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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 1: Yangon arrival (D)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Myanmar.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2204" title="Myanmar" src="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Myanmar.jpg" alt="" width="224" height="148" /></a>Arrive in Yangon where you will be welcomed by ASIA TRAVEL LINK guide and transferred to your hotel to drop off you luggage. Free time for relaux and for lunch. After lunch, a walk through &#8220;downtown&#8221; Yangon, a diverse mix of faded colonial architecture from the British times, and high-rises built by more recent investors; Sule Pagoda, built in the early 3rd century is a landmark in the city centre. late afternoon visit the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda of Rudyard Kipling fame and one of Myanmar&#8217;s most sacred places. The massive bell shaped stupa is plated with gold and the tip of the stupa is set with diamonds and rubies, sapphires and topaz &#8211; a stunning sight as the sun sets and a most fitting place to begin our trip in this &#8220;Golden Land&#8221;. Overnight in Yangon.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 2: Yangon &#8211; Golden Rock (by car) (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Early morning drive to Kyaikhtiyo, passing the World War II War Cemetery, dedicated to the 27,000 Commonwealth Forces who died in Burma. Upon arrival at the base camp, transfer to a special open truck for uphill toward the second base camp and take a light trekking to the Golden Rock along the twisting footpath through bamboo forest. At the summit is a small Pagoda insignificant in size but unique for its position. The rock is completely covered by gold leaf and delicately balanced on the edged of the cliff. Marvel the sunset on hilltop and watch the evening activities at the shrine of the local pilgrimages before descent trek to the Golden Rock Hotel for overnight.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 3: Golden Rock &#8211; Yangon (by car) (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After breakfast, leave your hotel to take a downhill ride by special open truck to the base camp where your private car is awaiting for you. Drive back to Yangon via Bago. On the way, visit the cashew nut, rubber plantation and the nearby an orphanage house. Make a short visit of Bago town tour including local market; Shwetharlyaung, 55 meters long reclining Buddha Image and Shwemawdaw Pagoda, its spire is even taller than the great Shwedagon Pagoda. Return to Yangon through rural landscape of rice fields and small villages. Overnight at the hotel in Yangon.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 4: Yangon &#8211; Bagan (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This morning we head for the airport to get the early morning flight to Bagan. Check into the hotel and depart for a sightseeing excursion around the Bagan Archaeological Zone World Heritage Area. A comprehensive exploration of Bagan includes Nyaung Oo market; Shwezigon Pagoda, the prototype of later Myanmar stupas; Kyansittha Umin; Wet-kyi-inn Gubyaukgyi Temple with exquisite mural painting of 13th century and Htilominlo Temple. In the afternoon, after a visit to lacquer ware workshops; continue to Manuha Temple built by exile King Manuha; Nanphaya, said to have been the residence of King Manuha; Ananda Temple, architectural masterpiece and Oak-Kyaung monastery decorated with multi colour mural paintings. Enjoy the breathtaking sunset from one of the temple of Bagan. Overnight at the hotel in Bagan.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 5: Bagan &#8211; Mt. Popa – Bagan (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This morning, we will be watching sunrise over Bagan (optional) and back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast at hotel, we head to Mt. Popa about 48 km south east of Bagan. Mt. Popa, known as the abode of Nats (spirits) &#8211; a collection of 37 magical spirits both feared and honoured by some Myanmar people and the nat museum, which houses 37 life-size nat statues sculpted from teak. It&#8217;s time to climb for 777 steps to the summit. Proceed to Popa Mountain Resort ( 1hr drive ) for our lunch. The restaurant offer a great view to the Popa summit that stands straight from the central plain. After lunch, return drive back to Bagan. On the way back, enroute stop at village cottage industry to learn the regional product as well as to watch the collection of juice from the palm trees, and its conversion to brown sugar. Overnight at the hotel in Bagan.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 6: Bagan &#8211; Mandalay (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Nyaun U airport for flight to Mandalay. When you arrive at Mandalay airport, drive to ancient capital of Amarapura, the city of Immortality for a visit to Bagaya Monastery with a famous collection of Buddha images; weaving industries, two-century old U-Bein teak bridge on the Taungtaman Lake and observe the lunch process of thousand of monks who take their last meal of the day at 10:00 am in total silence. Proceed to Mandalay and check in at the hotel. After refreshment, you will take a sightseeing tour of Mandalay which includes Mahanumi, a life like Buddha image. Mandalay is the last capital of Myanmar and that make her to be the best place to see all the traditional arts and crafts. Start visiting gold leaf making work-place and see how the gold leaf is being made by hand in a traditional way. Continue visit the Old Palace grounds; Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the world&#8217;s largest book for its 729 marble slabs inscribed with the Buddha&#8217;s Doctrine; Golden Palace Monastery, noted for its exquisite wood carvings and enjoy the panoramic view of the city from Mandalay Hill. Overnight at the hotel.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 7: Mandalay &#8211; Mingun &#8211; Inwa(Ava) – Mandalay (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After breakfast, you will be transferred for Jetty for a private boat across the river Ayeywarwaddy to visit Mingun. The dedications of King Bodawpaya such as the unfinished Pathodawgyi Pagoda a brick counterpart of pyramid in Egypt and the Mingun Bell, the second largest bell in the world are the most prominent religious heritages. Then visiting the Myatheintan Pagoda, the best representation of the Universe, will refresh your tiredness and fatigue. Return to Mandalay After lunch, drive to Ava, 30-minute to the south of Mandalay, was known in the west as the Kingdom of Ava. Stop by a tributary and cross it with a ferry. Travel by pony-cart around Ava to Nanmyint leaning tower which gives a birds&#8217; eye view of the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River; Bagaya wooden monastery; Aungmyaybonza Monastery made of brick and stucco. Though the Royal Palace has gone, the Pagodas, Temples and Monasteries still remain. Return drive to Mandalay and see the silversmith work place on our way back to hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Mandalay.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 8: Mandalay &#8211; Heho &#8211; Pindaya by flight &amp; car &amp; boat (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After breakfast, depart the hotel for flight to Heho on the Shan plateau. Upon arrival, transfer by road to Pindaya (60km) about 90 minutes drive. After check in at hotel, make an excursion to the caves which houses over 8,000 Buddha Images of various sizes, made from teak, lacquer, marble, alabaster and cement. In the afternoon, explore the district for it&#8217;s famous traditional paper &amp; umbrella making home base cottage industry. Overnight at the hotel in Pindaya.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 9: Pindaya &#8211; Inle Lake (by car) (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After breakfast at hotel, we are transferring by road to Inle Lake. We have a leisurely morning to make our way down into the Inle basin and by &#8220;long-tail&#8221; boat out across the lake to our Hotel right on the Inle Lake. In the afternoon, we plan to spend the day visiting villages and sampling the spectacular array of traditional handicrafts. You will see the unique method locals use to row their boats, fishermen with their own style of fishing, floating farms and gardens and a handloom weaving cottage with its own showroom. You will visit Phaungdawoo Pagoda which houses the five most revered Buddha Images in the southern Shan State. Overnight at the hotel on Inle Lake.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 10:  Inle Lake boat excursions (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After breakfast at the hotel, visit floating market which is a 5day rotation market most fascinating to watch the daily life of the minorities and their activities. Continue our excursion by motorized boat to Indein pagoda complex, in the south-west of the lake. The boat leaves the lake and enters a narrow canal with a beautiful natural environment to continue to a small Pa O tribe village. From the village, follow an old covered path to a 13th century monastery and the very impressive ruins of hundreds of ancient pagodas, some hidden in the vegetation. The main stupa-area on the top of the hill offers breathtaking views over the surrounding mountains and down to the valley and the lake in the far distance. Overnight at the  hotel in Inle Lake.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 11:  Inle Lake &#8211; Heho &#8211; Sittwe &#8211; Mrauk U (via Thandwe or Yangon) (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">We are heading back down country today to return to the airport at Heho for our flight to Sittwe via Yangon. Upon arrival at Yangon, connect your flight to Sittwe. When you arrive at Sittwe, transfer to jetty to board a simple boat for 70 km (6 hours) up-river cruise to the ancient capital of Mrauk U with the view of sunset. Upon arrival in Mrauk U, transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Mrauk U.