Stay
The M/V Belmond Road to Mandalay has 56 en-suite cabins. These are grouped in five cabin categories. All rooms face out to the water, offering wonderful views through large windows. Room amenities include satellite TV, an iPod docking station, air-conditioning, generous closet space and spacious en-suite bathrooms with locally made soaps. The luxurious Governor’s Suite provides further space with its separate sitting area along with a butler service and complimentary mini bar.
ChildCare
Children are welcome to come on board Belmond Road to Mandalay, but there are no specific facilities available.
Dine
Dining at the Belmond Road to Mandalay is at the alfresco Bar & Grill Restaurant, situated on the Observation Deck. Breakfast is buffet style while themed lunches and gourmet dinners feature Southeast Asian, Indian and European cuisine. The Bar serves complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks. The dress was smart casual, some men wore jackets while most did not. The passengers were casual in their attitude and mingled freely, sharing others tables for meals.
Relax
Life aboard the Belmond Road to Mandalay is a mix of adventure and luxury. You can relax around the swimming pool on the top deck, or in the Observation Lounge whilst taking in the views through the large windows. There is a fitness room and a beauty room with massage service, facial or pedicure in the beauty area. Evening entertainment includes regional dances in the lounge and live music in the Piano Bar.
Experience
All through your journey on Belmond Road to Mandalay, it is Bagan that will remain your most memorable. There are thousands of temples and the best way to understand these is to hire an intelligent private guide who will bring sense to what appears to be a jumble to an unknown mind. The beauty of Bagan is in its landscape, best realised from the air on a hot air balloon. If there is time, then hit the road on a push bike to get the most authentic Myanmar experience.
Currency
Myanmar Kyat (MMK)
Location Belmond Road to Mandalay runs voyages south to the ancient capital of Bagan on the Ayeyarwady River, it also heads north through forested gorges to Bhamo near the Chinese border. The luxurious Belmond Road to Mandalay river ship, serves as a floating hotel and vantage point from which to absorb the surrounding beauty along the mighty Irrawaddy River.
Getting There Yangon airport has undergone a major renovation and facilitates both international and domestic terminals. Cruises on the Road to Mandalay begin at either Bagan Aye Yar jetty in Bagan or Sagaing jetty in Mandalay. Bagan and Mandalay airports are easily accessible by air from Yangon.
When to go The best time to visit Myanmar is between October and April when the weather is dry and not so hot. At this time the warm and sunny days are ideal for sightseeing throughout the country. The temperatures start to rise in March and May to September is best avoided as this is the rainy season when sightseeing can become difficult.
