Belmond Road to Mandalay

Embark the ship of Belmond Road to Mandalay at Bagan. Early arrivers will have a chance explore the temple plain of Bagan either by mountain bike, horse carriage or hot-air balloon.

Then, our ship will sets sail towards Mandalay. Enjoy a wide range of activities on board like an interesting lecture and an art exhibition. You can also choose to relax by the pool - the largest outdoor area of all Myanmar river cruises or work out in our fitness center. For those who wish to taste Burmese delicacies, join in our fascinating tea shop experience.

Tonight, savour in a gourmet dinner under the starry night on the Observation Deck.

You will have many interesting to-do options on board this morning including a sunrise yoga session, a meditation class, a Myanmar cooking class, or a presentation by our onboard doctor on his charity projects.

In the afteroon, we arrive in Mingun. There are 2 touring options for you to choose. The first is explore the nearby historical sites and the second is join in a walking tour around the rural village, meeting the locals.

Don't miss a chance to take part in a fascinating longyi wearing demonstration tonight on the Observation Deck which will then be followed by a cocktail party.

Embark the ship at Shwe Kyet Yet village. Then, we will have a chance to witness an early morning alms giving ceremony. Back to the ship and relax as we sail to Ava – a Burmese former royal capital. Hop on a horse cart to explore the city, or grab a bike and cycle around the rural villages. 

Enjoy a luxury life onboard as we sail to Bagan. Take a dip in the pool, unwind at the spa, or take part in many interesting activities such as thanaka and longyi demonstrations. Afternoon tea will then be served. We will also sail through the village of Yandabo, where a treaty was signed to put an end to the 1st Anglo Burmese war. Nowadays, it is a famous pottery village. A gourmet dinner will be served by our excellent chefs tonight.

• Meals: Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Belmond Road to Mandalay

It is a great idea to join in a sunrise yoga or a meditation session before breakfast. Next, we drop anchor in Bagan for a wonderful tour. You will have 3 options for today touring. The first is exploring the main temples with your guide before meeting locals at a quaint village. The second option is getting an insight of the local culture with a visit to the traditional workshops before visiting the market at Nyaung U. The last option is cycling around Old Bagan with or without guide.

Back to the ship for check-out after your tour. 

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: N/A

A hectic day of interesting activities start off with Sagaing Hills visit, where passengers are welcomed by hundreds of monasteries and nunneries.

Belmond’s private jetty waits for customers to check-in at the next destination- Shwe Kyet Yet village, before an onboard excursion during lunch time.

For afternoon schedule, let’s head to Mandalay-home to historic sites, and enjoy the beauty of traditional Burmese arts.

Get ready to indulge in a romantic sunset with a champagne cocktail at the U Bein Bridge. Wrap up 1st day at an elegant restaurant serving a variety of dishes in Asian and Western style.

Refresh a day with an invigorating yoga session and healthy Juice Bar drink. Visit a small pagoda and experience almsgiving ceremony, then get ready to enjoy the dynamic atmosphere of our jetty’s nearby village.

The ship brings you to Ava, where you continue your trip to the ancient capital either by horse cart. You also have either guided or independent bike ride at your disposal.

In the afternoon, sail to Bagan and stay tuned for a variety of onboard activities: an introduction lecture to Myanmar culture, a vivid demonstration on the skill to tie longyi and a fascinating fortune-telling with an astrologer.

Today is dedicated to Bagan- the historic destination of over 3,000 acient temples and pagodas.

Warm-up your 3rd day with a meditation session at Observation Lounge, before enjoying different activities. You may opt for “Introduction to Bagan” to learn about temples and history, or choose to discover local food and markets with “ A Day in the Life”, or go for a more active option with either guided or independent “Bagan by Bicycle” tour. Near Old Bagan is home to Belmond’s private jetty, where you can have a stroll through, and then visit the Belmond Free Clinic before lunch time.

Afternoon is spent on temples and pagodas, first on Ananda- one of the most magnificent temples in Bagan, then a pagoda using torchlight, before enjoying spectacular sunset.

A starry dinner on the Observation Deck at Road to Mandaly Grill, with a traditional marionette performance will make your memory day.

The signature activity of today, which serves as your bonus treatment, is a hot-air balloon flight over the pagodas to enjoy the spectacular view of sunrise. The service comes with an additional price and booking in advance.

