If you want a truly exotic and unique trip and you are a lover of oriental culture in its purest form, I suggest you travel the Ayeyarwady or Irrawaddy river, passing through Bagan, a city that preserves more than 2.000 temples, leaving and returning to bustling Yangon. In case you are a little lost, I tell you that we are in Myanmar.
Along the route visit the towns of Magwe and the rural village of Gway Chaung. Within how little frequented this area is, to the north, On the Chindwin River, you can enjoy the beauty of Sagaing, the Teak Monastery of Salay and the Pyay district. Are you interested Well, keep reading and I'll tell you.
Before embarking I recommend that you take a good look at the time you choose for your trip and Myanmar has 3 stations, March to May is the hot and humid season, June to September the rainy season, and October to February is less rainy and with mild temperatures.
Any of the cruises offered on the Irrawaday will be aboard luxury boats, most of them built in the traditional way, and there is even a very beautiful English type steamer. Do not worry about the comforts since all of them have the maximum comfort for their guests.
As an example, I propose a 10-day cruise touring the river and valley of the Irrawaday, historical, cultural and economic heart of Myanmar, departing and returning to the city of Yagón, where you also have three nights of accommodation. The trip is organized by the company Avalon Waterways and on their page you can see all the details, it is called Golden Myanmar.
Yes, The official language is English, and includes excursions, all of them spectacular, with a traditional puppet show, for example, internal flights, buffet-style meals, tasting dinners, and accommodation in an interior or exterior cabin with a balcony.