SPECS
BUILT IN SCOTLAND 1947 (BY YARROW & CO. SCOTLAND), CONVERTED TO A PASSENGER CRUISE VESSEL 1997 BY
IRRAWADDY FLOTILLA CO. REFITTED AND REFURBISHED 2003-04 BY IWT (INLAND WATER TRANSPORT) & AYRAVATA CRUISES
BETWEEN ROYAL MANDALAY AND ANCIENT BAGAN (DOWNRIVER: MANDALAY TO BAGAN)
DEPARTURE: THURSDAY (RV PANDAW 1947) / TUESDAY (RV PAUKAN 2007) * DURATION: 1 NIGHT
THURSDAY (RV PANDAW 1947) / TUESDAY (RV PAUKAN) MANDALAY (SAGAING) - CRUISING TO BAGAN Check-in Time (between Royal Mandalay and Ancient Bagan- Downstream)
The embarkation time is at 10.30 hrs at SAGAING jetty. Welcome Cocktail in the Saloon.
Downstream to Bagan
The cast off time is at 11.00 hrs. Lunch will be served at 13.00. Cruise all day. In the late afternoon we stop at Yandabo, a village specialize in Pot-Making, where the peace treaty of the First Anglo-Burmese war was signed on Feb. 24, 1826. Moor overnight near the village of Shwe Nann Tint.
FRIDAY (PANDAW 1947) / WEDNESDAY (RV PAUKAN)
BAGAN River Village
Early in the morning we proceed downriver to Bagan. After breakfast (if time permits) we visit
another typical river village. Check-Out Time
Enjoy the sunrise near Bagan. Passengers disembark at Bagan Shwe-kun-char jetty by 10.00 hrs.
(08.45 with Rv Paukan)
Cruise Rate per person in US$ valid FROM 21 OCTOBER 2007 TO 30 APRIL 2008
HIGH SEASON (21 OCT 07 - 22 MAR 08)
Between Royal Mandalay and Ancient Bagan * (1N Downriver / Dep. Thu)
Main Deck Twin Cabin US$ 258
Twin Cabin Single use US$ 439
(*) UPPER DECK DOUBLE AND LOWER DECK SINGLE CABINS AVAILABLE ON RV PAUKAN ONLY
IMPORTANT NOTE:
For All the Shoulder and Summer Season departures should the occupancy be less than 12 PASSENGERS the Company reserves the right to cancel the cruise up to 60 days prior the departure date. A written confirmation notice will be released to all booked clients and/or their agents within and not later than 60 days prior the departure date. In case of cancellation an alternative cruise will be offered and if not acceptable all down payments will be refunded. ALL HIGH SEASON DEPT. ARE GUARANTEED.
Price includes:
ALL CRUISES: Full Board, Sightseeing in a river village, Coffee / Tea / Water SUNDAY DEP. 2NIGHTS CRUISE SHORE EXCURSIONS: Vehicle in Sagaing + Entrance fees for Mingun / Sagaing + Dance and Drama show on the sundeck.
Price excludes:
Transfer to the ship from Mandalay / Bagan Airport or Hotel, drinks, laundry, all items of a personal nature; health-accident-baggage or travel protection plan outside the ship boundaries, fuel surcharges if applicable (* read the note below).
(*) Within the above rates the fuel cost is calculated on the Myanmar Market average price of the months of August & September 2006 (i.e. USD3 per gallon). Should the fuel price rise by more than 15%, AYRAVATA CRUISES will be entitled to impose a fuel surcharge equivalent to the amount by which the fuel price exceeds the price allowed for in the above rates, provided that the notice of this rise is given to the Passenger and/or his-her Agent within 30 days prior the cruise departure date.
