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Bespoke Journeys - 10 Day Road to Mandalay
Bespoke Journeys have been designed for those clients who are looking for exceptional travel experiences with boutique modes of transport and who prefer to travel privately rather than with a Bill Peach Journeys group. Bespoke Journeys offers the flexibility of travel dates but still provides the same high degree of service and style synonymous with Bill Peach Journeys.
Burma (also known as Myanmar) is a spectacular jewel that has remained hidden for decades, but which is now opening up to the world revealing astonishing natural beauty and an unparalleled cultural heritage. Cruising gently along the Ayeyarwady River, The Road To Mandalay by Orient-Express accesses the unique sights, scents and sounds of Burma (Myanmar) in complete style and luxury.
Highlights
- Cruise gently to the heart of the little-known land of Myanmar, where pagodas and ancient palaces line the mighty Ayeyarwady River, untouched by the passage of time
- 1 night at the magnificent Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
- 2 nights at the Governor’s Residence, an Orient Express property
- 7 nights onboard the Orient Express ship The Road to Mandalay
Day
1
1
ARRIVE BANGKOK
On arrival in Bangkok you will be met by your private concierge after clearing customs at Bangkok airport and transferred to the magnificent Mandarin Oriental Bangkok. For more than 130 years distinguished travellers have followed the legendary Chao Phraya River, through the heart of Bangkok, to the doors of one of the world’s most luxurious hotels, The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok.Overnight: The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
Day
2
2
BANGKOK - YANGON
This morning your private concierge will meet you in the foyer of the hotel to transfer you to the International Airport for a flight to Yangon (Rangoon) in Burma. Here our adventure truly starts as in the words of Rudyard Kipling - “This is Burma, and it will be quite unlike any land you know about.” Upon arrival take a private orientation tour of Yangon and visit the key sights including the Sule Pagoda, the Karaweik Stone Boat and the Shwedagon Pagoda. The balance of the afternoon is at leisure for you to explore Yangon, surrounded on three sides by water. Suggested is a visit to the Bogyoke Market which has the largest selection of merchandise you’ll find under one roof. Along the maze-like aisles you will find a whole variety of everyday requisites and interesting Burmese souvenirs from lacquerware and Shan shoulder bags to t-shirts and cheroots. The Governor’s Residence Hotel in Yangon, is an imposing luxury teak mansion hotel dating from the 1920's within the elegant Embassy Quarter of Yangon and close to the spectacular Shwedagon Pagoda, built in 1920.Overnight: The Governor’s Residence (B)
Day
3
3
YANGON - MANDALAY
After a morning flight from Yangon to Bagan board the Road To Mandalay berthed on the Ayeyarwady River. After lunch on board, enjoy a guided tour of the key sights of Mandalay including the Royal Palace and its impressive surrounding moat that sits at the foot of the imposing Mandalay Hill. Regarded as the centre of Burmese culture and Buddhist learning, Mandalay is the second-largest city and the last royal capital of Burma. We return to Road of Mandalay stopping enroute to admire the sunset over the Ayeyarwady River.Overnight: Road to Mandalay (B L D)
Day
4
4
SHANLAY
After an early breakfast visit Shanlay village for a walking tour. This traditional Burmese village gives you the opportunity to discover the Burmese way of life first hand – from farming and schools to spirit houses and tea shops. The ship gets underway mid-morning and begins its journey south. The rest of the day is spent relaxing on board observing the fascinating local river life from the top deck. An on-board guide lectures on the Myanmar way of life.Overnight: Road to Mandalay (B L D)
Day
5
5
BAGAN
The ship arrives at Bagan, one of the most remarkable archaeological sights in Asia, if not the world. The magic of Bagan has inspired visitors to Myanmar for nearly 1000 years. Here over 2,000 temples and pagodas are scattered over an awe-inspiring plain beside the river. The ruins of Bagan cover an area of 25 square kilometres. The majority of its buildings were built in the 1000’s to 1200’s, during the time Bagan was the capital of the First Burmese Empire. A guided orientation tour introduces you to the most important temples. After lunch you may rejoin the guide to visit the inside of some of the more significant pagodas, alternatively you can hire a bicycle or horsedrawn cart and explore this fascinating area on your own. Late afternoon the guide takes you to watch the sun setting over a field of glowing pagodas by the river.Overnight: Road to Mandalay (B L D)
Day
6
6
MOUNT POPA
Today enjoy a full day excursion to Mount Popa National Park. Mount Popa is a volcano 1518 metres above sea level, and located in central Burma about 50 km southeast of Bagan in the Pegu Range. It can be seen from the River Ayeyarwady as far away as 60 km in clear weather. Mount Popa is perhaps best known for the nearby stunningly picturesque Popa Taungkalat monastery atop an outcrop. The Popa Taungkalat Shrine is home to 37 Mahagiri Nats, or spirits. Statues depicting the Nats are at the base of the Shrine. People travel great distances to assure their good luck into the coming years to Mount Popa, host to an immense annual festival which actually takes place in the temple atop the mountain.Overnight: Road to Mandalay (B L D)
Day
7
7
BAGAN
