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The Golden Land A captivating journey along Burma’s Irrawaddy River aboard the AmaPura 29th September to 14th October 2016, 8th to 23rd December 2016* & 15th to 30th January 2017 n arriving in Burma today, (renamed Myanmar since 1989) Mingun Mandalay you are likely to be as entranced as our Victorian Sagaing O Yandabo Inwa forefathers by the extraordinarily picturesque landscapes, the Bagan Tan Kyi Sa lay magnificent temple complexes and above all the people with Irrawaddy River MYANMAR (BURMA) their great charm and natural warmth, rich traditions, customs Magwe Minhla and culture. Thayetmyo Pha Hto Pyay River life dominates the country and still to this day forms the main system of transportation, irrigation and food source. It is therefore fitting that we should explore this beautiful land by river. Due to continued demand, we are delighted to have Yangon chartered the AmaPura, an all-suite vessel, boasting luxurious IRRAWADDY DELTA furnishings, exquisite service and a relaxed and convivial atmosphere for cruises along the Irrawaddy between Pyay and the legendary city of Mandalay. Our cruise combines scenic interest with a study of local life and culture. Whilst cruising along the Irrawaddy, you will witness daily life on the riverbanks offering endless fascination, pass villages of teak and bamboo dwellings with the sounds of children playing and see elegant monasteries rising above the trees and ancient temples revealing a wealth of historic treasures.

We will visit some of the country’s most prominent pagodas, stupas and temples, including the Shwezigan Pagoda near Bagan and the Myathalun Pagoda in Magway; witness local villagers demonstrating their handicrafts and take time to stroll through the local colourful markets and paths surrounded by lush, green fields, learn some of the fascinating history linked with this often turbulent part of Asia and in turn, look out for much of the endemic wildlife, flora and fauna that this particular part of the world has to offer. We will be privileged to see places remote from the modern world and experience a timeless quality in areas far from the usual tourist track. Myanmar offers the traveller a unique experience, a rare cultural and thought provoking event which will stay with you forever.

The Itinerary Day 1 London Heathrow to Day 4 Yangon to Mandalay. After Visit the workshops of skilled Yangon. Fly by scheduled flight via breakfast we will check out and craftsmen making thin sheets of Bangkok to Yangon. transfer to the airport for a short gold. We stop at the Kuthodaw flight to Mandalay, the last royal Pagoda (said to contain the world’s Day 2 Yangon. Arrive into Yangon, capital of the Burmese kingdom. largest book, Buddhist scriptures a former royal capital known as the It is here we embark our ship the inscribed on 729 marble slabs) “Garden City of the East” for its AmaPura and enjoy a Welcome and Shwenandaw Monastery, an lush tropical setting. Transfer to your Dinner onboard this evening. architectural masterpiece filled with hotel for a two night stay. Enjoy the wood carvings. Before returning to remainder of the day at leisure. Day 5 Mingun, Mandalay to the ship, we will watch the sun set Sagaing. This morning we visit at the world’s longest teak wood Day 3 Yangon. Today enjoy a full the village of Mingun, where you footbridge, the U-Bein Bridge. day tour which includes a visit to will see the famous 12-foot high Yangon the city centre and the unusually bronze bell and the massive ruins Day 6 Sagaing to Inwa. Today shaped Sule Pagoda, a photo of Pathodawgyi (the “unfinished Mount Meru. Another option today we stop at the former royal stop at Kandawgyi Lake and time pagoda”), originally intended to be in Mingun allows you to visit the capital of Sagaing, famous for at Bogyoke Aung San Market 499 feet high. Although only a third Pathodawgyi, the Mingun bronze its hundreds of monasteries and (Scott’s Market), where you can of it was ever completed, it remains bell, and also a chance to climb to its tranquil atmosphere. We will shop for handicrafts, clothing and the world’s largest brick pagoda. the top of Myatheindan Pagoda. visit a local monastic school and local delicacies. We will stop for Alternatively, take a tuk-tuk ride After lunch, this afternoon explore Soonuponyashin Pagoda. Continue lunch in a local restaurant with an through Mingun to explore the the legendary city of Mandalay on to Inwa, the capital of the introduction to Myanmar cuisine sights. You will also have a chance where our tour will include many Burmese kingdom for more than and continue to the impressive to visit the Myatheindan Pagoda of the city’s most iconic sights, four centuries, where we see the reclining Buddha at Chaukhtautgyi which was built in 1816 and painted including the bronze Mahamuni sights in a horse-drawn cart: the and Shwedagon Pagoda, one of white as a representation of the Buddha, covered by the faithful Bargaya monastery, built entirely Myanmar’s top religious sites. mythological Buddhist mountain, with a thick layer of gold leaf. of teak. Mingun Bagan

