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• Return international airfares with a full-service airline
• Arrival and departure airport transfer with guide assistance
• All port transfers
• 4-star accommodation
• All Transportation - coach and cruise
• 7 nights cruising the stunning Irrawaddy River
• Meals: Breakfast daily, 11 lunches & 7 dinners as per itinerary
• 6-16 people: 1 English speaking tour leader – will accompany the group throughout
• All accommodation as listed
• All entrance fees to the sites listed (except optionals)
• All activities listed in the itinerary unless a paid optional
• Comfortable, dedicated private transportation throughout
• 24/7 customer service and your own Dedicated Support Agent

• Yangon – See the pagodas and interesting sights of this bustling, historic city, including the home of an enormous reclining Buddha stretching nearly 70 metres long
• Ava – Explore the ruins of this ancient imperial capital by horse and cart and visit an old wooden Burmese monastery
• Mandalay – Visit the majestic, sacred temples of this ancient city, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kuthodaw Pagoda, home to the world’s biggest book
• Irrawaddy River – Cruise this mighty river, Myanmar’s lifeblood, and see traditional Burmese life on the shores
• Irrawaddy River – Visit the quaint, traditional villages like Mingun, Sagaing and discover stunning pagodas and monasteries – even visiting a nunnery!
• Yandabo – Try your hand at ceramics when you visit a pottery workshop, using clay from the riverbanks
• Tant Chi Taung – Watch a traditional paper mache elephant dance performed by villagers
• Salay – Visit this sleepy village and its beautiful teak monastery with spectacular wood carvings
• Bagan – Explore the mystical ruins of Bagan and some of the city’s many great temples
• West Pwa Saw village – See how locals go about their day in this small village, with just over 500 residents
• Pindaya – Visit the Buddhist pilgrimage site of Pindaya Caves, home to thousands of different types of Buddha images in the various cave chambers
• Inle Lake – Experience this enchanting water paradise, with villages, hotels, temples and monasteries all on stilts
• Inle Lake – Immerse yourself in the life of the local Intha people as you visit their local market and villages, interact with locals and join a local family for a traditional lunch in their home
• Inpawkhon – Try making a fabled Burmese cigar at a cheroot making factory in this village
• Inle Lake – Learn how to prepare special Shan dishes with a cooking class and feast, you can even take your recipes home!

Inspiring Stays

• Cruise the stunning Irrawaddy River for seven nights, a wonderful way to see traditional Burmese life on the shores. Stop at charming, traditional villages as you cruise between the royal capitals of Mandalay and Bagan.

Inspiring Sights

• Art Galleries of Yangon - Visit a selection of downtown Yangon’s art galleries
• Evening Local Street Tour of Yangon - See beautiful downtown Yangon and it's markets and temples by night
• Circle Train of Yangon - Opened in 1961, the train carries an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 people a day in a loop around the city. This is life the way the locals love it .
• Cycling to Red Mountain for Wine Tasting - You’ll travel by boat to Nyaung Shwe, to start with a leisurely bike ride through this thriving trading town on the north end of Inle Lake.

Inspiring Tastes

• Join a family for lunch in the Inle Lake region. You will enjoy a traditional Intha meal cooked by your hosts according to treasured family recipes. Get to know your hosts, take a look around the house, and discover traditional cooking techniques.

To be inspired about your cruise click here for a feature video.

**RV Pandaw II **One of the larger vessels in Pandaw’s fleet of characterful, colonial style river cruisers, the Pandaw II still provides an intimate experience as you journey through some of Asia’s most picturesque landscapes, its shallow draught enabling you to reach remote areas that are off limits to many other vessels.

Both the main deck and upper deck cabins offer 16 square metres of living space. They also feature air conditioning, a shower room with hot water, windows that open, an electronic safe and traditional teak ship beds. Broad promenade decks run around the outside of the accommodation, with rattan chairs and marble-top tables outside each cabin to provide each guest with a fantastic vantage point.

**RV Orient Pandaw **The RV Orient Pandaw is a charming boat, built in a traditional colonial style, with finishing touches such as old prints, maps and oil paintings on the walls creating an authentic atmosphere on board. The vessel’s shallow draught means it can access more remote areas along the river that can’t be reached by some other craft in the region.

Both the main deck and upper deck cabins offer 16 square metres of living space. All are air conditioned and have an en suite shower room with hot water, traditional teak ship cots and panoramic French doors that open out to private deck space.

For more information on the Pandaw II ship, click here.

For more information on the RV Orient Pandaw ship, click here.

The included cabin in the lead in package price is the Main Deck Cabin.

If you wish to upgrade your ship cabin the following amounts are payable in addition to the package price:

Upper Deck Cabin: $800 per person twin share, $1600 single share (subject to availability)

Please select your preferred cabin type in the ‘Upgrade Options’ field prior to making your purchase.

