Heritage Line Anawrahta

Embark the ship at Mandalay’s riverside. Then, the professional staffs will bring you welcome atmosphere with some refreshments that make you feel like you are in your own home. Besides, a short instruction will also be given to ensure your safety on Anawrahta Cruise. Here, you will have a great opportunity to enjoy our luxury services. You can choose between try out the best treatments in a modern spa and take a swim with a nice view in a pool on the sundeck.

In the early afternoon, passengers can enjoy a longyi demonstration and a lecture about Burmese culture while tasting our afternoon tea. In the evening, all guests can join in a compelling longyi cocktail party with fellow passengers. 

• Meals: Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise

In the early morning, we have a yoga lesson for you to join in. It will help you to relax and improve your health. Our morning adventure will start with a visit to the historical village of A Myint which was built in 11-13 AD. Existing for almost of Myanmar’s dynasties, A Myint village is an attractive destination for travelers who want to explore the ancient pagodas and village life. Then, we will go back to Anawrahta cruise to have lunch while we sail a short distance to Monywa.

In this beautiful city, we will visit Thanboddhay Pagoda.The pagoda has a spectacular style with hundreds of thousands Buddha images and hundreds of golden spires. The 116 meters Buddha statue – the second tallest Buddha statue in the world is also located in this religious site. Back on board, we will continue our journey. BBQ dinner is served and “Yamayana” dance is performed on the sundeck.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise

In the morning, we arrive at Moktaw - a typical riverside village to learn about the local’s traditional lifestyle. In case we’re lucky, we can see a special ceremony at the local monastery. After a delicious lunch, you will have a chance to discover the fascinating Anawrahta cruise with our cruise general manager. Enjoy a special event which is followed by the old British Club style. 

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise

In the morning, we will start our tour around Maukkadaw’s small village which was known as a busy teak port. While we troll around this old village, we visit the old enterprises and a local school. In the afternoon, we suggest you joining in our Burmese speaking class so that you can learn some phrases to talk with the locals when we visit a vivid market the next day. In the evening, we will arrive at Kalaywa riverside.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise

We will start our tour in Kalaywa with by local tuk-tuk. Discover the Pagoda and chose a nice spot to have a great view over the Kalaywa Town and Chindwin River. Then, we continue shopping at a colorful local market of Kalaywa. It is a nice time for you to practice your Burmese language skills. 

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise

You can choose between join a lesson by our guide and watch the gorgeous passing scenery in the morning. Then, we visit a small Sittaung village which has 28 houses and 200 inhabitants. You will have an opportunity to see the greatest river fleet – the ship of Irrawaddy Flotilla Company. Back on board, you can enjoy afternoon tea while we continue sailing up the Chindwin river.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise

Morning is a perfect time for you to practice yoga lesson. It’s a great way to improve your health while the ship passing the wonderful view of Chindwin river. After enjoying your breakfast, you can take part in the ancient habits of Burmese people - betel-chewing and smoking cheroots. You can choose which one you like. 

Homalin town is the first place of our excursion in the afternoon. It’s our final destination after sailing 400 navigable miles of Chindwin river. Here, you can enjoy the fantastic view of Buddha Lotus Garden. In addition, the guide will tell us about the importance of many statues reflecting the scenes about Buddha’s life. 

Then, we will visit the village of Nagas - ethnic tribal people. It is one of Myanmar’s minorities still remain their traditional culture and customs. Here, you can have a chance to enjoy tasty traditional cuisine and dance with locals.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise

We spend time relaxing onboard as we cruise through the charming landscapes and enjoy wonderful services on the Anawrahta Cruise. In the late morning, a cooking class will be prepared by an Executive chef who will show you how to make local dishes.  You will have recipes for some delicious Burmese dishes so that you can cook them when you go back to your hometown.

Besides, you will have another opportunity to improve your knowledge about “ Buddhism in Myanmar” by our presentation.  Enjoy tasty BBQ dinner and watch an interesting performance. Together, they will bring you nice memories in your journey. 

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise

We sail to Mawlaik in the morning. British has used this place as the administrative capital. Many colonial houses which still remain nowadays was run by The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation. Our interesting tour includes a post office, British commissioners’ houses, British administrative buildings and the Golf Course which was built in the old colonial times.

Afterwards, we back on board and you can enjoy your lunch. In addition, you may have a chance to discover a small village of Kyi Taung Oo – the only wooden monastery still working nowadays which built before the beginning of Konbaung Dynasty in 1752. “ Kyi Taung Oo” means “ Great Sacred Hill”. As its name suggested, you can expect for an impressive view over the river and surrounding area. 

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise

It is simply free time for you to relax in this morning. You can watch the passing scenery or enjoy our services. In the afternoon, we will start our journey to Pho Win Taung by bus. Then, we will discover the cave complex which consists of more than 900 large and small caves. In this cave, you will see many sandstone engraved the Buddha images, animals, plants, ogres and demons. In the evening, a Puppet show was performed on board.  

