TRAVEL TRADE FAMILIARIZATION TRIPS 2010

We, Myanmar Tourism Services Co., Ltd. proudly announce that we will be playing an important role for the FAM trips ( 2008 / 2009 ) specially organized by Myanmar Marketing Committee (MMC) which is the arm of Myanmar Tourism Promotion Board ( MTPB ). As being an exclusive member of MMC, we have been appointed as the ground handling operator. This is the golden opportunity for you to take part and inspect our fascinating country and its tourism-related infrastructures. And you will have a chance to exchange comments and experiences, meet up with hoteliers and tour operators and to establish contacts for future business The programs are as follows.

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

DAY 1 (FRI) ARRIVAL YANGON
Arrive Yangon with different flights in the afternoon. Meet and assist at the airport and transfer to hotel. Welcoming briefing at the hotel by representative of Myanmar Tourism Promotion Board. An Afternoon tour commence with a visit to old colonial part of downtown, inspection of hotels and a visit to Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the wonders of the world with its amazing mix of pavilions, stupas, images and bells. Overnight in Yangon.

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

DAY 3 (SUN) BAGAN - MANDALAY
Breakfast at hotel and check out for departure flight to Mandalay in the early morning. Arrive Mandalay and proceed to Amarapura and visit the famous Mahagandayon Monastery and Picturesque U Bein Wooden Bridge on Taungthaman Lake. Check-in at hotel. Afternoon inspections of hotels. Visit to colorful Zeygyo market and stroll around in the area to witness lifestyle of the local people. Overnight in Mandalay.
 

DAY 4 (MON) MANDALAY
Breakfast at hotel. 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 beautiful teak monastery of Shwe Kyaung (Golden Palace Monastery), Kuthodaw Pagodawith its 729 marble slabs of Buddhist Scriptures and in the evening enjoy the magnificent view of the sunset and the surrounding countryside from atop the Mandalay Hill. Overnight in Mandalay.

DAY 5 (TUE) MANDALAY - HEHO - INLE LAKE
Breakfast at the hotel and check out for departure flight to Heho in the morning. Arrive Heho and transfer to Nyaung Shwe. Proceed to Inle and enjoy the sightseeing by boat in the vast and picturesque lake Inle. Observe the unique one-legged rowing technique and traditional methods of fishing. Hotel Inspections. Overnight in Inle Lake.

DAY 6 (WED) INLE LAKE
Breakfast at hotel. A full day exploration of Inle Lake includes the floating gardens; the Nga Phe Chaung monastery; the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda; the local weaving industries and the fascinating trip to Indein. Overnight in Inle Lake.

DAY 7 (THU) INLE LAKE - HEHO - YANGON
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Nyaung Shwe and proceed to Heho for departure flight to Yangon. Arrive Yangon. Lunch at Padonmar or Signature Restaurant. Shopping at the sprawling Bogyoke Aung San market where gems & jewelleries, lacquerware, woodcarvings, silverware, paintings and other handicrafts are available. Debriefing at the hotel to exchange comments and experiences, meet up with hoteliers and tour operator in town and to establish contacts for future business. Overnight in Yangon.

DAY 8 (FRI) DEPARTURE YANGON
Morning at Leisure till transfer to Yangon airport for departure flight to Bangkok, Singapore and (or) Kuala Lumpur.

Package Includes:

• All Accommodation based on twin-sharing inclusive of breakfast
• Daily breakfast at hotels
• All transfers, sightseeing and excursions with private vehicle as mentioned in the itinerary
• All Entrance Fees & Zone Fees at specified sites
• English Speaking Guide Services
• Domestic airfares
• International ticket to and from Bangkok or Singapore or Kuala Lumpur

Package Excludes:

• International airfare fuel surcharge, Insurance; Visa Fees and Departure Airport Tax
• All Meals not specified in the itinerary
• Drinks & personal expenses
• Tips and porters at the hotels
• International airport departure tax Yangon (Currently US$10)
• 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 01 (FRI) ARRIVAL YANGON
Arrive Yangon with different flights in the afternoon. Meet and assist at the airport and transfer to hotel. Welcoming briefing at the hotel by representative of Myanmar Tourism Promotion Board. An Afternoon tour commence with a visit to old colonial part of downtown, inspection of hotels and a visit to Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the wonders of the world with its amazing mix of pavilions, stupas, images and bells. Overnight in Yangon.

