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Myanmar Done Right MYANMAR DONE RIGHT 7 DAYS | 6 NIGHTS OVERVIEW THE DESTINATION THE EXPERIENCE YOUR HOSTS Iconic urban landscapes, remote We’ll take you on an intimate Your team at Smiling Albino has spent villages, colonial hill stations, glittering exploration of the back lanes of years dabbling, experimenting and stupas, a diverse regional cuisine and Yangon, the lush countryside of the dreaming up the ultimate SA smiling faces are all waiting to be Shan State, and through the pagodas renditions of Myanmar. We tread experienced in Southeast Asia’s of Bagan and the photographic haven beyond the traditional, sit down with Golden land. of Inle lake. We’ll engage and learn longtime residents, eat palate-tingling from the Burmese people from meals and open our spirits to an Completely unique to its neighbors, floating villages to hill stations, and awakening that can only be crafted by Myanmar, formerly Burma, more from markets to monasteries and our mahouts; a course that bonds closely mimes the vibes of Bhutan and roadside pubs. We invite you to come expertise, character and curiosity. Nepal - far off lands with preserved and discover the spirit and hidden cultures, ready to showcase its corners of this nation on the move. And of course the parts our guests authentic soul to those who make the like you have said makes our trips so journey. much fun: a variety of activities, private transport, rockstar guides, insider-access moments and a hygiene-obsessed team (yes, it’s 2020!). We don't just connect the dots, we create them. MYANMAR DONE RIGHT EXCLUSIVE OFFER Exclusive PERKS for you when you book before August 2020 Remember the time the world shut down? We do! To fuel the wanderlust of our revered friends of Smiling Albino, we've put together an ultra perks-infused itinerary for you to take when you're ready. Just make a small deposit now, and set your travel dates for anytime through 15 December 2021! With a flexible deposit before 1 August 2020, we're adding in totally bespoke Back to Travel Complimentary Experiences that show how much we love you. We love you, see below! One-on-one sundowners with Myanmar local expert and Yangon resident, Edwin Briels. Complimentary 60-minute massage treatment at the Spa at Excelsior hotel in Yangon. Complimentary bottle of champagne aboard your sunset cruise in Bagan. Free sunrise Balloons over Bagan epic experience for one person. PRICE Bonus Adventure Experience to explore the Bagan temples by e-bike. $2,535 USD per person* Another complimentary hosted kayaking journey on Inle Lake. Complimentary set dinner experience for two at Sanctum Inle Resort. TOTAL VALUE OF PERKS A super pre kit sent to your home a month before travel filled with regional $700+ USD goodies and Smiling Albino treats. (Except the Smiling Albino team Giant smiles and social-distancing hugs from the entire Smiling Albino team. smiles, which are priceless!) *special offer valid on bookings deposited before 1 august 2020 for travel through 15 [email protected] | www.smilingalbino.com December 2021. see document terms and conditions for more information. YANGON D A Y WELCOME TO YANGON 1 Migalabar! From the Himalayas to white-sand beaches, Myanmar is possibly the most geographically diverse country of Southeast Asia and it is easy to understand why the likes of Kipling and Orwell fell in love with it. A spirituality permeates the place. Kipling once described Myanmar as “quite unlike any place you know about”, and we invite you to come and discover the spirit and hidden corners of one of Southeast Asia’s least visited nations. Upon arrival in Yangon your host will be waiting for you with a big smile and warm welcome to Myanmar. Yangon's daytime discoveries evoke Buddhist splendor through the likes of the Sule Pagoda, the Shwedagon Golden Stupa and the Chauk- tat-gyi Pagoda. By night roam Yangon’s lit boulevards and savor the local flavors as you marvel at the variety of lifestyles and ethnicities in this eclectic city. Interesting fact: Yangon is a motorbike-free city. Unlike other major cities in Southeast Asia (most notably, perhaps, Hanoi and Saigon), you won’t find a frenzy of two-wheelers and honking dominating the streets. MYANMAR DONE RIGHT YANGON YANGON COLONIAL HERITAGE WALK Our focus in Myanmar is on exploration, and we’ll start doing just that! Yangon’s old quarter is home to some of Asia’s finest shopfronts and imposing edifices borne out of the ambitions of 19th century captains of European industry. Today it is a dazzling array of crumbling gems, iconic period architecture, derelict mansions with banyan trees sprouting up from within, and beautifully restored masterpieces rivalling some of Asia’s finest buildings. We hunt the hidden of Colonial Yangon by foot on a half-day below-the-surface jaunt. Foregoing traditional landmarks we explore