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Myanmar : Irrawaddy & Chindwin River Cruises : Sanctuary Retreats

4 to 12 Day cruises to Bagan, Mandalay, Bahmo & Yagoon | Aboard: MV Sanctuary Ananda
Departures: 4-8 day cruises most weeks from Jan-Mar and Oct-Dec (11 night on request)
Prices: Per person twin share from: 11 nights $5,800; 7 nights $2,350; 4 nights $1,500; 3 nights $1,350


The completely new MV Sanctuary Ananda is custom built for the Myanmar rivers by local craftsmen using traditional materials and can accommodate up to 40 guests in 20 spacious fully air conditioned luxury suites on three decks all with balconies. The Sanctuary Ananda features a plunge pool on its Sun Deck, the Kansi panorama lounge, a spa and gym plus the finest Malaika Egyptian cotton sheets and L’Occitane bathroom amenities.

Itinerary highlights

Experience in style voyages of breathtaking beauty and discovery on the mysterious rivers of Myanmar. Depending on the cruise selected, travel the majestic Ayeyarwady between Bhamo, Mandalay, Bagan and Yangon visiting temples, pagodas, palaces and monasteries along the way, while journeys on its great tributary, the Chindwin, take you to places visitors rarely see – through the jungles of the north, forgotten villages, ancient towns almost to the Indian border.

On board activities feature expert lectures, cooking classes, cocktail parties, welcome dinners and after dinner entertainment.

All meals whilst on board choosing from an enticing range of dishes, including Burmese, Thai, Indonesian, Indian and European specialities with full breakfasts, lunches and dinners with complimentary beers and soft drinks available with all meals and selected wines available for purchase.

Sanctuary Ananda will sail the following itineraries, all include daily sailing and guided excursions:

3 nights (Bagan – Mandalay)
4 nights (Mandalay -Bagan)
7 nights (Bagan – Bagan/Mandalay – Mandalay)
10 nights (Bagan – Homalin – Mandalay)
11 nights (Bagan – Bhamo – Mandalay)
11 nights (Mandalay – Yangon)

4 to 8 Day Bagan to Mandalay cruises Or in reverse

Detailed itineraries on request | Travel to Bagan to visit some of the most important temples and pagodas among the 2,000 which comprise this most magnificent archaeological site – the Ananda, the Htilominlo and the Pyathatgyi.

12 Day Mandalay to Bahmo to Bagan & 12 Day Mandalay to Yagoon cruises

Details of all itineraries on request | 11 night Up river cruises to/ from Mandalay,in addition to the Mandala-Began attractions, include cruising through the 3 gorges to Bahmo visiting the less explored areas of Mymanar while 11 night Down river cruises to/from Yangong include the additional many attractions from Yangoon to Bagan.

Also on these cruises you will visit Mandalay with its bustling markets, royal palace and temples and, depending on cruise duration,the ancient capital of Ava, Mingun and the ruined pagoda of King Bodowpaya, the Sagaing Hills the centre of Buddhismin Myanmar plus exciting optional excursions such as a balloon ride over Bagan.

Price includes:
●● All meals while on board with complimentary beer and soft drinks.
●● Transfers to/from vessel on arrival and departure

Price excludes:
●● Wines and spirits (available for purchase)
●● Gratuities and personal expenses

Price per person twin share | Based on lead in cabin rising in price according to cabin level and season

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