Explore Asia 2016 - 2017
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1 Discover the home of the Padaung >> pages 4–5 china Shanghai
2 West Sumatra – The Highlands and Mekong (Lancang) River the Sea 8 Chengdu >> pages 6–7 Xiamen 3 Local Immersions in Lak >> pages 8–9 myanmar Mandalay ou t of the or dina ry laos philippine sea 4 Rural Glamping by Jeep to Banteay tou r s for ev eryone Luang Prabang Hanoi Ampil 1 5 >> pages 10–11 Padaung Yangon Our programmes take individuals 5 A culinary journey through Laos and small groups in an exciting new thailand vietnam >> pages 12–13 4 travel direction and provide unique, Banteay Ampil Bangkok south out of the ordinary experiences. 3 Lak 6 The Hidden Trails of Phuket china cambodia sea >> pages 14–15 Ho Chi Our guests can achieve a truly Minh City authentic and sustainable travel 7 Authentic Sarawak 6 experience in the great, wide Phuket >> pages 16–17 outdoors. We cater for those with a passion for indigenous customs 8 Sichuan Exploration malaysia and culture; charming hospitality; Kuala Lumpur malaysia >> page 18–19 Sarawak 7 flavoursome and traditional 2 cooking; stimulating ethnic art; and indian ocean Padang intriguing architecture. indonesia indonesia come explore with us. Jakarta 8 Bali Lombok 4 myanmar • 2016 - 2017 myanmar • 2016 - 2017 5
1 · Inle Sagar Pagodas 2 · Village in mountain landscape 3 · Kalaw Market Discover the home of the Padaung 4 · Taung Kwe Zedi 5 · Long Neck Padaung
Highlights › Visit Loikaw, the capital of Kayah State, and experience a wealth of fascinating cultural sites › Learn more about the unique “long neck” Padaung women › Explore untouched country side and interact with Kayan tribespeople in a verdant tropical landscape
Loikaw, the capital of Kayah State, day 1, Inle Lake – Loikaw local life and customs is to visit a Myanmar’s most famous hill stations. is a remote and relaxing destination › After checking out of the hotel situated traditional local market and the market Located on the edge of the Shan that few travellers have discovered. near scenic Inle Lake, guests travel by in Loikaw is a hive of bustling activity Plateau, Kalaw is a lively market town
Located in the rugged Karen Hills and boat to the picturesque village of Nam that attracts traders, farmers and where many ethnic tribespeople 2 3 along the Pilu River, this area offers Pan where ethnic populations such as the tribespeople from afar. This “wet” (food trade goods such as such as hand- stunning views of mountain-top Pa-O, Inthar, and Shan still live according and local produce) market offers unique made crafts, green tea and fresh local pagodas, secretive caves and volcanic to generation-old traditions. We go on photo opportunities. The adventure produce. The town sits atop the misty Travel Period All year around. blue mountains of Shan State. Once lakes. We take our guests back in time a walk through the various shore-based continues with a leisurely drive to the Travel Duration 3 days / 2 nights. to an era when people were at one villages to view local people go about village of Panpet, the home of the favoured by British colonialists because with nature. Guests will discover their traditional daily tasks of handicraft famed “long neck” Padaung women. of the cool mountain breezes, the town Group Size 1–25 persons. authentic tribal lifestyles, culturally production, farming and fishing. We Guests can immerse themselves in the enjoys stunning views of one of the Included in the Tour Accommodation is based on room/breakfast; all tours and transfers rich villages, and experience stunning end at the ornate Sagar and Tha Kong local lifestyle of this fascinating ethnic country's most picturesque regions. It with a local English-speaking guide; other meals as indicated in the panoramic views. A highlight of this 17th century pagodas which have been tribe. We end the day at one of the also offers colonial period architecture, programme; all entrance and donation fees. three-day adventure is a visit to the constructed in the traditional Shan-style. most spectacular sites in the country; a Catholic church, and a Sikh temple Excluded from the Tour Other services and meals that are not included in the programme including: travel insurance, visa expenses, airfares, personal expenses famed “long neck” Padaung tribe. Our guide will give an interesting and Taung Kwe Zedi. This is a pagoda built which reflects the cultural diversity 4 informative insight into local life and on a towering hill with commanding of this location. The three-day tour and optional programmes. traditions. The afternoon continues with views of a rugged landscape. concludes in this destination. boat and car journeys to Loikaw, the capital of Kayah State. day 3, Loikaw – Kalaw › Guests are transported in the early day 2, Loikaw and the Padaung morning on a scenic drive though
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1 · Minangkabau house 2 · Cubadak Island 3 · Local Padang dinner West Sumatra – The Highlands and the Sea 4 · Rural Sumatra 5 · Harau Valley Waterfall near Bukittinggi
