TOUR CODE:     6CS & 6CP

DEPARTURE:    Every Sunday for seat-in-coach with minimum 2 persons

Daily for private tour with English speaking local guide

MEAL BASIS:   As specified in the program (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)

ITINERARY: Sunday Day 01    ARRIVAL YANGON

Meet on arrival at Yangon International Airport and transfer to hotel. Today's sightseeing tour includes the old colonial-style city center, the gilded Sule Pagoda, dating back over 2,000 years and Bogyoke (Scott’s) Market. The tour continues to Chauk Htat Kyi, a huge reclining Buddha image, followed by a photo stop at Karaweik Hall royal floating barge. An extended visit to Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the world’s 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. Lunch to own account. Dinner and accommodation at Grand Plaza Park Royal Hotel, Yangon. (superior room)

 Monday Day 02 YANGON -BAGAN (B/L/D)

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Yangon Airport for domestic flight to Bagan. Upon arrival in Bagan, transfer to hotel and proceed on a sightseeing tour, starting with the busy local market. Continue with visits to a diverse selection of the most important pagodas and temples such as Shwezigon Pagoda, built by King Anawrahta in the early 11th century, Ku Byauk Gyi, a temple with exquisite murals of Jataka scenes, Khay Min Ga Templ, noted for its spectacular panoramic view of many area monuments and Ananda Temple with its four huge standing-Buddha images and numerous seated figures that are arranged around an interior gallery. Lunch at Sunset Garden Restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit to a lacquer craftsman’s workshop in nearby Myingaba Village. Sightseeing continues with visits to Manuha Temple, built in mon style in 1059, Nanbaya Temple, a unique sandstone monument that is said to have been the palace of King Manuha, and Myingaba Gu Byauk Gyi (under the protection of UNESCO), noted for its ancient mural paintings. Observe a sunset in the vicinity of Bagan’s ancient monuments. Dinner and accommodation at Thazin Garden Hotel, Bagan. (superior room)

Tuesday Day 03          BAGAN – MANDALAY – AMARAPURA – SAGAING (B/L/D)
 
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for domestic flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival at Mandalay Airport proceed directly to Amarapura. Visit Mahagandayon, a famous Buddhist monastery, where more than a thousand monks live and study. Then continue to the 150-year-old U Bein teak bridge, built in 1851 at the time when Amarapura was the royal capital. Proceed to Sagaing Hills, a retreat for Buddhist devotees, to enjoy a magnificent view over the surrounding area. Lunch at Amarapura Restaurant.
An afternoon of comprehensive sightseeing in Mandalay includes Mahamuni Pagoda with its spectacular Buddha image covered with thick layers of gold leaves, a visit to a craftsman’s workshop to see Kalaga tapestries being created, Shwe Nan Daw Kyaung (or Golden
6-DAY MYANMAR CLASSIC TOUR

ITINERAY CONTINUED:

Palace Monastery), a superb example of a traditional wooden building, and Kuthodaw Pagoda (known as the world’s largest book), consisting of 729 marble slabs engraved with Buddhist scriptures. See a sunset from Mandalay Hill. Dinner Ko’ Kitchen Restaurant. Accommodation at Mandalay City Hotel, Mandalay. (superior room)

Wednesday Day 04               MANDALAY – HEHO – INLE LAKE (B/L/D)
                                                                                                                                                                 
Mandalay Airport for domestic flight to Heho. Proceed by road to Inle Lake (25 km - 1 hour). An excursion by boat on Inle Lake will include seeing the famous leg-rowers, typical floating gardens, local methods of fishing and village life. Lunch at Hupin Nyaung Shwe (see market). Further visits are made to Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the weaving village of Inpawkhon and other sights. Dinner and accommodation at Shwe Inn Tha Hotel, Inle Lake. (superior room)

Thursday Day 05 INLE LAKE – HEHO – YANGON (B/L/D)
 
Breakfast at hotel. Visit a colorful local market in the Inle Lake region (on market day only), then proceed to Heho Airport. Lunch at a simple restaurant en route.
Domestic flight to Yangon and transfer to hotel. Balance of the day at leisure to pursue individual interests. Dinner and accommodation at Grand Plaza Park Royal Hotel, Yangon. (superior room)

Friday Day 06 YANGON DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
 
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Yangon International Airport for departure.

