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.