15 DAYS MYANMAR ITINERARY
YANGON – BAGAN – RV PAUKAN 2007 – MANDALAY - AMARAPURA – MANDALAY – AVA -
SAGAING - MANDALAY - HEHO - INLE LAKE – HEHO – THANDWE – NGAPALI BEACH – THANDWE - YANGON
Available: from 21st October till 29th of April
Departure: Monday & Friday
Price based on 2 persons/per person:
15.10.08 - 30.04.09: from US$ 1.812 up |
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DAY 01 (Fri. / Mon.)
YANGON / arrival day
Upon arrival at Yangon International Airport
welcome by our local tour guide and transfer to your
hotel for check-in. In the afternoon drive to Mawtin
Jetty and take a rickshaws for a short trip along the
Yangon River, enjoy “High Tea” at the Strand Hotel built
in 1896, once described as the "leading hotel of the
East" and proceed to Botataung Pagoda, where sacred hair
relic of Lord Buddha is enshrined in it. Overnight in
Yangon.
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DAY 02 (Sat. / Tue.)
YANGON (B)
Early morning take the City Circle Train for
a 2 ½ hours ride through rural areas, stopping at
numerous stations watching cigarette sellers, betelnut
sellers, fortune tellers and and and…. Back in downtown
visit Sule Pagoda , dating back over 2000 years, the
Mahabandoola Park with it's Independence Monument and
walk around the downtown area. Wide streets, orderly
town planning and neglected public buildings revive
visions of British rule, while busy streets scenes and
shimmering pagodas, bursting through a leafy canopy,
hint at the rich local culture. Skyscrapers and glaring
neon billboards have yet to overtake the capital. Late
in the afternoon, visit the Shwedagon Pagoda described
by Somerset Maugham: "The Shwedagon rose superb,
glistening with its gold, like a sudden hope in the dark
night of the soul of which the mystics write, glistening
against the fog and smoke of the thriving city." This
massive bell-shaped stupa rises nearly 100 meters above
its hill-top surroundings. Wander through this
magnificent structure and its courtyards, stupas, bells,
Temples, and Buddha images, and see religious and
secular visitors from all parts of the globe. Shwedagon
has become the symbol of Myanmar. Enjoy the sunset over
the Pagoda. Overnight in Yangon.
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Day 03 (Sun. / Wed.)
YAGON –
BAGAN (B)
Early morning flight to Bagan. Full day
sightseeing tour of Bagan with a diverse selection of
the most important pagodas and temples, such as
Shwezigon Pagoda, built by King Anawrahta in the early
11th century as a religious shrine; the Gu Byauk Gyi
Temple, a temple with exquisite murals of Jataka scenes;
the Ananda Temple, with four huge standing Buddha images
and numerous seated figures in niches around the
galleried interior and the Shwe Gu Gyi Temple, noted for
its fine stucco carvings and panoramic views of the
area’s many monuments. In the afternoon visit Myinkaba,
two km south of Bagan. This village is well known for
its lacquerware workshops and has also a number of
interesting temples, as Nanphaya Temple, said to have
once been the residence of King Manuha and Gu Byauk Gyi
Temple, which has very nice frescoes inside. Overnight
in Bagan.
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DAY 04 (Mon. / Thu.)
BAGAN
(B)
After breakfast drive to Nyaung Oo and visit
the lively market and the down town area. From here
continue to Nyaung Oo jetty and take a private boat to
Kyaukku U Min Temple, which contains some very
impressive sandstone relief's. On the way back to Bagan,
stop at the Bupaya Pagoda, on the bank of majestic
Ayeyarwady River and visit the Mahabodhi Temple,
resemble of Mahabodi Temple in Bodaghaya. In the
afternoon visit Abeyadana Temple, with very interesting
paintings, showing a Mahayana influence; the Nagayon
Temple, an elegant and well-preserved temple, built by
King Kyanzittha; the Ashe & Anauk Pagoda, with hundreds
of unglazed terracotta tiles illustrating scenes from
the jatakas and Lowkananda Pagoda, built in 1059 by King
Anawrahta. Overnight in Bagan.
