RV Pandaw Expedition Cruises

EXPEDITION CRUISES

For eight years now the Irrawaddy Flotilla have offered their acclaimed river expeditions on the remoter reaches of the Irrawaddy and Chindwin rivers. Whichever expedition cruise you choose, like Kipling, who immortalized the 'old flotilla' in verse, you will find a cruise with the Irrawaddy Flotilla the only way to discover off the beaten track Burma in comfort.

You will find our regular stops and explorations of the small riverside villages exciting and full of interest. As with the Nile, historic and sacred sites are situated close to the river banks. In fact, many places we moor at cannot be reached overland. Though we have been running river expeditions for eight years, no two expeditions have ever been the same. We are constantly making new discoveries and learning more and more about these areas. Nearly all our passengers comment that, compared with the tourist centres of Pagan and Mandalay, these river stops are far more interesting and exciting and the local people 'unspoilt'. We want to keep the river 'unspoilt' and have strict codes of conduct for our passengers to ensure that this rich and vibrant culture remains unharmed.

We visit schools and monasteries and see local agriculture and industries at first hand. We very much hope that you will visit the 'Golden Land' and see for yourself this wonderful country. There has been some debate in the press about whether to go to Burma or not. We believe the economic and educational benefits of tourism will bring freedom and democracy closer. As we have seen over the past decade in Burma, boycotts have only served to entrench the regime and further restrict freedom. Only by opening the door can we bring about change. The rewards of a visit to Burma great, with splendid scenery, magnificent monuments, and a warm and smiling welcome from the Burmese themselves - who clearly believe that travel to Burma is a good thing!

Chindwin Expedition Itinerary | Upper Irrawaddy 'Bhamo' Itinerary | The Golden Land