WINTER 2018-19 FESTIVE SINGAPORE- CHIRSTMAS & NEW YEAR 06N/ 07D GENERAL INFO Currency used: Singapore: Singapore Dollar (SGD) Time difference: Singapore - 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of IST Cruise follows Singapore Time. HIGHLIGHTS Services of an Indian Thomas Cook Tour Manager. Singapore: Panoramic city tour of Singapore Gardens by the Bay ( Cloud Forest and Flower Dome) MBS Skypark located on world famous Marina Bay Sands Hotel (MBS). Jurong Bird Park Buddha Tooth Relic Temple Chinatown Free time for Shopping Sentosa Island One Way Cable Car Ride (subject to weather conditions), Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Trick eye museum, Luge ride, Wings of Time (subject to weather conditions). Universal Studios Singapore with meal coupon at S.E.A. Aquarium HOTELS 02 night accommodation on board Genting Dream Cruise (inside stateroom provided) 04 night accommodation at Hotel Rendezvous / Hotel Copthorne or similar in Singapore. MEALS Daily American breakfast. (Except Day 1) 05 basic Indian Jain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian lunches. (Includes meals on cruise and meal coupon) (Except Day 1) 06 Indian Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetarian dinners (Includes 02 Dinners on cruise) Day 1 Welcome aboard Thomas Cook s tour of Singapore. Today proceed to the cruise terminal for your cruise. Welcome to Singapore- The Lion City. On arrival in Singapore you will be greeted by your friendly Thomas Cook Tour Manager / local representative outside the baggage hall area at the airport. Afternoon at leisure. Later sit back and relax in your coach as we proceed towards the Cruise Terminal to board your cruise - the Genting Dreams. Genting Dreams offers you a world class exclusive floating resort on the high seas offering you an impressive array of facilities, entertainment, recreational activities and services. Treat yourself to the finest cuisine on board various international restaurants. Dinner on board cruise. (On board gratuity paid by passenger on board). Overnight on board the cruise. (D)
DAY 2 - On Cruise. Enjoy sumptuous meals on board the cruise. Overnight on board the cruise. DAY 3 Disembark at Singapore. The Lion City! Start with the exciting city tour of Singapore. In the evening visit Gardens by the Bay and MBS Sky Park. Today after an early American breakfast on board check out and proceed to Singapore City. On Arrival enjoy an exciting panoramic tour of this colonial city in the evening. Photostop at Merlion Park later drive past the Parliament House, Supreme Court, City Hall and Little India of Singapore. Later in the evening visit Gardens by the Bay, enter the Cloud Forest, a mysterious world veiled in mist. Experience breath-taking mountain views surrounded by diverse vegetation and hidden floral gems and learn about rare plants and their fast-disappearing environment. Later visit the flower Dome, the largest glass greenhouse in the world. It replicates a mild, dry climate and features plants found in the Mediterranean and other semi-arid tropical regions. Later visit the Marina Bay Sands hotel to enjoy panoramic view of the city from MBS Sky Park. Later enjoy a delicious dinner at an Indian Restaurant. (B,L,D) Day 4 - Universal Studios with S.E.A. Aquarium at the Resorts World Sentosa. Today after an American breakfast at the hotel, immerse yourself at the S.E.A. Aquarium and discover more than 100,000 marine animals. As you stare at them swimming in the aquarium, you may wonder who is actually watching whom. For lunch inside the Universal Studios, lunch coupons will be provided by our Tour Manager. Later proceed to the Universal Studios. Step into the fantastic world of movie magic; fight villains, catch the celebrities and revel in the glamour of showbiz as you jump into the screen and ride the movies on roller coasters and other movie themed attractions. Exciting loops, sudden turns, breathtaking drops and thrilling near collisions will make you scream your heart out. Later drive back to Singapore. In the night, enjoy a delicious dinner at a local Indian Restaurant. Day 5 - Visit Jurong Bird Park. Afternoon visit Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Chinatown. Later in the evening free time for shopping. Today after an American breakfast at the hotel check out and proceed to Jurong Bird Park for an up-close encounter with some of our prettiest and rarest feathered friends. Other star attraction at this sprawling park, includes the impressive Penguin Coast where you ll find many species of these flightless birds. Lunch at Jurong Bird Park. Later proceed to visit the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple. The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum is a Buddhist temple and museum complex located in the Chinatown district of Singapore. It a remarkable 4 storey temple. Then proceed to Chinatown. Chinatown is a subzone and ethnic enclave located within the Outram district in the Central Area of Singapore. Featuring distinctly Chinese cultural elements. Later time free for shopping with a drop at Vivo City mall. Dinner at an Indian restaurant.
