YANGON BAGAN MANDALAY INLE LAKE

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1 MAJESTIC MYANMAR $ 2799 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE THAT S % OFF 35 TYPICALLY $4299 YANGON BAGAN MANDALAY INLE LAKE Unravel the mysteries of Myanmar, and discover a land of ancient cities, fascinating culture and breathtaking landscapes. See golden pagodas and colonial architecture in Yangon. Marvel at the famous teakwood bridges of Mandalay, and wander through Bagan, where thousands of Buddhist temples stand amongst fields of green. With all this and more on offer, now is the time to fall under the spell of this magical land. The Offer Experience a rich culture on this incredible 11 day journey of majestic Myanmar. Visit bustling marketplaces, ancient temples, sacred monasteries and old-world villages. Tour Yangon on a city tour and visit Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the holiest temples in all of Myanmar. Travel to Bagan, referred to as the city of four million pagodas, due to its impressive scenery of temples that really has to be seen to be believed. Head for Mandalay and see the famous U Bein teak bridge, before moving on towards Inle Lake. See a unique way of life that has lived on through generations, and the Intha tribes distinct rowing technique using their legs! Stop at a number of tea houses, temples, markets, and villages along the way. With nine nights accommodation, daily breakfast, three internal flights, an English-speaking tour guide, return airport transfers and more, it s never been easier to see the true Myanmar! *Please note: all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at or contact our customer service team on TRIP (8747) for the most up-to-date information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Travel Voucher apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure.

2 The Itinerary Day 1: Australia - Yangon, Myanmar (In-Flight Meals) Today depart from either Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth for Yangon, Myanmar (Burma). Fly with either Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Cathay Pacific to name a few (subject to availability). Upon arrival be met by a tour representative for a transfer to the hotel. *Please note some flights may depart the night before Overnight: Yangon (Standard Or Premium Hotel Day 2: Yangon City Tour (B) This morning after breakfast, learn the story of Myanmar and get to the heart of its local traditions and culture on a city tour of Yangon and its icons. Spend the day visiting famous landmarks and colonial buildings; downtown Yangon is known for the highest number of colonial period buildings in Southeast Asia. The former High Court, the former Inland Water Transport building, the former Secretariat buildings and the Strand Hotel are excellent examples of the Yangon s past. Century-old buildings with magnificent architecture are the main tourist attraction in downtown Yangon. You will also explore Bogyoke Market (aka) Scott Market, which is the best place for shopping in Myanmar, as well as Karaweik Hall & Royal Lake for a photo stop. Enjoy a beautiful sunset at Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the spectacular monuments of Myanmar and then enjoy the evening at your leisure. Overnight: Yangon (Standard Or Premium Hotel Day 3: Yangon Bagan - Temples Tour (B) Early this morning, take a short flight to Bagan. Take a guided tour of the wonderful scenery and architecture. Renowned as the city of four million pagodas, this is one of the richest archaeological sites in Asia. Today there are more than 2,000 pagodas, temples and monasteries - most built during the Bagan Dynasty, founded by King Anawrahta in First, head to lively Nyaung-U Market to discover a variety of Burmese traditional breakfasts. Have breakfast at a local tea house, which is situated next to the market. The Nyaung-U Market provides great photo opportunities, and also the chance for tourists to mingle with the local Myanmar people, and watch how they conduct their daily lives. Then, visit a number of incredible temples including Shwezigon Pagoda, Htilominlo Temple, Ananda Temple, Thatbyinnyu Temple, Dhammayangyi Temple, ending with the Shwesandaw Pagoda in time to witness a superb sunset view from the top. Overnight: Bagan (Standard Or Premium Hotel Day 4: Bagan Local Products and Village Tour (B) Bagan is not only famous for the abundance of ancient temples, but also for its exquisite handicrafts. After breakfast at the hotel, watch the intricate production of quality lacquer ware. Some of the finest are flexible, and made around bamboo and twisted horse hair. Next, you ll learn about the making of Bagan s most famous food, Pone Yay Gyi at a local shop. This black paste is made from soy beans and you ll get to see how it s made, from the raw soy beans through to the finished product. Finally, visit Taung Bi Village to look through some private homes and local businesses. The walk through this peaceful village really is a nice change of pace from the hectic pace of the cities. Arrive back at the hotel after lunch (not included) at the local restaurant. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight: Bagan (Standard Or Premium Hotel Day 5: Bagan - Mandalay (B) After breakfast at the hotel, take a private car to drive to Mandalay. Along the way, witness the true local life of Myanmar. The driving time will be approximately 4 hours. Upon arrival, enjoy leisure time at the hotel until near the sunset time. Drive to the famous U Bein Bridge