International flights need to be booked as follows:
Arrival in Yangon             : morning
Departure from Yangon   : late afternoon or evening

Departure dates

Seat-in-coach, minimum 2 persons    : every Sunday

Seat-in-coach mini-group departures in 2005:

Seat-in-coach mini-group departures in 2006:

All departure dates are accompanied by bilingual guides; English-German and English-French

Validity: 01 November 2005 – 30 April 2006 and 01 October 2006 – 31 October 2006

6-Day Myanmar Classic – SIC
Tour code: RGN6CS
On seat-in-coach mini-group basis with English-German (OR) English-French speaking local guides, net price per person (in USD)

Minimum 2 persons              = USD 830.00 net per person in shared twin room
Single room surcharge         = USD 121.00 net per person

6-Day Myanmar classic – Private tour
Tour code: RGN6CP
On private basis with English-speaking locally-stationed guides
Net price per person in shared twin room (in USD)

1 pax                               = USD 1,386.00 single room
2 pax                               = USD    919.00 per person in shared twin room
3-5 pax                            = USD    880.00  per person in shared twin room
6-9 pax                            = USD    820.00  per person in shared twin room
10-14 pax                        = USD    770.00  per person in shared twin room
15-19 pax                        = USD    754.00  per person in shared twin room
20-up pax                        = USD    721.00  per person in shared twin room
Single room surcharge     = USD    127.00  per person

Supplement for throughout language guides (German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Thai, Mandarin) on private tours basis. Net price (in USD) per person in a party of:

MYANMAR SUMMER SAVINGS 2006

Validity: from 01 May 2006 until 30 September 2006
(* tour must be completed by 30 September 2006)

Our prices are subject to change in case of increases in airfares, ground transportation costs (fuel), entrance fees, etc.

Services included: 

• All sightseeing tour and transfer services with private air conditioned car as detailed in our itinerary.
• Hotel accommodation including breakfast as specified.
• Meals on table d’hôte basis as specified in the itinerary (full board throughout the tour starting with dinner on Day 1 and terminating with breakfast on Day 6).
• All domestic airfares (Yangon-Bagan-Mandalay-Heho-Yangon) with Air Mandalay, Air Bagan and/or Yangon Airways.
• Transfers and tours with English-speaking locally stationed guides (or) the same English, English-German/English-French speaking local guide throughout (depending on the selected price option).
• All entrance fees for the places as mentioned in the program.
• Boat trips as specified.
• Insurance surcharge on Domestic Airlines in Myanmar.
• Service charges, room tax and baggage handling.
• One (1) tour leader FOC in single room for every 15 full-paying participants.

Services excluded:

• Services not mentioned in our itinerary.
• Meals other than those specified in the itinerary.
• Visa fee.
• International airport departure tax.
• International flight tickets to and from Yangon.
• Expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, tips, souvenirs, laundry, etc.
• Travel insurance (cover against all cancellation costs, medical expenses, including repatriation, in the event of accident or illness).

Kindly advise special dietary requests, in order to inform the hotels accordingly.

PASSPORT AND VISA
Visitors to Myanmar must have a valid passport and obtain a 28-Day Tourist Visa from a Myanmar embassy or diplomatic mission abroad. Two application forms and three passport-size photos will be needed. The fee is approximately US$ 20 in local currency. If traveling on a Diethelm Travel inclusive tour via Bangkok, clients may obtain their visa through the Bangkok office of Diethelm Travel by supplying the following:

• Actual passport
• Full name, nationality, sex and occupation of passport holder
• Three passport photos
• A fee of US$ 55

For visa procurement in Bangkok allow 5 working days, longer if national holidays are involved.

The Myanmar government might change visa regulations at short notice; contact Diethelm Travel for the latest information.

Health Requirements:

No vaccinations are officially required for a visit to Myanmar.  Malaria prophylaxis is no longer recommended, but travellers should check with their doctor or a travel immunization clinic regarding the advisability of innoculation against typhoid, hepatitis, tetanus and Japanese encephalitis.

TOUR CODE:   RGNGCA/B/C/D/E
DEPATURE:    Daily
MEAL BASIS: As specified in the program (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)               

You will meet your tour guide after clearing immigration and customs control at Yangon International Airport. Transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is at your leisure. Accommodation at hotel, Yangon.

Breakfast at hotel. Comprehensive full day sightseeing tour starting with Kaba Aye (World Peace) Pagoda, Mahapasana Cave, where the Sixth Buddhist Synod took place and Chauk Htat Kyi, a huge reclining Buddha image. A photo stop is made at the Karaweik Hall royal floating barge. Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit the old colonial-style city center with the gilded Sule Pagoda, dating back over 2,000 years. High tea at the Strand Hotel. An extended visit to Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the world's most spectacular religious monuments, will conclude the tour of this picturesque Garden City. The golden dome of the Shwedagon Pagoda rises 98 meters above its base and is covered with 60 tons of pure gold. Accommodation at hotel, Yangon.

Breakfast at hotel. Entire day at leisure to pursue individual interests. You may explore Yangon on your own, join an optional Diethelm Travel excursion (e.g. to Bago) or enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of this Garden City on a stroll through one of the numerous beautiful gardens and parks. Accommodation at hotel, Yangon.

