RV Kha Byoo Pandaw

We arrive at Prome - our first destination in the afternoon. Then, we take a coach to visit Thiri-ya-kittiya - one of the most magnificent former centers of the Pyu civilization. This place is a famous 5th-8th century archaeological site of beautiful country with an attractive museum which preserves many early Buddhist artifacts and sculptures.

Thayetmyo is a beautiful colonial town which used to protect the border between Royal Myanmar and British Myanmar in the 2nd Anglo Myanmar War in 1855. Many buildings here, including the market exisit from tthe previous period. Mayet also prouds to own the oldest golf course in Myanmar (1885). 

We will pay a visit to the market, observe the amazing colonial houses and do not foget to take a horse cart to pass through the golf course and enjoy the botanical garden.

Coming to Magwe, you will have a chance to visit two well-known forts which were constructed in Italian concept- called Minhla. Kipling used to write a poem inspired from the fight for Minhla redoubts and the death of a young subaltern. Then, we will reach to a special pagoda built with solid gold bricks - magnificent Magwe Myat-thalon Pagoda. At the end of day, enjoy a walking tour around many nat shrines and hermitages in the temple area.

On this day we visit a special - concept monastery named Yout-sau n-kyaung with its stunning wood carvings. Then, we discover a magnificent zone of colonial-style houses and go on sailing upstream.

When the sun rises, get off the ship at the Tan-Chi-Taung mountain and enjoy the view. Then, we continue visiting one of the highlights of our trip - the 3,000 monuments listed in the World Heritage Site, Pagan.

We begin our trip by taking a coach to explore further the archaeological zone and its monuments. A visit to the lacquerware workshop will then followed after that. Next, we will spend time visiting a local market. Then keep sailing to the upstream at noon. Evening is also a perfect time to walk peacefully at Oh Ne Kyaung village and learn about how the locals’ live in this typical riverside community.

Yandabo - a lovely small rural village is truly an ideal place for you to learn about the pot making process. Then, you can see what the kindness can do when you visit the Pandaw school which was built by the donations of the passengers.

If you want to know more about Mandalay ‘s culture, do not forget to visit the Mahamuni Pagoda and Shwe Nan Daw Kyaung teak monastery. And we will travel to Sagaing in the afternoon where is famous for its 1000 hermitages and sanctuaries, well-off in woodcarving and religious art. 

After that, you take a coach to discover the old capital of Amarapura. When the sun sets, we asure you that taking a boat ride along Taungthaman lake and enjoying the senerity of this beautiful lake will be an unforgettable memory in your heart.

Mingun is our next destination. It is well-known for the largest working bell in the world and the uncompleted pagoda. And surprisingly, this pagoda is also the largest single mass of brick building in the world. 

You will never want to miss the chance to visit the Mingun Old Peoples Home which was originally established with the support of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company in the 1930s.

You will never believe in your eyes until you visit the magnificent potteries near Kyauk-myoung. This place is where the 50 gallon water pots are made by hand. In here, we will see the whole making process from the beginning to the end. 

In the afternoon, we cruise back downstream to Mandalay.

Disembark at Mandalay.

We get on the ship and have delicous lunch onboard. After that, we come to the center Mandalay and visit a list of famous places like Mahamuni Pagoda, Shwe-im-bin teak carved monastery and Amarapura with the teak Bagaya Kyaung, Menu Ok-kyaung. But do not forget to take photographs with the beautiful U Bein Bridge when we cross.

We continue to discover the old capitals of Ava and then keep cruising downstream while lunch is served on ship. 

Yandabo - a lovely small rural village is truly an ideal place for you to learn about the pot making process. Then, you can see what the kindness can do when you visit the Pandaw school which was built by the donations of the passengers.

We continue touring around the World Heritage Site – Pagan and visit some of the most famous monuments. Then, pay a visit to the lacquer workshops for some lovely souvenirs.

One of the best activities today is reaching Tan-Chi-Taung mountain by mini van and hold the magical sunrise moment over Pagan in your mind. Next, we visit a special - concept monastery named Yout-sau n-kyaung which was constructed by stunning wood carvings. Afterwards, we discover a magnificent zone of colonial-style houses.

Let’s challenge yourself by climbing the river bank and winding your way in the labyrinth of passages. Then, we will reach to a special pagoda built completely with solid gold bricks - magnificent Magwe Myat-thalon Pagoda.

Firstly, we pay a visit to the 2 Italian - built forts in Minhla. Next up, the beautiful colonial town of Thayetmyo is our next stop. It was known to protect the border between Royal Myanmar and British Myanmar in the 2nd Anglo Myanmar War in 1855. Many buildings here, including the market exisit from tthe previous period. Mayet also prouds to own the oldest golf course in Myanmar (1885). 

We will pay a visit to the market, observe the amazing colonial houses and do not foget to take a horse cart to pass through the golf course and enjoy the botanical garden.

We take a coach to visit Thiri-ya-kittiya - one of the most magnificent former centers of the Pyu civilization. This place is a famous 5th-8th century archaeological site of beautiful country with an attractive museum which preserves many early Buddhist artifacts and sculptures.

It is absolutely a wonderful day for anyone. We visit A KaukTaung where is so famous for many stunning stone carving on the cliff.

On this day, our guests have free time to explore the Delta creeks and take a break at Donabyu, a quite famous town for a busy port and hurried markets.

Today, we will cruise through the Rangoon River and then enter the Twante Canal, which is the point of junction between the River and the Irrawaddy Delta. On our way, we stop at the Twante in the afternoon. And it is time to enter the Yangon river port.

Disembarkation at Rangoon (Yangon).

Embarkation at Yangon. We start cruising to Twante Canal which is known as the junction point between Yangon River and Irrawaddy Delta. Then, we stop at Twante Town and spend time exploring the city center.

