1). MANDALAY – BAGAN ( 1NIGHT ) ( with RV Pandaw 1947 & RV Paukan 2007 )

BETWEEN ROYAL MANDALAY AND ANCIENT BAGAN
(DOWNRIVER: MANDALAY TO BAGAN)
DEPARTURE: THURSDAY (RV PANDAW 1947) / TUESDAY (RV PAUKAN 2007) * DURATION: 1 NIGHT

THURSDAY (RV PANDAW 1947) / TUESDAY (RV PAUKAN)
MANDALAY (SAGAING) - CRUISING TO BAGAN
Check-in Time (between Royal Mandalay and Ancient Bagan- Downstream)
The embarkation time is at 10.30 hrs at SAGAING jetty. Welcome Cocktail in the Saloon.

Downstream to Bagan
The cast off time is at 11.00 hrs. Lunch will be served at 13.00. Cruise all day. In the late afternoon we stop at Yandabo, a village specialize in Pot-Making, where the peace treaty of the First Anglo-Burmese war was signed on Feb. 24, 1826. Moor overnight near the village of Shwe Nann Tint.

FRIDAY (PANDAW 1947) / WEDNESDAY (RV PAUKAN)
BAGAN
River Village
Early in the morning we proceed downriver to Bagan. After breakfast (if time permits) we visit
another typical river village.
Check-Out Time
Enjoy the sunrise near Bagan. Passengers disembark at Bagan Shwe-kun-char jetty by 10.00 hrs.
(08.45 with Rv Paukan)

Cruise Rate per person in US$ valid FROM - TO -

HIGH SEASON (-)
Between Royal Mandalay and Ancient Bagan * (1N Downriver / Dep. -)

Main Deck Twin Cabin US$ -
Twin Cabin Single use US$ -

Upper Deck Twin/Dbl Cabin US$ -
Twin/Dbl Cabin Single use: US$ -

Suite Bow: US$ -
Suite Bow single use: US$ -

Lower Deck Single: US$ -

NEW YEAR’S EVE 2N CRUISE (-): RATES & DETAILED PROGRAMME TBA

SHOULDER SEASON (-)
Between Royal Mandalay and Ancient Bagan * (1N Downriver / Dep. -)

Main Deck Twin Cabin US$ -
Twin Cabin Single use US$ -

Upper Deck Twin/Dbl Cabin US$ -
Twin/Dbl Cabin single use: US$ -

Suite Bow: US$ -
Suite Bow single use: US$ -

Lower Deck Single: US$ -

(*) UPPER DECK DOUBLE AND LOWER DECK SINGLE CABINS AVAILABLE ON RV PAUKAN ONLY

IMPORTANT NOTE:

For All the Shoulder and Summer Season departures should the occupancy be less than 12 PASSENGERS the Company reserves the right to cancel the cruise up to 60 days prior the departure date. A written confirmation notice will be released to all booked clients and/or their agents within and not later than 60 days prior the departure date. In case of cancellation an alternative cruise will be offered and if not acceptable all down payments will be refunded. ALL HIGH SEASON DEPT. ARE GUARANTEED.

Price includes:

ALL CRUISES: Full Board, Sightseeing in a river village, Coffee / Tea / Water SUNDAY DEP. 2NIGHTS CRUISE SHORE EXCURSIONS: Vehicle in Sagaing + Entrance fees for Mingun / Sagaing + Dance and Drama show on the sundeck.

Price excludes:

Transfer to the ship from Mandalay / Bagan Airport or Hotel, drinks, laundry, all items of a personal nature; health-accident-baggage or travel protection plan outside the ship boundaries, fuel surcharges if applicable (* read the note below).

(*) Within the above rates the fuel cost is calculated on the Myanmar Market average price of the months of August & September 2006 (i.e. USD3 per gallon). Should the fuel price rise by more than 15%, AYRAVATA CRUISES will be entitled to impose a fuel surcharge equivalent to the amount by which the fuel price exceeds the price allowed for in the above rates, provided that the notice of this rise is given to the Passenger and/or his-her Agent within 30 days prior the cruise departure date.

SAILING DATES - (*)
AYRAVATA CRUISES
BETWEEN ROYAL MANDALAY AND ANCIENT BAGAN
MANDALAY TO BAGAN (1 NIGHT) - DEPARTURE DAYS: -

(*) If deemed necessary, Company reserves the right at its sole option and discretion, without any liability for damages or refund to substitute the scheduled vessel with another equivalent of its fleet.

BETWEEN ANCIENT BAGAN AND ROYAL MANDALAY
(UPRIVER: BAGAN TO MANDALAY)
DEPARTURE: TUESDAY & FRIDAY (RV PANDAW 1947) * DURATION: 2 NIGHTS

TUESDAY / FRIDAY
BAGAN - CRUISING TO MANDALAY (STOP IN A RIVER VILLAGE)
Check-in Time (between Ancient Bagan and Royal Mandalay - Upstream)
The embarkation is 11.30 hrs at Bagan Shwe-kun-char jetty. Welcome Cocktail in the Saloon.
Upstream to Mandalay
The Cast off time is at 12 noon. Lunch will be served at 13.00.
In the late afternoon stop in a typical river village.

