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6 9D Highlights of Vietnam 35 5D The Three Jewels 60 3D Manukan Island 7 8D Best of Northern Vietnam 35 7D Best of Burma 61 2d Kinabalu Park Safari 8 13D Gems of Vietnam 36 13D Best of Myanmar Tour 61 Authentic Experience 9 14D Classic Vietnam 37 9D Classical Myanmar 62 Hotels 10 20D Explore Vietnam 37 10D Irrawaddy Explorer 11 11D Vietnam Culinary Tour 38 13D Golden Myanmar PHILIPPINES 12 4D Cat Ba Island 39 Hotels 65 4d Ifugao Hertiage Tour 12 2D Mekong home stay 65 5D Northern Roundtrip 13 3D Ky Son & Mal Chau THAILAND Experience 66 6D Twinning Island 42 5D North Thailand 66 11D Banaue & Boracay swing 13 3D Ba Be Lake Experience Highlights 67 7D Round the North 13 3D Phong Nha DMZ Tour 42 5D Trail & Gem of Siam 14 2D Experience in Ninh Binh 68 7D Central & Southern 43 5D Must See Bangkok Circle 14 Authentic Experiences 43 6D Experience Thailand 69 12D Southern Circle 15 Hotels 44 4D Chinag Mai to 70 10D Southern Borders Chiang Rai Connection CRUISES ON MEKONG 44 5D Golden Triangle 70 10 Southern Highlights & 16 8d The Lost Civilization 45 6D Thailand Classic tour Sidelights 16 4D Pearl of the Orient 45 2D River Kwai Village Tour 71 10D Round the Island 17 2D Bassac Cruise 46 2D Mekhala Overnight- 72 Authentic Experience Cruise 17 3D Song Xanh Cruise 73 Beach Breaks 17 2D Laos Cruise to Kamu Lodge 46 Wellness Retreats 74 Hotels 47 Authentic Experience CAMBODIA 47 Hotels 20 Comperhensive Cambodia BALI 21 4D Classic MALAYSIA 76 4D Gili Island 21 Introduction to Cambodia 51 10D Best of Malaysia 76 12D Bali Highlights 22 7D Cambodia Circuit 51 3D Explore 77 10D Bali Classic 22 3D Cambodia Discovery 52 4D & 77 4D Pure Bali Kuala Lumpur 23 4D Rural Cambodia 78 5D Flavours of Bali 52 4D & Orangutan 23 Authentic Experiences 78 4D Yoga & Wellness retreat Island 24 Hotels 79 Authentic Experience 52 4D Langkawi Escape 80 Bali- Villas 53 6D Langkawi Paradise LAOS 82 Hotels 53 Authentic Experience 26 11 Heritage Explorer Laos 54 Hotels 27 4D Legendary Luang Prabang SINGAPORE 27 7D essential Laos 84 Singapore Hotels BORNEO 28 3D Wat phu cruise 85 Authentic Experience 57 4D Highlights of Kuching 28 3D Nong Khiaw 57 6D & Terms & Conditions 29 Authentic Experiences Sukau Adventure 29 Hotels 58 12D Best of Borneo 59 8D Best of INDOCHINA Adventure 31 13D Vietnam Angkor 60 3D Kitchen Discovery 60 3D Kuching Cycling 32 18D Grand Indochina 33 16D Vietnam & Cambodia Explorer

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Ho Chi Minh City: with hundreds of temples and pagodas. Nha Trang: Ho Chi Minh City (formally Saigon) Nha Trang is a seaside town on the is the heart and soul of Vietnam. It’s a Sapa: South Central Coast. Nha Trang is bustling, dynamic centre, the largest Sapa lies in the north near the Chinese popular because of its pristine beach, city in the country, the economic capital border. Sapa is a colourful town of best scuba diving centre of Vietnam and the cultural trendsetter. The streets, H’mong and Dzao people from the as well as lots of interesting places where much of the city’s life takes place, local hill tribes who head into the and delicious food to enjoy. Human is a myriad of street markets, shops, town’s market every day to trade their settlement in Nha Trang date back to pavement cafes, stands-on-wheels produce. There’s a main market every the Cham Empire, though there wasn’t and vendors selling wares spread Saturday but there’s a lower key one much more here than small fishing out on sidewalks. Within the teeming every other day during the week. villages. The French recognized that metropolis are the timeless traditions These people will have undergone no this beautiful bay, with its islands and beauty of an ancient culture. formal education but it’s a great place to and white sand beaches, made for a interact with locals as many youngsters perfect bathing spot, and began the Hanoi: have picked up a basic level of English. transformation into a resort town. Hanoi means `City on a River Bend’ and the city has been inhabited since Neolithic times. The capital city’s variety of beautiful architecture, historical sites and pleasant atmosphere is conducive Lang Son to exploration on foot. Take a stroll or va Cao Bang cycle through the Old Quarters of “36 Hung Hoa streets and 36 wares” where artisans Bac Ninh still ply their century-old trades, and visit the many souvenir shops and art Hai Phong galleries. H N Thai Binh Hoi An: Bui Chu Hoi An was a bustling seaport until the Thanh 19th century when the river silted up Hoa Phat Diem and Danang took over. The architecture of the city reflects the influence of Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, French and British traders. Hoi An is popular Vinh for its quaint charm and interesting mix of architecture dating as far back as the 18th century. Hoi An is best explored on foot - visit its ancient quarters which feature Chinese temples, original wooden houses, souvenir shops and art galleries. Hoi An has also acquired H fame as being the tailoring capital of the world for its scores of tailoring shops. Da Nang Halong Bay: Halong Bay is Vietnam’s most stunning natural treasure and a World Heritage Site. In the Gulf of Tonkin, Halong Bay Qui Nhon is comprised of approximately 3,000 islands which rise from the emerald Kon Tum waters forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars. The exceptional aesthetic values of this site are complimented by its great biological Ban Me interest. The bay is also dotted with Thuot numerous grottoes and caves filled with a variety of stalagmites and stalactites. Nha Trang Da Lat Hue: Phu Cuong Hue was Vietnam’s political capital Xuan Phan Thiet from 1802 till 1945. Situated on the Loc Perfume River, it was always a cultural, My Tho religious and educational centre Ba Ria Vinh with many pagodas, the tombs of the Long Xuyen Long T H emperors and a citadel built in 1687. C M Regarded as a unique city due to its Can Tho retention of original architecture and relics of its royal history as well as beingan important center of

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9D Highlights of Vietnam

From $2595 Domestic flights from $236

Hanoi shows an interesting combination of modern, French colonial and Vietnamese architecture. Explore UNESCO Heritage site Halong Bay on a traditional Junk. Historical city with Chinese influences of Hue to the most popular and charming town in Vietnam - Hoi An. Highlight of South Vietnam is its indigenous people living and earning their livelihood from Mekong River. Experience the diversity in locales, climates and cuisine on this trip.

Departs: Daily

Hlong Hnoi Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hue - Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City

Day 1: Hanoi Hokkien Temple, ancient merchants’ Bridge Arrive in Hanoi. and the colourful local market.

Day 2: Hanoi (B) Day 7: Hoi An - Danang - Ho Chi Minh City (B) Walking tour of Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Excursion to Lake, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, One Pillar Cu Chi Tunnels, amazing complex of Pagoda and Temple of Literature. Excursion underground bunkers which were used by to Chua Tay Phuong Pagoda, birthplace of guerrilla army during the Vietnam War. Hue water-puppetry and Chua Thay, among first Afternoon orientation drive of Ho Chi Minh Hoi An temples to be built in Vietnam. City showcasing mix of French colonial architecture and Chinese influences. Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D) Drive through rice paddy fields to Ha Long Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City (B/L) Bay. Board a junk and cruise among the Day trip to Mekong Delta to see agrarian life hundreds of islets of Ha Long Bay. Drop in vibrant southern Delta. Enjoy boat ride to anchor in the evening for an overnight the floating markets. Lunch at a local house among the dramatic limestone peaks rising and see family run traditional businesses. out of the sea. Overnight on a junk. Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City (B) Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hue (B) Transfer to airport to connect your onward Take a delightful morning cruise through flight. the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Ha Long Bay before returning to the pier. Drive Includes: Accommodation for 8 nights, Ho Chi Minh back to Hanoi train station for overnight train meals as per itinerary, transfers and to Hue. sightseeing as mentioned, local English speaking guides, entrance fees Day 5: Hue (B) Arrive in Hue, have breakfast at local Notes: Independent program, can be restaurant. Tour of Old Imperial City, visit customised; option to take flight Hanoi-Hue Tour Highlights the Imperial Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc and instead of train Dong Ba Market. Excursion Duc and Dong Ba ◈ Hanoi Walking Tour Market. Excursion to Thien Mu Pagoda with Dragon boat ride. ◈ Junk Stay Halong Bay

◈ Old Imperial City, Hue Day 6: Hue - Danang - Hoi An (B) ◈ Local Markets Take a scenic drive to Hoi An enroute visiting ◈ Cu Chi Tunnels Cham Museum and Marble Mountains. Afternoon walking tour of Hoi An visiting ◈ Mekong Delta Phuc Kien, a ChineseCommunal House or houses, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered 6 All Prices indicated are in NZ dollars, per person Twin share for low season | 0508 396842 | exoticholidays.co.nz VIETNAM- ULTIMATE PACKAGES

8D Best of Northern Vietnam

From $1696

Experience Vietnam’s best of North where you will explore the charms of capital Hanoi, return train journey to through northern mountains of Vietnam, see hill tribes and its unique culture & villages, traditional markets and different ethnicities and a Junk cruise on UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay. Departs: Daily

Lo Ci S

Hnoi Hlong B

Tour Highlights

◈ Hanoi Walking Tour ◈ Tribe Markets

Nha Trang ◈ Sapa Trekking ◈ Junk stay Halong Bay Hanoi – Lao Cai – Sapa – Lao Cai – Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi

Day 1: Hanoi Lao Cai station for your overnight train back Arrive in Hanoi. to Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi – Lao Cai (B) Day 6: Hanoi – Halong Bay (BL/D) Walking tour of Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Arrive in Hanoi and then proceed to a Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda restaurant for breakfast. Thereafter transfer and Temple of Literature. Evening transfer to to Halong Bay for a traditionalJunk to discover Hanoi train station for your overnight train to this World Heritage site, known as the ‘land Lao Cai of 3000 islands’. Day 3: Lao Cai – Sapa Day 7: Halong - Hanoi (Brunch) Arrive in Lao Cai and visit various colorful Enjoy the sunrise on your junk. Continue regular hill tribe markets. Then transfer to sailing and disembark at pier in Halong Bay. Sapa Return to Hanoi in the afternoon. Day 4: Sapa (B) Day 8: Hanoi (B) This morning transfer from Sapa to a trekking Transfer to airport to connect your onward point near Thanh Kim. Take a hike along the flight. footpaths of Silver Stone Mount. Witness the stunning views of the valleys and rice paddy terraces. After lunch, you will continue the Includes: Accommodation in hotel for 4 walk to a nearby Red Dao village to visit a nights, 2 overnight train tickets Hanoi – Lao school. Cai- Hanoi, 1 night onboard junk, meals as per itinerary, transfers and sightseeing as Day 5: Sapa – Lao Cai (B) indicated, local English speaking guides, This morning drive to Y Linh Ho where your entrance fees scenic trek will lead you down to the Muong Hoa Valley festooned with lush terraced Notes: Independent program, can be paddy fields. Then in the evening transfer to operated in reverse

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13D Gems of Vietnam

From $3062 Domestic flights from $360

Experience the hidden gems of Vietnam through this trip. Visit the largest cities of Vietnam and see the unparallel natural wonders like River delta, Caves and National Parks. This tour is combination of Vietnam’s iconic modern wonders and its pristine natural heritage.

Departs: Daily

Hnoi Hlong B

Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh City – Danang – Hoi An – Hue – Phong Nha – Dong Hoi – Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi Phong Nh Dong Hoi Nha Trang Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City famous from the war: Quang Tri Citadel, Hue Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City Dong Ha, Doc Mieu base, Hien Luong Bridge and Vinh Moc tunnels. Dnng Hoi An Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City (B) Morning excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels, Day 9: Phong Nha – Dong Hai (B) See the amazing complex of underground Morning visit to Paradise Cave (Hang bunkers which were used by guerrilla Thien Duong) which is the longest cave in army during Vietnam War. In the South East Asia (31 km) with astonishing afternoon take Ho Chi Minh City tour stalactites and stalagmites. In the showcasing mix of French colonial afternoon kayaking to visit Dark Cave. architecture and Chinese influences. Day 10: Dong Hai – Hanoi (B) Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong – Ho Fly to Hanoi. Afternoon walking tour of Chi Minh City (B/D) Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Day trip to Mekong Delta to see agrarian Minh’s Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda life in vibrant southern Delta. Enjoy and Temple of Literature Ho Chi Minh Cit sampan boat ride to the floating markets. Meong Delt Lunch at a local house and see family run Day 11: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D) traditional businesses. Morning transfer to Halong Bay for a Tour Highlights traditional Junk to discover this World Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City – Danang – Hoi Heritage site, known as the ‘land of 3000 An (B) islands’. ◈ Cu Chi Tunnels Fly to Danang. Transfer to Hotel in Hoi An ◈ Mekong Delta Day 12: Halong - Hanoi (Brunch) ◈ Old Imperial City, Hue Day 5: Hoi An (B) Enjoy the sunrise on your junk. Continue Morning walking tour of Hoi An. Afternoon sailing and disembark at pier in Halong ◈ Paradise Cave free at leisure Bay. Return to Hanoi in the afternoon. ◈ Hanoi Walking Tour ◈ Junk stay Halong Bay Day 6: Hoi An (B) Day 13: Hanoi (B) Full day at leisure Transfer to airport to connect your onward flight. Day 7: Hoi An – Hue (B) Drive to Hue. Sightseeing of Old Imperial Includes: Accommodation for 12 nights, City -Visit Imperial Tomb of Emperor Tu meals, transfers and sightseeing as Duc, Thien Mu Pagoda, Tomb of Emperor indicated, local English speaking guides, Minh Mang with boat trip and Dong Ba entrance fees Market. Notes: Independent program, can be Day 8: Hue – Phong Nha (B) customised Morning drive from Hue to Phong Nha passing the former DMZ area with sites

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From $3711 Domestic flights from $472

This trip takes you to the popular as well as off-beat places in Vietnam to give you a real insight into the lives of modern as well as rural Vietnamese. This trip gets you close to the hill tribe people besides taking you to Hanoi, the tailoring city of Hoi An, beaches of Nha Trang and bustling Ho Chi Minh City

Departs: Daily

Lang Son va Cao Bang

Hung Hoa Bac Ninh Hnoi Hai Phong H N Hlong B Thai Binh Thanh Bui Chu Hoa Phat Diem Mi Chu Ho Chi Minh City – Phan Thiet – Nha Trang – Hoi An – Hue – Hanoi – Mai Chau – Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi Vinh

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh’s Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City Mausoleum, One Pillar PagodaH and Tem- ple of Literature. Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City (B) Da Nang

Ho Chi Minh City city tour showcasing Day 10: Hanoi - Mai Chau (B/L/D) Hue mix of French colonial architecture and Qui Nhon Drive to Mai Chau through nice sceneryKon Tum Hoi An Chinese influences. Afternoon at leisure. with rice paddies and green mountains.

Visit Soldier Cave and walk throughBan Me Thai Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels - Villages of Pom Coong and Lac.Thuot Dinner Ho Chi Minh City (B) Nha Trang with traditional dance performanceDa Lat by Phu Excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels, amazing Cuong local Thái tribe. Xuan Phan Thiet Loc complex of underground bunkers which My Tho Ba Ria were used by guerrilla army during the Vinh Day 11: Mai ChauLong - Xuyen HanoiLong (B/L)T H Vietnam War. C M Drive back to Hanoi.Can Tho Nh Trng Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City - Phan Thiet (B) Day 12: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D) Drive to Phan Thiet enroute visiting the After breakfast, drive through rice paddy Phn Thiet dunes of Mui Ne. Enjoy the beach resort fields to Ha Long Bay. Board a junk for a town of Phan Thiet. cruise among the hundreds of islets of Ha Ho Chi Minh Cit Long Bay. Drop anchor in the evening for Day 5: Phan Thiet - Nha Trang (B) an overnight on junk among the dramatic Proceed to Nha Trang. Enjoy beautiful limestone peaks rising out of the sea. Tour Highlights beaches of Nha Trang.

Day 13: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B) ◈ Cu Chi Tunnels Day 6: Nha Trang - Danang - Hoi An (B) Take a delightful morning cruise through Flight to Danang and transfer to Hoi An, the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of ◈ Mui Ne Dunes enroute visiting China Beach and the Mar- Ha Long Bay before returning to the pier. ◈ Nha Trang Beach ble Mountains. Walking tour visiting Jap- Drive back to Hanoi and afternoon at lei- ◈ Old Imperial City, Hue anese Bridge, ancient houses, Phuc Kien sure. Pagoda, Hokkien Temple. ◈ Hanoi Walking Tour Day 14: Hanoi (B) ◈ Junk stay Halong Bay Day 7: Hoi An (B) Transfer to the airport for your onward ◈ Mekong Delta Day free at your leisure flight.

Day 8: Hoi An - Hue (B) Includes: Accommodation for 13 nights, Drive to Hue. Sightseeing of Old Imperial meals as per itinerary, transfers and City -Visit Imperial Tomb of Emperor Tu sightseeing as indicated, local English Duc, Thien Mu Pagoda, Tomb of Emperor speaking guides and entrance fees Minh Mang with boat trip and Dong Ba Market. Notes: Independent program, can be customised Day 9: Hue - Hanoi (B) Flight to Hanoi. Walking tour of Old

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From $4981

This comprehensive trip takes you to some of the popular as well as off-beat places in Vietnam to give you a real insight into the lives of modern as well as rural Vietnamese. Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi – Hue – Hoi An – Qui Nhon – Nha Trang – Explore the bustling capital Hanoi with its Da Lat – Mui Ne – Ho Chi Minh City famous Old Quarter and the spectacular limestone cliffs of Halong Bay. Experience Day 1: Hanoi and scuba diving. Afternoon, visit Po the train journey to the historical Hue with Arrive in Hanoi and transfer. Nagar Cham Towers, the Dam Market, the its centuries old monuments influenced by Nha Trang Stone Cathedral. Chinese architecture. Get a bargain or take a Day 2: Hanoi (B) cooking class in Hoi An before exploring the Walking tour of Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Day 12: Nha Trang (B/L) stunning beach and countryside driving to Lake, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, One Morning boat cruise to offshore islands in Qui Nhon and Nha Trang. Visit scenic Dalat, Pillar Pagoda and Temple of Literature. Nha Trang Bay. Enjoy sea food lunch on Enjoy a Water Puppet show. board. Afternoon at leisure still retaining the colonial French influence before stopping at the beach resort town of Day 3: Hanoi-Halong Bay (B/L/D) Day 13: Nha Trang-Da Lat (B) Mui Ne. Ho Chi Minh City will never cease to Proceed for Halong Bay cruise on Drive to Da Lat - located on a lush plateau fascinate its history and experience the life traditional Junk to discover this World of pine forests and lakes. Dalat’s cool on water of the Mekong Delta. Heritage site, known as the ‘land of 3000 climate is a pleasant respite from the heat islands’. Overnight on junk. and humidity of the lowlands. Departs: Daily Day 4: Halong-Hanoi-Hue (B) Day 14: Da Lat (B) Enjoy the sunrise on your junk. Continue Morning explore Da Lat’s flower and sailing and return to Halong Bay. Transfer vegetable market and visit Truc Lam Hnoi Hlong B to Hanoi railway station for overnight train Buddhist Monastery. In the afternoon, visit to Hue. Xuan Huong Lake, the Lam Dong Museum, and the palace of the last Empress of the Day 5: Hue (B) Nguyen Dynasty. On arrival in Hue, you will be transferred to the Hotel. Later visit the Imperial Day 15: Da Lat-Mui Ne (B) Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda to witness Drive to Mui Ne. On arrival, check-in a daily Buddhist prayer recital by the Hotel. Remaining day at leisure monks. Day 16: Mui Ne (B) Hue Day 6: Hue (B) Hoi An Full day at leisure Proceed for a sightseeing of Old Imperial City -Visit Imperial Tomb of Emperor Day 17: Mui Ne- Ho Chi Minh City (B) Tu Duc, Khai Dinh and Dong Ba Market. After leisurely start, drive to Ho Chi Minh ui Nhon Afternoon at leisure City. On arrival, check-in Hotel.

Day 6: Hue – Hoi An (B) Day 18: Ho Chi Minh City (B) Take a scenic drive to Hoi An enroute Excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels, amazing visiting Cham Museum and Marble complex of underground bunkers Nh Trng Mountains. Afternoon walking tour of which were used by guerrilla army D Lt Hoi An visiting Phuc Kien, a Chinese during US War. Ho Chi Minh City city

Mui Ne Communal House or Hokkien Temple, tour showcasing mix of French colonial ancient merchants’ houses, the 400-year- architecture, Chinese influences and War Ho Chi Minh old Japanese Covered Bridge and the Museum. colourful local market. Tour Highlights Day 19: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong - Ho Day 8: Hoi An (B) Chi Minh City (B/L) Full day at leisure Day trip to Mekong Delta to see agrarian ◈ Hanoi Walking Tour life in vibrant southern Delta. Enjoy a ◈ Junk stay Halong Bay Day 9: Hoi An (B) sampan boat ride to the floating markets. ◈ Old Imperial City, Hue Full day at leisure Lunch at a local house and see family run ◈ Local Markets traditional businesses. Day 10: Hoi An-Qui Nhon (B) ◈ Cham Culture Drive to Qui Nhon – right in the middle of Day 20: Ho Chi Minh City (B) ◈ Nha Trang Beach Central Vietnam and explore remnants of Transfer to the airport. ◈ Da Lat Forest & Lakes fascinating Cham culture Includes: Accommodation for 19 nights, ◈ Cu Chi Tunnels Day 11: Qui Nhon-Nha Trang (B) meals as per itinerary, transfers and ◈ Mekong Delta Drive to Nha Trang. One of the most sightseeing as indicated, local English developed of all beaches; it is also speaking guides and entrance fees excellent place for fishing, snorkelling

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11D Vietnam Culinary Tour

From $3767 Domestic flights from $236

With a focus on the best of Vietnamese gastronomy, this tour showcases the unique style of Vietnamese cuisine. Learn the secrets of Vietnamese cooking with hands on cooking classes and demonstrations. Dine in restaurants handpicked by our local representatives while also enjoying the sights of Hanoi, stunning Halong Bay, the bustling markets of Hue, the ancient town of Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City.

Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi – Hue - Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City

Day 1: Hanoi (D) Hokkien Temple. Dinner at Tam Tam cafe On arrival in Hanoi, transfer to hotel for Departs: Daily check in. Enjoy Vietnam’s most famous Day 7: Hoi An (B/L/D) performing art form, the Water puppet Morning visit to local market with chef theatre for a one hour show followed by from Red Bridge Cooking School to Dinner at the famous Indochine Restaurant purchase ingredients for today’s cooking Hnoi Hlong B demo. Take a boat cruise to Red Bridge Day 2: Hanoi (B/L/D) to learn about Vietnamese herbs and Drive to Ba Dinh Square, enjoy Tai Chi or spices, local ingredients, and the art of take a walk over Long Bien Bridge on Red food decoration. Afternoon drive to Thanh River and enjoy the sights of everyday Ha pottery village and visit Tra Que Herb life through the Old Quarter. Enjoy the Growing Village before returning to Hoi Hanoians’ favourite breakfast “Pho Bo” or An. Dinner at Brother’s café. “Pho Ga”. Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex and the One Pillar Pagoda. Join a Vietnamese Day 8: Hoi An - Danang - Ho Chi Minh City Cooking Class for lunch. Afternoon visit (B/D) the Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, Flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy a city Hue Ngoc Son Temple, and Old Quarter. tour showcasing mix of French colonial Hoi An Dinner this evening is at the famous Ly architecture, Chinese influences and Club. War Museum. Dinner at Vietnam House restaurant Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D) Proceed for Halong Bay tour on traditional Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City (B/L) Junk to discover this World Heritage Visit Vietnam Cookery Centre for a site, known as the ‘land of 3000 islands’. course preparing Vietnamese food and Overnight on board the junk. enjoy lunch. Afternoon excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels, an amazing complex of Day 4: Halong - Hanoi - Hue (Brunch/D) underground bunkers which were used Enjoy the sunrise on your junk. Continue by guerrilla army during the Vietnam sailing and disembark at pier in Halong War. Bay. Return to Hanoi in the afternoon and straight to train station for overnight train Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong - Ho to Hue. Chi Minh City (B/L/D) Ho Chi Minh Day trip to Mekong Delta to see agrarian Day 5: Hue (B/D) life in vibrant southern Delta. Enjoy Tour Highlights Arrive in Hue and visit Thien Mu Pagoda. sampan boat ride to the floating markets. Also visit mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc Lunch at a local house and see family ◈ Water Puppet Show and Om Garden House, followed by a run traditional businesses. Dinner at cooking demonstration. Enjoy lunch at Indochine Restaurant. ◈ Cooking Class Tha Om Garden House. Visit the Imperial ◈ Junk stay Halong Bay Citadel and the Dong Ba Market. Dinner Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City (B) ◈ Cu Chi Tunnels at Tinh Gia Vien restaurant. Transfer to airport. ◈ Mekong Delta Day 6: Hue - Danang - Hoi An (B/D) Includes: Accommodation for 10 Drive to Hoi An enroute visiting Cham nights, meals as indicated, transfers Museum and Marble Mountains. Walking and sightseeing, local English speaking tour of Hoi An visiting Japanese Bridge, guides, entrance fees ancient houses, Phuc Kien Pagoda,

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From $1048

Visit the rugged island of Cat Ba, the largest island in Halong Bay. Explore the untouched and wild National Park and caves, enjoy a boat ride to Lan Ha Bay and kayak around the bays taking in the local floating villages and wildlife.

Hanoi/ Ninh Binh – Hai Phong – Cat Bat – Hanoi

Hai Phong Day 1: Hanoi/Ninh Binh – Hai Phong – After a seafood lunch cruise to Monkey Hanoi Cat Bat Island to walk and see the wild life before Early morning drive to Hai Phong and returning to Cat Ba. Cat Ba take hydrofoil to Cat Ba Island. Continue to Cat Ba National Park with stop to visit Day 3: Cat Ba (B) the Military Hospital cave which was used Free day at your leisure as a secret bombproof hospital during the war and Trung Trang Caves. Proceed to Day 4: Cat Ba – Hai Phong – Hanoi (B) Cat Ba National Park for a walk uphill to Morning is at leisure until transfer to the Kim Giao tree (pedocarpus fleurgi) and pier for hydrofoil back to Hai Phong. Upon observation tower with panoramic views arrival, you’ll be met by your driver & Tour Highlights of the Park. transfer back to Hanoi or to the airport for your onward flight Day 2: Cat Ba (B) ◈ Cat Ba National Park Morning drive to Beo pier. Take a wooden Includes: Accommodation for 4 nights, ◈ Military Hospital Cave boat to Lan Ha Bay. Take a kayaking trip meals, transfers and sightseeing as ◈ Lan Ha Bay Kayak to discover the bay, swim among the indicated, local English speaking guides, corals and visit the floating village. entrance fees ◈ Floating Village ◈ Monkey Island

VIETNAM- SHORT TOURS

2D Mekong Day 1: Ho Chi Minh – Cai Be – Mekong Delta – Vinh Long (L/D) Homestay Drive to Cai Be town and floating market. Cruise on the Mekong Delta on private boat and stop at handicraft and candy From $306 factories, sample Vietnamese rice wine and listen to Vietnamese music at a local orchard. After lunch at the home of a local Bonsai gardener explore further before Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be spending the night with a local family. – Mekong Delta – Vinh Long – Prepare an authentic family dinner with Ho Chi Minh City them and experience firsthand what life on the Mekong River is like.

