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November
24-December 8, 2005
Price:
$5198.00*pp
including airfare
from LAX or SFO
Air add-on cost TBA;
Single Supplement: $890.00
*Not
included: Cost for required Visa
to Burma and Cambodia;
and US Departure tax of approximately
$95.00 per person.
*Category J; Includes standard cabin accommodation
aboard Road to Mandalay.
Deposit:
$500.00 per person at time of booking.
$50.00 of which this deposit is used to secure group airfare so our group
can travel together.
Deposit is refundable up to July 24, 2005.
Final Payment Due:
August
24, 2005
Cancellation Penalties
By
July 24: $500.00 pp
August 25-Sept. 24: 50% of tour price
Sept. 25-Departure: 100% of tour price |
The Deluxe river cruiser Road to Mandalay offers an unforgettable journey
along the Ayeyarwady River through exotic Myanmar formerly known as
Burma.
Travelers who
have sailed this great waterway say it is like no other river they have
experienced. The images remain in your mind forever: saffron-clad monks and
golden spires; cities of temples with traffic of ox-carts; the graceful
flight of heron against forest of dark bamboo; and friendly people; waiting
to make your acquaintance.
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Highlights:
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Bangkok Grand Palace and Klongs Tour
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Thai cultural dinner and show in Bankok
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Tour of the rural floating market of Damnorn Saduak
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7
night cruise aboard the Road to Mandalay
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Visit to the Bogyoke Market in Rangoon
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Rangoon’s Sule Pagoda & reclining Buddha
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Tour of Shwenandaw Monastery, Mandalay
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View the temples of Pagan at sunset
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Excursion to fascinating Mt. Popa
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Horse drawn tour of Ava
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Visit
to Hsinbyume and the Mingun Pagoda
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Optional
Angkor Wat Extension-5 Days
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 ANGKOR
WAT EXTENSION
Much has been
written of the grandeur and the mystery of Angkor Wat, one of the grandest
temples in Asia. Angkor's reputation as a real wonder of the world
currently is on par with the great pyramids of Egypt
of the last Inca City of Macchu Piccu.
ITINERARY AS FOLLOWS:
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Day 15, 08 December |
Bangkok -
Siem Reap |
 A
short flight from Bangkok will take you to Siem Reap your gateway to the
most magnificent collection of temples in South East Asia, The Angkor
Wat. Upon arrival we will transfer to your super deluxe hotel.
In the afternoon visit Prasat Kravan, Banteay Kdei, Sras Srang and Ta
Prohm temple. Visit of Angkor Wat temples until sunset.
(D=Dinner)
Hotel: Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor (pictured at left) |
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Day 16, 09 December |
Siem
Reap |
  A
full day of guided tour of Angkor Wat will take place today.
Constructed between 9th and 13th century, the temples were built aroudn
the Khmer interpretations of Indian religious beliefs that ultimately
evolves from Hinduism to Hinduism just like Prambanan and Borobudur
temples in central Java, Indonesia also built in the 9th century. Angkor
was once the capital city of the mighty Khmer Empire an it was a walled
city of five square miles protected by a moat, with wide avenues lined
with huge stone figures. Visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom,
Bayon, Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of
the Leper king. Visit Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som, Pre Rup and
Estern Mebon.
(B,L,D) Hotel: Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor |
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Day 17, 10 December |
Siem Reap |
This
morning visit the equally famous temples of Banteay Srey and Banteay
Samre. Afterwards visit a floating village and take a boat trip on
the Tonle Sap (Great Lake).
The remainder of the day is a leisure. (B,L,D)
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Day 18, 11 December |
Siem Reap - Bangkok |
Morning flight back to Bangkok.
Free at leisure upon arrival in Bangkok for your last night in this
beautiful land. (B)
Hotel: Shangri-La Bangkok (pictured at left) |
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Day 19, 12 December |
Bangkok - USA |
Get ready to fly home with many
exotic memories. (B) |
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Included in the cost: Round trip
airfare BKK/Siem Reap/BKK. 4 nights accommodation at super deluxe
hotels, meals as stated, sightseeing tours per itinerary and airport
transfers in Bangkok and Siem Reap.
Rate: $1587.00 per person (Half Twin Sharing)
$ 678.00 Single Supplement |
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