DAY 02 (SAT) YANGON - BAGAN
Breakfast at hotel and check out for departure flight to Bagan in the early morning. Transferring to the hotel for a check-in. Start your morning sightseeing tour with a stroll through busy Nyaung oo Market and visit to a diverse selection of pagodas and temples such as Shwezigon Pagoda, built by King Anawratha in the early 11th Century and Ananda Temple with four huge standing Buddha images and numerous seated figures arranged around the interior Gallery. Inspection of Hotels. In the afternoon, sightseeing continues with visit to a lacquer ware workshops nearby Myingabar village. Stroll around Myingabar Village to observe the lifestyle of locals and visit to Myingaba Gu Byauk Gyi Temple, famous for its ancient mural paintings. Enjoy the panoramic view of Bagan and beautiful sunset in the evening. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 03 (SUN) BAGAN - MANDALAY
Breakfast at hotel. 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 traditional 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 beautiful teak monastery of Shwe Kyaung (Golden Palace Monastery), Kuthodaw Pagodawith its 729 marble slabs of Buddhist Scriptures and in the evening enjoy the magnificent view of the sunset and the surrounding countryside from atop the Mandalay Hill. Overnight in Mandalay.

DAY 04 (MON) MANDALAY - HEHO - INLE LAKE
Breakfast at the hotel and check out for departure flight to Heho in the morning. Arrive Heho and transfer to Nyaung Shwe. Proceed to Inle and enjoy the sightseeing by boat in the vast and picturesque lake Inle. Observe the unique one-legged rowing technique and 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. Hotel Inspections. Overnight in Inle.

DAY 05 (TUE) INLE LAKE - HEHO - YANGON
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Naung Shwe and proceed to Heho for departure flight to Yangon. Lunch at Padonmar or Signature Restaurant. Shopping at the sprawling Bogyoke Aung San market where gems & jewelleries, lacquerware, woodcarvings, silverware, paintings and other handicrafts are available. Debriefing at the hotel to exchange comments and experiences, meet up with hoteliers and tour operator in town and to establish contacts for future business. Overnight in Yangon.

DAY 06 (WED) DEPARTURE YANGON
Morning at Leisure till transfer to Yangon airport for departure flight back to Bangkok or Singapore or Kuala- Lumpur.

Package Includes:

• All Accommodation based on twin-sharing inclusive of breakfast
• Daily breakfast at hotels
• All transfers, sightseeing and excursions with private vehicle as mentioned in the itinerary
• All Entrance Fees & Zone Fees at specified sites
• English Speaking Guide Services
• Domestic airfares
• International ticket to and from Bangkok or Singapore or Kuala Lumpur
   

Package Excludes:

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

GENERAL

1. Organization & Administration

• MMC office will update the booking status from time to time for the actual materialization of the departure dates
• MMC office is responsible for organization of International and domestic air ticketing, pre arranged visa on arrival, and hotel reservations. All reservations will be made minimum a week in advance with details.
• Representative from Myanmar Marketing Committee will meet and greet the guests upon check in at the 1st call hotels in Yangon for briefing and collection of Payment.  
   

2. Hotel Inspections

• Inspection schedule will be provided by MMC office to all hotels participated in the FAM Program at least 3 working days in advance to respective Sales & Marketing Departments.
• Exact time arriving to the hotels to be coordinated between the assigned tour guide and hotels’ receptions, which the reception to further coordinate with assigned sales staff.
• Inspection time allocated per hotel is maximum 20 minutes. The hotels are requested only to show the most commonly sold room category and vital public areas of the hotel in order to save time due to tight schedule.
   

3. Debriefings

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

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Group Size

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

Eligibility

• Tour Operators, Travel writers, Travel Photographers of the industry are only eligible to participate in these fixed departure FAM Trips.
• For International Airlines, only Sales & Marketing Staff are permitted to participate.
   

Restrictions

• Maximum two travel professionals per company would be 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.