Day 6- Full day at Sentosa Island - Singapore s premier island resort getaway Today after an American breakfast, proceed to experience one of the highlight of your tour, Sentosa Island The State of Fun, with one way Sentosa Cable Car. Visit Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, which is famous for making real life wax figures of famous personalities from across the world. Trick eye Museum, 4D show and experience Luge ride. Lunch at an Indian restaurant. Later, prepare to be spellbound by Wings of Time - a show of characters, sound, light and laser extravaganza (subjected to weather). Tonight, enjoy a delicious dinner at a local restaurant. Day 07 - Fly back home. Today after an American breakfast at your hotel, proceed to the airport as this fantastic tour comes to an end. Do spare a few minutes to share your feedback with your Tour Manager. Your valued suggestions will be most appreciated. Return home with wonderful memories of your tour with Thomas Cook. (B) WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES Return economy class airfare as per the itinerary. Accommodations at the hotels specified above or similar. Visa & Airport taxes (Any further increase in the same has to be borne by the guest). Services of a Thomas Cook Tour Manager. Cost of the ticket taxes for the above itinerary as of 31 st May, 2018. Medical insurance for the duration of the tour is included in the tour price. However, any passenger above the age of 60 years and those who wish to extend their stay will be required to pay additional charges. Meals, transfers, entrances, sightseeing and surface transport as mentioned in the itinerary WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE Rs 3,500/- the cost of deviation, in case you want to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure. Cost of deviation will be advised on confirmation of the deviation date, in case you want to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure. The tour cost does not include POE charges, porterage and passport charges. Cost of Basic Travel Quota equivalent to USD 10,000. Taxes as applicable. City Tax or Tourism tax at Hotels in Malaysia/ Singapore/ Thailand. On board cruise off shore activities and other paid activities. The cost of airfare included in the above tour cost is based on the fare structure existing as on 31 st May, 2018. Any further increase in the airfare due to an increase in the fuel price, change in Government regulations, taxes, etc., charged by the airline will have to be borne by the passengers. Thomas Cook will not be held responsible for the same. Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to increase in surface transportation and land arrangements which may come into effect prior to departure. The tour price is subject to increase without notice if this rate of exchange changes substantially prior to departure.
Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menus provided by us. Tips to hotel waiters, drivers, etc. Meals are pre-set and a choice of menu is not available. Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passenger other than those included in the What your Tour Price Includes box are to be paid for extra. Cruise Gratuity: the Gratuity Fee of SGD 25 per person per night for all cabin categories (Inside Stateroom, Ocean view Stateroom and Standing Pax) and SGD 30 per person per night (Suite Cabins) are applicable. Infants (below 2 years old) will enjoy exclusive Gratuity Fee waiver. This fee needs to be paid onboard the ship directly to the cruise company by the guest. Genting: A fee of RM 5.00 per bag will be charged for storing bags at Genting Cable Car Station, Sky way. VISA REQUIREMENT Multiple-entry Singapore Visa POINTS TO BE NOTED The tour will be operated subject to a minimum of 25 full-paying passengers travelling together. In the event that the group size is less than 25 passengers you will be given on option of travelling on FIT basis, by paying an additional supplement on seat in coach basis with local representatives to assist you. The services of a Thomas Cook Tour Manager will be provided with a group of minimum 25 full-paying passengers. Our local representative will be there to assist you in case this above requirement is not fulfilled. If the group size is below 25 Passengers- Set meals will be provided in a few restaurants. When the tour has less than 25 adults and is operated on a seat-in-coach basis, there will be instances where the driver acts as a guide as well. A person below 12 years is considered child and above 12 years, an adult. As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use roll away beds or 2 queen size beds and the room size may be the same as a double room. Average room size is 28 square meter. Getting a double room or a twin room is subjected to availability of the same in Hotel during check in. Service tax as applicable to be paid extra on tour price. For certain departures, we may re-route the itinerary. However all sightseeing & inclusions will remain the same. On some occasions you may have to join another group in case the group does not have adequate members. Surcharges due to Local Events applicable on certain departures. Genting Cable car & Sentosa cable car ride is operated subject to weather conditions. Check-in at Hotels is after 1500 hrs. DEPARTURE DATES EX MUMBAI / DELHI / CHENNAI / BENGALURU / HYDERABAD / COCHIN/ KOLKATA/ AHMEDABAD DEC 18: 21, 28 Note: Surcharges may applicable on few of the above departure dates.
TERMS & CONDITIONS It is advisable to book 35 days prior to the departure date as the internal ticket rate might increase closer to the departure date, resulting in an increase in the Tour cost. The cabin category on the cruise is an inside stateroom cabin. Passengers joining this tour directly must travel to / from their hub city on their own expense. The airfare is based on the fare structure existing as of 31 May 2018. Any further increase in the airfare due to an increase in fuel price, change in Government regulations, Ticket taxes etc. charged by the airline will have to be borne by the passenger. Thomas Cook will not be held responsible for the same. Meals at all the destinations are pre-set and a-la-carte is not possible. American breakfasts will be served throughout the tour. The images used in this brochure are for representation purposes only. Any damage caused to the hotel rooms or coach during the stay shall be payable by the passengers. Thomas Cook will not be liable for the same. We reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure, excursion advertised or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed necessary. The cost of extension of validity of ticket is not included in Tour price. We reserve the right to use alternate cruise liners for any particular departure; excursions advertised or substitute a cruise of similar class if deemed necessary. Due to high occupancy on the cruise, it is possible that the cabins provided would be of alternate category or Inside Stateroom. For the convenience of our passengers, we will sometimes amend the itinerary. However, all services will remain the same. The tour price is subject to increase without notice if the rate of exchange changes substantially prior to departure. The Company reserves the right to alter the order of the itinerary. The same will be informed to the client before departure. Taxes as applicable extra. Cable car ride is operated subject to weather conditions. Due to Trade Fairs and conventions in the cities, it is possible that the hotel accommodation provided would be outside the city. The same will be informed in advance. Hotels mentioned are subject to availability. Passengers can board the tour from the hub city. Those boarding from any other city can do so, however all expenses to/ from the hub city is to be borne by the passengers. There are no refunds for any services i.e. meals, sightseeing etc. not utilized on your tour. The Company shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown or irregularity which may occur in carrying out of the tour arrangement. Certain departure dates will have surcharges applicable, please contact our local sales office for details. Standard check-in time for the hotels is 1400hrs while check-out is at 1200hrs. The management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses due to delay or changes in the schedule of trains, flights, coach, cruise or other services, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expenses must be borne by the passenger. Thomas Cook will not be liable in any loss of baggage by the Airline. Passage for a pregnant woman will only be permitted before her 24th week of pregnancy at the time of sailing of the cruise. For the safety reasons Infants below 6 months of age may not be allowed onboard the cruise. Tours operated subject to RBI/GOI regulations. Part of the Tour cost will be paid in USD out of the BTQ. Please refer to the booking form for detailed Terms & Conditions.