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l Comprehensive, thoughtfully planned itineraries with included tours l Return flights from a choice of UK airports l Coach touring throughout l Excellent standard hotel accommodation l Choice of great value optional 2013-2015 excursions l Friendly experienced Tour Managers introdu c tion & ho w to book Newmarket l Full financial protection through ABTA & ATOL Holidays to l 24-hour emergency hotline number Faraway Places The hotels were Welcome to a selection of high quality, great value fabulous as were the escorted holidays to some of the world’s most fascinating, colourful and exciting countries – all ‘faraway “trips, food, people places’ that will be on most people’s wish lists of destinations that they’d like to visit and experience for themselves. & general culture Arranged by a company that has celebrated 30 years of tour operating of India. in 2013, the holidays include a trio of tours discovering some of the Indian sub-continent’s most colourful locations, and others which explore Mrs Burnside, by email, India, Tigers & the Taj Mahal the mystery and magic of South East Asia, China and Japan. An exciting journey through New Zealand’s extraordinary landscapes, and an unforgettable visit to two of South America’s most ” vibrant countries – Argentina and Brazil – complete the range. All the holidays offer outstanding value for money, high standards of accommodation, fascinating itineraries crammed with exciting highlights, travel by comfortable touring coaches and the services of friendly, professional tour managers, who will be on hand throughout your time with us, and who can’t wait to bring their countries to life for you. Throughout the last three decades, Newmarket has looked after the travelling arrangements of millions of travellers, building a name for the highest standards of service and genuine value for money. Our Faraway Collection will add to that reputation. Whether you’re joining us for the first time, or planning your next Newmarket holiday, we look forward to the pleasure of your company!
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2 Call us on 0844 391 2200 – We’re here to help! C ONT E NT S Contents Introduction & Map PAGES Introduction 2-5 2-5 PAGES Map of Asia 6-7 A city of dazzling contrasts Extraordinary Hong Kong where East meets West 16-17 India PAGES India – Tigers and the Taj Mahal 8-9 8-13 India’s Exotic South & Kerala 10-11 The legendary ‘Tigers Grand Tour of India 12-13 of Ranthambhore’ Search for these endangered South-East Asia PAGES creatures in beautiful 14-17 Ranthambhore National Park Follow the Mekong – Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam 14-15 Hong Kong & the Treasures of Thailand 16-17 China PAGES Highlights of China & Yangtse Cruise 18-19 18-21 The hotels were Panda The Best of China 20-21 conservation PAGES PAGES fabulous as were the Encounter this Japan fascinating species 18-19 Discovering Japan 22-23 22-23 “trips, food, people in China! & general culture Maps PAGES Map of New Zealand 24 24-25 of India. Map of South America 25 Mrs Burnside, by email, New Zealand PAGES India, Tigers & the Taj Mahal 26-27 ” The Best of New Zealand 26-27 South America PAGES Rio de Janeiro & Highlights of Argentina 28-29 28-29 Hotel Choices PAGES The incomparable Find out more about your hotel accommodation 30-32 PAGES Taj Mahal PAGE 8-9 Truly one of the world’s 12-13 Important Information PAGES ‘Seven Wonders’ Holiday Essentials 33 33-35 Further Information & Travel Insurance 34 Some of our highlights... Booking Conditions 35 Journey into South America! An unforgettable journey – New Zealand A wonderful escorted A compelling mix of natural tour to two of South beauty, diverse cities and America’s most colourful, exciting resort engaging, enthralling towns, enriched by a and colourful countries, vibrant Maori culture. Brazil and Argentina. Pages 26-27 Pages 28-29
Follow the Mekong! Discovering Japan! Experience the heart This fascinating and of Indochina – bustling exciting fully escorted tour, Bangkok, the stunning like Japan itself, contains River Kwai, the lush an intoxicating mix of landscape of Cambodia ancient history, tradition and historical Vietnam. and culture.
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The Great Wall of China Travel in comfort and style on a trip of a lifetime...... you won’t find better quality and value! Once-in-a-lifetime experiences! Each of the destinations featured in the following pages really does represent a ‘dream-come-true’ for each of our guests – something that we never forget when we organise and operate these very special holidays. Whether it’s the incomparable magic of the Taj Mahal at sunset, spotting a tiger or elephant in its natural environment, joining the throng in a colourful Asian market or gazing Kerala in awestruck wonder at the Terracotta Army, full of ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experiences, which standing on Toyko’s Shubuya Crossing and we are privileged to be able to share with you. Knowledgeable wondering how there can be so many people in the world, or visiting parts of beautiful We look forward to having the honour of Tour Managers New Zealand and wondering why so few, or that privilege. On each of our touring holidays, and on our witnessing Iguazú’s tumult or standing atop optional excursions, you’ll be accompanied by Rio’s Sugar Loaf mountain, each holiday is Superb included & one of our team of friendly, professional Tour Managers, who will help you make the very optional excursions most from your time with us, bring to life the Each of our holidays offers a mix of included places visited and be on hand to ‘point you in and optional excursions – giving you the the right direction’. choice of exploring with us, or perhaps There’s no doubting the enormous contribution choosing to ‘do your own thing’. made by our Tour Managers in helping to The mix of luxury Each day’s touring will bring a new and ensure that our holidays are as smooth- exciting included highlight, while in city running, enjoyable and memorable as possible and rustic destinations we offer a selection of well-priced for our customers. Feedback from returning “ accommodation works optional excursions, taken in the company of travellers invariably pays testimony to them, Rickshaw Driver, Beijing our friendly, professional Tour Managers. with a constant stream of positive comments. so well, and gives a feeling of having From the moment we landed in China until the moment we left seen real India. everything ran like clockwork…the organisation was first class. Mr Carson, by email “ Mrs Jordan, by email, The” Best of China India, Tigers & the” Taj Mahal 4 Call us on 0844 391 2200 – We’re here to help! TH E N EWMA RK T DI FFE R CE
Travel in comfort and style on a trip of a lifetime...... you won’t find better quality and value! Reputable Airlines Hotels with names Your holiday will include return Economy Class you can trust Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong flights operated by well-known airlines, with non-stop direct flights being used wherever The hotels featured in our Faraway Holidays providing rest and relaxation at day’s end. Most possible. Relax in a comfortable seat with deserve special mention, as they add so much offer dining facilities on site or very close-by, and meals included during your flight. to the enjoyment of the tour. all offer the warmest of welcomes. Some are so There’s no doubt, especially on a holiday that good that you’ll be sorry to leave, even if another involves days spent travelling or sightseeing, wonderful day’s touring or exploring awaits! that a good quality hotel is vitally important, which is why we spend so much time carefully See the ‘Your Accommodation’ selecting the places you’ll stay – even if it’s only for one night! section on your chosen holiday for information on which Chosen for a combination of location, comfort hotels we use on the tour, and most importantly the value that they offer, which we in turn pass on to you, the hotels and find out more about the – many from well-known chains and others hotel location and amenities individual properties – offer a range of amenities, on pages 30-32.
The mix of luxury “ and rustic accommodation works so well, and gives a feeling of having Radisson Blu Dwarka, Delhi seen real India. Mr Carson, by email India, Tigers & the” Taj Mahal Call us on 0844 391 2200 – We’re here to help! 5 Discover the very best of India, China & the Far East with Newmarket Holidays! The wonders of this incredible part of the world have never been more accessible. Simply choose where you’d like to go and what you’d like to see, and turn to the holidays that feature your ‘must-see’ destinations.
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Kochi Madurai Munnar & Periyar Kerala Pages 10-11 & 12-13
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Shanghai Pages 18-19 & 20-21 The Great Wall of China Japan Pages 18-19 & 20-21 Kanazawa Tokyo Mount Fuji a C h i n Shirakawago & Takayama o f & Hakone a l l t W Kyoto e a G r Nara Beijing
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• Discover the historic Red Fort & ✈ ✈ Delhi 25° Jama Masjid Mosque, the India Gate war memorial and the ruins of the Quwwat‑ul-Islam in Delhi • Enjoy a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi Tropic of Abhaneri • See ‘Pink City’ Jaipur’s ‘Palace of Agra the Winds’ Jaipur Geejgarh Cancer Tropic of • Climb to Amber Fort – by elephant or jeep! Cancer • Go in search of Ranthambhore’s tigers India • See Chand Baori, Abhaneri’s stepwell • Enjoy a cookery demonstration • Marvel at the incomparable Taj Mahal Ranthambhore on two unforgettable visits
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Day One Fly overnight from the UK to Delhi. tigers and other species in their natural environment. Lunch is included today. Day Two Upon arrival this morning, meet your Tour Manager and transfer to your Day Seven You’ll journey on to the ancient hotel where you’ll spend your first night. village of Abhaneri, originally called Abha Later, after time to freshen up, join your Nagri, or ‘city of brightness’, and home to Tour Manager on a guided tour, which will Chand Baori, an astonishing example of a introduce you to the vibrant Old City. Discover stepwell – extraordinary constructions unique the historic Red Fort, Jama Masjid Mosque to India and used to facilitate the drawing and Raj Ghat, Gandhi’s cremation site close of water from the ground. Abhaneri is also TIGERS & THE TAJ MAHAL to the Yamuna River. We also take you on home to a stunning temple built in honour of Available: Nov 2013, Jan-Mar, May, an exhilarating rickshaw ride through the Harshat Mata, Goddess of Joy and Happiness. Sep-Nov 2014, Jan-May, Sep 2015 narrow lanes of old Chandni Chowk. Continue to Geejgarh for a night in a private lodge, air conditioned and with facilities for FLIGHT & DEPARTURE Day Three This morning, explore the grandeur your comfort, yet recreating times past. Before INFORMATION of New Delhi, built by the British Raj to reflect dinner tonight, enjoy a cookery demonstration Return scheduled flights with Virgin the glories of the Empire. Highlights will include with the chef! Atlantic or Jet Airways direct to Delhi. the historic India Gate war memorial, the vast boulevard of the Rajpath and, from an earlier The transfer time from the airport to your first hotel is approximately 30 minutes. epoch, the ruins of the Quwwat-ul-Islam For more information on your flight and chosen mosque and the ornate Qutb Minar tower that holiday please see page 33. rises from them. This afternoon, you’ll leave Delhi, journeying on your comfortable coach to LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur – one of India’s most 12 Nov 2013 £1,429 well-planned cities – for a two-night stay. 14 Jan, 11 Feb 2014 £1,349 21 Jan, 4 Feb, Day Four After breakfast, visit Amber and its 4, 11, 13, 20 Mar 2014 £1,359 16th Century hill-top fort. Climb to the fort on 18 Feb, 27 Mar 2014 £1,399 elephant back or by jeep, and be amazed at 13, 20 May, 16, 23 Sep 2014 £1,299 the décor in the various Royal Halls, and by 7, 9, 14, 21 Oct, the stupendous views from the fort’s ramparts. 11, 13, 18, 25 Nov 2014 £1,499 This afternoon, you’ll tour Jaipur, including 20, 27 Jan 2015 £1,399 the City Palace complex with its museums 3, 10, 17, 24 Feb, and Jantar Mantar – the ancient astronomical 3, 10, 17 Mar 2015 £1,429 observatory. You’ll visit the 18th Century 21, 28 Apr 2015 £1,359 Hawa Mahal or ‘Palace of the Winds’, with its 5, 12 May, 15, 22 Sep 2015 £1,339 innumerable windows and screened balconies, Outbound: 21:50/11:50 • Return: 13:50/17:55 behind which royal women might view the city and important processions while remaining Regional connections Connecting flights are available to London Heathrow hidden from the world in purdah. from the following airports for a supplement per person of: Belfast, Glasgow & Newcastle £150, Aberdeen, Edinburgh & Manchester £60 Deposit just £120 per person. Palace of the Winds, Jaipur Single-room supplement: £479 Optional Excursions – Prices per person Day Eight This morning you’ll journey to Agra, the fabled ‘City of Love’ and site of the Ranthambhore Fort – Day Five £12 exquisite, incomparable Taj Mahal. After a visit Taj Mahal at Sunrise – Day Nine £19 to the royal pavilions, palaces and courtyards of majestic Agra Fort you’ll make your first visit to the ‘Taj’, a monument to undying love, seen in all its glory at sunset. Day Nine Awaken early to pay another unforgettable optional visit to the Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Old Dehli this time by horse-drawn carriage as the sun Day Five After breakfast, you’ll depart for a rises, before journeying back to Delhi for your two-night stay* in beautiful Ranthambhore last night, a fitting end to an unforgettable National Park, one of the best examples of holiday. India’s conservation programme Project Tiger. Day Ten This morning, depart for the airport Once the hunting ground of Indian princes, and your return flight to the UK, arriving late Your Accommodation Ranthambhore is covered with thorn trees, this afternoon. scrub and grasslands, and dotted with Information on your hotels is provided *Please note: During September parts of Ranthambhore on pages 30-32, listed by country and beautiful ponds, streams and lakes – a perfect National Park are restricted and not open to visitors, habitat for the famed, endangered ‘Tigers of hence there will be no organised safari drives on these town/city. This tour stays in Delhi, Jaipur, Ranthambhore’ and countless other species. dates. There is still opportunity to enjoy wildlife viewings Ranthambhore, Geejgarh and Agra. This afternoon, rest and relax at the hotel, or - however, the time spent in Ranthambhore will be join the optional excursion to the ancient reduced to one night with an extra night in Geejgarh. Ranthambhore Fort, which sits atop the 600-metre-high hill range, and offers stupendous views of the park below. Spotting a tiger in Ranthambore Day Six An undoubted highlight of the was such a magic sight, the icing on tour will be today’s two canter (open-air the cake and the visit to the village vehicle) safaris in the Park, taken in the “for the cooking demonstration was company of a knowledgeable naturalist an unforgettable memory. guide. With luck you may also see the Mr Carson, by email ” Radisson, Agra Call us on 0844 391 2200 – We’re here to help! 9 60° 65° 70° 75° 80° 85° 90° 95° 100° 105° 110° 115° 120° 125° 40°
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• Explore Kochi with its famous Chinese fishing nets India’s Exotic South • Spend a night on a traditional Kettuvallam houseboat • A visit to Periyar’s Wildlife Sanctuary, with and Kerala a lake cruise This wonderful escorted tour journeys to India’s far south, to discover and explore • A cycle-rickshaw ride in the temple‑town Madurai and a sacred Aarti ceremony an extraordinary corner of the world, called - with some justification - ‘God’s Own Country’ by its inhabitants, and an idyllic, tropical land of ancient trading ports, • Tour Munnar hill-station’s tea plantations labyrinthine backwaters plied by traditional ‘houseboats’, forested uplands dotted • Spend a night on a traditional Kettuvallam 15° with churches, temples and tea and spice plantations, and some of the country’s houseboat finest beaches. • Accommodation for nine nights, staying in Kochi (3 nights – 2 nights upon arrival and Our exceptional value holiday begins in old Kochi - formerly Cochin - set between the Arabian 1 night before departure), Periyar (2 nights), Sea and the languid Keralan backwaters. Here you’ll enjoy a tour of the historic, distinctly Madurai (2 nights) and Munnar (1 night) in 15° European quarters of the city, see first hand the famous Chinese fishing nets that are one of hotels and on a houseboat (1 night) sharing Southern India’s most iconic images, and experience a traditional Kathakali dance performance. a twin/double room on a half board basis Moving inland, you’ll then enjoy a night on a traditional thatched Kettuvallam houseboat – • Four lunches another unique experience – before you head into the misty mountains and the protected Periyar • Return scheduled flights to Kochi via Dubai Wildlife Sanctuary, home to elephants and rarely glimpsed tigers and leopards. • One suitcase allowance per person Visits to the sacred city of Madurai, with its astounding temples and Hindu ceremonials, and to • Air-conditioned coach travel throughout the idyllic, verdant tea-growing hill station of Munnar are full of memorable highlights, before this • The services of a Tour Manager in India wonderful tour of one of India’s most enthralling corners is completed with a final night in back in colonial Cochin.
