3 Night Cruise sailing from Mandalay to Bagan onboard Road to Mandalay.

The Road To Mandalay has been completely remodelled and refurbished and has recommenced luxury river cruises in Burma.

Captain Myo Lwin and his Burmese staff look forward to welcoming seasoned travellers, new and old, to the next chapter in their adventures and providing the insights, experiences and service expected of Orient-Express.

Cruise along the spectacular Irrawaddy River in Burma with the Road To Mandalay and experience the voyage of a lifetime.

Newly refurbished cabins on the Road To Mandalay offer guests space and comfort in luxury and style.

Cruise gently to the heart of a little-known land, where pagodas and ancient palaces line a mighty river untouched by the passage of time. This realm of Buddhist spirituality embraces a wealth of beguiling - and truly unique - sights, scents and sounds.

3 Nights - Mandalay-Bagan
Join the Road To Mandalay for three nights. Visit Mandalay, the centre of Burmese culture, Sagaing famous for its silversmiths and the awe-inspiring plain of Bagan where more than 2,000 temples and pagodas await your discovery.

Itinerary:

Day 1 - Wednesday (Mandalay)
Embark the Road To Mandalay berthed on the Ayeyarwady River at Shwe Kyet Yet. After lunch, enjoy a guided tour of the key sights of Mandalay regarded as the centre of Burmese culture and Buddhist learning. Return to Road To Mandalay for dinner and local entertainment in the evening.

Day 2 - Thursday (Sagaing)
After an early breakfast visit Sagaing, the living centre of the Buddhist faith in Burma and famous for its silversmiths who still work in much the same way as their ancestors did. The ship gets underway mid-morning, and begins its journey south. The rest of the day is spent relaxing on board observing the local river life from the top deck. An on-board guide lectures on local places and customs. A casual cocktail party is followed by dinner on board.

Day 3 - Friday (Bagan)
The ship arrives at Bagan where over 2,000 temples and pagodas are scattered on an awe-inspiring plain beside the river. A guided orientation tour introduces you to the most important temples. After lunch you have the opportunity to rejoin the guide and visit the inside of some of the more significant pagodas. Alternatively, you can hire a bicycle or horse-drawn cart and explore this fascinating area on your own. Late afternoon your guide takes you to watch the breathtaking vista of the sun setting over the plain. Dinner and local entertainment on board.

Day 4 - Saturday
Bagan