The rest of the day is taken up by a trip to Mt Popa. 2 hours away from Bagan and considered home to the 37 Nat spirits, this scared mountain is a must-see. There is a wide range of activities for you to experience: visit the plantation to learn about sweet jaggery production, 777-step mountain climbing, or discover the below village. Nearby resort offers not only a delicious lunch but also a beautiful place to observe surrounding landscape.

In the late afternoon, round off your trip with a stroll through the charming little village near our jetty.

You have morning at your disposal. Opt for either a bike or horse-and-cart to visit temples of Old Bagan, discover a sunrise temple or go for a village community project.

You may wish to try a spellbinding hot-air balloon ride, which is offered as an additional cost.

Then, en-route Mandalay, other interesting activities are waiting for you onboard, such as cultural lecture, spa indulgence, pool relaxation or gym work-out. Visit Burmese Tea

Shop for a unique exposure to local food and drink, then learn dressing with a traditional

Myanmar sarong.

Fulfill today with onboard gourmet dinner.

You can begin the day on the board with many interesting activities, such as doing yoga or meditation on the sunrise morning to gain more positive energy, watching a cookery show or having a private talk with onboard doctor.

When arriving in Mingun, guests can choose from two different promising tours: Learning more about some historical sites nearby on a guided journey or wandering through countryside village to know more the local habits.

At the end of the day, you are invited to try on a traditional sarong to our spirited Longyi Cocktail Party on the Observation Deck.

Spend the day to have an unforgettable journey to mountainous areas and the former colonial hill station of Maymyo as known as Pyin Oo Lwin.

Taking a traditional ride horse around the downtown, you can easily see some old cottage house influenced by colonial architectures. Going into local area, you will be hooked right off the bat of the lively traditional markets. Do not try on trolley buses through the National Kandawgyi Botanical Gardens. And then, return to the ship berthed at Shwe Kyet Yet in the evening.

Enjoy your last breakfast onboard before leaving the ship for your onward journeys. Passengers who have flight to Yangon will be transferred to the airport.

Embark the ship at noon then lunch will be served on board.

In the afternoon, guests can follow the guided tour to visit Ananda known as one of the most spectacular temples in Bagan or explore the mystery beauty of visited temples by torchlight. Later, learning more about the tradition of lacquerware art is an indispensable activity in this interesting tour schedule.

Nothing is better than ending your long-day trip by watching the sun set over the spacious Bagan plains. Moreover, an exclusive candle-lighting ceremony will beautify the sky more memorable. You can also enjoy a luxury dinner from the Observation Deck fulfilled by the starry night at the Road to Mandalay Grill.

Before starting sail embark adventure in the morning, you can wander around to discover the Old Bagan Temples by bicycle or trying horse-and-cart ride. Or else, a sunrise temple tour or exploring around a local village community is not a bad idea to start a day. Taking an incredible flight on hot-air balloon may be an interesting option for whom like adventurous activities. 

As the trip sails towards Mandalay, attend to some on-board activities like listening a cultural lecture or enjoying luxury treatment at the spa. On the Observation Deck with spectacular view, you can release stresses by immersing yourself on the pool or hit the gym to work out by a lots modern equipment. Sample some local and unique cuisine in our Burmese Tea Shop and try on traditional Myanmar Longyi. In the evening, dine on an appetizing combination of Asian and Western foods in the modish restaurant.

You can begin the day on the board with many interesting activities, such as doing yoga or meditation on the sunrise morning to gain more positive energy, watching a cookery show or having a private talk with onboard doctor.

When arriving in Mingun, guests can choose from two different promising tours: Learning more about some historical sites nearby on a guided journey or wandering through countryside village to know more the local habits.

At the end of the day, you are invited to try on a traditional sarong to our spirited Longyi Cocktail Party on the Observation Deck.

After contemplating a short luxury cruise, we will arrive in Mandalay. Early birds can also attend to a Buddhist charitable ceremony inland.

There are two choice of the tour that you can choose. First of all, “Highlights of Mandalay” will supply a visit to some vital historic sites around the urban area, including Kuthodaw Pagoda and Shwenandaw Golden Monastery. Or else, you can try “Mandalay Arts and Shopping” tour with traditional crafts on the city which renowned for using high-end materials such as bronze, marble, silk and wood. 

You can return to the ship at Shwe Kyet Yet Village after enjoying your tour. After having lunch, play a visit to the Sagaing Hills and then, wandering around the Buddhist faith living center in Myanmar.

Contemplating the sunset with exclusive champagne cocktail recipes and enjoying the breathtaking view of U Bein Bridge. After that, having a lavish dinner with traditional entertainment on board.

