Overview

Sanctuary Ananda is an all-suite vessel that is draped in the veil of luxury while traverse through the gorgeous and peculiar land on Myanmar on the Irrawaddy River. Numerous of awe-inspiring pagodas, temples, monuments await you along with your choice of voyage: Mandalay to Bagan, Bhamo, Yangon or Chindwin.

The ship is designed and constructed by local experts and workers utilizing the finest and most authentic materials while keeping the note of contemporary elegance. Beginning in 2014, the three decked cruise has received various awards and highly regarded reviews from travel enthusiasts.

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Staterooms

Suite

No of Cabins: 2 | Area: 27M2 | Bed: double/twin | Location: Main Deck

There are total of 2 Suites in the whole ship located in the Bagan Deck (Main Deck). Each suite is of course air conditioned and equipped with top-class facilities. The room also has an en-suite bathroom with rain shower. On the other side of the floor to ceiling window is the open balcony to sooth your eyes with the calm scenery.

Cabin Amenities

Air conditioner
Private bathroom with branded fittings
Wi-Fi
Private balcony
Hot water kettle
Mini bar
Hair dryer
Internal phone
Writing Desk
Chairs
Bath robe and Slippers
In-room safe
LCD screen

Deluxe suite

No of Cabins: 14 | Area: 27M2 | Bed: double/twin | Location: Main Deck and Upper Deck

The fourteen Deluxe Suites each has the area of 27 to 28 square meter located both in Bagan (Main) and Mandalay (Upper) Deck. Every single one is fully style in a modern and traditional blend of Burmese characteristics. Each is of course air conditioned and equipped with top-class facilities. The room also has an en-suite bathroom with rain shower. On the other side of the floor to ceiling window is the open balcony to sooth your eyes with the calm scenery. 2 sets of connecting Deluxe Suites on board which can be an ideal arrangement for groups of family.

Cabin Amenities

Air conditioner
Private bathroom with branded fittings
Wi-Fi
Private balcony
Hot water kettle
Mini bar
Hair dryer
Internal phone
Writing Desk
Chairs
Bath robe and Slippers
In-room safe
LCD screen

Luxury Suite

No of Cabins: 4 | Area: 31M2 | Bed: double/twin | Location: Upper Deck

The four Luxury Suites with the paces of 31 to 33 square meter in Bhamo Deck. Each has a set of chair and table for a complete living space and a special feature of a pull out sofa bed for the 3rd young aged passenger. Besides the aforementioned facilities of the Deluxe Suite, passengers who stay in Luxury Suite can enjoy butler service and refreshing tea and coffee at request.

Cabin Amenities

Air conditioner
Sofa
Private bathroom with branded fittings
Complimentary tea, coffee and drinking water
Wi-Fi
Sitting area
Private balcony
Daily butler service
Hot water kettle
Mini bar
Hair dryer
Internal phone
Writing Desk
Chairs
Bath robe and Slippers
In-room safe
LCD screen

Owner’s Suite

No of Cabins: 1 | Area: 75M2 | Bed: double | Location: Upper Deck

The one and only Owner’s Suite convey the complete luxury with a large space of 75 square meter. A full king-sized bed, separate living and closet room. Asides from the spacious bath room, the room also features a separate veranda with loungers, table and chairs for your leisure. Accompany with the room are private guide and butler services, complimentary tea, coffee, laundry and exclusive dining experiences.

Cabin Amenities

Air conditioner
In-room safe
Sofa
Complimentary tea, coffee and drinking water
Free daily laundry and personal butler service
Sun lounge area
Hot water kettle
Mini bar
Hair dryer
Internal phone
Writing Desk
Chairs
Bath robe and Slippers
LCD screen
Living Room
Large walk - through closet
Private balcony

TALIFOO RESTAURANT

You will be here every evening to enjoy the a la carte dinners prepared by award winning chef with complimentary soft drinks, local beers and selected house wines.

MINDOON AL FRESCO DINING

For breakfasts and most lunches, you will be spending your time here in this open restaurant. Breakfasts of course will be continental buffet style. Lunch a la carte with a wide spread of salads and desserts.

KANSI PANORAMA LOUNGE

Located on Bhamo Deck, this lounge offers a panoramic view of the surrounding. Indulge yourself in a cup of cocktail and mingle with other passengers in the outdoor pool or sun loungers.

THAMBYADINE SPA BY L’OCCITANE

Nothing helps you de-stress better than having a massage with one of the therapist while cruising slowly. The treatments are further enhanced with cosmetics from L’Occitane which furthermore relieve your tension.

