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Irrawaddy River Cruises

Avoid the typical tourist spots, sample village life and explore Myanmar's hidden gems aboard a luxurious river cruise along the Irrawaddy River. Take a dawn hot air balloon ride over Bagan, meet artisans in remote villages, enjoy sunset by the U-Bein Bridge and enjoy the wide riverscape. Visit temples, meet monks and nuns and enjoy the relaxed luxury of shipboard life between destinations.

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Meet Artisans in Kyuak Myaung

Meet Artisans in Kyuak Myaung

Watch potters at work on their sunken pottery wheels and the incredible array of pots they create - the livelihood of the villagers in Kyuak Myaung.

Irrawaddy Cruising Life

Irrawaddy Cruising Life

Enjoy the wellness centre, resort style pool and the Irrawaddy’s wide riverscape from your balcony suite as you head into the sunset after a day’s cruising.

Watch for Irrawaddy Dolphins

Watch for Irrawaddy Dolphins

Keep your eyes on the river when you cruise between Sagaing and Kyuak Myaung where you may see pods of Irrawaddy Dolphin frolicking alongside.

Hot Air Balloon over Bagan

Hot Air Balloon over Bagan

Take a gentle flight over the stunning temples of Bagan as the sunrise lights the stupas dotted across the landscape, wrapped in the dreamy mist of early morning. A memorable experience of an Irrawaddy icon.

Sundown at the U-Bein Bridge

Sundown at the U-Bein Bridge

Capture the silhouette of the longest teak bridge against the burnished sunset skies, as you relax in a small boat sipping your own sundowner. A perfect end to an Irrawaddy day.

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Irrawaddy vs Mekong

17 August, 2018

Irrawaddy vs Mekong

When you are thinking about planning a river cruise in South East Asia you might wonder whether you should choose the Mekong or Irrawaddy. Of course there is no comparison – they are two very different rivers running through different countries and landscapes. However, if you are travelling...