WEDNESDAY / SATURDAY
CRUISING TO MANDALAY (VISIT RIVER VILLAGE)
Upstream to Mandalay
Cruise all day with stop enroute in the morning to visit Yandabo, a typical river village specialize in Pot-Making, where the peace treaty of the First Anglo-Burmese war was signed on Feb. 24, 1826. Moor overnight nearby a village (Ywar Thit Gyi or Pauk Myaing Pauk Taw) few miles away from Ava Bridge.

THURSDAY / SUNDAY
MANDALAY (SAGAING *THU* – GAWEIN *SUN*)
Check-Out Time
Enjoy the sunrise. After an early breakfast, the passengers will disembark at Sagaing Jetty (- only) or Gawein jetty (- Only) at around 09.30/10.00 hrs.

Cruise Rate per person in US$ valid FROM - TO -

HIGH SEASON (-)
Between Ancient Bagan and Royal Mandalay * (2N Upriver / Dep. -)

Main Deck Twin Cabin US$ -
Twin Cabin Single use US$ -

Upper Deck Twin/Dbl Cabin US$ -
Twin/Dbl Cabin Single use: US$ -

Suite Bow: US$ -
Suite Bow single use: US$ -

Lower Deck Single: US$ -

NEW YEAR’S EVE 2N CRUISE (-): RATES & DETAILED PROGRAMME TBA

SHOULDER SEASON (-)
Between Ancient Bagan and Royal Mandalay * (2N Upriver / Dep. -)

Main Deck Twin Cabin US$ -
Twin Cabin Single use US$ -

Upper Deck Twin/Dbl Cabin US$ -
Twin/Dbl Cabin single use: US$ -

Suite Bow: US$ -
Suite Bow single use: US$ -

Lower Deck Single: US$ -

(*) UPPER DECK DOUBLE AND LOWER DECK SINGLE CABINS AVAILABLE ON RV PAUKAN ONLY

IMPORTANT NOTE:

For All the Shoulder and Summer Season departures should the occupancy be less than 12 PASSENGERS the Company reserves the right to cancel the cruise up to 60 days prior the departure date. A written confirmation notice will be released to all booked clients and/or their agents within and not later than 60 days prior the departure date. In case of cancellation an alternative cruise will be offered and if not acceptable all down payments will be refunded. ALL HIGH SEASON DEPT. ARE GUARANTEED.

Price includes:

ALL CRUISES: Full Board, Sightseeing in a river village, Coffee / Tea / Water SUNDAY DEP. 2NIGHTS CRUISE SHORE EXCURSIONS: Vehicle in Sagaing + Entrance fees for Mingun / Sagaing + Dance and Drama show on the sundeck.

Price excludes:

Transfer to the ship from Mandalay / Bagan Airport or Hotel, drinks, laundry, all items of a personal nature; health-accident-baggage or travel protection plan outside the ship boundaries, fuel surcharges if applicable (* read the note below).

(*) Within the above rates the fuel cost is calculated on the Myanmar Market average price of the months of August & September 2006 (i.e. USD3 per gallon). Should the fuel price rise by more than 15%, AYRAVATA CRUISES will be entitled to impose a fuel surcharge equivalent to the amount by which the fuel price exceeds the price allowed for in the above rates, provided that the notice of this rise is given to the Passenger and/or his-her Agent within 30 days prior the cruise departure date.

BETWEEN ANCIENT BAGAN AND ROYAL MANDALAY
(UPRIVER: BAGAN TO MANDALAY)
DEPARTURE: WEDNESDAY OPERARED WITH RV PAUKAN 2007 * DURATION: 2 NIGHTS

WEDNESDAY (RV PAUKAN)
BAGAN – CRUISING TO YANDABO (STOP IN A RIVER VILLAGE)
Check-in Time (between Ancient Bagan and Royal Mandalay - Upstream)
The embarkation is 10.00 hrs at Bagan Shwe-kun-char jetty. Welcome Cocktail in the Saloon.
Upstream to Mandalay
The Cast off time is at 10.30 hrs. Lunch will be served at 13.00. Cruise upriver the whole day with stop in a river village before reaching Yandabo where we stop for the night.

THURSDAY (RV PAUKAN)
CRUISING TO MANDALAY
Upstream to Mandalay
Early morning visit Yandabo, a typical river village specialize in Pot-Making, where the peace treaty of the First Anglo-Burmese war was signed on Feb. 24, 1826. Moor overnight nearby a village (Ywar Thit Gyi or Pauk Myaing Pauk Taw) few miles away from Ava Bridge.

FRIDAY (RV PAUKAN)
MANDALAY (GAWEIN)
Check-Out Time
Enjoy the sunrise. After an early breakfast, the passengers will disembark at Gawein jetty at around 09.30 hrs.

