227. Jan 2-11 2015 tour of Myanmar for a couple and 2 young children

Nov 18, 2014

Hi

I am David Sing helping Judy. Thank you for your email.

1. Inle Lake, Indein Lake nearby trekking areas are recommended 

Sight-seeing of the hills, places of worship and the unique leg-paddling fishermen. Trekking to see markets, farms and villagers. See to appreciate and their way of life, their schools, teachers and students. Explore the surroundings - climate changes affecting the water level. Golden sunset and serenity at the end of the day with the children.
3 days and 2 nights will be recommended. In my experience, 3 nights will be better as you will not be rushed.

2. Bagan visit to appreciate the culture, go cycling, temple "hunting" and knowing the history of the kingdoms,  2 nights recommended.

    Mount Popa (spirits and gods of Myanmar) is excellent. 1 night recommended. Golden Rock (1 night) to appreciate the religion and beliefs.

Briefly, the itinerary may be as follows:

DATE   OVERNIGHT STAY

Jan 2   Sin to Yangon

Jan 3   Yangon to Inle Lake

Jan 4   Inle Lake

Jan 5   Inle Lake

Jan 6   Inle to Bagan

Jan 7   Bagan

Jan 8   Mount Popa

Jan 9  Yangon and Golden Rock visit

Jan 10 Yangon

Jan 11  Yangon to Singapore

Pl let me know early if the above proposal is OK as January is a peak season.
Let me know if you have any queries.
Best wishes.




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Nov 20, 2014

Quotation valid from Nov 20 - Nov 27, 2014

Suggested things to do:

1. Inle Lake and Indein Lake by boat and go to trekking the hills of nearby Kalaw.  Kalaw trekking half day - farms, hills and villagers appreciating their way of life
Sight-seeing of the hills, farms, plantations, villages and places of worship by walking. Trekking will permit you to see the markets (depending on the day when there are markets opened), farms of rice, maize, beans and flowers, schools, rural housing and villagers. See to appreciate their village way of life, their schools, teachers and students going to school by boat.

See the unique leg-paddling fishermen of Inle Lake fishing and harvesting sea weeds. Explore the lake areas by boat. Local birds and climate changes affecting the water levels of Inle Lake may be a topic of interest to the children. See the floating farms and thatched houses on the Inle Lake. Enjoy the golden sunset, fresh air and feel the  serenity at the end of the day during the boat trip returning to the hotel. 3 days and 2 nights will be recommended as you will not be rushed.


2. Bagan visit to appreciate the culture, go cycling, temple "hunting" and knowing the history of the kingdoms and kings,  2 nights recommended.

3.  Mount Popa (spirits and gods of Myanmar famous for Buddhist pilgrims) is an excellent place to visit. 1 night recommended. Nature. Cool fresh air. Watch the beautiful sun rise during breakfast from your hotel.

4.  Golden Rock (1 night) to appreciate the Buddhist religion and beliefs, The Golden Rock is perched at the side of the hill but does not roll downhill. Mountain views and fresh air.

2 adults and 2 boys aged 8 and 10 years for tour  Jan 2-11, 2015.

3-4 star hotel. 2 adjoining rooms. 4 pax.

Tour Itinerary
(Yangon-Heho-Kalaw-Inle-Bagan-Popa-Mt.Kyaikhtiyoe-Bago-Yangon)
(9N/10D)

02 Jan 2015 Arrival Yangon             (by morning flight from Singapore/by car)
03 Jan 2015 Yangon-Heho-Kalaw   (by flight/by car/day return trekking)
04 Jan 2015 Kalaw-Inle                    (by car/day return trekking/by boat)
05 Jan 2015 Inle-Indein-Inle-Heho-Nyaung U          (by boat/by car/by flight)
06 Jan 2015 Bagan sightseeing                                  (by car/biking surrounding)
07 Jan 2015 Bagan-Mt.Popa                                      (by car)
08 Jan 2015 Mt.Popa-Bagan-Yangon                        (by car/by flight)
09 Jan 2015 Yangon-Mt.Kyaikhtiyoe                        (by car/by truck)
10 Jan 2015 Mt.Kyaikhtiyoe –Bago-Yangon            (by truck/by car)
11 Jan 2015 Yangon departure                                  (by flight to Singapore)

Tour Fare:

USD 1934 net per person for adults. (Based on 4 pax).
USD 1850 net per person for children. (Based on 4 pax).

Services Included:

*9 nights accommodation in air-conditioned on twin or double sharing
basic including breakfast.
*Sightseeing and transfer with air-conditioned car.
*Trekking fees.
*private boat excursion in Inle Lake.
*Domestic airfares with airport tax.
*Open truck fees for Mt.Kyaikhtiyoe trip.
*English  station speaking guide. (Different guide at each place).
*All zone and admission fees.

Yangon      :       Shwedagon Pagoda
Inle            :       Zone Fee
Bagan        :       Zone Fee
Kyaik Hto  :       Kyaikhtiyoe pagoda
Bago           :      Zone Fee

Services Excluded:

*International airfares.
*Myanmar entry visa.
*Video & camera fees.
*Meals (Lunch & Dinner)
*Personal expenses .(Laundry service,tips,beverage,drinks,etc)
*Insurance (medical,travel)
*Any items not mentioned in the "Services Included".

