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All Prices indicated are in NZ dollars, per person Twin share for low season | 0508 396842 | exoticholidays.co.nz 1 CONTENTS VIETNAM INDOCHINA BORNEO Plan your next 6 9D Highlights of Vietnam SMALL GROUP TOURS 58 4D Highlights of Kuching holiday with us! 7 14D Classic Vietnam 31 10D Vietnam Experience 8 20D Explore Vietnam 32 11D Vietnam & Cambodia 58 7D Sarawak Culture & Talk to us or Nature your preferred 9 8D Best of Northern Classic Vietnam 33 12D Laos & Vietnam Classic 59 6D KK & Sukau Adventure Travel Agent 10 11D Vietnam Culinary Tour 34 15D Grand Indochina 60 8D Sabah Adventure 11 13D Gems of Vietnam Classic 61 12D Best of Borneo 12 4D Cat Ba Island 62 3D Sarawak Kitchen Welcome 12 2D Experience Ninh Binh MYANMAR 62 3D Kuching Cycling 13 3D Ky Son & Mai Chau 36 5D The Three Jewels 62 3D Manukan Island EXOTIC HOLIDAYS Experience 36 7D Best of Burma 63 2D Kinabalu Park Safari 13 3D Ba Be Lake Experience 37 9D Classical Myanmar 63 Authentic Experiences Multi-Awarded winning Specialist Tour Operators for 13 3D Phong Nha DMZ 38 10D Comprehensive Myanmar 63 Hotels India & Sub-Continent, Asia, Middle East & Europe 14 2D Mekong Homestay 39 Hotels 14 2D Bassac Cruise PHILIPPINES Exotic Holidays are passionate about travel and about providing a unique and extraordinary travel experience. Enthusiastic and accomplished travellers 67 4D Ifugao Heritage Tour ourselves, Team Exotic recognises no two holidays are the same and hence, provide expertise in tailor-made individual and group holidays, offering 14 2D Meditation at Nunnery THAILAND practical advice based on personal travel experiences, professional approach and seamless travel arrangements. 15 Authentic Experiences 42 5D Must See Bangkok 67 5D Northern Roundtrip We offer an extensive product range varying from economy hotels to the most exotic hotels, spas and resorts, private tours and luxurious rail journeys. 16 Hotels 42 6D Experience Thailand 68 7D Round the North With the expertise to design customised itineraries giving total flexibility and the ability to arrange private transfers, excursions and organised tours. Most of our packages can be operated in reverse or modified to suit any requirements. 43 5D Trail & Gems of Siam 68 6D Twinning Islands Our programs are designed to ensure you get the most out of your trip. Let Exotic Holidays take you to the less frequented places to experience the CAMBODIA 43 5D North Thailand 69 11D Banaue & Boracay sights, monuments and tourist attractions while experiencing local life. Walk with the people, stroll through village markets, share in the cooking and Swing eating local cuisine, learn first-hand about unfamiliar cultures and traditions while creating memories to treasure a lifetime. 19 4D Angkor Classic Highlights 69 12D Southern Circle Exotic Holidays offer unique programs, most competitive deals and the highest standard of service for which we have been recognized as: 19 4D Introduction to 43 4D Chiang Mai to Chiang Cambodia Rai 70 Authentic Experiences 71 Hotels WINNER WINNER WINNER RUNNER-UP 20 7D Cambodian Circuit 44 5D Golden Triangle

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With her origins shrouded in the mists of time, Vietnam has Ho Chi Minh City: Sapa: Nha Trang: evolved a rich oral tradition of Ho Chi Minh City (formally Saigon) is Sapa lies in the north near the Chinese Nha Trang is a seaside town on the South myth and legend. Its mythology the heart and soul of Vietnam. It's a border. Sapa is a colourful town of Central Coast. Nha Trang is popular bustling, dynamic centre, the largest H’mong and Dzao people from the local because of its pristine beach, best scuba contends the people are city in the country, the economic capital hill tribes who head into the town’s diving centre of Vietnam as well as lots descended from a dragon and a and the cultural trendsetter. The streets, market every day to trade their produce. of interesting places and delicious food fairy. Throughout time, Vietnam where much of the city's life takes place, There’s a main market every Saturday but to enjoy. Human settlement in Nha is a myriad of street markets, shops, there’s a lower key one every other day Trang date back to the Cham Empire, has forged her identity through pavement cafes, stands-on-wheels and during the week. These people will have though there wasn't much more here the highs and lows of history. vendors selling wares spread out on undergone no formal education but it’s a than small fishing villages. The French Today it has become a robust sidewalks. Within the teeming metropolis great place to interact with locals as many recognized that this beautiful bay, with and vibrant commercial hub are the timeless traditions and beauty of youngsters have picked up a basic level of its islands and white sand beaches, made an ancient culture. English. for a perfect bathing spot, and began the and thriving travel destination transformation into a resort town. in the heart of Southeast Asia. Hanoi: Vietnam offers a magical mix of Hanoi means `City on a River Bend' tropical beaches, post-colonial Vietnam and the city has been inhabited since Neolithic times. The capital city's variety charm, a string of world-heritage of beautiful architecture, historical sites sites, stunning inland scenery, and pleasant atmosphere is conducive to world- famous cuisine and a exploration on foot. Take a stroll or cycle natural flair for hospitality. It through the Old Quarters of "36 streets and 36 wares" where artisans still ply their is no longer a low-end tourist century-old trades, and visit the many destination - with luxury Hotels, souvenir shops and art galleries. world class golf courses, luxury trains and exclusive cruises and Hoi An: Hoi An was a bustling seaport until the other facilities spanning the 19th century when the river silted up and length of the country. Vietnam Danang took over. The architecture of has French colonial influence with the city reflects the influence of Chinese, unique architecture, tree-lined Japanese, Portuguese, French and British traders. Hoi An is popular for its quaint boulevards, majestic scenery, a charm and interesting mix of architecture rich traditional culture, easy going dating as far back as the 18th century. and welcoming locals. Hoi An is best explored on foot - visit its ancient quarters which feature Chinese temples, original wooden houses, souvenir shops and art galleries. Hoi An has also acquired fame as being the tailoring capital of the world for its scores of tailoring shops.

Halong Bay: Halong Bay is Vietnam’s most stunning natural treasure and a World Heritage Site. In the Gulf of Tonkin, Halong Bay is comprised of approximately 3,000 islands which rise from the emerald waters forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars. The exceptional aesthetic values of this site are complimented by its great biological interest. The bay is also dotted with numerous grottoes and caves filled with a variety of stalagmites and stalactites.

Hue: Hue was Vietnam's political capital from 1802 till 1945. Situated on the Perfume River, it was always a cultural, religious and educational centre with many pagodas, the tombs of the emperors and a citadel built in 1687. Regarded as a unique city due to its retention of original architecture and relics of its royal history as well as being an important centre of Buddhism with hundreds of temples and pagodas.

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This trip takes you to the popular as well as off-beat places in Vietnam to give you a real Nha Trang insight into the lives of modern as well as rural Vietnamese. This trip gets you close to the Ho Chi Minh hill tribe people besides taking you to Hanoi, the tailoring city of Hoi An, beaches of Nha Phan Thiet Hanoi shows an interesting combination of modern, French colonial and Vietnamese Trang and bustling Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh architecture. Explore UNESCO Heritage site Halong Bay on a traditional Junk. Historical city with Chinese influences of Hue to the most popular and charming town in Vietnam - Hoi An. Highlight of South Vietnam is its indigenous people living and earning their Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, Tour Highlights livelihood from Mekong River. Experience the diversity in locales, climates and cuisine Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City One Pillar Pagoda and Temple of Literature. on this trip. • Hanoi Walking Tour Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City (B) Day 10: Hanoi - Mai Chau (B/L/D) Tour Highlights Ho Chi Minh City city tour showcasing mix Drive to Mai Chau through nice scenery with • Junk Stay Halong Bay of French colonial architecture and Chinese rice paddies and green mountains. Visit Soldier Day 1: Hanoi Afternoon walking tour of Hoi An visiting Phuc • Cu Chi Tunnels • Old Imperial City, Hue Arrive in Hanoi. Kien, a Chinese Communal House or Hokkien influences. Afternoon at leisure. Cave and walk through Thai Villages of Pom Temple, ancient merchants’ houses, the Coong and Lac. Dinner with traditional dance • Mui Ne Dunes • Local Markets Day 2: Hanoi (B) 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho performance by local Thái tribe. • Nha Trang Beach • Cu Chi Tunnels Walking tour of Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, colourful local market. Chi Minh City (B) Excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels, amazing complex Day 11: Mai Chau - Hanoi (B/L) • Old Imperial City, Hue • Mekong Delta Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda and Temple of Literature. Excursion to Chua Tay Day 7: Hoi An - Danang - Ho Chi Minh City (B) of underground bunkers which were used by Drive back to Hanoi. • Hanoi Walking Tour Phuong Pagoda, birthplace of water-puppetry Flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Excursion to Cu guerrilla army during the Vietnam War. and Chua Thay, among first temples to be built Chi Tunnels, amazing complex of underground Day 12: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D) • Junk stay Halong Bay in Vietnam. bunkers which were used by guerrilla army Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City - Phan Thiet (B) Drive through rice paddy fields to Ha Long Bay. • Mekong Delta Tour Price during the Vietnam War. Afternoon orientation Drive to Phan Thiet enroute visiting the dunes Board a junk for a cruise among the hundreds from $2567 NZD Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D) drive of Ho Chi Minh City showcasing mix of Mui Ne. Enjoy the beach resort town of Phan of islets of Ha Long Bay. Drop anchor in the Drive through rice paddy fields to Ha Long Bay. of French colonial architecture and Chinese Thiet. evening for an overnight on junk among the Flights from $280 NZD Board a junk and cruise among the hundreds influences. dramatic limestone peaks rising out of the sea. of islets of Ha Long Bay. Drop anchor in the Day 5: Phan Thiet - Nha Trang (B) Tour Price evening for an overnight among the dramatic Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City (B/L) Proceed to Nha Trang. Enjoy beautiful beaches Day 13: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B) limestone peaks rising out of the sea. Overnight Day trip to Mekong Delta to see agrarian life in of Nha Trang. Take a delightful morning cruise through the from $3916 NZD on a junk. vibrant southern Delta. Enjoy boat ride to the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Ha Long Flights from $539 NZD floating markets. Lunch at a local house and see Day 6: Nha Trang - Danang - Hoi An (B) Bay before returning to the pier. Drive back to Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hue (B) family run traditional businesses. Flight to Danang and transfer to Hoi An, enroute Hanoi and afternoon at leisure. Take a delightful morning cruise through the visiting China Beach and the Marble Mountains. limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Ha Long Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City (B) Walking tour visiting Japanese Bridge, ancient Day 14: Hanoi (B) Bay before returning to the pier. Drive back to Transfer to airport to connect your onward houses, Phuc Kien Pagoda, Hokkien Temple. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Hanoi train station for overnight train to Hue. flight. Day 7: Hoi An (B) Includes: Accommodation for 13 nights, meals Day 5: Hue (B) Includes: Accommodation for 8 nights, meals Day free at your leisure as per itinerary, transfers and sightseeing as Arrive in Hue, have breakfast at local restaurant. as per itinerary, transfers and sightseeing as indicated, local English speaking guides and Tour of Old Imperial City, visit the Imperial mentioned, local English speaking guides, Day 8: Hoi An - Hue (B) entrance fees Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc and Dong Ba Market. entrance fees Drive to Hue. Sightseeing of Old Imperial City Excursion to Thien Mu Pagoda with Dragon -Visit Imperial Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, Thien Departs: Daily boat ride. Departs: Daily Mu Pagoda, Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang with boat trip and Dong Ba Market. Notes: Independent program, can be customized Day 6: Hue - Danang - Hoi An (B) Notes: Independent program, can be Take a scenic drive to Hoi An enroute visiting customised; option to take flight Hanoi-Hue Day 9: Hue - Hanoi (B) Cham Museum and Marble Mountains. instead of train Flight to Hanoi. Walking tour of Old Quarter,

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Lao Cai Sapa VIETNAM Hanoi Hue This comprehensive trip takes you to some of the popular as well as off-beat places in Halong Bay Hoi An Vietnam to give you a real insight into the lives of modern as well as rural Vietnamese. Explore the bustling capital Hanoi with its famous Old Quarter and the spectacular limestone cliffs of Halong Bay. Experience the train journey to the historical Hue with its centuries old monuments influenced by Chinese architecture. Get a bargain or take a Qui Nhon cooking class in Hoi An before exploring the stunning beach and countryside driving to Qui Nhon and Nha Trang. Visit scenic Dalat, still retaining the colonial French influence before stopping at the beach resort town of Mui Ne. Ho Chi Minh City will never cease Nha Trang to fascinate its history and experience the life on water of the Mekong Delta. VIETNAM Da Lat Day 5: Hue (B) Day 14: Da Lat (B) Mui Ne On arrival in Hue, you will be transferred to the Morning explore Da Lat’s flower and vegetable Ho Chi Minh Hotel. Later visit the Imperial Citadel and Thien market and visit Truc Lam Buddhist Monastery. Mu Pagoda to witness a daily Buddhist prayer In the afternoon, visit Xuan Huong Lake, the recital by the monks. Lam Dong Museum, and the palace of the last Empress of the Nguyen Dynasty. Day 6: Hue (B) Tour Highlights Proceed for a sightseeing of Old Imperial City Day 15: Da Lat-Mui Ne (B) -Visit Imperial Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, Khai Drive to Mui Ne. On arrival, check-in Hotel. • Hanoi Walking Tour Dinh and Dong Ba Market. Afternoon at leisure Remaining day at leisure • Junk stay Halong Bay Day 6: Hue – Hoi An (B) Day 16: Mui Ne (B) • Old Imperial City, Hue Take a scenic drive to Hoi An enroute visiting Full day at leisure Cham Museum and Marble Mountains. Tour Highlights • Local Markets Afternoon walking tour of Hoi An visiting Phuc Day 17: Mui Ne- Ho Chi Minh City (B) Experience Vietnam’s best of North where you will explore the charms of capital Hanoi, • Cham Culture Kien, a Chinese Communal House or Hokkien After leisurely start, drive to Ho Chi Minh City. return train journey to through northern mountains of Vietnam, see hill tribes and its • Hanoi Walking Tour • Nha Trang Beach Temple, ancient merchants’ houses, the On arrival, check-in Hotel. 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the unique culture & villages, traditional markets and different ethnicities and a Junk cruise • Tribe Markets • Da Lat Forest & Lakes colourful local market. Day 18: Ho Chi Minh City (B) on UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay. • Sapa Trekking • Cu Chi Tunnels Excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels, amazing complex Day 8: Hoi An (B) of underground bunkers which were used by • Junk stay Halong Bay • Mekong Delta Full day at leisure guerrilla army during US War. Ho Chi Minh City Day 1: Hanoi city tour showcasing mix of French colonial Arrive in Hanoi. Day 6: Hanoi – Halong Bay (BL/D) Day 9: Hoi An (B) architecture, Chinese influences and War Arrive in Hanoi and then proceed to a restaurant Full day at leisure Museum. Day 2: Hanoi – Lao Cai (B) for breakfast. Thereafter transfer to Halong Bay Tour Price Walking tour of Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, for a traditional Junk to discover this World Day 10: Hoi An-Qui Nhon (B) Day 19: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong - Ho Chi Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda Heritage site, known as the 'land of 3000 Tour Price from $4925 NZD Drive to Qui Nhon – right in the middle of Minh City (B/L) and Temple of Literature. Evening transfer to islands'. Central Vietnam and explore remnants of Day trip to Mekong Delta to see agrarian life Hanoi train station for your overnight train to from $1918 NZD Lao Cai Day 7: Halong - Hanoi (Brunch) Day 1: Hanoi fascinating Cham culture in vibrant southern Delta. Enjoy a sampan boat Enjoy the sunrise on your junk. Continue sailing Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to your hotel. ride to the floating markets. Lunch at a local Day 11: Qui Nhon-Nha Trang (B) house and see family run traditional businesses. Day 3: Lao Cai – Sapa and disembark at pier in Halong Bay. Return to Arrive in Lao Cai and visit various colorful Hanoi in the afternoon. Day 2: Hanoi (B) Drive to Nha Trang. One of the most developed regular hill tribe markets. Then transfer to Sapa Walking tour of Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, of all beaches; it is also excellent place for Day 20: Ho Chi Minh City (B) Day 8: Hanoi (B) Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving. Afternoon, Transfer to the airport. Day 4: Sapa (B) Transfer to airport to connect your onward and Temple of Literature. Enjoy a Water Puppet visit Po Nagar Cham Towers, the Dam Market, This morning transfer from Sapa to a trekking flight. show. the Nha Trang Stone Cathedral. Includes: Accommodation for 19 nights, meals as per itinerary, transfers and sightseeing as point near Thanh Kim. Take a hike along the footpaths of Silver Stone Mount. Witness the Includes: Accommodation in hotel for 4 nights, Day 3: Hanoi-Halong Bay (B/L/D) Day 12: Nha Trang (B/L) indicated, local English speaking guides and stunning views of the valleys and rice paddy 2 overnight train tickets Hanoi – Lao Cai- Hanoi, Proceed for Halong Bay cruise on traditional Morning boat cruise to offshore islands in Nha entrance fees terraces. After lunch, you will continue the walk 1 night onboard junk, meals as per itinerary, Junk to discover this World Heritage site, known Trang Bay. Enjoy sea food lunch on board. to a nearby Red Dao village to visit a school. transfers and sightseeing as indicated, local as the 'land of 3000 islands'. Overnight on junk. Afternoon at leisure Departs: Daily English speaking guides, entrance fees Day 5: Sapa – Lao Cai (B) Day 4: Halong-Hanoi-Hue (B) Day 13: Nha Trang-Da Lat (B) Notes: Independent program, can be This morning drive to Y Linh Ho where your Departs: Daily Enjoy the sunrise on your junk. Continue sailing Drive to Da Lat - located on a lush plateau of customised; option to take flight Hanoi-Hue scenic trek will lead you down to the Muong and return to Halong Bay. Transfer to Hanoi pine forests and lakes. Dalat's cool climate is a instead of train Hoa Valley festooned with lush terraced paddy Notes: Independent program, can be customised railway station for overnight train to Hue. pleasant respite from the heat and humidity of the lowlands. fields. Then in the evening transfer to Lao Cai station for your overnight train back to Hanoi

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Hoi An With a focus on the best of Vietnamese gastronomy, this tour showcases the unique style Phong Nha of Vietnamese cuisine. Learn the secrets of Vietnamese cooking with hands on cooking Dong Hoi classes and demonstrations. Dine in restaurants handpicked by our local representatives while also enjoying the sights of Hanoi, stunning Halong Bay, the bustling markets of Hue Hue, the ancient town of Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City. Danang Hoi An Day 1: Hanoi (D) Day 7: Hoi An (B/L/D) On arrival in Hanoi, transfer to hotel for check Morning visit to local market with chef from Red in. Enjoy Vietnam's most famous performing Bridge Cooking School to purchase ingredients Ho Chi Minh art form, the Water puppet theatre for a one for today’s cooking demo. Take a boat cruise to Experience the hidden gems of Vietnam through this trip. Visit the largest cities of Vietnam hour show followed by Dinner at the famous Red Bridge to learn about Vietnamese herbs and see the unparallel natural wonders like River delta, Caves and National Parks. This Indochine Restaurant and spices, local ingredients, and the art of tour is combination of Vietnam’s iconic modern wonders and its pristine natural heritage. food decoration. Afternoon drive to Thanh Ha Day 2: Hanoi (B/L/D) pottery village and visit Tra Que Herb Growing Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City base, Hien Luong Bridge and Vinh Moc tunnels. VIETNAM Tour Highlights Drive to Ba Dinh Square, enjoy Tai Chi or take Village before returning to Hoi An. Dinner at Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City a walk over Long Bien Bridge on Red River and Brother’s café. Day 9: Phong Nha – Dong Hai (B) enjoy the sights of everyday life through the Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City (B) Morning visit to Paradise Cave (Hang Thien • Water Puppet Show Old Quarter. Enjoy the Hanoians’ favourite Day 8: Hoi An - Danang - Ho Chi Minh City (B/D) Morning excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels, See the Duong) which is the longest cave in South East • Cooking Class breakfast “Pho Bo” or “Pho Ga”. Visit Ho Chi Flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy a city tour amazing complex of underground bunkers which Asia (31 km) with astonishing stalactites and • Junk stay Halong Bay Minh Complex and the One Pillar Pagoda. Join a showcasing mix of French colonial architecture, were used by guerrilla army during Vietnam War. stalagmites. In the afternoon kayaking to visit Vietnamese Cooking Class for lunch. Afternoon Chinese influences and War Museum. Dinner at In the afternoon take Ho Chi Minh City tour Dark Cave. • Cu Chi Tunnels visit the Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, Vietnam House restaurant showcasing mix of French colonial architecture Ho Chi Minh • Mekong Delta Ngoc Son Temple, and Old Quarter. Dinner this and Chinese influences. Day 10: Dong Hai – Hanoi (B) evening is at the famous Ly Club. Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City (B/L) Fly to Hanoi. Afternoon walking tour of Old Visit Vietnam Cookery Centre for a course Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong – Ho Chi Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh’s Mekong Delta Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D) preparing Vietnamese food and enjoy lunch. Minh City (B/L) Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda and Temple of Proceed for Halong Bay tour on traditional Junk Afternoon excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels, an Day trip to Mekong Delta to see agrarian life in Literature Tour Price to discover this World Heritage site, known as amazing complex of underground bunkers vibrant southern Delta. Enjoy sampan boat ride from $3448 NZD the 'land of 3000 islands'. Overnight on board which were used by guerrilla army during the to the floating markets. Lunch at a local house Day 11: Hanoi – Halong Bay (BL/D) the junk. Vietnam War. and see family run traditional businesses. Morning transfer to Halong Bay for a traditional Flights from $280 NZD Junk to discover this World Heritage site, known Day 4: Halong - Hanoi - Hue (Brunch/D) Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong - Ho Chi Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City – Danang – Hoi An (B) as the 'land of 3000 islands'. Tour Highlights Enjoy the sunrise on your junk. Continue sailing Minh City (B/L/D) Fly to Danang. Transfer to Hotel in Hoi An and disembark at pier in Halong Bay. Return Day trip to Mekong Delta to see agrarian life Day 12: Halong - Hanoi (Brunch) to Hanoi in the afternoon and straight to train in vibrant southern Delta. Enjoy sampan boat Day 5: Hoi An (B) Enjoy the sunrise on your junk. Continue sailing • Cu Chi Tunnels station for overnight train to Hue. ride to the floating markets. Lunch at a local Morning walking tour of Hoi An. Afternoon free and disembark at pier in Halong Bay. Return to • Mekong Delta house and see family run traditional businesses. at leisure Hanoi in the afternoon. Day 5: Hue (B/D) Dinner at Indochine Restaurant. • Old Imperial City, Hue Arrive in Hue and visit Thien Mu Pagoda. Day 6: Hoi An (B) Day 13: Hanoi (B) • Paradise Cave Also visit mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc and Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City (B) Full day at leisure Transfer to airport to connect your onward Om Garden House, followed by a cooking Transfer to airport. flight. • Hanoi Walking Tour demonstration. Enjoy lunch at Tha Om Garden Day 7: Hoi An – Hue (B) • Junk stay Halong Bay House. Visit the Imperial Citadel and the Dong Includes: Accommodation for 10 nights, meals Drive to Hue. Sightseeing of Old Imperial City Includes: Accommodation for 12 nights, meals, Ba Market. Dinner at Tinh Gia Vien restaurant. as indicated, transfers and sightseeing, local -Visit Imperial Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, Thien transfers and sightseeing as indicated, local English speaking guides, entrance fees Mu Pagoda, Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang with English speaking guides, entrance fees Day 6: Hue - Danang - Hoi An (B/D) boat trip and Dong Ba Market. Drive to Hoi An enroute visiting Cham Museum Departs: Daily Departs: Daily Tour Price and Marble Mountains. Walking tour of Hoi An Day 8: Hue – Phong Nha (B) visiting Japanese Bridge, ancient houses, Phuc Notes: Independent program, can be Morning drive from Hue to Phong Nha passing Notes: Independent program, can be customised from $3357 NZD Kien Pagoda, Hokkien Temple. Dinner at Tam customised; option to take flight Hanoi-Hue the former DMZ area with sites famous from Flights from $490 NZD Tam cafe instead of train the war: Quang Tri Citadel, Dong Ha, Doc Mieu

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4D Cat Ba Island 3D Ky Son & Mai Chau Discovery Experience Hanoi/ Ninh Binh – Hai Phong – Cat Bat – Hanoi Hanoi - Ky Son - Mai Chau - Hanoi Dive head first into Vietnamese culture with an immersive trip in the Ky Son &Mai Chau valley. Spend two days living like a local, cooking authentic Vietnamese meals and partaking in traditional customs. Amid the tranquil countryside, forge a deeper tour to the Thai minority village. Return to the connection with the people of Vietnam. lodge enroute enjoying a panoramic view of Day 1: Hanoi - Ky Son (L/D) the Mai Chau Valley. Return to Hanoi in the Drive to Ky Son Village in the morning. Take a Day 2: Ky Son - Mai Chau (B/L/D) afternoon. pleasant walk around the village to get a taste The serene morning will inspire you and the host of the northern countryside lifestyle before to practice Tai Chi. Leave for Mai Chau after Includes: Accommodation for 2 nights, meals, VIETNAM joining your host for lunch preparation. After breakfast. Afternoon cycle through rice paddies transfers and sightseeing as indicated, local Hanoi lunch learn more about the Vietnamese culture and past stilt houses to the Mai Chau Valley English speaking guides, entrance fees Hai Phong through conversations with locals. Take an The ride offers opportunities for taking photos, afternoon bike ride along local trails with stops visiting families and interacting with the locals. to enjoy the local village life, soak up pastoral Pass through Vang Village on the way back. Ninh Binh Cat Ba Tour Price Visit the rugged island of Cat Ba, the largest island in Halong Bay. Explore the untouched atmosphere and tranquillity. Return for a relaxing traditional herbal bath and a traditional Day 3: Mai Chau – Hanoi (B/L) from $779 NZD and wild National Park and caves, enjoy a boat ride to Lan Ha Bay and kayak around the herbal treatment. Drive to Xam Khoe Village and take a walking bays taking in the local floating villages and wildlife.

