We hired "Mr. Gold" Shwe Toe for a boat trip down the Irrawaddy river + additional activities.

He met us in Mandalay and organised the end of the trip in Bagan.

First we joined Bhamo by plane and visited Bhamo (market, city surroundings, villages ...). Then we boarded a boat for several days, cruising downstream the Irrawaddy river. The boat was private, four crew members, Shwe Toe and us. No luxury, just people taking perfect care of us in a relaxing environment. We could cruise and stop to visit architectural places or just learn about the life of people living and working on the banks. Shwe Toe revealed to be highly professional, friendly and respectful of our privacy. These days were both interesting and relaxing.

Back to Mandalay, Shwe Toe organised a small trek close to Hsipaw. The travel was by a confortable car, plus some experience of a train, just for fun. The trek guide chosen by Shwe Toe, Santi, had extensive experience of the terrain and also was able to help us understand the life of the villagers.

Back again to Mandaly, Shwe Toe organised our transfer by boat to Bagan.

The tour was really perfect, thanks to Shwe Toe.