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2 PIONEERS OF RIVER CRUISING 3 THE AYEYARWADY 5 MYANMAR 7 THIS GOLDEN LAND 9 AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES WFor the adventurous elcom traveler, there e is no better time than now to explore Myanmar 11 THE AMAPURA (Burma). The country has eased politically, development is still in its early stages, temples and are largely free of tourists, and the fading colonial legacy 12 ONBOARD EXPERIENCE exudes atmosphere. 13 LAND EXPERIENCES Myanmar is rich with timeless and exotic sights, and the gracious Burmese people 15 GOLDEN TREASURES OF MYANMAR are eager to show off their beautiful country. Visitors are flocking to this once-forgotten 19 HIDDEN WONDERS OF MYANMAR land and the chance to experience it at this historic juncture is simply irresistible. 23 EXTENSION The Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) River offers an ideal way to see this enchanting country 24 AMAPURA DECK PLAN in a leisurely and up-close manner. Our Golden Treasures of Myanmar and Hidden 25 AIRFARE / TRAVEL INSURANCE Wonders of Myanmar itineraries feature all the classic sights, including former royal capitals, majestic statues and shrines, and ancient monasteries. The unhurried pace 25 TERMS & CONDITIONS of a river cruise allows the centuries to slip away, so you can sit back and savor Myanmar in all its golden glory.

Join us, before the rest of the world discovers this magical and unspoiled place!

Rudi Schreiner President "

This is Burma and it will be quite unlike any land you know about.” - RUDYARD KIPLING Letters from the East

FRONT COVER: SUNSET OVER THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL ZONE IN MYANMAR PIONEERS OF RIVER CRUISING

AmaWaterways was founded in 2002 by Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, each of whom brought decades of knowledge and dedication to the venture. Rudi is one of river cruising’s pioneers, having introduced the modern-day river cruise concept to the travel industry in the mid-1990s. Kristin contributes extensive sales and customer service experience acquired in Europe and North America. Jimmy Murphy was the founder of tour operator Brendan Vacations. Together, their expertise and hands-on way of doing business have created the most distinctive river cruise line in the industry.

We are as proud to be a family-owned and operated company as we are to be a recognized leader in river cruising. Our founders and staff share a passion for travel and seek to give other travelers genuinely life-enhancing experiences. We’ve elevated river cruising to a whole new level by focusing on providing distinctive ship designs, the highest quality onboard amenities and services, and meticulously crafted itineraries in locations around the world.

THE EXOTICS Ayeyarwady (Myanmar) | Mekong (Vietnam and ) | Chobe (Africa)

Walk the path less traveled. Discover the magic and beauty of a distant land. See the world through someone else’s eyes. At AmaWaterways, our love for travel inspired us to bring our river cruise expertise to the more remote parts of the world. With our innovative ships, carefully designed itineraries, expert guides and immersive tours, you can explore the exotic in elegance and comfort. Join us on a journey that is sure to delight, amaze and leave you with special memories that will last forever.

We invite you to experience The Exotics on our itineraries in Myanmar, Vietnam and Cambodia, and Africa.

With its timeless beauty and vibrant history, Myanmar presents intrepid travelers with a treasure trove of cultural riches.

www.AmaWaterways.com | 2 The Ayeyarwady

RENOWNED FOR ITS BEAUTY AND TRANQUIL ATMOSPHERE, IS HOME TO HUNDREDS OF MONASTERIES AND MEDITATION CENTERS.

3 | THE AYEYARWADY

Witness to Myanmar’s long and turbulent past, the Ayeyarwady River is a life-sustaining waterway celebrated in legend, song and literature. Rudyard Kipling’s well-known poem, “The Road to ,” refers not to a road at all but to this very river, which sweeps from the snow-capped in the far north down the full length of the country until it empties into the Andaman Sea.

The Ayeyarwady played a key role during the rule of every Burmese king, and all of the country’s royal capitals were once set along its banks. Thousands of temples, and pagodas can still be seen along its great length, as well as exotic scenes that have endured for centuries – smiling women in bright sarongs, dark-robed monks gathering alms, rice farmers leading ox carts along the river. The essence of ancient Burma lingers on.

The 1,350-mile-long Ayeyarwady has an illustrious history. In the mid-19th century British colonial era, the river was one of the world’s most popular waterways, and the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company’s shallow draft paddle steamers greatly contributed to Myanmar’s transformation into the “Rice Bowl of Asia.” Years later when the Japanese invaded Myanmar during WWII, the company scuttled its entire 600-ship fleet to prevent the Axis forces from seizing it. In 1948, Burma gained its independence from Britain, changed its name, closed its borders and essentially slipped off the radar of the outside world.

Today, after more than half a century of self-imposed political isolation, Myanmar has re-emerged and welcomes visitors with open arms. Experiencing this enchanting country from the vantage of the mighty Ayeyarwady is a must on any world traveler’s bucket list.

Myanmar possesses a gentle and unhurried way of life, one that is rapidly disappearing in today’s ultra-modern world.

www.AmaWaterways.com | 4 After many years of isolation, the “Land of the MyanmarGolden Pagodas” awaits discovery once again

THE BAGAN ARCHEOLOGICAL ZONE HAS MORE THAN 2,200 STUPAS AND PAGODAS, MANY ADORNED WITH GOLD LEAF AND PRECIOUS JEWELS.

5 | MYANMAR

Myanmar has an ancient culture, an incomparable collection of architectural wonders, and a deeply-rooted religious tradition that has endured for many centuries. One of the world’s most secretive, mysterious and fascinating places, its rich and often tragic history has left an indelible mark on the Burmese landscape and its people.

Bagan More than 2,200 sacred structures stretch across the broad plain of Bagan (Pagan), a magnificent cultural treasure trove on par with Cambodia’s massive Angkor Wat temple complex. In the words of author Somerset Maugham, the temples, stupas and pagodas of this utterly spectacular place seem to “loom huge, remote and mysterious, like the vague recollections of a fantastic dream.”

Mandalay The “Golden City” of Mandalay is regarded as Myanmar’s cultural heart, renowned for its master craftsmen and its patronage of the arts, particularly traditional dance and drama. The country’s last royal capital and second largest city, Mandalay’s riverside location was based on a Buddhist prophecy that said a great metropolis would one day be built at the foot of .

Mt. Popa The stunningly beautiful shrine perched at the top of Mt. Popa, a tall sheer-sided volcanic plug, is considered the legendary home of nats, spirit gods worshipped by Burmese Buddhists. The 360° views from the summit (accessed via 777 steps) are truly remarkable, and well worth the effort it takes to get there.

Royal Cities Four ancient royal cities lie a short distance from Mandalay, each possessing its own charm, character and noteworthy sights. (Ava) was the capital of the Burmese kingdom for more than 400 years. has the world’s longest teak bridge, perfect for a leisurely sunset stroll. Sagaing is famous for its monasteries and tranquil atmosphere. has a number of historic sites to explore, including the “unfinished ” and a giant bronze bell.

Yangon Myanmar’s many years of isolation have allowed it to preserve a very strong and unique cultural identity. (Rangoon), the glittering “Garden City of the East,” retains much of its colonial-era charm with cobblestone streets, tree-lined According to Nobel laureate , there is avenues and genteel Victorian architecture. “a revolution of the spirit taking place among the people of Burma.”

www.AmaWaterways.com | 6 Marco Polo visited here, calling it a gilded place “alive with Thistinkling bells andGo the swishing ldensounds of monks’ robes”Land

SHWEDAGON PAGODA IN YANGON IS THE WORLD’S OLDEST PAGODA AND THE MOST SACRED BUDDHIST SITE IN MYANMAR.

