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Myanmar Exploring the Upper Ayeyarwady on the Orcaella with Amelia Dalton 14Th – 27Th September 2016 Plain of Bagan at sunset Myanmar Exploring the Upper Ayeyarwady On the Orcaella With Amelia Dalton 14th – 27th September 2016 The Ultimate Travel Company Escorted Tours © Chris Caldicott Myanmar: Exploring the Upper Ayeyarwady on board the Orcaella With Amelia Dalton 14th – 27th September 2016 Contact Sophie Lonsdale Direct Line 020 7386 4679 Telephone 020 7386 4620 Fax 020 7386 8652 Email [email protected] Amelia Dalton Amelia has visited and worked in Myanmar regularly over the past 10 years leading and lecturing on river boat charters as well as expanding her own passionate interest in the culture and plants of Myanmar. She has travelled extensively throughout the more remote areas of the country, explored many of the rivers as well as completing the whole of the navigable Ayeyarwady River from the far north down to Yangon. Detailed Itinerary As more of the world comes within our reach every day, few places still conjure up the thrill of discovery. Of those that do, perhaps the most evocative is Burma, now Myanmar, a mystical land of great natural beauty, wondrous world heritage sites and a deeply religious, gentle people. Such has been the overwhelming response to our Road to Mandalay journey to Myanmar, which was sold out within weeks of its announcement, we have decided to create a new itinerary for those who were disappointed to find the ‘No Vacancy’ sign hanging on the ship’s prow. We are therefore very excited to announce that we have chartered Belmond’s (formerly Orient Express) Orcaella. The Orcaella, which means ‘Ayeyarwady Dolphin’, was launched in July 2013 and is the sister ship of the renowned Road to Mandalay. She can accommodate fifty passengers in 2 Balcony Suites, 2 Junior Suite, 12 State and 9 Deluxe Cabins and, similarly to the Road to Mandalay, she has an open sun deck, superb food and a small fitness centre. As we cruise along this great waterway we will discover – on foot (very leisurely!), bicycle rickshaw and train – a natural and cultural landscape little changed since Kipling’s day. At the heart of the voyage is beauty, both natural and man-made, from the spectacular, jungle-clad gorges that dominate the upper reaches of the river to the market scenes of Katha from George Orwell’s Burmese Days, and the ancient capital of Mandalay immortalized by Kipling’s eponymous poem. For many the high point of the cruise will be the 3,000 temple ruins spread across the great plain of Bagan, but for everyone on board the overwhelming impression will be of a land and a people unchanged by time. © Chris Caldicott Ayeyarwady River © Chris Caldicott Day 1: Wednesday, 14th September London / Bangkok Depart London Heathrow at 12.30 hrs on a Thai Airways flight TG911 overnight to Bangkok. Day 2: Thursday, 15th September Bangkok / Mandalay / Mingun Arrive in Bangkok at 05.45 hrs and depart at 09.45 hrs on flight TG309 arriving Mandalay at 11.10 hrs. Transfer on arrival to board the Orcaella, berthed on the Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) River at Shwe Kyet Yet - opposite the pagoda-studded Sagaing Hills. Lunch on board. We begin our cruise, which offers an insight into the history, culture and magnificent scenery of this river land, and a glimpse of the timeless life of the river people as we sail. As in ancient Egypt, much of Myanmar’s history is linked with the river, and all the country’s ancient capitals and ‘lost’ cities lie along the banks of the Ayeyarwady. Travelling north, we pass Mandalay on the east shore of the river and enjoy a view of Mandalay Hill in the distance. Late in the afternoon we anchor at Mingun for a visit to the largest brick-built pagoda in the world and the world’s largest un-cracked bell. Welcome dinner on board. Day 3: Friday, 16th September Mingun / Nwe Nyein The ship makes an early start today, transiting the plain to the north and west of Mandalay before entering the 3rd Defile (gorge) at Singu around midday. En route, stop at the village of Nwe Nyein, known for its pottery production, to see the traditional methods which are still used today. This evening, pre-dinner welcome drinks followed by dinner on board. © Chris Caldicott Mingun Bell Day 4: Saturday, 17th September Tagaung / Nyaung-pin-thar Today begins with a relaxing morning cruising. After lunch on board, disembark for a walking tour of the village of Tagaung, where the first inhabitants of Myanmar lived and Bamar civilization began. Visit the archaeological museum. Return to the ship. The boat drops anchor for the evening near Nyaung-pin-thar. Day 5: Sunday, 18th September Htijiang / Katha Morning visit to Htijiang, a quiet river-side village with a