cambodia, laos, thailand, myanmar and bali · pioneers to bring luxury and event travel to south...

• Established in 1999 and is widely recognized as one of the

pioneers to bring luxury and event travel to South East Asia

• Operate throughout 6 showcased destinations – Vietnam,

Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar and Bali

• 250 staff across the region and 8 centrally managed and owned

regional and international offices

• Truly multi-cultural with representatives from across the globe,

as well as Market Based Sales & Marketing Directors in the UK,

US, Australia/New Zealand plus full language fluency for

Spanish Speaking Markets

• Competitive advantage lies in our bespoke and customized

charter as well as a focus on the continual development of a

Tailored Experiences range that is offered exclusively to our

valued partners

INTRODUCTION

• We focus on the delivery of a truly “hand-held” experience and

tailored itineraries

• Our team will follow you throughout the region, wherever your

event make take you

• We action a strict 24 hour turn around on all enquiries

• Our Grounds Operations Teams throughout the region also ensure

you are plugged into our network of contacts, products and

support services

• Bamam (Burman) settlers arrived and became dominant in 9th

century AD and the capital established in Bagan

• Theravada Buddhism declared as the official religion, founding

an era of great architectural, religious and artistic

achievement.

• In 13th century, Mongols ended Bagan kingdoms

• Myanmar colonized as part of British India from 1886–1948.

• Independence in 1948 – Democratic Republic.

• Rule by Military Junta 1962 – present

• Devoutly Buddhist population

• Pagodas everywhere – many covered in gold or gold leaf

• Many colonial buildings, especially in Yangon

• Thanaka face painting is worn by many women and some men

• Very few new cars (due to embargo)

• An average tour length is 7 – 10 days

• Most tours choose to visit Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan and Inle

Lake

– YANGON – Former capital, colonial history, large

commercial center

– BAGAN – centuries-old temples as far as you can see,

former royal capital, small towns, very rural

– MANDALAY – commercial business center, fantastic views

& temples from Mandalay hill & Sagaing hill

– INLE LAKE – beautiful rural scenery in Shan state.

• Gateway to Myanmar

• Myanmar’s largest city – it was capital city until 2005

• 5 million population

• Many historic buildings

• Colorful street life & pagodas

• Recommended stay of 2-3 nights

Shwedagon Pagoda

Colonial History Sule Pagoda

TAILOR EXPERIENCE COLLECTION

Oil lamp ceremony at Shwedagon

Pagoda

Puppet show at Htwe Oo Myanmar

Traditional Puppet Theatre

Cooking class at Padonmar

Restaurant

Multicultural evening walking

tour in Yangon

Bago

Dalla Thanlyin

• Former capital and important religious center

• About 2 hours from Yangon

• Can be a really nice day trip for clients with an extra

day in Yangon

• Bago is seen on the way to Golden Rock, so careful

not to double up itineraries

Largest reclining Buddha Allied WWII Cemetary

Shwemawdaw Pagoda Kyeikpun (4 Buddha) Pagoda

• 30 minutes from airport to most hotels

• E-Visa is available for a lot of countries. Still recommend

clients to arrange at home before travel

• FD City tour lasts all day. Can finish with sunset at

Shwedagon

• Lots of walking & stairs

• Clients need to take their shoes off many times to enter

temples

• This is a sign of respect, not necessarily to keep the temple

clean

• Indeed, feet will get dirty – be aware of this

The Governor’s Residence

The Strand Yangon

Savoy Hotel

Sule – Shangrila Yangon

Sedona Yangon

Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon

Summit Parkview Hotel

Kandawyi Palace hotel

• One of the holiest Buddhist sites in the country

• 2Day/1Night trip from Yangon

• Moderately adventurous to get there – lets of walking up hill

• Accommodation at the site is 3 star basic (clean, but no frills)

• Recommended for adventurous clients

The Golden Rock Pagoda – Balanced on the hair of a Buddha

Local life, and many local pilgrims

Mountain Top hotel

Kyaik Hto hotel

161 km north of Yangon

City on half way between Yangon & Bagan

5-6 hours drive from Yangon

An important commercial center for trade between the

Ayeyarwady Delta.

Akauktaung Mountain Shwemyethman Paya

Shwesandaw pagoda Shwenattaung Paya

• Located in Tanintharyi Region – southernmost of Myanmar

• It was known as Victoria point during British rule (1824-1948)

• Border with Ranong - Thailand at eastside

• Most of the terrain in the area is mountainous.

