RV Zawgyi Pandaw

PLEASE NOTE: The itinerary for this expedition is subject to change. We ask you to be flexible once you book this cruise as the areas you travel to are very remote.
Early this morning, transfer from the airport or your hotel in Mandalay to Monywa to catch the cruise. (3 hours trip)
After checking in and lunch, we begin our first excursion to Thanboddhay Pagoda and next is the two gigantic standing and reclining Buddha Images – Maha Bodhi Tahtaung.
Later in the evening, make a trip to the night market (subject to the market schedule).

After breakfast today, leave the trip to go on coach for a journey to Po Win Taung Cave Pagoda. Inside the walls of these structures are colorful and lively murals.
The afternoon will be spent with a visit to Kyauk Ka village of which specialty is black lacquer.

Spend the whole day of leisure on board passing through the slow life by the river or enjoy a cooking demonstration by the head chef. You can leave the ship for a brief walk in the Kanee Village in the afternoon.

Morning cruise up river. After lunch, we explore Mingkin, rediscovered by Paul Strachan in 1987 and described in some detail in his book Mandalay: Travels from the Golden City. It remains for Paul the most art historically interesting site in Myanmar (more so than the now spoilt Pagan) with its Konbaung court style teak monasteries sumptuously decorated. Mingkin may be described as the Luang Prabang of the Chindwin.

Enjoy a light stroll in the street of Mingkin before going back to the cruise to sail upward to Kalewa.
Here arrive, we disembark from the cruise and take a trip around the remote town.

The morning will be dedicated to a visit to Mawlaik – the former headquarter of the Bombay Burmah Trading company and old retreat for the British. The town has a green golf course surrounded by “Dak Bungalows” from a forgotten time.

Morning excursion by Tuk Tuk or coach to Bus to view the Teak wood Forest outside Mawlaik. Continue to the Pyar Swe Elephant Camp, a working camp where the elephants are protected in natural surroundings. We then sail to Kalewa where we overnight.
Begin a day with a tuk tuk or coach ride into the lush teak forest on the outskirt of Mawlaik. We will reach Pyar Swe Elephan Camp to learn about the people’s effort here to protect and safekeeping the elephant in the region. 

Morning at Kalewa, you will disembark from the ship to explore its markets and small houses if time allows. Before going to Kalay Airport for your flight back to Yangon or Mandalay.

PLEASE NOTE: The itinerary for this expedition is subject to change. We ask you to be flexible once you book this cruise as the areas you travel to are very remote.
IMPORTANT: During the month of December to March. The water level will decrease dramatically so the cruise might not be able to reach Homalin. Thus, alternative itinerary shall be in place.  
In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel to the airport if needed for your flight to Homalin. Upon arrival, you will be taken to the jetty to start your journey. 

Taungdoot is an old ancient capital that even during the first Anglo-Burma War there was still a ruling royalty and palace in place. Here visit the town you can learn from our guide about the rich history of the secluded town.

Sitthaung in the graveyard of the few ships that was purposefully sunken by the British during the World War II so that the Japanese couldn’t get their hands on them. As evidence, the town here are full of colonial building as Irrawaddy Flotilla Company’s old offices still remains here.

The morning will be dedicated to a visit to Mawlaik – the former headquarter of the Bombay Burmah Trading company and old retreat for the British. The town has a green golf course surrounded by “Dak Bungalows” from a forgotten time.
The afternoon, on the cruise we will pass through the exit of the Yu River which drains from the Kubu Valley. 

Mingkin is rather unknown to the tourists in general, but according Pandaw founder, Paul Strachan, it is most comparable and even has an edge over the crowded Bagan. Paul even said that the town was like Luang Prabang, UNESCO Heritage Town, by the Chindwin river. Here you can find the distinct Konbaung era teak monastery. The we explore the Kalewa with the small markets and charming little wood buildings.  

Spend the whole day of leisure on board passing through the slow life by the river. You can leave the ship for a brief walk in the Kanee Village on your way.

After breakfast today, leave the trip to go on coach for a journey to Po Win Taung Cave Pagoda. Inside the walls of these structures are colorful and lively murals. After the visit, we go back on board and resume our journey on the Chindwin River. 

After breakfast, disembark from the cruise and you will be transfer from Monya to the airport or your hotel in Mandalay.

PLEASE NOTE: The itinerary for this expedition is subject to change. We ask you to be flexible once you book this cruise as the areas you travel to are very remote.
In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel to the airport if needed for your flight to Homalin. Upon arrival, you will be taken to the jetty to start your journey. 

The morning will be dedicated to a visit to Mawlaik – the former headquarter of the Bombay Burmah Trading company and old retreat for the British. The town has a green golf course surrounded by “Dak Bungalows” from a forgotten time.