Day 2: Vinh Long – Cai Be – Ho Chi Minh Homestay experiences are the ultimate (B) form of cultural immersion. Delve into local Morning stroll around the village, life with a memorable homestay in the Me- learning more about the charming rural kong Delta. Cruise the Delta’s waterways, life. After, return to boat to further explore stay in a typical Delta home, mingle with the Mekong Delta. Everyday more than locals. Learn to cook authentic Mekong 400 boats fill its waters to trade and sell food. See small workshops making local their goods. Return to Cai Be and proceed specialities, learn to cook Delta specialities to Ho Chi Minh City. and visit thriving fresh markets. Includes: Accommodation for 1 night, meals, transfers and sightseeing as indicated, local English speaking guides, entrance fees

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From $1031 From $565 From $767

Dive head first into Vietnamese culture Located in north-east Vietnam, Ba Be Take in some of Vietnam’s spectacular with an immersive trip in the Ky Son National Park is in an area of hilly and natural beauty and visit some historic & Mai Chau valley. Spend two days picturesque landscape. Experience the sites on this two-night excursion. See living like a local, cooking authentic diverse ethnic cultures and intrigue of the remnants and significant sites of Vietnamese meals and partaking in tribal life in charming villages. Also, the Vietnam War in this area along with traditional customs. Amid the tranquil explore the riches of the national park a visit to the longest cave in SEA with countryside, forge a deeper connection and tropical rainforest the chance for a swim and a local BBQ with the people of Vietnam. Hanoi - Ba Be National Park - Hanoi - Ky Son - Mai Chau – Hue – Phong Nha – Dong Hai Hanoi Hanoi

Day 1: Hanoi - Ky Son (L/D) Drive to Ky Son Village in the morning. Take a pleasant walk around the village to get a taste of the northern countryside lifestyle before joining your host for lunch preparation. After lunch learn more about the Vietnamese culture through Day 1: Hanoi - Ba Be – Pac Ngoi Village Day 1 Hue - Phong Nha (D) conversations with locals. Take an (D) Drive from Hue to Phong Nha passing the afternoon bike ride along local trails with Drive from Hanoi to Ba Be National Park, former DMZ area with sites famous from stops to enjoy the local village life, soak one of Vietnam’s most spectacular areas the war: Quang Tri, Dong Ha, Doc Mieu up pastoral atmosphere and tranquillity. of natural beauty. Along the way, visit base and Hien Luong Bridge. Kayak in Return for a relaxing traditional herbal the Thai Nguyen Ethnology Museum. On Phong Nha Cave and after enjoy a BBQ bath and a traditional herbal treatment. arrival in Ba Be, visit the Hua Ma Cave dinner before returning to the hotel. before checking in at the home stay in Pac Day 2: Ky Son - Mai Chau (B/L/D) Ngoi Tay Village. Day 2 Phong Nha - Dong Hoi (B) The serene morning will inspire you and Morning visit to Hang 8 Co (8 Ladies the host to practice Tai Chi. Leave for Mai Day 2: Ba Be (B/L/D) Cave) and the memorial temple for the Chau after breakfast. Afternoon cycle Today cruise along the scenic Nang River volunteers who sacrificed to maintain through rice paddies and past stilt houses including the Puong Grotto and the Dau Victory Road 20 during the Vietnam War. to the Mai Chau Valley The ride offers Dang Waterfall as well as some ethnic Continue to Paradise Cave, longest cave in opportunities for taking photos, visiting villages dotted along the waterfront. South East Asia (31kms) with astonishing families and interacting with the locals. Lunch will be served near the Dau Dang stalactites and stalagmites. Leave for Pass through Vang Village on the way Waterfall. Continue cruising on Ba Be Lake Nuoc Mooc spring with opportunity for back. stopping at regular intervals to explore a swim in the emerald stream. Drive to the tropical rainforest. The remainder Dong Hoi, enroute stopping to visit the old Day 3: Mai Chau – Hanoi (B/L) of the day is free to stroll around the Pac runway Khe Gat which was built secretly Drive to Xam Khoe Village and take a Ngoi Tay minority village with stunning during the war. walking tour to the Thai minority village. views over the lake. Return to the lodge enroute enjoying a Day 3 Dong Hoi (B) panoramic view of the Mai Chau Valley. Day 3 Ba Be – Hanoi (B) Morning transfer to the airport for your Return to Hanoi in the afternoon. Return journey by car back to Hanoi onward flight

Includes: Accommodation for 2 nights, Includes: Accommodation for 2 nights, Includes: Accommodation for 2 nights, meals, transfers and sightseeing as meals, transfers and sightseeing as meals, transfers and sightseeing as indicated, local English speaking guides, indicated, local English speaking guides, indicated, local English speaking guides, entrance fees entrance fees entrance fees

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Day 1 Hanoi – Dong Tam – But Cave 2D Complex– Ninh Binh (L) Leave Hanoi for Ninh Binh. Start your Experience Ninh exploration with a leisurely bike ride (~5km) through paddy fields to visit Binh Dong Tam Village. Enjoy time with a family preparing and eating lunch. After, take a sampan ride through the But Cave From $410 Complex. Explore the dry caves as well as the water caves. End the trip at Thung Nham dock and return to hotel Get a real taste of authentic Vietnam by visiting an extremely low-key and Day 2 Ninh Binh – Hanoi (B) After breakfast, enjoy your day at leisure. amazingly scenic Ninh Binh. Cycle through In the afternoon, drive back to Hanoi the rural landscape to Dong Tam village, explore the caves and spend time with a Includes: Accommodation for 1 night, family for preparing and eating lunch and meals, transfers and sightseeing as indicated, local English speaking guides, get a feel of local. entrance fees AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES

HANOI HUE HOI AN

Hanoi Street Food Cooking Class & Market Tour Foodie Night From $194 From $66 From $180

Join in a three-hour Street Food Tour with Start your cooking course with a visit to the As the sun sets, ride a vintage Vespa Mr. Tu. After meeting at your Hotel, local market, accompanied by the chef, along the river, through alleyways and proceed to the Old Quarter for morning where participants get a chance to learn busy streets stopping for some of the best street food and market walk, trying about Vietnamese ingredients and herbs. local dishes and street food on offer. Start various Hanoi specialties, getting a good After the cooking class, the dishes will be by watching the streets & stalls come to feel for the culinary culture of ordinary served for lunch and all can sample the life and sipping a cocktail. Try the famous Hanoians as well as ways of life in this various dishes prepared by the chef. local ‘White Rose’ and best wontons in medieval part of town. town. At Cam Nam Island join the locals for a seafood starter overlooking the Thu HO CHI MINH CITY Bon River as the sun sets. Continue to a Ninh Binh by Bike lively local restaurant where we cook Saigon Night by Vespa Rouge our own hotpot at the table and learn the From $232 art of wrap ‘n’ roll – Vietnamese style! A From $192 short ride through the busy streets and Drive to Ninh Binh for a scenic bicycle alleys takes us to a modern Vietnamese ride around paddy fields, pagodas, Hop on the back of a vintage Vespa BBQ restaurant nestled in the rice paddy small villages and markets. Visit Vuon scooter and experience Saigon nightlife fields. Finish the tour with the delicious Thi Village and interact with the local the way locals do. Start your Vespa night dessert of Banh Flan, a light version of people. Discover the lifestyle, hospitality trip by mingling in the crowd of locals crème caramel. and friendliness of the people when you going home after work. It’s chaotic, noisy, prepare lunch with a local family. Later, fascinating. A welcome drink overlooking work alongside the farmers in the field the iconic tower and try Vietnamese food, Hoi An Waterways and learn how wet rice is cultivated. as well as discover the diversity between Sit back and take in the mesmerizing the local cafés with Vietnamese music From $102 limestone cliffs while cruising on the Van and popular bars with live music. Long reservoir before returning to Hanoi. Transfer to local fishing village near Thu Bon River for a walk through the village to see the daily life of local fishermen HUE Alleys & Secret and their community. Board a boat and Weapon Storage cruise on the Cua Dai River watching From $62 locals fishing and experience catching Food Tour by Cyclo fish using local round nets. Paddle a Vietnamese bamboo basket boat to Bay From $90 This walking tour takes you through small Mau tranquil waterways. Return to tour back alleys close to where the locals boat for a traditional fisherman’s lunch. live. Enjoy the real local market with its Learn about the tastes and culture of Hue daily vibrant activities. The alleys and in this food tour. Start your cycle and cross houses with stalls selling different types over the historical bridge Trang Tien and of food will amaze you with the local way visit the Dong Ba market. Continue on the of doing business. Visit the commando’s cyclo, explore streets of Hue and stop at secret weapons storage once located in many famous street restaurants to enjoy the middle of Saigon centre and now a local food. national historical site.

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Rates are per person per night based on twin share including breakfast

Hanoi Melia Hotel ★★★★★ From $132 safe deposit box, IDD telephone, mini bar, writing desk, hair Location: Strategically located in Hanoi, this hotel stands a short dryer, tea/coffee facilities, and free Wi-Fi. distance from many key districts and major attractions such as the Facilities: Restaurant, bar, lounge, wellness and spa service, Hanoi Opera House, Old Quarter, Temple of Literature, and Ho Chi complimentary shuttle bus from resort to town, swimming pool, Minh Mausoleum Jacuzzi, sauna. Rooms & Amenities: Rooms and suites offering Wi-Fi, flat screen TV, safe, minibar, tea/coffee maker and phone Ho Chi Minh City Grand Hotel Saigon Facilities: ★★★★★ Restaurants, lounge bar, deli, pool, spa, fitness centre, gift From $98 shop and business centre Location: Housed in a restored colonial building, this Hotel boasts spacious stands on the main commercial street of the city Hotel Sofitel Legend Hanoi ★★★★★ and 50 m from Saigon River. From $278 Rooms & Amenities: All 230 luxurious guestrooms and suites Location: A historic luxury landmark since 1901, this Hotel is located offer panoramic views of Saigon River HCMC or pool, air- in central Hanoi, near the Old Quarter. It is just 160 m from the famous conditioned, Wi-Fi, safe, mini-bar and cable TV Hanoi Opera House and 500 m from scenic Hoan Kiem Lake. Facilities: Restaurants, fitness centre, parking, casino, coffee Rooms & Amenities: All 364 guest rooms offer traditional décor, IDD shop, spa, outdoor pool, poolside bar, saloon, sauna and room telephone, mini-bar, tea/coffee maker, electric safe, Wi-Fi, LCD and service DVD player. Facilities: Restaurants, fitness centre, outdoor pool, coffee shop, spa, Caravelle Hotel ★★★★★ BBQ facilities, outdoor pool, poolside bar, garden, sauna and room From $165 service Location: Located in business, entertainment and shopping district Chalcedony Hotel ★★★★ Rooms Amenities: 335 appointed non-smoking rooms offer From $49 complimentary Wi-Fi internet in room, electronic in-room safety Location: Located in Old Quarter overlooking West Lake, the Old deposit box, tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer, LCD TV, Long Bien Bridge and Red River, close to Dong Xuan market and individual in-room thermostat control. historical sites. Facilities: Restaurants, bars business centre, casino, Spa, pool, Rooms Amenities: 73 contemporary designed, spacious rooms fitness centre featuring air-conditioning, LCD TV, tea/coffee facilities, mini-bar, IDD telephone, shower/bathtub, hairdryer, writing desk, safety boxes and Hotel Liberty City Point Saigon ★★★★ internet. From $108 Facilities: 24-hour room service, bar, laundry service, coffee shop, Location: Located in one of the busiest hub, this hotel is just 200 babysitting/childcare, business centre, restaurant, shops, fitness m from Tax Trade Centre, 300 m from Union Square and Ho Chi centre. Minh City Museum. Rooms & Amenities: All 171 rooms are elegantly-furnished, air- Silk Path Hotel ★★★★ conditioned, wardrobe, in-room safe, mini-bar and a flat-screen From: $74 TV with cable channels. Location: Situated in Old Quarter, only a few minutes from Hoan Kiem Facilities: Restaurants, fitness centre, family room, coffee shop, Lake spa, rooftop outdoor pool, bar, saloon, sauna and room service Rooms Amenities: Contemporarily furnished 106 rooms, equipped with high speed internet, alarm clock, bathtub, cable TV, cordless Hoi An telephone, free newspaper, hair dryer, mini bar. Boutique Hoi An Resort ★★★★ Facilities: Choice of restaurant and Coffee Shop and bar, 24-hour From $116 room service, Wi-Fi, Business Centre, fitness centre Location: Located on Hoi An Beach, 5 minutes from Town Centre Rooms Amenities: 82 rooms and villas offering views of the Hue sea with private balconies, bathtub or shower, air-conditioning, Saigon Morin Hotel ★★★★ television, IDD telephone, wireless internet, mini bar, coffee/tea From $76 making facilities, safety box, and hair dryer. Location: Located on bustling Le Loi Street, this modern Hotel boasts Facilities: Restaurant, private villa or beach dining, pool bar, magnificent rooftop views of the Perfume River. Within easy access to Spa, steam room, full equipped gym, swimming pool, business interesting attractions, including the Trang Tien Bridge. support service, foreign exchange, laundry, babysitting, shuttle Rooms Amenities: 180 spacious rooms with balconies, decorated with service into town. a colonial style ambience featuring coffee maker in room, telephone, satellite TV, working desk, in-room safe, mineral water, welcome fruit, Palm Garden Resort ★★★★★ free Wi-Fi in all rooms. From $116 Facilities: Restaurants and bar, business centre, safety box at front Location: Located on Cua Dai Beach, surrounded by tropical desk, gallery, ATM, lobby shop, fitness centre, laundry service, garden babysitting Rooms Amenities: 212 guest rooms offer comfortable room space with private balcony, hair dryer, international direct dial Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort & Spa ★★★★★ telephone, satellite and cable television, Wi-Fi access, safety box, From $90 mini bar, tea/coffee making facilities, complimentary mineral Location: Located in the quiet countryside in rustic village setting water. surrounded by lush, tranquil gardens, yet close to famous historical Facilities: Restaurants, Poolside bar, garden, Jacuzzi, outdoor landmarks. swimming pool, tennis court, karaoke room, playground, games Rooms Amenities: All 99 rooms are beautifully decorated offering room, library, fitness centre, spa, gift shop, laundry service private balconies, satellite television with 25 channels, individual

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CRUISES ON MEKONG 4D PEARL OF THE ORIENT (Saigon to Phnom Penh or vice versa)

From $1702

Saigon – Mekong – Cae Be – Chau Doc – Phnom Penh

Day 1: HCMC – My To – Cai Be (L/D) Doc, slow paced town with Chinese, Kink Morning transfer to My Tho to embark and Khmer communities. Enjoy a campan your Criuse Ship which sails in the after- boatride as you gently glide past floating noon. When approaching Cai Be, the Ship houses to visit a floating fish farm. Return drops anchor midstream. to the ship and cruise to Phnom Penh. Free time to explore fascinating river pro- Day 2: Cai Be – Sa Dec – Chau Doc (B/L/D) manade. Join for a Tai Chi lesson and then visit Cai Be’s boisterous and colorful floating mar- Day 4: Phnom Penh (B) ket on a traditional sampan boat. Later, After breakfast, you can disembark from visit villages along Mekong to observe the ship and this is where your trip ends local life and home-based businesses producing rice paper, rice wine, candies Includes: Accommodation for 3 nights etc. Afternoon, cruise sails to Sa Dec and including all main meals, group transfers there, you will take a sampan to visit Binh and sightseeing as indicated with local Thanh village. Sail to Chau Doc, close to English speaking guides, entrance fees. Cambodian border for overnight. Departs: Check the operation dates with us; Ask us for pre/post cruise pro- operation may be affected from April-July Add-On: Day 3: Chau Doc – Phnom Penh (B/L/D) gram due to low water levels Take local “xelois” taxis for a tour of Chau

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2D Bassac 3D Song Xanh 2D Laos cruise to Cruise Cruise Kamu Lodge

From $682 From $993 From $412

Ho Chi Minh City - Cai Be - Bassac - Ho Chi Minh City – Sa Dec –Cho Moi - Luyang Prabang – Kamu Lodge – Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City Luang Prabang

Inspirited from Mekong beauty, the Stay onboard elegant wooden cruise, sampans are authentic as well as Departs: Private trip, can start anyday boats designed in the model of traditional charming with exotic wood, bamboo equipment and rattan furniture. rice barges of the Mekong Delta. During the cruise, connect with the nature, visit Departs: Check the operation dates the rural sceneries or floating markets. with us; operation may be affected The bassac takes you into the greener from April-July due to low water levels area of Mekong Delta.

Departs: Check the operation dates with us; operation may be affected from April-July due to low water levels

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Cai Be - Sa Dec (L/D) This morning, leave from Saigon by car to Cai Be, board your sampan for a journey along the winding waterways of the Mekong Delta. Visit Cai Be floating market and a heritage house. Back on the water, see the home-based factories that dot the riverbanks and enjoy picture- postcard scenery as you cruise towards Sa Dec, the ‘little Venice’ of the Mekong Delta. Day 1: Luang Prabang – Kamu Lodge (L/D) Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Cai Be - Tra On Day 2: Sa Dec – Cho Moi (B/L/D) This morning, board traditional long riv- (L/D) Wake to the sound of the river and explore er boat at Wat Xieng Thong pier and take Morning drive to Cai Be; embark on the this quaint town with its heritage French a cruise. Marvel at the thousands and riverboat Bassac and cruise to Cho Lach. architecture and Chinese temples. Then thousands of gold Buddha statues placed Lunch onboard and continue cruising. head back to your sampan and cruise in sacred Pak Ou caves by devotees. Stop for a walking tour of villages lining towards Cho Moi. Along the way stop off at Arrive at Kamui Lodge at noon and you the riverbanks with the Bassac’s guide. Tiger Island and visit the Ton Duc Thang have afternoon to enjoy rice planting and Dock at Tra On for an overnight stay Museum. Explore the riverside villages harvesting, gold panning, jungle walk to onboard. by bicycle and tonight enjoy dinner in one waterfalls, traditional fishing, village visit of the last remaining ancient houses. or archery. Relish dinner feast arranged Day 2: Tra On - Cai Rang Floating Market by Kamu tribe. - Ho Chi Minh City (B) Day 3: Cho Moi - Hi Chi Minh City (B) Early morning, leave Tra On and cruise Cruise to the sleepy riverside town of Day 2: Kamu Lodge – Luang Prapang to Can Tho City. Explore the colourful Chau Doc arriving late in the morning. (B/L) and bustling floating market at Cai Rang Disembark at Chau Doc main city pier Afte a leisurely morning , leave in the before disembarking at Can Tho Pier. 10am. Get on your awaiting vehicle for a afternoon by cruise boat for jorney back Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. 7-hour drive back to Ho Chi Minh City to Luang Prabang.

Includes: Accommodation for 1 night Includes: Accommodation for 2 nights Includes: Accommodation for 1 night in onboard riverboat, meals, transfers and onboard riverboat, meals, transfers and a lodge, riverboat cruise, meals, trans- sightseeing as indicated, local English sightseeing as indicated, local English fers and sightseeing as indicated, local speaking guides, entrance fees speaking guides, entrance fees English speaking guides, entrance fees

Add-On: Ask us for pre/post cruise Add-On: Ask us for pre/post cruise Add-On: Ask us for pre/post cruise program program program

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You will be amazed to see and hear about 4000 years of history of this little- known kingdom, which kept its doors closed to international tourism till a few years back. After about 35 years of non-stop war, this beautiful country has re-emerged from darkness. Since the time of the Vietnam war in the sixties followed by the reign of terror of the Khmer Rouge, a Vietnamese takeover, and a further 20 years of civil war. War of late 60’s destroyed much of the already-struggling economy but it stabilized after a new regime took power in 1979. A series of reforms started in 1992 have seen the country make a steady progress to catch up with times. Cambodia is among the fastest growing economies in the region.

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T H A I L A N D L A O S

Anlong Veng Samraong Banlung Tbeng Meanchey Stung Treng ✈ Sisophon Siem Reap

Battambang Kompong Thom Kratie

Pursat Sen Monorom Kompong Kompong Cham Chhnang

PHNOM PENH

koh kong kompong Speu Prey Veng

V I E T N A M Svay Rieng Takeo

Kampot Sihanoukville

Siem Reap Battambang Sihanoukville Siem Reap is a small colonial town Battambang is a riverside town, home Sihanoukville is an inspiring beach with some fine examples of French to some of the best-preserved, French destination. Bearing a history of a little colonial architecture, though modern colonial architecture in the country. more than half a century, the small but developments have been swift here in It makes a great base for visiting the fascinating city holds a charm of its own recent years since the demise of the nearby temples, such as Phnom Banon which leaves the visitors absolutely Khmer Rouge. Its home of the magnificent and Wat Ek Phnom, as well as the close enticed. The port city had become Angkor ruins and the famous temple by villages. The network of charming popular with its pristine beaches, complex of Angkor Wat. The jungle old French shop houses clustered along unexplored terrains, tranquil ambience setting and silence enhance the mystery the riverbank is the real highlight here, and serene beauty. of the temples and many of them remain and there is a number of Wats scattered in good condition. around the town.

Phnom Penh Phnom Penh, Cambodia‘s capital Kampong Cham retains an undeniable charm despite its Kampong Cham is a city on the Mekong tumultuous and often violent past. The River in southeastern Cambodia. It’s crumbling colonial architecture makes known for its French colonial buildings. an attractive backdrop to bustling street To the south, Koh Pen Island is reached side cafes and the redeveloped riverfront via a long bamboo bridge. Just beyond precinct. The city has several impressive town is Wat Nokor Bachey, where a Wats but the pride of place is spectacular modern pagoda is built on the site of an Silver Pagoda, one of the few places in Angkorian temple. The hills of Phnom Cambodia where artifacts embodying the Pros and Phnom Srei have temples at the richness of Khmer culture were preserved top. Farther north, Prasat Hanchey has by the Khmer Rouge. pagodas and Mekong River views

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12D Comprehensive Cambodia From $2574 Domestic flights from $240

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

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Phnom Penh – Battambang – Siem Reap – Sihanoukville – Kampot – Phnom Penh Bttmng Day 1: Phnom Penh Day 7: Siem Reap (B) Arrive in Phnom Penh. Rest of the day is Full day tour visiting graceful free and Banteay Samre Temples. Also visit the three-tiered temple hill of , Day 2: Phnom Penh (B) PHNOM PENH Bantey Kdei, Lake of Srah Sran and the Morning tour of Phnom Penh visiting impressive Ta Phrohm Temple capital’s most impressive sites including the National Museum, Silver Pagoda Day 8: Siem Reap – Sihanoukville (B) containing the Emerald Buddha statue, Today fly to Sihanoukville. Rest of the day Kmot Royal Palace and the Central market. at leisure Sihnouille Afternoon visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the notorious Khmer Rouge Day 9: Sihanoukville (B) Killing Fields. This morning, take a boat to a nearby Tour Highlights island to enjoy your time among swaying Day 3: Phnom Penh – Battambang (B) palms, white sands and blue waters. ◈Phnom Penh City Tour This morning visit a few lakeside villages Later, visit a charity that supports local ◈ Tonle Sap Lake on the Tonle Sap Lake en route to people with disabilities. ◈ Bamboo Train Battambang. Cambodia’s second-largest ◈ Cooking Class city, Battambang is a riverside town, home Day 10: Sihanoukville (B) to some of the best-preserved, French Full day at leisure ◈ Angkor Wat colonial architecture in the country. ◈ Sihanoukville Islands Day 11: Sihanoukville – Kampot (B) ◈ Phnom Chhnork Caves Day 4: Battambang (B/L) This morning travel to the sleepy town of This morning, join the locals for a ride Kampot. Famous for its pepper, Kampot on their famous bamboo train - a great supplied most French restaurants with this local interaction opportunity. Later, enjoy vital spice for many years during colonial a mouth-watering cooking class and rule. Venture out on a countryside tour learn the secrets of local dishes such as to discover the jewels of the Kampot amok, Khmer curry & fried spicy chicken. Province countryside, including local salt Afterwards we visit Prasat Phnom Banan fields, rice fields, pepper plantations and Winery. the famous Phnom Chhnork caves

Day 5: Battambang – Siem Reap (B) Day 12: Kampot – Phnom Penh (B) This morning we drive to Siem Reap. This morning we drive straight to Phnom Afternoon will be at leisure Penh Airport for your onward flight

Day 6: Siem Reap (B) Explore the ancient city of Angkor visiting Includes: Accommodation for 11 nights, , ruins at , Baphoun, meals as per itinerary, transfers and Royal Palace. Visit the epic Angkor sightseeing as indicated, local English Wat, its extraordinary architecture and speaking guides and entrance fees. bas-reliefs. A spectacular sunset from mountain temple of .

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Siem Reap 4D Angkor Classic

From $667 Day 1: Siem Reap Arrive in Siem Reap. Explore the ancient A small colonial town close Lake Tonle Sap, city of Angkor visiting Angkor Thom, ruins Siem Reap itself is charming and pleas- at Bayon, Baphoun, Royal Palace. Visit ant to roam around, with some fine exam- the epic Angkor Wat, its extraordinary ples of French colonial architecture besides architecture and bas-reliefs. Enjoy a the Temple complexes that it’s famous for. spectacular sunset from mountain temple The jungle setting and silence enhance the of Phnom Bakheng. mystery of the temples and many of them remain in good condition. Some are under Day 2: Siem Reap (B) restoration and visitors can get a first-hand Full day tour visiting graceful Banteay Srei look at the painstaking efforts underway to preserve the relics. and Banteay Samre Temples. Also visit the three-tiered temple hill of Pre Rup, Bantey Kdei, Lake of Srah Sran and the Departs: Daily impressive Ta Phrohm Temple.

Day 3: Siem Reap (B) Morning take a boat ride to visit Tonle Sap water village and see the life of people living and surviving on the produce from Mekong. Afternoon at leisure

Day 4: Siem Reap (B) Transfer to airport. Tour Highlights Includes: Accommodation for 3 nights, transfers and sightseeing as indicated, local English speaking guide and ◈ Angkor Wat entrance fees. ◈ Temples ◈ Tonle Sap Water Village CAMBODIA - ULTIMATE PACKAGES 4D Introduction to Phnom Penh – Siem Reap Cambodia

From $834 Day 1: Phnom Penh Domestic flights from $360 Arrive in Phnom Penh. Afternoon tour of Phnom Penh visiting the National Museum, the Silver Pagoda containing Visit the busy capital city Phnom Penh the Emerald Buddha statue, the Royal showcasing beautiful temples and palaces. Palace and Phnom Penh’s oldest shrine, Phnom Penh retains an undeniable charm Wat Phnom. despite its tumultuous and often violent past. The crumbling colonial architecture Day 2: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap (B) makes an attractive backdrop to bustling Flight to Siem Reap. Explore the ancient street side cafes. Siem Reap is charming city of Angkor visiting Angkor Thom, ruins town with some fine examples of French at Bayon, Baphoun, Royal Palace. Visit colonial architecture besides the Temple the epic Angkor Wat, its extraordinary complexes that it’s famous for. The jungle architecture and bas-reliefs. A spectacular sunset from mountain temple of Phnom setting and silence enhance the mystery of Bakheng. the temples and many of them remain in good condition. Day 3: Siem Reap (B) Full day tour visiting graceful Banteay Srei Departs: Daily and Banteay Samre Temples. Also visit the three-tiered temple hill of Pre Rup, Bantey Kdei, Lake of Srah Sran and the impressive Ta Phrohm Temple.

Day 4: Siem Reap Transfer to airport Tour Highlights

Includes: Accommodation for 3 nights, ◈ Phnom Penh City Tour meals as per itinerary, internal flight, transfers and sightseeing as indicated, ◈ Angkor Wat local English speaking guides and ◈ Temples entrance fees.

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7D Cambodian Circuit

From $3711 Domestic flights from $472

This trip you how diversified this small country can be. Visit the busy capital city Phnom Penh - Kampong Thom – Siem Reap Phnom Penh showcasing beautiful temples and palaces. Kampong Cham, a quaint laid Day 1: Phnom Penh Sambor Prei Kup before driving to Siem back town with French colonial architecture Arrive in Phnom Penh. Afternoon tour Reap enroute stopping at Wat Andri and home to ethnic Khmer and Cham of Phnom Penh visiting the National Buddhist Temple. minority. Siem Reap is charming town with Museum, the Silver Pagoda containing some fine examples of French colonial the Emerald Buddha statue, the Royal Day 5: Siem Reap (B) architecture besides the Temple complexes Palace and Phnom Penh’s oldest shrine, Explore the ancient city of Angkor visiting that it’s famous for. Wat Phnom. Angkor Thom, ruins at Bayon, Baphoun, Royal Palace. Visit the epic Angkor Departs: Daily Day 2: Phnom Penh (B) Wat, its extraordinary architecture and Excursion to Takeo, Lake and bas-reliefs. A spectacular sunset from the impressive laterite temple of , mountain temple of Phnom Bakheng. Visit Chisor by speed boat, the 11th Siem Re century temple with interesting carvings. Day 6: Siem Reap (B) Komong Also visit Phnom Da with four artificial Full day tour visiting graceful Banteay Srei Thom caves built as shrines and Angkor Borei. and Banteay Samre Temples. Also visit the three-tiered temple hill of Pre Rup, Day 3: Phnom Penh-Kampong Cham- Bantey Kdei, Lake of Srah Sran and the Kampong Thom (B/L/D) impressive Ta Phrohm Temple. Drive through the Mekong River basin to Kampong Thom enroute stopping at Day 7: Siem Reap (B) PHNOM PENH Skoun with its spider merchants and tour Transfer to airport. of Kampong Cham popular for colonial- Tour Highlights era architecture. Visit a rubber plantation Includes: Accommodation for 6 nights, at Chhup and a local market. Visit Wat meals as per itinerary, transfers and Nokor Bayon, 11th century Mahayana sightseeing as indicated, local English ◈ Phnom Penh City Tour Buddhist shrine with a large reclining speaking guides and entrance fees. ◈ Lake Tonle Bati Buddha. Notes: Independent program, can be ◈ Local Markets Day 4: Kampong Thom-Siem Reap (B/L) operated in reverse ◈ Angkor Wat Temples Visit important archaeological sites at

CAMBODIA- SHORT TOURS 3D Cambodia Discovery

From $894

Witness Battambang city’s graceful French Battambang - Temple colonial architecture. Ride a bamboo train Ek Phnom. The day ends with a visit to through rice paddies and explore pretty Day 1: Phnom Penh - Pursat - Battambang villages. Discover the allure of an unspoilt Drive to Oudong Mountain to see royal Phnom Banon which boasts five hilltop and little explored Banteay Chhmar Temple; tombs on the Royal Fortune Hill. Then sandstone towers and a magnificent view fourth largest temple complex in Cambodia proceed to Pursat Province where over the plains below. and one of the biggest in the world. Klieng Moeung and the floating village of Kampong Leung display glimpses Day 3: Battambang - Banteay Chhmar - of authentic rural life. In the afternoon, Siem Reap (B/L) Tour Highlights continue on to Battambang. Drive to Banteay Mean Chey and 11th century Banteay Chhmar Temple made in Day 2: Battambang (B) sandstone, which boasts of its huge bas- ◈ Royal tombs on the Royal Transfer to the Bamboo Train Station reliefs, which are said to be comparable to Fortune to enjoy a scenic 8 kms ride through those of Bayon and Angkor Wat. Also visit beautiful landscapes and rice paddies Banteay Torp Temple before reaching ◈ Floating Village to the next station on this unique train. Siem Reap. ◈ Bamboo train Disembark and visit a village to see ◈ Phnom Banon handicraft workshops, colonial houses Includes: Accommodation for 2 nights, ◈ Banteay Chhmar Temples and one NGO. Visit the provincial museum meals as per itinerary, transfers and before driving along the picturesque sightseeing as indicated, local English Sangker River to the 11th century Wat speaking guides and entrance fees

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Phnom Penh – Kratie – Koh Trong – Stung Treng – Siem Reap

Day 1: Phnom Penh – Kratie (D) Day 3: Stung Treng (B/D) This morning leave by private bus for Travel north by car and take a boat trip Kratie. En route, pass through Skuon, to a rocky stretch of river distinguished 4D Rural a small town famous for spiders where by its deep water pools and numerous it’s possible to sample an eight-legged islands. Further up river, a powerful Me- snack. Kratie is a picturesque town on the kong fall creates a natural barrier to fish Cambodia banks of the Mekong, popular for a num- movement and we will find numerous fish ber of French colonial buildings. The is- species in the region downriver from this. From $1154 land is famous for growing the citrus fruit Visit a fishing village known for tradi- pomelo. tional medicines. Continue by boat Hang Get an insight in the rural life of Cambodia Khone. through this tour. Visit its lesser known Note: At Rajabori Villa all room type use fan Afternoon, take the kayak trip from Ou villages that still have a lot of stories to tell. Svay, kayak through the flooded forests a Talk to these local villager’s and know about Day 2: Kratie – Strung Treng (B/D) Ramsar Wetlands which supports a large their culture, their traditions and their daily Take morning walk around the local vil- variety of birds along the river. Return by routine and experience everything these lages to know their day’s routine. Ferry to long tail boat to Ou Svay and cart ransfer smaller towns have to offer. Kratie and explore the town & local mar- back to your Hotel ket. Later, head towards Kampi stopping Tour Highlights to visit Phnom Sambok Temple and know Day 4: Stung Treng – Siem Reap (B) more about Buddhism while enjoying a Transfer to Siem Reap ◈ Kratie town tour hike up 360 steps to the top of the hill for a ◈ Mekong River boat magnificent view. Head out in small boats Includes: Accommodation for 2 nights, ◈ Mekong Fall along the Mekong river to view the en- meals as per itinerary, transfers and dangered Irrawaddy dolphins. Continue sightseeing as indicated, local English ◈ Kayak trip through flooded on to Stung Treng. speaking guides and entrance fees forests AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES

Phnom Penh Siem Reap Siem Reap

After-Dark Foodie Local Village & Khmer Community & Tour on Vespa Cooking Class Bassac River by Bike From $148 From $166 From $266

This evening, enjoy a foodie tour on the Depart for a local village just 10km from Start cycling on a village road outside of back of a Vespa scooter. Start off at a chic Siem Reap. On arrival mingle with the town, along the Bassac River where the bar for some cocktails or beer, then head farming families. Harvest vegetables and landscape is very picturesque. Stop at off to the local hustle and bustle of street cook with the family. The local family local shop-houses to understand daily vendors, sights, aromas, and sounds that will show you how to cook the traditional local livelihoods and interact with local all blend together into the one feeling that Khmer dish. Visit the local Pagoda and people. Arrive at a local ferry dock and embodies Cambodia. Real Khmer cuisine school and find out about village customs hop on the ferry crossing the Bassac is served on this Siem Reap food tour. and culture. River. See local fisherman casting their Taste Khmer delicacies while standing nets. Cycle along village roads and arrive at street stalls or sitting picnic-style at at a local famous temple known for its a secret spot. Also, discover flavourful Phnom Penh enormous Buddha statue. Packed lunches Cambodian rice wine, which is enriched will be served at a nearby villager’s by bouquets of local herbs and spices. house or temple. After lunch return to Daughters of Phnom Penh Quad Adventure Cambodia Visitor Centre From $48 From $60

Visit the Daughters of Cambodia Visitor Afternoon pick up from the Hotel by Quad Centre, which has two floors – the ground Adventure to enjoy a private 1 hour quad floor is the showroom of handicraft bike ride through strikingly beautiful products produced by Cambodian rice fields as the clear blue sky slowly women who mostly were saved from transforms into a golden, yellow hue. human trafficking and on the first floor Marvel at spectacular views of the setting there is a small restaurant. Please note, sun from quiet village lanes. Later, you Centre is closed on Sunday and Public will be transferred back to your Hotel. Holidays.

