A Holiday Shopping Tour to
THAILAND & HONG KONG
10 DAY TOUR INCLUDING AIRFARE FROM LOS ANGELES!
Departure Date: December 6, 2001 and December 5, 2002
ALL THESE
Signature HIGHLIGHTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: † Round trip Airfare from Los Angeles including all flights within Asia † Hotels as listed in the itinerary or similar † 16 Meals including In-Flight-Meals (IFM) † A special Thai Cultural Dance Performance† Shopping Tours † All tours and cruises as described in the itinerary† All admission fees † A local English speaking guide on all tours † All airport transfers in Asia and Baggage HandlingONLY $1,499.00*
PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY. * PLUS $147.00 IN TAXES AND FEES *SGL. SUPP. $399
ITINERARY
Day 1. DEPART NORTH AMERICA Enjoy your jumbo jet flight to the Orient with complimentary headsets, movies, beverages and meal service. (2 IFM)
Day 2. EN ROUTE As you cross the International dateline and move your watch ahead 16 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. 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 Century Park is situated in the midst of the bustling commercial and shopping district of Pratunam. (D)
Day
4. BANGKOK / THE ROYAL GRAND PALACE / AFTERNOON SHOPPING SPREE
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. In the afternoon we go on a shopping tour. (B)
Day 5. DAMNEON
SADUAK
FLOATING MARKET / THE ROSE GARDEN / THAI VILLAGE SHOW
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 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 served in the customary manner. Then, a classical dance performance is presented with the glittering costumes and the grace and beauty of the Thai dancers, bringing the folk stories of Thai culture to life. (B, D)
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, D)
Day 8. FLY TO HONG KONG Fly to bustling Hong Kong and settle into your home for 2 nights, the Harbour Plaza Hotel, located directly on the harbour 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 rooms with marbled bathrooms, hairdryers and full international amenities. (B plus IFM)
Day 9. HONG KONG
SIGHTS / VICTORIA PEAK / REPULSE BAY / ABERDEEN FISHING VILLAGE / AFTERNOON
SHOPPINGTOUR
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. In the
afternoon we visit Stanley Market, on the south side of the island, famous for
sports and casual wear, but also has linen, tableware, and a selection of
high-quality silk women's dresses and leather garments. After several hours at
Stanley, we will continue to the Jewelry Factory Showroom where you will find a
fantastic collection of gold and precious stones. (B)
Day
10. JADE MARKET / LADIES MARKET / NATHAN ROAD / OPTICAL SHOWROOM / RIO PEARLS /
JOURNEY HOME Today
we have the whole day to continue our shopping spree. Our shopping tour will
focus on Kowloon as we visit the Jade Market, Ladies Market, the optical
showroom where you’ll find the latest fashion in eyewear at very reasonable
prices. Later we visit Rio Pearls, known for their high quality pearls and
unique designs. Than, it’s Nathan Road with hundreds of shopping choices. This
evening 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)
* Other hotels may be used.
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Reservations and Cancellations: A deposit of $200.00 per person must accompany each reservation. Payment of the balance of the tour price should be made no later than 76 days prior to departure. Payments by credit cards are not accepted. If cancellation is made up to 76 days prior to departure, all monies deposited will be refunded except for a $150.00 handling fee per person. Cancellation fees for passengers who cancel 75 days or less prior to departure for any reason are as follows: | 75-46 prior - 50% of gross fare | 45-16 days prior - 85% of gross fare | 15 days or less prior - 100% of gross fare. These are heavy penalties and no exceptions will be made. We therefore URGE all passengers to purchase cancellation insurance when booking this tour.
Not included in the tour price: Taxes and fees (airline ticket taxes, departure taxes, airport fees, security fees, customs & immigration fees, hotel taxes and service charges, handling fees, and all other taxes and fees, currently $147.00, to be paid with your final payment), the cost of passport, the cost of all drinks including wine, liquor, hot drinks, soft drinks, bottled water, meals not listed in the itinerary, items of a personal nature, extra hotel charges such as telephone calls, faxes, e-mail, pay-per-view movies, mini-bar, room service, laundry, and gratuities for the tour director, local guides and drivers.
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Traveling to Asia, all U.S. and Canadian citizens must carry with them a passport, valid for at least six months from the day the tour ends!
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