Day 1: Hanoi/Ninh Binh – Hai Phong – Cat Bat to Monkey Island to walk and see the wild life VIETNAM Early morning drive to Hai Phong and take before returning to Cat Ba. Tour Highlights hydrofoil to Cat Ba Island. Continue to Cat Ba National Park with stop to visit the Military Day 3: Cat Ba (B) SHORT TOURS • Cat Ba National Park Hospital cave which was used as a secret Free day at your leisure bombproof hospital during the war and Trung • Military Hospital Cave Trang Caves. Proceed to Cat Ba National Park Day 4: Cat Ba – Hai Phong – Hanoi (B) 3D Ba Be • Lan Ha Bay Kayak for a walk uphill to Kim Giao tree (pedocarpus Morning is at leisure until transfer to the pier for • Floating Village fleurgi) and observation tower with panoramic hydrofoil back to Hai Phong. Upon arrival, you’ll Lake Experience views of the Park. be met by your driver & transfer back to Hanoi Located in north-east Vietnam, Ba Be National Park is in an area of hilly and picturesque • Monkey Island or to the airport for your onward flight landscape. Experience the diverse ethnic cultures and intrigue of tribal life in charming Hanoi - Ba Be National Park - Hanoi Day 2: Cat Ba (B) villagess. Also, explore the riches of the national park and tropical rainforest Morning drive to Beo pier. Take a wooden boat Includes: Accommodation for 3 nights, meals, to Lan Ha Bay. Take a kayaking trip to discover transfers and sightseeing as indicated, local Day 1: Hanoi - Ba Be – Pac Ngoi Village (D) including the Puong Grotto and the Dau Dang Return journey by car back to Hanoi Tour Price the bay, swim among the corals and visit the English speaking guides, entrance fees Drive from Hanoi to Ba Be National Park, one Waterfall as well as some ethnic villages dotted floating village. After a seafood lunch cruise of Vietnam's most spectacular areas of natural along the waterfront. Lunch will be served near Includes: Accommodation for 2 nights, meals, from $929 NZD beauty. Along the way, visit the Thai Nguyen the Dau Dang Waterfall. Continue cruising on Ba transfers and sightseeing as indicated, local Ethnology Museum. On arrival in Ba Be, visit the Be Lake stopping at regular intervals to explore English speaking guides, entrance fees Hua Ma Cave before checking in at the home the tropical rainforest. The remainder of the day stay in Pac Ngoi Tay Village. is free to stroll around the Pac Ngoi Tay minority VIETNAM village with stunning views over the lake. Tour Price Day 2: Ba Be (B/L/D) Today cruise along the scenic Nang River Day 3 Ba Be – Hanoi (B) from $395 NZD SHORT TOURS 2D Experience VIETNAM Ninh Binh SHORT TOURS Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hanoi 3D Phong Nha Get a real taste of authentic Vietnam by visiting an extremely low-key and amazingly scenic Ninh Binh. Cycle through the rural landscape to Dong Tam village, explore the DMZ Tour caves and spend time with a family for preparing and eating lunch and get a feel of local. See the remnants and significant sites of the Vietnam War in this area along with a visit Hue – Phong Nha – Dong Hai to the longest cave in SEA with the chance for a swim and a local BBQ Day 1 Hanoi – Dong Tam – But Cave Complex– afternoon, drive back to Hanoi Ninh Binh (L) Day 1 Hue - Phong Nha (D) the Vietnam War. Continue to Paradise Cave, Includes: Accommodation for 2 nights, meals, Leave Hanoi for Ninh Binh. Start your exploration Includes: Accommodation for 1 night, meals, Drive from Hue to Phong Nha passing the longest cave in South East Asia (31kms) with transfers and sightseeing as indicated, local with a leisurely bike ride (~5km) through paddy transfers and sightseeing as indicated, local former DMZ area with sites famous from the astonishing stalactites and stalagmites. Leave English speaking guides, entrance fees fields to visit Dong Tam Village. Enjoy time with English speaking guides, entrance fees war: Quang Tri, Dong Ha, Doc Mieu base and for Nuoc Mooc spring with opportunity for a a family preparing and eating lunch. After, take Hien Luong Bridge. Kayak in Phong Nha Cave swim in the emerald stream. Drive to Dong Hoi, a sampan ride through the But Cave Complex. and after enjoy a BBQ dinner before returning enroute stopping to visit the old runway Khe Explore the dry caves as well as the water caves. to the hotel. Gat which was built secretly during the war. End the trip at Thung Nham dock and return to Tour Price hotel Tour Price Day 2 Phong Nha - Dong Hoi (B) Day 3 Dong Hoi (B) Morning visit to Hang 8 Co (8 Ladies Cave) and Morning transfer to the airport for your onward from $679 NZD from $430NZD Day 2 Ninh Binh – Hanoi (B) the memorial temple for the volunteers who flight After breakfast, enjoy your day at leisure. In the sacrificed to maintain Victory Road 20 during

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SHORT TOURS Hanoi Street Food Bai Vi National Park Duong Lam Village 2D Mekong Homestay Tour Price Tour Price Tour Price Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be – Mekong from $130 NZD from $140 NZD from $140 NZD Delta – Vinh Long – Ho Chi Minh City Proceed to the Old Quarter for morning Drive to Ba Vi Mountain with views of Red Visit the ancient village of Duong Lam. street food and market walk, trying various River Delta. Hike through jungle to God of Explore country life, meet locals and visit Homestay experiences are the ultimate form of cultural immersion. Delve into local life about the charming rural life. After, return to specialties and a taste of local culinary the Jungle temple, the old church, temple Mong Phu Village, Phung Hung and Ngo with a memorable homestay in the Mekong Delta. Cruise the Delta’s waterways, stay in boat to further explore the Mekong Delta. culture of uncle Ho. After lunch visit Long Viet Quyen Temples. Visit Thay Pagoda on a typical Delta home, mingle with locals. Learn to cook authentic Mekong food. See small Everyday more than 400 boats fill its waters to ancient house complex return workshops making local specialities, learn to cook Delta specialities and visit thriving trade and sell their goods. Return to Cai Be and fresh markets. proceed to Ho Chi Minh City. Day 1: Ho Chi Minh – Cai Be – Mekong further before spending the night with a local Includes: Accommodation for 1 night, meals, Delta – Vinh Long (L/D) family. Prepare an authentic family dinner with transfers and sightseeing as indicated, local Drive to Cai Be town and floating market. them and experience firsthand what life on the English speaking guides, entrance fees Cruise on the Mekong Delta on private boat Mekong River is like. HANOI HUE HUE and stop at handicraft and candy factories, sample Vietnamese rice wine and listen to Day 2: Vinh Long – Cai Be – Ho Chi Minh Tour Price Vietnamese music at a local orchard. After lunch (B) at the home of a local Bonsai gardener explore Morning stroll around the village, learning more from $398 NZD Ninh Binh by Bike Food Tour by Cyclo Cooking Class & Tour Price Tour Price Market Tour VIETNAM from $260 NZD from $120 NZD Tour Price from $130 NZD Cycle through paddy fields, pagodas, Cycle over the historical bridge Trang Tien SHORT TOURS small villages and markets. Visit Vuon Thi and visit the Dong Ba market. Explore Village and enjoy lunch with locals. Join streets of Hue and stop at many famous Visit a local market and learn about the farmers in the field and learn how wet street restaurants to enjoy local food. Vietnamese ingredients and herbs before 2D Bassac Cruise rice is cultivated. Cruise on the Van Long cooking class. Enjoy lunch and sample the various dishes prepared by the chef. Ho Chi Minh City - Cai Be - Bassac - reservoir before returning to Hanoi Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City HOI AN Stay onboard elegant wooden cruise, designed in the model of traditional rice barges of Includes: Accommodation for 1 night onboard HO CHI MINH CITY HO CHI MINH CITY the Mekong Delta. During the cruise, connect with the nature, visit the rural sceneries or riverboat, meals, transfers and sightseeing floating markets. The bassac takes you into the greener area of Mekong Delta. as indicated, local English speaking guides, entrance fees Foodie Night Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Cai Be - Tra On (L/D) Day 2: Tra On - Cai Rang Floating Market - Ho Saigon Night Alleys & Secret Morning drive to Cai Be; embark on the riverboat Chi Minh City (B) Weapon Storage Tour Price Bassac and cruise to Cho Lach. Lunch onboard Early morning, leave Tra On and cruise to Can by Vespa Rouge Tour Price from $190 NZD and continue cruising. Stop for a walking tour of Tho City. Explore the colourful and bustling Tour Price villages lining the riverbanks with the Bassac’s floating market at Cai Rang before disembarking from $739 NZD Tour Price guide. Dock at Tra On for an overnight stay at Can Tho Pier. Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. from $84 NZD onboard. from $260 NZD Vespa ride stopping for local dishes and street food. Try the famous ‘White Rose’ and local wontons, seafood and sunset Walk through small back alleys to real over Thu Bon River. Cook our own hotpot VIETNAM Enjoy the chaotic, noisy crowd of locals local markets. See how the locals do at the table and learn the art of wrap ‘n’ roll heading home at rush hour from your vespa. business in alleys and houses with stalls before a BBQ in the rice paddy fields and Have a drink and local food overlooking selling different types of food. Visit the dessert to finish SHORT TOURS the iconic tower and experience the local commando’s secret weapons storage, now cafés and bars with live music. a national historical site. 2D Meditation HOI AN at Nunnery Nha Trang Hoi An Waterways Tour Price from $110 NZD Day 1: Nha Trang (L/D) Start your day with a city tour in Nha Trang Day 2: Nha Trang (B/L) Includes: Accommodation for 1 night, meals, including Long Son Pagoda, Ponagar Cham Enjoy an early morning meditation session at transfers and sightseeing as indicated, activities Walk through a local fishing village before Tower. Enjoy a vegetarian lunch at a local the nunnery. During the day learn more about as per itinerary restaurant. Continue your trip to a local pagoda Buddhism, and Buddhism dharma, practice a cruise on the Cua Dai River watching for practicing Meditation. At night you will Meditation and interact with the local Buddhists. locals catching fish using local round nets. have chance to meditate and interact with local Enjoy lunch at the nunnery and in the afternoon Tour Price Paddle a Vietnamese bamboo basket boat Buddhists. depart for your onward destination. to Bay Mau tranquil waterways and enjoy from $295 NZD a fisherman's lunch.

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Cambodia conjures up images of a glorious and mysterious history and rich cultural heritage. For most, Cambodia will be synonymous with the great ancient temple city of Seam Reap. Besides the marvelous temple complexes of Angkor Wat and Bantay Srei, a trip to Cambodia is Rates are per person per night based on twin share gardens, yet close to famous historical landmarks. incomplete with a visit to Phnom including breakfast Rooms Amenities: 99 offering balconies, Wi-Fi, TV, safe, phone, mini bar and tea/coffee facilities Penh. Facilities: Restaurant, bar, lounge, wellness and spa, swimming Hotel Sheraton Hanoi  pool, Jacuzzi, sauna. You will be amazed to see and From $108 NZD Location: Views of the West Lake and 10-minute drive to hear about 4000 years of history Grand Hotel Saigon  downtown and Hoan Kiem Lake. Cambodia of this little-known kingdom, From $95 NZD Rooms & Amenities: 299 rooms offer Wi-Fi, phone, minibar, tea/ Location: Located on the main commercial street of the city and which kept its doors closed to coffee maker, safe, Wi-Fi, TV 50m from Saigon River. Facilities: Restaurants, cafe, spa, kids pool, pool, gym, nightclub, international tourism till a few Rooms & Amenities: 230 rooms and suites offer Wi-Fi, safe, garden, sauna and yoga room. years back. After about 35 years mini-bar, cable TV and tea/coffee maker Facilities: Restaurants, fitness centre, casino, cafe, spa, pool, of non-stop war, this beautiful Melia Hotel Hanoi  poolside bar, salon & sauna country has re-emerged from From $128 NZD darkness. Since the time of Location: A short distance from many major attractions such as  the Hanoi Opera House, Old Quarter, Temple of Literature, and Caravelle Hotel the Vietnam war in the sixties From $150 NZD Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum followed by the reign of terror of Location: Located in business, entertainment and shopping Rooms & Amenities: Rooms and suites offer Wi-Fi, TV, safe, district the Khmer Rouge, a Vietnamese minibar, tea/coffee maker and phone Rooms Amenities: 335 rooms offer Wi-Fi, safe, tea/coffee Facilities: Restaurants, lounge bar, deli, pool, spa, fitness centre, takeover, and a further 20 making facilities, LCD TV gift shop and business centre years of civil war. War of late Facilities: Restaurants, bars business centre, casino, Spa, pool,

fitness centre 60’s destroyed much of the Hotel Sofitel Legend Hanoi  already-struggling economy but From $234 NZD  it stabilized after a new regime Location: Located near the Old Quarter and next to Hanoi Opera Hotel Liberty City Point Saigon From $92 NZD House and Hoan Kiem Lake. took power in 1979. A series of Location: Located close to Tax Trade Centre, Union Square and Rooms & Amenities: 364 rooms offer Wi-FI, phone, mini-bar, reforms started in 1992 have Ho Chi Minh City Museum. tea/coffee maker, safe, TV Rooms & Amenities: 171 rooms offer safe, mini-bar and a flat- seen the country make a steady Facilities: Restaurants, café, gym, pool, spa, BBQ, poolside bar, screen TV and sauna progress to catch up with times. Facilities: Restaurants, fitness centre, cafe, spa, rooftop outdoor Cambodia is among the fastest pool, bar, salon & sauna Chalcedony Hotel Hanoi  growing economies in the region. From $52 NZD  Location: Located in Old Quarter overlooking West Lake, the Old Hoi An Beach Resort From $73 NZD Long Bien Bridge and Red River, close to Dong Xuan market and Location: Located 4kms from the ancient quarter, in between De historical sites. Vong River and Cua Dai beach. Rooms Amenities: 73 rooms offering TV, tea/coffee facilities, Rooms Amenities: 121 rooms, phone, LCD TV, tea/coffee making mini-bar, phone, Wi-Fi & Safe facilities, mini bar, and safe Facilities: Restaurant, bar, café, business centre, fitness centre. Facilities: Restaurants, bars, swimming pool, spa, water sports,

Tai Chi, Vietnamese learning class Silk Path Hotel Hanoi  From: $71 NZD  Location: Situated in Old Quarter, only a few minutes from Hoan Boutique Hoi An Resort From $111 NZD Kiem Lake Location: Located on Hoi An Beach, 5 minutes from Town Centre Rooms Amenities: 106 rooms offering Wi-Fi, TV, phone, mini bar. Rooms Amenities: 82 rooms and villas offering Wi-Fi, TV, phone, Facilities: Restaurant, café, bar, Business Centre, fitness centre mini bar, coffee/tea making facilities and safe

Facilities: Restaurant, private dining, pool bar, Spa, gym, pool, Saigon Morin Hotel Hue  business service, From $76 NZD Location: Located on bustling Le Loi Street with rooftop views of  Perfume Riverand close toTrang Tien Bridge. Palm Garden Resort From $111 NZD Rooms Amenities: 180 rooms offering Wi-Fi, phone, TV, safe and Location: Located on Cua Dai Beach, surrounded by tropical tea/coffee maker garden Facilities: Restaurants, bar, business centre, gallery, ATM, lobby Rooms Amenities: 212 rooms offer phone, TV, Wi-Fi access, safe, shop, fitness centre mini bar and tea/coffee maker

Facilities: Restaurants, Poolside bar, Jacuzzi, pool, tennis court, Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort & Spa  karaoke room, playground, fitness centre and spa From $97 NZD Location: Located in a rustic village surrounded by lush, tranquil

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Siem Reap crumbling colonial architecture makes with its pristine beaches, unexplored Siem Reap is a small colonial town an attractive backdrop to bustling street terrains, tranquil ambience and serene with some fine examples of French side cafes and the redeveloped riverfront beauty. colonial architecture, though modern precinct. The city has several impressive developments have been swift here in Wats but the pride of place is spectacular Battambang Tour Highlights recent years since the demise of the Silver Pagoda, one of the few places in Battambang is a riverside town, home Cambodia where artifacts embodying the Khmer Rouge. Its home of the magnificent to some of the best-preserved, French A small colonial town close Lake Tonle Sap, Siem Reap itself is charming and pleasant to richness of Khmer culture were preserved • Angkor Wat Angkor ruins and the famous temple colonial architecture in the country. It roam around, with some fine examples of French colonial architecture besides the Temple by the Khmer Rouge. complex of Angkor Wat. The jungle setting makes a great base for visiting the nearby complexes that it’s famous for. The jungle setting and silence enhance the mystery of the • Temples and silence enhance the mystery of the temples, such as Phnom Banon and Wat temples and many of them remain in good condition. Some are under restoration and • Tonle Sap Water Village temples and many of them remain in good Sihanoukville Ek Phnom, as well as the close by villages. visitors can get a first-hand look at the painstaking efforts underway to preserve the condition. Sihanoukville is an inspiring beach The network of charming old French shop relics. destination. Bearing a history of a little houses clustered along the riverbank Phnom Penh is the real highlight here, and there is a more than half a century, the small but Day 1: Siem Reap of Srah Sran and the impressive Ta Phrohm Phnom Penh, Cambodia‘s capital number of Wats scattered around the Includes: Accommodation for 3 nights, transfers fascinating city holds a charm of its own Arrive in Siem Reap. Explore the ancient city of Temple. and sightseeing as indicated, local English retains an undeniable charm despite its town. which leaves the visitors absolutely Angkor visiting Angkor Thom, ruins at Bayon, speaking guide and entrance fees. tumultuous and often violent past. The enticed. The port city had become popular Baphoun, Royal Palace. Visit the epic Angkor Day 3: Siem Reap (B) Wat, its extraordinary architecture and bas- Morning take a boat ride to visit Tonle Sap Departs: Daily departure, independent program reliefs. A spectacular sunset from mountain water village and see the life of people living temple of Phnom Bakheng. and surviving on the produce from Mekong. Afternoon at leisure Day 2: Siem Reap (B) Tour Price Full day tour visiting graceful Banteay Srei and Day 4: Siem Reap (B) Banteay Samre Temples. Also visit the three- Transfer to airport. from $762 NZD tiered temple hill of Pre Rup, Bantey Kdei, Lake

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ULTIMATE PACKAGES 4D Introduction Visit the busy capital city Phnom Penh showcasing beautiful temples and palaces. Phnom Penh retains an undeniable charm despite its tumultuous and often violent past. The to Cambodia crumbling colonial architecture makes an attractive backdrop to bustling street side cafes. Phnom Penh – Siem Reap Siem Reap is charming town with some fine examples of French colonial architecture besides the Temple complexes that it’s famous for. The jungle setting and silence enhance the mystery of the temples and many of them remain in good condition.

Day 1: Phnom Penh tiered temple hill of Pre Rup, Bantey Kdei, Lake Arrive in Phnom Penh. Afternoon tour of Phnom of Srah Sran and the impressive Ta Phrohm Tour Highlights Penh visiting the National Museum, the Silver Temple. Pagoda containing the Emerald Buddha statue, • Phnom Penh City Tour the Royal Palace and Phnom Penh’s oldest Day 4: Siem Reap shrine, Wat Phnom. Transfer to airport • Angkor Wat • Temples Day 2: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap (B) Includes: Accommodation for 3 nights, meals Flight to Siem Reap. Explore the ancient city of as per itinerary, internal flight, transfers and Angkor visiting Angkor Thom, ruins at Bayon, sightseeing as indicated, local English speaking Baphoun, Royal Palace. Visit the epic Angkor guides and entrance fees. Wat, its extraordinary architecture and bas- reliefs. A spectacular sunset from mountain Departs: Daily Tour Price temple of Phnom Bakheng. Notes: Independent program, can be operated from $800 NZD Day 3: Siem Reap (B) in reverse Flights from $282 NZD Full day tour visiting graceful Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre Temples. Also visit the three-

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Phnom Penh This is a comprehensive tour of Cambodia where you will get to know its people, language, landscape, customs, tradition and culture that make this country one of the Phnom Penh best for travellers across the world. From visiting capital city of Phnom Penh to UNESCO World Heritage site of Angkor Wat, from experiencing French colonial architecture of Kampot Battambang to visiting beach town of Sihanoukville. This tour will let you discover the hidden beauty of this great country.

Tour Highlights Day 1: Phnom Penh Day 7: Siem Reap (B) Tour Highlights Arrive in Phnom Penh. Rest of the day is free Full day tour visiting graceful Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre Temples. Also visit the three- • Phnom Penh City Tour Day 2: Phnom Penh (B) tiered temple hill of Pre Rup, Bantey Kdei, Lake • Phnom Penh City Tour • Lake Tonle Bati This trip you how diversified this small country can be. Visit the busy capital city Phnom Morning tour of Phnom Penh visiting capital’s of Srah Sran and the impressive Ta Phrohm • Tonle Sap Lake • Local Markets Penh showcasing beautiful temples and palaces. Kampong Cham, a quaint laid back town most impressive sites including the National Temple • Bamboo Train Museum, Silver Pagoda containing the Emerald • Angkor Wat with French colonial architecture and home to ethnic Khmer and Cham minority. Siem • Cooking Class Reap is charming town with some fine examples of French colonial architecture besides Buddha statue, Royal Palace and the Central Day 8: Siem Reap – Sihanoukville (B) • Temples market. Afternoon visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Today fly to Sihanoukville. Rest of the day at • Angkor Wat the Temple complexes that it’s famous for. Museum and the notorious Khmer Rouge Killing leisure Fields. • Sihanoukville Islands Day 1: Phnom Penh Day 5: Siem Reap (B) Day 9: Sihanoukville (B) • Phnom Chhnork Caves Arrive in Phnom Penh. Afternoon tour of Phnom Explore the ancient city of Angkor visiting Day 3: Phnom Penh – Battambang (B) This morning, take a boat to a nearby island to Tour Price Penh visiting the National Museum, the Silver Angkor Thom, ruins at Bayon, Baphoun, This morning visit a few lakeside villages on enjoy your time among swaying palms, white Pagoda containing the Emerald Buddha statue, Royal Palace. Visit the epic Angkor Wat, its the Tonle Sap Lake en route to Battambang. sands and blue waters. Later, visit a charity that from $1831 NZD the Royal Palace and Phnom Penh’s oldest extraordinary architecture and bas-reliefs. A Cambodia's second-largest city, Battambang supports local people with disabilities. shrine, Wat Phnom. spectacular sunset from mountain temple of is a riverside town, home to some of the best- Tour Price Phnom Bakheng. preserved, French colonial architecture in the Day 10: Sihanoukville (B) Day 2: Phnom Penh (B) country. Full day at leisure from $2757 NZD Excursion to Takeo, Lake Tonle Bati and the Day 6: Siem Reap (B) Flights from $282 NZD impressive laterite temple of Ta Prohm, Visit Full day tour visiting graceful Banteay Srei and Day 4: Battambang (B/L) Day 11: Sihanoukville – Kampot (B) Chisor by speed boat, the 11th century temple Banteay Samre Temples. Also visit the three- This morning, join the locals for a ride on their This morning travel to the sleepy town of with interesting carvings. Also visit Phnom Da tiered temple hill of Pre Rup, Bantey Kdei, Lake famous bamboo train - a great local interaction Kampot. Famous for its pepper, Kampot supplied with four artificial caves built as shrines and of Srah Sran and the impressive Ta Phrohm opportunity. Later, enjoy a mouth-watering most French restaurants with this vital spice for Angkor Borei. Temple. cooking class and learn the secrets of local many years during colonial rule. Venture out on dishes such as amok, Khmer curry & fried spicy a countryside tour to discover the jewels of the Day 3: Phnom Penh-Kampong Cham-Kampong Day 7: Siem Reap (B) chicken. Afterwards we visit Prasat Phnom Kampot Province countryside, including local Thom (B/L/D) Transfer to airport. Banan Winery. salt fields, rice fields, pepper plantations and the Drive through the Mekong River basin to famous Phnom Chhnork caves Kampong Thom enroute stopping at Skoun Includes: Accommodation for 6 nights, meals Day 5: Battambang – Siem Reap (B) with its spider merchants and tour of Kampong as per itinerary, transfers and sightseeing as This morning we drive to Siem Reap. Afternoon Day 12: Kampot – Phnom Penh (B) Cham popular for colonial-era architecture. Visit indicated, local English speaking guides and will be at leisure This morning we drive straight to Phnom Penh a rubber plantation at Chhup and a local market. entrance fees. Airport for your onward flight Visit Wat Nokor Bayon, 11th century Mahayana Day 6: Siem Reap (B) Buddhist shrine with a large reclining Buddha. Departs: Daily Explore the ancient city of Angkor visiting Includes: Accommodation for 11 nights, meals Angkor Thom, ruins at Bayon, Baphoun, as per itinerary, transfers and sightseeing as Day 4: Kampong Thom-Siem Reap (B/L) Notes: Independent program, can be operated Royal Palace. Visit the epic Angkor Wat, its indicated, local English speaking guides and Visit important archaeological sites at Sambor in reverse extraordinary architecture and bas-reliefs. A entrance fees. Prei Kup before driving to Siem Reap enroute spectacular sunset from mountain temple of stopping at Wat Andri Buddhist Temple. Phnom Bakheng. Departs: Private tour, departs daily

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SHORT TOURS Rates are per person per night based Daughters of on twin share including breakfast Steung Siem Reap Hotel Siem 3D Cambodia Discovery Cambodia Visitor Reap  Battambang - Banteay Chhmar Temple La Rose Boutique Hotel & Spa From $54 NZD Location: Located on the edges of Old Centre Phnom Penh  Market and Pub Street, popular with From $119 NZD tourists. Tour Price Location: Hotel provides good access to Rooms Amenities: All 76 rooms have the city’s major attractions French colonial touch blended with Khmer said to be comparable to those of Bayon and from $141 NZD Day 1: Phnom Penh - Pursat - Battambang see handicraft workshops, colonial houses and Rooms Amenities: Each of 10 rooms products featuring individual temperature Angkor Wat. Also visit Banteay Torp Temple Drive to Oudong Mountain to see royal tombs one NGO. Visit the provincial museum before meets the standard of a luxurious control, TV, mini bar, hair dryer, free Wi- on the Royal Fortune Hill. Then proceed to driving along the picturesque Sangker River to before reaching Siem Reap. boutique hotel featuring electronic safe Visit the Daughters of Cambodia Visitor Fi, local, bathtub and shower, bathroom Pursat Province where Klieng Moeung and the 11th century Wat Ek Phnom. The day ends deposit box, air conditioning, mini bar, Includes: Accommodation for 2 nights, meals Centre, which has two floors – the ground amenities, tea/coffee making facilities, the floating village of Kampong Leung display with a visit to Phnom Banon which boasts five free Wi-Fi, TV with 65 channels, DVD glimpses of authentic rural life. In the afternoon, hilltop sandstone towers and a magnificent view as per itinerary, transfers and sightseeing as floor is the showroom of handicraft electronic safe box. player, IDD telephone, tea/coffee making continue on to Battambang. over the plains below. indicated, local English speaking guides and products produced by Cambodian women Facilities: Restaurant, bar, outdoor pool, facilities, hair dryer, writing desk, in-room entrance fees who mostly were saved from human fitness centre, kids pool, sauna, massage, spa treatment. Day 2: Battambang (B) Day 3: Battambang - Banteay Chhmar - Siem trafficking and on the first floor there is shops, laundry Facilities: Restaurant, bar, garden, Transfer to the Bamboo Train Station to enjoy a Reap (B/L) a small restaurant. Please note, Centre is scenic 8 kms ride through beautiful landscapes Drive to Banteay Mean Chey and 11th century swimming pool, concierge, free wireless, Tour Price closed on Sunday and Public Holidays. and rice paddies to the next station on this Banteay Chhmar Temple made in sandstone, Khmer massage Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa unique train. Disembark and visit a village to which boasts of its huge bas-reliefs, which are from $937 NZD Siem Reap  From $178 NZD Sunway Hotel Phnom Penh Location: Located in the city centre, close PHNOM PENH  to market and attractions CAMBODIA From $94 NZD Rooms Amenities: All 130 rooms have Location: Located close to many local distinctive design, wooden flooring, attractions, shopping and markets colorful tiles, stylish furniture, and a SHORT TOURS Rooms Amenities: All 138 rooms feature balcony facing the Royal Garden or private Khmer finest amenities including writing desk, garden and complimentary internet. Community & Bassac free in room Wi-Fi, IDD telephone, Facilities: A choice of restaurants and 2D Kirirom National Park electronic safe, TV with international bars, 24-hour room service, outdoor pool, Phnom Penh - Chambok - Phnom Penh River by Bike channels, individual aircon temperature kid’s pool, spa and outdoor Jacuzzi, board control, mini-bar, coffee/tea making games, library, babysitting, souvenir shop, facilities, and complimentary mineral kids club, laundry Tour Price water. Located on the border of the Kirirom National Park in southwest Cambodia, Chambok Includes: Accommodation for 1 night, meals as per itinerary, transfers and sightseeing as Facilities: Restaurant, bar, coffee shop, 24- is a community of 9 rural villages where one can experience village-life, and explore the from $188 NZD indicated, local English speaking guides and hour room service, salon, laundry service, Sokha Angkor Resort Siem Reap area’s beautiful natural surroundings. Come spend the night with a local family in one of entrance fees fitness centre, sauna, spa, massage.  our homestays and immerse yourself in the rural lifestyle. Start cycling on a village road outside of From $104 NZD Location: Located in walking distance to Day 1: Phnom Penh – Chambok (L/D) Return to the Community Information Centre Tour Price town, along the Bassac River where the Hotel La Rose Suite Phnom Penh Pub Street, markets and other attractions Depart for Chambok, a community-based for an authentic local dinner landscape is very picturesque. Stop at local  from $295 NZD shop-houses to understand daily local Rooms Amenities: All 276 rooms feature ecotourism site located at the border of Kirirom From $119 National Park and an ideal place for nature and Day 2: Chambok – Phnom Penh (B) livelihoods and interact with local people. free Wi-Fi, separate shower and bathtub, Location: Located on a quiet street, it’s adventure lovers who seek to explore off the Morning at leisure befor your transfer back to Arrive at a local ferry dock and hop on the cable TV, coffee/tea making facilities, hair only 1.6 km from the city centre beaten track. . Trek through the dense forest Phnom Penh ferry crossing the Bassac River. See local dryer, mini bar, individually controlled Rooms Amenities: Inspired by French to a waterfall, bat cave and some local villages. fisherman casting their nets. Cycle along aircon, safety box, telephone architecture, all 25 rooms feature IDD village roads and arrive at a local famous Facilities: Restaurant, Coffee Shop, bar, telephone, satellite TV, mini bar, tea/ temple known for its enormous Buddha Spa, pool, fitness centre, steam room, coffee making facilities, electronic safe statue. Packed lunches will be served at Jacuzzi, sauna, beauty salon SIEM REAP SIEMP REAP SIEM REAP deposit box, DVD player, hair dryer, a nearby villager’s house or temple. After writing desk, separate shower stall. lunch return to Phnom Penh Facilities: Restaurant, 24-hour room service, bar, poolside bar, coffee shop, Quad Adventure Local Village After-Dark Foodie business centre, outdoor pool, pool (kids), Tour Price & Cooking Class Tour on Vespa massage, spa from $186 NZD Tour Price Tour Price Tara Angkor Hotel Siem Reap from $169 NZD from $156 NZD  Afternoon pick up from the Hotel by From $68 NZD Quad Adventure to enjoy a private 1 hour This evening, enjoy a foodie tour on the Location: Located close to city centre and quad bike ride through strikingly beautiful Depart for a local village just 10km from back of a Vespa scooter. Start off at a chic few minutes from tourist sites rice fields as the clear blue sky slowly Siem Reap. On arrival mingle with the bar for some cocktails or beer, then head Rooms Amenities: All 206 rooms are transforms into a golden, yellow hue. farming families. Harvest vegetables and off to the local hustle and bustle of street stylishly decorated and feature aircon, Marvel at spectacular views of the setting cook with the family. The local family will vendors, sights, aromas, and sounds that mini bar, free Wi-Fi, electronic safe, LCD sun from quiet village lanes. Later, you will show you how to cook the traditional all blend together into the one feeling that TV with satellite channels, coffee/tea be transferred back to your Hotel. Khmer dish. Visit the local Pagoda and embodies Cambodia. Real Khmer cuisine is making facilities, hair dryer, shower and school and find out about village customs served on this Siem Reap food tour. Taste bath combined. and culture. Khmer delicacies while standing at street Facilities: Restaurants, pool bar, business stalls or sitting picnic-style at a secret spot. centre, spa service, swimming pool Also, discover flavourful Cambodian rice with Jacuzzi, fitness center and sauna, wine, which is enriched by bouquets of complimentary bicycle rent, babysitting, local herbs and spices. laundry, gift shop.