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Rates are per person per night based on twin share including breakfast Phnom Penh Rooms Amenities: All 206 rooms are stylishly decorated and La Rose Boutique Hotel & Spa ★★★★ feature aircon, mini bar, free Wi-Fi, electronic safe, LCD TV From $119 with satellite channels, coffee/tea making facilities, hair dryer, Location: Hotel provides good access to the city’s major shower and bath combined. attractions Facilities: Restaurants, pool bar, business centre, spa Rooms Amenities: Each of 10 rooms meets the standard of a service, swimming pool with Jacuzzi, fitness center and sauna, luxurious boutique hotel featuring electronic safe deposit box, complimentary bicycle rent, babysitting, laundry, gift shop. air conditioning, mini bar, free Wi-Fi, TV with 65 channels, DVD player, IDD telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer, Steung Siem Reap Hotel ★★★★ writing desk, in-room spa treatment. From $51 Facilities: Restaurant, bar, garden, swimming pool, concierge, Location: Located on the edges of Old Market and Pub Street, free wireless, Khmer massage popular with tourists. Rooms Amenities: All 76 rooms have French colonial touch Sunway Hotel ★★★★★ blended with Khmer products featuring individual temperature From $85 control, TV, mini bar, hair dryer, free Wi-Fi, local, bathtub Location: Located close to many local attractions, shopping and and shower, bathroom amenities, tea/coffee making facilities, markets electronic safe box. Rooms Amenities: All 138 rooms feature finest amenities Facilities: Restaurant, bar, outdoor pool, fitness centre, kids including writing desk, free in room Wi-Fi, IDD telephone, pool, sauna, massage, shops, laundry electronic safe, TV with international channels, individual aircon temperature control, mini-bar, coffee/tea making facilities, and Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa ★★★★★ complimentary mineral water. From $129 Facilities: Restaurant, bar, coffee shop, 24-hour room service, Location: Located in the city centre, close to market and salon, laundry service, fitness centre, sauna, spa, massage. attractions Rooms Amenities: All 130 rooms have distinctive design, Hotel La Rose Suite ★★★★★ wooden flooring, colorful tiles, stylish furniture, and a balcony From $188 facing the Royal Garden or private garden and complimentary Location: Located on a quiet street, it’s only 1.6 km from the city internet. centre Facilities: A choice of restaurants and bars, 24-hour room Rooms Amenities: Inspired by , all 25 rooms service, outdoor pool, kid’s pool, spa and outdoor Jacuzzi, feature IDD telephone, satellite TV, mini bar, tea/coffee making board games, library, babysitting, souvenir shop, kids club, facilities, electronic safe deposit box, DVD player, hair dryer, laundry writing desk, separate shower stall. Facilities: Restaurant, 24-hour room service, bar, poolside Sokha Angkor Resort ★★★★★ bar, coffee shop, business centre, outdoor pool, pool (kids), From $104 massage, spa Location: Located in walking distance to Pub Street, markets and other attractions Siem Reap Rooms Amenities: All 276 rooms feature free Wi-Fi, separate Tara Angkor Hotel ★★★★ shower and bathtub, cable TV, coffee/tea making facilities, From $54 hair dryer, mini bar, individually controlled aircon, safety box, Location: Located close to city centre and few minutes from telephone tourist sites Facilities: Restaurant, Coffee Shop, bar, Spa, pool, fitness centre, steam room, Jacuzzi, sauna, beauty salon

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Phongsali

Luang Namtha

Oudomxay Houaphan Bokeo Luang Prabang

Sayaburi Xieng khouang

Provinz Vientiane

...... Bolikhamsai

Vientiane ✈ Khammuan Laos Savannakhet

salavan

Sekong

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Attapeu

Laos, the Jewel of the Mekong, is rapidly becoming a new and exciting tourism destination which offers a diversity of unspoiled ethnic lifestyles Vientiane and traditions, as well as some of Vientiane is the centre of Laos culture, it looks the richest and most extensive more like a collection of villages than a city. Laos ecosystems of the region. A shopper’s reopened its doors to foreign visitors about 15 paradise from high-end boutiques years back and Vientiane has since changed with dizzying rapidity to accommodate modernization. to humble market stalls. Both Luang Central boulevard is reminiscent of the Champ Prabang and Vientiane are teeming Elysees, another telling sign of the city’s French with gorgeous boutiques showcasing heritage. French-style buildings stand next to high quality hand-woven textiles. Buddhist monasteries and monuments, each telling a story of the country’s rich, cultural and somewhat troubled past.

Luang Prabang This ancient town described as an outstanding example of the fusion of traditional architecture and Lao urban structures built by the Europeans. The tiny town is encircled by mountains and is at the confluence of the Nam Khan and Mekong Rivers. Its palm-lined riverbanks, ochre daubed houses, terracotta roofs and saffron-robed monks all come together to form a picture postcard increasingly difficult to find in Southeast Asia. The city centre has most of the attractions like former royal palaces, 33 Wats, colonial buildings and trading houses in the vicinity. This former Royal capital still remains the main centre for Buddhist learning in Laos and is the perfect location for spiritual contemplation.

Xien Khouang (Plain of Jars) Xieng-Khouang is famous as it is the place to view the mysterious Plains of Jars. The hundreds of giant stone jars are strewn all over the plateau – carved out of solid hunks of rock from surrounding mountains, no one really knows why they are there. Theories range from the view that they were made to store wine or they were made to store dead human bodies, as was the practice of ancient believers. The countryside in Xieng Khouang is breathtakingly beautiful, untouched, and as of now, still not fully exploited by tourism. It offers the awesome beauty of high green mountains and rugged karst formations. LAOS- ULTIMATE PACKAGES

11D Heritage Explorer Laos

From $2730 Domestic flights from $188

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

Departs: Daily

Vientiane – Xieng Khuoang – Luang Prabang Lung Day 1: Vientiane Day 7: Luang Prabang (B) Prng Arrive In Vientiane. Rest of the day at City tour visiting Former Royal Palace leisure (now the National Museum), Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Sen, Wat Visun. Enjoy sunset ieng Day 2: Vientiane (B) from Mount Phou Si. houng City tour takes you to oldest Wat Sisaket, the temple with thousands of miniature Day 8: Luang Prabang (B) Buddha statues and former royal temple Boat trip on mighty Mekong River to of Wat Prakeo. Visit That Luang Stupa and explore Ban Xiengmene and Ban Chan. stop at the imposing Patuxay Monument. Visit royal temple at Wat Longkhoun and Sackarine Caves. Continue to Pak Ou Day 3: Vientiane (B) cave. Return to Luang Prabang enroute Today visit the Buddha Park. This visiting villages of Ban Xang Hai, Ban combination of Buddhist and Hindu Xangkhong and Ban Xienglek. statues was created by a mystical monk on Vientine parkland close to The Mekong River. On Day 9: Luang Prabang (B) the way we will stop at the famous Laos Participate in early morning ritual of /Thai Friendship Bridge. This provides offering alms to saffron-clad monks with good photo opportunities. their black Alms-giving bowls. Visit Tour Highlights Phosi Market and ethnic villages of Ban Day 4: Vientiane – Xiengkhuoang (B) Ouay, Ban Ou and Ban Thapene. Continue ◈ City Tour &Temples This morning take a short flight to to beautiful Khuang Si Waterfalls. Xiengkhouang. This area was heavily Return via Ban Phanom, a well-known ◈ Laos / Thai Friendship Bridge bombed by American forces between weaving village and enjoy sunset at Wat ◈ Plain Of Jars 1964 and 1973. Rest of the day at leisure Siphouthabath. ◈ Villages & Markets Day 5: Xiengkhuoang (B) Day 10: Luang Prabang (B/L) ◈ Mekong River This morning visit the famous Plain Of Drive to Ban Phong Van, to the Living ◈ Pak Ou Caves Jars. The Plain of Jars is a large area Land Farm where they grow organic ◈ Alms Giving Ceremony extending around Phonsavanh. Here vegetables, herbs and rice. See how enormous jars of unknown origin are rice is grown and experience the life of scattered everywhere. They are carved a farmer. After lunch proceed to Artisans from solid rock, some from molasse, du Mekong which produces traditional which is like sandstone, but some from mulberry paper and textiles. Return to granite. Later in the afternoon we will Luang Prabang and visit Ock Pop Tok - visit the old capital of Muang Khoun and The Living Crafts Centre where you can its nearby villages. The Hmong hill-tribe meet silk weavers, craft artisans and learn and the Tai Dam people have colourful about Lao textiles. customs and history. Day 11: Luang Prabang (B) Day 6: Xiengkhuoang – Luang Prabang Transfer to airport (B) Early morning visit the Central Market Includes: Accommodation for 10 nights, of Phonsavanh, where local hill-tribes meals as per itinerary, transfers and gather to barter their merchandise. Drive sightseeing as indicated, local English to Luang Prabang, enroute visiting the site speaking guides and entrance fees. at Thampra to see Buddha images. We will also visit various hill-tribe villages Notes: Independent program, can be along the route. customised

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4D Legendary Luang Prabang

From $857

Luang Prabang Covering all the local highlights this Day 1: Luang Prabang of Ban Ouay, Ban Ou and Ban Thapene. tour gives an insight into the history Arrive in Luang Prabang. City tour Continue to beautiful Khuang Si and culture along with spectular views visiting Former Royal Palace (now the Waterfalls. Return via Ban Phanom, a and natural beauty of this area. National Museum), Wat Xieng Thong, Wat well-known weaving village and enjoy Sen, Wat Visun. Enjoy sunset from Mount sunset at Wat Siphouthabath. Tour Highlights Phou Si. Day 4: Luang Prabang (B) ◈ City Tour Day 2: Pak Ou Caves (B) Participate in early morning ritual of ◈ Mekong River Enjoy a boat trip on the mighty Mekong offering alms to saffron-clad monks with ◈ Pak Ou Caves River to explore Ban Xiengmene and their black Alms-giving bowls. Transfer Village Visit Ban Chan. Visit the royal temple at Wat to airport. ◈ Longkhoun and Sackarine Caves before ◈ Local Markets continuing to Pak Ou cave. Return to Includes: Accommodation for 3 nights, ◈ Khuang Si Waterfalls Luang Prabang enroute visiting villages meals as per itinerary, transfers and ◈ Alms Giving Ceremony of Ban Xang Hai, Ban Xangkhong and Ban sightseeing as indicated, local English Xienglek. speaking guides and entrance fees. Departs: Daily Day 3: Khuang Si Falls (B) Notes:Private program, can be customized Visit Phosi Market and ethnic villages LAOS- ULTIMATE PACKAGES 7D Essential Laos

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This trip offers a diversity of unspoiled ethnic lifestyles and traditions, as well as Vientiane – Vang Vieng – Luang Prabang some of the richest and most extensive ecosystems of the Indochina Region. Day 1: Vientiane Day 5: Pak Ou Caves (B) There is the historic royal city of Luang Arrive In Vientiane. City tour takes you Boat trip on mighty Mekong River to to oldest Wat Sisaket, the temple with explore Ban Xiengmene and Ban Chan. Prabang, where watching as hundreds thousands of miniature Buddha statues Visit royal temple at Wat Longkhoun and of saffron-robed monks move silently and former royal temple of Wat Prakeo. Sackarine Caves. Continue to Pak Ou among centuries-old monasteries is as Visit That Luang Stupa and stop at the cave. Return to Luang Prabang enroute romantic a scene as you’ll experience imposing Patuxay Monument. visiting villages of Ban Xang Hai, Ban anywhere in Asia. Xangkhong and Ban Xienglek. Day 2: Vientiane-Vang Vieng (B) Departs: Daily Drive to Vang Vieng famous for its Day 6: Khouang Si Falls (B) Participate in early morning ritual of Lung stunning scenery and limestone outcrops. Prng Enroute visit 11th century site of Vang offering alms to saffron-clad monks with Xang. Visit Tham Jang Cave and enjoy their black Alms-giving bowls. Visit a short trek through amazing mountain Phosi Market and ethnic villages of Ban landscape to explore Tam None Cave and Ouay, Ban Ou and Ban Thapene. Continue Vng Vieng hill villages. to beautiful Khuang Si Waterfalls. Return via Ban Phanom, a well-known Day 3: Vang Vieng-Tham Phoutham (B) weaving village and enjoy sunset at Wat Board a local tractor through paddy field Siphouthabath. and head to Tham Phoukham caves to Vientine see most beautiful and famous limestone Day 7: Luang Prabang (B) Tour Highlights cavern. Return enroute visiting ethnic Transfer to airport. ◈ City Tour &Temples minority villages of Hmong, Souay and Villages & Caves Taidam villages meeting the warm and Includes: Accommodation for 6 nights, ◈ friendly hill tribe people. meals as per itinerary, transfers and ◈ Mekong River sightseeing as indicated, local English ◈ Pak Ou Caves Day 4: Vang Vieng-Lung Prabang (B) speaking guides and entrance fees. Alms Giving Ceremony Drive to Luang Prabang passing ◈ through some stunning landscape, Notes: Independent program, can be ◈ Khuang Si Waterfalls steep terracedfields and hill villages customised andvisiting Muang Xieng Nguen village.

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From $1035

Former wood ferry boat, the Vat Phou boat is now fully restorted as a luxurious cruising floating Hotel. Step aboard the Vat Phou Cruise for a 3day Mekong River journey that starts and finishes in Pakse. During the cruise explore the Wat Phou temple ruins as well as several other ancient temples near the river banks. View the region’s Pakse – Champassak – Don Khong – Pakse largest waterfalls, Khone Phapeng and Day 1: Pakse - Champassak - Vat Phou where the traditional way of life has not spend some time on Khone Island in (L/D) changed in centuries. Back on board for the 4000 Island area Depart from Pakse to Champassak aboard dinner under the stars, serenaded by the a local long tail riverboat through mild songs of the buffalo toads. rapids and sand banks arriving for lunch at Champassak. Enjoy a guided tour of the Day 3: Ban Veuthong-Khone Pha Peng- mysterious pre-Angkorian 10th century Pakse (B,L) temple of Vat Phou. As dusk falls cruise Cruise to the small village of Ban Veuthong down-river, enjoying the tropical sunset where we will board a small long-tail on the deck. Enjoy dinner and dock for the boat to Khone Island. Return to the main night alongside a remote Laotian village. ‘ land for lunch. Take a minivan to Khong Pha Peng waterfall, “the Niagara of the Day 2: Huei Thamo - Oum Moung Temple East“, close to the Cambodian border. We - Khong Island (B/L/D) return to Pakse, arriving in the afternoon. Set sail for the village of Huei Thamo, only a few minutes’ walk away from the Includes: Accommodation for 2 nights spectacular hidden forest temple of onboard cruise, meals as per itinerary, Oum Moung. After, cruise further south transfers and sightseeing as indicated, local English speaking guides and to Khong Island. Stop at Ban Dua Tae entrance fees and visit this traditional Laotian Village LAOS- SHORT TOURS

3D Nong Khiaw

From $854

Relax in this sleepy riverside town and enjoy the lovely scenery. Take a boat trip down river and explore local villages & native forests. Tour includes a trip to the famous Pak Ou Caves before returning to Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang – Nong Khiaw Day 1: Luang Prabang - Nong Khiaw the natural pool. After lunch take a kayak and Depart for the scenic town of Nong paddle downstream back to Nong Khiaw. Khiaw. Enjoy the spectacular scenery with hill tribe villages and native forest Day 3: Nong Khiaw - Luang Prabang (B) along the way. Arrive in Nong Khiaw Cruise downriver towards Dong Ngern. in the early afternoon where the rest Pass villages and forests with views of of the day is free to spend at leisure in rolling mountains. Cruise by long-tail this sleepy river side town located upon boats on the Mekong River to visit the the banks of the gentle Nam Ou River Pak Ou Caves, where we climb steps up the limestone cliffs to reach the sacred Day 2: Nong Khiaw (B/L) Buddhist shrine. Afterwards, continue In the morning take a longboat upriver the journey by road to Luang Prabang. to the remote village of Muang Ngoi Neu. Chat to the locals and learn about the Includes: Accommodation for 2 nights, traditional way of life. Enjoy lunch beside meals, transfers and sightseeing as indicated, a waterfall and take a refreshing dip in local English speaking guides, entrance fees

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Vientiane Luang Prabang Luang Prabang

Nam Ngum Ock Pop Tok Textile Centre Villages & Cave From $296 From $80 From $164

Start with a visit to the Big Brother Mouse Morning departure for Nam Ngum Lake. Head to Ock Pop Tok - The Living Crafts bookshop to buy some books and gifts for Enroute stop at Ban Keun and Ban Bo. Visit Centre which is one of the most beautiful the village children. Visit the villages of Ban Pakha Nhung and other beautiful spots in Luang Prabang. While in the Ban Xangkhong and Ban Xienglek, known traditional villages along the road. Enjoy centre meet silk weavers, craft artisans for hand weaving and hand-made Jute lunch at a local restaurant by the lake, and learn about Lao textiles and crafts Sar paper. Board a private boat upstream offering locally-caught fish, sticky rice with the click-clacking of the looms the Nam Ou River to the Pak Ou Caves, and a variety of Lao food. Take a boat at work at the hands of Ock Pop Tok’s two linked caves filled with thousands of ride around the lake, to see the islands. incredibly talented craftspeople. There lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes On the way back to Vientiane, we can stop is a chance to have hands on experience, and sizes left by pilgrims. Stop by the hill at Dansavanh Nam Ngum casino before dress as an ethnic villager, taste some tribe village of Ban Muangkeo to give returning to Vientiane Lao specialties food or just relax by the the books and gifts to the local children. riverside with a drink. Continue down the Mekong River to Luang Prabang, arriving in the late afternoon.

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Vientiane Villa Maly ★★★★ Mercure Hotel ★★★★ From $84 From $58 Location:Located within walking distance of main historical Location: Located close to waterfront and town centre and a and touristic attractions short drive to tourist attractions Rooms Amenities: 33 Rooms feature air conditioning, Wi-Fi, Rooms Amenities: 172 well-designed guestrooms featuring direct dial (domestic & international), mini bar, safe, flat screen safe deposit box, TV, direct dial telephone, mini bar, air TV, coffee and tea making facilities. conditioning, Wi-Fi, work desk, tea/coffee making facilities, Facilities: Poolside dining, restaurant, bar, spa, outdoor hair dryer. swimming pool Facilities: Restaurants and bar, outdoor pool, fitness centre, outdoor tennis court, sauna, massage, business services, dry Le Sen Boutique Hotel ★★★★ cleaning, gift shop. From $86 Location:It is located in the city centre and merely 15 mins Luang Prabang away from the Airport. It is a perfect location for tourists who Victoria Xiengthong Palace ★★★★ want to take insights of Luang Prabang From $96 Rooms Amenities: This 19 rooms Hotel is tastefully furnished Location: Located in a peaceful part of old town, short walk and boasts LCD TV, WiFi, minibar, safety deposit box, bathtub, from famous night market and restaurants coffee and tea making facilities. Rooms Amenities: 26 elegantly appointed rooms are equipped Facilities: Restaurants and bar, yoga room, fitness center, with aircon, high-speed internet, IPod dock and speakers, LCD outdoor pool, pool (kids), garden television, and tea/coffee making facilities. Facilities: Restaurant, bar, laundry service, spa & beauty service.

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Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Myanmar represent Indochina, a diverse and varied holiday experience. Whether you are exploring the ancient Angkor Wats temple complex or sailing around Halong Bay, experiencing the Alms giving ceremony or cooking a local dish, cruising on the Mekong Delta or crawling through the Cu Chi Tunnels, Indochina offers a mix of history, culture, nature and adventure. Whether one destination or time for multi-destination trip, the region offer diversity and we can design a trip to suit your style.

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13D Vietnam & Angkor Discovery

...... From $857 Domestic flights from $797

✈ This trip is an ideal combination of two diversified neighbours – Vietnam and Cambodia – each one with its share horror and glory. This tour takes you the important places of interest in Vietnam and shows you the best in Cambodia – Angkor Temples.

Departs: Daily

VIETNAM

Hnoi Hlong B Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi – Hue – Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City – Siem Reap

Day 1: Hanoi architecture and Chinese influences and Arrive in Hanoi. War Museum LAOS

Day 2: Hanoi (B) Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City (B) Walking tour of Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels, amazing Lake, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, One complex of underground bunkers which Pillar Pagoda and Temple of Literature. were used by guerrilla army during US Enjoy a Water Puppet show. War.

Day 3: Hanoi-Halong Bay (B/L/D) Day 10: Mekong (B/L) Hue Proceed for 2-day Halong Bay tour on Day trip to Mekong Delta to see agrarian Hoi An traditional Junk to discover this World life in vibrant southern Delta. Enjoy boat THAILAND Heritage site, known as the ‘land of 3000 ride to the floating markets. Lunch at a islands’. Overnight on junk. local house and see family run traditional businesses. Day 4: Halong-Hanoi - Hue (Brunch) Enjoy the sunrise on your junk. Continue Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City -Siem Reap (B) sailing and disembark at pier in Halong Flight to Siem Reap. Proceed to the Bay. Return to Hanoi and straight to airport graceful Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre Siem Re for flight to Hue. Temples. Also visit the three-tiered temple hill of Pre Rup, Bantey Kdei, Lake Day 5: Hue (B) of Srah Sran and the impressive Ta Prohm Full day tour visiting Old Imperial City Temple. CAMBODIA -Visit Imperial Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. Excursion to Thien Mu Pagoda with Day 12: Angkor Temples (B) Dragon boat trip on Perfume River and Explore the ancient city of Angkor visiting Ho Chi Minh Dong Ba Market. Angkor Thom, ruins at Bayon, Baphoun, Royal Palace. Visit the epic Angkor Day 6: Hue-Hoi An (B) Wat, its extraordinary architecture and Tour Highlights Drive to Hoi An enroute visiting Cham bas-reliefs. A spectacular sunset from Museum and Marble Mountains. mountain temple of Phnom Bakheng. ◈ Hanoi Walking Tour Afternoon walking tour of Hoi An visiting Japanese Bridge, ancient houses, Phuc Day 13: Siem Reap (B) ◈ Junk Stay Halong Bay Kien Pagoda, Hokkien Temple. Transfer to airport. ◈ Old Imperial City, Hue ◈ Cham Museum Day 7: Hoi An (B) Accommodation for 12 nights, Includes: ◈ Cu Chi Tunnels Day at leisure few meals, internal flights, transfers and sightseeing as given above, local English ◈ Floating Markets Day 8: Hoi An-Danang- Ho Chi Minh City speaking guides, entrances. ◈ Angkor Wat (B) Flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy a city Notes: Independent program, can be tour showcasing mix of French colonial customised

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From $4917 Domestic flights from $1101

A truly grand tour which encompasses the very best of Indochina – the highlights of the Luang Prabang – Vientiane – Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi – Hue – Hoi An – Ho most beautiful countries in the region – Laos, Chi Minh City – Can Tho – Chau Doc – Phnom Penh – Siem Reap Vietnam and Cambodia. From the bustles and hustle of Ho Chi Minh City to legendary Cu Chi Day 1: Luang Prabang Hokkien Temple. tunnel, from the colourful temple of Dadaism Arrive in Luang Prabang. City tour to the lush green of the Mekong Delta. visiting Former Royal Palace (now the Day 10: Hoi An (B) Together with the majestic Angkor complex National Museum), Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Day at leisure Sen, Wat Visun. Enjoy sunset from Mount and the World Heritage City of Luang Prabang. Phou Si. Day 11: Danang - Ho Chi Minh City (B) This is a memorable journey of history, culture, Afternoon flight to Ho Chi Minh City. sights, smell and sounds. Day 2: Pak Ou Caves (B) Boat trip on mighty Mekong River to Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels Departs: Daily explore Ban Xiengmene and Ban Chan. (B) Visit royal temple at Wat Longkhoun and Excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels, amazing VIETNAM Sackarine Caves. Continue to Pak Ou complex of underground bunkers which cave. Return to Luang Prabang enroute were used by guerrilla army during US Hnoi Hlong B visiting villages of Ban Xang Hai, Ban War. Ho Chi Minh City tour showcasing Lung Prng Xangkhong and Ban Xienglek. mix of French colonial architecture and Chinese influences. Day 3: Luang Prabang-Vientiane (B) LAOS Visit Luang Prabang Market before flight Day 13: Ho Chi Minh City-Can Tho (B/L) to Vientiane. City tour takes you to oldest Drive to Mekong Delta to see agrarian Vientine Wat Sisaket, the temple with thousands life in vibrant southern Delta. Enjoy boat of miniature Buddha statues and former ride to the floating markets. Lunch at a royal temple of Wat Prakeo. Visit That local house and see family run traditional Hue Dnng Luang Stupa and stop at the imposing businesses. Hoi An THAILAND Patuxay Monument. Day 14: Can Tho - Chau Doc (B) Day 4: Vientiane-Hanoi (B) Drive to Chau Doc and visit Chau Giang Flight to Hanoi. Walking tour of Old fish farm and Cham weaving village of Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh’s Tan Chau. Visit Xu Lady and Thoai Ngoc Angor t Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda and Hau Temple. CAMBODIA Siem Re Temple of Literature. Enjoy a traditional Water Puppet show. Day 15: Chau Doc - Phnom Penh (B) Take a speed boat to Phnom Penh. Visit Phnom enh Day 5: Hanoi-Bac Ninh-Halong Bay (B) National Museum, the Silver Pagoda Chu Do Drive to Bac Ninh and enjoy a cart containing the Emerald Buddha statue, Ho Chi Minh ride through village and folk songs the Royal Palace and Phnom Penh’s oldest performance. Continue drive to Halong. Cn Tho shrine, Wat Phnom.

Day 6: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D) Day 16: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap (B) Tour Highlights Drive through rice paddy fields to Ha Flight to Siem Reap. Explore the ancient ◈ Pak Ou Caves Long Bay. Board a junk for a cruise among city of Angkor visiting Angkor Thom, ruins ◈ Hanoi Walking Tour the hundreds of islets of Ha Long Bay. at Bayon, Baphoun, Royal Palace. Visit Drop anchor in the late evening for an the epic Angkor Wat, its extraordinary Junk Stay Halong Bay ◈ overnight among the dramatic limestone architecture and bas-reliefs. A spectacular ◈ Old Imperial City, Hue peaks rising out of the sea. Overnight on sunset from mountain temple of Phnom ◈ Cham Museum a junk. Bakheng. Cu Chi Tunnels ◈ Day 7: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hue (B) Day 17: Siem Reap (B) ◈ Floating Markets Take a delightful morning cruise through Proceed to the graceful Banteay Srei and ◈ Phnom Penh City Tour the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Banteay Samre Temples. Also visit the Ha Long Bay before returning to the pier. ◈ Angkor Wat three-tiered temple hill of Pre Rup, Bantey Drive back to Hanoi and straight to airport Kdei, Lake of Srah Sran and the impressive for flight to Hue. Ta Phrohm Temple.

Day 8: Hue (B) Day 18: Siem Reap (B) Full day tour visiting the Citadel and tomb Transfer to airport. of Emperor Tu Duc. Take a Dragon boat cruise on Perfume River to elegant Thien Includes: Accommodation for 17 nights, Mu Pagoda. meals as per itinerary, transfers and sightseeing as indicated, local English Day 9: Hue-Danang-Hoi An (B) speaking guides and entrance fees. Drive to Hoi An enroute visiting Cham Museum and Marble Mountains. Walking Notes: Independent program, can be tour of Hoi An visiting Japanese Bridge, operated in reverse Ancient Houses, Phuc Kien Pagoda, e 32 All Prices indicated are in NZ dollars, per person Twin share for low season | 0508 396842 | exoticholidays.co.nz INDOCHINA- ULTIMATE PACKAGES 16D Vietnam & Cambodia Explorer

From $4252 Domestic flights from $424

This is the most popular trip to visit two diversified neighbours – Vietnam and Cambodia – each one with its share horror and glory. From the amazing Halong Bay to fascinating Hoi An and Mekong Delta and the hustle-bustle of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, the horrors of the past in Phnom Penh to the glorious Temples in Siem Reap. Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi – Hue – Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City – Departs: Daily Can Tho – Chau Doc – Phnom Penh – Siem Reap VIETNAM Day 1: Hanoi Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be – Can

Arrive in Hanoi. Tho (B/L) Hnoi Drive to Mekong Delta to see agrarian Hlong B Day 2: Hanoi (B) life in vibrant southern Delta. Enjoy boat Walking tour of Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem ride to the floating markets. Lunch at a Lake, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, One local house and see family run traditional Pillar Pagoda and Temple of Literature. businesses. LAOS Enjoy a Water Puppet show. Day 11: Can Tho (B/L/D) Day 3: Hanoi-Halong Bay (B/L/D) Take a boat to visit Cai Rang floating Proceed for 2-day Halong Bay tour on market. Cruise through small canals and traditional Junk to discover this World visit a fruit orchard, Binh Thuy old house Hue Dnng

Heritage site, known as the ‘land of 3000 and market. Cycle through rural Vietnam Hoi An islands’. Overnight on junk. and relax on the boat. THAILAND

Day 4: Halong-Hanoi-Hue (Brunch/D) Day 12: Can Tho – Chau Doc (B/L/D) Enjoy the sunrise on your junk. Tea and Drive to Chau Doc and visit Chau Giang Coffee is served before you board small fish farm and Cham weaving village of bamboo boats to visit Luon Cave and then Tan Chau. Visit Xu Lady and Thoai Ngoc Angor t Siem Re cruise back to Halong Bay. Transfer back Hau Temple. CAMBODIA to Hanoi and straight to railway station to board your overnight train to Hue. Day 13: Chau Doc – Phnom Penh (B) Take a speed boat to Phnom Penh. Visit Phnom enh Day 5: Hue (B) National Museum, the Silver Pagoda On arrival in Hue, you will be met and containing the Emerald Buddha statue, Chu Do transferred to the Hotel. The afternoon, the Royal Palace and Phnom Penh’s oldest Ho Chi Minh proceed for a sightseeing of Old Imperial shrine, Wat Phnom. City -Visit Imperial Tomb of Emperor Tu Cn Tho Duc and Dong Ba Market. Day 14: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap (B) Flight to Siem Reap. Proceed to the Tour Highlights Day 6: Hue – Hoi An (B) graceful Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre Excursion to Thien Mu Pagoda and then, Temples. Also visit the three-tiered Hanoi Walking Tour continue on to Hoi An enroute visiting temple hill of Pre Rup, Bantey Kdei, ◈ Cham Museum and Marble Mountains. Lake of Srah Sran and the impressive Ta ◈ Junk Stay Halong Bay Afternoon walking tour of Hoi An visiting Phrohm Temple. ◈ Old Imperial City, Hue Phuc Kien, a Chinese Communal House ◈ Cham Museum or Hokkien Temple, ancient merchants’ Day 15: Angkor Temples (B) houses, the 400-year-old Japanese Explore the ancient city of Angkor visiting ◈ Cu Chi Tunnels Covered Bridge, and the colourful local Angkor Thom, ruins at Bayon, Baphoun, ◈ Floating Markets market. Royal Palace. Visit the epic Angkor Wat, ◈ Phnom Penh City Tour its extraordinary architecture and bas- Angkor Wat Day 7: Hoi An (B) reliefs. Spectacular sunset from mountain ◈ Full day at leisure temple of Phnom Bakheng.

