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ms Westerdam Itineraries Asia with Holland America Line Ancient, Modern & Miraculous Da Nang Sihanoukville (Kompong Som) Laem Chabang (Bangkok) Ko Samui SINGAPORE Halong Bay THAILAND & VIETNAM SINGAPORE TO SINGAPORE 15-Night Westerdam 2019: 02 Jan Busan (Pusan) SHANGHAI HONG KONG Nha Trang Phu My (Ho Chi Minh City) Kagoshima Naha Ishigaki Keelung (Taipei) Kaohsiung Manila TAIWAN & JAPAN HONG KONG TO SHANGHAI 15-Night Westerdam 2019: 02 Feb Busan (Pusan) SHANGHAI HONG KONG Keelung (Taipei) Fukuoka Naha Ishigaki Hualien Kaohsiung Manila TAIWAN & JAPAN SHANGHAI TO HONG KONG 2019: 03 Mar Sihanoukville (Kompong Som) Laem Chabang (Bangkok) Ko Samui Halong Bay SINGAPORE Sanya HONG KONG Da Nang Nha Trang Phu My (Ho Chi Minh City) FAR EAST DISCOVERY SINGAPORE TO HONG KONG 16-Night Westerdam 2019: 17 Jan Tianjin (Beijing) Qingdao SHANGHAI Incheon (Seoul) Jeju (Cheju) Fukuoka CHINA, SOUTH KOREA & JAPAN SHANGHAI TO SHANGHAI 2019: 17 Feb Tianjin (Beijing) Qingdao HONG KONG Kagoshima CHINA EXPLORER HONG KONG TO 2019: 17 Mar» Quality and variety of itineraries: 13 Unique Asia itineraries, plus Collectors Voyages that link backto-back itineraries for a truly epic adventure.» Overnights in Key Ports of Call: Holland America Line offers more overnights than any other premium cruise in exciting ports such as and Da Nang, Vietnam.» Onboard Enrichment: Cultural immersion continues on board with Explorations Central, including talks, events and activities designed to deepen guests understanding of each unique destination. Learn about Vietnam s coffee culture, transform paper into art at an Origami class, and much more.» Japan Uncovered: With 19 unique ports of call in Japan, Holland America Line reveals all corners of the country from its pulsating city streets to its restorative hot springs.» Five Countries Two Weeks: Travel from the buzzing street markets of to the flourishing gardens of on select itineraries through Asia. Along the way you ll call in Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia, visiting five countries in just two weeks. 1
Otaru (Sapporo) Hakodate Kobe Vladivostok Jeju (Cheju) Kagoshima Shimizu KANMON STRAIT Ishigaki Hualien Kanazawa Osaka Naha Keelung (Taipei) Aomori Fukuoka Kochi JAPAN EXPLORER JAPAN & RUSSIA TO TO 2019: 31 Mar Icy Strait Point INSIDE PASSAGE Hakodate Kushiro INSIDE PASSAGE VANCOUVER INTL. DAT E L INE Ketchikan Juneau VANCOUVER INTL. DAT E L INE Kodiak Muroran Kushiro 2019: 14 Apr; 2020: 11 Apr NORTH PACIFIC CROSSING NORTH PACIFIC CROSSING TO VANCOUVER VANCOUVER TO 15-Night Westerdam 2019: 28 Apr Incheon (Seoul) Shimizu Osaka Busan (Pusan) Tianjin (Beijing) 13-Night Westerdam 2019: 29 Sep Busan (Pusan) SHANGHAI Naha Ishigaki Keelung (Taipei) Kaohsiung Qingdao HONG KONG SHANGHAI Manila JAPAN & CHINA TAIWAN & JAPAN TO SHANGHAI SHANGHAI TO HONG KONG 13-Night Westerdam 2019: 13 Oct 2019: 26 Oct; 2020: 29 Feb HONG KONG Halong Bay Sihanoukville (Kompong Som) Laem Chabang (Bangkok) Ko Samui HONG KONG Holland America Line: Classic Style and Enriching Journeys» Timeless elegance; spacious, mid-sized ships; and gracious, attentive service bring guests back again and again.» The most complete and immersive culinary experience at sea: in dining, enrichment and even excursions.» Exclusive, world-class entertainment and enrichment in partnership with some of the world s most well regarded brands.» With 145 years of seafaring experience, every Holland America Line itinerary is carefully crafted to provide just the right balance of marquee ports, hidden gems and scenic cruising. Halong Bay Da Nang Nha Trang Phu My (Ho Chi Minh City) SINGAPORE Sihanoukville (Kompong Som) Laem Chabang (Bangkok) Ko Samui Naha Da Nang Xiamen Nha Trang Phu My (Ho Chi Minh City) Ishigaki Keelung (Taipei) Kaohsiung HONG KONG Manila SINGAPORE FAR EAST DISCOVERY FAR EAST DISCOVERY EAST ASIA HONG KONG TO SINGAPORE SINGAPORE TO HONG KONG HONG KONG TO HONG KONG 2019: 09 Nov 2019: 23 Nov; 2020: 16 Jan 2019: 07 Dec 2
