RV Orient Pandaw
Cabins : 28 | Launched : 2008 | Length : 55m (180ft) | Crew Members : 28
DEAL FOR COMBINED TRIP
⋆ 50% OFF
⇒ Save 50% on the Mandalay Pagan Packet when combining with Mergui Cruise by MY Andaman Explorer
⇒ Complementary welcome airport pick up on your first day arrive Myanmar or drop-off at your last day in Myanmar. (Except programs of 1 night and 02 night cruise)
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⋆ 15% OFF
⇒ Book RV Orient Pandaw with us and save from 15% due to each schedule. Singles welcome! No single use supplement
⇒ Complementary welcome airport pick up on your first day arriving Myanmar or drop-off at your last day in Myanmar. (Except programs of 1 night and 02 night cruise)
Main Deck Cabins
No of Cabins: 10 | Area: 16m2 (172ft2) | Bed: Double/Twin Beds
Orient Pandaw cruise provides 10 cabins on the main deck with standard facilities and great area. All staterooms come equipped with panoramic window, en – suit bathroom with natural stone shower and high quality fittings as well as air conditioner.
- Air-conditioner
- Mini-safe
- Luggage storage
- Wardrobe
- Hair dryer
- Kimono and slippers
Upper Deck Cabins
No of Cabins: 18 | Area: 16m2 (172ft2) | Bed: Double/Twin Beds
There are 18 cabins available on the Upper Deck of Orient Pandaw cruise offering spacious living area and modern amenities. The rooms are completed in teak and brass which create the traditional and elegant boutique style. You can whether observe the river view through the big window or sit on the rattan chairs placed in the personal deck space.
- Air-conditioner
- Mini-safe
- Luggage storage
- Wardrobe
- Hair dryer
- Kimono and slippers
Sundeck
Restaurant
Bar
Activities On Board
7 Nights Mandalay – Pagan Packet (Downstream)
Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details
Highlights itinerary:
- Discover the key sites of the ancient temple plain of Bagan like Ananda temple or Shwesandaw Temple
- Join in the fabulous excursions to the former capitals of Myanmar including Mingun, Ava, Amarapura and Mandalay.
- Visit the lesser – known villages by the bank of the Irrawaddy river.
- Experience the interesting pot and lacquer making procedures.
You will be transferred from the airport to the ship for the embarkation. A delicious lunch will be servered on board. Then, an excursion to the second largest city of Myanmar - Mandalay will begin. This beautiful city is also known as the religious center of the country.
We will learn about Buddhism in Myanmar by visiting Mahamuni Pagoda, one of the holiest sites of the country where features one of the 5 most likeliness Buddha images in the world. The believers put the gold leaf onto the statue to express their respect so that the image now has a thick golden layer of about 15cm. Then relax by walking along the street which is famous for the marble carvers.
Next, we visit the Golden Palace Monatery – Shwe Kyaung. Constructed in 1857, the architecture used to be a part of the Royal Palace until it was moved to the present location in 1879.
The UNESCO site – Kuthodaw Pagoda and the world’s largest book will definitely amaze you with the outstanding appreance and high religious value. Seizing a massive area under the foot of Mandalay hill, the gilded pagoda Kuthodaw was surrounded by 729 marble slabs inscipted with Buddha teachings.
Afterwards, we pay a visit to a gold leaf beating workshop. Then, you will have a chance to save a lot of beautiful pictures at the moat surrounding the Royal Palace with magnificient background of the Mandalay Hill.
Dock at Sagaing overnight.
This morning, we take a walking tour around Mingun exploring its highlighted sites. The gigantic brick building constructed by King Bodawpaya in 1790 is our first stop. It is recognized as the largest stupa in world but unfortunatlety, left unfinished since 1808. We also have chance to visit the the world’s second largest ringing bell.
In the afternoon, we proceed to Sagaing – the religious center of the country where is famous for a great number of monasteries bearing beautiful woodcarvings and elaborate religious arts. Next, we climb to Soon U Ponnya Shin pagoda on the top of the hill to catch the great view of the surrounding area and the mighty Irrawaddy river.
