Burma River Cruising, Myanmar tours, Irrawaddy River Cruise, Mandalay, U Bein Bridge, Inle Lake
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22 Experience a number of vibrant local markets Immersion & Discovery During your cruise, experience an incredible range of included Small Group Excursions. Enjoy an intriguing insight into local life as we take you to explore the remote communities and villages alongside the Irrawaddy River. Truly Personalised Discovery The banks of the Irrawaddy are lined with ancient pagodas, artisan villages, iconic monuments and natural wonders. In order to maximise your enjoyment, every time you disembark, you'll separate into small groups so that our guides can shape your excursion according to your fitness levels, interests and expectations. Which means that your discoveries will be intimate, commentary will be highly personalised and you'll enjoy closer interaction with your guide. Local Guides, Local Insight Leading the Small Group Excursions during your cruise, our friendly local guides will take you on private journeys through their own home region, providing insight that only a local person could offer. Through them, the place, its history, its people and their culture will come to life before your eyes. Responsible Tourism By engaging local guides and services where possible, our tourism ventures – and your holiday – make a positive contribution to local economies. No Hidden Extras With APT there are no hidden extras on holiday. Because we believe fully-inclusive holidays should be just that and thus include all sightseeing during your cruise. A Look at What Awaits These are but a few of the Small Group Excursions that await during your cruise. Enjoy a Guided Tour of Sagaing Tour a range of Buddhist monasteries, and visit a silversmith's workshop for an insight into how local silverware is produced. Ascend Tantkyi Hill Travel up Tantkyi Hill to visit Tantkyitaung Pagoda, encircled by 32 elephant statues. See Minhla's Forts by Small Boat Travel by small boat to visit the impressive Gwechaung and Minhla forts, built in 1860 to keep British forces out of Burma. Glide Past the Akauk Mountains Absorb great views of the Akauk Mountains and their unique river-facing cliff carvings. Enjoy a Trishaw Tour of Zalon During a trishaw tour, pass Zalon's many colonial-style houses and tropical gardens en route to the Pyi Taw Pyan Pagoda. Take in the Sights of Maubin In this charming riverside town, learn about a prominent Burmese political leader who was born here, then explore the market. Visit a Range of Local Markets Peruse the wares on offer as you wander the markets of Nyaung-U, Thayetmyo, Myanaung and Maubin, among others. www.aptouring.com.au