ms Westerdam Itineraries Busan (Pusan) Jeju (Cheju) Incheon (Seoul) Dalian Tianjin (Beijing) SHANGHAI Fukuoka Naha Ishigaki Keelung (Taipei) Kaohsiung Qingdao HONG KONG SHANGHAI Manila TAIWAN & JAPAN CHINA, SOUTH KOREA & JAPAN HONG KONG TO SHANGHAI SHANGHAI TO SHANGHAI Tianjin (Beijing) 2020: 15 Feb Shimizu Kobe Jeju (Cheju) Keelung (Taipei) HONG KONG Hualien Ishigaki Muroran Kushiro Ketchikan INSIDE PASSAGE Miyako Hitachinaka VANCOUVER CHINA EXPLORER JAPAN EXPLORER NORTH PACIFIC CROSSING HONG KONG TO TO TO VANCOUVER 2020: 14 Mar 2020: 28 Mar ms WESTERDAM COLLECTORS VOYAGES 3 Naha GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK Kodiak Hososhima Kagoshima Qingdao INTL. DAT E L INE 2020: 01 Feb NIGHTS 16-Night Westerdam 2020: 25 Apr CRUISE FROM CRUISE TO DEPARTURES Far East Discovery, Taiwan & Japan 31 2019: 17 Jan Japan, Taiwan & China 29 2019: 02 Feb China, South Korea & Japan 28 2019: 17 Feb 2020: 15 Feb Taiwan, Japan & China Explorer 28 2019: 03 Mar 2020: 29 Feb China & Japan Explorer 28 2019: 17 Mar 2020: 14 Mar Japan Explorer & Russia 28 2019: 31 Mar 2020: 28 Mar Japan, Russia & North Pacific Crossing 29 Vancouver 2019: 14 Apr North Pacific Crossing, Japan & China 26 Vancouver 2019: 29 Sep Japan, China & Taiwan 27 2019: 13 Oct Taiwan, Japan & Far East Discovery 28 2019: 26 Oct Far East Asia 28 2019: 23 Nov Far East Discovery, Taiwan & Japan 30 2020: 16 Jan Japan, Taiwan & China 28 2020: 01 Feb Japan, Russia & North Pacific Crossing 30 Vancouver 2020: 11 Apr
ms Maasdam Itineraries SINGAPORE Bali Makassar Dili Semarang, Java Surabaya, Java Probolinggo, Java Komodo Island Halong Bay Colombo Trincomalee Uleguma Darwin Kuri Bay Broome Phuket Langkawi Malacca George Town Hambantota Port Kelang (Kuala Lumpur) Male Exmouth SINGAPORE Geraldton FREMANTLE (PERTH) Da Nang Sihanoukville (Kompong Som) Laem Chabang (Bangkok) Nha Trang Phu My (Ho Chi Minh City) Kuantan SINGAPORE EAST INDIES & CORAL SEAS INDIAN OCEAN EXPLORER SOUTHEAST ASIA HIGHLIGHTS FREEMANTLE TO SINGAPORE SINGAPORE TO SINGAPORE SINGAPORE TO SINGAPORE 20-Night Maasdam 2019: 06 Jan Kota Kinabalu Bintulu 20-Night Maasdam 2019: 26 Jan Korsakov Puerto Princesa SINGAPORE Makassar Dili Kitava Alotau Otaru (Sapporo) Hakodate Vladivostok Conflict Islands Kanazawa Kobe Cairns KANMON STRAIT Amami Ōshima Naha Hiroshima IWO JIMA Saipan Guam Wewak EQUATOR Madang Rabaul Jayapura Ghizo Island Lae Honiara Nouméa Takamatsu Kochi KANMON STRAIT BRISBANE Shimizu 20-Night Maasdam 2019: 15 Feb SYDNEY SPICE ISLAND NAVIGATOR LAND OF THE RISING SUN LEGENDS OF THE PACIFIC SINGAPORE TO BRISBANE TO TO SYDNEY 21-Night Maasdam 2019: 07 Mar 14-Night Maasdam 2019: 31 Jul ms MAASDAM COLLECTORS VOYAGES NIGHTS 29-Night Maasdam 2019: 28 Aug CRUISE FROM CRUISE TO DEPARTURES East Indies, Coral Seas & Indian Ocean Voyager 40 Freemantle 2019: 06 Jan Indian Ocean & Southeast Asia Explorer 40 2019: 26 Jan Southeast Asia & Spice Island Navigator 41 Brisbane 2019: 15 Feb Spice Island & Pacific Odyssey 38 Auckland 2019: 07 Mar Ultimate Alaska & North Pacific Adventure 35 San Francisco 2019: 09 Jul Northern Pacific & Land of the Rising Sun 32 Seattle 2019: 12 Jul Land of the Rising Sun & Pacific Legends 43 Sydney 2019: 14 Aug 4