Day 8: Hoi An – Danang – Ho Chi Minh Day 16: Siem Reap (B) City (B) Transfer to airport. Flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy a city tour showcasing mix of French colonial Includes: Accommodation for 15 nights, architecture, Chinese influences and War meals as per itinerary, internal flights, Museum. transfers and sightseeing as indicated, local English speaking guides and Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City (B) entrance fees Excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels, amazing complex of underground bunkers which Notes: Independent program, can be were used by guerrilla army during US customised; option to take flight Hanoi- War. Hue

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Bagan One of the most remarkable archaeological sites in Asia, ancient temples dot the landscape as far as the eye can see. Today, apart from spectacular sunset views and serene river cruises, is also the centre of the expanding Myanmar lacquer ware industry.

Inle Lake Inle Lake is famous for its outstanding natural beauty, floating markets, prolific birdlife and Myanmar (also known as Burma), a land of most unusual feature is its extraordinary ‘one- traditions, a land of a million pagodas, is legged fishermen’ who have developed an rich in natural and cultural resources. Step original, eccentric method of rowing with one back in time and experience a country leg. In this unique wetland environment, whole rich in tradition. Encounter local people in villages sit on floating islands on the lake. traditional dress and make up and marvel Colourful hill tribes inhabit the surrounding at the spectacular landscape of forests fertile valleys and forested mountaintops, and and rivers, temples and pagodas. The their hand-woven silks are a specialty of the people are renowned for being friendly, region. Inle’s central portion is devoted to engaging and passionate adding to the floating gardens and newly reclaimed land. All the waterways are marked with whitewashed rising popularity of Myanmar as a unique wooden railings and the round mileposts give it holiday destination. the appearance of a giant, flooded racecourse.

Myanmar’s unspoiled beaches, snow- Ngapali capped mountains and jungle wilderness An unspoilt, sleepy beachside with its white are all fast becoming an irresistible draw sand and crystal clear water, Ngapali Beach for the avid traveller. stretches about 3 kms fringed by coconut palms. It’s not a crowed or noisy beach – it only offers natural scenic beauty of the blouse sea, white sand and the lovely sun. MYANMAR- ULTIMATE PACKAGES 5D The Three Jewels

From $1027 Domestic flights from $525

A short introduction to Myanmar(Burma) showcasing the colonial charm of Yangon, Mandalay, City of Gems on the banks of mighty Ayeryarwaddy River, which still Myanmar Yangon – Mandalay – Inle Lake - Yangon invokes images of a romantic bygone era. Day 1: Yangon Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda and trip to local Arrive in Yangon. City tour visiting craft markets. Finish tour with visit to Nga Departs: Daily Kandawgyi Lake, reclining Buddha Phe - the wooden monastery on

Chaukhtatkyi, China town, Scott and stilts over the lake. Mndl .

Day 4: Inle Lake - Yangon (B) Inle Le Day 2: Yangon-Mandalay (B) Flight to Yangon. Visit Flight to Mandalay. Tour and Mahar Parsana Cave. Afternoon visit visiting U Bein’s bridge, Mahagandayon to Bogyoke (Scott) Market, Botathaung Monastery, Silk Weaving workshops, Pagoda and China Town. Mahamuni Pagoda, Marble Curving and Yngon Gold Leaf Beating workshops. Afternoon Day 5: Yangon (B) visit Kyaukdawgyi pagoda, Kuthodaw Transfer to airport for onward flight Tour Highlights Pagoda, and ◈ Shwedagon Pagoda sunset at Mandalay Hill Includes: Accommodation for 4 nights, ◈ U Beins Bridge meals as per itinerary, internal flights, ◈ Boat Ride on Inle Lake Day 3: Mandalay-Inle Lake (B) transfers and sightseeing as indicated, Flight to Heho. Afternoon lake boat trip, local English speaking guides and ◈ Local markets experience local ‘Leg Rowers’ visit entrance fees ◈ Nga Phe Kyaung MYANMAR- ULTIMATE PACKAGES 7D Best of Burma

From $1268 Domestic flights from $525

This journey shows you the cosmopolitan Yangon, an amalgamation of British, Burmese, Chinese, and Indian influences and still keeping the British colonial charm, Bagan with its ancient temples dotting the landscape and Mandalay, City of Gems on the banks of mighty Ayeryarwaddy River. A wonderful insight into Yangon – Bagan –Mandalay – Sagaing - Yangon the cultural heritage of this beautiful country Day 1: Yangon Flight to Mandalay. Take a short boat ride Departs: Daily Arrive in Yangon. ride to to see the unfinished pagoda, still a very impressive sight. Also visit

Sging Day 2: Yangon (B) , largest hanging un-cracked City tour visiting Kandawgyi Lake, bell in the world. City Tour of Mandalay reclining Buddha Chaukhtatkyi, China visiting Mahamuni pagoda, Kuthodaw town, Scott Market and Shwedagon Pagoda and Shwenandaw Monastery. Pagoda. Mndl Day 6: Amarapura--Sagaing (B) Day 3: Yangon-Bagan (B) Tour Amarapura visiting U Bein’s bridge, Bgn Flight to Bagan. Tour of Bagan visiting the world’s longest teakwood structure. Visit Nyaung Oo Market, , Inwa by pony cart to see old palace walls, Ananda Pagoda, brick monastery of wooden monasteries, ‘leaning tower of Ava’ Ananda Ok Kyaung, , and teakwood monastery Bagaya Kyaung. , Dhammayangyi Continue to Sagaing, to see stupas scattered Temple and . over Sagaing Hill.

Yngon Day 4: Bagan (B) Day 7: Mandalay-Yangon (B) Tour Highlights Continue seeing some impressive Flight back to Yangon. ◈ Shwedagon Pagoda pagodas and temples including Manuha ◈ Bagan Temples Temple, Nanpaya shrine, Gubaukgyi Includes: Accommodation for 6 nights, ◈ Shwenandaw Monastery Temple and . meals as per itinerary, internal flights, transfers and sightseeing as indicated, local ◈ U Beins Bridge Day 5: Bagan-Mandalay-Mingun- English speaking guides and entrance fees ◈ Leaning Tower of Ava Mandalay (B) MYANMAR- ULTIMATE PACKAGES

13D Best of Myanmar Tour

From $2383 Domestic flights from $905

This tour will show you the best of Myanmar. From ancient and cultural sights of Amarapura & Bagan to the best & relaxing beaches of Myanmar. This is one of the most comprehensive tours to understand Myanmar’s cultural diversity, ancient traditions and natural landscapes.

Departs: Daily

Mingun ett

Mndl Yangon – Mandalay – Amarapura – Mingun – Bagan – Heho – Inle – He Hoe Thandwe - Ngapali Beach – Yangon

Day 1: Yangon Day 7: Bagan – Heho – Inle Lake (B) Bgn Inle Le Arrive in Yangon and transfer to Hotel Flight to Heho. Afternoon lake boat trip, experience local ‘Leg Rowers’ visit Day 2: Yangon (B) Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda and trip to local City tour visiting Kandawgyi Lake, craft markets. Finish tour with visit to Nga reclining Buddha Chaukhtatkyi, China Phe Kyaung - the wooden monastery on Ngli town, Scott Market and Shwedagon stilts over the lake. Beh Pagoda Day 8: Inle Lake – Indein – Inle Lake (B) Day 3: Yangon – Mandalay – Amarapura Take a private boat on Inle Lake and visit – Mandalay (B) 5 day. Continue by boat ride to Indein, Flight to Mandalay. Take a tour to an village of Pa-Oh, at the western end of the ancient town named Amarapura, starting Lake. Explore the Indein Pagoda complex Ygon from Mahagandayon Monastery. Proceed consisting of hundreds of small stupas. to U-Bein Bridge which is 1.2km long teak bridge over the Taung Thaman Lake. Day 9: Inle Lake – Heho – Thandwe – Tour Highlights Ngapali Beach (B) Day 4: Mandalay – Mingun – Mandalay Flight to Thandwe and onto Ngapali (B) beach resort. Rest of the day at leisure ◈ Shwedagon Pagoda Visit the , unfinished ◈ U-Bein Bridge Mingun pagoda and walk to the huge Day 10: Ngapali Beach (B) Mingun Bell (90 tons), the largest hung Full day at leisure ◈ Mingun Bell uncracked bell in the world. Then ◈ Bagan Temples continue to Hsinbyume Pagoda with Day 11: Ngapali Beach (B) ◈ Mt Popa seven concentric terraces at the base. Full day at leisure ◈ Lake Inle Boatride Day 5: Mandalay – Bagan (B) Day 12: Ngapali Beach – Thandwe – ◈ Indein Pagoda Flight to Bagan. Tour of Bagan visiting Yangon (B) ◈ Ngapali Beach Nyaung Oo Market, Shwezigon pagoda, Flight to Yangon. Rest of the day leisure Gubyaukgyi Temple Wetgyi-Inn Village, Htilominlo and a Lacquer Ware Factory. Day 13: Yangon (B) Afternoon visit to Ananda Pagoda, Transfer to Yangon Airport for onward brick monastery of Ananda Ok Kyaung, flight Nanpaya Temple, Gubyaukgyi Temple and sunset at Shwe Sandaw Pagoda Includes: Accommodation for 12 nights, meals as per itinerary, internal flights, Day 6: Bagan – Mt. Popa – Bagan (B) transfer and sightseeing as indicated, Drive to Mt.Popa an extinct volcano. On local English speaking guides and top of the mountain, there are monasteries, entrance fees pagodas and shrines in different styles. Return to Bagan for breathtaking sunset at Pya That Gyi Pagoda

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9D Classical Yangon – Mandalay – Sagaing – Bagan - Inle – Yangon Myanmar Day 1: Yangon Day 4: Mandalay - Bagan (B) Arrive in Yangon. City tour visiting Flight to Bagan. Tour of Bagan visiting From $1773 Kandawgyi Lake, reclining Buddha Nyaung Oo Market, Shwezigon pagoda, Domestic flights from $685 Chaukhtatkyi, China town, Scott Market Gubyaukgyi Temple Wetgyi-Inn Village, and famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Htilominlo and a Lacquer Ware Factory. Afternoon visit to Ananda Pagoda, A short introduction to Myanmar(Burma) Day 2: Yangon- Mandalay (B) Nanpaya Temple, Gubyaukgyi Temple showcasing the colonial charm of Yangon, Flight to Mandalay. Drive to Amarapura and sunset at Shwe Sandaw Pagoda Mandalay, City of Gems on the banks of and visit U-Bein Bridge, Mahagandayon mighty Ayeryarwaddy River, which still Day 5: Bagan - Heho - Inle (B) Monastery, Silk Weaving workshops, invokes images of a romantic bygone era. Mahamuni Pagoda and onto a Marble Flight to Heho and drive to Inle Lake. Boat Curving and Gold Leaf workshops. tour of Inle Lake with a visit 5 Day Market. Afternoon tour of Mandalay visiting Visit Nampan Village, Paungdaw Oo Tour Highlights and Shwenandaw Pagoda and Nga Phae Kyaung monastery before enjoying sunset at Mandalay Hill. and floating gardens. ◈ Shwedagon Pagoda ◈ U Beins Bridge Day 3: Mandalay – Mingun – Inwa – Day 6: Inle Lake - Heho-Yangon (B) Sagaing – Mandalay (B) Flight to Yangon. Afternoon tour including ◈ Shwenandaw Monastery Boat trip to Mingun and visit Mingun Bell, Scott market, Independence monument, ◈ Leaning Tower of Ava weighing 90 tonnes and the largest hung and China town uncracked bell in the world, Mingun ◈ Bagan Temples Pagoda and Hsinbyume Pagoda. See Inwa Day 7: Yangon (B) ◈ Local Markets by pony cart visiting the ‘leaning tower of Transfer to airport for onward flight Ava’ and the teakwood monastery Bagaya ◈ Inle Lake Boatride Kyaung. Continue to Sagaing, to see Includes: Accommodation for 6 nights, interesting stupas scattered over Sagaing meals as per itinerary, internal flights, Departs: Daily Hill. Enjoy sunset before returning to hotel transfers and sightseeing as indicated, local English speaking guides and entrance fees

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10D Irrawaddy Yangon to Prome (Pyay) - Thayet - Magwe - Salay - Bagan - Hnawgone - Yandabo - Ava - Sagaing - Amarapura - Mingun - Central Mandalay Explorer Day 1: Yangon – Prome – Thayet (D) of Bagan. Afternoon, walking tour of Meet at Sule Shangri – La at 7 am and get Hnaw Gone village. Late afternoon join From $4742 transferred to Prome. Afternoon explore the demonstration of Tea leaf and ginger Prome and Sri Ksetra. salad. This hidden gem of Southeast Asia boasts Day 2: Thayet – Magwe (B/L/D) Day 7: Yandabo – Ava (B/L/D) opulent temples, stunning natural landscapes This morning explore the charming town Enjoy walking tour of Yandabo. Evening and a rich culture that you can’t afford to miss! of Thayet myo by Tuk Tuk and visit local enjoy Burmese karoke party on board. villages. Afternoon on board. A kind of magic shrouds the whole land with Day 8: Ava – Sagaing – Amarapura – its tropical plains, the Himalayan Highlands, Day 3: Magwe – Salay (B/L/D) Mingun (B/L/D) teak-filled jungles and the . Explore Magwe by Rickshaw. Visit the Morning explore the town of Awa by Highlights of this tour include charming town local markets and the ciy before reaching horse cart and see various monasteries of Thayet myo, local markets of Magwe, the the hill top. Visit the Mya Tha Lun Pagoda and and pagodas. Visit the Sagaing hill to capture the view of the river and the and the nunnery. Afternoon ,excurtion temples of Bagan and Mingun with its British surrounding. to Amarapura and walk on the wolds colonial architecture. oldest teakwood bridge. Evening enjoy a Day 4: Salay – Bagan (B/L/D) traditional dance performance on board. Departs: Talk to us for the departure Morning walk throught eh Salay village dates and availability to explore the local hoses and the Day 9: Mingun – Mandalay (B/L/D) monsatries. Afternoon arrive Bagan and Enjoy a walking tour of small town explore some of the pagodas. Traditional of Miungun to see the Mingiun Bell. entertainment onboard this vening. Afternoon visitr the pagodas and monsatries of Mandalay. Day 5: Bagan (B/L/D) Morning take a panoramic view of Day 10: Mandalay (B) Bagan from the viewing tower and Disembark after breakfast. explore bagan by Ox cart. Afternoon visit handcraft worshop and cave temple Includes: Accommodation for 9 nights, before experiencing the sunset over the meals as per itinerary, internal flights, pagodas. transfer and sightseeing as indicated, local English speaking guides and Day 6: Bagan – Hnaw Gone – Yandabo entrance fees (B/L/D) Morning, walk through the local markets All Prices indicated are in NZ dollars, per person Twin share for low season | 0508 396842 | exoticholidays.co.nz All Prices indicated are in NZ dollars, per person Twin share for low season | 0508 396842 | exoticholidays.co.nz 37 MYANMAR- ULTIMATE PACKAGES

13D Golden Myanmar

From $2085 Domestic flights from $631

Embark on this fascinating journey to discover “The Golden Land”. Visit the vibrant city and the glittering stupas of Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon. Explore the UNESCO world heritage sights and the local villages in Bagan. Ancient capitals and the monasteries in Mandalay with world largest uncracked bell and the worlds largest book. Enjoy Yangon – Bagan – Mt Popa – Bagan – Mandalay – Amarapura - Mingun the stunning landscapes of Shan – Mandalay – Heho – Pindaya – Inle – Yangon – Kyaikhtiyo – with a boat ride in the beautiful Day 1: Yangon and the Kuthodaw Pagoda (Worlds largest Inle Lake before reaching on top of the Arrive in Yangon and transfer to Hotel Kyaikhtiyo hill to see the Golden rock. Book). Late afternoon visit the Mandalay hill to see the sunset view of the city. Day 2: Yangon (B) City tour visiting Kandawgyi Lake, Day 08: Mandalay – Heho – Inle (B) reclining Buddha Chaukhtatkyi, China Morning board the flight to Heho and town, Scott Market and Shwedagon Departs: Daily travel to Pindaya. Visit the Pindaya cave, Pagoda set high on a limestone ridge above Pone Taloke Lake, this winding complex Day 3: Yangon-Bagan (B) of natural caves and tunnels is filled Flight to Bagan. Tour of Bagan visiting to bursting with buddha images in an Nyaung Oo Market, Shwezigon Pagoda, astonishing variety of shapes, sizes and Ananda Pagoda, the brick monastery of materials. Later travel to Nyang shwe Ananda Ok Kyaung, Htilominlo Temple, to board your private boat to the hotel. Mndl Sulamani Temple, Explore the local life along the way. He Hoe and Thatbyinnyu Temple. Evening enjoy Bgn Inle Le a sunset boat ride on Irrawaddy river. Day 09: Inle Take a private boat on Inle Lake and visit Day 4: Bagan (B) 5 day market. Continue by boat ride to Continue seeing some impressive Indein, village of Pa-Oh, at the western pagodas and temples including Manuha end of the Lake. Explore the Indein Kihtio Temple, Nanpaya shrine, Gubaukgyi Pagoda complex consisting of hundreds Temple and Lawkananda Pagoda. of small stupas. Conclude your day with witnessing a Ygon sunset view of Bagan from one of the Day 10: Inle – Heho – Yangon (B) tallest Pagoda in Bagan. Morning explore the Inle lake visting the cheroot factory, weaving village, and the Day 5: Bagan – Mt Popa – Bagan (B) monastery of Burmese cat. Later travel Drive to Mt.Popa an extinct volcano. On to Heho to board the afternoon flight to top of the mountain, there are monasteries, Yangon. pagodas and shrines in different styles. Return to Bagan for breathtaking sunset at Day 11: Yangon – Kyaikhtiyo (B) Tour Highlights Pya That Gyi Pagoda Early this morning travel to Kyaikhtiyo. From the base camp board the public ◈ Sunset boat ride on Irrawaddy Day 06: Bagan – Mandalay (B) open air truck to the hill and walk to the Flight to Mandalay. Afternoon take a River Golden Rock. A huge boulder covered by small ferry to Inwa and explore the ◈ Yangon Markets golden leaves and delicately balanced on ancient capital by horse cart. Later visit a cliff. ◈ Bagan Pagodas the ancient town named Amarapura, ◈ Mt. Popa starting from Mahagandayon Monastery. Day 12: Kyaikhtiyo – Bago – Yangon (B) Conclude the day with a visit to U-Bein ◈ Pindaya cave Return to the base camp and travel to Bridge which is 1.2km long teak bridge Yangon. En-route stop at Bago to visit the ◈ Inle lake over the Taung Thaman Lake. Enjoy the city and the reclining Buddha statue. ◈ Walk to the Golden Rock sunset from U-Bein Bridge Day 13: Yangon (B) Day 07: Mandalay (B) Transfer to Yangon Airport for onward This morning travel to Mingun and visit flight the Settawya pagoda, unfinished Mingun pagoda and walk to the huge Mingun Bell Includes: Accommodation for 12 nights, (90 tons), the largest hung uncracked bell meals as per itinerary, internal flights, in the world. Then continue to Hsinbyume transfer and sightseeing as indicated, Pagoda with seven concentric terraces local English speaking guides and at the base. Return to Mandalay and entrance fees afternoon visit the Mahamyatmuni Pagoda

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Ngapali Beach 4D Add on Ngapali Day 1: Ngapali Beach Flight to Thandwe and transfer onto Beach Ngapali beach resort. Rest of the day at leisure From $442 Domestic flights from $424 Day 2: Ngapali Beach (B) Full day at leisure Departs: Daily

Day 4: Ngapali Beach – Thandwe – Yangon (B) Flight to Yangon. Includes: Accommodation for 3 nights, meals as per itinerary, internal flights, transfer and sightseeing as indicated, local English speaking guides and entrance fees

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Yangon to sightseeing and within three minutes’ walk to the vibrant Zay Hotel Chatrium ★★★★★ Cho market and the historic Mandalay Palace. From $154 Rooms & Amenities: 67 guestrooms offer cable TV, minibar, safe Location: Situated right on the quiet lakeside of Royal Lake in the deposit, phone and tea/coffee facilities. centre of Yangon, facing the magnificent Shwe Dagon Pagoda. Facilities: Restaurants, business centre, pool, Wellness Centre, Rooms & Amenities: All 303 rooms offer Wi-Fi, flat screen TV, tea/ beauty salon and spa coffee maker, safe and balcony/terrace Facilities: 6 restaurants & bars, cocktail lounge, valet, room Hilton Mandalay Hotel ★★★★★ service, business centre, shopping arcade and gallery, sauna, From $129 massage, outdoor pool and fitness centre Location:Located in the heart of the city, facing the majestic Royal Palace and Mandalay Hill Bagan Rooms & Amenities:247 rooms and suites, offering Wi-Fi, cable Amazing Bagan Resort ★★★★ TV, mini bar, safe deposit box and tea/coffee facilities From $69 Facilities:Restaurant, lounge bar, pool bar, pool, tennis courts, Location: Located adjacent to the Bagan Nyaung Oo Golf Club, this Fitness Centre, shopping arcade and pharmacy resort is 10 minutes away from old Bagan and popular sites. Just 4km from city centre and airport Inle Rooms & Amenities: 50 guest rooms and bungalows with Burmese Myanmar Treasure Resort Inle ★★★★ décor, offering Wi-Fi, minibar, air conditioning, cable TV and From $90 hairdryer Location:Located on the North East bank of Lake Inle in the small Facilities:Restaurant, bar and coffee shop, pool, Fitness Centre Village of Kyan-Poant-Nge. and a shopping arcade. Rooms & Amenities: Villas offering Wi-Fi, cable TV, minibar safe and tea/coffee facilities Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort ★★★★ Facilities:Restaurant, coffee shop, business centre with internet From $128 facility, gift shop, laundry service, spa and massage facilities. Location: Situated on the banks of the Irrawaddy River on 24 acres of landscaped gardens with glorious sunset views Lake View Resort ★★★★ Rooms & Amenities:76 guest rooms offering Wi-Fi, personal From $86 safes, cable TV, kimonos and tea/coffee maker Location:Located on the shores of Inle Lake. The resort is just 40 Facilities:Restaurant, coffee shop, lounge bar, business centre, minutes’ drive from the Heho’s airport and with direct access to the internet, massage & beauty centre sauna and pool lake from the hotel’s jetty. Rooms & Amenities:40 rooms with private balcony and views of Mandalay the Lake offering safe, minibar, cable TV and tea/coffee facilities. Mandalay City Hotel ★★★ Facilities:Restaurants, bar, business centre with internet access, From $56 boat arrangements, bicycle rentals, safety deposit box, laundry Location:Located in the heart of the Royal City of Mandalay, close service, spa and massage facilities

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Encircled by lush vegetation Asia, Siam (later renamed as Thailand) and towering limestone outcrops, Krabi acted as a buffer zone between the British isanideal place for beach and nature and French colonial empires. As a city, lovers. Major attractions include the Bangkok has earned itself the reputation Susan Hoi (Shell Cemetery), Noppharat Chiang Rai (Golden Triangle) of being a dynamic independent and Thara Beach and the spectacular islands Chiang Rai, the northernmost province of influential city making it one of the of Ko Phi Phi and Ko Lanta, famed for their Thailand, lies in the heart of the notorious leading cities in Southeast Asia. This city unspoiled beaches surrounded by clear Golden Triangle, the area where the has everything – Buddhist temples by the blue waters and coral reefs with abundant borders of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos dozen, cultural landmarks, shopping, marine life. converge. It is well known for its stunning cuisine, nightlife, a red light district which mountain scenery and is home to several is illegal but tolerated! Bangkok attracts Koh Samui different hilltribes. The main hilltribe visitors each year by the millions. The Ko Samui, Thailand’s third largest island groups in this region are Hmong, Karen, third largest amount of visitors behind (247 square kilometers), lies just offshore Lahu, Lisu, Akha and Mien. These ethnic Paris & London! So a very popular spot! the province of Surat Thani. Dubbed “The minorities began to arrive in Thailand Coconut Island,” Ko Samui is one of the at the end of 19th century and some Kanchanaburi most popular beach and island resorts in groups may have been here much longer. The westernmost province of Thailand Thailand with over half a million visitors They were forced out of their native has not only gained fame for its strikingly each year. It has come to world fame countries,such as Myanmar, China, and beautiful landscape - characterized by due to its beautiful, long beaches with Tibet by civil war and political pressures. impressive waterfalls and caves, tranquil powdery white sand and crystal clear Each hilltribe has its own customs, culture, river scenery and verdant national parks waters, surrounded by coconut groves. religion,clothing and language. - but also for its tragic history. During World War II Asian laborers and allied Koh Chang Hua Hin prisoners of war were forced to build Set in the Gulf of Thailand just 315 Hua Hin is Thailand’s premier beach the Burma-Siam Railway through the kilometers south-east of Bangkok, this resort town in the Gulf of Thailand. It is province. The most famous reminder of island is incredibly mountainous and less than 200kms from Bangkok so makes this tragedy is the “Bridge On the River lush rainforest, Koh Chang is perhaps it a very popular destination and is the Kwai,” which was immortalized in books the best-preserved island in Southeast location of the King’s summer palace. and the motion picture of the same name. Asia. Beaches, waterfalls, coral reefs Known for its beautiful powdery sand and wildlife abound. Koh Chang, beach, lively night market, many beach Chiang Mai a 30-kilometer strip of island with activities, numerous seaside restaurants Means ‘new city’ even though it celebrated spectacular waterfalls, a rich evergreen and renowned golf courses and the its 720th anniversary recently. It is forest, idyllic scenery, clear blue waters, popular music festival, the Hua Hin Jazz Thailand’s ‘Rose of the North’. It is one of crystalline sand and dazzling coral reefs, Festival. On the coast of Takiab Bay, take the few places in Thailand to experience is indeed an ideal place for beach and seaside horseback rides and visit a hilltop modern Thai culture with history. Old nature lovers. For snorkeling and scuba Buddhist temple with spectacular views. temples sit next to modern shops and diving enthusiasts, the Marine Park, Stay at simple beach huts & guest houses boutique hotels. The moaten circled old acclaimed for its incredible corals and or luxury resorts including some of the city, retains much of the fortified wall that aquatic life – should not be missed. finest spa retreats in the world.

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5D North Thailand 5D Trail & Gems of Siam

Highlights From $3066 From $1770

Modern Thailand merges into historic Siam over five unforgettable days with this roundtrip starting and Immerse yourself in the fascinating culture, heritage and ending in Bangkok. Discover the ancient monuments, scenery of northern Thailand with this magical round-trip dazzling temples and bustling markets that help make from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai. This region is bursting with Thailand the most captivating country in southeast Asia. historic monuments, dreamlike landscapes, gastronomic Visit ruins such as those of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai, delights and wonderful wildlife. Discover the main temples, which offer an insight into the grandeur of past glories, meet the gentle giants that are Asian elephants and come and meet the inhabitants of remote rainforest villages, face to face with the hill tribes who have inhabited the where the past is very much alive. Join us for a magical mountain villages of the north since time immemorial. journey to uncover Siam’s glittering gems.

Departs: Daily Departs: Daily

Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle – Chiang Mai – Chiang Dao Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Kampheangphet – Lampang – Chiang Mai – Chiang Mai – Lamphun – Sukhothai – – Bangkok

Day 1: Chiang Rai Arrive in Chiang Rai and transfer to your Hotel.

Day 2: Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle – Chiang Rai (B/L) Visit King Mengrai monument, the Hill tribe Museum and Education Day 1: Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Kampheangphet (L) centre. Explore exotic villages of Yao and Akha hill tribes at Mae This morning depart for historic city of Ayutthaya, after visiting Chan. After a stop at Mae Sai, the small Thai border town with a busy Wat Phananchoeng, Wat Yai Chai Mongkol and Wat Mahathat market, continue to see the Golden Triangle. After lunch, continue to take a relaxing tour in a traditional long tail boat around the Chiang Saen to visit Wat Phra That Chom Kitti before transfer back to island. Then continue to Kamphaeng Phet. Chiang Rai. Day 2: Kampheangphet – Lampang – Chiang Mai (B/L) Day 3: Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai (B/L) This morning visit Wat Phra That Lampang Luang. Visit Thai Leave the morning to visit Wat Rong Khun, the impressive White Elephant Conservation Centre before making your way to Temple. Continue to Chiang Mai and visit Wat Prathat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai. Rest of the day is at leisure one of the most revered temples, located on mountain top offering stunning panoramic views of the city. Continue to take a boat trip Day 3: Chiang Mai (B/L) on Ping River to reach the Farmer’s House, for a fantastic “Khao Morning visit one of most sacred temples - Wat Phra That Doi Soi”lunch. Take a walk through the local flower and fresh food market Suthep - Chiang Mai city from its mountain throne, offering to your Hotel. panoramic view of the city. Continue to visit San Kamphaeng, a haven for crafts lovers where you can watch craftsmen at work. Day 4: Chiang Mai – Chiang Dao – Afternoon at leisure. Chiang Mai (B/L) Day 4: Chiang Mai – Lamphun – Sukhothai (B/L) Depart for Chiang Dao. Later, explore the ancient city of Chiang Mai Proceed to Lamphun to visit the impressive Wat Phra That starting with Wat Suan Dok, large bell shaped chedi. Continue to visit Hariphunchai. Continue to the Sukhothai Historical Park Wat Phra Sing located within the old city wall. Also visit Wat Chedi showcasing the beautifully restored temples and monuments. Luang, the historic centre of Chiang Mai, Wat Ched Yod and Wat Chiang Man. Day 5: Sukhothai – Lopburi – Bangkok (B) Travel to Lopburi, which offers a refreshing insight into Day 5: Chiang Mai (B) Thailand’s history. Stop to visit the ancient Khmer shire Prang Today check-out from Hotel and continue with your individual travel Sam Yod, which attest the influence of the Angkorian Khmers in plans. the region. Return back to Bangkok.

