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MYANMAR TOUR WITH ROAD TO MANDALAY

MYANMAR TOUR WITH ROAD TO MANDALAY - 10 Days Tours

Destination	:	Myanmar (Bagan, Mandalay, Pindaya, Yangon)
Activity	:	Cruise, Historical Tour, Local Life Style, Nature Tour
Difficulty	:	Easy
Start City	:	Yangon
Duration	:	10 Days
Tour Type	:	Private
Trip Code	:	MMF00045
Price	:	Upon request

Trip Overview

All 66 cabins aboard the river cruiser are beautifully appointed with air-conditioning, en-suite bathrooms and facilities that guarantee your comfort and add to your pleasure. Besides the 28 superior cabins the ship features 38 more spacious State cabins. Twenty-four hour room service is available. The cruiser has a small on-deck swimming pool and a magnificent canopied observation deck where you can sit in the shade as you take in the sights. It is also a delightful retreat in the cool of the evening. Buffet lunches are served on the observation deck or in the restaurant and at dinner attentive waiters serve you delicious courses created by our experienced chefs. The air-conditioned Observation Lounge on the main deck is a comfortable retreat during the heat of the day and the focus for the local on-board entertainment in the evenings. There is a boutique on board with a full range of gifts designed exclusively for the Road to Mandalay. The atmosphere everywhere on board is informal and friendly.

Upon request.

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Departure Date :
Every Saturday departure on private.
Private Tour - You can choose your own departure date.

Inclusion : What all is included in this trip
-Accommodation in shared twin rooms with daily breakfast -3 night cruise on board the �Road to Mandalay� in shared twin superior cabin -All meals as specified in the program on table d�h?te basis (breakfast only in Yangon, full board in up-country) -Entrance fees -Transfers and tours with English speaking local guides (or as specified) the Asian Trails guide does not accompany passengers during the cruise, services are provided by the crew of the �Road to Mandalay� -Domestic airfares Yangon-Heho-Mandalay & Bagan-Yangon -Tourleader reduction on request -Service charges, room tax and baggage handling

Exclusion : What is not included in the trip price
-Travel insurance -Lunch and dinner in Yangon -Visa fee for Myanmar -International Airfare -Expenditure of a personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry etc. -International airport tax in Yangon (US$10. per person) -Christmas und New Year dinner supplement (will be advised at time of booking)

Remarks :
Deposit, amendment and cancellation policy; Period / Cancellation fee 60 days or more / 15% of the fare 23-59 days / 30% of the fare 04-22 days / 70% of the fare within 3 days prior to departure / 100% of the fare Period / Amendment fee for each change 60 days or more / one free then 10% of the fare 23-59 days / 20% of the fare 04-22 days / 60% of the fare within 3 days prior to departure / 100% of the fare Period / Payment amount At time of confirmation / 30% of the fare 60 days prior to arrival / Full balance payment Supplements and minimum stay periods may apply for the Christmas and New Year periods. This itinerary is a suggestion only, tailor made itineraries can be arranged upon request.

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Itinerary : Your Tour Program

Day 1 YANGON Upon arrival at Yangon airport you will be welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel. 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. Lunch and dinner to own account. Overnight stay at Dusit Inya Lake Resort(****, Superior room) or similar in Yangon.
Overnight : at hotel

Day 2 YANGON - HEHO � PINDAYA After breakfast, transfer to airport for domestic flight to Heho. Upon arrival, proceed by road to Pindaya (65 km - 1 1/2 hour). After lunch, visit Pindaya Caves, a unique site housing thousands of Buddha images placed there by pilgrims over the centuries.Dinner and overnight stay at Conqueror Hotel, Inle Inn (**,Superior room) or similar in Pindaya (hotel in Pindaya might be substituted by a hotel in Kalaw).
Overnight : at Conqueror Hotel or similar
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 3 PINDAYA - INLE LAKE After breakfast, drive to Nyaung Shwe (90 km - 2 1/2 hours). An excursion by boat on Inle Lake will include sights of the famous leg rowers, typical floating gardens, local methods of fishing, village life and magnificent sceneries. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant on the lake itself. Visits are made to Phaungdaw Oo Pagoda; the weaving village of Inpawkhon and to one of the local markets in the Inle Lake region (on market days only). Dinner and overnight stay at Inle Princess Resort (***,Chalet with garden view) or similar at the shore of Inle Lake.(hotel on the lake might be substituted by a hotel in Nyaung Shwe).
Overnight : at Inle Princess Resort or similar
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 4 INLE LAKE - HEHO - MANDALAY The morning is at your leisure for relaxing or shopping. After lunch you will be transferred to Heho Airport (25km - 1hour) for domestic flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at Mandalay Hill Resort Hotel (****, Superior room) or similar in Mandalay.

Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 5 MANDALAY After breakfast, experience the sights and sounds of Mandalay. Start with a stunning view over the city from the top of Mandalay Hill. Then proceed to Shwe Inbin Monastery and Kuthodaw Pagoda the world�s largest book made of marble. Visit a traditional hand-woven silk workshop as well as a Kalaga tapestries craftsmen�s shop. Late morning transfer to the jetty to board the �Road To Mandalay�. After lunch on board enjoy a guided tour of the key sights of Mandalay. Dinner on board and overnight stay in Superior Cabin (****) on the �Road to Mandalay�.
Overnight : on board
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 6 ROAD TO MANDALAY After breakfast buffet on board, proceed to Sagaing Hill with numerous monasteries and pagodas, a retreat for Buddhist devotees. Return to the ship and set sail for Bagan along the country�s great natural highway, the Ayeyarwaddy River. While cruising on the river, lectures on Myanmar history are held in the Observation Lounge. The ship anchors for the night. Cocktail party on the Sun Deck is followed by 1st and 2nd seating dinner. Overnight stay in Superior Cabin (****) on the �Road to Mandalay�.
Overnight : on board
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 7 BAGAN While the ship departs anchorage, you will take buffet breakfast on board. After the arrival in Bagan you will start an orientation tour of one of the richest archaeological sites in Asia. Return to the ship for lunch buffet. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Bagan on your own or to join a sunset tour. 1st seating dinner is followed by a traditional puppet show in the Observation Lounge and 2nd seating dinner.Overnight stay in Superior Cabin (****) on the �Road to Mandalay�.
Overnight : on board
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 8 BAGAN After buffet breakfast on board, leave the ship and transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day with visits to the most significant pagodas and temples of Bagan which you have not yet seen. 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, learn about one of Myanmar�s most treasured handicrafts at 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. Proceed to Bupaya Pagoda or Mingala Zedi Stupa to watch the sunset over the famous Ayeyarwaddy River. Dinner at a riverside restaurant and overnight stay at Bagan Hotel (***,Deluxe room) or similar in Bagan. Optional: Experience the magic of Bagan and a thousand years of history from the enchanting platform of a hot air balloon, for the first time ever. �Balloons over Bagan� offers visitors exclusive sunrise champagne flights over the ancient pagodas of Bagan from late October to April. (Details see �Balloons over Bagan�)
Overnight : at Bagan or similar
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 9 BAGAN - YANGON Breakfast at your hotel and return flight to Yangon. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Complete your Yangon impressions with a visit to the Kaba Aye (World Peace) Pagoda and the Mahapasana Cave, where the sixth Buddhist synod took place. Proceed to Yangon�s oldest Chinese temple and at the riverside located Botataung Pagoda. Last but not least, see the 8 meter high Golden Lion Throne as well as the Mandalay Royal Regalia at the National Museum. Lunch and dinner to own account. Overnight stay at Dusit Inya Lake Resort (****,superior) or similar in Yangon.
Overnight : at hotel
Meals : Breakfast

Day 10 YANGON Breakfast at your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure and time for relaxing by the pool, or own explorations until the departure transfer to the airport.

Meals : Breakfast

Minor program changes are sometime necessary, depending on confirmed flight, road conditions, weather and availability of room.

FAQs: Sightseeing

Q. What are the differences between PRIVATE TOUR and JOIN-IN TOUR?

A. PRIVATE TOUR:
- You can choose your own travel date.
- The pick up location is only at your hotel.
- The trip is exclusive to you and your party.

B. JOIN-IN TOUR:
- You can choose your own travel date, based on seat availability
- The pick up location is at major city hotels
- You will join other travelers for the trip.
Q. How can I booked?
- Click "Online booking" and complete the Reservation Form.
- Payment will be charged directly from your credit card.
- An e-mail will be sent to confirm your reservation.
- A Tour voucher will be sent within 1-2 working days.
Q. How do I make payment?
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Q. Can I book/pay directly on spot?
No. The rates displayed on PassionAsia.com are available only through online service. All reservations must be paid for in advance upon receiving confirmations from us. This is the only way to guarantee trip occupancy and keep our rates competitive.
Q. How many days in advance should I book?
You should book the sightseeing tour at least 2 days before the tour date (Monday - Friday). However, it will depend on the tour availability too.
Q. Do you need my credit card details at the time of making a reservation?
Yes. However, you will not be charged at the time of reservation. Your credit card will be charged only if and after your booking is confirmed.
Q. How to meet our guide or our representative?
Print your tour voucher and present it to our guide who will pick you up at the hotel lobby on your travel date.
Q. What is your Cancellation Policy?
Cancellation & No Show Charges Policy of Sightseeing Tours:
- 3 Days before the Tour:There is a 7% banking and handling fees applied.
- Less than 2 days before the Tour or No-show:
100% charge of package price (No refund).

**For authentication purposes, only written cancellation notices (e-mail or fax) will be accepted