7 | THIS GOLDEN LAND

Shwe is Burmese for “golden,” and many of Myanmar’s holiest sites rightfully incorporate this word into their names. The tradition of gilding Buddhist stupas and statuary started back in the 15th century and it is still considered an act of reverence to adorn sacred icons with wafer-thin layers of gold leaf.

On your journey along the Ayeyarwady, you will have an opportunity to see firsthand the amazing centuries-old methods still used in the production of gold leaf. Gold nuggets are flattened and laboriously pounded by hammer-wielding men until they are as delicate as lace. This “gold leaf” is cut into small squares and sold to Buddhist devotees, who seek to gain karmic merit by gilding sacred objects. Male visitors to Myanmar may also participate in this timeless ritual, a truly authentic and memorable experience.

Shwezigon Pagoda is the holiest pagoda in Bagan, built in the to enshrine several Buddhist relics, with an elegant bell-shaped dome that served as the prototype for all other stupas. An tradition was used to determine a suitable location for the : the relics were attached to the back of a white elephant, which was then left to wander freely. The spot where the elephant stopped became the site for this now world-famous pagoda.

Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon is 2,500 years old and considered Myanmar’s most sacred and beautiful pagoda, containing literally hundreds of thousands of Buddha images and shimmering with 30 tons of gold leaf. Several hairs of and other priceless relics are protected deep inside its main stupa, which is topped by a jewel-encrusted spire. This pagoda is a spectacular once-in-a-lifetime sight that Kipling perfectly described as “a golden mystery…a beautiful winking wonder that blazed in the sun.”

Shwesandaw Pagoda was built by King in the late 11th century just outside . As its name suggests, the “Golden Hair Relics Shrine” has several sacred Buddhist relics enshrined in its base. Gautama Buddha is said to have preached a sermon on the site, so it now ranks among Myanmar’s most famed sites. Although damaged over the years by earthquakes, its golden stupa has survived intact and its upper levels offer a superb sunset view over Pyay and the surrounding area.

Myanmar is one of the world’s most religious countries, and most of the population practices a unique form of .

www.AmaWaterways.com | 8 Myanmar is a country that has long evoked images of the mysterious and exotic. It is said that it is impossible to comprehend Myanmar without having AuthenticIn today’s increasingly frenetic world, Myanmar isExperiences a place where time moves at at least some understanding of the Buddhist principles that permeate a decidedly different pace, a Golden Land of hidden wonders, natural beauty every aspect of daily life. Buddhism arrived here in the 3rd century B.C. and laid-back charm. There is a sense of timelessness here, perhaps due to the and more than half a million Burmese people now live as monks and nuns, profound influence that Buddhism has had on the gentle-spirited Burmese people. making Myanmar one of the world’s most religious countries.

MAHAMUNI BUDDHA LACQUERWARE ARTISANS U-BEIN BRIDGE LOCAL TRANSPORTATION Visit this magnificent 12-foot tall Visit the workshops of master Take a stroll across Amarapura’s Immerse yourself in Myanmar’s statue of the Buddha in Mandalay, craftsmen in Old Bagan, where picturesque U-Bein Bridge, the sights and sounds by taking a ride now completely covered by the ultra-fine lacquerware is made using longest teak bridge in world and in a traditional form of transportation, faithful with a six-inch layer of time-honored methods from the days a popular spot for photographers, such as a trishaw, ox cart or horse- precious gold leaf. of King Anawrahta. especially at sunset. drawn carriage.

9 | The Burmese people hail from 135 diverse ethnic groups, and the country’s unique Myanmar is a magical and awe-inspiring destination. Our river cruise itineraries form of Theravada Buddhism – practiced by nearly 90 percent of the population – have been meticulously designed to showcase its many marvels and facilitate is often credited for uniting them as a single nation. Our knowledgeable guides memorable and authentic experiences. You will have myriad opportunities to will be on hand throughout your journey to provide insights into the principles delve into your destination, passing back and forth between the centuries and of Buddhism and the sacred icons created in its honor. encountering age-old traditions amidst a society embracing great cultural change.

THANAKA SACRED SPACES COLORFUL MARKETS POTTERY VILLAGE Look for Burmese men, women and The sheer scale and magnitude of Feast your eyes upon an array of exotic Visit Yandabo, a peaceful village children who have adorned their faces Myanmar’s most magnificent religious produce, spices and exquisite Burmese known for its beautiful handcrafted with , a yellowish paste made sites, such as the Shwedagon Pagoda handicrafts in open-air street markets terracotta wares, where you will from powdered tree bark that serves in Yangon, must be seen in person. throughout the country. see a pottery-making demonstration as a handy and all-natural sunblock. by local artisans.

www.AmaWaterways.com | 1 0 THE AMAPURA The custom-built AmaPura takes its name from the former royal capital of Amarapura ( for “City of Immortality”). Designed to provide an ultra-comfortable experience along Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady River, this vessel is beautifully furnished with a combination of modern and traditional motifs, and its shallow draft allows it to navigate the river nearly year-round.

The AmaPura has 28 suites featuring either a French balcony, full balcony or twin balconies, as well as a well-appointed en suite bathroom. The ship’s elegant public areas include a restaurant and main lounge and bar. Relax with a massage in the spa, or lounge on the Sun Deck with a cocktail and enjoy the ever-changing scenery.

The AmaPura was designed to provide you with a serene home away from home for the duration of your Myanmar voyage. After a full day of sightseeing, there is no greater luxury than to return to a peaceful, comfortable ship and be welcomed aboard with a cool drink and chilled towel. The friendly and resourceful staff will be at your service throughout your entire Ayeyarwady river cruise.

For more detailed information about the AmaPura, please refer to page 24 or visit www.AmaWaterways.com.

MYANMAR’S MULTI-CULTURAL CUISINE Burmese food is absolutely delicious, a fusion cuisine that highlights local delicacies as well as Indian, Chinese and Thai influences. Rice is a key part of any meal, usually accompanied by soup, seafood or meat, Immerse yourself in the many wonders of Myanmar by day. fresh fruits and vegetables, and a wide variety of condiments. You will At night, return to the ship to relax and share your latest adventures. have ample opportunities during your voyage to sample Myanmar’s flavorful cuisine, including grilled fish, mouthwatering salads, savory noodles and flatbreads, and spicy curries. Enjoy!

11 | Cruise Myanmar’s fabled Ayeyarwady River in supreme comfort and style aboard Relax over cocktails on the Sun Deck as you get to know your fellow passengers, Onboardthe thoughtfully conceived AmaPura, withExperience your every need attended to by our typically a well-traveled group who share a sense of curiosity and a passion personable and professional onboard staff. Allow the journey to be your for exploring the far reaches of the world. Dine on fresh, delicious and artfully destination, savoring the spectacular scenery of this Southeast Asian land prepared cuisine, served in an elegant setting with panoramic views. Head to the from your balcony suite as the AmaPura leisurely travels along the river. lounge to continue your dinner conversation or enjoy the evening entertainment, Take advantage of onboard amenities as the ship cruises towards the next before retiring for the night in your well-appointed suite. There’s simply no better port of call, where untold adventures await. way to experience the wonders of Myanmar than aboard the beautiful AmaPura!