Tour Highlights • Explore historic, European Kochi India 10° • See the famous Chinese fishing nets • Spend a night on a traditional Kettuvallam houseboat • A visit to the famous Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala idyllic Periyar • A visit to colourful, unforgettable temple-town ✈ ✈ 10° Munnar Madurai, known as the ‘Athens of the East’ Kochi • Enjoy a rickshaw ride to the sacred Madurai Aarti ceremony Alleppey Periyar • Tour Munnar hill-station’s tea plantations • Visit the Tata Tea Museum
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Day One Fly overnight to Kochi. Wildlife Sanctuary, home to several species of endangered mammals and to over 250 bird Day Two Upon arrival at Kochi Airport, meet species. Sightings of elephants – who come your Tour Manager and transfer to your hotel down through the forest to play in the waters in this, one of India’s most cosmopolitan of Periyar Lake - and colourful birds are virtually cities, a trading port for centuries, and with a guaranteed; glimpses of the elusive tigers and distinctly European feel, especially in the Fort leopards the preserve of the very fortunate Cochin area. few. This afternoon, complete your visit to Chinese Fishing Nets, Kochi Day Three Today, you’ll enjoy an included enchanting Periyar with a boat ride on the guided tour of historic Cochin, including serene Periyar Lake at the sanctuary’s heart, india’s exotic south & kerala ‘Dutch’ Mattancherry Palace with its exquisite before spending the evening at leisure in this Available: Jan, Mar, May, Oct, Nov 2014, murals, the ancient Jewish synagogue and idyllic location. Jan-Mar, May 2015 enchanting Fort Cochin, where the Chinese FLIGHT & DEPARTURE Meenakshi Temple, Madurai fishing nets lining the northern shore are one INFORMATION of India’s most photographed sights. A village Return scheduled flights with green straight from a genteel English scene is Emirates to Kochi via Dubai. overlooked by historic St Francis Church, while a short ferry ride away, sprawling Ernakulam, The transfer time from the airport to your first hotel is approximately one hour. with its high-rises, cinemas and fast-food For more information on your flight and chosen emporia, is the contrasting ultra-modern face holiday please see page 33. of Kerala. LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT This evening, experience a traditional Kathakali dance performance, a colourful spectacle that Departure Date Prices per person combines elaborate costumes with literature, 28 Jan, 25 Mar 2014 £1,649 music, painting and dance. 27 May 2014 £1,599 21 Oct, 18, Nov 2014 £1,699 Day Four Today you’ll travel the short distance to Alleppey, gateway to the Keralan 27 Jan, 17 Feb, 24 Mar 2015 £1,699 backwaters, and known as ‘the Venice of the 5, 26 May 2015 £1,629 East’. Here you’ll board a traditional, thatch- Outbound: 13:35/08:30 • Return: 09:40/18:15 roofed ‘Kettuvallam’ houseboat to lazily cruise the labyrinth of canals and waterways, lined MANCHESTER AIRPORT with coconut groves, rice fields and dotted Departure Date Prices per person with temples, and where tiny islands offer a Day Seven Today you’ll journey east into the 28 Jan, 25 Mar 2014 £1,649 province of Tamil Nadu, heading down onto subsistence to fishermen, buffalo farmers, 27 May 2014 £1,599 coconut growers and coir - the fibre taken from the southern plains to spend the next two nights in Madurai, one of Asia’s oldest cities, 21 Oct, 18, Nov 2014 £1,699 coconut husks and used in rope and matting - 27 Jan, 17 Feb, 24 Mar 2015 £1,699 processors. set on the banks of the River Vaigai and famed for its extraordinary temples, and known as the 5, 26 May 2015 £1,629 This evening, experience a cooking ‘Athens of the East’. Soak up the atmosphere Outbound: 13:20/08:30 • Return: 09:40/18:25 demonstration by the houseboat chef, who of this unforgettable metropolis, dominated by Deposit just £120 per person. will prepare all of the traditional meals during the vast, eye-popping Meenakshi temple. your time on board, and enjoy a guided walk Single-room supplement: £483 through a traditional Keralan village. Day Eight A guided sightseeing tour introduces the Old City, where the ornately Optional Excursions – Prices per person carved façade, colonnades, shrines and quartet Periyar Guided Trek – Day Six – £11 of towering gopurams of the temple are the breath-taking highlight. Marvel at the continual round of ceremonies and devotions, as well as the bustle of the colourful markets within the temple’s walls, which enclose a labyrinth of corridors and walkways. This evening, journey from the hotel by rickshaw, to witness the spectacle of the Aarti ceremony when hundreds of devotees carry the deities to their bedchamber in an elaborate, colourful ritual. Day Nine Leaving the bustle of the city behind, Tea Plantations, Munnar you journey once more into the hills, driving through increasingly dense forest and climbing Your Accommodation to the hill-station at Munnar, a quintessential Day Five Bidding farewell to your floating Information on your hotels is provided home, you’ll begin your journey up into a lush, reminder of the days of the Raj. You’ll spend a on pages 30-32, listed by country and rolling landscape dotted with tea and spice- night in this former favourite watering hole of town/city. This tour stays in Kochi, plantations, and with the air filled with the scent European settlers, with its misty tea plantations , and and on a of cardamom, stopping for lunch in a traditional and stunning vistas, and will enjoy a visit to Periyar Madurai Munnar rubber-plantation. Continue to Periyar, famed a working tea-plantation and the fascinating deluxe houseboat. for its wildlife sanctuary, one of the most Tata Tea Museum, gaining an insight into the important in southern India. You’ll enjoy a two- cultivation and processing of Indian teas. night stay here, and after check-in at the hotel, Day Ten After a morning at leisure, you’ll join the guide to explore the Spice Plantation, journey back down to the shores of the to learn about the mystery and history of Indian Indian Ocean, returning to Cochin and a last tea and spices, which are grown in abundance overnight stay, no doubt enjoying an evening on the slopes of the sanctuary. You’ll return to recollecting the highlights of the past few days. the hotel at the end of a fascinating day. Day Eleven Transfer to Kochi International Day Six Rest and relax this morning, or Airport, for your return flight to London, at the join the optional guided excursion into the end of a truly wonderful holiday. Houseboat
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• Discover the sights of New Delhi and a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi Grand Tour of India • See Jaipur’s ‘Palace of the Winds’ and visit the Amber Fort This gloriously fascinating escorted tour is full of breath-taking sights and • Go in search of Ranthambhore’s tigers unforgettable experiences from beginning to end. From the ancient cities of Delhi, • See Chand Baori, Abhaneri’s stepwell and Jaipur and Agra, site of the fabled Taj Mahal, to the rolling hill country of the home of a cookery demonstration the legendary ‘Tigers of Ranthambhore’; and from the wonderful port of ‘old Cochin’, • Marvel at the incomparable Taj Mahal gateway to an idyllic, tropical land of labyrinthine backwaters plied by traditional • Fly south from Delhi to Kochi ‘houseboats’, to forested uplands dotted with colonial tea plantations, and finally • Explore Kochi with its famous Chinese to the plains of Tamil Nadu and Madurai’s breath-taking temples, this is a simply fishing nets wonderful holiday. 60° 65° 70° 75° 80° 85° 90° 95° 100° 105° 110° 115° 120° 125° 40° • Spend a night on a traditional Begin in Delhi, where ancient and modern worlds collide in a teeming, colourful, enthralling Kettuvallam houseboat metropolis littered with reminders of the six great cities that predated the present Indian capital. • A visit to Periyar’s Wildlife Sanctuary, with Journey on to the fabled ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur, with its ‘Palace of the Winds’ and legendary Amber a lake cruise Fort, before two nights are spent in Ranthambhore -inspiration for some of Rudyard Kipling’s 35° 35° • Take a cycle-rickshaw ride in the ‘Jungle Book’ stories. temple‑town Madurai and enjoy the sacred The ‘City of Love’ with its peerless, world-renowned Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and onion-domed Aarti ceremony Jama Masjid complete the first part of the tour, before you fly south. • Tour Munnar hill-station’s tea plantations • Accommodation for fifteen nights, Kochi, with its European feel and iconic Chinese fishing nets, a night on a traditional thatched 30° staying in Delhi (1 night), Jaipur (2 nights), Kettuvallam houseboat and the misty mountains30° of Periyar, home to elephants and rarely glimpsed tigers and leopards. as well as the sacred temple city of Madurai and the idyllic hill Ranthambhore (2 nights), Geejgarh station of Munnar complete the memorable journey. (1 night), Agra (1 night), Kochi (2 nights), Periyar (2 nights), Madurai (2 nights) and Munnar (1 night) in hotels and on a 25° Tour Highlights houseboat (1 night) sharing a twin/double 25° ✈ Delhi Geejgarh room on a half board basis Tropic of • Discover Delhi’s historic Red FortTropic & Jamaof Jaipur Agra Cancer Cancer • Eight lunches Masjid Mosque, the India Gate war memorial • Return scheduled flights to Delhi returning Ranthambhore and the ruins of the Quwwat‑ul-Islam from Kochi via Mumbai and an internal flight • Enjoy a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi from Delhi to Kochi 20° 20° • See ‘Pink City’ Jaipur’s ‘Palace of the Winds’ India • One suitcase allowance per person • Visit the Amber Fort • Air-conditioned coach travel throughout Mumbai • Go in search of Ranthambhore’s tigers ✈ • The services of a Tour Manager in India
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• Idyllic Periyar’s famous Wildlife Sanctuary ✈ 10° • Colourful, unforgettable temple-town Madurai
• A cycle-rickshaw ride to the Aarti ceremony10° Munnar Kochi Madurai • Tour Munnar hill-station’s tea plantations Alleppey Periyar • Visit the Tata Tea Museum
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Day One Fly overnight from the UK to Delhi. Day Ten Enjoy an included tour of historic Cochin, including ‘Dutch’ Mattancherry Day Two Upon arrival this morning, meet your Palace with its murals, the Jewish synagogue Tour Manager and transfer to an overnight and enchanting Fort Cochin, where the hotel, joining your Tour Manager for an Chinese fishing nets are one of India’s most introduction to the vibrant Old City. Discover photographed sights. Historic St Francis the historic Red Fort, Jama Masjid Mosque Church overlooks a ‘village green’, while and Raj Ghat, Gandhi’s cremation site, before a short ferry ride away, Ernakulam is the Red Fort, Old Delhi an enjoying a rickshaw ride through old contrasting ultra-modern face of Kerala. Chandni Chowk. Grand Tour of India This evening, experience a traditional colourful Day Three Explore New Delhi, where Available: Jan, Mar, May, Jun, Kathakali dance performance. highlights will include the historic India Gate Oct‑Nov 2014, Jan-May 2015 war memorial, the vast boulevard of the FLIGHT & DEPARTURE Rajpath and the ruins of the Quwwat-ul-Islam INFORMATION mosque and the ornate Qutb Minar tower that Return scheduled flights with Virgin rises from them. This afternoon, leave Delhi, Atlantic direct to Delhi, returning direct journeying on your comfortable coach to the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur for a two-night stay. from Mumbai. The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is Day Four After breakfast, visit Amber and approximately 1 hour. its 16th-century hill-top fort, enjoying the For more information on your flight and chosen stupendous views from its ramparts. This holiday please see page 33. afternoon, tour Jaipur’s City Palace complex LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT with its museums and ancient astronomical Departure Date Prices per person observatory, and visit the 18th-century ‘Palace of the Winds’, with its countless windows 21 Jan 2014 £2,099 Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala and screened balconies, behind which royal 18 Mar 2014 £2,149 women might view the city while remaining 20 May 2014 £1,999 Day Eleven Journey to Alleppey, gateway to hidden in purdah. 14 Oct, 11 Nov 2014 £2,299 the Keralan backwaters, to board a traditional, Day Five Enjoy a two-night stay in beautiful thatch-roofed ‘Kettuvallam’ houseboat to lazily 20 Jan 2015 £2,199 Ranthambhore National Park, the former cruise the labyrinth of canals and waterways, 10 Feb, 17 Mar 2015 £2,249 hunting ground of Indian princes, today a lined with coconut groves, rice fields and dotted 28 Apr 2015 £2,129 perfect habitat for the famed, endangered with temples. Enjoy an unforgettable night on 19 May 2015 £2,099 ‘Tigers of Ranthambhore’ and countless other board – one of the highlights of the tour. Outbound: 21:50/11:50 • Return: 03:05/07:50 species. This afternoon, rest and relax at the Day Twelve Journey into a lush, rolling hotel, or join the optional excursion to the Regional connections ancient Ranthambhore Fort. landscape dotted with tea and spice- Connecting flights are available to London Heathrow plantations, to Periyar, famed for its wildlife from the following airports, for a supplement per person sanctuary, for a two-night stay. Join the guide of: Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Manchester £60, to explore the Spice Plantation, to learn about Belfast, Glasgow, Newcastle £150 the mystery and history of Indian tea and spices. Deposit just £120 per person. Single-room supplement: £750 Day Thirteen Rest and relax this morning, or join the optional guide excursion into the Optional Excursions – Prices per person Wildlife Sanctuary, home to several species Ranthambhore Fort – Day Five £12 of endangered mammals and to over 250 Taj Mahal at Sunrise – Day Nine £19 bird species. This afternoon, complete your Periyar Guided Trek – Day Thirteen £11 visit to enchanting Periyar with a boat ride on Palace of the Winds, Jaipur the serene Periyar Lake, before spending the Day Six An undoubted highlight of the tour evening at leisure. will be today’s two canter (open-air vehicle) Day Fourteen Today you’ll journey east into the safaris in the Park, taken in the company of a province of Tamil Nadu, spending two nights in knowledgeable naturalist guide. With luck you Madurai, one of Asia’s oldest cities, dominated may also see the tigers and other species in by the vast, eye-popping Meenakshi temple. their natural environment. Day Fifteen A guided sightseeing tour Day Seven Journey on to ancient village of introduces the Old City, where the ornately Abhaneri, and its Chand Baori, an astonishing carved towering temple, with its continual Your Accommodation example of a stepwell – extraordinary round of ceremonies and devotions, is the constructions used to draw water from the breath-taking highlight. This evening, journey by Information on your hotels is provided ground. Continue to Geejgarh for a night in rickshaw, to witness the spectacle of the Aarti on pages 30-32, listed by country and a traditional private air-conditioned lodge, ceremony, carried out by hundreds of devotees. town/city. This tour stays in Delhi, Jaipur, recreating times past, enjoying a cookery Day Sixteen Drive through increasingly dense Ranthambhore, Geejgarh, Agra, Kochi, demonstration before dinner. forest to the hill-station at Munnar, a reminder Periyar, Madurai and Munnar and Day Eight This morning you’ll journey to of the days of the Raj, spending a night in this on a houseboat. Agra, the fabled ‘City of Love’ and site of the former favourite watering hole of European exquisite, incomparable Taj Mahal. After a visit settlers. Enjoy a visit to a working tea-plantation to the royal pavilions, palaces and courtyards and a fascinating museum, for an insight into of majestic Agra Fort you’ll make your first visit the world of Indian teas. to the ‘Taj’, seen in all its glory at sunset. Day Seventeen After a morning at leisure, Day Nine Awaken early to pay another you’ll journey back to Cochin, board a short unforgettable optional visit to the Taj Mahal, flight to Mumbai, and then the onward this time by horse-drawn carriage as the sun overnight flight to London. rises, before journeying back to Delhi and the Day Eighteen Early morning arrival into flight south to Kochi, and the next wonderful London at the end of a truly fascinating holiday. chapter in your Indian adventure. Radison Blu Dwarka, Delhi