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 12: Mrauk U (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After breakfast at hotel, sightseeing of ancient city includes remains of walls, gateways and the unusual 16th century temples such as the maze-like Shittaung Pagoda, Andaw Thein and Htukkan Thein Temples. Afternoon visit roofing sheet making cottage with leaf of &#8220;Ra Own&#8221; tree, Toddy palm juice producing shop and Rakhine traditional bronze Buddha Statue casting and stone carving workshop. Enjoy sunset at Shwe Taung hill with overview of the Mrauk U city. Overnight at the hotel in Mrauk U.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 13: Mrauk U (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Head out by road to Sin Oh village through colorful paddy field. Villages in this region are hidden under the trees of lemon, mango, lychee, etc. Farm of corn, peanut, watermelon are fully grown on the fertilized soil of the river bank. A boat trip to Kritchaung with the view of sunrise and breakfast on the boat may be an unforgettable experience. Visit to a tattooed woman house and observe the way she works, getting a basket of rice from paddy. Proceed to Sin Gay, a bamboo-producing village. En route, you can experience the meandering river like a snake, 90 degree vertical up right standing mountains, flying birds, crystal clear water with pebbles and fishes. Picnic lunch in a bamboo house in Sin Gay village and back to Mrauk U with the sunset on the river. Overnight in Mrauk U.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 14: Mrauk U &#8211; Sittwe &#8211; Yangon ( by flight ) (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Early morning, depart Mrauk U by your private boat and enjoy down river journey to Sittwe. Upon arrival, transfer to Sittwe airport for your return flight to Yangon. Arrive Yangon and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Yangon.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 15:  Yangon (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After breakfast at the hotel, continue exploring Yangon cityscape. Tour highlights include Karaweik, a royal barge for fantastic photo shot along the &#8220;pilgrims&#8221; causeway across the Royal Lake with stunning views of Schwedagon Pagoda; ; Chaukhtutgyi, a huge reclining Buddha image and National Museum where precious collections are displayed. After lunch, visit to non-touristic site of local glass making factory and we plan to visit the Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott Market) for souvenir shopping. Overnight at the hotel in Yangon.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 16: Yangon – Departure (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After breakfast at hotel, you will be transferred to Yangon International airport for your return international departure flight. End of ASIA TRAVEL LINK services.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Inclusions:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Accommodation with breakfast at twin or double room</li>
<li>Meals as mentioned in the program ( B = Breakfast ; L = Lunch ; D = Dinner)</li>
<li>Air-conditioned private vehicles for all transportation</li>
<li>Domestic flight: Yangon – Bagan, Bagan – Mandalay, Mandalay – Heho, Sittwe &#8211; Yangon</li>
<li>Entrance fee as per program</li>
<li>Boat fee as mentioned in the program</li>
<li>English speaking guide</li>
<li>2 bottles mineral water and one snow towel per day.</li>
<li>Porter charges at airport and jetty</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Exclusions:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Visa fee for Myanmar.</li>
<li>International airport departure tax</li>
<li>Meals (Lunch &amp; dinner)</li>
<li>International flights</li>
<li>Drinks, tips for guide and driver and personal expenses</li>
<li>Insurance</li>
</ul>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Burmese_temple-yangon.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2194" title="Burmese_temple - yangon" src="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Burmese_temple-yangon.jpg" alt="" width="211" height="157" /></a>Arrive in Yangon where you will be welcomed by ASIA TRAVEL LINK guide and transferred to your hotel to drop off you luggage. Free time for relax and for lunch.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After lunch, a walk through &#8220;downtown&#8221; Yangon, a diverse mix of faded colonial architecture from the British times, and high-rises built by more recent investors; Sule Pagoda, built in the early 3rd century is a landmark in the city centre. late afternoon visit the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda of Rudyard Kipling fame and one of Myanmar&#8217;s most sacred places. The massive bell shaped stupa is plated with gold and the tip of the stupa is set with diamonds and rubies, sapphires and topaz &#8211; a stunning sight as the sun sets and a most fitting place to begin our trip in this &#8220;Golden Land&#8221;.Welcome dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Yangon.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 2: Yangon &#8211; Heho &#8211; Pindaya by flight &amp; car (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After breakfast, depart the hotel for flight to Heho on the Shan plateau. Upon arrival, transfer by road to Pindaya (60km) about 90 minutes drive. After check in at hotel, make an excursion to the caves which houses over 8,000 Buddha Images of various sizes, made from teak, lacquer, marble, alabaster and cement. In the afternoon, explore the district for it&#8217;s famous traditional paper &amp; umbrella making home base cottage industry. Overnight in Pindaya.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 3: Pindaya &#8211; Inle Lake by car (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After breakfast at hotel, we are transferring by road to Inle Lake. We have a leisurely morning to make our way down into the Inle basin and by &#8220;long-tail&#8221; boat out across the lake to our Hotel right on the Inle Lake. In the afternoon, we plan to spend the day visiting villages and sampling the spectacular array of traditional handicrafts. You will see the unique method locals use to row their boats, fishermen with their own style of fishing, floating farms and gardens and a handloom weaving cottage with its own showroom. You will visit Phaungdawoo Pagoda which houses the five most revered Buddha Images in the southern Shan State. Overnight at the hotel on Inle Lake.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 4 : Inle Lake boat excursion (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Inle-Lake1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2195" title="Inle-Lake" src="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Inle-Lake1.jpg" alt="" width="242" height="160" /></a>After breakfast at the hotel, visit floating market which is a 5day rotation market most fascinating to watch the daily life of the minorities and their activities. Continue our excursion by motorized boat to Indein pagoda complex, in the south-west of the lake. The boat leaves the lake and enters a narrow canal with a beautiful natural environment to continue to a small Pa O tribe village. From the village, follow an old covered path to a 13th century monastery and the very impressive ruins of hundreds of ancient pagodas, some hidden in the vegetation. The main stupa-area on the top of the hill offers breathtaking views over the surrounding mountains and down to the valley and the lake in the far distance. Return to your hotel and overnight at the hotel on Inle Lake.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 5 : Inle Lake &#8211; Heho &#8211; Mandalay (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After breakfast, we are heading back down country today to return to the airport at Heho for our flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival, proceed to Mandalay and check in at hotel. Afternoon, visit the Old Palace grounds; Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the world&#8217;s largest book for its 729 marble slabs inscribed with the Buddha&#8217;s Doctrine; Golden Palace Monastery, noted for its exquisite wood carvings and enjoy the panoramic view of the city from Mandalay Hill. Overnight at the hotel in Mandalay.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 6 : Mandalay &#8211; Mingun – Mandalay (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/thatbyinnyu-Pahto-temple-mandalay1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2196" title="thatbyinnyu Pahto temple mandalay" src="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/thatbyinnyu-Pahto-temple-mandalay1.jpg" alt="" width="230" height="153" /></a>After breakfast, you will be transferred for Jetty for a private boat across the river Ayeywarwaddy to visit Mingun. The dedications of King Bodawpaya such as the unfinished Pathodawgyi Pagoda a brick counterpart of pyramid in Egypt and the Mingun Bell, the second largest bell in the world are the most prominent religious heritages. Then visiting the Myatheintan Pagoda, the best representation of the Universe, will refresh your tiredness and fatigue. Return to Mandalay.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In the afternoon, you will be taken a sightseeing tour of Mandalay which includes Mahamuni, a life like Buddha image. Mandalay is the last capital of Myanmar and that make her to be the best place to see all the traditional arts and crafts. Start visiting gold leaf making work-place and see how the gold leaf is being made by hand in a traditional way. Drive along to the south and see more industries such as bronze casting artisans, wood carvers, tapestry making ladies, and stone carvers, etc. Overnight at the hotel in Mandalay.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 7: Mandalay &#8211; Sagaing – Monywa (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After breakfast at hotel, drive to Sagaing Hill, a complete retreat from the hurly-burly life or a corner for peace and silence. The hill is actually a home for hundreds of monasteries. It contributes a significant role in Myanmar religious belief. After visiting Sagain Hill continue drive to Monywa. Arrive Monywa and check into your hotel.<br />