Hotels

Yangon        :      Sule Shangri-La Hotel  (Deluxe Room)
Kalaw          :      Kalaw Hotel                  (Suite Room)
Inle              :      Aureum Inle Resort       (Villa)
Bagan          :      Aureum Palace Hotel    (Deluxe Room)
Popa            :      Popa Mountain Resort   (Superior Room)
Kyaik Hto     :    Mountain Top Hotel      (Deluxe Room)

226. Myanmar tour 13D/12N Dec 19-31, 2014

(4 N/5 )

DESIGN TRAVEL PTE LTD

13 days/12 nights Myanmar Tour in December 19 - 31, 2014

Yangon-Mandalay-Pyin Oo Lwin-Bagan-Mt.Popa-Inle-Mt.Kyaikthtiyoe-Yangon-Yangon

Day 1        (19.12.14)     (Friday)       Arrival Yangon
(SQ 998,  09:20AM)  (_,_,_)                          _                                                                     

Arrival at Yangon international airport by Singapore Airlines at 9.20 am. Our guide will meet you and drive you to the hotel for checking in. After a short rest, start the sightseeing from Chauk Htat Gyi, reclining Buddha. Then we visit the famous Shwedagon Pagoda, the world greatest pagoda gilded with golden leaves. There, you will see pilgrims offering flowers, incense sticks and candles to the Buddha Images and appreciate part the Buddhism culture of the Myanmar people. After that we visit a royal floating barge on Kandawgyi Lake for your photography stop. There will be traffic jams in downtown Yangon nowadays. You will see very old apartments besides the and new buildings and hotels, as Yangon is now developed by investors after the removal of US sanctions.  In the late afternoon, we send you back to your hotel. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.

Day 2              (20.12.14)     (Saturday) Yangon-Mandalay  (ETD 5:00 PM)    (B,_,_)                                                                     

After a hotel breakfast, a morning visit to Sule surroundings,Mahabandoola Park with the Independence Monument, colonial buildings such as City Hall, High Court and the Ports. If time permits, we visit the Bogyoke market to visit the various arts stalls, food, clothing, jewellry, crafts and souvenior retailers. You can buy gifts such as Myanmar paintings of your tour for friends at home. After lunch, we go to the Yangon train station to take the train to Mandalay overnight. Our local guide will accompany you on the train ride. 

Day 3              (21.12.14)    (Sunday)  Arrival Mandalay-Amarapura-Mandalay(by train/by car)(B,_,_)                                                                     

Morning your train arrives in Mandalay. Your train guide will introduce another local guide. Check-in at hotel before sightseeing of the Mandalay surroundings such as the Maha Gandaryon Monastery, the Buddhist University and the silk and cotton weaving outlets, Then to U Bein Bridge, 1.2 km long teak bridge, Mahamuni Pagoda, You will see a Buddha Bronze Image which was casted during Buddha’s life time, with a reproduction of his features.

Afternoon, you will visit Mandalay Royal Palace, Zaygyo market, Shwenandaw Monastery noted for its wood carvings. The Autumashi (Incomparable) Monastery which is declared National Treasure and Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the world’s biggest book for its stone slabs of Buddhist Sculptures. We go to Mandalay Hill which has a panoramic view of Mandalay City. Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.

Day 4              (22.12.14)    (Monday)  Mandalay-Pyin Oo Lwin-Mandalay (by car)     (B,_,_)                                                                                       

           After hotel breakfast, we go to the famous Botanical Garden in Pyin Oo Lwin which is a popular hill station about 69km away from Mandalay.The British colonial officers used to stay there to escape the summer heat of Yangon. In the Garden, you will see different kinds of  floral species and many exotic fruits, flowers and shady trees. View roadside vendors, villages and the surrounding coffee plantations and military bases, a car drive back to Mandalay. Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.

Day 5              (23.12.14)    (Tueday)  Mandalay-Bagan       (by boat)     (B,_,_)                                

After hotel breakfast, a car transfer to the jetty for your Bagan boat trip. Sight-seeing of the hills, mountains and villages on your boat cruise with many good sights for photography. In the evening, you arrive at the Nyaung Oo jetty & the local guide will take you to check-in at the hotel.Overnight at Hotel in Bagan. 

Day 6              (24.12.14)    (Wednesday) Bagan sightseeeing    (by car)   (B,_,_)                             After hotel breakfast, you will visit Bagan, the richest archaeological site in Asia where thousands of temples, pagodas and ruins can be seen. Sightseeing include : Shwezigon pagoda, the prototype of later Myanmar stupas, built in early 11th century; Wetkyi-inn Gubyaukgyi temple, with fine mural paintings of Jakata scenes.

Afternoon, you will visit the Archaeological Museum, Anada temple, architectural masterpiece: Anada Okkyaung, a monastery with 18th century mural paintings and Thatbyinyu, the highest temple in Bagan where you will have a sunset view of Bagan surroundings and take great photographs. Let your guide know early if you wish to book a balloon flight over Bagan. This balloon flight, at your expense, may be fully booked or not available, depending on the weather. Overnight at hotel in Bagan.

  

Day 7          (25.12.14)   (Thursday)       Bagan-Mt.Popa     (by car)                   (B,_,_)

After hotel breakfast, a morning drive to Mt.Popa which rises 1518 meter from the flat surroundings. It is a core of an extinct volcano and is believed to be the abode of  the legendary “Nats” or the Spirit Gods. It is equivalent to the "Mount Olympus". Climb up the steps to the top of Mt Popa.
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On the way to Mt. Popa, you will visit the Toddy field to observe how the locals make Jeggery, Toddy Juice and Peanut Oil. Then,overnight at a cool hill resort near Mt.Popa.

Day 8         (26.12.14)    (Friday)           Mt.Popa-Bagan   (by car)                      (B,_,_)

After hotel breakfast, drive back to Bagan. Our car driver will show you the arts and crafts shops, the the Irrawaddy River and the new Bagan town. You can visit the Htilominlo Temple with its plaster carvings, Gawdaupalin and the Tharabar Gate, Myazedi Pagoda, Shwegugyi Temple and Shwesandaw Pagoda, Dhammayangyi Temple. Please let the local guide know if you wish to take a horse carriage ride or cycle your rented bicycle ride around the town, at your own expense. Overnight at hotel in Bagan.

