Burma River Cruising, Myanmar tours, Irrawaddy River Cruise, Mandalay, U Bein Bridge, Inle Lake
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Above: experience Burma's mystical temples, monasteries and pagodas with APT Front cover: explore the archaeological wonders of Bagan Welcome to Burma Veiled in mystery and largely uninfluenced by the western world, Burma – or Myanmar as it's now known – is one of the world's least explored destinations. For the past 60 years, travel to this breathtaking land has been restricted, left untouched by visitors for a generation. Today, Burma's doors and gateways are open once more, and it's slowly emerging from the far-reaching shadows of its more developed neighbours. Here, a fading British colonial legacy complements the predominantly Buddhist culture; inquisitive locals greet you with warmth, grace and pride; and the flavours of China and India merge to create cuisine unlike anything you've ever tasted. Age-old temples, stupas and monasteries glow fiercely golden against backdrops of lush green forests, and with a culture that remains gloriously intact, life goes on as it always has. The political landscape, meanwhile, has eased considerably so that today travellers are not just welcomed but openly encouraged to visit. There's simply no better time and no better way for adventurous travellers to experience the magic of Burma than on a boutique river cruise with APT. Taking you in complete style, comfort and safety along the Irrawaddy River, APT's brand-new river ship, the RV Samatha, is the most luxurious vessel to grace the waters of this mighty river. Accommodating a maximum of just 60 guests, it is quite unique to most other river ships around the world. With our inaugural sailings set to depart in 2016, we invite you to be among the first passengers to experience a rewarding and utterly inspiring cruise aboard this magnificent river ship. Join us for an unforgettable adventure through this once-forgotten land, before the rest of the world catches on... Warm Regards, Geoff McGeary OAM APT Company Owner Rob, Geoff and Lou McGeary CONtENtS 4 Burma River Cruising 5 The APT Difference 6 APT's All-Inclusive Burma Journeys 8 Choose Your Dream Holiday 9 SuperDeals 2016/17 10 Burma – A Land Less Travelled 12 The River Cruising Experts 14 The RV Samatha 16 Choose Your Luxury Suite 18 Tantalising Flavours 20 Luke Nguyen & APT 22 Immersion & Discovery 24 Signature Experiences 26 APT Club