Established in January 1993, Columbus Travels, a 100% private owned company is one of the pioneers who received license soon after private sector is allowed to enter this industry. Starting as a small ticketing agency, Columbus has been growing steadily with good reputation and today, it is recognized as a leading inbound operator in Myanmar and known among its clients as a first class service supllier for its reliability in service delivery and creativity.

With a highly motivated and well trainned staff force of 59, we assure prompt attention to details and accuracy in the preparation and operation of successful tours. This young and energatic team of our specialized staff fully understand the requirements of today's travelers in both leisure and business sectors. Having our branch offices located through out the country, we are able to provide more personal attention to our clients.

Apart from being an active inbound tour operator, Columbus, the first IATA accredited agent in Myanmar with membership No. 03-5-0100-4, is also a key agent for all the air lines in Myanmar. Especially we have very good relationship with TG, MI, 8M, NH for international travels and Air Mandalay, Yangon Airways and Air Bagan for domestic travels.

We offers a large variety of tours throughout Myanmar and Thailand. We handle individual travelers as well as groups. Guided tours are available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Japanese. All tours are conducted by experienced licensed guides in air-conditioned vehicles. All Seat-in-Coach (SIC) Tours have guaranteed fixed departures operating in German and Spanish.

The list of our tour services is as follows :

• Domestic and International Air-ticketing
• Incentive Tours
• Cultural and Nature Tours
• Archeological Tours
• Balloon Tours
• Trekking Tours
• Cruise Tours
• Religious Tours
• Herbal Tours

We are recognized as reliable travel agent by the Lonely Planet. Ref Lonely Planet 8^th addition, Page 151.

1. Yangon Offices
   
   
   • Main Office (i)
     586, Strand Road (Corner of Strand Road & 7^th Street, Yangon)
   • Branch Office (ii)
     Unit #0307, 3^rd Floor, Sakura Tower
     No. 339, Bogyoke Aung San St.,
     Kyauktada T/S, Yangon
     Tel : 255123, 255283, 255269, 255270
     
     
2. Up Country Branches
   
   

• Mandalay
  No. 2(1), Block 801, 26th Street, Between 64^th & 65^th Street,Daythantara Clinic Compound, Chan Aye Thar Zan Township,
  Mandalay, Myanmar
  Tel : (02) 22536
• Bagan
  Main Road, Bagan, Myanmar
  Tel : (062) 70021, 70022, 70023
• Inle Lake Area
  Hupin Hotel
  Tel : (081) 29292

Tel : 02 276 7007
Fax : 02 276 2600

Contact Person : Mr lee Jenn Tyng
                     Mr Franco
                     Mr Atilla

This office operates a large variety of tours throughout Thailand and Indochina. For details pls see www.asiavacation.com

1. Our first achievement, co-own a Traditional style first class hotel in Bagan, " THE HOTE @THARABARGATE ". Considered the best hotel in Bagan. Located right next to the 11^th century City Gate and other main attractions of ancient Bagan, Tharabar has 87 well appointed rooms with all mordern facilities.
   www.hoteltharabarbagan.com
   
   
2. Our second achievement, co-own a beach resort in Ngapali, the most beautiful beach in Myanmar located on the bay of Bangal. Its one of the best places to watch the famous "sun set" of the Indian Ocean. " Ngapali Beach Hotel " possesses the longest beach front in this area, more then 1500 ft of very fine white sand. All 66 rooms are on the beach front and furnished with modern facilities.
   www.ngapalihotel.com