Day 9         (27.12.14)    (Saturday)       Bagan-Heho-Inle    (by flight/by car/by boat)                   (B,_,_)

After hotel breakfast, a morning transfer to the airport for the flight to Heho which is near Inle Lake. At the Heho airport, the local guide will meet you and drive you for check-in at the hotel in Inle Lake. Sightseeing includes Phaungdaw Oo Pagoda, Ngaphechaung Monastery once famous for its dancing cats, silversmith workshops, traditional lotus weaving factory,  blacksmith and cigar making factory. You will see the floating garden homes of Inle Lake, the farms and villages. Overnight at Hotel in Inle.

Day 10        (28.12.14)    (Sunday)          Inle-Indein-Inle     (by boat)                               (B,_,_)

After hotel breakfast,  a visit to Shwe Indein Pagoda Complex to view the ruined 17th century stupas including the beautifully carved mythical and celestial beings of stucco. On the boat ride, you will see the famous leg paddling fishermen fishing in the Inle Lake, Some trekking along the base of the green hills to trek past villages and the market places in the afternoon.

Overnight at Hotel in Nyaung Shwe (or)Inle Lake.

Day 11     (29.12.14)   Monday)                         Inle-Heho-Yangon-Mt.Kyaikhtiyoe (by flight/by car/by truck)          (B,_,_)

After hotel breakfast, a morning transfer to the airport for flight back to Yangon.When you arrive at Yangon airport, the car & local guide will take you directly to Kyaik Hto for sight-seeing of the Mt.Kyaikhtiyoe (Golden Rock), It is 3615 ft above sea level and was built on the   huge steep rock overlooking the panoramic view over the Sittaung river valley, green forest and beautiful mountain ranges. Leisure walk around the hilly areas.  Overnight at hotel near the Golden Rock Pagoda.

Day 12     (30.12.14)     (Tuesday) Mt.Kyaikhtiyoe-Bago-Yangon    (by truck/by car)          (B,_,_)

After hotel breakfast. a truck ride downhill to the Kinpun base camp and depart by car to Yangon.
On the way, you will  visit Bago, the ancient Mon Capital. Sightseeing includes: Shwemawdaw which is  one of the most venerated pagodas in Myanmar; Shwethalyaung with its life reclining Buddha image and Kayikpun Pagoda which was built in the 15th century by  King Damazedi famous for its background story of 4 gigantic sitting images back to back.  Overnight at hotel in Yangon.    

                                                                

Day 13    (31.12.14)     ( Wednesday)   Yangon departure      (SQ 997,10:25 AM)             (B,_,_)

After hotel breakfast, transfer to airport for your departure flight at 10.25 am

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NOTES:

1.  The local guide will advise you on good places for lunches and dinners or let him or her know early if you have you own favourite eateries and food and beverage.

2. If you want a more leisuredly tour with less visits to the numerous pagodas or prefer to spend more time in certain places for photography, let the local guide and driver know early.

3. If you like to visit certain places, let the local guide and driver know early. 




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QUOTATION VALID FROM OCT 22 - 29, 2014

19 Dec 2014 Arrival Yangon            (SQ 998, 09:20 AM)

20 Dec 2014 Yangon-Mandalay       (ETD 05:00 PM)

21 Dec 2014 Arrival Mandalay-Amarapura-Mandalay         (by car)

22 Dec 2014 Mandalay-Pyin Oo Lwin-Mandalay                (by car)

23 Dec 2014 Mandalay-Bagan         (by boat)

24 Dec 2014 Bagan sightseeing       (by car)

25 Dec 2014 Bagan-Mt.Popa           (by car)

26 Dec 2014 Mt.Popa-Bagan           (by car)

27 Dec 2014 Bagan-Heho-Inle         (by flight/by  car/by boat)

28 Dec 2014 Inle-Indein-Inle            (by boat)

29 Dec 2014 Inle-Heho-Yangon-Mt.Kyaikhtiyoe     (by flight/by car/by truck)

30 Dec 2014 Mt.Kyaikhtiyoe-Yangon                    (by truck/by car)

31 Dec 2014 Yangon departure                            (SQ997,10:25 AM)

Tour Fare   : USD 4760 net per person. (Based on one pax).

Services Include:

*11 nights accommodation in air-conditioned single room, including breakfast.

*One night on train (local guide accompanies on overnight train till arrival at Mandalay).

*Sightseeing and transfer with air-conditioned car.

*Train tickets for Yangon-Mandalay trip.

*Boat tickets for Mandalay-Bagan trip.

*Open-truck fee for driving you up and down Mt.Kyaikthiyoe (Golden Rock) from base camp with other tourists sharing the same truck.

*Domestic airfares for Nyaung Oo-Heho (Bagan to Lake Inle) and Heho-Yangon (Lake Inle to Yangon) with airport tax.

*Private boat excursion in Inle Lake.

*English station speaking guide. (Different guide at each place).  Remark: 20 Dec 2014. a local guide for the overnight train trip from Yangon to Mandalay.

*All zone and admission fees.

Yangon            :    Shwedagon pagoda

Mandalay         :    Zone Fee

Pyin Oo Lwin    :   Botanical Garden

Bagan              :     Zone Fee

Inle                  :     Zone Fee

Kyaik Hto       :      Kyaikhtiyoe pagoda admission fee

Services Exclude:

*International airfares.

*Myanmar entry visa.

*Video and camera fees.

*Meals (Lunch and Dinner). Local guides will recommend good eateries or eateries of your choice.  

*Personal expenses e.g. laundry service, tips, beverage, drinks.

