Privately escorted by Colleen Wood Join Women With Wings’ escort, Colleen Wood, to experience one of

the newest travel sensations. This once off-limits country is relatively

unexplored and our group will be fortunate to immerse ourselves in

the traditional customs, history and warmth of the people.

Our Mystical Myanmar takes in cities, lakes, villages & beaches, all

experienced on foot, by horse cart, boat, coach, trishaw,

bicycle and even the option of a hot air balloon ride.

This enchanting country will impress you!

presents November 8 - 21, 2015

Enjoy buffet dinner & a glass

of wine at elegant Keraweik

Berge followed by a variety of

cultural performances.

(B,D)

TUE NOV 10

Yangon - Bagan After breakfast we will be

transferred to the airport for

our flight to Bagan.

On arrival, we begin with a

visit to Nyaung Oo market

where locals gather every day

to buy and sell everything

from fresh produce and meats

to flowers and pottery.

Next we will continue to

Ananda Temple, one of the

most revered temples in

Bagan. We will see it when it

is quiet in the morning, long

before the tour buses arrive.

Visit a monastery and witness

the offering of new robes and

other goods to the monks

(called Khathein

ceremony). It is also special

to see cash offerings to

monasteries. Afterwards, we

will go to Myintkaba village

and visit Gubyaukgyi Temple

which is noted for its

beautiful mural paintings on

the inner walls and well-

preserved plaster carvings on

its exterior. Nearby is

Manuha Temple and Nan

Temple, two smaller temples

with a Buddha statue . We

will give you a chance to get

some lunch and then check in

to the hotel. Afternoon is free.

We will return to the city in

the late afternoon for a short

horse cart ride among the

temple plain, stopping to

enjoy the sunset at an

elevated temple. We will

suggest dinner options for the

group. (B)

WED NOV 11

Bagan Optional sunrise balloon

tour - Around 5:30am the

shuttle bus will pick you up at

the hotel. Before “lift off” you

will enjoy some refreshments

and you can also take some

great pictures. You will fly

for about one hour enjoying

spectacular views of the

ancient Kingdom of Bagan in

your hot air balloon! Upon

touch down you will toast a

memorable trip with a glass of

sparkling wine.

SUN NOV 8

Arrive Yangon

On arrival we will be

welcomed by our local guide

and transferred to downtown

with a brief introduction

en-route. Relax beside the

hotel pool or take a leisurely

walk along the Inya Lake.

MON NOV 9

Yangon After breakfast we will begin

our exploration of Yangon

with a walking tour taking in

some of the best examples of

the city’s wonderful colonial

architecture, then continue to

vibrant Chinatown & Indian

Quarter. Lunch is on your

own but we will stop at a local

tea house to enjoy a range of

delicious foods. This after-

noon, we visit the Chaukhtat-

kyi Reclining Buddha Image

and end the day with a visit to

the fascinating Shwedagon

pagoda “Great Pyramid of

Fire”. We will enjoy the

sunset and participate in the

local religious event of light-

ing 1000 oil lamps on the

pagoda platform together

with the local pilgrims.

SUN NOV 15

Inle Lake

We will enjoy a full day tour-

ing around the lake by local

boat. Along the way you will

gain a fascinating insight into

life on the waterways ,

passing fishermen

famous for their curious

‘leg-rowing’ technique and

lush ‘floating gardens’ where

local farmers grow a

surprising variety of fruit and

vegetables. First stop is the

region’s morning market,

which rotates its location

around the lake’s villages in a

5-day rhythm and is visited

by all kinds of people from

surrounding villages and hill

tribes. The market is not just

a place for trade, it is also an

important central meeting

place for the locals in the

region. Visit Nga Hpe Kyaung

Monastery, also known as

'Jumping Cat Monastery',

then continue to Phaung Daw

Oo Pagoda, the lake’s main

sanctuary which contains five

sacred Buddha images whose

shapes have been distorted by

the enormous amount of gold

leaf applied to them by

devotees. After lunch, cruise

to the lakeside village of In

Dein. Here we’ll explore the

ancient stupas of Nyaung

Ohak and Shwe Inn Thein

Paya. You will also have time

to take a stroll around this

enchanting village before

cruising back to your hotel.

(B)

MON NOV 16

Inle Lake A free day to relax at

beautiful Inle Lake. (B)

TUE NOV 17

Yangon After breakfast we will be

transferred to the airport for

our flight to Yangon.

Upon arrival we visit

Myanmar Women Develop-

ment Association (MWEA) to

observe how young girls and

many options your guide will

recommend. (B,L)

FRI NOV 13

Mandalay After breakfast we visit U

Bein Bridge - a 200 year-old

teak bridge which spans over

2 km. Later we’ll head out of

Mandalay to Sagaing Hill

which is covered with over

600 white-painted pagodas

and monasteries, and is home

to over 3,000 monks and

nuns. We will visit a local

nunnery where we will

contribute food at the daily

alms offering before joining

the nuns for lunch to interact

and learn about their lives of

spiritual devotion.

We will return for a city

tour which includes a visit to

Mandalay’s lively Jade

Market buzzing with traders

and workers cutting and

polishing jade - great for

people watching! After a visit

to Mandalay Hill we return to

the hotel in the late

afternoon. (B,L)

SAT NOV 14

Mandalay - Inle Lake Morning transfer to the

airport for our flight to Heho.

