11 DAY CULTURAL TOUR LUXURY MYANMAR $ PER PERSON 2999 TWIN SHARE TYPICALLY $5099

BAGAN • YANGON • INLE LAKE

THE OFFER Introducing Myanmar; a ‘golden land’ brimming with gilded pagodas, ancient temples and Buddhist icons. It’s a new era for this extraordinary BAGAN DECK SUITE country and now is the time to explore it. Be mesmerised by the traditional culture, stunning landscapes and modern cities on this $2999 luxurious 11 day cultural tour. Your trip begins in Yangon where you’ll have time to take in all of the BAGAN DECK DELUXE SUITE sights and sounds on a walking tour before uncovering the hidden treasures of the antique heirlooms market and the 70-metre Reclining Buddha Pagoda. Take in a scenic boat ride of Inle Lake and witness the $3299 surrounding “floating gardens”. Discover the ancient city of Bagan, evocative of a bygone era, and the surrounding holy sites include the ornate Ananda Temple, built in 1091. Then start your luxury cruise MANDALAY DECK DELUXE SUITE aboard the Sanctuary Ananda with a candlelit dinner under the twinkling lights of the Bagan plain. While cruising, witness impressive views of the $3599 Irrawaddy River and countless temples stretching far across the horizon. Uncover the dazzling city of Mandalay; visit the pagoda sprinkled Sagaing Hill, enjoy a spectacular sunset at U Bein Bridge, meet locals at a Monastic school and learn the teachings of Buddhism.

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THE ITINERARY Day 1 Australia – Yangon, Myanmar reclining position. Within the enclosure is a centre devoted Today depart from either Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, to the study of Buddhist manuscripts and a collection of *Adelaide or Perth for Yangon, Myanmar. Fly with airlines such Buddha effigies in the Buddha Shrine Hall. Then continue to as Singapore Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Emirates and Virgin Shwedagon Pagoda, an architectural masterpiece said to be Australia to name a few (subject to availability). Upon arrival over 2,500 years old and, according to legend, enshrines eight be met by the tour guide and transferred to the hotel for the hairs of Buddha. The stupa is plated with 8,688 solid gold evening. slabs and is set with over 7,000 diamonds, rubies, sapphires and topaz stones with a large emerald as the centrepiece. Please note: due to flight scheduling and availability, some departures may occur on day 0. Affected customers must be As the tour concludes, return to the hotel for the evening. at the airport the night before. Flight times will be indicated Overnight: Jasmine Palace Hotel, Yangon on your final documentation which you will receive prior to Meals included: Breakfast departure. Overnight: Jasmine Palace Hotel, Yangon Day 3 Yangon - Heho - Inle Lake Meals included: In-Flight Today after breakfast, transfer to Yangon Domestic Airport for the internal flight to Heho, the gateway to Inle Lake. From Day 2 Yangon Heho, enjoy a scenic drive to Nyaung Shwe (approximately 1 This morning after breakfast enjoy a walking tour with the hour) and visit paper parasol making and the wooden Shwe tour guide of the city’s colonial downtown area. Although Yan Pyay Monastery which features beautiful carvings and a no longer the capital, Yangon is home to approximately four collection of Buddha images. In the afternoon, embark on a million people and remains the largest city in Myanmar. scenic boat ride that journeys from the south-west corner of Discover the city’s interesting mix of cultural influences the lake along a densely forested river to the small village of along the leafy boulevards lined with impressive colonial Indein. This remote village offers a fascinating glimpse of life buildings. Continue past beautiful pagodas and parks on the in a rural community, where the villagers maintain a slow- way to the river to see City Hall and the Customs House. The paced and traditional way of life. The village is also home to walking tour will end at the Strand Hotel, an iconic three-story the Shwe Indein Pagoda complex, an impressive collection of Victorian structure built in 1901. Afterwards, continue to ancient and unrestored Shan-style stupas clustered together Bogyoke Aung San Market (also known as Scott Market). This at the top of a hill. lively and atmospheric market has everything from antique Accompanied by your guide, make your way up the beautiful heirlooms to fresh fruits and vegetables and everything in stairway lined with wooden columns and market stalls selling between. exotic trinkets. At the peak, explore the intriguing assortment Next, visit the Reclining Buddha Pagoda, an open-sided of stupas and admire the stunning views of the lake and pavilion housing a 70-meter (230-foot) Buddha statue in the surrounding area.

