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Irrawaddy River

The mighty Irrawaddy, coursing 1300 miles through Myanmar, is the background for a world less seen. Wander through Bagan at sunrise, as rays caress the 2,300 temples dotting the landscape. Join village life when presenting alms to monks near the Kya Hnyat monasteries, and meet artisans deftly creating silk and pure silver objects of beauty. Retreat to your home away from home aboard Avalon Waterways’ ship and live it up while gazing at riverside life of fishermen hauling catches and school kids frolicking. Spell binding scenery never presses the pause button in breath taking Myanmar on an Irrawaddy River Cruise.

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Bagan
Explore Myanmar’s ancient capital from the ninth century to the 13th century.
Yangon
Visit Chaukhtatgyi to see the massive reclining Buddha and Shwedagon Pagoda, the most important religious site in the country.
Kya Hnyat
Present alms to the monks of a local monastery and witness their lunch ritual.
Inle Lake
Stop in Silk, Silversmith, and Cheroot Workshops, and attend a traditional song and dance performance by the Padaung long-necked women who live in this part of Myanmar.

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THE POSSIBILITIES ARE AS WIDE OPEN AS THE VIEWS.

From Europe to the Galapagos and Asia, cruise in relaxed luxury with Avalon Waterways with choices as unique as you. 

Glide away down the world’s most spectacular rivers, enjoying a unique vantage point from your own private oasis. Our floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows blur the line between where the world ends and your suite begins, allowing you to experience the world less seen from the comfort of your bed. This is experiential river cruising.

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Rooms with a View
The window of opportunity to see and experience the world just got a whole lot wider. Beyond the widest views on the water is an open invitation to experience your destination in more ways, in exceptional ways, in your way.
Relaxed Luxury
Delight in the difference and comfort. Leaving the rules behind, but not the luxury. Our job is to bring you the world. Your job is to love it your way.
Unpack Once
An extraordinary place to call your own. A space to get into it, or away from it - to be with friends or retreat to where you can invite the view (but no one else) in.
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Great food feeds your soul, fuels your passion, and shapes your memories. Taste decadent local delicacies, fresh regional wine and produce - Unrivalled foodie moments.