SAILING DATES 2007-2008 (*)
AYRAVATA CRUISES
BETWEEN ROYAL MANDALAY AND ANCIENT BAGAN
MANDALAY TO BAGAN (1 NIGHT) - DEPARTURE DAYS: TUESDAY & THURSDAY
CODE
DEP DATE
ARR DATE
VESSEL
CODE
DEP DATE
ARR DATE
VESSEL
MB011PD
25/10/07
26/10/07
P1947
MB151PD
31/01/08
01/02/08
P1947
MB021PD
01/11/07
02/11/07
P1947
MB161PK
05/02/08
06/02/08
PAUKAN
MB031PK
06/11/07
07/11/07
PAUKAN
MB161PD
07/02/08
08/02/08
P1947
MB031PD
08/11/07
09/11/07
P1947
MB171PK
12/02/08
13/02/08
PAUKAN
MB041PK
13/11/07
14/11/07
PAUKAN
MB171PD
14/02/08
15/02/08
P1947
MB041PD
15/11/07
16/11/07
P1947
MB181PK
19/02/08
20/02/08
PAUKAN
MB051PK
20/11/07
21/11/07
PAUKAN
MB181PD
21/02/08
22/02/08
P1947
MB051PD
22/11/07
23/11/07
P1947
MB191PK
26/02/08
27/02/08
PAUKAN
MB061PK
27/11/07
28/11/07
PAUKAN
MB191PD
28/02/08
29/02/08
P1947
MB061PD
29/11/07
30/11/07
P1947
MB201PK
04/03/08
05/03/08
PAUKAN
MB071PK
04/12/07
05/12/07
PAUKAN
MB201PD
06/03/08
07/03/08
P1947
MB071PD
06/12/07
07/12/07
P1947
MB211PK
11/03/08
12/03/08
PAUKAN
MB081PK
11/12/07
12/12/07
PAUKAN
MB211PD
13/03/08
14/03/08
P1947
MB081PD
13/12/07
14/12/07
P1947
MB221PK
18/03/08
19/03/08
PAUKAN
MB091PK
18/12/07
19/12/07
PAUKAN
MB221PD
20/03/08
21/03/08
P1947
MB091PD
20/12/07
21/12/07
P1947
MB231PK
25/03/08
26/03/08
PAUKAN
MB101PK
25/12/07
26/12/07
PAUKAN
MB231PD
27/03/08
28/03/08
P1947
MB101PD
27/12/07
28/12/07
P1947
MB241PK
01/04/08
02/04/08
PAUKAN
MB111PK
01/01/08
02/01/08
PAUKAN
MB241PD
03/04/08
04/04/08
P1947
MB111PD
03/01/08
04/01/08
P1947
MB251PK
08/04/08
09/04/08
PAUKAN
MB121PK
08/01/08
09/01/08
PAUKAN
MB251PD
10/04/08
11/04/08
P1947
MB121PD
10/01/08
11/01/08
P1947
MB261PK
15/04/08
16/04/08
PAUKAN
MB131PK
15/01/08
16/01/08
PAUKAN
MB261PD
17/04/08
18/04/08
P1947
MB131PD
17/01/08
18/01/08
P1947
MB271PK
22/04/08
23/04/08
PAUKAN
MB141PK
22/01/08
23/01/08
PAUKAN
MB271PD
24/04/08
25/04/08
P1947
MB141PD
24/01/08
25/01/08
P1947
MB281PK
29/04/08
30/04/08
PAUKAN
MB151PK
29/01/08
30/01/08
PAUKAN
(*) If deemed necessary, Company reserves the right at its sole option and discretion, without any liability for damages or refund to substitute the scheduled vessel with another equivalent of its fleet.
SHORT EXPLORATION CRUISES
BETWEEN ANCIENT BAGAN AND ROYAL MANDALAY
Cruises to discover the life of the mighty Irrawaddy River between Bagan and Mandalay.
BETWEEN ANCIENT BAGAN AND ROYAL MANDALAY (UPRIVER: BAGAN TO MANDALAY)
DEPARTURE: TUESDAY & FRIDAY (RV PANDAW 1947) * DURATION: 2 NIGHTS
TUESDAY / FRIDAY BAGAN - CRUISING TO MANDALAY (STOP IN A RIVER VILLAGE) Check-in Time (between Ancient Bagan and Royal Mandalay - Upstream)
The embarkation is 11.30 hrs at Bagan Shwe-kun-char jetty. Welcome Cocktail in the Saloon. Upstream to Mandalay
The Cast off time is at 12 noon. Lunch will be served at 13.00.
In the late afternoon stop in a typical river village.
WEDNESDAY / SATURDAY CRUISING TO MANDALAY (VISIT RIVER VILLAGE)
Upstream to Mandalay
Cruise all day with stop enroute in the morning to visit Yandabo, a typical river village specialize in Pot-Making, where the peace treaty of the First Anglo-Burmese war was signed on Feb. 24, 1826. Moor overnight nearby a village (Ywar Thit Gyi or Pauk Myaing Pauk Taw) few miles away from Ava Bridge.
THURSDAY / SUNDAY MANDALAY (SAGAING *THU* GAWEIN *SUN*)
Check-Out Time
Enjoy the sunrise. After an early breakfast, the passengers will disembark at Sagaing Jetty (Thursday only) or Gawein jetty (Sunday Only) at around 09.30/10.00 hrs.
