FROM THE GOLDEN LAND TO THE CODE MYTHRT001E LAND OF SMILES VALIDITY OCT 2019 – SEP 2020

TYPE RATE ( – THAILAND) 13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS START DAILY – YANGON – KYAIKKTIYO – HAPA AN – MAWLAMYINE – MYAWADDY / MAE SOT- SUKHOTHAI – AYUTTHAYA – BANGKOK

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I. HIGHLIGHTS

Myanmar  Learn about the rich Burmese culture as you discover Mandalay and its top attractions.  Visit the ancient archeological wonders of Bagan.  See the ‘heart’ of Buddhist Myanmar - the in Yangon and see the legendary Golden Rock at Kyaikhtiyo  Explore caves and trek mountains at Hpa Ann the city of Karen State  Meet the local people of Mawlamyaing on an island along the Thanlwin River

Thailand  Visit Thailand’s most impressive World Heritage Site at Sukhothai Historical Park  Cruise along the Chao Phraya River and discover a place rich in history and culture

II. ITINERARY

DAY 1 MANDALAY (ARRIVAL) Greetings on arrival from your tour guide. If time permits stop briefly at the famous U Bein Bridge, the world’s longest teak footbridge that spans over the Taungthaman Lake. Hotel check in. The rest of the afternoon is free at leisure. (-) Overnight in Mandalay DAY 2 MANDALAY Enjoy a city tour of Mandalay to discover splendid markets, monasteries, Indian temples, mosques and gold workshops. Visit the Mahamuni Pagoda, where the most revered Buddha image lives. Continue to a local workshop to observe the process of ‘Goldleaf beating’. We then visit a historic Buddhist monastery, the before visiting a few important pagodas namely, the and Kyauktawgyi Pagoda. End our day watching a romantic sunset from the top of with sweeping views of Mandalay and its surroundings. (B) Overnight in Mandalay DAY 3 MANDALAY – MT. POPA - BAGAN From Mandalay, transfer to Mt. Popa in the morning and reach Popa Mountain Resort in time for lunch. Enjoy lunch at the resort’s terrace offering the most prestigious views of Mt Popa with the glistening Taungkalat Monastery dramatically perched on top. Continue driving, along the way stopping by at local villages including a visit to the ‘Paing’ roadside shop to see locals climb up trees to harvest toddy juice. Arrival in Bagan late in the afternoon, hotel check in and free leisure

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in the evening. (B,L) Overnight in Bagan DAY 4 BAGAN Explore an ancient city on a full day tour, first with a visit to the Nyaung U Market. See Bagan’s most significant temples and pagodas such as the , Thatbyinnyu, Gubyaukgyi and Dhammayangyi. Stop at a lacquerware workshop. In the afternoon, hop on a charming horse-cart ride as it takes you to a special spot where you can watch the sunset with views of the vast area of Bagan temples and the Ayeyarwaddy river. (B) Overnight in Bagan DAY 5 BAGAN - YANGON Transfer to airport for flight to Yangon. Greetings and pick up on arrival. Continue to the heart of the city first stopping by at Chauk Htet Gyi Pagoda (Reclining Buddha). Enjoy a short leisurely walk sightseeing downtown Yangon with its colonial-style architecture before we check in the hotel. After resting, we will visit the ‘heart’ of Buddhist Myanmar, the world famous, Shwedagon Pagoda. Take your time, as you observe the surroundings and enjoy this fascinating place. (B) Overnight in Yangon DAY 6 YANGON – BAGO - KYAIKHTIYO Drive northeast towards the ancient former capital, Bago, en-route stopping by to see the Kyaikpun Pagoda. On arrival in Bago stop by the impressive Kanbawzathadi Palace, a reflection of one of Myanmar’s glorious dynasties. Continue driving to Kyaikthto. From here hop on a track to the halfway station and walk up the rest to see the legendary ‘Golden Rock’. Enjoy a peaceful sunset and a spiritual atmosphere. (B) Overnight in Kyaikhtiyo DAY 7 KYAIKHTIYO – HPA AN Early risers can enjoy watching the sunrise at the Golden Rock (5-minute walk from hotel). Descend back to the base camp at Kinpun where your driver awaits. Journey south towards Hpa An. Along the way stopping by Baying Nyi Naung Gu Cave and Kawgun Caves both spectacular limestone caves. End the day sightseeing at Kyauk Kalat (Water Lake) Monastery. (B) Overnight in Hpa An DAY 8 HPA AN - MAWLAMYINE Onwards on our journey to our next stop, Mawlamyine an attractive city, surrounded by a stupa- capped hills and the sea. On our way, we will visit the Win Sein Taw Ya Pagoda to see the world’s largest reclining Buddha. Arrive in Mawlamyine. From here visit Bilu Kyun (Ogre Island) home to palm-studded rice fields and fruit plantations with villages and workshops producing a variety of handicrafts. Finally visit the historical Seindone Mibaya , a 100 year monastery made of wooden structure.