Cruise Rate per person in US$ valid FROM - TO -

HIGH SEASON (-)
Between Ancient Bagan and Royal Mandalay * (2N Upriver / Dep. -)

Main Deck Twin Cabin US$ -
Twin Cabin Single use US$ -

Upper Deck Twin/Dbl Cabin US$ -
Twin/Dbl Cabin Single use: US$ -

Suite Bow: US$ -
Suite Bow single use: US$ -

Lower Deck Single: US$ -

NEW YEAR’S EVE 2N CRUISE (-): RATES & DETAILED PROGRAMME TBA

SHOULDER SEASON (-)
Between Ancient Bagan and Royal Mandalay * (2N Upriver / Dep. -)

Main Deck Twin Cabin US$ -
Twin Cabin Single use US$ -

Upper Deck Twin/Dbl Cabin US$ -
Twin/Dbl Cabin single use: US$ -

Suite Bow: US$ -
Suite Bow single use: US$ -

Lower Deck Single: US$ -

(*) UPPER DECK DOUBLE AND LOWER DECK SINGLE CABINS AVAILABLE ON RV PAUKAN ONLY

IMPORTANT NOTE:

For All the Shoulder and Summer Season departures should the occupancy be less than 12 PASSENGERS the Company reserves the right to cancel the cruise up to 60 days prior the departure date. A written confirmation notice will be released to all booked clients and/or their agents within and not later than 60 days prior the departure date. In case of cancellation an alternative cruise will be offered and if not acceptable all down payments willbe refunded. ALL HIGH SEASON DEPT. ARE GUARANTEED.

Price includes:

ALL CRUISES: Full Board, Sightseeing in a river village, Coffee / Tea / Water SUNDAY DEP.2NIGHTS CRUISE SHORE EXCURSIONS: Vehicle in Sagaing + Entrance fees for Mingun / Sagaing + Dance and Drama show on the sundeck.

Price excludes:

Transfer to the ship from Mandalay / Bagan Airport or Hotel, drinks, laundry, all items of a personal nature; health-accident-baggage or travel protection plan outside the ship boundaries, fuel surcharges if applicable (* read the note below).

(*) Within the above rates the fuel cost is calculated on the Myanmar Market average price of the months of August & September 2006 (i.e. USD3 per gallon). Should the fuel price rise by more than 15%, AYRAVATA CRUISES will be entitled to impose a fuel surcharge equivalent to the amount by which the fuel price exceeds the price allowed for in the above rates, provided that the notice of this rise is given to the Passenger and/or his-her Agent within 30 days prior the cruise departure date.

SAILING DATES - (*)
AYRAVATA CRUISES
BAGAN TO MANDALAY (2 NIGHT) * DEPARTURE DAYS: -

(*) If deemed necessary, Company reserves the right at its sole option and discretion, without any liability for damages or refund to substitute the scheduled vessel with another equivalent of its fleet.

FROM ROYAL MANDALAY (MINGUN & SAGAING) TO ANCIENT BAGAN
(MANDALAY - MIINGUN - SAGAING - RIVER VILLAGE - BAGAN)
DEPARTURE: SUNDAY (RV PANDAW 1947) * DURATION: 2 NIGHTS

SUNDAY
MANDALAY (GAWEIN) - MINGUN
Check-in Time
The embarkation time is at 12.30 a.m. at Gawein jetty. Welcome Cocktail in the Saloon.
Upstream to Mingun
Lunch will be served at 13.00. The sailing time is about 2 hrs. Our English speaking manager (or your private guide) will assist the guests during the visit of the Mingun Pagoda Complex. Moor Overnight at a sandbank mid-stream. After dinner guests can enjoy a Dance and Drama performance by the Mandalay Arts School on the sundeck (if available).

MONDAY
MINGUN - SAGAING - RIVER VILLAGE
Downstream to Sagaing
Early in the morning cruise downstream. During the 2 hours journey the passengers can admire the natural beauty of the river and the life of its banks while relaxing on the sundeck or just sitting outside their own cabin. Enjoy the sunrise over Sagaing Hill Visit Sagaing
After breakfast passengers can go ashore to visit Sagaing with the assistance of our Ship Manager or their own guide. Downstream to Bagan
The cast off time is at 11.15 hrs. Lunch will be served at 13.00. In the late afternoon we stop at Yandabo, a village specialize in Pot-Making, where the peace treaty of the First Anglo-Burmese war was signed on Feb. 24, 1826. Cruise all day and moor overnight near a river village. Moor overnight near the village of Shwe Nann Tint

TUESDAY
BAGAN
River Village
Early in the morning we proceed downriver to Bagan. After breakfast (if time permits) we visit another typical river village.
Check-Out Time
Enjoy the sunrise near Bagan. Passengers will disembark near Wetkyi-Inn Village 4 km. North of Old Bagan at around 10.15 hrs.