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Luang Prabang Jars. The hundreds of giant stone jars are The countryside in Xieng Khouang is Laos shares borders with China This ancient town described as an strewn all over the plateau – carved out breathtakingly beautiful, untouched, to the North, Myanmar to outstanding example of the fusion of of solid hunks of rock from surrounding and as of now, still not fully exploited by Northwest, Thailand to the West, traditional architecture and Lao urban mountains, no one really knows why they tourism. It offers the awesome beauty of are there. Theories range from the view Cambodia to the South and structures built by the Europeans. The high green mountains and rugged karst tiny town is encircled by mountains and that they were made to store wine or they formations. Vietnam to the East. Mekong is at the confluence of the Nam Khan and were made to store dead human bodies, River is the main geographical Mekong Rivers. Its palm-lined riverbanks, as was the practice of ancient believers. feature in the west and, in fact, ochre daubed houses, terracotta roofs and saffron-robed monks all come together forms a natural border with to form a picture postcard increasingly Thailand in some areas. Laos, the difficult to find in Southeast Asia. The Jewel of the Mekong, is rapidly city centre has most of the attractions becoming a new and exciting like former royal palaces, 33 Wats, colonial buildings and trading houses in tourism destination which offers the vicinity. This former Royal capital still a diversity of unspoiled ethnic remains the main centre for Buddhist lifestyles and traditions, as well learning in Laos and is the perfect location as some of the richest and most for spiritual contemplation. extensive ecosystems of the Laos Vientiane region. A shopper’s paradise from Vientiane is the centre of Laos culture, high-end boutiques to humble it looks more like a collection of villages market stalls. Both Luang Prabang than a city. Laos reopened its doors to and Vientiane are teeming with foreign visitors about 15 years back and Vientiane has since changed with dizzying gorgeous boutiques showcasing rapidity to accommodate modernization. high quality hand-woven textiles. Central boulevard is reminiscent of the Champ Elysees, another telling sign of the city's French heritage. French- style buildings stand next to Buddhist monasteries and monuments, each telling a story of the country's rich, cultural and somewhat troubled past.

Xien Khouang (Plain of Jars) Xieng-Khouang is famous as it is the place to view the mysterious Plains of

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Covering all the local highlights this tour gives an insight into the history and culture along with spectacular views and natural beauty of this area. Tour Highlights

Day 1: Luang Prabang Ouay, Ban Ou and Ban Thapene. Continue to • City Tour Arrive in Luang Prabang. City tour visiting Former beautiful Khuang Si Waterfalls. Return via Ban • Mekong River Royal Palace (now the National Museum), Wat Phanom, a well-known weaving village and Xieng Thong, Wat Sen, Wat Visun. Enjoy sunset enjoy sunset at Wat Siphouthabath. • Pak Ou Caves from Mount Phou Si. • Village Visit Day 4: Luang Prabang (B) Day 2: Pak Ou Caves (B) Participate in early morning ritual of offering • Local Markets Enjoy a boat trip on the mighty Mekong River to alms to saffron-clad monks with their black • Khuang Si Waterfalls explore Ban Xiengmene and Ban Chan. Visit the Alms-giving bowls. Transfer to airport. • Alms Giving Ceremony royal temple at Wat Longkhoun and Sackarine Caves before continuing to Pak Ou cave. Return Includes: Accommodation for 3 nights, meals to Luang Prabang enroute visiting villages of Ban as per itinerary, transfers and sightseeing as Xang Hai, Ban Xangkhong and Ban Xienglek. indicated, local English speaking guides and entrance fees. Tour Price Day 3: Khuang Si Falls (B) Visit Phosi Market and ethnic villages of Ban Departs: Daily from $967 NZD

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Vientiane This tour offers you an insight into the unknown heritage and history of Laos. Go for these 11 memorable days in this mystical and enchanting country. From ancient archaeological sites to remarkable temples to wonderful waterfalls, you will experience this Buddhist country in depth.

Day 1: Vientiane Day 7: Luang Prabang (B) Arrive In Vientiane. Rest of the day at leisure City tour visiting Former Royal Palace (now the National Museum), Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Sen, Day 2: Vientiane (B) Wat Visun. Enjoy sunset from Mount Phou Si. City tour takes you to oldest Wat Sisaket, the Tour Highlights temple with thousands of miniature Buddha Day 8: Luang Prabang (B) statues and former royal temple of Wat Prakeo. Boat trip on mighty Mekong River to explore • City Tour & Temples Visit That Luang Stupa and stop at the imposing Ban Xiengmene and Ban Chan. Visit royal This trip offers a diversity of unspoiled ethnic lifestyles and traditions, as well as some Patuxay Monument. temple at Wat Longkhoun and Sackarine Caves. • Thai-Laos Friendship Bridge of the richest and most extensive ecosystems of the Indochina Region. Vientiane has Continue to Pak Ou cave. Return to Luang • Plain Of Jars been spared major modern developments with traditional and colonial architecture still Day 3: Vientiane (B) Prabang enroute visiting villages of Ban Xang • Villages & Markets dominant. There is the historic royal city of Luang Prabang, where watching as hundreds Today visit the Buddha Park. This combination Hai, Ban Xangkhong and Ban Xienglek. Tour Highlights of saffron-robed monks move silently among centuries-old monasteries is as romantic of Buddhist and Hindu statues was created by a • Mekong River a scene as you’ll experience anywhere in Asia. See some of the most pristine natural mystical monk on parkland close to The Mekong Day 9: Luang Prabang (B) • Pak Ou Caves landscapes in Southeast Asia. River. On the way we will stop at the famous Participate in early morning ritual of offering • City Tour &Temples Thai-Laos Friendship Bridge. This provides good alms to saffron-clad monks with their black • Alms Giving Ceremony photo opportunities. Alms-giving bowls. Visit Phosi Market and ethnic • Villages & Caves Day 1: Vientiane Day 5: Pak Ou Caves (B) villages of Ban Ouay, Ban Ou and Ban Thapene. Arrive In Vientiane. City tour takes you to Boat trip on mighty Mekong River to explore • Mekong River Day 4: Vientiane – Xiengkhuoang (B) Continue to beautiful Khuang Si Waterfalls. oldest Wat Sisaket, the temple with thousands Ban Xiengmene and Ban Chan. Visit royal This morning take a short flight to Xiengkhouang. Return via Ban Phanom, a well-known weaving • Pak Ou Caves of miniature Buddha statues and former royal temple at Wat Longkhoun and Sackarine Caves. This area was heavily bombed by American village and enjoy sunset at Wat Siphouthabath. temple of Wat Prakeo. Visit That Luang Stupa Continue to Pak Ou cave. Return to Luang • Alms Giving Ceremony forces between 1964 and 1973. Rest of the day and stop at the imposing Patuxay Monument. Prabang enroute visiting villages of Ban Xang at leisure Day 10: Luang Prabang (B/L) • Khuang Si Waterfalls Hai, Ban Xangkhong and Ban Xienglek. Drive to Ban Phong Van, to the Living Land Farm Day 2: Vientiane-Vang Vieng (B) Day 5: Xiengkhuoang (B) where they grow organic vegetables, herbs and Drive to Vang Vieng famous for its stunning Day 6: Khouang Si Falls (B) This morning visit the famous Plain Of Jars. The rice. See how rice is grown and experience the scenery and limestone outcrops. Enroute visit Participate in early morning ritual of offering Plain of Jars is a large area extending around life of a farmer. After lunch proceed to Artisans 11th century site of Vang Xang. Visit Tham Jang alms to saffron-clad monks with their black Phonsavanh. Here enormous jars of unknown du Mekong which produces traditional mulberry Cave and enjoy a short trek through amazing Alms-giving bowls. Visit Phosi Market and ethnic Tour Price origin are scattered everywhere. They are paper and textiles. Return to Luang Prabang mountain landscape to explore Tam None Cave villages of Ban Ouay, Ban Ou and Ban Thapene. carved from solid rock, some from molasse, and visit Ock Pop Tok - The Living Crafts Centre from $2106 NZD and hill villages. Continue to beautiful Khuang Si Waterfalls. which is like sandstone, but some from granite. where you can meet silk weavers, craft artisans Return via Ban Phanom, a well-known weaving Later in the afternoon we will visit the old and learn about Lao textiles Day 3: Vang Vieng-Tham Phoutham (B) village and enjoy sunset at Wat Siphouthabath. capital of Muang Khoun and its nearby villages. Board a local tractor through paddy field and The Hmong hill-tribe and the Tai Dam people Day 11: Luang Prabang (B) head to Tham Phoukham caves to see most Day 7: Luang Prabang (B) have colourful customs and history. Transfer to airport beautiful and famous limestone cavern. Return Transfer to airport. enroute visiting ethnic minority villages of Day 6: Xiengkhuoang – Luang Prabang (B) Includes: Accommodation for 10 nights, meals Hmong, Souay and Taidam villages meeting the Includes: Accommodation for 6 nights, meals Early morning visit the Central Market of as per itinerary, transfers and sightseeing as warm and friendly hill tribe people. as per itinerary, transfers and sightseeing as Phonsavanh, where local hill-tribes gather indicated, local English speaking guides and indicated, local English speaking guides and to barter their merchandise. Drive to Luang entrance fees. Day 4: Vang Vieng-Lung Prabang (B) entrance fees. Prabang, enroute visiting the site at Thampra Drive to Luang Prabang passing through some Tour Price to see Buddha images. We will also visit various Departs: Daily stunning landscape, steep terraced fields and Departs: Daily hill-tribe villages along the route. hill villages and visiting Muang Xieng Nguen from $2833 NZD Notes: Independent program, can be customised village. Notes: Independent program, can be customised Flights from $216 NZD

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3D Wat Phu Cruise Pakse – Champassak – Don Khong – Pakse

Former wood ferry boat, the Vat Phou boat is now fully restorted as a luxurious cruising Tour Price floating Hotel. Step aboard the Vat Phou Cruise for a 3day Mekong River journey that starts and finishes in Pakse. During the cruise explore the Wat Phou temple ruins as well from $1462 NZD as several other ancient temples near the river banks. View the region's largest waterfalls, Khone Phapeng and spend some time on Khone Island in the 4000 Island area. Day 1: Pakse - Champassak - Vat Phou (L/D) under the stars, serenaded by the songs of the Depart from Pakse to Champassak aboard a local buffalo toads. long tail riverboat through mild rapids and sand television, and tea/coffee making facilities. banks arriving for lunch at Champassak. Enjoy Day 3: Ban Veuthong-Khone Pha Peng-Pakse Rates are per person per night based on twin share a guided tour of the mysterious pre-Angkorian (B,L) including breakfast Facilities: Restaurant, bar, laundry service, spa & beauty service. 10th century temple of Vat Phou. As dusk falls Cruise to the small village of Ban Veuthong cruise down-river, enjoying the tropical sunset where we will board a small long-tail boat Villa Maly Luang Prabang  on the deck. Enjoy dinner and dock for the night to Khone Island. Return to the main land for Mercure Hotel Vientiane  From $200 NZD alongside a remote Laotian village. ‘ lunch. Take a minivan to Khong Pha Peng From $100 NZD Location: Located within walking distance of main historical and waterfall, “the Niagara of the East“, close to the Location: Located close to waterfront and town centre and a touristic attractions Day 2: Huei Thamo - Oum Moung Temple - Cambodian border. We return to Pakse, arriving short drive to tourist attractions Rooms Amenities: 33 Rooms feature air conditioning, Wi-Fi, Khong Island (B/L/D) in the afternoon. Rooms Amenities: 172 well-designed guestrooms featuring safe Set sail for the village of Huei Thamo, only a direct dial (domestic & international), mini bar, safe, flat screen deposit box, TV, direct dial telephone, mini bar, air conditioning, few minutes’ walk away from the spectacular Includes: Accommodation for 2 nights onboard TV, coffee and tea making facilities. hidden forest temple of Oum Moung. After, cruise, meals as per itinerary, transfers and Wi-Fi, work desk, tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer. Facilities: Poolside dining, restaurant, bar, spa, outdoor swimming cruise further south to Khong Island. Stop at sightseeing as indicated, local English speaking Facilities: Restaurants and bar, outdoor pool, fitness centre, pool Ban Dua Tae and visit this traditional Laotian guides and entrance fees outdoor tennis court, sauna, massage, business services, dry Village where the traditional way of life has not cleaning, gift shop.  changed in centuries. Back on board for dinner Le Sen Boutique Hotel Luang Prabang From $87 NZD Victoria Xiengthong Palace Luang Prabang  Location: Located outside of downtown Luang Prabang and From $209 NZD only a 10 min walk from the centre, this hotel also offers bike or Location: Located in a peaceful part of old town, short walk from shuttle service. LAOS famous night market and restaurants Room Amenities: Modern rooms & suites offering Wi-Fi, aircon, Rooms Amenities: 26 elegantly appointed rooms are equipped flat screen TV, minibar and safe SHORT TOURS with aircon, high-speed internet, IPod dock and speakers, LCD Facilities: Restaurant, bar, swimming pool, fitness centre and 24 hour reception 3D Nong Khiaw Luang Prabang – Nong Khiaw VIENTIANE LUANG PRABANG LUANG PRABANG

Nam Ngum Lake (L) Ock Pop Tok Textile Villages & Cave (L) Tour Price Centre Tour Price from $235 NZD Tour Price from $254 NZD Relax in this sleepy riverside town and enjoy the lovely scenery. Take a boat trip down from $145 NZD Tour Price river and explore local villages & native forests. Tour includes a trip to the famous Pak Ou from $945 NZD Caves before returning to Luang Prabang Morning departure for Nam Ngum Lake. Start with a visit to the Big Brother Mouse Enroute stop at Ban Keun and Ban Bo. Head to Ock Pop Tok - The Living Crafts bookshop to buy some books and gifts for Day 1: Luang Prabang - Nong Khiaw take a kayak and paddle downstream back to Visit Ban Pakha Nhung and other beautiful Centre which is one of the most beautiful the village children. Visit the villages of Depart for the scenic town of Nong Khiaw. Nong Khiaw. traditional villages along the road. Enjoy spots in Luang Prabang. While in the centre Ban Xangkhong and Ban Xienglek, known Enjoy the spectacular scenery with hill tribe lunch at a local restaurant by the lake, meet silk weavers, craft artisans and learn for hand weaving and hand-made Jute villages and native forest along the way. Arrive Day 3: Nong Khiaw - Luang Prabang (B) offering locally-caught fish, sticky rice about Lao textiles and crafts with the Sar paper. Board a private boat upstream in Nong Khiaw in the early afternoon where the Cruise downriver towards Dong Ngern. Pass and a variety of Lao food. Take a boat ride click-clacking of the looms at work at the the Nam Ou River to the Pak Ou Caves, rest of the day is free to spend at leisure in this villages and forests with views of rolling around the lake, to see the islands. On two linked caves filled with thousands sleepy river side town located upon the banks of mountains. Cruise by long-tail boats on the hands of Ock Pop Tok's incredibly talented the way back to Vientiane, we can stop craftspeople. There is a chance to have of lacquered Buddha statues of various the gentle Nam Ou River Mekong River to visit the Pak Ou Caves, at Dansavanh Nam Ngum casino before shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Stop where we climb steps up the limestone cliffs to hands on experience, dress as an ethnic Day 2: Nong Khiaw (B/L) reach the sacred Buddhist shrine. Afterwards, returning to Vientiane villager, taste some Lao specialties food or by the hill tribe village of Ban Muangkeo In the morning take a longboat upriver to the continue the journey by road to Luang Prabang. just relax by the riverside with a drink. to give the books and gifts to the local remote village of Muang Ngoi Neu. Chat to children. Continue down the Mekong the locals and learn about the traditional way Includes: Accommodation for 2 nights, meals, River to Luang Prabang, arriving in the late of life. Enjoy lunch beside a waterfall and take transfers and sightseeing as indicated, local afternoon. a refreshing dip in the natural pool. After lunch English speaking guides, entrance fees

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The three countries of Vietnam, SMALL GROUP TOURS Cambodia & Laos represent Indochina, a diverse and varied 10D Vietnam holiday experience. Whether you Experience are exploring the ancient Angkor Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi – Hue – Wats temple complex or sailing Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City – Can Tho around Halong Bay, experiencing - Ho Chi Minh City the Alms giving ceremony or cooking a local dish, cruising on Hanoi the Mekong Delta or crawling Halong Bay through the Cu Chi Tunnels, Indochina offers a mix of history, culture, nature and adventure. Indochina

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Vietnam, Explore UNESCO Heritage site Halong Bay on a traditonal Junk. Visit Hanoi and its combinaton of modern, French colonial and Vietnamese architecture, the historical city Cambodia & Laos. of Hue and the charming town of Hoi An and its Cham museum. Continue to Ho Chi Tour Highlights Minh and the famous Cu Chi Tunnels before a tour to watch indigenous people living and earning their livelihood from Mekong River and the floating markets of Can Tho • Junk Stay Halong Bay • Old Imperial City, Hue Day 1 (Wed): Hanoi Day 6 (Mon): Hoi An – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh Arrive in Hanoi. Transfer to Hotel. Rest of the City (B/L) • Cham Museum day at leisure Morning enjoy Hoi An city tour. Afternoon, • Cu Chi Tunnels transfer to Da Nang Airport to connect flight • Mekong Delta Day 2 (Thu): Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D) to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, check-in at Transfer to Halong Bay. Upon arrival, embark Hotel • Floating Markets on an overnight Cruise and sail through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Halong Day 7 (Tue): Ho Chi Minh City (B/L) Bay. Morning visit Cu Chi Tunnels. In the afternoon, Ho Chi Minh City city tour Day 3 (Fri): Halong Bay – Hanoi – Hue (B/L) Day 8 (Wed): Ho Chi Minh City – Can Tho (B/L) Transfer to Halong Bay. Upon arrival, embark Today your journey will take you to My Tho for on an overnight Cruise and sail through the a day exploring the Mekong Delta. After lunch, limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Halong continue driving further south to Can Tho. Bay. Day 9 (Thu): Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh City (B/L) Day 3 (Fri): Halong Bay – Hanoi – Hue (B/L) Early morning visit floating markets. Later Transfer from Halong Bay to Hanoi enroute visit transfer to Ho Chi Minh City with lunch at local a village in Bac Ninh Province. Later, transfer to restaurant en route. Hanoi and enjoy orientation tour visiting the old quarter. Option to stay overnight in Hanoi or Day 10 (Fri): Ho Chi Minh City (B) overnight Train to Hue Transfer to Airport for onward flight

Day 4 (Sat): Hanoi – Hue (B/L) Includes: Accommodation for 9 nights, meals Option: Arrive in Hue from overnight Train as per itinerary, tours and transfers with local or transfer to Hanoi Airport to connect flight English speaking guide, entrance fees and to Hue. Upon arrival, transfer to Hotel. In the internal flights afternoon, enjoy half day city tour visiting the Imperial Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda. Later Departs: Weekly departures take a scenic boat trip on the Perfume River Notes: Tour guide will not accompany on-board Day 5 (Sun): Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An (B/L) Halong Bay and on the Train. Private programs Morning visit Tu Duc Royal Tomb and continue can be arranged. to Hoi An. Visit Cham Museum and have a photo stop at Marble Mountains. Upon arrival Tour Price in Hoi An, check in at Hotel and rest of the day from $2076 NZD is at leisure

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11D Vietnam 12D Laos & Vietnam & Cambodia Classic Classic Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi – Hue – Luang Prabang – Vientiane – Hanoi – Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City – Phnom Halong Bay – Hue – Hoi An – Ho Chi Penh – Siem Reap Minh City

VIETNAM VIETNAM Hanoi Hanoi The ultimate journey from the saffron-robed Buddhist monks in Luang Prabang and the limestone islets of Halong Bay to the charming historic town of Hoi An, the busy streets LAOS Halong Bay Halong Bay of Hanoi and Saigon gives you a flavour of what Indochina can offer and unforgettable memories that will enthuse you to go back and discover more. See the hidden wonders Luang Prabang and beauty of Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Sy Falls. From squeezing through the labyrinth of Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City and unwinding during a cruise on the incredibly Halong Bay to witnessing the mesmerising morning ritual of monks collecting alms Vientiane in Luang Prabang, the 12 days spent in two of Southeast Asia’s welcoming countries will leave you with a sense of wonder as well as a number of local connections and Though ravaged by wars in the still not-too-distant past, both Vietnam and Cambodia experiences you can’t find anywhere else. are continuing to become enticing destinations thanks to each country’s unique natural beauty, ancient customs and handicrafts, mouth watering cuisine and welcoming peoples. Hue Hue Day 1 (Sat): Luang Prabang (L) Hue or arrive at Hue Station and transfer to Hoi An Explore some of the most significant cities and sites in both Vietnam and Cambodia, Arrive in Luang Prabang and transfer to Hotel. In Hotel. Later visit the Imperial Citadel, Thien Hoi An including a number of destinations famous the world over, such as the magnificent the afternoon proceed for Luang Prabang tour. Mu Pagoda and take a scenic boat trip on the Halong Bay and historic Angkor Wat complex. Enjoy sunset at Vat Prabaht Tai located along Perfume River to the city pier. the Mekong River. Dive deeper into culture by visiting Hue’s ancient royal complexes, wandering Hoi An’s Day 9 (Sat): Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An (B/L) Siem Reap charming colonial streets, exploring the magnificent Chu Chi Tunnels. From this ideal Day 2 (Sun): Luang Prabang – Pac Ou - Luang Visit Tu Duc Royal Tomb, one of the most CAMBODIA starting off point for understanding Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage, continue on to the Prabang (B/L) beautiful mausoleums. Continue to Danang thriving capital city Phnom Penh and get a glimpse into a modernising country coming to Visit Vat Xieng Thong, considered as the most over the famous Hai Van Pass with a green view grips with its recent past. Moving on, explore Khmer ruins of Angkor, a site that flourished beautiful temple. Later board a traditional boat of the stretch of Truong Son mountains. Visit for a trip up Mekong River to visit the famous Cham Museum and Marble Mountains before between the 9th-15th centuries, where expert guides will paint a picture of what life was Phnom caves of Pak Ou. Return to Luang Prabang and driving past the famous Non Nuoc Beach onto Penh Ho Chi Minh like in ancient Cambodia. visit Ban Xang Khong. Hoi An. Ho Chi Minh Day 1 (Wed): Hanoi Day 7 (Tue): Ho Chi Minh City (B/L) Day 3 (Mon): Luang Prabang – Khouangxi – Day 10 (Mon): Hoi An – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh Arrive in Hanoi. Transfer to Hotel and rest of the Morning visit Cu Chi Tunnels. In the afternoon Luang Prabang (B/L) City (B/L) day is at leisure enjoy a city tour Visit Kuang Sy Waterfalls en route visiting Walking tour through the ancient town with Khmu minority village of Ban Thapaene. Visit visit to the old houses, Chinese community Tour Highlights Day 2 (Thu): Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D) Day 8 (Wed): Ho Chi Minh City – Phnom Penh Ban Phanom village before returning to Luang house and Japanese covered bridge. Visit Hoi Transfer to Halong Bay. Upon arrival, embark (B/D) Praband and rest of the afternoon is at leisure. An Silk Village, a combination of eco-tourism Tour Highlights • Junk Stay Halong Bay on an overnight Cruise and sail through the Transfer to Airport to connect flight to Phnom and traditional handicraft development project limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Halong Penh. Upon arrival, transfer to Hotel. In the Day 4 (Tue): Luang Prabang – Vientiane (B/L) to preserve the cultural life of people in Quang • Sunset by Mekong • Old Imperial City, Hue Bay. afternoon, proceed on City tour. Early morning witness the old traditional of Nam. Lunch at Hoi An Silk Village and drive to • Cham Museum alms giving. Then stroll through the historic Danang Airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City. • Pac Ou Cave Day 3 (Fri) Halong Bay – Hanoi – Hue (B) Day 9 (Thu): Phnom Penh – Siem Reap (B/L) streets to visit the morning market. Visit the • Kuang Si Waterfalls • Cu Chi Tunnels Transfer from Halong Bay to Hanoi enroute visit Transfer to Airport to connect flight to Siem Day 11 (Tue): Ho Chi Minh City (B/L) Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre and later • Alms Giving Ceremony • Mekong Delta a village in Bac Ninh Province. Later, transfer to Reap. Upon arrival, transfer to Hotel. In the you will be transferred to Airport for your flight Drive to Cu Chi, famous for its amazing complex Hanoi and enjoy orientation tour visiting the old afternoon, visit Ta Prohm and Angkor Wat. of underground tunnels, comprising a main axis • Floating Markets to Vientiane. In the afternoon visit Vat Sisaket, • Local Markets quarter. Overnight Train to Hue (option to take That Luang Stupa. system connecting to underground hideouts, • Junk Stay Halong Bay • Phnom Penh City Tour a flight to Hue with overnight) Day 10 (Fri): Siem Reap (B/L) shelters and other tunnels. Return to Ho Chi • Angkor Wat Sunrise at Angkor Wat or from Phnom Bakheng. Day 5 (Wed): Vientiane – Hanoi (B) Minh City for a walking tour to the significant • Cu Chi Tunnels Day 4 (Sat): Hanoi – Hue (B/L) Later, visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom. Morning visit Buddha Park, Friendship Bridge land marks including Opera House, Town Hall, Option: Arrive in Hue from overnight Train In the afternoon, visit Preah Khan temple, Neak and Morning Market (Talaat Sao), then transfer Notre Dame Cathedral and the old Post Office. or transfer to Hanoi Airport to connect flight Pean and the mountain temple of Pre Rup until to Airport to connect flight to Hanoi. to Hue. Upon arrival, transfer to Hotel. In the sunset. Day 12 (Wed): Ho Chi Minh City (B) afternoon, enjoy half day city tour visiting the Day 6 (Thu): Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D) Have leisure time before your departure. You Tour Price Tour Price Imperial Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda. Later Day 11 (Sat): Siem Reap (B) Transfer to Halong Bay. Upon arrival embark on are welcome to join our interesting optional take a scenic boat trip on the Perfume River Transfer to Airport for onward flight an overnight cruise and sail on a cruise through excursions in and around Ho Chi Minh City, such from $2380 NZD from $2961 NZD the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of as our Good Morning Saigon Tour (surcharge Day 5 (Sun): Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An (B/L) Includes: Accommodation for 10 nights, meals Halong Bay. applies) Morning visit Tu Duc Royal Tomb and continue as per itinerary, tours and transfers with local to Hoi An. Visit Cham Museum and have a English speaking guide, entrance fees and Day 7 (Fri): Halong Bay – Hanoi/Hue (B/L) Includes: Accommodation for 11 nights, meals photo stop at Marble Mountains. Upon arrival internal flights. Today transfer from Halong Bay to Hanoi as per itinerary, tours and transfers with local in Hoi An, check in at Hotel and rest of the day en route visit a village in Bac Ninh Province. English speaking guide, entrance fees and is at leisure Departs: Weekly departures Transfer to Hanoi and enjoy an orientation tour internal flights. visiting the old quarter. Option for overnight Day 6 (Mon): Hoi An – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh Notes: Tour guide will not accompany on-board in Hanoi or transfer to station for overnight Departs: Weekly departures City (B/L) Halong Bay and on the Train. Private programs train to Hue (option to take flight to Hue and Morning enjoy Hoi An city tour. Afternoon, can be arranged. overnight in Hue). Notes: Tour guide will not accompany on-board transfer to Da Nang Airport to connect flight Halong Bay and on the Train. Private programs to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, check-in at Day 8 (Sat): Hue (B/L) can be arranged. Hotel Today transfer to Airport to connect flight to