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Day One The holiday begins with overnight Day Eight Another day of exploration takes flight to Bangkok. in the temples of Hariharalaya, as well as the smaller temple of Banteay Srei, and Banteay Day Two Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel Samre, with its reliefs depicting Krishna for a three-night stay, then enjoy a guided legends. Your last evening in Siem Reap will be introduction to the Thai capital, including full of memories to savour. Royal Island, where the Grand Palace adjoins the Wat Phra Kaeo temple with its Emerald Day Nine Journey by coach to the Cambodian Wat Pho Temple, Bangkok Buddha, the less formal Wat Pho temple, capital Phnom Penh, French colonial treasure- home to the gigantic Reclining Buddha, chest set on the bank of the Mekong River, Follow the Mekong – and five-and-a-half-ton Golden Buddha at and where the Royal Palace with its Silver Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam Chinatown’s Wat Traimit. Pagoda of priceless Buddhist artefacts are Available: Mar, May, Sep-Nov 2014, amongst the highlights of an introductory tour, This evening, join the optional traditional Thai Jan, Mar-May 2015 followed by dinner at the famous riverside Dinner with Dance excursion to celebrate your Foreign Correspondents’ Club. FLIGHT & DEPARTURE first night in Bangkok. INFORMATION Day Three Another day to enjoy the city, Angkor Wat, Cambodia Return scheduled flights with Emirates although many will want to join the optional to Bangkok via Dubai, returning from excursion through a fascinating countryside Ho Chi Minh City via Dubai. of rice fields and sugar-cane plantations, and The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is on into the jungle to explore the part of the approximately one hour. world forever associated with WWII – the For more information on your flight and chosen construction of the infamous ‘Death Railway’ holiday please see page 33. and the ‘Bridge over the River Kwai’. LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT Day Four This morning enjoy an optional visit Departure Date Prices per person to the wonderful floating markets at Damnoen Saduak, and the 70-acre Rose Gardens, with 5 Feb, 26 Mar, 1 Oct, 26 Nov 2014 £2,045 their displays of Thai Culture, Thai boxing, folk- 7 May 2014 £1,899 dancing and working elephants. An afternoon 17 Sep 2014 £1,995 optional Khlong canal cruise tasks you into the 28 Jan, 11 Mar, 22 Apr 2015 £2,045 labyrinth of waterways of ‘the Venice of the East’. Day Ten A sobering morning visit to the Tuoi 20 May 2015 £2,045 Day Five An early start sees you journey Sleng Museum, which chronicles the ‘Pol Pot’ Outbound: 13:35/12:05 • Return: 21:10/07:00 through a stunning rural landscape barely years of the Khmer Rouge, is followed by the MANCHESTER AIRPORT changed in centuries, crossing into Cambodia chance to marvel at the exhibits in the National this afternoon to begin the second part of Museum, before you board the fast boat for Departure Date Prices per person your adventure with a short onward journey the thrilling journey along the Mekong River 5 Feb, 26 Mar, 1 Oct, 26 Nov 2014 £2,045 to Battambang, an elegant, friendly French into Vietnam, and your overnight hotel in 7 May 2014 £1,899 colonial city, with hilltop Hindu temples and a border town Chau Doc. 17 Sep 2014 £1,995 picturesque riverside promenade. Day Eleven The day begins with a visit to the 28 Jan, 11 Mar, 22 Apr 2015 £2,045 holy mountain of Nui Sam, with its pagodas, 20 May 2015 £2,045 temples and stunning views over the Mekong Outbound: 13:20/12:05 • Return: 21:10/07:40 Delta, into which you’ll head today. You’ll stay overnight in the elegant university town of Deposit just £120 per person. Can Tho, with its colourful floating markets, its Single-room supplement: £508 bustling harbour and sacred Khmer pagoda. Optional Excursions – Prices per person Day Twelve Enjoy another journey through Thai Dinner Dance – Day Two – £24 the Mekong landscape, a fascinating boat River Kwai & Death Railway – ride to Cai Rang’s floating market, and a Day Three – £49 visit to delta town Vinh Long and Cai Be’s Floating Market & Thai Rose Garden – fascinating market, before arriving this evening Day Four – £52 Bridge over the River Kwai, Kanchanaburi for two-nights in Ho Chi Minh City, the last Klong Tour – Day Four – £27 unforgettable stop on the tour. Day Six A memorable day awaits, as you Day Thirteen Journey north to see the journey across the waters of Tonlé Sap, S.E. remarkable Cu Chi tunnel complex, a 200km Asia’s ‘Great Lake’, passing villages built underground labyrinth used by the Viet entirely on stilts that make a living from the Cong as a base, and which now serves as a lake, to the colourful market town of Siem memorial for those who died in the conflict. Your Accommodation Reap, gateway to the incredible complex of Returning to ‘HCMC’, you’ll enjoy a guided Ankhor Thom, and home to the Ankhor tour. A fascinating mix of French colonial past – Information on your hotels is provided National Museum, a visit to which will provide the central Notre Dame cathedral is located on on pages 30-32, listed by country and the perfect introduction to your three-night Cong Xa Pari, or Paris Square – and modern town/city. This tour stays in Bangkok, stay. This evening, enjoy a traditional Vietnamese life, highlights include the grand Battambang, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Cambodian dinner-dance show. General Post Office, Reunification Hall, the Chau Doc, Can Tho and Ho Chi Minh City. Day Seven Discover the astounding Bayon Xa Loi Pagoda with its bronze Buddha, and – temple, with its four giant heads and countless time-permitting – the War Remnants Museum, other faces carved into the rock, and visit the before you end your tour – and relive the breath-taking ‘lost city’ of Angkor Thom, the highlights – with a celebratory Farewell Dinner. great Khmer citadel that ruled up to half of Day Fourteen After a morning’s last-minute South-East Asia for nearly six centuries. Great shopping or sightseeing, transfer this afternoon ruins litter a vast jungle area, the most dazzling to the airport, for the return overnight flight to the awe-inspiring, breath-taking Angkor Wat, the UK. with its five great towers and 1000-metre-long carved bas-relief. You’ll return to the hotel Day Fifteen Arrival back in the UK, at the end amazed at your discoveries. of a truly fascinating tour. Victoria Hotel, Can Tho
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• Free time in Hong Kong • A full day Bangkok City Tour and Hong Kong & Klong Cruise • Drive from Bangkok to the River Kwai with a visit to the Floating Market and the Treasures of Thailand Rose Garden This tremendous value escorted holiday combines the extraordinary Hong Kong where • A full-day guided visit with lunch including 60° 65° 70° 75° 80° 85° 90° 95° 100° 105° 110° 115° 120° 125° 40° East meets West, ancient meets ultra-modern and the past collides – surprisingly the Bridge over the River Kwai and the harmoniously – with the future, with Bangkok, one of the most vibrant, bustling cities Death Railway on Earth, a stay on the bank of the River Kwai, and the chance to rest and relax in a • Free time in Cha-Am Beach Resort beach-side resort hotel, from where you can join several fascinating excursions. • Nine nights’ accommodation staying in Hong Kong (3 nights), Bangkok (2 nights), Former British colony Hong Kong has to be seen and experienced to be believed! Here, as Kanchanaburi35° (2 nights) and Cha-Am (2 35° nowhere else, glitzy shopping malls and skyscrapers sit cheek-by-jowl with tranquil monasteries, rural retreats and some stunning beaches, while on the waters of Victoria Harbour and beyond, nights) based on sharing a twin/double room another version of Hong Kong life, just as busy and colourful, adds to the amazing scene. • Buffet breakfast in Thailand • Sea-view room in Cha-Am After a chance to explore and opportunities to tour Hong Kong Island and the former Portuguese colony of Macau, a week is spent in the equally wonderful surroundings of Thailand. • Return scheduled flights to Hong Kong via Dubai,30° returning from Bangkok and an Begin in Bangkok, with its energy and colour, home to some of the Far East’s most opulent internal flight from Hong Kong to Bangkok 30° temples and shrines. The great Chao Phraya River and a network of canals, or khlongs, run • One suitcase allowance per person through a city dubbed the ‘Venice of the East’. • Air-conditioned coach travel throughout In Kanchanaburi, close to the infamous ‘Bridge’, the contrast could not be greater, with a • The services of a Tour Manager upon arrival landscape of limestone, forested hills and the meandering river flanked with guest-houses at your destination creating a peaceful ambience and, after city and jungle, the perfect beach of Cha-Am is blissful 25° 25° contrast yet again, and completes this wonderful holiday experience. Tropic of Tropic of Cancer Cancer
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Portuguese Macau • Visit Bangkok’s extraordinary Grand Palace ✈ • Marvel at the sacred Buddhist ‘wats’ 15° • Explore a traditional Thai floating market 15° • Discover the poignant ‘Bridge over the Thailand River Kwai’ • Enjoy an optional Thai ‘Jungle Safari’ Kanchanaburi • Rest and relax in beachside Cha-Am on the Gulf of Thailand Bangkok ✈ Cha-am 10° Gulf of Thailand 10°
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Day One Fly overnight, via Dubai, to Hong Kong. the boats. This optional excursion also includes a visit to the 70-acre Rose Gardens, where Day Two You’ll arrive this evening at Hong in the surrounds of a traditional Thai village Kong’s gleaming International Airport, you can witness displays of Thai Culture, Thai transferring to your centrally located hotel in boxing, folk dancing and working elephants. Kowloon for a three-night stay. Pointed in the A buffet lunch at the Rose Garden is included. right direction by our Tour Manager, make your first exploration of the city. This afternoon you’ll leave for the journey Hong Kong skyline north to Kanchanaburi, on the banks of the Day Three An optional guided tour today will River Kwai, for a two-night stay. The drive is bring to life this extraordinary place, highlights Hong Kong & The fascinating, through a countryside of rice fields of which include the view of the city’s forest of Treasures Of Thailand and sugar-cane plantations. skyscrapers from Victoria Peak, Aberdeen’s Available: Oct-Nov 2013, floating city of houseboats, luxury craft Jan-Feb, May-Jun, Sep-Nov 2014, Wat Pho Reclining Buddha and innumerable restaurants, and Stanley Jan-Feb, May-Jun 2015 Market’s stalls laden with souvenirs and local FLIGHT & DEPARTURE crafts. You’ll also cross Victoria Harbour by the famous Star Ferry to arrive back in the INFORMATION cramped, chaotic wonderland that is the heart Return scheduled flights with Emirates of tourist Hong Kong, from where the skyline of to Hong Kong via Dubai, returning from HK Island’s North Shore is one of the world’s Bangkok via Dubai. great sights. The main thoroughfare, Nathan The transfer time from the airport to your first hotel is Road, dissects this buzzing hive of commercial approximately one hour. activity, from which the leafy acres of Kowloon For more information on your flight and chosen Park and the hushed lounges of the famous holiday please see page 33. Peninsula Hotel offer a brief respite from the AIRPORTS: LONDON GATWICK • BIRMINGHAM cacophony of shops, shops and more shops. • GLASGOW • MANCHESTER • NEWCASTLE Day Four Today brings the chance to join Departure Date Per Person an optional excursion to the fabled former 4 Oct 2013 £1,549 Portuguese colony of Macau, some forty 1 Nov 2013 £1,619 miles across the Pearl River Delta, and today 17 Jan, 28 Feb 2014 £1,619 a curious mix of Baroque churches, cobbled 16 May, 6 Jun 19 Sep, 3 Oct 2014 £1,599 squares and – since this is also China’s answer 7, 14 Nov 2014 £1,649 to Las Vegas – over thirty casinos! 16 Jan, 27 Feb 2015 £1,649 Day Five A last day in Hong Kong offers Day Eight The poignant highlight of the holiday 15 May, 5 Jun 2015 £1,599 opportunities for yet more shopping and will be the included River Kwai and the ‘Death FLIGHT TIMES sightseeing, before you journey this evening to Railway’ excursion, journeying on the train to the airport for your flight to Bangkok, transferring Airport Outbound Return Nam Tok Sai Yok Noi on the infamous route London Gatwick 14:55/17:35 01:35/12:30 upon arrival to the hotel for a two-night stay. through the Thai jungle. Lunch will be served, Birmingham 14:15/17:35 01:35/12:35 and there will be an opportunity to visit the Glasgow 14:15/17:35 01:35/12:35 various museums connected with this area’s Manchester 14:10/17:35 01:35/11:45 tragic WWII history, when prisoners of war were Newcastle 13:35/17:35 01:35/12:05 forced to build the railway through the all-but- impenetrable terrain. Other reminders of the Deposit just £120 per person. terrible toll exacted on the prisoners are to be Single-room supplement: £399 found in Kanchanaburi’s beautifully tended war Optional Excursions – Prices per person cemeteries.This evening, join the hugely Hong Kong Island Tour – Day Three £25 enjoyable optional Thai Jungle Night Safari excursion with dinner for a moonlit encounter Macau with Lunch – Day Four £99 with indigenous elephants in their natural habitat. Thai Dinner Dance – Day Six £24 Day Nine After a morning at leisure you’ll Elephant Night Safari with Dinner Hong Kong – Day Eight £65 leave the jungle, heading south to the picture- postcard resort of Cha-Am, set beside the Petchaburi Summer Palace with lunch Day Six This morning join the guided – Day Ten £38 introduction to this wonderful city, starting on blue waters of the Gulf of Thailand. Here, your beachside hotel, set in beautiful gardens, Hua Hin by Night with Dinner (evening) the Royal Island on the bank of the river, where – Day Ten £38 the Grand Palace adjoins the Wat Phra Kaeo will provide a wonderful base for rest and temple with its Emerald Buddha set amongst relaxation over the next two nights. lavish surroundings, while the less formal Wat Day Ten Spend a lazy day and balmy evening Your Accommodation Pho temple is home to the gigantic figure of making the most of the idyllic location, and the Reclining Buddha, one of the world’s most perhaps joining today’s optional excursion to Information on your hotels is provided photographed icons. Just as ornate, and made nearby Hua Hin, the favourite holiday resort of on pages 30-32, listed by country and of five and a half tons of the precious metal, the Thai Royal Family. town/city. This tour stays in Hong Kong, the Golden Buddha at Chinatown’s WatTraimit Day Eleven This morning brings the chance Bangkok, Kanchanaburi and Cha-Am. Temple is another highlight of the tour. to join an excursion to the delightful riverside This afternoon the khlong canal cruise takes town of Phetchaburi, another Royal retreat, you past the Grand Palace and into the with its ancient temples and hill-top Phra labyrinth of waterways of ‘the Venice of the Nakhon Kihiri summer-house. The town is also East’, and this evening, end a wonderful day in the centre of the Thai confectionery industry, Bangkok by joining the optional traditional Thai and there are countless shops and stalls selling Dinner with Dance excursion. traditional sweets and cakes. This afternoon, Day Seven Rise early to journey to the transfer back to Bangkok Airport for the return wonderful floating markets at Damnoen Saduak, overnight flight via Dubai. where locals buy fresh produce from traders on Day Twelve Arrive back in the UK.
