TRAVEL TRADE FAMILIARIZATION TRIPS 2011

Myanmar Tourism Services Co., Ltd. (MTS) proudly advise that we play an important role in arranging and facilitating FAM trips. These are specially organized by the Myanmar Marketing Committee (MMC) an arm of the Myanmar Tourism Promotion Board ( MTPB ). As an exclusive member of MMC, we have been appointed the ground handling operator to manage these trips. This is a golden opportunity for you to take part and inspect our fascinating country and its tourism-related infrastructures. You will have a chance to exchange comments and experiences, meet up with hoteliers and tour operators and to establish contacts for your future business.
The program options are as follows:

MYSTICAL MYANMAR 8 DAYS / 7NIGHTS
YANGON - BAGAN - MANDALAY - INLE LAKE – YANGON
Fixed Departure Dates from Bangkok, Singapore & Kuala- Lumpur

DAY 1: ARRIVAL YANGON
Arrive Yangon in the afternoon. You’ll be met and assisted at the airport then transferred to your hotel where you’ll experience a “welcome briefing” presented by a representative of the Myanmar Tourism Promotion Board. An afternoon tour commences with a visit to the old colonial part of downtown Yangon, inspection of hotels and a visit to Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the wonders of the world with its amazing mix of pavilions, stupas, Buddha images and bells. Overnight in Yangon.

DAY 2: YANGON - BAGAN
Breakfast at your hotel and check out for your flight to Bagan in the early morning.
After arrival in Bagan you’ll transfer to your hotel for check-in. Start your morning sightseeing tour with a stroll through busy Nyaung oo Market and visit a diverse selection of pagodas and temples such as Shwezigon Pagoda, built by King Anawratha in the early 11th Century and Ananda Temple with its four huge standing Buddha images and numerous seated figures arranged around the interior Gallery. Inspection of local hotels will also be arranged. In the afternoon, sightseeing continues with visit to lacquer ware workshops in nearby Myingabar village. Stroll around Myingabar Village to observe the lifestyle of the locals and visit the Myingaba Gu Byauk Gyi Temple, famous for its ancient mural paintings. Enjoy the panoramic view of Bagan and a beautiful sunset in the evening.
Overnight in Bagan.

DAY 3: BAGAN - MANDALAY
Breakfast at your hotel then check out for your flight to Mandalay in the early morning.
Arrive Mandalay and proceed to Amarapura where we visit the famous Mahagandayon Monastery and the picturesque U Bein Wooden Bridge on Taungthaman Lake. Check-in at our hotel. In the afternoon we conduct inspections of local hotels, visit the colorful Zeygyo market and stroll around the area to witness the lifestyle of the local people. Overnight in Mandalay.
 

DAY 4: MANDALAY
Breakfast at your hotel. Our full day city tour in Mandalay starts with a visit to the Mahamuni Pagoda; revered as one of the holiest pagodas in Myanmar, see the gold leaf making workshop, embroidery works and marble carving street, where thousands of Buddha images are made. Highlights of the day also include a visit to the beautiful teak monastery of Shwe Kyaung (Golden Palace Monastery), Kuthodaw Pagoda with its 729 marble slabs of Buddhist Scriptures and in the evening enjoy the magnificent sunset and view of the surrounding countryside from atop the Mandalay Hill. Overnight in Mandalay.

DAY 5: MANDALAY - HEHO - INLE LAKE  
Breakfast at your hotel then we check out for our flight to Heho in the morning.
Arrive Heho and transfer to Nyaung Shwe. Proceed to Inle and enjoy sightseeing by boat in the vast and picturesque Inle Lake. Observe the unique one-legged rowing technique of the boatmen and the traditional methods of fishing. Visit the Nga Phe Chaung Monastery with a collection of ancient Buddha images; Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda; and the local weaving industries in Inn Paw Khone Village. Afternoon hotel Inspections.
Overnight at Inle Lake.