Buddhist monk

Boats on the Irrawaddy U-Bein Bridge

Day 7 Yandabo to Bagan. Today stop for lunch and enjoy a tasting we will also see a splendid colonial- houses and buildings dating from arrive into Yandabo, a peaceful of Jaggery, palm sugar that is era house and the Man Pagoda, the mid-1800s, as well as one of and picturesque village known for made from the Totty Palm Tree. which contains the largest lacquer the oldest golf courses in all of its finely crafted terracotta wares. Alternatively there will be a Buddha in Myanmar. Myanmar. Take a walk through the We witness a pottery making guided tour to some of the most greens of this historic golf course demonstration by local artisans as distinctive pagodas in the Bagan Day 10 Magwe. Today we visit and enjoy a visit to one of the well as glimpses of typical village Archaeological Zone. Begin with a Magwe for a panoramic coach tour oldest post offices in the region. life. After lunch onboard, the ship’s visit to the Shwezigan Pagoda, the to see the Mud Volcano in Minbu, After lunch we enjoy a glimpse of sun deck offers the perfect vantage oldest and most impressive of all the mythical home of fire breathing rural village life in the small town point for your first glimpse of the followed by some free time in the dragons living deep beneath the of Pha Hto where we will meet the plain of Bagan, one of the world’s lively Nyaungoo market, where you earth. We will also see the General locals and visit a nearby school. most awe-inspiring archeological can search for local handicrafts, Aung San “Bogyoke” Statue and sites. Upon arrival in Bagan, there colorful textiles, as well as other the Myathalon Pagoda, situated on Day 13 Pyay. Today our ship arrives will be a choice of tour. You can unique souvenirs and gifts. Later, the banks of the river. into Pyay where we will enjoy a choose to visit an observation tower visit the 13th century Gubyaulgyi guided walking tour of this former where you can enjoy a beautiful Temple, which is situated near Day 11 Minhla. Our day begins with capital which once served as an sunset and refreshing cocktail the Wetkyi-inn Village. The tour an exciting trishaw ride through the important junction between Lower followed by a visit to a local temple continues with a stop at the village of Magwe, after which we and Upper Burma. Pyay is home to participate in a candle lighting Pyathada Paya temple where there stop at a local market. Following to more than 80 gilded pagodas, ceremony blessed by local monks. are excellent photo opportunities lunch onboard we will travel to including the Payagi Pagoda. Alternatively you may choose to of Bagan. Minhla, the site of a great battle During our city tour you will also watch the sunset from the top of during the Second Anglo-Burmese see the ancient Sri Kestra City Guni Temple before meeting your Day 9 Tant Kyi Taung-Sa lay. Today War. Our walking tour will include a Gate and enjoy a visit to the Sri fellow travellers at the temple for we venture up Tant Kyi Taung colonial-era fort, constructed by two Kestra Museum. Back on board this the candle lighting ceremony. Mountain to visit the famous Italian brothers in 1860 to keep the evening, enjoy the Farewell Dinner. pagoda, built in 1059 by King British forces at bay. After a series Day 8 Bagan. Today enjoy a full Anawrahta and known to house a of conflicts, the fort ultimately fell to Day 14 Pyay to Yangon. After day in Bagan, where again there sacred Buddha relic. We return to the British in 1885. breakfast onboard, enjoy a scenic will be a choice of excursions. The the vessel and cruise to Salay, a drive from Pyay to Yangon by coach first is a journey to the 4980 foot small community that boasts more Day 12 Thayetmyo to Pha Hto. (approximately 6-hour drive). On tall Mount Popa, legendary home than 50 monasteries. We will visit Thayetmyo is a pleasant town that arrival, check into your hotel and of animist nat spirits. You will have Yokesonekyaung, built in 1882 once guarded the border between spend the rest of the day at leisure. the opportunity to climb to the and the region’s oldest surviving Royal Burma and British Burma top, 777 steps take you to the very wooden monastery, famous for its after the Second Anglo-Burmese Day 15 Yangon. After breakfast, top, or take 250 steps to reach the wood carvings and collection of War of 1855. It has a number enjoy a relaxing day at leisure. observation terrace. Afterwards, religious artifacts. During the tour of well-preserved colonial-style Dependent on flight schedules, we Optional Inle Lake Extension

