Cruise Tours

Take the Amara River Cruise on a traditional teak wood, 30 metre river boat along the Ayeyarwaddy River. The boat has seven cabins, each with its own bathroom, as well as a bar and canopied sun deck. It has battery generated electricity 24 hours a day – amenities include laundry facility, a fully equipped kitchen and refrigerators. Bed linen and towels are provided. Our friendly staff are available to ensure you can relax and enjoy the personal atmosphere on board. The boat has full fire safety, life jackets and a safety dinghy.

CRUISE 1: MANDALAY - BHAMO (6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS)

Day 1: Mandalay Jetty – Shinemaga

• Embark the Amara River Cruise at 8:00 am, sail north of Mandalay along Ayeyarwaddy River –
  • Mingun with the Mingun Bell, the world’s largest working bell
  • Shin Phyume Pagoda
  • The monumental unfinished brick Mingun Pagoda
• Sail to the town of Sheinmaga
  (Lunch and dinner included)

Day 2: Shinemaga - Thabeikkyin

• Leave Sheinmaga at 6:00 am and sail to Thabeikkyin –
  • Visit the pottery village of Nwe Nyein
  • Pass the Third Defile
  • Observe village life along the river including wood and fishing trades
• Dinner and overnight on board the Amara
  (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 3: Thabeikkyin - Tagaung

• Set sail at 6:00 am, continuing upstream to Tagaung –
  • Excursion into Tagaung, one of the oldest capitals of Burma
• Dinner and overnight on board the Amara, just north of Tagaung.
  (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 4: Tagaung - Katha

• Set sail at 6:00 am, continuing upstream to Katha –
  • Visit the Katha of George Orwell’s book “Burmese Days”
  • A beautiful town with a colourful market, friendly people and a unique atmosphere
• Dinner and overnight on board the Amara, moored near the Katha harbor
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 5: Katha - Shwegu

• Depart from Katha at 6:00 am and sail to Shwegu –
  • Opportunity to see the famous Ayeyarwaddy dolphin in this area
  • Observe the pagodas of Shwe Baw Kyunn from the Shwegu river bank (opposite)
  • View thousands of pagodas here, built around the 10th century
• Dinner and overnight on board the Amara
  (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 06: Shwegu - Bhamo

• Set sail at 6:00 am, passing the Second Defile –
  • The river banks become a steep cliff here and the river depth is extreme
  • Take in the beautiful scenery
• In the afternoon, arrive in Bhamo –
  • Bhamo is the most northern place the Amara can reach
• Dinner and overnight on board the Amara
  (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 07: Bhamo

• Disembark after breakfast
  (Breakfast included)

CRUISE 2: BHAMO - MANDALAY (6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS)

Day 1: Bhamo

• Embark the Amara River Cruise in the afternoon
  (Dinner included)

Day 2: Bhamo – Shwegu

• Set sail for Shwegu at 6:00 am, passing the beautiful Second Defile –
  • The river banks become steep cliffs and the river depth is extreme
  • Take in the beautiful scenery
• Arrive in Shwegu in the afternoon –
  • Visit the pagodas of Shwe Baw Kyunn on the opposite river bank
• The Amara will here overnight
  (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 3: Shwegu - Katha

• Leave Shwegu at 6:00 am to sale to Katha –
  • Take in the dense tropical forest scenery along the river, dotted with small villages
  • Opportunity to see the famous Ayeyarwaddy dolphin in this area
• Reach Katha in the afternoon –
  • Visit the Katha of George Orwell’s book “Burmese Days”
  • A beautiful town with a colourful market, friendly people and a unique atmosphere
  • Dinner and overnight on board the Amara.
• (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 4: Katha - Tagaung

• Set sail at 6:00 am, continuing downstream to Tagaung –
  • Sightseeing at Tagaung, one of the oldest capitals of Burma
• Dinner and overnight on board the Amara, just south of Tagaung
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 5: Tagaung – Kyaukmyaung

• Set sail at 6:00 am continuing downstream to Thabeikkyin –
  • Past the Third Defile
  • Take in the dense teak forest
  • Visit the pottery village of Nwe Nyein
  • Sightseeing around Nwe Nyein
• Dinner and overnight on board the Amara, in Kyaukmyaung
  (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 6: Kyaukmyaung - Mingun

• Set sail at 6:00 am, downstream to Mingun –
  • Mingun with the Mingun Bell, the world’s largest working bell
  • Shin Phyume Pagoda
  • The monumental unfinished brick Mingun Pagoda
• Dinner and overnight on board the Amara near Mingun
  (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 07: Mingun - Mandalay Jetty

• Sail to Mandalay
• After breakfast, disembark at Mandalay Jetty at 8:00 am
• (Breakfast included)

CRUISE 3: MANDALAY - BAGAN (3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS)