• The entry point to the Myeik (Mergui) Archipelago boasting over

800 tropical islands and plenty of beaches

LOGISTICS

3 hours from Yangon via Myeik

(MGZ) and Dawei (TVY)

Can be reached by minibus from

Thailand:

Ranong (1 hour by car and

boat trip)

Surat Thani (with 3 – 4 hours)

Phuket (4-5 hours)

Bangkok (8-9 hours)

• Remote & well off the beaten path

• Accessible by River only

• Former capital of Arakan Kingdom (Pre colonial)

• Best to visit on 4D/3N trip from Yangon

(minimum)

• Fly to Sittwe, then boat up river to Mrauk-U

• Fly Yangon to Sittwe (1.5

hr)

• Overnight in Sittwe

(small town with limited

sights – interesting

market)

• Early 2nd day river trip

upstream to Mrauk-U

• 4-5 hours by boat,

depending on tide &

season

• Best to visit from Oct –

March

• From April onwards, it is

too hot

Centuries old temples

Amazing River Scenery Simple local life

Stepping back in time

Underground passageways Buddha image ruins at the 90,000 Buddha temple

Watching sunrise over the Mrauk-U Valley

Mrauk-U Princess resort

Shwe Thazin hotel - Sittwe

• 1 hour flight from Yangon

• Wonder of the world archaeological site with over 2000 pagodas

over 26sq miles.

• Capital of Burman kingdom from 9th – 13th century

• Recommended stay of 3 nights

Temples

Balloon Ride

Colorful Local Market

Mountain top Temple (Tuang Kalat) – Next to Mt Popa

Amazing Sunset View

TAILOR EXPERIENCE COLLECTIONS

Bagan Sunset Cocktail Cruise

on Ayeyarwaddy (Irrawaddy)

Novitiation Ceremony in Bagan

(Nov, Dec, Jan, Mar & Apr only)

Location:

- 42 Km from Bagan and three hour by boat.

- Four hours from Monywa

Highlights:

Shwegu and Thiho-Shin Pagoda

Cheroot factory

Local town & market

Aureum Palace Hotel

Bagan Lodge

The Hotel @ Tharabar Gate

Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort

Bagan Thande Hotel

Myanmar Treasure Resort (Bagan)

• 1.5 hr flight from Yangon (via Bagan)

• Last royal capital of Burmese Kingdom

• Along the Ayeyarwaddy River

• Recommended stay of 1-2 nights

Amarapura Monastery U-Bein Bridge

Innva (Ava)

Sagaing

Mandalay Hill

Craft Villages Kuthodaw Temple

Mingun

Pyin Oo Lwin

Sedona Hotel Mandalay

Mandalay Hill Resort Hotel

RUPAR MANDALAR HOTEL

• Gateway to the entire western Chindwin and Ayeyarwady

rivers, and pave a passage to Indian border across Chin Hills.

• Located 136 km northwest of Mandalay on the eastern bank

of the River Chindwin with 3 and half hours drive from

Mandalay.

Thanbodday Pagoda Pakhangyi Monastery

Po Win Daung Cave Base of Bodhi Ta Taung Buddha

Win Unity Hotel

Monywa Hotel

HSIPAW

• 200 kilometers northeast of

Mandalay along the railway line to

Lashio with 6 hours drive from

Mandalay and 15 hours by train

• Mild climate, rugged mountains

and famous waterfalls.

• A perfect base for trekking

adventures on Shan State.

Trekking to Hsipaw waterfall

In & Out Hsipaw

Riverside @ Hsipaw Resort

Mr. Charles guest house

Two hour & 20 minutes fly from Mandalay via Myitkyina

(Tuesday & Sunday)

50 minutes fly from Myitkyina

Adventure Activity

Malikha Lodge

• 5 star, luxury river cruise

• 43 cabins / 82 pax capacity

• Restaurant, observation lounge, piano bar, top deck lounge,

swimming pool

• 1 Governor’s Suite, 18 State Cabins, 16 Deluxe Cabins, 4 Superior

Cabins,

4 Single Cabins.

ORCAELLA CRUISE

• 5 star, luxury river cruise

• 25 cabins / 50 pax capacity

• Restaurant, Open Sun Deck & Lounge, Bar, Fitness & Massage

Centre, swimming pool.

• 2 Balcony Suites, 16 State and 8 Deluxe cabins.

• 1 hour drive from Heho airport.

