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INDIA SRI LANKA | NEPAL | BHUTAN GROUP TOURS | TAILOR-MADE HOLIDAYS | ASIA STOPOVERS 2018-2019 A GUIDE TO WELCOME TO INDIA WENDY WU TOURS PAGES 4-11 & THE SUBCONTINENT Discover more about the world of Wendy Wu, what we do and why we do it so well. Over 23 years ago I started Wendy Wu Tours with the aim of sharing the most breathtaking parts of Asia. I am delighted to still create opportunities for intrepid Australians to discover first-hand FULLY INCLUSIVE CLASSIC the wondrous cultures, landscapes and flavours of Asia. TOURS My team at Wendy Wu Tours are all avid adventurers, constantly seeking out the best ways for you to experience Asia. That’s why we are the experts and Australia’s leading PAGES 12-35 tour operator to Asia. Fully inclusive, excellent value and The holidays in this brochure showcase India and the Subcontinent’s iconic sights and packed with the iconic sights, your magnificent hidden gems. Complete with authentic encounters, exciting experiences India holiday is all taken care of! and a local knowledge which is second-to-none, we hope to inspire your inner explorer! Our ultimate goal is to arrange an unforgettable holiday for you! We look forward to welcoming you on tour soon. IMMERSE YOURSELF TOURS Wendy Wu – Founder, Wendy Wu Tours PAGES 36-51 Dive headlong into authentic, cultural India with active tours designed to truly immerse you in your destination. DELUXE COLLECTION WINNER 2017 PAGES 52-61 Discover India in five-star style, on journeys that feature distinctive and unique experiences that are exclusively yours. PRIVATE TOURS & TAILOR-MADE HOLIDAYS PAGES 62-73 Travel where, when and how you want. Create your dream Asia itinerary with the help of our tailor-made experts. STOPOVERS PAGES 74-81 It’s easy to add a little something p BENGAL TIGER extra to your Asian adventure with t HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATIONS our range of stopovers. The information contained in this brochure was correct at the time of printing; however, changes outside of our control may have occurred since then. Please check with Wendy Wu Tours or your travel agent to determine whether any changes have occurred to your selected tour. The information and pricing contained within this brochure supersedes any information or pricing for 2018 touring outlined in previous brochures and any additional information you may have received. We strongly urge you to carefully read all components of the Booking Conditions on page 87. 2 Visit wendywutours.com.au Call 1300 727 998 or visit your local travel agent 3 DISCOVER INDIA WITH WENDY WU TOURS DISCOVER INDIA WITH CHINA WENDY WU TOURS Leh Reaching from the cloud-piercing peaks of the Himalaya to the jewel-bright blue of the Indian Dharamsala Ocean, the Indian Subcontinent encompasses a myriad of landscapes, cultures and nature. Manali Amritsar During our 23 years, we have established a broad knowledge of all this region has to offer. Shimla WENDY'S TOP 8 INDIA & THE SUBCONTINENT SIGHTS 6 TIBET Shigatse LHASA DELHI NEPAL Kodari Mt Everest Gyantse 1 2 1 (Nepal/Tibet border) 8 TAJ MAHAL, AGRA CULTURAL TRIANGLE, SRI LANKA Pokhara 7 Punakha 5 Jaipur Bumthang There have been many words used to describe it, yet few do it The heartland of ancient civilisations, the cultural triangle encompasses the Agra KATHMANDU Bhaktapur Trongsa THIMPU justice. We suggest you go and see the Taj Mahal for yourself, treasures of Kandy, Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa. Explore during all of our Patan Paro Jodhpur Chitwan Darjeeling BHUTAN that’s why it is featured during most of our India tours. Sri Lanka tours. National Park Phuentsholing (Bhutan/India River Ganges 4 border) Udaipur Varanasi Khajuraho Kolkata INDIA 3 KERALA’S 4 VARANASI 5 JODHPUR Ajanta & Ellora Caves BACKWATERS Mumbai A network of lagoons, canals and rivers A sacred city and one of the world’s oldest, The ‘blue city’, Jodhpur boasts one of encased in verdant greenery, Kerala’s Varanasi is the spiritual heart of Hinduism in Rajasthan’s most awe-inspiring hill forts River Godavari backwaters are best explored by boat – do India and a pilgrimage site for many wishing – explore it and the rest of Rajasthan on this on Kerala & the Southern Highlights to bathe in the Ganges River. Rajasthan Panorama (pages 24-25) and on (pages 20-21). many of our other India tours. Hyderabad Goa 6 DELHI 7 THIMPHU, 8 KATHMANDU, NEPAL Bangalore Chennai BHUTAN India’s rambunctious capital is The capital of one of the world’s most A vibrant capital city, Kathmandu is the hub of Nepal’s Pondicherry a city of two halves, a showcase mysterious countries, Thimphu is an 3 cultural and artistic heritage and a monument to the Kochi of India’s history and colonial intriguing city with a rich and perfectly medieval era – see it for yourself on Highlights of India Alleppey grandeur. Delhi is featured during preserved