PRODUCT SHOWCASE Exclusive hotel deals available in Hong Kong and major city and beach destinations include a wide range of quality hotel choices from value-for-money properties to large, luxurious and international chains or hip hotels and resorts no minimum stay and a host of value-added benefits breakfast included exclusively for Cathay Pacific Airways and Dragonair passengers Hassle-free trips from Hong Kong packages include accommodation, round-trip air tickets and optional transfers available in any class: economy, business or first year-round products pre-booked in advance in preparation for peak seasons special seasonal deals available for short periods of time Flexible tours with great options available all around the world, especially around Asia 1- or 2-day trips including transfers, tour guides, meals and entrance fees hot destinations such as Beijing, Qingdao, Kota Kinabalu, Kathmandu and many more perfect way to see the best sightseeing spots when time is at a premium Get the most from any holiday inclusive of all tours, meals, personal guides, private transfers and travel insurance are available in destinations such as Siem Reap, Bhutan, Beijing, Sri Lanka, Kunming, Lijiang, Shangri-la and more are usually run on a fixed itinerary so that travellers can get real insight into different cultures give travellers the comfort of going to an adventurous place with professional support, sparing the organisational hassle allow travellers to see an entire country in one trip (Sri Lanka for example) Access all areas Exclusive tours explore hidden gems not normally open to the general public. Our guides are able to escort a privileged few to gain a glimpse of lesser-seen areas that most tourists do not get to experience. The tours are a rare and unusual treat for any visitor.
As a market leader in free and independent travel, Cathay Pacific Holidays and Dragonair Holidays offers a wide range of exciting leisure holiday choices to more than 60 destinations in China, Asia and beyond. Our products are competitive and can offer unmatched flexibility, variety and budget options as well as strong alliances with the world s top hotels. Our holidays are themed to help travellers pinpoint the ideal holiday. No matter if a holiday is to Hong Kong or departing from Hong Kong, Our themed products will have something for everyone. Our holiday themes are as follows: City Chic Cultural Treasures Nature & Adventure Sun & Beach Ultimate Golf Wellness (Onsen & Spa) Ski Frenzy Holidays Fly Drive Experts at your disposal These tours are led by: wine experts, gourmets, historical scholars and other skilled individuals in their field characters like wine buff Roy Moorfield and foodie Chua Lam, who add a charismatic edge to any tour experts who are like a walking dictionary on their specialist area Outings with a difference These tours are for visitors who want to see a place from a uniquely different perspective. If a group of friends has a special interest, Cathay Pacific Holidays / Dragonair Holidays can arrange the perfect package. They are tailor-made to the needs of any kind of traveller.
46 TRAVEL TO HONG KONG STAY-A-WHILE AND OPTIONAL TOURS STAY-A-WHILE OPTIONAL TOURS Stay-A-While are available in many different kinds of hotels in major cities and are suitable for any kind of travellers. We offer accommodation in a number of hip properties, budget and international chain hotels dotted around the world. Deluxe Hong Kong Island Tour Tour code: HKGT26/4 Man Mo Temple Peak Tram to the Peak Coach to Aberdeen Harbour Optional sampan ride at own expense Jewellery factory visit Repulse Bay Stanley Market Repulse Bay Travel Bonus Vouchers and coupons are often included in our packages to make a travel experience more convenient. For example, we offer shopping and local transportation discounts. Maxim s Group Cash Coupons Duty Free Shop Cash Coupons (Value HK$150) MTR Tourist One Day Pass & Peak Tram Sky Pass are available. The Peak Stanley Market
OPTIONAL TOURS 47 Cathay Pacific Holidays and Dragonair Holidays provide tourists in Hong Kong the chance to experience a specially-designed selection of packages to all the must-see destinations around the territory. Whether it s a harbour cruise or a heritage trail a traveller is interested, we can provide the right tour for them. For more detail information of these packages, please visit www.cxholidays.com/intl, Cathay Pacific Airways and Dragonair offices, or your local travel agents, or contact our local representative. HONG KONG The Land Between Tour (with lunch) Tour code: HKGT26/6 Yuen Yuen Institute Explore Tai Mo Shan Visit Fanling Walled Village Visit Luk Keng Road lookout Trip to Sam Mun Tsai Fishing Village Lunch at a popular restaurant Horse-racing Tour Tour code: HKGT26/18 Seat in Visitor s Box in the Member s Enclosure Perfect view of horseracing Lavish buffet meal VIP betting facilities Seafood Dinner / Sunset Cruise Tour code: HKGT26/14 Leisurely sunset harbour cruise Superb seafood dinner at Lei Yue Mun Seafood Village Avenue of Stars Night market at Temple Street Lei Yue Mun Seafood Village Tai Mo Shan Man Mo Temple Avenue of Stars A Symphony of Lights Cruise Tour Code: HKGT26/21 Evening cruise on Victoria Harbour Perfect view of the 20-minute A Symphony of Lights show Live, synchronised commentary and music A Symphony of Lights Show Heritage Tour Tour Code: HKGT26/23 Visit to Tai Fu Tai stately home Fan Tin village Explore Lo Wai Walled Village Tang Chung Ling Ancestral Hall Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree Man Mo Temple and Tai Po Market For detailed tour information please refer to Stay-A-While Hong Kong and China pages 10-11.