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DAY 05 (Tue. / Fri. )
BAGAN
– RV PAUKAN 2007 (B,L,D)
After breakfast you are transferred to the
Shwe Kyat Yet Jetty and board the RV. Paukan 2007. The
lovely Paukan is a boutique hotel on the river,
beautifully furnished with a unique combination of
modern and traditional motifs. The timber-walled cabins
are furnished with colonial style cupboards, dresser and
doors while the ceiling is traditional Myanmar. With
fine cuisine and high standards of service a cruise on
the Paukan is a unique travel experience. In the
afternoon you arrive Thein Gone Village, situated just
10 km south of Pakokku. The village was established just
50 years ago on the fertile river plain close to the
great River. Everyone in the village is a farmer and the
main crops are corn, peanuts, tobacco and small areas of
paddy. There is a pleasant Buddhist monastery with 5
monks and over 25 monastery boys and a state-run village
school with 4 teachers, but they commute from nearby
Pakokku. Dinner and overnight on board.
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DAY 06 (Wed. /
Sat.) RV PAUKAN 2007 – YANDABO (B,L,D)
Yandabo is a rarely visited small village with no road access to the world.
Dependant on the riverine economy this village is famous for the production
of terracotta pottery made from river bank mud. See the pottery making process
at various stages. You are invited into people’s homes and visit the local monastery.
Lunch, dinner and overnight on the RV Paukan 2007.
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DAY 07 (Thu. / Sun. ) RV
PAUKAN 2007 -
MANDALAY (B)
Upon arrival in Mandalay at appr. 10:00 visit
Shwe In Bin Kyaung, one of the most outstanding
monasteries and the down town are. In the afternoon
visit gold leaf making industry, Mahamuni Pagoda,
originally built by King Bodawpaya in 1784, hosting the
revered Mahamuni image, cast in the 1st Century and now
covered in thick gold leaves and arts and crafts center
(bronze casting; stone carving, etc.). Then drive to
Amarapura, the "City of Immortals" and enjoy the sunset
at U Bein wooden bridge, over 150 years old, which is
still in use. Overnight in Mandalay.
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DAY 08 (Fri. / Mon.)
MANDALAY – AVA –
SAGAING –
MANDALAY (B)
After breakfast visit Shwenandaw Monastery, noted for
its exquisite wood carvings, Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as
the world's Biggest Book for its stone slabs of Buddhist
scriptures and the Kusinara Pagoda, where the monks will
show you relics from Peshawar, believed to be the bones
of the Buddha. Then drive to Ava, the capital of the
Burmese Kingdom from 1364 for nearly 400 years, reached
by a short boat trip. Explore by horse carts the small
island between the Irawaddy and Myittha rivers. Climb
the 27-meter high masonary watchtower, visit the Maha
Aungmye Bonzan Monastary and the Bagayar Monastery,
famous for its impressive ornate woodcarvings and teak
posts. In the afternoon drive over Ava bridge to Sagaing,
21 km southwest of Mandalay and visit the Sagaing Hills,
a retreat for Buddhist devotees with numerous Pagodas,
monasteries and nunneries. The view of Sagaing from here
is outstanding. Late afternoon come back to Mandalay.
Overnight in Mandalay.
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DAY 09 (Sat. / Tue.)
MANDALAY - HEHO – NYAUNG SHWE -
INLE LAKE (B)
Morning flight to Heho in Shan State.
Upon arrival drive to Kaung Dine at the north-western
shore of Inle Lake. From here take a boat for the excursion
on Inle Lake (25 km) famous for its unique one-leg rowers,
typical floating gardens, local methods of fishing and village
life and the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda housing five sacred and almost
shapeless Buddha images, contorted because of the quantity of applied
gold leaf, gifts from the believers. The Buddha images are purported to
have come here in the 12th Century. In the afternoon, proceed to the silk
weaving village of In Phaw Khon and visit Nga Phe Chaung (the biggest and
oldest monastery around Inle Lake). Then come back to your hotel for overnight.
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DAY 10 (Sun. /
Wed.)
INLE LAKE (B,L)
Early morning drive by boat for appr. 2 1/2 hours south
to explore the unspoiled culture and traditional
life-style of the ethnic groups of Pao and Inthas around
Sangha and Hmawbi area. Visit Kyauktaing, a Shan village
live on earthenware pottery works; visit Kyainkhan
village, to see the production of monk robes from
fabrics of thousands of lotos stems and the production
of high degree alcohol (CS-counrty spirit). Lunch at
Thakong Pagoda. Late afternoon come back to your hotel
for overnight.
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DAY 11 (Mon. /
Thu.) HEHO - THANDWE -
NGAPALI BEACH (B)
After breakfast transfer to the airport for the flight
to Thandwe. Upon arrival transfer to your beach
hotel/resort for check-in. The lush tropical coconut
palm trees and ground adjacent to the beach create a
peaceful, luxurious and exotic atmosphere. Overnight at
Ngapali Beach.
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DAY 12 (Tue. / Fri.) – DAY
13 (Wed. / Sat.)
