Northern Shan State By Train
ITINERARY
Day 1: MANDALAY – PYIN OO LWIN
This
morning, leave Mandalay for a scenic two-hour drive to the former
British hill station of Pyin Oo Lwin (also known as Maymyo) located on a
plateau 1,000m above sea level. Many reminders of the colonial era are
still present in Pyin Oo Lwin, including brick and timber houses.
After
breakfast at hotel, transfer to the railway station for a 6-hour train
journey to Hsipaw. The scenic journey crosses the famous Gokteik Viaduct
which spans a 300-meter deep gorge in the Shan mountains.
After
breakfast, stroll around the Hsipaw market and visit the Shan Haw. This
palace is one of the last remaining examples of a traditional Shan
Palace and now serves as a small museum.
RATES AND CONDITIONS
ACCOMMODATION
First Class Option
Standard Option
Pricing sheet: in US$ per person
(Rates are valid 1 October 2010 - 30 Apr 2011)
NOTE: Package based on service of 1 English speaking guide throughout trip, except for base 1 pax (different guide at each place).
INCLUDING:
- 3 nights accommodation on half-twin room basis with daily breakfast
- English-speaking guide from Mandalay
- Meals as mentioned (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
- All transfers and excursions with private air-conditioned vehicles with drivers
- Train Pyin Oo Lwin – Hsipaw
- Local guide in Hsipaw on trekking day
- Horse cart tour in Pyin Oo Lwin
- Local boat on the Dokhtawady River
- Entrance fees for the visits mentioned in the program
EXCLUDING:
- Meals other than mentioned (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips and porters at the hotels
- Any other items not mentioned
Supplement guide other languages:
REMARK: The above mentioned supplement for language guide apply starting from 2pax traveling. For 1 pax, TBA on adhoc basis.
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR MYANMAR:
1. Please note that credit cards and traveler cheques are not accepted in Myanmar and that visitors must be bring sufficient cash (best in US Dollars, but Euros also increasingly accepted) to change and make any purchases and payments. Please bring new US Dollar bills ("big heads" instead of "small heads") and with series numbers not starting with CB as these are not accepted in Myanmar due to rumours these series are counterfeit.
2. Furthermore please inform passengers that they should NOT change money at the exchange booth at the airport just after immigration, as the market rate in town is MUCH better.
3. A surcharge might apply for peak season dates (Water Festival 12-18 April, X’Mas, New Year, etc.
4. Travelers to Myanmar are required to have a travel insurance covering the cost of medical evacuation flights.
5. Visas are required by all visitors to Myanmar. A visa must be obtained before entering Myanmar or On Arrival Visa is available at all international airports (Yangon & Mandalay). The visa application form is also available at all international airline linked with Myanmar or on-line. To apply on arrival visa, one must have 2 passport photo (4x6 cm) taken within last 6 months and passport must be valid 6 months after arrival date. For more detail information, please contact Sales@huongviettravel.com
6. The schedules of domestic flights in Myanmar are provided as an indication only. Once a booking is confirmed we can provide more precise timings, but these remain nevertheless subject to change without notice by the airlines until traveling date. It might therefore in some cases be necessary to amend your program and itinerary due to such schedule changes. We thank you for your understanding.
Day 1: MANDALAY – PYIN OO LWIN
Pyin
Oo Lwin is home for many ethnic tribes as well as a considerable
numbers of Nepalese and Hindu who migrated during the British
occupation, famous for its climate weather.
Enjoy
a traditional horse cart and carriage ride through town. Stop at the
Botanical Gardens, 432 acres of leafy gardens home to a diverse mix of
botanical species from around the world. The Gardens were established by
Sir Harcourt Butler, former Governor of Burma.
Continue to the local market to see the multicolor flowers and vegetables on sale.
Continue to the local market to see the multicolor flowers and vegetables on sale.
Overnight in Pyin Oo Lwin.
Day 2: PYIN OO LWIN – HSIPAW (B, L)
Lunch-box on board.
Arrive
this afternoon in Hsipaw, a pleasant small town on the banks of the
Dokhtawady River. Take a short evening walk around Hsipaw.
Overnight in Hsipaw.