Afterwards, we take part in a lecture about the lifestyle of the nun at a nunnery.
Amarapura – one of Burmese former capitals is our next stop (first period: 1783 – 1819; second period: 1839 - 1852). Here, you will have an opportunity to see the signature produces of the ancient city: silk and cotton are made.
One of the most romantic scenery in Amarapura is taking a local boat on Taungthaman lake at sunset watching U Bein Bridge – the world’s longest teak bridge diving in the magical orange glow.
We anchor overnight at Sagaing.
Yandabo - a lovely small rural village is truly the ideal place for you with a various selection of production of terracotta pottery from the river bank clay.
The village was quite well-known in marking a hictorical event where the first Anglo-Burmese war ended by the peace treaty signed in 1826. In the morning, relax yourself by a waking tour to a pottery workshop ad see first-hand the production process. In here you are welcome to try making a pot by hands.
And you can see what the kindness can do when you visit the Pandaw school. This school was built by the donations of the passengers.
We dock at Shwe Tan Tit village overnight.
Upon arrival in Pakokku, take a tuk tuk to go around the town exploring the vivid market and the center.
Afterwards, we cruise to the Ayardaw charity clinic which was donated by Pandaw.
In the afternoon, enjoy a leisurely walk around the town.
If you are looking for the best tobacco in Myanmar, Pakokku is always an amazing choice. The spot is a city of about 100,000 residents situated 30 km from Pagan. Pakokku produces many items like tobacco, cotton, peanuts, Thanaka (traditional comestic) and textiles. We can take a tuk tuk to go around the main market of Pakokku.
Next, we move to a cheroot factory where you can learn more about this traditional product and how it made.
Anchor overnight at Tan Chi village.
We have an interesting visit to the stupa located on the top of the hill by passing through the winding road of the Tant-Chi-Taung mountain. After that, we enjoy an exhilatating night with the paper – mache elephant dance performance by the inhabitants from Tant-Chi on the way back.
Cruise to Salay, a lovely small town which used to be one of the busiest trading port in the past. Now, it is a quaint village filled with colonial architectural riches and ancient teak monasteries.
Then, join in an exhilarating walking tour to Yoke-Sone Kyaung – one of the most intricated teak carved monasteries in Burma. Then, on our way back, we stop at Salay House.
Dock overnight at Salay.
Today morning, we sail upstream from Salay to Pagan to discover its famous higlights.
First, we pay a visit to a famous temple known as the most beautiful architechtures in Pagan – Ananda. It was built in AD 1105 under the order of the third king of Pagan dynasty - King Kyansit Thar. Here, you can have a chance to contemplate the Pagan high standard craftsmanship through the sophisticated interior of mural paintings, outstanding Buddha images and glazed plaques.
Myingabar Gubyaukgyi temple is chosen to be the second destination. It was built in AD 1113 in the reign of Prince Rajakumar, son of King Kyansit Thar. You can see many gorgeous pictures depicting the daily life of Pagan people painted on the walls.
Finally, a walking tour around Phwar Saw Village is a perfect way to end a busy sightseeing day. This is a small village of more than 500 residents located between New Pagan and Nyaung U airport. It is said that the village was named after a very famous queen of Pagan who had great influence on 3 Kings in the late 13th century. The life of the villagers here depends on pea and bean cultivation, breeding cattles and making small lacquer items.
When the day comes to an end, your stroll becomes more interesting than ever when you see a truly authentic picture of the local life. People come back from their work with their cattles and then busy preparing the dinner.
The ship anchors at Pagan for a night.
We continue to visit the key sites of Bagan today and then move to a lacquerware workshop. There are few stupa in Pagan allowing visitors climb. And luckily, Shwe San Daw will permit us to gain a 360-degree view over the red brick Buddhist constructions. Visting Shwe Zi Gone Pagoda will bring to us an exciting experience about the place preserving a hair relic of the Buddha which was built in AD 1086.
Before returning to the ship and have a sumptuous lunch, we visit the Khay Min Ga pagoda complex which is known as the combination of many architectural styles: Indian, Sri Lankan, Myanmar-Mon hybrid and Myanmar.
