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BURMARiveR CRuising

2014/15 PREVIEW

NTIA Travel Industry Awards

AGENT’S CHOICEBEST

INTERNATIONAL BASED

CRUISE OPERATOR

The AmAPurALuxury small ship cruising along Burma’s Irrawaddy River.

Taking its name from the former royal

capital of Amarapura (Sanskrit for the ‘City

of Immortality’), the AmAPurA was designed

and built to provide an ultra-comfortable

cruising experience on Burma’s Irrawaddy

River. Beautifully furnished with a

combination of modern and traditional

motifs, this floating five-star hotel

represents the epitome of style and luxury.

The AmAPurA has 28 lavish suites, all of

which feature either a French Balcony, Full

Balcony or twin balconies, a well-appointed

ensuite and much more. The ship’s elegant

public areas include a restaurant, lounge,

bar, gift shop and a spa. Up top, the ship’s

spacious Sun Deck features its own pool

and cosy lounge chairs. It’s the perfect area

for lounging, enjoying a cocktail, or simply

gazing out at the ever-changing scenery.

Designed to provide you with a serene

haven for the duration of your Burma

voyage, there is no greater luxury than

to return to your ship’s elegant surrounds

after a full day of sightseeing. And at

mealtimes, you’ll dine on fresh and

exquisitely prepared cuisine – with a

choice of regional specialities and

western favourites always on offer.

Cruise the Irrawaddy River in style aboard the luxurious AmAPurA

MandalaySagaing

Bagan

Pyay

Thayetmyo

Myanaung

ZalonDanuphyu

MaubinYangon

SalayThantkyi

MagweMount Popa

AmarapuraYandaboInwa

Minhla

Mingun

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AMAPURA

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Note: these images of the AmAPurA are artist renderings and are indicative only – decor and layout may vary

Unwind in your spacious and elegant well-appointed suite All suites feature either a French Balcony, Full Balcony or Twin Balconies

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Hidden Wonders of Burma16 Days – 14 Night Luxury Irrawaddy River Cruise & 1 Night Yangon

Day 1. Arrive in Yangon. On arrival in Burma (Myanmar), transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Stay: Yangon, Traders Hotel or similar.

Day 2. Yangon, Mandalay, embark cruise, Mingun. Transfer to the airport and fly to Mandalay. Here, board your river ship and cruise to Mingun, site of an impressive bronze bell and the ruins of Pahtodawgyi (the ‘unfinished pagoda’). Enjoy a Welcome Dinner tonight. 14 Night Cruise: glide along Burma’s Irrawaddy River aboard the AmAPurA. BLD

Day 3. Mandalay. A full-day tour of Mandalay today includes Kuthodaw Pagoda on Mandalay Hill and more. Later, see U Bein Bridge, the world’s longest teak bridge, in Amarapura. BLD

Day 4. sagaing, inwa. Stop at the former royal capital of Sagaing and visit the Soon U Ponya Shin and Kaunghmudaw pagodas. Later, see the sights of Inwa from a horse-drawn cart. BLD

Day 5. Yandabo, Bagan. Arrive in Yandabo and see a pottery-making demonstration. Then take in your first glimpse of Bagan from the ship.

Be dazzled by the shimmering golds of the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon

Later, on arrival in Bagan, disembark to visit Ananda Temple and Shwezigon Pagoda. BLD

Day 6. Bagan. Pay a visit to Mount Popa, legendary home of nats (animist spirits). Later, tour the Bagan Archeological Zone, filled with thousands of stupas, temples and pagodas. BLD

Day 7. Tantkyi, salay. Visit Tantkyitaung Pagoda on Tantkyi Hill, then cruise to Salay. BLD

Day 8. Magwe. Walk up to the ornate hilltop Mya Tha Lun Pagoda at Magwe, constructed with thousands of solid gold bricks. BLD

Day 9. Minhla, Thayetmyo. Your day begins in Minhla, the site of a great battle during the Third Anglo-Burmese War. Take a small boat to visit Gwechaung and Minhla forts then continue on to Thayetmyo, a pleasant port town. BLD

Day 10. Pyay, sri Ksetra. Enjoy a tour of Pyay, which served as a transshipment point for cargo being moved between Upper and Lower Burma. Discover the gilded Shwesandaw Pagoda, then travel to the ancient ruins at the old Pyu kingdom capital, Sri Ksetra. BLD

Day 11. Myanaung. Take in the Akauk Mountains and their cliff carvings as you cruise to Myanaung. Here, a tour takes you past colonial houses and on to the local market. BLD

Day 12. Zalon. Cruise through the Irrawaddy Delta region, stopping to visit the town of Zalon. See the sights by trishaw, including Pyi Taw Pyan Pagoda and its bronze Buddha. BLD