Highlights › Witness the true natural beauty of West Sumatra › Experience indigenous cultures that have kept centuries-old traditions alive › Spend three relaxing nights on the jungle covered getaway of Cubadak Island
West Sumatra is one of the most day 1, Padang – Bukittinggi view impressive Minangkabau homes Cubadak Island. We will stay on this diverse regions of Indonesia with > We head north to Bukittinggi, the to interact with these native people. idyllic island for three nights. jungle-clad mountains, towering cultural home of the Minangkabau The 100-metre vertical cliffs of the volcanoes and vast rainforests. people – the dominant ethnic group valley contain abundant waterfalls day 4 -5, Cubadak Island 2 3 It is home to a wealth of wildlife in West Sumatra. Their culture is that plunge into natural rock pools and > Cubadak is surrounded by pristine such as the Sumatran tiger and the matrilineal, meaning women rule the we can enjoy a cooling dip in these. coral reefs and one of the most orangutan. Guests will enjoy the roost, with property and land always Gibbons and macaques still roam freely enjoyable activities is snorkelling to Travel Period All year around. view the colourful fish. Or try your natural splendour of one of the passing down from mother to daughter. in this area which is truly an area of Travel Duration 6 days / 5 nights. world’s most stunning landscapes. We enjoy a guided walk through this peaceful serenity. hand at kayaking, or windsurfing. An option exists to visit the idyllic pleasant town and onto the impressive Alternatively, explore the forest which Group Size 1–20 persons. Mentawi Islands and live with an Sianok Canyon, with the mighty day 3, Bukittinggi – Cubadak contains monkeys and deer. For the Included in the Tour Accommodation is based on room/breakfast; all tours and transfers indigenous tribe on a post-tour (active) volcano of Mt. Merapi and the Island adventurous, a trek up the hill will offer with a local English-speaking guide; other meals as indicated in the additional excursion. (inactive) Mt. Singgalang providing a > A highlight is exploration of Danau a sublime view. If you prefer a less programme; all entrance and donation fees. commanding backdrop. Located 930 Maninjau, a volcanic lake at the bottom strenuous activity, relax on the beach Excluded from the Tour Other services and meals that are not included in the programme with a cold drink. including: travel insurance, visa expenses, airfares, personal expenses metres above sea level, this destination of an immense caldera measuring 4 is comfortably temperate all year 20km and 8km. It was created about and optional programmes. round. 50,000 years when a massive volcano day 6, Cubadak Island - Padang Remarks The Cubadak Paradise Resort offers simple but clean accommodation. erupted and collapsed in on itself. The > On day six we travel back to You will enjoy your meals together with the owners and other guests. day 2, Bukittinggi drive towards the lake takes in some Padang Airport for flights to the next In keeping with a true tropical island getaway, there is no AC or TV. > Guests will spend the whole day in remarkable Minangkabau houses. We destination. the Harau Valley and cycle through then head back to Curocok where our
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1 · Waterfall near tented camp 2 · Drying coffee in the Mnong village near Lak 3 · View from your tent Local Immersions in Lak 4 · Locals sailing over the nearby lake 5 · An ethnic Mnong with handmade vases
Highlights › A night under the stars at Lak Tented Camp overlooking picturesque Lak Lake › An exciting jungle trek including a picnic next to a cooling waterfall › A cultural tour that explores Mnong ethnic villages and concludes with a refreshing insight into the local coffee culture
Situated between Da Lat and Buon day 1, Arrival in Lak, cultural day 2, Waterfall trek and day 3, Departure Ma Thuot – the two central highland village walk nature – based activities › After checking out of your stylish capitals of Vietnam – Lak is a dream › We start with an enlightening tour › Comfortable walking shoes are tent, the transfer back to your next destination that is fringed by around Buon Ma Thuot town where our essential for our adventure activities. destination is preceded with an 2 3 rolling hills. Lak Lake is the Central guide will explain how the city evolved. A short ride will bring guests to the optional tour around one of the few Highland’s largest natural freshwater A stop at the fascinating Daklak foot of the Chu Yang Sin National villages in the province where the lake and it is home to the Mnong, a Ethnography Museum will complete Park – also known as the “Mountain delicate art of bamboo weaving and Travel Period All year around. tribe that relies on this freshwater the morning’s activities. After lunch, of Genies” – for a one-hour hike to pottery is still preserved in the most Travel Duration 3 days / 2 nights. resource for their livelihood. They we walk or cycle to the