Star Legend Itineraries SEE THE WORLD. CHINA Hundred Islands INDONESIA Pulau Menyawakan Manila South China Sea Coron Boracay (Busuanga Island) Palawan Pulau Bawean (Puerto Princesa) PHILIPPINES Kota Kinabalu Jakarta (Muara) Probolinggo MALAYSIA Lembar Bali BRUNEI Kuching COMPREHENSIVE INDONESIA EXPLORATION THE BEST OF THE PHILIPPINES & BORNEO BENOA TO SINGAPORE SINGAPORE TO HONG KONG 11-Night 2019: 02 Jan 14-Night 2019: 13 Jan, 19 Feb (Klong Toey) to ports of call in the heart (Halong Bay) Phuket (Patong Bay) THAILAND LangKawi (Da Nang) Andaman Sea South China Sea South China Sea Nha Trang MALAYSIA Kuala Lumpur Bangkok, and Tokyo and the (Port Klang) Malacca Indian Ocean ICONS OF SOUTHEAST ASIA HONG KONG TO BANGKOK 12-Night 2019: 27 Jan 5 THAI TEMPLES, MALAYSIAN MONARCHS BANGKOK TO SINGAPORE 11-Night 2019: 08 Feb STAR COLLECTORS VOYAGE NIGHTS of cosmopolitan marvels like,, Penang Ho Chi Minh City/ Saigon neighbour pulsating, modern your all-suite ship and cruise Hanoi Hoi An/Hue while tranquil, timeless villages of both worlds... step aboard Ko Kut THAILAND way to soaring skyscrapers Windstar brings you the best CHINA Bangkok cultures. Mystic temples give cities. Bangkok VIETNAM will you find such a stunning traditions and contemporary MALAYSIA Komodo National Park (Benoa) Nowhere else in the world juxtaposition of ancient Bandar Seri Begawan Semarang DIFFERENTLY. exotic shores of small villages and unspoiled islands of Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. CRUISE FROM CRUISE TO DEPARTURES Beauty of Borneo, Indonesia & the Philippines 25 Benoa 2019: 02 Jan South China Sea Explorer 37 Benoa Bangkok 2019: 02 Jan The Grandeur of Southeast Asia 26 Bangkok 2019: 13 Jan Vietnam Nights, Malaysian Sights 23 2019: 27 Jan Southeast Asia Artistry 25 Bangkok 2019: 08 Feb Epic East Asia 47 Bangkok Tokyo 2019: 08 Feb Tombs, Temples & Towers of the Orient 25 Tianjin 2019: 19 Feb Shrines & Cities of Asia 22 Tokyo 2019: 05 Mar
CHINA Beijing (Tianjin) Qingdao South China Sea TAIWAN East China Sea Taipei (Keelung) Ishigaki COMPREHENSIVE CHINA EXPLORATION HONG KONG TO TIANJIN 11-Night 2019: 05 Mar SOUTH KOREA Hashima Island Kagoshima Busan Sea of Japan Hiroshima Osaka Fukuoka (Hakata) (Kyoto) GRAND JAPAN TOKYO TO OSAKA 10-Night 2019: 27 Mar, 16 Apr Shingu Shimizu JAPAN Takamatsu JAPAN Tokyo Beijing Sea of Japan (Tianjin) Tokyo CHINA Yellow Sea East China Sea SOUTH KOREA Karatsu Busan Shimizu Kyoto Tamano (Uno) (Osaka) Hiroshima JAPAN POP CULTURE KINGS OF ASIA TIANJIN TO TOKYO 11-Night 2019: 16 Mar SOUTH KOREA Hashima Island Kagoshima Busan Sea of Japan Hiroshima Osaka (Kyoto) Karatsu Shingu GRAND JAPAN OSAKA TO 10-Night 2019: 06 Apr TO OSAKA 10-Night 2019: 16 Apr Shimizu JAPAN Takamatsu Tokyo () Aboard Every Windstar Cruise You Will Enjoy:» Champagne welcome reception» Signature Sail Away to Vangelis 1492 Conquest of Paradise» Windstar s Signature Onboard Barbeque and beloved crew show*» Local performances onboard**» Learning how to sail with the Captain or officers on our Open Bridge» Ocean views from all beautifully appointed staterooms or suites» Cooking demonstrations powered by the James Beard Foundation and recipes by James Beard Foundation chefs» All meals, in all venues onboard, including 24-hour room service» All non-alcoholic beverages, including specialty tea and coffee drinks» Market tours with the chef to select seasonal local ingredients for upcoming meals**» Watersports Platform, including all watersports equipment featuring complimentary kayaks, paddleboards, water trampoline and more* * Dependent on port and weather conditions. ** In most regions. 6