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Blending South Vietnam’s Mekong landscape with the history of the ancient Khmer SMALL GROUP TOURS Kingdom and Laos’s picturesque charm; this trip combines the very best of Indochina, Myanmar (also known as Burma), crafting a unique and enchanting vacation experience. a land of traditions, a land of a million pagodas, is rich in natural 15D Grand Indochina Discover the best of Indochina on this whirlwind discovery. Experience the charming colonial town of Luang Prabang, the cultural and spiritual heart of the country and and cultural resources. Step back Classic Moving on, learn more about Laos’ history in the capital of Vientiane. Cruise through in time and experience a country Luang Prabang – Vientiane – Hanoi – the striking Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most rich in tradition. Encounter Halong Bay – Hue – Hoi An – Ho Chi intriguing natural wonders. Discover historic Hue’s ancient palace complex. Stroll through Minh City – Phnom Penh – Siem Reap charming Hoi An, with its unique colonial architecture, on a walking tour. Explore vibrant local people in traditional dress Phnom Penh, a relatively quiet capital going through a cultural rebirth, before exploring and make up and marvel at the the timeless splendours of Angkor in Siem Reap. spectacular landscape of forests Day 1 (Sat): Luang Prabang (L) Mu Pagoda and take a scenic boat trip on the and rivers, temples and pagodas. Arrive in Luang Prabang and transfer to Hotel. In Perfume River to the city pier. The people are renowned for VIETNAM the afternoon proceed for Luang Prabang tour. Hanoi Enjoy sunset at Vat Prabaht Tai located along Day 9 (Sat): Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An (B/L) being friendly, engaging and LAOS Halong Bay the Mekong River. Visit Tu Duc Royal Tomb, one of the most Myanmar passionate adding to the rising beautiful mausoleums. Continue to Danang popularity of Myanmar as a Luang Prabang Day 2 (Sun): Luang Prabang – Pac Ou - Luang over the famous Hai Van Pass with a green view Prabang (B/L) of the stretch of Truong Son mountains. Visit unique holiday destination. Visit Vat Xieng Thong, considered as the most Cham Museum and Marble Mountains before Vientiane beautiful temple. Later board a traditional boat driving past the famous Non Nuoc Beach onto for a trip up Mekong River to visit the famous Hoi An. Myanmar’s unspoiled beaches, caves of Pak Ou. Return to Luang Prabang for Day 10 (Mon): Hoi An – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh snow-capped mountains and lunch and visit Ban Xang Khong. City (B/L) Walking tour through the ancient town with jungle wilderness are all fast Hue Day 3 (Mon): Luang Prabang – Khouangxi – visit to the old houses, Chinese community becoming an irresistible draw for Hoi An Luang Prabang (B/L) house and Japanese covered bridge. Visit Hoi the avid traveller. Visit Kuang Sy Waterfalls en route visiting An Silk Village, a combination of eco-tourism Khmu minority village of Ban Thapaene. Visit and traditional handicraft development project Ban Phanom village before returning to Luang to preserve the cultural life of people in Quang Praband and rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Nam. Lunch at Hoi An Silk Village and drive to Siem Reap Danang Airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City. CAMBODIA Day 4 (Tue): Luang Prabang – Vientiane (B/L) MYANMAR DESTINATIONS Early morning witness the old traditional of Day 11 (Tue): Ho Chi Minh City (B/L) alms giving. Then stroll through the historic Drive to Cu Chi, famous for its amazing complex streets to visit the morning market. Visit the of underground tunnels, comprising a main axis Yangon Bagan Phnom Yangon, the cosmopolitan capital city of One of the most remarkable Penh Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre and later system connecting to underground hideouts, Myanmar, still maintains its colonial charm archaeological sites in Asia, ancient Ho Chi Minh you will be transferred to Airport for your flight shelters and other tunnels. Return to Ho Chi to Vientiane. In the afternoon visit Vat Sisaket, Minh City for a walking tour to the significant with wide tree lined avenues, tranquil temples dot the landscape as far as the That Luang Stupa. land marks including Opera House, Town Hall, lakes, and gracious turn of the century eye can see. Today, apart from spectacular Notre Dame Cathedral and the old Post Office. architecture. The city is an amalgamation sunset views and serene river cruises, Day 5 (Wed): Vientiane – Hanoi (B) of British, Burmese, Chinese, and Indian Bagan is also the centre of the expanding Tour Highlights Morning visit Buddha Park, Friendship Bridge Day 12 (Wed): Ho Chi Minh City – Phnom Penh influences, and though it’s colonial Myanmar lacquer ware industry. and Morning Market (Talaat Sao), then transfer (B/D) architecture, which although decaying, to Airport to connect flight to Hanoi. Have leisure time before your departure. You remains an almost unique example of • Sunset by Mekong are welcome to join our interesting optional Inle Lake Day 6 (Thu): Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D) excursions in and around Ho Chi Minh City, such a 19th-century British colonial capital. Inle Lake is famous for its outstanding • Pac Ou Cave Transfer to Halong Bay. Upon arrival embark on as our Good Morning Saigon Tour (surcharge New high-rise buildings were constructed natural beauty, floating markets, prolific • Kuang Si Waterfalls an overnight cruise and sail on a cruise through applies). Transfer to airport for your flight to from the 1990s as the government began birdlife and most unusual feature is its • Alms Giving Ceremony the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Phnom Penh. On arrival transfer to your hotel to allow private investment. However, extraordinary ‘one-legged fishermen’ who Halong Bay. before a city tour. Yangon continues to be a city of the past, have developed an original, eccentric • Local Markets as seen by its longyi-wearing pedestrians, method of rowing with one leg. In this Day 7 (Fri): Halong Bay – Hanoi/Hue (B/L) Day 13 (Thu): Phnom Penh – Siem Reap (B/L) • Junk Stay Halong Bay its street vendors, and its pungent smells. unique wetland environment, whole Today transfer from Halong Bay to Hanoi Transfer to Airport to connect flight to Siem • Cu Chi Tunnels en route visit a village in Bac Ninh Province. Reap. Upon arrival, transfer to Hotel. In the villages sit on floating islands on the • Phnom Penh Transfer to Hanoi and enjoy an orientation tour afternoon, visit Ta Prohm and Angkor Wat. Mandalay lake. Colourful hill tribes inhabit the visiting the old quarter. Option for overnight The principal cultural and economic city surrounding fertile valleys and forested • Angkor Wat in Hanoi or transfer to station for overnight Day 14 (Fri): Siem Reap (B/L) of upper Myanmar, and former royal mountaintops, and their hand-woven silks train to Hue (option to take flight to Hue and Sunrise at Angkor Wat or from Phnom Bakhe. capital, Mandalay still evokes images of are a specialty of the region. overnight in Hue). Later visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom. a romantic bygone era. The royal palace After lunch, visit Preah Khan temple, Neak and its impressive surrounding moat sit Inle’s central portion is devoted to floating Day 8 (Sat): Hue (B/L) Pean and the mountain temple of Pre Rup until at the foot of the imposing Mandalay Hill. gardens and newly reclaimed land. All the Tour Price Today transfer to Airport to connect flight to sunset. Positioned on the banks of the mighty waterways are marked with whitewashed from $4296 NZD Hue or arrive at Hue Station and transfer to Hotel. Later visit the Imperial Citadel, Thien Day 15 (Sat): Siem Reap (B) Ayeryarwaddy River, Mandalay lies within wooden railings and the round mileposts Transfer to Airport for your onward flight easy striking distance of former colonial give it the appearance of a giant, flooded hill stations, ancient cities and other racecourse. Includes: Accommodation for 14 nights, meals cultural attractions. Known as the ‘City as per itinerary, tours and transfers with local of Gems,’ due to its proximity to gem- Ngapali English speaking guide, entrance fees and mining areas and its prominence in gem An unspoilt, sleepy beachside with its internal flights. trading; the city is strategically situated white sand and crystal clear water, on important river routes from India and Departs: Weekly departures Ngapali Beach stretches about 3 kms China. fringed by coconut palms. It’s not a Notes: Tour guide will not accompany on-board crowed or noisy beach – it only offers Halong Bay and on the Train. Private programs natural scenic beauty of the blouse sea, can be arranged. white sand and the lovely sun.

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A comprehensive tour taking in all the important sites of Myanmar. From Temples, Pagodas and local villages and plenty of sunsets in-between to the natures volcanoes Rates are per person per night based on twin share Mandalay City Hotel and beaufitful lakes this tour has something for everyone. including breakfast From $80 NZD Location: Located in the heart of the Royal City of Mandalay, close to sightseeing and within three minutes’ walk to the vibrant Day 1: Yangon Temple, Gubyaukgyi Temple and Lemyethna Hotel Chatrium Yangon  Zay Cho market and the historic Mandalay Palace. Tour Highlights Arrive in Yangon. CityCo pyright tour visiting © Free Ve ctor Kandawgyi Maps.com Temple, Nandamannya Temple and sunset. From $130 NZD Rooms & Amenities: 67 guestrooms offer cable TV, minibar, safe Lake, reclining Buddha Chaukhtatkyi, China Location: Situated right on the quiet lakeside of Royal Lake in the deposit, phone and tea/coffee facilities. town, Scott and Shwedagon Pagoda. Day 6: Bagan – Mt. Popa – Bagan (B) centre of Yangon, facing the magnificent Shwe Dagon Pagoda. • Shwedagon Pagoda Drive to Mt.Popa an extinct volcano. On top of Facilities: Restaurants, business centre, pool, Wellness Centre, Rooms & Amenities: All 303 rooms offer Wi-Fi, flat screen TV, • U-Bein Bridge Day 2: Yangon-Mandalay (B) the mountain, there are monasteries, pagodas beauty salon and spa tea/coffee maker, safe and balcony/terrace • Mingun Bell Flight to Mandalay. Tour Amarapura visiting U and shrines in different styles. Return to Bagan Bein’s bridge, Mahagandayon Monastery, Silk for breathtaking sunset at Pya That Gyi Pagoda Facilities: 6 restaurants & bars, cocktail lounge, valet, room Sedona Mandalay Hotel • Bagan Temples Weaving workshops, Mahamuni Pagoda, Marble service, business centre, shopping arcade and gallery, sauna, From $170 NZD • Mt Popa Curving and Gold Leaf Beating workshops. Day 7: Bagan – Heho – Inle Lake (B) massage, outdoor pool and fitness centre Location: Located in the heart of the city, facing the majestic Afternoon visit Kyaukdawgyi pagoda, Kuthodaw Flight to Heho. Visit Pindaya town, lake & cave Royal Palace and Mandalay Hill • Lake Inle Boatride Pagoda, Shwenandaw Monastery and sunset at and the local workshops. Afternoon lake boat Mandalay Hill trip on Inle Lakde with visit to Nga Phe Kyaung Amazing Bagan Resort Rooms & Amenities: 247 rooms and suites, offering Wi-Fi, cable - the wooden monastery on stilts over the lake. From $70 NZD TV, mini bar, safe deposit box and tea/coffee facilities Day 3: Mandalay – Mingun – Inwa – Sagaing – Location: Located adjacent to the Bagan Nyaung Oo Golf Club, Facilities: Restaurant, lounge bar, pool bar, pool, tennis courts, Mandalay (B) Day 8: Inle lake (B) this resort is 10 minutes away from old Bagan and popular sites. Fitness Centre, shopping arcade and pharmacy Boat trip to Mingun and visit Mingun Bell, Morning trip to the 5 Day Market. Visit Nampan Just 4km from city centre and airport weighing 90 tonnes and the largest hung Village, Paungdaw Oo Pagoda and Nga Phae Rooms & Amenities: 50 guest rooms and bungalows with uncracked bell in the world, Mingun Pagoda Kyaung monastery and floating gardens. Myanmar Treasure Resort Inle Burmese décor, offering Wi-Fi, minibar, air conditioning, cable TV From $90 NZD and Hsinbyume Pagoda. See Inwa by pony and hairdryer cart visiting the ‘leaning tower of Ava’ and the Day 9: Inle Lake - Heho-Yangon (B) Location: Located on the North East bank of Lake Inle in the Facilities: Restaurant, bar and coffee shop, pool, Fitness Centre small Village of Kyan-Poant-Nge. Rooms & Amenities: Villas teakwood monastery Bagaya Kyaung. Continue Flight to Yangon. Afternoon tour including City and a shopping arcade. to Sagaing, to see interesting stupas scattered Hall, Sule Pagoda and Botathaung Pagoda offering Wi-Fi, cable TV, minibar safe and tea/coffee facilities

over Sagaing Hill. Enjoy sunset before returning Facilities: Restaurant, coffee shop, business centre with internet to hotel Day 10: Yangon (B) Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort Bagan facility, gift shop, laundry service, spa and massage facilities. Transfer to airport for onward flight From $150 NZD Day 4: Mandalay - Bagan (B) Location: Situated on the banks of the Irrawaddy River on 24 Lake View Resort Inle Flight to Bagan. Tour of Bagan visiting Nyaung Includes: Accommodation for 9 nights, meals acres of landscaped gardens with glorious sunset views Oo Market, Shwezigon pagoda, Gubyaukgyi as per itinerary, internal flights, transfers and From $95 NZD Rooms & Amenities: 76 guest rooms offering Wi-Fi, personal Location: Located on the shores of Inle Lake. The resort is just 40 Temple Wetgyi-Inn Village, Htilominlo and sightseeing as indicated, local English speaking safes, cable TV, kimonos and tea/coffee maker a Lacquer Ware Factory. Afternoon visit to guides and entrance fees minutes’ drive from the Heho’s airport and with direct access to Facilities: Restaurant, coffee shop, lounge bar, business centre, Manuha Temple, Myazedi Stupa and Myinkaba the lake from the hotel’s jetty. Gubyaukgyi Temple and sunset at Bagan Departs: Daily internet, massage & beauty centre sauna and pool Rooms & Amenities: 40 rooms with private balcony and views of Monument the Lake offering safe, minibar, cable TV and tea/coffee facilities. Facilities: Restaurants, bar, business centre with internet access, Tour Price Day 5: Bagan (B) boat arrangements, bicycle rentals, safety deposit box, laundry Continue seeing some impressive pagodas and from $3606 NZD temples including Ananda Pagoda, Nanpaya service, spa and massage facilities

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Thailand is a wondrous kingdom, Bangkok performances, festivals, outdoor pursuits and Ko Lanta, famed for their unspoiled featuring Buddhist temples, Bangkok is the capital city and largest and amazing scenery make Chiang Mai beaches surrounded by clear blue waters city in Thailand. It’s Thai name is Krung one of Asia’s most attractive tourist and coral reefs with abundant marine life. exotic wildlife, and spectacular Thep Maha Nakhon or for short- Krung destinations. islands. Along with a fascinating Thep which means ‘city of angels’. It is Koh Samui history and a unique culture that the most densely populated city with Chiang Rai (Golden Triangle) Ko Samui, Thailand's third largest island includes delectable Thai food approximately 12 million people. Bangkok Chiang Rai, the northernmost province of (247 square kilometers), lies just offshore in the early days was a small trading post Thailand, lies in the heart of the notorious the province of Surat Thani. Dubbed "The and massage, Thailand features a near the mouth of the Chao Phraya River Golden Triangle, the area where the Coconut Island," Ko Samui is one of the modern capital city, and friendly during the Ayutthaya Kingdom in the borders of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos most popular beach and island resorts in people who epitomize Thailand’s 15th century. It eventually grew in size converge. It is well known for its stunning Thailand with over half a million visitors “land of smiles” reputation. and became the site of two capital cities: mountain scenery and is home to several each year. It has come to world fame Rattanakosin in 1782 and Thonburi in different hilltribes. The main hilltribe due to its beautiful, long beaches with Whether you enjoy the bustling 1768. It’s strategic position in Southeast groups in this region are Hmong, Karen, powdery white sand and crystal clear city of Bangkok, the lush Asia, Siam (later renamed as Thailand) Lahu, Lisu, Akha and Mien. These ethnic waters, surrounded by coconut groves. vegetation of the north or the acted as a buffer zone between the British minorities began to arrive in Thailand at and French colonial empires. As a city, the end of 19th century and some groups stunning beaches along the coast, Hua Hin Bangkok has earned itself the reputation may have been here much longer. They Hua Hin is Thailand’s premier beach resort Thailand has something to offer of being a dynamic independent and were forced out of their native countries, town in the Gulf of Thailand. It is less than everyone. Thailand influential city making it one of the such as Myanmar, China, and Tibet by civil 200kms from Bangkok so makes it a very leading cities in Southeast Asia. This city war and political pressures. Each hilltribe popular destination and is the location of has everything – Buddhist temples by has its own customs, culture, religion, the King’s summer palace. Known for its the dozen, cultural landmarks, shopping, clothing and language. beautiful powdery sand beach, lively night cuisine, nightlife, a red light district which market, many beach activities, numerous is illegal but tolerated! Bangkok attracts Phuket/ Khao Lak seaside restaurants and renowned golf visitors each year by the millions. The The tourist mecca of the Andaman Coast. courses and the popular music festival, third largest amount of visitors behind Phuket is one of the world’s best known the Hua Hin Jazz Festival. On the coast of Paris & London! So a very popular spot! resort islands and Thailand’s must popular Takiab Bay, take seaside horseback rides travel destination. Whether you prefer and visit a hilltop Buddhist temple with Kanchanaburi a stunning secluded beach, the bustling spectacular views. Stay at simple beach The westernmost province of Thailand nightlife of Patong, or a scenery packed huts & guest houses or luxury resorts has not only gained fame for its strikingly day trip to Phi Phi, Phuket never fails including some of the finest spa retreats beautiful landscape - characterized by to impress. Known as the ‘Pearl of the in the world. impressive waterfalls and caves, tranquil Andaman’ it offers plenty of natural and river scenery and verdant national parks man-made attractions both on the island Koh Chang - but also for its tragic history. During and adjacent coastal area. The island Set in the Gulf of Thailand just 315 World War II Asian laborers and allied comprises of a series of beach resort kilometers south-east of Bangkok, this prisoners of war were forced to build areas, all with its own sweeping bay, a island is incredibly mountainous and the Burma-Siam Railway through the well developed tourist centre and a great lush rainforest, Koh Chang is perhaps province. The most famous reminder of holiday environment. Renting scooters to the best-preserved island in Southeast this tragedy is the "Bridge On the River get around the island and see the sights is Asia. Beaches, waterfalls, coral reefs Kwai," which was immortalized in books highly recommended as is the day trips to and wildlife abound. Koh Chang, and the motion picture of the same name. Phang Nga Bay and Phi Phi Island. a 30-kilometer strip of island with spectacular waterfalls, a rich evergreen Chiang Mai Krabi forest, idyllic scenery, clear blue waters, Means ‘new city’ even though it One of the rising stars in Thailand's crystalline sand and dazzling coral reefs, is celebrated its 720th anniversary recently. tourism industry is unquestionably indeed an ideal place for beach and nature It is Thailand’s ‘Rose of the North’. It Krabi. Many visitors are discovering lovers. For snorkeling and scuba diving is one of the few places in Thailand to the picturesque tropical islands, which enthusiasts, the Marine Park, acclaimed experience modern Thai culture with come in many sizes and shapes, that are for its incredible corals and aquatic life – history. Old temples sit next to modern located just offshore this southern coastal should not be missed. shops and boutique hotels. The moat- province. Encircled by lush vegetation and encircled old city, retains much of the towering limestone outcrops, Krabi is an fortified wall that once protected the ideal place for beach and nature lovers. centre of the former Lanna capital city. Major attractions include the Susan Hoi Ethnic hill tribes, cooking and massage (Shell Cemetery), Noppharat Thara Beach schools, handicraft workshops, cultural and the spectacular islands of Ko Phi Phi

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Modern Thailand merges into historic Siam over five unforgettable days with this round- SEAT-IN-COACH TOURS trip starting and ending in Bangkok. Discover the ancient monuments, dazzling temples SEAT-IN-COACH TOURS and bustling markets that help make Thailand the most captivating country in southeast 5D Must See Bangkok Asia. Visit ruins such as those of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai, which offer an insight into the grandeur of past glories, and meet the inhabitants of remote rainforest villages, where 5D Trail & Gems of Siam Bangkok the past is very much alive. Join us for a magical journey to uncover Siam’s glittering gems. Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Kampheangphet – Lampang – Chiang Mai – Lamphun – Day 1: Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Kampheangphet (L) Phra That Doi Suthep - Chiang Mai city from Sukhothai – Lopburi – Bangkok This morning depart for historic city of its mountain throne, offering panoramic view Ayutthaya, after visiting Wat Phananchoeng, of the city. Continue to visit San Kamphaeng, Wat Yai Chai Mongkol and Wat Mahathat take a haven for crafts lovers where you can watch Whenever you enter into the world of mysticism get rid off all the troubles, Thailand is a place in world dictionary where rich cultural a relaxing tour in a traditional long tail boat craftsmen at work. Afternoon at leisure. Included: Accommodation for Twin sharing heritage flourishes and continuously evolve to open up the secret to exhibit all the stresses and tensions. Discover Bangkok's beautiful, around the island. Then continue to Kamphaeng Day 4: Chiang Mai – Lamphun – Sukhothai (B/L) for 4 nights, meals as shown above, entrance gleaming temples and the magnificent Grand Palace. Experience the novelty and fun of a floating market, or apply your bargaining skills Phet. Proceed to Lamphun to visit the impressive fees, transfers and tours by air-conditioned for some unbeatable prices in the stifling heat of the weekend market. But whatever you do, make sure to arrive in Bangkok with a zest Wat Phra That Hariphunchai. Continue to transportation with English speaking guide to explore, and to make the most of every minute in this magical metropolis. Day 2: Kampheangphet – Lampang – Chiang the Sukhothai Historical Park showcasing the Mai (B/L) beautifully restored temples and monuments. Note: This tour departs on Thursday. Private This morning visit Wat Phra That Lampang tours also departing daily can be arranged. Day 1: Bangkok Note: The Grand Palace is closed during special the Allied War Cemetery, which is a memorial to Luang. Visit Thai Elephant Conservation Centre Day 5: Sukhothai – Lopburi – Bangkok (B) Arrive in Bangkok and transfer to hotel. royal ceremonies and during visiting heads of some 6000 allied POWs. Take a long-tailed boat before making your way to Chiang Mai. Rest of Travel to Lopburi, which offers a refreshing state. trip along Maeklong River to the world famous the day is at leisure insight into Thailand’s history. Stop to visit the Day 2: Bangkok (B) Bridge over River Kwai. Afterwards take a trip ancient Khmer shire Prang Sam Yod, which Tour Price Visit three of the most unusual Buddhist temples Day 3: Floating Markets (B/L) on historic Death Railway Train, passing over the Day 3: Chiang Mai (B/L) attest the influence of the Angkorian Khmers in from $1560 NZD in Bangkok. Visit Wat Traimit and then pass Visit the most authentic of the floating markets original wooden viaduct constructed by Allied Morning visit one of most sacred temples - Wat the region. Return back to Bangkok. through Chinatown on your way to Wat Pho, at Damnoen Saduak Enjoy exciting long tail boat POWs. Later transfer to your hotel in Bangkok. the temple of the Reclining Buddha and home ride on canals to the markets with spectacular Immerse yourself in the fascinating culture, heritage and scenery of northern Thailand to the Chedis of the Kings. This Buddha is the site of trading being done on boats. After lunch, Day 5: Bangkok (B) with this magical round-trip from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai. This region is bursting with largest in Bangkok and illustrates the passing visit Rose Garden and the recreated Thai village Transfer to airport for onward flight. of the Buddha into nirvana. Grand Palace, once which also offers a cultural show displaying Thai historic monuments, dreamlike landscapes, gastronomic delights and wonderful wildlife. THAILAND residence of Kings, is a beautiful sample of an dancing, kick boxing and fingernail dancing. Included: Accommodation for Twin sharing Discover the main temples, meet the gentle giants that are Asian elephants and come ancient Siamese court. Also visit Wat Phra Keo, for 4 nights, meals as shown above, entrance face to face with the hill tribes who have inhabited the mountain villages of the north the beautiful Emerald Buddha Temple. Day 4: Bangkok – Kanchanaburi – Bangkok fees, transfers and tours by air-conditioned since time immemorial. SEAT-IN-COACH TOURS (B/L) transportation with English speaking guide Tour Price Depart for Kanchanaburi and visit Thailand- Day 1: Chiang Rai Continue to take a boat trip on Ping River to 5D North Thailand Burma Railway Centre – an interactive museum Note: This tour departs daily. Private tours also Arrive in Chiang Rai and transfer to your Hotel. reach the Farmer’s House, for a fantastic “Khao from $1009 NZD on history of Thailand-Burma Railways. Also visit departing daily can be arranged. Soi” lunch. Take a walk through the local flower Day 2: Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle – Chiang and fresh food market to your Hotel. Highlights Rai (B/L) Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle – Chiang Visit King Mengrai monument, the Hill tribe Day 4: Chiang Mai – Chiang Dao – Chiang Mai Mai – Chiang Dao – Chiang Mai Museum and Education centre. Explore exotic (B/L) THAILAND villages of Yao and Akha hill tribes at Mae Chan. Depart for Chiang Dao. Later, explore the After a stop at Mae Sai, the small Thai border ancient city of Chiang Mai starting with Wat town with a busy market, continue to see the Suan Dok, large bell shaped chedi. Continue to for 4 nights, meals as shown above, entrance SEAT-IN-COACH TOURS Golden Triangle. After lunch, continue to Chiang visit Wat Phra Sing located within the old city fees, transfers and tours by air-conditioned Saen to visit Wat Phra That Chom Kitti before wall. Also visit Wat Chedi Luang, the historic transportation with English speaking guide Discover the historical and natural wonders of Thailand with this six-day tour from transfer back to Chiang Rai. centre of Chiang Mai, Wat Ched Yod and Wat 6D Experience Thailand Chiang Man. Note: This tour departs Tuesday and Friday. Bangkok in the centre to Chiang Mai in the north. Visit the country’s main heritage sites Private tours also departing daily can be Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Phitsanulok such as the Ayutthaya and Phitsanulok, meet the real king of the jungle at an elephant Day 3: Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai (B/L) Leave the morning to visit Wat Rong Khun, the Day 5: Chiang Mai (B) arranged – Sukhothai – Lampang – Phayao – camp in Chiang Mai and explore the infamous Golden Triangle, one of the world’s leading Golden Triangle - Chiang Rai – impressive White Temple. Continue to Chiang Today check-out from Hotel and continue with opium-producing areas. Mai and visit Wat Prathat Doi Suthep, one of the your individual travel plans. Chiang Mai Day 1: Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Phitsanulok (L) Day 4: Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai (B/L) most revered temples, located on mountain top Tour Price offering stunning panoramic views of the city. Included: Accommodation for Twin sharing Palaces, ancient ruins, temples and monkeys Visit Chiang Rai market and Wat Phra Kaew from $1153 NZD are on the menu as your epic six - day trek Temple. Take a river cruise on traditional long from the capital to northern Thailand kicks off trail boat to Pha Tai to visit a hill tribe village. Golden Triangle in style. Head to Bang Pa to visit the Summer Continue by road to Chiang Mai and visit Explore the north of Thailand and discover its main cultural attractions with this magical Chiang Rai Palace. Continue to Ayutthaya and visit the Sankampang, famous for Thai Lanna handicraft ancient temples of Wat Yai Chaimongkhon, Wat centre. Stop at Color Factor, showcasing some four-day tour from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. This region is overflowing with historic THAILAND Phayao Mahathat, and Wat Phanan Choeng. Proceed to full size Elephant Parade statues from cities monuments, dreamlike landscapes, gastronomic delights and wonderful wildlife. See the Phitsanulok and take a short orientation tour. around the world. top temples, come face to face with gentle Asian elephants and visit hill tribe villages. Chiang Mai Lampang SEAT-IN-COACH TOURS Day 2: Phitsanulok – Sukhothai – Lampang (B/L) Day 5: Chiang Mai (B/L) Day 1: Chiang Mai Visit Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat and leave Morning is at leisure. In the afternoon visit Wat Arrive in Chiang Mai. Explore the ancient city of Day 3: Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai (B/L) Sukhothai Phitsanulok for Sukhothai to explore this ancient city packed Prathat Doi Suthep, one of the most revered Chiang Mai starting with Wat Suan Dok, large Morning is at leisure. After lunch, take a long - 4D Chiang Mai to with historical landmarks, the most impressive temples, located on mountain top offering bell shaped chedi. Continue to visit Wat Phra tail boat to Chiang Rai through the panoramic being the Historical Park. Admire the ruined stunning panoramic views of the city. Sing located within the old city wall and Wat views of surrounding mountains and jungle Chiang Rai THAILAND temples and palaces as well as the Buddha Chedi Luang, the historic city centre. Visit Wat of Kok River. Ride past the magnificent local Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai statues. Continue your drive to Lampang. Day 6: Chiang Mai (B) Ched Yod and finish the day visiting Wat Chiang villages of Muser and Karen hill tribes located Transfer to airport for onward flight. Man. alongside a river. Arrive in Chiang Rai and Day 3: Lampang – Phayao – Golden Triangle – afternoon at leisure. Ayutthaya Chiang Rai (B/L) Included: Accommodation for Twin sharing Day 2: Chiang Mai (B/D) as above, entrance fees, transfers and tours by Bangkok Explore the wonderful Wat Phra That Lampang for 5 nights, meals as shown above, entrance Enjoy the stunning panoramic views of the Day 4: Chiang Rai (B/L) aircon vehicle with English speaking guide Luang temple, a short drive from Lampang fees, transfers and tours by air-conditioned city at Wat Prathat Doi Suthep, climbing 309 Explore exotic and beautiful local villages of Yao famous for beautiful Buddha statues. Drive transportation with English speaking guide steps or with cable car. Take a scenic drive to and Akha hill tribes at Mae Chan District. Then Note: This tour departs Tuesday and Saturday. to visit a pineapple plantation before arriving famous local handicraft artisans at the Thai visit Mae Sai, the small authentic Thai border Private tour departing daily can be arranged. at Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Laos and Note: Tour departs Monday and Thursday. Home Industry villages of Bo Sang and San town, and continue to the ancient Chiang Saen Tour Price Myanmar meet. Continue towards town of Private tours also departing daily can be Kamphaeng. Enjoy a pleasant Northern Thai city. Lunch and transfer to Chiang Rai Airport. Tour Price Mae Sai with a visit the market and the bridge arranged. Khantoke Dinner accompanied by an authentic from $1926 NZD over the River Ruak to Myanmar. Overnight in Lanna traditional show and performances. Included: Accommodation for 3 nights, meals from $1032 NZD Chiang Rai.

