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               HIGHLIGHTS OF MYANMAR

HIGHLIGHTS OF MYANMAR
2 nights in Yangon and 3-night cruise from US$2150 

ITINERARY:

Day 1: The Governor's Residence, Yangon, Myanmar
Arrive in Yangon for two nights at The Governor’s Residence (Governor’s Room). In the afternoon, an orientation tour of Yangon including the Sule Pagoda, the Karaweik stone boat and the Shwedagon Pagoda.

Day 2: The Governor's Residence, Yangon, Myanmar
After breakfast at the hotel, the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. Optional tours available locally.

Day 3: Road To Mandalay - Bagan
After breakfast, fly to Bagan and board the Road To Mandalay berthed on the Ayeyarwady river.At Bagan more than 2,000 temples and pagodas are scattered over an awe-inspiring plain beside the river.After lunch, join the guide and visit some of the more significant pagodas before watching the sun setting over a field of glowing pagodas. Dinner and local entertainment on board.

Day 4: Road To Mandalay - Bagan and Mandalay
A guided exploration of some of Bagan’s local markets selling wood carvings, longis and rattan goods.An optional balloon flight or hire a horse-drawn cart and explore this enchanting area on your own. Mid-morning cruise north towards Mandalay and watch the fascinating river life glide by.

Day 5: Road To Mandalay - Shwe Kyet Yet
After lunch, arrive at the quaint village of Shwe Kyet Yet. A guided tour of Mandalay, regarded as the centre of Burmese culture and Buddhist learning. Dinner and local entertainment on board.

Day 6: Road To Mandalay - Mingun and Sagaing
Travel by local transport to Mingun to visit the pretty Hsinbyume Pagoda and the world’s largest uncracked bell. Return by ferry for a late lunch. Later, visit Sagaing, considered to be the living centre of the Buddhist faith in Burma and famous for its silversmiths who still work in much the same way as their ancestors did. Dinner and
local entertainment on board.

Day 7: Departure
An early breakfast before the transfer to Mandalay airport for the onward flight to Yangon.

YOUR HOTEL OPTIONS:

• Yangon:  The Governor's Residence

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2008 Price Per Person:
 

Cabin Type	31 Dec - 24 Mar	31Mar - 22 Sept	29 Sept- 22 Dec
Superior B Deck	US$ 2,570	US$ 2,150	US$ 2,570
Superior A Deck	US$ 3,220	US$ 2,670	US$ 3,220
State Cabin	US$ 4,070	US$ 3,350	US$ 4,070
Single	US$ 2,830	US$ 2,410	US$ 2,830

Prices include accommodation, all meals on board, flights, excursions and other meals, as described in the itinerary. Supplement: For clients staying overnight in Bangkok, prior to their departure for Yangon, we can arrange return flights Bangkok/Yangon at a supplement of $510.

2009

Cabin Type	05 Jan - 23 Mar	31Mar - 22 Sept	29 Sept- 22 Dec
Superior B Deck	US$ 2,650	-	-
Superior A Deck	US$ 3,320	-	-
State Cabin	US$ 4,200	-	-
Single	US$ 2,920	-	-

Prices include accommodation, all meals on board, flights, excursions and other meals, as described in the itinerary. Please note 2009 prices are subject to change.

Prices are per person based on shared accommodation. Prices for single travelers/occupancy on request.