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MYANMAR HIGHLIGHTS 10 DAYS / 09 NIGHTS TOUR OVERVIEW CITY INFO ACCOMMODATION RATE

Tour Overview The tour is specially designed for those who have the time to really explore the landscape, the culture and the Burmese hospitality. Starting in – the former capital of , and finishing in the famous Inle Lake, the tour is promised to leave you with unforgettable memories.

Day 1 Yangon Day 2 Yangon Day 3 Yangon – Nyaung U -

Day 4 Bagan

Day 5 Bagan – Pakkoku –

Day 6 Monywa –

Day 7 Mandalay – , Ava, – Mandalay

Day 8 Mandalay – Inle Lake

Day 9 Inle Lake

Day 10 Inle Lake – Heho - Yangon TOUR OVERVIEW CITY INFO ACCOMMODATION RATE

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YANGON

Day 1: Yangon AM: Yangon arrival . Transfer to hotel for check in PM: Half day visit Yangon . Visit the extraordinary Shwedagon – the 2500 enshrines strands of Buddha’s Shwedagon Pagoda hair and other holy relics

Visit the capital of Myanmar . Visit Chauk Htet Gyi Pagoda, . Overnight in Yangon

Chauk Htet Gyi Pagoda

Sule Pagoda TOUR OVERVIEW CITY INFO ACCOMMODATION RATE

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YANGON

Day 2: Yangon AM: Half day visit Yangon . Visit Kheng Hock Keong Temple in town . Explore the Chinese and Indian district with colonial area with old houses, post office PM: Half day visit Yangon Kheng Hock Keong Temple . Free time to explore Yangon

Visit the capital of Myanmar . Wander through the Boyoke Market . Overnight in Yangon

Boyoke Market

Colonial town TOUR OVERVIEW CITY INFO ACCOMMODATION RATE

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BAGAN

Day 3: Yangon – Nyaung U - Bagan AM: Transfer to the airport for a departing flight to Nyaung U • Visit the colorful market near and ancient temple with special products of handmade lacquer ware and wooden handicrafts Sunset over Bagan • Visit a lacquer ware factory to witness the artisans

Explore the ancient city of Myanmar working on different stages of lacquer making, listen to their sharing on how to complete the product and see a nice collection of good quality lacquerware. PM: Half day visit Bagan . Discover the famous archeological sites of Bagan Nyaung U Market including temples, monuments and monasteries . Enjoy the sunset overlooking the plain of a thousand from the . Overnight in Bagan

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BAGAN Day 4: Bagan AM: Half day visit Bagan . Visit the – one of the most revered temples in Bagan • Explore Myinkaba village and visit Gubyahkgyi Temple – famous for its beautiful mural paintings on its inner walls and well preserved plaster carvings on its exterior Explore the ancient city of Myanmar • Vist and Nan Paya Temple – Ananda Temple with beautiful Buddha statues and stone works • Visit a tobacco factory, talk to the local to understand the unique tobacco industry in the region PM: Half day visit Bagan . Board a local boat and cruise upriver towards the Kyauk Gu U Min . Enjoy the beautiful landscape and river – life of fishermen, local ferry boats, riverside villages and view of Bagan temples along the way. Kyauk Gu U Min Village . Take a walk through a village and experience the local rural life . Overnight in Bagan TOUR OVERVIEW CITY INFO ACCOMMODATION RATE

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MONYWA

Day 5: Bagan – Pakkoku - Monywa AM: Half day cruise on River . Visit the city of Pakkoku . Visit local market, cheroots factory, slipper workshop and wood carving PM: Drive along the river to Monywa . Overnight in Monywa

Explore a city in Gubyaukgyi Temple

Htilominlo TOUR OVERVIEW CITY INFO ACCOMMODATION RATE

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MANDALAY

Day 6: Monywa - Mandalay AM: Half day visit Monywa . Visit local market with various of local special produce. . Depart to Chindwin river, take a local ferry cross the river to Po Win Hill Po Win Daung . Explore the sand stone caves system include Po Win Daung with hundreds of Buddhist statues and murals Discover the last royal capital of the Burmese Kingdom since 14th century . Visit Shwe Ba Daung featuring unique pavilions cut from the surrounding sandstone and filled with Buddha images PM: Half day visit Monywa Shwe Ba Daung . Visit Thanboddhay Pagoda . Drive to Mandalay . Overnight in Mandalay

Thanboddhay Pagoda TOUR OVERVIEW CITY INFO ACCOMMODATION RATE

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MANDALAY

Day 7: Mandalay – Mingun, Ava, Sagaing – Mandalay AM: Half day visit Mingun . Cruise to Mingun on the Irrawaddy River . Visit Mingun Paya, the world’s largest Zedi – the base sustained heavy damage in the earthquake of 1838 which left a deep crack scarring Mingun Paya its façade.