DAY 6: INLE LAKE
Breakfast at your hotel. A full day exploring Inle Lake includes the floating gardens; the Nga Phe Chaung monastery; the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda; the local weaving industries and a fascinating trip to Indein.
Overnight at Inle Lake.

DAY 7: INLE LAKE - HEHO - YANGON
Breakfast at your hotel. Then transfer to Nyaung Shwe and proceed to Heho for your flight to Yangon.
After arriving at Yangon we enjoy lunch at either the Padonmar or Signature Restaurant. Then we go shopping at the sprawling Bogyoke Aung San (Scotts) market where gems & jewelleries, lacquerware, woodcarvings, silverware, paintings and other handicrafts are easily found. Debriefing at the hotel to exchange comments and experiences, meet up with hoteliers and tour operator in town and establish new contacts for future business.
Overnight in Yangon.

DAY 8: DEPARTURE YANGON
Morning at leisure until time for your transfer to Yangon airport for your flight to Bangkok, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur.

DISCOUNTED RATES are available to all our TRAVEL INDUSTRY colleagues.
PLEASE CONTACT US FOR THE PRICING DETAILS!!
Packages can be arranged to include inbound and outbound flights from either:
BANGKOK ~ SINGAPORE or KUALA LUMPUR

Package Includes:

• All Accommodation based on twin-sharing
• Daily breakfast at hotels
• All transfers, sightseeing and excursions with private vehicles as defined in the itinerary
• Boat hire and river – lake cruises.
• All Entrance & Regional Zone Fees at specified sites
• English Speaking Guide Services
• Domestic Airfares
• International ticket to and from either Bangkok, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur

Package Excludes:

• International airfare fuel surcharge, Insurance;
• Entry Visa Fees and Departure Airport Tax Yangon (Currently US$10)
• All Meals not specified in the itinerary
• Drinks & personal expenses
• Tips and porters at the hotels
• Any other items not mentioned
   

HIGHLIGHTS OF MYANMAR 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS
YANGON - BAGAN - MANDALAY - INLE LAKE – YANGON
Fixed Departure Dates from Bangkok, Singapore & Kuala- Lumpur
 

DAY 1: ARRIVAL YANGON
Arrive Yangon in the afternoon. You’ll be met and assisted at the airport then transferred to your hotel where you’ll experience a “welcome briefing” presented by a representative of the Myanmar Tourism Promotion Board. An afternoon tour commences with a visit to the old colonial part of downtown Yangon, inspection of hotels and a visit to Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the wonders of the world with its amazing mix of pavilions, stupas, Buddha images and bells. Overnight in Yangon.

DAY 2: YANGON - BAGAN
Breakfast at your hotel and check out for your flight to Bagan in the early morning.
After arrival in Bagan you’ll transfer to your hotel for check-in. Start your morning sightseeing tour with a stroll through busy Nyaung oo Market and visit a diverse selection of pagodas and temples such as Shwezigon Pagoda, built by King Anawratha in the early 11th Century and Ananda Temple with its four huge standing Buddha images and numerous seated figures arranged around the interior Gallery. Inspection of local hotels will also be arranged. In the afternoon, sightseeing continues with visit to lacquer ware workshops in nearby Myingabar village. Stroll around Myingabar Village to observe the lifestyle of the locals and visit the Myingaba Gu Byauk Gyi Temple, famous for its ancient mural paintings. Enjoy the panoramic view of Bagan and a beautiful sunset in the evening.
Overnight in Bagan.

DAY 3: BAGAN - MANDALAY
Breakfast at your hotel then check out for your flight to Mandalay in the early morning.
Arrive Mandalay and proceed to Amarapura where we visit the famous Mahagandayon Monastery and the picturesque U Bein Wooden Bridge on Taungthaman Lake. Check-in at our hotel. In the afternoon we conduct inspections of local hotels, visit the colorful Zeygyo market and stroll around the area to witness the lifestyle of the local people. Overnight in Mandalay.

