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Excellent Value Fully Inclusive Small Group Tours

ASIAQUEST TOURS

The opportunity of a lifetime!

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2015EARLYBIRDSPECIALS

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Vietnam

Cambodia

Laos

Myanmar

China

India

Sri Lanka

Japan

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Turkey

Italy

Jordan

Egypt

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TOURS DURATIONCOST DISCOUNTVIETNAMDISCOVERY 18DAYS $4680 $500SAVE 12-13MYSTICALINDOCHINA 23DAYS $5880 $600SAVE 14-15INDOCHINAHIGHLIGHTS 18DAYS $5380 $500SAVE 16-17CAMBODIA&LAOS 17DAYS $5880 $700SAVE 18-19GOLDENLAND 16DAYS $5800 $500SAVE 20-21CHINADISCOVERY 18DAYS $5380 $500SAVE 22-23WONDERSOFCHINA 24DAYS $6380 $600SAVE 24-25CHINAUNVEILED 28DAYS $6380 $700SAVE 26-27HIGHLIGHTSOFJAPAN 17DAYS $10,380 $700SAVE 28-29TASTEOFSRILANKA 18DAYS $5180 $600SAVE 30-31PALACES&CASTLES 21DAYS $5680 $700SAVE 32-33MAJESTICINDIA 28DAYS $7880 $700SAVE 34-35GREECE&TURKEY 24DAYS $8180 $850SAVE 36-37WONDERSOFTHEMIDDLEEAST 28DAYS $8980 $930SAVE 38-39COLOURSOFITALY 13DAYS $7380 $750SAVE 40-41SOUTHAMERICAUNVEILED 28DAYS $14,220 $1350SAVE 42-43SAPAEXTENSION 6DAYS $580(from) 44LAOSEXTENSION $1460(from) 44SHIMLAEXTENSION 5DAYS $1180(from) 45VARANASIEXTENSION 6DAYS $1380(from) 45ATHENSCITYBREAK 4DAYS $580(from) 46AMALFICOAST&SICILY 7DAYS $1680 46PERUAMAZONEXTENSION 6DAYS $1588 47EASTERISLANDEXTENSION 5DAYS $890 47GALAPAGOSEXTENSION 7DAYS $3350 48PATAGONIAEXTENSION 8DAYS $1550 48ANTARCTICCRUISE 12DAYS $5580 49BOOKINGFORM 50TERMSANDCONDITIONS 51

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IMPORTANT: BEFORE YOU BOOK YOUR TOUR WITH USYou must read and understand the following Terms and Conditions on page 51 before booking Early Bird Specials 2015 with ASIAQUEST TOURS. Terms and conditions of liability under which the tour operates are detailed below and the payment of the deposit or tour cost represents acceptance by the purchaser.

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the 2015 Asiaquest Tours earlybird specials have landed

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Due to the overwhelming response that we have had to our Early Bird Deals, ASIAQUEST TOURS is pleased to present our latest release Early Bird Specials brochure for 2015!

Your special destination is now closer than ever!

We at ASIAQUEST TOURS have selected 16 of our best small group tours (min 10, max 18 passengers) at unbelievably low prices! They cover our most popular destinations – Indochina, Myanmar, China, India, the Mediterranean and South America plus 10 exciting extension tours. We have also included itineraries for Sri Lanka and Japan, our newest destination countries.

The best news is that you can secure massive savings by simply booking any of our Early Bird Specials by 28 November 2014 for travel between 1 February and 30 November 2015! You will find that discount rates vary with destination countries and are highlighted with an asterisk* for each itinerary. Please note that Early Bird Specials can only be booked directly through ASIAQUEST TOURS (and NOT through travel agents).

As always we are able to offer you these massive savings by keeping the airfares as low as possible. Needless to say, seating is limited for all our Early Bird Specials tours and YOU MUST BOOK EARLY in order to secure your seats for your preferred departure at these prices.

Our prices may be unbelievably low, but our commitment to you, our valued clients, remains the same – we promise to maintain the same exceptional standards of value for money, experience and service that you have come to expect from ASIAQUEST TOURS. Like all our tours, Early Bird tours are fully inclusive and have a maximum group size of 18.

We recommend you have a good look at these Early Bird Specials and secure your seats at these unbeatable prices by simply placing a deposit!

If you have any queries relating to any of the information contained in this brochure, please don’t hesitate to contact one of our friendly experts on 1800 144 738 or visit us at asiaquestearlybird.com.au

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NOTE: Here is sample of the accommodation standard used by ASIAQUEST TOURS on group tours to Asia. Please note we may substitute hotel accommodation of a similar standard in the place of the advertised hotels in this brochure.

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LOCATION HOTELS CATEGORY

INDOCHINA

SAIGON FAMILY INN HOTEL 3 STAR

CAN THO VAN PHAT HOTEL 4 STAR

DALAT BEST WESTERN HOTEL 4 STAR

NHA TRANG BIDV NHA TRANG HOTEL 3.5 STAR

HOI AN VINH HUNG 2 HOTEL 3 STAR

HUE PARK VIEW HOTEL 4 STAR

HANOI THANG LONG OPERA HOTEL 4 STAR

HALONG BAY GRAY LINE JUNK BOAT 4 STAR

SAPA SUNNY MOUNTAIN HOTEL 4 STAR

PHNOM PENH HOLIDAY VILLA 3 STAR

SIEM REAP CITY RIVER HOTEL 3 STAR

LUANG PRABANG CHITCHALEUM HOTEL 3 STAR

BURMA

YANGOON EAST HOTEL 3 STAR

BAGAN MYANMMAR TRESURE RESORT 3 STAR

MONYWA WIN UNITY RESORT 3 STAR

MAYMIO AYARWADDY RIVER VIEW 3 STAR

PINDAYA CONQUEROR 3 STAR

INLE LAKE HUPIN KHAUNG DAING RESORT 3 STAR

CHINA

BEIJING TAILONG PLAZA 4 STAR

XIAN XIAN DYNASTY HOTEL 4 STAR

KUNMING JINJIANG HOTEL 4 STAR

DALI ASIA STAR HOTEL 4 STAR

LIJIANG GREEN MELODY HOTEL 3.5 STAR

GUILIN OSMANTHUS HOTEL 3 STAR

YANGSHUO YANGSHUO GUIFU HOTEL 4 STAR

SHANGHAI SHANGHAI CITY VIEW HOTEL 4 STAR

SUZHOU SUZHOU GARDEN HOTEL 4 STAR

HANGZHOU BEST WESTERN PREMIER 4 STAR

YANGTZE CRUISE VICTORIA CRUISES OR YANGTZE

GOLD CRUISES 5 STAR

LOCATION HOTELS CATEGORY

JAPAN

TOKYO ROYAL PARK 4 STAR

TAKAYAMA HIDA PLAZA 4 STAR

KANAZAWA EXCEL TOKYU 4 STAR

KYOTO KYOTO ROYAL HOTEL 4 STAR

HIROSHIMA SHERATON HOTEL

OSAKA OSAKA MARRIOTT 4 STAR

INDIA

DELHI THE MAIDENS OBEROI 4 STAR

ALSISAR ALSISAR MAHAL HERITAGE HOTEL

BIKANER KARNI BHAWAN PALACE HERITAGE HOTEL

JAISELMER GORBANH PALACE 4 STAR

JODHPUR BALSAMAND GARDEN RETREAT HERITAGE HOTEL

RANAKPUR FATEHBAGH HERITAGE HOTEL

UDAIPUR HILLTOP 3.5 STAR

BIJAIPUR BIJAIPUR CASTLE HERITAGE HOTEL

PUSHKAR AARAM BAGH HERITAGE HOTEL

JAIPUR ROYAL ORCHID JAIPUR 4 STAR

AGRA THE TRIDENT OBEROI 4 STAR

ORCHA AMAR MAHAL 4 STAR

KHAJURAHO RAMADA HOTEL 4.5 STAR

VARANASI RADDISSON 4.5 STAR

MUMBAI FARIYAZ HOTEL 4 STAR

SRI LANKA

COLOMBO MIRAGE HOTEL 4 STAR

KALPITYA DUTCH BAY RESORT 5 STAR BOTIQUE

HABARANA GREEN PARADISE 4 STAR

KANDY EARLS REGENT 4 STAR

NUWRA ELIYA ARALIYA GREEN HILLS HOTEL 4 STAR

YALA JETWING YALA 4 STAR

SOUTH COAST

BEACH COCOON RESORT & VILLAS (Boutique) 4 STAR

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LOCATION HOTEL CATEGORY

GREECE

ATHENS HOTEL ALEXANDROS/TITANIA 4 STAR

OLYMPIA HOTEL OLYMPION ASTY 4 STAR

ARACHOVA HOTEL ANEMOLIA 4 STAR

KALAMBAKA HOTEL DIVANI 4 STAR

SANTORINI HOTEL EL GRECO 4 STAR

TURKEY

ISTANBUL KENT HOTEL 4 STAR

ANKARA MOEVENPICK HOTEL 4 STAR

CAPPADOCIA CAPPADOCIA HOTEL 4 STAR

PAMMUKALE LYCUS RIVER HOTEL 4 STAR

KUSADASI HOTEL TATLISES 4 STAR

CANAKKALE TUSAN HOTEL 4 STAR

EGYPT

CAIRO LE MERIDIEN PYRAMIDS 4 STAR

ASWAN MOVENPICK RESORT 4 STAR

ALEXANDRIA SHERATON MONTAZAH HOTEL 4 STAR

SOUTH AMERICA

SANTIAGO TORREMAYOR HOTEL 4 STAR

PUERTO VARAS SOLACE HOTEL 4 STAR

PEULLA PEULLA HOTEL 4 STAR

BARILOCHE CACIQUE INACAYAL HOTEL 4 STAR

BUENOS AIRES CONTINENTAL HOTEL 4 STAR

RIO SOUTH AMERICAN

COPACABANA HOTEL 4 STAR

IGUAZU VIALE HOTEL 4 STAR

LOCATION HOTEL CATEGORY

CUSCO ECO INN 4 STAR

SCARED VALLEY POSADA DEL INCA YUCAY HOTEL 4 STAR

AGUAS CALIENTES HATUCHAY TOWER 4 STAR

PUNO JOSE ANTONIO HOTEL 4 STAR

HUATAJATA INCA UTAMA HOTEL 4 STAR

LA PAZ RADISSON HOTEL 4 STAR

LIMA NOBILITY HOTEL 4 STAR

AMAZON CEIBA TOPS 4 STAR

QUITO QUITO HOTEL 4 STAR

GUAYQUIL HAMPTON INN 4 STAR

ITALY

ROME HOTEL MASSIMO D’AZEGLIO 4 STAR

SORRENTO HOTEL MICHELANGELO 4 STAR

FLORENCE HOTEL SANTA MARIA NOVELLA 4 STAR

AGRIGENTO HOTEL BAGLIO DELLA LUNA 4 STAR

STRESA HOTEL LA PALMA 4 STAR

MONTEROSSO HOTEL PALME 4 STAR

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accommodation in Mediterranean & South America