SPACIOUS BALCONY SUITES IMPECCABLE SERVICE ENRICHING ENTERTAINMENT INSPIRED CUISINE The all-suite AmaPura has spacious Travel the scenic Ayeyarwady River Enjoy a traditional Burmese Dine on fresh, locally-sourced climate-controlled accommodations with a talented team of onboard puppet show and other cultural and exquisitely prepared cuisine, that measure 285-420 square feet professionals carefully selected performances on board, a fun choosing from a wide selection and feature either a French balcony, for their knowledge, resourcefulness and memorable way to delve into of western favorites and delicious, full balcony, or twin balconies. and gracious hospitality. the heart of Burmese culture. regionally-inspired specialties.

www.AmaWaterways.com | 1 2 YANGON, the capital of Burma for 120 years, is known as the “Garden City Founded in 1755, Yangon (“End of Conflict”) was little more than a fishing village Land Ex peri ences with a famous pilgrimage site until it came under British control in 1855. Quickly of the East” because of its tropical flowers, verdant parks and beautiful lakes. This historic waterfront city has an abundance of colonial-era structures that transformed into a vibrant urban hub, Yangon became known as the “Pearl of is unparalleled in Southeast Asia. To stroll along its tree-lined streets is often the Orient.” Today, the city offers numerous historical and cultural attractions to like stepping back in time, as you observe locals conversing in tea houses, explore, although many visitors discover that Yangon’s greatest charms are found typists-for-hire pecking away on vintage Underwoods, and young monks in its quiet, tucked away places. Both of our river cruise itineraries include ample in somber robes patiently collecting their daily alms. time to explore this colorful and fascinating city.

SHWEDAGON PAGODA BOGYOKE MARKET KANDAWGYI LAKE RECLINING BUDDHA The massive 2,500-year-old Enjoy browsing for souvenirs at Yangon’s Royal Lake is set within The Chaukhtatgyi Temple houses Shwedagon Pagoda towers hundreds Bogyoke Aung San Market, renowned a scenic 260-acre park, filled with a six-story high reclining Buddha, of feet above the city on a sacred hill. for its gold and silver jewelry, mother- gardens, restaurants, playgrounds one of the largest and most graceful Considered Myanmar’s most beautiful of-pearl, precious gems, hand-rolled and winding footpaths. The stone of its kind. With its ornately decorated religious monument, it is richly adorned cigars, beautiful silks, handcrafted boat on the east side of the lake feet and blissful expression, this with gold, diamonds and other lacquerware and other traditional is a floating restaurant in the form of exquisite icon symbolizes the end precious gems. Burmese crafts. a mythical creature covered with gold. of life and the attainment of .

13 | INLE LAKE, located high on a plateau and surrounded by mountains, is a place This long, narrow lake is utterly pristine, with crystal clear waters that produce of dazzling natural beauty, offering some of Myanmar’s dreamiest scenery and an abundance of fish. The indigenous Intha people (“Sons of the Lake”) dwell most unique sights. For many guests, an optional post-cruise sojourn at this in thatched houses perched over the water and make a living from fishing idyllic place is the perfect culmination of their adventures in Myanmar. Peaceful and farming crops grown on floating islands tethered to the lakebed. They and filled with countless wonders to see and explore – from centuries-old are also regarded as highly skilled artisans, producing beautiful hand-woven monasteries to wish-fulfilling Buddha statues to fascinating archeological sites – silk, fabrics, metal jewelry and traditional cheroot cigars. For details about our Inle Lake requires a stay of several days to fully appreciate. optional 4-night post-cruise Inle Lake/Yangon extension, please see page 23.

INTHA FISHERMAN YWAMA FLOATING MARKET PHAUNGDAWOO PAGODA CULTURAL DIVERSITY The fishermen of Inle Lake are At the vibrant and colorful weekly Inle Lake is richly endowed with Female members of the Padaung famous for their delightfully eccentric floating market in Ywama village, pagodas and monasteries, such as ethnic minority can often be seen one-legged rowing technique, which dozens of women in conical hats fill Phaungdawoo Pagoda, considered with long coils of heavy brass rings allows them to keep one hand free their canoes with locally grown fruits, one of the three most sacred shrines worn around their necks. Myanmar to scoop fish into their nets. vegetables and beautiful handcrafted in Myanmar. Prayers to the Buddhist is home to 135 distinct ethnic A dexterous feat that truly must be wares for sale. icons housed inside are said to always groups, each with its own culture, seen to be believed! be answered. dialect and traditional dress.

www.AmaWaterways.com | 1 4 THE 200-YEAR-OLD U BEIN BRIDGE IN AMARAPURA IS THE WORLD’S LONGEST TEAK BRIDGE

15 | GOLDEN TREASURES OF MYANMAR DAILY PROGRAM FEATURES DAY DESTINATION ACTIVITIES SPEND TWO NIGHTS IN YANGON, TRANSFER TO PYAY AND EMBARK UPON A 10-NIGHT CRUISE 1 Yangon Hotel check-in, free time TO MANDALAY, THEN CONCLUDE YOUR JOURNEY WITH A SHORT FLIGHT BACK TO YANGON 2 Yangon City tour FOR ANOTHER OVERNIGHT STAY 3 Yangon Transfer to Pyay 14 DAYS ∙ TRAVEL TO YANGON & RETURN FROM YANGON (CRUISE PYAY – MANDALAY OR REVERSE) Pyay EMBARKATION 4 Pyay City tour 5 Minhla Historic fort and local market visit MaGwe City tour 6 Salay City tour 7 Tant Kyi Taung Mountain excursion Bagan Observation Tower sunset OR Guni Temple sunset 8 Bagan Mt. Popa excursion with Holy Mountain OR city tour 9 Yandabo Pottery-making demonstration 10 Inwa Horse-drawn carriage ride Amarapura U-Bein Bridge 11 Sagaing City tour Mingun Town visit 12 Mandalay Full day city tour OR half-day city tour and local school visit 13 Mandalay DISEMBARKATION, flight to Yangon Yangon Hotel check-in, free time 14 Yangon Return flight home REVERSE ITINERARY (CRUISE MANDALAY-PYAY) DAY DESTINATION ACTIVITIES 1 Yangon Hotel check-in, free time 2 Yangon City tour 3 Yangon Fly to Mandalay Mandalay EMBARKATION 4 Mingun Town visit Mandalay City tour Amarapura U-Bein Bridge 5 Sagaing City tour Inwa Horse-drawn carriage ride 6 Yandabo Pottery-making demonstration Bagan Observation Tower sunset OR Guni Temple sunset 7 Bagan Mt. Popa with Holy Mountain excursion OR city tour 8 Tant Kyi Taung Mountain excursion Salay City tour 9 MaGwe City tour 10 MaGwe Trishaw ride and local market visit Your journey begins in Yangon, followed by a 10-night upstream cruise embarking in Pyay. Minhla Historic fort visit Visit sacred sites, small villages, craftsmen’s workshops, markets and Buddhist monasteries, and 11 Tha Yet Myo Golf Course and Post Office tour Pha Hto Village visit enjoy a full-day tour of Bagan and its rich collection of stupas, temples and pagodas. Take in the 12 Pyay City tour stunning view from atop Mt. Popa and visit the Golden City of Mandalay before returning to 13 Pyay DISEMBARKATION Yangon via plane for another overnight stay. Transfer to Yangon Yangon Hotel check-in, free time 14 Yangon Return flight home Embark 10-Night Cruise

www.AmaWaterways.com | 1 6 INCLUDED FEATURES YOUR ITINERARY (CRUISE FROM PYAY TO MANDALAY)

