Description
Embark on an unparalleled 9-day adventure across Myanmar, crafted especially for photography enthusiasts. Led by the expert local guide, this tour is a blend of cultural immersion and photographic opportunities, starting in the vibrant city of Yangon and concluding in the historic Mandalay. You'll have the chance to capture the golden hours at the country's most iconic sites, from the serene Inle Lake to the ancient temples of Bagan and the majestic Hsinbyume Pagoda. This tour not only takes you through the historical landscapes of Myanmar but also coincides with the vibrant festival at Inle Lake. Which is one of Southeast Asia's most picturesque festivals, showcasing a flotilla of boats led by a magnificent gold-gilded barge, a cultural spectacle not to be missed. Each day promises a new backdrop for your lens, with the journey itself offering stunning scenery and moments. With internal flights arranged and comfortable accommodations awaiting at each stop, this tour promises to fill your portfolio with stunning images and your heart with unforgettable memories. |
Date/s
5th - 13th October 2024 Duration 9 days & 8 nights (including the air travel) Starting Place Yangon Ending Place Mandalay Arrival Flight: Begin your journey from your home country, connecting through Bangkok to reach Yangon. We suggest booking with either Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways, or Myanmar Airlines (MAI) Departure Flight: For your return, depart from Mandalay with a convenient flight to Bangkok, and then onwards to your home country. Flights with Myanmar Airways (MAI) are available from Mandalay to Don Mueang Airport at 2 time slots: an early flight from 08:50 to 11:10 (or) an afternoon option from 14:50 to 17:50. Kindly be aware that Bangkok serves as a hub with 2 airports: Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) (and) Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK). Ensure that your flight bookings account for the correct airport for any connecting flights. Season Dry Group Size 5 - 9 not including the tour leader and driver Accommodation Type Hotels and homestays Difficulty Easy to moderate Tour Leaders Arlene Donaire AP Soe Diep Van |
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1 (Oct 5): Arrival in Yangon (D)
Upon your arrival in Yangon, our local leader will greet you and facilitate your transfer to the hotel. In the late afternoon, we'll gather for a meeting and kick off our tour with a sunset and twilight photography session. We'll then enjoy a welcome dinner and settle in for the night in Yangon Day 2 (Oct 6): Journey to Inle Lake (B) We'll start our day with breakfast before heading to the airport for a quick flight to Heho. From there, a transfer to Nyaung Shwe, the gateway to Inle Lake, awaits. We'll then enjoy a scenic boat ride to our hotel on the lake, followed by an evening dedicated to capturing the sunset over Inle Lake. We'll spend the night by the lake's tranquil waters. Day 3-4 (Oct 7-8): Exploring Inle Lake (B) Spend two full days immersed in the picturesque environment of Inle Lake. Our comprehensive photo tour will cover the unique beauty and daily life around the lake. Overnight stays in Inle Lake will provide ample opportunity for dawn and dusk photography. |
Day 5 (Oct 9): Inle Lake to Bagan (B)
After an early breakfast, we embark on a scenic drive to Bagan. The journey is dotted with beautiful landscapes, we'll take leisurely breaks along the way for refreshments and a lunch interlude. Upon our arrival in Bagan and after settling into our hotel, we will venture out to capture the enchanting sunset over the age-old temples of Old Bagan Day 6-7 (Oct 10-11): Discovering Bagan (B) Dedicate two full days to photograph the ancient city of Bagan. This is a chance to explore and document the myriad of temples and the vibrant life that surrounds them. Each night, we'll rest in Bagan. Day 8 (Oct 12): Bagan to Mandalay (B,D) We journey from Bagan to Mandalay, a 5-hour drive with refreshment stops en route. Arriving in Mandalay in the afternoon, we'll photograph the ethereal Hsinbyume Pagoda followed by the sunset at U-Bein Bridge. The evening concludes with a farewell dinner before our last overnight stay in Mandalay. Day 9 (Oct 13): Departure from Mandalay (B) After breakfast, we'll transfer to the airport, where you'll begin your journey home, carrying with you a camera full of memories and moments captured in the heart of Myanmar. B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner |
Price
1990 USD (Early bird rate if will book on or before June 2024) 2450 (Regular rate. Applies for booking after June 2024) ***Monthly Installment Plan is available. Please message us if you are availing this plan.*** Included ✓ Twin accommodations for 8 nights ✓ Meals stated in the itinerary ✓ Daily bottled water ✓ One domestic flights (Yangon to Heho) ✓ Transfer to the hotel from the airport on day 1 ✓ Transfer from to the airport on day 9 ✓ Transportation service for 9 days ✓ Private motorized boat visit in Inle Lake ✓ Fees for local models ✓ Entrance fees to locations ✓ Village donations ✓ English-speaking local guide ✓ Parking fees ✓ 2 Tour leaders Solo Room Supplement Additional 450 USD for a solo room |
Not Included
X Accommodation outside the tour date X International and/or domestic flights X Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages and the likes X Personal and incidental expenses X Meals not stated in the inclusions X Visa fees (if applicable) X Travel insurance X Laundry X Tippings to the local guide and driver |
Requirements
✓ Visa (if applicable)
✓ Travel insurance
Payment Options (50% Downpayment or Monthly Installment Payment Plan)
1. 50% downpayment upon registration and 50% balance payment completion 3 months before trip departure OR
2. First payment of the Monthly Installment Plan. Please message us if you want to avail the Monthly Installment Plan.
Registration
1. 50% down payment or the first payment of the Monthly Installment Plan is required upon registration.