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5D Golden Triangle 2D River Kwai Village Tour Bangkok – Chiang Saen – Chiang Rai – Hmong Hill tribe – Chiang Mai - Bangkok Bangkok – River Kwai - Bangkok A popular tourist attraction in Northern Thailand, the Golden Triangle is the point where the countries of Laos, Myanmar and Thailand meet. This trip highlights life in this region. Visit local villages, towns and markets. Enjoy a river trip and overnight stay in a local hill Golden Triangle tribe village. Visit an orchid farm, handicraft village, local temples and a wood carving

Chiang Rai factory before returning to Chiang Mai.

Phayao Day 1: Bangkok/Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai – Lodge. Enjoy BBQ Dinner and a show of Meo Chiang Saen (L/D) dances and songs. Chiang Mai Lampang Flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and drive to Chiang Rai via Wiang Pa Pao with stop at Karen Day 4: Hmong Hill tribe Lodge – Chiang Mai village and Hot Springs. Continue to Chiang (B/L/D) Sukhothai Phitsanulok Saen and visit Wat Phra Dhat Jom Kitti and Visit an Orchid Farm. After lunch, visit various take a speedboat on Mekong River towards the Handicraft Villages specializing in lacquer-ware, Golden Triangle. Thai Silk, paper umbrellas and a Thai wood THAILAND carving factory. Proceed to Chiang Mai. Enjoy This short trip takes you to the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre museum, the War Tour Price Day 2: Chiang Saen – Doi Mae Salong – Mae a Kantoke dinner with traditional dances from Cemetery, the Bridge over River Kwai, Death Railway train and a boat trip to the Kaeng Sai – Chiang Rai (B/L/D) Northern Thailand. Lava Caves. Overnight at a village before returning to Bangkok. from $568 NZD Drive Mae Sai and visit a Jade Cutting Factory, Ayutthaya a colourful market, Fish and Monkey Cave and Day 5: Chiang Mai/Bangkok (B/L) Day 1: Bangkok – Kanchanaburi – River Kwai looking wooden bridge built by allied prisoners Bangkok continue to Doi Mae Salong, passing through Visit Chiang Mai including Wat Phra Singh, Hill Village (L/D) of war. Take a short boat trip upstream to explore Includes: Accommodation for 1 night, meals as per mountains overlooking Thailand, Burma and the tribe museum and Wat Doi Suthep. Flight to Visit Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, an the Kaeng Lava Cave with its fantastic stone itinerary, transfers and sightseeing as given above, Mekong Valley. Visit Akha, Yao and Lisu Tribes Bangkok. interactive museum before proceeding to War formations. local English speaking guides and entrance fees. and proceed to Chiang Rai. Cemetery followed by a visit to the world famous Includes: Accommodation for 4 nights, meals Bridge over River Kwai. Board the original Death Day 2: River Kwai Village – Bangkok (B/L) Notes: Private tour only, starts daily. Day 3: Chiang Rai – Thatorn – Hmong Hill tribe as per itinerary, transfers and sightseeing as Railway train to enjoy a journey through strikingly Morning free to explore the area on your own. Tour Price Lodge (B/L/D) indicated, local English speaking guides and beautiful landscape passing over a dangerous- Return to Bangkok in the afternoon. Take a motorboat for a trip on Kok River, passing entrance fees from $1612 NZD tiny hill tribe villages, bamboo huts and jungle scenery. Visit a Lahu hill tribe village and village Note: This tour departs Tuesday and Sunday. of Ban Pha Tai. Continue to the Hmong Hill tribe Private tour departing daily can be arranged THAILAND THAILAND SHORT TOURS SEAT-IN-COACH TOURS 2D Mekhala Overnight 6D Thailand Classic Tour Cruise Bangkok – Phitsanulok – Lampang – Bangkok – Ayutthaya - Bangkok Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai - Bangkok

Copyright © Free Vector Maps.com This trip takes you to the ancient towns of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai. Visit temples and Buddha statues rich in history and splendour. Other activities include a trip toa local orphanage, a horse carriage ride, boat trip on the Mekong River, orchid farm and Chiang Saen handicraft village, before taking the train back to Bangkok. Chiang Rai

Hmong Hill Tribe Day 1: Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Phitsanulok (L) Day 4: Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai (B/L) Drive from Bangkok to Bang Pa In for a scenic Drive to Chiang Mai enroute stopping at Wat Chiang Mai boat trip to Ayutthaya. Visit Wat Panangchoen, Rong Khun Wat Rong Khun. Visit Wat Doi Wat Yai Chaya Mongkol and the ancient ruins Suthep, a famous landmark of Chiang Mai. of Wat Chai Wattanaram. Continue to Bang Sadet village to visit an orphanage. Drive to Day 5: Chiang Mai – Bangkok by Train (B/L) THAILAND Phitsanulok and visit Wat Maha That, Phra Morning is at leisure. After lunch, visit various Relax and enjoy this luxurious cruise along the Chao Phraya River. Your journey on the Buddha Jinaraj. Handicraft Villages specializing in lacquer-ware, Mekhala allows you to catch a glimpse of the real Thailand - traditional wooden riverside Tour Price Thai Silk, paper umbrellas and a Thai wood houses, glittering temples, lush green jungle foliage, laughing children playing inthe from $1150 NZD Day 2: Phitsanulok – Sukhothai – Lampang (B/L) carving factory. Overnight train to Bangkok water and all at a peaceful gentle pace. Drive to Sukhothai to visit the ancient ruins; a short ride on ox-cart brings you to Wat Sri Chum Day 6: Bangkok Day 1: Bangkok – Mekahala on the River (D) Day 2: Mekahala on the River – Bangkok (B/L) of the once glorious capital destroyed by the to see its gigantic Buddha statue. Continue to Arrive at Bangkok Railway Station. Pick up at hotel in Bangkok and transfer to the Cruise to the small village of Baan Saladang, an Burmese. Late afternoon transfer back to your Bangkok Lampang and take horse carriage ride through embarkation pier to board the Mekhala. Cruise old Mon community who migrated from Burma hotel in Bangkok. town with photo stops at Wat Si Rong Muang, Includes: Accommodation for 4 nights in up the Chao Phraya River with spectacular views to this area in the early 19th century. The villagers Wat Pratu Phong Temples. Hotels, 1 overnight train, meals as per itinerary, of the Grand Palace and the Temple of Dawn. here have successfully maintained their traditional Includes: Accommodation for 1 night, meals as per transfers and sightseeing as indicated, local Visit fresh market at Pathum Thani, where local life style, customs and natural surroundings. See itinerary, transfers and sightseeing as indicated, Day 3: Lampang – Golden Triangle – Chiang Rai English speaking guides and entrance fees people shop for food, fresh produce and a variety a collection of well-preserved typical Thai houses water, tea & coffee, local English speaking guides, (B/L) of Thai sweets. At sunset, dock at Wat Kai Tia, a in this charming village. Later disembark and boat transfers and entrance fees. Drive to Golden Triangle and take a boat ride Note: This tour departs Tuesday. Private tour temple set in a tranquil rural village. An exquisite travel to Bang-Pa-In, where you will visit Summer Tour Price on the Mekong River, where the borders departing daily can be arranged candlelight dinner of mouth-watering Thai cuisine Palace, which represents a fine example of Thai Note: This tour departs Tuesday, Thursday and from $1392 NZD of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos converge. is served on the deck. Overnight on board. architecture. Continue by long-tail boat to the Saturday. Private tour departing daily can be Continue to Chiang Rai ancient capital of Ayuthaya. Visit the idyllic ruins arranged

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Chiva-Som International Health with yoga, therapies and medical services. Wellness programmes, be it detox, stress Rates are per person per night based on twin share climate control, balcony, internet access, designer toiletries , in- Resort, Hua Hin - Resort facilities include kinesis studio, and burnout, weight loss, fitness and room massage, cable TV, sofa bed, complimentary bottled water, gym, wastu pool, flotation pool, outdoor yoga programs, at Kamalaya programs including breakfast 3D Wellness Package from $4811 NZD coffee/tea maker, desk, hair dryer, in-room safe, iron/ironing and indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam, can be customized, adjusted or perhaps Located in the Royal city of Hua Hin, the board, blackout drapes/curtains, mini bar, refrigerator, shower/ Jacuzzi. Cuisines are prepared using focus on a particular modality such as closest beach resort to Bangkok, Chiva- Novotel on Siam Square Bangkok  tub combination, organically-grown fruits and vegetables Ayuveda or Naturopathy to achieve even Som is nestled within seven acres of From $312 NZD Facilities: Restaurants, café and bars, kids club, swimming pool, from the Chiva-Som gardens. more specific outcomes. Programs are lush tropical gardens on the beachfront Location: Located at the heart of Bangkok’s shopping, business, fitness centre & sauna, gift shop and on-call doctor administered by wellness professionals, overlooking the Gulf of Thailand and entertainment districts. including naturopaths, doctors of Chinese representing tranquility at its best. Kamalaya, Koh Samui Rooms Amenities: 423 rooms with TV, free Internet, working  medicine, a western medical doctor, Phuket Orchid Resort & Spa Chiva-Som is the only spa destination in 3D Wellness Package from $3177 desks, in-room safes and minibar. From $109 NZD registered nurses, nutritionists, life the world to have consistently appeared Located on the beachfront, overlooking Facilities: Facilities include 3 restaurants, room service, deli & 5 Location: Situated just 50 metres from Karon beach, close to transformation experts, Ayuvedic and Thai in the top three of the Conde Nast the pristine southern coastline of Koh bars, swimming pool, spa and business centre. restaurants, food stalls, convenience stores, internet cafes and therapists, fitness specialists and yoga, Traveller (UK) Reader’s Travel Awards for Samui, Kamalaya is Thailand’s award- vehicle rental shops. meditation and pranayama teachers. At the past 10 years. Focusing on greater winning Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic  Rooms & Amenities: All rooms offer air conditioning, balcony, Kamalaya, the experience begins with a Amari Boulevard Hotel Bangkok well-being and vitality, Chiva-Som Spa resort, where one can experience a direct-dial phone, satellite TV, complimentary bottled water, wellness consultation to discuss individual From $103 NZD offers extensive physiotherapy, fitness, life-enriching healthy holiday. Centred desk, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer (on request), hand- needs and goal. As well as the programs Location: Centrally located with easy access to business, spa, holistic and therapeutic health on a monk’s cave that once served held showerhead, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, mini bar, and activities, Kamalaya has a range of shopping and entertainment districts. facilities to help you relax, restore and Buddhist monks as place for meditation refrigerator, rollaway beds, Wi-Fi. facilities this includes restaurant, cafe Room Amenities: Rooms offer aircon, satellite TV, , internet rejuvenate. To encompass the mind, body and spiritual retreat is continued at Facilities: Restaurant, poolside dining, pizzeria, pools, kids fun and tea lounge, fitness centre, the herbal access, hairdryer, coffee/tea making facilities, safe deposit box, and spirit, ancient therapies of the East Kamalaya as the essence adds an aura pool, kids playroom, fitness centre, spa and supermarket. steam cavern, swimming pools, art gallery, mini bar and IDD phone. are combined with Western diagnosis of spiritual and sacred energy. The Facilities: Restaurants & bars, room service, swimming pool, monk’s cave is always open and guests library and TV lounge. techniques. Tai Chi, Pilates and personal fitness centre & spa, business centre, beauty salon. Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa  training classes are available to improve are welcome to enter this space for meditation. While guest can take part in From $148 NZD your fitness and heal your mind and body Miracle Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel Bangkok Location: Set on Mai Khao Beach and 10kms from Phuket  Airport. From $68 NZD Room Amenities: All guest rooms feature floor-to-ceiling Location: Located just 6 kms from Suvarnabhumi Airport. windows with stunning views. Amenities include individual Room Amenities: 170 rooms with LCD Television, Phones, air- climate controls, plush bedding, safe and mini-bar, internet, TV, con, Internet, Coffee/Tea Maker, Minibar, Slippers/bathrobes, DVD players & cable TV, robes & slippers, spacious desks with Bath/Shower, Safe, Working Desk and Hairdryer. ample lighting & feature-rich phone. BANGKOK BANGKOK BANGKOK Facilities: Restaurants, 24 hour Room, Outdoor Pool, Minimart, Facilities: Restaurants, café and bars, swimming pool, fitness Karaoke Room, Business Centre- Secretarial Service, Fitness centre & spa, kids club Centre & Spa, Airport Shuttle Service, Dry Cleaning. Centara Grand Beach Resort Koh Samui  Bangkok City & Bangkok Night Ancient City Tour Pathumwan Princess Hotel Bangkok  From $193 NZD From $133 NZD Location: Located along Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui’s finest Temples by Tuk Tuk (Private) Location: Adjacent to MBK Centre and opposite Siam Square in beach. the heart of the city. Room Amenities: 203 rooms offering multi-channel satellite TV, Tour Price Tour Price Tour Price Room Amenities: 455 rooms offer views of Bangkok's city in-room video movies, music channels, mini-bar, tea and coffee making facilities and safe. from $78 NZD from $180 NZD from $143 NZD centre, with TV, bathrobe, slippers, A full range of complimentary toiletries in each bathroom, Spacious marble bathroom with Facilities: Restaurants, grill, snack & coffer shop, and bars, bathtub / shower combination, hair dryer, electronic safe, seating pool, fitness centre & spa, tennis courts, gift shop, kids pool & playground. Visit Bangkok’s three most unique Temples area with day-bed, large desk, Internet, air-con, mini bar, tea and Travel by tuk tuk to explore Bangkok's Visit the Ancient City, also known as Wat Traimit, with a 3-meter tall Golden coffee making facilities markets, temples and food, under the Muang Boran, a 320-acre outdoor Buddha image, Wat Pho, with the largest Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Business Centre, child care facilities, Le Meridien Koh Samui Resort & Spa  night lights. Visit some of the places most museum, architectural reflection of reclining Buddha image in Thailand and Internet, Laundry Fitness centre with jogging track, sauna, spa, From $308 NZD tourists only visit during the daytime Thailand's glorious past. Nearly a Wat Benchamabophit, a fine modern pool and Tennis Courts. Location: Located on Lamai Beach, just 20 min from Samui including Wat Pho (The Temple of the hundred of the country’s most important temple constructed from white Carrara Airport, with breath-taking views over Gulf of Thailand. Reclining Buddha). Stop at a local market historical landmarks and monuments, marble with ornate crossbeams decorated  Room Amenities: Rooms offering multi-channel satellite TV , 24 and the famous Flower Market. Sample including palaces and temples, have been Kata Beach Resort & Spa Phuket with lacquer and gold. From $129 NZD hour room service, mini-bar, tea and coffee making facilities and some of the best food in the city on this reconstructed as miniature replicas. Location: Set amidst lush tropical gardens and overlooking safe. exciting tour Andaman Sea, only 15 minute from town centre. Facilities: Restaurants, poolside bar, swimming pool, fitness Room Amenities: Rooms offer air-con, separate sitting area, centre & spa

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Malaysia consists of 2 similar Kuala Lumpur place. The name Pulau Perhentian actually sized regions – Peninsular Kuala Lumpur is where the new embraces covers two islands, Perhentian Besar and the old, where modern sophistication Perhentian Kecil. Kecil (‘Small’) is popular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo. meets colourful tradition. The nation’s with the younger backpacker crowd, The capital, Kuala Lumpur is capital will surprise and delight you and Besar (‘Large’) has higher standards situated on the west side of the with its mix of old and new. In the of accommodation and a more relaxed ambience Peninsula and is a major hub capital you can soak up the invigorating atmosphere of a busy Asian city while for international flights and a enjoying sumptuous and affordable Pulau Redang Island gateway to some of Malaysia’s luxury accommodation. Kuala Lumpur is Pulau Redang, located 45km off the coast most popular attractions. a relatively easy city to get around with of Kuala Terengganu, is the largest of a Malaysia has a multi ethnic, multi- a modern light rail transit, a traditional group of nine protected islands dotting rail system and a network of buses. The the South China Sea off the Terengganu cultural society which provides city offers shopping galore from exciting coast. The island offers crystal clear a wide range of gastronomical street markets, sophisticated luxury brand waters and numerous dive sites for choice, culture and arts. signature stores to modern shopping enthusiasts. Sheltered within the Pulau malls – KL has it all! Redang Marine Park, the waters here are Malaysia rich in marine life. At midday when sun Malaysia is a country truly rich in Langkawi rays penetrate the sea, brilliant hues of diversity. From the metropolitan Langkawi is located off the north- coral, anemones and fish can be seen. The city of Kuala Lumpur, regarded west coast and comprises of a group waters around Pulau Redang also contain of fewer than 100 islands forming an two historic shipwrecks: The H.M.S. worldwide as a top shopping archipelago. The group of islands is a Prince of Wales and H.M.S. Repulse, destination and the stunning protected Geo-Park listed with UNESCO which sank here at the start of World beaches of Langkawi’s 104 for their natural beauty and ecological War II, setting the stage for the Japanese occupation of Malaya. This paradise island islands, to the ancient rainforests value. Situated in the Andaman Sea, the islands have everything from beautiful is perfect for snorkelling, swimming, of Borneo, Malaysia has white sand beaches, coral reefs, lapping scuba- diving, jungle trekking, boating and something to offer everyone. waves, to plush resorts and then there canoeing. is the shopping on the main island Pulau Langkawi. The island attracts travellers Tioman Island from around the globe and caters for all Lies off the east coast of Peninsular budgets. Malaysia and sitting like an emerald dragon guarding the translucent waters Scuba diving and snorkeling are particular of the South China Sea, Tioman Island holiday favourites. There is much to do offers every possible shade of paradise. on the water and below- from kayaking, There's cascading waterfalls, rigorous sailing and snorkeling to diving among the jungle hikes that take you past orange clear waters around the islands. Beyond blossoms under an evergreen canopy the beach, the island is home to a range and a wide sampling of laid-back villages of spectacular natural reserves that help that present a tapestry of cultures and protect local animal life and make for curiosities. That gorgeous sea of greens, great day trips. blues and chartreuse swirls that beckons you to paddle, snorkel and sail. The area Penang is known for its dive sites, which have Commonly referred to as the Pearl of the corals, sea fans and sea sponges, as well Orient, is one of Asia’s famous islands. as shipwrecks. The island is covered in Penang entices many tourists who are tropical rainforests, home to butterflies, drawn to the beautiful beaches and to lizards and monkeys. the deep culture embedded within the island. Penang was recently declared as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. The island has a fabulous coastline along with its rich multicultural history that is filled with European, Indian, Chinese and Malay influences. It is also known to be the ‘food paradise” of Malaysia.

Perhentian Island Blessed with sun-bleached sands and excellent diving and snorkeling in the bluest waters imaginable are the Perhentian Islands of Malaysia’s eastern coast. The essentials of any idyllic island holiday – fantastic sandy beaches, and great snorkelling and diving – are all in

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ULTIMATE PACKAGES SHORT TOURS 10D Best of Malaysia 3D Explore Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur – Langkawi – Penang Kuala Lumpur – Cameron Highland – Kuala Lumpur – Malacca – Kuala Lumpur

Langkawi

Penang Enjoy the highlights of Kuala Lumpur with this short and sweet stopover package. Taste MALAYSIA traditional Malay cuisine while enjoying a cultural show and see the sights with a half day Tour Highlights city tour with enough free time to wonder around the shopping malls KL is renowned for. Cameron Highland Day 1: Kuala Lumpur (D) Private transfer by car from hotel to airport. • Cultural Show Arrive in Kuala Lumpur and transfer by private • KL City Tour car to your hotel. Rest of the day free. Evening Includes: Accommodation for 2 nights, meals night tour with Malay Dinner & Cultural Show. as per itinerary, private transfers & sightseeing • Shopping & Relaxing Kuala Lumpur tours and local English speaking guides Day 2: Kuala Lumpur (B) Join a half day city tour taking in all KL has to Departs: Daily Malacca offer. Rest of the day at leisure to relax or shop! Tour Price Notes: Entrance fees not included in city tour. Day 3: Kuala Lumpur (B) Program can be operated in reverse from $230 NZD

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SHORT TOURS Experience the best of Malaysia by visiting its most iconic sights. Malaysia has a wide Tour Highlights range of destinations for its tourists. From the bustling capital city to breathtaking beaches of Langkawi, from world renowned tea plantations to historically charming city 4D Malacca of Malacca. • Langkawi Island Hopping & Kuala Lumpur • Penang City Tour Day 1: Kuala Lumpur – Langkawi black tea and later to sample various kinds of Malacca – Kuala Lumpur • Tea Plantation Arrive in Kuala Lumpur Airport and proceed to tea in the tea house, strawberry farm and local board your connecting flight to Langkawi. wet market • KL Tower • KL City Tour Day 2: Langkawi (B) Then we drive to capital city Morning take a Langkawi island tour and rest of the day at leisure Day 8: Kuala Lumpur (B) Morning Kuala Lumpur city tour. Visit includes Day 3: Langkawi (B) Petronas Twin Tower (photo stop), King's Palace Morning Island Hopping tour and afternoon free (photo stop), the National Mosque (photo stop), at your leisure National Monument and to the buildings at the Independence Square, Sultan Abdul Samad Day 4: Langkawi – Penang (B) Building as well as the Moorish-styled railway Visit historic Malacca, rich with heritage buildings, ancient landmarks and colonial Morning ferry from Langkawi to Penang station (drive by) Last, visit Kuala Lumpur Tower structures before moving onto Kuala Lumpur for a city tour and a trip to the countryside and enjoy a breathtaking bird’s eye view of the Tour Highlights Day 5: Penang (B) city from the observation deck. Afternoon free to visit the Batu caves. A short and sweet tour giving you a look into the highlights Morning city tour of Georgetown, the capital • Malacca City Tour city of Penang, including Fort Cornwallis , Day 9: Kuala Lumpur – Malacca (B) Day 1: Malacca Day 3: Kuala Lumpur – Batu Caves – Kuala Street Harmony, Kuan Yin Chinese Temple, This morning we visit St Peter’s Church (1710), On arrival at Tampin Train Station transfer to Lumpur (B) • KL City Tour Mahamariaman Indian Temple, Kapitan Keling Porta De Santiago and the ruins of St Paul’s Malacca. Visit St. Peter’s, Port De Santiago, St. Enjoy a tour of the countryside, visiting a pewter • Batu Caves Mosque, State Church, Red Square. Afternoon free Paul’s Church, Red Square and Cheng Hoon factory and the limestone hills of Batu Caves, Teng. Take a stroll along Malacca’s Jonker Street, climb to the shrine of Lord Murugah, and caves Museum and drive by Little India and Chinatown. Day 10: Malacca – Kuala Lumpur (B) and end by the banks of the Malacca River. filled with images of deities and murals depicting Stop at the world's fourth largest reclining Transfer to Kuala Lumpur International Airport scenes from the Hindu scriptures. Buddha statue at Wat Chayamangkalaram. for onward flight Day 2: Malacca – Kuala Lumpur (B) Depart for Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy a city tour Day 4: Kuala Lumpur (B) Day 6: Penang – Cameron Highland (B) Includes: Accommodation for 9 nights, meals, including visit to old and new Kuala Lumpur. Morning at leisure and transfer to airport for Tour Price Morning drive from Penang to Cameron transfers and activities as indicated, local Petronas Twin Towers, China Town, Masjid onward flight Highland. Afternoon free English speaking guide and entrance fees. Jamek, Royal King’s Palace , Thean Hou temple, from $801 NZD National Monument, National Mosque, Railway Includes: Accommodation for 3 nights, meals as Tour Price Day 7: Cameron Highland – Kuala Lumpur (B) Departs: Daily Administrative building and Independence per itinerary, transfers & sightseeing tours and This morning visit one of the famous tea Square. local English speaking guides from $1942 NZD plantations/factory to watch the processing of Departs: Daily

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SHORT TOURS BEACH STAYS 4D Penang & 4D Langkawi Escape Orangutan Island Langkawi Penang

Escape the city and head for the island of Penang. Enjoy a city tour of the capital and a Langkawi is the perfect destination for a relaxing and easy paced sun holiday and this Tour Price Tour Highlights trip to the local Orangutan Island, a sanctuary and research centre before returning to short trip does exactly that along with an island hopping tour and a sunset dinner cruise Penang to complete the experience from $440 NZD • Penang City Tour Day 1: Langkawi feeding. At Pulau Beras Basah take a dip in the Morning at leisure and transfer to airport for • Orangutan Island Sanctuary Mosque, State Includes: Accommodation for 3 nights, meals Arrival Langkawi Airport, meet and transfer to crystal clear water or try para-sailing, banana onward flight • Mangrove Forest Museum and drive by Little India and Chinatown. as per itinerary, private transfers, seat-in-coach hotel boat riding or relax by the beach. sightseeing tours and local English speaking Includes: Accommodation for 3 nights, meals Day 3: Orangutan Island (B) guides Day 2: Langkawi – Island Hopping (B) Day 3: Langkawi (B/D) as per itinerary, private transfers, seat-in-coach Proceed for Orangutan Island a sanctuary Enjoy a speedboat through the southern water Day at leisure until late afternoon pick up for sightseeing tours and local English speaking Day 1: Penang and research centre. Experience the chance Departs: Daily of Langkawi, take a cool dip in a fresh water lake Sunset Dinner Cruise guides Arrival Penang Airport, meet and transfer to to observe this animal behaviour up close situated in the Island of Pregnant Maiden. Stop hotel and personal. Continue to Kuala Sepetang over at the Bay of Singa Besar Island for eagle Day 4: Langkawi (B) Departs: Daily Mangrove Forest. Take a leisure walk along the Day 2: Penang (B) boardwalk before returning to your hotel Tour Price Morning city tour of Georgetown, the capital from $511 NZD city of Penang, including Fort Cornwallis , Day 4: Penang (B) Street Harmony, Kuan Yin Chinese Temple, Morning at leisure and transfer to airport for MALAYSIA Mahamariaman Indian Temple, Kapitan Keling onward flight BEACH STAYS MALAYSIA 6D Langkawi Paradise SHORT TOURS Langkawi

2D Cameron Highlands Kuala Lumpur – Cameron Highlands – Penang

Laze away the days relaxing by the beach, snorkel with the abundant marine life or take Escape the city with this short trip to the Cameron Highlands, one of Malaysia’s most an island hopping tour, whatever you fancy Langkawi is the perfect destination for a Tour Price extensive hill stations. The highland offers cooler temperatures and is an ideal area for Tour Price relaxing and easy paced sun holiday. from $852 NZD tea plantations, orchards, farmland and nurseries. This trip includes local cuisine, a trip to a tea plantation and the local infant Orangutan care centre before finishing in Penang. from $407 NZD Day 1: Langkawi Day 3: Langkawi (B) Day 6: Langkawi - Departure (B) Arrive in Langkawi and transfer to Berjaya Day at leisure for swimming, snorkeling, scuba- Transfer to the airport for onward flight Langkawi Beach Resort. diving, boating, water skiing, windsurfing or Day 1: Kuala Lumpur – Cameron Highlands Day 2: Cameron Highlands – Penang (B) where you can get close to the baby orangutans. just relaxing on the scenic beach of this island Includes: Accommodation for 5 nights, meals as Drive to Cameron Highlands with a rest stop Visit to tea plantation owned by the Boh Cross the Penang Bridge to your Hotel. Day 2: Langkawi (B) paradise per itinerary, transfers and sightseeing as given at Tapah with numerous stalls offering Malay Plantations. Watch the processing of black A three hour morning tour around the island above. type food and local fruit. On the way up to the tea and later sample various kind of tea in Includes: Accommodation for 1 night, meals, visiting Langkawi Cable Car & Oriental Village, Day 4: Langkawi (B) highlands, stop to visit a small Aborigine village the teahouse. Visit the local fruit & vegetable transfers and sightseeing as indicated, local Eagle Square in Kuah Town, and Underwater Day at leisure Departs: Daily and a teahouse. Continue to drive up the road market before leaving for Penang via Simpang English speaking guide and entrance fees World, featuring both fresh and sea water passing through Brinchang and to Tanah Rata. Pulai. Next stop is Orangutan Island at Bukit Me Departs: Daily on Seat-in-Coach basis marine life. Return to your hotel in the early Day 5: Langkawi (B) Notes: Entrance fee for Underwater World and rah Lake town to see the infant care centre unit afternoon Day at leisure Cable Car ride are not included in price quoted. Notes: Tea factory is closed on Mondays.