Day 13. Danuphyu. Explore Danuphyu, the site of a significant Burmese uprising during the First Anglo-Burmese War. BLD

Day 14. Maubin. Disembark today for a tour of Maubin, home to a number of universities as well as a range of Buddhist pagodas. BLD

Day 15. Yangon. A tour today includes a visit to Yangon’s city centre and Sule Pagoda; a stop at Kandawgyi Lake; a wander through Bogyoke Aung San Market; and a visit to Shwedagon Pagoda, one of Burma’s most revered religious sites. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner. BLD

Day 16. Yangon, Disembark cruise. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. B

YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES

9 The services of a Tour Director and local guides during your trip

9 Flight within Burma

9 All tipping, airport transfers, excursions and porterage

9 14-night cruise on the AmAPurA

9 All meals, as well as house wine, local and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, are included on your Irrawaddy River cruise

2014/15 DATes & PRices (A$) per person

16 DAY TOUR (MAR16) – EXCLUSIVE TO APT!

2015 Twin Share Solo Trav.

Feb. 20*. $8,945 $12,995Apr. 14. $8,745 $12,695

Irrawaddy river cruise available exclusively to APT guests. *Itinerary operates in reverse (MA16).

CRUISE UPGRADES – AmAPurA

Prices are based on a SF Suite (French Balcony) on the Main Deck.

To upgrade, add per person:Cat. Deck Suite Type Twin Share Solo Trav.

SE Main French Balcony $345 $520SD Main French Balcony $645 $970SC Upper Full Balcony $1,945 $2,920SB Upper Twin Balcony $3,295 $6,590SA Upper Full Balcony $3,545 $7,090

TOUR NOTESPrices include port charges, gratuities and sundries. A valid passport and entry visa are required for travel to Burma (Myanmar). Please consult with your consulate for more information. Itinerary is subject to change. Disruptions to cruising may occur.

#Conditions apply. Can’t be combined with any other offer. Offers available until 28 Feb. 2014. Subject to booking class availability. A non-refundable deposit of $2,000 per person (pp) is due within seven days of booking. Companion Fly Free including taxes of up to $600 pp: available only when booking MA16 departing 20 Feb. 2015 & MAR16 departing 14 Apr. 2015. Limited seats available on set departures in economy class with Malaysia Airlines from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth or Darwin. A Kuala Lumpur stopover is allowed in each direction. Surcharges may apply if flying outside the date range or if you re-route your flight. Once tickets are issued, airfares are subject to cancellation & amendment fees. Surcharges may apply to variations of airline routings. Airport taxes vary for each departure point & routing of airline. Airline schedules are subject to change without notice. Fuel surcharge is subject to change & additional fuel surcharges may apply. Frequent flyer miles/points may not be awarded on all airfares. No refund is available on your ticket once issued. Air travel must be booked by APT on an airline of APT’s choosing. Save $500 per couple: available when booking MA16 departing 24 Nov. 2014 & MAR16 departing 5 Feb. 2015.

16 DAY TOUR (MAR16)

2014 Twin Share Solo Trav.

Nov. 24*. $8,945 $12,9952015 Twin Share Solo Trav.

Feb. 5. $8,945 $12,995

*Itinerary operates in reverse (MA16).

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AmAPurA Deck Plans

General Information & Conditions The following terms and conditions (‘booking conditions’) have been condensed for the purpose of this preview brochure. A full set of our terms and conditions can be found on our website www.aptouring.co.nz/conditions. These form the basis of your contract with Australian Pacific Touring Pty Ltd (‘APT’, ‘we’ or ‘our’). Please read them carefully as they set out your and our respective rights and obligations. By asking us to confirm your booking, we are entitled to assume that you have had the opportunity to read, and have read these booking conditions; that you agree to them and that you agree to them applying to your holiday arrangements booked with us and which we agree to make, provide or perform (as applicable) as part of our contract with you. References in these booking conditions to your ‘holiday package’ are references to the tour or cruise package you have booked with APT. References to “excursions” are references to short trips or tours included or available as part of your holiday package. Governing Law These booking conditions are governed by the law in force in Victoria, Australia.Prices – Deposits – Discounts – Payments Your booking price will be set out in this brochure unless it is varied by advertising or a special offer, or is changed after the publication date for any reason, including without limitation; to cover changes in government taxes and charges, exchange rate variations, fuel surcharges, airline charges, a force majeure event or other material increases by suppliers. Once you pay your deposit your holiday package price is guaranteed (except for any changes resulting from a force majeure event – see below). A $1,000 non-refundable security deposit per person, per holiday package is required within seven days of booking confirmation. Deposit requirements may vary when booking a special offer. Final payment of the balance of your holiday package price is due 100 days prior to departure unless stated in the terms of a special offer. APT reserves the right to cancel any ticket or booking or to refuse to carry any passenger where payment has not been received by APT within the specified time. All fares and charges are in New Zealand currency. Payment in full is required at time of booking for reservations made less than 100 days before departure from New Zealand. If APT is unable to confirm your reservation, all monies will be refunded.Not Included in Our Cruise &/or Tour Price Airfares between Australia and Burma, airport taxes, laundry (other than that which is included with butler service), passport and visa fees, meals or drinks other than those