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise

In the last hours on board, we can relax and enjoy a breathtaking sunrise view in the morning. Our final destination is Bagan- the ancient city of Temple. You will have a great time to explore the spectacular of Ananda Pagoda and Shwe San Daw Pagoda. At the end of the evening, we will visit one of the Pagoda has a great sunset view. 

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise

After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye to the Anawrahta crew and disembarks the ship for your next journey. It is for sure you get a memorable experience with our luxury cruise.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: N/A

We embark on Anawrahta Cruise at Mandalay’s riverside. Then, we continue sailing to the north through the Dolphin Sanctuary. We will start our day with a lecture about Myanmar ways of life.

In the afternoon, there is a Myanmar Traditional dress demonstration for guest to join in. The village of New Nyein is our first destination. Here, you can see how decorative pots are produced by traditional techniques. And their methods are still be used nowadays. In the evening, a longyi cocktail party is held to bring everyone closer.

• Meals: Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise

Our morning will start with a yoga and meditation on the sun deck. While we are sailing on the river, we can see the grandiose rolling hill of the Third Defile. You will have a chance to see peaceful lives by passing bamboo villages and small fishing settlements.Go back to the ship, a cookery demonstration will be prepared by a professional chef who will show you how to make local dishes.

In the afternoon, we will organize Burmese language lesson for you to join in. Then, we keep sailing to Taguang. Coming to this small town, you will have a great chance to discover the archeological area, nat or spirit shrines and an ancient fortifications.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise

We offer many relaxing options for you to choose. You can enjoy the facilities of our modern Spa or take a dip in a swimming pool to see the wonderful passing scenery.

We reach Katha in the early afternoon. You will definitely be attract by the enchanting colonial town - the site written in George Orwell's famous book - "Burmese Day”. Here, we will show you the fire station’s collections of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company. The ship’s bells of this ship were taken from sunken ships in the Second War. Katha was the final destination of the old flotilla. This is the place where hundreds of ships were scuppered in 1942 in order to against Japanese. 

We will take you to all places that were written in the book. From there, you can imagine the life under British Empire. 

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise

In the morning, we will move from Katha to Naba by train. You will have a nice time to enjoy the beautiful passing landscape, especially the thick Kachin Jungle and teak forest. Then, we will visit Katha Market where you can do some shopping and practice your Burmese language skills. 

In the afternoon, we continue sailing upstream to Shwe Gu. You can spend your time relaxing on the sun deck while an afternoon tea is served.Then, we offer a lecture about history and political of Myanmar for those who interested in. 

After dinner, we organize a special event which is followed by the old British Club style. This is the perfect time to share some old tales about British and Burmese. In the golden light, join us for watching a movie under the night sky.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise

Your breakfast will be served on the sun deck in order to give you a nice passing scenery. Our return journey starts at Sinkan bridge which takes around 25 minutes to go back to the starting point.

Our next stop is Kyun Daw island where we can explore many small pagodas, local villages, and river nomads. We back to Anawrahta Cruise and have a delicious lunch. Our journey will continue to the South of Ayeyarwaddy River. Tonight, Myanmar's traditional dance will be performed by our crew in order to give you a memorable night.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise

In the morning, we offer yoga and meditation on the sun deck which will help to improve your health. You can also improve your knowledge by joining in “ religion in Myanmar” presentation and Burmese language class. The Traditional Burmese Cigar and Chewing Betel Nut demonstration will start when you finish your tasty lunch. 

In the afternoon, we will visit the fishing village of Hsithe. It’s a great time for you to discover this picturesque village. It is the home for fishermen who use co-operative fishing methods in Ayeyarwady River. A village tour will help you to know more about traditional agriculture products. And the friendly fishermen will instruct you to cast a traditional fishing net. 

We will enjoy afternoon tea at the visitor center of the village. Here, there is a presentation about the river, the wildlife and the people for you to know more about this place. We return to Anawrahta Cruise to have a delicious dinner. Then, spend your time watching the outdoor cinema with hospitable villagers.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise

In the last sailing hours on board of Anawrahta Cruise, you can simply relax, enjoy our luxurious facilities or see the beautiful passing scenery as we sail to Mandalay – the final destination in our tour. We pass through Mingun which is a huge unfinished stupa of King Bodawapaya. The reason why it has been completed due to an astrologer states” once the temple would be completed, the king will die”.

In the late afternoon, we will reach Mandalay - the last royal capital of Myanmar. It’s a nice time to visit Amarapua known for its traditional silk weaving, silver and bronze casting. In addition, you will have a great opportunity to enjoy a beautiful sunset at U Bein Bridge which is known as the longest teak bridge in the world. 

