Myanmar Cruise

About Myanmar River Cruises

A Myanmar Cruise transports guests in luxurious comfort along the Irrawaddy River through the heart of "The Golden Land", once known as Burma. Sailing on this culturally diverse waterway your breathtaking views will include villages seemingly frozen in time, well preserved ancient palaces and glistening golden pagodas.

British Colonial architecture, artifacts believed to be the oldest of their kind, painstakingly preserved shrines and temples celebrating various religions, modern conveniences crossing with ages old culture and rituals, warm and welcoming people all dot the water's edge and beckon you inland. Time has changed this mystical region so little in many aspects and yet so much in others. Immerse yourself in a destination steeped in color, rich in history and shrouded in tradition.

Highlights, depending on itinerary, may include:

Sunset and oil lamp lighting at Shwedagon Pagoda, believed to be the world's oldest
Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda & Reclining Buddha
Mahamuni Pagoda's gold-leaf Buddha in Mandalay
Visit with local farmers, schoolchildren and artisans
Tour Shwe Pyi Thar and sample local sugar palm candy
Visit medieval Bagan and tour Ananda Temple, Dhammayangyi monuments and al fresco paintings at Sulamani
Present alms to monks at local monastery
Sampan ride and U Bein Bridge in Amarapura
Cliffs of Second Defile
Trishaw tour of Bhamo
Visit tapestry, woodcarving, pottery and gold leaf workshops
Stop in to a local tea shop
Witness sunrise over the temples

Myanmar is a land of legend and all along the Irrawaddy River you will find thousands of years of Buddhist art, archaeology, natural wonders and architecture.

Throughout your journey, history will seemingly unfold before you. Immerse yourself in this picturesque and unique region of the world at a leisurely pace on a luxury river cruise.