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(B) Overnight in Mawlamyine DAY 9 MAWLAMYINE – MYAWADDY (MAE SOT BORDER) (DEPARTURE) Transfer to Myawaddy Border Gate. Arrival mid-afternoon at the Immigration gate to cross border from Myanmar to Thailand. (Cross the border without tour guide). Arrive at Mae Sot Border where your tour guide and driver awaits. Welcome to Thailand! Transfer to hotel for check in. The rest of the day is free for leisure or relaxation.

(B) Overnight in Tak DAY 10 MAE SOT (TAK) - SUKHOTHAI After breakfast at the hotel continue overland to Sukhothai, a UNESCO World Heritage City of historical sites and temple ruins. Arrive in Sukhothai and check in your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the charms of this rural city and its rustic lifestyle.

(B,L) Overnight in Sukhothai DAY 11 SUKHOTHAI - AYUTTHAYA Visit Sukhothai Historical Park ruins. Take your time and enjoy a leisurely walk seeing Thailand’s most impressive World Heritage Sites and learning about each of the ruin’s historical significance. Drive west to see the towering seated Buddha image at Wat Sri Chum. After lunch, continue driving to Ayutthaya until we reach our hotel for overnight. (B, L) Overnight in Ayutthaya DAY 12 AYUTTHAYA - BANGKOK We continue to drive north of Ayutthaya to visit Bang Pa-In the former palace of Siam’s Kings. Board a local boat and travel upstream along the Chao Phraya River back to Ayutthaya. See Wat Phanang Choeng and Wat Yai before we continue or drive to the final destination of our trip, Bangkok. (B, L) Overnight in Bangkok DAY 12 BANGKOK (DEPARTURE) Transfer to airport for departure flight home. (B)

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II. RATES

TOUR PRICE

01 OCT 2019 – 30 APR 2020 PAX STANDARD SUPERIOR DELUXE PRICE PER PERSON (USD) PRICE PER PERSON (USD) PRICE PER PERSON (USD)

1 PAX 4038 4285 4782

2 PAX 2252 2376 2631

3 – 4 PAX 1831 1952 2205

5 - 6 PAX 1408 1526 1778

7+ PAX 1531 1652 1904

Single 366 480 740 Supplement

01 May 2020 – 30 SEPT 2020 PAX STANDARD SUPERIOR DELUXE PRICE PER PERSON (USD) PRICE PER PERSON (USD) PRICE PER PERSON (USD)

1 PAX 3921 4101 4446

2 PAX 2189 2279 2456

3 – 4 PAX 1768 1855 2030

5 - 6 PAX 1346 1429 1602

7+ PAX 1469 1555 1728

Single 311 391 570 Supplement Rates are net and in USD. Rates mentioned above are based on sharing Twin or Double and per person. Please add Single Supplement for any odd number of pax or pax requesting SGL rooms.