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tour inclusions & exclusions Mediterranean & South America

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TOUR INCLUSIONS• Return international flights in Economy class with

Singapore Airlines

• Australian and foreign airport departure taxes

• Fuel levy surcharge

• All domestic flights & airport taxes

• All meals & accommodation in good quality 3, 4

and 5 star hotels

• English speaking National Escort & local guides

• Visa fees for Australian passport holders

• Sightseeing tours to all major attractions &

monuments, including entrance fees

• All transportation in air-conditioned coaches & first

class A/C soft sleepers on rail journeys

• All gratuities on tour

SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDED• Vietnam (Hanoi) Water puppet show

• China (Beijing or Shanghai) Acrobatic show

• China (Xian)Tang Dynasty dance show

• China (Beijing) Kung Fu show

• Elephant ride in India on Amber Fort

• Camel ride in India in Jaiselmer

• Puppet show in India

• Sri Lanka (Kandy) cultural show

TOUR EXCLUSIONS• Travel insurance

• Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry,

telephone calls, camera fees etc.

• LAND ONLY packages exclude return international

flights ex Australia, visa fees, arrival and departure

transfers

NB: Overnight rail JourneyPlease note if your itinerary includes overnight rail journey in China or Vietnam each compartment has 4 berth sleeper. You will be sharing with other group members. Single sleeper berths are not available. Compartment with two sleeper berths are available at extra cost.

Yangtze River cruise on China ToursMost of our tours in China utilize five star Yangtze River Cruising. Room single supplement does not include a single cabin on the Yangtze River Cruise.

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TOUR INCLUSIONS• Return international flights in Economy class with

Emirates

• Australian and foreign airport departure taxes

• Airline Fuel Levy surcharge

• All domestic flights & airport charges

• Accommodation in good quality 4 star hotels & Nile

Cruise in Egypt

• All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) except Colours of

Italy Tour breakfast & dinner only

• English speaking National Escort & local guides

• Visa fees for Australian passport holders

• Sightseeing tours to all major attractions &

monuments, including entrance fees

• All transportation in air-conditioned coaches

• All gratuities on tour

SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDED• Horse carriage ride in Petra

• Bedouin lunch in Wadi Rum Jordan

• Desert 4WD ride in Jordan

• Sound & Light show at Pyramids in Cairo

• Belly dance in Turkey

• Whirling Dervishes performance in Cappadocia

• Dinner and show in Athens

• Tango Show in Buenos Aires

• BBQ dinner and Samba Show in Rio de Janeiro

TOUR EXCLUSIONS• Travel Insurance

• Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, telephone

calls, camera fees, etc.

• LAND ONLY packages exclude International airfares

ex Australia, visa fees, arrival & departure transfers

• All lunches on Colours of Italy Tour

• Argentina Reciprocity Fee (U$100 must be paid

online)

• Entry fee in Santiago (approx. U$95 paid locally)

Book and save $500 per person*

TOUR FACTS• Fully inclusive $4,680 Twin Share• Land Only $2,980 Twin Share• Single Supplement $680• Travel in comfort.

• Includes the major cities & most attractions.

• Tour by air, coach & boat.

• Perfect for those who want to explore southern Vietnam in more depth.

• Medium pace tour.

• 18 Days Fully Inclusive twin share. For Inclusions and exclusions please see

page 10.

• Accommodation in good quality 3 to 4 star hotels, for details see page 6-7.

• Small group touring minimum 10 and maximum 18 passengers on each tour.

• Best time to travel between February to April and August to November.

*NB: $500 DISCOUNT OFFER ONLY AVAILABLE ON FULLY INCLUSIVE PACKAGE.

Halong Bay

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Vietnam DiscoveryTHIS IS ONE OF OUR more popular short tours to Vietnam. It is perfect for those travelers with limited time who wish to discover the highlights of Vietnam, from south to north and from the hill stations to the beaches. Our tour commences in the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh City, home to the Re-Unification Palace and the War Remnant Museum. En route to the mighty Mekong Delta, we visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels where the Viet Cong carried out their covert operations during the Vietnam War. We experience Vietnam’s natural environment from the resort town of Nha Trang to the hidden caves and grottos of World Heritage listed Halong Bay. We learn about the many emperors who lived in the ancient capital of Hue and have the chance to order a tailor-made suit in the port city of Hoi An.

18 Days, Fully Inclusive $4,680

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Vietnam DiscoveryDAY 1-2: AUSTRALIA/SINGAPORE/HCMCBoard Singapore Airlines flight to Singapore for 1 night stay. Following morning fly to Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon). Our National Escort will greet us at Tan Son Nhat Airport and transfer us to our hotel for 2 nights.This afternoon we explore Ho Chi Minh City on a sightseeing tour visiting the Reunification Hall, History Museum & Chinatown. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 3: CU CHI TUNNELS Visit the famous Cu Chi tunnels used by the Viet Cong during the war. Overnight at hotel in HCMC.

DAY 4: HCMC/MEKONG DELTAToday we leave HCMC for Cantho, the capital of Mekong Delta. This afternoon we visit a bee farm and orchards and experience daily life on the mighty Mekong. Overnight at hotel in Cantho.

DAY 5: MEKONG DELTA/HCMCAfter breakfast we board a boat tour on the Mekong River at Mytho, visiting the colourful and bustling Cai Rang floating market. After lunch we drive back to HCMC for one night via the Dong Tam Snake Farm. Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel in HCMC.

DAY 6-7: HCMC/DALATToday after breakfast we drive to Dalat for 2 nights with sightseeing stops at Langa fish farm & Bao Loc Mountain Pass. Afternoon arrive at Dalat, a former resort area for wealthy Europeans during the French occupation. Evening

at leisure; overnight at hotel. Next day we visit Thuyen Lam Lake & Truc Lam Pagoda. Afternoon at leisure.

DAY 8: DALAT/NHA TRANGToday after breakfast we proceed to Nha Trang. En route visit Ngoan Muc Mountain Pass & Po Klong Garai Towers. Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 9: NHA TRANGEnjoy a morning sightseeing boat tour exploring islands around Nha Trang. Evening at leisure.

DAY 10: NHA TRANG/DANANG/HOI ANFly to Danang. On arrival we transfer to Hoi An where we stay for 3 nights. Afternoon free to drink in the atmosphere of this ancient city by strolling along its streets or watching the world go by from one of the local outdoor cafes. Hoi An is a shopper’s paradise full of tailors just waiting to take your orders!

DAY 11-12: HOI ANToday we proceed on a walking tour of the town visiting an Assembly Hall, an old merchant house and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Following day free at leisure to explore or shop.

DAY 13: HOI AN/HUEAfter breakfast, drive to Hue with en route sightseeing at Cham Museum & Marble Mountains. Overnight at hotel for 1 night. Tomorrow our sightseeing tour includes a boat cruise along the Perfume River, stopping at Thien Mu Pagoda and Emperor Minh Mang’s tomb.

Departure Dates

Tour Code 2015VDE1215

VDE 2215

VDE 1315

VDE 1415

VDE 1815

VDE 1915

VDE 1015

VDE 1115

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DepartureDate

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11 SEP

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03 DEC

Return Date

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DAY 14: HUE/HANOIFly to Hanoi. On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon we visit Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake and the Temple of Literature. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 15: HANOI/HALONG BAYToday we travel to Halong Bay, on arrival we board our overnight cruise on a junk boat. Enjoy meandering amongst the magnificent limestone pinnacles jutting from the bay, visiting caves en route.

DAY 16: HALONG BAY/HANOIThis morning we will continue cruising around the bay, brunch on board. This afternoon we head back to Hanoi and check into a hotel for 1 night.

DAY 17-18: HANOI/AUSTRALIAThis morning we visit the complex containing Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum & a museum celebrating his life. Afterwards, tour the One Pillar Pagoda. Late afternoon departure transfer to the airport to board flight to Australia via Singapore. Arrive home the following morning, to share your unique and colourful experiences in Vietnam with friends and family.


Like this Tour?You’ll also like our Sapa

Extension or Laos Extension.

See page 44 of this brochure.

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Mystical Indochina


Book and Save $600 per person*TOUR FACTS• Fully inclusive $5,880 Twin Share• Land Only $4,080 Twin Share• Single Supplement $880• Travel in comfort.