After lunch, proceed by road to Shwe Ba Hill and Phowin Taung caves to see the seldom visited 15th Phowin Taung temple complex where more than 450,000 sandstone Buddha&#8217;s were carved in the hillsides in caves and tiny niches. Overnight in Monywa.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 8 : Monywa &#8211; Pokkaku – Bagan (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After breakfast, before heading to Pokkaku, make a town tour of Monywa which includes Thanboddhay Paya (with 500,000 of Buddha images) and Boddhi Tahtaung (one thousand of bo tree). Heading south out of Monywa we take a seldom-driven road through a rice growing region along the Chindwind River to Pokkaku. Here we take a local ferry across the river and continue drive into Bagan for sunset on a pagoda. Overnight at the hotel in Bagan.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 9 : Bagan (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After breakfast, depart for a sightseeing excursion around the Bagan Archaeological Zone World Heritage Area. A comprehensive exploration of Bagan includes Nyaung Oo market; Shwezigon Pagoda, the prototype of later Myanmar stupas; Kyansittha Umin; Wet-kyi-inn Gubyaukgyi Temple with exquisite mural painting of 13th century and Htilominlo Temple. In the afternoon, after a visit to lacquer ware workshops; continue to Manuha Temple built by exile King Manuha; Nanphaya, said to have been the residence of King Manuha; Ananda Temple, architectural masterpiece and Oak-Kyaung monastery decorated with multi colour mural paintings. Enjoy the breathtaking sunset from one of the temple of Bagan. Overnight at the hotel in Bagan.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 10: Excursion to Mt. Popa (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This morning, we will be watching sunrise over Bagan (optional) and back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast at hotel, we head to Mt. Popa about 48 km south east of Bagan. Mt. Popa, known as the abode of Nats (spirits) &#8211; a collection of 37 magical spirits both feared and honoured by some Myanmar people and the nat museum, which houses 37 life-size nat statues sculpted from teak. It&#8217;s time to climb for 777 steps to the summit. Proceed to Popa Mountain Resort ( 1hr drive ) for our lunch. The restaurant offer a great view to the Popa summit that stands straight from the central plain.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After lunch, return drive back to Bagan. On the way back, enroute stop at village cottage industry to learn the regional product as well as to watch the collection of juice from the palm trees, and its conversion to brown sugar. Overnight at the hotel in Bagan.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 11 : Bagan – Yangon (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Nyaung U airport for your flight to Yangon. Upon arrival check in to your hotel to drop off your luggage. We will continue by car to Karaweik, a royal barge for fantastic photo shot along the &#8220;pilgrims&#8221; causeway across the Royal Lake with stunning views of Schwedagon Pagoda and Chaukhtutgyi pagoda, a huge reclining Buddha image. After lunch, we plan to visit the Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott Market) for souvenir shopping. Overnight at the hotel in Yangon.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 12:  Yangon – Departure (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After breakfast at hotel, you will be transferred to Yangon International airport for your return international departure flight. End of ASIA TRAVEL LINK services.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Inclusions:</strong></p>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li>Accommodation with breakfast at twin or double room</li>
<li>Meals as mentioned in the program ( B = Breakfast ; L = Lunch ; D = Dinner)</li>
<li>Air-conditioned private vehicles for all transportation</li>
<li>Domestic flight: Yangon – Heho, Heho – Mandalay, Bagan &#8211; Yangon</li>
<li>Entrance fee as per program</li>
<li>Boat fee for Inle &amp; Mingun</li>
<li>English speaking guide</li>
<li>2 bottles mineral water and one snow towel per day.</li>
<li>Porter charges at airport and jetty</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Exclusions:</strong></p>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li>Visa fee for Myanmar.</li>
<li>International airport departure tax</li>
<li>Meals (Lunch &amp; dinner)</li>
<li>International flights</li>
<li>Drinks, tips for guide and driver and personal expenses</li>
<li>Insurance</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Myanmar&#8217;s scenic splendour 12 days</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 1 : Yangon arrival (D)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"> Welcome to Yangon city &#8211; Myanmar</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Arrive in Yangon international airport, ASIA TRAVEL LINK guide will pick you up and transfer to hotel. Here we would like to reserve enough time for you to take a good rest that you may need after a long tedious flight.M</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Welcome dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Yangon.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 2 : Yangon – Mandalay (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/thatbyinnyu-Pahto-temple-mandalay.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2187" title="thatbyinnyu Pahto temple mandalay" src="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/thatbyinnyu-Pahto-temple-mandalay.jpg" alt="" width="302" height="201" /></a>After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transfer to airport for flight to Mandalay. On arrival to Tada-Oo International Airport, you will be proceeding to famous Mahamuni Pagoda, one of the most sacret Buddha Image in Mandalay. Then a short visit to Gold foil making cottage industry. Check-in at hotel and followed by sightseeing that begins with Shwenandaw Monastery, noted for its exquisite wood carvings; Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the World&#8217;s Biggest Book for its stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures. Tour continues to Mandalay Hill, a vantage point for a panoramic view of the city and a spectacular sunset view.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">It is worthy to have a stroll up the hill enjoying panoramic views from different location. Return can be made by car as there is also a car track by the base of elevator just before the platform. Overnight in Mandalay.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 3 : Mandalay &#8211; Amarapura – Inwa (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After breakfast, visit to an ancient city of Amarapura, 11 km south of Mandalay highlighting Bagaya Monastery with a famous collection of Buddha images from different periods; Maha Gandayon Monastery; and 1.2 km long U Bein Wooden Bridge.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Then, tour continues to Inwa (Ava),and here you&#8217;ll be taken by a native horse cart for sightseeing around Inwa that would last hardly 3 hours.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Inwa is a historical capital founded by King Thado Minbya in 1364. Extended visit will be made to Bagaya Monastery that is a fine example of Myanmar masonry art and architecture, Mainu Brick Monastery and old watchtower. Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 4 : Mandalay – Bagan (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Bagan_Myanmar1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2188" title="Bagan_Myanmar" src="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Bagan_Myanmar1.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="201" /></a>After early breakfast ( breakfast box is recommended ) transfer to Jetty for a whole day reverie cruise on the majestic Ayeyarwaddy River from Mandalay to Bagan.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Enjoy the extraordinary scenic and interesting sights along the picturesque Ayeyarwaddy River on Shwe Kein Nayee boat with the capacity of (200) passengers, air-conditioned hall provided with comfortable reclining seats.( Shwe Kein Nayee boat operates daily except Sun. &amp; Wed. On Sun. &amp; Wed., an old boat which carries cargo and has no aircondition will operate).</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Arrive at Bagan Jetty in the evening and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Bagan.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"> (Note: If there is not schedule for boat, will fly to Bagan by flight.)</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"> <strong>Day 5 : Bagan (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong></strong>After breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer to airport for flight to Bagan. On arrival you&#8217;ll be taken to Shwezigon Pagoda a prototype of later Myanmar stupa. Then to Wetkyi-in Gubyaukkyi Temple with fine mural pain-tings of Jataka scenes. After that, transfer to Hotel for check-in.