»»2 nights hotel accommodation in Yangon at Day 1, ARRIVE IN YANGON, MYANMAR. Welcome to Yangon, local market. Later, visit MaGwe and take a panoramic coach the Sule Shangri-La Hotel (or similar), including a former royal capital known as the “Garden City of the East” tour to see the Mud in Minbu, the mythical home of daily breakfast for its lush tropical setting. After checking in to your hotel, the fire breathing dragons living deep beneath the earth. You’ll also »»Transfer from the hotel in Yangon to the ship rest of the day is at your leisure. see the General Aung San “Bogyoke” Statue and the Myathalon Pagoda, situated on the banks of the river. (B,L,D) in Pyay Day 2, YANGON. Your full-day tour includes a visit to the city »»10 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in a full center and the unusually shaped , a photo stop Day 6, SALAY. Today your ship cruises to Salay, a small balcony, French balcony or twin balcony suite at Kandawgyi Lake and Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott’s community that boasts more than 50 monasteries built of teak. Market), where you can shop for handicrafts, clothing and Visit Yokesonekyaung, built in 1882 and the region’s oldest »»Shore excursions in every port local delicacies. You’ll also have a chance to see the massive surviving wooden monastery, famous for its woodcarvings and »»Fine dining with all meals included during reclining Buddha at Chaukhtautgyi Temple and the Shwedagon collection of religious artifacts. You will also see a colonial-era your cruise Pagoda, one of Myanmar’s most iconic religious sites. (B) house and the 13th century Man Pagoda, which contains the largest lacquer Buddha in Myanmar. (B,L,D) »»Welcome Dinner and Farewell Dinner Day 3, YANGON – PYAY – EMBARKATION. Enjoy breakfast »»Complimentary wine, local beer and soft drinks at your hotel before boarding a motor coach for the drive to Day 7, TANT KYI TAUNG – BAGAN. Join your fellow with every lunch and dinner on board Pyay for embarkation. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers at a passengers for an excursion up Tant Kyi Taung Mountain to visit Welcome Dinner. (B,L,D) its famous pagoda, built in the year 1059 by King Anawrahta »»Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily and known to house a sacred Buddha relic. Later, your ship’s Day 4, PYAY. Take a walking tour of Pyay, the former capital »»Special onboard highlights, including cultural Sun Deck offers the perfect vantage point for your first glimpse that once served as an important junction between Lower and show, puppet show and lectures/discussions of the plain of Bagan, one of the world’s most awe-inspiring Upper Burma and home to more than 80 gilded pagodas. During pertaining to Burmese culture archeological sites. Upon arrival in Bagan, you will have two your city tour you will see the ancient Sri Kestra City Gate, enjoy tour options. Choose to visit an observation tower where you »»1 night hotel accommodations in Yangon a visit to the Sri Kestra Museum and the Payagi Pagoda. (B,L,D) at the Sule Shangri-La Hotel (or similar), will enjoy a beautiful sunset while sipping on a refreshing including daily breakfast Day 5, MINHLA – MAGWE. Further upstream today, the ship cocktail. Afterwards, transfer to a local temple and participate will stop at Minhla, site of a great battle during the Second in a candle lighting ceremony blessed by local monks. Or you »»Non-smoking environment (smoking permitted Anglo-Burmese War. A short walk brings you to a Colonial may choose to watch the sunset from the top of Guni Temple only on the Sun Deck) Fort, built by Italian engineers in 1860 to keep British forces instead, and then meet with your fellow travelers at the temple »»Transfers between hotel and ship are included out of Burma. You will also have an opportunity to stop at a for the candle lighting ceremony. (B,L,D) with the purchase of cruise and land package; airport transfers are included with the purchase of airfare from AmaWaterways

17 | INLE LAKE POST-CRUISE EXTENSION An optional 4-night Inle Lake/Yangon post extension is available for $1,120 per person (airfare additional). Please see page 23 for details. CIRCLING THE SHWEDAGON PAGODA IN YANGON IN THE CUSTOMARY COUNTER-CLOCKWISE DIRECTION

17 | GOLDEN TREASURES OF MYANMAR DATES & PRICES Day 8, BAGAN. Your full day in Bagan offers you three Day 11, SAGAING – MINGUN – MANDALAY. This morning sightseeing choices. The first is climbing to the observation our ship stops at the former royal capital of Sagaing, famous LAND START START EMBARK EMBARK CRUISE CRUISE & DATE CITY DATE CITY ONLY PRE/POST EXT. deck (250 steps) or the top (777 steps) of , for its hundreds of monasteries and its tranquil atmosphere. 2015 legendary home of animist spirits. Afterwards, stop for You’ll visit a local monastic school and the Soonuponyashin Oct 12 Yangon Oct 14 Pyay $4,999 $5,839 lunch and enjoy a tasting of Jaggery, a palm sugar that is made Pagoda. Continue on to Mingun where you will see its famous Oct 22 Yangon Oct 24 Mandalay $4,999 $5,839 from the Totty Palm Tree. Alternatively, you may enjoy free Nov 1 Yangon Nov 3 Pyay $4,999 $5,839 12-foot high bronze bell and the massive ruins of Pathodawgyi Nov 11 Yangon Nov 13 Mandalay $4,999 $5,839 time to shop and explore other attractions at the Mount Popa (the “unfinished pagoda”). Although only a third of it was Nov 21 Yangon Nov 23 Pyay $4,999 $5,839 Resort. Your third option is an excursion to some of the most ever completed, it remains the world’s largest brick pagoda. Dec 1 Yangon Dec 3 Mandalay $4,999 $5,839 Dec 11 Yangon Dec 13 $4,999 $5,839 distinctive pagodas in the Bagan Archaeological Zone, like Alternatively, take a tuk-tuk ride through Mingun to explore Pyay 2016 Shwezigan Pagoda and the . Afterwards, you the sights. You’ll also have a chance to visit the Myatheindan Jan 18 Yangon Jan 20 Mandalay $4,999 $5,839 will spend some time at the lively Nyaungoo market, where Pagoda, built in 1816 and painted white as a representation of Jan 28 Yangon Jan 30 Pyay $4,999 $5,839 you can search for local handicrafts, colorful textiles and other Mar 6 Yangon Mar 8 Mandalay $4,999 $5,839 the mythological Buddhist mountain, . Another Mar 16 Yangon Mar 18 Pyay $4,999 $5,839 unique souvenirs. Later, visit the 13th century Gubyaulgyi option allows you to visit the Pathodawgyi, the Mingun bronze Mar 26 Yangon Mar 28 Mandalay $4,899 $5,739 Temple, which is situated near the Wetkyi-inn Village, and the bell, and a chance to climb to the top of Myatheindan Pagoda Apr 5 Yangon Apr 7 Pyay $4,799 $5,639 Pyathada temple. (B,L,D) (77 steps). (B,L,D) Sep 10 Yangon Sep 12 Mandalay $4,499 $5,339 Sep 20 Yangon Sep 22 Pyay $4,699 $5,539 Day 9, BAGAN – YANDABO. Admire one last sunrise over Day 12, MANDALAY. After arriving in Mandalay, head ashore Sep 30 Yangon Oct 2 Mandalay $4,899 $5,739 Oct 10 Yangon Oct 12 Pyay $4,999 $5,839 Bagan before the ship departs for Yandabo, a peaceful village for a full-day tour that includes many of the city’s most iconic Oct 20 Yangon Oct 22 Mandalay $4,999 $5,839 where the British and Burmese signed a treaty ending the sights, including the bronze Mahamuni Buddha, covered by Oct 30 Yangon Nov 1 Pyay $4,999 $5,839 First Anglo-Burmese War in 1826. Yandabo is widely known the faithful with a thick layer of gold leaf. Visit the workshops Nov 9 Yangon Nov 11 Mandalay $4,999 $5,839 for its finely crafted terracotta wares and you’ll have a chance of skilled craftsmen making thin sheets of gold and stop at Nov 19 Yangon Nov 21 Pyay $4,999 $5,839 Nov 29 Yangon Dec 1 Mandalay $4,999 $5,839 to see a pottery-making demonstration by local artisans, as (said to contain the world’s largest book, Dec 9 Yangon Dec 11 Pyay $4,999 $5,839 well as glimpses of typical village life. (B,L,D) Buddhist scriptures inscribed on 729 marble slabs), Mandalay 2017 Hill, and , an architectural masterpiece Jan 16 Yangon Jan 18 Mandalay $4,999 $5,839 Day 10, INWA – AMARAPURA - SAGAING. This afternoon Jan 26 Yangon Jan 28 Pyay $4,999 $5,839 you will visit Inwa, the capital of the Burmese kingdom for filled with woodcarvings. You may also choose to take a Mar 5 Yangon Mar 7 Mandalay $4,999 $5,839 half-day city tour of Mandalay. Afterwards you will have Mar 15 Yangon Mar 17 Pyay $4,999 $5,839 more than four centuries. Explore the ancient ruins of the Mar 25 Yangon Mar 27 Mandalay $4,899 $5,739 city by horse-drawn carriage and see the splendid Bagaya the unique opportunity to visit a local school in Mandalay. Apr 4 Yangon Apr 6 Pyay $4,799 $5,639 monastery, built entirely of teak. Afterwards, drive to Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner on board the ship with your Airfare: Please call for AmaWaterways’ special roundtrip airfares. Amarapura to watch the sunset at the world’s longest teak fellow travelers. (B,L,D) Intra-Myanmar Air: Additional $190 per segment/person including taxes and fuel surcharges. wood footbridge, the U-Bein Bridge. If you prefer to spend Day 13, MANDALAY – DISEMBARKATION – YANGON. After more time relaxing on board, you may forego the Inwa village breakfast aboard the AmaPura, fly back to Yangon and check Please ensure international flights arrive on the applicable date above. visit and choose to take the U-Bein Bridge excursion only. (B,L,D) in to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure. (B) Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. SG, suite with French balcony. Day 14, YANGON. Bid farewell to Myanmar and prepare for To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:

