Mystical Myanmar

Welcome to Myanmar. Settle into your hotel for a two night Special Stay in Yangon.

Hunt for gifts and handicrafts at Bogyoke Aung San Market. Alternatively, embark on a guided tour of Yangons thriving art scene, or ride a ferry across the Yangon River to Dhala village.

On your drive to Pyay, pay your respects at Htaukkyant Allied War Cemetery. On arrival, you’ll board the luxurious Scenic Aura and relax at the welcome cocktail reception.

Start with a visit to Shwesandaw Pagoda before heading to Sri Ksetra, the ancient Pyu Kingdoms capital and also Myanmars first World Heritage-listed Site. Later commence your cruise north into the heart of Myanmar.

A morning of exploration awaits in Thayetmyo. Try your hand at putting on the oldest golf course in Myanmar, admire the regions old colonial buildings and explore the gems at the local market before returning to the ship to continue to Magwe.

In Magwe, explore the town by traditional trishaw, similar to a side car. Visit Mya Tha Lun Pagoda, a mesmerising architectural vision set on Naguttama Hill. Enjoy the remainder of the day cruising to Salay.

On your morning walking tour of Salay admire a beautiful teak monastery and look inside the largest lacquer Buddha in Myanmar.

Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight – Take a hot air balloon flight over the majestic temples of Bagan. Must be purchased prior to your cruise. (Plese note: available only from late-October to mid-March; all flights weather permitting).

Rise early to attend morning alms for the local monks before being invited to eat mohinga, a traditional breakfast with the local people.

Sail to 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 craftsmen honing their craft and observe their unusual way of firing the pottery.

In the ancient capitals of Sagaing and Inwa, spiritual enlightenment awaits.

Cruise to Mingun to discover the stories behind a massive unfinished brick pagoda. Admire the famous un-cracked Mingun Bell and the all-white Hsinbyume Pagoda. Sail to Mandalay to visit Amarapura.

Marvel at Shwenandaw, a beautiful wooden monastery covered internally in gold leaf. Equally as impressive are the sights at Kuthodaw Pagoda, where the Worlds Largest Book is housed. Later walk through the rebuilt Mandalay Palace, destroyed during World War II.

Fly to Heho and stop at Shwe Yan Pyay Monastery, before continuing to Nyaung Shwe. Glide across the waters of Inle Lake in private long tail boats towardsyour three night Special Stay. This afternoon relax at Red Mountain Estate Vineyards for some local wine tasting.

Cruise to Inle Lakes floating market, which moves location every five days. Then, visit Phuang Daw Oo Pagoda, one of the regions holiest sites.

Visit Pindaya Caves and try cooking local cuisine, or travel deep into the Shan Hills to the hidden forest of temples at Kakku. Alternatively, take a local village trek close by.

Fly to Yangon for one last Special Stay. Undertake a walking tour through Yangon’s cobbled streets. Later, view the enchanting Kandawgyi Lake and visit Chaukhtatgyi Paya, Yangons reclining Buddha. Tonight savour your farewell dinner.

Transfer to the airport for your flight home with either Emirates or Singapore Airlines.