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Between
Pagan and Mandalay Approx.
Two night cruise US$365 per person, single room supplement US$200/One
night cruise US$145 with no single supplement
is our classic cruise
of one or two nights between the ancient capitals of Burma. Along
the way we visit towns and villages that have had little contact
with the outside world. We see markets, hand weaving, cheroot making
and potteries. We are able to walk through the countryside and see
agriculture and local life at first hand. After so much site seeing
in Pagan and Mandalay a Pandaw cruise is the perfect way to recover,
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Beyond
Mandalay Approx.
US$1,260 per person; single supplement is US $580
For Season 2000-20001
we have introduced a new four night / five day itinerary. This enables
travellers to explore the lost river world north of Mandalay. In
addition, the cruise visits the culturally rich towns and villages
between Mandalay and Pagan. The cruise may be built into a more
extensive land tour or sold as a 'cruise only' product. IFC do not
undertake pre/post cruise ground handling but during the cruise
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Chindwin
Expedition Itinerary Approx.
US$3,550 per person; single supplement US$1,000
In 1998 we ran our first
Chindwin Reconaissance. Despite the hazards of navigating so untamed
a river it proved a resounding success and we reached the remote
colonial outpost of Mawlaik. This unforgetable experience has since
been repeated annually. The Chindwin is the most scenic of Burma's
rivers with richly forested hills tumbling into the fast muddy waters.
We pass through gorges and defiles and even witness whirlpools.
Being a forgotten corner of Burma, we found the towns and villages
rich in historical vestiges with lavishly appointed monasteries
and temples. |
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Upper
Irrawaddy 'Bhamo' Itinerary Approx.
US$3,550 per person; single supplement US$1,000
This expedition combines
scenic interest with a study of local life and culture. We visit
the main historic and cultural centres as well as many remoter
places well off the beaten track. Such small towns and villages
are part of a rich river economy and thriving with local industry
and activity. Irrawaddy valley civilisation has changed little
in hundreds of years and wherever we go the people are warm, friendly
and very hospitable.
The river varies enormously:
it is vast with endless winding channels just above Mandalay and
then dark and narrow through the 3rd Defile. It is a constantly
changing landscape with a stunning back drop of mountains. We
go inland at Katha and see the jungle at first hand and hopefully
working elephants. Bhamo is normally off limits to foreigners
and until recently was close to the insurgent war zone. It is
the ancient gateway to China and remains an important centre for
cross border trade.
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The
Golden Land Approx.
US$2,550 per person; single supplement US$650
For seven years we
have been offering this very different travel experience. Sailing
through the heart of 'Middle Burma' we pass through a varying
landscape - from the lush teak plantations around Prome to the
desert country south of Pagan. We visit a number of small villages
and towns and see local agriculture and manufacturing at first
hand. These places are remote from the modern world and offer
a glimpse of a timeless, lost Burma far from the usual tourist
track. We also visit a number of old monasteries and temples of
art historical interest in this the cultural heartland of old
Burma.
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