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Afternoon sightseeing tour continues with visits to lacquerware industry where you can study traditional Myanmar lacquerware making, Manuha Temple with gigantic Buddha images, a captive king&#8217;s impression of life in prison; Nanpaya, an Early-style temple with the finest stone carvings. Although it has spots lights installed, it would be safer to bring your own touch as electricity supply can be shut-off from time to time.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In the evening you will be visiting the Ananda Temple, an architectural masterpiece resembling a Greek Cross. Overnight in Bagan.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">(In Bagan there are more than 2000 temples &amp; stupas. Indeed it is difficult to cover all temples within limited time. Therefore we have carefully selected only some major temples for you in order to avoid hectic tourism.Â But if you want to see more temples, just let your guide or driver knows. They can show you as much temples as possible within your stay.)</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 6 : Bagan &#8211; Popa – Kalaw (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After breakfast check-out and proceed for Kalaw via Mount Popa. It is an extinct volcano, and is generally known as the abode of legendary Nats or spirit gods for which the annual festival is held during the Myanmar month Nayon.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">( May / June ). On top of the mountain, there are monasteries, pagodas and shrines in different style. Then proceed by coach to Kalaw via Meik Htila. ( The total drive would take approximately 9 hours )</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Overnight in Kalaw.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 7 : Kalaw (Trekking to Palaung hills) – Pindaya (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After breakfast, trekking to Palaung Hills in Kalaw surrounding area and visit the hill tribes villages in their colorful costumes. Then, drive about 1 1/2 hour to the small quiet town Pindaya enjoying the great scenic beauty of the countryside along the road to Pindaya.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Overnight in Pindaya.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">[ Trekking can normally be started early in the morning so it is necessary for an overnight stay in Kalaw before trekking. And closest tribal village would take at least 2 hours to and fro apart from visiting hours in the village]</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 8 : Pindaya &#8211; Nyaung Shwe (Inle Lake) (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After breakfast at hotel visit to Pindaya Caves, well known for its Buddha statues carved out of limestone. Then a short stop at over 250 years old Banyan trees. Mulberry papermaking factory, Bamboo hat making factory. Then drive to Nyaung Shwe where Inle Lake is situated. Check-in at hotel. Overnight in Nyaung Shwe.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 9 : Nyaung Shwe (Inle Lake) (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Mandalay-Myanmar-3.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2189" title="Mandalay-Myanmar-3" src="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Mandalay-Myanmar-3.jpg" alt="" width="290" height="217" /></a>Your morning excursion in Inle Lake ( by boat ) visiting to the following places like unique leg-rowers and scenic beauty, fishing canoes using special methods for fishing and collecting seaweed, lakebed mud etc to make floating gardens. Then you will visit well known Nga Pe Chaung ( Jumping Cat ) monastery and Silver smith factory.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Then visit to Cheroot making factory, Boat making carpentry workshop, Silk weaving factory. In the lave afternoon, visit the most famous Paungdaw Oo Pagoda. On the way back to Nyaung Shwe you will pass through some villages to enjoy life on the lake. Overnight in Nyaung Shwe.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 10 : Heho – Yangon (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After breakfast, visit to Indein, the hidden treasure of Pa-O ethnic tribes to see the ruin pagodas in the forest. Then transfer to Heho airport for flight to Yangon. On arrival transfer to hotel and overnight in Yangon.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 11 : Yangon (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/mailamu-Paya-in-Yangon.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2190" title="mailamu Paya in Yangon" src="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/mailamu-Paya-in-Yangon.jpg" alt="" width="207" height="221" /></a>Your morning sightseeing tour of Yangon features Shwedagon Pagoda, the world famous glittering gold stupa towering over the city with a great spire to the height of 326 feet; Chaukhtatkyi; a colossal reclining Buddha.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Afternoon sightseeing tour includes visits to National Museum; Mahabandoola Park with Independence Monument; and Bogyoke ( Scott ) Market, a famous shopping centre of Yangon.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Then return to hotel and overnight in Yangon.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 12 : Yangon – Departure (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After breakfast, sightseeing in Yangon includes visits to some major highlights like Gaba Aye ( World Peace ) pagoda and Mahapasana Cave. After that transfer to airport for international departure. End of ASIA TRAVEL LINK services.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Inclusions:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Accommodation with breakfast at twin or double room</li>
<li>Meals as mentioned in the program ( B = Breakfast ; L = Lunch ; D = Dinner)</li>
<li>Air-conditioned private vehicles for all transportation</li>
<li>Domestic flight for Yangon &#8211; Mandalay / Heho &#8211; Yangon</li>
<li>Boat fee from Mandalay to Bagan</li>
<li>Horse carriage fee for Ava</li>
<li>Entrance fee as per program</li>
<li>Boat fee for Inle &amp; Mingun</li>
<li>English speaking guide</li>
<li>2 bottles mineral water and one snow towel per day.</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Exclusions:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Visa fee for Myanmar.</li>
<li>International airport departure tax</li>
<li>Meals (Lunch &amp; dinner)</li>
<li>International flights</li>
<li>Drinks, tips for guide and driver and personal expenses</li>
<li>Insurance</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Glimpses of Myanmar 8 days</title>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Welcome to Yangon &#8211; Myanmar</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Arrival in Yangon international airport, ASIA TRAVEL LINK guide will pick you up and transfer to hotel. Here we would like to reserve enough time for you to take a good rest that you may need after a long tedious flight.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Welcome dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Yangon.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 2 : Yangon – Bagan (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ananda-temple-bagan-1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2181" title="ananda temple bagan 1" src="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ananda-temple-bagan-1.jpg" alt="" width="185" height="263" /></a>After breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer to airport for flight to Bagan. On arrival you&#8217;ll be taken to Shwezigon Pagoda a prototype of later Myanmar stupa. Then to Wetkyi-in Gubyaukkyi Temple with fine mural pain-tings of Jataka scenes. After that transfer to Hotel for check-in.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Afternoon sightseeing tour continues with visits to lacquerware industry where you can study traditional Myanmar lacquerware making, Manuha Temple with gigantic Buddha images, a captive king&#8217;s impression of life in prison; Nanpaya, an Early-style temple with the finest stone carvings. Although it has spots lights installed, it would be safer to bring your own touch as electricity supply can be shut-off from time to time.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In the evening you will be visiting the Ananda Temple, an architectural masterpiece resembling a Greek Cross. Overnight at Bagan.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">(In Bagan there are more than 2000 temples &amp; stupas. Indeed it is difficult to cover all temples within limited time. Therefore we have carefully selected only some major temples for you in order to avoid hectic tourism. But if you want to see more temples, just let your guide or driver knows. They can show you as much temples as possible within your stay.)</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 3: Bagan – Salay – Popa – Bagan (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After breakfast, you will be driving down to Salay and a short stop on the way will be made to study Toddy farmer&#8217;s life like collecting toddy wine, making molasses, and making hand made oil.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Your Salay visit will include Yoke-son Monastery decorated with wood-carvings depicting scenes for moral lessons. Then a short walk through the ruined old monastery to Laquerware Buddha Image and the ancient monastery. Then tour continue to Mount Popa (by coach ), an extinct volcano, which is the abode of Nats ( Spirits ). On top of the mountain, there are monasteries, pagodas and shrines in different style. Return by coach to Bagan. Overnight in Bagan.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 4 : Bagan – Mandalay (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/kuthodaw-pagoda-mandalay.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2182" title="kuthodaw pagoda mandalay" src="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/kuthodaw-pagoda-mandalay.