surrounding a remote waterfall. There is time to authentic way. Guests are more than often can be seen fishing in their Mnong ethnic villages. These highland unwind, relax and enjoy the fresh welcome to take part in this traditional Group Size 1–15 persons. traditional dugout canoes. The stylish people are highly active in working the air, or take a dip in the small, natural means of handicraft creation. They can Included in the Tour Accommodation is based on room/breakfast; all tours and transfers Lak Tented Camp provides a close- coffee plantations and rice paddy fields pool at the foot of the waterfall while also buy some high quality handicrafts with a local English-speaking guide; other meals as indicated in the to-nature, yet comfortable stay for all and our guests will get the opportunity your guide prepares a picnic lunch. at source to take home. programme; all entrance and donation fees. discerning travellers eager to connect to get an insight into their simple but We return in the afternoon to your Excluded from the Tour Other services and meals that are not included in the programme including: travel insurance, visa expenses, airfares, personal expenses with the natural world. absorbing lifestyle. In the evening, glamping address at Lak Lake for an 4 guests are treated to a dance and afternoon of relaxation. Alternatively, and optional programmes. gong performance and a sampling of guests can opt for tours, or water- Remarks Recommended for experienced travellers with a decent physical the local wines. We end a perfect day based activities on the lake. Our last condition. The itinerary is subject to change depending on road and with a sunset boat sail over the lake, dinner will be held at the camp. weather conditions. followed by dinner at the Lak Tented Camp.
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1 · Banteay Ampil 2 · Glamping at Banteay Ampil 3 · Ox's cart ride Rural Glamping by Jeep to Banteay Ampil 4 · Rice paddy field 5 · Military jeep
Highlights › Enjoy comfortable “glamping” next to a secluded temple complex in rural Cambodia › Explore traditional rustic villages around Banteay Ampil › Cruise around on a restored military jeep and also ride by ox cart
Banteay Ampil’s ruins form a unique day 1, Rural Cambodia and is included – Beng Mealea. A few day 2, Banteay Ampil – Siem backdrop for an amazing “glamping” Banteay Ampil intrepid souls have related tales of Reap experience. From dining under › While most visitors to Siem Reap head being escorted by villagers to this lost › The morning starts with a hearty the stars, to having lunch next straight for the temples of Angkor, we temple buried under dense vegetation. breakfast before guests have the chance 2 3 to this historic temple, this is an head out into the countryside aboard Built by Jayavarman VII in the style of to privately explore this temple which extraordinary experience of rural a restored military jeep, far from the Angkor Wat, its size is truly impressive very few tourists can reach because of Cambodia. Part of the guests’ journey crowds. Verdant rice paddy fields and covering well over one square kilometre its remoteness and road conditions. This Travel Period December - February. will be by a restored military jeep isolated villages are the setting for a within its moat. Before night falls, we site is truly off the beaten track and you Travel Duration 2 days / 1 night. and then by ox cart. We will travel relaxing journey. First stop will be the reach our tented overnight address will have an opportunity to explore this to rural villages where time has isolated 9th century Prei Monti temple. near Banteay Ampil. Your spacious ancient temple in relative solitude. After Group Size 1–10 persons. stood still. As the stars emerge, pure We then experience lively trading at private tent’s amenities provide for checking out, ox carts will bring guests Included in the Tour Accommodation is based on room/breakfast; all tours and transfers relaxation promises as guests settle local markets at Psar Rolous. This is the maximum relaxation. Furnished with back to a nearby departure point for with a local English-speaking guide; other meals as indicated in the into their canvas sanctuary for the place to smell and see locally-grown private bathroom facilities, fans, plush collection by more conventional cars for programme; all entrance and donation fees. night. spices and ingredients that are the mattresses, pillows and premium transfer back to accommodation in Siem Excluded from the Tour Other services and meals that are not included in the programme including: travel insurance, visa expenses, airfares, personal expenses mainstay of Khmer cuisine. Before lunch, linen, every comfort to detail has been Reap. 4 we head to Poeung Komnou to view the thought of. Our team will light up oil and optional programmes. ancient Hindu carvings, prominent of lamps to softly illuminate the night sky which is Ganesh, the elephant god and and then serve guests drinks on the “remover of obstacles”. wooden verandas.
