4-Day RV Mingun Cruise - Dolphin Watching (Charter Cruise)

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Tour code: RVMIN3DWC Tour type

( Private )

Tour Level: Moderate Tour Comfort: Standard Tour Period: 4 Days

Mandalay, Mingun highlights tour details

Watch the sunset while enjoying an aperitif on the upper deck Departing from Mandalay, you'll begin sailing towards Sein Pankhone, Take a canoe ride to discover local dolphin populations a typical Myanmarese village. After several hours of enjoying the Mingle with the locals at Mingun village scenery, you'll witness a spectacular sunset over the river. Lead by Visit the impressive Pondawphaya Pagoda local fishermen the following day, you'll depart on a canoe trip to the Explore Ava island by horse carriage river dolphins’ territory. You'll then proceed to Mingun village where you'll visit Pondawphaya, Settawya and Pahtodawgyi pagodas. Of course you'll also see the legendary Mingun Bell, one of the largest intact ringing bells in the world! From here you'll continue your cruise towards Ava, visiting the Island of Ava by horse and carriage whilst you are there. Next you'll continue navigating towards Sagaing Hill for an exclusive BBQ dinner by the river, facing the picturesque hilltop dotted with white and gold pagodas.

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tour description

Day 1 : MANDALAY - SEIN PANKHONE (-/-/D)

At 14:00, check in and embark at Mandalay jetty, enjoy welcome drinks and settle in your cabin. The boat sails out of Mandalay towards Sein Pankhone, a typical Myanmar village, for a navigation of approximately 4 hours. While cruising along the fascinating scenes of Irrawaddy, enjoy an aperitif on the upper deck to watch the sunset on the river. Dinner and overnight onboard near Sein Pankhone.

Day 2 : SEIN PANKHONE - MINGUN (B/L/D)

After breakfast on board, depart on a canoe ride lead by local fishermen to the river dolphins' territory (the schedule will depend on the visibility of the dolphins along the River). Back on RV Mingun, navigation of approximately 15 minutes to reach Sein Pankhone. Short walk and sightseeing, a chance to soak in authentic village life on the Irrawaddy shores. Back on board Lunch will be served while sailing towards Mingun. Dinner and overnight on board near Mingun.

Day 3 : MINGUN - AVA (B/L/D)

Breakfast will be served on the sun deck from 07:00. At 08:00, visit the village of Mingun before other tourists arrive from Mandalay. Visit Pondawphaya, Settawya, Pahtodawgyi pagodas and the legendary Mingun Bell (which weighs around 90 tons) one of the largest intact ringing bells in the world. The bell was destined to King Bodawpaya's Pahtodawgyi brick pagoda which could have been the highest in the world if the project had not been halted because of the King's deep superstitions. Back on board around 11:00, cruise towards Ava. Lunch during navigation. Visit the Island of Ava by horse carriage including stops at famous Bagaya Kyaung & Me Nu Oak Kyaung Monasteries. After the day's visits, navigate towards Sagaing Hill for an exclusive BBQ Dinner on the River Beach facing the hilltop dotted with white and gold pagodas. Overnight on board.

Day 4 : MANDALAY (DISEMBARK) (B/-/-)

Breakfast on board, cruise back to Mandalay and disembark at 10:00. Depending on your program, time and jetty can be adjustable. (Disembarking earlier in Sagaing is recommended if you need to catch a flight). includes excludes

Our tour prices are included of: Not included are:

Accommodation in twin/sharing cabin (or single cabin) Domestic airfare Meals as specified in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and Myanmar visa fee D=Dinner) Transfers to/from hotels in Mandalay Tours with English-speaking crew onboard Entrance fee and transportation cost for shore excursion Service charges, room tax and baggage handling Surcharges for throughout guides (English and other languages) Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc. Meals and services other than mentioned in the programme Drinks at bar

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Travel insurance (cover against all cancellation costs, medical expenses, including repatriation, in the event of accident or illness) notes

Important Notes:

Program is subject to change without prior notice due to the water levels or for safety reasons. Offers are subject to availability. Please advise embarking & disembarking details with flight/ transfer information in order to match with cruise itinerary accordingly. Early check in and late checkout at different port/jetty are subject to operational availability.

Contact [email protected] www.diethelmtravel.com