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5D Must See Bangkok 6D Experience Thailand From $1642 From $3287

Whenever you enter into the world of mysticism get Discover the historical and natural wonders of Thailand rid off all the troubles, Thailand is a place in world with this six-day tour from Bangkok in the centre dictionary where rich cultural heritage flourishes and to Chiang Mai in the north. Visit the country’s main continuously evolve to open up the secret to exhibit all heritage sites such as the Ayutthaya and Phitsanulok, the stresses and tensions. Discover Bangkok’s beautiful, meet the real king of the jungle at an elephant camp gleaming temples and the magnificent Grand Palace. in Chiang Mai and explore the infamous Golden Experience the novelty and fun of a floating market, or Triangle, one of the world’s leading opium-producing apply your bargaining skills for some unbeatable prices areasmarket. But whatever you do, make sure to in the stifling heat of the weekend market. But whatever arrive in Bangkok with a zest to explore, and to make you do, make sure to arrive in Bangkok with a zest to the most of every minute in this magical metropolis. explore, and to make the most of every minute in this magical metropolis. Departs: Daily Departs: Daily Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Phitsanulok – Sukhothai – Bangkok Lampang – Phayao – Golden Triangle - Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai

Day 1: Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Phitsanulok (L) Palaces, ancient ruins, temples and monkeys are on the menu as your epic six - day trek from the capital to northern Thailand kicks off in style. Head to Bang Pa to visit the Summer Palace. Day 1: Bangkok Continue to Ayutthaya and visit the ancient temples of Wat Arrive in Bangkok and transfer to hotel. Yai Chaimongkhon, Wat Mahathat, and Wat Phanan Choeng. Proceed to Phitsanulok and take a short orientation tour. Day 2: Bangkok (B) Visit three of the most unusual Buddhist temples in Bangkok. Visit Day 2: Phitsanulok – Sukhothai – Lampang (B/L) Wat Traimit and then pass through Chinatown on your way to Wat Visit Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat and leave for Sukhothai to Pho, the temple of the Reclining Buddha and home to the Chedis of explore this ancient city packed with historical landmarks, the the Kings. This Buddha is the largest in Bangkok and illustrates the most impressive being the Historical Park. Admire the ruined passing of the Buddha into nirvana. Grand Palace, once residence temples and palaces as well as the Buddha statues. Continue of Kings, is a beautiful sample of an ancient Siamese court. Also your drive to Lampang. visit Wat Phra Keo, the beautiful Emerald Buddha Temple. Note: The Grand Palace is closed during special royal ceremonies Day 3: Lampang – Phayao – Golden Triangle – Chiang Rai (B/L) and during visiting heads of state. Explore the wonderful Wat Phra That Lampang Luang temple, a short drive from Lampang famous for beautiful Buddha statues. Day 3: Floating Markets (B/L) Drive to visit a pineapple plantation before arriving at Golden Visit the most authentic of the floating markets at Damnoen Saduak Triangle, where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet. Continue Enjoy exciting long tail boat ride on canals to the markets with towards town of Mae Sai with a visit the market and the bridge spectacular site of trading being done on boats. After lunch, visit over the River Ruak to Myanmar. Overnight in Chiang Rai. Rose Garden and the recreated Thai village which also offers a cultural show displaying Thai dancing, kick boxing and fingernail Day 4: Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai (B/L) dancing. Visit Chiang Rai market and Wat Phra Kaew Temple. Take a river cruise on traditional long trail boat to Pha Tai to visit a hill tribe Day 4: Bangkok – Kanchanaburi – Bangkok (B/L) village. Continue by road to Chiang Mai and visit Sankampang, Depart for Kanchanaburi and visit Thailand-Burma Railway Centre famous for Thai Lanna handicraft centre. Stop at Color Factor, – an interactive museum on history of Thailand-Burma Railways. showcasing some full size Elephant Parade statues from cities Also visit the Allied War Cemetery, which is a memorial to some around the world. 6000 allied POWs. Take a long-tailed boat trip along Maeklong River to the world famous Bridge over River Kwai. Afterwards take Day 5: Chiang Mai (B/L) a trip on historic Death Railway Train, passing over the original Morning is at leisure. In the afternoon visit Wat Prathat Doi wooden viaduct constructed by Allied POWs. Later transfer to Suthep, one of the most revered temples, located on mountain your hotel in Bangkok. top offering stunning panoramic views of the city. Day 5: Bangkok (B) Day 6: Chiang Mai (B) Transfer to airport for onward flight. Transfer to airport for onward flight.

Included: Accommodation for Twin sharing for 4 nights, meals Included: Accommodation for Twin sharing for 5 nights, meals as shown above, entrance fees, transfers and tours by air- as shown above, entrance fees, transfers and tours by air- conditioned transportation with English speaking guide conditioned transportation with English speaking guide

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From $1534

Explore the north of Thailand and discover Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai its main cultural attractions with this Day 1: Chiang Mai Morning is at leisure. After lunch, take magical four-day tour from Chiang Mai Arrive in Chiang Mai. Explore the ancient a long - tail boat to Chiang Rai through to Chiang Rai. This region is overflowing city of Chiang Mai starting with Wat Suan the panoramic views of surrounding with historic monuments, dreamlike Dok, large bell shaped chedi. Continue mountains and jungle of Kok River. landscapes, gastronomic delights and to visit Wat Phra Sing located within the Ride past the magnificent local villages wonderful wildlife. See the top temples, old city wall and Wat Chedi Luang, the of Muser and Karen hill tribes located historic city centre. Visit Wat Ched Yod come face to face with gentle Asian alongside a river. Arrive in Chiang Rai and finish the day visiting Wat Chiang and afternoon at leisure. elephants and visit hill tribe villages. Man. Departs: Daily Day 4: Chiang Rai (B/L) Day 2: Chiang Mai (B/D) Explore exotic and beautiful local villages Enjoy the stunning panoramic views of the of Yao and Akha hill tribes at Mae Chan city at Wat Prathat Doi Suthep, climbing District. Then visit Mae Sai, the small 309 steps or with cable car. Take a scenic authentic Thai border town, and continue drive to famous local handicraft artisans to the ancient Chiang Saen city. Lunch and at the Thai Home Industry villages of transfer to Chiang Rai Airport. Bo Sang and San Kamphaeng. Enjoy a pleasant Northern Thai Khantoke Dinner Included: Accommodation for 3 nights, accompanied by an authentic Lanna meals as above, entrance fees, transfers traditional show and performances. and tours by aircon vehicle with English speaking guide Day 3: Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai (B/L) THAILAND- ULTIMATE PACKAGES 5D Golden Triangle

From $2024

A popular tourist attraction in Northern Thailand, the Golden Triangle is the point where the countries of Laos, Myanmar and Bangkok – Chiang Saen – Chiang Rai – Hmong Hill tribe – Thailand meet. This trip highlights life in Chiang Mai - Bangkok Bangkok – River Kwai - Bangkok this region. Visit local villages, towns and Day 1: Bangkok/Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai tribe village and village of Ban Pha Tai. markets. Enjoy a river trip and overnight – Chiang Saen (L/D) Continue to the Hmong Hill tribe Lodge. stay in a local hill tribe village. Visit an orchid Flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and Enjoy BBQ Dinner and a show of Meo farm, handicraft village, local temples and drive to Chiang Rai via Wiang Pa Pao with dances and songs. a wood carving factory before returning to stop at Karen village and Hot Springs. Chiang Mai. Continue to Chiang Saen and visit Wat Day 4: Hmong Hill tribe Lodge – Chiang Phra Dhat Jom Kitti and take a speedboat Mai (B/L/D) Departs: Daily on Mekong River towards the Golden Visit an Orchid Farm. After lunch, visit Triangle. various Handicraft Villages specializing in lacquer-ware, Thai Silk, paper umbrellas Day 2: Chiang Saen – Doi Mae Salong – and a Thai wood carving factory. Proceed Mae Sai – Chiang Rai (B/L/D) to Chiang Mai. Enjoy a Kantoke dinner Drive Mae Sai and visit a Jade Cutting with traditional dances from Northern Factory, a colourful market, Fish and Thailand. Monkey Cave and continue to Doi Mae Salong, passing through mountains Day 5: Chiang Mai/Bangkok (B/L) overlooking Thailand, Burma and the Visit Chiang Mai including Wat Phra Mekong Valley. Visit Akha, Yao and Lisu Singh, Hill tribe museum and Wat Doi Tribes and proceed to Chiang Rai. Suthep. Flight to Bangkok.

Day 3: Chiang Rai – Thatorn – Hmong Hill Includes: Accommodation for 4 nights, tribe Lodge (B/L/D) meals as per itinerary, transfers and Take a motorboat for a trip on Kok River, sightseeing as indicated, local English passing tiny hill tribe villages, bamboo speaking guides and entrance fees huts and jungle scenery. Visit a Lahu hill

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6D Thailand Classic Tour

From $3415

This trip takes you to the ancient towns of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai. Visit temples and Buddha statues rich in history and splendour. Other activities include a trip to a local orphanage, a horse carriage ride, boat trip on the Mekong River, orchid farm and handicraft village, before taking the train back to Bangkok. Bangkok – Phitsanulok – Lampang – Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai - Bangkok Departs: Daily Day 1: Bangkok – Ayutthaya – borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos Phitsanulok (L) converge. Continue to Chiang Rai Drive from Bangkok to Bang Pa In for a Ching Ri scenic boat trip to Ayutthaya. Visit Wat Day 4: Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai (B/L) Panangchoen, Wat Yai Chaya Mongkol Drive to Chiang Mai enroute stopping at and the ancient ruins of Wat Chai Wat Rong Khun Wat Rong Khun. Visit Wat Wattanaram. Continue to Bang Sadet Doi Suthep, a famous landmark of Chiang Ching Mi village to visit an orphanage. Drive to Mai. Phitsanulok and visit Wat Maha That, Phra Lmng Buddha Jinaraj. Day 5: Chiang Mai – Bangkok by Train (B/L) Day 2: Phitsanulok – Sukhothai – Morning is at leisure. After lunch, visit Lampang (B/L) various Handicraft Villages specializing Suhothi Drive to Sukhothai to visit the ancient in lacquer-ware, Thai Silk, paper Phitsnulo ruins; a short ride on ox-cart brings you umbrellas and a Thai wood carving to Wat Sri Chum to see its gigantic Buddha factory. Overnight train to Bangkok statue. Continue to Lampang and take horse carriage ride through town with Day 6: Bangkok photo stops at Wat Si Rong Muang, Wat Arrive at Bangkok Railway Station. Pratu Phong Temples. Includes: Accommodation for 4 nights Day 3: Lampang – Golden Triangle – in Hotels, 1 overnight train, meals as per Chiang Rai (B/L) itinerary, transfers and sightseeing as Drive to Golden Triangle and take a boat indicated, local English speaking guides BANGKOK ride on the Mekong River, where the and entrance fees THAILAND- SHORT TOURS

Bangkok – River Kwai - Bangkok 2D River Kwai

Day 1: Bangkok – Kanchanaburi – River Village Tour Kwai Village (L/D) Visit Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, an interactive museum before proceeding to From $809 War Cemetery followed by a visit to the world famous Bridge over River Kwai. Board the original Death Railway train to enjoy a journey through strikingly This trip takes you to the ancient towns beautiful landscape passing over a of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai. Visit dangerous-looking wooden bridge temples and Buddha statues rich in built by allied prisoners of war. Take a history and splendour. Other activities short boat trip upstream to explore the include a trip to a local orphanage, Kaeng Lava Cave with its fantastic stone a horse carriage ride, boat trip on formations. the Mekong River, orchid farm and handicraft village, before taking the Day 2: River Kwai Village – Bangkok (B/L) Morning free to explore the area on your train back to Bangkok own. Return to Bangkok in the afternoon.

Includes: Accommodation for 1 night, meals as per itinerary, transfers and Departs: Daily sightseeing as given above, local English speaking guides and entrance fees.

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2D Mekhala Overnight Cruise

From $905

Relax and enjoy this luxurious cruise Bangkok – Ayutthaya - Bangkok along the Chao Phraya River. Your jour- ney on the Mekhala allows you to catch Day 1: Bangkok – Mekhala on the River early 19th century. The villagers here a glimpse of the real Thailand - tradi- (D) have successfully maintained their tional wooden riverside houses, glitter- Pick up at hotel in Bangkok and transfer traditional life style, customs and natural ing temples, lush green jungle foliage, to the embarkation pier to board the surroundings. See a collection of well- laughing children playing in the water Mekhala. Cruise up the Chao Phraya preserved typical Thai houses in this and all at a peaceful gentle pace. River with spectacular views of the Grand charming village. Later disembark and Palace and the Temple of Dawn. Visit travel to Bang-Pa-In, where you will visit fresh market at Pathum Thani, where local Summer Palace, which represents a fine Departs: Daily people shop for food, fresh produce and a example of Thai architecture. Continue variety of Thai sweets. At sunset, dock at by long-tail boat to the ancient capital Wat Kai Tia, a temple set in a tranquil rural of Ayuthaya. Visit the idyllic ruins of the village. An exquisite candlelight dinner of once glorious capital destroyed by the mouth-watering Thai cuisine is served on Burmese. Late afternoon transfer back to the deck. Overnight on board. your hotel in Bangkok.

Day 2: Mekhala on the River – Bangkok Includes: Accommodation for 1 night, (B/L) meals as per itinerary, transfers and Cruise to the small village of Baan sightseeing as indicated, water, tea & Saladang, an old Mon community who coffee, local English speaking guides, migrated from Burma to this area in the boat transfers and entrance fees. THAILAND- WELLNESS RETREATS

Thai massage is perhaps the most well-known massages. It focuses on circulation and pressure points, promoting internal health as well as muscular flexibility. Wellness holidays are becoming a popular trend, especially in today’s fast moving lifestyle, where nothing is more essential than caring for our physical and mental well-being. Health conscious travellers are seeking to enhance their well being through their travel experience.

Chiva-Som International Health Resort, Hua Hin Kamalaya, Koh Samui 3D Wellness Package From $5299 3D Wellness Package From $3197 Located in the Royal city of Hua Hin, the closest beach resort to Located on the beachfront, southern coastline of Koh Samui, Bangkok, Chiva-Som is nestled within seven acres of lush tropical Kamalaya is Thailand’s award-winning Wellness Sanctuary gardens on the beachfront overlooking the Gulf of Thailand and Holistic Spa resort. While guest can take part in Wellness representing tranquility at its best. Focusing on greater well-being programmes, be it detox, stress and burnout, weight loss, fitness and vitality, Chiva-Som offers extensive physiotherapy, fitness, and yoga programs, at Kamalaya programs can be customized, spa, holistic and therapeutic health facilities to help you relax, adjusted or perhaps focus on a particular modality such as Ayuveda restore and rejuvenate. To encompass the mind, body and spirit, or Naturopathy to achieve even more specific outcomes. Programs ancient therapies of the East are combined with Western diagnosis are administered by wellness professionals, including naturopaths, techniques. Tai Chi, Pilates and personal training classes are doctors of Chinese medicine, a western medical doctor, registered available to improve your fitness and heal your mind and body nurses, nutritionists, life transformation experts, Ayuvedic and Thai with yoga, therapies and medical services. Resort facilities include therapists, fitness specialists and yoga, meditation and pranayama kinesis studio, gym, wastu pool, flotation pool, outdoor and indoor teachers. Kamalaya has a range of facilities this includes restaurant, swimming pool, sauna, steam, Jacuzzi. Cuisines are prepared cafe and tea lounge, fitness centre, the herbal steam cavern, using organically-grown fruits and vegetables from the Chiva-Som swimming pools, art gallery, library and TV lounge. gardens.

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Bangkok Bangkok Bangkok

Bangkok City & Bangkok City Tour & Grand Ancient City Tour (Private) Temples (Seat-in-Coach) Palace (Seat-in-Coach)

from $104 from $180 from $312

Visit Bangkok’s three most unique This tour includes most unusual Buddhist Visit the Ancient City, also known Temples Wat Traimit, with a 3-meter tall temples: Wat Trimitr with its invaluable as Muang Boran, a 320-acre outdoor Golden Buddha image, Wat Pho, with Golden Buddha, Wat Po, with its colossal museum, architectural reflection of the largest reclining Buddha image in Reclining Buddha. Visit The Grand Thailand’s glorious past. Nearly a Thailand and Wat Benchamabophit, a fine Palace, architecturally vibrant with Thai hundred of the country’s most important modern temple constructed from white and European designs and Wat Phra historical landmarks and monuments, Carrara marble with ornate crossbeams Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), including palaces and temples, have decorated with lacquer and gold. regarded as the most sacred Buddhist been reconstructed as miniature replicas. temple in Thailand. THAILAND- HOTELS Rates are per person per night based on twin share including breakfast

Bangkok Novotel on Siam Square★★★★ coffee/tea maker, desk, hair dryer, in-room safe, iron/ironing From $125 board, blackout drapes/curtains, mini bar, refrigerator, shower/ Location: Located at the heart of Bangkok’s shopping, business, tub combination, and entertainment districts. Facilities: Restaurants, café and bars, kids club, swimming Room Amenities:423 rooms with TV, free Internet, working pool, fitness centre & sauna, gift shop and on-call doctor desks, in-room safes and minibar. Facilities: Facilities include 3 restaurants, room service, deli & 5 Phuket Orchid Resort & Spa ★★★★ bars, swimming pool, spa and business centre. From $80 Location: Situated just 50 metres from Karon beach, close to Amari Watergate Hotel ★★★★★ restaurants, food stalls, convenience stores, internet cafes and From $131 vehicle rental shops. Location: Amari Watergate puts you in the heart of the vibrant Room Amenities:All rooms offer air conditioning, balcony, Pratunam neighbourhood in down town Petchburi, known for direct-dial phone, satellite TV, complimentary bottled water, its bustling landscape of shopping bazaars and lifestyle malls. desk, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer (on request), hand- Room Amenities:Rooms offer aircon, satellite TV, , internet held showerhead, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, mini bar, access, hairdryer, coffee/tea making facilities, safe deposit box, refrigerator, rollaway beds, Wi-Fi. mini bar and IDD phone. Facilities:Restaurant, poolside dining, pizzeria, pools, kids fun Facilities: Restaurants & bars, room service, swimming pool, pool, kids playroom, fitness centre, spa and supermarket. fitness centre & spa, business centre, beauty salon. Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa★★★★★ Miracle Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel ★★★★ From $140 From $45 Location:Set on Mai Khao Beach and 10kms from Phuket Airport. Location: Located just 6 kms from Suvarnabhumi Airport. Room Amenities: All guest rooms feature floor-to-ceiling Room Amenities: 170 rooms with LCD Television, Phones, air- windows with stunning views. Amenities include individual con, Internet, Coffee/Tea Maker, Minibar, Slippers/bathrobes, climate controls, plush bedding, safe and mini-bar, internet, TV, Bath/Shower, Safe, Working Desk and Hairdryer. DVD players & cable TV, robes & slippers, spacious desks with Facilities: Restaurants, 24 hour Room, Outdoor Pool, Minimart, ample lighting & feature-rich phone. Karaoke Room, Business Centre- Secretarial Service, Fitness Facilities:Restaurants, café and bars, swimming pool, fitness Centre & Spa, Airport Shuttle Service, Dry Cleaning. centre & spa, kids club

Pathumwan Princess Hotel ★★★★ Koh Samui From $151 Centara Grand Beach Resort ★★★★★ Location: Adjacent to MBK Centre and opposite Siam Square in From $216 the heart of the city. Location: Located along Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui’s finest Room Amenities:455 rooms offer views of Bangkok’s city centre, beach. with TV, bathrobe, slippers, A full range of complimentary Room Amenities: 203 rooms offering multi-channel satellite TV, toiletries in each bathroom, Spacious marble bathroom with in-room video movies, music channels, mini-bar, tea and coffee bathtub / shower combination, hair dryer, electronic safe, seating making facilities and safe. area with day-bed, large desk, Internet, air-con, mini bar, tea and Facilities:Restaurants, grill, snack & coffer shop, and bars, coffee making facilities pool, fitness centre & spa, tennis courts, gift shop, kids pool & Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Business Centre, child care facilities, playground. Internet, Laundry Fitness centre with jogging track, sauna, spa, pool and Tennis Courts. Le Meridien Koh Samui Resort & Spa ★★★★★ From $288 Phuket Location:Located on Lamai Beach, just 20 min from Samui Beyond Resort Kata ★★★★ Airport, with breath-taking views over Gulf of Thailand. From $190 Room Amenities: Rooms offering multi-channel satellite TV , Location: Set amidst lush tropical gardens and overlooking 24 hour room service, mini-bar, tea and coffee making facilities Andaman Sea, only 15 minute from town centre. and safe. Room Amenities:Rooms offer air-con, separate sitting area, Facilities:Restaurants, poolside bar, swimming pool, fitness climate control, balcony, internet access, designer toiletries , in- centre & spa room massage, cable TV, sofa bed, complimentary bottled water,

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Malaysia consists of 2 similar sized regions – and Malaysian Borneo. The capital, Kuala Lumpur is situated on the west side of the Peninsula and is a major hub for international flights and a gateway to some of Malaysia’s most popular attractions. Malaysia has a multi ethnic, multi-cultural society which provides a wide range of gastronomical choice, culture and arts.

Malaysia is a country truly rich in diversity. From the metropolitan city of Kuala Lumpur, regarded worldwide as a top shopping destination and the stunning beaches of Langkawi’s 104 islands, to the ancient rainforests of Borneo, Malaysia has something to offer everyone.

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“One interesting way to explore Malaysia is through its food. The culinary journey will give an inside into the lifestyles, cultures and traditions of the people. Eating out is certainly a gastronomic adventure, as the food ranges from aromatic Malay dishes, delectable Chinese delicacies to spicy Indian fare”

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Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur is where the new embraces shopping on the main island Pulau paradise” of Malaysia. the old, where modern sophistication Langkawi. The island attracts travellers meets colourful tradition. The nation’s from around the globe and caters for all Ipoh capital will surprise and delight you with budgets. Ipoh is a city in northwestern Malaysia, its mix of old and new. In the capital you can known as a gateway to the Cameron soak up the invigorating atmosphere of a Scuba diving and snorkeling are Highlands hill station. In the former busy Asian city while enjoying sumptuous particular holiday favourites. There is Hakka Miners’ Club, Han Chin Pet Soo is and affordable luxury accommodation. much to do on the water and below- a museum about the tin-mining industry Kuala Lumpur is a relatively easy city to from kayaking, sailing and snorkeling to and Hakka community. Sam Poh Tong is get around with a modern light rail transit, diving among the clear waters around a Buddhist temple in a limestone cave. To a traditional rail system and a network of the islands. Beyond the beach, the island the south, Kellie’s Castle is an unfinished buses. The city offers shopping galore is home to a range of spectacular natural mansion built by a Scottish planter. from exciting street markets, sophisticated reserves that help protect local animal life Southeast, the vast Gua Tempurung cave luxury brand signature stores to modern and make for great day trips. has dramatic rock formations shopping malls – KL has it all! Penang Malacca Langkawi Commonly referred to as the Pearl of the Malacca (also spelled Melaka) is the Langkawi is located off the north-west Orient, is one of Asia’s famous islands. capital of the coastal state of Malacca, coast and comprises of a group of fewer Penang entices many tourists who are in southwestern Malaysia. At its center, than 100 islands forming an archipelago. drawn to the beautiful beaches and to the Jonker Street, Chinatown’s main The group of islands is a protected Geo- deep culture embedded within the island. thoroughfare, is known for antique Park listed with UNESCO for their natural Penang was recently declared as an shops and its night market. Nearby, beauty and ecological value. Situated UNESCO World Heritage Site. The island the 17th-century Chinese Cheng Hoon in the Andaman Sea, the islands have has a fabulous coastline along with its Teng temple has ornate decorations and everything from beautiful white sand rich multicultural history that is filled with multiple prayer halls. A green, 3-tiered Kuala Lumpur beaches, coral reefs, lapping waves, European, Indian, Chinese and Malay roof tops the 18th-century, Javanese- to plush resorts and then there is the influences. It is also known to be the ‘food influenced Kampung Kling Mosque

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10D Best of Malaysia From $1611

Experience the best of Malaysia by Kuala Lumpur – Langkawi – Penang – Cameron Highland – visiting its most iconic sights. Malaysia Kuala Lumpur – Malacca – Kuala Lumpur has a wide range of destinations for its tourists. From the bustling capital city Day 1: Kuala Lumpur – Langkawi tea plantations/factory to watch the Arrive in Kuala Lumpur Airport and processing of black tea and later to sample to breathtaking beaches of Langkawi, proceed to board your connecting flight various kinds of tea in the tea house, from world renowned tea plantations to Langkawi. strawberry farm and local wet market to historically charming city of Malacca Then we drive to capital city Day 2: Langkawi (B) Departs: Daily Morning take a Langkawi island tour and Day 8: Kuala Lumpur (B) rest of the day at leisure Morning Kuala Lumpur city tour. Visit includes Petronas Twin Tower (photo Langkawi Day 3: Langkawi (B) stop), King’s Palace (photo stop), the Morning Island Hopping tour and National Mosque (photo stop), National afternoon free at your leisure Monument and to the buildings at the Penang Independence Square, Sultan Abdul Day 4: Langkawi – Penang (B) Samad Building as well as the Moorish- Morning ferry from Langkawi to Penang styled railway station (drive by) Last, Cameron Highland visit Kuala Lumpur Tower and enjoy a Day 5: Penang (B) breathtaking bird’s eye view of the city Morning city tour of Georgetown, the from the observation deck. Afternoon free capital city of Penang, including Fort KULALA LUMPUR Cornwallis , Street Harmony, Kuan Yin Day 9: Kuala Lumpur – Malacca (B) Chinese Temple, Mahamariaman Indian This morning we visit St Peter’s Church Temple, , State (1710), Porta De Santiago and the ruins of Museum and drive by Little India and St Paul’s Church, Red Square. Afternoon Malacca Chinatown. Stop at the world’s fourth free largest reclining Buddha statue at . Day 10: Malacca – Kuala Lumpur (B) Tour Highlights Transfer to Kuala Lumpur International Day 6: Penang – Cameron Highland (B) Airport for onward flight ◈ Langkawi Island Hopping Morning drive from Penang to Cameron ◈ Penang City Tour Highland. Afternoon free Includes: Accommodation for 9 nights, ◈ Tea Plantation meals, transfers and activities as ◈ KL Tower Day 7: Cameron Highland – Kuala indicated, local English speaking guide Lumpur (B) and entrance fees. ◈ KL City Tour This morning visit one of the famous

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Kuala Lumpur 3D Explore Kuala Day 1: Kuala Lumpur (D) Arrive in Kuala Lumpur and transfer by Lumpur private car to your hotel. Rest of the day free. Evening night tour with Malay Dinner & Cultural Show. From $427

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

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Visit historic Malacca, rich with heritage buildings, ancient landmarks and colonial structures Escape the city and head for the before moving onto Kuala Lumpur island of Penang. Enjoy a city tour for a city tour and a trip to the of the capital and a trip to the local countryside to visit the . Orangutan Island, a sanctuary and A short and sweet tour giving you research centre before returning to a look into the highlights Penang

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Malacca – Kuala Lumpur Penang

4D Langkawi Escape

From $723

Langkawi is the perfect destination for a relaxing and easy paced sun holiday and this short trip does exactly that along with island tour and a sunset dinner cruise to Day 1: Malacca complete On arrival at Tampin Train Station transfer to Malacca. Visit St. Peter’s, Port De Departs: Daily Santiago, St. Paul’s Church, Red Square Day 1: Penang and Cheng Hoon Teng. Take a stroll along Arrival Penang Airport, meet and transfer Langkawi Malacca’s Jonker Street, and end by the to hotel banks of the Malacca River. Day 2: Penang (B) Day 1: Langkawi Day 2: Malacca – Kuala Lumpur (B) Morning city tour of Georgetown, the Arrival Langkawi Airport, meet and Depart for Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy a city capital city of Penang, including Fort transfer to hotel tour including visit to old and new Kuala Cornwallis , Street Harmony, Kuan Yin Lumpur. Petronas Twin Towers, China Chinese Temple, Mahamariaman Indian Day 2: Langkawi – Island Tour (B) Town, Masjid Jamek, Royal King’s Palace Temple, Kapitan Keling Mosque, State Enjoy a tour around the island visiting , Thean Hou temple, National Monument, Museum and drive by Little India and crocodile farm, experiencing the thrill National Mosque, Railway Administrative Chinatown. of being in the “longest free span single building and Independence Square. rope” Cable Car for a 15-minute glide Day 3: Orangutan Island (B) through virgin rainforest and waterfall to Day 3: Kuala Lumpur – Batu Caves – Proceed for Orangutan Island a sanctuary the peak of Gunung Mat Chincang. Visit Kuala Lumpur (B) and research centre. Experience the Batik Village, Black sand beach, Eagle Enjoy a tour of the countryside, visiting a chance to observe this animal behaviour square and some shopping in Kuah town. pewter factory and the limestone hills of up close and personal. Continue to Batu Caves , climb to the shrine of Lord Kuala Sepetang Mangrove Forest. Take a Day 3: Langkawi (B/D) Murugah, and caves filled with images of leisure walk along the boardwalk before Day at leisure until late afternoon pick up deities and murals depicting scenes from returning to your hotel for Sunset Dinner Cruise the Hindu scriptures. Day 4: Penang (B) Day 4: Langkawi (B) Day 4: Kuala Lumpur (B) Morning at leisure and transfer to airport Morning at leisure and transfer to airport Morning at leisure and transfer to airport for onward flight for onward flight for onward flight Includes: Accommodation for 3 nights, Includes: Accommodation for 3 nights, Includes: Accommodation for 3 nights, meals as per itinerary, private transfers, meals as per itinerary, private transfers, meals as per itinerary, transfers & seat-in-coach sightseeing tours and local seat-in-coach sightseeing tours and local sightseeing tours and local English speaking English speaking guides English speaking guides guides

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6D Langkawi Langkawi Paradise Day 1: Langkawi Arrive in Langkawi and transfer to Berjaya Langkawi Beach Resort. From $886 Day 2: Langkawi (B) Laze away the days relaxing by the A three hour morning tour around the island beach, snorkel with the abundant visiting Langkawi Cable Car & Oriental marine life or take an island Village, Eagle Square in Kuah Town, and hopping tour, whatever you fancy Underwater World, featuring both fresh and Langkawi is the perfect destination sea water marine life. Return to your hotel in the early afternoon for a relaxing and easy paced sun holiday. Day 3: Langkawi (B) Day at leisure for swimming, snorkeling, Departs: Daily scuba-diving, boating, water skiing, windsurfing or just relaxing on the scenic beach of this island paradise

Day 4 - 5: Langkawi (B) Day at leisure

Day 6: Langkawi - Departure (B) Transfer to the airport for onward flight

Includes: Accommodation for 5 nights, meals as per itinerary, transfers and sightseeing as given above.

Notes: Entrance fee for Underwater World and Cable Car ride are not included in price quoted.

