CRUISES NOW AVAILABLE
BETWEEN
PAGAN AND MANDALAY
Vessel: Pandaw III / II - Duration: 1 or 2 nights
Our classic one or two night cruise between the ancient capitals
of Burma. We sail up to four times a week when the vessel is not
on expedition. After two years of plying this route we have proved
that this is the most reliable form of transportation between Pagan
and Mandalay. This product is designed to be integrated into a land
package and IFC do not undertake ground handling, siteseeing at
Pagan and Mandalay or transfers before/after the cruise. We do handle
sightseeing at the river stops along the way.
RIVER
EXPEDITIONS including CHINDWIN
RIVER - IRRAWADDY
Vessel: Pandaw I / II - Duration: 12 nights
We have been running these ten day trips on the upper reaches of
the Irrawaddy and Chindwin rivers since 1995. The choice of itinerary
for a particular time we sell these as a complete package inclusive
of Rangoon hotels, domestic flights, transfers, site seeing, on
board entertainments and various other enhancements. Though we have
been running river expeditions for several years, no two expeditions
have ever been the same. If only to maintain the interest for our
selves, we constantly vary the places we stop at. We have had a
monopoly of nearly 400 miles of river north of Mandalay, not to
mention 350 miles of the Chindwin, because no one else has the means
to get there! 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 quite '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.
Expeditions
on the Pandaw are relaxed and convivial. Many passengers comment
that a voyage on the Pandaw is like being part of a private house
party. Most evenings we hold a briefing with the guide to discuss
the days events and explain aspects of Burmese cultural and religious
life.
Charters/Groups
- subject to availability you can book the entire ship and tailor
make your own itinerary taking care of your own ground handling
and shore arrangements. However depending on where you wish to start
or finish your voyage there may repositioning costs. Please contact
us to discuss charter rates and recommended itineraries.
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