Breakfast at hotel. Time at leisure to pursue individual interests until your transfer to the airport. Check-in, immigration and custom controls at Yangon International Airport. Departure from Yangon.
Meal included: Breakfast

Validity: 01 November 2005 – 31 October 2006

On private basis with English or (German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Thai, and Mandarin) speaking local guide.  Net price per person in shared twin room (in USD) in a party of:

Our prices are subject to change in case of increases in airfares, ground transportation costs (fuel), entrance fees, etc.

Services Included: Excluded:

Services Excluded:

Kindly advise special dietary requests, in order to inform the hotels accordingly.

PASSPORT AND VISA
Visitors to Myanmar must have a valid passport and obtain a 28-Day Tourist Visa from a Myanmar embassy or diplomatic mission abroad. Two application forms and three passport-size photos will be needed. The fee is approximately US$ 20 in local currency. If traveling on a Diethelm Travel inclusive tour via Bangkok, clients may obtain their visa through the Bangkok office of Diethelm Travel by supplying the following:

For visa procurement in Bangkok allow 5 working days, longer if national holidays are involved.

The Myanmar government might change visa regulations at short notice; contact Diethelm Travel for the latest information.

Health Requirements:

No vaccinations are officially required for a visit to Myanmar.  Malaria prophylaxis is no longer recommended, but travelers should check with their doctor or a travel immunization clinic regarding the advisability of inoculation against typhoid, hepatitis, tetanus and Japanese encephalitis.

TOUR CODE:      RGNM8M/RGNM8P / RGNM8T
DEPARTURE:      Every Sunday for Seat-in-coach with minimum 2 persons
Daily for private tour with English speaking guide
MEAL BASIS:     As specified in the program (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)

Meet on arrival at Yangon International Airport and transfer to hotel. Today's sightseeing tour includes the old colonial-style city center, the gilded Sule Pagoda, dating back over 2,000 years and Bogyoke Market (Scott’s Market) . The tour continues to Chauk Htat Kyi, a huge reclining Buddha image, followed by a photo stop made at the Karaweik Hall royal floating barge. An extended visit to Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the world’s 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. Lunch to own account. Dinner and accommodation at Traders Hotel, Yangon. (deluxe room)

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Yangon Airport for domestic flight to Bagan. Upon arrival in Bagan, transfer to hotel and proceed on a sightseeing tour, starting with the busy local market and continuing with visits to a diverse selection of the most important pagodas and temples such as Shwezi Gon Pagoda, built by King Anawrahta in the early 11th century, Ku Brauk Gyi, a temple with exquisite murals of Jataka scenes, Khay Min Ga Temple, noted for its spectacular panoramic view of the area’s many monuments and Ananda Temple with its four huge standing-Buddha images and numerous seated figures arranged around the interior gallery. Lunch at Sunset Garden Restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit to a lacquer craftsman’s workshop in nearby Myingaba village. Sightseeing continues with visits to Manuha Temple, built in mon style in 1059, Nanbaya Temple, a unique sandstone monument that is said to have been the palace of King Manuha, and Myingaba Gu Byauk Gyi (under the protection of UNESCO), noted for its ancient mural paintings. Observe a sunset in the vicinity of Bagan’s ancient monuments. Dinner and accommodation at Myanmar Treasure Hotel, Bagan. (deluxe room)

Optional morning program: Diethelm Travel is offering a unique opportunity to see the ancient city of Bagan from a different perspective. With ‘Balloons Over Bagan’ you get a magnificent birds-eye view of thousand year-old pagodas, temples and the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River. The champagne flights at sunrise last just under one hour and take off daily from October through March. The balloon is guided by gentle winds not exceeding 24 km/h. Eight passengers plus a pilot fit into the balloon’s basket.
The price is US$ 250.00 per person. Due to the limited capacity, advance bookings at an early stage are highly recommended. Booking code: NYUBOB.
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed on a scenic overland journey to Mount Popa, an extinct volcano with a shrine dedicated to animist spirits known as “Nats”. Lunch is served at the beautiful Popa Mountain Resort. For the energetic, there is time to climb the 777 steps to the shrine at the top of the volcanic plug. Return to Bagan for dinner and accommodation at Myanmar Treasure Hotel, Bagan. (deluxe room)

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Bagan Airport for domestic flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival at Mandalay Airport, drive to Amarapura and visit Mahagandayon, a famous Buddhist monastery, where more than a thousand monks live and study; continue to the 150-year-old U Bein teak bridge, built in 1851 at the time when Amarapura was the royal capital. Visit Bagaya Monastery, with a superb collection of Buddha statues. Lunch at Amarapura Restaurant.
An afternoon of comprehensive sightseeing in Mandalay includes Mahamuni Pagoda with its spectacular Buddha image covered with thick layers of gold leaves, a visit to a craftsman’s workshop to see Kalaga tapestries being created, Shwe Nan Daw Kyaung (Golden Monastery), a superb example of a traditional wooden building and Kuthodaw Pagoda (known as the world’s largest book), consisting of 729 marble slabs engraved with Buddhist scriptures. Enjoy a sunset from Mandalay Hill. Dinner and show at hotel. Accommodation at Mandalay Hill Resort , Mandalay. (superior room)

