Day Cruise Bagan to Mandalay: Sunbathing and Traditional Myanmar Cuisine on the RV Panorama
4.6
14 Ratings
Nyaungu

Experience a day cruise from Bagan to Mandalay on the RV Panorama. Enjoy sunbathing, traditional Myanmar cuisine, and cultural demonstrations on board. Book now!

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Meet your guide and crew at Bagan Nyaung-Oo Jetty at 5am and board the RV Panorama, a fully air-conditioned teak wood cabin with luxurious seating. The captain and crew will give a brief safety orientation, and a healthy breakfast will be served on the upper deck. Savor blended coffee and tea under the warm sunlight and gentle breeze.
A delicious lunch…

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What's Included
  • Local guide
  • One-way river cruise
  • Professional crew team
  • Breakfast, lunch (Myanmar cuisine), coffee and tea (optional)
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Baggage Portarage fees not included at Bagan and Mandalay Jetty
Additional Information

Embark on the RV Panorama and enjoy the warm sunlight and gentle breeze on the upper deck. Upstream from Bagan to Mandalay. Delicious Myanmar cuisine will await you for lunch as you will have a relaxing time sunbathing on the sun deck. The crew team will demonstrate different ways of wearing Myanmar Traditional Longyi (a garment worn by Myanmar people)…

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Location
Jetty Street
Departure Point: Bagan Nyaung-Oo Jetty Address: Jetty St Nyaung-U Myanmar (Burma) Dates: See Availability Return point: Arrival to 2 Canons Jetty in Mandalay Myo Patt Rd, Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.6
(14 Ratings)
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Pavolk30
Mar 2, 2020
Definitely better than bus :-) - Boat is really comfortable, food was better than expected, crew very nice. We were only 15 people on the boat (mid february). Overall fantastic experience for me and my family. Great sunrise, too.
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Westportone
Feb 13, 2020
Very relaxing experience with great crew - There were only 4 guests on the trip with a staff of about 10! What a great experience. The cruise itself was relaxing with the use of 2 decks. Food was great and staff were very entertaining. A wonderful way to spend a day observing local life on the river. Highly recommended.
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Denise
Jan 27, 2020
A beautiful day - At first I thought to myself: Twelve hours on the boat without interruption will be a hell of a long time. But the opposite was true. Time flies, you slow down and enjoy the time from sunrise to sunset. The crew on the boat is very warm and friendly. It was a great experience :-)
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Jordyborg94
Jan 24, 2020
Great way to get from Bagan to Mandalay - We boarded the cruise to get from Bagan to Mandalay. The boat leaves early at 5:30AM. It is a good idea to wear warm clothing as it is rather cold on the deck. Breakfast and lunch were served, which were decent. Staff were very nice and it was overall a great journey on the Irrawaddy river
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Terrabohemika
Jan 10, 2020
Best transfer from Mandalay to Bagan if you are not in rush - For us this was a transfer from Mandalay to Bagan. Great choice. Well equipped boat. Breakfast, bar, business class level seat in aircon room, but better sitting on deck in lazy chairs. Little stop half way visiting a small farming village was refreshing. Friendly yet professional staff. Definitely must be better that car or bus.
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Touristmouse
Jan 4, 2020
A wonderful way to travel from Bagan to Mandalay - I took the ferry on 29 Dec from Bagan to Mandalay and this is one of the major highlights of my trip. Here’s why: 1. After a hectic day of temple hopping and a restless overnight bus ride before that, I appreciate a ‘rest & relax’ day. It is true that there were no breathtaking views but I did enjoy the beautiful sunset and sunrise en route, as well as scenic views of Pakokku Bridge and Sagaing region. 2. Bagan to Mandalay leg is a less popular route as the ferry will sail upstream, requiring more effort and longer duration. There will not be any stop en route unlike the other direction. This also means that the ferry is hardly filled. In fact, my ride was only 20% filled and I have plenty of room to move around. 3. If you have a weak bladder like me, it is better to travel on a ferry with clean toilets than take a bus and wait for a toilet stop. 4. The 2 meals provided were delicious. 5. The bus ride can be very cold. The upper deck is just as cold as the bus I took but the lower deck cabin is warm and seats are cosy. 6. As an added bonus, the crew did an informative and humorous sharing session on applying Thanaka and how to wear a longyi. The only negative thing I have to say, which is no fault of the operator is the jetty is a makeshift one. Thankfully, I only carry a backpack. I think it will be challenging for those with big luggages. Tips: It is really chilly in the morning. Please bring along a weatherproof jacket if you want to enjoy the views on upper deck.
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Margio06
Jan 1, 2020
Relaxing trip - Although it's a long journey through a relatively boring landscape the boat tip is a relaxing break from undoubtedly busy schedules in Bagan and Mandalay. Very friendly crew, options to relax/sunbathe on upper deck or sit in comfortable chairs one level below. Food is simple but tasty. Recommended when you have the time!
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Masakiha
Jan 8, 2020
slow boat to mandalay - I used it to move from Bagan to Mandalay. It was a bit of a struggle because the pier at Nyang Woo was not clearly marked. The route was comfortable, the food was delicious and the scenery was enjoyable. It takes time, so flying might be better if you rush. It might be a good idea to take a break during your trip. In Mandalay, we took the pick up track to the hotel without any problems, but if you are unsure, you might want to ask for a pick up.
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Raul
Dec 11, 2019
Very good walk across the river - We went on an excursion with Hands Without Borders, in the last days of October and November of this year, it is a very nice walk across the river and we went to know the sunken, broken and tallest palace that would have been built, recommended
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Gertjano602
Jan 18, 2020
Not comfortable and a waist of time - Take in mind that it takes 11 hours. You are sitting in onconfourtable chairs, the food is really bad and you are looking at the same view for 9 hours. Thereby the boats are old. Only the last two hours get interesting, because you see a lot of pagodas on your way. If this is your first time in Asia, you will see people washing themselfs and there clothing in the river.
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