Myanmar (Downstream) 2021

Sail the Irrawaddy, Explore a Rustic Capital

With Thanakha on your cheeks, a Longyi to wrap your waist
We are off to breathtaking Bagan, cruising without haste
Myanmar life settles the mind and
brings tranquility to the heart
Reflective. Uncomplicated. Lets set sail and start!

Highlights

Yangon | Gateway to Myanmar
- Feel the spirituality of Yangon's spectacular pilgrimage site, Shwedagon Pagoda.
- Stroll streets and admire the vintage colonial architecture.
- Hear the story of Myanmar at the National Museum.
Mandalay | The last royal capital
- Travel to intriguing Mahamuni Pagoda Buddha, covered entirely in gold leaf by local devotees.
- Learn the origins of the "Golden Land" nickname at a local gold leaf workshop.
- View "The world's largest book," consisting of 729 marble slabs of Buddhist scriptures at Kuthodaw Pagoda.
Amarapura | Enjoy an iconic sunset view over U Bein Bridge
Bagan | Thousands of religious buildings make this one of the world's greatest archeological sites
- Visit Bagan's most prominent attraction, Ananda Temple.
- Admire a remarkable sunset over temples dotting the Bagan prairie.
- Optional sunrise hot air balloon ride
Inle Lake | A trip to one of Myanmar's most captivating ecological areas
- Travel deep into Indein village.
- Take a sunrise boat ride on the tranquil Inle Lake.

Itinerary

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DAY 1

USA/Canada

Yangon or Myanmar

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Yangon or Myanmar

DAY 2

Yangon International Airport (RGN)

Yangon Hotel

Yangon International Airport (RGN)

9 mi

, 1 hr

Yangon Hotel

The Secretariat Yangon

Myanmar City Walking Tour

Welcome to ! For guests within our pickup timeframe, a Supera representative will greet you at the arrival airport. Have a wonderful journey with us!

Yangon City Walking Tour:
Step back in time to 19th century Burma while walking through its colonial, Victorian-style government office buildings. Walking time approx. 1.5-2 hours, Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆

B Inflight Meal

L Handpicked Local Specialties

D Burmese Cuisine

Belmond Governor's Residence (colonial style hotel)

DAY 3

Get to know Yangon

Bogyoke Aung San Market

Shwedagon Pagoda

Bogyoke Market:
This historical market, dominated by antiques and Burmese handicrafts, is one of the largest and most diverse marketplaces in the city.
National Museum of Myanmar:
Be pleasantly surprised by this modern and informative museum that exhibits the treasures of the last king of Myanmar.
Shwedagon Pagoda:
Together with Cambodia's Angkor Wat and Indonesia's Borobudur, Shwedagon Pagoda is known as one of the three major historical sites of Southeast Asia. Enjoy a specially-arranged sunset viewing at Shwedagon Pagoda.

B Hotel Buffet

L Burmese Bistro

D Burmese Creative Cuisine

Belmond Governor's Residence (colonial style hotel)

DAY 4

Yangon

Mandalay

Amarapura

Sagaing

Yangon

1.5 hrs

Mandalay

Amarapura

Sagaing

Mahamuni Pagoda

Sunset over U Bein Bridge

Mandalay

Mahamuni Pagoda:
The four-foot-tall gold leaf-covered Buddha statues at this site, together with Shwedagon Pagoda and Kyaitiyo Pagoda the 'Golden Rock,' are the most important pilgrimage sites in Myanmar.
Kuthodaw Pagoda:
View the Pali Canon of Theravada Buddhism, a set of 729 stone slabs engraved with sacred Buddhist texts, each one protected by a small stone pavilion.
Gold Leaf Workshop:
Learn about a gold leaf production technique that has been passed down from generation to generation. Watch goldsmiths at work, turning 12g pieces of gold into hundreds of sheets.

Amarapura

U Bein Bridge Sunset:
CNN named it one of the top twelve sunset spots around the world.

