Arrive by flight in Mandalay. Transfer to the Road To Mandalay berthed on the Irrawaddy River at Shwe Kyet Yet. After lunch, enjoy a guided tour of the key sights of Mandalay regarded as the centre of Burmese culture and Buddhist learning. Return to Road To Mandalay for dinner and local entertainment in the evening.

Overnight in Mandalay

After an early breakfast visit Sagaing, 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. The ship gets underway mid-morning, and begins its journey south. The rest of the day is spent relaxing on board observing the local river life from the top deck. An on-board guide lectures on local places and customs. A casual cocktail party is followed by dinner on board.

Overnight on board

The ship arrives at Bagan where over 2,000 temples and pagodas are scattered on an awe-inspiring plain beside the river. A guided orientation tour introduces the most important temples. After lunch use the opportunity to rejoin the guide and visit the inside of some of the more significant pagodas. Alternatively, hire a bicycle or horse-drawn cart and explore this fascinating area independently. Late afternoon watch the breathtaking vista of the sun setting over the plain. Dinner and local entertainment on board.

Overnight on board

After an early breakfast transfer to Bagan airport for onward flight to Yangon.