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Amara river cruise made of traditional wood and was completely refurbished by local craftsmen in 2003. It measures 30 meters / 100 feet in length by 8 meters / 24 feet in width. With a shallow draft of 1 meter / 3 feet and two Japan made 180hp Hino engines, it can go as far north as Bhamo all year round. On board you find a total of seven Cabins, six standard double cabins and one deluxe, each with its own bathroom with hot and cold shower. Communal areas include dining room, bar and canopied sundeck.

Electricity is provided 24 hours a day at 220 V. A 3500 liter water tank and a sewage treatment unit make the boat self-sufficient and provide a high ecological standard.
Freshly prepared local and European dishes and many kinds of tropical fruit cocktails are prepared by our well-trained cook and served by our friendly staff at regular mealtimes and upon special order.
All bed linen and towels as well as on-board laundry are included in our service

Cruising on the Ayarwady River
Cruising on the Ayarwady River is possible between Mandalay and Bagan and beyond as far south as Pyay and as far as north as Bhamo all year round.

Cruising on the Chindwin River
Cruising on the Chindwin River is possible from its confluence with the Ayarwady River near Bagan up to Khamti at the foot of the Naga Mountains, 500 miles to the north.

Cruise Programme
Mandalay-Bhamo(6 Days / 5 Nights)
Bhamo-Mandalay(6 Days / 5 Nights)
Mandalay-Bagan(4 Days / 3 Nights)
Bagan_Mandalay(4 Days / 3 Nights)

The Amara River Cruise Schedule
The Amara River Cruise is available for charter only and schedules will be tailored to suit your individual programme and wishes.

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Mandalay To Bagan
Itinerary:
Day 01:  Mandalay – Mingun – Sagaing (Meals: L/D)
Check in on board at 10:00 a.m. Start your voyage to north of Mandalay along Ayeyarwaddy River to Mingun. Observe the world's largest ringing bell cast by Bodawpaya in 1080 weighing 55555 viss which calculated equal to 90 tons and Mingun Pahtodawgyi, an enormous pile of bricks is all that remain of King Bodawpaya ambition to make it the world's largest Buddhist stupa. Other tour highlights are Settawya Pagoda with a marble foot print of Buddha and Shin Byu Me Pagoda built in 19 century by King Bagyidaw, Bodawpaya's grandson in memory of one of his wives. After sightseeing, set sail and cruise to Sagaing. Lunch on board. Afternoon visit Sagaing, covered with 600 white-painted pagodas and monasteries, Sagaing hill is widely regarded as the religious centre of Myanmar and is home of 6000 monks and nun, 100 meditation centers. Return to Amara. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 02: Sagaing – Ava – Semikhong (Meals: B/L/D)
After sunrise, take cruising to forgotten capital of Ava, having 400 years the longest serve capital of Konebaung Dynasty located across Myit-Nge River. Upon arrival at the ancient capital of Ava, visits by pony cart. Sightseeing highlights with unique monasteries and monuments include a look at 88 foot high Nan Myint Watch Tower known as the "leaning tower of Ava", Maha Aungmye Bonzan Monastery, built of brick and stucco, donated by chief queen Mae Nu, Bargaya teak monastery built in 1834 which is famous for its teak pillars amounting to 267 in total and the remains of the royal palace and fort. Return to boat and proceed downstream. On the way, visit Semikhong Village with its old wooden monasteries and colorful market. Moor at a sand bank. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 03: Semikhong – Mt. Tangyi (Meals: B/L/D)
In the early morning, set sail and cruising near to Bagan. Lunch on board. Stop at the river bank of Mt. Tangyi. In the afternoon, climbing Mt. Tangyi on foot and then by car. Enjoy the evening panoramic view of Bagan from the hill top pagoda. Dinner at a sandbank. Overnight on board.

Day 04: : Mt. Tangyi – Bagan (Meals: B)
In the early morning, set sail and arrive to Bagan. Disembark at 08:00 a.m.