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="229" /></a>After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transfer to airport for flight to Mandalay. On arrival to Tada-Oo International Airport, you will be proceeding to famous Mahamuni Pagoda, one of the most sacret Buddha Image in Mandalay. Then a short visit to Gold foil making cottage industry. Check-in at hotel and followed by afternoon sightseeing that begins with Shwenandaw Monastery, noted for its exquisite wood carvings; Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the World&#8217;s Biggest Book for its stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures. Tour continues to Mandalay Hill, a vantage point for a panoramic view of the city and a spectacular sunset view.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">It is worthy to have a stroll up the hill enjoying panoramic views from different location. Return can be made by car as there is also a car track by the base of elevator just before the platform. Overnight in Mandalay.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 5: Mandalay – Heho – Pindaya – Nyaung Shwe ( Inle Lake) (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After breakfast transfer to airport for flight to Heho. Drive to the small quiet town Pindaya, 48 km north of Kalaw, to visit Pindaya Lake and Pindaya cave, well-known for its countless Buddha images.Â  Enjoy also the great scenic beauty of the countryside along the road to Pindaya through picturesque landscapes. Visit bamboo- umbrella domestic workshop as well.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Afternoon drive back to Nyaung Shwe where Inle Lake is situated. Overnight in Nyaung Shwe.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 6 : Nyaung Shwe (Inle Lake) (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Inle-Lake.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2183" title="Inle-Lake" src="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Inle-Lake.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="193" /></a>After breakfast Excursion in Inle Lake ( by boat ) visiting to the following places like unique leg-rowers and scenic beauty, fishing canoes using special methods for fishing and collecting seaweed, lakebed mud etc to make floating gardens. Then you will visit well known Nga Pe Chaung ( Jumping Cat ) monastery and Silver smith factory.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After that visit to Cheroot making factory, Boat making carpentry workshop, Silk weaving factory. In the lave afternoon, visit the most famous Paungdaw Oo Pagoda. On the way back to Nyaung Shwe you will pass through some villages to enjoy life on the lake. Overnight in Nyaung Shwe.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 7 : Heho – Yangon (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After breakfast, visit to Indein, the hidden treasure of Pa-O ethnic tribes to see the ruin pagodas in the forest. Then transfer to Heho airport for flight to Yangon. On arrival transfer to hotel for check in and overnight in Yangon.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 8 : Yangon – Departure (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After breakfast, sightseeing in Yangon includes visits to some major highlights like Gaba Aye ( World Peace ) pagoda and Mahapasana Cave and transfer to airport for international departure. End of ASIA TRAVEL LINK services.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"> <strong>Inclusions:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Accommodation with breakfast at twin or double room.</li>
<li>Meals as mentioned in the program ( B = Breakfast ; L = Lunch ; D = Dinner)</li>
<li>Air-conditioned private vehicles for all transportation</li>
<li>Domestic flight for Yangon &#8211; Bagan &#8211; Mandalay &#8211; Heho &#8211; Yangon.</li>
<li>Entrance fee as per program.</li>
<li>Boat fee for Inle Lake</li>
<li>English speaking guide .</li>
<li>2 bottles mineral water and one snow towel per day.</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Exclusions:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Visa fee for Myanmar.</li>
<li>International airport departure tax</li>
<li>Meals (Lunch &amp; dinner)</li>
<li>International flights</li>
<li>Drinks, tips for guide and driver and personal expenses</li>
<li>Insurance</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Country of Art cities 5 days</title>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Welcome to the Garden City Yangon – Myanmar.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Asia Travel Link guide will pick you up at the airport and then, transfer to hotel. Here we would like to reserve enough time for you to take a good rest that you may need after a long tedious flight. Welcome dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Yangon.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 2 : Yangon – Bagan (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Bagan_Myanmar.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2175" title="Bagan_Myanmar" src="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Bagan_Myanmar.jpg" alt="" width="295" height="197" /></a>After breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer to airport for flight to Bagan. On arrival you&#8217;ll be taken to Shwezigon Pagoda a prototype of later Myanmar stupa. Then to Wetkyi-in Gubyaukkyi Temple with fine mural pain-tings of Jataka scenes. After that, transfer to Hotel for check-in.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Afternoon sightseeing tour continues with visits to lacquerware industry where you can study traditional Myanmar lacquerware making, Manuha Temple with gigantic Buddha images, a captive king&#8217;s impression of life in prison; Nanpaya, an Early-style temple with the finest stone carvings. Although it has spots lights installed, it would be safer to bring your own touch as electricity supply can be shut-off from time to time.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In the evening you will be visiting the Ananda Temple, an architectural masterpiece resembling a Greek Cross. Overnight in Bagan.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">(In Bagan there are more than 2000 temples &amp; stupas. Indeed it is difficult to cover all temples within limited time. Therefore we have carefully selected only some major temples for you in order to avoid hectic tourism. But if you want to see more temples, just let your guide or driver knows. They can show you as much temples as possible within your stay).</p>
<p><strong>Day 3 : Bagan – Mandalay (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Myanmar-Mandalay.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2176" title="Myanmar-Mandalay" src="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Myanmar-Mandalay.jpg" alt="" width="291" height="196" /></a>After breakfast, you will be transfer to airport for flight to Mandalay. On arrival to Tada-Oo International Airport, you will be proceeding to famous Mahamuni Pagoda, one of the most sacret Buddha Image in Mandalay. Then a short visit to Gold foil making cottage industry. Check-in at hotel and followed by afternoon sightseeing that begins with Shwenandaw Monastery, noted for its exquisite wood carvings; Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the World&#8217;s Biggest Book for its stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures. Tour continues to Mandalay Hill, a vantage point for a panoramic view of the city and a spectacular sunset view.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">It is worthy to have a stroll up the hill enjoying panoramic views from different location. Return can be made by car as there is also a car track by the base of elevator just before the platform. Overnight in Mandalay.</p>
<p><strong>Day 4 : Mandalay – Yangon (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/yangon_02.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2177" title="yangon_02" src="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/yangon_02.jpg" alt="" width="290" height="228" /></a>Early morning transfer to airport for flight back to Yangon. Arrive at Yangon airport and transfer to hotel. Your exciting sightseeing tour of Yangon begins with Nagar Glass factory where you can experience old methods of making glass figuring by experienced workers. Then to Chaukhtatkyi Pagoda, a colossal reclining Buddha. After that a short stop around the Sule pagoda city center to see buzaling rush hours and proceed to China town area for evening stroll. In the late evening, head off to Shwedagon Pagoda, that offers a remarkable atmosphere with spectacular colors. Overnight in Yangon.</p>
<p><strong>Day 5: Yangon – Departure (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After breakfast, sightseeing in Yangon includes visits to some major highlights like Gaba Aye ( World Peace ) pagoda and Mahapasana Cave. Then transfer to airport for international departure. End of ASIA TRAVEL LINK services.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Inclusions:</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Accommodation with breakfast at twin or double room.</li>
<li>Meals as mentioned in the program ( B = Breakfast ; L = Lunch ; D = Dinner)</li>
<li>Air-conditioned private vehicles for all transportation</li>
<li>Domestic flight for Yangon &#8211; Bagan &#8211; Mandalay &#8211; Yangon.</li>
<li>Entrance fee as per program.</li>
<li>English speaking guide</li>
<li>2 bottles mineral water and one snow towel per day.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Exclusions:</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Visa fee for Myanmar.</li>
<li>International airport departure tax</li>
<li>Meals (Lunch &amp; dinner)</li>
<li>Drinks, tips for guide and drivers and personal expenses</li>
<li>Insurance</li>
</ul>
