The rapidly expanding line has
today announced its first-ever
itinerary along the Irrawaddy
River in Myanmar and Thailand.
FOR a company that plans to launch 18 ships
in the next two years, it makes sense that it
would need a few new waterways.
Viking River Cruises has selected Myanmar
(Burma) as its latest destination, operating the
16-day ‘Memories of Mandalay’.
Departing from the convenience of Bangkok,
the land portion of the journey explores the
city’s landmarks, including the floating markets
on the Chao Phraya River and the famous
Grand Palace, before continuing to the former
Burmese capital of Yangon (Rangoon).
Passengers will visit the colonial-era Strand
Road, historic Buddhist temples, a local market
and Shwedagon Pagoda.
The cruise component, aboard the
refurbished Viking Mandalay, visits the colonial
frontier post of Thayetmyo, the forts of Minhla
and Gwechaung, the Golden temple of Mya-
Tha-Lun Pagoda, the monasteries of Sale and
Bagan, pottery villages in Yandabo, as well as
the former Burmese capitals of Ava and
Amarapura.
In Mandalay, highlights include the
Mahamuni Pagoda and the Shwenandaw
Golden Palace monastery.
The final days of the itinerary are spent back
in Bangkok.
“Burma is a magical destination in Southeast
Asia, and we are pleased to offer our guests
the opportunity to explore its rich history and
spiritual wonders first hand,” said Torstein
Hagen, chairman of Viking River Cruises.
Details will soon be uploaded to
www.vikingrivercruises.com.au.