your homeward journey. (B) CAT. DECK STATEROOM ADD’L SF Main French Balcony $199 SE Main French Balcony $399 NOTE: During low water season, embarkation/disembarkation SD Upper Outside Balcony $999 location may vary. SC Upper Outside Balcony $1,299 SB Upper Twin Balcony $1,999 SA Upper Outside Balcony $2,199 OPTIONAL BANGKOK EXTENSION Port Charges: Additional $190 per person Single Suppl. for Cruise: Cat. SG, SF, SE, SD & SC at 50% of twin price; An optional 3-day/2-night pre- or post-cruise stay in Cat. SA and SB 100% of twin price Bangkok, including hotel accommodations with daily Single Suppl. for Pre- and Post-Cruise Land Arrangements: breakfast and guided sightseeing tours, is available $420 per person from $560 per person. Bedding: Please call for details. Note: This optional extension requires Intra-Asia Air between Visa: A valid passport and entry visa are required for travel to Myanmar. Please consult with your Consulate for more information. Bangkok and Yangon at an additional cost. Some restrictions and blocked dates may apply; please call for details. HANDCRAFTED BURMESE PUPPETS

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19 | DAILY PROGRAM FEATURES HIDDEN WONDERS OF MYANMAR DAY DESTINATION ACTIVITIES 1 Yangon Hotel check-in, free time SPEND ONE NIGHT IN YANGON, FLY TO MANDALAY AND EMBARK UPON A 14-NIGHT CRUISE 2 Yangon Fly to Mandalay ENDING IN YANGON Mandalay EMBARKATION 16 DAYS ∙ TRAVEL TO YANGON & RETURN FROM YANGON (CRUISE MANDALAY – YANGON OR REVERSE) 3 Mingun Town visit Mandalay City tour Amarapura U-Bein Bridge 4 Sagaing City tour Inwa Horse-drawn carriage ride 5 Yandabo Pottery-making demonstration Bagan Observation Tower sunset OR Guni Temple sunset 6 Bagan Mt. Popa excursion with Holy Mountain OR city tour 7 Tant Kyi Taung Mountain excursion Salay City tour 8 MaGwe City tour 9 Minhla Historic Fort visit Tha Yet Myo Golf Course and Post Office tour 10 Pyay City tour 11 Myan Aung Colonial Dyke and rice paddy visit 12 Aing Ta Lote Village visit 13 Da Nyu Phyu Monastery and Cheroot workshop 14 Maubin Village visit and local market Yangon Shwedagon Pagoda visit 15 Yangon City tour 16 Yangon DISEMBARKATION, flight home REVERSE ITINERARY (CRUISE YANGON-MANDALAY) DAY DESTINATION ACTIVITIES 1 Yangon EMBARKATION 2 Yangon City tour 3 Da Nyu Phyu Monastery and Cheroot workshop 4 Myan Aung Colonial Dyke Rice Paddy visit 5 Pyay City tour 6 Tha Yet Myo Golf Course and Post Office tour 7 Minhla Historic fort visit MaGwe City tour 8 Salay City tour 9 Tant Kyi Taung Mountain excursion Bagan Observation Tower sunset OR Guni Temple Sunset 10 Bagan Mt. Popa excursion with Holy Mountain OR city tour 11 Yandabo Pottery-making demonstration 12 Inwa Horse-drawn carriage ride Amarapura U-Bein Bridge 13 Sagaing City tour Begin your Myanmar adventure with a night in Yangon and a short flight to Mandalay, where Mingun Town visit you will embark upon a 14-night downstream cruise. Explore the fabled city of Mandalay, enjoy 14 Mandalay Full-day city tour the spectacular view from the Mt. Popa summit, and visit artisan workshops, sacred sites, colorful OR half-day city tour and markets and hushed monasteries. Take an in-depth tour of Bagan and stop at small delta towns local school visit and villages before your voyage concludes in Yangon. 15 Mandalay DISEMBARKATION Yangon Fly to Yangon, Hotel check-in 16 Yangon Return flight home Embark 14-Night Cruise

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»»1 night hotel accommodations in Yangon Day 1, ARRIVE IN YANGON, MYANMAR. Welcome to Yangon, Pagoda and a local monastic school. Continue on to Inwa at the Sule Shangri-La Hotel (or similar), including former capital of Burma and known as the “Garden City of (Ava), capital of the Burmese kingdom for more than four daily breakfast the East” for its lush tropical setting. After checking in to your centuries, where you will see the sights in a horse-drawn »»14 nights deluxe cruise accommodation hotel, the rest of the day is at your leisure. carriage. Highlights include the , built in a full balcony, French balcony or twin Day 2, YANGON – MANDALAY – EMBARKATION. Check entirely of teak. (B,L,D) balcony suite out of your hotel after breakfast and transfer to the airport for Day 5, YANDABO – BAGAN. Arrive in Yandabo, a peaceful »»Shore excursions in every port a short flight to Mandalay, the last royal capital of the Burmese village known for its finely crafted terracotta wares. See a kingdom. After boarding the AmaPura, meet your fellow pottery-making demonstration by local artisans as well as »»Fine dining with all meals included during travelers at a Welcome Dinner. (B,L,D) glimpses of typical village life. Later, your ship’s Sun Deck your cruise Day 3, MANDALAY – MINGUN – MANDALAY – offers the perfect vantage point for your first glimpse of »»Complimentary wine, local beer and soft drinks AMARAPURA – SAGAING. Today we will depart for nearby the plain of Bagan, one of the world’s most awe-inspiring with every lunch and dinner on board Mingun, site of a 12-foot high bronze bell and the massive ruins archeological sites. Upon arrival in Bagan, you will have two »» Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily of Pathodawgyi (the “unfinished pagoda”), originally intended tour options. Choose to visit an observation tower where you to be 499 feet high. Although only a third of it was ever will enjoy a beautiful sunset while sipping on a refreshing »»Welcome Dinner and Farewell Dinner completed, it remains the world’s largest brick pagoda. You will cocktail. Afterwards, transfer to a local temple and participate »»Onboard special highlights including cultural also see Myatheindan Pagoda, built in 1816 and painted white in a candle lighting ceremony blessed by local monks. Or you show, puppet show and lectures/discussions as a representation of the mythological Buddhist mountain, may choose to watch the sunset from the top of Guni Temple pertaining to Burmese culture Mount Meru. This afternoon, your Mandalay city tour includes instead, and then meet with your fellow travelers at the temple »»Non-smoking environment (smoking some of the city’s top sights, including the bronze Mahamuni for the candle lighting ceremony. (B,L,D) permitted only on the Sun Deck) Buddha, now covered by the faithful with a thick layer of gold Day 6, BAGAN. Your full day in Bagan offers you three leaf. Visit the workshops of craftsmen making thin sheets of »»Transfers between hotel and ship are included sightseeing choices. The first is climbing to the observation gold, and stop at Kuthodaw Pagoda (said to contain the world’s with the purchase of cruise and land package; deck (250 steps) or the top (777 steps) of Mount Popa, airport transfers are included with the purchase largest book, Buddhist scriptures inscribed on 729 marble slabs) legendary home of animist nat spirits. Afterwards, stop for of airfare from AmaWaterways and Shwenandaw monastery, an architectural masterpiece lunch and enjoy a tasting of Jaggery, a palm sugar that is made filled with woodcarvings. Later, take an excursion to see the from the Totty Palm Tree. Alternatively, you may enjoy free world’s longest teak bridge, the U Bein Bridge in nearby During low water season, embarkation/ time to shop and explore other attractions at the Mount Popa NOTE: Amarapura. (B,L,D) disembarkation location may vary. Resort. Your third option is an excursion to some of the most Day 4, SAGAING – INWA. The ship stops today at the distinctive pagodas in the Bagan Archaeological Zone, like former royal capital of Sagaing, famous for its hundreds of Shwezigan Pagoda and the Ananda temple. Afterwards, you monasteries and tranquil atmosphere. Visit Soonuponyashin will spend some time at the lively Nyaungoo market, where