For anyone who is interested in lacquerware, do not miss the chance to visit a lacquerware workshop in the afternoon. This is a great opportunity to discover the process of making lacquer handicrafts which is so famous in Pagan and Myanmar in general.
We move on visiting a special complex of 3 temples constructed in the late 13th century - the one and only Payathonezu.
At the end of day, we pay a visit to Dhamayangyi temple which is known for the massive architecture and unique design.
The sunset in Pagan is always one of the most memorable moments in the visitors’ heart, especially from the top of Taung Guni temple. See it with your own eyes and save it with your camera.
Back to the ship.
We anchor overnight at Pagan.
Disembark from the ship around 9:00am.
What's Included
- Airport or hotel transfers to/from ship on DAY 1 and DAY 8.
- Entrance fees
- Guide services (English language)
- Gratuities to crew
- Main meals
- Locally made soft drinks
- Local beer and local spirits, jugged coffee and selection of teas and tisanes
- Mineral water.
What's Not Included
- International flights
- Port dues (if levied)
- Laundry
- All visa costs
- Fuel surcharges (see terms and conditions)
- Imported beverages such as wines, premium spirits and liqueurs, fancy soft drinks like Perrier, espressos and cappuccinos at bar
- Tips to tour guides, local guides, bus drivers, boat operators and cyclo drivers.
4 Nights Mandalay – Pagan (Downstream)
Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details
Highlights itinerary:
- Relax and enjoy 4 memorable cruising nights among the spectacular scenery of Irrawaddy River.
- Get a glimpse into the local life through the exciting excursions to the vivid markets and riverside villages.
- Discover the notable monuments in the temple plain of Bagan.
- Explore the ancient royal capitals of Burma.
Around 16:00pm, we embark on the ship at Sagaing. Then, a sumptuous dinner will be served.
Anchor overnight at Sagaing.
Yandabo - a lovely small rural village is truly the ideal place for you with a various selection of production of terracotta pottery from the river bank clay.
The village was quite well-known in marking a hictorical event where the first Anglo-Burmese war ended by the peace treaty signed in 1826. In the morning, relax yourself by a waking tour to a pottery workshop ad see first-hand the production process. In here you are welcome to try making a pot by hands.
And you can see what the kindness can do when you visit the Pandaw school. This school was built by the donations of the passengers.
We anchor at Shwe Tan Tit village overnight.
Upon arrival in Pakokku, take a tuk tuk to go around the town exploring the vivid market and the center.
Afterwards, we cruise to the Ayardaw charity clinic which was donated by Pandaw.
In the afternoon, enjoy a leisurely walk around the town.
If you are looking for the best tobacco in Myanmar, Pakokku is always an amazing choice. The spot is a city of about 100,000 residents situated 30 km from Pagan. Pakokku produces many items like tobacco, cotton, peanuts, Thanaka (traditional comestic) and textiles. We can take a tuk tuk to go around the main market of Pakokku.
Next, we move to a cheroot factory where you can learn more about this traditional product and how it made.
Anchor overnight at Tan Chi village.
We have an interesting visit to the stupa located on the top of the hill by passing through the winding road of the Tant-Chi-Taung mountain. After that, we enjoy an exhilatating night with the paper – mache elephant dance performance by the inhabitants from Tant-Chi on the way back.
Cruise to Salay, a lovely small town which used to be one of the busiest trading port in the past. Now, it is a quaint village filled with colonial architectural riches and ancient teak monasteries.
Then, join in an exhilarating walking tour to Yoke-Sone Kyaung – one of the most intricated teak carved monasteries in Burma. Then, on our way back, we stop at Salay House.
Anchor overnight at Salay.
In the morning, we sail upstream to Pagan. And after lunch, disembark from the ship for your next journey in the Golden Land.
What's Included
- Transfers to/from ship on DAY 1 and DAY 5 as described.
- Entrance fees
- Guide services (English language)
- Gratuities to crew
- Main meals
- Locally made soft drinks
- Local beer and local spirits, jugged coffee and selection of teas and tisanes.
- Mineral water.
- Use of quality mountain bikes for independent exploration.