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Batu Caves Night Tour with Dinner Night Tour with Tour Price & Cultural Show Dinner at KL Tower from $32 NZD Tour Price Tour Price from $79 NZD from $127 NZD The highlights of this tour are the Batu Caves and pewter workshop. The main The tour starts with a stroll through the Dine at The Kuala Lumpur Tower, located cave, Temple cave is a large cavern with night market in Chinatown, busy and noisy on a hill, it gives a panoramic view of the a vaulted ceiling about 100 m above the bazaar where both locals and tourists alike city and the Petronas Twin Towers. After floor. Many Hindus pay their devotions to can be found browsing through these dinner, visit Chinatown to shop or browse the Lord Murgab by climbing the 272 steps street stalls and vendors selling clothes, in the night market offering a variety of to reach the entrance. Then, visit a pewter leatherwear, watches and food. Visit the goods from cheap leather bags to watches. workshop to see the actual process of Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, the oldest making these wares. There will be a visit to Hindu Temple in Kuala Lumpur, which a handicraft centre. Note: Not valid during houses a large chariot. A Malay buffet Rates are per person per night based on twin share Facilities: Restaurants, Coffee Shop, bar, Room Service, Thaipusam Festival dinner with a colourful cultural show including breakfast swimming pool, indoor wading pool, gym, squash court, concludes this memorable evening. babysitting, massage & beauty treatments, laundry, hotel shop

The Royale Bintang Kuala Lumpur  Swiss Garden Residences Kuala Lumpur  Price from $50 NZD Price from $52 NZD KUALA LUMPUR KUALA LUMPUR Location: Located in Bukit Bintang, it’s a short walk from Location: Centrally located in Bukit Bintang close to shopping monorail and major shopping centres areas Room Amenities: 418 aircon rooms, complimentary tea/coffee Room Amenities: Rooms offering iPod docking station, free making faculties, room safe, telephone voice mail, cable TV, hair internet access, electronic safe, telephone, LCD TV Malacca Tour with Fireflies Tour with dryer, mini bar, broadband internet access. Facilities: 24-hour reception, BBQ area, convenience store, Facilities: Restaurant, Coffee Shop, bar, 24-hour room service, outdoor swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, full equipped Lunch Dinner outdoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, fitness centre, spa, business gymnasium, games room, squash court, food and beverage centre outlet, children’s playground, meeting and banquet facilities, Tour Price Tour Price laundry service, complimentary Wi-Fi. from $79 NZD from $100 NZD Hotel Royal Kuala Lumpur  Price from $48 NZD Berjaya Langkawi Resort  Location: Located in city centre with easy access to shopping, From $143 NZD dining and entertainment. Location: This hotel is cocooned within a rainforest sanctuary Take a tour of Malacca to see the Dutch The coastal village of Kampung Kuantan Room Amenities: Hotel offers 225 tastefully-furnished rooms and offers boundless views of emerald sea and lush green Stadthuys, St Paul’s Church and Porta De is well known for its fireflies. This village, featuring satellite TV, in-room safe, internet broadband access, mountains. Santiago, which were left behind by the located on the Selangor River, is a mini bar, tea/coffee making facilities, IDD telephone, hair dryer. Room Amenities: 424 chalets offer air-con, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, Portuguese and Dutch during their colonial typical agricultural village surrounded Facilities: Restaurant, room service, fitness centre, swimming internet, hairdryer, tea & coffee maker, safe deposit box, mini rule. Other attractions include:- Jonker by fruit orchards, oil palms and coconut pool, concierge, business centre bar. Street, a street of old shop houses famous plantations. As you travel, you will Facilities: Restaurants, bars & lounge, 24 hour room service, pool, for their antique items and the peranakan slowly see the changing landscape of the Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur  kids club, sports and activities club, spa, cyber café, mini library, handicraft. The oldest Chinese Temple - countryside. Firstly, we will visit the Kota Price from $106 NZD gift shop. Cheng Hoong Teng's Temple built in 1646 Melawati, an old fort which stands an old Location: Located in city centre with panoramic view of the from fine craftsmanship in the form of lighthouse built by the British. Enjoy the Petronas Towers. Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa Langkawi  mythological figures, carvings and lacquer wonderful view stretching to the Straits of Room Amenities: 571 tastefully designed rooms, Free Wi-Fi, LED From $173 NZD work. Note: Entrance fees are not included Malacca. Just after dusk, these fireflies will TV with satellite/cable, telephone, electronic safe, coffee/tea Location: Located along a kilometre stretch of white sandy appear (in thousands) along the river bank. making facilities, mini bar. beach, amidst lush tropical environment and award winning Cruise up stream on a boat to see the Facilities: Choice of restaurants and bar, business centre, 24-hour landscaped gardens. spectacular display on the mangrove trees. gym, rooftop infinity pool, sauna and steam bath, spa, Wi-Fi, Room Amenities: 51 stilted wooden chalets offers Wi-Fi, satellite laundry TV, internet, hairdryer, tea & coffee maker, safe deposit box, mini bar Renaissance Hotel Kuala Lumpur  Facilities: Restaurants & poolside bar, 24 hour room service, Price from $83 NZD pool, children's pool and playground, tennis courts, kids club, Location: Located in city centre, its 5 minute walk from Petronas sports and activities club, gym & spa, animal farm, mini golf, gift Towers and easy access to a few shopping malls shop and business centre Room Amenities: 910 luxuriously decorated rooms offer Wi-Fi, safe, complimentary bottled water, coffee/tea making facilities, Tanjung Rhu Resort Langkawi  mini bar, telephone, LCD screen TV From $135 NZD Facilities: Choice of 7 restaurants, Coffee Shop, bar, 24-hour Location: Hotel is nestled among rustling casuarinas trees along room service, massage, spa, fitness centre, fitness classes, 2.5kms of white sandy beaches overlooking the Andaman Sea. outdoor pool, kids pool, sauna, tennis Room Amenities: Rooms offer air-con, satellite TV, internet, tea & coffee maker, safe deposit box, mini bar Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur  Facilities: Restaurants, BBQ dining, cafe & poolside bar, 24 hour Price from $98 NZD room service, pool, tennis courts, kids club, gym & spa, water Location: Situated in city centre, next to Bintang Walk, providing sports, games room, Wi-Fi and business centre. easy access to shopping areas. Room Amenities: 468 rooms feature coffee/tea maker, LCD TV Tours are on Seat-in-Coach basis with cable channels, newspaper and magazines, phone, free Wi-Fi

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Borneo is the third largest island Sabah 23 ethnic groups within the state have Kuching, is thought to derive from the in the world, surrounded by Sabah is located in Malaysian Borneo. It a strong sense of identity so exploring Malay word kucing, meaning cat and there is a year round destination that is hot and the cultural aspects of Sarawak are truly are a number if cat statues throughout the South China Sea to the north sunny so ideal for any outdoor pursuits. rewarding. city. and Sulu Sea to the north-east. Known as the adventure loving state - This portion of the island is travellers can enjoy trekking lush jungles, Trekking through the mountainous Miri & Mulu rainforests and meeting local tribe people administered by Malaysia except exploring caves, water sports, climbing Miri is a vibrant town with spectacular mountains, wildlife, forest, coral reefs, can be a wonderful experience and diving paradises, breath taking national for a small state of Brunei, which scuba diving. Sarawak Cultural Village, just outside parks and frequent festivals and is the is an independent country, quite of Kuching, displays authentic ethnic gateway to the Gunung Mulu National popular for its abundant oil The state’s most famous residents are the architecture and lifestyles. Rainforests of Park and Mulu Caves - a World Heritage Sarawak are home to the richest and most reserves. Borneo is divided into ‘wild men of Malaysia’: the Orangutans site. Mulu’s concentration of caves, its in Sepilok, the world’s largest established diverse ecosystem in the world. The rich geomorphic and structural characteristics two states – Sabah and Sarawak. rehabilitation for Orangutans. Mount flora and fauna include the world's largest make for an interesting tour. Thie area is Kinabalu is one of its most well-known flower Rafflesia, squirrels and snakes that where many tribes have lived since time fly, plants that eat insects and various Borneo is famous for its wildlife landmarks and will definitely test your began and you can observe the various fitness. The mountain rewards climbers other species of plants and insects that ethnic groups native this region where and nature parks particularly with spectacular views; a special are yet to be discovered. they have a remarkable understanding of Orangutans and Proboscis treat is to experience the summit for the rainforest and used it for generations monkeys, its diversified ethnic the spectacular dawn view. Sabah is Kuching for their food, medicines, tool making and groups, one of the best diving renowned for its flora and fauna, and Once the capital of the White Rajahs of building shelters. Borneo attracts travellers from all over the world Sarawak, Kuching is small enough to walk spots in the world and the highest keen to view the many varieties of animals around but interesting enough to keep mountain in the region, Mount and plants. It is a magnificent place to you there for several days, and a good Kinabalu. explore. base for exploring Sarawak. It's safe and relatively clean. The name of the city, Kota Kinabalu Orangutan breeding and Kota Kinabalu lies under the watchful eye rehabilitation centres have been of Mount Kinabalu and is the bustling set up by various government and colourful gateway to Sabah. KK, as it is locally known, has many places of and voluntary organizations interest. Major shopping malls are located and most of these centres are along the main artery of the city and open for visitors to go up close recreational activities include diving or to see these wonderful animals. snorkelling in the crystal clear waters of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, a mere Allowing visitors also supports 15mins from the city by ferry. Visit Signal them financially to continue Hill Observatory, with its magnificent their efforts to rehabilitate this views of the city; the State Mosque and the Likas Bird Sanctuary; or wander endangered species. through the fascinating State Museum. Sandakan Among all the national parks in Borneo, Mount Kinabalu National Sandakan is a town on the east coast of Sabah, facing the Sulu Sea. It is a town Park is the most famous one. It rich in historical sites and a gateway to is about 4100m high and can many eco-tourism destinations. Visit the be easily accessed, you need an Puu Gih Jih Chinese Temple – a majestic temple erected on top of a hill facing average level of fitness though Sandakan Bay; St Michael and All Angels and we have guided tours to give Cathedral, erected in late 19th century you a spectacular view from the and one of the oldest stone buildings in highest mountain in South East Sabah. Close by is Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary, world’s oldest and largest Asia. In addition Kota Kinabalu Orangutan Rehabilitation centre, which boasts some of the finest beaches is located just 26 km from Sandakan. The and some beautiful beach resorts Gomantong Caves, situated 32 km south of Sandakan are home to hundreds of offering you a wonderful stay at thousands of swifts and millions of bats, some very reasonable costs. which have become a spectacular sight to many tourists.

Sarawak A lot of its appeal to travellers is that the area is undeveloped, with 60% of the region covered in rainforests. There is a well-developed national park system which ensures much of the natural beauty of the island can be maintained and the

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SEAT-IN-COACH TOURS SEAT-IN-COACH TOURS 4D Highlights of Kuching 6D Kota Kinabalu Kuching & Sukau Adventure Kota Kinabalu – Pandan Pandan Island - Sukau– Kota Kinabalu

Enjoy this short tour offering the highlights of Kuching, from a city tour to watching the semi-wild orangutans of Semenggoh, a view into the life of the native Dayak tribes and a PHILIPPINES Tour Highlights cruise in search of the wildlife of Borneo with an overnight stay in a treehouse. Pandan Pandan Island • Kuching City Tour Day 1: Kuching Day 3: Kuching (B/L/D) Arrive at Kuching Airport and transfer to your Morning tour to Sarawak Cultural Village, a • Semenggoh Orangutan hotel. Afternoon city tour including the gigantic unique living museum where natives reside and Centre cat statue, Chinatown, Tua Pek Kong Temple, make handicrafts. Watch the live performances Astana, the former palace of White Rajah. Pass before lunch at a village restaurant. Late • Overnight in Treehouse through the Clock Tower and a granite obelisk afternoon take a wildlife cruise through the • Sarawak Cultural Village built in memory of Rajah Charles Brooke and mangroves in search of Irrawaddy dolphins, • Wildlife Cruise visit Sarawak Museum estuarine crocodiles, proboscis monkeys and the chance to see fireflies. Day 2: Kuching (B/L/D) Depart for Semenggoh Orangutan Rehabilitation Day 4: Departure (B) Centre. Observe the semi wild Orangutans Transfer to airport for onward flight Sukau coming out of the forest for feeding time. After lunch at local restaurant visit Brooke Gallery at Includes: Accommodation for 3 nights, meals, Tour Price Fort Margherita. Transfer to Permai Rainforest transfers and activities as indicated, local Kota Kinabalu and check in to your tree house accommodation. English speaking guides and entrance fees. from $737 NZD BORNEO Departs: Daily

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7D Sarawak Culture & Tour Highlights Nature • KK Night Markets See the sights on a Kuching city tour, watch the semi-wild orangutans of Semenggoh Enjoy the highlights of Sabah with a sunset tour of Kota Kinabalu and a mountain bike • Mountain Biking Kuching – Damai Beach and visit a traditional tribal longhouse before enjoying a few days by the beach at Damai tour of the surrounding countryside. Experience the wonderful snorkeling at Pandan • Snorkeling Beach Resort Pandan Island and the unique opportunity to watch semi wild orangutans at Sepilok • Sepilok Orangutan Centre Rehabilitation Centre. Wonder at the world’s smallest bear – the Borneo Sun Bear at Day 1: Kuching proboscis monkeys and the chance to see the nearby conservation centre. Take a boatride into the rainforest to the award winning • Sukau Rainforest Tour Highlights Arrive at Kuching Airport and transfer to your fireflies. Return to resort Sukau Lodge and immerse yourself in wilderness with the chance to see the local wildlife • Wildlife River Cruise hotel including Proboscis & Macaque monkeys, crocodiles, elephants and birds. Day 5: Damai Beach – Cultural Village (B/L) • Kuching City Tour Day 2: Kuching (B) Morning tour to Sarawak Cultural Village, a Day 1: Kota Kinabalu (D) and transfer to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation • Semenggoh Orangutan Morning at leisure. Afternoon city tour including unique living museum where natives reside and the gigantic cat statue, Chinatown, Tua Pek make handicrafts. Watch the live performances Arrive at airport, meet and transfer to your hotel. Centre. Walk through the rainforest to witness Centre Kong Temple, Astana, the former palace of before lunch at a village restaurant. Return to Evening sunset tour of Signal Hill, Atkinson the feeding of the orangutans and visit the • Bidayuh Longhouse & Hot White Rajah. Pass through the Clock Tower resort Clock Tower and views of Gaya Island before a nursery area. Visit the Borneo Sun Bear and a granite obelisk built in memory of Rajah walk around the night markets. Enjoy dinner at Conservation Centre. After lunch, transfer by Spring Charles Brooke and visit Sarawak Museum. Day 6: Damai Beach (B) a local restaurant boat to Sukau Rainforest Lodge. • Damai Beach Stay Afternoon, free at own leisure. Day at leisure to enjoy the resort facilities Day 2: Kota Kinabalu (B/L) Day 5: Sukau (B/L/D) • Wildlife Cruise Day 3: Kuching (B/L) Day 7: Departure (B) Depart for Tamparuli for a day of mountain Early morning take a cruise on Kinabatangan • Sarawak Cultural Village Depart for Semenggoh Orangutan Rehabilitation Transfer to airport for onward flight biking through the countryside. A short briefing River in search of wildlife and birds. Proceed for Centre. Observe the semi wild Orangutans by your Mountain Bike Guide before hitting an educational tour along the lodge’s Hornbill Boardwalk with our in-house naturalist and join coming out of the forest for feeding time. Includes: Accommodation for 6 nights, meals, the route in the countryside of Borneo, visiting Depart to Annah Rais, a Bidayuh Longhouse transfers and activities as indicated, local riverside villages, jungle plantations and coastal our in house Orangutan talk. Afternoon river and observe the leisure-paced lifestyle of the English speaking guides and entrance fees. plains. cruise to spot more wildlife natives. After lunch at longhouse proceed to Day 6: Sandakan - Departure (B/L) BORNEO nearby Hot Spring to relax and have a dip in the Departs: Daily Day 3: Pandan Pandan Island (B/L) hot spring. Morning departure to Kota Belud and Usukan Return to Sandakan. After lunch proceed to Cove Lodge. Take a boat ride to Pandan Pandan airport for onward flight Damai Beach Day 4: Kuching – Damai Beach (B) Island for snorkeling. Enjoy a BBQ lunch with Kuching Morning free at own leisure before transfer Tour Price more time to snorkel or relax on the beach Includes: Accommodation for 5 nights, meals, to Damai Beach Resort. Late afternoon take a before returning to Kota Kinabalu. transfers and activities as indicated, local wildlife cruise through the mangroves in search from $1076 NZD English speaking guides and entrance fees. Tour Price of Irrawaddy dolphins, estuarine crocodiles, Day 4: Sandakan – Sepilok - Sukau (B/L/D) Transfer to airport for flight to Sandakan. Meet Departs: Daily from $1541 NZD

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SEAT-IN-COACH TOURS SEAT-IN-COACH TOURS 8D Sabah Adventure 12D Best of Borneo Kota Kinabalu – Selingan Turtle Island - Kuching – Mulu – Kota Kinabalu – Sukau– Lahad Datu - Kota Kinabalu Sukau– Kota Kinabalu

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Kota Kinabalu See the best of Borneo in this comprehensive tour of both Sarawak and Sabah. Kuching BORNEO Explore Sarawak with a Kuching city tour, a chance to see the semi-wild orangutans of Semenggoh, visit a traditional tribal longhouse and a trip to Bako National Park. Fly to Mulu and experience thousands of bats leaving their cave in the evening.The adventure continues in Sabah, with a trip to the authentic Mari-Mari Village and the famous Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre before an exciting boat ride into the rainforest to the award winning Sukau Lodge. Enjoy river cruise and wildlife tours and a trip to Gomantong Caves before returning to Kota Kinabalu

Day 1: Kuching Day 7: Mulu - Kota Kinabalu (B/D) Arrive at Kuching Airport and transfer to your Transfer to airport for flight to Kota Kinabalu. hotel Meet and transfer to your hotel. Evening, depart to local seafood restaurant for dinner and Day 2: Kuching (B) cultural show. Immerse yourself in nature on this 8 day tour of Sabah. Learn about the world’s largest Morning tour including the gigantic cat statue, Tour Highlights flower and it’s smallest bear, watch the turtles lay their eggs and semi-wild orangutans Chinatown, Tua Pek Kong Temple, Astana, the Day 8: Kota Kinabalu (B/L) feeding before travelling deep into the rainforest for river cruises and night safaris in former palace of White Rajah. Pass through Morning drive to Mari-Mari Cultural Village. Tour Highlights search of more wildlife. Trek to Lipad’s mud volcano & waterfall, a true nature lover’s the Clock Tower and a granite obelisk built Learn about different tribe's ancient cultures • Kuching City Tour holiday in memory of Rajah Charles Brooke and visit and take part in in-house activities. Proceed • Semenggoh Orangutan Sarawak Museum. Afternoon free before for cultural performance before traditional and • Rafflesia Info Centre evening cruise along the Sarawak River. fusion cuisine lunch. Centre • Turtle Santuary Day 1: Kota Kinabalu River in search of wildlife and birds. Proceed for • Bidayuh Longhouse Arrive at airport, meet and transfer to your an educational tour along the lodge’s Hornbill Day 3: Kuching (B/L) Day 9: Kinabalu Park (B/L) • Sepilok Orangutan Centre hotel. Boardwalk with our in-house naturalist and join Depart for Semenggoh Orangutan Rehabilitation Depart for Kinabalu Park and visit the Education • Bako National Park • Sukau Rainforest our in house Orangutan talk. Afternoon river Centre. Observe the semi wild Orangutans Centre and Mountain Garden and take a nature • Mulu Caves • Wildlife River Cruise Day 2: Kota Kinabalu (B/L) cruise to spot more wildlife coming out of the forest for feeding time. walk. Proceed to Poring and the canopy Depart from Kota Kinabalu to the Rafflesia Depart to Annah Rais, a Bidayuh Longhouse walkway. • Mari-Mari Cultural Village • Tabin Night Safari Information Centre and learn about the world’s Day 6: Lahad Datu (B/L/D) and observe the leisure-paced lifestyle of the • Sepilok Orangutan Centre • Lipad’s Waterfall largest flower. After lunch take a short hike to Morning depart for Lahad Datu and Tabin natives. After lunch at longhouse return to Day 10: Sandakan – Sepilok - Sukau (B/L/D) • Sukau Rainforest & Cruise Mahua Waterfall and enjoy a swim or hike to Wildlife Reserve. Afternoon trek to the Lipad Kuching Transfer to airport for flight to Sandakan. Meet enjoy more of the jungle mud volcano. After dinner presentation on and transfer to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation • Gomantong Cave Tabin’s natural wonders, followed by a night Day 4: Bako National Park (B/L) Centre. Walk through the rainforest to witness Day 3: Sandakan - Selingan Turtle Island (B/L/D) safari to look out for nocturnal wildlife and birds. Morning drive to Bako Fishing Village and then the feeding of the orangutans and visit the Transfer to airport for flight to Sandakan boat to Bako National Park. Visit the Park’s nursery area. Visit the Borneo Sun Bear and take boat to Selingan Island. Free time Day 7: Lahad Datu (B/L/D) information centre and follow the trails to see Conservation Centre. After lunch, transfer by to explore, swim and snorkel. After dinner, Early morning bird walk, followed by a visit proboscis monkeys and other wildlife. After boat to Sukau Rainforest Lodge. Take a cruise watch the Green Turtles lay eggs on the beach, to bird watching tower and trek to Lipad's lunch explore the park some more before on Kinabatangan River in search of wildlife and transplanting of eggs to hatchery and release of Waterfall. Evening dusk drive and later look out returning to Kuching birds. baby turtles to the sea. for nocturnal wildlife along the trail nearby the resort. Day 5: Kuching - Mulu National Park (B/L) Day 11: Sukau - Kota Kinabalu (B) Day 4: Sandakan – Sepilok - Sukau (B/L/D) Transfer to airport for flight to Mulu. Meet and Morning drive to Gomantong Cave. After Return to Sandakan by boat. Proceed to Sepilok Day 8: Lahad Datu – Kota Kinabalu (B) transfer to your hotel. Afternoon depart for a continue to airport for flight to Kota Kinabalu. Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. Walk through Transfer to Lahad Datu Airport for flight to Kota 3km plank walk to Deer Cave and Lang Cave. On arrival meet and transfer to your hotel the rainforest to witness the feeding of the Kinabalu Late afternoon, observe millions of bats coming orangutans and visit the nursery area. Visit the out from Deer Cave. Day 12: Departure (B) Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre. After Includes: Accommodation for 7 nights, meals, Transfer to airport for departure lunch, transfer by boat to Sukau Rainforest transfers and activities as indicated, local Day 6: Mulu National Park (B/L/D) Lodge. Take a cruise on Kinabatangan River in English speaking guides and entrance fees. Take a long boat up river to Wind Cave enroute Includes: Accommodation for 6 nights, meals, Tour Price search of wildlife and birds. visit the Penan settlement and observe the transfers and activities as indicated, local Tour Price Departs: Daily lifestyle of this tribe. Explore Wind Cave and English speaking guides and entrance fees. from $2670 NZD Day 5: Sukau (B/L/D) continue to Clearwater Cave before returning from $2705 NZD Early morning take a cruise on Kinabatangan to resort Departs: Daily

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Kinabalu Park is Malaysia’s first World Heritage Site. Also the Centre of Plant Diversity SHORT TOURS for South East Asia, the Park boasts more than 5,000 vascular plant species and the Park SHORT TOURS has no shortage of fauna as well, being home to some 90 lowland mammal species and 3D Sarawak Kitchen many others 2D Kinabalu Park Safari Day 1: Kota Kinabalu – Kinabalu Park (L/D) Kinabalu Natural History Gallery and Mountain Drive to the foothills of Mt. Kinabalu with a Garden in Kinabalu Park Headquarters. If short stop at Pekan Nabalu market. Continue to weather permits, take a guided walk on one of Poring, east of Kinabalu Park HQ to walk amidst the trails to explore the cool mountain forest tropical lowland rainforests leading up to the before returning to Kota Kinabalu. treetop canopy walkways. Lunch before a soak at the hot pools at Kipungit Waterfall before check into lodge

Day 2: Kinabalu Park – Kota Kinabalu (B/L) Tour Price Morning visit to Kundasang War Memorial from $320 NZD Park to learn about Sabah's WWII. Continue to

Day 1: Kuching Day 2: Cooking Class (B/L) Day 3: Departure (B) Arrive at Kuching Airport and proceed on Morning transfer to Bumbu Cooking Class. Visit Transfer to Kuching Airport for departure flight. city tour including the gigantic cat statue, to the local market to purchase the ingredients Chinatown, Tua Pek Kong Temple, Astana, the and learn to cook Sarawak ethnic food such former palace of White Rajah. Pass through as local vegetable, jungle ferns and bamboo Tour Price the Clock Tower and a granite obelisk built chicken. Enjoy lunch and rest of the afternoon in memory of Rajah Charles Brooke and visit free at your leisure from $355 NZD KUCHING KUCHING KUCHING Sarawak Museum. Transfer to your hotel

BORNEO Bidayuh Longhouse Fairy & Wind Caves Gunung Gading Tour Price Tour Price National Park (L) SHORT TOURS from $58 NZD from $71 NZD Tour Price 3D Kuching Cycling from $106 NZD Depart to Annah Rais Bidayuh Longhouse, Depart for scenic drive to Bau. Fairy traditional residence of the tribes. Tour cave has a number of shrines and altars Home to numerous rare plants and flowers the longhouse and observe the leisure- belonging to the Taoist Chinese who including wild orchids, this is one of the paced lifestyle of the natives. Among the regularly make offerings to the peculiar best places to spot the largest flower in the interesting relics are the “Canon of Peace” formations in this cave and Wind Cave is world – The Rafflesia. The trails at the park and several human skulls which are about named for the constant cool breeze that offer the beauty of the amazing rainforest 100 years old. blows through it. and the rugged mountain scenery and some waterfalls.

