Exotic Chindwin
20 Aug - 31 Aug 2020

SO MUCH IS INCLUDED

Fine 5* vessel, British Colonial paddle steamer design
Highest crew to guest ratio ( 1:1 )
The basic cabin category is 32 sqm, one of the largest in Myanmar
All cabins have outdoor balconies and sliding floor to ceiling doors
Open air yoga classes
Vegan fine dining; All meals
Daily (group) shore-excursions
Entrance fees & port taxes
Tour guide services (English speaking)
Daily onboard entertainment
Mineral water, soft drinks, juices, tea, coffee
Free flow local beer and house wine by glass during lunch and dinner
Drinking water in cabin and during excursions
Insurance (passenger liability)
Internet access in public areas (subject to signal)
Special inclusions by cabin type

Exotic Chindwin

One of the least-visited rivers in Asia, a cruise on the Chindwin is for the real explorer. This all vegan journey of a lifetime takes you to the most famous sites in Burma, with the highlights Mandalay, Homalin and the thousands of temples filling the plains of Bagan. A view that is simply unique. You will get to know all of Myanmar, learn their language, visit cave-temple complexes that are believed to be over 300 years old, attend a special ceremony at a local monastery and more. Experience the Chindwin River – a beautiful and unspoiled part of the world where traveling is an adventure. This itinerary is thoughtfully curated to experience the scenic landscapes of Myanmar and its culture.

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If you want to experience the Irrawaddy River in complete luxury then Anawrahta cruise ship is the best choice. Boasting some of the largest cabins on the river, you won't be short of space as you float along the mysterious waters that form the lifeblood of Myanmar. But, the opulence doesn’t just stop at the palatial rooms, the mighty vessel has the highest crew to passenger ratio of all the boats on the Irrawaddy. This means that you won’t be left waiting for your wishes to become reality. Every crewmember is ready to deliver the highest level of service to complement your trip. With its gleaming white rails, polished lacquer, intricately carved woodwork and shining brass, The Anawrahta takes guests back in time to an era of bygone elegance.

day 1

Board the majestic Anawrahta, berthed at the quay of Mandalay’s riverside and enjoy a warm welcome by our staff with some refreshments and a short safety briefing as you move into your “home” for the next days. Leisurely unwind on a relaxing vegan sailing day. Take a swim in the 360-degree view pool on the sundeck or try out the fine treatments of our Thazin Spa while sailing towards Sagaing. Our lecture today will be on “Myanmar’s ways of life” followed by a cultural demonstration on “Traditional Longyi and Thanakha”, Myanmar’s traditional costumes and a natural paste applied on the face and body. Kindly join afternoon tea served in the Kipling’s Bar while gazzing at the vast river view of the Ayeyarwady river. Tonight a longyi Cocktail Party will break the ice with your fellow guests.

Get there:

Myanmar has two main airports you can fly into; Yangon Airport (RGN), with many international flights, or Mandalay Airport (MDL), with flights from / to Bangkok. Many local airlines offer direct flights between Yangon and Mandalay.

For your return flight: Locals airlines offer flights between Bagan (Nyaung U Airport: NYU) and Yangon or Mandalay.

day 2

An early morning yoga session will be held on the sundeck to strengthen your muscles and ease your mind before Anawrahta enters the Chindwin river. Our morning excursion will take us the historical village of A Myint, which endured almost all of Myanmar’s dynasties. Explore the village life and their ancient pagodas built in 11-13 AD. Back on board, we will sail a short distance to Monywa while fine vegan lunch is served on board. After lunch, we go by bus to Monywa where a spectacular styled Thanboddhay Pagoda (Thambuddhei Paya) with over 500,000 Buddha images and hundreds of golden spires can be found. Further down the road is the second tallest Buddha statue in the world, measuring 116 meters. It’s located behind a tremendous religious site with Bodhi trees, gardens with hundreds of sitting Buddhas, and a huge lying Buddha. The whole interior features depictions of Buddhist teachings on several floors. Back on board, we continue sailing up the river. Enjoy your vegan dinner tonight and a “Yamayana” dance performance on the sundeck.

day 7

Time for an early morning yoga session on the sundeck while the ship sails towards the most beautiful part of the upper Chindwin river. After breakfast, you can join a demonstration about the ancient habit of betel-chewing as well as smoking cheroots cigars. Tasting is optional! On our afternoon excursion, we will visit the town Homalin, the end of the 400 navigable miles on the Chindwin river for us. Here we will take a tour of the stunning views from the high vantage point of the Buddha Lotus Garden before starting our downstream voyage. Our guide will explain the significance of the various statues depicting scenes from the life of Buddha. On the way back from this view point, you have a great chance to visit the village of the Naga tribe; one of Myanmar’s minorities that still have their own lovely culture and customs.