After a simple, yet tasty lunch, another
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1 · Muang La Resort 2 · Monks alms giving 3 · Rice fields near Muang La A culinary journey through Laos 4 · Fresh local ingredients at local market 5 · Nong Khiaw
Highlights › Experience the rich and diverse culture of Laos and get an insight into its unique cuisine › Enjoy carefully-selected restaurants and resorts which are renowned for exceptional food › Explore lesser-known, off the beaten track attractions in Northern Laos
Laos is an undiscovered gem that day 1, Luang Prabang we explore this rural region and gain an edge. If it couldn’t get any better, we offers superb dining and leisure › After transfer from the airport to the insight into the traditional agricultural will drop anchor and serve a picnic experiences. Guests can combine hotel, there will be plenty of time to means of rice cultivation. We also lunch on one of the riverside sandy their love of food with a passion wander around this charming UNESCO see artisans at work as they produce beaches. 2 3 for travel on this culinary tour. We listed town. This is a location steeped unique handicrafts. For our overnight will delve into the secrets of Laos’ in history; it was the royal capital of the sojourn, we head to Muang La Resort, day 5 - 8, Luang Prabang renowned cuisine and explore the country until 1975 and is known for its a venue well-known for its incredible › With its location alongside the mighty Travel Period All year around. landscape and rich culture. This many Buddhist temples, including the food which has been developed by a Mekong River, the UNESCO listed Travel Duration 8 days / 7 nights. eight-day dining extravaganza takes gilded 16th century Wat Xieng Thong and Swiss chef who combines European town of Luang Prabang offers a wealth in restaurants and boutique-style Wat Mai, once the residence of the head savoir-faire with fresh and tasteful local of dining and cultural experiences. Group Size 1–20 persons. hotels. Participants will enjoy a hot, of Laotian Buddhism. Such a venerable ingredients. For three days and nights, we will Included in the Tour Accommodation is based on room/breakfast; all tours and transfers sour, salty and sweet discovery of past and scenic location provides a experience what has made this town with a local English-speaking guide; other meals as indicated in the one of the world’s most unique perfect backdrop for exquisite dining day 5, Nong Khiaw the country’s main tourism draw; programme; all entrance and donation fees. cuisines. options. › Laos’ landscape is indescribably including the thousands of Buddha Excluded from the Tour Other services and meals that are not included in the programme including: travel insurance, visa expenses, airfares, personal expenses beautiful and guests will get a taste images at the Pak Ou Caves and 4 day 2 - 4, Muang La of this when we leave Muang La and glittering temples. This tour includes and optional programmes. › We head out of Luang Prabang cruise to Nong Khiaw over the Nam Ou a half-day introduction to Laotian and drive further north along Laos’ River. From the comfort of their private cooking. Carefully selected restaurants stunning mountain ranges. Muang boat, guests will see numerous villages that incorporate Laos’ fabulous food La’s fertile land produces a variety dotted along the banks of the river, as culture are seamlessly woven into this of ingredients that one may find in well as towering limestone formations itinerary.