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• Shanghai city tour and a visit to the Pearl Tower Highlights of China • A visit to Shanghai’s Old City and Yuyuan Chinese Gardens • A visit to Suzhou with a canal cruise and & Yangtse Cruise visit to the old city and silk embroidery This wonderful escorted tour lifts the veil on one of the world’s most deeply enthralling institute countries, cramming into its exciting itinerary a heady mix of spellbinding man-made • In Beijing, visits to Tiananmen Square, the sights both ancient and ultra-modern, and some astounding natural wonders. Forbidden City and the Summer Palace • An excursion to the Great Wall and Journey from Shanghai’s glass and steel, via the classical ‘silk city’ of Suzhou, to the centuries-old wonders of Beijing, before enjoying a cruise through a land as rich in myth and legend as it is in Beijing Zoo startling, spectacular scenery, through which the Yangtse, arrested by the engineering marvel of • A ‘Peking Duck’ Dinner the Three Gorges Dam, plies its ageless course. Laid-back Chengdu, home to Giant Pandas, and • Four night cruise on the Yangtse River, ancient Xi’an with its eye-popping Terracotta Army, provide yet more unforgettable sights, before visiting the Three Gorges Dam the holiday draws to a close back in breathless Shanghai. • City tour of old Chongquing Throughout this endlessly fascinating tour, you’ll see contrasts of old and new, discover some of • Entrance to the Giant Panda Breeding the world’s most astonishing engineering wonders, catch more than a few glimpses of China’s Research Centre in Chengdu extraordinary passage through time, and enjoy some delicious food. • Terracotta Army and Xi’an city tour • Hotel accommodation for ten nights staying The unforgettable four-night Yangtse River cruise begins in Yichang, from where you’ll head through the locks at the Three Gorges Dam to begin a passage along one of the world’s most in Shanghai (2 nights), Suzhou (1 night), scenic waterways, through the majestic, towering Xiling, Wu Xia and Qutan chasms. Rest and Beijing (3 nights), Chengdu (2 nights) and relax on board the ship, learn about the legend of the ‘Three Kingdoms’, and enjoy some truly Xi’an (2 nights) in a twin/double room on a wonderful, unforgettable sights. full-board basis H Accompanied by knowledgeable, friendly, English-speaking guides throughout, this with be a • Four night 5 Yangtse cruise in a twin/ perfect introduction to a truly mesmerising corner of the world. double outside cabin on a full board basis 60° 65° 70° 75° 80° 85° 90° 95° 100° 105° 110° 115° 120° 125° • Return flights to Shanghai and all internal 40° flights in China o f C h i n a Tour Highlights a l l W • High speed train journey from Suzhou to a t r e Beijing ✈ Beijing and from Chongqing to Chengdu • Discover and explore Shanghai – old and G • One suitcase allowance per person sparkling new 35° • Air-conditioned coach travel throughout 35° • Ancient Suzhuo is on the Grand Canal
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Beginning with a visit to the visit to the with a Beginning Days Eight-Ten Dam, the world’s Gorges Three extraordinary you’ll spend project, largest hydroelectricity days cruising unforgettable the next three Qutang gorges, and the Xiling, Wuxia through most dramatic and one of China’s through on board, Rest and relax regions. spectacular sessions, learn about join early morning Tai-Chi Kingdoms, take in the legends of the Three and enjoy a journey vistas, the ever-changing On the Stream. along the beautiful Shennong for a Farewell last evening, join the Captain show. Dinner and crew Day Eleven Disembark in Chongqing, to one of and enjoy a guided introduction cities. Visit fastest-growing modern China’s of Ciqi streets the contrasting 100-year-old Neck Park, before Kou and beautiful Goose and a fast train into Sichuan province boarding modern of Chengdu, where the relaxed, city you’ll stay for the next two nights. Day FifteenDay China’s modern in evening final a for Shanghai, preserved the Discover metropolis. vibrant most Concession, French former the of streets chic most Shanghai’s of some to home also to visit your complete evening, This boutiques. Cruise. Nightscape City optional an with China Day Sixteen to the airport early this Transfer morning, for the daytime flight back to the UK, at the end of a truly wonderful holiday. Enjoy the atmosphere of Eastern Enjoy the atmosphere Day Twelve the modern capital, where Sichuan’s developments contrast with traditional Lu tea-houses and colourful shops of old Jinli One of the highlights of your stay in street. Chengdu will be the visit to the Giant Panda you’ll learn where Centre, Research Breeding and the steps about these wonderful creatures survival. their future being taken to ensure Dinner this evening will give you an opportunity to sample traditional Sichuan cuisine. Day Thirteen ancient capital, Fly to China’s Upon arrival, visit Xi’an, for a two-night stay. with trove, the ancient city walls of this treasure Mosque in the Muslim Quarter with its Great dynasty monuments. This evening, and Tang enjoy a traditional Dumpling Dinner. Day Fourteen Enjoy an unforgettable day as of Army Terracotta legendary you’ll visit the Qin Shi Huang, an Chinese emperor, first the estimated 8,000 lifelike foot-soldiers, horsemen in discovered and charioteers that were tourist greatest 1974 – now one of the world’s the yet-to-be-excavated attractions. Close by, is said to contain a vast tomb of the emperor ancient The tour of Xi’an’s city. underground is completed with a visit to Small treasures an evening in the city. Goose Pagoda, before
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Line for your Yangtse cruise. Line for your Yangtse Yichang, to meet a five-star ship of the Victoria to meet a five-star Yichang, transferring to the airport to fly to port city of alleyways, before you bid farewell to Beijing, you bid farewell alleyways, before Peking’s’ fast-disappearing labyrinth of narrow fast-disappearing labyrinth of narrow Peking’s’ rickshaw tour of the ancient hutongs, ‘Old opportunity to step back in time on an optional Summer Palace at Yiheyuan, and take the Summer Palace at Yiheyuan, Day Seven Visit tranquil the majestic and to the world-famous Beijing Opera. This evening, an optional excursion is offered This evening, an optional excursion is offered stadium from the 2008 Olympic Games. stadium from the exterior of the amazing ‘Bird’s Nest’ the exterior of the amazing ‘Bird’s also include the opportunity to see for yourself Wall has been lovingly restored. Your day will Your lovingly restored. has been Wall amongst forested, steep hills, part of the Great steep hills, part of the Great amongst forested, as you travel out of the city to Badaling, where as you travel out of the city to Badaling, where Day Six Another unforgettable day awaits you,
day with a traditional ‘Peking Duck’ dinner. day with a traditional ‘Peking Duck’ dinner. splendour behind the imposing walls. End your splendour behind the imposing walls. End Chinese emperors, who lived in unimaginable Chinese emperors, gateway to the Forbidden City, home to 24 gateway to the Forbidden City, of Chinese History and the Revolution, and of Chinese History and the Revolution, and the Great Hall of the People, the museums the Great Square is the site of Chairman Mao’s tomb, is the site of Chairman Mao’s Square attractions. At the heart of the city, Tiananmen attractions. At the heart of the city, capital, visiting some of the most famous Day Five Enjoy a guided tour of the Chinese three-night stay. three-night speed train for the journey north to Beijing for a your guide. Late this afternoon, board a high your guide. Late this afternoon, a high board as this fascinating place is brought to life by as this fascinating place is brought Embroidery Institute, and enjoy a canal cruise Embroidery beautiful Lingering Garden and the Silk beautiful Lingering Garden the charm of the exquisite old city, visit the the charm of the exquisite old city, is a breath-taking treasure chest. Discover treasure is a breath-taking engineering wonder of the Grand Canal, the silk trade, Suzhuo, set on the incredible the silk trade, Suzhuo, set on the incredible classical gardens and its associations with classical gardens stunning, thousand-year-old UNESCO-listed stunning, thousand-year-old Day Four With waterways, its its tree-lined Suzhou, for an overnight stay. Suzhou, for an overnight stay. for the 90-minute journey city of to the ancient fascinating morning, you’ll board the coach fascinating morning, you’ll board classical Chinese garden. After a classical Chinese garden. Yuan Yu at the heart of which is the 16th-century at the heart of which is Day Three Enjoy a tour of Old Shanghai, History Museum. enjoy a visit to the fascinating Shanghai City enjoy a visit to the fascinating visit to which is included in the tour. You’ll also You’ll in the tour. visit to which is included it all is the rocket-shaped Pearl TV Tower, a Pearl TV Tower, it all is the rocket-shaped skyscrapers of modernSurveying Shanghai. though they are hemmed in by the gigantic in by the gigantic hemmed are though they at past glories, Bund hint at past glories, famous riverside The colonial grandeur of the buildings of the grandeur of the buildings The colonial a guided introduction to this amazing city. to this amazing city. a guided introduction transfer to your overnight hotel, before enjoying your overnighttransfer to hotel, before Upon arrival, meet your guide and meet your guide and Upon arrival, Day Two DayOne Fly overnight to Shanghai. C HIN A
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• Full day city tour of Kyoto’s monuments and Nishiki market Discovering Japan • Visit to Nara’s Great Buddha followed by a traditional tea ceremony This fascinating fully escorted tour, like Japan itself, contains an intoxicating mix of • Explore the Kenroku-en Garden, Samurai ancient history, tradition and culture, some spectacular works of nature, including House and geisha district of Kanazawa towering Mt Fuji, and the blisteringly modern – the eye-popping sights of Tokyo. • Enjoy Takayama, gateway to the The holiday will be perfect introduction to a place with one foot firmly in the ancient past, and Japanese Alps the other stretching into the future, and to a people that to this day remain for the most part a • En route visit to Matsumoto Castle and the mysterious closed book to the Western World, despite their innate friendliness and the ease with Owakudani Valley with its sulphurous hot which visitors can travel, discover and absorb the wonderful, amazing ‘Land of the Rising Sun’. springs, heading for Hakone National Park Beginning in Kyoto, the cradle of Japanese culture and a former imperial capital where kimono- • Excellent views of Mount Fuji from Hakone’s wearing geishas can still been seen shuffling their way along the ancient streets, you’ll ease Open Air Museum yourself into the country with an exploration of some of its finest temples and most sacred shrines. • Journey to Tokyo by bullet train A journey to the original capital Nara showcases the city’s Great Buddha, one of Japan’s most • Two half-day city tours in Tokyo – partly by famous sights, and a traditional tea ceremony offers an authentic taste of an ancient ritual. local subway train The glories of one of the country’s finest gardens and the traditional thatched Gassho zukiri houses • Hotel accommodation for eight nights of Shirakawago, as well as the ancient streets of Takayama and Matsumoto’s breath-taking castle staying in Kyoto (3 nights), Kanazawa are highlights of a journey through the Japanese Alps, before the most spectacular natural wonder (1 night), Takayama (1 night), Hakone of all – majestic Fuji – crowns a visit to Hakone National Park. (1 night) and Tokyo (2 nights) in a twin/ In spellbinding, sparkling contrast come two final nights in pulsating Tokyo, one of the planet’s double room on a bed and breakfast basis most exciting cities – a cacophonous futurescape that retains a grip on past traditions with • Dinner on one night some extraordinary temple shrines alongside the neon-lit malls – a visit to which will complete a • Return flights to Osaka, returning wonderful journey of the senses. from Tokyo • One suitcase allowance per person Tour Highlights • Air-conditioned coach travel throughout • The services of a Tour Manager upon arrival • Discover Imperial Kyoto, still home to geishas at your destination • Visit Nijo castle, the Golden Pavilion and bustling Nishiki market Japan • Visit Nara – Japan’s first capital and home to Kanazawa the amazing Great Buddha • Feed the sacred deer in Nara-kuen park Takayama • Take in the views from breath-taking Kiyomizu Tokyo ✈ • Discover Kanazawa’s stunning Mt Fuji ▲ Keroku‑en garden Hakone • See Shirakawago’s traditional houses Kyoto • Takayama – a window on the past ✈ • Marvel at Matsumoto’s extraordinary castle Osaka • On a clear day, Mount Fuji towers over the Hakone National Park • Take the Bullet Train to Tokyo • Explore the exciting Japanese capital
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24 Call us on 0844 391 2200 – We’re here to help! The Best of New Zealand A South American adventure D i sc ov e r br a zi l & Ar ge ntin A wonderful escorted tour to two of South America’s most fascinating and beautiful countries, Brazil and Argentina.