3 The Itinerary for a stunning sunset view. The U Bein Bridge is 1.2kms long and was built around 1850 and is believed to be the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world. It is really magical to walk on the bridge under the sunset. Dinner is at a local restaurant (not included) before being driven back to the hotel. Overnight: Mandalay (Standard Or Premium Hotel Day 6: Mandalay Amarapura Sagaing Inwa (Ava) Mandalay (B) After breakfast at the hotel, explore the surrounding cities of Mandalay on a sightseeing tour. One of the most fascinating visits will be a stop to watch monks during worship time and enjoying their daily meal at Mahar Gandar Yone Monastery in Amarapura. Then, proceed to Sagaing. On the way, visit a silk weaving centre. The highlights of Sagaing include Kaungmhudaw Pagoda, an enormous dome shaped pagoda, Sagaing Hills, where lots of Buddhist monasteries are situated. From there, the view is spectacular. See the Irrawaddy River, numerous pagodas and monasteries. The major tourist attraction in Sagaing Hill is U Min Thonze Pagoda, one of the more distinctive complexes. Next stop is Inwa (Ava). There you will take a horse and cart to visit the 27m high Masonry Watch Tower: Nan Myint and Bagaya Monastery built with 276 teak pillars and observe a Myanmar traditional Alms bowl workshop. Overnight: Mandalay (Standard Or Premium Hotel Day 7: Mandalay - Inle Lake (B) Today, travel onwards to Inle Lake. After breakfast be transferred to the airport and take the short flight to Heho. Once at Heho meet your transfer team. From here, it is a scenic one-hour drive to the village of Nyaung Shwe, the gateway to the magnificent Inle Lake. The rest of the day is at your own leisure in Inle Lake. Inle Lake has everything you could want - long bike rides in the countryside, excellent food, day spas and massage parlours, boat rides on the lake and lots of culture and history. The locals are friendly and it s the perfect place to chill out or get active. Suggestion for your free time, hire bicycles and riding through the villages. You will pass by buffalo in the water, farmers working in the fields, children playing and trucks full of young monks. Overnight: Inle Lake (Standard Or Premium Hotel Day 8: Inle Lake Sightseeing Tour (B) This morning start the Inle Lake sightseeing tour by boat. This boat trip will offer an excellent opportunity to observe Myanmar rural life. The day trip will take you to: Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the most important symbol of religion of Shan State, Nga Phe Chaung Monastery, an attractive wooden monastery and a couple of Floating Villages (Inn Paw Khone, Pouk Par, Ywa Ma, Khar Taw) a visit to these sights provides deep insight into how the people on the lake make their livings. You can also enjoy unique One Leg Rower Fisherman, Lotus and silk weaving, boat making and cheroot making. After lunch (not included), proceed to Indein and then take a short trek to the Indein Pagoda. On the way, you can enjoy the serene atmosphere as you wander through artfully scattered 8th century Pagodas in ruins covered by trees and bushes. Then observe the Intha tribes village lives and enjoy the local market along the shore. Overnight: Inle Lake (Standard Or Premium Hotel Day 9: Inle Lake - Yangon (B) After breakfast at the hotel, be transferred to the airport to take the short flight back to Yangon. On your arrival, be met by your transfer team and then be transferred to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

4 The Itinerary Overnight: Yangon (Standard Or Premium Hotel Day 10: Departure (B, In-Flight Meals) After breakfast be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. Day 11: Arrive in Australia

5 What You Get FLIGHTS Return international flights (economy class) departing SYD/MEL/BNE/PER Three Internal Flights: Yangon Bagan, Mandalay Heho, Inle lake - Yangon ACCOMMODATION Nine nights accommodation (Standard Or Premium Hotel DINING Enjoy daily breakfast HIGHLIGHTS Discover the highlights of Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay and Inle Lake Visit Bogyoke Market the best place for shopping in Myanmar See the spectacular Shwedagon Pagoda; a true highlight of Yangon Explore Bagan, The City of Four Million Pagodas Experience daily life at the local Nyaung-U Market Learn how to make Pone Yay Gyi ; Bagan s famous dish Visit the famous teakwood U Bein Bridge in Mandalay Witness the monks worship at Mahar Gandar Yone Monastery See the dome shaped pagoda Kaungmhudaw Pagoda Go sightseeing by horse & cart in Inwa Discover the picturesque Inle Lake by boat Experience peaceful local villages TOUR ESSENTIALS Professional English-speaking guide Airport taxes and airline fuel surcharges TRANSPORT Transportation by A/C vehicles TRANSFERS Return airport transfers We have rarely experienced such a high level of customer service. We hope TripADeal will be able to assist us again soon with our future travel plans. TripADeal Customers Patrick & Leigh - Melbourne, Australia