Cruise Rate per person in US$ valid FROM 21 OCTOBER 2007 TO 30 APRIL 2008
HIGH SEASON (21 OCT 07 - 22 MAR 08)
Between Ancient Bagan and Royal Mandalay * (2N Upriver / Dep. Tue & Fri)
Main Deck Twin Cabin US$ 517
Twin Cabin Single use US$ 879
Suite Bow: US$ 690
Suite Bow single use: US$ 1,380
Lower Deck Single: US$ 414
(*) UPPER DECK DOUBLE AND LOWER DECK SINGLE CABINS AVAILABLE ON RV PAUKAN ONLY
IMPORTANT NOTE:
For All the Shoulder and Summer Season departures should the occupancy be less than 12 PASSENGERS the Company reserves the right to cancel the cruise up to 60 days prior the departure date. A written confirmation notice will be released to all booked clients and/or their agents within and not later than 60 days prior the departure date. In case of cancellation an alternative cruise will be offered and if not acceptable all down payments will be refunded. ALL HIGH SEASON DEPT. ARE GUARANTEED.
Price includes:
ALL CRUISES: Full Board, Sightseeing in a river village, Coffee / Tea / Water SUNDAY DEP. 2NIGHTS CRUISE SHORE EXCURSIONS: Vehicle in Sagaing + Entrance fees for Mingun / Sagaing + Dance and Drama show on the sundeck.
Price excludes:
Transfer to the ship from Mandalay / Bagan Airport or Hotel, drinks, laundry, all items of a personal nature; health-accident-baggage or travel protection plan outside the ship boundaries, fuel surcharges if applicable (* read the note below).
(*) Within the above rates the fuel cost is calculated on the Myanmar Market average price of the months of August & September 2006 (i.e. USD3 per gallon). Should the fuel price rise by more than 15%, AYRAVATA CRUISES will be entitled to impose a fuel surcharge equivalent to the amount by which the fuel price exceeds the price allowed for in the above rates, provided that the notice of this rise is given to the Passenger and/or his-her Agent within 30 days prior the cruise departure date.
SHORT EXPLORATION CRUISES
BETWEEN ANCIENT BAGAN AND ROYAL MANDALAY
Cruises to discover the life of the mighty Irrawaddy River between Bagan and Mandalay.
BETWEEN ANCIENT BAGAN AND ROYAL MANDALAY (UPRIVER: BAGAN TO MANDALAY)
DEPARTURE: WEDNESDAY OPERARED WITH RV PAUKAN 2007 * DURATION: 2 NIGHTS
WEDNESDAY (RV PAUKAN) BAGAN CRUISING TO YANDABO (STOP IN A RIVER VILLAGE)
Check-in Time (between Ancient Bagan and Royal Mandalay - Upstream)
The embarkation is 10.00 hrs at Bagan Shwe-kun-char jetty. Welcome Cocktail in the Saloon. Upstream to Mandalay
The Cast off time is at 10.30 hrs. Lunch will be served at 13.00. Cruise upriver the whole day with stop in a river village before reaching Yandabo where we stop for the night.
THURSDAY (RV PAUKAN) CRUISING TO MANDALAY
Upstream to Mandalay
Early morning visit Yandabo, a typical river village specialize in Pot-Making, where the peace treaty of the First Anglo-Burmese war was signed on Feb. 24, 1826. Moor overnight nearby a village (Ywar Thit Gyi or Pauk Myaing Pauk Taw) few miles away from Ava Bridge.
FRIDAY (RV PAUKAN) MANDALAY (GAWEIN) Check-Out Time
Enjoy the sunrise. After an early breakfast, the passengers will disembark at Gawein jetty at around 09.30 hrs.
Cruise Rate per person in US$ valid FROM 21 OCTOBER 2007 TO 30 APRIL 2008
HIGH SEASON (21 OCT 07 - 22 MAR 08)
Between Ancient Bagan and Royal Mandalay * (2N Upriver / Dep. Tue & Fri)
Main Deck Twin Cabin US$ 517
Twin Cabin Single use US$ 879
Suite Bow: US$ 690
Suite Bow single use: US$ 1,380
Lower Deck Single: US$ 414
(*) UPPER DECK DOUBLE AND LOWER DECK SINGLE CABINS AVAILABLE ON RV PAUKAN ONLY
IMPORTANT NOTE:
For All the Shoulder and Summer Season departures should the occupancy be less than 12 PASSENGERS the Company reserves the right to cancel the cruise up to 60 days prior the departure date. A written confirmation notice will be released to all booked clients and/or their agents within and not later than 60 days prior the departure date. In case of cancellation an alternative cruise will be offered and if not acceptable all down payments willbe refunded. ALL HIGH SEASON DEPT. ARE GUARANTEED.
Price includes:
ALL CRUISES: Full Board, Sightseeing in a river village, Coffee / Tea / Water SUNDAY DEP.2NIGHTS CRUISE SHORE EXCURSIONS: Vehicle in Sagaing + Entrance fees for Mingun / Sagaing + Dance and Drama show on the sundeck.
Price excludes:
Transfer to the ship from Mandalay / Bagan Airport or Hotel, drinks, laundry, all items of a personal nature; health-accident-baggage or travel protection plan outside the ship boundaries, fuel surcharges if applicable (* read the note below).