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• Orientation tours of Christchurch and Wellington The Best of New Zealand • Ample time to explore beautiful Queenstown with the chance to visit Join this unforgettable journey through one of the world’s most fascinating countries, Milford Sound two separate – and distinct – island masses that offer a compelling mix of natural • Full day visit to Abel Tasman National Park beauty, diverse cities and colourful, exciting resort towns, enriched by a vibrant Maori with lunch culture rooted in the mists of time. Our wonderful escorted tour will include highlights • Ferry journey between North and of both islands, with stays in several contrasting places of fascinating interest. South Islands Astonishing sights abound, from the rain-forests and plunging waterfalls of Fjordland, to the • Activities in Rotorua including the alpine beauties of Central Otago, both found in the South Island. The haunting desert landscape Agrodome stage show, Paradise Valley of Tongariro National Park - ‘Mordor’ in the ‘Lord of the Rings’ movies - with its trio of brooding Springs and Te Puia thermal reserve volcanoes, and the ancient thermal spa of Rotorua, with its bubbling pools and spouting geysers, • Visit to Waitomo Glow-worm Caves are amongst the North Island’s greatest treasures. Throughout, sweeping seascapes, mountain passes, strange, rare wildlife and striking plants and flowers draw the eye, while New Zealand’s • City tour of Auckland including the cities are havens of rest and relaxation peopled by the friendly Kiwis who are as keen to share Auckland Museum their country’s beauties as they are to enjoy them themselves. • Full day excursion to Cape Reinga • Fourteen nights’ accommodation staying Beginning with your arrival in a Christchurch recovering from 2011’s earthquake, and including in Christchurch (2 nights), Queenstown such highlights as Queenstown, Milford Sound, Fox Glacier and the Abel Tasman National Park in the South Island, and Roturua, Auckland and remote Cape Reinga in the North Island, (2 nights), Fox Glacier (2 nights), Nelson our tremendous value tour is the perfect way in which to see and experience the very best this (2 nights), Wellington (1 night), Rotorua wonderful country has to offer. In the company of a Kiwi guide, and travelling by comfortable (2 nights), Auckland (1 night) and Bay of coach, you’ll enjoy some unforgettable sights, sounds and experiences, with accommodation in Islands (2 nights) in a twin/double room on comfortable hotels, and a host of included excursions and attractions as well as optional tours - a room only basis a true ‘holiday of a lifetime’. • Return flights to Christchurch, returning from Auckland Tour Highlights • One suitcase allowance per person Cape Reinga • Air conditioned coach travel throughout • Spend two nights close to Christchurch • The services of a Tour Manager upon arrival • Enjoy the exhilaration and stunning setting at your destination Auckland of famous Queenstown ✈ • The journey north to Fox Glacier is spectacular Rotorua • Discover the beauty of Abel Tasman New Zealand National Park • Wellington – cosmopolitan, welcoming capital Nelson • Tongariro National Park’s brooding volcanoes T A S M A N Wellington served as dark ‘Mordor’ SEA • Spend two nights in fabled Rotorua • Waitomo’s caves – and glow-worms – are Fox Glacier Christchurch ✈ world-famous • Enjoy a tour of vibrant Auckland SOUTH • Colourful Paihia is gateway to the Queenstown PACIFIC spectacular far north OCEAN • Journey to breathtaking Cape Reinga Cape Reinga Lighthouse
26 Call us on 0844 391 2200 – We’re here to help! New Zealand 27 Milford Sound Milford £3,849 £3,749 £3,699 £3,849 £3,999 £3,949 £3,879 £3,749 and and Prices per person Prices per person Auckland , , . Rotorua , , 3 Jun 2014 2 Jun 2015 4 Nov 2014 LONDON Heathrow AIRPORT 28 Apr 2015 28 16 Sep 2014 10 Mar 2015 13 May 2014 Departure Date Islands
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Your Accommodation Your Regional connections Information on your hotels is provided on Information on your hotels is provided pages 30-32, listed by country and town/ , stays in Christchurch This tour city. Queenstown, Fox Glacier, Nelson, Wellington Bay Connecting flights are available to London Heathrow Heathrow London to available are flights Connecting £150 of supplement a for airports, following the from Newcastle, Manchester, Edinburgh, Belfast, person: per Aberdeen and Deposit just £200 per person. £640 dependent supplement: from Single-room date. on departure Optional Excursions – Kaikoura and Whale Watching – Day Four £155 Sound – Day Six £147 Milford Fox Glacier 2-hour walk – Day Eight £35 Hangi Concert & Dinner – Day Thirteen £62 Zealand The Best of New Sep, Nov 2014, Mar-Jun, Available: Jun 2015 Apr, Mar, FLIGHT & DEPARTURE INFORMATION Return flights with Air New scheduled Los via Zealand to Christchurch returning from Angeles and Auckland, Auckland via Los Angeles. your hotel is ap- the airport to The transfer time from 30 minutes. proximately information on your flight and chosen For more holiday please see page 33. , the the , , a , Pohutu – We’re here to help! here – We’re Maori Warrior, Rotorua Maori Warrior, Tongariro National National Tongariro Maori Arts and Crafts Crafts and Arts Maori Paradise Valley Springs Valley Paradise Rotorua draws visitors from from visitors draws Rotorua Te Puia Te The exploration of North Island Island North of exploration The
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Gardens and its bars, restaurants and cafés. and cafés. bars, restaurants and its Gardens spend the then tour, introductory Enjoy a short this welcoming city. evening in Twelve Day into journey a with begins Park one and – movies Rings’ the of ‘Lord ‘Mordor’in Continue vistas. memorable most tour’s the of city thermal the to on then Taupo, Lake to north greatest Zealand’s New perhaps Rotorua, of stay. attraction, for a two-night Day ThirteenDay bubbling springs, hot its to globe the across including geysers, and pools mud metres twenty shoot can which Splash’ ‘Big activities, different of host A air. the into the including Institute, a guided tour of the silica terraces with with terraces silica the of tour guided a Institute, entertaining Agrodome’s the stalactites, their New of part on demonstration educational and native The industry. sheep-rearing Zealand’s of setting garden your for vie will sanctuary, wildlife and trout an enjoy evening, This day. the during attention Performance Cultural Maori traditional optional a by followed dances and rituals songs, of Hangi Day you’ll visit the Fourteen Today an caves at Waitomo, extraordinary miles 30 some stretching network underground beneath limestone hills, enjoying a guided tour of the vast ‘Cathedral’ with its acoustic thrills, and a boat journey into the ‘Glowworm Continue north to Auckland, and an Grotto’. overnight stay in the ‘City of Sails’. Day Fifteen the A guided tour introduces largest polynesian settlement, where world’s of of the inhabitants are some twenty-percent Maori or South Pacific origins, and takes in the Auckland Museum, with its priceless carvings and artefacts. This afternoon, head north to spend a final two gateway to the stunning nights in Paihia, resort of hidden coves and Bay of Islands region glorious white sand beaches. Close to historic nationhood New Zealand’s where Waitangi, was enshrined, Paihia combines its beautiful location with a host of host amenities. Day Sixteen A last full day brings the opportunity to journey Cape north to remote northernmost point, and Reinga, the country’s Maori ‘place of leaping’, the site of the sacred Sea meets the Pacific the Tasman where Ocean. Return to Paihia for a final evening. Day back to Auckland for Seventeen Transfer the flight back to the UK at the end of what will have been a truly wonderful holiday. Day Eighteen Arrival back into the UK.