Morning is always the best time to visit the busy market in Maubin.  In the afternoon, we have time to discover the delta area of NyaungDon city and learn about the life style here. We stay at Zakagyi overnight

Today morning begins with an excursion to the quaint town of Donabyu, which is quite well-known for a busy port and crowded markets. Additionally, there is a historical event happened here in 1825 during the First Anglo Burmese war. Burmese General Maha-Bandoola died in action.

We will spend the afternoon time walking around Zalon city and visiting the beautiful Golden Buddha statue. After that, comeback to the ship. Anchor overnight at Henzada.

We cruise this whole day and stop at the Delta town of Manaung where features numerous beautiful colonial buildings. Approach Irrawaddy river.

In the early morning, you will have an opportunity to see by yourself the stunning Buddha carvings on the mountainside from the ship’s upper deck or Sundeck when we sail slowly upstream and downstream A Kaut Taung area. 

We will arrive in Prome by the afternoon. Then, we take a coach to visit Thiri-ya-kittiya - one of the most magnificent former centers of the Pyu civilization. This place owns a famous 5th-8th century archaeological site, an attractive museum which preserves many early Buddhist artifacts and sculptures.

Thayetmyo is a beautiful colonial town which used to protect the border between Royal Myanmar and British Myanmar in the 2nd Anglo Myanmar War in 1855. Many buildings here, including the market exisit from tthe previous period. Mayet also prouds to own the oldest golf course in Myanmar (1885). 

We will pay a visit to the market, observe the amazing colonial houses and do not foget to take a horse cart to pass through the golf course and enjoy the botanical garden.

Coming to Magwe, you will have a chance to visit two well-known forts which were constructed in Italian concept- called Minhla. Kipling used to write a poem inspired from the fight for Minhla redoubts and the death of a young subaltern. Then, we will reach to a special pagoda built with solid gold bricks - magnificent Magwe Myat-thalon Pagoda. At the end of day, enjoy a walking tour around many nat shrines and hermitages in the temple area.

On this day we visit a special - concept monastery named Yout-sau n-kyaung with its stunning wood carvings. Then, we discover a magnificent zone of colonial-style houses and go on sailing upstream.

When the sun rises, get off the ship at the Tan-Chi-Taung mountain and enjoy the view. Then, we continue visiting one of the highlights of our trip - the 3,000 monuments listed in the World Heritage Site, Pagan.

We begin our trip by taking a coach to explore further the archaeological zone and its monuments. A visit to the lacquerware workshop will then followed afterthat. Next, we will spend time visiting a local market. Then keep sailing to the upstream at noon. Evening is also a perfect time to walk peacefully at Oh Ne Kyaung village and learn about how the locals’ live in this typical riverside community.

Yandabo - a lovely small rural village is truly an ideal place for you to learn about the pot making process. Then, you can see what the kindness can do when you visit the Pandaw school which was built by the donations of the passengers.

If you want to know more about Mandalay‘s culture, do not forget to visit the Mahamuni Pagoda and Shwe Nan Daw Kyaung teak monastery. And we will travel to Sagaing in the afternoon where is famous for its 1000 hermitages and sanctuaries, well-off in woodcarving and religious art. 

After that, you take a coach to discover the old capital of Amarapura. When the sun sets, we asure you that taking a boat ride along Taungthaman lake and enjoying the senerity of this beautiful lake will be an unforgettable memory in your heart.

Mingun is our next destination. It is well-known for the largest working bell in the world and the uncompleted pagoda. And surprisingly, this pagoda is also the largest single mass of brick building in the world. 

You will never want to miss the chance to visit the Mingun Old Peoples Home which was originally established with the support of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company in the 1930s.

You will never believe in your eyes until you visit the magnificent potteries near Kyauk-myoung. This place is where the 50 gallon water pots are made by hand. In here, we will see the whole making process from the beginning to the end. 

In the afternoon, we cruise back downstream to Mandalay.

Disembarkation at Mandalay.

Early this morning, our cruise starts sailing from Rangon through the beautiful Twante Canal. We make a quick stop at Twante where you can see some beautiful pottery products. Then, continue cruising to Pyapon where is known as a charming delta town as well as a seaport with bustling anchors and markets.

Optional: you can choose to embark on the ship 1 day ealier to enjoy the exquisite feeling of living in the center of Yangon on a luxury ship. The experience comes with an extra cost.  

Set in the heart of the delta, Bogale used to be the capital of Mon Kingdom and also an international trading port between the 15th and 18th centuries.

Next, we will visit the stunning Mein Ma Hla Kyun Wildlife Reserve. Seizing an area of 137 square kilometers of lush mangrove forest, the reserve is home to the magnificent salt water crocodiles.

This day promises to be the most exhilarating cruising day for us as we pass through many gorgeous creeks and channels of the delta. Then, we will stop at a village for break.

We will get to Bassein - the delta’s capital, also known as a major seaport after sailing through the final section of Irrawaddy delta where joins with the great Bassein river. 

Here, we will visit the traditional umbrella factories where you can see the how the beautiful parasols are made. After that, we spend time walking around the town, discovering stupas and colorful markets.

Today is a free day for you to explore Bassein. If you wish, a trip to the stunning Ngwe Saung Beach will be arranged with an additional cost. 

After having lunch on board, we sail upstream to visit the river port of the old IFC ‘launch service’ between Rangoon and Bassein. 

These channels are always busy with variety of shipping while the riverbanks are lively with life and activity. Sunset is the best time of the day to enjoy a peaceful waking tour in the beautiful town of Maubin. 

Under the soft light of the morning, we sail through Twante Canal, where located Rangoon River and our berth in the colonial downtown.

Disembarktion around 12:00am.