DAY 4: MANDALAY - HEHO - INLE LAKE
Breakfast at your hotel then we check out for our flight to Heho in the morning.
Arrive Heho and transfer to Nyaung Shwe. Proceed to Inle and enjoy sightseeing by boat in the vast and picturesque Inle Lake. Observe the unique one-legged rowing technique of the boatmen and the traditional methods of fishing.
Visit the Nga Phe Chaung Monastery with a collection of ancient Buddha images; Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda; and the local weaving industries in Inn Paw Khone Village. Afternoon hotel Inspections.
Overnight at Inle Lake.

DAY 05: INLE LAKE - HEHO - YANGON 
Breakfast at your hotel. Then transfer to Nyaung Shwe and proceed to Heho for your flight to Yangon.
After arriving at Yangon we enjoy lunch at either the Padonmar or Signature Restaurant. Then we go shopping at the sprawling Bogyoke Aung San (Scotts) market where gems & jewelleries, lacquerware, woodcarvings, silverware, paintings and other handicrafts are easily found. Debriefing at the hotel to exchange comments and experiences, meet up with hoteliers and tour operator in town and establish new contacts for future business.
Overnight in Yangon.

DAY 06: DEPARTURE YANGON
Morning at leisure until time for your transfer to Yangon airport for your flight to Bangkok, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur.

DISCOUNTED RATES are available to all our TRAVEL INDUSTRY colleagues.
PLEASE CONTACT US FOR THE PRICING DETAILS!!
Packages can be arranged to include inbound and outbound flights from either:
BANGKOK ~ SINGAPORE or KUALA LUMPUR

Package Includes:

• All Accommodation based on twin-sharing
• Daily breakfast at hotels
• All transfers, sightseeing and excursions with private vehicles as defined in the itinerary 
• Boat hire and river – lake cruises.
• All Entrance Fees & Zone Fees at specified sites
• English Speaking Guide Services
• Domestic Airfares 
• International ticket to and from either Bangkok, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur
   

Package Excludes:

• International airfare fuel surcharge, Insurance
• Entry Visa Fees and Departure Airport Tax Yangon (Currently US$10)
• All Meals not specified in the itinerary
• Drinks & personal expenses Tips and porters at the hotels
• Any other items not mentioned or defined
   

GENERAL

1. Organization & Administration

• MMC office may update or alter the booking status from time to time regarding the departure dates
• MMC office is responsible for organization the International and domestic air ticketing and hotel reservations.
• All reservations will be made with a minimum advance notice of one week (with complete details).
• A representative from the Myanmar Marketing Committee (MMC) will meet and greet guests upon check in at the first hotel in Yangon for a briefing and collection of any payments due.
   

2. Hotel Inspections

• An inspection schedule will be provided by the MMC office to all hotels participating in the FAM Program at least three (3) working days in advance to all respective Sales & Marketing Departments.
• The exact hotel appointment time is to be coordinated between the assigned tour guide and hotels’ receptions. The reception staff will further coordinate these meetings with any other assigned sales staff.
• The Inspection time allocated per hotel will last a maximum of 20 minutes. Due to tight scheduling and to save time, the hotels are requested only to show the most commonly sold room category and vital public areas.
   

3. Debriefings

• There will be informal debriefings on the 2nd last day of every FAM Trip to be hosted by the 2nd stay hotel in Yangon.
• The debriefings will only be scheduled with a minimum of 5 FAM participants and will be facilitated by the MMC Executive Committee.
• All MMC members are invited to the debriefings where the members are able to distribute their promotional material and make contacts with the FAM participants..
   

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Group Size

• FAM Fixed Departure Dates will only be materialized with a minimum of 2 to a maximum of 15 participants in each group and a “throughout” guide will be provided for every group.

Eligibility

• ONLY ACCREDITED Tour Operators, Travel Writers or Travel Photographers from within the travel industry are eligible to participate in these fixed departure FAM Trips.
• For International Airlines, only the Sales & Marketing Staff are permitted to participate.
   

Restrictions

• Maximum two travel professionals per company are allowed to participate.
• Only one companion for each travel professional is permitted to participate in these FAM Trips
• Children are not allowed to join the trips as a companion.