After dinner, we offer a Ramayana show, legendary story, and performance with traditional music instruments. They will bring you a great night before you go back to your hometown.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: N/A

After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye to the Anawrahta crew and disembarks the ship for your next journey. It is for sure you get a memorable experience with our luxury cruise.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: N/A

At around noon, transfer to the quay of Mandalay’s riverside to embark on the luxurious Anawrahta. Once on the board, you will be warmly welcomed by our staff and then settle at your cabin for some refreshments. The ship will then make its way to Sagaing - an ancient capital of Burma. Lunch will be served at the restaurant of “Hinta Hall”. Afterwards, take your time to relax at the open air Kipling’s Bar or on the sun deck as the ship sails towards Sagaing.

Upon arrival in Sagaing, disembark for a shore excursion to some of the most famous sites of Sagaing and the former capital of Ava. You will cross over Avan Bridge connecting two old capitals. The royal capital city of Ava used to be served as the metropolis of the Burma between the 14th to 19th centuries. Take a horse cart ride to explore the region with a visit to some of the local attractions including Bagaya Kyaung - a beautiful teak monastery built in 1834 and also a monastic school, Maha Aung Mye Bonzan Monastery or the Nanmyint watch tower - noted for its unusual art and architecture. In the sacred place, there is a laid-back picnic tea time in which you could enjoy the peace of the ancient city in a unique way.

Afterwards, head back to the ship to get to know more some of the fascinating traditions of Burmese people through the demonstration of Longyi and Thanaka. The following presentation about Myanmar's history and culture is a great way to learn about this beautiful country.

In the evening, you get a great chance to join a cocktail party at Kipling’s Bar before enjoying dinner on board.

• Meals: Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise

For early birds, there is a great chance for you to take part in a yoga session on the sun deck. This is a great way to energize for a new day and get your mind eased while immersing into the grandeur of the Ayeyarwady. Today, the ship sails towards Yanderbo.

After breakfast on board, you will be given a lecture about Bagan’s history. Then you have some time to relax during the morning cruise. Enjoy the endless charm of the river from your bench on the sun deck or indulge yourself with a spa treatment is also a great experience you should try.

Lunch will be served on board. The ship then approaches at the sleepy riverside village of Yanderbo. This was once an important place where the Treaty of Yanderbo was signed marking the end of the First Anglo-Burmese war. The village is now famous for its pottery products throughout the country. Our knowledgeable guide will explain for you how this unique type of pot is more popular than pots from other places in the country.

Take a leisurely walk to explore the village. It is easy to see that the villagers here are too friendly and open for chatting with visitors. You will observe the unique techniques and skills to make various pots used by skillful hands of the locals. Try your hands to make one of these beautiful pots.

Head back to the ship for the afternoon high tea while the ship continues sailing to another spot of Pakokku passing through Chindwin River - the fascinating tributary of the Ayeyarwady.

As the sun starts to set on the horizon, it is the most special time of the day to take in the breathtaking views over the river when everything immerses in a golden light. Be ready for the evening event of “A toast to the past” during a British club where you can share some stories of Burma in old days. Dinner is served at the Hintha Hall. If you wish, you could join our open air cinema on the sun deck to see classic movies.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise

In the morning, take the chance to join our yoga class for a great beginning of a new day.

Breakfast will be served as the ship sails southwards for some more miles before arriving in Pakkoku. Located on the west of the Ayeyarwady's riverbank, Pakkoku is a small, sleeping trading town. From the distance, you can see Pakokku Bridge - the longest bridge of Myanmar. 

Disembark the ship to take a shore excursion to some of the small industries in the region including a cheroot-rolling factory and a producer of ‘Burmese slippers’. Learn more about local culture and the way of life of local vendors before moving onto a boisterous market to get a true glimpse of local trading activities. In addition to local handicraft products, Pakokku is also famous for its production of Tobacco. So this place is a great one if you are looking for to buy some Burmese cigars.

Continue your excursion to the Shwegu Temple to admire its intriguing and sophisticated carvings made from Yamanei wood. Inside the temple, you could also see a beautiful Buddha image seated on a lotus throne. Head back to board for lunch as the ship continues sailing southwards to the fascinating land of Bagan. In the early afternoon, the ship arrives in Bagan.

The afternoon is spent exploring the magnificent temples of the region. Stretching in the area of 30 square kilometers, there are thousands of temples, stupas, and pagodas dated back to centuries ago. In this temple exploration, you will visit some of the most famous temples including the spectacular Ananda Temple or the impressive Sulamani Pagoda. As the sun starts to set in the region, make your way to the summit of a pagoda to take in a stunning vista over the plain of temples.

Back on board for relaxing and enjoying a traditional Bagan dance performance at the Mandalay Lounge followed by dinner. After dinner, take your time to join our open air cinema on the sun deck to see another classic movie. (depends on weather conditions).

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise

In this morning, you are offered a special chance to take a sunrise balloon flight over the temple plain of Bagan. (If you wish to use this service, you are required to book in advance with extra cost).