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THE ITINERARY are essential in this region, are produced by hand. Overnight: Amata Garden Resort, Inle Lake As the tour concludes, return to the hotel for the evening. Meals included: Breakfast Overnight: Amata Garden Resort, Inle Lake Meals included: Breakfast Day 4 Inle Lake After breakfast, embark on a tour to discover important Day 5 Inle Lake - Heho - Bagan landmarks and floating gardens of Inle Lake. Visit Phaung After breakfast, transfer by private vehicle with the tour guide Daw Oo Pagoda, an important religious site in the Shan State. to Heho Airport for the flight to Bagan. The pagoda enshrines five golden Buddha images from the Malay Peninsula which were carried to Myanmar by the 12th Bagan was the 11th century capital of Myanmar and provides century King Alaungsithu. The images were deposited in a one of Asia’s most extraordinary travel experiences. The cave near the lake and not rediscovered until centuries later. flat plains that stretch out across Bagan are dotted with the remains of over 2,000 pagodas, temples and stupas which Then enjoy a scenic journey by boat to observe the unique once stood in splendor before the sword of Kublai Khan. An methods of farming and fishing on the lake. The “floating inspirational destination, Bagan is evocative of a bygone era – gardens” of Inle Lake are created from bundles of water a living history for all to see. hyacinths which, over time, develop a soil layer from the silt in the water and can be used to grow various fruits and Upon arrival, be met and transferred to the hotel where the vegetables. rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the hotel facilities. Next, visit Ngaphechaung Monastery. This elegant wooden Overnight: Amata Garden Resort, Bagan monastery is built on stilts and contains an impressive Meals included: Breakfast collection of Buddha images in Shan, Tibetan, Bagan and Inwa styles on a highly ornate wood and mosaic pedestal. The Day 6 Bagan – Begin 3 Night Sanctuary Ananda Cruise – stilted village of Inn Paw Khon is known for its ikat-style silk Departs 12:30pm weaving, which can be observed at a local workshop. See how After breakfast, be transferred to Sanctuary Ananda Cruise the artisans create beautiful and unique textiles using this and begin a half day tour in Bagan. Visit a local village in the traditional style of weaving. heart of the Bagan plain to see the way of life of the local Proceed to Nampan Village to see a blacksmith in a stilted people. Next, visit a lacquerware workshop which has been in shop above the lake. The blacksmiths shape and mold metals production in Bagan since the time of King Anawrahta around the old fashioned way - with a hammer and anvil. Afterwards, 1050 AD and where traditional methods are still used in the explore a cheroot factory that produces Burmese cigars. Next, workshop today. head to a boat builder’s workshop where watercraft, which

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THE ITINERARY After lunch, visit the Kayminga pagoda complex to see the to china and lacquerware. Next, head to the great golden different architecture of the stupas first-hand. Afterwards, visit Shwezigon Pagoda which is said to contain important relics of the Ananda Temple, regarded by folklore as one of the most the Gautama Buddha, two bones and a copy of a tooth. beautiful temples in Myanmar. Return to the ship and start sailing upstream towards Sagaing Enjoy the sunset over the Bagan plains and admire the light during which a variety of on-board activities will be offered change on the pagodas as they exude antiquity and mystery. including a longyi (sarong) and thanaka (traditional cosmetic) Finally the sun sets behind the hills on the far side of the demonstration, and a talk on Myanmar. Irrawaddy River, filling the sky with a reddish glow, a truly A delicious dinner in the Talifoo Restaurant will then follow. magical moment. Overnight: Sanctuary Ananda Cruise - Suite Bagan Deck A welcome briefing and champagne reception will be hosted in the Kansi Panorama Lounge before a candlelit sandbank Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner dinner is served with the backdrop of the twinkling lights of Bagan. Day 8 Mandalay - Cruising Today after breakfast on board, enjoy a back of house tour and Overnight: Sanctuary Ananda Cruise - Suite Bagan Deck cooking class with the award-winning executive chef as the Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner cruise continues along the Irrawaddy.

Day 7 Bagan - Cruising In the afternoon visit the pagoda sprinkled Sagaing Hill, an important religious and monastic centre, home to some 554 This morning after breakfast, there is an option for an early monasteries and 6,000 monks and nuns. Here, visit a Monastic morning balloon tour over Bagan (Optional, Subject to school where there will be an opportunity to meet some of Weather) - Rise early for an enchanting sunrise experience the residents and understand the teachings of Buddhism. that takes guests up into the skies of Bagan in a hot air Afterwards, take in the views from the top of the hill on the balloon. As the balloon floats higher and higher above the terraces of the Soon U Ponya Shin Pagoda which are truly ground, the true magnitude of the “Golden Land” is revealed breathtaking. and witness impressive views of the Irrawaddy River along with countless pagodas and temples stretching far across Visit the U Bein Bridge, a spectacular place to enjoy the the horizon. Ballooning is considered an essential Bagan sunset. After sunset, return to the Sanctuary Ananda. experience as the vast landscape is best appreciated from Overnight: Sanctuary Ananda Cruise - Suite Bagan Deck above. Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner An alternative option is to visit the bustling local market of Nyaung U. This daily market is where the farmers meet to buy Day 9 Mandalay - Yangon and sell a variety of goods, ranging from fruit and vegetables Enjoy an early breakfast on the final morning before check-out

