14 DAYS, THE GORGES OF THE FAR NORTH

Itinerary

Itinerary in details:

DAYS 1 & 2: ARRIVAL IN YANGON 

Fly Bangkok to Yangon, where you stay for two nights at your hotel, The Governor's Residence. A sightseeing tour is included on Monday afternoon.

DAYS 3: YANGON - MANDALAY

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: MANDALAY

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: MANDALAY

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: MANDALAY

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: MANDALAY - BAGAN

Mandalay city tour, including lunch. Sail on Friday for Bagan arriving in time for a sunset tour.

DAYS 13 & 14: BAGAN

Time to further explore Bagan and an excursion to Mount Popa. Sunday morning flight to Bangkok. Note: the itinerary is subject to change.