AMAZING ASIA
Come and explore the wonder of the heart and soul of Southeast Asia on our 10 day, two country FAM to Thailand and Hong Kong.
DEPARTURE DATES: May 15, June 5, September 4,11,18,25 and December 4, 2001
***ALL 2001 DATES ARE SOLD OUT! PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR DATES IN 2002***
This incredible offer includes: round trip air from LAX, 14 meals (including in-flight meals), fantastic hotels, fascinating sight seeing, local expert English speaking guides, a full time Signature Tours escort, all transfers, baggage handling and admission fees.
AMAZING ASIA DAILY ITINERARY
Day 1. DEPART NORTH AMERICA Enjoy your jumbo jet flight to the Orient with complimentary headsets, movies, beverages and meal service. (IFM)
Day 2. EN ROUTE As you cross the International dateline and move your watch ahead 15 hours, you temporarily "lose" this day. You’ll gain it back later.
Day 3. BANGKOK, THAILAND Arrive in exotic Bangkok and settle into your home for the entire stay in Thailand, the Century Park Hotel or similar*. This 4-year old hotel has 383 guest rooms with a full range of international amenities. The spectacular black and gold marble lobby is fully complimented by the wall size paintings. It offers attractive rooms with tasteful furnishings, marbled bathroom with separate bathtub and shower, hairdryer, pool, steam room, health club, beauty salon and restaurants. The hotel is situated in the midst of the bustling commercial and shopping district of Pratunam, near the Victory Monument. (IFM)
Day 4. BANGKOK / THE ROYAL GRAND PALACE The highlight of our morning tour is a visit to the Grand Palace, the Coronation Hall, the Famous Emerald Buddha and the replica of the Angkor Wat Temples. Tonight, your Tour Director will offer an optional visit to the Patpong night market. This bustling market is lively and fun and a bargaining paradise. (B)
Early this morning we depart Bangkok for Damneon Saduak, where we board a long-tail boat and cruise to the fascinating floating market. Later, we make a short stop to see Southeast Asia’s tallest and Thailand’s most massive Buddhist Pagoda in Nakorn Pathom. Continue to the picturesque Rose Garden for lunch. After lunch, enjoy the spectacle of a colorful Thai village show - Buddhist ordination procession, sword-fighting, folk dances, and a traditional wedding ceremony. A show of elephants at work is the perfect finale for this wonderful day. We will return to Bangkok this evening. (B, L)
Day 5. DAMNEON SADUAK FLOATING MARKET / THE ROSE GARDEN / THAI VILLAGE SHOW
Day 6. AN EVENING OF TRADITIONAL THAI DINNER AND DANCE PERFORMANCE A day at your leisure to do some more shopping or to pursue your own interests. Your Tour Director will be available to assist you with your plans and will highly recommend an optional tour to Kanchanabury and the famous Bridge Over The River Kwai. Tonight, enjoy dinner in an authentic Thai restaurant. This pleasant evening shows you an aspect of Thai hospitality with a meal that is meticulously prepared and
Day 7. THONBURY KLONGS CRUISE Today we take a boat trip along the Chao Phraya River and the Klongs (canals) of Thonbury. The cruise will take us along cool, winding klongs where you can see typical Thai life along the banks and visit the Wat Arun - the famous Temple of Dawn. (B)
Fly to bustling Hong Kong and settle into your home for 2 nights, the Harbour Plaza Hotel or similar*, located in Kowloon, Hong Kong’s major shopping, dinning and entertainment area. The hotel offers 5 restaurants, bar, pool and health club. This luxurious hotel has beautifully decorated rooms with marbled bathrooms, hairdryers and full international amenities. (B plus IFM)
Day 8. FLY TO HONG KONG
Day 9. HONG KONG SIGHTS / VICTORIA PEAK / REPULSE BAY / ABERDEEN FISHING VILLAGE A splendid introduction to the wonders of Hong Kong, this morning's sightseeing tour takes you to Victoria Peak, where you will enjoy the breathtaking views of the city, the famous "Fragrant Harbour", the surrounding hills of the Kowloon Peninsula and the South China Sea. We then continue to Repulse Bay with its splendid beaches and to Aberdeen, where boat dwellers live on junks. The afternoon is at your leisure. Your tour director will suggest an optional afternoon shopping tour that will include the world-famous Stanley Market, a visit to Rio Pearls, and more. (B)
Day 10. JOURNEY HOME
Today we transfer to Hong Kong's International Airport for our flight home arriving in the U.S. the same day ("gaining" back the day we "lost"), filled with wonderful memories of our exotic vacation in Southeast Asia. (B plus 2 IFM)* On some departures, other 4 or 5 star hotels may be used.
Travel Agent's price $699.00*
*plus taxes and fees (currently $147.00). Companions are allowed, based on availability, at a cost of $799.00 each plus taxes and fees. Single supplement $299.00
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