Page 17 - Explore Spring Summer 2019

MY MYANMAR

TIMELESS TRADITIONS IN AN ANCIENT LAND

‘This is Burma. It is quite unlike any place you know about’ wrote Kipling. More than a century
later these words still ring true and Myanmar remains a world apart. Its isolation due to the
military junta rule since the mid-20th century has impeded the growth of Yangon. This has also
allowed it, and the rest of the country, to retain its old-world charm by holding onto traditions
lost elsewhere in Asia.

A WORLD APART

The perfect highlights tour! Visit Yangon with its glittering Shwedagon Pagoda and
crumbling colonial charm. Marvel at the plains of ancient Bagan, strewn with over
2,000 temples and take in the views from Mt Popa, sacred home of the spirits. Enjoy
Mandalay, with its 200-year-old teak bridge over the Ayeryarwady River, and explore
Pindaya caves, ending with beautiful Inle Lake.
11 days/10 nights from $5,972*

THE CHINDWIN EXPLORER
Cruise the Chindwin River from Mandalay, discovering teak forests and villages that
few tourists see, aboard the luxurious Anawrahta river cruiser. Explore village life
and ancient pagodas on daily excursions, with cultural activities, cooking demos and
delicious cuisine back onboard. End with the stunning vista of the temples of Bagan
at sunset.
12 days/11 nights from $5,930 per person*

…AND MORE
Myanmar can easily be combined with a visit to neighbouring Thailand or Laos, and
even into Cambodia and Vietnam to complete the picture! A few ideas are:
A 20-day “Highlights of Indochina” itinerary taking in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam
A 10-day “Meandering Mekong” river cruise linking Saigon with Siem Reap,
for Angkor Wat
A 6-day “Luxury Laos in Style” tour between Luang Prabang and Vientiane
A 4-day “Angkor Discovery” experience, focused on the incredible temples of Angkor Wat

*Conditions: Prices are in NZ dollars, per person share twin, for travel in 2019/20.
Prices vary seasonally and are subject to change due to currency fluctuations. Prices
do not include international flights, travel insurance or any travel agent service fees.
Other conditions can be viewed at www.worldjourneys.co.nz

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