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		<title>MYANMAR IN 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Arrive Yangon  International Airport, You will meet your tour guide after clearing immigration and customs control at Airport. Transfer to the hotel for check in. Overnight in Yangon.</p>
<p><strong>Day 2: Yangon &#8211; Flight to Bagan (B) </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/gold-pagode-bagan2.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1794" title="gold pagode - bagan" src="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/gold-pagode-bagan2.jpg" alt="" width="228" height="151" /></a>After an early breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Airport for the flight to Bagan (Nyaung Oo).</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">From the 11th to 13th centuries, when Bagan was the capital of Myanmar, the rulers constructed thousands of huge stupas and temples many of which are still standing today on the banks of the Irrawaddy  River.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">On arrival, transfer to hotel. your journey begins with a visit to colorful Nyaung Oo Market where every day the locals come to buy and sell fresh produce and other goods before visiting the golden stupa of Shwezigon Pagoda for an introduction in to Bagan’s rich history.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This afternoon begin with a visit to a traditional lacquer ware workshop where you can observe the production of one of Myanmar’s best-known handicrafts. Continue to Ananda  Temple, an architectural masterpiece and one of Bagan’s most beautiful temples. From here, travel by horse cart for a tour passing along ancient temples. Enjoy an unforgettable sunset over the plains from the upper terrace of one of the temples. Overnight in Bagan.</p>
<p><strong>Day 3: Bagon – Flight to Yangon (B) </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/yangon_02.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1795" title="yangon_02" src="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/yangon_02.jpg" alt="" width="229" height="167" /></a>After breakfast, leave your hotel and transfer to the Airport for domestic flight to Yangon.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The tour continues to Chauk Htat Gyi, a huge reclining Buddha image, follow by the drive around royal lake with floating barge to see the atmosphere of Yangon city from different parts. Then, an extended visit to Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the world’s most spectacular religious monuments, and the golden dome Pagoda is the place to see the local ways of life and belief, as well as visitors can watch the world’s go by. Overnight in Yangon.</p>
<p><strong>Day 4: Yangon – Departure (B) </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Breakfast at hotel.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Explore Yangon starting from the city centre near Sule Pagoda to enjoy the bustling life of Yangon and its people. Then visit Bogyoke Aung San Market (former Scott’s Market), where shopper’s favorite place.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Then to Yangon international airport for your departure flight.</p>
<p><strong>Inclusion of above prices:</strong></p>
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<ul>
<li>Accommodations      based on twin/double sharing with daily breakfast</li>
<li>English      Speaking Local Guide</li>
<li>Tours and transfer as private air-con      vehicle.</li>
<li>Meals      as mentioned (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)</li>
<li>Domestic      flight: Yangon – Bagan &#8211; Yangon</li>
<li>Entrance      fees for the visits mentioned in the program</li>
<li>Porter      fees at the airport</li>
<li>Horse      cart tour in Bagan</li>
<li>Service      charge &amp; Government tax</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Exclusive of above prices:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>International      flight</li>
<li>Travel      insurance</li>
<li>Visa      arrangements for Myanmar</li>
<li>Personal      expenses,tips, other drinks</li>
<li>International      departure Airport Tax Yangon  (USD      10/pax at present)</li>
<li>Other      services or activities not mentioned in program</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Along Indochina Mekong river 10 days/9 nights</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 May 2011 04:30:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vientiane &#8211; Pakse &#8211; Don Khong &#8211; Don Khone &#8211; Khone Phapheng &#8211; Kompong Cham &#8211; Phnompenh &#8211; Chau Doc &#8211; Can Tho &#8211; Sai Gon &#8211; Cu Chi Tunnels]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Vientiane &#8211; Pakse &#8211; Don Khong &#8211; Don Khone &#8211; Khone Phapheng &#8211; Kompong Cham &#8211; Phnompenh &#8211; Chau Doc &#8211; Can Tho &#8211; Sai Gon &#8211; Cu Chi Tunnels</p>
<h4>Overview</h4></p>
<p>Day 1 : Arrival Vientiane<br />
Day 2 : Vientiane – Flight to Pakse – Champasak – Wat Phou – Don Khong (L)<br />
Day 3 : Don Khong &#8211; Don Khone &#8211; Khone Phapheng &#8211; Boat to see dolphin – Veun Kham (B/L)<br />
Day 4 : Vern Kham-Stung Treng-Kompong Cham (B/L)<br />
Day 5 : Kompong Cham &#8211; Phnom Penh (B/L)<br />
Day 6 : Phnompenh &#8211; Chau Doc (B/L)<br />
Day 7 : Chau Doc – Long Xuyen – Can Tho (B/L)<br />
Day 8 : Can Tho – Saigon (B/L)<br />
Day 9 : Saigon City Tour &#8211; Cu Chi Tunnel (B,L)<br />
Day 10 : Sai Gon Departure (B)</p>
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<h4>Itinerary</h4></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/1.1277894852.sunrise-at-mekong-delta.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1762 aligncenter" title="1.1277894852.sunrise-at-mekong-delta" src="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/1.1277894852.sunrise-at-mekong-delta.jpg" alt="" width="550" height="275" /></a></p>
<p><em><strong>Day 1. Arrival Vientiane</strong></em><br />
On arrival in Vientiane airport, pick up and transer to o hotel. After a short rest, we start to visit the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph, sunset by the Mekong Riverside and late evening. OVERNIGHT IN VIENTIANE<br />
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<p>[caption id="attachment_1763" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Don Khong Island"]<em><strong><em><strong><a href="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/don-khong.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1763" title="don-khong" src="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/don-khong-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></strong></em></strong></em>[/caption]</p>
<p><em><strong>Day 2: Vientiane – Flight to Pakse – Champasak – Wat Phou – Don Khong (L)</strong></em><br />
Morning transfer airport for flight to Pakse. Upon arrival in Pakse , pick up and transfer to prier where we then embark on a motor boat for one and half hour ride to Champasak. From here, we take a tuktuk to Wat Phou. Wat Phou is a pre – angkorian temple complex occupying a dramatic mountainside site over looking the Mekong valley. The wat is divided into lower and upper parts and is joined by a steepstairway. We return to Champasak and continue our boat cruise Khong Island for overnight. OVERNIGHT IN KHONG ISLAND<br />
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><em>Khong Island is the largest island of 4000 Island (Si Phan Don), one of nature’s marvels. Here the Mekong suddenly fans out, forming an intricate, beautiful network of channels, rocks and sandbars and island of 14km wide.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><em><strong>Day 3: Don Khong &#8211; Don Khone &#8211; Khone Phapheng &#8211; Boat to see dolphin – Veun Kham (B/L)</strong></em><br />
We are excited about islands discover by boat today. We take a boat cruise to Done Khone for 3 hours. A lunch stop is made in this island. We’ll visit the old railway and Sompamit Waterfall. Afterward we cruise to Don Det and continue to Ban Nakasang. Here, we take a short tuk tuk drive to Veunkham. We stop at Khone Phapheng Waterfall for a drink before continuing on boat cruise to see dolphin. Si Phan Don is home to the rare Irrawady dolphins, which can often be spotted at the southern tip of Don Khon, along with tow impressive waterfalls. OVERNIGHT IN VEUNKHAM<br />
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<p>[caption id="attachment_1764" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Khone Phapheng"]<em><strong><em><strong><a href="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/khone_phapheng.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1764" title="khone_phapheng" src="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/khone_phapheng-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></strong></em></strong></em>[/caption]</p>
<p><em><strong>Day 4: Veun Kham-Stung Treng-Kompong Cham (B/L)</strong></em><br />
After a short transfer, we arrive at the border. You will meet our guide from Cambodia Pick up clients at Dong Kalor (land border between Lao &amp; Cambodia) at early morning around 8.00am, take boat to Stung Treng. Continue on boat to Kompong Cham province. Overnight stay at Kompong Cham province.  We will see the daily people life along the Mekong River, from Vern Kham – Laos border to Phnom Penh need to go through three provinces. Stung Treng province, Kratie provice, and Kompong Cham province where we will spend one night stay overnight at hotel. OVERNIGHT IN KOMPONG CHAM<br />
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><em>Stung Treng province, a real out post town on the bank of the San and Mekong River, is the first province that meets Mekong River in Cambodia. Kratie province is a charming town taking off as a strategic stop on the over land route to Laos. </em></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><em>Kompong Cham province is set on the banks of the Mekong River and within easy reach of both Phnom Penh and Vietnam.</em></p>
