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Syriam Biking

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OVERVIEW

Pedal through rural Myanmar, venturing into the countryside and meeting friendly locals on this exciting guided cycling day trip. Just outside of Yangon in the town of Syriam head off-road and bike past farms and villages, markets and temples. This full day out of the city is an excellent way to discover the 'real' Myanmar.

PROGRAM DETAILS

With your Exotissimo guide and car, depart this morning for the one-hour drive to Syriam. Also referred to as Thanlyin, Syriam has an interesting past first rising to prominence as a port during the 15^th century, then briefly falling under Portuguese rule in the 17^th century, serving as the base for the French East India company and finally joining the British empire. These days Syriam is home to three universities and, despite its proximity to Yangon, remains a quiet, sleepy town.

Upon arrival in Syriam, take a short visit to the local market and then prepare for the start of your bike ride. The journey covers 25 kilometres in total and we'll pass through many villages where the locals will come out to greet us- excited to see foreigners pedaling by! Along the way we will stop at pottery making villages, tofu-making neighborhoods and pomelo gardens.

Having looped around Syriam's outskirts, we will then reach the wet market at Kyauktan and hop off the bikes. Stop to refuel with lunch at a local restaurant near the boat jetty.

Then we will take a ferry across to Island Pagoda. This unique temple is a popular pilgrimage spot for the locals and there are also dozens of river catfish around the island that you can feed.

Return to the Syriam side of the river and transfer to a local tea shop for a cup of tea or coffee. Try some tempura or another snack if you wish. Then resume the return drive to Yangon, arriving at your hotel late this afternoon. (L)

Time: 0800-1600

Biking Distance: 25km (Off-road); Difficulty level: easy

PRICING: in US Dollars per person

Rates are valid until 30 Apr 2013

NUMBER OF PEOPLE	2	3-4	5-6	7-10	11-15	Single Supplement
PRICE PER PERSON	162	145	103	98	77	N/A

NOTE: Due to daily fluctuations in the local currency exchange rate, Exotissimo Myanmar cannot guarantee this tariff rate. Please contact your travel consultant for the current pricing.

Our services include:

English-speaking biking guide (note: other language guides are not available for biking trips)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers to and from start point
Support Vehicle
Entrance fees for the visits mentioned in the program
Lunch at a local restaurant
Bike and helmet rental
Ferry boat fee to Island Pagoda
Tea and Snack for tea break
Water and refreshing towel

Our services do not include: