at sunset.EnrichLater this evening revel in our Phnom Penh by City Lights tour, giving you an insight to the nightlife of the capital before stopping at a distillery for an exclusive tour and tasting behind closed doors. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 8 | 15-Oct-2021, Fri | Phnom Penh Freechoice: Journey to the Killing Fields and tour Tuol Sleng, or join a hands on Khmer cooking demonstration. Alternatively, explore Phnom Penh’s colonial buildings by tuk tuk, visit the Central Market as well as the city’s modern architecture.This afternoon is at your leisure. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 9 | 16-Oct-2021, Sat | Phnom Penh > Tan Chau Marvel at the Royal Palace, featuring the famous Silver Pagoda, on your included visit. The afternoon take advantage of the facilities of the most luxurious ship on the Mekong as you set sail for the Cambodian and Vietnamese border. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 10 | 17-Oct-2021, Sun | Tan Chau Freechoice: Stay in Tan Chau to visit Evergreen Island and enjoy a ride in a Xe Loi. In Chau Doc visit Vinh Te canal and a family-operated fish farm followed by Tây An Temple at Sam Mountain or visit Tra Su Bird Sanctuary.Enjoy a free afternoon cruising to Sa Dec. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 11 | 18-Oct-2021, Mon | Sa Dec > Cai Be Immerse yourself in the historic town of Sa Dec and explore the lively market. Stop at the home of Mr Huynh Thuy Le who inspired Marguerite Duras’ novel L’Amant.Freechoice: Visit Cai Be before stopping at local cottage industries and a traditional house in the area. Alternatively, savour afternoon tea at a French colonial house or learn how to make cocktails on board.Enjoy a farewell dinner on board as you sail to My Tho. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 12 | 19-Oct-2021, Tue | Mekong Cruise > Ho Chi Minh City Drive to Ho Chi Minh City and your centrally located hotel for the next two nights. On arrival, take an orientation tour around the post office and cathedral next door.Freechoice Dining: Enjoy a Vespa foodie tour of Saigon, or dine in the surrounds of an old French colonial house. Alternatively, dine at a restaurant specialising in Saigon street food or at your hotel’s restaurants – Yu Chu, Basilico or Market 39. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 13 | 20-Oct-2021, Wed | Ho Chi Minh City Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels and learn about the underground labyrinth of war-time passageways. After lunch visit the Reunification Palace and War Museum. Reminisce with your fellow travellers during your farewell dinner.. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 14 | 21-Oct-2021, Thu | Ho Chi Minh City > Yangon Say farewell to Vietnam and fly to Yangon for a two night Special Stay. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
Day 15 | 22-Oct-2021, Fri | Yangon Freechoice: Embark a local train for a ride around Yangon’s suburbs. Alternatively, be guided on a tour of Yangon’s thriving art scene, or ride a ferry across the Yangon River to Dhala village.Later this afternoon visit Chaukhtatgyi Paya, Yangon’s reclining Buddha.EnrichAs the sun is setting, wander around Shwedagon Pagoda and learn about the ritual of oil lamp lighting before partaking in this tradition.This evening enjoy the included amenities of your Pacific Club access. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |
Day 16 | 23-Oct-2021, Sat | Yangon > Bagan > Irrawaddy Cruise Fly to Bagan. On arrival, visit Ananda Temple, then transfer to the luxurious Scenic Aura. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 17 | 24-Oct-2021, Sun | Sailing > Magwe Take advantage of a day of cruising as you sail to Magwe. Spend the day relaxing and getting to know the facilities of Scenic Aura. Arrive into Magwe later this afternoon. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 18 | 25-Oct-2021, Mon | Magwe > Minhla Fort Explore Magwe by traditional trishaw and take in the views from Mya Tha Lun Pagoda, a mesmerising architectural vision set on Naguttama Hill. Continue cruising downstream to the Italian built Minhla Fort where its capture by the British brought to an end to independent Burma. Afterwards sail back upstream towards Salay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 19 | 26-Oct-2021, Tue | Sailing > Salay Make use of the ship’s luxury and take the time to sip a cocktail by the pool or enjoy some solitude on your private balcony during your day sailing upstream along the Irrawaddy to Salay. Arrive late in the afternoon to spend the night alongside this colonial riverside town. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 20 | 27-Oct-2021, Wed | Salay > Bagan On your morning walking tour of Salay admire the colonial buildings, the Youqson Kyaung, a beautiful teak monastery now converted to a museum and look inside the largest lacquer Buddha in Myanmar.EnrichSoak up the ambience of the river and the colonial feel of the town while enjoying traditional local Burmese tea and snacks in a restored colonial villa dating from 1906.Continue sailing to Bagan. Relax on the Sun Deck with a cocktail in hand viewing the many temples and pagodas that line the river as you approach the ancient location. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 21 | 28-Oct-2021, Thu | Bagan Rise early to attend and partake in morning alms for the local monks.Freechoice: Venture to Mount Popa, home to Myanmar’s nats or nature spirits, or cross the river to Tant Kyi Tuang to take in the expansive elevated views of Bagan.Alternatively, wander through the markets at Nyaung U before either exploring the Temple Circuit, or enjoying a visit to Old Bagan.EnrichBe wowed by a Scenic exclusive mystical themed dinner, with included free flow drinks and cultural show in front of candlelit Bagan temple ruins. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 22 | 29-Oct-2021, Fri | Bagan > Pakkoku Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight - Take a ride in a hot air balloon over the temples of Bagan. Must be purchased prior to your cruise.Travel by horse and cart through Bagan plain and its temple ruins before learning all about the production of Burmese lacquerware. Depart Bagan and sail to Pakkoku for an overnight visit. Here visit a cheroot cigar workshop, the local market and longyi and blanket factory. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 23 | 30-Oct-2021, Sat | Yandabo Arrive in Yandabo where in 1826, the peace treaty ending the First Anglo-Burmese War was signed. Now famous for its pottery, stroll through the village and witness the artisans honing their craft. Continue sailing to Mingun. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 24 | 31-Oct-2021, Sun | Mingun Cruise to Mingun to discover the stories behind a huge unfinished brick pagoda. Nearby, admire the un-cracked Mingun Bell and the all-white Hsinbyume Pagoda. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 25 | 01-Nov-2021, Mon | Sagaing > Mandalay > Amarapura EnrichIn Sagaing interact with novice monks, nuns and orphans during a visit to a monastic supported school before continuing to a quiet nunnery where you will partake in the ritual and our donation to the resident nuns before their midday meal.Also take in the views over the Irrawaddy River from Sagaing Hill before sailing to Mandalay to visit Amarapura.SundownersIn Amarapura, relax with evening drinks in boats under U-Bein Bridge, to capture that memorable photo of the bridge’s silhouette at sunset.Back on board enjoy the special farewell by Scenic Aura’s crew. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 26 | 02-Nov-2021, Tue | Irrawaddy Cruise > Mandalay Admire Shwenandaw monastery, Kuthodaw Pagoda, home to the ‘World’s Largest Book’ and walk through the rebuilt Mandalay Palace.EnrichLearn how to produce gold leaf. At Mahamuni Pagoda, male guests will be able to place the gold leaf on the iconic Buddha statue. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 27 | 03-Nov-2021, Wed | Mandalay > Inle Lake Fly to Heho and drive to Nyaung Shwe. After lunch, glide across Inle Lake in private long tail boats towards your award-winning resort for a three night Special Stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 28 | 04-Nov-2021, Thu | Inle Lake Begin with an excursion on the most comfortable long tail boats on the lake to visit Inle Lake’s main market, which moves every five days. See the holiest site in Inle Lake, the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda and Royal barges.EnrichLearn about life at home on the lake with a visit to a local Intha family for your lunch.Later, cruise down a network of small canals to the Pa-Oh village of Indein. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 29 | 05-Nov-2021, Fri | Inle Lake Freechoice: Visit Pindaya Caves, or visit Taunggyi for lunch at Myanmar’s oldest winery. Alternatively, walk to a nearby village.SundownersEnjoy evening drinks and share today’s tales of exploration. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 30 | 06-Nov-2021, Sat | Inle Lake > Yangon Fly to Yangon for lunch at the historical House of Memories Restaurant. Check into your hotel in Yangon and savour your farewell dinner at the beautiful Le Planteur Restaurant. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 31 | 07-Nov-2021, Sun | Yangon Say farewell to Myanmar. Meals: Breakfast |
Scenic’s Mekong River cruises take place aboard Scenic Spirit, a 279-foot vessel that was launched in 2016 and can accommodate 68 passengers in 34 one-bedroom balcony suites. The Scenic Spirit, offers an almost 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio and is equipped with a sleek swimming pool, a steam sauna, and an open-air cinema.