Ponders Travel - The Golden Treasures of Myanmar

LEADING THE WAY IN RIVER CRUISING

Golden Treasures of Myanmar 13 night Ayeyarwady cruise & stay | Departs UK 13th March 2015

We are delighted to offer you this truly wonderful holiday to an awe inspiring destination Our journey begins in Yangon, followed by a 10 night upstream cruise embarking in Pyay. Visit sacred sites, small villages, craftsmen’s workshops, markets and Buddhist monasteries, and enjoy a full-day tour of Bagan and its rich collection of stupas, temples and pagodas.

Take in the stunning view from atop Mt. Popa and visit the Golden City of Mandalay before returning to Yangon via plane for another overnight stay.

DAY DESTINATION

ACTIVITIES

1

Yangon

Hotel check-in, free time

2

Yangon

City tour

3

Yangon

Transfer to Pyay

Pyay

SPACIOUS BALCONY SUITES

IMPECCABLE SERVICE

The all suite AmaPura has

Travel the scenic Ayeyarwady

spacious climate controlled

River with a talented team

accommodation that measure

of onboard professionals

285-420 square feet and feature

carefully selected for their

either a French Balcony, Full

knowledge, resourcefulness

Balcony, or Twin Balconies.

and gracious hospitality.

ENRICHING ENTERTAINMENT

INSPIRED CUISINE

Enjoy a traditional Burmese

Dine on fresh, locally sourced

EMBARKATION; city tour

4

Thayetmyo

Visit village

5

Minhla

Visit historic forts

Magwe

Myathalun Pagoda

6

Salay

Monastery and Man Pagoda

7

Thantkyi

Thantkyi Mt. excursion

Bagan

Shwezigon Pagoda & Ananda Temple

8

Bagan

Mt. Popa excursion and city tour

9

Yandabo

Pottery making demonstration

10

Inwa

Sightseeing via horse drawn cart

11

Sagaing

Visit pagodas and silversmith

Mingun

Visit pagodas and bronze bell

puppet show and other

and exquisitely prepared

cultural performances on

cuisine, choosing from a wide

board, a fun and memorable

selection of western favourites

way to delve into the heart of

and delicious, regionally inspired

Burmese culture.

specialties.

12

Mandalay

City tour

Amarapura

Excursion to U Bein Bridge

13

Mandalay

DISEMBARKATION; flight to Yangon

13

Yangon

Hotel check-in; free time

14

Yangon

Return flight home

INCLUDED FEATURES » Return flights from London » 2 nights pre-cruise stay at a 5* hotel in Yangon, including breakfast » 10 nights deluxe cruise in a suite of your choice » Life enriching tours and shore excursions » Fine dining with all meals during your cruise including house wine, local beer and soft drinks with every lunch and dinner on board. » Welcome Dinner & Farewell Dinner » Special onboard highlights, including cultural show, puppet show and lectures/discussions pertaining to Burmese culture » 1 night post-cruise stay at a 5* hotel in Yangon, including breakfast » All non UK transfers A luxury trip along the Ayeyarwady, is the ideal stress-free way to see the remoter parts of a country now emerging from decades

Category

Cat. SF

Cat. SE

Cat. SD

Cat. SC

Cat. SB

Cat. SA

of isolation. Rich with timeless and exotic

PRICE PER PERSON

£4,999

£5,139

£5,259

£5,729

£6,199

£6,329

sights our Golden Treasures of Myanmar itinerary provides you with the opportunity

Cat. SF Main Deck / French Balcony - 285 sq. ft. Cat.

to experience this once forgotten land up

Cat. SE Main Deck / French Balcony - 285 sq. ft.

close; taking in former royal capitals, majestic

Cat. SD Main Deck / French Balcony - 285 sq. ft.

statues, shrines and ancient monasteries in

Cat. SC Upper Deck / Full Balcony - 285 sq. ft.

luxury and comfort – our cruise and stay

Cat. SB

Upper Deck / Twin Balcony - 420 sq. ft.

holiday is the perfect way to savour Myanmar

Cat. SA

Upper Deck / Full Balcony - 290 sq. ft.

in all its golden glory…

INTRODUCING AMAPURA...

The custom built AmaPura takes its name from the former royal capital of Amarapura (Sanskrit for “City of Immortality”). Designed to provide an ultra comfortable experience along Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady River, this ship is beautifully furnished with a combination of modern and traditional motifs and its shallow draft allows it to navigate the river nearly all year round.

The AmaPura has 28 suites featuring either a French Balcony, Full Balcony or Twin Balconies, with en suite bathroom. The ship’s elegant public areas include a restaurant and main lounge and bar. There’s also a gift shop, spa, refreshing pool and a Sun Deck perfect for lounging, enjoying a cocktail, or simply gazing out at the ever changing scenery.

The AmaPura was designed to provide you with a serene home away from home for the duration of your Myanmar voyage. After a full day of sightseeing, there is no greater luxury than to return to a peaceful, comfortable ship and be welcomed aboard with a cool drink and chilled towel.

The friendly and resourceful staff will be at your service throughout your entire Ayeyarwady river cruise.

To book or find out more please call (01954 232 802 or 0800 021 3097 www.ponderstravel.co.uk Email: sales@ponderstravel.co.uk

*Lead in fare is based on 2 adults sharing a category SF cabin.

Estimated economy flights from London,

internal flights, hotel stays and †non UK transfers are included. Flights invoiced/issued from 11 months prior to departure. All prices are correct at time of print and are subject to availability and/or change and can be withdrawn at any time.