Overview

The Irrawaddy Explorer (or RV Paukan 2014) is one of the recently built cruise that cater toward long and luxury cruises along the mighty Irrawaddy River. Board on this cruise, you will be transported back to the past of pioneering explorations and discoveries. The twenty suites on board have full length windows create an expansive picture for you to admire on your journey along the river.

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Staterooms

Maugham suite

No of Cabins: 10 | Area: 26M2 | Bed: double/twin | Location: Main Deck

The Maugham Suites each includes 26 square meter of living space and create a truly at-home feeling for all guests. Each room also has separate bathroom with top-of-the-line facilities. The full length window complemented by French balconies to help you immerse in the sights on the river.

Cabin Amenities

Shower
Spa-quality bath amenities
Spacious, spa-style bathroom
Air conditioner
Hot water kettle
Balcony with 2 chairs and table
Mini bar
Hair dryer
Internal phone
Writing Desk
Chairs
Bath robe and Slippers
In-room safe
LCD screen

Orwell Suite

No of Cabins: 14 | Area: 26M2 | Bed: double/twin | Location: Upper Deck

The Orwell Suites are located in the mid-section on the upper deck of Irrawaddy Explorer. With 26 square meter, each room a calm and charming atmosphere with full furniture, separate bathroom and full-length window that opens to private balcony.

Cabin Amenities

Shower
Spa-quality bath amenities
Spacious, spa-style bathroom
Air conditioner
Hot water kettle
Balcony with 2 chairs and table
Mini bar
Hair dryer
Internal phone
Writing Desk
Chairs
Bath robe and Slippers
In-room safe
LCD screen

Kipling suite

No of Cabins: 2 | Area: 25M2 | Bed: double/twin | Location: Upper Deck

Located at the front of the upper deck, the 2 Kipling Suites provides a comfortable 25.4 square meter of space decorated with practical and charming furniture reminiscent of the colonial time. This room has specially separate window, one face the French balcony and the other opens to your private balcony.

Cabin Amenities

Shower
Spa-quality bath amenities
Spacious, spa-style bathroom
Air conditioner
Hot water kettle
Mini bar
Hair dryer
Internal phone
Writing Desk
Chairs
Bath robe and Slippers
In-room safe
LCD screen
Private balcony

Mandalay suite

No of Cabins: 2 | Area: 25M2 | Bed: double/twin | Location: Upper Deck

The two Mandalay Suites are the biggest rooms on board of the Irrawaddy Explorer with the area of 38 square meter. The rooms are meticulously furnished with a tasteful blend of old and news but all authentic. Just like Kipling Suites, each room has 2 set of full length window, one to French balcony and the other to a full private balcony.

Cabin Amenities

Spa-quality bath amenities
Spacious, spa-style bathroom
Internal phone
Laundry service
Air conditioner
Hot water kettle
Mini bar
Hair dryer
Writing Desk
Chairs
Bath robe and Slippers
In-room safe
LCD screen
Private balcony

SUNDECK

The sun deck is the place where you let the gentle wind swept through, wind down, tan, immerse in a book or just enjoy the sincerely from dusk to dawn as the sun move through the horizon always changing as you drift softly on the river.

SPA

The spa is reserved solely for your relaxation and treatment. Soak yourself in the therapeutic massages from the experts.

RESTAURANT

Enjoy the meals as nobles from the old time with a regally decorated dining room. Despite the seemingly old school furniture all the meals that you get to enjoy on board are contemporary gourmet dishes from the West to the East with ingredients sourced locally and high quality. The menu is curated by a world renowned chef and prepared by the seasoned local Chefs will ensure you to have the best culinary experience.

GYM

The fitness room is equipped with modern facilities to ensure that you can keep your training regime going or work off the foods you will surely be enjoying while on board.

Sri Kestra & MIddle Burma - 3 Night Upstream

Destinations: Yangon, Prome, Thayet, Magwe, Salay, Bagan

Highlights of Itinerary:

Explore Sri Ksetra – the ancient city of the Pyu where now remains a lot of artistic relics.
Discover the oldest golf course of Burma in Thayet Myo.
Enjoy an interesting trishaw ride in Magwe.
Indulge in 3 memorable nights on board with many fascinating activities.

Day-01 YANGON - PROME

Meeting point for transfer: Sule Shangri-la Hotel

The cruise representative will meet you there and you will embark on a 7-hour trip to Prome (7:00 AM – 2:00 PM). Along the way, you will make a few stops to stretch and visit the village.

