Travel with Scenic | Mystical Irrawaddy River Cruises

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Major political and social changes in Myanmar have brought a new wave of intrepid travelers to this mystical nation.

Myanmar's exquisite temples hold pride of place for this mesmerizing country and throughout the land mother nature's awe inspiring powers have carved out spectacles of her own.

But the soul of the country is its people; colourful welcoming and friendly, they are carrying on traditions that have not changed for a thousand years. Traditions like the iconic one legged fishermen of Inle Lake, whose balancing acts will leave you spellbound.

The monastery is central to life in Myanmar and being invited to visit a nunnery in Sagaing will give you insights into the communities not available to other tourists.

Join these open hearted and friendly people for a meal as they share their lives with you.

Throughout Myanmar, the architecture of the Buddhist temples and pagodas are like nothing else on Earth; with their towering gold inspires and intricate craftsmanship, perhaps the most spectacular of all is the two thousand-year-old Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon.

Complete with beautiful guilt statues, it is the most sacred Buddhist site in the country.

Expert craftsmanship can be found in every corner of Myanmar; some of the most famous is the locally-produced silk and cotton fabrics, made using traditional techniques and lots of love.

Sunrise over the temples of Bagan is a moment filled with wonder and the opportunity to float above them is not one to be missed.

Sundowners will see you sipping champagne as you float gracefully under the U Bein Bridge and watch the sun sink below the waters.

Flowing from its source high in the Himalayas, the Irrawaddy River guides you through the heart of Myanmar and in 2016 Scenic will be introducing a new level of luxury to the region with the launch of the Scenic Aura this innovative ship.

With only 44 guests is the perfect mix of style and design there really is no better way to explore and appreciate the Irrawaddy then from the Scenic Aura.

Myanmar in all-inclusive luxury.

So wonderfully Scenic.