Bagan - Mandalay - Bagan 7 Nights

Destinations: Bagan, Mandalay, Sin Kyun, Tan Chi Taung Mountain, Bagan

Highlights of Itinerary:

Explore Bagan, including the magnificient golden Shwezigon Pagoda fabled to preserve relics of the Gautama Buddha.
Explore the famed Kyauk Gu U Min Temple perfect for meditation.
Enjoy a relaxing and pleasant 7-night cruise with full of exciting excursions.
Enjoy various onboard activities like local performance and the cooking class by Executive Chef.

Day-01 SET SAIL IN BAGAN

The time of check-in is 12:30 noon, the staffs will help you settle into your suite.
If you have arrived in Bagan on an early flight or the day before, you can join in the early tour around Bagan.
Afterward, back for lunch and then we commence the afternoon tour with a visit to Ananda Temple. Built in the 11th century, it is one of the oldest temples in Bagan that still remain relatively intact till today. Next stop is the Kayminga Pagoda Complex to see the various pagoda styles and architecture.
Toward the end of the day, you will be taken to a viewpoint where you can admire the Bagan wonderland as the red sun casts a magical haze over the already enchanted land.
Evening on board, enjoy a welcome glass of champagne and participate in the safety brief in Kansi Panorama Lounge before enjoying dinner.
Tonight’s dinner is set on a sandbank illuminated by candles.

Transport:

Cruise
Meals:

Lunch, Dinner

Day-02 BAGAN – SAGAING

OPTIONAL: Early morning balloon tour in Bagan. Supplement needed.
Start the day like a local with a visit to Nyaung U Market where the residents and farmer meet and trade from produces to lacquerware.
Then, continue to the gilt Shwezigon Pagoda. It is told to protecting the bone and two tooth relics of the Buddha.
We then go back to the ship for your lunch and resume the journey to Sagaing.
After lunch, there will be some more informative activities on board to keep you entertained. Learning how to wear longyi (sarong) and using thanaka (a kind of traditional cosmetic paste) and finally attend a talk about Myanmar and its history, cultures and future.
Dinner on board in the charming Talifoo Restaurant

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Cruise
Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day-03 MANDALAY

After breakfast, a cooking demonstration will be organized by the Executive Chef so you can get to know the basic of the local cuisine and hone your cooking.
After lunch, the vessel sails slowly to the Sagaing Hills. The afternoon will be spent in a monastic school and orphanage where the monks teach hundreds of novice of both Buddhism and regular knowledge. Continue to Sagaing Hill – a renowned religious center with over 550 monasteries and 6,000 monks and nuns reside here.
Afterward, continue to Amarapura or “The City of Immortals” which ironically only last for a short period of time. Visit the cotton and silk weaving house and observe the expertly hand of the women here. Afterward visit the U Bein Bridge nearby to enjoy the sunset drape over the horizon.
Enjoy a traditional performance before dinner on board.

Transport:

Cruise
Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day-04 MANDALAY

After breakfast, the morning tour consists of visits to Mahamuni Pagoda, Kuthodaw Pagoda – the world’s largest book – and Shwesandaw Monastery (Golden Palace Monastery).
Afternoon, a trip to gold leaf workshop will be on your agenda. Watch as the men smashing the gold to a thin layer which everyone uses to adorn the pagodas and the Buddha. Afterward, resume the artisan journey with a trip to a bronze casting workshop.
Final stop of the day will be in Mandalay Hill and the Su Taung Pyai Pagoda on top of the hill. Here arrive, you can see the Mandalay and the surrounding region easily.
Dinner will be served on board.

Transport:

Cruise
Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day-05 SIN KYUN

Today will start off with a trip up north to the Sin Kyun Village. A small village with just the population of 1,000 whose main occupations are farming and hat making.
Then you can have the option of participate in the local life as you follow the Village Chief to the library and a house for English teacher that are built by the Sanctuary Ananda Philanthropy. Your visit will furthermore support to the funding and development of the village’s quality of life.
Afterward, sail back down to Tan Chi Taung. En route, you can see the gigantic unfinished Mingun Pagoda. You also find the men and women by the bank doing their washing.
After lunch, you can spend the afternoon leisurely on board or make a detour through the back of the cruise.
Finish off the day with a tasty dinner.