indicated in your itinerary, excess baggage, fuel surcharges and optional excursions and gratuities not specified in your itinerary.Health & Fitness A good level of fitness and health is required to participate on APT’s holiday packages. In some destinations there are extensive sightseeing excursions by foot which includes the climbing of stairs, boarding or alighting coaches, river cruise ships and trains. We recommend a visit to the doctor before travelling to overseas destinations and consult with them regarding any vaccinations which may be required. It is your responsibility to advise APT of any pre-existing medical conditions that may affect the normal conduct of a holiday package and the enjoyment of other passengers. APT is unable to provide individual assistance to any passenger for walking, dining, disembarking or embarking cruise ships and/or coaches or other transportation vehicles or other personal needs. A Health, Fitness & Mobility Checklist can be requested at the time of booking and is available on our website.Visa & Passports Passengers are solely responsible for meeting necessary passport and visa entry requirements and paying all associated costs. APT is not responsible for delays or missed portions of the holiday package resulting from incorrect travel documents or visas. Airfares Air travel is arranged with independent airlines. APT will arrange air travel as advertised in connection with your holiday package or as otherwise arranged with APT. All airfares are subject to flight and booking class availability. Airfares will be booked and ticketed upon receipt of your deposit to avoid price or tax increases. Once air tickets are issued, airline amendment and/or cancellation fees apply and, in some cases, are non-refundable. Travel Insurance Travel Insurance is not included in your holiday package. For your protection we strongly recommend that you purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes (without limitation) coverage for medical expenses, loss of luggage, cruise and land content and airfare charges that may occur due to cancellation, disruption, loss of deposit or strikes. Credit Card Surcharges If you pay APT by credit card, a surcharge of between 1% and 3% will be added your tour price.

Cancellation Policy For all holiday packages in this flyer, please refer to our cancellation policy and our full terms and conditions on our website.If We Change or Cancel Your Holiday Before your Departure APT endeavours to provide you with all the services confirmed to you at the time of your booking. However, we plan arrangements a long time in advance of your departure date using independent suppliers such as airlines, hotels etc., over whom we have no direct control. On occasions changes do have to be made, and APT reserves the right to cancel or amend holiday packages/excursions accordingly.Limitation of Liability in the Event of Force Majeure In the event that APT cancels or changes your travel arrangements in any way due to a Force Majeure event, APT will not be liable to you in contract, tort, statute or restitution for any loss (including, but not limited to, loss of deposit or purchase price and loss of enjoyment), damage, costs, charges, expenses or injury resulting from or in connection with (whether directly or indirectly): (a) the cancellation or change to your travel arrangements; or (b) the Force Majeure event. APT is not liable to refund any part of the deposit or purchase price paid by you if APT subsequently changes or cancels your travel arrangements in connection with a Force Majeure event. Force Majeure events are unpredictable and beyond APT’s control. It is your responsibility to purchase travel insurance to adequately protect yourself against such risks. Maps Within This Publication Note that maps may not be to scale. Images Within This Publication Some images in this publication are copyright of, and have been reproduced with the permission of Istock and Fotolia.Publication No. H4235. Price and itineraries valid from 1 November 14 – 30 April 15. Publication is valid from January 14 and supersedes all previous publications.

Twin Room | UpperDeckCat. SC

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Cat. SA – Full Balcony 290 sq. ft. (27 sq. metres)

Cat. SC – Full Balcony 285 sq. ft. (26 sq. metres)

Cat. SD/SE/SF – French Balcony 285 sq. ft. (26 sq. metres)

Cat. SB – Twin Balcony (Full Balcony + French Balcony)

420 sq. ft. (39 sq. metres)

TECHNICAL DATA• Built: 2014 • Length: 188 ft. (57 m) • Width: 40 ft. (12 m) • Suites: 28 • Max. Passengers: 56 • Crew: 30 • Registry: Myanmar (formerly Burma)

Sun Deck Main Lounge and Bar

SUN DECK

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SUN DECK

UPPER DECK

MAIN DECK

LOWER DECK

Note: suite layout and fixtures are indicative only and are subject to change

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