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you can search for local handicrafts, colorful textiles and other a walk through the greens of this historic golf course and enjoy DATES & PRICES unique souvenirs. Later, visit the 13th century Gubyaulgyi a visit to one of the oldest post offices in the region. (B,L,D) LAND START START EMBARK EMBARK CRUISE CRUISE & DATE CITY DATE CITY ONLY PRE/POST EXT. Temple, which is situated near the Wetkyi-inn Village, and Day 10, PYAY. After the ship arrives in Pyay, take a walking 2015 the Pyathada temple. (B,L,D) tour of this former capital that once served as an important Dec 22 Yangon Dec 23 Mandalay $6,799 $7,079 2016 Day 7, TANT KYI TAUNG – SALAY. Join your fellow passengers junction between Lower and Upper Burma and home to more Jan 6 Yangon Jan 6 Yangon $6,799 $7,079 for an excursion up Tant Kyi Taung Mountain to visit its than 80 gilded pagodas. During your city tour you will see Feb 8 Yangon Feb 9 Mandalay $6,799 $7,079 Feb 23 Yangon Feb 23 Yangon $6,799 $7,079 famous pagoda, built in the year 1059 by King Anawrahta the ancient Sri Kestra City Gate, enjoy a visit to the Sri Kestra Apr 16 Yangon Apr 17 Mandalay $6,599 $6,879 and known to house a sacred Buddha relic. The ship then Museum and the Payagi Pagoda. (B,L,D) Aug 29 Yangon Aug 29 Yangon $5,999 $6,279 Dec 20 Yangon Dec 21 Mandalay $6,799 $7,079 cruises on to Salay, a small community that boasts more than Day 11, MYAN AUNG. As the ship departs this morning, enjoy 2017 50 monasteries. Visit Yokesonekyaung, built in 1882 and the wonderful views of the Akauk Mountains and their river-facing Jan 4 Yangon Jan 4 Yangon $6,799 $7,079 region’s oldest surviving wooden monastery, famous for its cliff carvings. Later today you will arrive in Myan Aung, a quiet Feb 6 Yangon Feb 7 Mandalay $6,799 $7,079 wood carvings and collection of religious artifacts. You will Feb 21 Yangon Feb 21 Yangon $6,799 $7,079 riverside town filled with well-preserved colonial-era houses. Apr 15 Yangon Apr 16 Mandalay $6,599 $6,879 also see a colonial-era house and the Man Pagoda, which Admire the town’s Colonial Dyke, a great example of 19th Airfare: Please call for AmaWaterways’ special roundtrip airfares. contains the largest lacquer Buddha in Myanmar. (B,L,D) century British engineering. The region’s rice production relies Intra-Myanmar Air: Additional $190 per segment/person including Day 8, MAGWE. Further downstream today, you will visit heavily on this flood control and irrigation system. You’ll also taxes and fuel surcharges. MaGwe and take a panoramic coach tour to see the Mud enjoy a walking tour through a nearby rice paddy. (B,L,D) Please ensure international flights arrive on the applicable date above. Volcano in Minbu, the mythical home of fire breathing dragons Day 12, AING TA LOTE. The ship cruises through the living deep beneath the earth. You’ll also see the General Aung Ayeyarwady Delta region today, stopping to visit the small Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. SG, suite with French balcony. To upgrade to a higher category, add per person: San “Bogyoke” Statue and the Myathalon Pagoda, situated on town of Aing Ta Lote. Here you will have a great opportunity CAT. DECK STATEROOM ADD’L the banks of the river. (B,L,D) to explore rural Myanmar. Take a walking tour of the charming SF Main French Balcony $279 Day 9, MINHLA – THA YET MYO. Your day begins in Minhla, village, visit with locals and catch a glimpse of unspoiled SE Main French Balcony $549 country life. (B,L,D) SD Upper Outside Balcony $1,349 the site of a great battle during the Second Anglo-Burmese SC Upper Outside Balcony $1,749 War. A short walk brings you to a Colonial Fort, built by Italian Day 13, DA NYU PHYU – MAUBIN. Today you will explore the SB Upper Twin Balcony $2,799 SA Upper Outside Balcony $2,999 engineers to keep British forces out of Burma. Continue on to town of Da Nyu Phyu, site of a Burmese uprising during the Tha Yet Myo, a pleasant town that once guarded the border First Anglo-Burmese war, on a trishaw ride. You will visit a local Port Charges: Additional $266 per person between Royal Burma and British Burma after the Second monastery and the tomb of General Bandoola, commander of Single Suppl. for Cruise: Cat. SG, SF, SE, SD & SC at 50% of twin price; Cat. SA and SB 100% of twin price Anglo-Burmese War of 1855. It has a number of well-preserved the Royal Burmese Armed Forces. Afterwards, head out to a Single Suppl. for Pre- and Post-Cruise Land Arrangements: colonial-style houses and buildings dating from the mid-1800s, cheroot workshop and learn about this distinct cigar making $140 per person as well as one of the oldest golf courses in all of Myanmar. Take trade. (B,L,D) Bedding: Please call for details. Visa: A valid passport and entry visa are required for travel to Myanmar. Day 14, MAUBIN – YANGON. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Please consult with your Consulate for more information. Maubin, a small delta village and the birthplace of Myanmar’s first head of state, Dr. Ba Maw. You will also have time to visit the local market before departing for Yangon where you will OPTIONAL BANGKOK EXTENSION visit Shwedagon Pagoda, one of Myanmar’s most beautiful An optional 3-day/2-night pre- or post-cruise stay and revered religious sites. (B,L,D) in Bangkok, including hotel accommodations with daily breakfast and guided sightseeing tours, is Day 15, YANGON. Your full-day tour begins with a visit to available from $560 per person. the city center and Sule Pagoda, followed by a photo stop at Note: This optional extension requires Intra-Asia Air scenic Kandawgyi Lake. Shop for handicrafts, clothing and between Bangkok and Yangon at an additional cost. local delicacies at Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott’s Market), Some restrictions and blocked dates may apply; please and explore the massive reclining Buddha at Chaukhtautgyi call for details. Temple. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner on board with your fellow travelers. (B,L,D) Day 16, YANGON – DISEMBARKATION. After breakfast on board, bid farewell to Myanmar and prepare for your homeward MT. POPA journey or your optional post extension to Inle Lake. (B)

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An optional 4-night post-cruise land extension is available on both Golden Treasures of Myanmar and Hidden Wonders of Myanmar itineraries, featuring three nights in Inle Lake and one night in Yangon.