• Includes the major cities & main attractions in Vietnam & Cambodia.



• Perfect for those who wish to visit Angkor Wat while exploring Vietnam

in more depth.

• 23 Days Fully Inclusive twin share. For inclusions and exclusions see page

10.

• Accommodation in good quality 3 to 4 star hotels.

• Tour departing-Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.

• Best time to travel between February to April or August to November.

NB: $600 DISCOUNT OFFER ONLY AVAILABLE ON FULLY INCLUSIVE PACKAGE.

THIS VERY POPULAR TOUR of Vietnam and Cambodia is similar to Indochina Highlights but also covers the beach resorts and hill stations between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Starting in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, we uncover a rich history on display at the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. A highlight of the tour is a visit to one of the foremost architectural wonders of the world, Angkor Wat. We continue on to Vietnam where our first stop is Ho Chi Minh City. After a side trip to the Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnels, we journey northwards to the ancient cities of Hoi An and Hue via the colonial hill station of Dalat and the beach resort of Nha Trang. The tour finishes in the country’s capital, Hanoi, and with a boat tour amidst limestone pinnacles on spectacular Halong Bay.

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Ho Chi Minh City(Saigon)

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Halong Bay

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DAY 1: AUSTRALIA/SINGAPOREBoard Singapore Ailines flight to Singapore for overnight stay.

DAY 2: SINGAPORE/PHNOM PENHThis morning fly to Phnom Penh. On arrival transfer to hotel. This afternoon, we visit the genocide museum at Tuol Sleng, the Killing Fields of Choeng Ek & the National Museum. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 3: PHNOM PENHToday we tour the capital city of Cambodia, including stops at the Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda. This afternoon we visit the Central & Russian Markets, before enjoying sunset from Wat Phnom.

DAY 4: PHNOM PENH/SIEM REAPFly to Siem Reap. On arrival, transfer to hotel. Today we visit some highlights on the ‘little circuit,’ including Ta Prohm where you can still see stone structures entangled by roots. Enjoy sunset views over Angkor Wat before dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 5: SIEM REAPToday we head off Angkor Wat and then drive northwards to visit the intricately carved Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre. After lunch, we tour Angkor Wat with its 800-m long bas-reliefs. Evening dinner. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 6: SIEM REAPToday we visit some of the outstanding sites in the fortified city of Angkor Thom including the Victory Gate, Bayon, Baphuon and the Terrace of Elephants. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 7: SIEM REAP/HCMC (VIETNAM)Fly to Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon). On arrival our National Escort will greet us and transfer us to our hotel for 2 nights.Afternoon we explore Ho Chi Minh City on a sightseeing tour visiting the Reunification Hall, History Museum & Chinatown. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 8: CU CHI TUNNELSToday we visit the famous Cu Chi tunnels used by the Viet Cong during the war. Overnight at hotel in HCMC.

DAY 9: HCMC/MEKONG DELTAToday we leave HCMC for one night for Cantho, the capital of Mekong Delta.

This afternoon we visit a bee farm and orchards and experience daily life on the mighty Mekong. Overnight at hotel in Cantho.

DAY 10: MEKONG DELTA/HCMCAfter breakfast we board a boat tour on the Mekong River at Mytho, visiting the colourful Cai Rang floating market. After lunch we drive back to HCMC for one night via the Dong Tam Snake Farm. Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 11-12: HCMC/DALATToday after breakfast we drive to Dalat for 2 nights with sightseeing stops at Langa fish farm & Bao Loc Mountain Pass. Afternoon arrive at Dalat, a former resort area. Evening at leisure, overnight at hotel. Next day we visit Thuyen Lam Lake & Truc Lam Pagoda. Afternoon at leisure.

DAY 13: DALAT/NHA TRANGToday after breakfast we proceed to Nha Trang. En route visit Ngoan Muc Mountain Pass & Po Klong Garai Towers. Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 14: NHA TRANGEnjoy a morning sightseeing boat tour exploring islands around Nha Trang. Evening at leisure.

DAY 15: NHA TRANG/DANANG/HOI ANTransfer to the airport to board flight to Danang. On arrival we transfer to Hoi An where we stay for 3 nights. Afternoon free to drink in the atmosphere of this ancient city by strolling along its streets or watching the world go by from one of the local outdoor cafes. Hoi An is a shopper’s paradise full of tailors just waiting to take your orders!

DAY 16-17: HOI ANToday we proceed on a walking tour of the town visiting an Assembly Hall, an old merchant house and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Following day free at leisure to explore or shop.

DAY 18: HOI AN /HUEToday we drive to Hue with en route sightseeing at Cham Museum & Marble Mountains. Overnight at hotel for 1 night. Tomorrow our sightseeing tour includes a boat cruise along the Perfume River, stopping at Thien Mu Pagoda and Emperor Minh Mang’s tomb.

DAY 19: HUE/HANOITransfer to the airport to board flight to Hanoi. On arrival transfer to hotel. We visit Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake and the Temple of Literature. Overnight at hotel.


DAY 21: HALONG BAY/HANOIThis morning we will continue cruising around the bay, brunch on board. This afternoon we head back to Hanoi and check into a hotel for 1 night.

DAY 22-23: HANOI/AUSTRALIAThis morning we visit the complex containing Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum & a museum celebrating his life. Afterwards, tour the One Pillar Pagoda. Late afternoon departure transfer to the airport to board flight to Australia via Singapore. Arrive home the following morning.

Departure Dates

Tour Code 2015

MINE 1215

MINE 2215

MINE 2315

MINE 1315

MINE 1815

MINE 1915

MINE 2915

MINE 1015

MINE 1115

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Indochina Highlights 18 Days, Fully Inclusive $5,380



• Includes the major cities & main attractions in Vietnam & Cambodia.


• Perfect for those who wish to see magnificent Angkor Wat while visiting

some highlights of Vietnam.


• 18 days Fully Inclusive twin share. For inclusions and exclusions see page 10.

• Accommodation in good quality 3 to 4 star hotels, for details see page 6-7

• Tour departing-Sydney, Melboune,Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide

• Best time to travel February to April and August to November.


THIS TOUR IS FOR THOSE with limited time who wish to discover some major highlights that Vietnam and Cambodia have to offer. Starting in Phnom Penh and ending in Hanoi, we utilize air, coach and boat travel to get around. In Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, we uncover a rich history on display at the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. A highlight of the tour is a visit to one of the foremost architectural wonders of the world, Angkor Wat. We continue on to Vietnam where our first stop is Ho Chi Minh City. After a side trip to the Mekong Delta, we journey northwards to the ancient cities of Hoi An and Hue. The tour finishes in the country’s capital, Hanoi, and with a boat tour amidst the limestone pinnacles on spectacular Halong Bay.

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DAY 1-2: AUSTRALIA/PHNOM PENHBoard Singapore Airlines flight to Singapore for one night stay. Following day fly to Phnom Penh. On arrival, transfer to hotel. Afternoon half-day sightseeing tour. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 3: PHNOM PENHToday we tour the capital city of Cambodia, including stops at the Silver Pagoda and Wat Phnom, a magnificent temple overlooking the town. We also visit the National Museum of Cambodia. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 4: PHNOM PENH/SIEM REAPFly to Siem Reap. On arrival, transfer to hotel. Today we visit some highlights on the ‘little circuit,’ including Ta Prohm where you can still see stone structures entangled by the massive root systems of fig trees. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 5: SIEM REAPToday, we drive northwards to visit the small but intricately carved Banteay Srei and the well-preserved Banteay Samre. After lunch, we tour magnificent Angkor Wat with its 800m long bas-reliefs. Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.

DAY 6: SIEM REAP/HCMCThis morning, we visit some of the outstanding sites in the fortified city of Angkor Thom including the Victory Gate, Bayon, Baphuon and the Terrace of Elephants. Transfer to board flight to Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon). On arrival, transfer to hotel. Overnight in HCMC.

DAY 7: HCMC/MEKONG DELTAToday we leave HCMC for one night in Cantho, the capital of Mekong Delta. Enjoy a boat tour on the Mekong River at Mytho, visiting orchards, a bee farm and a candy factory. Discover rural life

around the mighty Mekong River Delta. Overnight at Cantho.

DAY 8-9: MEKONG DELTA/HCMCToday we drive back to HCMC for one night via the Dong Tam Snake Farm. Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel in HCMC. Tomorrow we explore Tay Ninh, the Holy See of the Cao Dai religion, and the famous Cu Chi tunnels used by the Viet Cong during the war. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 10-11: HCMC/HOI ANToday we visit Ho Chi Minh City on a sightseeing tour visiting the Reunification Palace, History Museum & Chinatown.Departure transfer to board flight to Danang. Transfer to Hoi An and check into hotel for 2 nights. Afternoon free to drink in the atmosphere of this ancient city by strolling along its streets or watching the world go by from one of the local outdoor cafes. Hoi An is a shopper’s paradise.Next day we proceed on a walking tour of the town visiting an Assembly Hall, an old merchant house and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Afternoon at leisure.

DAY 12: HOI AN/HUEDrive to Hue with en route sightseeing at Cham Museum and Marble Mountains. Overnight at hotel for one night. Tomorrow, our sightseeing tour includes a dragon boat cruise along the Perfume River, stopping at Thien Mu Pagoda and Emperor Minh Mang’s tomb.

DAY 13: HUE/HANOITransfer to the airport to board flight to Hanoi. On arrival, transfer to hotel and spend evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.


DAY 15: HALONG BAY/HANOIThis morning we will continue cruising around the bay, brunch on board. This afternoon we head back to Hanoi and check into hotel for 1 night.