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Mandalay Airport for domestic flight to Heho. Upon arrival in Heho, overland drive to Pindaya (60 km - 1½ hours). Visit the unique Pindaya Caves, where pilgrims placed thousands of Buddha images over the span of many centuries. After lunch at Memento restaurant, proceed by road to Inle Lake(90 km - 2½ hours) and by boat to the hotel on the lake. Dinner and accommodation at Shwe Inn Tha Hotel, Inle Lake. (superior room)

Breakfast at hotel. During today's excursion by boat on picturesque Inle Lake we see the famous leg rowers, the typical floating gardens, local methods of fishing and village life. Lunch will be taken at a local restaurant on the lake. Further visits are made to Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the weaving village of Inpawkhon and other interesting sights. The beauty of sunset over Inle Lake enchants all visitors. Dinner and accommodation at Shwe Inn Tha Hotel, Inle Lake. (superior room)

Breakfast at hotel. Visit a colorful local market in the Inle Lake region (on market day only), then proceed to Heho Airport (25 km - 1 hour). Lunch at a simple restaurant en route. Domestic flight to Yangon and transfer to hotel. Balance of the day at leisure to pursue individual interests. The tour guide and car remain at the clients’ disposal for further sightseeing or shopping. Dinner and accommodation at Traders Hotel, Yangon. (deluxe room)

DAY 8: SUN Yangon departure (B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Yangon International Airport for departure.

International flights need to be booked as follows:
Arrival in Yangon              : morning
Departure from Yangon   : late afternoon or evening

Tour codes:       RGNM8M (seat-in-coach minigroup)  RGNM8P (private)

 Departure dates

Seat-in-coach, minimum 2 persons    : every Sunday
Private tours  : daily

Seat-in-coach mini-group departures in 2005:

Seat-in-coach mini-group departures in 2006:

All departure dates are accompanied by bilingual guides; English-German and English-French.

Validity: 01 November 2005 – 30 April 2006 and 01 October 2006 – 31 October 2006

8-Days Myanmar Tour – SIC
Tour Code : RGNM8M
On seat-in-coach mini-group basis with English-German (OR) English-French speaking local guides, net price per person (in USD)

Minimum 2 persons   = USD 1095.00 per person in shared twin room
Single room surcharge  = USD 204.00 per person

8-Day Myanmar Tour – Private Tour
Tour Code:        RGNM8P

On private basis with English-speaking locally-stationed guides
Net price per person in shared twin room (in USD)

1 pax                            = USD 1788.00 single room
2 pax                            = USD 1144.00 person in shared twin room
3-5 pax                         = USD 1100.00 per person in shared twin room
6-9 pax                         = USD 1040.00 per person in shared twin room
10-14 pax                      = USD 957.00 per person in shared twin room
15-19 pax                      = USD   941.00 per person in shared twin room
20-up pax                      = USD   902.00 per person in shared twin room
Single room surcharge    = USD   226.00 per person

Supplement for throughout language guides (German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Thai, Mandarin) on private tours basis. Net price (in USD) per person in a party of:

Language guides throughout on private basis are subject to confirmation at the time of reservation.

 MYANMAR SUMMER SAVINGS 2006

Validity: from 01 May 2006 until 30 September 2006 (* tour must be completed by 30 September 2006)

Our prices are subject to change in case of increases in airfares, ground transportation costs (fuel), entrance fees, etc.

Services included:

Services excluded:

Kindly advise special dietary requests, in order to inform the hotels accordingly.

PASSPORT AND VISA
Visitors to Myanmar must have a valid passport and obtain a 28-Day Tourist Visa from a Myanmar embassy or diplomatic mission abroad. Two application forms and three passport-size photos will be needed. The fee is approximately US$ 20 in local currency. If traveling on a Diethelm Travel inclusive tour via Bangkok, clients may obtain their visa through the Bangkok office of Diethelm Travel by supplying the following:

For visa procurement in Bangkok allow five working days, longer if national holidays are involved.

The Myanmar government might change visa regulations at short notice; contact Diethelm Travel for the latest information.

Health Requirements:
No vaccinations are officially required for a visit to Myanmar.  Malaria prophylaxis is no longer recommended, but travelers should check with their doctor or a travel immunization clinic regarding the advisability of inoculation against typhoid, hepatitis, tetanus and Japanese encephalitis.