Irrawaddy River:
Come aboard our luxurious, all-suite, private charter, the Sanctuary Ananda Cruise, and journey through breathtaking beauty on Myanmar's mysterious river.

B Hotel Buffet

L Onboard Cruise Meal

D Cruise Welcome DInner

Sanctuary Ananda Cruise (each room has French window and balcony)

DAY 5

Sagaing

Bagan

Sagaing

Bagan

Sagaing Hills

Deck of Ananda Cruise

Sagaing:
Climb to the top of Soon U Ponya Shin Paya at Sagaing Hill, for beautiful vistas of the Irrawaddy River and surrounding pagodas.
Participate freely in various activities on the cruise:
Immerse in the Burmese culture by modeling a Longyi, a cloth worn around the waist that runs to the feet and worn by men and women. Learn about Thanaka (the local sunscreen product), take a "back of house" boat tour, or attend history and culture lectures.

B Onboard Cruise Meal

L Onboard Cruise Meal

D Onboard Cruise Meal

Sanctuary Ananda Cruise (each room has French window and balcony)

DAY 6

Discover Bagan

Ananda Temple

Ananda Cruise

No morning call today. Enjoy breakfast in leisure with views of the Irrawaddy River. Optional onboard activities/facilities include cooking class, spa (at your expense), outdoor swimming pool, library, and more.

Shwezigon Pagoda:
Considered the prototype of Burmese stupas, it is the oldest temple in Myanmar and consists of a circular gold leaf-gilded stupa surrounded by smaller temples and shrines.
Ananda Temple:
Visit one of the first great temples to be built in Bagan, it's known for being the most beautiful and well-preserved.
Sunset Over The Bagan Plains:
Experience amazing panoramic views across the Bagan temple plain- considered one of the most beautiful sunsets on earth.
Traditional Burmese Performance:
Enjoy dinner and a show with a local dance performance.

B Onboard Cruise Meal

L Onboard Cruise Meal

D Dining By The Shore

Sanctuary Ananda Cruise (each room has French window and balcony)

DAY 7

Bagan

Bagan Hot Air Balloon at Sunrise

Bagan Lacquerware Workshop

Bagan
No morning call today, but there are optional activities that you can choose from if you wish:

Optional tour:
- Wake up naturally and enjoy the facilities onboard.
- Meditation class: Led by cruise staff, breath, and relax on the ship's deck.
- Bagan Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise: Experience an early morning hot air balloon ride over Bagan. 12 max capacity per hot air balloon.
  Total time spent 3.5 hours: round trip drive time + storage of hot air balloon + breakfast/ champagne + hot air balloon flight 45 minutes - 1 hour. $350 per person. Must be reserved 45 days in advance. See Fares & Dates section for details.
Sulamani Temple:
Enter the red-brick temple and marvel at the fresco-filled interior. The Sulamani Temple is a large, classic, and elegant multi-story structure from the late Bagan period.
Bagan Lacquerware Workshop:
Lacquerware is a traditional craft made with bamboo, wood, and a special kind of varnish. Be surprised by the complexity, level of skill, and artistic talent required to make each piece.

B Onboard Cruise Meal

L Western Cuisine

D Hotel Dinner

Heritage Bagan Hotel (Burmese palatial style hotel)

DAY 8

Bagan

Heho

Inle Lake

Bagan

1.5 hrs

Heho

32 mi

, 1 hr

15 mins

Inle Lake

Shwe Indein Pagoda

One leg rowers at Nampan Village

Inle Lake
Visit this highland freshwater lake area in Shan where you'll learn about the local lifestyle and get picturesque views. It's a spiritual experience not to be forgotten!

Shwe Indein Pagoda:
Admire the great views of the lake and valley at this complex of 1054 weather-beaten stupas.
Nam Pan Village:
Discover the world of this floating village. See Intha fisherman row canoes with one leg, lush floating gardens, and wooden homes perched above the water on rickety stilts.

Then, take in an idyllic Myanmar sunset from Lake Inle, where you might spot local Intha fisherman as they leg-steer their vessels home.