Start your morning tour with a visit to the colorful Nyaung-U market- an authentic Burmese market where you can find a variety of local produce. This is also a great place for a photo opportunity of local daily life. Leaving the market, you will pay a visit to the sacred Shwezigon Pagoda. This magnificent pagoda features a stupa gilded in gold leaf with many smaller temples and shrines around. There is also a stop at a lacquerware workshop to learn more the long lasting craftsmanship. Wrap your morning journey with a visit to the Wetkyi-In Gubyaukgyi Pagoda for a closer look on the fine frescoes inside the pagoda. Return to the ship for lunch.

For the afternoon excursion, there are two options for you to take. For the first option, you will pay a visit to the revered Mount Popa monastery which is formed on a unique volcano. Burmese people believed that the monastery is home to their animist spirits - the Nats. Along the way make a stop at a beautiful palm sugar plantation from which you can see a typical local candies manufacturer.

For the second option, you are taken to the small village of Myinkaba. You also visit some impressive temples such as the Manuha Pagoda, dating from 1059 and the Gubyaukyi temple with stunning architecture. Then, spend some time exploring Minnanthu village on your own.

Return to the ship for some relaxing time before dinner. After dinner, you are welcomed to join some farewell entertainment in the lounge.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise

After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye to the Anawrahta crew and disembarks the ship for your onward journey. It is for sure you get a memorable experience with our luxury vessel and on land as well.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: N/A

Board our luxurious Anawrahta at the quay of Bagan at around noon. You will be warmly welcomed by our friendly staff before checking in your cabin - your comfortable home for the next few days.

Lunch will be served on board as the ship makes its way to Pakkoku - a small trading town of Pakkoku located on the western riverbank of the Ayeyarwady. From the distance, you can see Pakokku Bridge - the longest bridge of Myanmar. 

Once reaching the shore, you will enjoy an excursion to some of the small industries in the region including a cheroot-rolling factory and a producer of ‘Burmese slippers’. The handicraft plays an important role in the lives of local vendors. After that, move onto a boisterous market to get a true glimpse of local trading activities. One of the most famous products in Pakokku is the production of Tobacco. So this is a great place to buy some Burmese cigars.

Proceed to the Shwegu Temple - noted for its intriguing and sophisticated carvings made from Yamanei wood. Inside the temple, there is a beautiful Buddha image seated on a lotus throne. Head back to board for lunch as the ship continues sailing to the highlight of your journey- Mandalay. In the early afternoon, the ship arrives in Mandalay.

As the sun casts its last rays over the region, it is the most special time of the day to take in the breathtaking views over the river when everything immerses in a golden light. Be ready for the evening event of “A toast to the past” during a British club where you can share some stories of Burma in old days. Dinner is served at the Hintha Hall. If you wish, you could join our open air cinema on the sun deck to see classic movies. (depends on weather conditions).

• Meals: Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise

Try to wake up early this morning to take part in a yoga session on the sun deck. This is a great way to charge energy for a new day and get your mind eased while merging with the grandeur of the Ayeyarwady. Today, the ship sails towards Yanderbo.

Enjoy breakfast on board as the ship crosses over the confluence of the Ayeyarwady and its fascinating tributary of Chindwin River.

The ship then approaches at the sleepy riverside village of Yanderbo. The village was once an important place where the Treaty of Yanderbo was signed marking the end of the First Anglo-Burmese war. It is now famous for its pottery products all over the country. You will be explained how the posts here could keep the water cooler than pots from other places in the country.

Enjoy a leisurely walk to explore the village. You can easily see that the villagers here are too friendly and open to interact with visitors. It is interesting to observe the unique techniques and skills to make various pots used by skillful hands of the locals. Try your hands to make one of these beautiful pots.

Return to the ship for a fabulous lunch buffet on board while the ship cruises northwards. Take your time to enjoy the timeless charm of the river from your bench on the sun deck or indulge yourself with a spa treatment is also a great experience you should try.

In the afternoon, you have great chance to get to know more some of the fascinating traditions of Burmese people through the demonstration of Longyi and Thanaka. The following presentation about Myanmar's history and culture is a great way to learn about this beautiful country. You are also offered a special chance to enjoy one of our various treatments in the Thanzin Spa before having dinner at the Hintha Hall.

After dinner, take some time to relax with a seat at the open air cinema on the sun deck to see a classic movie (depends on weather conditions).

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise

Take the chance to join our yoga class on the sun deck to be ready for a new adventure.

Breakfast is served on board while sailing north for some more miles to the ancient capital of Ava.

Upon arrival, set off your city tour to discover some of the most well-known sites. Take a horse cart ride to explore the region with a visit to some extinct monasteries and fanes including Bagaya Kyaung - a beautiful teak monastery built in 1834 and also a monastic school, Maha Aung Mye Bonzan Monastery or the Nanmyint watch tower - noted for its unusual art and architecture. In the sacred building, choose a secret place to enjoy a laid-back picnic tea time in which you could feel the peace of the ancient city in a unique way.