What's Not Included
- International flights
- Port dues (if levied)
- Laundry
- All visa costs
- Fuel surcharges (see terms and conditions)
- Imported beverages such as wines, premium spirits and liqueurs, fancy soft drinks like Perrier, espressos and cappuccinos at bar
- Tips to tour guides, local guides, bus drivers, boat operators and cyclo drivers.
RV Orient Pandaw Policy
1. Alteration of schedule and cruise itinerary
In spite of the fact that we will do our best to assure that the announced itinerary is followed at the strictest possible level, occasionally, we might have to alter or delay the schedules and itineraries in the last minute due to the uncertainty of local weather and river conditions.
2. Change point of embarkation and disembarkation
If the cruise encounters difficulty in embarking and disembarking passengers at the scheduled points, RV Orient Pandaw will bear no extra cost of transporting to and from the embarking and disembarking place except for the case that the passengers or their agents have purchased a package tour including our land services. Any reason for altering the place of embarkation and disembarkation will not be considered a reason for terminating this contract.
3. Fuel surcharge
The fuel costs, which have been calculated basing on the average market price, are included in the announced ticket price. If the fuel price increases by more than 10%, the company will have the right to collect charge for fuel supplement equal to the amount by which the fuel price exceeds the price stated in the contract.
4. Deposit
If you book more than 65 days in advance of the departure date, you are required to make a 30% non-refundable deposit at the booking time. The remaining amount must be paid at least 65 prior to the departure.
If you book less than 65 days in advance of the departure date, you are required to make full payment of the fare within 48 hours.
*You may be required to make higher non-refundable deposits for certain special offers. Advice for these offers will be shown to you at the time of booking.
5. Cancellation by us
Under the circumstance that a cruise cannot be operated for passengers with confirmed bookings or departures because the number of occupied cabins is less than 5, RV Orient Pandaw has the rights to call off the cruise. We will notify all passengers with confirmed booking about the cancellation 30 days in advance. A substitute cruise ship (with parallel itinerary and ship type) or an alternative departure date will be proposed depending on its availability. RV Orient Pandaw will bear or compensate any extra or difference in cruise prices. If the passengers do not agree with the alternative ship or departure, we will make full refund of the deposit amounts upon the demand of the passengers. If RV Orient Pandaw makes cancellation of a cruise after a passenger has cancelled their bookings and paid cancellation charges (and deposit), we will make full refund upon the passenger’s request.
6. Cancellation by Customer
If you intend canceling your booking, you must notify us via email or fax. The applicable policy for cancellation charge will be as follows:
If you cancel 65 days or more prior to the departure, you will be charged 30% of the total price.
If you cancel 64 days or less prior to the departure, or don’t show up, you will be charged 100% of the total price.
* When calculating the refund for your cancellation, we will deduct the wire fees and credit card commissions.
7. Children Price & Extra Bed
Children under the age of 4 may share cabin with their parent(s) without extra charge. However, RV Orient Pandaw cannot ensure the availability of cots. Children over the age of 4 up to 18 get:
50% reduction from adult price for 1 adult and 1 child staying in 1 cabin
50% reduction for the child for 2 adults and 1 child staying in 2 cabins (1 cabin has no single supplement)
50% reduction for the children for 2 adults and 2 children staying in 2 cabins.
For larger family groups, the price would be calculated upon request.
8. Insurance
We highly recommend that travelers have their trip cancellation covered. In this case, travelers will be repaid the cost of air ticket and other non-refundable payments for the trip. We also advise the guests to purchase insurance for medical matters, luggage loss and delay of the trip in case of unfavorable situations. RV Orient Pandaw will not be liable for the loss of personal belongings.
9. Dietary needs
If the guests have exceptional dietary needs, they should contact with us 30 days in advance of the departure. The cruise crew will exert all possible efforts to satisfy the exceptional dietary needs and demands depending on the availability of the goods.
10. Travelers’ responsibilities
All the guests stepping on board should be responsible towards their co-travelers and the cruise crew. The guests are advised to analyze the conditions of the trip itinerary and have appropriate social conduct towards their co-travelers and crew members. They should thoroughly check all the safety requirements on board and during the trips.
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