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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 E-mail: |
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