PANDAW RIVER CRUISES
5 Days | The Irrawaddy Delta
Southbound (Downstream)

RANGOON TO BASSEIN
4 Nights Aboard Ship

Day 1 | Rangoon. Pyapon. Early morning departure from Rangoon via the Twante Canal stopping at Twante to view the potteries and on to Pyapon (64 miles) a delightful delta town and seaport with lively docks and markets.

Day 2 | Pyapon. Bogale. Bogale is at the heart of the delta and once a Mon capital and trading port connected to international trading routes between the 15th and 18th centuries. We hope to visit the Mein Ma Hla Kyun Wildlife Reserve, an island of just under one hundred square miles classified as a mangrove eco system reserve and home to salt water crocodiles.

Day 3 | Bogale. Myaungmya. This will be the most fascinating day’s sailing as we weave through creeks and channels cross-country across the heart of the delta. We will stop for a walk about in a suitable village.

Day 4 | Myaungmya. Bassein. Morning cruise across the final section of delta to join the great Bassein River that takes us up to Bassein, the capital of the delta and an important seaport too. Of interest here are the traditional umbrella manufacturies, where the typical monk’s waxed cloth umbrellas are made. On foot we will explore the town, its shrines and vibrant markets.

Day 5 | Bassein. Disembark after breakfast or return to Rangoon via car (4 hours) with rest stop in Pantanaw.

Optional Hotel Stay. Extend your vacation with a stay on peaceful and undiscovered Ngwesaung Beach (a 2 hour drive from Bassein) or return to Rangoon by car.

NOTE: Itinerary is subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the itinerary schedule you receive with your final documents.

SOUTHBOUND (DOWNSTREAM) ITINERARY 5 DAYS | RANGOON TO BASSEIN Click HERE to view 3-day NORTHBOUND itinerary. Click ship name to view deck plan.