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1 · Memory On On Hotel 2 · Phuket Town's Old Center 3 · Sino-Portuguese Influences The Hidden Trails of Phuket 4 · Gibbon Rehabilitation Center Phuket 5 · Restaurant on Rang Hill Phuket
Highlights › Enjoy an overnight stay at one of Phuket’s oldest and most charming heritage hotels › Experience a guided tour through the hidden alleys of Phuket Town › Escape the crowds and find solitude in the innermost rural heart of the island
The “Pearl of the Andaman’s” day 1, Phuket Town day 2, Rural Phuket day 3, Phuket reputation as the complete beach › Phuket Town offers a wealth of cultural › To understand the true meaning › After a simple, yet delicious set holiday destination is globally history typified by the ornate buildings of sabai-sabai (relaxed) in Thailand, breakfast, the morning is free to renowned. However, we offer more created by its early inhabitants who one only has to undertake our tour of roam around Phuket Town. There are 2 3 through this tour as we showcase came from the Arabian Peninsula, rural Phuket. In our effort to support plenty of heritage buildings along the another side of the island. We venture China, India and Portugal in search of sustainable causes, we head out to view capital’s most prominent streets such back in time as we explore the Sino- entrepreneurial opportunities offered the excellent conservation work done as Thalang, Phangnga Road and the Travel Period All year around. Portuguese history of Phuket Town by the islands' rich resources. We set off to preserve the gibbons on Phuket at intimate atmosphere of Soi Rommani. Travel Duration 3 days / 2 nights. where foreign settlers gained wealth on a guided foot tour to see this cultural one of Thailand’s leading rehabilitation The latter street is an art-gallery through trading commodities such capital up close and personal. Outside centres. Located in Bang Pae, this area enclave where local residents run Group Size minimum 1 person – maximum 7 persons. as tin and rubber. Guests will explore its rich cultural heritage and quaint is well-known for its natural beauty. trendy shops, boutique guesthouses Included in the Tour Accommodation is based on room/breakfast; all tours and transfers traditional architecture and get a colonial mansions, Phuket Town is a Next stop is Naka Yai Island and a brief and quaint coffee and tea houses – with a local English-speaking guide; other meals as indicated in the taste of rural enclaves where farming true melting pot of street side eateries long-tail boat ride brings guests to an while still preserving the historic Sino- programme; all entrance and donation fees. communities flourish. and stalls that serve delicious treats. area where the population maintains Portuguese influences. If time permits, Excluded from the Tour Other services and meals that are not included in the programme including: travel insurance, visa expenses, airfares, personal expenses After exploring the old shop houses, its traditional ways of living. After lunch we recommend a trip out to The Baba 4 arty coffee houses, Chinese temples at Naka Yai Village, we take a short for lunch (price not included) if you are and optional programmes. and Sino-Portuguese architecture, we walk through a forest where we reach keen to experience an urban culinary complete a perfect day with a delicious our beach for a sabai-sabai afternoon experience with a heritage twist. dinner on top of Rang Hill which of relaxation before returning back offers a stunning vista of the island. to mainland Phuket and the Memory Guests retire for the night in a heritage On On Hotel. We have some exquisite
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1 · Borneo landscape 2 · A relaxing Iban Elder 3 · Iban Longhouse Authentic Sarawak 4 · Orangutan at Sarawak 5 · Iban woman weaving
Highlights › Contribute to change by partaking in an orangutan conservation project › Learn from a warrior how to harvest the land for food resources › Cook up a storm in the jungle by only using ingredients provided by mother nature