Morning excursion by Tuk Tuk or coach to Bus to view the Teak wood Forest outside Mawlaik. Continue to the Pyar Swe Elephant Camp, a working camp where the elephants are protected in natural surroundings. We then sail to Kalewa where we overnight.
Begin a day with a tuk tuk or coach ride into the lush teak forest on the outskirt of Mawlaik. We will reach Pyar Swe Elephan Camp to learn about the people’s effort here to protect and safekeeping the elephant in the region. 

Morning cruise up river. After lunch, we explore Mingkin, rediscovered by Paul Strachan in 1987 and described in some detail in his book Mandalay: Travels from the Golden City. It remains for Paul the most art historically interesting site in Myanmar (more so than the now spoilt Pagan) with its Konbaung court style teak monasteries sumptuously decorated. Mingkin may be described as the Luang Prabang of the Chindwin.

Spend the whole day of leisure on board passing through the slow life by the river or enjoy a cooking demonstration by the head chef. You can leave the ship for a brief walk in the Kanee Village in the afternoon.

After breakfast today, leave the trip to go on coach for a journey to Po Win Taung Cave Pagoda. Inside the walls of these structures are colorful and lively murals.
The afternoon will be spent with a visit to Kyauk Ka village of which specialty is black lacquer. 

After breakfast, we begin our first excursion to Thanboddhay Pagoda and next is the two gigantic standing and reclining Buddha Images – Maha Bodhi Tahtaung.
Enjoy the afternoon, walking around the town of Monywa.

Disembark from the cruise and we will transfer you to the airport or your hotel in Mandalay.

PLEASE NOTE: The itinerary for this expedition is subject to change. We ask you to be flexible once you book this cruise as the areas you travel to are very remote.
Today, in the morning, we will transfer you from your hotel to the airport for your flight to Kalewa. Upon arrival, you will be picked up from the airport to transfer to the jetty to check-in. Sailing all through the afternoon in the Chindwin River.

The morning will be dedicated to a visit to Mawlaik – the former headquarter of the Bombay Burmah Trading company and old retreat for the British. The town has a green golf course surrounded by “Dak Bungalows” from a forgotten time.

Make our way slowly to Kindat (or Outpost in Burmese). Visit the town famous post office converted to school that was built from the colony era. We reach Yuwa later where you can mingle around with the locals.

Sitthaung in the graveyard of the few ships that was purposefully sunken by the British during the World War II so that the Japanese couldn’t get their hands on them. As evidence, the town here are full of colonial building as Irrawaddy Flotilla Company’s old offices still remains here.

Taungdoot is an old ancient capital that even during the first Anglo-Burma War there was still a ruling royalty and palace in place. Here visit the town you can learn from our guide about the rich history of the secluded town. 

Today you will near the mysterious Nagaland. Arrive in the afternoon in Khamti, also known as “the land of gold” with the gold rush that used to attract people to move here. In the town, you will visit some local house to learn about the Tai language.

Morning visit to the market today in Khamti before we return back on board for the trip to Homalin. Along the way, you can stop at a tucked away village that hardly ever see any foreign visitor.

Morning trip to Homalin, a near border town with lush green mountains and a special historical site. Then we disembark from the ship and transfer all the passengers to the airport for the flight to Yangon or Mandalay.

PLEASE NOTE: The itinerary for this expedition is subject to change. We ask you to be flexible once you book this cruise as the areas you travel to are very remote.
Today, in the morning, we will transfer you from your hotel to the airport for your flight to Homalin. Upon arrival, you will be picked up from the airport to transfer to the jetty to check-in. Sailing all through the afternoon in the Chindwin River.

Journey north on board to reach the off beaten Nagaland. See the Naga tribe people here and learn about their cultures and enjoy their curious and friendly welcome. Return back on board for your journey.

Today you will near the mysterious Nagaland. Arrive in the afternoon in Khamti, also known as “the land of gold” with the gold rush that used to attract people to move here. In the town, you will visit some local house to learn about the Tai language.

Taungdoot is an old ancient capital that even during the first Anglo-Burma War there was still a ruling royalty and palace in place. Here visit the town you can learn from our guide about the rich history of the secluded town. 

Sitthaung in the graveyard of the few ships that was purposefully sunken by the British during the World War II so that the Japanese couldn’t get their hands on them. As evidence, the town here are full of colonial building as Irrawaddy Flotilla Company’s old offices still remains here.

Make our way slowly to Kindat (or Outpost in Burmese). Visit the town famous post office converted to school that was built from the colony era. We reach Yuwa later where you can mingle around with the locals.

The morning will be dedicated to a visit to Mawlaik – the former headquarter of the Bombay Burmah Trading company and old retreat for the British. The town has a green golf course surrounded by “Dak Bungalows” from a forgotten time. Afterward, we will reach Kalewa explore the small markets and charming little wood buildings.

Today, disembark from the ship and transfer to Kalay Airport for your flight to Yangon or Mandalay.