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ICA Gem Mines Tour to Burma
January 13, 2005

The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) is now taking reservations for its Gem Mines Tour to Mogok, Myanmar (formerly Burma), from February 24-March 2. The tour will follow the 2005 ICA Congress that runs from February 18-21 in Bangkok, Thailand. Gem traveler and gemologist Richard Hughes will guide participants on the journey to Myanmar's Mogok Stone Tract — the legendary "Valley of Rubies" — as well as other historic sights in both Yangon and Mandalay.

The cost of the tour is US$2475 per person.

The tentative program is as follows:

February 24: Flight from Bangkok, Thailand, to Yangon, Myanmar; visit Shwe Dagon Pagoda and Gem Museum.
February 25: Flight to Yangon to Mandalay; visit Royal Palace.
February 26: Drive from Mandalay to Mogok.
February 27: Tour Mogok mines and gem markets.
February 28: Tour Mogok mines and gem markets.
March 1: Drive from Mogok to Mandalay.
March 2: Visit jade market; flight from Mandalay to Yangon; transfer to Bangkok.

Space is limited, so contact the ICA at ica@gemstone.org or pat@gemstone.org for more information or registration for the tour.

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