(*) Within the above rates the fuel cost is calculated on the Myanmar Market average price of the months of August & September 2006 (i.e. USD3 per gallon). Should the fuel price rise by more than 15%, AYRAVATA CRUISES will be entitled to impose a fuel surcharge equivalent to the amount by which the fuel price exceeds the price allowed for in the above rates, provided that the notice of this rise is given to the Passenger and/or his-her Agent within 30 days prior the cruise departure date.
(*) If deemed necessary, Company reserves the right at its sole option and discretion, without any liability for damages or refund to substitute the scheduled vessel with another equivalent of its fleet.
SHORT EXPLORATION CRUISES
BETWEEN ANCIENT BAGAN AND ROYAL MANDALAY
Cruises to discover the life of the mighty Irrawaddy River between Bagan and Mandalay.
FROM ROYAL MANDALAY (MINGUN & SAGAING) TO ANCIENT BAGAN (MANDALAY - MIINGUN - SAGAING - RIVER VILLAGE - BAGAN)
DEPARTURE: SUNDAY (RV PANDAW 1947) * DURATION: 2 NIGHTS
SUNDAY MANDALAY (GAWEIN) - MINGUN Check-in Time
The embarkation time is at 12.30 a.m. at Gawein jetty. Welcome Cocktail in the Saloon. Upstream to Mingun
Lunch will be served at 13.00. The sailing time is about 2 hrs. Our English speaking manager (or your private guide) will assist the guests during the visit of the Mingun Pagoda Complex. Moor Overnight at a sandbank mid-stream. After dinner guests can enjoy a Dance and Drama performance by the Mandalay Arts School on the sundeck (if available).
MONDAY MINGUN - SAGAING - RIVER VILLAGE Downstream to Sagaing
Early in the morning cruise downstream. During the 2 hours journey the passengers can admire the natural beauty of the river and the life of its banks while relaxing on the sundeck or just sitting outside their own cabin. Enjoy the sunrise over Sagaing Hill Visit Sagaing
After breakfast passengers can go ashore to visit Sagaing with the assistance of our Ship Manager or their own guide. Downstream to Bagan
The cast off time is at 11.15 hrs. Lunch will be served at 13.00. In the late afternoon we stop at Yandabo, a village specialize in Pot-Making, where the peace treaty of the First Anglo-Burmese war was signed on Feb. 24, 1826. Cruise all day and moor overnight near a river village. Moor overnight near the village of Shwe Nann Tint
TUESDAY BAGAN River Village
Early in the morning we proceed downriver to Bagan. After breakfast (if time permits) we visit another typical river village. Check-Out Time
Enjoy the sunrise near Bagan. Passengers will disembark near Wetkyi-Inn Village 4 km. North of Old Bagan at around 10.15 hrs.
Cruise Rate per person in US$ valid FROM 21 OCTOBER 2007 TO 30 APRIL 2008
HIGH SEASON (21OCT 0722 MAR 08)
From Royal Mandalay (Mingun & Sagaing) to Ancient Bagan * (2N Downriver / Dep. Sun)
Main Deck Twin Cabin US$ 517
Twin Cabin Single use US$ 879
Suite Bow: US$ 690
Suite Bow single use: US$ 1,380
Lower Deck Single: US$ 414
(*) UPPER DECK DOUBLE AND LOWER DECK SINGLE CABINS AVAILABLE ON RV PAUKAN ONLY
IMPORTANT NOTE:
For All the Shoulder and Summer Season departures should the occupancy be less than 12 PASSENGERS the Company reserves the right to cancel the cruise up to 60 days prior the departure date. A written confirmation notice will be released to all booked clients and/or their agents within and not later than 60 days prior the departure date. In case of cancellation an alternative cruise will be offered and if not acceptable all down payments will be refunded. ALL HIGH SEASON DEPT. ARE GUARANTEED.
Price includes:
ALL CRUISES: Full Board, Sightseeing in a river village, Coffee / Tea / Water SUNDAY DEP. 2NIGHTS CRUISE SHORE EXCURSIONS: Vehicle in Sagaing + Entrance fees for Mingun / Sagaing + Dance and Drama show on the sundeck.
Price excludes:
Transfer to the ship from Mandalay / Bagan Airport or Hotel, drinks, laundry, all items of a personal nature; health-accident-baggage or travel protection plan outside the ship boundaries, fuel surcharges if applicable (* read the note below).
(*) Within the above rates the fuel cost is calculated on the Myanmar Market average price of the months of August & September 2006 (i.e. USD3 per gallon). Should the fuel price rise by more than 15%, AYRAVATA CRUISES will be entitled to impose a fuel surcharge equivalent to the amount by which the fuel price exceeds the price allowed for in the above rates, provided that the notice of this rise is given to the Passenger and/or his-her Agent within 30 days prior the cruise departure date.