• Visas
• Travel insurance (compulsory)
• Tipping
• Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
• Optional activities
• Personal expenses

Refundable deposit within 28 days of purchase:

For cancellations made within 28 days of paying the deposit on any tour, your deposit can be refunded in full or can be transferred to a new booking should you decide to change to another package or destination. Please note this change of mind guarantee does not apply for bookings made within 90 days of departure, after which time our standard 48 hour cooling off period applies. After this time, your booking becomes non-refundable. 

All cancellation or change requests must be advised in writing to our Customer Service Team at support@inspiringvacations.com prior to the cut-off period, to allow us sufficient time to respond and action your request. Should we not hear from you following this time period, your booking becomes non-refundable and you will be issued with a reminder for the second installment due for your booking. 

Refund times will vary and the timeframe of which will be advised at the time of cancellation. Any refund of deposit will be issued back to the original form of payment. 

Any bookings made prior to 13 March 2020 must abide by the original payment term conditions. 

Transferrable second installment up until 120 days before scheduled departure: 

Following the second installment payment and up until 120 days before your departure only, should you wish to postpone your travel or transfer to another package, we can provide you with a credit note of the current balance paid on your booking, to be used to rebook within 18 months of the credit being issued. 

Any change request must be advised in writing to our Customer Service Team at support@inspiringvacations.com prior to the cut-off period specified, to allow us sufficient time to respond and action your request. Should we not hear from you once inside 90 days of scheduled departure, your booking remains non-refundable and becomes non-transferrable, and you will be issued with a reminder for the final balance due for your booking.

Any bookings made prior to 13 March 2020 must abide by the original payment term conditions. 

Please refer to our full Terms and Conditions for more details

Deposit & Payments

• Book now and secure your package with only a $500 deposit per person.
• Pay a 2nd instalment of $2,499 per person within 28 days.
• You will then be invoiced for final payment 120 days prior to departure.

Booking Process

• Select the purple 'Reserve Your Seat' tab to begin your booking (you must 'Sign Up' first by entering your email and creating a password)
• Then select the purple 'Book now' tab of the tour you have selected
• Select your Departure Date, Departure City, Number of Passengers, Room Configuration, any Upgrade Options, and enter any Special Requests
• Click the purple ‘Proceed to Secure Checkout' tab
• Enter your credit card or PayPal details to secure your deposit/payment
• Once your order is complete, you will be prompted to complete a Booking Form so that we can fulfil your booking
• Your booking is confirmed once your Booking Form is submitted and you can begin the countdown to your Inspiring Vacation!
• You will then be allocated and contacted by one of our Dedicated Support Agent's (within 48 hours) who will support you right up until you return from your journey

Airfare Information

• Full-service airline used will be Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Southern, China Airlines, Vietnam Airlines or similar.

• Flights are not direct and include a maximum of two connections

• If you would like to travel with a preferred airline, please ensure you mention this in the special request field. Please note that appropriate fare and tax difference will be applicable in order to confirm your request.

• All tickets will include 20 kilos checked baggage per person, along with 7 kilos of hand luggage.

• Despite the airlines baggage allowance, we recommend travelling with 20 kilos per person due to restrictions with internal flights (where applicable), as well as coach and train transportation. Also, you will be responsible for handling your luggage at all times as the services of porters is not included. If travelling over this amount, you will be liable for any excess baggage fees enforced by the airline, payable direct.

• Once ticketed, flights are non-refundable. Any changes will be subject to the airline rules and change fees.

• Full names as per passport (including all middle names) are required.

• Any airline schedule changes or cancellations are beyond our control.

• Any airline 'extras' such as pre-allocated seating are at your own arrangement (additional charges apply)

Premium Economy or Business Class upgrades

• Premium Economy upgrade available from an additional $2,500 per person (subject to availability).
• Business Class upgrade available from an additional $4,200 per person (subject to availability).

Please specify this as a 'Special Request' when completing your booking and you will be quoted for the additional fare. In the event your selection is unavailable, or that you are dissatisfied with the quote, you will be provided with a full refund.

Extending Your Stay
Some customers like to enhance their holiday by extending their stay pre- and/or post-tour or including a stopover in another destination. If you wish to do so, please follow these steps:

1. Once you have logged in to your account, click on ‘Book Now’ and complete the required fields until you reach the 'Special Requests' free text field.
2. Here, please specify your preferred flight arrangements and/or preferred airline. Be sure to mention if you would like us to also quote additional nights' accommodation, with the number of nights needed.
3. After finalising your purchase by processing your deposit payment, please proceed to submit your booking form with all traveller details. Your booking will then be assigned to your Dedicated Support Agent who will be in contact with you via email to verify your request.

By choosing to extend your stay, please note that a supplement of $150 per person, plus applicable fare and tax differences will apply. We will contact you via email with a quote and proposed flight itinerary, and then proceed with collecting the additional payment required to confirm your request.