7-Night Itineraries EXPEDITION CRUISE HO CHI MINH TO SIEM REAP 7-Night High Water Season Upriver August to November EXPEDITION CRUISE HO CHI MINH TO PHNOM PENH 7-Night Low Water Season Upriver December to August Trip Highlights:» The most exclusive crew-to-guest ratio of 1:1 on the river» World-class dining with Consulting Chef David Thompson» Twice daily excursions, limited to 10 guests per guide» Kayaking adventures take you even deeper into daily life along the Mekong» Bicycles for riverside cycling for everyone from novices to pro riders EXPEDITION CRUISE SIEM REAP TO HO CHI MINH 7-Night High Water Season Downriver August to November EXPEDITION CRUISE PHNOM PENH TO HO CHI MINH 7-Night Low Water Season Downriver December to August Cruising Asia s Mekong River between Vietnam and Cambodia, the 205-foot Aqua Mekong is a floating five-star hotel with a crew to guest ratio of 1 to 1. The sustainably crafted ship s 20 designer suites the river s largest guestrooms overlook the Mekong through floor-to-ceiling windows. This is also the only ship on this stretch of the river to offer a fully equipped gym, screening room, outdoor cinema, observation deck and an upperdeck pool. Dine on world-class dishes created by top Southeast Asian cuisine chef, David Thompson and board the Mekong s only private tenders for expert-guided shore excursions to serene Buddhist temples and stilted villages or explore the unique landscape by bicycle and kayak. 7
4-Night Itineraries EXPLORER CRUISE HO CHI MINH TO PHNOM PENH 4-Night High & Low Water Upriver January to December EXPLORER CRUISE SIEM REAP TO PHNOM PENH 4-Night High Water Season Downriver August to November EXPLORER CRUISE PHNOM PENH TO PHNOM PENH 4-Night Low Water Season December to August 3-Night Itineraries DISCOVERY CRUISE PHNOM PENH TO HO CHI MINH 3-Night High & Low Water Downriver January to December DISCOVERY CRUISE PHNOM PENH TO SIEM REAP 3-Night High Water Season Upriver July to November DISCOVERY CRUISE PHNOM PENH TO PHNOM PENH 3-Night Low Water Season December to August 8
Discover the treasures of the land by sea on board luxurious yachts that are built on an intimate, human scale. French crew, expertise, attentive service, gastronomy: set sail in a five-star environment and enjoy a travel experience that is simultaneously authentic and sophisticated. Le Soléal Itineraries THE BEST OF JAPAN MAIZURU TO OSAKA 8-Night Le Soléal 2019: 15 Apr, 01 May, 18 Oct THE BEST OF JAPAN OSAKA TO MAIZURU 8-Night Le Soléal 2019: 23 Apr, 09 May, 10 Oct SCHUBERT & SCHUMANN: PIANO & LIEDER IN JAPAN MAIZURU TO OSAKA 8-Night Le Soléal 2019: 17 May Asia with PONANT» 10 Luxury cruises, including an expedition voyage.» Zodiac outings and shore visits with our specialised team of naturalists during the expedition voyage.» UNESCO World Heritage sites: Komodo National Park, the temple of Borobudur from Semarang, the subterranean river of Puerto Princesa in the Philippines, the Miyajima sanctuary and its vermillion torii, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Mueseum, Halong Bay in Vietnam.» The first musical cruise in Asia in partnership with Radio Classique.» Discover Sakaiminato and Matsue, or medieval Japan and the former homes of the Samurais, then Tamano, a former feudal domain with a surprising cultural heritage and its famous black castle.» The outstanding sailing in Halong Bay in Vietnam, a landscape of breath-taking beauty. 9
Le Lapérouse Itineraries EXPEDITION SCATTERED ISLANDS OF THE BANDA SEA DARWIN TO BENOA 11-Night Le Lapérouse 2019: 31 Aug GEMS OF SOUTHEAST ASIA BENOA TO HONG KONG 16-Night Le Lapérouse 2019: 11 Sep ASIA, A BLEND OF TRADITION AND MODERNITY OSAKA TO HAIPHONG 14-Night Le Lapérouse 2019: 26 Oct Le Lapérouse - 2018 Featuring innovative and environmentally-friendly equipment, elegantly designed staterooms, spacious suites with large windows, and lounge areas that open onto the outside, this new limited-capacity yacht boasting just 92 staterooms and suites will offer you a truly unique cruising experience. Launched June 2018, Le Lapérouse remains true to the PONANT spirit, embodying the unique atmosphere that is the cruise line s hallmark: a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy and comfort. Aboard this ship that flies the French flag, you will experience the incomparable pleasure of an intimate cruise, exploring destinations in an ethnic-chic ambiance with luxury service. 10