MALAYSIA- AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE

Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur

Batu Caves Night Tour with Fireflies Tour with Dinner From $32 Dinner & Cultural Show From $109 From $83 The highlights of this tour are the Batu The coastal village of Kampung Kuantan Caves and pewter workshop. The main The tour starts with a stroll through the is well known for its fireflies. This village, cave, Temple cave is a large cavern with night market in Chinatown, busy and located on the River, is a a vaulted ceiling about 100 m above the noisy bazaar where both locals and typical agricultural village surrounded floor. Many Hindus pay their devotions tourists alike can be found browsing by fruit orchards, oil palms and coconut to the Lord Murgab by climbing the 272 through these street stalls and vendors plantations. As you travel, you will steps to reach the entrance. Then, visit selling clothes, leatherwear, watches slowly see the changing landscape of the a pewter workshop to see the actual and food. Visit the Sri Maha Mariamman countryside. Firstly, we will visit the Kota process of making these wares. There will Temple, the oldest Hindu Temple in Kuala Melawati, an old fort which stands an old be a visit to a handicraft centre. Note: Not Lumpur, which houses a large chariot. lighthouse built by the British. Enjoy the valid during Thaipusam Festival A Malay buffet dinner with a colourful wonderful view stretching to the Straits cultural show concludes this memorable of Malacca. Just after dusk, these fireflies evening. Note: Surcharge applies during will appear (in thousands) along the river Ramadan. bank. Cruise up stream on a boat to see Malacca Tour with Lunch the spectacular display on the mangrove From $89 trees. Night Tour with

Take a tour of Malacca to see the Dutch Dinner at KL Tower , St Paul’s Church and Porta From $137 De Santiago, which were left behind by the Portuguese and Dutch during their colonial rule. Other attractions include:- Dine at The Kuala Lumpur Tower, located Jonker Street, a street of old shop houses on a hill, it gives a panoramic view of famous for their antique items and the the city and the Petronas Twin Towers. peranakan handicraft. The oldest Chinese After dinner, visit Chinatown to shop Temple - Cheng Hoong Teng’s Temple or browse in the night market offering a built in 1646 from fine craftsmanship in variety of goods from cheap leather bags the form of mythological figures, carvings to watches. and lacquer work. Note: Entrance fees are not included

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Rates are per person per night based on twin share including breakfast

Kuala Lumpur Swiss Garden Residences Kuala Lumpur ★★★★★ The Royale Chulan Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur ★★★★ From $64 From $57 Location: Centrally located in Bukit Bintang close to shopping areas Location: Located in Bukit Bintang, it’s a short walk from monorail Room Amenities: A modern contemporary design featuring iPod and major shopping centres docking station, free internet access, digital alarm clock, electronic Room Amenities: 418 aircon rooms, complimentary tea/coffee safe, telephone with IDD/DID & voicemail facilities, LCD TV, making faculties, room safe, telephone voice mail, cable TV, hair security card access to elevators and apartments, air conditioning, dryer, mini bar, internet access. free toiletries, hair dryer. Facilities: Restaurant, Coffee Shop, bar, 24-hour room service, Facilities:24-hour reception, BBQ area, convenience store, outdoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, fitness centre, spa, business outdoor swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, full equipped gymnasium, centre games room, squash court, food and beverage outlet, children’s playground, meeting and banquet facilities, laundry service, Hotel Royal Kuala Lumpur ★★★★ complimentary Wi-Fi. From $86 Location: Located in city centre with easy access to shopping, Langkawi dining and entertainment. Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort ★★★★★ Room Amenities:Hotel offers 225 tastefully-furnished rooms From $199 featuring satellite TV, in-room safe, internet broadband access, Location: This resort is located among the vast beach and tropical mini bar, tea/coffee making facilities, IDD telephone, hair dryer. gardens. It is given a traditional Malaysian village architecture and Facilities:Restaurant, room service, fitness centre, swimming is a perfect space to enjoy a relaxing Malaysian holiday pool, concierge, business centre Room Amenities:Its 355 rooms are all equipped with modern amenities and offers in-room phone, balcony, air conditioning, and Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur ★★★★ a private safe LCD TV, WiFi, coffee and tea making facilities. From $121 Facilities: Restaurants and bar, car rentals, a boutique, mail Location: Located in city centre with panoramic view of the service, recreational and leisure facilities, including a poolside bar, Petronas Towers. mini golf, tennis courts, squash courts, and a sauna. Room Amenities:571 tastefully designed rooms, Free Wi-Fi, LED TV with satellite/cable, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, Berjaya Langkawi Resort ★★★★ toiletries, writing desk, telephone, electronic safe, built-in From $ $143 international adaptors, coffee/tea making facilities, mini bar. Location: This hotel is cocooned within a rainforest sanctuary Facilities: Choice of restaurants and bar, business centre, 24- and offers boundless views of emerald sea and lush green hour gym, rooftop infinity pool, sauna and steam bath, spa, Wi-Fi, mountains. laundry Room Amenities:424 chalets offer air-con, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, internet, hairdryer, tea & coffee maker, safe deposit box, mini Renaissance Hotel Kuala Lumpur ★★★★ bar. From $93 Facilities: Restaurants, bars & lounge, 24 hour room service, pool, Location:Located in city centre, its 5 minute walk from Petronas kids club, sports and activities club, spa, cyber café, mini library, Towers and easy access to a few shopping malls gift shop. Room Amenities: 910 luxuriously decorated rooms offer aircon, alarm clock, safe, dual voltage adaptors, writing desk, iron, Tanjung Rhu Resort ★★★★★ ironing board, shower/tub combination, hair dryer, slippers, From $141 complimentary bottled water, coffee/tea making facilities, Location:Hotel is nestled among rustling casuarinas trees along instant hot water, mini bar, mini-refrigerator, dishes and glasses, 2.5kms of white sandy beaches overlooking the Andaman Sea. telephone, LCD screen TV with cable/satellite, radio. Room Amenities:Rooms offer air-con, satellite TV, internet, tea & Facilities: Choice of 7 restaurants, Coffee Shop, bar, 24-hour room coffee maker, safe deposit box, mini bar service, massage, spa, fitness centre, fitness classes, outdoor pool, Facilities: Restaurants, BBQ dining, cafe & poolside bar, 24 hour kids pool, sauna, tennis room service, pool, tennis courts, kids club, gym & spa, water sports, games room, internet and business centre.

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Borneo is famous for its wildlife and nature parks particularly Orangutans and Proboscis monkeys, its diversified ethnic groups, one of the best diving spots in the world and the highest mountain in the region, Mount Kinabalu.

Orangutan breeding and rehabilitation centres have been set up by various government and voluntary organizations and most of these centres are open for visitors to go up close to see these wonderful animals. Allowing visitors also supports them financially to continue their efforts to rehabilitate this endangered species.

Among all the national parks in Borneo, Mount Kinabalu National Park is the most famous one. It is about 4100m high and can be easily accessed, you need an average level of fitness though and we have guided tours to give you a spectacular view from the highest mountain in South East Asia. In addition Kota Kinabalu boasts some of the finest beaches and some beautiful beach resorts offering you a wonderful stay at some very reasonable costs. BORNEO- DESTINATIONS

Sabah Sabah is located in Malaysian Borneo. It is a Kudat year round destination that is hot and sunny so ideal for any outdoor pursuits. Known as the adventure loving state - travellers Kota Kinabalu can enjoy trekking lush jungles, exploring South China Sea Sandakan caves, water sports, climbing mountains, MOUNT KINABALU wildlife, forest, coral reefs, scuba diving.

Bandar Seri Sabah The state’s most famous residents are the BRUNEI Begawan ‘wild men of Malaysia’: the Orangutans in Sepilok, the world’s largest established rehabilitation for Orangutans. Mount Kinabalu is one of its most well-known landmarks and will definitely test your MALAYSIA North fitness. The mountain rewards climbers Kalimantan with spectacular views; a special treat is to Bintulu experience the summit for the spectacular Tanjung Seior dawn view. Sabah is renowned for its flora and fauna, and attracts travellers Sibu from all over the world keen to view the many varieties of animals and plants. Sarawak East It is a magnificent place to explore. Kalimantan Kuching Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu lies under the watchful eye of Mount Kinabalu and is the bustling and colourful gateway to Sabah. KK, as INDONESIA Samarinda it is locally known, has many places of interest. Major shopping malls are located along the main artery of the city and recreational activities include diving or West snorkelling in the crystal clear waters of Kalimantan Central the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, a mere Kalimantan 15mins from the city by ferry. Visit Signal Hill Observatory, with its magnificent views of the city; the State Mosque and the Likas Bird Sanctuary; or wander Tamiang Layang through the fascinating State Museum. South Sandakan Palangka Raya Kalimantan Sandakan is a town on the east coast of Ketapang Sabah, facing the Sulu Sea. It is a town Banjarmasin rich in historical sites and a gateway to many eco-tourism destinations. Visit the Puu Gih Jih Chinese Temple – a majestic architecture and lifestyles. Rainforests of began and you can observe the various temple erected on top of a hill facing Sarawak are home to the richest and most ethnic groups native this region where Sandakan Bay; St Michael and All Angels diverse ecosystem in the world. The rich they have a remarkable understanding of Cathedral, erected in late 19th century flora and fauna include the world’s largest the rainforest and used it for generations and one of the oldest stone buildings in flower Rafflesia, squirrels and snakes that for their food, medicines, tool making and Sabah. Close by is Sepilok Orangutan fly, plants that eat insects and various building shelters. Sanctuary, world’s oldest and largest other species of plants and insects that are Orangutan Rehabilitation centre, which yet to be discovered. is located just 26 km from Sandakan. The Gomantong Caves, situated 32 km south Kuching of Sandakan are home to hundreds of Once the capital of the White Rajahs of thousands of swifts and millions of bats, Sarawak, Kuching is small enough to walk which have become a spectacular sight to around but interesting enough to keep many tourists. you there for several days, and a good base for exploring Sarawak. It’s safe and Sarawak relatively clean. The name of the A lot of its appeal to travellers is that the city,Kuching, is thought to derive from the area is undeveloped, with 60% of the Malay word kucing, meaning cat and there region covered in rainforests. There is are a number if cat statues throughout the a well-developed national park system city. which ensures much of the natural beauty of the island can be maintained and the 23 Miri & Mulu ethnic groups within the state have a strong Miri is a vibrant town with spectacular sense of identity so exploring the cultural diving paradises, breath taking national aspects of Sarawak are truly rewarding. parks and frequent festivals and is the gateway to the Gunung Mulu National Trekking through the mountainous Park and Mulu Caves - a World Heritage rainforests and meeting local tribe people site. Mulu’s concentration of caves, its can be a wonderful experience and geomorphic and structural characteristics Sarawak Cultural Village, just outside make for an interesting tour. Thie area is of Kuching, displays authentic ethnic where many tribes have lived since time

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

BORNEO- SEAT-IN-COACH TOURS 6D Kota Kinabalu & Sukau Adventure

From $1788

Enjoy the highlights of Sabah with a sunset tour of Kota Kinabalu and a mountain bike tour of the surrounding countryside. Experience the wonderful Kota Kinabalu – Pandan Pandan Island - Sukau– Kota Kinabalu snorkeling at Pandan Pandan Island Day 1: Kota Kinabalu (D) and the unique opportunity to watch Meet and transfer to Sepilok Orangutan semi wild orangutans at Sepilok Arrive at airport, meet and transfer to Rehabilitation Centre. Walk through the your hotel. Evening sunset tour of Signal Rehabilitation Centre. Wonder at the rainforest to witness the feeding of the world’s smallest bear – the Borneo Sun Hill, Atkinson Clock Tower and views orangutans and visit the nursery area. of Gaya Island before a walk around the Bear at the nearby conservation centre. Visit the Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Take a boatride into the rainforest to night markets. Enjoy dinner at a local Centre. After lunch, transfer by boat to restaurant the award winning Sukau Lodge and Sukau Rainforest Lodge. immerse yourself in wilderness with the chance to see the local wildlife including Day 2: Kota Kinabalu (B/L) Day 5: Sukau (B/L/D) Depart for Tamparuli for a day of mountain Proboscis & Macaque monkeys, Early morning take a cruise on crocodiles, elephants and birds. biking through the countryside. A short Kinabatangan River in search of wildlife briefing by your Mountain Bike Guide and birds. Proceed for an educational before hitting the route in the countryside tour along the lodge’s Hornbill Boardwalk Departs: Daily of Borneo, visiting riverside villages, with our in-house naturalist and join our jungle plantations and coastal plains. in house Orangutan talk. Afternoon river Tour Highlights cruise to spot more wildlife Day 3: Pandan Pandan Island (B/L) KK Night Markets Morning departure to Kota Belud and Day 6: Sandakan - Departure (B/L) ◈ Usukan Cove Lodge. Take a boat ride Return to Sandakan. After lunch proceed ◈ Mountain Biking to Pandan Pandan Island for snorkeling. to airport for onward flight Snorkeling Enjoy a BBQ lunch with more time to ◈ snorkel or relax on the beach before ◈ Sepilok Orangutan Centre Includes: Accommodation for 5 nights, returning to Kota Kinabalu. meals, transfers and activities as ◈ Sukau Rainforest indicated, local English speaking guides ◈ Wildlife River Cruise Day 4: Sandakan – Sepilok - Sukau (B/L/D) and entrance fees. Transfer to airport for flight to Sandakan.

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12D Best of Borneo

From $2976

See the best of Borneo in this comprehensive tour of both Sarawak and Sabah. Explore Sarawak with a Kuching city tour, a chance to see the semi-wild orangutans of Semenggoh, visit a traditional tribal longhouse and a trip to Bako National Park. Fly to Mulu and experience thousands of bats leaving their cave in the evening.The adventure continues in Sabah, with a trip to the authentic Mari-Mari Village and the famous Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre before an exciting boat ride into the rainforest to Kuching – Mulu – Kota Kinabalu – Sukau– Kota Kinabalu the award winning Sukau Lodge. Enjoy river cruise and wildlife tours and a trip Day 1: Kuching Day 7: Mulu - Kota Kinabalu (B/D) to Gomantong Caves before returning Arrive at Kuching Airport and transfer to Transfer to airport for flight to Kota to Kota Kinabalu your hotel Kinabalu. Meet and transfer to your hotel. Evening, depart to local seafood Departs: Daily Day 2: Kuching (B) restaurant for dinner and cultural show. Morning tour including the gigantic cat statue, Chinatown, Tua Pek Kong Temple, Day 8: Kota Kinabalu (B/L) Astana, the former palace of White Morning drive to Mari-Mari Cultural Rajah. Pass through the Clock Tower Village. Learn about different tribe’s and a granite obelisk built in memory of ancient cultures and take part in in-

Sndn Rajah Charles Brooke and visit Sarawak house activities. Proceed for cultural Kot Kinlu Suu Museum. Afternoon free before evening performance before traditional and fusion cruise along the Sarawak River. cuisine lunch.

Mulu Day 3: Kuching (B/L) Day 9: Kinabalu Park (B/L) Depart for Semenggoh Orangutan Depart for Kinabalu Park and visit the Rehabilitation Centre. Observe the semi Education Centre and Mountain Garden wild Orangutans coming out of the forest and take a nature walk. Proceed to Poring for feeding time. Depart to Annah Rais, and the canopy walkway. a Bidayuh Longhouse and observe the Kuhing leisure-paced lifestyle of the natives. After Day 10: Sandakan – Sepilok - Sukau lunch at longhouse return to Kuching (B/L/D) Transfer to airport for flight to Sandakan. Day 4: Bako National Park (B/L) Meet and transfer to Sepilok Orangutan Morning drive to Bako Fishing Village and Rehabilitation Centre. Walk through the then boat to Bako National Park. Visit the rainforest to witness the feeding of the Tour Highlights Park’s information centre and follow the orangutans and visit the nursery area. trails to see proboscis monkeys and other Visit the Borneo Sun Bear Conservation wildlife. After lunch explore the park ◈ Kuching City Tour Centre. After lunch, transfer by boat to some more before returning to Kuching Sukau Rainforest Lodge. Take a cruise on ◈ Semenggoh Orangutan Kinabatangan River in search of wildlife ◈ Bidayuh Longhouse Day 5: Kuching - Mulu National Park (B/L) and birds. ◈ Bako National Park Transfer to airport for flight to Mulu. Meet and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon Day 11: Sukau - Kota Kinabalu (B) ◈ Mulu Caves depart for a 3km plank walk to Deer Cave Morning drive to Gomantong Cave. ◈ Mari-Mari Cultural Village and Lang Cave. Late afternoon, observe After continue to airport for flight to Kota ◈ Sepilok Orangutan Centre millions of bats coming out from Deer Kinabalu. On arrival meet and transfer to Cave. your hotel ◈ Sukau Rainforest & Cruise ◈ Gomantong Cave Day 6: Mulu National Park (B/L/D) Day 12: Departure (B) Take a long boat up river to Wind Cave Transfer to airport for departure enroute visit the Penan settlement and observe the lifestyle of this tribe. Explore Includes: Accommodation for 11 nights, Wind Cave and continue to Clearwater meals, transfers and activities as indicated, Cave before returning to resort local English speaking guides and entrance fees. 58 All Prices indicated are in NZ dollars, per person Twin share for low season | 0508 396842 | exoticholidays.co.nz BORNEO- SEAT-IN-COACH TOURS

8D Best of Sabah Adventure

From $3259

Immerse yourself in nature on this 8 day tour of Sabah. Learn about the world’s largest flower and it’s smallest bear, watch the turtles lay their eggs and semi-wild orangutans feeding before travelling deep into the rainforest for river cruises and night safaris in search of more wildlife. Trek to Lipad’s mud volcano & waterfall, a true nature lover’s holiday

Departs: Daily

Selingan Turtle Island

Sandakan

Sukau Kota Kinabalu Lahad Datu BORNEO

Kota Kinabalu – Selingan Turtle Island - Sukau– Lahad Datu - Kota Kinabalu Tour Highlights Day 1: Kota Kinabalu Day 5: Sukau (B/L/D) Arrive at airport, meet and transfer to Early morning take a cruise on ◈ Rafflesia Info Centre your hotel. Kinabatangan River in search of wildlife and birds. Proceed for an educational ◈ Turtle Santuary Day 2: Kota Kinabalu (B/L) tour along the lodge’s Hornbill Boardwalk ◈ Sepilok Orangutan Centre with our in-house naturalist and join our Depart from Kota Kinabalu to the Rafflesia ◈ Sukau Rainforest Information Centre and learn about the in house Orangutan talk. Afternoon river Wildlife River Cruise world’s largest flower. After lunch take a cruise to spot more wildlife ◈ short hike to Mahua Waterfall and enjoy a ◈ Tabin Night Safari Day 6: Lahad Datu (B/L/D) swim or hike to enjoy more of the jungle ◈ Lipad’s Waterfall Morning depart for Lahad Datu and Day 3: Sandakan - Selingan Turtle Island Tabin Wildlife Reserve. Afternoon trek (B/L/D) to the Lipad mud volcano. After dinner Transfer to airport for flight to Sandakan presentation on Tabin’s natural wonders, and take boat to Selingan Island. Free followed by a night safari to look out for time to explore, swim and snorkel. After nocturnal wildlife and birds. dinner, watch the Green Turtles lay eggs on the beach, transplanting of eggs to Day 7: Lahad Datu (B/L/D) hatchery and release of baby turtles to the Early morning bird walk, followed by a sea. visit to bird watching tower and trek to Lipad’s Waterfall. Evening dusk drive and Day 4: Sandakan – Sepilok - Sukau (B/L/D) later look out for nocturnal wildlife along Return to Sandakan by boat. Proceed to the trail nearby the resort. Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. Walk through the rainforest to witness the Day 8: Lahad Datu – Kota Kinabalu (B/L) feeding of the orangutans and visit the Transfer to Lahad Datu Airport for flight to nursery area. Visit the Borneo Sun Bear Kota Kinabalu Conservation Centre. After lunch, transfer by boat to Sukau Rainforest Lodge. Take a Includes: Accommodation for 7 nights, meals, cruise on Kinabatangan River in search of transfers and activities as indicated, local wildlife and birds. English speaking guides and entrance fees.

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Day 1: Kuching 3D Sarawak Arrive at Kuching Airport and proceed on city tour including the gigantic cat statue, Kitchen Chinatown, Tua Pek Kong Temple, Astana, the former palace of White Rajah. Pass through the Clock Tower and a granite From $309 obelisk built in memory of Rajah Charles Brooke and visit Sarawak Museum. Transfer to your hotel

Laze away the days relaxing by the Day 2: Cooking Class (B/L) beach, snorkel with the abundant Morning transfer to Bumbu Cooking Class marine life or take an island hopping Visit to the local market to purchase the tour, whatever you fancy Langkawi is ingredients and learn to cook Sarawak ethnic food such as local vegetable, jungle the perfect destination for a relaxing ferns and bamboo chicken. Enjoy lunch and easy paced sun holiday. and rest of the afternoon free at your leisure

Day 3: Departure (B) Transfer to Kuching Airport for departure flight.

Kuching

Day 1: Kuching 3D Kuching Arrive at Kuching Airport and transfer to hotel Cycling

Day 2: Kuching by Bicycle & Semenggoh (B) From $317 Morning depart on Heritage and Village bike ride. Discover temples and monuments and taste authentic Sarawak local street food. Cruise along the Sarawak Laze away the days relaxing River on a traditional Sampan boat and go by the beach, snorkel with the off-the beaten track to rural Malay villages abundant marine life or take an and the market of Kubah Ria. Afternoon island hopping tour, whatever depart for Semenggoh Orangutan you fancy Langkawi is the perfect Rehabilitation Centre. Observe the semi destination for a relaxing and wild Orangutans coming out of the forest easy paced sun holiday. for feeding time.

Day 3: Departure (B) Transfer to Kuching Airport for your onward flight.

Kota Kinabalu 3D Manukan Day 1: Kota Kinabalu – Manukan Island Island Resort Take a 10 minute speedboat ride from Kota Kinabalu to Manukan Island Resort From $580 and check in. Day 2: Manukan Island (B) Manukan Island Resort is one of the Relax on the island and enjoy the resort five tropical islands that comprise facilities the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. Manukan Island is surrounded by a Day 3: Manukan Island – Kota Kinabalu protected coral reef, and the island (B) boasts a pristine rainforest and Relax for the day on the island before your transfer to Kota Kinabalu by speedboat beautiful white sand beaches.

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Day 1: Kota Kinabalu – Kinabalu Park (L/D) 2D Kinabalu Park Drive to the foothills of Mt. Kinabalu with a short stop at Pekan Nabalu market. Continue to Poring, east of Kinabalu Safari Park HQ to walk amidst tropical lowland rainforests leading up to the treetop From $489 canopy walkways. Lunch before a soak at the hot pools at Kipungit Waterfall before check into lodge

Day 2: Kinabalu Park – Kota Kinabalu Kinabalu Park is Malaysia’s first (B/L) World Heritage Site. Also the Cen- Morning visit to tre of Plant Diversity for South East Park to learn about Sabah’s WWII. Asia, the Park boasts more than Continue to Kinabalu Natural History 5,000 vascular plant species and Gallery and Mountain Garden in Kinabalu the Park has no shortage of fau- Park Headquarters. If weather permits, na as well, being home to some take a guided walk on one of the trails to explore the cool mountain forest before 90 lowland mammal species and returning to Kota Kinabalu. many others

AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE

Kuching Kota Kinabalu

Bidayuh Longhouse Island Tour From $66 From $165

Depart to Annah Rais Bidayuh Longhouse, Spend a day of sun, sea and sand on traditional residence of the tribes. Tour an offshore coral island. Transfer to the longhouse and observe the leisure- jetty for a boat ride to one of the Tunku paced lifestyle of the natives. Among the Abdul Rahman Park islands for a day of interesting relics are the “Canon of Peace” relaxation and explore jungle trails on and several human skulls which are about your own. Snorkel in crystal clear water 100 years old. among coral reefs and rainbow-coloured fishes before we return to Kota Kinabalu Fairy & Wind Caves From $67 Sunset & Fireflies Cruise From $116

Depart for scenic drive to Bau. Fairy cave has a number of shrines and altars An hour from Kota Kinabalu cruise along belonging to the Taoist Chinese who the Tempasuk River to observe the life of regularly make offerings to the peculiar the local villagers and look for Proboscis formations in this cave and Wind Cave is Monkeys! After a dramatic sunset and named for the constant cool breeze that dinner by the riverside, experience the blows through it. riverbanks glowing in the dark, lit up by hundreds of fireflies.

Gunung Gading National Park From $103

Home to numerous rare plants and flowers including wild orchids, this is one of the best places to spot the largest flower in the world – The Rafflesia. The trails at the park offer the beauty of the amazing rainforest and the rugged mountain scenery and some waterfalls.

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Kuching business centre, Jacuzzi, outdoor pool, sauna/steam bath, fitness Riverside Majestic Hotel ★★★★ facility and dry cleaning service From $52 Location: Strategically located in the heart of Kuching’s business Hyatt Regency Kinabalu ★★★★★ entertainment, dining and shopping district and overlooking the From $132 Sarawak River. Location: Located in the hub of the vibrant business, shopping Room Amenities: 241 rooms and suites offering Wi-Fi, satelite and entertainment districts, facing South China Sea TV, minibar, coffee and tea maker, in-room safe and phone Room Amenities: 288 rooms with Wi-Fi, Pressreader, minibar, Facilities: Restaurant, lobby lounge, cafe, fitness centre, pool, cable TV, telephone, data port, in-room safe, coffee maker, mineral squash & tennis court and business centre water. Facilities:4 specialty restaurants, pastry shop, pub, lounge bar, Grand Margherita Hotel ★★★★ room service, business centre, indoor pool, fitness centre, laundry From $57 & dry-cleaning service. Location: Located in the heart of Kuching’s shopping and financial district, backing onto the waterfront and just 20 minutes Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort ★★★★★ drive from the Kuching International Airport From $207 Room Amenities: 288 rooms and suites offering Wi-Fi, satelite Location: Set among 25-acres of beautifully landscaped gardens TV, minibar, coffee and tea maker, in-room safe and phone overlooking a sweeping bay, located just 10 min from city centre Facilities: Restaurant, lobby lounge, coffee house, fitness and airport. centre, pool, playground and business centre Room Amenities: 495 rooms with Wi-Fi, cable TV, coffee/tea making facilities, mini bar and phone Kuching Hilton Hotel★★★★★ Facilities:Restaurant, bars, business centre, 2 adult pools and a From $75 kids’ pool, water sports, indoor and outdoor games, shop, laundry Location: A short walk from many popular attractions, such as service. the Main Bazaar and Kuching Waterfront and 25 mins from the airport. Sandakan Room Amenities: Rooms and suites offering Wi-Fi, satelite TV, Sepilok Nature Resort minibar, coffee and tea maker, in-room safe and phone From $56 Facilities:Restaurants, café, bar, steakhouse, pool, fitness room, Location: A lakeside eco-resort, set amongst tropical plants gift shop and business centre and orchids, trees and grasses, is just a few minutes’ walk from the Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Sepilok Forest Reserve, Kota Kinabalu precious home of the last wild Orangutans of Northern Borneo and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu★★★★ 25kms from Sandakan town. From $132 Room Amenities: Eco bungalows (with air conditioning!) nestled Location: Located at the doorstep of Kota Kinabalu’s famous within tropical plants, grasses, huge trees and spectacular orchids waterfront esplanade, vibrant markets, shopping complexes in bloom offer lake or jungle views verandas and private bathrooms and business districts overlooking the South China Sea. with hot water. Room Amenities: 306 room with Wi-Fi, flat screen TV, minibar, Facilities: Facilities include in house chef, terrace dining, coffee and tea maker, in-room safe and phone surrounding gardens, natural lake, rainforest walks, bird-watching, Facilities: Restaurants, lounge bar, pool bar, room service, trekking and river trips.

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

Manila Boracay Also known as the “city in a forest “Puerto Manila, the capital city is bustling, Boracay is a small island popular for its Princesa city’s attractions are mainly sprawling and culturally complicated, beaches. The prefect stretch of sand lined natural wonders. Puerto Princesa is a with a colourful multi-cultural heritage from one end to other completes with popular tourist city with many beach and varied nightlife. A metropolis that’s hotels, bars and restaurants. After the resorts and seafood restaurants. Puerto alive with cultural sights, shopping, sunset, party starts with live music and Princesa’s most famous landmark is the restaurant, bar and entertainment fire dancers twirling their batons. Apart subterranean river which is the longest districts, Manila make an essential stop from its white sand beaches, Boracay is navigable underground river in the world. for soaking up the modern Filipino emerging among the top destinations for Island hopping is another popular activity lifestyle and experiencing the warmth of tranquility and nightlife. in Puerto Princesa. the locals. Cebu Banaue Bohol Cebu consists of the main island itself One of the nine towns of Ifugao Province, Just a quick ferry journey from Cebu is and 167 surrounding islands. Cebu city Banaue is a town of the Cordillera Bohol. Bohol is the main island of Bohol crowned as the “Queen City of the South”, mountain range located in the north Province which has 75 minor surrounding is one of the most popular destinations of the island of Luzon. World Heritage islands making it one of the most attractive in all of the Philippines. Cebu Island listed, Banaue is mainly visited for its Rice tourist destinations in the Philippines. A and the nearby smaller islands have Terraces. A hiker’s paradise, visitors have tropical haven of natural beauty, Bohol an abundance of beauty. The island an outstanding view of the countryside, has white sand beaches and the island is a natural wonder, from the central surrounded by mountains and tribal province is promoted widely through mountains to the coral sands. villages. Apart from the breathtaking images of cute bug-eyed tarsiers and mountain ranges, visit the village Chocolate Hills and while both are major Puerto Princesa represent the native Ifugao. highlights, island is also known locally as The city of Puerto Princesa is located in a paradise for divers and snorkelers. the western provincial island of Palawan.

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Day 1: Manila – Banaue Journey From Manila, pass through the 4D Ifugao Heritage countryside stopping at Dalton Pass, a historical landmark, then on to Bagabag Tour where picturesque mountains and rivers start to ascend. From $1617 Day 2: Rice Terraces (B) On board a local jeepney, tour Banga-an Village, a traditional village nestled in a Be captivated by the rich Ifugao panoramic valley of terraces. Trail walk culture. Take a view of Banga-an for a closer look into the inner lives of Village, nestled at the foot of the world the Ifugaos. Mingle with them to discover famous Rice Terraces. Visit Sagada’s how their daily life goes on. Move onto the ancient burial caves and mummified vantage point to view the Rice Terraces. coffins plus a closer look at a museum Day 3: Sagada (B/L) of authentic artifacts and photos from Morning departure to Sagada to see the the tribes founded by a Belgian Sister ancient burial caves before proceeding to at Bontoc. Bontoc museum. Watch a performance by the natives as they interpret their customs Tour Highlights & traditions through songs and dances ◈ Dalton Pass Day 4: Banaue – Manila (B) Leave Banaue for Manila and option to ◈ Banga-an Village proceed to airport or extended stay in ◈ Rice Terraces Manila. ◈ Bontoc Museum

Included: Accommodation on Twin sharing for 3 nights, meals as shown Departs: : Daily above, transfers & sightseeing and English speaking guide PHILIPPINES- ULTIMATE PACKAGES 5D Northern Roundtrip

From $2212

With over 7,641 islands contained within its borders, the Philippines is one of the largest archipelagos in the world. Wittness the beauty of Mt Data amidst towering trees and vegetable terraces. Moving forward towards Sagada, see Manila – Clark – Baguio – Mt Data – Sagada - Banaue - Manila the hanging coffins, Sumaging cave and Echo valley. Travel through the Day 1: Manila – Clark – Baguio (L/D) authentic artifacts and photos. Leave Manila for Baguio City. Stop in stunning mountainous landscape to Clark and tour the Nayong Pilipino, a Day 4: Rice Terraces (B/D) Banaue and trek in the rice terraces of Filipino historic and cultural park. Village Leave onboard a local jeepney to the Banaue. tour shows a typical residential building, viewpoint and witness the panoramic landmark- structure, some characteristic “Rice Terraces” acclaimed as the 8th landscapes and residences of famous wonder of the world, onto Bang-an heroes and political figures. After lunch, village taking some treks to see the inner Tour Highlights proceed to Baguio City. lives of the Ifugaos and a chance to have an interaction with them. Enjoy dinner ◈ Nayong Pilipino Day 2:Baguio – Mt Data – Sagada (B/D) with cultural show Tour Baguio city including cathedral, ◈ Baguio City Tour market and sample fresh farm products, Day 5: Banaue – Manila (B) ◈ Mt Data watch silversmiths and native weavers Depart for Manila passing through locked ◈ Bontoc Museum fashion their crafts or mingle with the evergreen towns. Stop in Dalton Pass, a friendly locals. Proceed to Sagada via Mt historical landmark. Option to proceed to ◈ Rice Terraces Data mountain range. airport or extended stay in Manila. ◈ Banga-an Village ◈ Dalton Pass Day 3: Sagada – Banaue (B/L/D) Included: Accommodation on Twin sharing for 4 nights, meals as shown In Sagada, see the hanging coffins, above, transfers & sightseeing and Departs: :Daily Sumaging cave and Echo valley. English speaking tour guide Afternoon, proceed to Banaue. Stop in Bontoc to visit the museum founded by a Belgian sister which houses collection of

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6D Twinning Islands From $1191

Escapade in the South with a touch of relaxation, nature & adventure. Explore the Queen City of the South. Tour of Cebu City will let you trace history, from the Spanish inspired fort San Pedro to the relic cross of Magellan and the Cebu – Bohol – Cebu Basilica of Sto Nino. Experience a full day adventure at Bohol with a visit to Day 1: Cebu encounter the Tarsier in captivity. Ferry historical Baclayon Church and blood Arrive in Cebu and transfer to the resort. back to Cebu. compact, see the man-made forest and take a view of the majestic Chocolate Day 2: Cebu (B/D) Day 4: Cebu (B) Hill followed by a cruise of Loay River Tour of Cebu will let you trace history, Day at leisure to enjoy beach facilities at and have an eye to eye encounter with from the Spanish inspired fort San Pedro to the resort cute bug-eyed tarsiers Tarsier. the relic cross of Magellan and the Basilica of Sto. Niño. Drive through the oldest Day 5: Cebu (B) Tour Highlights street onto Beverly Hills for a panoramic Day at leisure to enjoy beach facilities at view of the city. Have your fortune read at the resort ◈ Cebu Tour Taoist Temple. Day 6: Cebu (B) ◈ Chocolate Hills Day 3: Cebu – Bohol - Cebu (B/L) Transfer to Cebu airport for onward flight ◈ Loboc River Board a ferry for Bohol. On arrival, take ◈ Beach Stay a tour visiting the Baclayon Church and Included: Accommodation on Twin blood compact, then view the fabulous sharing for 5 nights, meals as shown Chocolate Hills. Boat Cruise on Loboc above, transfers & sightseeing, Roundtrip Departs: Daily River with picnic lunch and short stop to Ferry fare, English speaking guide

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11D Banaue & Boracay Swing

From $2753 Manila – Banaue – Sagada – Banaue – Manila – Boracay - Manila Day 1: Manila authentic artifacts and photos. Watch Glance of the rich cultural and Arrive Manila and transfer to Hotel a cultural show by the tribes as they historical contrast of the Old and New interpret their customs & traditions. Day 2: Manila (B) Manila. Visit Rizal Park, the walled city City tour of Old and New Manila. Visit Day 6: Banaue – Manila (SIC) (B) of Intramuros and tour Fort Santago. Rizal Park, the walled city of Intramuros Leave Banaue for Manila. Afternoon is at Visit Banga-an Village, a traditonal and tour Fort Santiago. Proceed to San leisure village nestled in a panoramic valley Agustin church, on to Makati the financial of terraces. Trek in the breathtaking and commercial district Day 7: Manila – Boracay (B) rice terraces in Banaue and visit the Transfer to domestic airport for Caticlan mysterious caves in Sagada. Witness a Day 3: Manila – Banaue (SIC) (B) or Kalibo. Rest of the day at leisure to cultural show by the tribes and relax at Depart from Manila for Banaue stopping at enjoy one of the best beaches in the world dreamy White Beach of Borocay Dalton Pass, a historical landmark, then on to Bagabag Day 8: Boracay (B) Day at leisure. Tour Highlights Day 4: Rice Terraces (SIC) (B) Depart by local jeepney to view rice Day 9: Boracay (B) ◈ Manila City Tour terraces and Banga-an village tour. Walk Day at leisure. around and mingle with the friendly ◈ Banga-an Village natives and visit a typical home to see Day 10: Boracay (B) ◈ Bontoc Museum their daily life. Stop at a vantage point to Day at leisure. ◈ Rice Terraces view the Rice Terraces reputed as the “8th ◈ Beach Stay Wonder of the World”. Day 11: Boracay - Manila (B) Transfer to the airport for flight Manila. ◈ Dalton Pass Day 5: Banaue – Sagada – Banaue (SIC) (B/L) Included: Accommodation on Twin Depart for Sagada and their ancient burial sharing for 10 nights, meals as shown Departs: Daily caves. Afternoon, proceed to Bontoc above, transfers using aircon vehicles, Museum, founded by a Belgian Sister, sightseeing and domestic flights which houses a varied collection of

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7D Round the North

From $2464

Round the North Tour will takes you to interesting tourist attractions in the Philippines. Climb the wild mount Pinatubo, trek in the breathtaking rice terraces in Banaue and visit the mysterious caves in Sagada. Immerse yourself in the beauty of 100 Islands in Pangasinan with coral formations and white beaches. Take a ride in jeepney to the viewpoint and witness the panoramic view of the “Rice Terraces” acclaimed as the 8th wonder of the world.

