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FAR EAST Inle Lake


BURMA THE GOLDEN LAND NEW


14 DAYS from £2395 (per person twin share with flights)


itinerary Bales Escorted


The highlights of Myanmar including Bagan, Mandalay and a river cruise


DAY 1 – Fly to Yangon (Rangoon) Thai Airways flight from Heathrow to Bangkok.


Traditional Burmese make up


DAY 2 – Yangon Connect to Thai Airways flight to Yangon. Transfer to the Shangri-La owned Traders Hotel for 2 nights.


DAY 3 – Yangon Visit the Sule Pagoda and the markets of Rangoon’s old colonial quarter. Late afternoon visit to Shwe Dagon Pagoda to watch sunset.


DAY 4 – Mandalay Fly to Mandalay. Visit the Mahamyatmuni Pagoda, with its revered Buddha image. Marvel at the exquisite wood carvings of the Golden Teak Monastery. 3 nights at Sedona Hotel.


Buddha image, Bagan


DAY 5 – Mandalay A full day tour of the ancient cities of Ava and Amarapura.


BAGAN The ancient capital of several kingdoms, the ruins at Bagan (Pagan) lie along the eastern bank of the Irrawaddy River. Scattered across some 25 sq km, many of the temples and stupas date back to the First Burmese Empire of the 11th Century, when the arrival of Theravada Buddhism saw Bagan begin its transformation into a major Buddhist centre.


SANCTUARY THIRIPYITSAYA SAKURA HOTEL Constructed in traditional Myanmar style and set within 24 acres of landscapes gardens besides the water of the Irrawaddy, this exceptional property has been extensively renovated. Considered Bagan’s premier hotel, its 76 well appointed rooms and suites are supremely comfortable and decorated throughout with an abundance of wood and local materials.


DAY 6 – Mandalay Free day with the option of visiting Maymyo, an old colonial hill station in the Shan Hills.


DAY 7 – Bagan A full day cruise down the Irawaddy River on board the RV Yandabo. Lunch is served on board with a stop at Yandabo to see Burmese village life. Arrive into Bagan for 3 nights at Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort.


DAY 8 – Bagan Sightseeing of Bagan and its fabulous archaeological ruins. Comparable with the great Temples of Angkor, there are more than 2,000 pagodas.


DAY 9 – Bagan Free day, perhaps taking an optional visit to Mount Popa and Salay.


DAY 10 – Inle Lake Fly to Heho in the Shan States and continue to Inle Lake for 2 nights at Inle Princess Resort. Visit Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda and the Jumping Cats Monastery.


Special Something Balloons over Bagan


BALLOONS OVER BAGAN A unique opportunity to see the ancient temples of Bagan, described by Marco Polo as “one of the finest sights in the world”, from an entirely different perspective. Your flight will take place either early in the morning or an hour or so before sunset and is subject to stable weather conditions. The price is £225 per person and advance booking is highly recommended for this remarkable once in a lifetime experience.


DAY 11 – Inle Lake Boat ride to local villages and markets. Explore Sagar Village and the Tha Khauk pagoda.


DAY 12 – Yangon On the way back to Heho stop for lunch at Aye Thar Yar vineyard. Later fly to Yangon for overnight at Traders Hotel. Or upgrade to The Governor’s Residence by Orient-Express.


DAY 13 – Yangon Morning at leisure. Day use room at the hotel. Evening flight to Bangkok with Thai Airways.


DAY 14 – Fly to the UK Connect to the Thai Airways flight to Heathrow.


NGAPALI BEACH EXTENSION


From Heho fly via Yangon to Thandwe and transfer to the Bayview – the beach resort, located on Ngapali Beach. A 3 night extension costs from £350.00 per person.


25 Jan ‘12 £2395


14 Nov ‘12 £2895


22 Feb ‘12 £2425


28 Nov ‘12 £2895


21 Mar ‘12 £2495


23 Jan ‘13 £2895


17 Oct ‘12 £2895


20 Feb ‘13 £2895


31 Oct ‘12 £2895


20 Mar ‘13 £2895


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