stunning panoramic view over the Ayeyarwady River. Visit the local market and monastery. Return to the ship and set sail. As the sun sets, the ship will anchor off the old market town of Katha, famous as the site where, in May 1942, the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company scuttled as many as 75 ships to defy the Japanese. Explore Katha by trishaw, to see the market place, jail, church, British Club and Tennis Club which were all made famous by George Orwell in Burmese Days. Return to the ship to change before dinner. Dinner will be served at Police Commissioner House, reputed to be the very one where Orwell lived. After dinner, explore the night market. Day 6: Monday, 19th September Sinnkhan Today we continue our journey north progressing steadily up river, whilst the expansive scenery and charming rural villages slide past. There will be time for a massage as well as talks from the on-board team. The ship will drop anchor for the night near Sinnkhan. Day 7: Tuesday, 20th September Bhamo / Weima / Shwegu Today we reach the magnificent 2nd Defile with its green-clad mountains reaching down to the narrowing channel. The ship holds close to the bank, passing logging camps and an old colonial village at Zinbon. We continue north towards the challenging 1st Defile where the ship will drop anchor off Bhamo, which has been fought over for years by Burmans, Kachins, Chinese, British, Japanese and Americans. The town is barely 50 miles from the Chinese border in the foothills of Yunnan, which can be clearly seen to the east. We transfer ashore to enjoy a walking tour of this lovely town and its markets. Return to the boat for lunch on board before setting sail for Weima, where a local mahout (elephant handler) and his family live. Meeting the elephants will be a major highlight of our time on the river and we shall also visit a local school where there will be the chance to donate school supplies to the children. Return to the ship. The Orcaella will drop anchor near Shwegu. Dinner on board. George Orwell’s house, Katha Shwe Paw Pagoda Day 8: Wednesday, 21st September Naba / Kenni This morning we will board an antique train which takes us on a journey through the thick Kachin jungle to the forest station of Naba. After time to explore this small village and meet the locals we return through the rainforest to the Orcaella to continue sailing down river to Kenni where the ship moors for the night. Dinner on board. Day 9: Thursday, 22nd September Sithae / Sheinmaker Morning at leisure as we continue our journey southwards heading downstream on the mighty Ayeyarwady. After lunch on board, we visit the riverside village of Sithae to witness a traditional Noviciation Ceremony. This is a very important element of Buddhist life as it is considered to bring great honour to a family. Return to the ship and this evening drop anchor near Sheinmaker. Dinner on board. Day 10: Friday, 23rd September Mandalay This morning we reach Mandalay in time to enjoy a tour of the city. We will see the ‘world’s largest book’ (Buddhist Scriptures inscribed on marble slabs) at the Kuthodaw Pagoda and visit the Aung Chan Tha Monastery to participate in a food offering to the monks. After an early lunch at the monastery, there will be the option to visit a gold leaf studio to see the gold leaf being beaten into wafer thin pieces and then visit the Mahamuni Pagoda Buddha to see the highly revered gold-encrusted historic Buddha image. You will pass through the dusty streets filled with marble-carving workshops and watch the traditional methods of bronze casting and marble carving. Alternatively, there is the option of a horse cart tour round Ava, which was the capital of Myanmar four times between 1364 and 1841 although what remains today dates mostly from the early 19th century. Visit the Bagaya Kyaung, a beautiful teak monastery, built in 1834, which still continues to be a monastic school. See the watch tower of King Bagyidaw’s palace and stop at Me Nu Okk Kyaung, the stucco-covered brick royal monastery temple. End the day with a spectacular sunset at the famous 200 year old “U Bein Bridge” at Amarapura. Dinner on board. U-Bein Bridge, Amaarapura, Mandalay © Chris Caldicott Mandalay © Chris Caldicott Day 11: Saturday, 24th September Mandalay / Bagan Early today we leave Mandalay on the last leg of our journey. We will enjoy magnificent views of the Sagaing Hill before sailing under Ava Bridge and passing traditional riverside communities with women doing household chores by the river and waving children as we spend the day relaxing on board. We will have an astrologer on board all day to read your palm and astrological chart. After lunch on board, we will arrive in the ancient city of Bagan.
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