Fathom Asia (part of the Francis Travel Marketing Group) is an independent New Zealand owned, travel wholesale company specialising in holidays to most of the countries in Asia. We work very closely with our long established local agents and are proud of the close relationship that we enjoy with these partners. The combined knowledge and experience of the Reservations team at Fathom Asia and our local agents, provides us with the opportunity to personalise and tailor-make a holiday package specifically for you. Our portfolio of featured destinations with an impressive collection of three to five star hotels, boutique hotels, apartments and villas allows us to provide you with a holiday year round. We are well experienced in creating tailormade packages and can offer you a simple straight forward Day Booking at an airport hotel, a short two or three night stay with transfers, excursions., a longer multi-centre or Island Hopping package with all the trimmings and everything in between. For our discerning travellers who wish to have a truly luxurious holiday, we offer a number of different room types at world renowned international and local hotels, meet and greet service at the airport, private transfers with an English speaking guide, personalised detailed excursions, table reservations at some of the popular local restaurants as well as other ancillary services. To us, the customer is still very much King. From the time you make initial contact with us until you are safely home after an unforgettable holiday, you will be treated the old-fashioned way by our team of highly qualified staff at Fathom Asia and of course our well respected and highly knowledgeable staff in resorts. Let us know what you have in mind and you will be surprised at how quickly and affordable we can make your ideal holiday a reality! Why The Philippines Should Be Your Next Holiday Destination:» The people - most kind, friendly and simply amazing.» Breathtaking beaches and turquoise crystal-clear waters.» Nature, flora and fauna - Philippines has one of the most diverse wildlife in the world.» Weather and climate - the average yearly temperature is around 26.6 C.» Swim with turtles and whale sharks.» It s a diving and snorkelling mecca.» It has the world's longest subterranean river.» Delicious and fresh food.» Affordability.» Colourful transportation - the world famous Jeepneys.» Philippines is an English speaking country. Coron Sample Itinerary: Flying With Philippine Airlines Mon: Auckland to Manila Tue: Fly to Cebu; Overnight in Cebu Tue & Wed Thu: Fly to Busuanga (Palawan) with a land transfer to Coron town; Overnight in Coron Town Thu - Sat Sun: Boat ride to El Nido; Overnight in El Nido Sun - Wed Thu: Fly to Puerto Princesa; Overnight in Puerto Princesa Thu & Fri Sat: Fly to Manila; Overnight in Manila Sun: Fly back to Auckland 11
South Korea Welcome to South Korea a land of ancient ruins, romantic legends, natural wonders, breathtaking landscapes, and modern cities. It s history dates back to more than 4,300 years and is home to one of the oldest ongoing civilizations in existence. Asia s third largest economy welcomes visitors with open arms. Hike its mountainous countryside that s awash with natural attractions. Listen as monks chant serenely from Buddhist temples while its modern cities buzz 24/7. Visit the contentious DMZ, which separates it from its northern neighbour. Throw in a distinct cuisine, and some bizarre festivals, and you ve got a recipe for the perfect trip. Sample Itinerary: Round Korea Tour - 7 Days - Saturday Departure Leave Seoul to see the real Korea! Discover an amazing Korea in 7 days - getting a complete impression of Korea s cultural treasures, dreamlike landscape and traditional experience. Gyeongbok Palace This tour will take you to: Gongju Daejeon Jeonju Jinan Gwangju Boseong Suncheon Yeosu Jinju Busan Ulsan Gyeongju Andong Wonju Pyeongchang Gangreung Yangyang Tour Inclusions:» 6 Nights accommodation at 4-5 star hotels» Transportation by mini van» All entrance fees» English speaking tour guide» Daily breakfasts at hotels» Lunches and dinners at local restaurants» Gratuities Taiwan Welcome to Taiwan a country with stunning scenery, exotic cultures and hospitable people. Taiwan is a relatively unexplored treasure that offers a tremendous diversity for a small island. Situated off the coast of mainland China, this mountainous island has some picture perfect breathtaking vistas and natural attractions, majestic peaks, rolling hills and plains, basins and inlets, tropical beaches and green forests. The old and the new live in harmony in Taiwan. Modern, high-rise buildings play backdrop to numerous traditional folk festivals, and ancient temples sit alongside glass-fronted boutiques in the bustling streets. Visitors will be enthralled as much by the bustling metropolis of Taipei as with the array of natural attractions throughout this relatively small island. Taroko Gorge Sample Itinerary: Round Taiwan Tour - 5 Days Monday Departure This tour will take you to: Sun Moon Lake Foguangshan Monastery Kaohsiung Kenting Taitung East Coast National Scenic Area Hualien Taroko Gorge Taipei Tour Inclusions:» 4 nights accommodation at 5 star hotels» Transportation» All entrance fees» English speaking tour guide» Daily breakfasts at hotels 12
Cambodia Welcome to Cambodia one of the most authentic and unspoiled destinations in Southeast Asia. Nestled along the tropical waters of the Gulf of Thailand and sharing boarders with Vietnam, Laos and Thailand, Cambodia has a lot to offer intrepid visitors. It has remarkable ancient temples, unique cultural experiences and picturesque rural landscapes as well as idyllic beaches. Cambodia is a small country with a big history. This was once the seat of one of Asia s most magnificent early civilizations, the mighty Khmer empire of Angkor, whose legendary temples continue to provide a touchstone of national identity as well as attracting millions of visitors every year. Sample Itinerary: Essential Cambodia - Private Tour - 8 days This tour will take you to: Phnom Penh Koh Dach Island Kampong Chhnang Province Ponley Floating Village Battambang Angkor Wat Angkor Thom The Terraces of the Elephants Ta Prohm Temple Bong Thom Tonle Sap Lake Siem Reap Ankor Wat Tour Inclusions:» 7 nights accommodation at 4 & 5 star hotels» Transportation» All entrance fees, bike rental & Tuk Tuk tour in temples» Private boat trip in Tonle Sap Lake» English speaking tour guide» Daily breakfasts at hotels and lunch at local restaurants Vietnam Welcome to Vietnam. Most travellers to Vietnam are attracted by the country s wonderful natural beauty: From green rice fields dotted with the conical hats of workers in Vietnam s north stretching to the fascinating bustle of the Mekong Delta in the south. It s a place where handmade water puppets spin elaborate tales, singing kites soar overhead, highland markets promise the hope of love to young villagers, and Mekong River markets float. Halong Bay Sample Itinerary: Explore Vietnam - Private Tour - 14 Days This tour will take you to: Hanoi Ngoc Ha Village Pu Luong Nature Reserve Mai Chau Ninh Binh Tam Coc Bich Dong Pagoda Halong Bay Hue Village of the Manadins Phu Thuan Beach Bach Ma National Park Hoi An Saigon Mekong Delta Cai Be Tour Inclusions:» 13 nights accommodation at 4 star hotels» Daily breakfasts, 10 lunches and 4 dinners» Overnight cruise» Transportation» All entrance fees 13