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<p>[caption id="attachment_1765" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Kompong Cham"]<em><strong><em><strong><a href="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/BTSR05-04_clip_image002_0005.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1765" src="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/BTSR05-04_clip_image002_0005-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></strong></em></strong></em>[/caption]</p>
<p><em><strong>Day 5: Kompong Cham-Phnom Penh (B/L)</strong></em><br />
Breakfast at hotel, early morning leave Kompong Cham banks to Phnom Penh we will spend about 5 hours. Up on arrival we will have lunch at local restaurant then check in hotel. In noon we will visit Royal Palace; Silver Pagoda named because of its floor, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles, the treasures are a solid gold Buddha encrusted and weighing 90 kilos and a small 17th century emerald and baccarat crystal Buddha; and National Museum also called Musee des Beaux-Arts. A French archaeologist and painter, Georges Groslier, designed it in Khmer style in 1920. The museum contains a collection of Khmer art – notably sculptures, most of the exhibits dating from Angkor period and pre-Angkor era.  OVERNIGHT IN PHNOMPENH<br />
<em><strong>Day 6 : Phnom Penh – Chau Doc (B/L)</strong></em><br />
8:30 am pick up at your hotel and transfer to the boat pier for boarding to Chau Doc by Hang Chau Express boat . Arrive Chau Doc around 13 : 00 am. Pick up and transfer to your proposed hotel. Afternoon, visit the Sam Mountain with the caved pagoda, enjoy the sunset down the Vietnamese – Cambodian border from the summit of the mountain over the flat rice field.  OVERNIGHT IN CHAU DOC<br />
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<p>[caption id="attachment_1766" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Can Tho"]<em><strong><em><strong><a href="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Can-tho.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1766" title="Can tho" src="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Can-tho-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></strong></em></strong></em>[/caption]</p>
<p><em><strong>Day 7 : Chau Doc – Long Xuyen – Can Tho (B/L)</strong></em><br />
Breakfast at hotel. Take the motorized boat trip to visit the floating fish farm and the floating village, visit the local Cham minority village and her traditional weaving village. Depart for Long Xuyen, visit the bird Sanctuary in Thot Not and the incense stick making village. Check in upon arrival in Can Tho. Free for exploring the city on your own in the afternoon. OVERNIGHT IN CAN THO<br />
<em><strong>Day 8 : Can Tho – Saigon (B/L)</strong></em><br />
After breakfast. Visitors first take the boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong river . The boat trip later takes you to the Cai Rang and Phong Dien floating markets, which are the most original ones and bustling places of the region. Visitors will have the most probably tried the Vietnamese vermicelli soup ? so, they will now go and see how it is made. Visitors then roam into the village to get in touch with the local people. Here, they have a chance to experience how to pass a &#8221; Monkey bridge &#8221; which is built by only one bamboo. Return to Can Tho for lunch at the local restaurant. Depart for Saigon city with stop over at Vinh Vong and My Tho town. OVERNIGHT IN SAI GON<br />
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<p>[caption id="attachment_1767" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Cu Chi Tunnels"]<em><strong><em><strong><a href="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cu-chi-12.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1767" title="cu-chi-12" src="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cu-chi-12-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></strong></em></strong></em>[/caption]</p>
<p><em><strong>Day 9 :  Saigon City Tour &#8211; Cu Chi Tunnel (B/L)</strong></em><br />
We pass the now-demolished wartime American Embassy before we visit the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, and some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Sai Gon Post Office. After seeing the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum, we continue our trip on to the bustling Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale . We continue to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, which were an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, plus accommodation and schools, and were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American war.  OVERNIGHT IN SAI GON<br />
<em><strong>Day 10  : Saigon Departure (B)</strong></em><br />
After breakfast we will be free until time to transfer to airport for departure. End ASIA LINK TRAVEL&#8217;s service.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>Inclusions: </em></span><br />
All transfer &amp; transport by private car / van / bus<br />
Accommodation based on twin/double sharing with daily breakfast<br />
Domestic airticket ( Economy class) with air taxes: Vientiane &#8211; Pakse<br />
All entrance fees Traditional boat fare as per mentioned<br />
English/French / speaking guide<br />
Meals as mentioned ( B = Breakfast ; L= Lunch ; D= Dinner)<br />
Speed boat Phnom Penh – Chau Doc<br />
Boat cruises as mentioned in the itinerary<br />
Goverment taxes &amp; service charge<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>Exclusions: </em></span><br />
International flights<br />
International departure tax<br />
Laos visa ( 30 USD upon arrival)<br />
Vietnam visa ( compulsory in advance)<br />
Cambodia visa ( 25 USD at the border)<br />
Travel insurance<br />
Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary</p>
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		<title>Wonderful Thailand 5 Days 4 Nights</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:38:23 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><strong>Day 1: Bangkok arrival (D)</strong></p>
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<p>Upon arrival, meet ASIA TRAVEL LINK guide &amp; greet at the airport then transfer to the hotel. After check in, free &amp; relax on own. Welcome dinner. Overnight in Bangkok</p>
<p><strong>Day 02: Half day Bangkok city  Temple Tour (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bangkok11.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1745" title="bangkok11" src="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bangkok11-300x273.jpg" alt="" width="168" height="153" /></a>Breakfast at hotel and then sightseeing tour to visit: At first visit to Wat Traimit, the Temple of the Golden Buddha, the temple is famous for its 900-years old five-and-a-half-ton solid gold image, and then continue to visit Wat Arun, perhaps better known as the Temple of the Dawn, is one of the best known landmarks and one of the most published images of Bangkok. After that, visit to Wat Po, the largest and oldest temple in Bangkok, as well as the largest single Buddha image: the Reclining Buddha (Phra Buddhasaiyas), also known as Wat Phra Chetuphon or The Temple of the Reclining Buddha. The temple is also known as the birthplace of traditional Thai massage Reclining Buddha. After this place we back to the hotel and free at leisure in the afternoon. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Bangkok.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 3: Bangkok – Half Day Phuket City Tour (B) </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/phuket1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1746" title="phuket1" src="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/phuket1-300x214.jpg" alt="" width="166" height="119" /></a>After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight departure to Phuket. Arrive at Phuket airport, meet and greet with our local guide and then transfer to hotel for check in, have a short rest. After that, sightseeing visit to Phuket City take in the islands natural beauty as we drive along the beach roads through Patong, Karon, Kata and Rawai. Visit to View Point where you can witness the beautiful bays of Kata Noi, Kata, Karon and Kho Poo Island, one of the island&#8217;s best scenic spot. This tour gives an insight into the highlights of the &#8220;Pearl of the Andaman&#8221;. Leisurely drive around Phuket town to view the Sino-Portuguese style buildings. Other attractions visited are Wang Thalang Lapidary gem factory, Wat Chalong, Phuket&#8217;s most beautiful and renowned monastery, the Gypsy Village at Rawai Beach, a Cashew Nut Factory where you may sample the culinary delights on offer and the famous sunset viewpoint at Phromthep  Cape one of the most beautiful panoramas on the island. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Phuket.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 4: Full Day Phi Phi Island Tour (B/L)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Phi-phi-island.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1747" title="Phi phi island" src="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Phi-phi-island-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="167" height="125" /></a>Breakfast at hotel, and then transfer to the pier to take a boat trip to Phi Phi Island. Take a boat visit to Phi Phi Ley Island, exploring scenic beauty, next visit to Long Beach, Phi Phi Don Island. Change to a small boat to go for snorkeling activity near Long Beach. Enjoy crystal clear water and rich marine life. Return to Long Beach. Enjoy a buffet lunch at on Phi Phi Don  Island. After lunch, free at leisure for snorkeling, swimming or relaxing on the beach, till time transfer back to hotel in Phuket. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Phuket.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 5: Phuket – Bangkok – Departure (B)</strong></p>