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include adrenalin-inducing pursuits like pursuits adrenalin-inducing include Queenstown, which might – for the brave – Queenstown, which might – for the brave – Today is free to enjoy the delights of is free Day Six Today on to Queenstown for two nights. on to Queenstown for New Zealand’s highest peak, before journeying peak, before highest New Zealand’s towering Mount Cook. Pause awhile beneath towering Mount Cook. Tekapo and Lake Pukaki, with its views of and Lake Pukaki, Tekapo towards the Southern Alps, past scenic Lake towards Day the Canterbury Plains Five Head across these awesome creatures of the deep. these awesome creatures also includes a whale-watch cruise to view also includes a whale-watch Kaikoura on today’s optional excursion, which optional Kaikoura on today’s Day Four of Visit the east coast resort English city outside England’, is being restored. is being restored. English city outside England’, ‘Garden City’, often described as ‘the most described as ‘the most City’, often ‘Garden after the journey, enjoying the beauty of the the beauty of enjoying after the journey, your hotel for a two-night stay. Rest and relax Rest and relax a two-night stay. your hotel for enjoy a city orientation before transferring to transferring orientation before enjoy a city Day Three meet your guide and Upon arrival, to Christchurch, arriving on ‘Day Three’. on ‘Day Three’. arriving to Christchurch, Days One/Two London from the flight Board striking modern architecture, colourful Botanic striking modern architecture, to Wellington, the cosmopolitan capital, with its to Wellington, three-hour ferry crossing over the Cook Strait ferry crossing three-hour to the rugged Marlborough Sounds and the to the rugged Marlborough Day Eleven countryside rolling Head across enjoyable evening in laid-back Nelson. Island on foot. You’ll return to spend another Island on foot. You’ll to explore this spectacular cornerto explore of South the remoter shoreline, and the opportunity shoreline, the remoter including a boat trip to discover some of Abel Tasman National Park takes in lush Abel Tasman Day Ten An included excursion with lunch Day Ten Nelson, on the shores of Tasman Bay. of Tasman Nelson, on the shores for the jade-like greenstone industry, then on to industry, for the jade-like greenstone former Gold Rush port-town and now a centre former Gold Rush port-town and now a centre rainforests and limestone outcrops to Hokitika, and limestone outcrops rainforests a UNESCO-listed coastal landscape of Day Nine Journey further north through hike onto the glacial wilderness itself. the more energetic, joining a half-day guided the more the ‘twin’ Fox and Franz Josef glaciers, or, for the ‘twin’ Fox and Franz Josef glaciers, or, wonder, perhaps taking the optional flight of perhaps wonder, Day Eight Enjoy another day of scenic Glacier, for a two-night stay. stay. for a two-night Glacier, up the coast to the magnificent scenery of Fox up the coast to the magnificent scenery of wilderness’ community Haast, before you head wilderness’ you head Haast, before community The Haast Pass Highway leads to ‘edge of the grasslands, passing beautiful Lake Wanaka. grasslands, passing beautiful Lake Wanaka. journey north west towards Central Otago’s journey Central Otago’s west towards north Day Seven After a morning in Queenstown, light plane, for an additional supplement. Peak. It is possible to return to Queenstown by Peak. It is possible to return to Queenstown natural fjords,dominated by triangular Mitre by triangular Mitre natural fjords,dominated Milford Sound, one of the world’s greatest greatest the world’s one of Sound, Milford will join the optional excursion to spectacular will join the optional excursion to spectacular jumping, white-water rafting or jet-boating. Many white-water rafting or jet-boating. jumping, South A me ri ca
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• City tour of Buenos Aires • Included half-day Evita tour Rio de Janeiro & • Guided visit to the Argentinian side of Igauzú Falls with a park ranger followed by a train journey to UNESCO-listed Highlights of Argentina Devil’s Throat This wonderful escorted tour to two of South America’s most engaging countries • Morning visit to the Brazilian side of takes in two of the continent’s most beautiful and absorbing cities, and some of Igauzú Falls the world’s greatest natural wonders, with five nights in elegant Buenos Aires and • Half-day city tour of Rio de Janeiro four more in pulsating Rio de Janeiro bookending a two-night stay by the plunging • Hotel accommodation for eleven nights cascades of Iguazú Falls. staying in Buenos Aires (5 nights), Iguazú (2 nights) and Rio de Janeiro (4 nights) in a The tour begins in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires, the ‘Paris of the Americas’, a cultural delight exuding history, elegance and Spanish charm through its every pore. Walk in the footsteps of twin/double room on a bed and breakfast Eva Perón, take in the sights of ‘BA’s’ microcentro heart, enjoy some of the America’s best food, basis and – if it’s your pleasure – ‘shop ‘til you drop’ at bargain prices. Accommodation in BA’s most • Return flights to Buenos Aires, returning elegant neighbourhood, included guided introductions to the main sights, a traditional lunch and from Rio de Janeiro and all internal flights in opportunities to join several exciting optional tours will all enrich your stay. South America The natural wonders of Iguazú’s 275 separate falls will come in blissful contrast to BA, with the • One suitcase allowance per person chance to cross to the Brazilian side of the torrent on an optional tour. • Air-conditioned coach travel throughout • The services of a Tour Manager upon arrival The tour ends in glorious Rio, set beneath Sugar Loaf Mountain, and fringed by the golden beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, basking in the warmth of the sun by day and dancing to at your destination the rhythm of Samba by night. An included tour taking in Sugar Loaf’s famous cable car, and the chance to climb to the top of the famous Christ the Redeemer statue for the most awe-inspiring view of all, complete this wonderful South American ‘journey of a lifetime’.
Tour Highlights
• The first five nights are spend in gloriously Brazil elegant Buenos Aires, including a guided tour to introduce the Argentine capital • Learn about the Peronist era on an included Rio de ✈ ‘Evita’ tour Janeiro • Fly to majestic, magnificent Iguazú Falls ✈ Iguazú Falls for two nights • Explore both Argentine and Brazilian sides Argentina of the Falls • Unbelievable, unforgettable Rio de Janeiro ✈ for four nights • Enjoy a guided tour of the Brazilian capital • Take a cable car ride to the top of Sugar Buenos ✈ Aires Loaf Mountain
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28 Call us on 0844 391 2200 – We’re here to help! South America 29 £2,699 £2,799 Prices per person . Prices per person Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires Puerto Madero, Hotel, Buenos Aires 562 Nogaro Rio de Janeiro de Rio 4 Mar 2015 London heathrow AIRPORT Departure Date Outbound: 20:10/9:00 • Return 20:20/13:45 Outbound: 30 Apr, 24 Sep, 1 Oct 2014 24 Sep, Apr, 30 Your Accommodation Your Information on your hotels is provided on Information on your hotels is provided pages 30-32, listed by country and town/ , stays in Buenos Aires This tour city. and Iguazú The transfer time from the airport to your first hotel the airport to The transfer time from one hour. is approximately and chosen information on your flight For more holiday please see page 33. Deposit just £200 per person. supplement: £699 Single-room Optional Excursions – Estanzia Ranch Day with barbecue – £153 – Day Three Parana River & Delta Cruise – Day Five – £74 show with dinner – Day Five – £129 Tango Full day Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay – Day Six – £299 Christ the Redeemer Half day Corcovado, – Day Eleven – £64 Samba Show with dinner – – £134 Day Twelve & Rio de Janeiro rgentina Highlights of A 2015 Sep, Oct 2014, Mar Apr, Available: FLIGHT & DEPARTURE INFORMATION France Air with flights scheduled Return returning Paris, via Aires Buenos to Paris. via Janeiro de Rio from Iguazú Falls – We’re here to help! here – We’re . Later, cross to to cross Later, . Devil’s Throat Devil’s 0844 391 2200
Day Nine After a morning the at leisure, begins with the final part of the adventure Iguazú to fabulous Rio de 90-minute flight from metropolis, world-renowned Brazil’s Janeiro, Upon arrival, meet your stay. for a four-night Rio guide and transfer to your hotel close to famous Copacabana, and after check-in, enjoy your first taste of this beautiful city. An included half-day excursion Day Ten you to ‘Rio’, with its beaches, introduces mountains, inland lakes its man-made vibrant skyscrapers, contrasts of rich and poor, Samba beat and relentless café-culture, love of life. The tour will Carioca irrepressible include the coastal districts of Copocabana, Ipanema and Leblon, with their beaches and as well as the Centro area, streets, tree-lined historic and ultra-modernwhere sit side-by- side. A highlight of the day will be the cable car ride to the summit of `Sugar Loaf Mountain, simply unforgettable. the views are where from for personal is free Day Eleven Today sightseeing, with the opportunity to take an ‘wonder of optional tour to the jaw-dropping statue of the world’ that is the extraordinary Christ the Redeemer, atop the hunch-backed Corcovado mountain. Drive to the historic cog- ascent railway station to make the three-mile lush vegetation to the world-famous through arms, 122-foot-tall statue, with its outstretched then take the lift or escalator – or make the stiff walk - to the spectacular viewpoint. A final full day can be spent in Day Twelve you might bring or exploration before relaxation the curtain down on your South American by joining the optional evening adventure excursions that include the chance to enjoy a traditional barbecue followed by the excitement Samba show – the perfect of an effervescent end to your stay. Day Thirteen After a free-morning transfer to the international airport for the overnight return. Day Fourteen Arrival back into the UK. the Brazilian side of the falls for a two-night stay. two-night a for falls the of side Brazilian the Day Eight Iguazú from Enjoy the panorama of walk on pathways the Brazilian side, as you by the lush foliage nurtured the through This the cascades. from constant moisture or enjoy a choice of afternoon, and relax, rest to showcase more optional activities designed of this idyllic natural wonderland. countless colourful bird species, Iguazú has to has to Iguazú species, bird colourful countless believed. experienced to be be seen and tour of the guided walking Enjoy a fascinating by a of the falls, accompanied Argentine side train ride to the and the 25-minute park ranger, the famous, of the torrents, most spectacular UNESCO-listed Call us on
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La Boca, Buenos Aires jungle refuge to big cats, monkeys, tapirs and jungle refuge a protected National Park that is stunning a protected the natural world’s greatest wonders. Set in greatest the natural world’s Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil, and one of series of cascades at the meeting point of phenomenon of famous Iguazú, a plunging the 1hour, 40-minute flight to the stupendous the 1hour, Transfer early to the airport for Day Seven Transfer your South American tour draws to a close. Enjoy a last evening in BA, as the first part of that draws visitors from across the globe. across that draws visitors from and picture-postcard-perfect historic centre historic centre and picture-postcard-perfect , with its winding cobbled streets Sacramento, with its winding cobbled streets smugglers’ hideaway port of Colonia del River Plate to the exquisite Uruguayan former as you journey by fast hovercraft across the as you journey across by fast hovercraft to tick off another South American country, another South American country, to tick off brings another optional tour and the chance Day Six A last day in the Argentine capital
porteños River, a popular weekend retreat of wealthy wealthy of retreat weekend popular a River, Show. the experience of an authentic Tango riverboat to the beautiful delta of the Parana Parana the of delta beautiful the to riverboat to enjoy the opportunity This evening, there’s optional excursion, travelling by train, coach and and coach train, by travelling excursion, optional outstanding shopping opportunities, or join the the join or opportunities, shopping outstanding
with Day Five Five Day cemetery. place in Recoleta cemetery. resting where her body was exhibited, and her final where the Central Workers’ Union headquarters the Central Workers’ devoted crowd shortly before her early demise, shortly before devoted crowd balcony from which the Peróns addressed the which the Peróns addressed balcony from era, including Eva Perón’s, the famous Peronist era, including Eva Perón’s, ‘Evita’ tour of the sights associated with the ‘Evita’ tour of the sights associated with the awaits, with a fascinating included guided Yet another day of exploration another day Day Four Yet accompanied by music and folk dancing. accompanied by music and folk dancing. and enjoying a traditional asado barbeque culture of the plains learning of about the gaucho culture spend the day on a typical estanzia ranch, spend the day on a typical of the city into the pampas grassland, to of the city into the pampas which will offer the opportunity to travel out which will offer be drawn to the exciting optional excursion, be drawn to the exciting discovery of enthralling BA, although many will discovery of enthralling Today can be spent in further can be spent in Day Three Today neighbourhood. Rest and relax this evening. and relax neighbourhood. Rest Recoleta, the capital’s most elegant barrio, or Recoleta, the capital’s riverside area, head to the hotel in La Madero riverside area, district. After lunch in the chic Puerto La Boca district. After lunch in – and the famously colourful century Cabildo – and the famously colourful including pink Casa Rosada and the 18th- including pink Parliament buildings - Parliament historic Plaza de Mayo’s with a guided introductory tour, taking in taking tour, introductory with a guided city to begin your South American adventure adventure your South American city to begin Meet your guide and transfer into the guide and transfer into Meet your Day Two Buenos Aires. DayOne to the Atlantic Fly overnight across tion
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Tianfu Sunshine Hotel, Chengdu, China Your touring accommodation... excellent hotels with names you can trust! There’s no doubt, especially on a holiday that involves days spent travelling and sightseeing, that a good quality hotel is important, which is why we spend so much time carefully selecting the places you’ll stay – even if it’s only for one night! Chosen for a combination of location, welcome comfort and the opportunity to rest and relax, our city-based hotels and touring and resort-based accommodation are of an excellent standard and offer a range of modern conveniences and usually a choice of regional and international cuisine.