Cruise Rate per person in US$ valid FROM - TO -

HIGH SEASON (-)
From Royal Mandalay (Mingun & Sagaing) to Ancient Bagan * (2N Downriver / Dep. Sun)

Main Deck Twin Cabin US$ -
Twin Cabin Single use US$ -

Upper Deck Twin/Dbl Cabin US$ -
Twin/Dbl Cabin Single use: US$ -

Suite Bow: US$ -
Suite Bow single use: US$ -

Lower Deck Single: US$ -

NEW YEAR’S EVE 2N CRUISE (-): RATES & DETAILED PROGRAMME TBA

SHOULDER SEASON (-)
From Royal Mandalay (Mingun & Sagaing) to Ancient Bagan * (2N Downriver / Dep. Sun)

Main Deck Twin Cabin US$ -
Twin Cabin Single use US$ -

Upper Deck Twin/Dbl Cabin US$ -
Twin/Dbl Cabin single use: US$ -

Suite Bow: US$ -
Suite Bow single use: US$ -

Lower Deck Single: US$ -

(*) UPPER DECK DOUBLE AND LOWER DECK SINGLE CABINS AVAILABLE ON RV PAUKAN ONLY

IMPORTANT NOTE:

For All the Shoulder and Summer Season departures should the occupancy be less than 12 PASSENGERS the Company reserves the right to cancel the cruise up to 60 days prior the departure date. A written confirmation notice will be released to all booked clients and/or their agents within and not later than 60 days prior the departure date. In case of cancellation an alternative cruise will be offered and if not acceptable all down payments will be refunded. ALL HIGH SEASON DEPT. ARE GUARANTEED.

Price includes:

ALL CRUISES: Full Board, Sightseeing in a river village, Coffee / Tea / Water SUNDAY DEP. 2NIGHTS CRUISE SHORE EXCURSIONS: Vehicle in Sagaing + Entrance fees for Mingun / Sagaing + Dance and Drama show on the sundeck.

Price excludes:

Transfer to the ship from Mandalay / Bagan Airport or Hotel, drinks, laundry, all items of a personal nature; health-accident-baggage or travel protection plan outside the ship boundaries, fuel surcharges if applicable (* read the note below).

(*) Within the above rates the fuel cost is calculated on the Myanmar Market average price of the months of August & September 2006 (i.e. USD3 per gallon). Should the fuel price rise by more than 15%, AYRAVATA CRUISES will be entitled to impose a fuel surcharge equivalent to the amount by which the fuel price exceeds the price allowed for in the above rates, provided that the notice of this rise is given to the Passenger and/or his-her Agent within 30 days prior the cruise departure date.

SAILING DATES - (*)
AYRAVATA CRUISES
MANDALAY TO BAGAN (2 NIGHT) / DEPARTURE DAY: -

(*)NEW YEAR’S EVE CRUISE DEPARTURE (-): RATES & DETAILED PROGRAMME TBA

5. BAGAN - MANDALAY ( 4NIGHTS ) ( With RV Paukan 2007 )

(BAGAN - YANDABO - AVA - MANDALAY - KYAUK MYAUNG - MINGUN - AMARAPURA - SAGAING)
DEPARTURE: WEDNESDAY (UPRIVER) * DURATION: 4 NIGHTS
VESSEL : RV PAUKAN 2007

WEDNESDAY
BAGAN - YANDABO (MILES 60*KM 111 - 7.5 HRS)
The cast off time is at 10.30 hrs (check-in 10.00 hrs). We cruise upstream all day. Lunch will be served at 13.00. In the early evening we arrive at Yandabo, a picturesque village that specializes in Pot-Making, where the peace treaty of the First Anglo-Burmese war signed on Feb. 24, 1826. Dinner followed by a Puppet Show performance in the village or sundeck.

THURSDAY
YANDABO - AVA/INWA (MILES 58*KM 107 - 7.5 HRS)
Early Morning we go ashore for a walk through the village stopping to some pot-making workshops to learn their unique production technique, the school and the monastery. Back to the ship for breakfast and cast off (ETD 09.00 hrs). We continue upstream to the ancient city of Ava, capital of the Burmese Kingdom from 1364 to 1841.

FRIDAY
AVA - MANDALAY - KYAUK MYAUNG (MILES 45*KM 83 - 6 HRS)
We explore Ava by horse-cart visiting the beautiful 200 year old teak Bagaya Kyaung Monastery, Nanmyin watchtower (27mt. high) and the Me Nu Ok Kyaung monastery. We travel by sampan and coach to Mandalay visiting Mahamuni Pagoda, Shwe-in-bin Monastery and if time permits Mandalay Hill. Back to the ship for lunch and proceed upstream (ETD 12.30/13.00). Moor overnight nearby a river village North of Mandalay.

SATURDAY
KYAUK MYAUNG - MINGUN - AMARAPURA (MILES 54*KM 100 - 5 HRS)
Visit the spectacular potteries-making village of Kyauk Myaung, and see the manufacture stages of the famous 50 Gallons (200 Litres) pots (1.5 hours visit). Cruise back downstream to Mingun (Eta 14.00 hrs). Visit the unfinished pagoda, the largest working bell in the world and the "home for the aged". Continue downstream to Mandalay and travel by coach to Amarapura, the penultimate Burmese Royal Capital (1783) to visit U-Bein Bridge at sunset. Moor overnight at Sagaing. Dance and Theatre performance on the Sundeck.