DAY 16: HANOIToday after breakfast, we drive to Co Loa Citadel; DongKy village renowned for wood-carved furniture; and Bat Trang, the famous ‘ceramic village’ of north Vietnam. Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 17-18: HANOI/AUSTRALIADeparture transfer to the airport to board flight to Australia via Singapore. Arrive home the following morning, to share your unique & colourful experiences in Indochina with friends & family.

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Cambodia & Laos17 Days, Fully Inclusive $5,880



• Includes the major cities & gets off the beaten track in Cambodia & Laos.


• Perfect for those who wish to visit Angkor Wat while exploring some lesser

known attractions in Cambodia & Laos.


• 17 days Fully Inclusive twin share. For inclusions and exclusions see page 10.

• Accommodation in good quality 3 star hotels, for details see page 6-7

• Tour departing-Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth

• Best time to travel February to April and August to November.


IN THIS TOUR WE JOURNEY to the heart of Indochina to discover the ancient and natural wonders of Cambodia and Laos. Starting in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, we uncover a rich history with a visit to the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. We travel to Siem Reap to wander amongst the ruins of one of the foremost architectural wonders of the world, Angkor Wat. In southern Laos, we tour World Heritage listed Wat Phu and cruise the Mekong River by boat before heading for the relaxing and scenic town of Luang Prabang. Finally, we relax and unwind in the small capital city of Vientiane where we visit ancient temples and stupas and walk along the Mekong river enjoying the sunset views.

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DAY 14: LUANG PRABANG/VIENTIANEToday we visit Wat Wisunalat, Wat Aham and Wat Mai. We visit the collection of Laotian artifacts at the Royal Palace Museum (closed Tuesdays). Finally, we climb Phu Si summit to explore the stupa and enjoy the views over the city and the Mekong River. Departure transfer to the airport for flight to Vientiane, the capital of Laos.

DAY 15: VIENTIANEToday we visit the oldest temple Wat Si Saket; Wat Prakeo that previously housed the Emerald Buddha; and the sacred Pha That Luang Stupa. We will also visit the Patuxai monument (Victory Gate). Explore the city on foot starting with temples Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan, Wat In Paeng and Wat Hai Sok. We continue on through the Talat Sao and Talat Khua Din markets where a huge variety of goods are on display. We return to our hotel via the Mekong riverside for views of the sunset. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 16-17: VIENTIANE/AUSTRALIADeparture transfer to the airport to board flight to Australia via Bangkok. Arrive home the following morning.


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DAY 1-2: AUSTRALIA/PHNOM PENHFly Thai Airways to Bangkok for overnight. Following day fly to Phnom Penh. On arrival, transfer to hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 3: PHNOM PENHVisit Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda. National Museum followed by the Central & Russian Markets, before enjoying sunset views from Wat Phnom.

DAY 4: PHNOM PENHToday visit the School of Fine Arts where you can enjoy traditional Khmer dancing. We continue on to the genocide museum at Tuol Sleng and the Killing Fields of Choeng Ek. After lunch, enjoy some leisure time for shopping or a riverside walk.

DAY 5: PHNOM PENH /KOMPONG THOMThis morning we head northeast to Kompong Thom. After lunch, we visit the temples of Sambor Prei Kuk to give us a glimpse of some of the early Angkorian architectural styles. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 6: KOMPONG THOM /SIEM REAPTravel to Siem Reap. En route we visit an ancient Khmer stone bridge, Kompong Kdei, that crosses the Praptos River. On arrival in Siem Reap, transfer to hotel for 3 nights. Boat trip to Kompong Pluk (June to January) or around Tonlesap Lake (February to May). Afterwards, wander through Siem Reap’s Old Market.

DAY 7: ANGKORToday visit Ta Prohm where you can still see stone structures entangled by roots; the sandstone Shiva temple Ta Keo; Sras Srang (the royal pool); and the five towers of Prasat Kravan Hindu temple. We continue with a visit to the ‘grand circuit’ including, Preah Khan (Sacred Sword), Neak Pean (Intertwined Naga) and the Ta Som ruins. Enjoy sunset views over Angkor Wat from Pre Rup before dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 8: ANGKORToday visit some of the outstanding sites in the fortified city of Angkor Thom including the Victory Gate, Bayon, Baphuon, Phimeanakas (Celestial Palace), the Terrace of Elephants and

the Terrace of the Leper King. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 9: SIEM REAP/PAKSE/CHAMPASAK/ KHONG ISLANDFly to Pakse. On arrival, transfer to Mekong River to board a long-tailed motor boat to Champasak to visit the temple ruins of Wat Phu in their dramatic surrounds. After lunch, drive to peaceful Khong Island located at the widest reach of the Mekong River, with a stopover at the village of Ban Phone Saat. Overnight at hotel on Khong Island.

DAY 10: KHONG ISLAND & SURROUNDSCruise by boat amongst the many islands of Si Phan Don (4000 islands), stopping at Liphi waterfall which forms a natural border between Laos and Cambodia. We also visit the fishing village of Ban Don Khon where we may glimpse the rare freshwater Irrawaddy Dolphin. On our return, we take a short drive to the Laos-Cambodia border at Veun Kham to catch views of the Khon Phapheng Waterfall. Overnight on Khong Island.

DAY 11: KHONG ISLAND / BOLAVEN PLATEAU/PAKSEWe leave Khong Island heading towards Tat Lo on the Bolaven Plateau, high above the Mekong Valley. We pass through lush forests as well as plantations of coffee, tea and cardamom. Visit the Tat Lo waterfall and the tribal villages of Alak, Nge and Katu. Continue on to Pakse where we spend the night.

DAY 12: PAKSE/LUANG PRABANGFly to the historic city of Luang Prabang. This traditional city will impress you with its charm and tranquil setting. On arrival, transfer to hotel for 2 nights.

DAY 13: LUANG PRABANG /PAK OU CAVES Visit city’s oldest temple Wat Sene and a magnificent example of classical Laotian architecture, Wat Xieng Thong. We take a cruise upstream on the Mekong to explore the Pak Ou Caves. En route, we stop at Ban Xang Hai (Jar-Maker Village) where local wine is produced. On our return, we visit Ban Xang Khong which is known for traditional weaving and paper-making. Later we browse through lovely textiles. Overnight at hotel in Luang Prabang.

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Book and save $500 per person*TOUR FACTS• Fully inclusive $5,800 Twin Share• Land Only $4,080 Twin Share• Single Supplement $1,080• Travel in comfort.

• Includes the major cities & major attractions in Myanmar.


• Perfect for those who wish to explore Myanmar in some depth.


• 16 Days Fully Inclusive twin share. For Inclusions and exclusions see page 10.

• Accommodation in good quality 3 star hotels, for details see page 6-7.

• Tour departing- Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide

• Best time to travel between February to April and September to November.


COME WITH US TO DISCOVER the ‘golden land’ of Myanmar in some depth utilising air, coach and boat travel. We begin in Yangon where we visit the 100m golden Shwedagon Paya, considered to be the ‘heart’ of Buddhist Myanmar. The highlight of any tour of Myanmar is a visit to the ancient capital of Bagan where we enjoy picturesque sunset views of thousands of golden stupas and the Ayeyarwady River. Next we head north to Mandalay, the last capital of independent Burma, from where we make short excursions to important Buddhist shrines including the Hpo Win Daung Caves which are filled with Buddha statues, wood carvings and murals. We visit a former hill station of the British Raj and enjoy a boat trip along Inle Lake which is famous for its one-legged rowers and floating markets.

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DAY 1-2: AUSTRALIA/YANGONBoard Singapore Airlines flight to Singapore for overnight. Following day fly to Yangon. On arrival transfer to hotel for 2 nights. Today visit the colossal reclining Buddha at Chaukhtatgyi Paya and Shwedagon Pagoda whose golden stupa is considered to be the ‘heart’ of Buddhist Myanmar. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 3: AROUND YANGONMorning excursion to Bago, ancient capital of the Mon dynasty. En route we pay a visit to the Htaukkyant War Cemetery that contains the graves of POWs that died building the Burma-Siam Railway. Tour highlights in Bago include the 114m high Shwemawdaw Pagoda, the lifelike reclining Buddha of Shwethalyaung Paya and four huge sitting Buddhas at Kyaik Pun Paya. Drive back to Yangon. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 4: YANGON/BAGANFly to Bagan, Check in to hotel for 2 nights. Visit to the Shwezigon Pagoda, one of the oldest stupas in Bagan. We then tour the relic paintings and carvings of Wetkyi-in Gubyaukgyi and Htilominlo Pahto and view some ancient Bagan architecture at the Tharaba City Gate.Also visit a lacquerware factory and then continue on to the Myinkaba Gubyaokkyi Temple with its well-preserved paintings; Manuha Paya; the finely carved Nanpaya Temple; and the Seinnyet temple and stupa. End the day with unforgettable sunset views over Bagan’s golden pagodas and the Ayeyarwady River. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 5: BAGANSightseeing in Bagan. We examine the frescoes of three 13th Century temples – Nandamannya, Thambula and Leimyethna. Visit the Ananda temple – one of the finest, largest and best-preserved of all Bagan temples. We also take in Thatbyinnyu, the highest Bagan temple at 61m, and Bupaya Pagoda on the banks of the Ayeryarwady River. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 6: BAGAN/MANDALAYDrive to Mandalay, 300km northeast of Bagan. En route, we stop at Mount Popa, an extinct volcano noted for its fertile soils and profusion of trees, flowers and fruits. We visit the Mahagiri Shrine that is a major pilgrimage site.

Continue on to Mandalay. Upon arrival, check in to hotel for 2 nights.