6 The Fine Print *Please note: all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at or contact our customer service team on TRIP (8747) for the most up-to-date information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Travel Voucher apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure BOOKING INFORMATION After purchase, you will receive your Travel Voucher via . This will direct you to an Online Booking Form. You must return your booking form within 7 days of purchase Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Online Booking Form. Any change requested after submitting your Online Booking Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability, and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below On purchasing this Travel Offer you are bound by TripADeal s standard Terms and Conditions in addition to the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Fine Print Please Note: all additional charges are payable direct to TripADeal (unless otherwise stated) OFFER ESSENTIALS Voucher valid until the 12th June 2018 Voucher valid for one based on twin share Single Supplement For solo travellers a mandatory single supplement applies - Standard Package: $400 - Premium Package: $800 Departure Dates Please refer to the TripADeal website for current departure dates Surcharges Please note: dates/months with a * or ^ incur a high season surcharge * Flight high season surcharge $200 per ^ Flight high season surcharge $450 per Departure Cities Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth FLIGHTS Airline(s) Used Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Malaysian Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways, China Airways, Korean Airlines, Virgin Australia, Emirates plus any codeshare partners (subject to availability) Arrive Early in Yangon $100 per /voucher subject to availability Please note: - This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers - No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air tickets have been issued - Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking Stay Behind in Yangon $100 per /voucher subject to availability Please note: - This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers - No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air tickets have been issued - Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking Flight Class Upgrades - Premium Economy: not available - Business Class: buy now for $3499 per Please note: - All Premium Economy and Business Class upgrades are subject to availability (if we are not able to fulfill your business class request the upgrade cost will be refunded) - On any upgrade purchase, short haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed in a Premium or Business cabin; subject to aircraft configuration ACCOMMODATION Accommodation Used Standard Package 3 Star (self-rated) - Yangon: Royal Khatter Hotel - Bagan: Hotel Yadanarbon - Mandalay: Hotel Yadanarbon Inle Lake: 81 Hotel Inlay Premium Package 4 Star (self-rated) - Yangon: Merchant Art Boutique Hotel

7 The Fine Print - Bagan: Amazing Bagan Resort - Mandalay: Bagan King Hotel - Inle Lake: Ananta Inle Resort *Please note: rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type, and are subject to availability based on seasonality. Properties will be confirmed, no later than two weeks prior to travel. Extra Nights (Pre/Post Tour) - Standard Package: Yangon: $110 per room including breakfast and transfers - Premium Package: Yangon: $150 per room including breakfast and transfers Please note: extra nights are subject to availability until the time of booking. Please note: extra nights are based on room only and subject to availability until the time of booking. Maximum Room Capacity 3 people (subject to availability) Child Policy - No child discounts apply; a full priced voucher must be purchased for all children travelling with their parents - Strictly valid for Children/infants 1 years old and over Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors allowed Triple Share No discounts apply for 3rd travelling. A full priced voucher must be purchased. Subject to availability Bedding Configuration Double or twin bedding (subject to availability) Adjoining Rooms Subject to availability and at the hotels discretion. Please enquire on booking if you require this option GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION Minimum group size 2, maximum group size 25 per vehicle OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION TOUR GUIDE vs TOUR LEADER Tour Guide: Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, and seeing that people have a good time. They are a licensed, qualified expert who supplies specific information on history, art, architecture and culture of the city/village/attraction in which he or she is guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves the group at the end of the tour, they do not travel with the group. Tour Leader: An experienced tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between locations, and communication with tour guides in each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or village, and offer information on the place visited on the bus, however they are not required to have specific knowledge on art, architecture, or history. They are not allowed to provide a guided tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and if caught doing so, can be fined. Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all TripADeal travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when particularly required to enhance the experience of the destination featured. EXCLUSIONS - Visa fees and requirements (A visa for Myanmar is a strict requirement if travelling on an Australian passport) - Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary - Recommended gratuities/tipping $10 AUD per /day - Optional activities/tours - Personal expenses - City zone fees payable direct on tour * Bagan 25,000 MMK (approx. $28 AUD) per * Mandalay 10,000 MMK (approx. $11 AUD) per * Inle Lake $10 USD (approx. $14 AUD) per - Travel insurance (Mandatory) *** Please Note: A comprehensive travel Insurance policy must be organised BEFORE all details can be finalised with TripADeal. VISAS A tourist visa for Myanmar is a strict requirement if travelling on an Australian

8 Terms & Conditions passport. You may apply for this visa online via this link for approximately $50 USD per Please Note: approval time can take up to 5 business days. Please start arranging your visa at least 3 weeks prior to departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours. Please Note: Passengers who are not Australian citizens must check with the respective consulate or a visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what al identification is required INSURANCE TripADeal is proud to offer a range of travel insurance products in partnership with My Travel Insurance cruise company/ other travel provider Subsequent changes - $ per + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider Changes within 30 days of departure $ any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider Changes within 14 days of departure $ per + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider Name Changes Due To Passenger Error If the incorrect name has been advised to TripADeal, charges of $ per + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider will apply SCHEDULE OF FEES Voluntary Changes This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring airline ticket or Travel Voucher reissue 1st Change - $ per + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider 2nd Change - $ per + any additional charges applied by the airline/