B Hotel Buffet

L Thai Cuisine

D Handpicked Local Specialties

Sofitel Inle Lake Myat Min (Lake view room)

Novotel Inle Lake Myat Min (Lake view room)

DAY 9

Inle Lake

Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda

Lotus Fabric Workshop

Inle Lake
Another day at Inle Lake brings more in-depth experiences and time to admire its culture and beauty.

Floating Gardens:
Made by the native Inthas people, these floating vegetable gardens are constructed with a collection of buoyant weeds and water hyacinths.
Five-Day Market:
This market is where the local Shan and Intha people come together to sell their wares and produce. The market location is scheduled at a different village every day for 5 days, allowing a diverse product selection.
Lotus Fabric Workshop:
Marvel at the ancient weaving process used to create the delicate and lightweight fabric made using the reeds of the lotus flower--a plant with strong cultural and religious significance in the area.
Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda:
This pagoda is the most highly revered monastery in the Inle Lake area. It houses five ancient images of the Buddha, completely covered in gold leaf.

B Hotel Buffet

L Burmese Hometown Cuisine

D Hotel Dinner

Sofitel Inle Lake Myat Min (Lake view room)

Novotel Inle Lake Myat Min (Lake view room)

DAY 10

Inle Lake

Heho

Yangon

Inle Lake

32 mi

, 1 hr

15 mins

Heho

1.5 hrs

Yangon

Sunrise on Inle Lake

Lotte Premier lake view room

Inle Lake:

Sunrise on Inle Lake (Optional and Free of Charge):
Witness an amazing sunrise over the clear, calm waters of the lake.
Good Morning with No Morning Call:
The morning is yours to sleep in, admire the lake, or benefit from the hotel's amenities.

Heho

Bamboo Parasol Workshop:
Traditional Burmese parasols are handmade and lacquered with spectacular designs. Learn about their techniques and how they withstand the sun and rain.

B Hotel Buffet

L Local Street Food

D French Cuisine

Lotte Hotel Yangon (Premier lake view room)

DAY 11

Yangon

Yangon International airport (RGN)

Your Next Destination

Yangon

4 mi

, 30 mins

Yangon International airport (RGN)

Your Next Destination

A great journey always feels short, let’s look forward to seeing each other again!

B Hotel Buffet

Deposit:A deposit of per person is due within 7 days of reservation confirmation to secure your space on tour.

Balance:Due days before tour departure.

Flights: We are happy to arrange air tickets with the best balance between price and flight quality. You may also book your own flights based on the following times to match our airport transfer schedule. If arriving or leaving outside these timeframes, please meet us at the designated place on your own expense or call us for transfer pricing. We're sorry, but missed activities will not be made up.

Pre/post hotels: We can help arrange hotels matching our tour schedule. For prices and availability, please contact our team.

Please review the Terms & Conditions before you book.
Is This Trip Right for Me?
- Please see the Itinerary for activity levels and details.
- Wheelchairs Accessible: Guests in wheelchairs welcome, but please understand some sites are not accessible. A companion to help with the wheelchair must accompany the guest.
- Age Limit: For quality concerns, guests should be 2 years or older to join this tour
- Dietary Restrictions: It is important everyone has a great dining experience with us! If you have a special meal restriction (i.e., fatal allergies, no sashimi, no lamb, etc.), please let us know 30 days before tour date. We will do our best to oblige, but we regret some dietary preferences may not be available due to cultural differences.
- Special Items to Prepare:
  - For cultural reasons, please take off your shoes/socks, and wear shirts with sleeves and long pants/dress when entering pagodas.
- Local Climate & Conditions:
  - Triple rooms not available for this tour.
  - This tour includes walking for some distances. The maximum walking hours is around 2 hours with scheduled breaks. Please consider your physical condition
  - Hot air balloon: Children under the age of 8, pregnant women, or guests under 137cm (4.5inch) tall are not permitted. Any passenger over 125 kg/280 lbs or requires space in the basket for 2 must book the extra space at time of booking and pay the related ticket price.
Accommodations:
- Our rooms for this tour are reserved with twin rooms (2 beds/room), but hotels may have different configurations. Please refer to the Hotels section for details.
- If you have special requirements, please inform us at time of booking so we may make arrangements as soon as possible.
- For guest privacy and security considerations, we do not have single sharing arrangements.
Visas:
- Guests holding China, England, Canada, USA or Taiwan passports need to apply for the Myanmar visa (E-VISA) in advance.
- Guests with passports of other countries, please check here for more visa information and apply for your Myanmar visa before departure.
- Please contact our team if you have visa related questions.
- Please be aware once a visa is processed by Supera, we will not be able to provide a refund under any circumstances.
Passports:
- Please provide a copy of your passport at sign up; we recommend having a copy of your passport with you in case of emergencies.
- Your passport must have at least 6 months of validity remaining and two blank “Visa” pages.
Flights and Luggage:
- Some airlines charge a fee for pre-assigned seats. If so, we will let you know the details at time of booking.
- For travelers who have booked your own tickets, we recommend reserving at least 3 hours connecting time between international airports.
- Luggage allowances will vary based on the rules for each airline. Excess baggage fees are the responsibility of the traveler.