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Bagan To Mandalay(01 October 2007 To 30 March  2008)
Itinerary:

Day 01:  Bagan – Mt. Tangyi (Meals: D)
Check in on board at 3:00 p.m. Start cruising to the shore of Mt. Tangyi. Climbing Mt. Tangyi. In the afternoon, climbing Mt. Tangyi on foot and then by car. Enjoy the evening panoramic view of Bagan from the hill top pagoda. Dinner at a sandbank. Overnight on board.

Day 02: Mt. Tangyi – Yandabo (Meals: B/L/D)
Set sail at 6:00 am for Mandalay and in the afternoon arrive to Yandabo, a small rural village that is well known for a treaty signed here between the British and Burmese in 1826. Now the village is famous for its handmade terracotta pots produced in traditional ways. Dinner at a sandbank. Overnight on board.

Day 03: Yandabo – Semikhong – Ava – Sagaing (Meals: B/L/D)
Sail up north to Semikhong Village, visit with its old wooden monasteries and colorful market. Continue your voyage along Ayeyarwaddy River until Ava in the late afternoon. The forgotten capital of Ava, having 400 years the longest serve capital of Konebaung Dynasty located across Myit-Nge River. Upon arrival at the ancient capital of Ava, visits by pony cart. Sightseeing highlights with unique monasteries and monuments include a look at 88 foot high Nan Myint Watch Tower known as the "leaning tower of Ava", Maha Aungmye Bonzan Monastery, built of brick and stucco, donated by chief queen Mae Nu, Bargaya teak monastery built in 1834 which is famous for its teak pillars amounting to 267 in total and the remains of the royal palace and fort. Return to boat. Moor near at Sagaing. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 04: : Sagaing – Mandalay (Meals: B)
After breakfast, visit Sagaing, covered with 600 white-painted pagodas and monasteries, Sagaing hill is widely regarded as the religious centre of Myanmar and is home of 6000 monks and nun, 100 meditation centers. After sightseeing, set sail to Mandalay City and disembark at 12:00 am.

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Mandalay To Bhamo
Itinerary:
Day 01:  Mandalay – Mingun – Shinemaga (Meals: L/D)

Check in on board at 08:00 a.m. Start your voyage to north of Mandalay along Ayeyarwaddy River to Mingun. Observe the world's largest ringing bell cast by Bodawpaya in 1080 weighing 55555 viss which calculated equal to 90 tons and Mingun Pahtodawgyi, an enormous pile of bricks is all that remain of King Bodawpaya ambition to make it the world's largest Buddhist stupa. Other tour highlights are Settawya Pagoda with a marble foot print of Buddha and Shin Byu Me Pagoda built in 19 century by King Bagyidaw, Bodawpaya's grandson in memory of one of his wives. After sightseeing, set sail and cruise north the Ayarwaddy River till the town of Sheinmaga. Overnight on board.

Day 02: Sheinmaga – Thabeikkyin (Meals: B/L/D)
Leave Sheinmaga at 06:00 a.m. and sail this day till Thabeikkyin. Visit to Nwe Nyein (Pottery Village). You will pass the Third Defile. The river banks get hilly and from now on covered with Teak forest. Passing by small villages along the river and one can see the life from the trade of wood and fishing. Overnight on board.

Day 03: Thabeikkyin – Tagaung (Meals: B/L/D)
Set sail at 06:00 a.m. Continue upstream until Tagaung, one of the oldest capitals of Myanmar. Excursions in Tagaung. Overnight and dinner on board at just north of Tagaung.

Day 04: : Tagaung – Katha (Meals: B/L/D)
Set sail at 06:00 a.m. This day you will reach till Katha, a beautiful town with a colorful market, friendly people and a unique atmosphere. Katha is known from the book “Burmese Days”, written by George Orwell. Dinner and overnight on board, moored near the harbor of Katha.