Day 1: Kuching along the Sarawak River on a traditional Sampan Day 3: Departure (B) Arrive at Kuching Airport and transfer to hotel boat and go off-the beaten track to rural Malay Transfer to Kuching Airport for your onward villages and the market of Kubah Ria. Afternoon flight. Day 2: Kuching by Bicycle & Semenggoh (B) depart for Semenggoh Orangutan Rehabilitation Morning depart on Heritage and Village bike Centre. Observe the semi wild Orangutans ride. Discover temples and monuments and coming out of the forest for feeding time. Tour Price KOTA KINABALU KOTA KINABALU taste authentic Sarawak local street food. Cruise from $334 NZD

BORNEO Island Tour Sunset & Fireflies Tour Price Cruise SHORT TOURS from $100 NZD Tour Price 3D Manukan Island from $100 NZD Spend a day of sun, sea and sand on an Resort offshore coral island. Transfer to jetty for An hour from Kota Kinabalu cruise along a boat ride to one of the Tunku Abdul the Tempasuk River to observe the life of Rahman Park islands for a day of relaxation the local villagers and look for Proboscis and explore jungle trails on your own. Monkeys! After a dramatic sunset and Snorkel in crystal clear water among coral dinner by the riverside, experience the Manukan Island Resort is one of the five tropical islands that comprise the Tunku Abdul Tour Price reefs and rainbow-coloured fishes before riverbanks glowing in the dark, lit up by Rahman Park. Manukan Island is surrounded by a protected coral reef, and the island we return to Kota Kinabalu hundreds of fireflies. boasts a pristine rainforest and beautiful white sand beaches. from $402 NZD

Day 1: Kota Kinabalu – Manukan Island Day 2: Manukan Island (B) Day 3: Manukan Island – Kota Kinabalu (B) Take a 10 minute speedboat ride from Kota Relax on the island and enjoy the resort facilities Relax for the day on the island before your Kinabalu to Manukan Island Resort and check transfer to Kota Kinabalu by speedboat in.

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The Philippines being an archipelago, offers a variety in tourism with countless destinations to see, activities and adventure to experience. Cultural diverse you can taste of the Western as well as Eastern culture since Philippines has been influenced by Spanish, Japanese and Americans in the past. Due to this Philippines become rich Philippines in several structures such as churches, towers, museums and more. Visit the World Heritage listed rice terraces carved from the high Cordilleras over 2,000 years ago or visit the striking landscape of Bohol as you look over Chocolate Hills or explore the undiscovered islands and colourful wildlife.

Rates are per person per night based on twin share business centre, Jacuzzi, outdoor pool, sauna/steam bath, fitness including breakfast facility and dry cleaning service Hyatt Regency Kinabalu  Riverside Majestic Hotel Kuching  From $134 NZD From $52 NZD Location: Located in the hub of the vibrant business, shopping Location: Strategically located in the heart of Kuching's business and entertainment districts, facing South China Sea entertainment, dining and shopping district and overlooking the Room Amenities: 288 rooms with Wi-Fi, Pressreader, minibar, Sarawak River. cable TV, telephone, data port, in-room safe, coffee maker, Room Amenities: 241 rooms and suites offering Wi-Fi, satelite mineral water. TV, minibar, coffee and tea maker, in-room safe and phone Facilities: 4 specialty restaurants, pastry shop, pub, lounge Facilities: Restaurant, lobby lounge, cafe, fitness centre, pool, bar, room service, business centre, indoor pool, fitness centre, squash & tennis court and business centre laundry & dry-cleaning service.

Grand Margherita Hotel Kuching  Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort Kota Kinabalu From $55 NZD  Location: Located in the heart of Kuching’s shopping and From $209 NZD financial district, backing onto the waterfront and just 20 Location: Set among 25-acres of beautifully landscaped gardens minutes drive from the Kuching International Airport overlooking a sweeping bay, located just 10 min from city centre Room Amenities: 288 rooms and suites offering Wi-Fi, satelite and airport. TV, minibar, coffee and tea maker, in-room safe and phone Room amenities: 495 rooms with Wi-Fi, cable TV, coffee/tea Facilities: Restaurant, lobby lounge, coffee house, fitness centre, making facilities, mini bar and phone Facilities: Restaurant, bars, pool, playground and business centre business centre, 2 adult pools and a kids’ pool, water sports, indoor and outdoor games, shop, laundry service. Kuching Hilton Hotel  From $80 NZD Location: A short walk from many popular attractions, such as Sepilok Nature Resort Sandakan From $98 NZD the Main Bazaar and Kuching Waterfront and 25 mins from the Location: A lakeside eco-resort, set amongst tropical plants and airport. orchids, trees and grasses, is just a few minutes’ walk from the Room Amenities: Rooms and suites offering Wi-Fi, satelite TV, Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Sepilok Forest Reserve, minibar, coffee and tea maker, in-room safe and phone precious home of the last wild Orangutans of Northern Borneo Facilities: Restaurants, café, bar, steakhouse, pool, fitness room, and 25kms from Sandakan town. gift shop and business centre Rooms & Amenities: Eco bungalows (with air conditioning!) nestled within tropical plants, grasses, huge trees and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu  spectacular orchids in bloom offer lake or jungle views verandas From $133 NZD and private bathrooms with hot water. Location: Located at the doorstep of Kota Kinabalu's famous Facilities: Facilities include in house chef, terrace dining, waterfront esplanade, vibrant markets, shopping complexes and surrounding gardens, natural lake, rainforest walks, bird- business districts overlooking the South China Sea. watching, trekking and river trips. Room Amenities: 306 room with Wi-Fi, flat screen TV, minibar, coffee and tea maker, in-room safe and phone Facilities: Restaurants, lounge bar, pool bar, room service,

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ULTIMATE PACKAGES Manila Boracay Also known as the “city in a forest “Puerto Manila, the capital city is bustling, Boracay is a small island popular for its Princesa city’s attractions are mainly sprawling and culturally complicated, with beaches. The prefect stretch of sand lined natural wonders. Puerto Princesa is a 4D Ifugao Heritage Tour popular tourist city with many beach a colourful multi-cultural heritage and from one end to other completes with Manila – Banaue – Manila varied nightlife. A metropolis that’s alive hotels, bars and restaurants. After the resorts and seafood restaurants. Puerto with cultural sights, shopping, restaurant, sunset, party starts with live music and Princesa’s most famous landmark is the bar and entertainment districts, Manila fire dancers twirling their batons. Apart subterranean river which is the longest make an essential stop for soaking up the from its white sand beaches, Boracay is navigable underground river in the world. Be captivated by the rich Ifugao culture. Take a view of Banga-an Village, nestled at the modern Filipino lifestyle and experiencing emerging among the top destinations for Island hopping is another popular activity foot of the world famous Rice Terraces. Visit Sagada’s ancient burial caves and mummified Banaue the warmth of the locals. tranquility and nightlife. in Puerto Princesa. coffins plus a closer look at a museum of authentic artifacts and photos from the tribes founded by a Belgian Sister at Bontoc. Bohol Cebu Banaue Just a quick ferry journey from Cebu Cebu consists of the main island itself One of the nine towns of Ifugao Province, Day 1: Manila – Banaue Journey as they interpret their customs & traditions is Bohol. Bohol is the main island of and 167 surrounding islands. Cebu city Banaue is a town of the Cordillera From Manila, pass through the countryside through songs and dances Manila Bohol Province which has 75 minor crowned as the “Queen City of the South” mountain range located in the north stopping at Dalton Pass, a historical landmark, surrounding islands making it one of the is one of the most popular destinations in of the island of Luzon. World Heritage then on to Bagabag where picturesque Day 4: Banaue – Manila (B) most attractive tourist destinations in the all of the Philippines. Cebu Island and the listed, Banaue is mainly visited for its Rice mountains and rivers start to ascend. Leave Banaue for Manila and option to proceed PHILIPPINES to airport or extended stay in Manila. Philippines. A tropical haven of natural nearby smaller islands have an abundance Terraces. A hiker’s paradise, visitors have an outstanding view of the countryside, Day 2: Rice Terraces (B) beauty, Bohol has white sand beaches of beauty. The island is a natural wonder, On board a local jeepney, tour Banga-an Village, Included: Accommodation on Twin sharing for and the island province is promoted from the central mountains to the coral surrounded by mountains and tribal a traditional village nestled in a panoramic valley 3 nights, meals as shown above, transfers & widely through images of cute bug-eyed sands. villages. Apart from the breathtaking of terraces. Trail walk for a closer look into the sightseeing and English speaking guide tarsiers and Chocolate Hills and while mountain ranges, visit the village inner lives of the Ifugaos. Mingle with them to Tour Highlights both are major highlights, island is also Puerto Princesa , Palawan represent the native Ifugao. discover how their daily life goes on. Move onto Departs: Every Thursday on Seat-in-Coach known locally as a paradise for divers and The city of Puerto Princesa is located in the vantage point to view the Rice Terraces. basis. Private program can be arranged • Dalton Pass snorkelers. the western provincial island of Palawan. Day 3: Sagada (B/L) • Banga-an Village Morning departure to Sagada to see the ancient Tour Price • Rice Terraces burial caves before proceeding to Bontoc • Bontoc Museum museum. Watch a performance by the natives from $809 NZD

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With over 6,000 islands contained within its borders, the Philippines is one of the largest archipelagos in the world. Wittness the beauty of Mt Data amidst towering trees and Sagada Banaue vegetable terraces. Moving forward towards Sagada, see the hanging coffins, Sumaging Mt Data cave and Echo valley. Travel through the stunning mountainous landscape to Banaue and Baguio trek in the rice terraces of Banaue.

Day 1: Manila – Clark – Baguio (L/D) and witness the panoramic “Rice Terraces” Leave Manila for Baguio City. Stop in Clark and acclaimed as the 8th wonder of the world, onto Clark tour the Nayong Pilipino, a Filipino historic Bang-an village taking some treks to see the and cultural park. Village tour shows a typical inner lives of the Ifugaos and a chance to have Manila Copyright © Free Vector Maps.com residential building, landmark- structure, some an interaction with them. Enjoy dinner with characteristic landscapes and residences of cultural show PHILIPPINES famous heroes and political figures. After lunch, proceed to Baguio City. Day 5: Banaue – Manila (B) Depart for Manila passing through locked Day 2: Baguio – Mt Data (B/D) evergreen towns. Stop in Dalton Pass, a Tour Baguio city including cathedral, market and historical landmark. Option to proceed to sample fresh farm products, watch silversmiths airport or extended stay in Manila. Tour Highlights and native weavers fashion their crafts or mingle with the friendly locals. Proceed to Mt Data Included: Accommodation on Twin sharing for amidst towering trees and vegetable terraces. 4 nights, meals as shown above, transfers & • Nayong Pilipino sightseeing and English speaking tour guide • Baguio City Tour Day 3: Mt Data – Sagada – Banaue (B/L/D) • Mt Data In Sagada, see the hanging coffins, Sumaging Departs: Private tour, departs daily cave and Echo valley. Afternoon, proceed to • Bontoc Museum Banaue. Stop in Bontoc to visit the museum • Rice Terraces founded by a Belgian sister which houses Tour Price collection of authentic artifacts and photos. • Banga-an Village from $2126 NZD • Dalton Pass Day 4: Rice Terraces (B/D) Leave onboard a local jeepney to the viewpoint

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Take a ride in jeepney to the Baguio viewpoint and witness the panoramic view of the “Rice Terraces” acclaimed as the 8th Day 1: Manila Day 6: Banaue – Manila (SIC) (B) wonder of the world. Arrive Manila and transfer to Hotel Leave Banaue for Manila. Afternoon is at leisure Manila Day 1: Manila – Angeles City (L/D) Day 5: Mt Data – Sagada – Banaue (B/L) Mt Pinatubo Day 2: Manila (B) Day 7: Manila – Boracay (B) Angeles Leave Manila for Angeles. Stop in Clark for a In Sagada , see the hanging coffins, mummies, City tour of Old and New Manila. Visit Rizal Transfer to domestic airport for Caticlan or short tour Nayong Pilipino, a Filipino historic Sumaging cave and Echo valley. In the afternoon, Park, the walled city of Intramuros and tour Fort Kalibo. Rest of the day at leisure Manila and cultural park. Village tour shows a typical proceed to Banaue, with stop in Bontoc to visit Santiago. Proceed to San Agustin church, on to residential building, landmark structure, some the museum founded by a Belgian sister who Makati the financial and commercial district Day 8: Boracay (B) characteristic landscapes and residences of houses collection of authentic artifacts and Day at leisure. Boracay famous heroes and political figures. Afternoon photos. PHILIPPINES Day 3: Manila – Banaue (SIC) (B) PHILIPPINES at leisure in Angeles. Depart from Manila for Banaue stopping at Day 9: Boracay (B) Day 6: Rice Terraces (B/L) Dalton Pass, a historical landmark, then on to Day at leisure. Day 2: Mt Pinatubo Trek Adventure (B/L/D) Leave in a local jeepney to the viewpoint Bagabag Tour Highlights Register for the trek and after a short drive, and witness the panoramic view of the “Rice Day 10: Boracay (B) jump-off point to begin the ascend by trekking. Terraces” acclaimed as the 8th wonder of the Day 4: Rice Terraces (SIC) (B) Day at leisure. • Maila City Tour Awesome view of the crater gives a truly self world, trek to Bang-an village to see the lives of Jeepney ride to view rice terraces and Banga-an Tour Highlights fulfillment endeavour that will bring lifetime the Ifugaos and a chance to have an interaction village tour. Mingle with the friendly natives and Day 11: Boracay - Manila (B) • Dalton Pass memories. with them. Lunch in the village and enjoy a visit a typical home to see their daily life. View Transfer to the airport for flight Manila. • Banga-an Village cultural show • Nayong Pilipino the Rice Terraces reputed as the “8th Wonder • Rice Terraces Day 3: 100 Islands – Baguio (B/L/D) of the World”. Included: Accommodation on Twin sharing for • Mt Pinatubo trek Start the drive to 100 Islands in Pangasinan with Day 7: Banaue – Manila (B/L) 10 nights, meals as shown above, transfers • Bontoc Museum • Island Hop & Kayak coral formations and white beaches. Island Depart Banaue for Manila passing through land Day 5: Banaue – Sagada – Banaue (SIC) (B/L) using aircon vehicles, sightseeing and domestic • Beach Stay hop and kayak with lunch. Proceed to Baguio locked evergreen towns. Stop in Dalton Pass, Depart for Sagada and their ancient burial caves. flights • Bontoc Museum City, the summer capital due to its cool climate. a historical landmark. Arrive in Manila and Proceed to Bontoc Museum, founded by a • Rice Terraces Afternoon is at leisure. proceed to airport or extended stay in Manila. Belgian Sister, which houses a varied collection Departs: Every Tuesday. Combination of private of authentic artifacts and photos. Watch a and seat-in-coach (SIC) Tour Price • Banga-an Village Day 4: Baguio – Mt Data (B/L/D) Included: Accommodation on Twin sharing for cultural show by the tribes as they interpret • Dalton Pass Tour Baguio city including cathedral, market and 6 nights, meals as shown above, transfers & their customs & traditions. from $3173 NZD sample fresh farm products, watch silversmiths sightseeing, Mt Pinatubo tour with 4WD and and native weavers fashion their crafts or mingle local English speaking guide Enjoy the rich cultural and historical contrast of the Old and New Manila, explore the raw with the friendly locals. Departs: Private tour, departs daily and rugged beauty of Palawan, hop on an underground river cruise and trek the monkey Tour Price trail while enjoying the rainforest. Pay a visit of the historical landmarks Baclayon Church PHILIPPINES from $2240 NZD and blood compact, and the forest of mahogany trees. Proceed to view the fabulous Chocolate Hills and end your tour on the White Beach of Borocay ULTIMATE PACKAGES Escapade in the South with a touch of relaxation, nature & adventure. Explore the Queen Day 1: Manila Day 7: Cebu - Bohol – Cebu (B/L) City of the South. Tour of Cebu City will let you trace history, from the Spanish inspired Arrive Manila and transfer to Hotel Traders Take a ferry to Bohol and on arrival take tour PHILIPPINES Hotel by Shangri-la. visiting Baclayon Church and blood compact, fort San Pedro to the relic cross of Magellan and the Basilica of Sto Nino. Experience a 12D Southern Circle then view the fabulous Chocolate Hills. Boat full day adventure at Bohol with a visit to historical Baclayon Church and blood compact, Day 2: Manila (B) cruise on Loboc River with a short stop to Manila – Puerto Princesa – Cebu – ULTIMATE PACKAGES see the man-made forest and take a view of the majestic Chocolate Hill followed by a City tour of Old and New Manila. Visit Rizal encounter Tarsier. Ferry back to Cebu. Boracay - Manila cruise of Loay River and have an eye to eye encounter with cute bug-eyed tarsiers Tarsier. Park, the walled city of Intramuros and tour Copyright © Free Vector Maps.com 6D Twinning Islands Fort Santiago. Proceed to San Agustin Church, Day 8: Cebu – Boracay (B) Day 1: Cebu Day 5: Cebu (B) Makati the financial and commercial district. Transfer to Cebu airport for flight to Boracay. Cebu – Bohol – Cebu Arrive in Cebu and transfer to the resort. Day at leisure to enjoy beach facilities at the Arrive, transfer to beach resort. Rest of the day resort Day 3: Manila – Puerto Princesa (B) at leisure Tour Highlights Day 2: Cebu (B/D) Take a short flight to Puerto Princesa and Tour of Cebu will let you trace history, from the Day 6: Cebu (B) transfer to hotel. Afternoon tour of Palawan Day 9: Boracay (B) • Maila City Tour Spanish inspired fort San Pedro to the relic cross Transfer to Cebu airport for onward flight including a visit to crocodile farm, city market, Enjoy the beach facilities of the resort. Tour Highlights of Magellan and the Basilica of Sto. Niño. Drive museum, cathedral and butterfly farm. • Palawan Tour through the oldest street onto Beverly Hills for Included: Accommodation on Twin sharing Day 10: Boracay (B) • Underground River Tour • Cebu Tour a panoramic view of the city. Have your fortune for 5 nights, meals as shown above, transfers Day 4: Puerto Princesa (B/L) Enjoy the beach facilities of the resort. read at Taoist Temple. & sightseeing, Roundtrip Ferry fare, English • Island Hopping • Chocolate Hills Underground river tour, trek the monkey trail Day 3: Cebu – Bohol - Cebu (B/L) speaking guide through the rainforest. Board a paddle boat Day 11: Boracay (B) • Chocolate Hills • Loboc River Board a ferry for Bohol. On arrival, take a to witness the temple or ballroom like natural Enjoy the beach facilities of the resort. • Beach Stay • Beach Stay tour visiting the Baclayon Church and blood Departs: Private tour, departs daily formation of glittering stalactites and stones PHILIPPINES compact, then view the fabulous Chocolate rising from the water. Day 12: Boracay - Manila (B) Hills. Boat Cruise on Loboc River with picnic Transfer to the airport for flight back to Manila lunch and short stop to encounter the Tarsier in Day 5: Island Hopping Tour (B/L) captivity. Ferry back to Cebu. Proceed to Honda Bay and board a motorized Included: Accommodation on Twin sharing for Tour Price banca. Enjoy the sun and sand at islands, snorkel 11 nights, meals as shown above, transfers and Cebu Tour Price Day 4: Cebu (B) or simply swim. tours, English speaking guides and domestic Day at leisure to enjoy beach facilities at the from $1195 NZD from $3916 NZD Bohol flights resort Copyright © FrDayee 6: Puerto Vector Princesa Maps.com – Cebu (B) Transfer to airport for flight to Cebu. Arrive and Departs: Private program, departs daily transfer to the resort.

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Manila Old & New Manila Heritage & Bohol Chocolate Hills Tour Price Museum & River Cruise from $150 NZD Tour Price Tour Price from $176 NZD from $160 NZD Visit Rizal Park and onto the Walled City of Intramuros, tour Fort Santiago, a Spanish medieval fortress that used to be Spain’s Visit historical landmarks such as the blood most durable bastion in the East. Stop at Visit the National museum of Filipino compact marker, Baclayon church then San Agustin church. Drive through Ayala People, earliest Philippine inhabitant and pass by the man-made mahogany forest. Avenue in Makati and proceed to the one of the oldest and historical churches, On to the fabulous Chocolate Hills with a American Memorial Park marking over the San Agustin church and complete with short stop to have an eye to eye encounter 37000 soldiers who died during WWII, a tour of Casa Manila, a century old Spanish with the smallest specie of monkey, the then to the reclaimed areas where the residence with the authentic furniture and “Tarsier” . Board a motorized boat to cruise convention centers, art’s venue and one to furnishings and artwork. And finally to the Loboc river with lunch onboard Rates are per person per night based on twin share bar, writing desk, iron and ironing board, alarm clock, hair dryer, the world’s largest malls – Mall of Asia. advanced tech Ayala museum including breakfast coffee maker/tea service, phone , complimentary Wi-Fi, TV with cable/satellite and radio. Facilities: Restaurant, poolside bar, Room Service, coffee shop, Century Park Hotel Manila  fitness centre, outdoor pool, sauna, massage, shops, business From: $85 NZD centre, laundry Location: Situated in the heart of Manila’s cultural, business, shopping and entertainments district. Room Amenities: 478 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel  BOHOL CEBU PUERTO PRINCESA rooms providing Complimentary two bottles of mineral water, From: $107 NZD Electronic safe, Complimentary internet access, Coffee and tea- Location: Situated at the heart of the city’s commercial and making facility. business district. Hotel is 30 minutes drive from the Mactan Facilities: Restaurant, coffee shop, Room Service, poolside bar, International Airport. Bohol Marine Life Cebu Southern Palawan Underground outdoor pool, fitness centre, massage, business centre, salon, Room Amenities: 561 rooms featuring cable television, shops, laundry. international direct-dialing phone connection, safety deposit Adventure Countryside tour River Cruise box, mini-bar, 24-hr room service, free Wi-Fi internet access, air- Tour Price with Lunch Heritage Hotel Manila  con, complete bathroom fixtures and amenities including phone Tour Price From: $90 NZD extension. from $214 NZD from $222 NZD Location: It’s located in commercial district close to malls and Facilities: Restaurant, poolside bar, Room Service, coffee shop, Tour Price other attractions casino, salon, business centre, shops, laundry, fitness centre, from $234 NZD Room Amenities: 450 luxurious rooms equipped with modern massage, sauna, outdoor pool, spa, kids club, kids pool, steam An exciting yet challenging experience. room An exciting yet challenging experience. amenities including IDD telephone access, Broadband internet Board your boat with a chance to spot Board your boat with a chance to spot access, TV with cable channels, mini bar, personal safe, hairdryer, whales and if lucky some shark. Picnic whales and if lucky some shark. Picnic To the mouth of the river, opt to trek the coffee and tea making facilities. Astoria Boracay Hotel  lunch will be served. lunch will be served. monkey trail and enjoy the rainforest. At Facilities: Restaurants, Room Service, coffee shop, bar, outdoor From: $166 NZD the end of the trail is St. Paul’s Cave and pool, billiards, spa, fitness centre, kids pool, massage, sauna, Location: Beachfront Hotel, close to shopping area, restaurants National Park. Board a paddle boat going salon, business centre, gift/souvenir shop, laundry service. and bars. into the wondrous “Underground River”, Room Amenities: 39 rooms featuring aircon, hair dryer, internet, witness a temple or ballroom like natural Manila Marriott Hotel  telephone, coffee/tea maker, cable television, room safe, slippers formations of glittering stalactites and From: $164 NZD and bathroom amenities stones rising from the water. Buffet lunch Location: Located 15 minutes away from the shopping areas, Facilities: Restaurant, coffee shop, sunset bar, room service, at Taraw Beach Resort. business hub and dining venues. laundry service, garden, kids pool, outdoor pool. Room Amenities: 342 Rooms featuring air-con, writing desk, alarm clock, safe, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, robe, Henann Regency Beach and Spa  slippers, mini bar, coffee/tea making facilities, phone & LCD TV. From: $138 NZD BORACAY BORACAY Facilities: Restaurant, coffee shop, Room Service, poolside bar, Location: Located on the white beach, the resort is 1km from the fitness centre, outdoor pool, stream room, sauna, massage, spa, city centre salon, business centre, laundry service Room Amenities: 302 rooms feature individually controlled aircon, cable TV, safety deposit box, telephone, refrigerator, Boracay Amazing Boracay Island- Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila  coffee and tea making facility. From: $189 NZD Facilities: Restaurants, coffee shop, Room Service, bar, nightclub, Tour Panay Hopping Tour Location: Nestled adjacent to historic Cultural Centre in the business centre, fitness centre, massage, spa, outdoor pool, heart of the city water sports (motorized), kids pool, shops, laundry “Hacienda Maria” Tour Price Room Amenities: 609 rooms featuring private balconies with bay or city views, internet, coffee/tea making facilities, work desk, The Lind Boracay  Tour Price from $190 NZD in-room safe, cable TV and mini bar. From: $309 NZD from $260 NZD Facilities: Restaurants, coffee shop, Room Service, poolside bar, Location: Located on the most exclusive part of White Beach’s kids club, kids pool, golf course, outdoor pool, massage, sauna, Station 1 where the sunsets get standing ovations, practically Explore the whole island of Boracay tennis courts, spa, fitness centre, casino, shops, laundry service, every inch of The Lind opens up to striking views of one of the Local culture, a different adventure…Pull and the small neighboring islands by business centre. most photographed seascapes in the world. away from the white sandy beaches of motorboat. Discover the other beaches Room Amenities: Rooms and suites offering Wi-Fi, flat screen TV, Boracay and immerse yourself into the away from the hustle and bustle of central minibar, safe, phone and tea/coffee maker amazing world of Panay Island. You will get Boracay. Picnic lunch in one of the islands Marriott Cebu  Facilities: Restaurants, beach café & bar, lobby lounge & bar, acquainted with the local culture, customs will be served. From: $117 NZD and tradition in the village which is located Location: Just 10 minutes from downtown and close to shopping pool, spa, fitness centre, kids club, gift shop and business centre high in the mountains amidst a wonderful and commercial complex. tropical forest. Room Amenities: Spacious rooms featuring air-con, safe, mini

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Day 1: Nusa Dua – Lovina (L) continue to Ubud, the cultural and artistic Pick up for tour stopping at Taman Ayun Temple, capital of Bali. Alas Kedaton, Tanah Lot Temple, Pacung and Nusa Dua Bali Candi Kuning fruit market. After lunch continue Day 4: Ubud – Nusa Dua (B) to Bedugul and Lake Beratan and the Ulun Danu On your return south visit Mas, famous for Temple. Continue to Lovina and check into hotel wood carving and the gold and silver smiths of Celuk, Drop off at hotel of your choice in Nusa Day 2: Lovina – Candidasa (B/L) Dua, Sanur or Kuta. Take a traditional fishing boat for dolphin Tour Highlights watching Proceed to Kintamani with views of Included: Accommodation on Twin sharing for Batur volcano and crater lake. Continue to the 3 nights, meals as shown above, transfers and slopes of the Agung volcano and Pura Besakih tours, English speaking guides and entrance fees • Ubud Royal Palace temple. Continue to Candidasa and check into • Elephant Cave hotel. Departs: Private tour, departs daily • Pura Besakih Temple Day 3: Candidasa – Ubud (B/L) • Lovina Beach Proceed to Kusamba to visit the eerie ‘Bat Cave’ of Goa Lawah temple. Continue to Semarapura Tour Price • Tanah Lot Temple to visit the ruins of Klungkung Palace and onto • Nusa Dua Beach Stay Elephant Cave of Goa Gajah temple. After lunch from $697 NZD

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BALI DESTINATIONS 4D Gili Islands Bali – Gili Trawangan – Bali Kuta Ubud another reason to rush to Sanur is its Kuta city of Indonesia magnetizes surfers Ubud is a small town but it is home to fantabulous spas which will reenergize and sunbathers due to its beaches. And the royal family of Bali. Despite its size, every pour of your body. Sanur is Bali's Picture three miniscule islands, fringed by white-sand beaches and coconut palms, sitting even one can find a great display of Ubud surprises every tourist with so most famous tourist spot. It is at a short in a turquoise sea. Each island has its own special character. Trawangan is by far the most animals there too but do not worry they many museums, galleries and an active art distance from Denpasar and public cosmopolitan: its bar and party scene vibrant, its accommodation and restaurants close will not harm you. It is also known as the scenario. It is full of spas, yoga arenas and transport to and from the city is easily to tropical chic. Gili Air has the strongest local character, the best beaches, and lovely Gili Islands Sea Surfers’ Paradise. Discovered by the a Monkey forest; so if you do not feel like available. There are number of important views of Rinjani, Lombok’s volcano. Meno is simply tranquillity. But all have 1 thing in BALI hippies in early 1960s, Kuta is a popular doing anything but relax and take in the hotels on this small island. Offshore reefs common; they are incredibly hard to leave. beach for surfing although currents surroundings, this is the place to be. protect the beach against the waves and make it less suitable for swimming. It is make it popular for windsurfing, boating and other water sports. Day 1: South Bali – Gili Trawangan Day 4: Gili Trawangan – Bali also famous for its magnificent sunset, Nusa Dua Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Serangan Morning at leisure before depart by boat to

nightlife, and shopping options. The Nusa Dua tourist resort is known for harbor for fast boat to the Gili islands stopping South Bali its clean white beaches and clear waters. Denpasar in Trawangan. Check in to your hotel and rest of Seminyak Some of the most beautiful and luxurious Denpasar is the capital of Bali and has a the day at leisure Included: Accommodation on Twin sharing for Seminyak is not a proper city but it is hotels are found here. It is also famous number of cultural and historical sites. 3 nights, meals as shown above, transfers and Tour Highlights more of a tourist destination. Although for its mouthwatering cuisine. During the It has many community temples called Day 2: Gili Islands (B/L) tours, English speaking guides and entrance fees Enjoy a morning paddle board and snorkeling it was a town before but recently its rainy season, the beach provides excellent "Pura". Bali's picturesque countryside and • Island Stay most of the beautiful temples are just before a trip to Gili Meno. Explore the island Departs: Private tour, departs daily status has been changed and now it surfing conditions. cycling and then visit Turtle Sanctuary and • Paddle Boarding encompasses Indonesia’s best beaches. If outside the limit of Denpasar. Some of hatchery. Return to Gili Trawangan using • Snorkeling you are in a mood to enter the world of Sanur the villages worth visiting are Celuk (for wooden boat to catch sunset. its silverware), Ubud (to have a glimpse Tour Price serenity and beauty, Seminyak is the place Sanur city hosts the world famous • Turtle Sanctuary at the finest of Bali's art-dance, music, for you. International Kite festival, which attracts Day 3: Gili Trawangan (B/L) from $697 NZD and paintings) and Bedulu for its elephant Day at leisure millions of tourists every year. And cave.