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THE ITINERARY at 9am. Disembark the ship and join a post tour to Mahamuni Pagoda, one of Myanmar’s most religious monuments housing the revered Mahamuni Image. Lastly a visit to Kuthodaw Pagoda (Maha Lawka Marazein) built by King Mindon in 1857, in effect a copy of the Shwezigon Pagoda in Bagan. After, be transferred to Mandalay International Airport in time for the internal flight to Yangon. Upon arrival, be transferred to the hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the hotel facilities. Overnight: Jasmine Palace Hotel, Yangon Meals included: Breakfast

Day 10 Yangon, Myanmar - Australia Today, be transferred to Yangon airport for the departure flight back to Australia. Meals included: Breakfast;In-Flight

Day 11 Arrive in Australia Please note some flights may arrive +1 days.

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TOUR INCLUSIONS HIGHLIGHTS onboard cruise

Explore the mixture of British colonial and modern architecture of Complimentary house wine during meal times Yangon ACCOMMODATION Visit the impressive gilded Buddhist pagodas 6 nights quality 4 Star hotel accommodation Enjoy a scenic boat ride at Inle Lake Visit the local markets filled with antique heirlooms DINING

Enjoy a scenic boat cruise on the Irrawaddy River Enjoy 15 meals including daily breakfast Explore Bagan on a half day tour TOUR ESSENTIALS Visit a lacquerware workshop See the impressive, unrestored Shan Style stupas, home to Shwe English speaking tour guides Indein Pagoda Airline Taxes and surcharges Visit the Ananda Temple, regarded as one of the most beautiful temples in Myanmar TRANSPORT Explore the Ngaphechaung Monastery - the ornate wooden Private Transportation by A/C Vehicles monastery built on stilts TRANSFERS Immerse yourself in the culture and surrounds of Bagan Enjoy a cooking class with award-winning Executive Chef of The Return Airport and Cruise Port Transfers Sanctuary Ananda

FLIGHTS

Return international flights (economy class) from SYD/ MEL/*BNE/*ADL/PER 3 x internal flights (economy class): Yangon to Heho, Heho to Bagan and Mandalay to Yangon

CRUISE

3 night river cruise from Bagan to Mandalay Sail aboard the 5-star Luxury Cruise ‘The Sanctuary Ananda’ Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard Complimentary coffee, tea, soft drink, juices, local beer and water

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*Please note: all information provided in Please note: dates/months with a ^ incur Flight Class Upgrades this brochure is subject to both change and a Land High season surcharge of $500 per -- Premium Economy: Not available. availability. Prior to purchase please check the person. -- Business Class (Buy it now): $3399 per current deal for up-to-date information. If you Departure Cities person have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Purchase Confirmation apply Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, *Brisbane and Please note: and take precedence over the information in this *Adelaide. -- All Premium Economy and Business Class brochure. upgrades are subject to availability (if Interstate Surcharges we are not able to fulfill your business BOOKING INFORMATION *Brisbane: $100 per person class request the upgrade cost will be After purchase, you will receive a receipt refunded). *Adelaide: $150 per person and a Purchase Confirmation, directing you -- On any upgrade purchase, short haul to an online Passenger Information Form. FLIGHTS flights and domestic flight sectors are The Passenger Information Form must be not guaranteed in a Premium or Business completed within 72 hours of purchase. Full Service Airline(s) Used cabin; subject to aircraft configuration. Any special requests, preferences and Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Vietnam CRUISES optional extras MUST be clearly stated Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Virgin in your Passenger Information Form. Any Australia, Malindo Air, Korean Airlines, Japan Cabins change requested after submitting your Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Bagan Deck Suite Passenger Information Form cannot be Airlines, Bangkok Airways plus any codeshare Bagan Deck Deluxe Suite guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability partners (subject to availability) Mandalay Deck Deluxe Suite and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Please note: One way flights can not be Schedule of Fees below. accommodated. Travellers must take all included All cabins are subject to availability; some On purchasing this Travel Offer you are flights within the package, and any flights cabins may have restricted views. bound by the General Terms and Conditions, intentionally forfeited will result in later flights in addition to the specific terms and being subject to cancellation. ACCOMMODATION conditions outlined in this Important Arrive early Accommodation Used Information. Not available. 5 Star (Self-rated) Please note: all additional charges are payable direct to your Travel Consultant in AUD (unless Stay behind Sanctuary Ananda Cruise otherwise stated). Not available. 4 Star (Self-rated)