DAY 7: MANDALAY /MINGUN/ MANDALAY Boat excursion to Mingun, an interesting village located on the western bank of the Ayeyarwady River. We visit the Settawya Paya that displays a footprint of the Buddha, the 90 ton Mingun Bell and the seven-tiered Hsinbyume Paya. Return to Mandalay.We visit the Mahamuni Paya containing a 4m high sacred Buddha image covered in gold leaf. We tour a handicraft workshop before visiting two traditional wooden monasteries – the ruined Atumashi and the finely carved Shwe In Bin Kyaung. At sunset, we ascend Mandalay Hill to capture views of the city. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 8: MANDALAY / MONYWA Morning excursion to Monywa on the Chindwin River. En route we visit the ancient capital Amarapura – here we explore the U-Bein Bridge that is 1.2km long and made entirely of teak and the Maha Ganayon Monastery, a centre for monastic study and religious discipline. Stopover at handicraft workshop.Drive to Sagaing, with its picturesque stupas dotting the surrounding hills. Stopovers at Ywataung Village renowned for its silversmiths and Sagaing Hill with its numerous pagodas and monasteries. Overnight in hotel in Monywa.

DAY 9: MONYWA/ MANDALAYExplore Hpo Win Daung Caves across the Chindwin River that are filled with Buddha statues, wood carvings and murals. A highlight of Monywa is the Thanboddhay Paya, a magnificent central stupa surrounded by 845 small stupas. Four kilometers away is a 90m long reclining Buddha. After lunch, we continue on to Mandalay and check into our hotel for 2 nights.

DAY 10: AROUND MANDALAYToday travel to the former British hill station of Pyin U Lwin (Maymyo), It is pleasantly cool here and is known for its waterfalls, gardens and colonial buildings. Return to Mandalay. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 11: MANDALAY/Heho/PindayaFly to Heho. Drive to Pindaya, a quiet

town on a beautiful lake. We visit Pindaya Cave with its numerous Buddha images and Singaung Village to observe locals making parasols and paper, for which this area is famous.

DAY 12: PINDAYA/KALAW/INLE LAKEDrive to Kalaw, a former hill station of the British Raj that retains its colonial influences. Transfer to Inle Lake by coach. Check into hotel for two nights. Dinner and accommodation at hotel.

DAY 13: INLE LAKEEnjoy boat trip on the calm waters of Inle Lake. This picturesque lake is famous for its leg-rowing locals and floating markets. Dinner & accommodation at hotel.

DAY 14: INLE LAKE/HEHO/YANGONTravel to Heho for flight to Yangon. Check in to hotel in Yangon for 1 night. After lunch, visit the Sule Pagoda located in the centre of Yangon. Catch up on some last minute shopping.

DAY 15-16: YANGON/AUSTRALIAFly to Singapore. On arrival board connecting flight to Australia. Arrive home the following morning, to share your unique & colourful experiences of this Golden Land with friends & family.

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China Discovery18 Days, Fully Inclusive $5,380

Book and save $500 per person*TOUR FACTS• Fully inclusive $5,380 Twin Share• Land Only $3,880 Twin Share• Single Supplement $420• YRC Cabin Single Supplement $420• Comfortable tour.

• Includes the bigger cities & major attractions in China.

• Utilizes air, coach & cruise boat travel.

• Perfect for those with limited time who wish to discover some highlights of

eastern China, including Yangtze and Li River cruises.



• Accommodation in good quality 3 to 4 star hotels and 5 star cruise, for details

see page 6-7.


• Best time to travel between March to June and August to October.


FOR THOSE WITH LIMITED TIME who wish to discover some highlights of eastern China, including Yangtze and Li River cruises, look no further! Starting in Beijing on a 3-night stopover, we take in the many attractions on offer before boarding our overnight train to Xi’an. A highlight of most of our China tours, Xi’an is of course the home of the World Heritage listed Terracotta Warriors. We embark on a 4-night Yangtze River cruise from Yichang to Chongqing, where we can relax and admire the magnificent scenery gliding by. For quite a different type of scenery, we cruise the Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo amidst limestone pinnacles. We end our tour with a 3-night stay in bustling Shanghai where we see the sights, catch up on some shopping and enjoy an evening cruise on the Huangpu River.

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DAY 1: AUSTRALIA/SINGAPOREFly with Singapore Airlines to Singapore for overnight stay.

DAY 2: SINGAPORE / BEIJING Fly to Beijing. On arrival we will be welcomed by our National Escort and transferred to our hotel for 3 nights.

DAY 3-4: BEIJINGToday we tour the city of Beijing including Tiananmen Square and the Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum. After lunch it’s on to the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. Dinner tonight is Beijing (Peking) Duck. Overnight at hotel.Next day, we visit some Chinese national symbols, the Great Wall & the Summer Palace. After dinner we enjoy a Chinese acrobatic show. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 5-6: BEIJING / XI’ANFly to Xi’an. On arrival transfer to hotel for 2 nights. Today we visit to the Shaanxi Museum. Your dinner tonight is “Jiaozi”, the specialty meat and vegetable dumplings of Xi’an. The following day we visit the World Heritage-listed Terracotta Warriors. After lunch we tour the ancient city wall and visit the Great Mosque. After dinner we enjoy Tang Dynasty dancing. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 7: XI’AN/WUHAN/YICHANGMorning at leisure. Transfer to airport to board flight to Wuhan. On arrival transfer to Yichang to board Yangtze River Cruise for 4 nights.

DAY 8-10: YANGTZE RIVER CRUISEOver the next three days cruise the mighty Yangtze River. Relax & enjoy the breathtaking scenery, crossing through the Three Gorges: Qutang, Xiling and Wu. You will have the opportunity to visit small villages along the way.

DAY 11: CHONGQING /GUILINDisembark cruise at Chongqing. Visit the Chongqing Zoo to see its resident Giant Pandas. We then transfer to the airport to board flight to Guilin, most famous for its scenery and greenery. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 12: GUILIN/YANGSHOU (LI RIVER CRUISE)This morning we board our boat for a Li River cruise to Yangshuo, enjoying lunch on board. On arrival at Yangshuo, transfer to hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at hotel for 1 night.

DAY 13: YANGSHOU /GUILINMorning at leisure. After lunch we transfer back to Guilin for an afternoon visit to Reed Flute Cave. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 14: GUILIN/SHANGHAIFly to Shanghai. Shanghai is China’s leading industrial, commercial & financial centre, also known as the “Paris of The East”. With a population of 20 million and covering an area of 6340 km2, it has many tourist attractions. On arrival we visit the Shanghai Museum and People’s Square. Overnight at hotel for 3 nights.

DAY 15-16: SHANGHAIThis morning we visit the Xintiandi area of Shanghai. After lunch it’s on to the Jade Buddha Temple. Overnight at hotel.The next day we tour the city of Shanghai including Old Shanghai and Yu Gardens Bazaar. After lunch we visit the Bund. Tonight after dinner we enjoy an evening cruise on Huangpu River. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 17-18: SHANGHAI/AUSTRALIA Morning at leisure. Departure transfer to board flight back to Australia, via Singapore. Arrive home the following day filled with happy memories some of the best attractions that China has to offer.

NB: Yangtze River Cruise Room single supplement does not include a single cabin on the Yangtze River Cruise. Single room cabin on YRC is available at extra cost A$420.

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Wonders of China24 Days, Fully Inclusive $6,380

Book and save $600 per person*TOUR FACTS• Fully inclusive $6,380 Twin Share• Land Only $4,380 Twin Share• Single Supplement $980• YRC Cabin Single Supplement $420• Comfortable tour.

• Includes some big cities & major attractions in China.

• Utilizes air, coach, cruise boat & rail travel

• Perfect for those who wish to discover the wonders of China from Hong Kong

to Beijing, including Yangtze and Li River cruises.




see page 6-7.


• Best time to travel between March to June and August to October


THIS IS ANOTHER POPULAR TOUR that explores south-eastern China and includes two river cruises, starting in Hong Kong and ending in Beijing. After taking in the sights of Hong Kong, we relax at Guilin and cruise the Li River to Yangshuo surrounded by limestone peaks. We wander the fascinating alleyways of Kunming, the capital of the Yunnan province, before heading to Chengdu where we meet the world’s cutest teddy bears at the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base. In Leshan we visit the world’s largest Buddha before embarking on a Yangtze River Cruise from Chongqing to Yichang. Our next stop is Xi’an where the main attraction is the World Heritage-listed Terracotta Warriors. We end the tour with three nights in Beijing where we savour the many famous attractions and sample a Beijing Opera performance.

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DAY 1: AUSTRALIA/SINGAPOREFly with Singapore Airlines to Singapore for overnight stay.

DAY 2: SINGAPORE/HONG KONGTransfer to the airport to board flight to Hong Kong. On arrival we will be welcomed by our National Escort and transferred to our hotel for 3 nights.

DAY 3-4: HONG KONGWe explore Hong Kong visiting Phong Kong Island tour (Repulse Bay, Victoria Peak, Stanley Market, Aberdeen Fishing Village, and Symphony of light at Avenue of Star.

DAY 5: HONG KONG/GUILINMorning at leisure departure transfer to Shenzhen airport to board flight to Guilin, most famous for its scenery & greenery. Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 6: GUILIN/YANGSHOU (LI RIVER CRUISE)This morning board the Li River Cruise to Yangshuo, enjoying lunch on board. On arrival in Yangshuo, transfer to hotel for 1 night.

DAY 7: YANGSHOU/GUILINAfter breakfast, visit Yangshuo with its surrounding limestone pinnacles and relaxing ambience. After lunch we transfer back to Guilin. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 8: GUILIN /KUNMINGMorning at leisure. After lunch, transfer to the airport to board flight to Kunming. Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province, has been inhabited for 2000 years and contains fascinating alleyways and wooden buildings. Tonight we feast on “across-the-bridge” noodles at the Golden Dragon Hotel.