NGAPALI BEACH (B)
Enjoy your stay at Ngapali Beach. Backed by swaying
palms and casuarinas the Ngapali area is a good place to
relax. The beach reaches 3 kilometers. You also can
visit the near by fishing villages, where you can find
the fishermen begin setting and drawing drift nets
before dawn and continue into the late morning, when
they load their catches in baskets. Women carry the
baskets of fish on foot, then return with lunch for the
men. Overnight at Ngapali Beach.
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DAY 14 (Thu. /
Sun.)
NGAPALI - THANDWE –
YANGON (B,D)
Free at your own leisure, till transfer to the airport
for the flight to Yangon. Upon arrival transfer to your
hotel for check-in. Rest of the day free at your own
leisure. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Yangon.
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15 (Fri. / Mon.)
YANGON / departure (B)
Free at your own leisure till transfer to Yangon
International Airport for your departure flight.
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PRICE IN US$ PER PERSON VALID FROM
15.10.2008 - 24.03.2009
| First
class category |
English |
German |
Italian/Spanish |
French |
Russian |
| 1 person with station guide |
2.693,- |
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| 1 person with guide throughout |
2.862,- |
3.060,- |
2.994,- |
3.126,- |
3.390,- |
| 2 persons |
1.812,- |
1.911,- |
1.878,- |
1.944,- |
2.076,- |
| 3 persons |
1.688,- |
1.754,- |
1.732,- |
1.776,- |
1.864,- |
| 4-6 persons |
1.647,- |
1.697,- |
1.680,- |
1.713,- |
1.779,- |
| 7-10 persons |
1.571,- |
1.600,- |
1.590,- |
1.609,- |
1.647,- |
| 11-15 persons |
1.498,- |
1.516,- |
1.510,- |
1.522,- |
1.546,- |
| 16-20 persons |
1.464,- |
1.477,- |
1.473,- |
1.481,- |
1.497,- |
| 21-25 persons |
1.429,- |
1.439,- |
1.436,- |
1.442,- |
1.455,- |
| Single supplement |
689,- |
Supplement for
Ngapali Beach Hotel /
Ngapali Beach
From
24.12.08 – 03.01.09 |
US$ 12,-- pro person / per night in double
sharing room
Single supplement US$ 12,-- per night |
Half board supplement
12 x dinner |
105,- |
Full board supplement
12 x lunch and 12 x dinner |
197,- |
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List of Hotels used for the first class
category |
| Deluxe category |
English |
German |
Italian/Spanish |
French |
Russian |
| 1 person with station guide |
3.435,- |
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| 1 person with guide throughout |
3.611,- |
3.809,- |
3.743,- |
3.875,- |
4.139,- |
| 2 persons |
2.230,- |
2.329,- |
2.296,- |
2.362,- |
2.494,- |
| 3 persons |
2.103,- |
2.169,- |
2.147,- |
2.191,- |
2.279,- |
| 4-6 persons |
2.061,- |
2.111,- |
2.094,- |
2.127,- |
2.193,- |
| 7-10 persons |
1.983,- |
2.012,- |
2.002,- |
2.021,- |
2.059,- |
| 11-15 persons |
1.909,- |
1.927,- |
1.921,- |
1.933,- |
1.957,- |
| 16-20 persons |
1.873,- |
1.886,- |
1.882,- |
1.890,- |
1.906,- |
| 21-25 persons |
1.837,- |
1.847,- |
1.844,- |
1.850,- |
1.863,- |
| Single supplement |
1.021,- |
Supplement for
Ngapali Beach Hotel /
Ngapali Beach
From
22.12.08 – 10.01.09 |
US$ 18,-- pro person / per night in double
sharing room
Single supplement US$ 18,-- per night |
Half board supplement
18 x dinner |
152,- |
Full board supplement
18 x lunch and 18 x dinner |
288,- |
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List of Hotels used for the Deluxe
category |
PRICE IN US$ PER PERSON VALID FROM
25.03.2009 - 30.04.2009
| First
class category |
English |
German |
Italian/Spanish |
French |
Russian |
| 1 person with station guide |
2.444,- |
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| 1 person with guide throughout |
2.606,- |
2.804,- |
2.738,- |
2.870,- |
3.134,- |
| 2 persons |
1.654,- |
1.753,- |
1.720,- |
1.786,- |
1.918,- |
| 3 persons |
1.535,- |
1.601,- |
1.579,- |
1.623,- |
1.711,- |
| 4-6 persons |
1.496,- |
1.546,- |
1.529,- |
1.562,- |
1.628,- |
| 7-10 persons |
1.423,- |
1.452,- |
1.442,- |
1.461,- |
1.499,- |
| 11-15 persons |
1.353,- |
1.371,- |
1.365,- |
1.377,- |
1.401,- |
| 16-20 persons |
1.320,- |
1.333,- |
1.329,- |
1.337,- |
1.353,- |
| 21-25 persons |
1.287,- |