OFFER ESSENTIALS Stopover Packages Bagan: Jasmine Palace Hotel

Travel offer is valid for travel on selected Twin share: $450 per person/one way Inle Lake: Amata Gardens Resort dates until the 29th September 2020. Solo Traveller: $700 one way Bagan: Amata Garden Resort This travel offer is priced for one person based on twin share. Locations: Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type, and are subject * Singapore Single Traveller Supplement to availability based on seasonality. Properties For solo travellers a mandatory single Includes: will be confirmed, no later than two weeks prior to travel. supplement applies. -- 2 Nights in 4 star accommodation Bagan Deck Suite: $1530 -- Daily breakfast Extra Nights -- Return airport transfers Bagan Deck Deluxe Suite: $1755 Not available. Please note: Mandalay Deck Deluxe Suite: $2125 Maximum Room Capacity -- Stopover is not permitted during the 2020 Departure Dates dates of The Grand Prix: (September 18th 2 people (subject to availability). - 20th 2020) Friday - Monday inclusive. Please see TripADeal website for current Child Policy -- An outbound and inbound stopover may departure dates. be chosen; however the stopover location -- No child discounts. Full price applies for all must be the same each way, due to the children travelling with their parents. Surcharges airline used. -- Valid for Children/infants 8 years old and Please note: dates/months with a * incur a -- Stopover packages are subject to over. Flight High season surcharge of $300 per availability. Please note: Children must be accompanied person. by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to

Offer available for a limited time or until sold out. TRIP A DEAL PTY LTD: 50149240433 IMPORTANT INFORMATION travel. No unaccompanied minors allowed. Please note: A comprehensive travel Insurance between these months will find the weather Triple Share policy must be organised BEFORE all details can to be quite mild. be finalised. Not available. FLIGHTS OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION Bedding Configuration Seat Selection & Frequent Flyer Points: Double or Twin bedding (subject to TOUR GUIDE VS. TOUR LEADER At TripADeal we do not arrange seat availability). selection. It is important to highlight that Tour Guide: some Airlines do not allow pre-selected seats. Adjoining / Interconnecting Rooms Often locals with intimate knowledge of an We strongly suggest you contact the Airline Not available. area, its culture, and history. Their role entails directly with seating allocation requirements providing commentary, routing the tour, and or arrive at the airport earlier to arrange GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION and seeing that people have a good time. your seating. While we do not add frequent They are a licensed, qualified expert who Minimum group size 2, maximum group size flyer member details to bookings, you can do supplies specific information on history, art, 10 per vehicle. this directly with the Airline once you have architecture and culture of the city/village/ your flight information. Optional Tours / Activities attraction in which he or she is guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the Passport Validity: Balloon ride over Bagan: $470 AUD Per required place and leaves the group at the person. Customers are required to provide valid end of the tour, they do not travel with the passport details either at the time of Please note: group. purchase, or no later than 45 days prior to This tour operates only between October – Tour Leader: departure date. Failure to do so may result in March and is subject to change and is also cancellation of the booking. In this instance An experienced person tasked with ensuring subject to weather conditions on the day. customers will be responsible for any costs the smooth operation of tours, as well as and fees incurred. Please note: Guests over 125 kilograms will be providing practical support to passengers requested to pay a surcharge of (1) additional throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily Meals: ticket. includes assisting with accommodation, 15 meals are included in the tour, for all other -- Pregnant women and children below eight transportation between locations, and meals; lunches and dinners the tour leader years of age are not permitted. communication with tour guides in each stop. (when available) will offer assistance with A tour leader may provide general guidance -- Transfers from/to the hotel are provided reservations, suggestions and directions to around a city or village, and offer information by the ballooning company. local restaurants. It is your responsibility to on the place visited on the bus, however they -- Balloon ride over Bagan service is not notify TripADeal of any dietary requests/ are not required to have specific knowledge available between April and September. requirements. Please note; we will do our on art, architecture, or history. They are best to meet your requests/requirements, Please note: not allowed to provide a guided tour or however cannot guarantee that we will -- Prices are based on per person, are subject commentary of a city/village/attraction once always be able to. to availability, time permitting and weather there and if caught doing so, can be fined. conditions. Luggage: Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a -- The optional tour listed above must standard inclusion in all travel offers. Tour You will be responsible for all your personal be purchased at checkout or over the leaders/guides will only be made available when belongings whilst on the tour. With regards phone prior to submitting your passenger particularly required to enhance the experience to luggage, you must carry your own luggage information form (subject to availability). of the destination featured. from the coach to the hotel room and back EXCLUSIONS to the coach. The driver will assist with the CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURES uploading and off-loading of the luggage from -- Visa fees and requirements (A visa will the coach. be granted upon arrival if travelling on an Myanmar - Burma OTHER Australian passport) Myanmar is a large country and temperatures -- Meals/beverages not stated in the can vary significantly. As a general rule, Fitness Level Required / Mobility: itinerary (including any specialty temperatures and humidity becomes lower restaurants onboard cruise) at higher altitudes. Average temperatures of Our vehicles are not equipped with -- Gratuities/tipping 29 degrees can be experienced year round. wheelchair access, so unfortunately our tours -- Optional activities/tours (including any The cool season is between the months are currently not suitable for wheelchair users ‘onshore’ excursions as part of cruise) of November - February, the hot season is and those less mobile. -- Personal expenses between March - May, wet season starts Please note: a general level of fitness will be -- Travel insurance (Mandatory) in June through to August, those travelling required. If you have any concerns please

