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MyanmarDETAILED ITINERARY:THURSDAY DAY 01 YANGON (-, L, D) Upon arrival at YANGON airport (???) you will be welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel. After lunch in a local restaurant, your journey begins with an afternoon tour through Yangon 's colonial-style city center. Visit SULE PAGODA, dating back over 2,000 years ago; the magnificent reclining Buddha at CHAUK HTAT GYI; and after a photo stop at the KARAWEIK HALL, a 'hamsa-bird-shaped' floating barge on Kandawgyi (Royal) Lake, stroll through the BOGYOKE (SCOTTS) MARKET with hundreds of food, clothes, handicrafts and gems stores. Complete your first day in Myanmar with an extended visit to one of the world's most spectacular monuments, the SHWEDAGON PAGODA. Dinner and overnight stay at Traders (****, Superior room) or similar in Yangon . FRIDAYDAY 02 YANGON MANDALAY (B, L, D) After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for domestic flight (???) to MANDALAY . Upon arrival, excursion to Amarapura, 15 km from Mandalay to visit MAHAGANDAYON MONASTERY where more than a thousand monks live and study. Time permitting you will have the opportunity to observe the monks having their last meal of the day in total silence. Continue to 200-year-old U BEIN teak bridge, built in 1782 at the time when Amarapura was Royal capital. Since then it is noted for silk- and cotton weaving. Visit a traditional hand-woven silk workshop. The BAGAYA MONASTERY will delight you with an interesting collection of Buddha statues before returning to Mandalay . After lunch you will experience the sights and sounds of Mandalay including one of the most revered religious monuments in Myanmar, the MAHAMUNI PAGODA; the SHWE INBIN MONASTERY; the GOLDEN PALACE MONASTERY, a superb example of a traditional wooden building and KUTHODAW PAGODA the world's largest book, made of marble. Mandalay is also a major crafts center. Visit a Kalaga tapestries craftsmen's shop before proceeding to MANDALAY HILL for sunset. Dinner and overnight stay at Mandalay Swan Hotel (***, Standard room) or similar in Mandalay . SATURDAY DAY 03 MANDALAY BAGAN (B, L, D) After early breakfast, a 300 km drive (8 hours) by road through varied agricultural landscapes will take you to BAGAN. After lunch at a local restaurant en route, the journey continues to MOUNT POPA , an extinct volcano with spectacular views. Its shrine is dedicated to animist spirits known as nats and you will have time to climb the 777 steps to the shrine at the top of the peak. After a scenic drive and a stop at one of the quaint villages you will arrive in Bagan right in time to watch the sunset from well chosen temple over the famous AYEYARWADDY RIVER and the magnificent plain of pagodas and temples. Dinner and overnight stay at Ruby True Hotel (**, Superior room) or similar in Bagan. SUNDAY DAY 04 BAGAN (B, L, D) Your day will begin early with a nostalgic horse cart ride (if available) to the YWA HAUNG GYI TEMPLE to celebrate the rise of dawn. Return to the hotel for breakfast. After a stroll through the colorful local market, continue the day with visits to the most significant pagodas and temples of Bagan including SHWEZIGON PAGODA, built by King Anawrahta in the early 11th century as a religious shrine; KU BYANUK GYI, a temple with superb murals of Jataka scenes; KHAY MIN GA TEMPLE, noted for its panoramic view of the area's numerous monuments and ANANDA TEMPLE, with four standing Buddha images. After lunch, visit one of Myanmar 's most treasured handicrafts, a lacquerware craftsmen's workshop in nearby MYINKABA village. You will continue to MANUHA TEMPLE , built in the mon-style in 1059 and follow on to NANBAYA TEMPLE , a unique sandstone monument said to have been the palace of King Manuha . Next you will explore the MYINGABA GU BYAUKGYI TEMPLE, a temple noteworthy for its mural paintings under the protection of UNESCO. The ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM is also visited to view beautiful Buddha images of bronze, stone and lacquer. Dinner at a riverside restaurant and overnight stay at Ruby True Hotel (**, Superior room) or similar in Bagan. MONDAY DAY 05 BAGAN YANGON (B, L, -)Breakfast at your hotel and return flight (???) to YANGON . After lunch at Le Planteur, the best restaurant in Myanmar , the rest of the day is at your leisure for relaxing, shopping or sightseeing until the departure transfer to the airport. Itinerary is subject to changes depending on confirmed flights, road conditions and availability of rooms. TITLEMyanmar Classic SUPPLIERGeographical Company wholesale tour operators SKELETON ITINERARYDAY 01 YANGON DAY 02 YANGON MANDALAY DAY 03 MANDALAY BAGAN DAY 04 BAGAN DAY 05 BAGAN YANGONNIGHTS: 04 nights/05 days. DESCRIPTION: Myanmar , formerly Burma , is one of the world's least western-influenced countries. It is virtually sealed off from the outside world since 1962 when a dictatorial military regime took control of the government and economy. Myanmar covers an area of 6,71,000 sq.km and is sandwiched between Thailand and Bangladesh , with India and China bordering to the North. From the snowcapped Himalayas in the north to the coral-fringed Mergui archipelago in the south, Myanmar 's 