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GOLDEN TRIANGLE THREE COUNTRIES TOUR

GOLDEN TRIANGLE THREE COUNTRIES TOUR - 15 Days Tours

Destination	:	Bagan, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Heho, Huay Xai, Luang Prabang, Mandalay, Pakbeng, Vientiane, Yangon
Activity	:	Hilltribe Tour, Historical Tour, Local Life Style, Nature Tour
Difficulty	:	Intermediate
Start City	:	Yangon
Duration	:	15 Days
Tour Type	:	Private
Trip Code	:	MPF00003
Price	:	Upon request

Trip Overview

Upon request.

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Departure Date :
Departs every Friday
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 All meals as specified in the program on table d�h?te basis (at local restaurants) Entrance fees Transfers and tours with English speaking local guides Transportation by air-conditioned van/minibus/coach Boat trips (as specified) Domestic airfares Yangon/Bagan/Mandalay/Heho/Yangon 1 Tourleader is free of charge in half twin as of a minimum of 15-up full paying pax Service charges, room tax and baggage handling

Exclusion : What is not included in the trip price
Travel insurance International airticket Yangon � Chiangmai (US$138.-per person, this airfare is subject to change without prior notice) International airtickets to Yangon and ex Vientiane Visa fee for Myanmar & Laos International airport tax in Bangkok (BHT 500. per person), Yangon (US$10. per person), Vientiane (US$10. per person) Expenditure of a personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry etc.

Gala Dinner :
Imperial Golden Triangle Hotel Compulsory dinner on 24 December, 2006= USD 39.00 nett per person. Compulsory dinner on 31 December, 2006 = USD 55.00 nett per person. Amari Rincome Hotel / Chiang Mai Peak Season Supplement = USD 38.00 per room per night. Compulsory dinner on 24 December, 2006 = USD 77.00 nett per person. Compulsory dinner on 31 December, 2006 = USD 84.00 nett per person. Wiang Inn Hotel / Chiang Rai Compulsory dinner on 31 December, 2006 = USD 48.00 nett per person. Supplement for Baci Ceremony with traditional dance at Villa Santi Hotel / Luang Prabang = USD 177.- nett per group Villa Santi Hotel / Luang Prabang Compulsory dinner on 24 December, 2006= USD 33.00nett per person. Compulsory dinner on 31 December, 2006= USD 33.00nett per person. Lao Plaza Hotel / Vientiane Compulsory dinner on 24 December, 2006= USD 36.00nett per person. Compulsory dinner on 31 December, 2006= USD 36.00nett per person. (All prices are subject to changes in case of increase of airfares, entrance fees etc.)

Remarks :
The itinerary is subject to changes depending on confirmed flights, road conditions and availability of rooms.

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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 a 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. Guests arriving by morning or mid-day flight will follow the above-mentioned program. However, if you arrive in the afternoon you will be directly transferred to your hotel and Yangon sightseeing will be provided on the last day. Dinner and overnight stay at Dusit Inya Lake Resort (****) or similar in Yangon.
Overnight : at hotel
Meals : Lunch/Dinner