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they are a discretionary payment. Yellow Fever: -- 1st Change - $100.00 per person + any Sightseeing: A valid international certificate of vaccination additional charges applied by the airline/ against Yellow Fever is required in many Please note: In the event entrance to a site is cruise company/accommodation/other countries. You may need to present this on affected by changes in operating hours or public travel provider. arrival at the airport or border crossing. Some holiday closures, your itinerary will be adjusted -- 2nd Change - $150.00 per person + any countries will refuse entry if you are unable to ensure you do not miss out on the experience. additional charges applied by the airline/ to present your certificate. It’s also quite Shopping: cruise company/accommodation/other common for your home country to request a travel provider. Shopping overseas can be a daunting and Yellow Fever certificate on your arrival back -- Subsequent changes - $250.00 per person confusing experience, especially when there home. + any additional charges applied by the is a language barrier. Please be very cautious airline/cruise company/accommodation/ It is your responsibility to check with your when foreign currencies and prices are other travel provider. doctor well in advance of leaving home involved. If paying by credit card, please pay -- Changes within 30 days of departure about the Yellow Fever requirements for the close attention to the amount you are being $350.00 person + any additional charges countries you’ll be visiting. charged and keep all of your receipts. applied by the airline/cruise company/ Gratuities / Tipping: Do not make any purchases you are not accommodation/other travel provider. comfortable with or feel pressured into. If -- Changes within 14 days of departure Land you are uncertain or need assistance with the $500.00 per person + any additional Gratuities (tips) are not included in the tour language barrier, please seek assistance from charges applied by the airline/cruise price for services of the tour leader (when your Tour Guide/Leader. company/accommodation/other travel available) and driver throughout the tour. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions in provider. The recommended tip is $10 USD (approx regards to shopping for further information. $14 AUD) per person per day, this covers the Name Changes Due To Passenger Error guide/leader and the driver, which will be VISAS collected whilst on tour. -- If the incorrect name has been advised to A visa will be granted upon arrival at the TripADeal, charges of $150.00 per person Tipping is customary in Myanmar, and while it delegated border gates if travelling on an + any additional charges applied by the is certainly up to the discretion of each client, Australian Passport. The Visa cost is $50 USD airline/cruise company/accommodation/ it is recommended in order to guarantee the (Approx. $75 AUD). other travel provider. best level of service. Please note: Passengers who are not Australian Tipping for all services provided on tour citizens must check with the respective is always a matter of personal discretion, consulate or visa agency to determine what however please be aware that tipping is their visa requirements are and what personal considered by many locals in Myanmar to be identification is required. It is also important a part of their normal remuneration and they to note, some areas of employment such as may approach you for payment and there is journalism, government authorities and charity no need to be intimidated by the request. organisations may have additional restrictions Cruise in applying for Visas. This may in turn affect the type of application required. Gratuities (tips) are not included in the tour price for the services of the cruise staff INSURANCE throughout the cruise component of this tour. We are proud to offer a range of travel The Sanctuary Ananda is an internationally insurance products - please ask your Travel registered company & operates to US & Consultant for more information. European standards, both of which have an economy driven by a gratuities culture. SCHEDULE OF FEES Gratuities are expected on your cruise and will be charged to your onboard account at Voluntary Changes $27 USD per person per day. If you believe This includes booking changes requested you are not receiving the standard of service by you, including but not limited to those expected on your cruise, you may reduce changes requiring an airline ticket or a or remove the gratuities charged to your

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