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Banaue Mt Data Baguio

Mt Pinatubo Manila – Angeles – Mt Pinatubo – 100 Islands – Baguio – Mt Data – Sagada – Banaue – Rice Terraces – Manila Angeles Day 1: Manila – Angeles City (L/D) Day 5: Sagada – Banaue (B/L) Leave Manila for Angeles. Stop in Clark In Sagada , see the hanging coffins, for a short tour Nayong Pilipino, a Filipino mummies, Sumaging cave and Echo Manila historic and cultural park. Village tour valley. In the afternoon, proceed to shows a typical residential building, Banaue, with stop in Bontoc to visit the landmark structure, some characteristic museum founded by a Belgian sister who landscapes and residences of famous houses collection of authentic artifacts Tour Highlights heroes and political figures. Afternoon at and photos. leisure in Angeles. ◈ Nayong Pilipino Day 6: Rice Terraces (B/L) ◈ Mt Pinatubo trek Day 2: Mt Pinatubo Trek Adventure Leave in a local jeepney to the viewpoint (B/L/D) and witness the panoramic view of the ◈ Island Hop & Kayak Register for the trek and after a short “Rice Terraces” acclaimed as the 8th ◈ Bontoc Museum drive, jump-off point to begin the ascend wonder of the world, trek to Bang-an ◈ Rice Terraces by trekking. Awesome view of the crater village to see the lives of the Ifugaos and gives a truly self fulfillment endeavour a chance to have an interaction with them. ◈ Banga- an Village that will bring lifetime memories. Lunch in the village and enjoy a cultural ◈ Dalton pass show Day 3: 100 Islands – Baguio (B/L/D) Start the drive to 100 Islands in Pangasinan Day 7: Banaue – Manila (B/L) with coral formations and white beaches. Depart Banaue for Manila passing Island hop and kayak with lunch. Proceed through land locked evergreen towns. to Baguio City, the summer capital due to Stop in Dalton Pass, a historical landmark. its cool climate. Afternoon is at leisure. Arrive in Manila and proceed to airport or extended stay in Manila. Day 4: Baguio – Mt Data – Sagada (B/L/D) Tour Baguio city including cathedral, Included: Accommodation on Twin market and sample fresh farm products, sharing for 6 nights, meals as shown watch silversmiths and native weavers above, transfers & sightseeing, Mt Pinatubo tour with 4WD and local English fashion their crafts or mingle with the speaking guide friendly locals. Proceed to Sagada via Mt Data mountain range. All Prices indicated are in NZ dollars, per person Twin share for low season | 0508 396842 | exoticholidays.co.nz All Prices indicated are in NZ dollars, per person Twin share for low season | 0508 396842 | exoticholidays.co.nz 67 PHILIPPINES- ULTIMATE PACKAGES

7D Central and Southern Circle

From $1909

Enjoy the rich cultural and historical contrast of the Old and New Manila. Tour of Cebu City will let you trace history, from the Spanish inspired fort San Pedro to the relic cross of Magellan and the Basilica of Sto Nino. Experience a full day adventure at Bohol with a visit to historical Baclayon Church and blood compact, see the man-made forest and take a view of the majestic Chocolate Hill followed by a cruise of Loay River and have an eye to eye encounter with cute bug-eyed tarsiers Tarsier. Also visit Davao City, on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, which is a coastal commercial center

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Manila – Cebu – Bohol – Cebu – Davavo – Manila

Day 1: Manila Day 5: Cebu – Davao (B) Arrive Manila and transfer to Hotel. Later Transfer to airport for flight to Davao. city tour of Old and New Manila. Visit Visit the Crocodile Park for a reptilian Ceu Rizal Park, the walled city of Intramuros adventures, Tribung K’Mindanawan Bohl and tour Fort Santiago. Proceed to San where it showcases the rich cultural Agustin Church, Makati the financial and heritage and replicas of different tribal commercial district. houses in the region. Visit Bone Museum, Durian Candy factory and Museo Day 2: Manila – Cebu (B) Dabawenyo. Conclude the dsay with a Transfer to airport for flight to Cebu. visit to the market. Arrive and transfer to the resort. Do Day 6: Davao (B/L) Day 3: Cebu (B/L) Enjoy a scenic drive to Mt Apo for Eden Tour of Cebu will let you trace history, from Nature Park tour, enroute visit the Eagle the Spanish inspired fort San Pedro to the centre - a natural habitat for Eagles and relic cross of Magellan and the Basilica of endemic animals. Enjoy a mountain cab to Sto. Niño. Drive through the oldest street start the nature adventure of Eden. After onto Beverly Hills for a panoramic view of the tour, scenice drive back to Davao. the city. Have your fortune read at Taoist Temple. Day 7: Davao – Manila (B) Transfer to the airport for flight back to Day 4: Cebu (B/L) Manila Board a ferry for Bohol. On arrival, take a tour visiting the Baclayon Church and Included: Accommodation on Twin blood compact, then view the fabulous sharing for 6 nights, meals as shown Chocolate Hills. Boat Cruise on Loboc above, transfers and tours, English River with picnic lunch and short stop to speaking guides and domestic flights encounter the Tarsier in captivity. Ferry back to Cebu.

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12D Southern Circle

From $4112

Enjoy the rich cultural and historical contrast of the Old and New Manila, explore the raw and rugged beauty of Palawan, hop on an underground river cruise and trek the monkey trail while enjoying the rainforest. Pay a visit of the historical landmarks Baclayon Church and blood compact, and the forest of mahogany trees. Proceed to view the fabulous Chocolate Hills and end your tour on the White Beach of Borocay

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Manila – Puerto Princesa – Cebu – Boracay – Manila Bor

Day 1: Manila Day 7: Cebu - Bohol – Cebu (B/L) Arrive Manila and transfer to Hotel Take a ferry to Bohol and on arrival Ceu Traders Hotel by Shangri-la. take tour visiting Baclayon Church and blood compact, then view the fabulous Bohl Day 2: Manila (B) Chocolate Hills. Boat cruise on Loboc Puerto Prines City tour of Old and New Manila. Visit River with a short stop to encounter Rizal Park, the walled city of Intramuros Tarsier. Ferry back to Cebu. and tour Fort Santiago. Proceed to San Agustin Church, Makati the financial and Day 8: Cebu – Boracay (B) commercial district. Transfer to Cebu airport for flight to Boracay. Arrive, transfer to beach resort. Day 3: Manila – Puerto Princesa (B) Rest of the day at leisure Take a short flight to Puerto Princesa and transfer to hotel. Afternoon tour of Day 9: Boracay (B) Palawan including a visit to crocodile Enjoy the beach facilities of the resort. farm, city market, museum, cathedral and butterfly farm. Day 10: Boracay (B) Enjoy the beach facilities of the resort. Day 4: Puerto Princesa (B/L) Underground river tour, trek the monkey Day 11: Boracay (B) trail through the rainforest. Board a paddle Enjoy the beach facilities of the resort. boat to witness the temple or ballroom like natural formation of glittering stalactites Day 12: Boracay - Manila (B) and stones rising from the water. Transfer to the airport for flight back to Manila Day 5: Island Hopping Tour (B/L) Proceed to Honda Bay and board a Included: Accommodation on Twin motorized banca. Enjoy the sun and sand sharing for 11 nights, meals as shown at islands, snorkel or simply swim. above, transfers and tours, English speaking guides and domestic flights Day 6: Puerto Princesa – Cebu (B) Transfer to airport for flight to Cebu. Arrive and transfer to the resort.

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10 D Southern Borders Connection

Bohol – Damaguete – Siquijor – Sumilon Island – Damaguete From $2179 Day 1: Bohol Day 6: Siquijor – Sumilon Island (B/D) Arrive Tagbilaran Airport or port and Transfer by boat for Dumaguete. Upon transfer to Bohol arrival, short drive to take the boat to Escape in the Southern Borders Sumilon Island and transfer to the resort. Connection beginning from Bohol Day 2: Bohol (B/L) that has so much to offer in terms of Start the tour visiting the Baclayon Church Day 7: Whaleshark Interaction (B/D) natural beauty and history. Explore and blood compact, then view the Today board the boat to Oslob for Dumaguete, City of Gentle People, fabulous Chocolate Hills. Boat Cruise on Whaleshark Interaction. Swim and have which is blessed with peaceful sea Loboc River with picnic lunch and short a chance to closer encounter with these views and villages and Museum. Do stop to encounter the Tarsier in captivity. friendly mammals. not miss on visiting its neighbouring Island Siquijor. And lastly, take a day’s Day 3: Bohol – Dumaguete (B) Day 8 - 9: Sumilon Island (B/D) Full day is at leisure excursion to Oslob to interact with its Board the ferry to Dumaguete. Arrive and transfer to the resort. friendly mammals Day 10: Sumilon Island – Dumaguete/ Day 4: Dumaguete – Siquijor (B/L) Cebu (B/D) Morning tour of Dumaguete City which Transfer to Dumaguete or Cebu city for dubbed as the City of Gentle People. Visit flight back to Manila Silliman University, earthen wares pottery and weaving village, markets, Bell Tower Included: Accommodation on Twin and Cathedral. After lunch board the sharing for 9 nights, meals as shown ferry to Siquijor. above, transfers and tours, English Departs: Daily speaking guides and domestic flights Day 5: Siquijor (B) Full day is at leisure

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10D Southern Highlights & Sidelights

From $3705

Manila – Puerto Princesa – El Nido – Manila This tour is a true introduction to the culture and history of Southern Day 1: Manila paddle boat to witness the temple or ball- Philippines and will take you to the Arrive Manila and transfer to the Hotel room like natural formation of glittering country’s most popular sights. This stalactites and stones rising from the wa- Day 2: Manila (B) ter. part is famous for its incredible City tour of Old and New Manila. Visit scenary and vibrant culture among Rizal Park, the walled city of Intramuros Day 5: Puerto Princesa – El Nido (B) other natural marvels. Commencing and tour Fort Santiago. Proceed to San Transfer to El Nido. Arrive and transfer to with its capital city Manila, proceed Agustin Church, Makati the financial and the resort. Puerto Princesa which is well known for commercial district. its crocodile farms and underground Day 6 - 9: El Nido (B) river. Lastly, enjoy your time relaxing Day 3: Manila – Puerto Princesa (B) Day at leisure at the beach at El Nido Take a short flight to Puerto Princesa and transfer to hotel. Afternoon tour of Day 10: El Nido – Manila (B) Palawan including a visit to crocodile Transfer to the airport for flight back to farm, city market, museum, cathedral and Manila butterfly farm. Included: Accommodation on Twin shar- Day 4: Puerto Princesa (B/L) ing for 9 nights, meals as shown above, Underground river tour, trek the monkey transfers and tours, English speaking Departs: Daily trail through the rainforest. Board a guides and domestic flights

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10D Round The Island

From $2736

Enjoy this which will take you to all the best yet hidden tourist attractions in Philippines. Commence your trip with Manila, A metropolis that’s alive with cultural sights. Indulge in the beauty of Legazpi City which is at a close proximity of Mayon Volcano. Take a full day excursion of Sorosogon which is clearly a hidden gem. Don’t miss out on visiting the city in a forest, Puerto Princesa city’s attractions are mainly natural wonders.

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Manila – Legazpi – Sorsogon - Cebu – Bohol – Cebu - Puerto Princesa Legi Sorsogon Day 1: Manila read at Taoist Temple. Arrive Manila and transfer to Hotel. Later city tour of Old and New Manila. Visit Day 6: Cebu (B/L) Rizal Park, the walled city of Intramuros Board a ferry for Bohol. On arrival, take and tour Fort Santiago. Proceed to San a tour visiting the Baclayon Church and Ceu Agustin Church, Makati the financial and blood compact, then view the fabulous commercial district. Chocolate Hills. Boat Cruise on Loboc Bohl River with picnic lunch and short stop to Puerto Prines Day 2: Manila – Legazpi (B/L) encounter the Tarsier in captivity. Ferry Transfer to airport for flight to Legazpi. back to Cebu. Visit Ligñon Hill Nature Park, Japanese Tunnel, Cagsawa ruins and churches. Day 7: Cebu – Puerto Princesa (B) Enjoy lunch at the Legazpi Boulevard, Take a short flight to Puerto Princesa which offers a stunning view of Mt. Mayon. and transfer to hotel. Afternoon tour of Drive the all terrain vehicle along the Palawan including a visit to crocodile base of Mayon Volcano to the Lava bed, farm, city market, museum, cathedral and harden and dried lava stones emanated butterfly farm. from the volcano eruptions. Day 8: Puerto Princesa (B/L) Day 3: Legazpi – Sorosogon – Legazpi Underground river tour, trek the monkey (B/L) trail through the rainforest. Board a paddle Enjoy an excursion to Sorosogon and boat to witness the temple or ballroom like visit to Paguriran Lagoon, San Benon natural formation of glittering stalactites Hot Springs, Old Barcelona Church, and and stones rising from the water. Bulusan. Day 9: Puerto Princesa (B) Day 4: Legazpi – Cebu (B) Full day is at leisure Transfer to airport for flight to Cebu. Arrive and transfer to the resort. Day 10: Puerto Princesa - Manila (B) Transfer to the airport for flight back to Day 5: Cebu (B/L) Manila Tour of Cebu will let you trace history, from the Spanish inspired fort San Pedro to the Included: Accommodation on Twin relic cross of Magellan and the Basilica of sharing for 9 nights, meals as shown Sto. Niño. Drive through the oldest street above, transfers and tours, English onto Beverly Hills for a panoramic view of speaking guides and domestic flights the city. Have your fortune

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Manila Bohol Manila Chocolate Hills & Heritage & Museum Manila Old & New River cruise from $176 from $150 from $160

Visit the National museum of Filipino Visit Rizal Park and onto the Walled City of Visit historical landmarks such as the People, earliest Philippine inhabitant and Intramuros, tour Fort Santiago, a Spanish blood compact marker, Baclayon church one of the oldest and historical churches, medieval fortress that used to be Spain’s then pass by the man-made mahogany the San Agustin church and complete most durable bastion in the East. Stop at forest. On to the fabulous Chocolate with a tour of Casa Manila, a century San Agustin church. Drive through Ayala Hills with a short stop to have an eye to old Spanish residence with the authentic Avenue in Makati and proceed to the eye encounter with the smallest specie of furniture and furnishings and artwork. American Memorial Park marking over monkey, the “Tarsier” . Board a motorized And finally to the advanced tech Ayala 37000 soldiers who died during WWII, boat to cruise Loboc river with lunch museum then to the reclaimed areas where the onboard convention centers, art’s venue and one Cebu to the world’s largest malls – Mall of Asia.

Southern Countryside tour Cebu Boracay with Lunch from $200 Puerto Princesa, Palawan Amazing Tour Panay from $234 “ Hacienda Maria” Southern side is a typical countryside from $256 and rural setting. Pass by century old To the mouth of the river, opt to trek the houses and churches, and stop at original Local culture, a different adventure… heritage house with Spanish inspired monkey trail and enjoy the rainforest. At the end of the trail is St. Paul’s Cave and Pull away from the white sandy beaches architectural design with furnishing of Boracay and immerse yourself into the dating back in 1800s. View the home National Park. Board a paddle boat going into the wondrous “Underground River”, amazing world of Panay Island. You will industries of craftsmanship, such are get acquainted with the local culture, shoemaking, basket weaving and the witness a temple or ballroom like natural formations of glittering stalactites and customs and tradition in the village which delicacies of Cebu - crackling pork skin is located high in the mountains amidst a and crispy poprice. stones rising from the water. Buffet lunch at Taraw Beach Resort. wonderful tropical forest.

Boracay Bohol

Island-Hopping Tour Marine Life Adventure with from $186 Lunch from $210

Explore the whole island of Boracay An exciting yet challenging experience. and the small neighboring islands by Board your boat with a chance to spot motorboat. Discover the other beaches whales and if lucky some shark. Picnic away from the hustle and bustle of central lunch will be served. Boracay. Picnic lunch in one of the islands will be served.

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4D Purto Princesa environmental sustainability in Sabang Beach, Puerto Princesa, one of the Sheridan Beach Resort ★★★★ country’s most protected areas. From: $462 Rooms: Modern yet classy. Simple but stylish. Each room is equipped with top of the line amenities that makes each day Location: Nestled between towering relaxing and worthwhile. mountain ranges and the clear blue waters of the West Philippines Sea lies Inclusions: the premier property of Sheridan Beach 03 nights accommodation including Resort & Spa, the first green resort in breakfast on Twin sharing basis, return the Philippines known to champion Airport transfers in Purto Princesa using hotel’s shuttle

Location: Nestled between a lush four- 4D El Nido hectare forest and a calm, shallow lagoon, Lagen Island, El Nido Resorts’ Eco- Sanctuary island resort, has the densest Lagen Island Resort ★★★★ forest over limestone out of the 45 islands From: $1417 and islets of Bacuit Bay.

Rooms: 51 rooms that incorporate timber recycled from old Filipino homes for floors and furnishings to evoke charm and quiet luxury. Designed for maximum tranquillity and calm, all rooms feature full-height sliding glass doors that open to a private veranda.

Inclusions: 03 nights accommodation including breakfast on Twin sharing basis, return Airport transfers in El Nido using hotel’s shuttle

4D Cebu Rooms Amenities: All the Rooms have air-conditioned and equipped with a Maribago Bluewater Resort private veranda, minibar and cable TV ★★★★ From: $506 Facilities: 3 Restaurants and 2 bars, offering local and international dishes, Pool Bar, outdoor pool, Private beach area, spa and outdoor Jacuzzi, babysitting, souvenir shop, Children’s playground

Location: Located 2 minutes walk from Inclusions: the beach, Maribago Bluewater Beach 03 nights accommodation including Resort is 16 km away from Cebu City. breakfast on Twin sharing basis, return Airport transfers in Cebu

Location: Astoria Boracay is a 3,000 square meter resort nestled in a sweet spot – right between the tranquility of 4D Boracay Station 1 and liveliness of Station 2. With over 71 rooms, it’s the place where you Astoria Boracay ★★★★ can experience the best of both worlds. From: $ 572 Rooms: Complete with classy furnishing and modern decor, our rooms are equipped with first-class amenities for a vacation experience that’s a cut above other Boracay resorts in Station 1.

Inclusions: 03 nights accommodation including breakfast on Twin sharing basis, return Airport transfers in Boracay using hotel’s shuttle

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Manila Cebu Century Park Hotel ★★★★★ Seda Ayala Center Cebu ★★★★ From: $84 From: $102 Location:Situated in the heart of Manila’s cultural, business, Location: Just 10 minutes from downtown and close to shopping shopping and entertainments district. and commercial complex. Room Amenities: 478 rooms providing Complimentary two Room Amenities: Spacious rooms featuring air-con, safe, mini bottles of mineral water, Electronic safe, Complimentary internet bar, writing desk, iron and ironing board, alarm clock, hair dryer, access, Coffee and tea-making facility. coffee maker/tea service, phone , complimentary Wi-Fi, TV with Facilities:Restaurant, coffee shop, Room Service, poolside bar, cable/satellite and radio. outdoor pool, fitness centre, massage, business centre, salon, Facilities: Restaurant, poolside bar, Room Service, coffee shop, shops, laundry. fitness centre, outdoor pool, sauna, massage, shops, business centre, laundry Heritage Hotel ★★★★ From: $74 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel ★★★★ Location: It’s located in commercial district close to malls and From: $98 other attractions Location: Situated at the heart of the city’s commercial and Room Amenities: 450 luxurious rooms equipped with modern business district. Hotel is 30 minutes drive from the Mactan amenities including IDD telephone access, Broadband internet International Airport. access, TV with cable channels, mini bar, personal safe, Room Amenities: 561 rooms featuring cable television, hairdryer, coffee and tea making facilities. international direct-dialing phone connection, safety deposit Facilities: Restaurants, Room Service, coffee shop, bar, outdoor box, mini-bar, 24-hr room service, free Wi-Fi internet access, air- pool, billiards, spa, fitness centre, kids pool, massage, sauna, con, complete bathroom fixtures and amenities including phone salon, business centre, gift/souvenir shop, laundry service. extension. Facilities: Restaurant, poolside bar, Room Service, coffee shop, Manila Marriott Hotel ★★★★★ casino, salon, business centre, shops, laundry, fitness centre, From: $156 massage, sauna, outdoor pool, spa, kids club, kids pool, steam Location: Located 15 minutes away from the shopping areas, room business hub and dining venues. Room Amenities: 342 Rooms featuring air-con, writing desk, Boracay alarm clock, safe, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, robe, Astoria Boracay Hotel ★★★★ slippers, mini bar, coffee/tea making facilities, phone & LCD TV. From: $152 Facilities: Restaurant, coffee shop, Room Service, poolside bar, Location:Beachfront Hotel, close to shopping area, restaurants fitness centre, outdoor pool, stream room, sauna, massage, spa, and bars. salon, business centre, laundry service Room Amenities: 39 rooms featuring aircon, hair dryer, internet, telephone, coffee/tea maker, cable television, room safe, slippers Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila★★★★★ and bathroom amenities From: $132 Facilities: Restaurant, coffee shop, sunset bar, room service, Location: Nestled adjacent to historic Cultural Centre in the laundry service, garden, kids pool, outdoor pool. heart of the city Room Amenities: 609 rooms featuring private balconies with Henann Regency Resort and Spa ★★★★ bay or city views, internet, coffee/tea making facilities, work From: $130 desk, in-room safe, cable TV and mini bar. Location:Located on the white beach, the resort is 1km from the Facilities: Restaurants, coffee shop, Room Service, poolside city centre bar, kids club, kids pool, golf course, outdoor pool, massage, Room Amenities: 302 rooms feature individually controlled sauna, tennis courts, spa, fitness centre, casino, shops, laundry aircon, cable TV, safety deposit box, telephone, refrigerator, service, business centre. coffee and tea making facility. Facilities: Restaurants, coffee shop, Room Service, bar, nightclub, business centre, fitness centre, massage, spa, outdoor pool, water sports (motorized), kids pool, shops, laundry 74 All Prices indicated are in NZ dollars, per person Twin share for low season | 0508 396842 | exoticholidays.co.nz Kuta Kuta city of Indonesia magnetizes surfers and sunbathers due to its beaches. And even one can find a great display of animals there too but do not worry they will not harm you. It is also known as the Sea Surfers’ Paradise. Discovered by the hippies in early 1960s, Kuta is a popular ...... beach for surfing although currents make it less suitable for swimming. It is also famous for its magnificent sunset, ✈ nightlife, and shopping options. Bali Seminyak Seminyak is not a proper city but it is more of a tourist destination. Although it was a town before but recently its status has been changed and now it encompasses Indonesia’s best beaches. If you are in a mood to enter the world of serenity and beauty, Seminyak is the place for you.

Immerse yourself in the natural Ubud beauty of Indonesia’s island of Ubud is a small town but it is home to the Bali. From culture to beach life, royal family of Bali. Despite its size, Ubud surprises every tourist with so many wellness retreats to exciting museums, galleries and an active art nightlife, Bali has much to offer scenario. It is full of spas, yoga arenas and the discerning traveller. Take a a Monkey forest; so if you do not feel like cooking class and experience doing anything but relax and take in the the culinary delights of Balinese surroundings, this is the place to be. food or visit the many ancient temples, search for dolphins or Nusa Dua relax in one of the many top The Nusa Dua tourist resort is known for class beachfront hotels. its clean white beaches and clear waters. Some of the most beautiful and luxurious hotels are found here. It is also famous for its mouthwatering cuisine. During the rainy season, the beach provides excellent surfing conditions.

Sanur Sanur city hosts the world famous International Kite festival, which attracts millions of tourists every year. And another reason to rush to Sanur is its fantabulous spas which will reenergize every pour of your body. Sanur is Bali’s most famous tourist spot. It is at a short distance from Denpasar and public transport to and from the city is easily available. There are number of important hotels on this small island. Offshore reefs protect the beach against the waves and make it popular for windsurfing, boating and other water sports.

Denpasar Denpasar is the capital of Bali and has number of cultural and historical sites. It has many community temples called “Pura”. Bali’s picturesque countryside and most of the beautiful temples are just outside the limit of Denpasar. Some of the villages worth visiting are Celuk (for its silverware), Ubud (to have a glimpse at the finest of Bali’s art-dance, music and paintings) and Bedulu for its elephant cave BALI- ULTIMATE PACKAGES

4D Gili Islands Bali – Gili Trawangan – Bali

From $769

Picture three miniscule islands, Day 1: South Bali – Gili Trawangan fringed by white-sand beaches and Pick up from your hotel and transfer to coconut palms, sitting in a turquoise Serangan harbor for fast boat to the Gili sea. Each island has its own special islands stopping in Trawangan. Check in character. Trawangan is by far the to your hotel and rest of the day at leisure most cosmopolitan: its bar and party scene vibrant, its accommodation and Day 2: Gili Islands (B/L) restaurants close to tropical chic. Gili Enjoy a morning paddle board and Air has the strongest local character, snorkeling before a trip to Gili Meno. the best beaches, and lovely views Explore the island cycling and then2D visit Mekhala of Rinjani, Lombok’s volcano. Meno is Turtle Sanctuary and hatchery. Return simply tranquillity. But all have 1 thing to Gili Trawangan using wooden boatOvernight to in common; they are incredibly hard to catch sunset. leave... Cruise Day 3: Gili Trawangan (B/L) Day at leisure Tour Highlights Day 4: Gili Trawangan – Bali ◈ Island Stay Morning at leisure before depart by boat ◈ Paddle Boarding to South Bali ◈ Snorkeling Included: Accommodation on Twin ◈ Turtle Sanctuary sharing for 3 nights, meals as shown Departs: Daily above, transfers and tours, English speaking guides and entrance fees

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From $1518

Ubud – Lovina - Candidasa – Nusa Dua This cultural difference defines Bali’s uniqueness from all the oth- Day 1: Denpasar – Ubud Palace. Arrive in Candidasa and check Arrive at airport and transfer to Ubud. into hotel. er islands. As you travel through Bali over eight magical days, from Day 2: Ubud (B/L) Day 7: Candidasa (B) Denpasar in the south, through the Drive to Batubulan village to witness Day at leisure to enjoy hotel facilities cultural capital of Ubud in the heart the Barong dance. Explore some artist of the island to Lovina in the north villages nearby and gold & silver smith in Day 8: Candidasa – Nusa Dua – Uluwatu Celuk. Visit Elephant Cave, before lunch (B/D) and Candidasa in the east, you will and then Tirta Empul Temple. Continue to Morning at leisure. In the afternoon drive discover a lush and verdant land. Ubud’s Monkey Forest before returning to to Nusa Dua and check into hotel. Drive hotel to Uluwatu for sunset at the temple of Pura Uluwatu. Enjoy a Balinese Kecak Departs: Daily Day 3: Ubud (B) dance performance before dinner of fresh Day at leisure to relax in Ubud grilled seafood on the beach of Jimbaran.

