Myanmar Luxury River Cruise

Sail Aboard the Belmond Road to Mandalay

Cruise along the mighty Ayeyarwady River, passing Myanmar's most mesmerizing landscapes, to explore fascinating ancient sites, visit timeless villages and meet wonderful local people.

Seemingly untouched by time, Myanmar is a land of golden pagodas and colorful festivals. Oxen graze the riverbanks, saffron-robed monks walk to revered shrines, children play along the riverbank. All this and more can be absorbed from the decks of this luxurious river cruise.

Itinerary Highlights

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  • Enjoy a tour of Bagan, an ancient city with temples as far as the eye can see 
  • Visit Mandalay's Sagaing Hill, with beautiful pagodas and a thriving community of Buddhist monks and nuns 
  • Don't miss a sunset visit to U Bein Bridge

Trip Overview

Day 1 : Board the Belmond Road to Mandalay
Transfer to the ship on the Ayeyarwady River, then explore Bagan
Day 2 : Bagan
Explore the city in the morning before the cruise begins
Day 3 : Cruising and Mingun
Sail past Sagaing Hill; tour Mingun in the afternoon
Day 4 : Mandalay
Disembark in Mandalay and explore Sagaing Hill
Day 5 : Depart Mandalay
Transfer to Mandalay Airport for a flight to the capital, Yangon
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Day 1 : Board the Belmond Road to Mandalay

Transfer to the Belmond Road to Mandalay on the Ayeyarwady River, then explore Bagan with your guide. Enjoy dinner and local entertainment on the ship in the evening. 

Day 2 : Bagan

Explore the city in the morning before beginning your cruise to Mandalay. 

A monk looks toward temples in Bagan, Myanmar
Temples in Bagan

Day 3 : Cruising and Mingun

Spend the morning aboard the ship as you sail past Sagaing Hill. Disembark in the afternoon for a tour of Mingun.

White Pagoda in Mingun
White Pagoda in Mingun - © Getty Images

Day 4 : Mandalay

After a short cruise, disembark at Mandalay to tour the fabled city. Continue through Amarapura to Shwe Kyet Yet village, where you will reunite with the Belmond Road to Mandalay. After lunch visit Sagaing Hill, considered to be the living center of the Buddhist faith in Myanmar. Enjoy dinner and local entertainment on board in the evening.

A temple in Mandalay, Myanmar
Sagaing Hill in Mandalay

Day 5 : Depart Mandalay

After an early breakfast, transfer to Mandalay Airport for a flight to the capital, Yangon, for your flights home.

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