*Insurance (medical,travel,properties)

*Any items not mentioned in the "Services Include"

4-star hotels to be used are ;

Yangon      :        Sule Shangri-La Hotel       (Deluxe Room)

Mandalay   :        Mandalay Hill Hotel          (Superior Room)

Bagan        :        Aureum Palace Hotel         (Deluxe Room)

Inle            :        Aureum Resort Hotel         (Villa)

Mt.Popa    :         Popa Mountain Resort       (Superior Room)

Kyaik Hto  :        Mountain Top Hotel          (Deluxe Room)

Quotation is valid for 7 days from Oct 22 to 29, 2014. December is a peak tourist season and hotel bookings need to be confirmed now.

If you accept the quotation, please transfer payment of USD 4760 to:
Design Travel Pte Ltd,  DBS Bank, Singapore,
Current Account Number:  0005-000883-01-0-022 USD

DBS Bank Ltd
12 Marina Boulevard, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore 018982
www.dbs.com

1002, Toa Payoh Lor 8, 01-1477, Singapore 319074.
Tel +65 9668-6468 (or SMS for faster reply),  9668-6469, 6254-3326. Mr David Sing,

Nov 18, 2014
TOUR IS CONFIRMED.

227. Myanmar tour by train, boat and plane in Dec 19 - 31 2014

Please let me know whether the following travelling time is suitable for you.

List the mode of travel you want (e.g. Ygn to Mandaly by air. Mandalay to Bagan by boat. Bagan to Inle by air). I will then plan the itinerary for your approval.

BY AIR  morning flight

Ygn to Mandalay   1 hr 24 min  

Mandalay to Bagan  30 min

Bagan to Inle  40 min

Inle to Ygn  1 hr 10 min

 Dear Designtravel,

I would like to visit Mynamar this Christmas period. I have from the 19. to the 30./31.

A good cross-section of the country would be my goal.

What would you recommend ?

I would arrive from Singapore and return there.

Yours sincerely

K

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Thank you for your email. I am David Sing, Manager, Design Travel.

1. Pl get your visa done in your country soon.
2. Pl let me know if the following itinerary is OK with you.

Dec 19, 2014  Singapore to Yangon. Overnight in Yangon.
Dec 20             Yangon to Bagan. Overnight in Bagan
Dec 21              Bagan to Mount Popa. Overnight in Mount Popa 
Dec 22              Mount Popa to Bagan.  Bagan to Inle Lake. Overnight in Inle Lake.
Dec 23              Inle Lake
Dec 24              Inle Lake and Indein Lake

Dec 25              Inle Lake to Mandalay

Dec 26              Mandalay
Dec 27              Mandalay to Yangon
Dec 28              Yangon to Golden Rock
Dec 29              Golden Rock
Dec 30              Golden Rock to Yangon
Dec 31              Yangon to Singapore

Pl let me know if you like this itinerary before I proceed further. Thank you.

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Traveller is interested in a mixture of boat, bus and plane itinerary. The following info is provided:

Oct 14, 2014

BY TRAIN

Ygn to Mandalay   14 hr  (6.30 pm to 8.20 am next day)

Ygn to Bagan        6 hrs         (9.42 am to 4.25 pm)  

     

BY BOAT 

Mandalay to Bagan  9 hrs (7am to 4 pm) one departure only

Bagan to Mandalay 9 hrs  (7am to 4pm).

BY BUS

Ygn to Mandalay    9 hrs   8.30 am to 5 pm first departure  

Mandalay to Bagan  4 hrs  8.30 am to 12.30 pm first departure

Bagan to Inle  9 hrs          7.30 am to 3 pm first departure

Inle (Taungyi) to Mandalay    9 hrs      6am to 3.30 pm 

Mandalay to Ygn    9hrs  8.30 am to 5 pm first departure 

Ygn to Inle (Taungyi)       10 hrs            5am to 3pm 

I propose Ygn to Mandalay by train. Mandalay to Bagan by boat. Then Bagan to Inle by air. Inle to Ygn by air. Ygn to Golden Rock by bus/car.

Pl note that it is best to take the first morning air flight as there may be delays sometimes.

Usually 2-3 stops on bus journey.

Half a day is not enough in Inle Lake and Bagan as there is much sight-seeing to do, visiting villages and market places. Lunches and dinners take some time. But much depends on what you want to do in your travel as each individual has different interests.


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Oct 16, 2014 proposed itinerary

Pl let me know if the following itinerary is OK with you before I make proper travel arrangements and give quotations to you.

You may need strong legs as there is a lot of walking. A local tour guide and car will be with you at the places visited. 3-4 star hotel. One pax

Dec 19, 2014  Singapore to Yangon. Overnight in Yangon.
Dec 20             Yangon to Mandalay by TRAIN.  6.30pm - 8.20 am. 14 hours. Arrive Mandalay at 8.20 am on Dec 21. Overnight in TRAIN
Dec 21             Mandalay. Arrived at 8.20 am. Overnight in Mandalay  
Dec 22             Mandalay Pwin Oo Lin (British colonials stay there in summer to escape Yangon's heat) by CAR. Overnight in Mandalay.
Dec 23             Mandalay to Bagan by BOAT 7am - 4pm  9 hours.    Overnight in Bagan
Dec 24             Bagan. Overnight in Bagan. .
Dec 25             Bagan to Mount Popa by CAR. Overnight in Mount Popa.