SUNDAY
SAGAING (DISEMBARK)
Disembark between 08.30 to 09.00 hrs. Visit by coach Sagaing, a hill studded with many Pagodas and Monasteries rich in wood carving and religious art and transfer to the airport for your next destination.

Cruise rate per person in US$ valid FROM NOVEMBER - TO -

HIGH SEASON (-)
"ROYAL CAPITALS CRUISE" BAGAN TO MANDALAY AND BEYOND * (4N UPRIVER / DEP. -)

Main Deck Twin Superior US$ -
Twin Superior Single use US$ -

Upper Deck Twin/Dbl Deluxe US$ -
Twin/Dbl Deluxe Single use: US$ -

Suite Bow: US$ -
Suite Bow single use: US$ -

Lower Deck Single: US$ -

NEW YEAR’S EVE 2N CRUISE (-): RATES & DETAILED PROGRAMME TBA

SHOULDER SEASON (-)

Main Deck Twin Superior US$ -
Twin Superior Single use US$ -

Upper Deck Twin/Dbl Deluxe US$ -
Twin/Dbl Deluxe Single use: US$ -

Suite Bow: US$ -
Suite Bow single use: US$ -

Lower Deck Single: US$ -

IMPORTANT NOTE:

For All departures should the occupancy be less than 12 PASSENGERS the Company reserves the right to cancel the cruise up to 60 days prior the departure date. A written confirmation notice will be released to all booked clients and/or their agents within and not later than 60 days prior the departure date. In case of cancellation an alternative cruise will be offered and if not acceptable all down payments will be refunded.

Price includes:

- All meals &, Coffee/Tea/Water - Sightseeing as described in the Itinerary - Paukan English Speaking Guide - All Entrance Fees

Price excludes:

Transfer to the ship from Mandalay / Bagan Airport or Hotel, drinks, laundry, all items of a personal nature; health-accident-baggage or travel protection plan outside the ship’s boundaries, fuel surcharges if pplicable(*)

(*) Within the above rates the fuel cost is calculated on the Myanmar Market average price of the last 6 months of year 2006 (i.e. USD3 per gallon). Should the fuel price increase by more than 15%, AYRAVATA CRUISES will have the right to impose a fuel surcharge equivalent to the amount by which the fuel price exceeds the price allowed for in the above rates, provided that the notice of this increase is given to the Passenger and/or his/her Agent within 30 days prior the cruise departure date.

AILING DATES - (*)
SORTED BY CRUISES
THE ROYAL CAPITALS
UPRIVER (4 NIGHT) * DEPARTURE DAY: -

(*) If deemed necessary, Company reserves the right at its sole option and discretion, without any liability for damages or refund to substitute the scheduled vessel with another equivalent of its fleet.

(MANDALAY - KYAUK MYAUNG - MINGUN - AVA - AMARAPURA - YANDABO - BAGAN)
DEPARTURE: SUNDAY (DOWNRIVER) * DURATION: 3 NIGHTS
VESSEL : RV PAUKAN 2007

SUNDAY
MANDALAY - KYAUK MYAUNG (MILES 45*KM 83 - 6 HRS)
Arrive at Mandalay Airport in the early morning. City tour by coach including Mahamuni Pagoda, Shwe-in-bin Monastery and Mandalay Hill. Board the Ship at Gawein Jetty (11.30- 12.00 hrs), welcome cocktail and lunch. Sail upstream (ETD 12.30/13.00) and moor overnight at a river village North of Mandalay.

MONDAY
KYAUK MYAUNG - MINGUN - AMARAPURA (MILES 54*KM 100 - 5 HRS)
Visit the spectacular potteries-making village of Kyauk Myaung, and see the manufacture stages of the famous 50 Gallons (200 Litres) pots (1.5 hours visit). Cruise back downstream to Mingun (Eta 14.00 hrs). Visit the unfinished pagoda, the largest working bell in the world and the “home for the aged”. Continue downstream to Mandalay and travel by coach to Amarapura, the penultimate Burmese Royal Capital (1783) visit U-Bein Bridge at sunset on the way back to ship we stop at one of the several silk-weaving factories. Moor overnight at Sagaing. Dance and Theatre performance on the Sundeck.

TUESDAY
SAGAING - AVA - YANDABO (MILES58 *KM 107 - 5 HRS)
Visit Sagaing, a hill studded with many Pagodas and Monasteries rich in wood carving and religious art. We travel by coach to the ancient city of Ava, capital of the Burmese Kingdom from 1364 to 1841. We explore the ruins by horse cart visiting the beautiful 200 year’s old Bagaya Kyaung teak Monastery, Nanmyin watchtower (27mt. high) and the Me Nu Ok Kyaung monastery. Return to the ship and cast off. (ETD 11.00 hrs). Stop at Yandabo, a picturesque river village specializing in Pot-Making, where the peace treaty of the First Anglo-Burmese war signed on Feb. 24, 1826. Explore the village stopping to some pot-making workshops to learn their unique production technique, the school and the monastery. Continue sailing until late night. Moor overnight at a river village.

