Road to Mandalay - 3 Nights
 
Mandalay - Bagan
Join the Road To Mandalay for three nights. Visit Mandalay, the center of Burmese culture, Sagaing famous for its silversmiths and the awe-inspiring plain of Bagan where more than 2,000 temples and pagodas await your discovery.
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Trip Highlights
- 3 nights on the luxurious Road to Mandalay ship
- Sightseeing in Mandalay and Bagan
- Rural villages on the banks of the Ayeyarwady River
- Optional trip extension in Yangon
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Mandalay
After a morning flight from Yangon to Mandalay board the Road To Mandalay on the Ayeyarwady River at Shwe Kyet Yet, opposite the beautiful pagoda-studded Sagaing Hills. After lunch on board enjoy a guided tour of the key sights of Mandalay, regarded as the center of Burmese culture and Buddhist learning. Return to the ship stopping enroute to admire the sunset over the river. Enjoy dinner and local entertainment on board in the evening. Overnight on board.
Day 2: Mandalay, Sagaing
After breakfast visit Sagaing, the living center of the Buddhist faith in Burma, famous for its silversmiths who still work in much the same way as their ancestors did. The ship gets underway mid morning for its journey south. The rest of the day is spent relaxing on board, observing the fascinating local river life from the top deck. In the afternoon, your guide will give a lecture on the Myanmar way of life. Enjoy dinner and local entertainment on board during the evening. Overnight on board.
Day 3: Bagan
Arrive in Bagan in the morning, where over 2,000 temples and pagodas remain on the awe-inspiring plain. Take a guided orientation tour to introduce you to the most important temples. After lunch you may rejoin the guide to visit the inside of some of the more significant pagodas. Alternatively, you can hire a bicycle or horse-drawn cart and explore this fascinating area on your own. In the late afternoon, go with your guide to watch the breathtaking vista of the sun setting over the plain. Dinner and local entertainment await you on board. Overnight on board.
Day 4: Departure
After breakfast transferred to the Bagan airport for your onward flight to Yangon.
Optional 2 Night Yangon Extension
Day 1: Yangon
Upon arrival in the Yangon International Airport you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel for two nights. Begin your sightseeing tour of Yangon’s city center with a visit to Sule Pagoda. Your guide will accompany you on a short walk by Kandawgyi lake and then take you to see the sunset at Yangon’s spectacular Shwedagon Pagoda. Enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight in Yangon.
Day 2: Yangon
After breakfast at the hotel, the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. We will be happy to arrange a half or full day sightseeing tour to suit your interests. Visit the countryside surrounding Yangon, stopping at Syriam and its pagoda set on a small island in the middle of the river or visit Bago, Burma’s ancient capital. Overnight in Yangon.
Day 3: Departure
Depending on your itinerary, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Mandalay to continue on the Road to Mandalay cruise or your departure flight home.
*Supplement fees for this extension do apply. Please inquire for more information.
Rates
Per Person Rates (based on double occupancy except for single cabin)
2011 Rates
Single Cabin - $2,290
Superior Cabin - $2,290
Deluxe Cabin - $2,990
State Cabin - $3,900
Governor's Suite - $5,460
2012 Rates
Single Cabin - $2,400
Superior Cabin - $2,400
Deluxe Cabin - $3,350
State Cabin - $4,100
Governor's Suite - $5,730
Rates Include
- All meals on board the ship
- 3 nights accommodation on board based on double occupancy (excluding single cabin)
- Domestic economy class flights: Yangon - Bagan - Yangon
- All airport/hotel transfers
- Sightseeing in Myanmar as outlined in the itinerary
Rates Do Not Include
- International Airfare to and from Yangon
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Expenses of a personal nature
2011 Departure Dates (Wednesdays)
October 5, 12, 26
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
December 14
2012 Departure Dates (Wednesdays)
January 4, 11, 18, 25
February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
March 7, 14, 21, 28
April 4, 25
July 25
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
November 7, 14, 21, 28
December 5, 19
To Book This Tour
Please call us toll free at 1-877-362-2793 and let us know that you would like to book this tour. Then follow these instructions:
- Download, print, and fill out the Reservation Form for each person.
- Fax the form to us at 206-529-4803, or mail it to:
Red Lantern Journeys
1000 N. Northlake Way, Suite H
Seattle, WA 98103
- Pay a non-refundable $500 per person deposit and we will initiate your reservations.
- Final payment is due 75 days prior to departure.
If your reservation is made less than 75 days prior to departure, the non-refundable deposit will allow us to initiate reservations. Full payment will be due immediately upon confirmation of all hotels and transportation services. If the services quoted cannot be confirmed, alternate accommodation or transportation will be arranged and the price will be adjusted accordingly.
Payments can be made by personal check, bank wire transfer, or credit card. Upon receipt of your deposit, we will initiate your reservations and send you a statement showing your payment. Approximately 4 weeks prior to your departure, we will send you a final confirmation package containing your itinerary and detailed information on the logistics of your trip.
Forms to Download (pdf file)
Reservation Form with Complete Terms and Conditions
Cancellation/Refund Policies
- Cancel more than 60 days prior to departure - forfeit your deposit.
- Cancel between 30 and 60 days prior to departure - forfeit 50% of the tour cost.
- Cancel less than 30 days prior to departure - NO REFUND of tour cost.
- Cancellations must be made in writing and sent via mail, fax, or email to Red Lantern Journeys.
- Refunds will be processed within 30 days of receipt of your written request.
- No refunds are available for unused services or tours during your trip.
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