Return to the ship for a hearty lunch buffet as the ship continues sailing north to another fascinating highlight of the trip - Mandalay. You will easily see the beautiful Sagaing Hills dotted with pagodas from the distance. Arrive in Mandalay in the early afternoon.

Your afternoon excursion will take you to some of the most significant sights of Mandalay. You will get amazing experiences with an observation of the astonishing process of the gold-leaf beating, a visit to a silk-weaving manufacturer and a stroll along lovely streets lined with many marble-carving workshops. As the day comes to an end, take a great chance to enjoy a sunset with a cruise in a small rowing boat around the teak bridge of U Bein. 

Back to the board for some relaxing time. You also enjoy a traditional dance and music performance by students and teachers of the Mandalay Art School before having dinner. 

After dinner, take your time to relax with a classic movie at an open-air cinema on the sun deck (depends on weather conditions).

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise

Get up early this morning to immerse in the rustic charm on the Ayeyarwady before enjoying breakfast.

For the morning tour, you will be taken to some of the most well-known pagodas of Mandalay. Your first stop is the Kuthodaw Pagoda, also known as “the world’s largest book”. The pagoda consists of hundreds of marble slabs and a gilded pagoda. You also visit the Mahamuni Pagoda - a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site in Myanmar with a holy Buddha image in it. The last stop in your temple exploration is the impressive Shwenandaw Monastery which presents the finest art in the style of traditional 19th-century wooden monastery buildings. Proceed to the elevated point to get the panoramic views over the city of Mandalay.

Back to the board for lunch while cruising to another ancient land of Mingun - home to the famous unfinished stupa of King Bodawpaya. Exploring the stupa, you will learn more the hidden story behind as well as its history. Take a few step to the nearby Mingun bell- the biggest bell in the world with the weight of 90 tons.

Return to the ship for a high tea with cocktails, sweets, and treats as the ship sails back to Mandalay. After dinner in the restaurant, you are offered some farewell entertainment in the lounge for the last night of your cruise on board.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise

After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye to the Anawrahta crew and disembarks the ship for your onward journey. It is for sure you get a memorable experience with our luxury vessel and on land as well.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: N/A

At around noon, transfer to the quay of Mandalay’s riverside to embark on the luxurious Anawrahta. Once on the board, you will be warmly welcome by our staff and then settle at your cabin for some refreshments. The ship will then make its way to Sagaing - an ancient capital of Burma. Lunch will be served at the restaurant of “Hinta Hall”. Afterwards, take your time to relax at the open air Kipling’s Bar or on the sun deck as the ship sail towards Sagaing.

Upon arrival in Sagaing, disembark for an ashore excursion to some of the most famous sites of Sagaing and the former capital of Ava. You will cross over Avan Bridge connecting two old capitals. The royal capital city of Ava used to be served as the metropolis of the Burma between the 14th to 19th centuries. Take a horse cart ride to explore the region with a visit to some of local attractions including Bagaya Kyaung - a beautiful teak monastery built in 1834 and also a monastic school, Maha Aung Mye Bonzan Monastery or the Nanmyint watch tower - noted for its unusual art and architecture. In the sacred place, there is a laidback picnic teatime in which you could enjoy the peace of the ancient city in a unique way.

Afterwards, head back to Anawrahta Cruise ship to get to know more some of the fascinating traditions of Burmese people through the demonstration of Longyi and Thanaka. The following presentation about Myanmar's history and culture is a great way to learn about this beautiful country.

In the evening, you get a great chance to join a cocktail party at Kipling’s Bar before enjoying dinner on board.

• Meals: Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise

For early birds, there is a great chance for you to take part in a yoga session on the sun deck. This is a great way to energize for a new day and get your mind eased while immersing into the grandeur of the Ayeyarwady. Today, Anawrahta Cruise sails towards Yanderbo.

After breakfast on board, you will be given a lecture about Bagan’s history. Then you have some time to relax during the morning cruise. Enjoy the endless charm of the river from your bench on the sun deck or indulge yourself with a spa treatment is also a great experience you should try.

Lunch will be served on board. The ship then approaches at the sleepy riverside village of Yanderbo. This was once an important place where the Treaty of Yanderbo was signed marking the end of the First Anglo-Burmese war. The village is now famous for its pottery products throughout the country. Our knowledgeable guide will explain for you how this unique type of pot are more popular than pots from other places in the country.

Take a leisurely walk to explore the village. It is easily to see that the villagers here are too frienly and open for chatting with visitors. You will observe the unique techniques and skills to make various pots used by skilful hands of the locals. Try your hands to make one of these beautiful pots.

Head back to the ship for the afternoon high tea while the ship continues sailing to another spot of Pakokku passing through Chindwin River - the fascinating tributary of the Ayeyarwady.

As the sun starts to set on the horizon, it is the most special time of the day to take in the breathtaking views over the river when everything immerses in a golden light. Be ready for the evening event of “A toast to the past” during a British club where you can share some stories of Burma in old days. Dinner is served at the Hintha Hall. If you wish, you could join our open air cinema on the sun deck to see classic movies.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise

In the morning, take the chance to join our yoga class for a great beginning of a new day.

