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Golden Treasures of Myanmar 13 night Ayeyarwady cruise & stay | Departs UK 13th March 2015 LEADING THE WAY IN RIVER CRUISING SPACIOUS BALCONY SUITES The all suite AmaPura has spacious climate controlled accommodation that measure 285-420 square feet and feature either a French Balcony, Full Balcony, or Twin Balconies. Our journey begins in Yangon, followed by a 10 night upstream cruise embarking in Pyay. Visit sacred sites, small villages, craftsmen’s workshops, markets and Buddhist monasteries, and enjoy a full-day tour of Bagan and its rich collection of stupas, temples and pagodas. Take in the stunning view from atop Mt. Popa and visit the Golden City of Mandalay before returning to Yangon via plane for another overnight stay. IMPECCABLE SERVICE Travel the scenic Ayeyarwady River with a talented team of onboard professionals carefully selected for their knowledge, resourcefulness and gracious hospitality. ENRICHING ENTERTAINMENT Enjoy a traditional Burmese puppet show and other cultural performances on board, a fun and memorable way to delve into the heart of Burmese culture. INSPIRED CUISINE Dine on fresh, locally sourced and exquisitely prepared cuisine, choosing from a wide selection of western favourites and delicious, regionally inspired specialties. DAY DESTINATION ACTIVITIES 1 Yangon Hotel check-in, free time 2 Yangon City tour 3 Yangon Transfer to Pyay Pyay EMBARKATION; city tour 4 Thayetmyo Visit village 5 Minhla Visit historic forts Magwe Myathalun Pagoda 6 Salay Monastery and Man Pagoda 7 Thantkyi Thantkyi Mt. excursion Bagan Shwezigon Pagoda & Ananda Temple 8 Bagan Mt. Popa excursion and city tour 9 Yandabo Pottery making demonstration 10 Inwa Sightseeing via horse drawn cart 11 Sagaing Visit pagodas and silversmith Mingun Visit pagodas and bronze bell 12 Mandalay City tour Amarapura Excursion to U Bein Bridge 13 Mandalay DISEMBARKATION; flight to Yangon 13 Yangon Hotel check-in; free time 14 Yangon Return flight home We are delighted to offer you this truly wonderful holiday to an awe inspiring destination

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Golden Treasures of Myanmar13 night Ayeyarwady cruise & stay | Departs UK 13th March 2015

LEADING THE WAY IN RIVER CRUISING

SPACIOUS BALCONY SUITESThe all suite AmaPura has

spacious climate controlled

accommodation that measure

285-420 square feet and feature

either a French Balcony, Full

Balcony, or Twin Balconies.

Our journey begins in Yangon, followed by a 10 night upstream cruise

embarking in Pyay. Visit sacred sites, small villages, craftsmen’s

workshops, markets and Buddhist monasteries, and enjoy a full-day

tour of Bagan and its rich collection of stupas, temples and pagodas.

Take in the stunning view from atop Mt. Popa and visit the Golden

City of Mandalay before returning to Yangon via plane for another

overnight stay. IMPECCABLE SERVICETravel the scenic Ayeyarwady

River with a talented team

of onboard professionals

carefully selected for their

knowledge, resourcefulness

and gracious hospitality.

ENRICHING ENTERTAINMENT Enjoy a traditional Burmese

puppet show and other

cultural performances on

board, a fun and memorable

way to delve into the heart of

Burmese culture.

INSPIRED CUISINEDine on fresh, locally sourced

and exquisitely prepared

cuisine, choosing from a wide

selection of western favourites

and delicious, regionally inspired

specialties.

DAY DESTINATION ACTIVITIES1 Yangon Hotel check-in, free time

2 Yangon City tour

3 Yangon Transfer to Pyay

Pyay EMBARKATION; city tour

4 Thayetmyo Visit village

5 Minhla Visit historic forts

Magwe Myathalun Pagoda

6 Salay Monastery and Man Pagoda

7 Thantkyi Thantkyi Mt. excursion

Bagan Shwezigon Pagoda & Ananda Temple

8 Bagan Mt. Popa excursion and city tour

9 Yandabo Pottery making demonstration

10 Inwa Sightseeing via horse drawn cart

11 Sagaing Visit pagodas and silversmith

Mingun Visit pagodas and bronze bell

12 Mandalay City tour

Amarapura Excursion to U Bein Bridge

13 Mandalay DISEMBARKATION; flight to Yangon

13 Yangon Hotel check-in; free time

14 Yangon Return flight home

We are delighted to offer you this truly wonderful holiday to an awe inspiring destination

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To book or find out more please call (01954 232 802 or 0800 021 3097

www.ponderstravel.co.uk Email: [email protected]

*Lead in fare is based on 2 adults sharing a category SF cabin. Estimated economy flights from London,

internal flights, hotel stays and †non UK transfers are included. Flights invoiced/issued from 11 months

prior to departure. All prices are correct at time of print and are subject to availability and/or change

and can be withdrawn at any time.

INTRODUCING AMAPURA...The custom built AmaPura takes its name from the former royal capital of Amarapura (Sanskrit for “City of Immortality”). Designed

to provide an ultra comfortable experience along Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady River, this ship is beautifully furnished with a combination

of modern and traditional motifs and its shallow draft allows it to navigate the river nearly all year round.

The AmaPura has 28 suites featuring either a French Balcony,

Full Balcony or Twin Balconies, with en suite bathroom. The ship’s

elegant public areas include a restaurant and main lounge and

bar. There’s also a gift shop, spa, refreshing pool and a Sun Deck

perfect for lounging, enjoying a cocktail, or simply gazing out at

the ever changing scenery.

The AmaPura was designed to provide you with a serene home

away from home for the duration of your Myanmar voyage. After

a full day of sightseeing, there is no greater luxury than to return

to a peaceful, comfortable ship and be welcomed aboard with a

cool drink and chilled towel.

The friendly and resourceful staff will be at your service

throughout your entire Ayeyarwady river cruise.

» Return flights from London

» 2 nights pre-cruise stay at a 5* hotel in Yangon, including breakfast

» 10 nights deluxe cruise in a suite of your choice

» Life enriching tours and shore excursions

» Fine dining with all meals during your cruise including house wine, local

beer and soft drinks with every lunch and dinner on board.

» Welcome Dinner & Farewell Dinner

» Special onboard highlights, including cultural show, puppet show and

lectures/discussions pertaining to Burmese culture

» 1 night post-cruise stay at a 5* hotel in Yangon, including breakfast

» All non UK transfers

INCLUDED FEATURES

Category Cat. SF Cat. SE Cat. SD Cat. SC Cat. SB Cat. SA

PRICE PER PERSON £4,999 £5,139 £5,259 £5,729 £6,199 £6,329

Cat. SF Main Deck / French Balcony - 285 sq. ft. Cat.

Cat. SE Main Deck / French Balcony - 285 sq. ft.

Cat. SD Main Deck / French Balcony - 285 sq. ft.

Cat. SC Upper Deck / Full Balcony - 285 sq. ft.

Cat. SB Upper Deck / Twin Balcony - 420 sq. ft.

Cat. SA Upper Deck / Full Balcony - 290 sq. ft.

A luxury trip along the Ayeyarwady, is the

ideal stress-free way to see the remoter parts

of a country now emerging from decades

of isolation. Rich with timeless and exotic

sights our Golden Treasures of Myanmar

itinerary provides you with the opportunity

to experience this once forgotten land up

close; taking in former royal capitals, majestic

statues, shrines and ancient monasteries in

luxury and comfort – our cruise and stay

holiday is the perfect way to savour Myanmar

in all its golden glory…