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Default GMT 10th Anniversary Sonny's Special

GMT 10th Anniversary Sonny's Special
Tour Code: GMT 10Y-Sonny
Day 1: Arrival Yangon with morning flight Tue,
Thur, Sat

Our Gracious Myanmar Travel guide will welcome you on arrival at Yangon
International Airport and transfer to the Hotel. Sightseeing will start in
the afternoon, so you have time to relax from your long flight. You will
visit the old colonial-style city centre with the gilded SULE PAGODA, city
centre to see bustling rush hours, near the Sule Pagoda you may visit
hundred of typewriters, paper streets and proceed to China town area for
afternoon stroll and visit old Chinese pharmacies. An extended visit to
SHWEDAGON PAGODA, one of the most spectacular religious monuments, will
conclude the tour of this picturesque Garden City. The golden dome of
Shwedagon Pagoda rises 98 meters above its base and is covered with 60 tons
of pure gold. Overnight in Yangon.

Day 2: Yangon - Bagan by morning flight Wed,
Fri, Sun

After breakfast flight to Bagan. Upon arrival in Bagan, transfer to the
hotel and proceed for sightseeing at the busy local market and continue to a
diverse selection of the most important Pagodas and temples such as
SHWEZIGON PAGODA, which was built by King Anawratha in the early century.
Continued by KU BYAUK GYI, a temple with exquisite murals of Jataka scenes,
KHAY MIN GA TEMPLE which is noted for its spectacular panoramic view of the
area's many monuments and ANANDA TEMPLE with four huge standing Buddha
images and numerous seated figures in niches inside the gallery. Finally
head for BU PAYA PAGODA to observe the beautiful sunset.
Overnight in Bagan.

Day 3: Bagan
Thu, Sat, Mon

After breakfast at the hotel, continue sightseeing to an old NOODLE COTTAGE
and observe the daily life the people in TAUNGBI VILLAGE. After lunch you
will go to nearby MYINKABA VILLAGE to see the incredible fine art of doing
the famous lacquerware. Afterwards proceed to MYINGABA GU BYAUKGYI TEMPLE,
noted for its ancient mural paintings under the protection of UNESCO. In the
late afternoon take a boat trip (1 ½ hrs) on the famous Ayeyarwaddy River.
Overnight in Bagan.

Day 4: Bagan -Mandalay by morning flight Fri,
Sun, Tue

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for flight to
Mandalay. Upon arrival at the Tada Oo Airport, proceed direct to AMARAPURA,
a former capital founded by Bodawpaya. Visit MAHAGANDAYON, a famous Buddhist
monastery, where more than a thousand monks live and study. Afterwards
continue to the 220 years old U BEIN TEAK BRIDGE, built in 1782 at the time
when AMARAPURA was the royal capital. Also you will visit BAGAYA MONASTERY
with a superb collection of Buddha statues. Sightseeing continuous to
SAGAING, a place for Buddhist devotees. On the way to Mandalay visit
MAHAMUNI PAGODA, one of the most sacred Buddha Image in Mandalay. Afterwards
check-in at the hotel. Overnight in Mandalay.

Day 5: Mandalay
Sat, Mon, Wed

After breakfast, you will visit some workshops to see the production of the
famous Mandalay Arts and crafts, like GOLD LEAFS, CARVINGS and TAPESTRIES.
In the afternoon tour will continue MANDALAY PALACE, SHWENANDAW MONESTARY,
noted for its exquisite WOOD CARVINGS, KUTHODAW PAGODA, famous for its stone
slabs of Buddhist scriptures also known as the WORLD BIGGEST BOOK. Tour
continuous to Mandalay Hill, a vantage point for a panoramic view over the
city. It's worth to have a stroll up the hill for spectacular sunset views.
Return can be made by car.
Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.

Day 6: Mandalay - Heho by morning flight - Inle Sun, Tue,
Thur

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight to Heho. Upon arrival
you will drive to INLE LAKE. By boat you will discover the typical floating
gardens, local methods of fishing and village life on and at the lake.
Further visits are made to PHAUNG DAW OO PAGODA, the weaving village of
INPAWKHON. Overnight at Inle.

Day 7: Inle - Heho - Yangon ny afternoon flight Mon,
Wed, Fri

Early morning after breakfast, visit INDEIN Village, an ancient Pa-O Pagoda
complex. After this exciting visit by boat, transfer to Heho airport for the
flight back to Yangon. Rest of the day is for leisure. Overnight in Yangon.

Day 8: Yangon - Pathein by DELTA QUEEN CRUISE Tue, Thur,
Sat

Late morning you will visit Bogyoke Market also known as Scott Market. Here
you will find a lot of Myanmar products like lacquerware, clothes,
jewellery, paintings and much more. Ideal place to buy souvenirs for the
beloved at home. After a short visit at the harbour you will check-in on the
DELTA QUEEN at Lanthit Jetty to cruise through the most beautiful areas of
the Ayeyarwaddy Delta. Enjoy daily life of regional people and
sunset/sunrise on board.

