UNFORGETTABLE
BURMA
River Cruising
2014/15 PREVIEW
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Cruise the Irrawaddy River in style aboard the luxurious AmaPura
The AmaPura
Luxury small ship cruising along Burma’s Irrawaddy River.
Taking its name from the former royal
bar, gift shop and a spa. Up top, the ship’s
capital of Amarapura (Sanskrit for the ‘City
spacious Sun Deck features its own pool
of Immortality’), the AmaPura was designed
and cosy lounge chairs. It’s the perfect area
and built to provide an ultra-comfortable
for lounging, enjoying a cocktail, or simply
cruising experience on Burma’s Irrawaddy
gazing out at the ever-changing scenery.
Mingun
Mandalay
Sagaing
Amarapura
Yandabo
Bagan
Inwa
BURMA
Thantkyi
(MYANMAR)
Mount
Popa
Salay
Magwe Minhla
Designed to provide you with a serene
Thayetmyo
River. Beautifully furnished with a
combination of modern and traditional
motifs, this floating five-star hotel
represents the epitome of style and luxury.
haven for the duration of your Burma
voyage, there is no greater luxury than
to return to your ship’s elegant surrounds
The AmaPura has 28 lavish suites, all of
after a full day of sightseeing. And at
which feature either a French Balcony, Full
mealtimes, you’ll dine on fresh and
Balcony or twin balconies, a well-appointed
exquisitely prepared cuisine – with a
ensuite and much more. The ship’s elegant
choice of regional specialities and
public areas include a restaurant, lounge,
western favourites always on offer.
Unwind in your spacious and elegant well-appointed suite
Note: these images of the AmaPura are artist renderings and are indicative only – decor and layout may vary
Pyay
Myanaung
Irrawaddy
River
14
AMAPURA
Zalon
Danuphyu
Maubin
1 Yangon
Coach
Cruise
Flight (included)
No. of nights stay
All suites feature either a French Balcony, Full Balcony or Twin Balconies
Hidden Wonders of Burma
16 Days – 14 Night Luxury Irrawaddy River Cruise & 1 Night Yangon
YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES
99The services of a Tour Director and
local guides during your trip
99Flight within Burma
99All tipping, airport transfers,
excursions and porterage
9914-night cruise on the AmaPura
99All meals, as well as house wine,
local and soft drinks with lunch
and dinner, are included on your
Irrawaddy River cruise
Be dazzled by the shimmering golds of the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon
Later, on arrival in Bagan, disembark to visit
Ananda Temple and Shwezigon Pagoda. BLD
Day 1. Arrive in Yangon. On arrival in
Burma (Myanmar), transfer to your hotel and
spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Stay: Yangon, Traders Hotel or similar. Day 11. Myanaung. Take in the Akauk
Mountains and their cliff carvings as you cruise
to Myanaung. Here, a tour takes you past
colonial houses and on to the local market. BLD
Day 6. Bagan. Pay a visit to Mount Popa,
legendary home of nats (animist spirits). Later,
tour the Bagan Archeological Zone, filled with
thousands of stupas, temples and pagodas. BLD
Day 2. Yangon, Mandalay, Embark Cruise,
Mingun. Transfer to the airport and fly to
Mandalay. Here, board your river ship and cruise
to Mingun, site of an impressive bronze bell and
the ruins of Pahtodawgyi (the ‘unfinished
pagoda’). Enjoy a Welcome Dinner tonight.
14 Night Cruise: glide along Burma’s
Irrawaddy River aboard the AmaPura.BLD
Day 12. Zalon. Cruise through the Irrawaddy
Delta region, stopping to visit the town of Zalon.
See the sights by trishaw, including Pyi Taw Pyan
Pagoda and its bronze Buddha.
BLD
Day 7. Tantkyi, Salay. Visit Tantkyitaung
Pagoda on Tantkyi Hill, then cruise to Salay. BLD
Day 13. Danuphyu. Explore Danuphyu, the
site of a significant Burmese uprising during the
First Anglo-Burmese War. BLD
Day 8. Magwe. Walk up to the ornate hilltop
Mya Tha Lun Pagoda at Magwe, constructed
with thousands of solid gold bricks.
BLD
Day 3. Mandalay. A full-day tour of Mandalay
today includes Kuthodaw Pagoda on Mandalay
Hill and more. Later, see U Bein Bridge, the
world’s longest teak bridge, in Amarapura. BLD
Day 14. Maubin. Disembark today for a tour
of Maubin, home to a number of universities as
well as a range of Buddhist pagodas.
BLD
Day 9. Minhla, Thayetmyo. Your day begins
in Minhla, the site of a great battle during the
Third Anglo-Burmese War. Take a small boat to
visit Gwechaung and Minhla forts then continue
on to Thayetmyo, a pleasant port town.
BLD
Day 4. Sagaing, Inwa. Stop at the former royal
capital of Sagaing and visit the Soon U Ponya
Shin and Kaunghmudaw pagodas. Later, see
the sights of Inwa from a horse-drawn cart. BLD
Day 15. Yangon. A tour today includes a visit
to Yangon’s city centre and Sule Pagoda; a stop
at Kandawgyi Lake; a wander through Bogyoke
Aung San Market; and a visit to Shwedagon
Pagoda, one of Burma’s most revered religious
sites. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner.
BLD
Day 10. Pyay, Sri Ksetra. Enjoy a tour of
Pyay, which served as a transshipment point for
cargo being moved between Upper and Lower
Burma. Discover the gilded Shwesandaw
Pagoda, then travel to the ancient ruins at
the old Pyu kingdom capital, Sri Ksetra. BLD
Day 5. Yandabo, Bagan. Arrive in Yandabo
and see a pottery-making demonstration. Then
take in your first glimpse of Bagan from the ship.