Dec 26             Mount Popa ("Mount Olympus" of Myanmar).visit. Back to Bagan in the afternoon. Overnight in Bagan.
Dec 27             Bagan to Inle Lake. AIR. MORNING FLIGHT. Overnight in Inle Lake.
Dec 28             Inle Lake. Overnight in Inle Lake.
Dec 29             Inle Lake to Yangon AIR. MORNING FLIGHT.  Car to Golden Rock. Overnight in Golden Rock.
Dec 30             Golden Rock to Yangon. CAR.  Overnight in Yangon.
Dec 31             Yangon to Singapore

Aug 19, 2014. Final quotation for 2 pax. 5 days. Ygn Bagan Mandalay

Design Travel Pte Ltd
Yangon-Bagan_Mandalay - 2 pax - Oct 4 to Oct 8, 2014
4-5 star hotels. Twin beds in one room

5  DAYS  (YGN – BGN – MDY – MINGUN – SGN – MDY – YGN) (04.10.14 – 08.10.14)

Day 1 (04.10.14) (Saturday) SIN – YGN (SQ from Singapore, morning arrival)

Arrival Yangon international airport, pick you up and drive to hotel for check in. After short rest and start the sightseeing from Chauk Htat Gyi, reclining Buddha. Then to famous Shwedagon Pagoda, the world greatest pagoda gilded with golden leaves and can see so many pilgrims who offered flowers, incense sticks and candles to Buddha Images. Then to Karaweik Hall, a royal floating barge on Kandawgyi Lake, for photo stops. Late afternoon back to hotel and overnight in Sule Shangri-la (ex-Traders Hotel).

Day 2 (05.10.14) (Sunday) YGN – BGN  (Morning flight)

Early morning drive to airport and domestic flight to Bagan, the richest Archaeological site in Asia where thousands of temples, pagodas and ruins can be seen. From Nyaung U airport to hotel for check in. Full day sightseeing from Shwezigon pagoda, the phototype of later Myanmar stupas, built in early 11th century; Wetkyi-inn Gubyaukgyi temple, with fine mural paintings of Jakata scenes; Htilominlo temple, famous for its plaster carvings. Afternoon Archaeological museum, Anada temple, architectural masterpiece: Anada Okkyaung, a monastery with 18th century mural paintings and Thatbyinyu, the highest temple in Bagan plain for sunset view of Bagan. Overnight in Bagan Aureum Palace Hotel.

Day 3 (06.10.14) (Monday) BGN – MDY (Morning flight)

Morning flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival, drive to Amarapura and visit Maha Gandaryon Monastery, the Buddhist University, and silk and cotton weaving, U Bein Bridge, 1.2 km long teak bridge and then to Mahamuni Pagoda, Buddha Bronze Image which was casted during Buddha’s life time, duplicate of his features. In the afternoon visit Mandalay Royal Palace, Zaygyo market, Shwenandaw Monastery noted for its wood carvings. The Autumashi (Incomparable) Monastery which is declared National Treasure and Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the world’s biggest book for its stone slabs of Buddhist Sculptures and Mandalay Hill for a panoramic view of Mandalay City. Overnight in MDY Hill Resort or Sedona Hotel.

Day 4 (07.10.14) (Tuesday) MDY – MGN – SAGAING – MDY – YGN) (Evening Flight)

Early morning drive to Mingun, crossing the Ayerwaddy River by boat and huge unfinished Mingun Pagoda, Mingun Bell which weighs 90 tons and the Settawya Buddha’s footprint pagoda. Return to Mandalay. Afternoon visit Sagaing over Ava Bridge across the Ayerwaddy River. Sagaing Kaungmudaw, an enormous dome shaped pagoda and Sagaing Hills with monasteries with monks and nuns, all with shaven heads and robed devoted to Buddhism. Back to Mandalay and transfer to airport and flight to YGN and overnight in Sule Shangri-la hotel.

Day 5 (08.10.14) ( Wednesday) YGN – SIN (SQ to Singapore, afternoon departure)

After breakfast,  sightseeing around city from Sule pagoda, over 2000 years, Mahabandoola Park with Independence Monument, colonial buildings such as City Hall, High Court and the Port Commissioner. Then drive back to hotel and late afternoon transfer to airport for departure.

SERVICE:

-    Bed and Breakfast in Twin sharing room

-    Local station English guide for the tour

-    Aircon car/van/bus throughout the tour

-    Entrance fees as indicated in our itinerary

NOT INCLUDED:

-    International airfare to/from Yangon

-    International airport tax

-    Lunch and Dinner

-    Beverage

-    Early check in. Late check out

-    Other expenses such as camera fees, tips, laundry.  

-    Porter fees at the hotels and airport

Hotels:

Two twin beds in a room

YGN – Sule Shangri-la Hotel

BGN – Aureum Palace Hotel

MDY – MDY Hill Resort (or) Sedona 


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COST PER PERSON 
US$1680
  

Quotation is valid from August 19 to 26, 2014.
As October is peak season, please make cheque payable to DESIGN TRAVEL PTE LTD and tel me +65 9668 6468 to meet.

David Sing
Managing Director
Design Travel Pte Ltd
www.designtravelpl.com
+65 9668 6468
judy@designtravelpl.com

225. QUOTATION Oct 3-8, 2014. Ygn + Bagan 5-star hotels Business Class

Quotation required for 2 pax ( 2 men).-  Sin_Ygn_Bagan_Sin  Oct 3-8 2014, 2 pax

Hotel; 4 to -star. Two Twin beds in one room. 5-star hotels preferred in Yangon and Bagan. Or two single rooms with single beds.

Oct 3, 2014. Morning by SIA to Yangon. Business Class.  Sight-seeing.
                   Overnight in Yangon Hotel 5-star


Oct 4, 2014. Morning to Bagan. Business Class if possible. Sight-seeing.
                  Overnight in Bagan Hotel 5-star

Oct 5, 2014  Bagan to Mount Popa by private car. Sight-seeing. 
                            Overnight in Mt Popa Resort or 5-star hotel. 