2000 km length crosses three distinct ecological regions. AGENT BOOKING INSTRUCTION: Season: January to October 2005 Bookings: Booking should be made prior to arrival date in Myanmar . All bookings are subject to availability of rooms/Camps/train/Flight reservations, we do our best to get reservations on the cost posted, however due to lack of time for reservation or any other reason sometimes-alternate arrangements need to be made. Any extra cost or a refund incurred will be intimated to you immediately. There can also be a possibility of you making changes to the itinerary; in this case also extra cost/refund incurred will be intimated to you immediately. It is in the nature of a holiday of this kind to be flexible. The day to day agenda and ultimate goal of the tour is taken as an aim and not as a contractual obligation. We shall not be responsible for the delays or alterations in the program or expenses incurred due to conflict, international or internal flight delay or cancellations, strikes, sickness, weather, landslides, war, vehicle problems, political closures and disputes. The booking is accepted on the understanding that you realize the potential risks and hazards that can be involved in holidays of this kind. Geographical Tours Pvt. Ltd. , along with our associates/leaders/guides and any one else working in association with us can not be held responsible for any death, accident or mishap that may occur in connection with any part of, or services connected with the holiday. The cost is for the entire package and there would be no refunds in case any part of the package is not availed. The Company would not be liable to pay any kind of compensation arising because of any mishap, sickness, accident etc No International Air Fares have been included. Deposits: At the time of enquiry we do not request a deposit. However once the itinerary is finalized along with the costs we have sent and these have been accepted at this point we request a 25% deposit of the Total billing. After this do we start making reservations. Cancellation Policy: Tours & Tour Packages Reservations Complaints: In case you have complaints on any aspect of the tour please inform the local associate office immediately and we will do our best to rectify the problem. Further also feel free to contact us at india@geointernational.com DISCLAIMER: Geographical Tours P.Ltd. acts as intermediary and agent for suppliers ("principals" identified on the attached or accompanying documents) in selling services, or in accepting reservations or bookings for services which are not directly supplied by this travel agency (such as air carriage, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, meals, tours, cruises, etc.). This agency, therefore, shall not be responsible for breach of contract or any intentional or careless actions or omissions on part of such suppliers, which result in any loss, damage, delay, or injury to you or your travel companions or group members. Unless the term "guaranteed" is specifically stated in writing on your ticket, invoice or reservation itinerary, we do not guarantee any of such suppliers' rates, bookings or reservations. Travel agent shall not be responsible for any injuries, damages, or losses caused to any traveler in connection with terrorist activities, social or labor unrest, mechanical or construction difficulties, diseases, local laws, climatic conditions, abnormal conditions or any other actions, omissions, or conditions outside the travel agent's control. By embarking upon his/her travel, the traveler/s voluntarily assumes all risks involved with such travel, whether expected or unexpected. Traveler is hereby warned of such risks, and is advised to obtain appropriate insurance coverage against them. Your retention of tickets, reservations or bookings after issuance shall constitute a consent to the above, and an agreement on your part to convey the contents hereto to your travel companions or group members. - We do NOT cover any travel insurance or any other kind of insurance policy. We do recommend you take a personal medical/ tour insurance policy to cover for any accidents. - All our costs do not cover any items of a personal nature i.e. Beverages, mineral water, alcohol, laundry, telephone calls etc. COST INCLUDES: • Accommodation in shared twin rooms with daily breakfast • Full board (meals as specified in the program on table d'hôte basis) • All entrance fees. • Transfers and tours with English speaking local guides (or as specified) • Domestic airfares Yangon-Mandalay & Bagan Yangon • Domestic flight security tax • Transportation by air-conditioned van/minibus/coach Mandalay-Bagan • Service charges, room tax and baggage handling HIGHLIGHTS: Mandalay Bagan TEASER TEXT/COMMENT (IN 2-3 LINES): The Garden of the East SHORT TEASER TEXT/SHORT COMMENT (IN ONE LINE): Myanmar ClassicVALID TRAVEL START & END DATE PRICE PURCHASE BY DATE(mm/dd/yyyy) (mm/dd/yyyy) Thursday departures January till 15 May USD768.00 15 days prior Thursday departures 16 May till 14 September USD696.00 15 days prior Thursday departures 15 September till 31 OctoberUSD768.00 15 days prior BOOKING CODE: MC/GEO/04 AGENT INCENTIVE: 10% will be Travel agent's commission given for each paying person. |
