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    Sanctuary Ananda cruise - Mandalay to Bagan

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    The holiday ideas on our website are just examples of the amazing trips we offer
    Isabella Matthews

    Travel Consultant

    01242 386 472

    01242 386 472

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    Best Time To Go

    January - April & November - December

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    Holiday Length

    4 nights

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    Price guide

    From £795pp

    The price shown is a guide - based on two people sharing and generally includes economy flights. Your holiday will be tailor-made to suit you and there are many factors that can influence the price, such as standard of accommodation, class of flight and time of year. Ask your travel specialist for more information.
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    Holiday type

    Tailor-made, Cruise

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    Sanctuary Ananda cruise - Mandalay to Bagan

    See some of Myanmar’s most important and evocative sights on a Sanctuary Ananda cruise. You’ll have the chance to tour the beautiful city of Mandalay, explore the holy Sagaing Hill, learn to cook traditional Burmese food and discover more about the country’s fascinating culture. Watch the sunrise from a hot air balloon high over the temples and pagodas of Bagan for a truly unforgettable experience.

    Trip details

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    Day 1
    Mandalay
    Day 2
    Sail to Pakokku
    Day 3
    Pakokku
    Day 4
    Bagan
    Day 5
    Bagan
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    Mandalay

    Once you’ve settled into your suite on the Sanctuary Ananda, take a tour of Mandalay. Visit the Mahamuni, the Kathodaw Pagoda, Shwenandaw monastery and Kuthodaw Pagoda. In the afternoon, explore the holy Sagaing Hills before sailing on to the former capital of Amarapura, once known as The City of the Immortals. Watch the sunset behind the ancient U Bein Bridge before returning to the ship for a welcome dinner.

    Sail to Pakokku

    Sail to the village of Sin Kyun before continuing on towards Pakokku. From the comfort of the ship, you’ll be able to see the unfinished Mingun Pagoda, traditional villages and golden pagodas. Admire the scenery from the pool or the panorama lounge. After lunch take part in a variety of onboard activities. Watch a longyi and tanaka demonstration or take cooking class with the ship’s chef.

    Pakokku

    Visit the vibrant local market with one of our chefs before returning to the Sanctuary Ananda for lunch. As the ship sails for Bagan, you’ll be able to visit the golden Shwezigon Pagoda, one of the most important buildings in Myanmar. In the evening, watch the sun set over the mystical Bagan skyline before enjoying dinner on board the Sanctuary Ananda.

    Bagan

    A hot-air balloon ride at dawn is the perfect way to see the 2,000 pagodas and stupas which dot the landscape in Bagan. You can then explore the many historic wonders up close as you travel by horse and cart around the region. You’ll see Ananda Temple and Sulamani Pagoda along your route. Visit Tan Chi Taung Mountain as well for spectacular views of Bagan Plain, before returning to the boat for an atmospheric alfresco dinner.

    Bagan

    Enjoy an early morning breakfast before checking out of the Sanctuary Ananda and continuing on with your tour in Myanmar.

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