Victoria Can Tho, Vietnam India Jaipur Lemontree Premier Hotel A modern hotel with a restaurant and a bar, as Agra well as an outdoor swimming pool. Each room Radisson Blu East Gate Hotel also has air conditioning, a mini-bar, tea- and A modern hotel with several restaurants, coffee-making facilities, a safe, and an iron a swimming pool and a pool bar set in the and ironing board. extensive grounds and the hotel also has a gym. Each room has air conditioning, TV Kochi and a safe. Courtyard by Marriott This fine hotel has a restaurant and impressive Delhi leisure facilities which include a gym, whirlpool Radisson Blu Dwarka Hotel and indoor/outdoor pool. All of the modern This new hotel has a lovely outdoor rooms at this new hotel are well equipped. swimming pool area, a bar, a coffee shop and two restaurants. Each guest room has air Trident Hotel Munnar conditioning, satellite TV, a CD player, a safe, a Set around a central courtyard with spacious hairdryer and a mini-bar. grounds and a pool. There is a restaurant and The Tall Trees Resort bar as well as an Ayurveda Centre with traditional Amidst the greenery of Munnar, rooms are very Geejgarh therapies – maybe relax with a treatment or well-appointed and the hotel has a restaurant, Geejgarh Village Retreat massage. Rooms here are light and airy. bar and gift shop. Surrounded by the Aravali Hills and farmland, Kumarokom Periyar you’ll stay in an individual thatched cottage with terrace – basic but adequate and comfortable. Deluxe Houseboat Greenwoods Staying at this property is a highlight of the tour Stay in a traditional thatched houseboat with This property, very close to the wildlife park, when you can experience the real, rural India. two or three cabins, all with private facilities. has a restaurant and bar as well as a pool and Three crew members (including one chef) will spa. There is even a coffee-shop set high in a take care of you throughout your stay. tree-house! Rooms are in small blocks around Madurai the grounds and have good facilities. Heritage Hotel Ranthambhore This historic seventeen acre resort makes for a The Pugmark quiet haven in this bustling city. Developed from This hotel is in a perfect setting to enjoy the the original Madurai Club, this luxurious hotel wildlife to its full extent, with lovely gardens has a restaurant, the Swig & Tee bar and a and a pool. All the rooms have air conditioning, coffee shop. Relax in the spa or large outdoor telephones, and cable television, and are pool. All rooms have excellent facilities. furnished with modern amenities. Courtyard by Marriott, Kochi
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has a rooftop pool, gym, bar and restaurant. and bar gym, pool, a rooftop has located close to Ben Thanh Market. The hotel hotel The Market. Thanh Ben to close located A modern city hotel which is very centrally centrally very is which hotel city A modern Silverland Grand Hotel Silverland Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Vietnam City, Minh Chi Ho
outdoor seating overlooking the river and there is a bar, a is bar, there and river the overlooking seating Mekong Delta. The restaurant has outdoor outdoor has restaurant The Delta. Mekong the banks of the Bassac River, deep in the the in deep River, Bassac the of banks the Built in colonial style, this hotel is located on located is hotel this style, colonial in Built Victoria Hotel Victoria Chau Doc, Vietnam Vietnam Doc, Chau up pool bar. All rooms have sea views. sea have rooms All bar. pool up restaurants, a coffee shop, a pool and a swim- and a pool shop, a coffee restaurants, and right on the beach, this hotel has three three has hotel this beach, the on right and Boasting a prime position overlooking the Gulf Gulf the overlooking position a prime Boasting
Grand Pacific Sovereign Resort Sovereign Grand Pacific Cha-Am, Thailand Thailand Cha-Am, restaurant, bar and spa. and bar restaurant, rooms here have balcony and the hotel has a has hotel the and balcony have here rooms exotic gardens and built in colonial style. All All style. colonial in built and gardens exotic On the banks of the Hau River, amidst amidst River, Hau the of banks the On Victoria Hotel Victoria Can Tho, Vietnam Vietnam Tho, Can TV, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. making coffee and tea and minibar TV, conditioned rooms are nicely appointed with with appointed nicely are rooms conditioned with restaurant, gym and outdoor pool. Air- pool. outdoor and gym restaurant, with A bright and modern, centrally located hotel hotel located centrally modern, and A bright Stung Sangke Hotel Stung Sangke Battambang, Cambodia Cambodia Battambang,
and coffee-making facilities. coffee-making and comfortably decorated with air-conditioning, tea tea air-conditioning, with decorated comfortably tastes, guest rooms are well appointed and and appointed well are rooms guest tastes, and several bars and restaurants to suit all all suit to restaurants and bars several and Centrally located with a large pool terrace terrace pool a large with located Centrally Century Park Hotel Century Bangkok, Thailand Thailand Bangkok, Houseboats, Kerala Nelson Quality Hotel Leisure Lodge tion Centrally located apartment hotel with restaurant, bar and outdoor pool. Rooms are very well appointed with TV, hairdryer, fridge, clock radio, iron and ironing board. Queenstown Copthorne Lakeview Hotel On the shores of Lake Wakatipu, with exceptional views, and within walking distance of Queenstown’s downtown this hotel has two restaurants and a bar. There’s a spa pool and all rooms come with private balcony or patio, TV, fridge, hairdryer and a safe. Rotorua
Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands, New Zealand Copthorne Hotel Surrounded by natural beauty all rooms benefit from a phone, a minibar, tea and coffee making Your tourin g acc o mm od a Yangshuo Takayama facilities, an iron and ironing board, a hairdryer Yangshuo New Century Hotel Best Western and Sky TV. Jimmy Cook’s Kiwi Kitchen is This hotel has an outdoor pool, two restaurants Within walking distance of all attractions and open for breakfast and dinner and Jimmy’s bar (Chinese and western) and a bar. The service the centre of town this hotel has a restaurant serves drinks and snacks throughout the day. in this hotel is excellent and all rooms are air- with bar, serving as a tea lounge during the Wellington conditioned and have a TV, mini-bar and tea- day, and a separate Japanese restaurant open making facilities. for dinner. Rooms are pleasantly furnished with Mercure Hotel TV, radio, hairdryer and minibar. City hotel with brasserie restaurant and bar Yangtse Cruise as well as an indoor pool, gym and sauna. All Victoria’s ships are specially designed to Tokyo rooms are well equipped with air conditioning, navigate the Yangtze River, and are all officially Villa Fontaine Shiodome TV, phone, minibar, coffee maker and iron and rated five stars by the China National Tourism Central hotel with large atrium lobby and ironing board. Administration which is its highest rating. Enjoy breakfast room as well as a spa offering all the comfort and elegance of river cruising: various treatments (extra cost). Rooms are South America attentive and professional staff, delicious meals air-conditioned and all have TV, fridge and and spectacular scenery from every stateroom coffee‑maker. Buenos Aires, Argentina and public area. Shore excursions are bookable during the cruise. 562 Nogaro Hotel New Zealand In classical style this historic hotel is centrally located close to Plaza de Mayo. The hotel has Japan Auckland a gym, fitness centre and lobby bar serving Mercure Hotel snacks. The rooms are air-conditioned with TV, Hakone In the heart of the Auckland waterfront district, minibar and hairdryer. Hotel Tenseien the hotel overlooks the spectacular harbour Iguazú Falls, Brazil With a restaurant and coffee-shop this beautiful and is within walking distance of shopping hotel is surrounded by greenery, spacious and restaurants. The restaurant and bar offers San Martin Hotel gardens and mountain views. There is a spa great panoramic views while all air-conditioned Located right at the entrance to the national with open-air hot spring, restaurant, sauna and rooms have TV, phone and minibar. park between the city of Foz and the Falls, the jacuzzi. All rooms are well-equipped. hotel is set in spacious wooded grounds with a Bay of Islands large swimming pool and there is a restaurant Kanazawa Copthorne Hotel & Resort and bar. Rooms are air-conditioned with mini Trinity Hotel In sixty acres of sub tropical gardens and in a bar, TV, safe and telephone. In the heart of Kanazawa with a restaurant for waterfront location in the heart of the Bay of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil breakfast. All rooms have air-conditioning, mini Islands, enjoy the freeform lagoon style outdoor bar, TV, Phone, tea maker, Japanese style pool, a day spa (extra cost), restaurant and Best Western Augustos Rio Copa bathrobe and hairdryer. café bar. All rooms have patio, TV, fridge and Located just a short walk from Leme and minibar, as well as phone and coffee-maker. Copacabana beaches, the hotel is close to Kyoto shopping, restaurants and bars. Facilities Daiwa Roinet Christchurch include roof-top pool with stunning views, a A new hotel close to the centre yet in a quiet Heartland Hotel Cotswold gym and a restaurant. All modern rooms have location with a restaurant for breakfast. All A charming hotel built in Tudor style which air-conditioning are well-equipped. rooms have TV, fridge, tea- and coffee-making reflects Christchurch’s place as the most facilities and air-conditioning. English of cities outside England! Spacious grounds with award winning gardens and a Kanazawa Risol Trinity, Japan restaurant are some of the hotel’s features while all rooms have TV, fridge, hairdryer and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Fox Glacier Distinction Further Information In Fox Glacier Village amidst peaceful seclusion Very occasionally, due to high demand yet steps from the village centre. Enjoy the or local conditions, alternative hotels of restaurant, bar and library area where you can a similar standard may be used, your relax with the view! All rooms have balcony and allocated hotel will be confirmed with your lounge area, coffee-maker, TV and CD player. final travel documents prior to departure.
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Los Paris with Air France, Dubai with Emirates and and Emirates with Dubai France, Air with Paris When flights are not non stop, you will route via via route will you stop, non not are flights When International flights choice of films, TV and music channels to help keep you entertained throughout the flight. See below for more information about your flight. flight. your about information more for below See flight. the throughout entertained you keep help to channels music and TV films, of choice complimentary meals en route and appropriate to the time of day as well as soft and alcoholic drinks throughout the flight. You’ll find seatback video with a with video seatback find You’ll flight. the throughout drinks alcoholic and soft as well as day of time the to appropriate and route en meals complimentary Our flights are with some of the world’s most reputable airlines and all flights include spacious, ergonomic seating in the economy cabin, usually two two usually cabin, economy the in seating ergonomic spacious, include flights all and airlines reputable most world’s the of some with are flights Our Flight information Flight Holiday Essentials Holiday Further Information, TION Health Matters, Passports & Visas
Your Newmarket Holiday Health Matters Your Holiday has been arranged by Newmarket Air Your doctor will advise you on appropriate Holidays, part of the Newmarket Group, founded precautions and any recommended vaccinations. It in 1983. is suggested that you consult your GP about twelve weeks prior to travel. Sensible prevention measures, Brochure Details such as high factor sun protection, insect-repellent A NT IN F OR MA All information in this brochure was correct at time of sprays and drinking bottled mineral water are also going to print and any errors are unintentional. The advised. We recommend leaving contact lenses at availability of some services, facilities and attractions home and using glasses due to increased dust in the may vary due to circumstances out of our control air in some areas. and therefore cannot accept liability if things are not I MP ORT open or available, although we will do our best to Passports & Visas provide alternatives. Visas are required by British Citizens travelling to the following countries and the current cost when applying Optional Excursions by post is shown: All our optional excursions are subject to a minimum number of participants. In the unlikely event that the India £92 excursion is cancelled, your payment will be returned China £84 in full. Cancellation may take place whilst you are Vietnam £54 already on your holiday, pending final demand. Cambodia £15 Your Itinerary We endeavour to operate the itinerary advertised in New Zealand US$14 (an electronic visa waiver is this brochure although there are occasions when due required to transit the USA en route) to circumstances out of our control, we may have to Costs are shown as a guide and are subject to change the order in which the itinerary is operated, change at any time. or our day by day activities. On the rare occasion this happens our Tour Managers will keep you fully British Citizens do not currently require visas for other informed, and where possible provide suitable destinations in this brochure, including Hong Kong, alternatives. Accessibility however, in most cases, your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your return So that we can advise you of any health or to the UK and have at least one available blank page. Your Financial Protection accessibility issues, it is essential that you let us have We will write to you about 8 weeks prior to travel with The air holiday packages in this brochure are ATOL details of any special requirements you may have at visa application procedures. It is possible to use an protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL the time of booking. number is ATOL 2325. Please see our Booking agency to handle your visa application for you and we Conditions for further information. All of the holidays in this brochure contain an amount will send you details of CIBT, our preferred supplier, of walking. In less developed countries expect places at the same time. Using an agency will involve Price Guarantee visited to be less ‘manicured’ that you’re used to at extra charges. Due to uncertainty over the price of aviation fuel, we home. If you have walking difficulties or any other regret we must reserve the right to change the prices health or accessibility issues please do consider the in this brochure at any time. itinerary that you are considering very carefully. Travel Insurance
Peace of Mind • Personal Liability – up to £1 million The Policy Document Travel insurance can play an essential part in ensuring • Legal Expenses – up to £10,000 This will be sent to you with your confirmation of you are able to enjoy every moment of your time on The Cover – Significant Health Exclusions; reservation. It is the full terms and conditions of holiday, without worrying what might happen should bad Health Declaration the policy. luck befall you. Hence, we insist that everyone travelling abroad with Newmarket has travel insurance. This • The policy does not cover any claim arising from a Excess Waiver Insurance must be either the Newmarket Travel Insurance policy medical condition for which, at the time of taking out If an excess applies, you can avoid this being deducted underwritten by AGA International SA and administered the policy, an insured person: from a successful claim by taking out optional Excess in the UK by Mondial Assistance (UK) Ltd, or an • Is being prescribed regular medication; or Waiver Insurance in addition to the policy. alternative travel insurance policy. The Newmarket travel • Has received treatment for or had a consultation with insurance policy is only available to UK, Channel Islands The Premium a doctor or hospital specialist in the past 12 months; or The cost of the policy is £65 for adults, £32.50 for or Isle of Man residents and English law will apply. children between the ages of 2 and 16. Infants under • Is being referred to, treated by or under the care of a 2 years are insured free. The cost of Excess Waiver The Cover – Main Features; Limits/ doctor or a hospital specialist; or Excesses applicable Insurance is £6.00 for each person aged 2 or over at the • Is awaiting treatment or the results of any tests or date of travel. All premiums are inclusive of Insurance The policy provides cover for: investigations; or Premium Tax at the current rate. You must pay all • Personal Accident – up to £15,000 • Has been diagnosed with or treated for cancer in the applicable premiums at the time of booking and cover • Overseas Emergency Medical and last 5 years unless the condition(s) has (have) been starts from the moment we receive these monies. If • Associated Expenses – up to £5 million declared, and accepted in writing. you are travelling abroad with us, we will automatically (less £70 excess) where applicable add the cost of the policy to your invoice if, at the time Please call the confidential medical line on 0845 618 of booking, you do not provide us with the required • Cancellation or Curtailment Charges – up 0344 if you need to declare a medical condition, if you information about an alternative policy. to the cost of the holiday (less maximum develop a medical condition after the policy was issued, excess of £70) if your existing medical condition changes after the Cancellation Rights • Abandonment of the holiday – up to the cost policy was issued or if you are unsure whether a medical If your cover does not meet your requirements, please of the holiday (less £70 excess) condition needs to be declared or not. This helpline will return the documentation within 14 days of receipt and • Personal Possessions – up to £1,000 in total (less be able to tell you whether or not cover can be provided your premium will be refunded in full unless you have £70 excess) including up to £500 for valuables for your medical condition(s). You do not have to declare travelled made a claim or intend to make a claim. minor ailments e.g. hay fever, colds/flu, ear infections, • Delayed Personal Possessions - up to £75 dental treatment if you have had no further problems Making a complaint • Personal Money – up to £250 (less £70 excess) since or if you have been advised by your doctor that it The policy contains a complaints procedure which • Loss of Passport – up to £250 is safe to travel. tells you what steps you can take if you wish to make a complaint. • Missed Departure – up to £800 An additional premium may be payable.