Breakfast will be served as the ship sails southwards for some more miles before arriving in Pakkoku. Located on the west of the Ayeyarwady's riverbank, Pakkoku is a small, sleeping trading town. From the distance, you can see Pakokku Bridge - the longest bridge of Myanmar. 

Disembark the ship to take an ashore excursion to some of the small industries in the region including a cheroot-rolling factory and a producer of ‘Burmese slippers’. Learn more about local culture and the way of life of local vendors before moving onto a boisterious market to get a true glimpse of local trading activities. In addition to local handicraft products, Pakokku is also famous for its production of Tobacco. So this place is a great one if you are looking for to buy some Burmese cigars.

Continue your excursion to the Shwegu Temple to admire its intriguing and sophisticated carvings made from Yamanei wood. Inside the temple, you could also see a beautiful Buddha image seated on a lotus throne. Head back to board for lunch as Anawrahta Cruise continues sailing southwards to the fascinating land of Bagan. In the early afternoon, the ship arrives in Bagan.

The afternoon is spent exploring the magnificent temples of the region. Stretching in the area of 30 square kilometres, there are thousands of temples, stupas and pagodas dated back to centuries ago. In this temple exploration, you will visit some of the most famous temples including the spectacular Ananda Temple or the impressive Sulamani Pagoda. As the sun starts to set in the region, make your way to the summit of a pagoda to take in a stunning vista over the plain of temples.

Back on board for relaxing and enjoying a traditional Bagan dance performance at the Mandalay Lounge followed by dinner. After dinner, take your time to join our open air cinema on the sun deck to see another classic movie. (depends on weather conditions).

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise

After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye to the Anawrahta crew and disembark Anawrahta Cruise for your onward journey. You are offered a special chance to take a sunrise balloon flight over the temple plain of Bagan (if you wish to use this service, you are required to book in advance with extra cost). It is for sure you get a memorable experience with our luxury vessel and on land as well.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: N/A

Board our luxurious Anawrahta at the quay of Bagan at around noon. You will be warmly welcome by our friendly staff before checking in your cabin - your comfortable home for the next few days.

Lunch will be served on board as the ship makes its way to Pakkoku - a small trading town of Pakkoku located on the western riverbank of the Ayeyarwady. From the distance, you can see Pakokku Bridge - the longest bridge of Myanmar. 

Once reaching the shore, you will enjoy an excursion to some of the small industries in the region including a cheroot-rolling factory and a producer of ‘Burmese slippers’. The handicraft plays an important role in the lives of local vendors. After that, move onto a boisterous market to get a true glimpse of local trading activities. One of the most famous products in Pakokku is the production of Tobacco. So this is a great place to buy some Burmese cigars.

Proceed to the Shwegu Temple - noted for its intriguing and sophisticated carvings made from Yamanei wood. Inside the temple, there is a beautiful Buddha image seated on a lotus throne. Head back to board for lunch as the ship continues sailing to the highlight of your journey- Mandalay. In the early afternoon, the ship arrives in Mandalay.

As the sun casts its last rays over the region, it is the most special time of the day to take in the breathtaking views over the river when everything immerses in a golden light. Be ready for the evening event of “A toast to the past” during a British club where you can share some stories of Burma in old days. Dinner is served at the Hintha Hall. If you wish, you could join our open air cinema on the sun deck to see classic movies. (depends on weather conditions).

• Meals: Lunch, Dinner
• Accomodation: Anawrahta Cruise

Try to wake up early this morning to take part in a yoga session on the sun deck. This is a great way to charge energy for a new day and get your mind eased while merging with the grandeur of the Ayeyarwady. Today, the ship sails towards Yanderbo.

Enjoy breakfast on board as the ship crosses over the confluence of the Ayeyarwady and its fascinating tributary of Chindwin River.

The ship then approaches at the sleepy riverside village of Yanderbo. The village was once an important place where the Treaty of Yanderbo was signed marking the end of the First Anglo-Burmese war. It is now famous for its pottery products all over the country. You will be explained how the pots here could keep water cooler than pots from aother places in the country.

Enjoy a leisurely walk to explore the village. You can easily see that the villagers here are too frienly and open to interact with visitors. It is interesting to observe the unique techniques and skills to make various pots used by skillful hands of the locals. Try your hands to make one of these beautiful pots.

Return to the ship for a fabulous lunch buffet on board while the ship cruises northwards. Take your time to enjoy the timeless charm of the river from your bench on the sun deck or indulge yourself with a spa treatment is also a great experience you should try.

In the afternoon, you have great chance to get to know more some of the fascinating traditions of Burmese people through the demonstration of Longyi and Thanaka. The following presentation about Myanmar's history and culture is a great way to learn about this beautiful country. You are also offered a special chance to enjoy one of our various treatments in the Thanzin Spa before having dinner at the Hintha Hall.