Land Only discount
A $800 per person reduction from the twin share price applies if you wish to arrange your own airfares. Should you wish to purchase land only, please select this option in the booking process, under 'Departure City'.

Please note, if you are not arriving or departing as per the group itinerary and not booking pre or post accommodation, airport transfers are still included.

You can enhance your holiday by arriving or departing before or after the tour, adding a stopover package en-route or booking a tour extension. On this tour you can choose from the following options:

Pre and post tour accommodation (deviating from group flights forfeits your group airport transfers)

• Pre-tour accommodation: $134 per room per night for double/twin/single including breakfast and transfer
• Post-tour accommodation: $143 per room per night for double/twin/single including breakfast

Arrival and departure airport transfers

• Arrival Transfer: Included
• Departure Transfer: Included

Your transfer may be shared with other Inspiring Vacations customers.

Please specify in the 'Special Request' field when making your purchase your preferred travel arrangements and if you would like our team to book additional nights' accommodation and/or airport transfers. The additional cost for these land arrangements will be added to your final payment invoice and are subject to availability.

To enhance your journey, we're offering 1 free sightseeing experiences out of a choice of 4 options, listed below. Guests can also purchase the remaining 1 sightseeing experiences:

• Yangon - Art Galleries (Day 1) - NZD $95 per person (please note that you would require an AM flight arrival on this tour in order for this tour to be conducted)
• Yangon - Circle Train (Day 2) - NZD $70 per person
• Yangon - Evening Local Street Tour (Day 2) - NZD $95 per person
• Inle Lake - Cycling to Red Mountain for Wine Tasting (Day 12) - NZD $80 per person

Optional Tour - The following may also be pre-purchased but is not included as one of your Inspiring Sights:

• Irrawaddy River - Bagan Sunrise Hotel Air Balloon flight (Day 10) - NZD $520 per person

Optional tours can be selected once you have finalised your tour purchase and paid your deposit. When completing your Passenger Booking Form, you will be asked if you would like to add Optional Tours, where any applicable cost will be added to your final balance. If you choose not to select them at this time, you can choose to add them later by logging in to your Account online or speaking with your Dedicated Support Agent for assistance.

Please note that you must select your Optional Tours no later than 65 days before departure, after which you will be required to purchase them on tour. Please keep in mind that anything purchased on-tour is subject to availability and prices may vary as you will be paying in local currency. We appreciate your understanding.

Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.

As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.

This particular tour is categorised as a “3”:

3 – Moderate Tour: A good level of fitness and mobility is required, as this tour includes a moderate level of physical activity and is considered a medium-fast paced tour. You should be able to walk up and down stairs, get on and off the coach and able to walk reasonable distances of approximately 2 kilometres per day or more with ease. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability. If you have any form of walking aids, other than a walking stick or hiking poles, then this tour is not suitable.

Tipping
A friendly reminder that tipping is not included in your package. While tipping is not customary, it's of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many destinations. You may also consider tipping your tour leader and driver for outstanding service throughout your trip. Remember, a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.

Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, however any changes are beyond our control.

Single Supplement
The single supplement is $525 on top of the twin-share price.

Triple Share
Not available.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.

Visa & Passport information
It is the traveller's responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of your return.

A visa is required to enter Myanmar.

Apply for a visa at your closest Embassy of The Republic of the Union of Myanmar prior to travel.

Alternatively, if you are travelling for tourism or business you can apply for an e-Visa online for use at select entry points. Apply for an e-Visa directly through the Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population website. Print out the e-Visa approval letter and present it to Myanmar immigration authorities on arrival.

E-Visas can be used to enter Myanmar at:

• Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw international airports
• Tachilek, Myawaddy and Kawthoung (land border crossings with Thailand)
• Tamu and Rih Khaw Dar (land border crossings with India).

Travelling for tourism or business you can apply for an e-Visa online for use at select entry points.

Please note that these details are subject to change without notice. We recommend visiting https://safetravel.govt.nz/ for up to date information in terms of entry requirements.

Tour Documentation
Final documentation, including e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.

Group Size
6-16 people.

Note - where the group size falls between 6-8 people, you will have local English speaking guides throughout, apart from the cruise where you will accompanied by local staff. Where the group size is more than 8 people, you will have an English speaking Tour Leader for the land arrangements, apart from the cruise where you will accompanied by local staff.

Trip Style - Small Group Tour
These tours are our proudest creations. They have been crafted for Inspiring Vacations travellers exclusively, with personal and unique experiences in mind. You will travel with only a maximum of 20 other guests. Enjoy choice features such as hand-picked accommodation, a sampling of the region’s best culinary delights and a range of optional activities to choose from to best suit your travel style.

Children
Children must be five years old or over and share a room with parents at all times. Children are charged the same price as adults.

Tour Length
The total length of the tour in days includes time spent inflight and is subject to change, depending on the flight schedule. Please refer to the day-by-day itinerary for the time spent in your destination(s).