34 Call us on 0844 391 2200 – We’re here to help! IMPORTANT INFORMATION 35 ACCOMMODATION The majority of the rooms for three people will have two double beds. Rooms for two people will have one double bed or two twin beds – this will be at the discretion of the hotel. Single rooms will generally have one bed. It is standard practice for rooms to be vacated by 12 noon. Where your departure is later, it may be possible to keep the room longer – your Tour Manager will give you assistance and advise of any extra charge that would be made. Should you have any special requests such as adjoining rooms, high or low floor, make your request when Booking. The hotel cannot guarantee to meet all requests but will at all times do their best to oblige. Please note that certain facilities advertised at the hotels may not be available. Items such as outdoor swimming pools are subject to weather conditions and it will be the decision of each individual hotelier as to when these facilities are available. BOOKED WITH NEWMARKET EXTRAS NOT HOLIDAY We cannot be held responsible for compensation in respect of any extras which are booked (e.g. travel insurance, currency, theatre tickets) with a third party, if we subsequently cancel your holiday for whatever reason. If you book your travel insurance with us, you would receive a full refund in this circumstance. PRICE GUARANTEE Due to uncertainty over the price of aviation fuel, we regret we must reserve the right to change the prices in this brochure at any time. Agents, is administered quite independently by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Chartered Institute independently by the administered quite Agents, is a simple and request) provides for will be supplied on (details of which The Scheme liability on the alone with restricted on documents method of arbitration inexpensive to claims for an amount of costs. The Scheme does not apply customer in respect per Booking. per person. There is also a limit of £25,000 greater than £5,000 respect of physical injury to claims which are solely or mainly in Neither does it apply under this Scheme of such injury or illness. Redress or illness or the consequences nine months of requesting arbitration to be made within requires written notice from the holiday. scheduled date of return OVERSEAS HOLIDAYS HOLIDAY FOR YOUR 6 OUR RESPONSIBILITY to you by independent no direct control over services provided (a) Although we have of the holiday which responsibility for the reasonable standard suppliers we accept promised, we will pay you appropriate you book. If any part is not provided as of your holiday, except where the compensation if this has affected the enjoyment failure is unforeseeable or unavoidable. person named on the Booking suffers bodily (b) We accept responsibility if you or any acts and/or omissions of: injury, illness or death due to the negligent (i) our employees or agents; or within the (ii) our suppliers or sub-contractors, servants or agents whilst acting to provide any service or arrangement scope or in the course of their employment booked with us save that we do not accept forming part of the holiday that you have liabilities are limited by the relevant responsibility for any air or sea carriers whose any such claims will be subject to and dealt International Conventions. Provided that will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of within accordance with English Law and the English courts. that you suffer illness, personal injury or (c) We shall give you assistance in the event overseas arising out of an activity which does death during the period of your holiday with us or an excursion offered through not form part either of the holiday arrangement guidance and, at our discretion and where us. This assistance will include advice and to our spending a maximum amount in this appropriate, financial assistance subject regard on behalf of yourself and any other person named on the Booking of £5,000 in total. (d) In the event of a claim under this clause six against us by you or any person named on the Booking we reserve the right to claim in your place against the person and or corporation responsible for the act, default or omission giving rise to the claim be you hereby agree to assign to us all your rights under this clause six and we will that we subrogated to those rights and you hereby agree to assist us fully in the event enforce the rights which have been assigned to us or to which we are subrogated. (e) We take the safety and security of our clients extremely seriously. If a Foreign act on Office advises that people should not visit a particular country, then we would that the this. However, we are sure you appreciate from press and television coverage we are political, economic and social conditions in many countries are not as stable as world used to. Sadly crimes against both people and their property are a fact of life the over, and when in a foreign country it is very important to be extra vigilant and avoid drawing attention to yourself by wearing expensive jewellery, carrying expensive camera equipment etc. Travellers as have the same responsibility for their personal safety and that of their possessions, you they do at home. As situations in countries can change rapidly, we would suggest for up may wish to contact the Foreign Office Travel Advice unit on 0845 850 2829 to date information and advice regarding safety BEFORE BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY. not Newmarket Air Holidays operate to many parts of the world, some of which do conform to British health and safety standards. We request that all our hotels comply cannot with the local regulations applicable in their country for health and safety but we guarantee that these meet British standards. INSURANCE 7 TRAVEL Because of the importance of having adequate insurance cover we make it a condition If you of booking on all foreign holidays that you are covered by an insurance policy. for any elect not to take our insurance, you agree to indemnify Newmarket Air Holidays costs that arise which would otherwise have been met had Newmarket Air Holidays insurance been taken. Should you fail to supply us with the name of your insurance to company at the time of booking, our insurance premium will automatically be added your invoice. Please note, if you take out our insurance, certain claims will be subject to an excess charge. & REPATRIATION 8 FI £10 £25 – We’re here to help! here – We’re quests but will do our best to oblige. tee to meet all re an 15 - 28 days 0 - 14 days 0844 391 2200
FLIGHT INFORMATION FLIGHT INFORMATION All prices in this brochure are based on air travel in economy class. We reserve the right to substitute an alternative airline or aircraft type if required to do so for reasons beyond our control. The aircraft used on our tours will include Boeing & Airbus types, or any other aircraft types at the discretion of the relevant airlines. ABOUT FLIGHT TIMINGS NOTE IMPORTANT The flight information given is based upon airline schedules that were known at the time of printing, or upon expected airline schedules. Please note that timings may become subject to change at the airline’s discretion, and should any such alteration be significant, we will inform you. In some cases, flights may make en-route stops. On some tours, one or more air sectors may be indirect. For specific information on this point please contact us. Final timings will otherwise be reconfirmed with your tickets and Joining Instructions, approximately two weeks before departure. We thank you for your understanding in this matter. FITNESS TO TRAVEL We strive to give all our customers full care and attention, but we do need to know at the time of booking if there are any special needs or requirements. It is particularly important that we are advised of any disabilities and also if you intend to bring any specialist equipment such as a wheelchair with you. Please make sure you provide full details when Booking. These will be acknowledged on your Confirmation of Reservation. If you have suffered from a serious medical condition recently, then you should consult with your Doctor about your fitness to travel. SPECIAL REQUESTS There are of course only a limited number of front seats on coaches, low floor rooms in hotels etc. We cannot guar 6 YOUR TRAVELLING CONDITIONS TRAVELLING 6 YOUR or sea, such travel by air, land have booked your part of the holiday you Where as shipping, rail carriage of the airline, and conditions of subject to the terms travel will be the conditions will limit the the transport. In most cases, or coach company providing Should anyone be refused in accordance with international law. carrier’s liability to you country by the transport or ferry or flight, or to the destination admission to the coach, cannot be held responsible. then we are powerless to assist and government authority, condition or who fails to advise us of any medical This includes any passenger responsibility for your prevented from travelling as a result, our disability. If you are and we will be under no Full cancellation charges will apply holiday thereupon ceases. you may incur. for any refund, compensation or loss obligation whatsoever you Our contract with OF RESERVATION 1 OUR CONFIRMATION deposit we will send you a Confirmation When we have received your Booking and is booked for you. From this moment of Reservation which details exactly what booking on the terms set out in this Newmarket Air Holidays has accepted your Contract. HOLIDAY 2 THE PRICE OF YOUR the cost of fuel, duties, taxes or fees Changes in transportation costs, including mean that the price of your travel chargeable for services and exchange rates, booked. However there will be no change arrangements may change after you have absorb and you will not be charged for any within 30 days of your departure. We will your travel arrangements, which excludes increase equivalent to 2% of the price of charges. You will be charged for the amount insurance premiums and any amendment you have to pay an increase of more than over and above that. If this means that you will have the option of accepting a 10% of the price of your travel arrangements, to offer one (if this is of equivalent or higher change to another holiday if we are able if it is of lower quality you will be refunded quality you will not have to pay more but receiving a full refund of all monies paid, the difference in price), or cancelling and the price of your holiday go down due except for any amendment charges. Should any to the changes mentioned above, by more than 2% of your holiday cost, then are not refund due will be paid to you. However, please note that travel arrangements on always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact of the price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place. The price Guide your holiday was calculated using exchange rates quoted in the Financial Times to World Currencies 31 December 2012. 3 OUR ALTERATIONS It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your holiday but we do plan your holiday arrangements many months in advance. Occasionally changes may are be made, which we reserve the right to do at any time. Most of these changes minor (eg. cancellation of an optional excursion) and we will advise you at the earliest as possible date. If a major change becomes necessary we will inform you as soon one is reasonably possible if there is time before your departure. A major change is that we make to your holiday arrangements before departure that involves changing your resort area, or time of departure or return by more than twelve hours, or offering the latter accommodation with a lower official classification than that advertised (except the in the case of en route tour hotels). When a major change occurs, you will have choice of either accepting the change of arrangements, purchasing another available or holiday from us, (we will refund any price difference if alternative is of lower value) cancelling your holiday and receiving a full refund of all monies paid, except where the major change arises due to force majeure (see below), we will pay compensation as detailed below: IMPORTANT NOTE : We will not pay you compensation if we have to cancel or change your travel arrangements in any way because of unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control. These can include, for example, war, riot, industrial adverse fire, disaster, nuclear or natural consequences, its and activity terrorist dispute, with weather conditions, epidemics and pandemics, unavoidable technical problems transport. 4 OUR CANCELLATIONS We reserve the right in any circumstances (including failure to reach sufficient numbers) to cancel your holiday and in this event we will return to you all money of you have paid to us or will offer you an alternative, available holiday to purchase Note comparable standard. In no case, except for reasons of war etc, (see Important above) will your holiday be cancelled after the date when your final balance becomes due. 5 OUR COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE them Newmarket Air Holidays Ltd is a Member of ABTA with membership ward nies, ho pa Call us on tant to provide us tions are to be sent, struc Deposit only 100% lines, insurance com tion and our contract with you. The ing upon circumstances, we will va er ture from your hotel. pend es and joining in cate should be carried in the passport. tifi voic count if they are sharing a room with 2 adults day and travelling, it is impor i 50% or deposit if greater 75% or deposit if greater 90% tion. In the case of a major delay to your home lay the depar da mo ing this hol ports. If any member of your party e.g. newly weds, changes our to de com deav tered as the first name. It is also their address and telephone number(s) our to provide ac
iers etc., so please be accurate. For foreign holidays it is essential that these names ITINERARY You will receive your final travel documents approximately two weeks prior to departure, provided all payments have been made. DELAYS Occasionally flights and coaches may be delayed due to circumstances beyond our control. In such cases we will do our utmost to help you and keep you fully informed. In the event of extended overnight delays, de should be en that should be given. Other names are required by air with these details so that we can issue the tickets in the new name. If there is not time to amend the passport the marriage cer We need to know the number of children under 2, and those between the ages of 2 and 11 who may qualify for a 10% dis where a specific child price is not shown. We do not accept bookings from any unaccompanied passengers under the age of 18. endeav journey, we shall en
BOOKING It is extremely important that you provide clear, correct information when Booking, for it is from this information that we make your res Important Information person to whom all correspondence, in their name between book match those on the pass tel 5 YOUR COMPLAINTS 5 YOUR In the unlikely event that you have problems whilst on holiday, you MUST report the matter to the hotel or our representative IMMEDIATELY during your holiday. If the matter is not then satisfactorily resolved, you must complete a written report (form available from our representative). You must then follow up any complaint in writing within fourteen days of your return, including a copy of the original report form. We operate a strict code of conduct which also conforms to European regulations on package travel and take any complaints received seriously. A failure to follow the procedure outlined will affect the outcome of the complaint and any possible compensation. “Balance Due” date* - 29 days 28 - 15 days 14 - 7 days less than 7 days prior/after departure policy, Notes: If the reason for cancellation is covered under the terms of an insurance you may be able to reclaim these charges. & * The “Balance Due” date is printed/shown on your “Confirmation of Booking Invoice”. 4 YOUR CANCELLATION 4 YOUR has You or any member of your party may cancel your Booking or part of it once it been confirmed but the cancellation will only be valid if made in writing direct to the Company. If the cancellation results in a person travelling alone, a single room supplement is payable.The amount payable on cancellation depends upon when we receive your written instructions - the more notice you give, the less we will by charge. Period before departure date within which written instructions are received Newmarket Air Holidays and amount of cancellation charge (shown as a percentage are of the total holiday price excluding insurance premium which is not refundable) as follows: Charge prior to “Balance Due” date* 3 YOUR ALTERATIONS 3 YOUR best If you want to change any of the details of your Booking, we will always do our a to help. We will however make an amendment charge of £120 per person as to us contribution to our administrative expenses. All amendments must be notified your in writing by the person who made the original booking. Within eight weeks of charges departure date charges may increase and you will be advised of any additional prior to changes being made for you. NB If an amendment involves a change of name, insurance premiums are not reserve transferable.Where any change is made to a booking involving travel by air, we our the right to make additional charges to cover in full any costs charged to us by suppliers. 2 YOUR PAYMENT 2 YOUR an invoice showing the deposit paid and Your Confirmation of Reservation includes amount must be paid by the due date. Should the final balance due. The outstanding reserve the right to treat your booking as we not receive payment by this date we to pay cancellation charges according cancelled, in which case you could be liable to the scale set out in paragraph 4 below. Please note that a 1.5% per transaction charge will be made for any final balances paid by credit card. IMPORTANT NOTE: and The person making the Booking does so on behalf of all persons named on it, he/she becomes directly responsible to the Company for the payment of the total and holiday price and if applicable, and where appropriate, for the cancellation charges disbursements of any funds. 1 YOUR BOOKING 1 YOUR in writing to you, represents a Your booking, once accepted and confirmed the Booking and/or on the Confirmation of contract between all persons named on Ltd (The Company). The contract is based Reservation, and Newmarket Air Holidays and the terms laid out in the following on the information given in the holiday brochure, card booking over the telephone, and are Booking Conditions. If you made a credit you may cancel your reservation in writing seeing these Conditions for the first time, of your Confirmation of Reservation. This up to seven days from the date of receipt and jurisdiction is conferred on the English agreement is governed by English Law elsewhere in the UK, when the courts of courts but not exclusively, so if you live jurisdiction. Scotland and Northern Ireland also have Your contract with us contract Your
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