After dinner, take some time to relax with a seat at the open air cinema on the sun deck to see a classic movie (depends on weather conditions).

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accomodation: Anawrahta Cruise

Take the chance to join our yoga class on the sun deck to be ready for a new adventure.

Breakfast is served on board while sailing north for some more miles to the ancient capital of Ava.

Upon arrival, set off your city tour to discover some of the most well known sites. Take a horse cart ride to explore the region with a visit to some extinct monasteries and fanes including Bagaya Kyaung - a beautiful teak monastery built in 1834 and also a monastic school, Maha Aung Mye Bonzan Monastery or the Nanmyint watch tower - noted for its unusual art and architecture. In the sacred building, choose a secret place to enjoy a laidback picnic teatime in which you could feel the peace of the ancient city in a unique way.

Return to the ship for a hearty lunch buffet as the ship continues sailing north to another fascinating highlight of the trip - Mandalay. You will easily see the beautiful Sagaing Hills dotted with pagodas from the distance. Arrive in Mandalay in the early afternoon.

Your afternoon excursion will take you to some of the most significant sights of Mandalay. You will get amazing experiences with an observation of the astonishing process of the gold-leaf beating, a visit to a silk-weaving manufacturer and a stroll along lovely streets lined with many marble-carving workshops. As the day comes to an end, take a great chance to enjoy sunset with a cruise in a small rowing boat around the teak bridge of U Bein. 

Back to the board for some relaxing time. You also enjoy a traditional dance and music performance by students and teachers of the Mandalay Art School before having dinner. 

After dinner, take your time to relax with a classic movie at an open air cinema on the sun deck (depends on weather conditions).

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accomodation: Anawrahta Cruise

Get up early this morning to immerse in the rustic charm on the Ayeyarwady before enjoying breakfast.

After breakfast, check out the Anawrahta Cruise.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accomodation: N/A

At around noon, transfer to the quay of Mandalay’s riverside to embark on the luxurious Anawrahta. Once on the board, you will be warmly welcome by our staff and then settle at your cabin for some refreshments. The ship will then make its way to Sagaing - an ancient capital of Burma. Lunch will be served at the restaurant of “Hinta Hall”. Afterwards, take your time to relax at the open air Kipling’s Bar or on the sun deck as the ship sail towards Sagaing.

Upon arrival in Sagaing, disembark for an ashore excursion to some of the most famous sites of Sagaing and the former capital of Ava. You will cross over Avan Bridge connecting two old capitals. The royal capital city of Ava used to be served as the metropolis of the Burma between the 14th to 19th centuries. Take a horse cart ride to explore the region with a visit to some of local attractions including Bagaya Kyaung - a beautiful teak monastery built in 1834 and also a monastic school, Maha Aung Mye Bonzan Monastery or the Nanmyint watch tower - noted for its unusual art and architecture. In the sacred place, there is a laidback picnic teatime in which you could enjoy the peace of the ancient city in a unique way.

Afterwards, head back to the ship to get to know more some of the fascinating traditions of Burmese people through the demonstration of Longyi and Thanaka. The following presentation about Myanmar's history and culture is a great way to learn about this beautiful country.

In the evening, you get a great chance to join a cocktail party at Kipling’s Bar before enjoying dinner on board.

• Meals: Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise

For early birds, there is a great chance for you to take part in a yoga session on the sun deck. This is a great way to energize for a new day and get your mind eased while immersing into the grandeur of the Ayeyarwady. Today, the ship sails towards Yanderbo.

After breakfast on board, you will be given a lecture about Bagan’s history. Then you have some time to relax during the morning cruise. Enjoy the endless charm of the river from your bench on the sun deck or indulge yourself with a spa treatment is also a great experience you should try.

Lunch will be served on board. The ship then approaches at the sleepy riverside village of Yanderbo. This was once an important place where the Treaty of Yanderbo was signed marking the end of the First Anglo-Burmese war. The village is now famous for its pottery products throughout the country. Our knowledgeable guide will explain for you how this unique type of pot are more popular than pots from other places in the country.

Take a leisurely walk to explore the village. It is easily to see that the villagers here are too frienly and open for chatting with visitors. You will observe the unique techniques and skills to make various pots used by skilful hands of the locals. Try your hands to make one of these beautiful pots.

Head back to the ship for the afternoon high tea while the ship continues sailing to another spot of Pakokku passing through Chindwin River - the fascinating tributary of the Ayeyarwady.

As the sun starts to set on the horizon, it is the most special time of the day to take in the breathtaking views over the river when everything immerses in a golden light. Be ready for the evening event of “A toast to the past” during a British club where you can share some stories of Burma in old days. Dinner is served at the Hintha Hall. If you wish, you could join our open air cinema on the sun deck to see classic movies.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise

In the morning, take the chance to join our yoga class for a great beginning of a new day.