48 TRAVEL TO HONG KONG OPTIONAL TOURS AND SERVICES OPTIONAL TOURS HONG KONG Highlight of the Night Tour code: HKGT26/16 Tram ride up to the Peak Night view from the Peak Sunset cruise around Victoria Harbour Gourmet dinner onboard Nightlife in Lan Kwai Fong Hong Kong Disneyland Magic Tour Tour code: HKGT21/16 Hong Kong Disneyland One Day Pass Approximate 9-11hours Includes seat in coach, entrance ticket Peak Tram to the Peak Lan Kwai Fong Disney
OPTIONAL TOURS AND SERVICES 49 Ocean Park Tour Tour code: HKGT26/2 Brief visit to jewellery factory Cable car ride Day excursion at Ocean Park Ngong Ping Cable Car Tai O Fishing Village Plaza Premium Lounge After a long-haul flight or during transit, what better way to relax and refresh with a drink, or even a shower, at the airport. Different packages are on offer to cater for different customers. For detail information please refer to page 64 of Stay- A-While Hong Kong and China. 360 Lantau Explorer Tour Tour code: HKGT26/8 Avenue of stars Jewellery factory visit Walking tour in Tai O Fishing Village Po Lin Monastery and Big Buddha Statue Chinese traditional vegetarian lunch Visit Ngong Ping Village Ngong Ping Cable Car to Tung Chung For detailed tour information please refer to Page 10-11 of Stay-A-While Hong Kong and China. Big Buddha
50 TRAVEL TO HONG KONG TAILOR-MADE TOURS Tailor-made tours are available for travellers who want to experience Hong Kong at a different pace and from a different perspective. We can help arrange almost any kind of tour from a visit to a local food market with an expert guide to a once-in-a-lifetime helicopter ride around the harbour. EXPERT EXPAT TOURS These are no ordinary jaunts around the territory. Led by a group of enthusiasts who are experienced guides, expatriate tours can provide an insightful and informative take on Hong Kong. We can arrange tours so that visitors can see both cityscape and countryside, and even get a history lesson from someone who is passionate about their adopted homeland. There are plenty of hikes, trails and even photography excursions for holiday-makers to choose from. Old Central Legislative Council Former Hollywood Road Police Station Discover Central Walk Visit historic buildings that nestle amongst the city s spectacular skyscrapers, and walk along the streets whose very names evoke the colourful history of this amazing territory. St John s Cathedral, the Legislative Council Building and the HSBC Building are all included in the itinerary. Kowloon Market Walk The tour takes fascinated sightseers to the back streets of Kowloon, and into the daily lives of local residents. Encounter the bustling markets and well-known landmarks such as the Ladies, Flower, Bird and Goldfish markets. Discover the energy and soul of everyday Kowloon. Goldfish Market Bird Market Bustling market
TAILOR-MADE TOURS 51 Dragon s Back Hike Enter into the serene and beautiful countryside on the eastern side of Hong Kong Island. Walk along the crest of the Dragon s Back trail with panoramic views of the coastline and distant islands. Photography Trip The best way to capture the essence and beauty of Hong Kong. Snap away in hidden alleyways, from beneath a skyscraper or perched atop a mountain in country parks. Dragon s Back Hike Aberdeen Harbour Peak to Aberdeen Hike Take a walking tour to better understand the true Hong Kong. Take in magnificent views over Victoria Harbour, Kowloon Peninsula, the New Territories and the South China Sea with its many islands. The path passes through shaded forests to the colourful and bustling fishing port of Aberdeen on the south part of Hong Kong Island. A typically bustling Hong Kong street market For more information please visit www.cxholidays.com/intl
52 TRAVEL TO HONG KONG TAILOR-MADE TOURS AND SERVICES Aqualuna Helicopter sightseeing The Peninsula 15-minute Helicoptor Sightseeing Tour Soar above Hong Kong s skyline with this unique and prestigious tour. A take-off from the roof of The Peninsula hotel gives passengers a remarkable perspective of the city, especially at night time. Sail the harbour on the Aqualuna Hong Kong is blessed with one of the world s most spectacular harbours. Whether for business or pleasure, a cruise is a must-do experience. Aqualuna, a luxurious Chinese sailing junk was created in the Hong Kong shipyard of an 80- year-old master craftsman. It offers patrons high-end service with unforgettable views of Victoria Harbour. The junk can accommodate up to 80 guests and is available for private charter. Eight daily sailings are also offered. Aqualuna is fitted out with a full bar and cocktail lounge The Big Bus Sightseeing Tour An open-top double-decker bus can escort visitors through modern skyscrapers to old temples, and from Hong Kong Island to Kowloon. Passengers on board get a completely different perspective of the territory from the perfect vantage point and with complete flexibility. Tours are available at various times of day and night, allowing customers the perfect way to see the illuminated skyline. Available tours on offer are: Day Tour Night Tour Combo Tour Grand Hyatt s Concierge Service The Grand Hyatt Hong Kong offers a unique, eye-opening service to all visitors. On request, a senior hotel concierge will guide and escort you to some of the city s less-visited tourist spots. The escort will teach you how to shop at the local market or how to choose the freshest local seafood for dinner. For more information on Hong Kong tailor-made tours please contact your local travel agent or contact your local Cathay Pacific Airways and Dragonair offices.