Day 05: : Katha – Shwegu (Meals: B/L/D)
Depart from Katha at 06:00 a.m. and sail this day till Shwegu. This day is a good chance to see the famous Ayeyarwaddy Dolphin, quite common in this area. Amara will stop at the opposite river bank of Shwegu near the pagodas of Shwe Baw Kyunn Thousands of pagodas can be found at this place, probably built around the 10th century. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 06: : Shwegu – Bhamo (Meals: B/L)
Set sail at 08:00 a.m. You will pass the Second Defile this day. At this place the river banks become a steep cliff with beautiful scenery and amazing. In the afternoon the Amara will arrive in Bhamo, the most northern place the Amara can reach. Lunch on board. Disembark at about 15:30 p.m.

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Bhamo To Mandalay

Itinerary:
Day 01:  Bhamo (Meals: D)
Check in on board at the Amara River Cruise in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 02: Bhamo – Shwegu (Meals: B/L/D)
Set sail at 8:00 am. On the way, you will pass the beautiful Second Defile. The river banks become a steep cliff and the river bottom drops away to extreme depths. The river scene is amazing and offers beautiful scenery. In the afternoon, arrive in Shwegu and visit the pagodas of Shwe Baw Kyunn on the opposite river bank of Shwegu, where the Amara will stop for overnight. Dinner and overnight on board.

 Day 03: Shwegu – Katha (Meals: B/L/D)
Depart from Shwegu at 08:00 a.m. The scenery along the river is beautiful with small villages and dense tropical forest. This day is a good chance to see the famous Ayeyarwaddy Dolphin, quite common in this area. In the afternoon, you will reach Katha, a beautiful town with an interesting market, friendly people, and a unique atmosphere. Katha is known from the book “Burmese Days” written by George Orwell. Dinner and overnight on board.
 
Day 04: Katha – Tagaung (Meals: B/L/D)
Set sail at 8:00 a.m. and continues downstream until Tagaung, one of the oldest capitals of Myanmar. Proceed for sightseeing at Tagaung. Overnight and dinner on board just south of Tagaung.
Day 05: Tagaung - Kyaukmyaung (Meals: B/L/D)
Start sailing at 8:00 a.m. until Thabeikkyin. You will pass the Third Defile. This area is covered with dense teak forest. Dinner and overnight on board near Kyaukmyaung.

Day 06: Kyaukmyaung – Mandalay (Meals: B / L)
Set sail at 8:00 am down stream to Nwe Nyein (potery village). After sightseeing, sailing down stream to Mingun. Observe the world's largest ringing bell cast by Bodawpaya in 1080 weighing 55555 viss which calculated equal to 90 tons and Mingun Pahtodawgyi, an enormous pile of bricks is all that remain of King Bodawpaya ambition to make it the world's largest Buddhist stupa. Other tour highlights are Settawya Pagoda with a marble foot print of Buddha and Shin Byu Me Pagoda built in 19 century by King Bagyidaw, Bodawpaya's grandson in memory of one of his wives. After visit of Mingun, proceeds sail up to Mandalay. Lunch on board. Disembark in the afternoon, after arrival at Mandalay Jetty.

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Special Rate for Schedule

A twin share complimentary room (if room available) with full board will be provide for your through out guide.

Tour Inclusive
                          Sightseeing as mentioned in program, will take care by Manager of Amara Boat (English Speaking), meals as mentioned in program, entrance fees as mentioned program, drinking water, coffee, tea.

Tour Exclusive
                          Transfers, Laundry Service on Board, Nespresso Coffee, beer, wine, alcoholic drinks.

Important Notice
For all season departure should the occupancy be less than 6 passengers the company reserves the rights to cancel the cruise up to 60 days prior the departure date. A confirmation notice in writing will be released by the company to all booked clients within and not later 60 days before the departure date. In case of cancellation all down payments will be immediately refunded.

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