Breakfast will be served as the ship sails southwards for some more miles before arriving in Pakkoku. Located on the west of the Ayeyarwady's riverbank, Pakkoku is a small, sleeping trading town. From the distance, you can see Pakokku Bridge - the longest bridge of Myanmar. 

Disembark the ship to take an ashore excursion to some of the small industries in the region including a cheroot-rolling factory and a producer of ‘Burmese slippers’. Learn more about local culture and the way of life of local vendors before moving onto a boisterious market to get a true glimpse of local trading activities. In addition to local handicraft products, Pakokku is also famous for its production of Tobacco. So this place is a great one if you are looking for to buy some Burmese cigars.

Continue your excursion to the Shwegu Temple to admire its intriguing and sophisticated carvings made from Yamanei wood. Inside the temple, you could also see a beautiful Buddha image seated on a lotus throne. Head back to board for lunch as the ship continues sailing southwards to the fascinating land of Bagan. In the early afternoon, the ship arrives in Bagan. It's time to say goodbye and check out the ship.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: N/A

Board our luxurious Anawrahta at the quay of Bagan at around noon. You will be warmly welcome by our friendly staff before checking in your cabin - your comfortable home for the next few days.

Lunch will be served on board as the ship makes its way to Pakkoku - a small trading town of Pakkoku located on the western riverbank of the Ayeyarwady. From the distance, you can see Pakokku Bridge - the longest bridge of Myanmar. 

Once reaching the shore, you will enjoy an excursion to some of the small industries in the region including a cheroot-rolling factory and a producer of ‘Burmese slippers’. The handicraft plays an important role in the lives of local vendors. After that, move onto a boisterous market to get a true glimpse of local trading activities. One of the most famous products in Pakokku is the production of Tobacco. So this is a great place to buy some Burmese cigars.

Proceed to the Shwegu Temple - noted for its intriguing and sophisticated carvings made from Yamanei wood. Inside the temple, there is a beautiful Buddha image seated on a lotus throne. Head back to board for lunch as the ship continues sailing to the highlight of your journey- Mandalay. In the early afternoon, the ship arrives in Mandalay.

As the sun casts its last rays over the region, it is the most special time of the day to take in the breathtaking views over the river when everything immerses in a golden light. Be ready for the evening event of “A toast to the past” during a British club where you can share some stories of Burma in old days. Dinner is served at the Hintha Hall. If you wish, you could join our open air cinema on the sun deck to see classic movies. (depends on weather conditions).

• Meals: Lunch, Dinner
• Accomodation: Anawrahta Cruise

Try to wake up early this morning to take part in a yoga session on the sun deck. This is a great way to charge energy for a new day and get your mind eased while merging with the grandeur of the Ayeyarwady. Today, the ship sails towards Yanderbo.

Enjoy breakfast on board as the ship crosses over the confluence of the Ayeyarwady and its fascinating tributary of Chindwin River.

The ship then approaches at the sleepy riverside village of Yanderbo. The village was once an important place where the Treaty of Yanderbo was signed marking the end of the First Anglo-Burmese war. It is now famous for its pottery products all over the country. You will be explained how the pots here could keep water cooler than pots from aother places in the country.

Enjoy a leisurely walk to explore the village. You can easily see that the villagers here are too frienly and open to interact with visitors. It is interesting to observe the unique techniques and skills to make various pots used by skillful hands of the locals. Try your hands to make one of these beautiful pots.

Return to the ship for a fabulous lunch buffet on board while the ship cruises northwards. Take your time to enjoy the timeless charm of the river from your bench on the sun deck or indulge yourself with a spa treatment is also a great experience you should try.

In the afternoon, you have great chance to get to know more some of the fascinating traditions of Burmese people through the demonstration of Longyi and Thanaka. The following presentation about Myanmar's history and culture is a great way to learn about this beautiful country. You are also offered a special chance to enjoy one of our various treatments in the Thanzin Spa before having dinner at the Hintha Hall.

After dinner, take some time to relax with a seat at the open air cinema on the sun deck to see a classic movie (depends on weather conditions).

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accomodation: Anawrahta Cruise

Take the chance to join our yoga class on the sun deck to be ready for a new adventure.

Breakfast is served on board while sailing north for some more miles to the ancient capital of Ava.

Upon arrival, set off your city tour to discover some of the most well-known sites. Take a horse cart ride to explore the region with a visit to some extinct monasteries and fanes including Bagaya Kyaung - a beautiful teak monastery built in 1834 and also a monastic school, Maha Aung Mye Bonzan Monastery or the Nanmyint watch tower - noted for its unusual art and architecture. In the sacred building, choose a secret place to enjoy a laidback picnic teatime in which you could feel the peace of the ancient city in a unique way.

Return to the ship for a hearty lunch buffet as the ship continues sailing north to another fascinating highlight of the trip - Mandalay. You will easily see the beautiful Sagaing Hills dotted with pagodas from the distance. Arrive in Mandalay in the early afternoon. Check out the ship and wish you a wonderful onward journey in the Golden Land - Myanmar.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accomodation: N/A