The highlight of today is discovering Mandalay by visiting local arts and cottage industries. You will have a chance to watch skillful artisans sculpting or carving stunning statues and monasteries. Besides, you can also visit the outdoor workshop of a family of bronze casters.

At the end of the tour, we will pay a visit to Shwe Kyet Yet village where you come back to the ship and have lunch on board.

Next, you will get off to explore the hills of Sagaing where is well known for owning hundreds of monasteries, nunneries and Buddhist learning centres. From the Soon U Ponya Shin Pagoda, you can admire the charming beauty of Ayeyarwady River and learn about monastic lifestyle. 

You will be back the ship which is anchored at Shwe Kyet Yet village for relaxation.  The restaurant will serve you a luxurious dinner and you can enjoy traditional entertainment as well.

To prepare for an energetic day, attend an early yoga session and refresh yourself by offering drink from the Healthy Juice Bar.

Taking part in a morning charitable ceremony at a small pagoda and immersing yourself into bustling and hustling village nearby our jetty.

The ship lands to Ava where you can spend time for an ancient capital tour. Choose to discover the tour by horse ride or by bike, either guided or independent.

Afternoon is an ideal time to sailing to Bagan and enjoy a lot of interesting activities on board to gain more memories. The latter also includes a lecture about Myanmar culture, an illustration of the use of Longyi Sarong and attending fortune-telling session with a famous astrologer.

 In the morning, you can have breakfast buffet at the restaurant, ordering tea and coffee in your room or sitting at the Healthy Juice Bar on the observation Deck.

You can start a day with many tours you can choose to join in

Visiting Salay and Countryside

Explore Bagan where owns architecture with colonial style. During the visiting, you can stroll around the colorful markets at Chauk and comtemplate ancient teak monastery. Lunch will be served at the restaurant stored in colonial home by the riverside. 

Back to Bagan at dusk. Otherwise, you can choose to stay a day in Bagan with lunch on board and other local excursions. 

A day in the life

Pay a visit to a family compound to learn about fermented soy bean making process. In addition, you can also visit a neighbor making colorful bamboo fans, discover the market at Nyaung-U and taste some local snacks.

Village visit and social contribution

Visit Taung Be village to take part in one of Belmond's Social Contribution Projects founded by the ship's doctr, Dr. Hla Tun. Joining in the project, you might have a chance to prepare lunch for patient, work in the pharmacy with the monk and support to build new eye clinic. For further information, speak with Reception.

Meditation at a pagoda

Join in meditation session to have healthy mind and body before returning the ship for lunch.

In the afternoon, the journey will be continued by visiting Bagan and Seinnyet. On the way back to the ship, you can also participate in unique activity, a wonderful candle lighting ceremony.

In the evening, the ship will be anchored mid-river at Bagan.

Enjoy your lavish dinner on the Observation Deck. 

Today, the highlight of Bagan is expected to be inevitable part of the trip. Enjoying magnificent views from hot-air balloon flights at sunrise included at an additional service.

Before leaving the ship from Belmond Road to Mandalay, you will be served an early breakfast to save energy for your forward travel arrangements. 

We embark the ship at Bagan. Early arrived guests can take on a trip around the impressive temple complex via mountain bike or horse-cart, or join in a Hot Air Balloon flight with additional supplement.

As we cruise to Mandalay, we can choose from various activities for our leisure like joining in an interesting lecture and art exhibition, relaxing nearby the pool on the Observation Deck, exercising in the gym, or tasting treats in Burmese Tea Shop on board.

In the evening, we have dinner with wide selections of Asian and Western cuisine on cruise, and enjoy the “stary sky” from the Observation Deck.

• Meals: Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Belmond Road to Mandalay

(Sep - Jan): In the morning, we keep cruising while enjoying various activities such as practicing yoga during the sunrise, joining in a meditation section, a Burmese cooking class, or a presentation about community projects by our doctor.

We will reach Mingun and have two excursion choices: exploring the historical locations, or taking a tour around the rural village and interacting with the locals.

In the evening, remember to wear longyi and take part in our exciting Longyi Cocktail Party on the Observation Deck.

(Jan - Mar): In the morning, we reach the riverside town of Myin Mu, located 30 miles away from Mandalay to the South.

We will meet with our guides and take on a tour around local market and teashops via trishaws. We will also be able to explore the local cottage industries like and bamboo weaving and slipper production.

We back to the ship and have lunch, then we go on another expedition in the charming village of Alacapa where we will interact with the locals and observe the local lifestyle unchanged for a very long time.

