Golden Land Myanmar (Orient Express Cruises) – 5 days 4 nights (every Satruday)

Day 1 (Bagan)
Morning domestic flight from Yangon to Bagan. On arrival, transfer to the Road To Mandalay berthed on the Ayeyarwady River. At Bagan over 2,000 temples and pagodas are scattered over an awe-inspiring plain beside the river. After lunch, join the guide and visit the inside of some of the more significant pagodas. Late afternoon your guide takes you to watch the sun setting over a field of glowing pagodas. Dinner and local entertainment on board.

Day 2 (Bagan & cruise)
After breakfast join the guide to explore some of Bagan's local markets selling wood carvings, fabrics, longyis and rattan goods. See Myanmar's famous lacquerware being made. Alternatively, you can hire a bicycle or horse-drawn cart and explore this enchanting area on your own. Mid-morning the Road To Mandalay begins its cruise north towards Mandalay. Relax on the top deck and watch the fascinating river life glide by. The guide lectures on local places and customs. The ship moors mid-river for the evening. A casual cocktail party is followed by dinner on board.

Day 3 (Mandalay)
Arrive at the village of Shwe Kyet Yet after lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of the key sights of Mandalay regarded as the centre of Burmese culture and Buddhist learning. Return to Road To Mandalay stopping enroute to admire sunset over the river. Dinner and local entertainment on board.

Day 4  (Mingun & Sagaing)
After breakfast, cruise to Mingun to visit the most important sights such as the pretty Hsinbyume Pagoda and the world's largest uncracked bell. Return by ferry for a late lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Sagaing Hills, considered to be the living centre of the Buddhist faith in Burma. Sagaing is also famous for its silver and silversmiths who still work in much the same way as their ancestors did. Dinner and local entertainment on board.

Day 5
After an early breakfast, transfer to Mandalay airport for your onward flight to Yangon.

* Prices are per person and include all table d'hôte meals and accommodation on board based on two people sharing (except Single Cabin), economy class flights, transfers and sightseeing in Myanmar as shown in the itinerary.

Price is based on per person twin share from Vancouver, plus tax and fuel surcharges. Package prices exclude TAXES, are based on minimum TWO people traveling.  Prices and schedules are subject to change without prior notice.  Deviation/amendment Fee and restrictions will be applied.  Please contact Silk Holidays for details.

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Superior Cabin

This is a completely new concept to the Road To Mandalay ship. These sixteen cabins have been fully designed and created to optimise space and views through their three windows.

17.95 square meters, 193.2 square feet
Twin beds
Bed side tables
Desk and chair
Built in flat screen TV
Sofa
Luggage rack
Desk/dressing table and chair
Ensuite shower and WC facilities
Wardrobe (including drawers)
Three windows

State Cabin

Being our most popular cabin type on the Road To Mandalay, has lead us to increase their number to eighteen cabins. Their comfort will suit all our guests' requirements.

23.25 square meters, 250 square feet
Twin beds (can be configured into a double bed)
Bed side tables
Ottoman (multifunctional)
Desk/dressing table and chair
Built in flat screen TV
Cupboard with shelves
Armchair
Luggage rack
Wardrobe (including drawers)
Shower room with wash basin
Ensuite shower and WC facilities
Windows