Day 1, MANDALAY or YANGON––INLE LAKE. You will be transferred to the airport for a short flight to Heho, then on to Inle Lake. Upon arrival, you will visit a Shan paper workshop, where you can see how the delicate paper is made. Afterwards, head to the town of Nyaung Shwe, the gateway to Inle Lake. Stop at Shwe Yan Pyay Monastery and Pagoda, built in the early 19th century, and Red Mountain winery for a vineyard tour. After your visit to Nyanung Shwe, you will be transferred to your hotel. (B)

Day 2, INLE LAKE. After breakfast, take a boat excursion to Nga Phe Monastery (also known as the “Jumping Cat Monastery”) where you will see a fine collection of Buddha images sitting on an elegant throne. Afterwards, you will take a boat ride through a nearby floating village and garden. Continue on to Phaung Daw Oo where you can see the impressive Phaung Daw Oo pagoda. After lunch, the adventure continues as we visit Pauk Par Village and the homes of local artisans making cheroot cigars, silk weaving and lotus weaving. (B)

Day 3, INLE LAKE. Today’s excursion takes you on an unforgettable journey to Indein. Journey back in time as you sail through meandering creeks around Indein Village, located on the southwestern bank of Inle Lake. The village is famous for picturesque, ancient pagodas that date back to the 16th century. After lunch, our excursion continues with a visit to a silversmith workshop and the Padaung tribe, who are famous for wearing brass rings around their necks in order to make them longer. (B)

Day 4, INLE LAKE – YANGON. After breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Yangon. The rest of the day in Yangon is at your leisure. (B)

Day 5, YANGON. Return flight home. (B)

INLE LAKE EXTENSION PRICES 3 nights in Inle Lake and 1 night in Yangon $1,120 per person Single Supplement is $560 per person. Intra-Myanmar Air is an additional $380 per person including taxes and fuel surcharges.

THE FLOATING GARDENS OF INLE LAKE Among Inle Lake’s most unique and unforgettable sights are its verdant floating gardens. The local Intha people create large islands of weeds Allow yourself to step into the past, in a place where people and water hyacinth supported by long wooden trellises, which are used continue to embrace a traditional and gently-paced way of life. to cultivate fruit, vegetables and flowers. The lake’s nutrient-rich water makes these gardens incredibly fertile, and the delicious tomatoes grown here are considered the finest in Myanmar.

23 | AMAPURA DECK PLAN Sun Deck The 56-passenger AmaPura (2014) is a custom-designed, all-suite ship with a choice of spacious staterooms measuring 285 sq. ft., 290 sq. ft. and 420 sq. ft. Every suite features either a private French balcony, a step-out full balcony, or twin balconies. The stylish décor was thoughtfully 2 1 conceived to provide guests with an ultra-comfortable and serene home away from home, with a relaxing sitting area, individual climate control and hotel-quality amenities. Public areas include a restaurant serving delicious Asian and Western specialties, a lounge and bar, gift shop, spa Upper Deck treatment rooms, and a Sun Deck. 311 317 313 315 301 307 303 305 309 312 318 316 314 310 302 308 306 304