Stays of a Lifetime

Don't be too tired to remember your trip!

A hotel is not merely a place to rest your head. We hand-pick each one to give you comfort, great views, unique experiences, and above all, memorability. We carefully consider locations to let your mind, body, and spirit wander freely while feeling at home.

Yangon :

Belmond Governor's Residence

Situated in Yangon’s leafy Embassy District, there’s an air of calm throughout our hotel. Stretch out beside the fan-shaped swimming pool, or relax with a treatment in the Governor’s Oasis spa.

Our Room Types

Room Type Grand Deluxe Room	Size 39 m² (420 ft²)
Twin 105 x 200 cm * 2 Bed	Double 183 x 200 cm * 1 Bed

Triple

N/A

Irrawaddy River :

Sanctuary Ananda Cruise

Sanctuary Ananda is custom built by local craftsmen using traditional materials while offering sleek 5-Star contemporary luxury combined with authentic Burmese style.

Our Room Types

Room Type Deluxe Suites	Size 28 m² (301 ft²)
Twin 89 x 198 cm * 2 Bed	Double 178 x 198 cm * 1 Bed

Triple

N/A

Remark 2F Bagan Deck

Bagan :

Heritage Bagan Hotel

The Heritage Bagan Hotel heralds a new dynasty as they invite guests into their warm embrace and serve with a passionate heart and gracious hospitality.

Our Room Types

Room Type Grand Deluxe Room	Size 38 m² (409 ft²)
Twin 107 x 185 cm * 2 Bed	Double 185 x 200 cm * 1 Bed

Triple

N/A

Inle Lake :

Sofitel Inle Lake Myat Min

The 101 suite Sofitel Inle Lake Myat Min is a luxury boutique resort ideally located on the shore of picturesque Inle lake (Junior suite 75m²), it features authentic Myanmar style and the latest technology.

Inle Lake :

Novotel Inle Lake Myat Min

Located in Eastern Inle Lake, Novotel Inle Lake Myat Min has a traditional Burmese-style lobby and modern suites. Each suite has its own private balcony to view the beauty of Inle Lake (Deluxe suite 76m²). The restaurants of Novotel provide traditional and international cuisine for you to relax and enjoy the lakeside scenery while satisfying your taste buds.

Yangon :

Lotte Hotel Yangon

Lotte Hotel Yangon sets a new standard for 5-star accommodation in Myanmar with the gleaming, sacred topa of the iconic Shwedagon Pagoda rising to the south, and the deep blue waters of Inya Lake unfurling to the east, ensconcing visitors in their tranquility.

Our Room Types

Room Type Premier Lake View Room	Size 36 m² (388 ft²)
Twin 110 x 210 cm * 2 Bed	Double 180 x 210 cm * 1 Bed

Triple

N/A

Myanmar (Downstream) 2021 | 11 Days |