Oct 6, 2014 Mount Popa to Bagan to Mandalay. Business class if possible. Sight-seeing in Mandalay. Overnight in Mandalay 5-sstar hotel.

Oct 7 2014. Mandalay to Yangon. Business class if possible. Overnight in Yangon Hotel 5-star. 

Oct 8, 2014.  Departure to Singapore by afternoon flight. SIA business class



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QUOTATION VALID AS AT AUG 3, 2014

 

03 Oct 2014 Arrival Yangon         (by flight)

04 Oct 2014 Yangon-Bagan        (by flight/by car)

05 Oct 2014 Bagan-Mt.Popa-Bagan          (by car)

06 Oct 2014 Bagan-Mandalay-Amarapura-Mandalay        (by flight/by car)

07 Oct 2014 Mandalay-Yangon                                      (by flight)

08 Oct 2014 Yangon departure                                       (by flight)

 

It costs USD  1452  per person.

 

Services Include :

*5 nights accommodation in air-conditioned on twin or double sharing  basic with including breakfast.
*Sightseeing and transfer with air-conditioned car.
*Domestic airfares for Yangon-Nyaung Oo,Nyaung Oo-Mandalay and Mandalay-Yangon with  airport tax.
*English station speaking guide. (Different guide at each place).
*Zone fee & entrance fee.

Yangon      :   Shwedagon pagoda
Bagan        ;    Zone Fee
Mandalay  :    Zone Fee

Services Exclude :

*International airfares.
*Myanmar entry visa.
*Video and camera fees.
*Meals (Lunch & Dinner) (we will provide upon your request).
*Personal expense. (laundry service, tips, beverage, drinks)
*Insurance (medical and travel)
*Any other items not mentioned in the services included.

Hotels to be used are :

Yangon     :    Traders Hotel                              (Superior room)     (www.tradershotel.com)
Bagan       :    Aureum Palace Hotel                  (Deluxe room)        (www.aureumpalacehotel.com)
Mandalay :     Mandalay Hill Hotel                   (Superior room)     (www.mandalayhillresorthotel.com)

224. Email Jul 23, 2014 Myanmar travel queries for Nov 2014, from Singapore

July 24, 2014
A query and reply from Singapore for Myanmar travel in Nov 2014






From: Jeannie


Hi

I am planning a private tour for my group (~10 pax) to travel Myanmar around 21 Nov or 22 Nov :

Please recommend itinery and price for different airlines eg. Myanmar, SQ & Silkair for :

1) Yangon and golden rock temple

2) Yangon, Madalay & inle lake

Enquiry :

a) Min pax to go

b) Different price for flight by Myanmar, silkair or SQ ?

c) Visa require or not, how long to process ?

d) Weather in Nov and is it good time to go ?

Thanks & Regards

REPLY

Kong Yuen Sing <99pups@gmail.com>	9:40 AM (1 minute ago)
to Daniel,

For airlines, the prices are not fixed as it is too early now. Visa is needed and takes 3 days. Weather is good. Min pax is around 10. As hotels are full, I can only quote if you let me know

1. how many single and double rooms?

2. 3-star or 4-star hotels

3. when you can confirm booking and pay in full as Myanmar tourism is booming and the hotels do not reserve rooms for tourists who intend to travel over 2 months later. In other words, you need to confirm once you are happy with the quotation which is valid for 2 weeks.

4. Payment is in full on confirmation.

Pl let me know if you have other queries.    

2014. Myanmar paintings for sale

To help the younger starting Myanmar artists support their families, Toa Payoh Vets, www.toapayohvets.com have the following paintings are for sale in Singapore

 Bagan stupas 45x60cm  S$390

 Bagan village 50x60cm  S$450

 Lake Inle fisherman 45x60cm  S$390

 Lake Inle fisherman 45x60cm  S$390

Oil paintings selling for SGD $390.00 to $450.00.
Free delivery anywhere in Singapore,
Please contact Dr Sing at tel or sms +65 9668 6468, judy@toapayohvets.com, 99pups@gmail.com

For customised travels to Myanmar, goto: www.designtravelpl.com
   

April 2014 - No bus service on April 16, 2014 Water festival. Bus fare quotation

Regarding your enquiry I checked the express companies already.  During water festival the express will not operate . So the clients need to postpone their travel date.  After water festival the express will operate again.  The Elite express will start to operate 17 April and other express will operate 19 April. YGN - MDY busfare is SGD 40 per pax and MDY - BGN busfare is SGD 20 per pax and BGN - YGN fare is SGD 28 per pax.

May 11 - 14 2014 to Myanmar

Mar 19, 2014 Email for quotation

A family of 3 Singaporean adults planning to travel on 11 May 2014 (early morning flight) and returning to Singapore on 14 May 2014 (late morning) requires : land tour and hotel accomodation only; pick and send; visas.

Please give me a quote.

March 1, 2014 - Hotel and airfare to Naypyidaw, Myanmar

Hi there,

I would like to find out the cost of an economy air ticket from Singapore to Nay Pwi Taw, Myanmar for business travel. Travel dates are :

Depart Singapore on 20-Mar (Thu) evening

Return to Singapore on 22-Mar (Sat) evening OR 23-Mar (Sun) morning

Would you be able to provide the cost and a flight itinerary for the above, also with recommended hotel accommodation.

 

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March 2, 2014

To phone direct to discuss further

Feb 18, 2014 Quotation 2 pax & 1 pax. 9D/8N Myanmar tour

For Husband ( 1 pax) (Final)

9 D 8N(YGN – BGN – POPA – BGN - MDY – MGN – SGN – MDY - INLE – YGN)

Day 1 (20.03.14) (Thursday) SIN – YGN ( 3K 585/ 09:10 – 10:40)

Arrival Yangon international airport, pick you up and drive to hotel for check in. After short rest and start the sightseeing from Chauk Htat Gyi, reclining Buddha. Then to famous Shwedagon Pagoda, the world greatest pagoda gilded with golden leaves and can see so many pilgrims who offered flowers, incense sticks and candles to Buddha Images. Then to Karaweik Hall, a royal floating barge on Kandawgyi Lake, for photo stops. Late afternoon back to hotel and overnight.