1.297,- |
1.294,- |
1.300,- |
1.313,- |
| Single supplement |
606,- |
Supplement for
Ngapali Beach Hotel /
Ngapali Beach
From
10.04.09 – 20.04.09 |
US$ 12,-- pro person / per night in double
sharing room
Single supplement US$ 12,-- per night |
Half board supplement
12 x dinner |
105,- |
Full board supplement
12 x lunch and 12 x dinner |
197,- |
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List of Hotels used for the first class
category |
| Deluxe category |
English |
German |
Italian/Spanish |
French |
Russian |
| 1 person with station guide |
3.136,- |
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| 1 person with guide throughout |
3.304,- |
3.502,- |
3.436,- |
3.568,- |
3.832,- |
| 2 persons |
2.040,- |
2.139,- |
2.106,- |
2.172,- |
2.304,- |
| 3 persons |
1.918,- |
1.984,- |
1.962,- |
2.006,- |
2.094,- |
| 4-6 persons |
1.878,- |
1.928,- |
1.911,- |
1.944,- |
2.010,- |
| 7-10 persons |
1.804,- |
1.833,- |
1.823,- |
1.842,- |
1.880,- |
| 11-15 persons |
1.732,- |
1.750,- |
1.744,- |
1.756,- |
1.780,- |
| 16-20 persons |
1.698,- |
1.711,- |
1.707,- |
1.715,- |
1.731,- |
| 21-25 persons |
1.664,- |
1.674,- |
1.671,- |
1.677,- |
1.690,- |
| Single supplement |
919,- |
Half board
supplement
18 x dinner |
152,- |
Full board
supplement
18 x lunch und 18 x dinner |
288,- |
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List of Hotels used for the Deluxe
category |
SERVICE:
- Bed & breakfast in double sharing room
- 16th person FOC in single room
- Lunch and dinner as mentioned in our program
- Local guide throughout the tour (not for the river
cruise from Bagan to Mandalay and during your stay at
Ngapali Beach)
- Domestic flights by Air Bagan, Air Mandalay or Yangon
Airways
- Air-con car/van/bus throughout the tour (not on day 10
for the full day sightseeing on Inle Lake, during the
river cruise from Bagan to Mandalay and during your stay
at Ngapali Beach)
- Entrance fees as indicated in our itinerary
- RV Paukan 2007 from Bagan to Mandalay (first class /
main deck and deluxe category / upper deck)
- All boat excursions as mentioned in our itinerary
- Porter fees at the airports
- Drinking water and refreshment tissues during the
sightseeing
NOT INCLUDED:
- International air fare to/from Yangon
- Visa fees
- Intl. airport tax of US$ 10 per person
- Supplements and compulsory dinners for Christmas & New
Year
- Lunch & dinners not mentioned in our program
- Beverage
- Early check-in and late check-out
- Personal expenses such as camera fees, tips, laundry
service, ect
- Porter fees at the hotels
IMPORTANT NOTE:
For All the Shoulder and Summer Season departures should
the occupancy be less than 10 PASSENGERS the
Company reserves the right to cancel the cruise up to
60 days prior the departure date. A written
confirmation notice will be released to all booked
clients and/or their agents within and not later than 60
days prior the departure date. In case of cancellation
an alternative cruise will be offered and if not
acceptable all down payments will be refunded.
PAYMENT CONDITION:
Deposit:
To secure your reservation, a 30% deposit may be
required for certain departures upon booking
confirmation and for some specific departure dates it
might be “not-refundable”.
Full payment or final balances:
Should be received in US$ cash within 21 days prior
to departure. Payment failure may be treated as a
cancellation and the above cancellation charges apply.
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR UP TO 4 CABINS:
Up to 46 days prior to departure: no cancellation
fee
45 to 31 days prior to departure: 30% of the cancelled
cabins amount
30 to 21 days prior to departure: 50% of the cancelled
cabins amount
From 20 days and no show: 80% of the cancelled cabins
amount
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR 5 CABINS & MORE:
Up to 61 days prior to departure: no cancellation
fee
60 to 31 days prior to departure: 30% of the cancelled
cabins amount
30 to 21 days prior to departure: 50% of the cancelled
cabins amount
From 20 days and no show: 80% of the cancelled cabins
amount
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