Sarawak offers a hugely rewarding day 1, Kuching is at Batang Ai where we will be their small jungle farms – some only experience for those seeking > The preservation of the orangutan is warmly welcomed by the Iban warrior reachable by boat – for a small farming adventure on an epic scale. You one of the initiatives that has played tribe who were previously known as tour. The overnight accommodation and can trek through jungles and spot a very important role for local and “head hunters”. The rest of the day is freshly prepared dinner is simple, but 2 3 orangutans, crocodiles and the international conservationists. With dedicated to seeing this indigenous not many get the opportunity to reside world’s largest flower; the Rafflesia. a dedicated team from the Sarawak tribe going about their lives as you in a jungle setting in the company of This tour highlights what Sarawak Forestry, guests will head out into the simply enjoy the view from the ruai (the a warrior tribe. No Wi-Fi, no TV, but Travel Period All year around. the sound of the jungle chorus as you is truly about. From jungle cooking jungle and visit the Matang Wildlife common veranda of an Iban longhouse) Travel Duration 5 days / 4 nights. to mastering the art of local Centre, one of the leading research at the Nanga Sumpa Lodge. drift off to sleep is one of life’s unique fishing techniques, this four-night facilities that operates tirelessly to experiences! Group Size 1–45 persons. exploration offers a roller coaster release these primates back into the day 3 - 4, Lubok Kasai Included in the Tour Accommodation is based on room/breakfast; all tours and transfers ride of outdoor experiences and wild. Guests have the chance to partake > The Iban have called the Sarawak day 5, Kuching with a local English-speaking guide; other meals as indicated in the your support will help protect the in the daily activities and also get an jungle home for many generations > After a local breakfast, we depart programme; all entrance and donation fees. orangutan in its natural habitat. exclusive insight into the threat levels and it is free of Western influences. down the river by longboat, then Excluded from the Tour Other services and meals not included in the programme such as overland to Kuching where our explore travel insurance, visa expenses, airfares, personal expenses and this species currently faces. A scenic long-tail boat ride brings 4 guests to their base for a two-night Asia, Malaysia-style adventure ends. optional programmes. day 2, Nanga Sumpa exploration of how these people live > We leave Kuching behind us and off the land. Guests become part of the drive out into rural Sarawak where daily routine of foraging, harvesting plantations and spice farms dot the and fishing the way this ethnic minority landscape as far as the eye can see. group has done for generations. The
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1 · Details of a Chengdu Temple 2 · Dujiangyan Panda Research Centre 3 · Stairs up to Mount Qingcheng Sichuan Exploration 4 · Chengdu Face Changing performance 5 · Leshan Buddha
Highlights › Witness the delicate art of a “Face Changing” opera performance › Join in conservation work to help the survival of the panda bear › Meet a private master from Shangqing Palace and get a lesson in Daoism
It is fitting that an ancient form of day 1, Chengdu volunteer programmes and learn how Daoism. A session with a private Dao opera called biànliǎn (face changing) › A city rich with history and culture, we can safeguard this species. Later, master from the Shangqing Palace is originated in Sichuan, for this Chengdu offers a rich tapestry of we head out to the countryside where included in the morning, followed by a province is truly a land of many experiences. With more teahouses and a highlight is a visit to the Dujiangyan tea break. We then explore the ancient 2 3 guises. The capital Chengdu offers a bars than even Shanghai, Chengdu has Irrigation System. This amazing feat of art of tai chi. Under the guide of a local modern face, but beyond its bustling a reputation as a place where people engineering is a wonder of the world expert, we will end the day viewing the metropolis there are mist-shrouded love to savour the pleasures of life. and has accordingly been awarded exhibits in the Sanxingdui Museum. Travel Period All year around. peaks and expansive rural farming One of its richest cultural exports is the UNESCO World Heritage Status. It dates Travel Duration 5 days / 4 nights. communities. Sichuan is also home “biànliăn” opera. Depending on your back 2,000 years and still controls day 4, Leshan to the giant panda – the iconic face arrival time (we recommend arriving the waters of the Minjiang River and › Though small in size, Leshan offers Group Size 2–20 persons. of China. Other highlights include the day before), you will get a close-up distributes it to the fertile farmlands of a huge attraction in the form of the Included in the Tour Accommodation is based on room/breakfast; all tours and transfers Mount Qingcheng and