2. Balance requires to be settled 30-60 days before the first day of the tour (for 50% down payment). For Monthly Installment Plan, the final payment is made 30 days before the first day of the tour.
3. Registration shall be done by filling up the registration form below. Click on the yellow "REGISTER" button.
4. Please send the following as your register: Identification/passport and proof of down payment.
5. Download the waiver form sent to your email, fill out and send it back to shutteradventuresco@gmail.com.
✓ Visa (if applicable)
✓ Travel insurance
Payment Options (50% Downpayment or Monthly Installment Payment Plan)
1. 50% downpayment upon registration and 50% balance payment completion 3 months before trip departure OR
2. First payment of the Monthly Installment Plan. Please message us if you want to avail the Monthly Installment Plan.
Registration
1. 50% down payment or the first payment of the Monthly Installment Plan is required upon registration.
2. Balance requires to be settled 30-60 days before the first day of the tour (for 50% down payment). For Monthly Installment Plan, the final payment is made 30 days before the first day of the tour.
3. Registration shall be done by filling up the registration form below. Click on the yellow "REGISTER" button.
4. Please send the following as your register: Identification/passport and proof of down payment.
5. Download the waiver form sent to your email, fill out and send it back to shutteradventuresco@gmail.com.
Download the Waiver
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Payment Channels (any of the following)
Bank: UnionBank of the Philippines (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Shutter Adventures Co
Account Number: 0005-8002-0812
BIC/Swift Code: UBPHPHMM
Bank Code: 010419995
Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands (US DOLLAR ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account: 3254-0482-07
BIC/Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
Bank Code: 010040018
Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account: 9809-2077-33
BIC/Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
Bank Code: 010040018
Bank: BDO, Unibank, Inc. (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account Number: 008180116757
BIC/Swift Code: BNORPHMM
Bank Code: 010530667
G-Cash
Francis Ansing
09177302505
Paymaya
Francis Ansing
09201233942
Paypal
francisansingphotography@gmail.com
Registration, Cancellation and Refund Conditions
1. A deposit and completed Registration Form are required to reserve a place for you on a Shutter Adventures Co. tour.
2. All prices are quoted in Philippine Peso or USD.
3. We accept payments via remittance, wire, bank, G-Cash, Paymaya or using your credit cards via PayPal Checkout.
4. A deposit / down payment of at least 50% of the total fee is required to sign up for a tour.
5. Trip deposits / down payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
6. Full payment / balance is due at least 30 days (for local tours) and 90 days (for international tours) prior to departure date.
7. No partial refunds are made for unused portions or services of a trip for any reason whatsoever.
8. Cancellation fees are not transferable.
9. We must receive written notice of your cancellation, at which time cancellation fees in the following amounts apply:
Bank: UnionBank of the Philippines (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Shutter Adventures Co
Account Number: 0005-8002-0812
BIC/Swift Code: UBPHPHMM
Bank Code: 010419995
Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands (US DOLLAR ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account: 3254-0482-07
BIC/Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
Bank Code: 010040018
Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account: 9809-2077-33
BIC/Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
Bank Code: 010040018
Bank: BDO, Unibank, Inc. (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account Number: 008180116757
BIC/Swift Code: BNORPHMM
Bank Code: 010530667
G-Cash
Francis Ansing
09177302505
Paymaya
Francis Ansing
09201233942
Paypal
francisansingphotography@gmail.com
Registration, Cancellation and Refund Conditions
1. A deposit and completed Registration Form are required to reserve a place for you on a Shutter Adventures Co. tour.
2. All prices are quoted in Philippine Peso or USD.
3. We accept payments via remittance, wire, bank, G-Cash, Paymaya or using your credit cards via PayPal Checkout.
4. A deposit / down payment of at least 50% of the total fee is required to sign up for a tour.
5. Trip deposits / down payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
6. Full payment / balance is due at least 30 days (for local tours) and 90 days (for international tours) prior to departure date.
7. No partial refunds are made for unused portions or services of a trip for any reason whatsoever.
8. Cancellation fees are not transferable.
9. We must receive written notice of your cancellation, at which time cancellation fees in the following amounts apply:
Local Tours
If written cancellation is received: |
Cancellation fee: |
60 days or prior |
100% of down payment |
59 to 31 days prior |
50% of entire tour fee |
30 days or fewer |
100% of entire tour fee |
International Tours
If written cancellation is received: |
Cancellation fee: |
150 days or prior |
100% of down payment |
149 to 91 days prior |
50% of entire tour fee |
90 or fewer days |
100% of entire tour fee |
Personal Things to Bring
- Travel document (passport) - Covid-19 vaccination card - Comfortable clothes for 8 days - Warm jacket or fleece - Waterproof and windproof jacket - Waterproof trekking shoes - Trekking pants - Bonnet - Gloves - Flashlight or headlamp - Personal medicines - Pocket money - Cellular phone |
Camera Equipment to Bring
- Camera body (mirrorless or DSLR) - Lenses (ultra-wide, standard zoom, telephoto) - Sturdy tripod - Filters (CPL, NDs and GND) - Extra batteries - Extra memory cards - Rain protector |