• Heho is 2 hours from Yangon, via Bagan & Mandalay

• Outdoor activities: boat trip, trekking, bicycling, birdwatching, etc

• Recommended stay of 2-3 nights

Amazing Scenery

Leg Rowers Floating Houses

Workshops

5 days market

Indein Complex Pagodas

TAILORED EXPERIENCE COLLECTION

House Renovation at Inle Lake (Nov - May)

Boat racing in Inle Lake (Nov - May)

Bird watching in Inle Lake

• Two hours from Heho.

• 1 hour from Kalaw and 3 hours from Nyaung Shwe

• Day trip from Inle Lake or first day visit from Heho airport.

• Highlights: Pindaya caves, local villages and workshops.

• 2 and 3 stars standard hotel only.

• 70 Km west of Taungyi

• Two hours drive from Pindaya, Nyaung Shwe

• Day trip from Inle Lake or first, second day visit from Heho

airport.

• Highlights: 5 days market; Trekking; Elephant camp

• 3 stars standard hotel only.

• 2 and half hours drive from Nyaung Shwe

• Day trip from Inle Lake

• Highlights: Kakku Stupas, Pa Oh Village

• Heho is 30 mins from Mandalay, 1 hour from Bagan,

• 2 hr + from Yangon

• Clients fly into Heho, then drive to Nyuang Shwe, the edge of

the lake

• Most will then transfer to boat and have FD lake tour, then go

to hotel in late afternoon

• Some hotels are only accessible by boat

• Best classic Itinerary:

• Day 1: Arrive Heho, visit Pindaya, transfer to Kalaw.

• Day 2: Full day Kalaw – transfer to Inle Lake

• Day 3: Full day boat trip in Inle

• Day 4: Depart

Inle Lake View Resort and Spa

Inle Princess Resort

Aureum Palace Hotel

Villa Inle Resort & Spa

Shwe Inn Tha Floaing Resort

Pristine Lotus Spa Resort Inle

• Beautiful Bengal Sea Beaches

• Short flight from Yangon (45 mins)

• Still un-touristy

• Good option for clients who would like a few

days on the beach at the end of their holiday

while staying Myanmar.

Quiet and beautiful beaches

Peace & Quiet: not many vendors, no

speedboats, etc

Many “Excellent” local seafood

restaurants around

• 45 mins from Yangon to Thandwe

• There is local immigration at

airport where clients must

register (free)

• Then 10-30 mins drive to resort

• Most resorts offer free airport

transfer and have representatives

waiting at airport.

• 3D/2N sample being loaded. You

shoos your hotel

Amata Resort and Spa Ngapali

Sandoway Resort

Ngapali Bay

Aureum Ngapali

Thandwe Beach Resort

Bay View Beach Resort

There are limited options for flights in and out of Myanmar, so it

is generally best to visit Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia or Singapore

first and then continue with a short regional flight to Yangon.

1. Cathay Pacific from LA , SFO, NYC, Vancouver , Toronto . All these flights

have a stop in Hong Kong . They can arrive in Hanoi and Bangkok.

2. United Airlines from SFO, Chicago to Hanoi & Bangkok via Hong Kong

3. Japan Airlines from LA, NYC to Hanoi, Bangkok via Tokyo

4. Korean Airline from LA, NYC, Chicago via Seoul

5. Singapore Airlines from LA, NYC to Singapore (& Taipei for some routes).

6. Malaysia Airlines from LA to Kuala Lumpar. Regional flight to Yangon.

- VOA is not available from Dec 2014

- E-VISA is now available for many countries. Please check the

website of Myanmar Ministry of Immigration at

http://evisa.moip.gov.mm/HowToApply.aspx to see if it is available

for you and then follow the instruction to apply for e-Visa. The

processing will take around 5 working days and you will pay directly

over the internet to Myanmar Ministry of Immigration. The validity

of the visa approval letter is (90) days.

• Tropical – hot & humid most of the year

• Rainy season from May to September

• Hot season from March to May

• Yangon & Around

• 64°F to 90°F during the cool season. 75° to 102°F during the hot

season

• Bagan & Around

• Generally hot & dry. Sparse rain in rainy season.

• 77°F to 95°F during the cool season. 77°f to 104°F during the

hot season.

• Inle Lake area

• 900m elevation so a bit cooler

• 62°F to 80°F during the cool season. 39°f to 90°F during the hot

season.

Group of 1-2 pax

7 pax +

17 pax +

Thank you!

Best wishes from Trails of Indochina