Day 1: Mandalay Jetty - Mingun - Sagaing

• Embark the Amara River Cruise at 8:00 am, sail north of Mandalay along Ayeyarwaddy River –
  • Mingun with the Mingun Bell, the world’s largest working bell
  • Shin Phyume Pagoda
  • The monumental unfinished brick Mingun Pagoda
• Sail to Sagaing –
  • an afternoon visit to Sagaing Hill
• Dinner and overnight on board the Amara
  (Lunch and dinner included)

Day 2: Sagaing - Inwa - Myinmu

• A sunrise cruise to Inwa (Ava) –
  • Nan Myint Watch Tower, nicknamed ‘leaning tower of Ava’
  • Maha Aungmye Bonzan Monastery, built of brick and stucco
  • The all-teak and carved Bagaya Monastery
• Sail downstream to Myinmu –
  • A village crowded with
  • Historical Shin Pin Shwe Luu Pagoda, built by King Ahthawka
• Dinner and overnight on board the Amara
  (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 3: Yandapo - Mt. Tangyi

• Set sail early morning to Mt Tangyi –
  • Small village of Yandapo, site of treaty signing between the British and Burmese in 1826
  • Famous for traditional, handmade terracotta pots
• Mt. Tantgyi river bank –
  • Climbing Mt Tantgyi in the afternoon, by foot or car
  • Enjoy the evening view to Bagan from the pagoda
• Dinner and overnight on board the Amara
  (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 4: Mt. Tangyi - Bagan Jetty

• Sail to Bagan Jetty,disembark at 8:00 am
  (Breakfast included)

CRUISE 4: BAGAN - MANDALAY (3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS)

Day 1: Bagan Jetty - Mt. Tangyi

• Embark the Amara River Cruise at 3:00 pm, sail to the shore of Mt. Tangyi –
  • Climb Mt. Tangyi in the afternoon, by foot or car
  • Enjoy the evening view to Bagan from the pagoda
• Dinner and overnight on board the Amara
  (Dinner included)

Day 02: Mt. Tangyi – Yandabo

• Set sail at 6:00 am for Yandabo –
  • Small village of Yandapo, site of treaty signing between the British and Burmese in 1826
  • Famous for traditional, handmade terracotta pots
• Dinner and overnight on board the Amara
  (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 3: Yandabo - Ava – Sagaing

• Sail north, arriving at Inwa (Ava) in the late afternoon –
  • Nan Myint Watch Tower, nicknamed ‘leaning tower of Ava’
  • Maha Aungmye Bonzan Monastery, built of brick and stucco
  • The all-teak and carved Bagaya Monastery
• Dinner on board the Amara and overnight at Sagaing
  (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 4: Sagaing - Mandalay Jetty

• After breakfast, morning sightseeing at Sagaing –
  • Pagodas and monasteries, by foot or horse cart
• Sail to Mandalay, disembark at 12:00 noon
  (Breakfast included)

CRUISE 5: MANDALAY - BAGAN (2 NIGHTS / 3 DAYS)

Day 1: Mandalay Jetty - Ava - Yandapo

• Embark Amara River Cruise at 8:00 am, sail to Inwa (Ava) –
  • Nan Myint Watch Tower, nicknamed ‘leaning tower of Ava’/li>
  • Maha Aungmye Bonzan Monastery, built of brick and stucco /li>
  • The all-teak and carved Bagaya Monastery /li>
• Sail downstream toward Yandapo
• Dinner and overnight on board the Amara, near Yandapo
  (Lunch and dinner included)

Day 2: Yandapo - Mt. Tantgyi

• Set sail early morning –
  • Small village of Yandapo, site of treaty signing between the British and Burmese in 1826
  • Famous for traditional, handmade terracotta pots
• Sail to Mt. Tantgyi –
  • Climb Mt. Tangyi in the afternoon, by foot or car
  • Enjoy the evening view to Bagan from the pagoda
• Dinner and overnight on board the Amara
  (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 3: Mt. Tangyi – Bagan

• Set sail early morning to Bagan Jetty, disembark at 8:00 am
  (Breakfast included)

CRUISE 6: BAGAN - MANDALAY (2 NIGHTS - 3 DAYS)

Day 1: Bagan Jetty - Yandapo

• Embark the Amara River Cruise at 8:00 am, Set sail to Yandapo –
  • Small village of Yandapo, site of treaty signing between the British and Burmese in 1826
  • Famous for traditional, handmade terracotta pots
• Dinner and overnight on board the Amara
  (Lunch and dinner included)

Day 2: Yandabo – Ava

• Set sail at 6:00 am toward Mandalay –
• Afternoon arrival in Ava ,
  • Nan Myint Watch Tower, nicknamed ‘leaning tower of Ava’
  • Maha Aungmye Bonzan Monastery, built of brick and stucco
  • The all-teak and carved Bagaya Monastery
• Dinner and overnight on board the Amara
  (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 3: Ava – Mandalay

• Sail to Mandalay Jetty, disembark at 9:00 am after breakfast
  (Breakfast included)