WEDNESDAY
RIVER VILLAGE - BAGAN (MILES 50*KM 92 - 4 HRS)
Disembark at Bagan by 08.30 hrs.
PRE & POST CRUISE LAND ARRANGMENTS
STOPOVER IN BAGAN AND YANGON, DOMESTIC FLIGHTS, PRE & POST CRUISE TOURS AND ANY SORT OF TOUR SERVICES
CAN BE BOOKED DIRECTLY TO YOUR USUAL GROUND HANDLING AGENT IN MYANMAR OR CONTACT US FOR MORE
INFORMATION AND SUGGESTED PROGRAMMES.

Cruise rate per person in US$ valid FROM NOVEMBER - TO -

HIGH SEASON (-)
"ROYAL CAPITALS CRUISE" MANDALAY AND BEYOND TO BAGAN * (3N DOWNRIVER / DEP. -)

Main Deck Twin Superior: US$ -
Twin Superior Single use: US$ -

Upper Deck Twin/Dbl Deluxe: US$ -
Twin/Dbl Deluxe Single use: US$ -

Suite Bow: US$ -
Suite Bow single use: US$ -

Lower Deck Single: US$ -

NEW YEAR’S EVE 2N CRUISE (-): RATES & DETAILED PROGRAMME TBA

SHOULDER SEASON (-)

Main Deck Twin Superior: US$ -
Twin Superior Single use: US$ -

Upper Deck Twin/Dbl Deluxe: US$ -
Twin/Dbl Deluxe Single use: US$ -

Suite Bow: US$ -
Suite Bow single use: US$ -

Lower Deck Single: US$ -

IMPORTANT NOTE:

For All departures should the occupancy be less than 12 PASSENGERS the Company reserves the right to cancel the cruise up to 60 days prior the departure date. A written confirmation notice will be released to all booked clients and/or their agents within and not later than 60 days prior the departure date. In case of cancellation an alternative cruise will be offered and if not acceptable all down payments will be refunded.

Price includes:

All meals &, Coffee/Tea/Water - Sightseeing as described in the Itinerary - Paukan English
Speaking Guide - All Entrance Fees

Price excludes:

Transfer to the ship from Mandalay / Bagan Airport or Hotel, drinks, laundry, all items of a personal nature; health-accident-baggage or travel protection plan outside the ship’s boundaries, fuel surcharges if pplicable(*)

(*) Within the above rates the fuel cost is calculated on the Myanmar Market average price of the last 6 months of year 2006 (i.e. USD3 per gallon). Should the fuel price increase by more than 15%, AYRAVATA CRUISES will have the right to impose a fuel surcharge equivalent to the amount by which the fuel price exceeds the price allowed for in the above rates, provided that the notice of this increase is given to the Passenger and/or his/her Agent within 30 days prior the cruise departure date.

SAILING DATES - (*)
SORTED BY CRUISES
THE ROYAL CAPITALS
DOWNRIVER (3 NIGHTS) - DEPARTURE DAY: -

(*) If deemed necessary, Company reserves the right at its sole option and discretion, without any liability for damages or refund to substitute the scheduled vessel with another equivalent of its fleet.

7. BAGAN - MANDALAY ( 9NIGHTS )

(BAGAN - PAKKOKU - PAKHAN-GYI - MONYWA - MINGIT - KALEWA - MAWLAIK - MANDALAY)
(DOWNRIVER) * DURATION: 9 NIGHTS

20 SEP (DAY 1)
BAGAN - PAKKOKU (26 MILES*42 KM)
Board RV Pandaw 1947 at 09.00 hrs. We cast off at 09.30 hrs and sail upstream to the Irrawaddy and Chindwin confluence. If time permits we stop in Thein Gone, a typical river village where we visit the school and the monastery. Continue cruising North to the bustling town of Pakkoku where we visit the monastery, cheroots and weaving workshops. We pass the Chindwin and Irrawaddy river confluence and we stop for the night.

21 SEP (DAY 2)
PAKKOKU - PAKHAN-GYI - AHMYINT VILLAGE - MONYWA (70 MILES*113 KM)
Visit the little town of Pakhan-gyi. This post-Pagan period provincial capital was walled with a moat and originally had a governor¹s palace. We see the old walls; visit the museum and a spectacular 19th century wood carved monastery. Continue cruising to Ahmyint village and visit the local market, see beautiful houses and the lovely the 17th century style Min Kyaw Swa stupas with 18th century style paintings. Arrive Monywa, the Chindwin River largest port, in the early evening.