Day 4: Ubud – Lovina (B/L) Day 9: Nusa Dua (B) Proceed towards Lovina visiting Jatiliuih Day at leisure to enjoy hotel facilities village, rice terraces and Taman Ayun temple before lunch at Pacung. Continue Day 10: Nusa Dua (B) Candi Kuning fruit market, Ulun Danu, Day at leisure to enjoy hotel facilities Gitgit waterfalls and onto Lovina Day 11: Nusa Dua (B) Day 5: Lovina (B) Day at leisure to enjoy hotel facilities Day at leisure to enjoy the area and hotel Tour Highlights facilities Day 12: Nusa Dua (B) Morning at leisure before transfer to ◈ Elephant Cave Day 6: Lovina– Candidasa (B/L) airport for onward flight ◈ Monkey Forest Proceed to Kintamani with views of Batur ◈ Lovina Beach volcano and crater lake. Continue to the Included: Accommodation on Twin sharing slopes of the Agung volcano and Pura for 11 nights, meals as shown above, ◈ Pura Besakih Temple Besakih temple. After lunch at Besakih transfers and tours, English speaking guides ◈ Nusa Dua Beach Stay stop at Tirta Gangga, to visit the Water and entrance fees

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From $1081 Ubud – Candidasa – Lovina – Nusa Dua

Explore the islands of thousand Day 1: Denpasar – Ubud watching. After proceed to Nusa Dua, temples from many angle, get a deep Arrive at airport and transfer to Ubud. stopping at Banjar hot springs and Brahma insight and encounter with the locals. Vihara monastery. Visit Ulun Danu Temple, Witness its beautiful culture and its Day 2: Ubud (B) Jatiliuih village, Candi Kuning fruit market magic dances and wandering through Drive to Batubulan village to witness the and Tanah Lot, one of the most famous Barong dance. Explore some artist villages the breathtaking scenery of active temples in Bali. Continue to Nusa Dua and 2D Mekhala nearby and gold & silver smith in Celuk. . check into hotel. volcanoes and lakes. At the end, Visit Mas home of the woodcarvers before complete your journey with some day Overnight a visit to Tirta Empul Temple. Continue to Day 6: Nusa Dua (B) free at leisure on the beach with crystal Ubud’s Royal Palace before returning to Day at leisure to enjoy resort facilities Cruiseclear sea water. hotel Departs: Daily Day 7: Nusa Dua (B) Day 3: Ubud– Candidasa (B) Day at leisure to enjoy resort facilities Proceed to Candidasa via Elephant Cave of Goa Gajah temple, Semarapura and the Day 8: Nusa Dua (B) ruins of Klungkung Palace, Bat Cave of Day at leisure to enjoy resort facilities Goa Lawah temple, Tenganan village and on arrival check into hotel Day 9: Nusa Dua (B) Day at leisure to enjoy resort facilities Day 4: Candidasa– Lovina (B) Tour Highlights Drive to Lovina via Besakih & Kintamani. Day 10: Nusa Dua – Departure (B) Visit Tirta Gangga water palace, village Morning free before transfer to airport for ◈ Ubud Royal Palace of Sibetan. Continue towards the slopes onward flight ◈ Elephant Cave of the Agung volcano and Pura Besakih temple and Penelokan, Kintamani with ◈ Pura Besakih Temple Included: Accommodation on Twin sharing views of Batur volcano and crater lake. for 9 nights, meals as shown above, ◈ Lovina Beach Proceed to Lovina and check into hotel transfers and tours, English speaking guides ◈ Tanah Lot Temple and entrance fees Day 5: Lovina - Nusa Dua (B) ◈ Nusa Dua Beach Stay Take a traditional fishing boat for dolphin BALI- ULTIMATE PACKAGES

Day 1: Nusa Dua – Lovina (L) Pick up for tour stopping at Taman Ayun 4D Pure Bali Temple, Alas Kedaton, Tanah Lot Temple, Pacung and Candi Kuning fruit market. After From $644 lunch continue to Bedugul and Lake Beratan and the Ulun Danu Temple. Continue to Lovina and check into hotel Nusa Dua – Lovina – Candidasa – Day 2: Lovina – Candidasa (B/L) Ubud – Nusa Dua Take a traditional fishing boat for dolphin watching Proceed to Kintamani with views of Over four magical days you will criss- Batur volcano and crater lake. Continue to the cross Bali, visiting all four corners of slopes of the Agung volcano and Pura Besakih the island from the resorts of the south temple. Continue to Candidasa and check into to Tanah Lot in the west and inland to hotel. Lovina in the north then Candidasa Day 3: Candidasa – Ubud (B/L) in the east and finally to the cultural Proceed to Kusamba to visit the eerie ‘Bat Cave’ capital, Ubud, before returning to the of Goa Lawah temple. Continue to Semarapura south. to visit the ruins of Klungkung Palace and onto Elephant Cave of Goa Gajah temple. After Tour Highlights lunch continue to Ubud, the cultural and artistic capital of Bali. ◈ Ubud Royal Palace Day 4: Ubud – Nusa Dua (B) ◈ Elephant Cave On your return south visit Mas, famous for ◈ Pura Besakih Temple wood carving and the gold and silver smiths of Celuk, Drop off at hotel of your choice in Nusa ◈ Lovina Beach Dua, Sanur or Kuta. ◈ Tanah Lot Temple ◈ Nusa Dua Beach Stay Included: Accommodation on Twin sharing for 3 nights, meals as shown above, transfers and tours, English speaking guides and entrance Departs: Daily fees

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5D Flavours of Bali

From $936

Nusa Dua

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

4D Yoga & Wellness Retreat

From $1183

Ubud Bali, the island of a thousand temples is the paradise to pamper Day 1: Denpasar – Ubud (D) Early morning Yoga Session on the yourself and escape from your Arrive in Denpasar and transfer to Bagus meditation pavilion. Enjoy your choise Jati Resort. Free at your own leisure before of free activity or free time. At your own daily busy life. Staying in the centre healthy dinner at hotel time enjoy an ancient Indian Ayur Vedic of art and culture, Ubud’s Bagus science of healing, Sirodhara. Enjoy Jati Resort will welcome you with Day 2: Bagis Jati Resort – Yoga & afternoon tea at the poolside cafe and warm smile and an experience to Activities – Malabar Rejuvenation (B/D) continue with afternoon meditation Early morning Yoga Session on the balance your energy and purify the meditation pavilion. Enjoy your choise Day 4: Departure (B) body through yoga and wellness of activity including Nature Walk, Aqua Morning free at leisure before transfer to treatments. Aerobic, Jamu Medicine demo, spa airport for onward flight treatment, Hindu Canang making, Bali Departs: Daily dance lesson, or Intro to Bali massage. In Included: Accommodation on Twin the afternoon enjoy Malabar Rejuvenation sharing for 3 nights, meals as shown a combination of 3 different methods of above, transfers and activities as follows: Ayurvedic treatment. Enjoy afternoon tea Early morning yoga, 1 private yoga at the poolside cafe and continue with lesson, 1 x 2hr Healing spa treatment, 1 afternoon meditation x 1hr Sirodhara

Day 3: Bagis Jati Resort – Yoga & Activities – Ayurvedic “Sirodhara” (B/D)

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Bali Bali Bali

The Three Temples Fascinating Ubud and Bayad Eco Trek From $64 Tampak Siring From $100 From $52

Bayad is home to some of the most Visit the Royal Family temple known as spectacular scenery on the island of Taman Ayun located in Mengwi. This Ubud is the cultural heart of Bali. Visit Bali and home to caves, waterfalls and temple was built in 1634, by a king of the galleries of prominent Balinese and beautiful flora and fauna that can only be Mengwi dynasty. An impressive complex, foreign artists and stroll through the truly explored on foot. The 6km trail leads it stands on a small island surrounded local art market and shops. Continue from one amazing site to another. Besides by a handmade lake. Continue to Alas along the back roads, passing rice the natural wonders, also visit Goa Maya, Kedaton, a megalithic sacred temple in a terraces in Tegallalang and finally reach home to a number of sacred Hindu statues, forest inhabited by thousands of monkeys Tampaksiring with its holy spring waters. a spice centre, and an herb and vegetable and hundreds of big bats. Next we visit Stop at Batuan village to visit one of the garden. Local guides are able to tell you the popular temple of Tanah Lot, perched traditional houses. A last stop will be all about the environment and how the on a little rocky islet that is inaccessible made at Tohpati village to see the arts of trek contributes to the preservation of the during high tides. Tanah Lot is where you the hand painted batiks. lush forest. At the end of your trek, your can see the most dramatic sunset on Bali’s guide will present you the opportunity island. to plant your own tree along the trekking path with your name attached to it (costs of tree planting are additional). Lunch is served at a restaurant overlooking the Bali Food Safari Ubud Cycling Petanu Valley before returning to the (Seat-in-coach) hotel. (Seat-in-coach)

From $234 From $90

The Mother Temple From $138 This cycling tour gives an insight not Bali Food Safari is a progressive mystery only in to the Balinese countryside but dining experience, taking guests on a also an in-depth glimpse at the way the journey of taste through some of the most Balinese people live. Rich with traditional, remarkable and respected restaurants in culture and simplicity together with a Morning departure to The Mother Bali. Discover more places, explore tastes visit to Bungu village, guests will no Temple, Besakih, located on the slopes of and feel the atmosphere of the venue as doubt experience a Bali that they never Mt Agung Bali’s highest volcano. Besakih the evening progresses. This is a unique knew existed. Appealing to all levels of is the largest temple complex, the most dining journey of first-class service with a fitness and cycling expertise this multi important and holiest temple for the variety of cuisines including international, terrain adventure can only be describe as Hindu religion. Continue to visit the cool Mediterranean, Asian & more. unbelievably beautiful. oasis of the Water Garden (Tirta Gangga) with its spring-fed pools, a former water palace of Karangasem kingdom built in the late 1940’s. Enjoy lunch at a small local restaurant located at Glumpang village Art of Ubud Royal Lake & Sea Templ nestled on the foot hill, surrounded by From $118 From $132 rice field with the majestic Mt. Agung as the background. Visit Tenganan village, home to Bali aborigines. The village is famous for exquisite, authentic textiles (double ikat) and craft works. On our return stop at the 18th century courthouse Morning visit to Mas village to meet with Morning visit to Taman Ayun, the Royal “Kertagosa” famous for its intricately a talented mask maker, I Wayan Muka. Temple of Mengwi. Built in 1634, this very painted ceiling depicting various forms Continue to Ubud, and see one of the best impressive temple is Bali’s most sacred, of punishment awaiting those who do evil collections of Balinese and Indonesian surrounded by a wide moat which creates while on earth. painting at Agung Rai Museum of Art. the sensation as if you are standing in the Enjoy a short walk through a rice paddy to middle of the lake. From there, continue enjoy your organic lunch at Sari Organic on to Bedugul. This pleasant mountain restaurant, an oasis within walking village is located on Lake Bratan and distance of Ubud busy market. After you will visit its Botanical gardens and lunch, continue to Ubud’s royal palace, fresh market. Afterwards, enjoy lunch at built in the 16th century and is still the a local private retreat. Enjoy a short walk home to Ubud’s king and the royal family. to the shore of the lake and then board Afterwards visit the Ubud art market, the a traditional boat or Jukung for a short most popular traditional market in the paddle to reach the Ulun Danu Temple. entire island of Bali where local vendors Continue to Tanah Lot Temple, perched sell handicraft and textile. Pay a short visit on a little rocky islet that is inaccessible to the monkey forest - home to a healthy during high tides. population of long-tailed macaques before returning to your hotel.

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Rates are per person per night based on twin share including breakfast SEMINIYAK boutiques with the competitive prices, as well as interesting BVilla + Spa ★★★★★ restaurants with the creative designs, bars and variety of night From $ 183 entertainment within easy walking distance. Location: BVilla + Spa is located in the elegant and posh Room Amenities: A range of pool villas offering Wi-Fi, flat district of Seminiyak, just minutes away from Petitenget Beach screen TV, safe, minibar, tea/coffee maker and private balcony/ and is a perfect place to find peace, relaxation and comfort. garden & pool It offers you varieties of luxurious Villas to opt for with 01, Facilities: In villa private dining and BBQ and spa treatments 02, 03 and 05 Bedroom Villas, with private pools and modern amenities. Uppala Villa Umalas ★★★★ Rooms & Amenities: Each Villa is furnished with modern From $97 amenities in its outdoor living space, a fully equipped kitchen Location: Ideally situated in Kerobokan; one of the city’s most and a spacious private pool. Other amenities include a mini popular locales, Uppala Villa Umalas is 12 minutes walk from bar, safety deposit boxes, IDD telephone, cable TV, DVD the beach. It is 10-minutes drive from Seminyak’s shopping player, an audio speaker and wireless internet access area and is a 15-minute drive from Canggu Club. Facilities: Its facilities include restaurant, butler service, in- Rooms Amenities: All 36 Villas feature swimming pool, room safe, transportation, Airport transfers, massage facilities spacious tropical bathroom with outdoor bathtub, balcony / on appointments and a lot more terrace and fully equipped kitchen. Rooms have air-conditioned and equipped with minibar, private Dining Area and cable TV BVilla Seaside ★★★★★ Facilities: Sun terrace, BBQ facilities, Bar, outdoor pool, Spa, From $183 VIP room facilities, Massage Breakfast in the room Laundry Location: BVilla Seaside is an ideal location for your seaside holiday. Just on a walking distance from the beach, its perfect Maharaja Villas ★★★★ for couples, families and friends on vacations as it comprises From $ 93 of 01, 02 & 03 Bedroom Villas with private pool to suit your Location: Nestled in the heart of Seminyak Area, Maharaja preference. Villas will delight you with its Private Seminyak Villas designed Rooms & Amenities: Each Villa is furnished with modern by renowned architect that values Balinese royal heritage. amenities in its outdoor living space, a fully equipped kitchen Swimming pool, royal garden and all necessary home comforts and a spacious private pool. Other amenities include a mini are available in each Villa, along with the legendary Balinese bar, safety deposit boxes, IDD telephone, cable TV, DVD royal treatment. This property is the place where you can player, an audio speaker and wireless internet access explore your senses. Facilities: Its facilities include restaurant, non – smoking Amenities: Car park without charges, 24-hour reception, Local rooms, outdoor pool, and garden, beauty services, spa and and international calls, Car hire with charges, Transfer service wellness center with charges, Secure parking without charges, Valetparking without charges, Airport Shuttle with charges, Room service The Club Villas ★★★★★ without charges, Laundry service with charges, Launderette From $ 136 with charges, Medical service with charges, Bicycle hire Location: Located in the ideal location of Seminyak, Jalan service with charges, Babysitting service with charges, Kayu Aya and Oberoi. Oberoi Street offers the world class Multilingual staff, 24-hour security

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Rates are per person per night based on twin share including breakfast Facilities: Bellboy service, Hotel safe without charges, located. Seminyak can be reached in a 30-minute drive from Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Luggage room , Dining area Ngurah Rai International Airport and 10 minutes from the (1 unit), BBQ facilities (1 unit), Grill/BBQ (1 unit), Private centre of Kuta Beach and Legian, the centre for nightlife and pool (7 unit), Electric kettle, Wheelchair-accessible entertainment. Amenities: Spacious bedroom with king size bed or twin Jay’s Villas Umalas ★★★ beds, Individually controlled AC, One chair and a coffee From $ 86 table, Bedside lamps, 42” LCD TV set with international and Location: Jay’s Villas Umalas is a beautiful property nestled local channels, DVD/VCD/CD Player, Bathtub with Jacuzzi in the heart of a wonderful community, within a quiet and yet and shower with cool and hot water each room, Toilet, Vanity vibrant area of Umalas. Jay’s Villas Umalas is well known as a mirror and double wash basins, International standard of romantic boutique Villa which is uniquely designed with the bath amenities, Walk-in wardrobe, Digital safety box, Slipper harmonious blend of natural & modern concepts comprising and bathrobe, IDD telephone, Wireless internet connection, of seventeen individual fully-serviced private pool villas with Electric mosquito repellent, Hairdryer, Umbrella, Iron and lush tropical green garden and comfortable living room. Ironing board Room Amenities: Private swimming pool in all villas, Large Facilities: CCTV in the Villa area, Car/motorbike parking private balcony with cushions, Sofa in room, LCD TV 30” with area, Typical simpe tropical garden, Free access of WIFI in International channels and DVD player in room & LCD TV in public area, Private pool, Outside shower ( available at two- living room, Air-conditioned, Microwave, Mineral water 02 bedroom villas ), Sundeck lounger, Dining area with big dining in room & 02 in Living room, In house phone, Bathtub with table of six chairs and bar stool ( available at two-bedroom separate standing shower, Cold and hot running water, villas ), Ceiling fan Complete toiletries, Living room with dining table in all Villas, Tea & Coffee maker facilities, Water kettle, Mini fridges in UBUD room and living room, Umbrellas, Slippers, Hair Dryer, Safety Royal Pita Maha Villas ★★★★★ Deposit Box in room, Wi-Fi Internet Connection in all Villa From $ 148 areas, Location: The Royal Pita Maha pays tribute to Bali’s cultural Facilities: Laundry service, Jay’s Restaurant serves for heritage with a fine collection of luxury villas. Discerning Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, restaurant, Spa room with travelers can escape the pressures of modern living and variety of treatments, Wide and relaxing Public pool, Free unwind at this harmonious resort located in rural Ubud. Shuttle Service to Seminyak Square & Petitenget Beach area, Room Amenities: Villa offering private pool, Wi-Fi, TV, dining Tour & Travel Arrangements & transport, 24hrs Check in deck and sun loungers arrangement, Free parking area. Facilities: Lounge, restaurants (including organic dining), private dining, spa and wellness packages.

Villa Kayu Raja ★★★★★ From $ 132 Location: The property is located in the heart of Seminyak, where the luxury resorts and fashionable fine dining are

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Kuta Seminyak Four Points, Kuta ★★★★ IZE Seminyak ★★★★ From $66 From $98 Location: Strategically located on Jalan Benesari, close to the Location: IZE Seminyak is a chic, modern hotel attracting a young, beach and just steps away from great shopping, vibrant nightlife sophisticated crowd keen to embrace the action in the heart of the and local attractions, this hotel is situated in the heart of Kuta lively and fashionable suburb of Seminyak. Room Amenities: 185 rooms and suites offering Wi-Fi, flat screen Room Amenities: Rooms and suites offering Wi-Fi, flat screen TV, TV, safe, minibar, tea/coffee maker and phone safe, minibar, tea/coffee maker and phone Facilities: Restaurant, beer garden, dessert bar, pool, pool bar, Facilities: Restaurant, whiskey bar, rooftop bar & lounge, pool, fitness centre, spa, kids club and business centre gym and library

Nusa Dua The Royal Beach ★★★★★ Melia Bali ★★★★★ From $166 From $180 Location: Ideally situated on exclusive Legian - Beach, Bali, the Location: Located on the shores of Nusa Dua, Bali’s prestigious resort covers over 4.5 hectares of beachfront property amidst resort enclave, this beachfront resort is within walking distance luxurious and unique landscaping. to Bali Collection, the main shopping center, and to food and Room Amenities: Rooms, suites & villas offering Wi-Fi, flat screen entertainment malls and museum TV, safe, minibar and phone Room Amenities: Rooms, suites and villas offering Wi-Fi, flat Facilities: Restaurant, coffee shop, sunset bar, pool, spa, fitness screen TV, safe, minibar, tea/coffee maker and phone centre, games room and kids pool Facilities: Restaurant, coffee shop, lobby bar, arrival lounge, pool, spa, fitness centre, playground, tennis court, gift shop and Ubud business centre Ubud Village Hotel ★★★★ From $112 Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa★★★★★ Location: Located on Monkey Forest Road, Ubud Village Hotel is From $156 within easy walking distance to a number of fascinating attractions Location: Located on its own private beachfront, near Nusa Dua including Puri Ubud and Monkey Forest Beach, this hotel is within walking distance to Convention Centre Room Amenities: Rooms and suites offering Wi-Fi, flat screen TV, and Pacifika Museum safe, minibar, tea/coffee maker and phone Room Amenities: 382 rooms offering Wi-Fi, flat screen TV, safe, Facilities: Restaurant, lobby lounge, terrace bar, pool, spa and minibar, tea/coffee maker and phone fitness centre Facilities: Restaurants, coffee shop, pool bar, pools, kid’s pool & club, games room, spa, tennis courts and business centre

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Singapore is a land of natural and manmade beauty. A popular centre of commerce, one of the world’s most significant oil refining and distribution centres and the hub of tourism, Singapore in the last 150 years has proved to be a leader in all respects.

A country with a fusion of the traditional and the modern, Singapore’s dynamics is unique and incomparable. A melting pot of cultures, Singapore’s population includes Malays, Chinese, Indians, Filipinos, Thai and ethnic groups. The different ethnic quarters in Singapore like Little India, Chinatown, Kampong Glam and Geylang Serai further display the variety and assortment of cultures and ethnicity in Singapore.

Singapore is a magnificent land of numerous skyscrapers, state-of-the-art architecture, delicious cuisine, breath-taking locations, many museums, temples and above all extremely warm and amiable people. Singapore has some of the most picturesque locations, beautiful architecture, very interesting ethnic quarters, different places of worship, many wildlife sanctuaries, the fascinating Singapore River, the fabulous parks and gardens and the state-of-the-art museums.

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Marina Bay Sands ★★★★★ From $578 wireless Internet access, and nightly turndown service. Location: Discover a hotel of architectural wonder in the heart Facilities: Restaurants, cafe, lounge, pool, Jacuzzi, children’s of thriving Singapore, crowned by the world’s largest rooftop pool, gym, Tennis Court, laundry & dry cleaning nd shuttle infinity pool. At your fingertips, the best of spectacular nightlife service and entertainment, celebrity chef dining and luxury shopping. Singapore’s CBD is right across the water and Changi International Orchard Parade ★★★★ Airport is about 10-min away From $190 Room Amenities: Located in three 57-story towers, rooms Location: Located at the entrance of the Orchard Road, provide views of the city skyline or the sea. All feature premium Singapore’s most famous shopping and entertainment street bedding, large TVs with DVD players, Wi-Fi, executive desks, Room Amenities: 388 Rooms with Air-con, Wi-Fi, room service, safes, room service, minibar and coffee/tea maker TV, Coffee/tea-making facilities, in-room safe, minibar, IDD Facilities: Restaurants, bars, Skypark Observation Deck, infinity phone and hairdryer pool, fitness club, spa, gift shop, Kids Club, First Class Lounge, Facilities: Restaurants, coffee shop, nightclub, pool, fitness Convention Centre and Casino centre, business centre, hair salon, and laundry

Swissotel Merchant Court ★★★★ Peninsula Excelsior Hotel ★★★★ From $282 From $241 Location: Located in city centre, by the banks of the historical Location: Located 5 min walk to Clarke Quay and Raffles City, Singapore River, close to Raffles Place and major tourist only 5 minutes drive to Marina Bay Sands and Orchard Road, and attractions including Chinatown, Clarke Quay and Boat Quay 20 minutes to Changi International Airport Room Amenities: 476 rooms feature state-of-the-art technology Room Amenities: 600 rooms and suites offering Wi-Fi, flat and amenities including Wi-Fi, safe, minibar, tea/coffee making screen TV, Coffee/tea-making facilities, in-room safe, minibar, facilities, room service, hairdryer, slippers and cable TV guest IDD phone and hairdryer Facilities: Restaurants, lobby lounge, spa, free form pool & Facilities: Café, lobby lounge, sky lounge, coffee shop, business waterslides, outdoor Jacuzzi, 24hr fitness centre invigorate. centre, pool, gym and sauna

Grand Copthorne Waterfront ★★★★★ Novotel Clarke Quay ★★★★ From $200 From $215 Location: located along the Singapore waterfront near Boat Location: Overlooking the banks of the Singapore River in the Quay, Clarke Quay and Robertson Quay. Easily accessible by taxi heart of downtown Singapore, minutes from the CBD, Marina Bay to various business and entertainment districts and Orchard Road shopping Room Amenities: 550 Rooms with air-con, a flat-screen TV with Room Amenities: 403 Rooms offering Wi-Fi, LCD TV, safe, cable channels that include local and international channels; hairdryer and tea/coffee maker minibars, in-room safes, complimentary newspapers, high-speed Facilities: Restaurant, fitness centre, pool, sheltered access to Downtown Line Fort Canning and tour desk

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Singapore- New! Singapore- New! Singapore Sunset Sentosa Footsteps of Half Day City Tour: ▼ Island: ▼ Raffles with ▼ From $150 Afternoon Tea: From $64

Perched on top of popular hilltop park From $142 Explore the history, culture and lifestyles Mount Faber is Faber Peak Singapore, of multi-racial Singapore. First stop Little which houses the Singapore Cable Car. India - a haven of Indian culture and Enjoy a panoramic view of the world’s ethnicity that embodies the vibrant and This tour starts from where it all began – busiest harbour while we swing over colourful pulse of the Indian community. Raffles Landing Site - where Sir Stamford to Sentosa island onboard Singapore Discover the Malay cultural precinct of Raffles is believed to have first stepped Cable Car. One of the world’s largest Kampong Glam, a golden ethnic enclave. ashore in 1819. Step back in time to learn aquariums is located in Resorts World Architecturally rich Arabic styled about Singapore’s founder vision for the Sentosa, S.E.A. Aquarium™, where you historical buildings, exotic ornaments and island to become a vital trading centre for can immerse yourself in a magical marine Muslim food are sights to delight. Next, the Far East. Discover the city’s colonial world. Featuring more than 100,000 drive to the mouth of the Singapore River history as you walk past bronze sculptures marine animals from over 800 species to see Merlion, a national icon. Drive past erected along the river. From Kucinta Cats across 49 habitats, the aquarium is home the Financial District to Chinatown and to River Merchants, the various sculptures to majestic manta rays, goliath groupers, discover the rich heritage of Chinatown. each depict a scene of a long-gone era. hammerhead sharks and other gentle Chinese first settled here and right Stop at Raffles Singapore where hives of giants of the sea. Come explore and in its midst you’ll find our oldest and activities were held for the high-society unfold the endless wonders of our blue picturesque Hindu Temple. Last stop is in the 1800s. Enjoy afternoon tea. Just as planet! the Singapore Botanic Gardens, the ‘green Raffles sailed on the river, you will get lung’ of our city and within the grounds to board a bumboat and cruise along the Next, hop onto the air-conditioned cabin is the National Orchid Garden with a iconic Singapore River disembarking of the Sky Tower and catch panoramic wide and colourful variety of Orchids on at Clarke Quay, now a riverside festival views across Singapore’s Southern display. village where visitors and locals jostle Islands from Asia’s tallest free standing each other for the hottest nightspots and observation tower. Day or night, views the most sought-after restaurants. Note: from the tower promise to be both scenic This tour is not available on Sundays or and breathtaking as it gently revolves to a Public Holidays. viewing height of almost 50 storeys!

There’s no better way to complete a fabulous day at Sentosa than to take in a spectacular night show. The Wings of Time is set outdoors against the backdrop Singapore of the open sea. Come and discover an awe-inspiring display of water, laser and fire effects, set to majestic music Night Safari: and a panorama of breathtaking vistas. Weaved together is a tale of friendship ▼ From $112 and courage that will linger with you long after you leave this magical isle.

Night Safari is the world’s first wildlife park for nocturnal animals. The star of the Night Safari experience is the Tram Safari Experience, a guided tour that takes you across 7 geographical zones of the world, from the rugged Himalayan Foothills to the swampy banks of the Asian Riverine Forest and more. Explore the walking trails to see even more animals not visible from the tram journey. Take a leisurely trek along the Leopard Trail where you can get within a whisker of the beautiful leopards or observe the lions at their most active at the token feeding session. Or, go down under into the Outback to discover native wildlife of Australia including a family of wallabies in their walk-through habitat along the latest Wallaby Trail. If time permits, catch the talented troupe of tribal warriors as they thrill you with their fiery stunts in the Thumbuakar Performance and don’t miss the must- see Creatures of the Night Show. It’s an after-dark wildlife adventure you’ll never forget.

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These Booking Conditions govern the relationship between preparation. Consult your doctor to familiarize yourself with the client (“you”) and Exotic Holidays (“EH”). By booking health and/or vaccination requirements for the countries you arrangements with us, you agree to accept these Booking plan to visit. Conditions. Extras: Not included in your tour cost will be international Validity: This brochure is valid from 01 October 2018 until 30 airfare, Visa fee, travel insurance, excess baggage penalty, September 2019. The prices in this brochure are indicative and tips, communication expenses, meals (other than specifically intended as a guide only. mentioned in your program), laundry, beverages and other items of personal nature. To book: In order to hold the arrangements on a definite basis, a deposit of $250 per person is required within 14 days. Certain services need a higher deposit in order to confirm. These details Payment: EH should receive the balance payment at least will be provided along with confirmation and Invoice. Receipt 36 days prior to departure. If the payment is not received 36 of deposit by EH would mean that you accept accuracy of all days prior to departure, EH reserves the right to cancel all arrangements booked. In all the cases, deposits, pre-payments arrangements and charge penalties. In case of non-payment and payments made prior to due date are non-refundable. All of balance as per the due date, deposits paid and part- communication with regard to booking, amendment, cancellation payments can be forfeited. etc are to be done on emails – please avoid verbal instructions. Cancellation: If you have to amend or cancel your tour, Costs: All costs in the brochure are per person in New Zealand following penalties will apply: Dollars. Prices are subjected to availability of product and/or 36 days prior to departure: Loss of deposit services. The costs may vary if we have to provide you with an 35 days or less: 100% tour cost alternate Hotel or higher class of domestic flights in the program due to non-availability of originally requested ones. The prices Flights, trains and ferry tickets are non-refundable. Cancellation are only indicative based on lowest category of Hotels for low fees for certain products may vary – EH will advise you on season in base room types. Prices can vary due to currency those products, if any, at the time of confirmation and Invoice. fluctuation without prior notice and until the services are paid in We regret that cancellation charges cannot be waived. There full. Please ask us for valid rates prior to making a reservation. are no refunds for unused arrangements after our services The costs are valid if paid by cheque, bank transfer or by direct begin. Our overseas operators or their employees are not credit. We do not accept credit card payments. Compulsory authorized to commit any refund for any unutilized service. dinners at Hotels (like Christmas Eve’s Dinner, New Year Eve’s Dinner etc) are not included in the costs. These are additional to Changes: EH reserves the right to cancel, reschedule or the costs indicated in brochure and will be added in your Invoice. amend arrangements and itinerary in case of unforeseen circumstances beyond our control or force majeure. Force Late Booking: All bookings requested within 30 days of operation are subject to 100% cancellation charges. The majeure includes but is not limited to war or a threat of war, arrangements shall be requested only after receipt of payment civil unrest, riot, industrial dispute, terrorist activity, fire or and if required services are not available, the tour cost will be adverse weather conditions, natural or man-made disasters, refunded in total. We do not charge any late booking fee. technical problem with transport, rescheduling or cancellation Price Guarantee: The costs are subjected to change due to of flight(s). In such a case, EH shall not be held liable for currency fluctuation until the arrangements are paid in full. EH curtailment or amendment to arrangements, expense and guarantees the price for a paid booking. However, the price inconvenience or for unutilized flight tickets. Your insurance guarantee does not include any new levy of taxes by government should cover the cost of arrangements booked by EH, which or change in domestic airfares or substantial increase in fuel are directly affected by force majeure. If, for some reason, EH costs. has to change a confirmed Hotel, we shall provide you with a suitable alternate. Visas & Passport: Ensure that you possess a valid passport and correct Visas for your tour. EH shall not be held responsible or liable for any loss, inconvenience or expense due to problems All information provided in this brochure is correct to the arising from incorrect and/or invalid passport or Visa. best of EH’s knowledge and EH accepts no liabilities for any unintentional or innocent inaccuracy in the brochure. Your Insurance: It is highly recommended that you take proper tour arrangements are made by EH on the assumption that insurance to cover you for the full duration of your travel you appreciate the possible risks involved while travelling in arrangements including but not limited to illness, injury, vehicles, tours and treks in other countries. Due to political, death, loss of baggage and personal items, cancellation and cultural and geographical differences and to a certain extent, curtailment. EH shall not be held liable for any loss, damage or tougher conditions, touring in those countries involve higher theft of your personal belongings in Hotels, vehicles, boat, train level of risks than our normal daily lives. EH would like to or anywhere else while on tour. suggest consulting relevant sources with regard to travel Health: We expect you to be of reasonable health to under advisories, health requirements, consulates etc for further take the tour arrangements, which may include some walking guidance. Please see our website also for Terms & Conditions. every day. Trekking trips require higher level of fitness and

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