DAY 9: KUNMINGFull day tour of Kunming, including a visit to the Stone Forest (Shilin) and the Taoist Golden Temple. Visit a Yi Minority village en route. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 10: KUNMING/CHENGDUFly to Chengdu. Arrive at Chengdu, transfer to hotel for 1 night. Afternoon visit to the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base.

DAY 11: CHENGDU /LESHAN/DAZUAfter breakfast transfer by coach to

Leshan where we board our boat to visit the Grand Buddha (world’s largest Buddha). After lunch, we continue on to Dazu. Overnight at Dazu.

DAY 12-14: DAZU/CHONGQING (YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE)Morning visit to Buddhist cliff carvings. Afternoon at leisure. After dinner, transfer to board our Yangtze River cruise boat. Overnight on board. Following morning, we cruise through the mountains of Eastern Sichuan. Disembark at Fengdu for an excursion to Abode of Ghosts. Overnight on board. Following morning, we cruise through the Three Gorges: Qutang, Wu and Xiling. Overnight on board.

DAY 15: YICHANG/LUOYANGDisembark cruise at Yichang. After lunch, transfer to railway station to board train to Luoyang. Dinner on train. On arrival transfer to hotel for 2 nights.

DAY 16: LUOYANGMorning at leisure.Today tour visiting the Longmen Caves and White Horse Temple. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 17-18: LUOYANG /XI’ANTransfer to railway station to board train for a 3-hour journey to Xi’an. On arrival, transfer to hotel for 2 nights. Evening at leisure.

Following day, we visit the World Heritage-listed Terracotta Warriors. After lunch we tour Bell & Drum Tower Square and the Great Mosque. Your dinner tonight is ”Jiaozi”, the specialty meat and vegetable dumplings of Xi’an. After dinner, we enjoy Tang Dynasty dancing. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 19: XI’AN/BEIJINGMorning visit to the Big Goose Pagoda and the Tang Dynasty Museum. After lunch we visit the Shaanxi Provincial Museum. Departure transfer to the railway station to board train to Beijing. Overnight train soft sleeper.

DAY 20-22: BEIJING On arrival, transfer to hotel. Morning at leisure. After lunch, we visit the Temple of Heaven where there are plenty of vocal as well as physical activities on display. After dinner, we listen to professional singers at a Beijing Opera performance.

On Day 21, we visit a Chinese national symbol, the Great Wall. After lunch we enjoy some leisure time. Overnight at hotel.

On Day 22, we visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. After lunch, it’s on to the Summer Palace where the imperial court used to go to escape the summer heat. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 23-24: BEIJING /AUSTRALIATransfer to airport to board flight to Australia via Singapore. Arrive Australia the following day filled with happy memories of the wonders of China.

NB:Yangtze River Cruise Room single supplement does not include a single cabin on the Yangtze River Cruise. Single room cabin on YRC is available at extra cost A$420.

Please note overnight rail journey from Xian to Beijing and Yichang to Luoyang rail compartment has 4 berth sleeper. You will be sharing with other group members. Single sleeper berth are not available. Compartment with two sleeper berths are available at extra cost.

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WCE 1915

WCE 2915

WCE 1015

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10 MAR

01 APR

17 APR

01 MAY

15 MAY

06 JUN

07 AUG

01 SEP

18 SEP

01 OCT

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02 MAR

24 APR

10 MAY

24 MAY

07 JUN

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China Unveiled28 Days, Fully Inclusive $6,380

Book and save $700 per person*• Fully inclusive $6,380 Twin Share• Land Only $4,680 Twin Share• Single Supplement $980• YRC Cabin Single Supplement $420• Comfortable tour.

• Includes some bigger cities & major attractions in China.

• Utilizes air, coach, cruise boat & train travel.

• Perfect for those who wish to experience China from Beijing to Shanghai,

including a Yangtze River cruise.




see page 6-7.


• Best time to travel between March to June and August to October


THIS IN-DEPTH TOUR IS PERFECT for those who wish to cover a lot of ground between Beijing and Shanghai utilising air, coach, boat and train travel. After taking in the major attractions of Beijing over 3 nights we board an overnight train to Xi’an to admire the World Heritage-listed Terracotta Warriors. We then head to Wuhan and board our cruise boat for a relaxing 4-night cruise on the mighty Yangtze River, ending in Chongqing. In Yunnan province we travel from Kunming to Dali via the Stone Forest. Then it’s off to marvel at the spectacular limestone pinnacles on our Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo. After exploring the ancient water town of Suzhou, we finish our trip in Shanghai where we spend 3 nights taking in the sights, including The Bund, old Shanghai and People’s Square.

CHINA

Hangzhou

SuzhouShanghai

Wuhan

Yangshuo

Guilin

Chongqing

YichangChengdu

Kunming

Beijing

Xi’an

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Singapore stopover.

Call us on 1800 144 738.

DAY 1-2: AUSTRALIA/SINGAPORE/BEIJING Fly with Singapore Airlines to Singapore for overnight stay .Following day fly to Beijing, on arrival we will be welcomed by our National Escort and transferred to our hotel for 3 nights. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 3-4: BEIJINGToday we visit Great Wall & Temple of Heaven. Today our dinner is Beijing (Peking) Duck. Following morning we visit Tiananmen Square & Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum. After lunch it’s on to the Forbidden City followed by a hutong (alleyway) tour by pedicab, exploring Liulichang Street.

DAY 5: BEIJING /XI’ANToday we visit the Beijing Zoo to see Giant Pandas. Afterwards, it’s on to the Summer Palace. After dinner, transfer to railway station to board overnight train to Xi’an. Overnight train soft sleeper.

DAY 6-7: XI’ANOn arrival, transfer to hotel for 2 nights. Morning at leisure. Afternoon visit to the Big Goose Pagoda, the Tang Dynasty Museum & the Shaanxi Museum. Your dinner tonight is “Jiaozi”, the specialty meat and vegetable dumplings of Xi’an. End the day with Tang Dynasty Dancing.Tomorrow we visit the World Heritage-listed Terracotta Warriors. After lunch we tour Bell & Drum Tower Square and the Great Mosque. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 8: XI’AN /WUHANFly to Wuhan. On arrival transfer to Yichang to board Yangtze River Cruise for 4 nights.

DAY 9-11: YANGTZE RIVER CRUISEOver the next three days cruise the mighty Yangtze River. Relax & enjoy the breathtaking scenery, crossing through the Three Gorges: Qutang, Xiling and Wu. You will have the opportunity to visit small villages along the way.

DAY 12: CHONGQING/CHENGDUDisembark cruise at Chongqing. Transfer to Chengdu. On arrival check in to your hotel for 1 night. Afternoon visit to the local market. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 13: CHENGDU/KUNMINGFly to Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province. Explore its fascinating alleyways and wooden buildings.

DAY 14: KUNMING Full day tour of Kunming, including visit to Stone Forest (Shilin). After lunch, we visit the Qiqing Yi Minority village. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 15-16: KUNMING/DALIToday we travel by coach to Dali, one of the most scenic cities in China. On arrival, check into your hotel for 2 nights. Following day visit picturesque Erhai Hu (Ear-shaped Lake), and visit Xihou, a typical Bai Minority town and Three Pagodas and a Bai tie-dye workshop.

DAY 17: DALI/KUNMINGReturn to Kunming for 1 night. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 18: KUNMING/GUILINFly to Guilin, most famous for its scenery & greenery. Visit to the Reed Flute Cave & Institute of Chinese Medicine. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 19-20: GUILIN/YANGSHOU (LI RIVER CRUISE)This morning board the Li River Cruise to Yangshuo. Lunch on board. On arrival transfer to hotel in Yangshuo for 1 night. Following day return to Guilin in the late afternoon.

DAY 21-22: GUILIN/HANGZHOUFly to Hangzhou. for 2 nights. The following day we tour Hangzhou, including the Liuhe Pagoda and a local teahouse. After lunch we enjoy the golden fish at Flower Harbour Park and a cruise on West Lake. Before dinner, we explore Qinghefang Street with its Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 23: HANGZHOU/WUZHEN/SUZHOUWe travel by coach to the restored ancient water town of Wuzhen. After lunch we continue on to Suzhou. On arrival check in to your hotel for 1 night. Afternoon sightseeing in Suzhou to visit the Master of Nets Garden & an embroidery factory. Before dinner, enjoy an afternoon cruise on the 1000-year old Grand Canal.

DAY 24: SOUZHOU/SHANGHAIMorning at leisure. After lunch we continue on to Shanghai, where we stay for 3 nights. Shanghai is China’s leading industrial, commercial & financial centre. This afternoon we visit The Bund followed by an evening cruise on the Huangpu

River. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 25-26: SHANGHAIVisit Jade Buddha Temple and People’s Square. After lunch, we head for a silk factory before visiting Old Shanghai and the Yu Gardens Bazaar. This evening we enjoy an acrobatic show. The following morning we have the opportunity to shop in busy Nanjing Rd. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at hotel. Tonight we enjoy a sumptuous dinner at the Lupolang Restaurant. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 27-28: SHANGHAI /AUSTRALIADeparture transfer to board flight to Australia, via Singapore. Following morning arrive in Australia with many happy memories of China.

NB: Yangtze River Cruise Room single supplement does not include a single cabin on the Yangtze River Cruise. Single room cabin on YRC is available at extra cost A$420.Please note overnight rail journey from Beijing to Xian rail compartment has 4 berth sleeper. You will be sharing with other group members. Single sleeper berth are not available. Compartment with two sleeper berths are available at extra cost.

