8 Day Impressive Myanmar Irrawaddy River Cruise

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River Cruise
The upper Irrawaddy River has the most dramatic scenery along the river’s entire length of 2,100 km. This stream flows wholly within Myanmar, fed only by the melting waters of the Burmese Himalayans. The northern part is particularly remarkable and is comprised of three extraordinary ‘defiles’. Passing through the second is truly spectacular, as the river cut...
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Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Cruise on a 5-Star resort-like, designer ship
    • Stay in the most luxurious staterooms & suites
    • All rooms with private balcony
    • Participate in daily guided tours
    • Sumptuous full-board dining
    • Complimentary drink package
    • Insightful lectures & presentations
    • Diverse on-board entertainment
    • Complimentary Wi-Fi

What's this trip about?

    The upper Irrawaddy River has the most dramatic scenery along the river’s entire length of 2,100 km. This stream flows wholly within Myanmar, fed only by the melting waters of the Burmese Himalayans. The northern part is particularly remarkable and is comprised of three extraordinary ‘defiles’. Passing through the second is truly spectacular, as the river cuts though vertical limestone cliffs that narrow the river’s width to just 90 meters. This spectacular 8 day cruise is a well-balanced voyage along the northern regions of the upper Irrawaddy, passing the third defile on route to the spectacular second defile, whilst enjoying fantastic natural landscapes, captivating scenes of local daily life and a dash of the country’s colonial heritage.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeUp to 65 years
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityMandalay
End CityMandalay

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Dolphin Swim
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • River Cruise
  • Sailing
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • First-class service
    • Assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess
    • Expert services of english-speaking local guides throughout your trip
    • 24/7 local assistance and travel guidance
    • Accommodation
    • Tour guide & tour leader

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Itinerary

Day 1: Mandalay - Nwe Nyein

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Board the majestic Anawrahta, berthed portside at the Mandalay riverside, and enjoy a warm greeting by the staff with some welcome refreshments. Your room has been prepared to be your ‘home’ for the next seven nights. As the luxurious An...

Day 2: Nwe Nyein – Tagaung

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

For early morning risers, we offer a yoga session on the sun deck. Strengthen your muscles and ease your mind by merging your movements with the languid flow of the Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy). We are still cruising in the Ayeyarwa...

Day 3: Taguang – Katha

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Enjoy the morning at ease after breakfast while we are sailing towards Katha, a former British outpost on the upper Ayeyarwady with a fascinating colonial history. Katha was the final resting place for many of the Irrawaddy Fl...

Day 4: Katha - Sinkan

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

This morning, after breakfast, we embark on an exclusive and quite adventurous daytrip. We have chartered a carriage to take you on an Oriental train ride from Katha inland towards the small town of Naba. The train meanders th...

Day 5: Sinkan – Inywa

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today is the most scenic day on this voyage, and for our captain, the most challenging day. In the early morning, prepare your binoculars and camera on the sun deck as we make our first passing through the impressive Second De...

Day 6: Inywa - Hsithe

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

As there is no rush this morning, you can sleep in a bit longer. We offer the usual sunrise morning yoga or meditation on the sun deck inclusive of wonderful natural backdrops. After breakfast, come to our enlightening present...

Day 7: Hsithe – Mandalay

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

In the very early morning our crew participates in alms giving at the local monastery. Feel free to join before we raise the anchor and sail on further south.

Around mid-morning, we will reach Mingun. From a far distanc...

Day 8: Mandalay

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, your stay on your floating, luxury home comes to an end.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,063
Price per day$633
Last Updated: 3/12/2025

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

Accommodation

  • Stay in excellent Luxury ship docked in central location, with all meals included while on board
  • 7-night onboard the RV Anawrahta
  • All rooms with large private balcony
  • Resort-like facilities such as vast sun deck with pool, open-air bar & lounge
Guides
English-speaking tour guide on and off-shore English-speaking local tour guides who live and breathe the destination – they will bring your itinerary to life
Travel Insurance
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Meals Included

Meals & Drinks

  • Full-board dining while on cruise
  • Multi-course a la carte dinner of Asian and Western cuisine
  • Sumptuous buffets breakfast and lunch
  • Welcome drink
  • Complimentary beverage package (water, tea, coffee, soft drinks and juices)
  • Farewell party
Age Requirements
Up to 65 years
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