22 SEP (DAY 3)
MONYWA (HPOWINDAUNG AND SHWEBADAUNG CAVES)
Visit Hpowindaung and Shwebadaung caves where hundreds of Buddha Statues are placed inside niches decorated with wonderful mural paintings. If the weather and time permits we will also visit Twin Daung Lake better known as lake of “Spirulina”, the famous green-blue algae rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. The origin of the lake is unknown, some geologist claim to be an extinct volcano crater, others a crater formed by a meteorite. Alternatively we drive to Kyaukka village to visit a “plain” lacquerware type workshop. Called in Myanmar “Kyauk Kar” this kind of lacquerware has only two colors, black and red made by natural pigments. Late lunch and cast off.

23 SEP (DAY 4)
MONYWA - KANI (34 MILES* 55 KM) / KANI - KIN (30 MILES*48 KM)
Late morning explore the village of Kanee and climb the pagoda hillock for its view. Continue sailing upstream until late at night to reach the village of Kani.

24 SEP (DAY 5)
KIN - MINGIN (MILES 40*64 KM)
Early morning we explore Kin village with its beautiful wooden houses and the woodcarvings monastery. Continue sailing upstream to the small enchanting town of Mingin. Explore its temples and 1900’s wooden houses and the Min Kyaung Monastery with old Buddha Images.

25 SEP (DAY 6)
MINGIN - KYIDAW (1.5 MILES*2.4 KM) / KYIDAW - KALEWA (42 MILES*68 KM)
At Kyidaw (Kyi Taung Oo) we visit Shwe Za War Yaw monastery one of the oldest and best preserved wood carved monastery of Myanmar, embellished with wooden sculpted idols with fascinating gold leaf wall decorations. We walk through a beautiful scenario of paddy fields to the village of Kan where we visit another splendid example of Myanmar old monastery. Back to the ship by local boat. Proceed upstream up to Kyaw Zin, a village very close to Kalewa, where we stop for the night.

26 SEP (DAY 7)
KALEWA - MAWLAIK (38 MILES*61 KM)
In the morning we explore Kalewa, the main river port for the trading with India, the lively market and climb up to Shwe Moat Htaw stupa for the beautiful view. Back to the ship before lunch and keep on cruising upstream to Mawlaik.

27 SEP (DAY 8)
MAWLAIK - SAILING BACK DOWNSTREAM
Mawlaik (situated 35 km from the Indian Border) was the administrative capital of this area rich of Teak forests. It is a pleasant colonial town with its golf course surrounded by splendid colonial houses built by the Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation in the 1920’s and 1930’s (there is still a small community of Indians that used to work for the Scottish company and their descendents). The governor’s house, the administrative building, the school, the hospital, the “Dak Bungalows”, company headquarter are well preserved, still in use nowadays and nicely maintained. Being this our turnaround point, we begin sailing back downstream to Monywa.

28 SEP (DAY 9)
SAILING DOWNSTREAM FOR 100 MILES (160 KM)
Continue sailing all day downstream. Stop at Kyauk Hlay Gar village, famous for its Petrified Wood, where we visit the school and the typical houses.

29 SEP (DAY 10)
MONYWA - MANDALAY
Arrive Monywa in the morning. Transfer by coach to Mandalay with stop enroute to visit he splendid Sambuddhai Kat Kyaw pagoda where more than 500,000 Buddha statues are placed and the Aung Sakyar Stupa with the longest reclining Buddha of Myanmar (333 ft/100 m). Lunch at a restaurant in Sagaing. Continue to your Mandalay Hotel or Airport.

PRE & POST CRUISE LAND ARRANGMENTS
STOPOVER IN MANDALAY AND YANGON, DOMESTIC FLIGHTS, PRE & POST CRUISE TOURS AND ANY SORT OF TOUR SERVICES
CAN BE BOOKED DIRECTLY TO YOUR USUAL GROUND HANDLING AGENT IN MYANMAR OR CONTACT US FOR MORE
INFORMATION AND SUGGESTED PROGRAMMES.

Cruise Rate per person in US$

MAIN DECK Twin Cabin US$ -
MAIN DECK Twin Cabin Single use US$ -

UPPER DECK Twin Cabin US$ -
UPPER DECK Twin Cabin Single use US$ -

INCLUDES:

Transfer from/to Mandalay or Bagan Hotel-Airport, Full Board, All sightseeing /excursions as per programme, English speaking guide/escort, Entrance Fees

EXCLUDES:

drinks, laundry, gratuity, international and domestic flights, all items of a personal nature; health-accident-baggage or travel protection plan, fuel surcharges if applicable (* read the note below).

(*) Within the above rates the fuel cost is calculated on the Myanmar Market average price of the months of August & September 2006 (i.e. USD3 per gallon). Should the fuel price rise by more than 15%, AYRAVATA CRUISES will be entitled to impose a fuel surcharge equivalent to the amount by which the fuel price exceeds the price allowed for in the above rates, provided that the notice of this rise is given to the Passenger and/or his Agent within 30 days prior the cruise departure date.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The Chindwin River Cruises will be operated ONLY if there is a minimum of 14 passengers booked. The cruise confirmation deadline is 90 days prior the departure date.

SAILING DATES -
GRAND VOYAGE OF THE CHINDWIN RIVER
9 NIGHTS

(*) If deemed necessary, Company reserves the right at its sole option and discretion, without any liability for damages or refund to substitute the scheduled vessel with another equivalent of its fleet.

