Myanmar luxury cruises offer a unique perspective and chance to take in the beautiful ‘Land of Golden Pagodas’ slowly and authentically. Journeying on its scenic waterways, travellers who cruise Myanmar can explore iconic cities like Mandalay, see remote villages and outposts, and discover ancient kingdoms such as Bagan and Arakan dotted with picturesque temple ruins.
Secret Retreats offers Myanmar boat cruises done in style. Whether you’re looking for a Mandalay boutique cruise from which to explore the historic region, a Bagan river cruise to venture out for a day or two, or if you’re dreaming to go all in on your Burma cruise and take a boat from Mandalay to Bagan, Secret Retreats can help you plan your journey and select the best Myanmar luxury cruise to suit your tastes and desired itinerary.
The beauty of Myanmar’s scenery comes in the form of pristine tropical coasts, remote forested mountain ranges, unending vistas of carefully cultivated rice paddies and ancient landscapes filled with historical and architectural treasures. Cruising on Myanmar’s rivers, you’re sure to enjoy plenty of each as you make your way from one stunning destination to another. In true Secret Retreats style, we suggest taking the journey slowly, stopping to enjoy sites along the way and taking time to uncover the hidden mysteries and authentic treasures of this land.
Secret Retreats offers Myanmar boat cruises done in style. Whether you’re looking for a Mandalay boutique cruise from which to explore the historic region, a Bagan river cruise to venture out for a day or two, or if you’re dreaming to go all in on your Burma cruise and take a boat from Mandalay to Bagan, Secret Retreats can help you plan your journey and select the best Myanmar luxury cruise to suit your tastes and desired itinerary.
The beauty of Myanmar’s scenery comes in the form of pristine tropical coasts, remote forested mountain ranges, unending vistas of carefully cultivated rice paddies and ancient landscapes filled with historical and architectural treasures. Cruising on Myanmar’s rivers, you’re sure to enjoy plenty of each as you make your way from one stunning destination to another. In true Secret Retreats style, we suggest taking the journey slowly, stopping to enjoy sites along the way and taking time to uncover the hidden mysteries and authentic treasures of this land.
Cruises in Myanmar:
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Luxury River Cruises Irrawaddy and Chindwin – Cabin Cruises
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Mrauk U Princess Resort
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Cruise Myanmar and Discover Life Along the Irrawaddy River
The lands and kingdoms of Myanmar, traditionally known as Burma, fan out from the main waterway which bisects the country – the Irrawaddy River. As the country’s largest and most important river, the Irrawaddy allows travellers to travel up by boat from Mandalay to Bagan or go downstream taking in the sights and venturing along a pathway journeyed for centuries by explorers, traders, conquerors and kings.An Irrawaddy cruise is sure to stick in your memory for years to come. This waterway, also called the Ayeyarwaddy River, meanders past villages and towns through scenic countryside gracing you with views of golden pagodas one moment and glistening green rice paddies the next.
Rich in culture, Myanmar is also home to several unique natural wonders and rare species. Lucky travellers cruising Myanmar’s rivers might get the chance to spot the endangered Irrawaddy River Dolphin which lives in the waters north of Mandalay. These clever pink dolphins live alongside fisherfolk and are known to cooperate with their human friends to fish these wide waters. This generations-old partnership is enshrined in local lore and a glimpse of these rare creatures is sure to be a highlight of your Myanmar cruise.
The Irrawaddy’s largest tributary, the Chindwin River stretches down from the mountains of western Myanmar fed by Himalayan glaciers. Borne on these waters, vessels laden with amber, jade and other precious resources once came downriver from the remote hills. Today, travellers wishing to explore north of Bagan can enjoy sojourns on the Chindwin River, which winds through even more unspoilt lands.
Journeying both upstream and downstream between the two historic destinations of Mandalay and Bagan, the Myanmar luxury cruises available from Anawrahta offer the best way to indulge in slow, experiential travel while also allowing you to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime Burma cruise along the Irrawaddy and Chindwin Rivers.