In the evening, we have dinner with wide choices of Asian and Western cuisine on cruise, then enjoy a traditional entertainment event.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Belmond Road to Mandalay

Passengers who wake up early can take part in the alms giving ceremony in Mandalay. Later on, we get off the cruise ship for your next trip.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: N/A

(Sep - Jan): We embark on the ship at Shwe Kyet Yet village near Mandalay. Early arrived guests can join in the alms giving ceremony on land before the cruise.

We take a tour around the ancient capital of Ava, including horse-cart ride or bicycle ride throughout historical sights.

As we cruise to Bagan, there are wide range of selections for our pleasure: joining a discussion about Burmese culture, tasting the treats in Burmese Tea Shop on ship, learning how to wear longyi, or discover the future with our astrologist.

We can also enjoy the spa treatment, exercise in gym, or relax nearby the pool on the Observation Deck

In the evening, we have dinner from  vast selections of Asian and Western dishes onboard, complimented with delicious house wines or international wines from our list.

(Jan - Mar): We embark the cruise ship at the riverside town of Myin Mu, located 30 miles away from Mandalay to the South. Early arrived guests can meet the guide in Shwe Kyet Yet Village take a tour around the Sagaing Hills before our trip on the Belmond Road to Mandalay.

We spend the day onboard, enjoying the luxuries onboard such as relaxing nearby the pool, or trying out spa treatment. Then we have lunch onboard.

For the remaining time, we can join in an intriguing discussion with our doctor, try out fortune telling with our astrologist, or learn how to wear longyi. In the afternoon, we enjoy tea in the cruiser’s Burmese Tea Shop.

In the evening, remember to wear longyi and take part in the amusing cocktail party, then have excellent dinner.

• Meals: Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Belmond Road to Mandalay

In the early morning, we can practice yoga or meditation on deck before our arrival at Bagan.

We have quite a selection of choices: “Introduction to Bagan” in which we discover the temples and their history, “A Day in the Life” in which we learn about local culture, food, and markets, or “Bagan by Bicycle” which is best-suit for adventurous travelers.

We will also take a trip to a small village which is home of Belmond’s private pier near Old Bagan. If we want to, we can visit Belmond’s free clinic where our doctor treat local patients.

In the afternoon, we take a trip to one of the most revered temples in Bagan – Ananda. Then we get to discover a rarely-visited temple with torchlight. And to end the day, we enjoy the astonishing sunset scenery across Bagan’s plain.

We will have dinner under the sky on the Observation Deck, and have a traditional marionette show.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Belmond Road to Mandalay

In the early morning, we can take part in the Hot Air Balloon flight over Bagan, which is one of the most breathtaking experiences, with an additional supplement.

We have our final breakfast on cruise, then disembark from the ship for your next trip.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: N/A

We embark on the ship at Shwe Kyet Yet village near Mandalay.

In the afternoon, we explore the key sites of the city, including traditional arts and workshops such as a family-owned business specialized in bronze-casting.

We have dinner from a wide range of choices from Asian to Western dishes on cruirse, complimented with delicious house wines or international wines in our list.

• Meals: Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Belmond Road to Mandalay

(Sep - Jan): In the early morning, we can practice yoga onboard, then have refreshing drinks from our Healthy Juice Bar.

We can also take part in the traditional alms giving ceremony and enjoy the local life near our pier before we set sail.

We will discover the ancient capital of Ava via horse-cart, or explore the landscapes via bicycle.

As we cruise, there are various activities onboard to try out: taking part in a discussion about Burmese culture, tasting treats in Burmese Tea Shop, learning how to wear longyi, or listening to our fortune prediction told by an astrologist.

We can also enjoy spa treatment, exercise in the gym, or relax nearby the pool on Observation Deck.

(Jan - Mar): In the early morning, we can practice yoga on deck, then have refreshing drinks from our Healthy Juice Bar.

In the morning, we discover Myin Mu with the traditional alms giving ceremony. Next, we take a tour around the town via trishaws, including local market and learn about the local industries.

We back to the cruiser to have lunch travel onwards to Bagan.

In the afternoon, we can enjoy the spa treatment or relax by the pool. We also have two interesting lectures about astrology reading and longyi tying. In addition, try out the afternoon tea in the Burmese Tea Shop on cruise.

In the evening, remember to wear your longyi and join the cocktail party, then have a fantastic dinner onboard.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Belmond Road to Mandalay

We can choose to wake up early to try yoga or meditation before our arrival at Bagan.