Day 2 (21.03.14) (Friday) YGN – BGN(Domestic Air line Air KBZ) (K 7 – 242/ 06:45 – 08:05)

Relax at the hotel and afternoon drive to airport and domestic flight to Bagan, the richest Archaeological site in Asia where thousands of temples, pagodas and ruins can be seen. From Nyaung U airport to hotel for check in. Full day sightseeing from Shwezigon pagoda, the phototype of later Myanmar stupas, built in early 11^th century; Wetkyi-inn Gubyaukgyi temple, with fine mural paintings of Jakata scenes; Htilominlo temple, famous for its plaster carvings. Afternoon Archaeological museum, Anada temple, architectural masterpiece: Anada Okkyaung, a monastery with 18^th century mural paintings and Thatbyinyu, the highest temple in Bagan plain for sunset view of Bagan. Overnight in Bagan.

Day 3 (22.03.14) (Saturday) BGN

Morning drive to Myinkaba, is well known for lacquer ware workshops and other interesting temples, Nanphaya temple with giant Buddha Image: the life of prisoner’s impression and Gubyaukgyi temple whicgoh has very nice frescoes. Afternoon Damayangyi temple; the most massive temple, Sulamani and Buphaya for sunset on the bank of the Ayerwaddy river. Overnight in Bagan.

Day 4 (23.03.14) (Sunday) BGN - POPA – BGN

In the morning drive to Mt. Popa, home of Myanmar’s most powerful “Nats” or Spirit Gods and Popa Mountain Park operated by Nature and Wildlife Conservation Division. In this area, you will see over 150 different species of medical plants and animals. Late afternoon back to Bagan and overnight.

Day 5 (24.03.14) (Monday) BGN – YGN – SIN (Air KBZ/ K7 – 11:05 – 12:25)

After breakfast, drive to airport to fly back to YGN and flight to Singapore.

                                                                                       

Including Services :

Accommodation with breakfast based upon Twin sharing room ( 3 star hotels)

Domestic Airfare for YGN – BGN, BGN –YGN

English Speaking Station guide for BGN

Saloon Car with aircon for all transfers and Sight seeing for YGN, BGN

Excludes Services:

International Airfare and Airport Tax

Zone Fees and Entrance Fees

Personal expenses, camera fees, porter fees and Tips

Zone Fees and Entrance Fees:

Shwedagon Pagoda                USD    8/- per pax

BGN Zone Fees                      USD  15/- per pax

MDY Zone Fees                     USD  10/- per pax

SGN Zone Fees                      USD    5/- per pax

INLE Zone Fees                     USD  10/- per pax

Sule Pagoda                            USD    3/- per pax

20.03.14 – 21.03.14    YGN   East Hotel                   1 Dbl + 1 Sgl (Dlx)                 OK

21.03.14 – 24.03.14    BGN   Arthawka Hotel          1 Dbl + 1 Sgl (Dlx)                 OK

Quotation

1 pax        USD 975/-

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Dr. Sing (3 pax) 20.03.14 – 28.03.14) (Final)

9 D 8N(YGN – BGN – POPA – BGN - MDY – MGN – SGN – MDY - INLE – YGN)

Day 1 (20.03.14) ( Thursday) SIN – YGN ( 3K -585/ 09:10 – 10:40)

Arrival Yangon international airport, pick you up and drive to hotel for check in. After short rest and start the sightseeing from Chauk Htat Gyi, reclining Buddha. Then to famous Shwedagon Pagoda, the world greatest pagoda gilded with golden leaves and can see so many pilgrims who offered flowers, incense sticks and candles to Buddha Images. Then to Karaweik Hall, a royal floating barge on Kandawgyi Lake, for photo stops. Late afternoon back to hotel and overnight.

Day 2 (21.03.14) (Friday) YGN – BGN (Domestic Air KBZ) (K 7 – 242/ 06:45 – 08:05)

After Breakfast drive to airport and domestic flight to Bagan, the richest Archaeological site in Asia where thousands of temples, pagodas and ruins can be seen. From Nyaung U airport to hotel for check in. Full day sightseeing from Shwezigon pagoda, the phototype of later Myanmar stupas, built in early 11^th century; Wetkyi-inn Gubyaukgyi temple, with fine mural paintings of Jakata scenes; Htilominlo temple, famous for its plaster carvings. Afternoon Archaeological museum, Anada temple, architectural masterpiece: Anada Okkyaung, a monastery with 18^th century mural paintings and Thatbyinyu, the highest temple in Bagan plain for sunset view of Bagan. Overnight in Bagan.

Day 3 (22.03.14) (Saturday) BGN

Morning drive to Myinkaba, is well known for lacquer ware workshops and other interesting temples, Nanphaya temple with giant Buddha Image: the life of prisoner’s impression and Gubyaukgyi temple whicgoh has very nice frescoes. Afternoon Damayangyi temple; the most massive temple, Sulamani and Buphaya for sunset on the bank of the Ayerwaddy river. Overnight in Bagan.

Day 4 (23.03.14) (Sunday) BGN - POPA - BGN

In the morning drive to Mt. Popa, home of Myanmar’s most powerful “Nats” or Spirit Gods and Popa Mountain Park operated by Nature and Wildlife Conservation Division. In this area, you will see over 150 different species of medical plants and animals. Late afternoon back to Bagan and overnight.