Returning to Bagan, after breakfast join the guide to explore some of Bagan’s local markets selling wood carvings, fabrics, longis and rattan goods. See Myanmar’s famous lacquerware being made. Alternatively, you can hire a bicycle or horse-drawn cart and explore this enchanting area on your own. Mid-morning the ship sets sail for Mandalay. On board the guide lectures on the Ayeyarwady River. The ship anchors mid-river for the evening providing a marvellous opportunity to observe the stars.Overnight: Road to Mandalay (B L D)
Day
8
8
SAGAING
Continue sailing up the river until the Road to Mandalay arrives at the little Burmese village of Shwe Kyet Yet in the early afternoon. After lunch enjoy an excursion to Sagaing, considered to be the living centre of the Buddhist faith in Burma and famous for its silversmiths who still work in much the same way as their ancestors did.Overnight: Road to Mandalay (B L D)
Day
9
9
MAYMYO
Today we visit Maymyo or Pyin U Lwin as it is also known, a colonial hill station set high in the mountains. The town began as a military outpost established near a small Shan village with two dozen households situated on the Lashio-Mandalay trail between Nawnghkio and Mandalay. In 1896, a permanent military post was established in the town and later, because of its climate, it became a hill station and the summer capital of British Burma. Soak up the atmosphere with its cool climate, English style houses, colourful market and beautiful botanic gardens. A typical Shan lunch is taken at a restaurant in a colonial house. Return to ship for a final dinner on board.Overnight: Road to Mandalay (B L D)
Day
10
10
YANGON - BANGKOK
After an early breakfast, you are transferred to Mandalay’s airport for your onward flight to Yangon. You can either connect with your international flight home or extend your stay in Bangkok. (B)Dates & Prices
| Tour Code | Days | Departs | Returns | Price $AUD | |
| BRMH200 | 10 | 2nd January 2012 | 11th January 2012 | $5,195 | |
| BRMH201 | 10 | 6th February 2012 | 15th February 2012 | $5,195 | |
| BRMH202 | 10 | 5th March 2012 | 14th March 2012 | $5,195 | |
| BRML200 | 10 | 23rd April 2012 | 2nd May 2012 | $4,893 | |
| BRML201 | 10 | 23rd July 2012 | 1st August 2012 | $4,893 | |
| BRML202 | 10 | 1st October 2012 | 10th October 2012 | $4,893 | |
| BRMH203 | 10 | 5th November 2012 | 14th November 2012 | $5,195 | |
| BRMH204 | 10 | 3rd December 2012 | 12th December 2012 | $5,195 |
Other dates and prices are available for this journey:
HIGH SEASON
January 9,16,23,30
February 13,20,27
March 12,19,26
November 12,19,26
December 17
Price $5,195
Single Supplement $1,843
LOW SEASON
October 8,15,22,29
Price $4,893
Single Supplement $1,742
WHAT IS A BESPOKE JOURNEY?
- Tailor made travel experiences that combine a superb rail or river experience with private concierge transfers, accommodation and touring to complement the journey
- Flexibility for travellers to choose a time to travel that will fit within your own busy schedule, with most journeys offering departure dates throughout the year
- Private concierge travel arrangements prior to the commencement of the rail or river cruise, ensuring that all the planning and travel arrangements have been taken care of before you leave home
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Luxurious pre and post accommodation has been chosen and included as part of the Bespoke Journey, providing the perfect position to explore the city at your own pace
ABOUT THE ROAD TO MANDALAY
Road to Mandalay is owned and operated by Orient-Express. Airconditioned throughout, the ship has 4 decks and accommodates 82 passengers. All of the 43 spacious cabins are sympathetically decorated using Burmese style fabrics. Facilities on board include a restaurant, piano bar, boutique, beauty room, small library and a spacious lounge, where local entertainment and cultural lectures take place during the cruise. The Observation Deck has a swimming pool, bar and sun deck area and provides, quite simply, the best views in Myanmar. The onboard restaurant offers a choice of dishes to suit all tastes from the flavours of Asia to a la carte menus with both eastern and western choices. The spacious en-suite cabins are fully air-conditioned and furnished with the most beautiful fabrics, finest linens and softest towels. All cabins feature a small personal safe, telephone, satellite television, en-suite bathroom and shower amenities.
INCLUSIONS
- Private concierge airport transfers in Bangkok on day one & two
- One night at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental Hotel Bangkok including breakfast
- Return economy class commercial airfares – Bangkok – Yangon; Yangon – Mandalay
- One night at the Orient-Express Govenor’s Residence Yangon
- Half day touring with private English speaking guide Yangon
- Private concierge airport transfers in Yangon on arrival
- 7 nights onboard Orient-Express Road to Mandalay cruise, fully inclusive of all meals and shore excursions
- Included meals as specified in the itinerary - Breakfast (B), Lunch (L) & Dinner (D)
EXCLUSIONS
- This journey does not have a Journey Director
- This journey does not include International Airfares
- The journey does not include any additional touring
- All additional touring, meals, non alcoholic and alcoholic drinks are not included
Journey can be booked commencing in Yangon. Bespoke Journey planners would be happy to assist you with flights and any extended travel programmes you may wish to add to this journey
Price $5,195 per person.
Single supplement: $1,843Days: 10
Max Group Size: 2-10
Activity Level: Moderate
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