Sri Lanka Welcome to Sri Lanka - The Pearl of the Indian Ocean. Sri Lanka is a stunningly beautiful island in the Indian Ocean rich in tradition, history and culture. This captivating destination combines fascinating wildlife, sacred sights and sandy golden beaches to create an island adventure like no other. The strong colonial influence is evident throughout this colourful island and there is more to this island than meets the eye, from surfing and diving in the dazzling waters to creating unforgettable memories on safari. Visit ancient World Heritage Sites, filled with mystery, embrace local religion on a Buddhist retreat or explore the verdant hills of Sri Lanka s tea plantations. Sample Itinerary: Discover Sri Lanka - Private Tour - 13 Days This tour will take you to: Colombo Sigiriya Minneriya National Park The Pidurangala Rock Anuradhpara Jaffna Delft Island Kandy Nuwara Eliya Horton Plains National Park, Yala National Park Galle Sigiriya Tour Inclusions:» 12 nights accommodation at 4 star hotels» Transportation» All entrance fees» English speaking tour guide» Daily breakfast and dinner» Gratuities Indonesia Encompassing more than 17,000 islands, Indonesia is a vast archipelago rich in natural environments, people, history and culture. It s an extremely diverse country, with more than 300 languages spoken and a wealth of attractions to explore. From swinging orang utans to intimidating Komodo dragons, ancient Hindu and Buddhist temples, volcanoes, stepped rice terraces and lengthy stretches of isolated beach you will not be disappointed with your holiday in Indonesia. Japan Uncover a unique blend of traditional culture and cutting-edge modernity in Japan. Explore peaceful temples like the glittering Golden Pavilion in former imperial capital Kyoto, or go for kitsch fashions in Tokyo. The varied climate means you can see snow-capped mountains and wilderness on the northern island of Hokkaido, and subtropical beaches lapped by turquoise waters in the southern outpost of Okinawa. Laos Land-locked by Cambodia, China, Burma, Thailand and Vietnam, Laos is dominated by mountains and rivers. Visit Laos and you are transported back to the past to find a peaceful, laidback country, and a culture which, based on Buddhism, lends its people a delightful charm and friendliness. Highlights include romantic Luang Prabang, the riverside capital Vientiane, and the natural scenes of the south. Malaysia Steeped in colonial history, culturally diverse, naturally beautiful and an adventure for your taste buds Malaysia is a wonderful place in every sense. It is where the ultra-modern and traditional collide. Witness this in the dynamic capital of Kuala Lumpur, where soaring skyscrapers stand alongside historical temples. This bustling cityscape melts into the unspoilt shores of the East Coast and the breathtaking natural beauty of Malaysian Borneo. is a dynamic destination with a rich blend of Chinese, Indian, Malay and Western cultures. Stunning modern architecture finds its place alongside historic buildings and lush green parks. Explore s historic ethnic enclaves. Enjoy the culture, cuisine and shopping of Kampong Glam, the Muslim quarter. Tour the temples and markets of Little India and visit the shops, restaurants and parks of Chinatown. Thailand Thailand holidays often centre around cosmopolitan Bangkok, but Thailand s beautiful islands, like Phuket and Koh Samui, definitely merit some exploration as well. Holiday around northern Chiang Mai for trekking and rafting with Thailand s hill tribes. Culture vultures on holiday in Thailand will love the UNESCO-listed ancient capital, Ayutthaya. Plenty of spicy local cuisine tops the holiday off a treat. 14
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