Departure Dates

Tour Code 2015

CUE 1315

CUE 2315

CUE 1415

CUE 2415

CUE 1515

CUE 2515

CUE 1615

CUE 1815

CUE 1915

CUE 1015

DepartureDate

06 MAR

20 MAR

03 APR

10 APR

01 MAY

15 MAY

01 JUN

01 AUG

04 SEP

10 OCT

Return Date

02 APR

16 APR

30 APR

07 JUN

28 MAY

11 JUN

28 JUN

28 AUG

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Highlights of Japan17 Days, Fully Inclusive $10,380

Book and save $700 per person*• Fully inclusive $10,380 Twin Share• Land Only $9,000 Twin Share• Single Supplement $2,000• Comfortable tour.

• Includes some bigger cities & major attractions in Japan.

• Utilizes air, coach & bullet train travel.

• Perfect for those who wish to experience Japan from Tokyo to Osaka.



• Accommodation in good quality 4 star hotels for details see page 6-7.


• Best time to travel between March to June and September to November


Hiroshima

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Tokyo

OsakaNara Mt Fuji

Kyoto

Kanazawa Takayama

JAPAN

THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE some highlights of Japan taking in the major centres of Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka and much more. This exciting itinerary provides a heady mix of ancient culture and modern cities! Explore the metropolis of Tokyo over several days, taking in fashion stores, temples and museums, one of the world’s largest fish markets and the city’s oldest Geisha district. Admire the best views of snow-capped Mt Fuji before ascending into the Japanese Alps to discover ancient towns, original castles and 250-year old farm houses. In Kyoto, we immerse ourselves in Japanese culture by visiting traditional homes and gardens, shrines and temples and attend a tea ceremony. Then transition from ancient to modern as we step onto the bullet train that will whisk us to the vibrant city of Hiroshima where we encounter one of Japan’s three ‘most beautiful views’! Our tour ends in Osaka where we visit ancient shrines and castles as well as funky shops, foody shopping arcades and restaurants galore.

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DAY 1: SYDNEY/SINGAPOREFly Singapore Airlines to Singapore. Arrive Singapore and transfer to hotel for 1 night.

DAY 2: SINGAPORE/TOKYO Early morning departure transfer to airport to board Singapore Airlines SQ 632 at 0800 hrs. Arrive Tokyo at 1600 hrs where we are welcomed by our National Escort and transferred to our hotel for 4 nights. Rest of day at leisure. Welcome dinner at restaurant. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 3: TOKYO After breakfast, we enjoy a city tour that takes in the famous shrine of Meiji Jingu (a popular site for weddings) and a stroll down Omotesando, a broad tree-lined avenue filled with fashion shops. After lunch, we visit Edo Museum to learn the history of Tokyo. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 4: TOKYO After breakfast, we visit Tsukiji fish market, one of the world’s largest. Then it’s on to the gardens of Hama-Rikyu Telen followed by a stop at a tea house and a boat cruise along the Sumida River. After lunch we explore Shitamachi (Old Town) and Asakusa which is Tokyo’s oldest geisha district. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 5: TOKYO/HAKONE/TOKYO This morning we leave early for Mt Fuji and Hakone to experience the natural beauty of Japan. After lunch we take a cruise on Lake Ashi and then catch a cable car up Mt Komagatake for views of Mt Fuji. Return to Tokyo for dinner. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 6: TOKYO/MATSUMOTO/TAKAYAMA This morning we head north into the Japanese Alps. After 3 hours we arrive at Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan’s most beautiful original castles. This afternoon we ascend to the well-preserved mountain village of Takayama. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Takayama.

DAY 7: TAKAYAMA/SHIRAKAWA-GO/KANAZAWAAfter breakfast, we head to the Miyagawa morning market featuring stalls selling local crafts and produce. After lunch, we are transferred to Shirakawa-go, a World Heritage site famous for traditional 250 yr old

farmhouses. We then drive to Kanazawa. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 8: KANAZAWA/KYOTO This morning we tour the castle town of Kanazawa, visiting the Saihitsuan Yuzen Silk Centre and the Nomura Samurai House, a traditional Japanese home. We also visit Kenroku-en, one of Japan’s ‘Three Great Gardens’ and Kanazawa Castle. After lunch, we drive to Kyoto, Japan’s cultural capital. Overnight at hotel in Kyoto.

DAY 9: KYOTO After breakfast, we head out for a full day’s sightseeing in Kyoto including Nijo Castle and Heian Jingu. After lunch we visit Kiyomizu Temple and take a stroll through atmospheric Higashiyama district to Kiyomizu. We enjoy a tea ceremony at Geshi-in Temple. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 10: KYOTO After breakfast, we visit Kinkakuji or Golden Pavilion and Tenryuji Temple with its World Heritage listed garden. After Shojin lunch, free time to wander Arashiyama district. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 11: KYOTO/NARA/KYOTO After breakfast we take a short bus trip to Nara, Japan’s first capital from 710AD to 794AD. We visit Todaiji Temple, the world’s largest wooden building and home to Japan’s largest Buddha, and Kasuga Taisha. We wander through Nara Park before lunch. This afternoon we drive to Fushimi and the Okura Memorial Museum and the Fushimi shrine. Rest of afternoon at leisure. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 12: KYOTO/HIROSHIMA Morning at leisure. Today we board the world famous Shinkansen which will whisk you from Kyoto to Hiroshima at speeds up to 300 kms/hr (takes 1 hour and 40 min). Lunch on board. On arrival at Hiroshima at 1300 hrs, we enjoy a city tour. Hiroshima, famous for being bombed, is today one of Japan’s most vibrant cities. We visit the Peace Park and Museum. Dinner in Okonomiyaki town where restaurants specialize in Japanese-style pizza! Check into hotel in Hiroshima for 2 nights.

DAY 13: HIROSHIMA/MIYAJIMA/HIROSHIMA After breakfast, we depart for Miyajima island by ferry. On this small wooded

island you will find one of the most photographed sites in Japan – the Floating Torii Gate. We explore the many shrines and temples here before returning to Hiroshima by ferry. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 14: HIROSHIMA/OSAKA After breakfast, we depart Hiroshima by bullet train to Osaka (takes 85 min). On arrival in Osaka we proceed to the Osaka Umeda Sky Building’s observation floor where we enjoy views of the city. After lunch, we check into our hotel for 2 nights. Afternoon free to enjoy some last minute shopping. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 15: OSAKA After breakfast, we embark on a full day city tour of Osaka using public transport! We start with a visit to Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine before moving on to Osaka Castle where we can enjoy marvellous views. After lunch, we hop on the aqualiner and enjoy a 50 min cruise to Dotonbori where we walk to Amerika-Mura and to Doguyasuji shopping arcade. Finally we enjoy a farewell dinner in Dotonbori. Overnight in hotel in Osaka.

DAY 16-17: OSAKA/SINGAPORE/AUSTRALIA Departure transfer to airport to board Singapore Airlines. On arrival at Singapore, transfer to board connecting flight. Arrive in Australia the following day.

Departure Dates

Tour Code 2015 JPY 1315

JPY 1515

JPY 1615

JPY 1715

JPY 1915

JPY 1015

JPY 1115

DepartureDate

18 MAR

09 MAY

09 JUN

06 JUL

05 SEP

12 OCT

02 NOV

Return Date

03 APRIL

25 MAY

25 JUN

22 JUL

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Taste of Sri Lanka


Book and save $600 per person*• Fully inclusive $5,180 Twin Share• Land Only $3,880 Twin Share• Single Supplement $1,100• Travel in comfort.

• Includes the major cities & most attractions in Sri Lanka.

• Tour by air and coach.

• Perfect for those who want to explore colonial charm of Sri Lanka.



• Accommodation in good quality 4 star hotels, for details see page 6-7.


• Best time to travel between February to April and August and November.


THIS TOUR IS YOUR CHANCE to capture a ‘Taste of Sri Lanka’ at an unbeatable price. Our tour covers the southern half of the island and is a magical mix of stunning beaches, World Heritage archaeological treasures, Buddhist shrines, hill stations and monsoon forests with a good pinch of colonial charm. Starting in the port city of Negombo, we head north to sample one of the best beach resort areas that Sri Lanka has to offer. After a relaxing break, we’re off to visit the stunning ancient capitals of Anuradhpura and Polonnaruwa, that were rediscovered after being swallowed up by the jungle for 1000 years. Of course, a highlight of the trip is a visit to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress! The route from Habarana to Kandy and Nuwara Eliya is the real heart and soul of Sri Lanka where we will smell the spices, sip Ceylonese tea and meet up with some cheeky elephants! Heading to the south coast, we tour the jungle in Yala National Park, savour the colonial charm of Galle and enjoy some water-based activities at Bentota Beach before heading to Colombo Airport for our trip home.

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DAY 1: AUSTRALIA/COLOMBOFly with Singapore Airlines to Colombo via Singapore.

DAY 2-3: COLOMBOOn arrival we are welcomed by our representative & transferred to our hotel in Colombo for 2 nights. Today we will visit Colombo city tour to Independence Square, old Parliament house and picturesque Beira Lake.

DAY 4-5: COLOMBO/KALPITIYAAfter breakfast we leave for Kalpitiya. En route visit the well-known shrine devoted to St. Anne at Talawila. Kalpitiya is a new tourist hotspot and is less crowded than resorts along the south coast. Kalpitiya is still relatively undeveloped and the attraction here is the natural surroundings where you can see dolphins and whales. After check in at hotel, afternoon at leisure. Overnight in KalpitiyaFollowing day at leisure at the beach in Kalpitiya. Relax or enjoy a range of activities. Overnight in Kalpitiya. Optional- Early morning cruise journey to see Dolphin and Whale watching at North Western coast.