Day 3: HSIPAW (B, L)
Breakfast at a local restaurant.
This morning, take a light trek around Hsipaw with a local guide. You will pass paddy fields, seasonal cultivations, green mountains and stop in several villages along the way. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the trek.
This morning, take a light trek around Hsipaw with a local guide. You will pass paddy fields, seasonal cultivations, green mountains and stop in several villages along the way. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the trek.
This afternoon, return to Hsipaw by local boat on the Dokhtawady River.
Overnight in Hsipaw.
Day 4: HSIPAW – MANDALAY (B)
Depart Hsipaw early this afternoon for the six-hour drive to Mandalay, via Pyin Oo Lwin
RATES AND CONDITIONS
ACCOMMODATION
First Class Option
City | Hotel | Room Category |
Pyin Oo Lwin | Kandawgyi Hill Resort or Aureum Palace |
ROH or Deluxe Room
|
Hsipaw | Mr Charles Guest House | Junior Suite |
Standard Option
City | Hotel | Room Category |
Pyin Oo Lwin | Royal Park View or Win Unity |
Standard Room or Superior Room
|
Hsipaw | Mr Charles Guest House | Junior Suite |
Pricing sheet: in US$ per person
(Rates are valid 1 October 2010 - 30 Apr 2011)
Hotel
Category
| 1 | 2 | 3-4 | 5-6 | 7-10 | 11-15 | Single Supplement |
First Class | 855 | 455 | 429 | 319 | 315 | 249 | 65 |
Standard | 799 | 550 | 389 | 294 | 295 | 219 | 32 |
NOTE: Package based on service of 1 English speaking guide throughout trip, except for base 1 pax (different guide at each place).
INCLUDING:
- 3 nights accommodation on half-twin room basis with daily breakfast
- English-speaking guide from Mandalay
- Meals as mentioned (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
- All transfers and excursions with private air-conditioned vehicles with drivers
- Train Pyin Oo Lwin – Hsipaw
- Local guide in Hsipaw on trekking day
- Horse cart tour in Pyin Oo Lwin
- Local boat on the Dokhtawady River
- Entrance fees for the visits mentioned in the program
EXCLUDING:
- Meals other than mentioned (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips and porters at the hotels
- Any other items not mentioned
Supplement guide other languages:
Language | Supplement per group program ( US$ per package) |
French /German / Italian / Spanish | 316 |
Russian | 345/ package (2-10 pax) |
Russian | 404 package (11 & up pax) |
REMARK: The above mentioned supplement for language guide apply starting from 2pax traveling. For 1 pax, TBA on adhoc basis.
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR MYANMAR:
1. Please note that credit cards and traveler cheques are not accepted in Myanmar and that visitors must be bring sufficient cash (best in US Dollars, but Euros also increasingly accepted) to change and make any purchases and payments. Please bring new US Dollar bills ("big heads" instead of "small heads") and with series numbers not starting with CB as these are not accepted in Myanmar due to rumours these series are counterfeit.
2. Furthermore please inform passengers that they should NOT change money at the exchange booth at the airport just after immigration, as the market rate in town is MUCH better.
3. A surcharge might apply for peak season dates (Water Festival 12-18 April, X’Mas, New Year, etc.
4. Travelers to Myanmar are required to have a travel insurance covering the cost of medical evacuation flights.
5. Visas are required by all visitors to Myanmar. A visa must be obtained before entering Myanmar or On Arrival Visa is available at all international airports (Yangon & Mandalay). The visa application form is also available at all international airline linked with Myanmar or on-line. To apply on arrival visa, one must have 2 passport photo (4x6 cm) taken within last 6 months and passport must be valid 6 months after arrival date. For more detail information, please contact Sales@huongviettravel.com
6. The schedules of domestic flights in Myanmar are provided as an indication only. Once a booking is confirmed we can provide more precise timings, but these remain nevertheless subject to change without notice by the airlines until traveling date. It might therefore in some cases be necessary to amend your program and itinerary due to such schedule changes. We thank you for your understanding.
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E–mail address: sales@huongviettravel.com
Website: www.huongviettravel.com | http://www.aseantravelandtours.com | http://www.visavietnamonline.com | http://www.huongvietjsc.com
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