12th to 17th October 2016, 21st to 26th December 2016 & 28th January to 2nd February 2017

Complete your journey with our optional extension which features the iconic Inle Lake, the second largest lake in Myanmar, a wonderful body of water surrounded by mountains and populated by stilted villages, floating gardens, traditional fishing boats and rich fauna and flora. Spend three nights at the luxurious villas at Inle Lake Myat Min resort, located on the east bank of the beautiful Inle lake, the perfect setting to stay during our visit, The resort offers 120 spacious rooms contemporary in design and with spectacular views from private balconies, two restaurants located over the lake which offer great views. The resort also features a spa and relaxing swimming pool.

The Itinerary Day 1 Yangon or Mandalay to Inle Lake. Transfer to the airport for a short flight to HeHo, then onto 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 and stop at the Shwe Yan Pyay Monastery and Pagoda and the Red Mountain winery for a vineyard tour. After your visit to Nyanung Shwe, you will be transferred to the Villa Inle Lake Myat Min resort for your three night stay.

Day 2 Inle Lake. After breakfast, take a boat excursion to Nga Phe will secure day rooms at the hotel *Please note that the 8th to Kyaung Monastery (also known as the “Jumping Cat Monastery”) for late check-out. This evening 23rd December 2016 departure where you will see a fine collection of Buddha images sitting on an transfer to the airport for your operates in the reverse direction to elegant throne. Afterwards a boat ride will take you through a nearby return scheduled indirect flight to that shown from Pyay to Mandalay. floating village and garden before we visit Phaung Daw Oo where London. Full itinerary can be viewed online you can see the impressive Phaung Daw Oo pagoda. The adventure at www.noble-caledonia.co.uk continues as we visit Pauk Par Village and the homes of local artisans Day 16 London. Arrive this morning. making cheroot cigars, silk weaving and lotus weaving.

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 Prices per person Inle Lake. The village is famous for picturesque, ancient pagodas that Based on double occupancy date back to the 16th century. Our excursion continues with a visit to a silversmith workshop and the Padaung tribe, who are famous for LAUNCH OFFER - SAVE £200 PER PERSON OFF THE PRICES SHOWN wearing brass rings around their necks in order to make them longer. BELOW FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY Cat Cabin Description Sep & Dec 2016 Jan 2017 Day 4 Inle Lake to Yangon. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for SF Main Deck with French Balcony £5495 £5695 your flight back to Yangon. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel for your SE Main Deck with French Balcony £5645 £5845 overnight stay. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. SD Main Deck with French Balcony £5925 £6125 After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing day at SC Upper Deck with Full Balcony £6795 £6995 Day 5 Yangon to London. leisure, depending on flight schedules, we will secure day rooms at the SB Upper Deck with Twin Balcony £8175 £8375 hotel for late check out. This evening transfer to the airport for your SA Upper Deck with Full Balcony £9695 £9895 return scheduled indirect flight to London. SF Main Deck with French Balcony for sole use £8425 £8625