Day 2 YANGON - BAGAN After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for domestic flight to BAGAN. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. 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. Proceed to BUPAYA PAGODA or MINGALA ZEDI STUPA to watch the sunset over the famous Ayeyarwaddy River. Dinner at a riverside restaurant.
Overnight : at Bagan or similar
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 3 BAGAN After breakfast, visit the site of TAYOKEPYAY TEMPLE in Min Nan Thu Village; PHAYA THONE ZU and NANDAMANYA TEMPLES noted for exquisite murals of 13th century; KYAT KAN CAVE monastery, a famous meditation retreat in Bagan. Continue to farming villages around Bagan to gain insight into the lives of the local people. After a late lunch and some further temple visits, excursion by boat on the Ayeyarwaddy River to watch the sun set over the plain of Bagan. Dinner and overnight stay at Bagan Hotel (***) 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 4 BAGAN - MANDALAY 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. The BAGAYA MONASTERY will fascinate you with an intriguing 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. Visit a traditional hand-woven silk workshop as well as a Kalaga tapestries craftsmen's shop before proceeding to MANDALAY HILL for sunset. Dinner and overnight stay at Mandalay Hill Resort Hotel (****) or similar in Mandalay.
Overnight : at hotel
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 5 MANDALAY - HEHO After breakfast, transfer to airport for domestic flight to HEHO. Upon arrival, proceed by road to NYAUNG SHWE (25 km - 1 hour). 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 scenery. 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.
Overnight : at Shwe Inn Tha or similar
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 6 HEHO - YANGON After breakfast, drive to PINDAYA (95 km - 2 1/2 hours). Visit PINDAYA CAVES, a unique site housing thousands of Buddha images placed there by pilgrims over the centuries, before transfer to Heho Airport (65 km - 1 1/2 hour) for domestic flight to YANGON. Depending on confirmed flight lunch will be served at a local restaurant either in Pindaya or in Yangon. Upon arrival in Yangon, transfer to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at Inya Lake Hotel (****) or similar in Yangon.
Overnight : at Dusit Inya Lake Resort or similar
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 7 YANGON - CHIANG MAI After breakfast, 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. After lunch, transfer to the Yangon Airport for flight to CHIANG MAI by 6T 012/6T 312. Upon arrival, proceed to visit WAT DOI SUTHEP, tucked away in the mountains at 3,520 feet (1,056 meters). The temple is reached by a staircase with 290 steps, flanked by a Naga balustrade on eihter side. The Monastery was built by King Gue-Na in 1383. The Centre is a big Chedi (spired pagoda) which contains partial relics of Lord Buddha. Enjoy a typical Thai Kantoke dinner (19.30-22.30) with presentation of ancient dances from north Thailand, followed by a performance of dances and songs by various hilltribes.
Overnight : at Amari Rincome Hotel or similar
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 8 CHIANG MAI American breakfast, watch elephants at work. Continue with an excursion to the north of CHIANG MAI to visit an elephant working site. Watch the elephant taking their daily bath in the stream before beginning to haul timber in the forest. You will be amazed by their strength and clever team work. On the way back visit to the QUEEN SIRIKIT BOTANIC GARDEN. Lunch at the Mae Saa Valley Resort. Proceed by pick-up truck to visit the MEO HILL TRIBE VILLAGE at NONG HOI MAI and continue to BAN MEO MAE KI. The afternoon is at leisure to discover the many activities in the hill tribe village. B.B.Q. dinner and camp fire at the Hmong Hilltribe Lodge followed by presentation of Meo dances and overnight.
Overnight : at Hmong Hilltribe Lodge or similar
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 9 CHIANG MAI - MAE SALONG After breakfast, depart by minibus for FANG and THATORN via CHIANG DAO for drinks and walk around the local market. En route visit HUAY LUEK, a Meo hilltribe village. After arrival in Thatorn, a small village just a few kilometers away from the Burmese border. Lunch is served at the Mae Kok River Lodge. Continue by minibus to BAN SANTIKEREE at DOI MAE SALONG, a Yunnanese village. On the way visit BAN MUANG NGAM (KAREN HILLTRIBE VILLAGE) and BAN RUAMJAI (LAHU HILLTRIBE VILLAGE). Dinner and overnight.
Overnight : at Wiang Inn Hotel or similar
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 10 MAE SALONG - GOLDEN TRIANGLE After breakfast, visit to the scenic view point which takes in a large part of Thailand, Myanmar and Mekong Valley. Depart Doi Mae Salong via DOI THUNG on the upper road to MAE SAI, the northernmost Thai town on the borders between Thailand and Myanmar. Visit en route various hilltribe villages set among the green hillsides and WAT PHRA DHAT DOI THUNG, the object of an important yearly pilgrimage. After lunch at the hotel in Mae Sai, continue to the GOLDEN TRIANGLE AREA on the MEKONG RIVER where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos convene. Take a short boat trip around the Golden Triangle. Dinner and overnight.
Overnight : at Imperial Golden Triangle Resort, The or similar
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 11 GOLDEN TRIANGLE - CHIANG KHONG - HOUEISAI - PAKBENG After early breakfast, transfer by minibus to CHIANG KHONG on the border, for custom & immigration clearance. Cross the river by ferry boat to BAN HOUEISAY in Laos for meeting by Laotian guide. Then transfer to pier for cruise down the MEKONG RIVER by the "LUANGSAY" boat. LuangSay boat leaves HoueiSay pier at 09:00 hrs for a cruise down the Mekong to PAKBENG. En route one stop is made to observe rural life along the Mekong and discover minorities, a buffet lunch on board. Arrive PakBeng before sunset and check-in at LuangSay Lodge. Dinner on the terrace, overlooking the Mekong River and overnight.
Overnight : at Luangsay Lodge or similar
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 12 PAKBENG - LUANG PRABANG Full breakfast at the lodge. At 08:30 board the boat for the second leg of the cruise. A short stop to discover a Hmong village before having buffet lunch on board. Continue to PAK-OU VILLAGE at the mouth of the NAM OU RIVER, visit TAM TING "Caves of a thousand Buddha's". On the way to LUANG PRABANG a brief stop is made to observe the traditional process of obtaining local rice alcohol. Arrive at Luang Prabang before sunset and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Dinner and overnight.
Overnight : at Villa Santi Hotel or similar
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 13 LUANG PRABANG After breakfast, Luang Prabang city tour to visit the former royal capital's three most impressive temples; WAT XIENGTHONG the most beautiful temple representing the classic Luang Prabang temple architecture, WAT XIENGMENE, the ROYAL CEMETERY and WAT LONGKHOUNE the Royal temple where all kings of LANE XANG are said to have come for a 3-day retreat to prepare for coronation. Lunch at the hotel. Then depart by road to KHOUANGSI WATERFALLS, with picnic lunch at BAN THAPENE VILLAGE. Late afternoon return to Lang Prabang and continue to visit BAN PHANOM, a village specializing in hand weaving. Dinner and overnight.
Overnight : at Villa Santi Hotel or similar
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 14 LUANG PRABANG � VIENTIANE After breakfast, visit former KING�S PALACE (now a museum), then climb up to visit PHOUSY HILL for overlooking the city and visit local open air market for shopping . Lunch at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to VIENTIANE. Arrive in Vientiane, transfer to the hotel for check-in. Vientiane city tour including VAT SISAKET, HOPHRAKEO, THATLUANG STUPA and ARC OF TRIUMPH. Dinner and overnight.
Overnight : at Lao Plaza or similar
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 15 VIENTIANE After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for flight international departure flight.

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.
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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