day 9

Mawlaik has been used as the administrative capital of the British and many of the colonial-era house built by the Bombay-Burma Trading Company still remain nowadays. Our colonial heritage tour will take you to the post office, former British administrative buildings, the house of a former British commissioner, and the Mawlaik Golf Course which was built in the old colonial times. The tour ends with a fun mini golf match at the greens of the Mawlaik Golf Course. Afterwards, we return to the ship and you can enjoy our vegan lunch on board. We might have the time to visit the small village of Kyi Taung Oo where we can discover the only surviving (and still-working) wooden monastery that pre-dates the Konbaung Dynasty’s Foundation in 1752. “Kyi Taung Oo” means “Great Sacred Hill”, as you might expect there will be some amazing views over the river and its surrounding area.

Date	Ports of Call	Arrival	Departure
20-08-20	MANDALAY	-	-
21-08-20	AH MYINT VILLAGE & MONYWA	-	-
22-08-20	MOKTAW	-	-
23-08-20	MAUKKADAW & KALAYWA	-	-
24-08-20	KALAYWA	-	-
25-08-20	SITTAUNG	-	-
26-08-20	TOUNGDOOT & HOMALIN	-	-
27-08-20	SAILING DAY	-	-
28-08-20	MAWLAIK	-	-
29-08-20	PHO WIN TAUNG – SHWE BA TAUNG	-	-
30-08-20	BAGAN	-	-
31-08-20	BAGAN	-	-
Note: The itinerary presented is subject to modification due to water levels, lock closures or other uncontrollable factors. Every effort will be made to operate cruise programs as planned, but changes may still be necessary throughout the cruise. This schedule is su bject to change. Your final itinerary will be provided with the cruise tickets.

Anawrahta

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Cat. 1 Deluxe Balcony Suite

Anawrahta’s ten beautifully appointed Deluxe staterooms, all with private balcony, are decorated with original handicrafts, locally-carved wood panels and richly-textured fabrics inspired by the brocade of Burma’s ethnic minority groups. Large windows and serene colors inspire total relaxation. The Deluxe are located on the main deck.

Size: 32 square meters with private balcony

Includes the following cabin numbers : 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110

Cat. 2 Deluxe Executive Balcony Suite

Anawrahta’s six beautifully appointed Deluxe Executive staterooms, all with private balcony, are decorated with original handicrafts, locally-carved wood panels and richly-textured fabrics inspired by the brocade of Burma’s ethnic minority groups. Large windows and serene colors inspire total relaxation. The Deluxe Executive sit on the upper deck.

Size: 32 square meters with private balcony

Includes the following cabin numbers : 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 208

Cat. 3 Junior Suite

Named after some of the most fascinating rivers in Myanmar, Anawrahta offers three Junior Suites: the Kaladan, the Lenya and the Thandi. Combining dark, regal wood with the bright oranges, saffrons and greens of the floral offerings presented at temples, these suites offer a comfortable seating area and a private balcony from which to enjoy the lush beauty of the Ayeyarwady.

Size: 48 square meters / 517 square feet.

Includes the following cabin numbers : 201, 207, 209

Cat. 5 Royal Suite

The two opulent Royal Suites are named after Anawrahta and his son Kyansitta, considered as two of the most famous monarchs in Burmese history. Equipped with a private terrace and a private Jacuzzi, these stunning suites feature elaborate woodcarvings, fine works of Burmese art, and handmade artefacts commissioned throughout Burma.

Size: 86 square meters / 926 square feet, including a terrace of 29 square meters / 312 square feet balcony with a private Jacuzzi

Includes the following cabin numbers : 303, 304

Cabin Category	PRICE PER PERSON
Cat. 1 Deluxe Balcony Suite	2999€
Cat. 2 Deluxe Executive Balcony Suite	3599€
Cat. 3 Junior Suite	3999€
Cat. 5 Royal Suite	5999€

Cruise Pricing Terms and Conditions:
Cruise prices listed above are the average "from prices," and are in Euros (unless noted otherwise), per person, based on 2 Guest(s) occupancy, and do not include airfare or any other additional charges (unless noted otherwise). Pricing and availability are subject to change at any time prior to successful payment processing and reservation creation. All prices and dates are subject to availability. All offers and upgrades are for select sailings and accommodation categories only, are subject to availability, and are capacity controlled. Bonus offers listed above (if any) are not combinable, unless noted otherwise. We reserve the right to correct errors.