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use special contract fares that may not allow you to receive any reduction in charge. Participant will bear a full charge Inoculations and Medical Preparation: All passengers the interpretation, enforcement, or claimed breach of any credit on your frequent flier account nor may they allow you for any unused services. traveling on certain Africa itineraries will require Yellow term, obligation, or duty as contained or related to these to use miles to upgrade to a higher class. Child Policy: All guests under the age of 18 are to be Fever vaccination. AmaWaterways strongly recommends provisions or arising from these terms and conditions, shall Baggage: Please check with the airline regarding their in a cabin with an adult, and must remain supervised that all passengers take malaria pills for travel to be interpreted, construed and governed by the laws of baggage allowance. Most airlines limit checked bags to at all times, and their safety is the responsibility of Africa. Please contact your personal physician or local California, and any such claims shall be litigated, if at all, either one or two pieces per person, and limit carry-on the accompanying adult(s). Children between the ages of health department prior to travel for further detailed before a court of competent jurisdiction located in the baggage to one piece per person, and weight and size 4- 10 at the time of embarkation may share a cabin with information and recommended precautionary measures. County of Los Angeles, California, U.S.A., to the exclusion of the courts of any other country, state, city, municipality, restrictions apply. There are strict luggage restrictions for 2 adults provided the child is able to share the bed with Smoking: Smoking is only permitted on the ship’s Sun Deck county or locale. You agree to consent to jurisdiction and our programs in Africa; please ask for details. We shall the adults – no additional bed will be provided. Please be in the designated smoking area. not be responsible or liable for costs or consequences aware that balcony cabins of any kind may be unsafe for waive any objection that may be available to any such Diet: Special dietary requests must be provided to us at time of participant exceeding the airline’s baggage restrictions, small children if left unsupervised. Children 4-7 years old action or proceeding being brought in such courts. of reservation. An effort will be made to meet the request, or for loss, theft, damage or delay to participant’s baggage. are not recommended on any program and on our Africa YOU AND WE WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL. but we cannot assure the request can be accommodated. Airport Transfers: Guests purchasing transoceanic airfare program, due to safety precautions, there is a minimum Time Limit for Notice of Claims and Filing Legal Action: through us may qualify for complimentary group airport age limit of 12 years old, unless otherwise agreed upon by Disclaimer of Responsibility: AMA’s arrangements are with The parties agree that any notice of claim against us of any transfers on a scheduled arrival between the airport and AmaWaterways. AmaWaterways does not provide child- AWL, and they arrange with others for services described nature whatsoever which is connected to, related to or the ship or hotel, and on a scheduled departure specific programs or child-minding facilities. in this confirmation and in our brochures. Transport on arising from these terms and conditions must be received between the hotel or the ship and airport. Airport transfers Disabled Participants: Handicapped facilities are not available river cruise ships (“ships”) or other forms of transport by us in writing within thirty (30) days after the date of included in your airfare package will be reflected on on board or in many places visited on the cruises and cruise (“transport”) is provided by third party owners, operators completion of the cruise or cruise and land package. your travel confirmation and on your travel documents. tours we offer. If you (participant) have a disability and and charterers (“supplier(s)”). Suppliers are separate entities No lawsuit may be maintained against us unless the lawsuit If airport transfers are not reflected on your confirmation, reasonable accommodation may enable you to use the and are deemed not to be our principals, agents, is commenced no later than six (6) months after the date AmaWaterways is not responsible for providing airport services, please let us know how you believe we can help. employees or partners. We do not own or operate any of completion of the cruise or cruise and land package, transfer service to you. Please note: our group airport Participant must inform us in writing, at or immediately ship or transport service. Accordingly, WE DISCLAIM and valid service of the lawsuit on us is made within transfer service may involve some waiting time between after making the reservation, but in any event as early as RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR, AND PARTICIPANT thirty (30) days after commencement of the lawsuit. the time your flight lands and the time you arrive at WAIVES, RELEASES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THERE possible, of any mobility impairment or other condition, Passenger Contract: All ship transport is provided according the ship or hotel. All guests making their own airfare SHALL NOT BE ANY CLAIM OR RECOURSE AGAINST US whether physical, emotional or mental, which may require to terms and conditions of the Passenger Ticket Contract arrangements are solely responsible for arranging their FOR OR AS A CONSEQUENCE OF: BREACH OF DUTY, accommodation or use of an assistive device during the included in the final documentation and available for review transportation to/from the airport. Individual airport BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENT OR WILLFUL OR travel. A reasonable effort will be made to accommodate at the following website: www.AmaWaterways.com. Please transfers can be purchased for those guests who are INTENTIONAL ACT, FAILURE TO ACT OR OMISSION BY special needs, but we are not responsible for denial of carefully read the Passenger Ticket Contract which is scheduled to arrive/depart on our itinerary dates, please ANY SUPPLIER. Supplier and participant obligations and service by carriers, hotels, or other independent suppliers. a binding contract between you as the passenger and ask for details. liabilities are subject in each case to terms and conditions of A participant, who, due to impairment, is not self-sufficient, AmaWaterways Gmbh, an entity organized under the laws each supplier’s contract of carriage or other supplier terms may be required to travel with a companion who shall of Switzerland, which owns, operates and/or charters the GENERAL PROVISIONS and conditions, and any and all applicable government laws take responsibility for assistance needed during travel and ship, as the carrier (“Carrier”), and governs all dealings Cruise and Cruise & Land Itineraries: Carrier seeks and regulations and international conventions that apply, in case of emergency. An individual with a disability that between you and Carrier. The Passenger Ticket Contract, to provide services as published or stated in the final including, but not limited to choice of law, jurisdiction of would result in a direct threat to the health and safety of is governed by the laws of Switzerland, and establishes documents. But deviations to planned cruise, cruise & disputes and limitations of liability and limitations on timing others or to that individual may be excluded, if it is limits of liability, limits on claims, and time limits for land itinerary or any other aspects of the travel may of claims. PARTICIPANT AGREES THAT WE SHALL NOT BE determined there is a significant risk that cannot be making claims, as well as other restrictions, limits and occur. If conditions make cruise routes unsafe for LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE, LOSS (INCLUDING PERSONAL eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by disclaimers limiting Carrier’s liability for your death, illness, navigation or in other respects, or raise sufficient doubt INJURY, DEATH, AND LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY) reasonable accommodations, policies, practices, procedures injury, or damage claims relating to baggage or personal about safety, Carrier reserves the right to modify or OR EXPENSE OCCASIONED BY ANY ACT OR OMISSION OF assistive devices or services. If participant fails to timely property. It incorporates provisions and limitations under the provide alternate services. These may include, but are ANY SUPPLIER PROVIDING SERVICES, OR ANY PROVIDER inform us of any impairment or condition, and it is Athens Convention Relating to the Carriage of Passengers not limited to, providing accommodation on the docked OF A TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN, OR INSURER, OR OF ship and/or substituting ground arrangements. An effort determined based on information that participant should and Their Luggage by Sea, 1974, and the Protocol to the ANY OTHER PERSON. If the services of a supplier cannot will be made to try to arrange elements of the cruise have provided that participation poses a safety risk to Convention Relating to the Carriage of Passengers and be delivered or there are changes in any planned service and cruise tour similar to those originally planned, but participant or direct health or safety threat to others, Their Luggage by Sea, 1976, the International Convention for any reason beyond our control, we will make an effort to the level of similarity may vary. Except as otherwise participant may be excluded from parts or all of the on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims, 1976, and arrange similar services. Any resulting additional expenses provided in your Passenger Ticket Contract, such changes travel. We shall have no liability to participant relating the Strasbourg Convention on the Limitation of Liability of will be participant’s responsibility. will not entitle you to any credit or a refund. Cruise, cruise to any condition, treatment, failure to inform us of an Owners of Inland Navigation Vessels, 1988. Venue for & land routes, and all other aspects of the cruise and impairment, or resulting exclusion. Limitation of Liability: REGARDLESS OF ANY OTHER litigation of any disputes under the Passenger Ticket Contract travel are subject to change with or without notice. Pregnancy: For the safety of parent and child, and PROVISIONS IN THIS CONFIRMATION AND IN OUR is exclusively in the courts of Basel, Switzerland. BROCHURES, OUR LIABILITY FOR BREACH, DAMAGE, Hotel Accommodations: We will seek to use hotels listed depending on various circumstances, passengers who are at California Seller of Travel Law: We are registered with the LOSS, PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, AND/OR LOSS OF (if any) on your confirmation. Changes may be necessary, an advanced stage of pregnancy (after 5 months) may be California Attorney General, California Seller of Travel OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, OR OTHER LOSS, INJURY therefore use of such hotels is not assured. An effort subject to restrictions or exclusion concerning their ability to Program as Amadeus Waterways, Inc., registration number OR DAMAGE, ALSO INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, will be made to substitute similar hotels, but the level of travel and/or board a ship. Please inform us immediately, CST 2065452-40. Registration as a seller of travel does ECONOMIC DAMAGES, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, MENTAL similarity may vary. Standard policy for hotels is to have so we can assess your personal circumstances and possible not constitute approval by the State of California. SUFFERING AND/OR PHYSICAL OR PSYCHOLOGIC rooms available for check-in no earlier than 3:00 p.m. accommodation. This transaction is covered by the California Travel INJURY, WHETHER OCCURRING BEFORE THE START OF Subject to the discretion of the hotel, triple-occupancy Medical: Medical doctors are not available on any vessel. Consumer Restitution Fund (TCRF) if we were registered TRAVEL, AFTER TRAVEL HAS BEGUN, AFTER COMPLETION hotel accommodations may involve the use of hotel If medical services are required, efforts to contact local and participating in TCRF at the time of sale and you OF THE TRAVEL, OR MULTIPLE TIME PERIODS, AND rooms with just two beds. Only those guests who have medical providers will be made. A participant requiring are located in California at the time of payment. REGARDLESS OF WHETHER DUE TO ACCIDENTAL OR elected to take our Cruise & Land program on the such assistance is solely responsible for all related charges. WILLFUL OR INTENTIONAL ACT OR OMISSION OF ANY By confirming the reservation with payment, the guest/ brochure itinerary dates will receive transfers between the We will not be responsible or liable for sufficiency of our PERSON OR ENTITY, OR OTHER CAUSE SHALL NOT travel agent acknowledges that they are aware of and hotel(s) and the ship. efforts to reach medical providers, unavailability, delay, EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID TO US FOR THE TRAVEL. will comply with these terms and conditions. For the Cancellation: Carrier reserves the right to cancel, change or quality or other aspect of any such services. Participant is most current version of the General Information and postpone any cruise departure date and itinerary. In the event encouraged at time of booking and well before departure, Agreement; Forum and Jurisdiction for Legal Action; Jury Terms & Conditions, which will supersede the Terms of a complete cancellation of a departure by Carrier, we will to review participant’s health and medical conditions and Waiver: Your payment of a deposit and/or our issuance of & Conditions published in any of our brochures in the refund monies paid for the cruise or cruise & land package insurance and consult participant’s health care and final documents shall be deemed consent by participant to event of a conflict and any prior oral, implied, written to those participants who have not previously cancelled. insurance providers regarding needs and scope of coverage these terms and conditions. These terms are deemed to be or other representation or agreement between you Except as otherwise provided in your for any incident or need that may occur during travel, and to made, accepted and entered into in Los Angeles County, Personal Changes: and us, please visit www.AmaWaterways.com. Passenger Ticket Contract, deviation from the published obtain supplemental health and medical insurance for the California. These terms and the rights and obligations of itinerary for any reason will not entitle participant to travel, as needed. the parties, and any legal or equitable action concerning

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