the immense view of face-changing performers the Chengdu Plains. “number one Buddha under Heaven” with a local English-speaking guide; other meals as indicated in the Buddha image at Leshan. wearing multi-coloured costumes and also known as the Leshan Giant programme; all entrance and donation fees. facial make-up – all of this right in the day 3, Mount Qingcheng and Buddha. Part of the tour includes a trip Excluded from the Tour Other services and meals that are not included in the programme including: travel insurance, visa expenses, airfares, personal expenses heart of Jinli Ancient Street. Sanxingdui down the Minjiang River and discovery 4 and optional programmes. › Mount Qingcheng is located around of Mt. Emei. day 2, Chengdu – Mount 65km west of Chengdu and is one of Qingcheng the ancient cradles of Daoism. The day 5 › We visit the Dujiangyan Panda mountain has numerous Daoist temples › Transfer from respective Chengdu Research Centre, the leading facility along the paths to its peak. The area is hotels to the airport is included. for research into these amazing known for its secluded tranquillity and
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1 · Penitentiary, Port Arthur Historic Site 2 · Boat Shed, Lake Dove and Cradle Mountain 3 · Wineglass Bay Beach Icons of Tasmania 4 · Tasmanian Devil 5 · Salamanca Market
Highlights › Refined encounter with nature and the wildlife › Visit two Tasmania UNESCO World Heritage listed sites › Experience the best of contemporary Tasmanian hospitality
Tasmania is an isolated island day 1, Hobart walk to Russell Falls and a beautiful day 4, Wineglass Bay and state off Australia’s south coast › Arrive in Tasmania’s capital circuit via Horseshoe Falls and the Tall Launceston and is known for its vast, rugged city, Hobart and transfer to your Trees. › Take an interpreted walk to the world wilderness, exceptional wildlife, accommodation. Stroll through famous Wineglass Bay lookout for 2 3 protected national parks and Hobart’s legendary Salamanca Markets day 3, Tasman and Freycinet some stunning photo opportunities. © Tourism Tasmania & Andrew Mcintosh, Ocean Photography © Tourism Tasmania & Kathryn Leahy reserves. Designed by people who and visit MONA, the Museum of Old Peninsula Continue your journey to Launceston know and love Tasmania, this and New Art, which is one of the › Enjoy a scenic drive to Tasmania’s for an introductory tour and explore Travel Period All year around. small group tour incorporates world’s most unique and controversial East Coast. Explore the Tasman the scenic Cataract Gorge where the Travel Duration 5 days / 4 nights. Cradle Mountain, Wineglass Bay, museums. View the largest private Peninsula and Port Arthur to hear Tamar River forces its way through the Tasmanian devil, the convict art collection in Australia with its the story of Tasmania’s famous sheer rocky cliffs. Group Size 1 person. ruins of Port Arthur, the vibrant fascinating blend of ancient and UNESCO World Heritage listed convict Included in the Tour Accommodation is based on room/breakfast; all tours and transfers Salamanca markets and some of the modern exhibits. settlement. The Tasman Peninsula day 5, Launceston and Cradle with a local English-speaking guide; other meals as indicated in the hidden treasures of the island that offers stunning scenery as well as Mountain programme; all entrance and donation fees. our specialist team have exclusive day 2, Bonorong Wildlife Park many interesting geological features › From Launceston, travel to UNESCO Excluded from the Tour Other services and meals not included in the programme such as travel insurance, visa expenses, airfares, personal expenses and knowledge of. and Mt. Field such as Devil’s Kitchen and Tasman World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain 4 optional programmes. › Travel to Bonorong Wildlife Park Arch. Continue to the Freycinet National Park. Your guide will introduce © Tourism Australia & Graham Freeman to see Tasmanian devils, wombats, Peninsula with its exceptional beauty, you to the many endemic fauna and Wallabies, Echidnas, quolls and other pristine white sandy beaches and flora species of the region whilst Australian animals first-hand. Continue granite coastline. This contains a enjoying picturesque views of the to Tasmania’s oldest national park, Mt. sanctuary for migratory birds and spectacular craggy peaks of Cradle Field. Explore the green forest canopy you might spot a sea-eagle soaring Mountain. After lunch, the tour ends in
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