On arrival we will drive to

Nyaung Shwe beside Inle

Lake. Explore a market where

locals buy and sell fresh

produce. Continue by trishaw

down to the bustling canal

which is a hive of activity in

the morning.

After lunch we continue

along the lake’s eastern

shores where you will see

farmers planting or harvest-

ing their crops. Stop for a visit

at Red Mountain Estate, one

of Myanmar’s best vineyards.

Enjoy a wine tasting,

sampling several varieties

of Red Mountain wine while

enjoying the views at the open

-air bar. Return to your

hotel beside Inle Lake. (B)

After breakfast we will begin a

full day of exploring Bagan -

by bicycle* and coach. First

stop is the charming village of

Minnathu for an insight into

local life. You will stumble

upon the village blacksmith

and other workshops offering

local handicrafts. Continue

with a visit to the imposing

12th century Dhammayazika

Paya, known as ‘the bad luck

temple’. Before we end our

bike tour we will have the

opportunity to stop by a local

school for a visit. Women

With Wings cherishes the

opportunity to meet and

interact with the children.

Later this afternoon, we

embark on a lovely boat ride

on the famed Irrawaddy River

to visit Kyauk Gu U Min.

Built on the side of a cliff, the

temple contains a cave behind

its main hall with small

niches for meditation. If time

and water levels permit we

will stop to visit one of the

tiny villages on the river

banks. As we return to Bagan

we will watch the sun set over

the Irrawaddy. Enjoy dinner

at Nanda Restaurant followed

by a marionette show. (B,D) *If you are not comfortable cycling alternative arrange-

ments will be made. Please let

us know at time of booking.

THU NOV 12

Bagan - Mandalay This morning we will depart

early and transfer to the jetty

for a full day cruise to

Mandalay. The scenery along

the Irrawaddy is timeless –

oxen working the fields, water

buffalo wallowing in the mud,

golden pagoda spires, fisher-

men, villagers bathing in the

river and, of course, every

type of boat and river craft

that you can imagine. Lunch

will be served onboard.

We should arrive in Mandalay

later in the day. After check-

in and freshening up, take a

stroll to enjoy local life and a

leisurely dinner at one of the

● Privately Guided by

local experts & escorted

by Colleen Wood of WWW

● 4 Star Accommodation

● Internal flights

● Airport transfers as a

group only

● Meals as indicated in

itinerary (B-full breakfast,

L-lunch, D-dinner)

● Contribution of food to

nunnery for lunch and

donation

● All entrance fees and

sightseeing with a local

English speaking guide

Tour Exclusions: ● International Airfare

● Meals not listed in

itinerary

● Any services during

leisure time ● Items of a personal

nature, such as telephone,

laundry, beverages, etc.

● Airport Taxes

● Visa fees & processing

● Guiding Gratuities

● Out of Country

Medical Insurance

Optional Supplement:

● Hot Air Balloon over

Bagan, $385 USD per

person. Needs to be pre-

booked and prepaid

Please note: Myanmar is a

high demand destination so

we need to meet our mini-

mum group size of 8 people

by October 30, 2014 in order

to proceed with this tour.

WED NOV 18

Yangon - Ngapali Beach

Today we will venture to the

beach for a couple of days of

relaxation. Our flight from

Yangon to Thandwe will be

in the morning. Upon arrival

we will be transferred to the

Ngapali Beach – Amata

Resort and Spa.

Myanmar’s most exclusive

Ngapali Beach resort hotel

stretches along the beautiful

shoreline of Ngapali. This

very pleasant beach resort

offers a natural and unspoiled

place for peace and

tranquility. A one of a kind

resort located near the

delightful Mya Pyin Village at

Ngapali Beach, Myanmar. (B)

Myanmar Tour Price:

$4995 USD based on twin occupancy

Single Supplement $1469 USD

A non-refundable deposit of $800USD

due at time of booking. Final balance due

August 12, 2015. Tour is based on a

minimum of 8 participants

homeless women go about

their daily activities of sewing,

running a nursery, basic

education, and acquisition

of vocational skills for their

livelihood. Then, explore the

famous Bogyoke Aung San

(Scott) market, built in 1926

and noted for its variety of

handicrafts and other items.

An excellent opportunity for a

shopping spree! It is also a

good idea to have high tea at

the Strand Hotel (cost pay-

able locally).

In the evening, we return into

the hustle and bustle of down-

town to explore the lively

streets by foot!. The uncount-

able street vendors selling

goods, produce and flowers

on the sidewalks will allow

you to try the local street food

for dinner - a wonderful Asian

experience! (B)

NOV 19 - 21

Ngapali Beach

Unlimited free time at

Ngapali Beach to relax and

reflect on you past several

days exploring Myanmar.

Together we can discover the

local restaurants and shops.

SAT NOV 21

Ngapali Beach - Home All good things must come to

an end, and today you head

home or onward to your next

adventure…

You will be transferred to the

airport for your flight back to

Yangon.

For more information or to book, please contact Cindy or Jenny at (604) 926-8511 or

cindy@trvlconcepts || jenny@trvlconcepts.com