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PAGAN-MANDALAY OR MANDALAY-PAGAN SHORT CRUISE

2 NIGHTS

For those without the time for a longer classic Pandaw cruise join one of our cult short cruises between the two ancient capitals of Burma. We started these in 1998 and they are a great component in a tailored land tour.

You will see the best of river life with stops in the bustling monastery city of Pakokku and the delightful pottery village of Yandabo with its Pandaw School.

Warning! Most people who book the short cruise rebook for a classic longer cruise in a future year.

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REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR THIS EXPEDITION

The situation in Burma has deteriorated rapidly to the point where we are now looking at long-term impacts on the country and the local people. After much deliberation and discussion with our team on the ground, we have come to the difficult decision to cancel all of our scheduled departures in Burma for the foreseeable future, returning only once the situation is settled.

To register your interest for this expedition once we return to Burma please click the button below and complete your details, we will contact you to discuss your arrangements when travel to Burma is possible again.

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OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS

PRE CRUISE EXTENSIONS

2 Nights Mystical Inle Lake Pre Tour

Mystical Inle Lake & Southern Shan State Adventure (4 nights) - Kalaw Hill Lodge

2 Nights Southern Shan State Adventure - Kalaw Hill Lodge

POST CRUISE EXTENSIONS

2 Nights Mystical Inle Lake Post Tour

Mystical Inle Lake & Southern Shan State Adventure (4 nights) - Kalaw Hill Lodge

2 Nights Southern Shan State Adventure - Kalaw Hill Lodge

OPTIONAL PACKAGE ADDONS

Private Dining

ITINERARY

Upstream Downstream

DAY 1 PAGAN

Embarkation followed by lunch and start cruising upstream. Afternoon tour of Pakokku by trishaw.

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DAY 2 YANDABO

Morning walk round the pottery village at Yandabo and to see the Pandaw School.

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DAY 3 MANDALAY

Disembark in Mandalay after breakfast 09.00.

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WHATS INCLUDED

Cruise Price Includes: Entrance fees, guide services (English language), gratuities to crew, main meals, local mineral water, jugged coffee, teas & tisanes.

Cruise Price Excludes: International flights, port dues (if levied), transfer to/from ship, laundry, all visa costs, fuel surcharges (see terms and conditions), all beverages except local mineral water, jugged coffee, teas & tisanes and tips to tour guides, local guides, bus drivers, boat operators and cyclo drivers.

TRANSFERS & JOINING

DAY 1 PAGAN

Check in at Pagan Ayer Jetty 11.30 (please be on time, ship is leaving).

DAY 3 MANDALAY

Disembark at Sagaing Lay Kyun Man Aung Jetty at 09.00.

TESTIMONIALS

You do a very good job with the beautiful crew - posted by Dieter Wellinger

A big ‘thank you’ to you and your crew for giving us a fantastic trip - posted by Stephen and Caroline Perry

I am now a Pandaw convert and hope to go on more trips when we can travel with you all again - posted by Elissa Bayer

The whole thing showed Pandaw at its best - posted by Gillian Miles

The whole team on board were absolutely fantastic - posted by Stella Dixon

The same wonderful atmosphere as previously with even better food and delightful staff - posted by Nicola Lowe

How very much I and my friend enjoyed our first experience of Pandaw - posted by Jennifer Feller

I would just like to say how much I enjoyed the cruise on the RV Kalaw - posted by Carolyn Parnell

TRAVEL BLOGS

Two days mini cruise from Bagan to Mandalay - Video Blog

Watch Jenny & Sebastian Ritter's video blog from their Pandaw Pagan-Mandalay Short Cruise in October 2016. Please note video is in German. We.... read more