Transport:

Cruise
Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day-06 BAGAN

The morning proposes another chance to enjoy your time with the Executive Chef and learn from the master to continue your process of mastering Asian cuisine.
Enjoy lunch as we enter Bagan – the plain of ancient pagodas.
After a short rest, the journey takes you to Tan Chi Taung Mountain where you have the chance to enjoy a bird’s eye view of the region. Next, watch the traditional Elephant dance before returning to Sanctuary Ananda.
Tonight’s dinner is set on a sandbank illuminated by the candles.

Transport:

Cruise
Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day-07 BAGAN

After breakfast, we leave to a local village by horse cart. Witness the slow paced life of the people as they make their way to the fields and herd the livestock. Photo stops along the way until you reach Sulamani Temple.
After lunch, we make the trip to Kyauk Gu U Min Temple that is famous for their cave structure. Unlike other temples throughout Bagan which rises above the ground, this temple is built along with the land in a tunnel system.
Then, we make a visit to a rural village where the residents are still going on about their days without a worry.
Dinner will be served on board.

Transport:

Cruise
Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day-08 BAGAN

After breakfast, check-out of the cruise at 9:00 AM and disembark in Bagan.

Transport:

Cruise
Meals:

Breakfast

Include Features

Accommodation
All meals, from lunch on embarkation day until breakfast on disembarkation day
Water, soft drinks and local beer throughout the day, and local wine with lunch and dinner
Guided excursions including transport and entrance fees
Port charges and fees

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Wines outside lunch and dinner, premium wines and other premium drinks, spirits and cocktails
International and domestic flights, and transfers
Travel insurance
Laundry, boutique purchases
Gratuities and all other items of a personal nature

SANCTUARY ANANDA CRUISE DECK PLAN

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SANCTUARY ANANDA CRUISE POLICY

1. Alteration of schedule and cruise itinerary

Though every effort will be made to ensure that the published itinerary is followed as closely as possible, given uncertain river and other local conditions, all schedules and itineraries may be subject to alterations and delays at short notice.

2. Child policy & third adult rates

- Children aged 6 and over are welcome on board Sanctuary Ananda with accompanying adult(s). Children must be supervised at all times and their safety is the responsibility of the accompanying adult(s).

- One child aged up to and including 12 years sharing a Luxury Suite with two adults pays 60% of the adult rate.

- One child aged up to and including 12 years sharing the Owner’s Suite with two adults pays 60% of the adult rate

- One adult sharing the Owner's Suite as the third occupant pays 75% of the per person rate.

- Children over 12 years will need to have their own cabin.

3. Payment Terms

A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable at the time of booking.

The remaining balance will be paid 70 days prior to arrival.

If a booking is made 70 days or less before arrival, full fare payment must be made within 48 hours.

Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of the booking with cancellation penalties.

4. Cancellation Terms

Cancellations received between the date of booking and 70 days prior to departure will result in the loss of the deposit.

Cancellations received 69 - 40 days prior to departure will be subject to a cancellation charge of 50% of the tour price.

Cancellations received 39 days or less prior to departure will be subject to a forfeiture of the entire tour price.

The purchase of special event tickets is subject to the refund policy of each individual event.

5. Force majeure

In the case of circumstances beyond normal control that cannot be foreseen or avoided, such as but not limited to war, civil or political unrest, strikes, catastrophes, epidemics, adverse river conditions or disruption to fuel supplies to the vessel, the Company may cancel the cruise and there will be a full refund of all monies paid by the passenger. In the event of a cruise being canceled as a result of the above force majeure situations following the commencement of that cruise period, the monies will not be refunded and the company will not be held liable for compensation.

6. Insurance

We strongly advise travelers to purchase trip cancellation insurance. In this case, guests will be reimbursed the cost of air tickets and other non-refundable trip payments. We also highly recommend guests to get international medical, baggage loss and delay insurance in the case of bad situations. Sanctuary Ananda will take no responsibility for lost or stolen personal belongings.

7. Dietary needs

For travelers with special dietary needs, they should contact us at least 30 days prior to embarkation. The cruise liner will make the utmost effort to provide special dietary needs and requests basing on the product’s availability.

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Bagan - Mandalay - Bagan 7 Nights

Overview

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Suite

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Luxury Suite

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Owner’s Suite

Cabin Amenities

TALIFOO RESTAURANT

MINDOON AL FRESCO DINING

KANSI PANORAMA LOUNGE

THAMBYADINE SPA BY L’OCCITANE

Bagan - Mandalay - Bagan 7 Nights

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SANCTUARY ANANDA CRUISE DECK PLAN

SANCTUARY ANANDA CRUISE POLICY

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