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Tour Highlights This cultural difference defines Bali’s uniqueness from all the other islands. As you travel Tour Highlights • Ubud Royal Palace through Bali over eight magical days, from Denpasar in the south, through the cultural Explore the islands of thousand temples from many angle, get a deep insight and encounter capital of Ubud in the heart of the island to Lovina in the north and Candidasa in the east, • Elephant Cave with the locals. Witness its beautiful culture and its magic dances and wandering through you will discover a lush and verdant land. • Elephant Cave • Pura Besakih Temple the breathtaking scenery of active volcanoes and lakes. At the end, complete your journey • Monkey Forest • Lovina Beach with some day free at leisure on the beach with crystal clear sea water. Day 1: Denpasar – Ubud Day 7: Candidasa (B) • Lovina Beach Arrive at airport and transfer to Ubud. Day at leisure to enjoy hotel facilities • Tanah Lot Temple Day 1: Denpasar – Ubud watching. After proceed to Nusa Dua, stopping • Pura Besakih Temple • Nusa Dua Beach Stay Arrive at airport and transfer to Ubud. at Banjar hot springs and Brahma Vihara Day 2: Ubud (B/L) Day 8: Candidasa – Nusa Dua – Uluwatu (B/D) • Nusa Dua Beach Stay monastery. Visit Ulun Danu Temple, Jatiliuih Drive to Batubulan village to witness the Barong Morning at leisure. In the afternoon drive to Day 2: Ubud (B) village, Candi Kuning fruit market and Tanah dance. Explore some artist villages nearby and Nusa Dua and check into hotel. Drive to Uluwatu Drive to Batubulan village to witness the Barong Lot, one of the most famous temples in Bali. gold & silver smith in Celuk. Visit Elephant Cave, for sunset at the temple of Pura Uluwatu. Enjoy dance. Explore some artist villages nearby and Continue to Nusa Dua and check into hotel. before lunch and then Tirta Empul Temple. a Balinese Kecak dance performance before gold & silver smith in Celuk. . Visit Mas home Continue to Ubud's Monkey Forest before dinner of fresh grilled seafood on the beach of of the woodcarvers before a visit to Tirta Empul Day 6: Nusa Dua (B) returning to hotel Jimbaran. Temple. Continue to Ubud's Royal Palace before Day at leisure to enjoy resort facilities returning to hotel Day 3: Ubud (B) Day 9: Nusa Dua (B) Day 7: Nusa Dua (B) Day at leisure to relax in Ubud Day at leisure to enjoy hotel facilities Day 3: Ubud– Candidasa (B) Day at leisure to enjoy resort facilities Proceed to Candidasa via Elephant Cave of Day 4: Ubud – Lovina (B/L) Day 10: Nusa Dua (B) Goa Gajah temple, Semarapura and the ruins Day 8: Nusa Dua (B) Proceed towards Lovina visiting Jatiliuih village, Day at leisure to enjoy hotel facilities of Klungkung Palace, Bat Cave of Goa Lawah Day at leisure to enjoy resort facilities rice terraces and Taman Ayun temple before temple, Tenganan village and on arrival check lunch at Pacung. Continue Candi Kuning fruit Day 11: Nusa Dua (B) into hotel Day 9: Nusa Dua (B) market, Ulun Danu, Gitgit waterfalls and onto Day at leisure to enjoy hotel facilities Day at leisure to enjoy resort facilities Lovina Day 4: Candidasa– Lovina (B) Day 12: Nusa Dua (B) Drive to Lovina via Besakih & Kintamani. Day 10: Nusa Dua – Departure (B) Day 5: Lovina (B) Morning at leisure before transfer to airport for Visit Tirta Gangga water palace, village of Morning free before transfer to airport for Day at leisure to enjoy the area and hotel onward flight Sibetan. Continue towards the slopes of the onward flight facilities Agung volcano and Pura Besakih temple and Included: Accommodation on Twin sharing for Penelokan, Kintamani with views of Batur Included: Accommodation on Twin sharing for Day 6: Lovina– Candidasa (B/L) 11 nights, meals as shown above, transfers and volcano and crater lake. Proceed to Lovina and 9 nights, meals as shown above, transfers and Proceed to Kintamani with views of Batur tours, English speaking guides and entrance fees check into hotel tours, English speaking guides and entrance fees volcano and crater lake. Continue to the slopes Tour Price of the Agung volcano and Pura Besakih temple. Departs: Private tour, departs daily Tour Price Day 5: Lovina - Nusa Dua (B) Departs: Private tour, departs daily After lunch at Besakih stop at Tirta Gangga, to from $1293 NZD Take a traditional fishing boat for dolphin visit the Water Palace. Arrive in Candidasa and from $1874 NZD check into hotel.

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Enjoy the delicious Balinese nasi campur at Warung Men Weti restaurant in Sanur, and continue to the heart of Ubud where you will have lunch at the most popular warung– a Tour Price typical local restaurant –of the island of Bali, Warung Babi Guling Bu Oka. Lastly, visit some of the best culinary venues in Seminyak for a flavour adventure on this trip for the from $1175 NZD taste buds.

Day 1: Denpasar – Nusa Dua Day 3: Nusa Dua – Penglipuran – Nusa Dua Morning at leisure. In the afternoon, visit some Arrive at airport and transfer to Nusa Dua, a (B/L) of the best culinary venues across Seminyak. truly tranquil beachside of Bali Drive to Guliang Kawan village and savour Enjoy the excitement of discovering ‘unplanned’ a simple Balinese breakfast served inside a and ‘unknown’ venues. Day 2: Nusa Dua – Cultural Warung Trails – traditional home compound. Enjoy a cooking Nusa Dua (B/L) class with preparation and cooking techniques Day 5: Departure Morning trip to Warung ‘Men Weti’ for a that are used on a daily basis. After lunch learn Morning free before transfer to airport for traditional Bali breakfast. Continue to Batubulan how to plant, transplant or harvest rice. Proceed onward flight Village, visit the Monkey Forest in Ubud before to Penglipuran traditional village and onto lunch at the most popular warung in Bali and Seminyak beachside town. Evening at leisure Included: Accommodation on Twin sharing for taste the local babi guling. Visit the local market before returning to hotel 4 nights, meals as shown above, transfers and and Ubud Palace. Continue to the Elephant tours, English speaking guides and entrance fees Cave, Goa Gajah before returning to hotel Day 4: Nusa Dua – Gourmet Safari – Nusa Dua (B/D) Departs: Private tour, departs daily Tour Highlights

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Day 1: Lombok - Senggigi by boat. On arrival take a horse cart transfer to Bali, the island of a thousand temples is the paradise to pamper yourself and escape from Arrive at Lombok airport and transfer to Senggigi your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure your daily busy life. Staying in the centre of art and culture, Ubud’s Bagus Jati Resort will Tour Price welcome you with warm smile and an experience to balance your energy and purify the Day 2: Senggigi (B/L) Day 5: Three Gilis (B/L) body through yoga and wellness treatments. from $1087 NZD Morning visit to Lombok traditional village, Enjoy morning paddle boarding, snorkeling or pottery and hand weaving villages. Continue free time. Cycling around Gili Meno before a visit to Tanjung A’an and the unspoilt beaches of to Turtle Sanctuary. Return to Gili Trawangan on Day 1: Denpasar – Ubud (D) combination of 3 different methods of Ayurvedic Day 4: Departure (B) Lombok. Enjoy lunch at local restaurant and a wooden boat to catch sunset. Arrive in Denpasar and transfer to Bagus Jati treatment. Enjoy afternoon tea at the poolside Morning free at leisure before transfer to airport some free time before returning to your hotel Resort. Free at your own leisure before healthy cafe and continue with afternoon meditation for onward flight Day 6: Gili Trawangan – Lombok (B) dinner at hotel Day 3: Senggigi (B/L) Morning free before transfer to Lombok Airport Day 3: Bagis Jati Resort – Yoga & Activities – Included: Accommodation on Twin sharing Morning drive to Selong Belanak beach with Day 2: Bagis Jati Resort – Yoga & Activities – Ayurvedic “Sirodhara” (B/D) for 3 nights, meals as shown above, transfers free time until the afternoon. In the afternoon Included: Accommodation on Twin sharing for Malabar Rejuvenation (B/D) Early morning Yoga Session on the meditation and activities as follows: Early morning yoga, watch buffalo being herded along the beach 5 nights, meals as shown above, transfers and Early morning Yoga Session on the meditation pavilion. Enjoy your choise of free activity or 1 private yoga lesson, 1 x 2hr Healing spa before returning to your hotel tours, English speaking guides and entrance fees pavilion. Enjoy your choise of activity including free time. At your own time enjoy an ancient treatment, 1 x 1hr Sirodhara Tour Price Nature Walk, Aqua Aerobic, Jamu Medicine Indian Ayur Vedic science of healing, Sirodhara. Day 4: Senggigi – Gili Trawangan (B) Departs: Private tour, departs daily demo, spa treatment, Hindu Canang making, Enjoy afternoon tea at the poolside cafe and Departs: Private program, departs daily from $1184 NZD Morning free before transfer to Gili Trawangan Bali dance lesson, or Intro to Bali massage. In continue with afternoon meditation the afternoon enjoy Malabar Rejuvenation a

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The Three Temples Bayad Eco Trek Fascinating Ubud and Rates are per person per night based on twin share IZE Seminyak  Tour Price Tour Price Tampak Siring including breakfast From $88 NZD Location: IZE Seminyak is a chic, modern hotel attracting a from $61 NZD from $97 NZD Tour Price young, sophisticated crowd keen to embrace the action in the from $50 NZD Four Points, Kuta  heart of the lively and fashionable suburb of Seminyak. Visit the Royal Family temple known as Home to spectacul scernery and caves, From $76 NZD Room Amenities: Rooms and suites offering Wi-Fi, flat screen Taman Ayun. Built in 1634, by a king of waterfalls and beautiful flora and fauna Location: Strategically located on Jalan Benesari, close to the TV, safe, minibar, tea/coffee maker and phone Mengwi dynasty, it stands on a small this 6km trail leads from one amazing site Visit the galleries of prominent Balinese beach and just steps away from great shopping, vibrant nightlife Facilities: Restaurant, whiskey bar, rooftop bar & lounge, pool, island surrounded by a handmade lake. to another. Visit Goa Maya and sacred and foreign artists and stroll through the and local attractions, this hotel is situated in the heart of Kuta gym and library Continue to Alas Kedaton, a megalithic Hindu statues, a spice centre and gardens. local art market and shops. Continue along Room Amenities: 185 rooms and suites offering Wi-Fi, flat sacred temple in a forest inhabited by At the end of your trek you can plant your the back roads, passing rice terraces in screen TV, safe, minibar, tea/coffee maker and phone The Royal Beach Seminyak  thousands of monkeys and hundreds of own tree along the trekking path with Tegallalang and finally reach Tampaksiring Facilities: Restaurant, beer garden, dessert bar, pool, pool bar, From $141 NZD big bats. Next visit the popular temple of your name attached to it. Lunch is at a with its holy spring waters. Stop at Batuan fitness centre, spa, kids club and business centre Location: Ideally situated on exclusive Legian - Beach, Bali, the Tanah Lot, perched on a little rocky islet restaurant overlooking the Petanu Valley village to visit one of the traditional houses resort covers over 4.5 hectares of beachfront property amidst that is inaccessible during high tides and before returning to the hotel. and Tohpati village to see the arts of the Melia Bali Nusa Dua  luxurious and unique landscaping. you can see the most dramatic sunset on hand painted batiks. From $147 NZD Room Amenities: Rooms, suites & villas offering Wi-Fi, flat Bali's island. Location: Located on the shores of Nusa Dua, Bali's prestigious screen TV, safe, minibar and phone BALI resort enclave, this beachfront resort is within walking distance Facilities: Restaurant, coffee shop, sunset bar, pool, spa, fitness to Bali Collection, the main shopping center, and to food and centre, games room and kids pool BALI AUTHENTIC entertainment malls and museum BALI Room Amenities: Rooms, suites and villas offering Wi-Fi, flat Ubud Village Hotel  EXPERIENCES screen TV, safe, minibar, tea/coffee maker and phone From $83 NZD AUTHENTIC Facilities: Restaurant, coffee shop, lobby bar, arrival lounge, Location: Located on Monkey Forest Road, Ubud Village Hotel AUTHENTIC pool, spa, fitness centre, playground, tennis court, gift shop and is within easy walking distance to a number of fascinating EXPERIENCES Bali Food Safari business centre attractions including Puri Ubud and Monkey Forest EXPERIENCES Room Amenities: Rooms and suites offering Wi-Fi, flat screen Tour Price Ubud Cycling Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa  TV, safe, minibar, tea/coffee maker and phone from $264 NZD Royal Lake & Sea From $163 NZD Facilities: Restaurant, lobby lounge, terrace bar, pool, spa and Tour Price Location: Located on its own private beachfront, near Nusa fitness centre Temple Dua Beach, this hotel is within walking distance to Convention from $97 NZD Enjoy a progressive mystery dining Centre and Pacifika Museum Royal Pitamaha Villas Ubud  experience and a journey of taste through Room Amenities: 382 rooms offering Wi-Fi, flat screen TV, safe, From $345 NZD some of the most remarkable and Tour Price Enjoy the Balinese countryside and a minibar, tea/coffee maker and phone Location: The Royal Pita Maha pays tribute to Bali's cultural respected restaurants in Bali. Discover glimpse at the way the Balinese people from $126 NZD Facilities: Restaurants, coffee shop, pool bar, pools, kid’s pool & heritage with a fine collection of luxury villas. Discerning more places, explore tastes and feel the live. Rich with traditional, culture and club, games room, spa, tennis courts and business centre travelers can escape the pressures of modern living and unwind atmosphere of the venue. This is a unique simplicity together with a visit to Bungu at this harmonious resort located in rural Ubud. dining journey of first-class service with a village experience a unique view of Bali. Room Amenities: Villa offering private pool, Wi-Fi, TV, dining variety of cuisines including international, Visit Taman Ayun, the Royal Temple of Appealing to all levels of fitness this multi deck and sun loungers Mediterranean & Asian Mengwi, surrounded by a wide moat terrain adventure is unbelievably beautiful. . Continue to Bedugul. This pleasant Facilities: Lounge, restaurants (including organic dining), private mountain village is located on Lake dining, spa and wellness packages. BALI Bratan. Visit its Botanical gardens and VILLAS BALI fresh market. After lunch enjoy a short walk to the shore of the lake and board a AUTHENTIC AUTHENTIC traditional boat for a short paddle to reach Tjendana Villas Nusa Dua night entertainment within easy walking EXPERIENCES the Ulun Danu Temple. Continue to Tanah From $270 NZD distance. EXPERIENCES Lot Temple, perched on a little rocky islet Location: 15 minutes from the Room Amenities: A range of pool villas before returning to your hotel International Airport and within short offering Wi-Fi, flat screen TV, safe, minibar, distance to shopping area, restaurants, tea/coffee maker and private balcony/ Art of Ubud The Mother Temple tourist attractions and beaches, garden & pool Tour Price Room Amenities: Villas offering Wi-Fi, flat Facilities: In villa private dining and BBQ Tour Price screen TV, private dining area, kitchenette, and spa treatments from $103 NZD private pool, safe and minibar from $111 NZD Facilities: Restaurant or villa private dining Astagina Villas Legian and spa treatments From $122 Drive to The Mother Temple, Besakih, Location: Close to restaurants, shops and Visit to Mas village to meet with a talented located on the slopes of Mt Agung Bali’s The Club Villas Seminyak beaches this Legian Resort & Villa is only mask maker. Continue to Ubud and visit highest volcano and the largest and most From $88 NZD a 20 min drive from the airport and close Agung Rai Museum of Art. Walk through important temple for the Hindu religion. Location: Located in the ideal location of to the city. a rice paddy at Sari Organic restaurant. Continue to the Water Garden (Tirta Seminyak, Jalan Kayu Aya and Oberoi. Room Amenities: Villas offering Wi-Fi, flat After lunch, continue to Ubud's royal Gangga) with its spring-fed pools. Enjoy Oberoi Street offers the world class screen TV, private dining area, kitchenette, palace. Afterwards visit the Ubud art lunch at a local restaurant in Glumpang boutiques with the competitive prices, private pool, safe and tea/coffee maker market, a popular traditional market selling village. Visit Tenganan village, home to Bali as well as interesting restaurants with Facilities: Restaurant, poolside bar, private handicraft and textiles. Visit the monkey aborigines and authentic textiles and craft Note: All excursions on private the creative designs, bars and variety of dining, pool, kids pool, art gallery and spa forest before returning to your hotel. works. Stop at “Kertagosa” famous for its basis unless stated seat-in-coach intricately painted ceiling before returning to hotel

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Singapore is a land of natural AUTHENTIC AUTHENTIC AUTHENTIC and manmade beauty. A popular EXPERIENCES EXPERIENCES EXPERIENCES centre of commerce, one of the world’s most significant oil Sunset Sentosa Footsteps of Night Safari refining and distribution centres and the hub of tourism, Singapore Island NEW! Raffles with Tour Price in the last 150 years has proved Tour Price Afternoon Tea NEW! from $77 NZD to be a leader in all respects. from $101 NZD Tour Price A country with a fusion of the from $142 NZD Night Safari is the world’s first wildlife park for nocturnal animals. The star of the traditional and the modern, Perched on top of popular hilltop park Night Safari experience is the Tram Safari Mount Faber is Faber Peak Singapore, Singapore’s dynamics is unique Experience, a guided tour that takes you which houses the Singapore Cable Car. This tour starts from where it all began – across 7 geographical zones of the world, and incomparable. A melting Enjoy a panoramic view of the world’s Raffles Landing Site - where Sir Stamford from the rugged Himalayan Foothills to pot of cultures, Singapore’s busiest harbour while we swing over to Raffles is believed to have first stepped the swampy banks of the Asian Riverine Sentosa island onboard Singapore Cable ashore in 1819. Step back in time to learn population includes Malays, Singapore Forest and more. Explore the walking trails Car. One of the world’s largest aquariums about Singapore’s founder vision for the Chinese, Indians, Filipinos, Thai to see even more animals not visible from is located in Resorts World Sentosa, S.E.A. island to become a vital trading centre for the tram journey. Take a leisurely trek and ethnic groups. The different Aquarium™, where you can immerse the Far East. Discover the city’s colonial along the Leopard Trail where you can get ethnic quarters in Singapore yourself in a magical marine world. history as you walk past bronze sculptures within a whisker of the beautiful leopards Featuring more than 100,000 marine erected along the river. From Kucinta Cats like Little India, Chinatown, or observe the lions at their most active animals from over 800 species across 49 to River Merchants, the various sculptures at the token feeding session. Or, go down Kampong Glam and Geylang habitats, the aquarium is home to majestic each depict a scene of a long-gone era. 10-min away under into the Outback to discover native Serai further display the variety Orchard Parade  manta rays, goliath groupers, hammerhead Stop at Raffles Singapore where hives of Room Amenities: Located in three wildlife of Australia including a family of From $168 NZD sharks and other gentle giants of the sea. activities were held for the high-society and assortment of cultures and 57-story towers, rooms provide views wallabies in their walk-through habitat Location: Located at the entrance of the Come explore and unfold the endless in the 1800s. Enjoy afternoon tea. Just ethnicity in Singapore. of the city skyline or the sea. All feature along the latest Wallaby Trail. If time Orchard Road, Singapore's most famous wonders of our blue planet! as Raffles sailed on the river, you will premium bedding, large TVs with DVD permits, catch the talented troupe of tribal shopping and entertainment street get to board a bumboat and cruise along players, Wi-Fi, executive desks, safes, warriors as they thrill you with their fiery Singapore is a magnificent land Room Amenities: 388 Rooms with Air- Next, hop onto the air-conditioned cabin of the iconic Singapore River disembarking room service, minibar and coffee/tea stunts in the Thumbuakar Performance con, Wi-Fi, room service, TV, Coffee/tea- the Sky Tower and catch panoramic views at Clarke Quay, now a riverside festival of numerous skyscrapers, state- maker and don’t miss the must-see Creatures of making facilities, in-room safe, minibar, across Singapore’s Southern Islands from village where visitors and locals jostle each Facilities: Restaurants, bars, Skypark the Night Show. It’s an after-dark wildlife of-the-art architecture, delicious IDD phone and hairdryer Asia's tallest free standing observation other for the hottest nightspots and the Observation Deck, infinity pool, fitness adventure you’ll never forget. cuisine, breath-taking locations, Facilities: Restaurants, coffee shop, tower. Day or night, views from the tower most sought-after restaurants. Note: This club, spa, gift shop, Kids Club, First Class many museums, temples and nightclub, pool, fitness centre, business promise to be both scenic and breathtaking tour is not available on Sundays or Public Lounge, Convention Centre and Casino centre, hair salon, and laundry Holidays. above all extremely warm and as it gently revolves to a viewing height of almost 50 storeys! SINGAPORE amiable people. Singapore has Swissotel Merchant Court Peninsula Excelsior Hotel  some of the most picturesque  From $158 NZD There’s no better way to complete a AUTHENTIC locations, beautiful architecture, From $198 NZD Location: Located 5 min walk to Clarke fabulous day at Sentosa than to take in Location: Located in city centre, by the Quay and Raffles City, only 5 minutes a spectacular night show. The Wings of EXPERIENCES very interesting ethnic quarters, drive to Marina Bay Sands and Orchard Time is set outdoors against the backdrop different places of worship, banks of the historical Singapore River, close to Raffles Place and major tourist Road, and 20 minutes to Changi of the open sea. Come and discover an many wildlife sanctuaries, the attractions including Chinatown, Clarke International Airport awe-inspiring display of water, laser and Half Day City Tour fascinating Singapore River, the Quay and Boat Quay Room Amenities: 600 rooms and suites fire effects, set to majestic music anda Room Amenities: 476 rooms feature offering Wi-Fi, flat screen TV, Coffee/tea- panorama of breathtaking vistas. Weaved Tour Price fabulous parks and gardens and making facilities, in-room safe, minibar, together is a tale of friendship and courage state-of-the-art technology and amenities from $42 NZD the state-of-the-art museums. including Wi-Fi, safe, minibar, tea/coffee IDD phone and hairdryer that will linger with you long after you making facilities, room service, hairdryer, Facilities: Café, lobby lounge, sky lounge, leave this magical isle. slippers and cable TV guest coffee shop, business centre, pool, gym and sauna Explore the history, culture and lifestyles Facilities: Restaurants, lobby lounge, spa, of multi-racial Singapore. First stop Little free form pool & waterslides, outdoor India - a haven of Indian culture and SINGAPORE HOTELS Jacuzzi, 24hr fitness centre Parc Sovereign Albert Street ethnicity that embodies the vibrant and  colourful pulse of the Indian community. Copthorne Kings  From $101 NZD Discover the Malay cultural precinct of Singapore Hotels - Rates are per Location: Located in the Arts & Culture Kampong Glam, a golden ethnic enclave. person per night based on twin share From $142 NZD Location: Located in city centre, close to area of Singapore and close to National Architecturally rich Arabic styled historical including breakfast Singapore River with easy access to major Museum, Singapore Art Museum, Bugis buildings, exotic ornaments and Muslim expressways and MRT. Close to Exhibition Village, Little India & Chinatown food are sights to delight. Next, drive Room Amenities: Rooms offering Wi-Fi, to the mouth of the Singapore River to Marina Bay Sands  centres, shopping and entertainment areas LCD TV, safe, hairdryer and tea/coffee see Merlion, a national icon. Drive past From $372 NZD maker the Financial District to Chinatown and Location: Discover a hotel of architectural Room Amenities: 310 Rooms with air- con, phone, voice mail, a computer data Facilities: Restaurant, fitness centre, pool, discover the rich heritage of Chinatown. wonder in the heart of thriving Singapore, mini playground and tour desk Chinese first settled here and right in its crowned by the world's largest rooftop port, LCD TV, Wi-Fi, tea/coffee making facilities, minibar, hairdryer and safe midst you’ll find our oldest and picturesque infinity pool. At your fingertips, the best of Hindu Temple. Last stop is the Singapore spectacular nightlife and entertainment, Facilities: Restaurants, cafe, lounge, pool, Jacuzzi, children’s pool, gym, mini-golf, Botanic Gardens, the 'green lung' of our celebrity chef dining and luxury shopping. city and within the grounds is the National Singapore’s CBD is right across the water sauna, steam bath, laundry & dry cleaning and shopping arcade Orchid Garden with a wide and colourful and Changi International Airport is about Note: All excursions are based on Seat-in-Coach variety of Orchids on display.

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