| ESSENTIALS |
| DATES |
October 11-19, 2008
THESE DATES ARE THE START AND FINISH OF THE TRIP IN BANGKOK AND DO NOT INCLUDE THE DEPARTURE FROM THE USA. |
| TOUR DATES |
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Meet in Bangkok |
End in Bangkok |
| October 2008 |
10/11 |
10/19 |
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| DEPOSIT |
A deposit of $750 per person is required at the time of registration. |
| FINAL PAYMENT |
Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure and is payable by personal check. Credit card charges for final payment are assessed a processing fee. |
| TRAVEL DOCUMENTS |
A visa is required for entry into Myanmar for American and Canadian passport holders. Your visa can be obtained upon arrival at the airport in Myanmar or obtained in advance of travel. To obtain your visa at upon arrival, Coda must submit your personal and passport information and a digitized copy of your passport to our local handling agent. Please let us know if this is how you wish to handle your visa. If you prefer to obtain your visas prior to departure, we recommend using Zierer Visa Service. To Speak directly to ZVS Customer Service, call 866-788-1100 (toll-free in the U.S.). Please note that visas cannot be processed more than 90 days prior to departure and processing may take several weeks to complete. |
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SHOTS
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None required or recommended. It is recommended you have your regular vaccinations up-to-date before traveling. For further information, visit the Center For Disease Control website. |
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INT'L AIRFARE
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United Airlines, Korean Airlines, Japan Airlines, Thai Airways are among airlines that can be used for this trip. We recommend booking at least 7 months in advance if you want to try to use Frequent Flyer Miles for free tickets or upgrades or the American Express Platinum card 2-4-1 program. |
| MINIMUMS |
All departures are guaranteed on a minimum of 2 participants. A Coda Tour Manager accompanies the tour on a minimum of 12 participants. |
| TOUR RATES - 8 luxury hotel nights and 23 meals included |
| October 2008 |
Land Price |
Intra-Tour Air (2 flights)** |
Total Per Person |
| State cabin |
$5595 |
$400 approx |
$5995 |
| Superior A cabin |
$4995 |
$400 approx |
$5395 |
| Superior B cabin |
$4795 |
$400 approx |
$5195 |
| Single cabin |
$4995 |
$400 approx |
$5395 |
** Internal flights in Myanmar are included in the tour rate. Additional flights are Bangkok/Yangon/Bangkok. These flights are in economy class. |
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| INCLUDED |
| Tour rates are per person in U.S. dollars. Most major credit cards are accepted for Tour Deposit. Final payment is payable by personal check. Final payment by credit card is assessed a processing fee. |
| Tour Rates include accommodations as listed in the itinerary, intra-tours flights (a $600 value), entertainment, special meals, air conditioned, motor coach, van or sedan transportation, sightseeing, luggage handling, admissions, local guides and drivers. Mineral water on busses and at meals. |
| Arrival and departure transfers are included for those who purchase international air through Coda International Tours. Separate transfer costs will be charged to those who are not ticketed by Coda International Tours. Participants are required to provide Coda Tours with complete international flight details at least 2 weeks prior to the schedule tour departure date. |
| Most meals are included as indicated in the itinerary. The meal codes are: B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner; R=Cocktail Reception. Participants with specific dietary requirements must inform Coda Tours at least 2 weeks prior to departure. Every effort will be made to accommodate special dietary needs where possible. Most meals taken as a group are pre-ordered. Local cuisine is given preference over Western choices. |
| NOT INCLUDED |
| International airfare is not included. Coda Tour will be happy to assist with business, first or coach class airfares . If you are planning to use Frequent Flyer Miles for an upgrade or free ticket, we highly recommend booking your tour at least 7 months prior to departure. |
| Passport and visa expenses (if required). Please check our Travel Documents requirements for this trip. Always double check that your passport will remain valid for at least 6 months past your return to the U.S.and that you have sufficient empty pages in your passport to accommodate visa and entry/exit stamps. Always carry a copy of your passport packed separately from your travel documents and leave a copy with someone at home. |
| Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance which is highly recommended to protect your travel investment in the unlikelihood you would need to cancel or return home early. We recommend Travel Insured International and will send you an application form with confirmation of your trip. You may check the rates for insurance on their website at www.travelinsured.com. We also recommend insuring any expense for airline tickets issued prior to the determination if a tour is guaranteed to operate. We cannot assume responsibility for losses incurred due to the cancellation of a tour. |
| Gratuities to porters, waiters and hotel staff are included. Gratuities to local guides & drivers are not included. |
| Personal Expenses such as phone calls, room service, alcoholic and bar beverages, laundry, airline excess luggage charges, vaccinations, visa fees (if applicable) and other optional incidental extras are not included and may be significant. |
| EXTENSIONS |
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Please see our EXTENSION PAGE
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| AFTER YOU ARRIVE |
| WEARING |
Light cotton fabrics are best. T-shirts, khakis, shorts, jeans and similar casual wear will be best for daytime touring. Our hotels and cruise ship (Road to Mandalay) are among of the highest international standards, so in the evening you will want to dress casual/chic for dining in the hotel & ship restaurants. A jacket is not required but is commonly seen on gentlemen aboard the ship. |
| WEATHER |
The weather in Southeast Asia is generally hot and humid year round with little fluctuation. Average high temperatures in Southeast Asia generally range from 85 to 95°F (29 to 35°C) in Yangon , with high humidity throughout the year. |
| AVERAGE TEMPERATURES AVERAGE RAINFALL |
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Bangkok |
Yangon |
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Oct |
89 |
88 |
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| Low |
Oct |
77 |
75 |
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| Inches |
Oct |
9.1 |
8.3 |
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| EATING |
Your journey to Southeast Asia will include a balance of western-style menus and regional fare. Thai food is typically mild in Myanmar, but you can request more spice according to your taste.. Rice and noodles are the basis of meals in Myanmar. Water is included with meals. Some meals will be served in hotel restaurants where cleanliness is good and service is attuned to the international traveler. Some meals have been scheduled for popular local restaurants.
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| SPENDING |
The official currencies for the countries visited on this tour are:
The local currency in Myanmar is Kyat. US Dollar bills are widely used in Myanmar and accepted almost everywhere. FEC's (Foreign Exchange Certificates) used to be compulsory but this is no longer the case and they are not really used by visitors anymore. We recommend that you carry US dollars in small denominations for miscellaneous spending. Please note CREDIT CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN MYANMAR (including aboard the Road to Mandalay), likewise travelers checks and other currencies.The traveler must be prepared with cash upon entering. Exchanging money on the black market is illegal. |
| RECHARGING |
The electrical current in the hotels in Asia is 230V 50HzHz AC. If you plan on bringing electrical devices with you, it is suggested that you bring an electrical converter with an adapter plug set, although it may not be necessary as all hotels have pre-adapted outlets for razors, as well as hairdryers/. The following adapter plugs are used on this trip. Aboard Road to Mandalay, every cabin is equipped with sockets that are suitable for 2-pin round plugs (220 volts).
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| A PRETTY FACE |
Occasionally, we will use photographs taken by fellow guests or your Tour Director on your tour for promotional purposes. If you prefer that your photo not be used in any marketing activities, please notify your Tour Director at the start of your tour.
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