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BURMA ON A SHOESTRINGChiang Mai BangkokFR$2,29914 DAYSHighlights• Hike amongst stunning rice paddies• Meet locals from timeless hilltribes• Visit the ancient ruins of Bagan• See the impressive Shwedagon Pagoda• Relax by the beautiful Inle Lake• Enjoy a sunset temple tour in Bagan• Stroll Mandalay’s beautiful temples• Eat street food in bustling BangkokSOUTH EAST ASIADepartures 2015/16START FINISHJun 12 Jun 25Jul 10 Jul 23Aug 07 Aug 20Sep 11 Sep 24Oct 09 Oct 22InclusionsSTART FINISHOct 23 Nov 05Nov 06 Nov 19Nov 20 Dec 03Dec 11 Dec 24Dec 25 Jan 07START FINISH2016Jan 01 Jan 14Jan 15 Jan 28Feb 05 Feb 18Feb 19 Mar 03Trip Style: YOLO Service Level: BasicPhysical Grading: 2 Age Group: Exclusivelyfor 18-39s Accommodation: Simple hotels(12 nts), overnight bus (1 nt) Transport:Private vehicle, public bus, plane Meals: 10breakfasts Budget: Allow USD $250-350for meals not included Group Leader: ChiefExperience Officer (CEO), local guides GroupSize: Max 18, Avg 12 Tour Code: GAATTBMy Own Room Available: Fr $1,269BaganBURMAMandalayYangonInle LakeKeng TungChiang MaiTHAILANDBangkokImpressive, out-of-this-world and largely untouched by modern world - this is Burma (alsoknown as Myanmar). Using Thailand as a stepping stone, take two weeks to walk, hike androam all over this stunning region, from the Bagan temples and ruins to the rice paddies andrural hilltribes. To make sure you make the most out of your cultural immersion into Burmesetowns and avoid long days of travel, two flights have even been included into the itinerary.This fascinating country has been off the radar too long, and trust us, you must experiencethe wonder and beauty of Burma at least once in your life. Make that time now!DAY0102-0304-0607-0809-111213-14ITINERARYInle LakeChiang MaiArrive to Chiang Mai at any time today. Thailand’s second city has plenty on offer so if you have timeand energy set out to explore its temples, sample some delicious food and soak up the city’s downto-earthcharm and cultural drawcards.Keng TungToday you’ll cross the border into Burma then travel inland to Keng Tung, the capital of the GoldenTriangle region and one of the most attractive towns in Burma. Enjoy the quiet, pagoda-linedstreets and the sense of isolation in a city located in a sea of largely deforested mountains. Take inspectacular views on an included full-day trek through rice paddies along a countryside dotted byvarious hilltribes, where the tribes follow a way of life that has changed little in centuries. (B)Inle LakeToday catch a quick flight to serene Inle Lake, one of Burma’s top tourist attractions. The lake ishome to the Intha tribe, stilt-house villages and floating gardens. Witness how locals get aroundusing traditional flat-bottomed skiffs propelled by a single wooden paddle. It’s a unique Inthatechnique of leg rowing. Choose to explore the area on a bike, take a cooking class to learn about thetraditional cuisine, or tour the lake by boat, visiting some of its floating villages and gardens. (3B)BaganAfter a full day on the road, visit the ancient site of Bagan, located on the banks of the IrrawaddyRiver and home to the largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples, pagodas and ruinsin the world, with many dating from the 11th and 12th Centuries. Embark on a sunset temple tourwhere you’ll see one of the most beautiful sunsets on earth. Next day is yours to visit nearby localvillages or further explore the ruins site with its many temples and stupas. (2B)MandalayToday takes you to Mandalay where you’ll enjoy an included orientation walk upon arrival. You’ll alsovisit a nearby village to get a closer glimpse into local life. Choose to explore Mandalay’s ancienttemples or pay a visit to the nearby ancient royal capital of Amarapura, set on a wide, shallow lakewhere you can opt to traverse the iconic footbridge - the world’s longest teak bridge. On Day 11,catch a night bus to Yangon. (3B)YangonWelcome to Burma’s largest city, boasting stunning lakes, shady parks and tropical foliage. Enjoy anorientation walk of the city and learn about the diversity of its cultures, communities and religions.Visit the incredible Shwedagon Pagoda - the most sacred and impressive Buddhist site for the peopleof the Union of Burma. The Pagoda is covered with hundreds of gold plates and the top of the stupais encrusted with no fewer than 4,531 diamonds. It is certainly one of the wonders of the religiousworld. Shwedagon Pagoda represents the best in Burma’s heritage – architecture, sculpture and arts,and is a must-see for everyone visiting the area.BangkokCatch a flight back to Thailand and its bustling capital of Bangkok. Delve into busy urban life, samplesome delicious street food and enjoy a final night with the group. On Day 14, bid your farewells asyour adventure concludes and you are free to depart at any time. (B)Shwedagon Pagoda78 VISIT WWW.STATRAVEL.COM