Burma River Cruising, Myanmar tours, Irrawaddy River Cruise, Mandalay, U Bein Bridge, Inle Lake
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44 Day 15. Siem Reap, Angkor. Rise early and travel to the Angkor complex for a glass of champagne as you enjoy a special sunrise experience. After, tour Angkor Wat before breakfast back at your hotel. Later, explore the temple of Ta Prohm then visit 'Opportunities of Development thru Art' (ODA), an organisation that provides education opportunities for disadvantaged children. B Day 16. Siem Reap, Freedom of Choice. Today, perhaps visit Wat Preah Prom Rath and receive a Buddhist blessing; visit the Artisans d'Angkor workshops; participate in an Apsara dance class; enjoy a quad bike adventure; join a shopping tour; ride an elephant to Bayon; take a bicycle tour; enjoy a cooking class; or indulge in a spa treatment. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner tonight. BD ARRIVE & EXPLORE MYANMAR Day 17. Siem Reap, Yangon, Embark Ship. Board your included flight to Yangon today. On arrival, be met at the airport and transferred to the Irrawaddy River where you'll board your river ship. After lunch, head back to Yangon for the opportunity to view the famous Shwedagon Pagoda at sunset. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner on board. 14 Night Stay: aboard APT's brand-new boutique river ship, the RV Samatha. BLD CRUISING THE IRRAWADDY RIVER) Day 18. Yangon. The choice is yours today. Perhaps travel by train to some of the city's best kept secrets, join a walking tour or visit Yangon's arts scene. This afternoon, relax and enjoy views on board your river ship. BLD Day 19. Danuphyu. Enjoy a morning at leisure, as you cruise the Irrawaddy Delta. Explore Danuphyu where General Maha Bandula led a famous Burmese defensive against British troops in the First Anglo-Burmese War. BLD Day 20. Myanaung. On a guided tour of Myanaung, see a range of colonial houses and wander through the bustling local market. BLD Day 21. Pyay (Prome). On arrival in the town of Pyay, disembark for a walking tour. Later, explore the ancient ruins at the old Pyu kingdom capital, Sri Ksetra. BLD Day 22. Thayetmyo. Cruise to the pleasant port town of Thayetmyo where you'll step out to take a swing at Myanmar's first golf course. BLD Day 23. Minhla, Magwe. Stop in the town of Minhla to visit the historic Minhla Fort. Later, cruise to Magwe and head up to the Mya Tha Lun Pagoda. BLD Day 24. Salay. Cruise to the village of Salay, a colourful religious centre. Visit Yoke Sone Kyaung, the region's oldest surviving wooden monastery. Then continue to Shinbin Maha Laba Man Paya, home to the country's largest lacquer Buddha image from the 13th century. BLD Day 25. Tantkyi Hill, Bagan. Today, you will climb Tantkyi Hill to visit Tantkyitaung Pagoda, believed to enshrine four tooth relics of Gautama Buddha. This evening, observe a stunning sunset over Bagan. BLD THE FAMED ANCIENT CITY OF BAGAN) Day 26. Bagan. Enjoy a full-day to discover the Bagan Archaeological Zone. Afterwards, take a private horse cart ride, partake in a shopping tour or ascend Mount Popa. Later, visit a family-run lacquerware workshop and a nearby village. BLD Day 27. Bagan, Yandabo. Your ship will arrive today in Yandabo, a charming little village known for its finely crafted terracotta wares. Here, take part in a walking tour and pottery demonstration. BLD Day 28. Inwa. Arrive today in Inwa and here, enjoy a tour by horse-drawn cart. BLD Day 29. Sagaing, Mingun. In Sagaing, explore Soon U Ponya Shin and Kaunghmudaw Pagodas. Later, cruise to Mingun. Here, see the second largest ringing bell in the world and Myatheindan Pagoda. BLD Day 30. Mandalay. Visit Mahamuni Buddha Temple today. Then explore a range of workshops; visit Kuthodaw Pagoda; ascend Mandalay Hill; and tour Shwenandaw Monastery. Later, visit the U Bein Bridge at sunset and enjoy a glass of champagne. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner on board tonight. BLD EXPERIENCE BEAUTIFUL INLE LAKE Day 31. Mandalay, Disembark Cruise, Heho, Inle Lake. Disembark today. 32 Day (VEMM32) guests depart the tour with a transfer to the airport. Remaining guests transfer to the airport for your flight to Heho. Be met on arrival and continue to Inle Lake. This afternoon, visit Red Mountain Winery for a wine tasting. Three Night Stay: Inle Lake, Aureum Palace or similar. BD Day 32. Inle Lake. Today you'll visit the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda as well as the famous Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery (also known as the 'Jumping Cat Monastery') BL Day 33. Indein. Explore the southern section of Inle Lake by boat. Stop at the village of Indein to stroll amid the ancient pagodas and take in the floating gardens and see the one-legged rowing technique used by local fishermen. BD Day 34. Inle Lake, Heho, Depart Yangon. After breakfast, transfer to Heho Airport for your included flight to Yangon. On arrival, board your onward flight. B Admire the beauty of the largest religious monument in the world, Angkor Wat www.aptouring.com.au