tucked away back alleys, peering through doorways into the city's rare history. This connoisseur's urban exploration gives you an intimate glimpse into Yangon’s multi-cultural heart, access to stunning relics and an appreciation for the grandeur of the old town which captured the hearts of visitors from Orwell to Kipling. [email protected] | www.smilingalbino.com YANGON D A Y SPIRITUAL SHWEDAGON PAGODA 2 Have you thought about what’s behind the golden façade of the Shwedagon Pagoda? Venturing into the depths of Yangon's spiritual heritage, today we don't just see the sights, we engage in the culture, interacting with the locals living in the community around this impressive monument. We walk away from Shwedagon with a deeper insight into Myanmar’s Buddhism and how animist beliefs in spirits still play a part in Buddhist rituals and ceremonies. Our intriguing adventure takes us into workshops, markets and monasteries, three integral pillars of life in Myanmar, all of which play an essential role in the upkeep and worship of Shwedagon Pagoda. After a classic Burmese lunch, transfer back to the hotel for some r'n'r. Experience Features: Savor a traditional Burmese breakfast, make offerings to Shwedagon's resident monks, sit down with a famed Yangon fortune teller and try the infamous Burmese green tea leaf salad for lunch. AFTERNOON MASSAGE Rest your mind, body and soul with a complimentary 60-minute Touch of Burma Massage. A recipe that infuses traditional massage techniques with a Thanaka essential oil elixir. A mix of stretching, firm pressure, rhythmic and rolling movements activate you whole body. Your treatment relaxes, detoxifies and relieves while improving blood circulation, creating a sense of well-being. MYANMAR DONE RIGHT YANGON A SUNDOWN SIP WITH A YANGON EXPERT Local Rangoon (Yangon) resident, entrepreneur, connoisseur and student of all things Myanmar; Edwin Briels is a true "Burma lover". This afternoon Edwin will take you out for a sundowner walk through downtown Yangon, have a local drink and some typical Burmese bites as Edwin narrates Yangon. Politics, and the strong social behavior and resilience of the people of Myanmar are also fair game for discussion. Edwin's personal experience from his years in Myanmar are fascinating, as are the sustainability projects he's initiated across the country. This lively dialogue with one of our own will deliver long-lasting memories. ABOUT EDWIN Edwin Briels first arrived in Myanmar in 1996. Originally from the Netherlands, Edwin is well-versed in tourism, Myanmar history and current affairs, and much more. Ask him about his favorite local tastes, secret Myanmar's destinations or his extensive travels. [email protected] | www.smilingalbino.com BAGAN D A Y TO THE ANCIENT CITY, BAGAN 3 If travelling was a game then Bagan would be the final boss of ancient brick temples in Southeast Asia. Today we fly from Yangon to Bagan, landscape to thousands of Theravada Buddhist monuments. Considered the world’s largest and densest concentration of Buddhist religious buildings, Bagan's plains are dotted with massive stucco-covered brickwork monastic complexes, as well as more modestly sized and small stupas and wats, some mere piles of rubble covered in shrubs. It is the combination of all of these buildings – in varying stages of ruin, repair, renovation, and reconstruction – imposed on a vast landscape which gives Bagan its unique and seemingly timeless character. Across the Bagan plains, more than 4,000 stupas, temples and monasteries were constructed between the 11th and the 13th centuries. A few more than half remain today for you to explore in wonder at the devotion and labor that went into their construction. MYANMAR DONE RIGHT BAGAN THIS IS BAGAN WITH PICNIC LUNCH PRIVATE SUNDOWNERS ON THE BANKS OF THE Galavant the plains of Bagan where ruined temples grow out of IRRAWADDY RIVER the horizon. Serene viewpoints give way to endless glimpses of Bagan is home to magnificent sunsets and our favorite way to pagodas and a bird's-eye orientation of Old Bagan. Sites ranging enjoy the sky's morphing colors is aboard a boat ride along the from Ananda, to Dhammayangyi, Sulamani, and Thatbyinnyu, mighty Irrawaddy River. which have stood in place for centuries demonstrate the awe of the steadfast skills of ancient craftsmen. With cocktails in hand, on a sandbank in the middle of the river, relax and enjoy light snacks as the golden orb of the sun sinks Today's lunch is no ordinary meal. In a quiet quarter away from into the temple-filled horizon. crowds, our team has prepared a private picnic lunch. Home- cooked Burmese favorites made with love by a local family, Cheers with a complimentary bottle of champagne as you surrounded by the ancient ruins, this rustic feast is delicious in its appreciate the tranquility of your surroundings.
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