Day 5 (24.03.14) (Monday) BGN – MDY (K 7 – 262/ 07:35 – 08:10)

Morning flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival, drive to Amarapura and visit Maha Gandaryon Monastery, the Buddhist University, and silk and cotton weaving, U Bein Bridge, 1.2 km long teak bridge and then to Mahamuni Pagoda, Buddha Bronze Image which was casted during Buddha’s life time, duplicate of his features. In the afternoon visit Mandalay Royal Palace, Zaygyo market, Shwenandaw Monastery noted for its wood carvings. The Autumashi (Incomparable) Monastery which is declared National Treasure and Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the world’s biggest book for its stone slabs of Buddhist Sculptures and Mandalay Hill for a panoramic view of Mandalay City.

Day 6 (25.03.14) (Tuesday) MDY – MINGHUN - SGN - MDY

Early morning excursion to Mingun, crossing the Ayerwaddy River by boat and huge unfinished Mingun Pagoda, Mingun Bell which weighs 90 tons and the Settawya Buddha’s footprint pagoda. Return to Mandalay. Afternoon visit Sagaing over Ava Bridge across the Ayerwaddy River. Sagaing Kaungmudaw, an enormous dome shaped pagoda and Sagaing Hills with monasteries with monks and nuns, all with shaven heads and robed devoted to Buddhism. Back to Mandalay and overnight.

Day 7 (26.03.14) (Wednesday) MDY – HEHO – INLE(Domestic Air KBZ) (K7 - / 10:20  – 10:55)

Morning flight to Heho, drive to Nyaung Shwe, small town at the end of Inle lake. From here transfer to your hotel by boat and check in. Sightseeing start from Phaungdaw Oo Pagoda, five Buddha Images almost shapeless because of the thick gilded of the believers, and floating market , many colourful tribes and seasonal fruits and vegetables buying and selling, then to Inn Paw Khon, silk weaving village and Nga Phe Chaung ( the biggest and oldest monastery around Inle lake).  Overnight in Inle.

Day 8 (27.03.14) (Thursday) INLE – HEH – YGN(Domestic Air KBZ) (K 7 – 265/ 17:00 – 19:15) (Via BGN)

After breakfast, go to floating market , many colourful tribes and seasonal fruits and vegetables buying and selling. Then back to hotel and check out and drive to Heho and flight to YGN and overnight in YGN.

Day 9 (28.03.14) (Friday) YGN – SIN (  19:30 -             )

After breakfast sight seeing around city from Sule Pagoda, over 2000 years dating back, Mahabandoola Park with Independence Monument, the historic buildings such as City Hall, the High Court, Port Commissioner, the Strand Hotel, General Post Office and Secretariat. Then back to hotel and overnight. Then visit to Bogyoke market, many souvenir and jewellery shops there. Then back to hotel and drive to international airport and flight to Singapore.

Including Services :

Accommodation with breakfast based upon Twin sharing room ( 3 star hotels)

Domestic Airfare for YGN – BGN, BGN – MDY, MDY – HEH, HEH – YGN

Saloon Car with aircon for all transfers and Sight seeing for YGN, BGN, POPA, MDY and HEHO.

Boat for MINGHUN and INLE

Excludes Services:

International Airfare and Airport Tax

Guide Service

Zone Fees and Entrance Fees

Personal expenses, camera fees, porter fees and Tips

Zone Fees and Entrance Fees:

Shwedagon Pagoda                USD    8/- per pax

BGN Zone Fees                      USD  15/- per pax

MDY Zone Fees                     USD  10/- per pax

SGN Zone Fees                      USD    5/- per pax

INLE Zone Fees                     USD  10/- per pax

Sule Pagoda                            USD    3/- per pax

20.03.14 – 21.03.14    YGN   East Hotel                   1 Dbl + 1 Sgl (Dlx)                 OK     

21.03.14 – 24.03.14    BGN   Arthawka Hotel          1 Dbl + 1 Sgl (Dlx)                 OK

24.03.14 – 26.03.14    MDY   Peacock Lodge           1 Twin (Dlx)                           OK     

26.03.14 – 27.03.14    INLE   Paramount Inle            1 Twin (Dlx)                           OK

                                                (Amazing Group)       

27.03.14 – 28.03.14    YGN   East Hotel                   1 Twin (Dlx)                           OK                             

Quotation

For Wife and Mother – in – law   USD 1620/- per pax

K 7 – Air KBZ

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INFO FOR PROSPECTIVE TRAVLLERFS  FROM MY MYANMAR TRAVEL AGENT

MARKETING PRACTICE IN MYANMAR AIRLINES AS AT FEB 2014

There are 5 domestic airlines in Myanmar and they operate the main sectors and small sectors.

YGN - BGN - YGN

YGN - MDY - YGN

YGN - HEH - YGN are main sectors and

BGN - MDY - BGN

BGN - HEH - BGN

MDY - HEH - MDY are small sectors.

They don't sell the tickets for the small sectors only and at least we have to buy one main sector and small sector also for the same airline, unlike the practice in other countries like Singapore or the UK.

Your clients want earliest flight from MDY - HEH and latest flight from HEH - YGN.

Air Mandalay and Yangon airways have the earliest flight from MDY - HEH but they only have the latest flight from HEH - YGN is 16:25 - 17:35. If they accept like this, I can arrange these two sectors by Air Mandalay or Yangon Airways.

But they want latest flight from HEH - YGN, I can arrange only Air KBZ (17:00 - 19:15) and they need to accept MDY - HEH sector by Air KBZ (10:20 - 10:55).

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Pl confirm the above-mentioned itinerary by sms to +65 9668 6468. Payment needs to be made in US$ within 3 days as rates and airport taxes vary with time. Best wishes.