Discover the last royal capital of PM: Half day visit Mingun the Burmese Kingdom . Visit , Sagaing, covered with 600 white – painted pagodas and monasteries . Walk up the Saging Hills, the religious centre of Myanmar, home to 3000 Monks and 100 Meditation Mingun Monastery centre. . Take a horse cart to visit Ava . Visit the wooden and the remains of the Royal Palace. . Overnight in Mandalay

Sagaing Hill TOUR OVERVIEW CITY INFO ACCOMMODATION RATE

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MANDALAY

Day 8: Mandalay – Inle Lake AM: Half day visit Mandalay . Take a morning walk around the town to observe monks collecting alms. . Visit the venerable Mahamuni Pagoda Shwe Nan Daw Kyuang . Explore the Red Mountain wine yard, touring the farm with a local to understand how they produce the best

Discover the last royal capital of the Burmese Kingdom wines in the country. PM: Flight Mandalay – Heho – Inle Lake . Transfer to the airport for a departing flight to Heho . Drive to Inle Lake from Heho . Overnight in Inle Lake Mandalay

Mahamuni Pagoda TOUR OVERVIEW CITY INFO ACCOMMODATION RATE

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INLE LAKE Day 9: Inle Lake AM: Half day visit Inle Lake . Cruise around the magnificent Inle Lake . See villages built on stilts in the lake inhabited by the local Intha people . Observe the leg-rowing fishermen and see their floating Inle Lake garden built from strips of water hyacinth and mud PM: Half day visit Inle Lake

Explore a beautiful highland . Visit Nga Hpe Chaung Monastery – house dozens of Shan lake, 900 meters above sea level Buddha statues . Visit the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda – the lake’s main sanctuary – contains five scared Buddha images covered in leaf . Explore the local craft of Inle Lake Floating Garden . Stop at weaving village of Inpawkhone and a cheroot factory where the typical Burmese cigars are made by hand. . Overnight in Inle Lake

Day 10: Inle Lake – Heho - Yangon AM: Take the flight back to Yangon. Wander through the Bogyoke. Relax until tran Floating temple TOUR OVERVIEW CITY INFO ACCOMMODATION RATE

Yangon was Myanmar’s capital city up to 2005 when the government abruptly relocated the capital to . With its wide, tree-lined, streets, parks and lakes Yangon has the sleepy charm of a provincial town. Crumbling British colonial mansions stand beside glittering pagodas, including one of the most remarkable religious in all of Asia - the golden Shwedagon Pagoda. Much of Yangon's allure stems from its colorful street life: peddlers hawk stones on the sidewalk in the gem market; ricksaw drivers in striped longyis (sarongs) peddle lazily through tree-lined streets; and people drink endless cups of sweet, milky tea at roadside tea stalls. TOUR OVERVIEW CITY INFO ACCOMMODATION RATE

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1998, Bagan is the primary spiritual centre of ancient Burma. With temples, pagodas and dating from the 9th century, the collection of 2229 monuments is considered to be one of the richest and most beautiful archaeological sites in Asia. This ancient volcano of Mount Popa, “The Mountain of Flowers” is a one-hour drive from Bagan and a steep stairway of approximately 700 steps will take you up to the top of the mount at 1,520 metres for a spectacular view of the Bagan Plain. TOUR OVERVIEW CITY INFO ACCOMMODATION RATE

The last royal capital of the Burmese Kingdom, Mandalay today is the religious heart of the country with some of the country’s most beautiful pagodas, including the highly revered Mahamuni Paya, home to a famous Buddha-image covered in gold leaf. Those interested in will appreciate the Mahagandayone Monastery where more than a thousand monks and novices live and study. Mandalay is also home to the world’s largest book with 729 marble slabs of Buddhist scriptures at the . Famous for its arts and crafts, Mandalay is a good place to buy everything from traditional wooden puppets to hand-woven fabrics. TOUR OVERVIEW CITY INFO ACCOMMODATION RATE

Inle Lake is about 20 km long and 8 km wide and is surrounded by a high plateau with numerous villages inhabited mainly by fishermen and farmers. The lake itself is shallow - only 2 to 3 metres deep - and covered by seaweed, a perfect environment for the wide variety of floating flower and vegetable gardens to grow in. The lake is also home to silk and lotus weaving craft shops on stilts and wide range of bird species. TOUR OVERVIEW CITY INFO ACCOMMODATION RATE

Mingun is best known for its gigantic, unfinished stupa, the Mingun , which was meant to be the largest in the world (at a projected height of 150 metres), but now lies ravaged by earthquakes on the western banks of the Irrawaddy. TOUR OVERVIEW CITY INFO ACCOMMODATION RATE

Monywa is situated on the banks of the Chindwin River 136 kilometres west of Mandalay. Because of the industry that surrounds the town, it has a more dynamic feel than other regional centres in Myanmar: its riverfront is enjoyable to amble down; it has some lively markets; and its main street (between the clock tower and the Bogyoke statue) comes alive after dark, with a vibrant atmosphere and numerous food stalls and beer stations. SUMMIT PARK VIEW HOTEL, YANGON

RATE: + Situated in Yangon, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The Planetarium, People's Square, and National Museum of Myanmar. People's Park and Myanmar Event Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). 350 Ahlone Road Yangon (+95) 1 211 888 ACCOMMODATION Summit Park View features different types of room such as Superior, Deluxe, Suite, Premier Famaily Suite and Pagoda Suite. All are equipped with: • Air conditioning • LCD TV with satellite channels • Internet access • IDD Phone • Mini bar • Safety box

RESTAURANTS Parkview Cafe - This café specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Cafe Terrace - Onsite café. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting)..

EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES • Laundry Service • Free Wifi • Luggae storage • Garden • Safety box at front desk THAZIN GARDEN HOTEL, BAGAN

RATE: Thazin Garden Hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Gawdawpalin Temple and Bagan Archaeological Museum. and are also within 6 mi (10 km). Thazin Road Archaeological Prov Bagan Myanmar (+95) 1-537898, 9-730 85220, 9-732 37049 ACCOMMODATION Quiet and serene location with open space in the garden for relaxation & fresh air 67 Deluxe Rooms, attached with private verandah. All rooms are fully equipped with: • Air conditioning • Private bathroom • Satellite TV service • Coffee / tea maker • Balcony • Minibar

RESTAURANTS Onsite venue - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A second restaurant - This poolside bar serves lunch and light fare.

EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES • Free Wi-fi • Safety box at front desk • Computer station • Tours / ticket assistance • Business centre • Concierge services • Spa service on site • Library • Outdoor pool • Television in lobby WIN UNITY HOTEL, MONYWA

RATE: The Win Unity Resort is located close to the city center of Monywa and at 3 hours drive from Mandalay. Bogyoke Road, Yone Gyi Quarter, Kantharyar, Monywa Township, Sagaing Division, Myanmar (95 71) 22438, 22013

ACCOMMODATION The hotel offers 81 rooms including rooms with lake or garden view, superior rooms and standard rooms. Each room has a balcony and is equipped with: • Air conditioning • Cable TV • Minibar • IDD phone • Safety box • Hairdryer

RESTAURANTS Win Unity Resort features 2 restaurants which overlook the pool. It serves Chinese and Asian dishes. The 2 bars, including one next to the pool offer a wide range of cocktails and drinks.

EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES • Business center • Massage service • Meeting room • Tennis court • Laundry service • Pool • Fitness room AMAZING HOTEL, MANDALAY

RATE: + Located in the heart of Mandalay, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Yadanarpon Diamond Plaza, Man Myanmar Plaza, and Zegyo Market. Shwe Kyi Myin Paya and are also within 2 mi (3 km).. 78th Street, Between 28th & 29th Chan Aye Thar Zan Mandalay (+95) 9 5133 015

ACCOMMODATION All 16 Deluxe Rooms that are furnished with the tasteful decorations with a traditional Myanmar sensibility, recalling the expert carpentry of the ancient Mandalay palace. All are fully equipped with: • Individually controlled air-conditioning • Mini bar and In-room safe • Telephone with local and international direct dial • Hair Dryer • Coffee and Tea making facilities

RESTAURANTS The restaurant on site offers a full range of Thai, European and Chinese delicacies with the high light of the Myanmar Cuisines. As Mandalay is a place with strong culinary tradition, to add even more Myanmar delicacies based on our esteem guests’ requests.

EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES • Business center • Room service 24h/24 • Laundry service • Free newspaper in lobby • Complimentary Wi-Fi PRISTINE LOTUS SPA RESORT, INLE LAKE

RATE: Situated on a lake, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Mingalar Market, Yadana Manaung Padoda, and Buddha Museum. Khaung Daing Village Inle Lake (95) 1 503 733

ACCOMMODATION Pristine Lotus Spa Resort features 120 rooms including The Floating Duplex, The Lotus Villa, The Lotus Suite. Equipment: • Minibar • Tea and coffee making facilities • Hot and cold shower • Hairdryer • In room safe

RESTAURANTS Kumudra - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily. Onsite venue #2 - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES • Concierge service • Dry cleaning / Laundry service. • Garden • Safe deposit box at front desk • Library • Tour assistance TOUR OVERVIEW CITY INFO ACCOMMODATION RATE

Price in USD – Validity Oct – Apr 2016

Base 1 pax 2 pax 3-5 pax 6-9 pax 10-15 pax 16-20 pax Single Sup. Package Myanmar 3364 1925 1765 1637 1519 1486 631

Our prices include: Our prices do not include: . Accommodation at selected hotels. . Visa for Myanmar . Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle. . International flights and airport taxes. . English speaking guides for tours. . Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all . Private boat for cruise. services not note specifically mentioned in . Entry fees for sightseeing. the program. . Domestic flights Yangon - Heho / Heho - Mandalay / Bagan - Yangon including airport taxes. . Meals as mentioned: (B) for breakfast, (L) for lunch, (D) for dinner. . Taxes: V.A.T.

Note: . Program is subject to change without prior notice due to airlines unexpected changes of schedule or flight cancellations. . We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in fuel surcharges. . Visa to Vietnam available upon arrival at the airport with prior arrangement for authorisation letter. . Peak season surcharge at US$150 per person for all cruises falling on New Year’s Eve and/or Christmas . Specific booking condition and method of payment will be applied to this crusie package, please contact us for information in detail.