Remark: Compulsory Gala Dinner at Krungsri River Hotel, Ayutthaya Loy Kra Thong on 11 Nov’19 & 30 Oct’20 Adult USD 35, Child USD 22 (per meal / pax) Christmas Eve on 24 Dec’19 & 24 Dec’20 Adult USD 34, Child USD 21 (per meal / pax) New Year Eve on 31 Dec’19 & 31 Dec’20 Adult USD 37, Child USD 22 (per meal / pax)

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THROUGHOUT GUIDE SUPPLEMENT (APPLIES TO MYANMAR ONLY) LANGUAGE 1 PAX 2-6 PAX 7 PAX

English Speaking Throughout Guide USD 199.- USD 205.- USD 210.-

French Speaking Throughout Guide USD 328.- USD 344.- USD 384.-

Spanish Speaking Throughout Guide USD 272.- USD 286.- USD 327.-

Russia Speaking Throughout Guide USD 328.- USD 344.- USD 384.- Rates are net and in USD (per group). ACCOMODATION CITY STANDARD SUPERIOR DELUXE

Ritz Grand Hotel -3* Eastern Palace Hotel -4* Hilon Mandalay -5* Mandalay (Superior) (Deluxe) (Deluxe)

Hotel Sincere Smile -3* Villa Bagan Hotel -3* Heritage Bagan Hoel-3* Bagan (Superior) (Deluxe) (Grand Deluxe)

Wyndham Grand Royal Reno Hotel -3* Jasmine Palace Hotel -3* Yangon Lake Hotel -5* (Deluxe) (Superior) (Superior)

Mountain Top Hotel -3* Mountain Top Hotel -3* Mountain Top Hotel -3* Kyaikhtiyo (Standard) (Deluxe) (Deluxe)

Hotel Zwekabin -3* Hotel Zwekabin -3* Keinnara Hpa An-3/4* Hpa An (Superior) (Deluxe) (Karean Cottage)

Cinderella Hotel -2* Hotel Suggati -3* Hotel Suggati -3* Mawlamyine (Superior) (Superior City View) (Deluxe River View)

Tak Fortune Mae Sod The Viang Tak Riverside Irawadee Superior Room Hotel Deluxe Room Deluxe Room

Sukhothai Le Charme Sukhothai Le Charme Sukhothai Legendha Resort Resort Deluxe Room Superior Room Deluxe Room

Ayutthaya Krungsri River Hotel Classic Kameo Kantary Luxury Room Deluxe Room Studio Suite

Bangkok Bangkok Cha-Da Hotel Silom Serene a Boutique Solitare Deluxe Room Hotel Grand Superior Deluxe Room

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Accommodation in hotels is subject to availability. If the listed hotel is fully booked, alternate accommodation will be booked within the same hotel category without surcharge/reduction. If no hotel in same category available, we preserve the right to apply a surcharge for any higher category or a reduction for any lower category. All hotel ratings are according to the local accreditation authority. Compulsory surcharges and meal options apply during peak holiday period such as Christmas, May 1st, New Years and Chinese New Year. These will be advised at the time of booking or at any time should the hotel apply on an ad hoc basis.

SERVICES INCLUDED SERVICES EXCLUDED SERVICES All described sightseeing as in program above International air tickets Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle Visa fees Boat transfers and sightseeing as per program Travel Insurance in all kinds Accommodation in hotels with daily breakfast Meals: if not mentioned in itinerary Domestic flight including airport tax Compulsory Meals English-speaking local guides in each destination as Tip, drinks, any personal expenses per program detail Early check-in and late check-out Admission fees to indicated sights All early and late airport transfers Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (Meals: Supplement for throughout guide service for any language B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner) other than English-Speaking local guides in each Domestic gov’t tax and service charge destination Camera / video fees Hot air ballooning in Bagan in Day 3 Any services not mentioned in the program Laundry, telephone calls and any other expenditure of a personal nature

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