2014/15 DATES & PRICES (A$)
16 Day TOUR (MAR16)
Day 16. Yangon, Disembark Cruise.
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. B
per person
16 Day TOUR (MAR16) – EXCLUSIVE TO APT!
CRUISE UPGRADES – AmaPura
2014
Twin Share
Solo Trav.
2015
Twin Share
Solo Trav.
Nov. 24*.
$8,945
$12,995
Feb. 20*.
Apr. 14.
$8,945
$8,745
$12,995
$12,695
Prices are based on a SF Suite (French
Balcony) on the Main Deck.
2015
Twin Share
Solo Trav.
Feb. 5.
$8,945
$12,995
SAVE
up
to
$500# couple
per
#
Companion FLY FREE
INCLUDING AIR TAXES
#
Conditions apply. Can’t be combined with any other offer. Offers available until 28 Feb. 2014. Subject to booking class availability. A nonrefundable deposit of $2,000 per person (pp) is due within seven days of booking. Companion Fly Free including taxes of up to $600 pp:
available only when booking MA16 departing 20 Feb. 2015 & MAR16 departing 14 Apr. 2015. Limited seats available on set departures in
economy class with Malaysia Airlines from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth or Darwin. A Kuala Lumpur stopover is allowed in each
direction. Surcharges may apply if flying outside the date range or if you re-route your flight. Once tickets are issued, airfares are subject to
cancellation & amendment fees. Surcharges may apply to variations of airline routings. Airport taxes vary for each departure point & routing of
airline. Airline schedules are subject to change without notice. Fuel surcharge is subject to change & additional fuel surcharges may apply. Frequent
flyer miles/points may not be awarded on all airfares. No refund is available on your ticket once issued. Air travel must be booked by APT on an
airline of APT’s choosing. Save $500 per couple: available when booking MA16 departing 24 Nov. 2014 & MAR16 departing 5 Feb. 2015.
To upgrade, add per person:
Cat.
Deck
Suite Type
Twin Share Solo Trav.
SE
SD
SC
SB
SA
Main
Main
Upper
Upper
Upper
French Balcony
French Balcony
Full Balcony
Twin Balcony
Full Balcony
$345
$645
$1,945
$3,295
$3,545
$520
$970
$2,920
$6,590
$7,090
Tour Notes
Prices include port charges, gratuities and sundries.
A valid passport and entry visa are required for
travel to Burma (Myanmar). Please consult with your
consulate for more information. Itinerary is subject
to change. Disruptions to cruising may occur.
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BURMA river cruising
*Itinerary operates in reverse (MA16).
Irrawaddy river cruise available exclusively to APT guests.
*Itinerary operates in reverse (MA16).
AmaPura Deck Plans
SUN DECK
SUN DECK
French Balcony
French Balcony
Shower
Shower
Main Lounge and Bar
301
302
303
304
305
306
307
308
309
310
311
312
202
204
206
208
Full Balcony
Shower
Bathroom
Double
Room | UpperDeck
Cat. SB
Shower
ShowerBathtub
Cat. SB – Twin Balcony
(Full Balcony + French Balcony)
420 sq. ft. (39 sq. metres)
Double Room | UpperDeck
Double Room | French
UpperDeck
Balcony
Cat. SB
Cat. SB
French Balcony
Full Balcony
Shower
Shower
Full Balcony
Full Balcony
Bathroom
French Balcony
French Balcony
Shower
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
LOWER DECK
Twin Room | UpperDeck
Cat. SC
Spa
Twin Room | Main Deck
Bathroom
Cat. SD, SE, SF
Shower
Twin Room | UpperDeck
Cat. SC
Shower
Shower
Bathroom
Shower
Twin Room | Main Deck
Cat. SD, SE, SF
Twin Room | UpperDeck
Cat. SC
Cat. SC – Full Balcony
285 sq. ft. (26 sq. metres)
Twin Room | UpperDeck
Cat. SC
Spa
Bathroom
Double Room | UpperDeck
Cat. SB
Full Balcony
Shower
Bathroom
210
Shower
Bathroom
Bathtub
Double Room | UpperDeck 2
Cat. SA
201
203
207
209
205
313
314
315
316
Bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub
y
lcon
l Ba
Ful
317
y
lcon
l Ba
Ful
Cat. SA – Full Balcony
290 sq. ft. (27 sq. metres)
Double Room | UpperDeck 2
Cat. SA
Double Room | UpperDeck 2Double Room | UpperDeck 2
Cat. SA
Cat. SA
Restaurant
LOWER DECK
y
lcon
l Ba
Ful
MAIN DECK
MAIN DECK
y
lcon
l Ba
Ful
318
Bathroom
UPPER DECK
Full Balcony
Bathroom
Full Balcony
Shower
Shower
Bathroom
UPPER DECK
French Balcony
French Balcony
Bathroom
Full Balcony
Pool
Sun Deck
Twin Room | Main Deck
Cat. SD, SE, SF
Cat. SD/SE/SF – French
Balcony 285 sq. ft. (26 sq. metres)
Twin Room | Main Deck
Cat. SD, SE, SF
Note: suite layout and fixtures are indicative only and are subject to change
Technical Data
• Built: 2014 • Length: 188 ft. (57 m) • Width: 40 ft. (12 m) • Suites: 28 • Max. Passengers: 56 • Crew: 30 • Registry: Myanmar (formerly Burma)
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