Kappy65

Please let us know how your cruise went!

 

 

 

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I absolutely fell in love with the country - while there are some amenities lacking - and the ship needs to tweak some things - overall the experience exceeds the missing things. Remember..... crisp new bills!!! they examine all American $ and often reject - even tho' I had my master card approved prior to leaving it didn't work -lucky I had enough cash. They like Visa better...

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Thanks so much - looks like they put together quite a nice venue. I read your other posts also - sounds like overall a good experience. Any last minute suggestions for clothes... other items

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Kappy 65

Which date in Feb 2016 are you booked on?

Leaving tomorrow - have you heard anything about the trip/cruise

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There is an excellent reading list for book lovers who are travelling to Myanmar at the web site of Myanmar Shalom http://www.myanmarshalom.com Scroll down till you came to reading list.

We didn't use this company's services in Myanmar. We travelled in great comfort with Pandaw on its smallest boat as far north as Katha, well beyond the usual Yangon-Mandalay tourist strip. Our best travel experience on seven continents, equal to Antarctica with Silversea.

Leaving Jan 1 - stopping in Bangkok for 2 days - a bit anxious about Myanmar - going first to Yangon and then a river cruise for 11 days - Any great tips!!!

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Kappy 65

Booked the same cruise (AMAPURA ) for December 2014.

 

This will be our first cruise with Amawaterways .

Would gladly exchange tips and Infos about cruising with Amawaterways and Burma.

 

Micheline and Luc

 

 

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Wondering how the trip went- any hints..

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Kappy 66

thanks so much - figured that out about the clothes - trying to go with carry-on luggage - did you get to Inle lake?? Overall - did you find the trip fascinating

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Just finished reading The Art of Hearing Heartbeats - takes place in Burma - actually Kalaw - where we will be visiting. A most wonderful, heart-warming story - can't wait to visit. I am now reading a non-fiction memoir... also about Burma .... A bit anxious due to the most recent turmoil in Bangkok as we are going there first - then onto Yangon - but doing some private guide touring so hopefully will be kept away from any untoward happenings. Would love to hear anyone else's experiences..

Booked the same cruise (AMAPURA ) for December 2014.

 

This will be our first cruise with Amawaterways .

Would gladly exchange tips and Infos about cruising with Amawaterways and Burma.

 

Micheline and Luc

 

 

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Anxious to hear about the trip - Just picked up all my documents from the travel agent - sounds busy but great.

Michele - thanks for the book suggestion - going to download to my Nook. For anyone else planning on trip I did some investigation into air - lots of issues getting out of Yangon.... Korean Air is one option - other option that I chose is China Air (not Air China).... leaving from NY transfers in Teipei and goes into both Bangkok and leaves from Yangon. China Air participates in International Air Program with AMEX - buy one ticket at full fare and other is for taxes... really fantastic option - and was able to apply my points so it brought the 2 business class tickets down to a very, very affordable price. And ticket is fully refundable.. couldn't beat it.

Happy travels...

Would love to hear (although it will be too late to change anything for me) about the December cruise. I've been told AMA is a top-notch company. I've done other river cruises - but like the size of cabin, small group, and newness of ship. I'm going to Bangkok first on my own, then flying to Yangon to meet up with group - but will also have own guide in Yangon - Need to go with group on bus to pick up cruise as that is cruise company's policy - After cruise, doing extension to Inle Lake with AMA. Not sure when I will get back to that part of the world so wanted to experience as much as possible.

Booked river cruise for Jan 2015 beginning in Yangon Jan 5 - Anyone else on board?