AFTERNOON TOUR: Prome and Sri Ksetra

Used to be under the land of the Mon people in the era of Bagan Dynasty afterward invaded by the great Emperor of Burma – Alaungpaya in 1754, Prome (or Pyay as the local dearly the city) situated along the Irrawaddy River is a busy transport hubs with trucks and boat alike stop here for delivery between the Northern and Southern part of the country. The afternoon continue to a trip to Thayekhittaya (or Sri Ksetra – “Fabulous City” in Pali). This is a very important archaeological site with the ruins of ancient Pyu City that thrived between the 5th and 9th century. Tour around the Sri Ksetra Museum filled with documents, maps from various era and archaeologic finds such as ancient Buddha statues, Hindu deities, jewelries, coins which can be traced as far as the 6th century,ENTERTAINMENT: Safety briefing and welcome reception (6:30PM-7:30PM)

Transport:

Cruise
Meals:

Lunch, Dinner

Day-02 THAYET

MORNING TOUR: Thayet Myo

Today, have a change of vehicle with a trip through the low laying town of Thayet Myo by tuk tuk. Make a stop at the first golf course of the country and afterward a small town market. Along the way, you have the chance to admire the British colonial architecture blend with Burma style before return back to your ship for lunch.

AFTERNOON: Sailing through the afternoon.

ENTERTAINMENT: BBC Documentary “The Life of the Buddha” (03:30PM-04:30PM)

Transport:

Cruise
Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day-03 MAGWE

MORNING TOUR: Magwe

The itinerary may vary with this tour

After breakfast, we disembark to explore the Magwe the capital city of the region on charming trishaws. Arrive at the local open market, we make a brief walk then continue to Mya Tha Lun Pagoda. This gilt pagoda is built on a platform on top of Naguttama Hill that offer you a panoramic view of the city and the river.

AFTERNOON: Sailing through the afternoon.ENTERTAINMENT: Longyi and Thanaka Demonstration (03:30PM-04:30PM)

Transport:

Cruise
Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day-04 SALAY

DISEMBARKATION: Salay Jetty at 8:00 AM.

Transport:

Cruise
Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Include Features

All meals
Coffee/Tea/Water
Sightseeing as described in the Itinerary
Complimentary local beer throughout the cruise
A glass of Wine at lunch and dinner
Ayravata Cruises English Speaking Guide (additional non - English speaking guide is provided if more than 8 cabins are booked by parties speaking the same language)
All Entrance Fees
Transfer by coach to Prome / coach to Hotel in Bagan
Welcome Reception
Cultural performances and other activities on board.

Exclude Features

Drinks
Laundry
All items of a personal nature
Health - accident - baggage or travel protection plan outside the ship’s boundaries
Fuel surcharges if applicable.

IRRAWADDY EXPLORER DECK PLAN

IRRAWADDY EXPLORER POLICY

1. River Conditions Warning

The Irrawaddy and Chindwin rivers are subject to seasonal rises and falls of water level. So that an alternative itinerary will be offered to Passenger in the case of water levels being too high or low.

Published itineraries are indicated only and subject to sudden change. In such events alternative itineraries will be provided and we do our best to ensure that if a stop is missed we make up for it with another stop.

The ship’s manager and captain are jointly responsible for passengers’ comfort and safety.

Passengers must accept their decisions and instructions.

2. Deposit

To secure the booking a 30% deposit is required at the time of confirmation. The remaining balance will be made 70 days prior departure date.

If a booking is made less than 70 days, full fare payment must be made within 48 hours.

3. Cancellation Terms

The cancellation notice must be received in writing either by e-mail or fax. It will be effective on the date of receipt. Cancellation charges, per person, are based upon the date of cancellation:

Up to 71 days prior to departure: Deposit will be forfeited.

From 70-35 days: 50% of cruise fare

From 34 days to “no show”: 100% of cruise fare

4. Children Policy

Up to 2 years: Complimentary in the parent/guardian’s cabin.

3-12 Years: if the child stays in the cabin with one of the parents/guardians 50% of the twin-sharing rate.

5. Minimum Occupancy

For all departures should the occupancy be less than 10 passengers for Short Discovery Cruise and 12 passengers for Exploration and Discovery Cruises the Company reserves the right to cancel the cruise up to 60 days prior the departure date. A confirmation notice in writing will be released by the company to all booked clients and/or their agents within the deadline. In case of cancellation, an alternative cruise will be offered and if not acceptable all down payments will be immediately refunded.

6. Insurance

We strongly advise travelers to purchase trip cancellation insurance. We also highly recommend guests to get international medical, baggage loss and delay insurance in the case of bad situations. Irrawaddy Explorer Cruise will take no responsibility for lost or stolen personal belongings.

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Sri Kestra & MIddle Burma - 3 Night Upstream

Overview

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Staterooms

Maugham suite

Cabin Amenities

Orwell Suite

Cabin Amenities

Kipling suite

Cabin Amenities

Mandalay suite

Cabin Amenities

SUNDECK

SPA

RESTAURANT

GYM

Sri Kestra & MIddle Burma - 3 Night Upstream

Highlights of Itinerary:

Day-01 YANGON - PROME

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Meals:

Day-02 THAYET

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Day-03 MAGWE

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Day-04 SALAY

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IRRAWADDY EXPLORER DECK PLAN

IRRAWADDY EXPLORER POLICY

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