<p>Breakfast at hotel, then free at leisure till time transfer to Phuket airport flight back to Bangkok and connecting to your departure flight. End ASIA TRAVEL LINK’s services.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Inclusive of above prices:</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Accommodations based on twin/double sharing</li>
<li>Tours and transfer as private air-con vehicle.</li>
<li>Meals as mentioned (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)</li>
<li>Domestic flight: Bangkok – Phuket &#8211; Bangkok</li>
<li>Entry fee as tours stated</li>
<li>Boat trip mentioned in program</li>
<li>English Speaking Local Guide</li>
<li>Service charge &amp; Government tax</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Exclusive of above prices:</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>International flight</li>
<li>Travel insurance</li>
<li>Visa in Thailand</li>
<li>Personal expenses,tips, other drinks</li>
<li>Other services or activities not mentioned in program</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Thailand Centre Relax 5 days 4 nights</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Day 1: Bangkok arrival (D)</strong></p>
<p>Upon arrival, meet ASIA TRAVEL LINK guide &amp; greet at the airport then transfer to the hotel. After check in, free &amp; relax. Welcome dinner and overnight in Bangkok.</p>
<p><strong>Day 2: Half Day Bangkok City  Temple Tour (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/asia_thailand_bangkok_wat.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1739" title="asia_thailand_bangkok_wat" src="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/asia_thailand_bangkok_wat-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="175" height="132" /></a>Breakfast at hotel and then sightseeing tour to visit: At first visit to Wat Traimit, the Temple of the Golden Buddha, the temple is famous for its 900-years old five-and-a-half-ton solid gold image, and then continue to visit Wat Po, the largest and oldest temple in Bangkok, as well as the largest single Buddha image: also known as Wat Phra Chetuphon or The Temple of the Reclining Buddha or the birthplace of traditional Thai massage Reclining Buddha. After that, visit to The Marble Temple one of the most Modern Temple as the finest example of Thai Architecture. Afternoon, transfer back to hotel and free for your time. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Bangkok.</p>
<p><strong>Day 3: Bangkok – Pattaya Coral Island (B/L) </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/coral_island_pattaya.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1740" title="coral_island_pattaya" src="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/coral_island_pattaya-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="177" height="133" /></a>After breakfast at hotel and check out, then we depart for Pattaya where is one of the most destinations of tourist who love the beach, sunshine, nightlife and a lot of entertainments. Take about 2 hrs from Bangkok by road. Check in at hotel in Pattaya, and then transfer to the pier for take a speed boat to Koh Lan or Coral Island, the Popular Island for swimming, snorkeling, sun bathing on the flour-like sandy beach. Lunch is served at the Island. After lunch, free at leisure till time back for check in at the hotel and free at leisure. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Pattaya.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 4: Pattaya half day Nong Nooch Village Tour (B)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/nong-nooch-village-pattaya.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1741" title="nong nooch village - pattaya" src="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/nong-nooch-village-pattaya-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="178" height="117" /></a>After breakfast at hotel, and then sightseeing visit to Suan Nong Nooch Village, just 15 minutes east of Pattaya. Nong  Nooch Tropical  Garden has emerged as a fascinating tourist destination renowned for its wide-ranging orchid species, a palm garden, various flowering and decorative plants from all corners of the world. The highlight of the program and every body&#8217;s favorite is the elephant show. You&#8217;ll see these gentle giants, the symbols of Siam, perform various tricks such as riding bikes, playing football and they&#8217;ll even invite you to a tug of war. You can quietly stroll among flower beds, enjoying the profuse colors and fragrance of millions of flowers, as well as the well-trained chimpanzees and elephants in the natural surroundings. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Pattaya.</p>
<p><strong>Day 5: Pattaya – Bangkok – Departure (B)</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p>After breakfast, free at leisure till time transfer to Bangkok airport for flight departure. End ASIA TRAVEL LINK’s services.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Inclusive of above prices:</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Accommodations based on twin/double sharing</li>
<li>Tours and transfer as private air-con vehicle.</li>
<li>Meals as mentioned (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)</li>
<li>Entry fee as tours stated</li>
<li>English Speaking Local Guide</li>
<li>Service charge &amp; Government tax</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Exclusive of above prices:</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>International flight</li>
<li>Travel insurance</li>
<li>Visa in Thailand</li>
<li>Personal expenses,tips, other drinks</li>
<li>Other services or activities not mentioned in program</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Thailand Paradise 5 days 4 nights</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Day 1: Bangkok arrival (D)</strong></p>
<p>Upon arrival, meet ASIA TRAVEL LINK guide &amp; greet at the airport then transfer to the hotel. After check in, free &amp; relax on own. Welcome dinner. Overnight in Bangkok .</p>
<p><strong>Day 02: Half day Bangkok city  Temple Tour (B) </strong><strong><br />
</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bangkok_thailand.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1733" title="bangkok_thailand" src="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bangkok_thailand-300x202.jpg" alt="Thailand Paradise" width="215" height="145" /></a>Breakfast at hotel and then sightseeing tour to visit: At first visit to Wat Traimit, the Temple of the Golden Buddha, the temple is famous for its 900-years old five-and-a-half-ton solid gold image, and then continue to visit Wat Arun, perhaps better known as the Temple of the Dawn, is one of the best known landmarks and one of the most published images of Bangkok. After that, visit to Wat Po, the largest and oldest temple in Bangkok, as well as the largest single Buddha image: the Reclining Buddha (Phra Buddhasaiyas), also known as Wat Phra Chetuphon or The Temple of the Reclining Buddha. The temple is also known as the birthplace of traditional Thai massage Reclining Buddha. After this place we back to the hotel and free at leisure in the afternoon. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Bangkok.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day 3: Bangkok – Koh Samui  (B)</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p>Arrival at Samui airport, meet &amp; greet and then transfer to the hotel. Free at leisure. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Koh Samui.</p>
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<p><strong>Day 4: Full day join tour Kayaking &amp; Snorkeling Angthong  Marine Park (B/L)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Thailand_Koh_Samui.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1734" title="Thailand_Koh_Samui" src="http://vietnamtravelindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Thailand_Koh_Samui-300x137.jpg" alt="" width="218" height="137" /></a>After breakfast at hotel, pick up at the hotel and transfer to Lomprayah pier, then check in for taking the equipment and morning mail (tea, coffee, hot chocolate). Then departure to Marine park, upon arrival and enjoy Snorkeling at Koh Wao (Wao Island), Hiking to view point to see the emerald lake and all marine park view. Lunch at Wan Ta Lab Island (Marine Park Headquarter). After lunch enjoy your excellent experience with Kayaking around the Island or hiking to the top of Wau Ta Lab Island or take the sunbath on the beach until time back to Samui Island and transfer to the hotel. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Koh Samui.</p>
<p><strong>Day 5: Koh Samui – Bangkok – Departure. (B)</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p>Breakfast at hotel, then free at leisure till time transfer to Samui airport flight back to Bangkok and connecting to your departure flight. End ASIA TRAVEL LINK’s services.</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Inclusive of above prices:</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Accommodations based on twin/double sharing</li>
<li>Tours and transfer as private air-con vehicle.</li>
<li>Meals as mentioned (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)</li>
<li>Domestic flight: Bangkok &#8211; Koh Samui &#8211; Bangkok</li>
<li>Entry fee as tours stated</li>
<li>English Speaking Local Guide</li>
<li>Service charge &amp; Government tax</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Exclusive of above prices:</span></strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>International flight</li>
<li>Travel insurance</li>
<li>Visa in Thailand</li>
<li>Personal expenses,tips, other drinks</li>
<li>Other services or activities not mentioned in program</li>
</ul>
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