8. MANDALAY - BAHMO - MANDALAY ( 7NIGHTS )

(MANDALAY - KYAUK MYAUNG - TAGAUNG - KATHA - BHAMO - SHWEGU - MINGUN - MANDALAY)
DEPARTURE: TUESDAY (OCTOBER 2008) * DURATION 7 NIGHTS

TUESDAY
MANDALAY (GAWEIN) - KYAUK MYAUNG (MILES 52*84 KM - 6.5 HRS)
Embark the ship at 09.30 hrs. We cast off at 10.00 hrs and sail upstream to the spectacular potteries-making village of Kyauk Myaung, and see the manufacture stages of the famous 50 Gallons (200 litres) pots (1.5 hours visit). Moor overnight nearby a river village.

WEDNESDAY
KYAUK MYAUNG - TIGYAING (MILES 99*KM 160 - 12.5 HRS)
Cast off early in the morning (ETD 05.30 hrs). We enter the Third Defile (Gorge) and sail upriver all day. Stop at Tagaung to explore the ancient city archaeological area and the fortifications. Continue sailing North up to Tigyaing village where we stop for the night.

THURSDAY
TIGYAING - KATHA (MILES 42*KM 68 - 5.5 HRS)
Early departure. Before lunch we arrive Katha, the setting of the George Orwell’s book “Burmese Days” and also the place where hundreds of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company ships were scuttled in 1942 before the Japanese could seize them. We explore this pleasant colonial town surrounded by hills plenty of hardwood forests and if time permit we will also visit an elephant logging camp and the lake Indaw.

FRIDAY
KATHA - BHAMO (MILES 84*KM 135 - 11HRS)
We continue sailing upstream and after passing the little town of Shwegu we enter the dramatic 2nd defile with its magnificent cliffs reaching down the narrow channel. We arrive at Bhamo in the late afternoon (ETA 17.30). Evening walking tour of the town, an important trading post located just 50 miles from the Chinese border.

SATURDAY
BHAMO - SHWEGU (MILES 40*KM 64 / 4 HRS)
Early in the morning we will try to reach the village of Sinbo set below the 1st Defile by local boat. Back to the ship before lunch and cast off (ETD 11.30 hrs) for the downriver return journey to Mandalay. We pass Kyun Daw, an island with lot of monasteries and small pagodas and we moor overnight at Shwegu pottery village.

SUNDAY
SHWEGU - KHAN NYAT (MILES 130*KM 210/13 HRS )
Sail downriver all day stopping at Khan Nyat Village with its many Buddhist monasteries.

MONDAY
KHAN NYAT - MINGUN (MILES 101*KM 163/10 HRS )
Cruise all day. We arrive at Mingun in the late afternoon (ETA 16.00). Visit the unfinished pagoda, the largest working bell in the world and the “home for the ages”. Moor overnight in a sandbank opposite of Mingun Pagoda. Dance and Theatre performance on the Sundeck.

TUESDAY
MINGUN - MANDALAY/GAWEIN (MILES 6*KM 10/40 MIN.)
Disembark at Mandalay Gawein Jetty at 08.00 o’clock.

Cruise Rate per person in US$ valid -

“MYANMAR DAYS� THE BHAMO CRUISE (7N / Dep. -)

Main Deck Twin Superior US$ -
Twin Superior Single use US$ -

Upper Deck Twin/Dbl Dlx US$ -
Twin/Dbl Deluxe Single use: US$ -

Suite Bow US$ -
Suite Bow single use: US$ -

Lower Deck Single: US$ -

Price includes:

Transfer from/to Mandalay or Bagan Hotel-Airport, Full Board, All sightseeing /excursions as per programme, English speaking guide/escort, Entrance Fees

Price excludes:

drinks, laundry, gratuity, international and domestic flights, all items of a personal nature; health-accident-baggage or travel protection plan, fuel surcharges if applicable (* read the note below).

(*) Within the above rates the fuel cost is calculated on the Myanmar Market average price of the months of August & September 2006 (i.e. USD3 per gallon). Should the fuel price rise by more than 15%, AYRAVATA CRUISES will be entitled to impose a fuel surcharge equivalent to the amount by which the fuel price exceeds the price allowed for in the above rates, provided that the notice of this rise is given to the Passenger and/or his Agent within 30 days prior the cruise departure date.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

For All departures should the occupancy be less than 12 PASSENGERS the Company reserves the right to cancel the cruise up to 60 days prior the departure date. A written confirmation notice will be released to all booked clients and/or their agents within and not later than 60 days prior the departure date. In case of cancellation an alternative cruise will be offered and if not acceptable all down payments will be refunded.

SAILING DATES - (*)
MYANMAR DAYS - THE BHAMO CRUISE
7 NIGHTS - DEPARTURE DAY: -

(*) If deemed necessary, Company reserves the right at its sole option and discretion, without any liability for damages or refund to substitute the scheduled vessel with another equivalent of its fleet.