We have quite a selection of choices: “Introduction to Bagan” in which we discover the temples and their history, “A Day in the Life” in which we learn about local culture, food, and markets, or “Bagan by Bicycle” which is best-suit for adventurous travelers.

We will also take a trip to a small village which is home of Belmond’s private pier near Old Bagan. If we want to, we can visit Belmond’s free clinic where our doctor treat local patients.

In the afternoon, we take a trip to one of the most revered temples in Bagan – Ananda. Then we get to discover a rarely-visited temple with torchlight. And to end the day, we enjoy the astonishing sunset scenery across Bagan’s plain.

We will have dinner under the sky on the Observation Deck, and have a traditional marionette show.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Belmond Road to Mandalay

In the early morning, we can take part in the Hot Air Balloon flight over Bagan with an additional supplement.

We have our final breakfast on cruise, then disembark from the ship for your next trip.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: N/A

We embark on the cruise ship at Taung Be Village near Bagan.

We have lunch on cruise then take a trip to Ananda Temple which is one of the most revered temples in Bagan. We move on and discover a less-known temple with torchlight.

Later on, we enjoy the sunset over Bagan’s plain, then take part in a special candle lighting ceremony at a small temple near our pier.

In the evening, we have dinner under the sky on the Observation Deck.

• Meals: Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Belmond Road to Mandalay

(Sep - Jan): In the morning, we have a range of selections for morning trip: exploring around Old Bagan’s temples via bicycle or horse-cart, or taking a temple trip during the sunrise, or visiting a local commune. We can also take on a Hot Air Balloon flight with additional supplement.

As we cruise towards Mandalay, there are many activities onboard to enjoy from culture talk to spa treatment, or relaxing by the pool on the Observation Deck, or exercising in the gym, or tasting treats in our Burmese Tea Shop. We also have section where we learn to wear traditional Burmese longyi.

In the evening, we have dinner with a wide range of choices from Asian to Western dishes, and try out the house wines or our international wine list.

(Jan - Mar): In the morning, we have several choices for our excursion: taking a tour at a temple during sunrise, visiting a project in local commune, touring around Old Bagan via bicycle or horse-cart. We can also choose a Hot Air Balloon flight with additional supplement.

Next, we get onboard and continue our journey. While cruising, we have variety of activities on board for our amusement: relaxing by the pool on the Observation Deck, exercising in the gym, trying local treats in Burmese Tea Shop, and checking out art exhibition by a local artist. 

In the evening, we have wearing longyi section for a cocktail party before having dinner with a selection of Western and Asian dishes on cruise.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Belmond Road to Mandalay

(Sep - Jan): In the morning, we keep cruising while enjoying onboard activities like yoga, meditation, cooking presentation, and chatting with our doctor.

As we reach Mingun, there are two touring options: Exploring the historical locations or taking a tour around the rural village and interacting with local villagers.

In the evening, wear longyi and join with us in the Longyi Cocktail Party on the Observation Deck.

(Jan - Mar): In the morning, we reach the lovely town of Myin Mu on the riverside, located 30 miles awat from Mandalay to the South. We will discover the town via trishaw, including busy market, traditional Burmese slipper workshop, and a family-owned business of bamboo weaving.

We then get back to the ship and have lunch. After that, we take a trip to Alacapa, a charming farming village, as we explore the town and understand more about the locals. There are many crops grown here, from corn, sesame, to fava beans and chili peppers.

We return to the cruiser and have dinner, then enjoy a traditional entertainment event.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Belmond Road to Mandalay

We will reach Mandalay after a short sail. Who wake up early can take part in the Buddhist alms giving ceremony on land.

On this day, we have two options: “Highlights of Mandalay” involving visits the essential historical locations throughout the city, including the famous Kuthodaw Pagoda and the majestic Shwenandaw Golden Monastery; or “Mandalay Arts and Shopping” involving the city’s well-known traditional craftsmanship, typically marble, bronze, woodcarving, and silk.

After the tour, we return to the cruise ship at Shwe Kyet Yet village and have lunch. After that, we come to the living center of Buddhism faithful in Burma – Sagaing Hills.

Enjoy the champagne cocktail during the sunset, overlooking the fascinating U Bein Bridge. We have a farewell dinner on cruise then join in traditional entertainment event.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Belmond Road to Mandalay

We have our final breakfast, then get off the cruiser for your next trip. 

Passengers who travel on the group flight to Yangon will get transferred to the airport.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: N/A