Trip Reports
Duration
10 Nights
Journey Type
Sailing from Myanmar (Burma)
Ports
8 Ports
2 October
Setting sail from Bagan
It's the sheer scale of Bagan that has catapulted the arid plains of central Burma to the top of so many travellers' bucket lists. Over 2,000 temples, stupas and monasteries are spread over some 26 square miles, a stunning vista that's best appreciated from a hot air balloon.
3-4 October
Myanmar (Burma): Magwe
5 October
Scenic river cruising
6-7 October
Myanmar (Burma): Bagan
It’s the sheer scale of Bagan that has catapulted the arid plains of central Burma to the top of so many travellers’ bucket lists. Over 2,000 temples, stupas and monasteries are spread over some 26 square miles, a stunning vista that’s best appreciated from a hot air balloon.
8-9 October
Myanmar (Burma): Pakokku, Yandabo
10 October
Myanmar (Burma): Mingun
The little village of Mingun lies just along the Ayeyarwady river from Mandalay, and is notable for a trio of extraordinary pagodas. The most impressive is the unfinished Mingun Paya, commissioned by King Bodawpaya in the 18th century, which would have been the world’s largest stupa had it been completed.
11 October
Myanmar (Burma): Amarapura
12 October
Arriving in Mandalay
Burma's second largest city is not especially pretty, though there are a few temples and pagodas of interest. More likely you will be in Mandalay at the beginning or end of a cruise along the Ayeyarwady river, or perhaps using the city as a hub to visit the sights of nearby Inwa and Sagaing.
Your home from home
Scenic Aura accommodates just 44 guests in 22 sumptuous balcony suites, a supremely luxurious way to explore Myanmar and the Ayeyarwady River.
What we love
Boasting a crew-to-guest ratio of almost 1:1, along with facilities including a swimming pool, steam sauna and open-air cinema, Scenic's first foray into Myanmar is a beautiful vessel with the feel of a small boutique hotel.
| Capacity | 44 Guests |
|---|---|
| Crew | 43 International Staff |
| Style | Relaxed and informal during the day, giving way to an elegant evening atmosphere. |
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| Year Built | 2016 |
| Length | 213 feet |
