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RIVER CRUISING Featuring Japan, China, India & Sri Lanka VIETNAM & CAMBODIA RIVER CRUISING Featuring Japan, China, India & Sri Lanka FLY FREE* Earlybird Offers *See pages 26-27 2019/20 for details Premium journeys at exceptional value This was a wonderful trip, thank you for organising this truly “exceptional holiday. Robyn and Bill, NSW ” 2 Experience for yourself why so many people choose Travelmarvel WE ARE PROUDLY AUSTRALIAN OWNED As part of the APT Travel Group, Travelmarvel is proud to be owned and run by the McGeary family, with over 90 years of travel industry experience. WE GUARANTEE GREAT VALUE Holidaying with Travelmarvel means you’ll visit amazing destinations, see the must-see sights and enjoy premium accommodation, without paying for the things you don’t want or need. Transfers, tipping, port charges and entrance fees are all included in your tour price. What’s more, you will enjoy a range of delicious and authentic cuisine as well as special feature dining experiences. 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YOUR EXPERT THE ASIA EXPERTS MEET THE CREW: TOUR DIRECTOR & ESCORT Our team has travelled Asia extensively TONY, TOUR DIRECTOR During your travels across Vietnam, to create itineraries that showcase the Tony has travelled Cambodia and Sri Lanka, our dedicated best the region has to offer. Extended extensively through Tour Directors offer superior knowledge stays in key locations ensure that you Asia, Europe, Australia, and service. Through your rail journeys have a more leisurely and in-depth New Zealand and across India, China and Japan, an expert local immersion in each place you visit. Africa, yet his passion Great Rail Journeys Tour Escort will assist ASIA-BASED remains Vietnam, his own home with any need. Our Tour Directors and OPERATIONS STAFF country. Awarded Tour Director of Escorts are highly trained experts. Dedicated Travelmarvel and Great Rail the Year in 2018 after working with LOCAL GUIDES – Journeys staff are based throughout Asia. 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