Dinner and overnight on the DELTA QUEEN.

Day 9: Pathein - Ngwe Saung by coach

After breakfast on boat, arrive in Pathein at 8:30 a.m., proceed to Ngwe
Saung Beach by A/C car/coach (1 ½ hrs drive). Arrive beach and check-in to
the palm Beach Resort Hotel. Enjoy refreshing swimming and sunbathing at the
most beautiful unspoiled white sandy beach.

Overnight in Ngwe Saung.

Day 10: Ngwe Saung

Free at leisure. Overnight in Ngwe Saung.

Day 11: Ngwe Saung

Free at leisure. Overnight in Ngwe Saung.

Day 12: Ngwe Saung

Free at leisure. Overnight in Ngwe Saung.

Day 13: Ngwe Saung

Free at leisure. Overnight in Ngwe Saung.

Day 14: Ngwe Saung - Yangon

After breakfast at the Hotel, return back to Yangon by private coach. Rest
of the day at leisure. Overnight in Yangon.

Day 15: Yangon, departure

Enjoy the beautiful surroundings at your Hotel compound. In the afternoon
transfer to the Yangon International Airport for departure Myanmar.

Here our service will end and we hope to see you again in our beautiful
gracious land Myanmar.

According to above mentioned itinerary, the arrival day is only possible on
following days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.

You want to arrive on another day, we have to adjust some schedules from the
itinerary.

Hotels to be used:

As standard

Thamada Hotel, Yuzana Hotel or Panorama Hotel (Superior room) in Yangon

Thiri Marlar Hotel (Superior room) in Bagan

Nadi Myanmar Hotel (Superior room) in Mandalay

Paradise Resort Hotel or G.I.C Hotel (Standard room) in Inle

Sunny Paradise Resort (Deluxe Bungalow) in Ngwe Saung

As superior

Dusit Inya Lake Hotel (Superior room) in Yangon

Bagan Golf Resort Hotel (Superior room) in Bagan

Mandalay Swan Hotel (Superior room) in Mandalay

Hupin Hotel (floating cottage) in Inle

Palm Beach Resort Hotel (Garden View bangalow) in Ngwe Saung

As deluxe

Pansea Hotel (Superior room) in Yangon

Thiripyitsaya Hotel (Deluxe room) in Bagan

Sedona Hotel (Superior room) in Mandalay

Lake View Resort Hotel (Villa Type room) in Inle

Palm Beach Resort Hotel (Sea View bangalow) in Ngwe Saung

No. of PAX 1 2 3-5 6-9 10-15 16-20 21 & up Single supplement
Standard 2349 1359 1260 1110 1072 1011 970 446
Superior 2643 1507 1407 1257 1219 1159 1117 605
Deluxe 3140 1755 1656 1506 1468 1407 1366 694

Cost includes:

Accommodation with breakfast in twin sharing room
Domestic flight fees
Transfer and transportation with private a/c car or coach according to the
itinerary
Entrance fees according to itinerary
English speaking through out guide fees except at the Palm Beach
Service charges, Porter Fees
Cost excluded:

Airport tax 10.- F.E.C. per person for international departure
International airfares
Insurances
Meals
Beverages
Visa fees
Personal expenses such as tips, camera fees, laundry services, etc.
All services which are not mentioned in our itinerary
Validity: 1st of October 2003 until 30th of April 2004

Prices may change due to general increase for car rental, airfares, entrance
fees etc., which we can't foresee at the moment.

We suggest for a visit to Myanmar:

Travel-Insurance & a good Health-Insurance.
Vaccination, Travellers should check with their doctor regarding the
advisability of inoculation against Typhoid, Hepatitis and Tetanus.
Personal note from Sonny:

This program is definitely my favourite!

Through our experience we reduced the selection of Pagodas and Temples,
because most itineraries had not much time left over for other interesting
sights. Myanmar has many faces. You will visit the most beautiful ancient
Pagodas and Temples, discover the traditional way of Burmese culture, enjoy
the fascinating unspoiled natural beauty and for sure you will be touched by
the charming friendliness of the Myanmar people.

If People are very interested in seeing more Pagodas and Temples, of course
we will change the itinerary according to their wishes. Especially in Bagan
the Archaeological Zone-fees is 10,- US$ per person for 2 days, which covers
all entrance fees for the Pagodas and Temples. If you visit 5 or 20
different places, the costs will be the same. We just suggest visiting a
few, so that you will have the chance to discover as much as possible of the
daily life of the regional people.

Also every different state has different customs, different people. Myanmar
has more than 135 ethnic nationalities with their own culture. As more you
will visit local markets, workshops and villages you will understand more of
the multicultural heritage of Myanmar.

Myanmar is still a developing country and therefore the infrastructure is
still quite poor. Nevertheless we still guarantee an unforgettable holiday
in this most fascinating country of south-east Asia.

GMT - Gracious Myanmar Travel
No. 343, Bo Aung Kyaw Street, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
Tel: (+ 95-1) 246 754 , 246 752
Fax: (+95-1) 246 685
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