Day 6 London. Morning arrival. Price Includes: Economy class scheduled air travel, three nights hotel accommodation in Yangon on a bed and breakfast basis, lunch on days 3 and 14, 10 nights aboard the AmaPura on full board basis with complimentary house wine, local beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, bottled water in each Prices per person Based on double occupancy cabin, services of a Cruise Director and Noble Caledonia Tour Manager, shore 2016 - Twin: £1225 Single: £1695 excursions with local English speaking guides, entrance fees, transfers, port - Twin: Single: taxes, gratuities. 2017 £1345 £1825 Not included: Travel insurance, visas, lunch and dinner on days 2 and 15, Price includes: Economy class scheduled air travel, transfers, three nights’ dinner on days 3 and 14. accommodation at the Villa Inle Lake Myat Min resort (or similar) on N.B. Please note that road conditions can be poor, therefore overland journeys breakfast only basis, overnight hotel stay in Yangon, all applicable taxes, may be slow and at times subject to delays. Excursions, events ashore and ports shore excursions with local English speaking guides, entrance fees. are subject to change depending on entrance time allocations, venue schedules Not Included: Travel insurance, visa, gratuities, lunch and dinner daily. and river conditions. AmaPura Built in 2014, the AmaPura is a modern, luxurious vessel designed with a crew of 30, ample space and public areas and a shallow draft enabling it to navigate the Irrawaddy River almost year-round. The name AmaPura takes its name from the former royal capital of Amarapura (Sanskrit for the “City of Immortality”). 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 by the friendly and resourceful staff.

Your Suite Your Space Your Dining The AmaPura accommodates well-appointed en-suite The AmaPura is both elegantly During your time onboard the a maximum of 56 guests in 28 bathroom, comfortable sitting furnished and spacious throughout. AmaPura you can choose from a suites. All suites feature private area, individually controlled air The main lounge and bar is a variety of western favourites as well balconies (either French, Full conditioning, robe and slippers, relaxing environment to watch as delicious, regionally-inspired or Twin Balconies), spacious closet space, spa-quality bath the passing scenery, browse the dishes. All meals are prepared accommodations measuring from amenities, safe and luxurious library or enjoy a drink from the bar. by onboard chefs and served in 285 to 420 square feet, linens. The stylish décor was thoughtfully the main restaurant. Start the day conceived to provide guests with with a delicious breakfast and an ultra-comfortable and serene at lunch select from a variety of Cat SE/SD home away from home. dishes including salads, soups, hot entrees and desserts. Dinner is a There is also a gift shop and spa multi-course meal with a tempting treatment rooms onboard in choice of entrees, capped off with addition to a refreshing pool on the a selection of beautifully prepared sun deck which also features chaise desserts. Guests also have ample lounges and comfortable, shaded, opportunities throughout the seating areas. The attentive staff voyage to sample Myanmar’s are always available to offer a cool flavourful Asian fusion cuisine. Rice beverage wherever you choose to is a key part of any meal, usually relax whilst cruising. accompanied by soup, seafood or meat, fresh fruits and vegetables, and a wide variety of condiments. 110315_S Cat SF Cat SC CATEGORY SF CATEGORY 302 301 202 201 304 303 CATEGORY SE CATEGORY 204 203 306 305 Lounge 2 Chester Close, Belgravia, London, SW1X 7BE 206 205 308 307 MAIN LOUNGE AND BAR CATEGORY SD CATEGORY 208 207 310 309 be the opportunity to enjoy a traditional Burmese puppet show and other cultural performances or discussions in the Lounge, a fun and memorable way to delve into the heart and soul of Burmese culture. SPA SPA 210 209 312 311 +44 (0)20 7752 0000 | [email protected] | www.noble-caledonia.co.uk CATEGORY SC CATEGORY POOL 314 313 CATEGORY SB CATEGORY 316 315 SUN DECK RESTAURANT All special offers are subject to availability. Our current booking conditions apply to all reservations and are available on request. Cover image: Bagan available on request. and are booking conditions apply to all reservations Our current subject to availability. are All special offers 318 317 CATEGORY SA CATEGORY Cat SB Spa LOWER DECK MAIN DECK UPPER DECK SUN DECK Life Onboard of 30 staff The friendly onboard you with excellent will provide service and do much to contribute to your enjoyment throughout The atmosphere your journey. and informal is relaxed onboard will and during your cruise there