54 TRAVEL TO HONG KONG EXPERT AT YOUR DISPOSAL ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD Cathay Pacific Holidays and Dragonair Holidays Special Organized Tours are a unique experience. The tours are carefully designed to heighten your senses and appreciation of a particular theme or destination. The expert tour leaders have unmatched industry connections that enable them to take you places you wouldn t normally have access to and share their in-depth knowledge and experience adding an extra dimension to any holiday. Roy Moorfield Wine Expert Roy Moorfield has been involved with Cathay Pacific Airways for 20 years and is presently the airline s international wine consultant. The oenologist and wine lover, Roy is also a holder of the title Melbourne Wine Legend. Those who sign up get a rare chance to sample what only the insiders normally quaff. Through his exceptional network of industry contacts, Roy opens doors to places not normally seen. In no time at all, you ll be discussing wine investment tips and hob-knobbing with the world s leading viticulturists. Visit cellars housed at the vineyards and taste the private collections normally reserved for close friends. But with Roy there to guide you, that s what you ll be in no time at all. Roy s brainchild, The DuckCrawl, also held in Hong Kong is a lunch based on the principle of matching Chinese cuisine, specifically duck dishes, with pinot noir. Staged at three different restaurants in just the one lunch time, Roy describes the harmony of the food and wine as one of the Wonders of the World. Roy Moorfield s Special Organized Tours are available in Hong Kong, France, Italy and Australia. Chua Lam Gourmet Specialist With Singaporean roots, a Japanese education and an enviable travel history, TV personality Chua Lam has an unrivalled knowledge of every kind of cooking method technique and the cultural knowledge. His energy and passion is contagious. As a food lover and avid traveller, he knows everything about every authentic local speciality and has more than a few stories to tell. He is a seasoned entertainer and is always willing to share his tales of Asia and its food scene. If you want to know about more about food and then a little bit more he s the perfect companion. In his special Deluxe Hong Kong Food Tour, Chua Lam has selected four famous restaurants and designed an exclusive menu. At Hutong, Thai Basil, Yung Kee and Tin Heung Lau, food lovers can savour delicacies and at the same time, get insight from this extraordinary character. Chua Lam s Special Organized Tours are also available in China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. 1 2
SPECIAL ORGANIZED TOURS 3 4 5 6 7 8 Remember: If a wine, food or cultural journey doesn t grab you, Cathay Pacific Holidays and Dragonair Holidays can also tailor-make a tour upon request. So if a traveller and their friends have any particular interests, contact us and we ll design a special tour to fit their needs. We have our team of experts at your disposal. 1 A visit to the Central Market in Sapporo lets you learn more about local culture. And don t forget to try some of the freshest produce. 2 Roy and his tour group enjoy a private dinner and special wine tasting hosted by the owner of Chateau Pontet-Canet, a good friend of Roy. 3 A taste of a freshly opened durian at a Ho Chi Minh market. 4 Try a bowl of authentic Vietnamese pho. 5 Chua Lam is like a walking dictionary of the culinary world. While enjoying the food, you will also learn a lot about the stories behind the local dishes, and local culture too. 6 Strolling around the heritage sites in ancient Verona. 7 A wine tour to Bordeaux lets you visit traditional and modern wineries, and places usually not open to the public such as Château Fonplegade. 8 Roy is always willing to share his impressive knowledge, and locals of helpful wine tips for investment too. 55