heritage. Explore it during & Nepal (pages 26-27), Himalayan Adventure (pages 48-49) Jaffna the majority of our India itineraries. Himalayan Kingdoms (pages 50-51). or Nepal Uncovered (pages 42-43). Kovalam SRI LANKA Trincomalee 2 Sigiriya Negombo Kandy COLOMBO Nuwara Eliya Bentota Udawalawe National Park Galle Yala (Ruhuna) National Park 4 Visit wendywutours.com.au Call 1300 727 998 or visit your local travel agent 5 THE WENDY WU TOURS DIFFERENCE 9. REGIONAL FLAVOUR THE WENDY WU TOURS Meals included in our tours are planned to give you a genuine taste of the regions we visit. We make sure that the food on our tours is safe, fresh, features minimal spice and includes plenty of vegetables. DIFFERENCE Breakfast is a combination of local and western food, usually served buffet style at the hotel you are staying in. Lunches and dinners consist of traditional cuisine and are 10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE WENDY WU TOURS served at reputable local restaurants. 5. SELECTED ACCOMMODATION With many years’ experience in sending business hotel in one city to a family run guest passengers to Asia, we are attuned with the house in a smaller town, we can ensure that types of hotels and locations our customers no matter where you are staying, a comfortable 10. GREAT VALUE expect in order to enhance their holiday night's rest is had. We inspect our hotels experience. Utilising good quality ‘medium regularly under our ‘We Care’ initiative to ensure TOUR INCLUSIONS 1. NO ONE KNOWS 3. DEDICATED range’ properties on our Classic and Immerse that they reach and maintain our high standards ASIA LIKE WE DO NATIONAL ESCORTS Yourself Tours that can vary from a smart of cleanliness, safety and comfort. See page 86. ■ Return international economy flights, taxes and At the heart of Wendy Wu Tours is our Most of our staff have travelled current fuel surcharges throughout Asia and can provide you team of experienced and dedicated with detailed information about our National Escorts and Local Guides. 6. PREFERRED AIRLINES (subject to change) itineraries and touring styles, and The most common feedback we Return international economy flights are will help personalise your holiday. We receive from returning passengers is included as part of our Fully Inclusive ■ All accommodation are known as Australia’s specialist praise for the caring, efficient and Classic Tours, Immerse Yourself Tours and operator to Asia, and have been passionate nature of our guides who Deluxe Collection tours. The airlines offered ■ All meals on Classic Tours building our global reputation as provide valuable insight into the have the finest reputations for service and most meals on Immerse Wendy Wu Tours since 1998, one local history, customs and culture. and reliability on their international and Yourself and Deluxe satisfied customer at a time. Wendy All our group tours (of 10 people or domestic routes. Wendy Wu Tours works Collection tours however first commenced developing more) are accompanied in Asia by a closely with our preferred airlines to ensure National Escort and Local Guides with programmes to the region years prior, you travel to and from your destination All transportation and transfers proudly escorting her very first group particular expertise in each location. conveniently and in comfort. Stopovers and ■ tour in 1994. This way, our customers receive the upgrades are available (see pages 74-81). All sightseeing and very best of care and return with For more information about our preferred ■ unrivalled experiences. airlines, see page 84. entrance fees 8. TIPPING MADE EASY ■ English-speaking National Escort and Local Guides 2. AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES Local tipping is customary in Asia. We can handle the tipping so you don’t have to. We Visa fees for Australian Our extensive experience and local expertise means we can take you to places rarely ■ have a simple tipping system on our Group passport holders visited and those you have always dreamed of exploring. We have been blazing trails into Tours where passengers contribute to a kitty, Asia for over 23 years, and pride ourselves in delivering authentically Asia experiences. paid to the National Escort, who then distributes Specialist advice from our On some of our tours, you will have the opportunity to experience and try your hand at it. This avoids the need for you to consider ■ ancient crafts and traditions; and there will be endless opportunities to meet local people individual tipping situations daily throughout experienced travel consultants and see a lifestyle so different to your own. your trip. We can suggest appropriate amounts for Private Tours and Tailor-Made Holidays. Comprehensive Tour We continue to redefine travel to India and the Subcontinent, and are proud to offer the ■ Please see our Your Questions Answered on Dossiers and travel guides widest variety of tours to this amazing country.