DAY 6: KALPITIYA/ANURADHAPURA/HABARANA After breakfast proceed to Anuradhapura, the first capital of Sri Lanka dating from the 4th Century BC. We visit the sacred Bo Tree, the exquisitely carved Samadhi Buddha, the remains of the Brazen Palace, the oldest moonstones and the Ruvanvelisaya Pagoda. This afternoon we visit Mihintale, the place where Buddhism originated in Sri Lanka. Overnight in nearby Habarana.

DAY 7: POLONNARUWA/SIGIRIYA FORTRESSAfter breakfast, we visit the World Heritage listed Polonnaruwa, another ancient capital of Sri Lanka that was sacked by invaders and left to the jungle for 700 years. We tour the ruins of the Royal Palace, Lotus Pond, the Vatadage and Hatadage relic houses and the three Buddhas carved into a single granite rock at Gal Vihara. This afternoon we visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress with its water gardens, frescoes and ancient graffiti. Overnight at hotel in Habarana.

DAY 8: DAMBULLA/KANDYAfter breakfast, we visit another World Heritage site, the Dambulla Cave

Temples that are packed with hundreds of Buddha statues. This afternoon we leave for Kandy with a stopover at a Matale spice garden where we learn about spices used in Sri Lankan cooking & natural medicines. This evening we enjoy a cultural show at Kandy. Overnight at hotel in Kandy.

DAY 9: KANDYAfter breakfast, day at leisure in Kandy to further explore the city. At the afternoon enjoy a sightseeing tour in Kandy, including the Temple of Tooth Relic, an arts and crafts work shop, market, and a gem museum where you can see how rough gems, particularly the famous blue & star sapphires, are mined, cut and polished using traditional methods. Overnight in Kandy.

DAY 10: PINNAWELA/PERADENIYA/KANDYAfter breakfast we visit the elephant orphanage in Pinnawela that was established in 1975 with seven orphans. Get up close and personal with baby elephants and watch bath time in the river. This afternoon we visit the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya. Overnight stay at hotel in Kandy.

DAY 11: KANDY/NUWRA ELIYAAfter breakfast at the hotel we drive through scenic mountain scenery to Nuwara Eliya, also known as “Little England”. This is tea plantation country where hills are covered in emerald green. Visit a tea factory to see how tea is made and enjoy a freshly brewed cup of Ceylon tea afterwards. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

DAY 12-13: NUWRA ELIYA/YALAEnjoy breakfast in the hill country’s cool climate, and stroll through a tea plantation to see tea plucking. In the afternoon we leave for Tissa, en route visiting Ella Gap at 1100m. Next morning enjoy a jeep safari at Yala National Park, the largest park in Sri Lanka that is home to elephants, wild boars, water buffaloes, leopards, bears, deer and crocodiles. Large flocks of migratory and indigenous birds are also found here. Two nights in Tissa / Yala.

DAY 14: YALA/SOUTHWEST COASTAfterwards we head eastwards along the coast heading towards the beach resort area, travelling through Tangalle and Matara. En route near Koggala we can see stilt fishermen seated on poles

in shallow waters. We also tour the Dutch Fort at Galle. Stay at beach resort on south coast.

DAY 15: SOUTHWEST COASTBreakfast at the hotel and in the afternoon take a Journey by boat through the Madu Ganga Wetlands, one of the remaining tracts of pristine mangrove forest in Sri Lanka. Sail past traditional fishermen, farms and small cottages. Visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery which was set up to help protect Sri Lanka’s turtles against the threat of extinction.

DAY 16: SOUTHWEST COASTAfter breakfast, day at leisure by the beach, which has a long stretch of palm-fringed white sand, lapped by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. It will pretty much transform your dreams and visions of a tropical paradise into an everyday reality.

DAY 17-18: SOUTHWEST COASTEnjoy your breakfast at your beach resort and morning free time explore the area at your leisure. Early afternoon drive back to Colombo and explore for your last minute shopping.Enjoy your dinner and later transfer to the airport for the early morning flight back home.

Departure Dates

Tour Code 2015 SRE1215

SRE 2215

SRE 1315

SRE 1415

SRE 1615

SRE 1815

SRE 1915

SRE 1015

SRE 1115

DepartureDate

02 FEB

23 FEB

01 MAR

01 APR

01 JUN

01 AUG

11 SEP

02 OCT

01 NOV

Return Date

19 FEB

12 MAR

18 MAR

18 APR

18 JUN

18 AUG

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Palaces & Castles21 Days, Fully Inclusive $5,680

Book and save $700 per person* TOUR FACTS• Fully inclusive $5,680 Twin Share• Land Only $4,180 Twin Share• Single Supplement $1,380• Comfortable tour.

• Focuses mainly on Rajasthan.

• Utilizes coach travel.

• Perfect for those who want to explore Rajasthan at a medium pace.


• Accommodation in good quality 4 star hotels, palaces and castles for details

see page 6-7.

• Tour departing - Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide

• Best time to travel between January to April and October and November.


OUR MOST POPULAR TOUR to India invites you to experience the life of a Maharajah and Maharani by visiting the most charming palaces and castles that Rajasthan has to offer. We step back in time and wander through the red sandstone monuments of Bikaner, the golden sandstone fortress of Jaiselmer, the blue houses of Jodhpur and the pink walls of Jaipur. You will relive the days of the Raj when looking down from fortresses such the mighty Meherangarh Fort overlooking Jodhpur, shimmering Amber Fort outside Jaipur and the magnificent 14th Century Kumbhalgarh Fort. No trip to India would be considered complete without a visit to one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, the Taj Mahal located on the banks of the Yamuna River. On our journey back to Delhi, we stop at Fatehpur Sikri, an ancient city abandoned just 14 years after being built.

New Delhi

Jaipur Agra

UdaipurKumbhalgarh

RanakpurJodhpur

Shekhawati

Pushkar

BikanerJaiselmer

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DAY 1: AUSTRALIA/SINGAPOREFly with Singapore Airlines to Singapore for overnight. On arrival transfer to your hotel.

DAY 2: SINGAPORE/NEW DELHIFollowing day fly to New Delhi. Arrive in New Delhi, On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 3-4: NEW DELHI/ALSISARNew Delhi is India’s capital city and has been a centre of power almost since the 13th Century. Today we visit by a driving tour of the Imperial Delhi, Rastrapati Bhawan, Parliament House & India Gate. This afternoon we leave for Alsisar. Evening arrival at Alsisar, a lovely village in Shekhawati Region. Founded in the early 18th Century, it has a charming and romantic palace hotel. Tomorrow we take in the unique architecture and building frescoes of the Shekhawati Region. Overnight at Alsisar Mahal for 2 nights.

DAY 5-6: ALSISAR/ BIKANERToday we travel to Bikaner where the 15th century Junagarh Fort with its carved stone grills is now a Fort Museum. On arrival check into hotel for 2 nights. Tomorrow we visit the Fort Museum, a camel breeding farm & local market.

DAY 7-8: BIKANER/JAISELMERToday after breakfast we drive to Jaiselmer, the ancient capital of Rajasthan. Jaiselmer is known for its havelis (mansions) made from golden yellow sandstone & carved wood, set in the heart of the Thar Desert. Tomorrow we enjoy a sightseeing tour of Jaiselmer. Overnight at hotel for 2 nights.

DAY 9: JAISELMER/JODHPURToday after breakfast we drive to Jodhpur. The focal point here is the Meherangarh Fort from where you can have a wonderful view of the city set amidst the desert landscape. Afternoon city sightseeing tour of Jodhpur. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 10: JODHPUR/ RANAKPURToday we travel to Ranakpur, northwest of Udaipur, to see superb Jain temples that were built in the mid 15th Century. Afternoon visit to the temples followed by lunch at Maharani Bagh. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 11-12: RANAKPUR/UDAIPURToday we drive to Udaipur via Kumbalgarh. The fort here was built in the 14th Century and is surrounded by 13 mountain peaks that keep watch over distant horizons. This is one of the best-preserved forts of the Mewar Region after visit continue to Udaipur has it all: palaces, lakes, temples & cenotaphs. Afternoon sightseeing tour of the city. Tomorrow we visit the City Palace Museum & then travel to Lake Jaisamand, the largest artificial lake in Asia. Overnight at hotel for 2 nights.

DAY 13-14: UDAIPUR/BIJAIPURLate start this morning to proceed toBijaipur. The 16th century old enthralling legacy castle is situated on the top of plateau of the great Vindhyachal ranges in the Mewar region. Overnight at Bijaipur castle.

DAY 15: BIJAIPUR/ PUSHKARThis morning we drive to Pushkar, a picturesque religious town built around a lake. It is best known for its annual camel & cattle fair that turns the desert

into a riot of colours. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 16-17: PUSHKAR/JAIPURAfter breakfast we drive to Jaipur (the City of Victory) otherwise known as “The Pink City”. Tomorrow we visit the major sights of this beautiful city. Overnight at hotel for 2 nights

DAY 18- 19: JAIPUR/AGRADrive to Agra en route visiting the imperial ruins of the Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri. This well-preserved city was mysteriously abandoned just 14 years after it was built. We continue our journey to the city of the Taj Mahal, Agra. On arrival check into hotel for 2 nights. Following day we visit the Red Fort, Itimad-ud-daulah & the Taj Mahal.

DAY 20-21: AGRA/DELHI/AUSTRALIAThis afternoon we drive back to New Delhi. On arrival we enjoy our last dinner together & transfer to the international airport to board flight to Singapore. The following morning, board connecting flight to Australia. Arrive in Australia in the evening filled with happy memories of the charming palaces and castles in romantic Rajasthan.

Departure Dates

Tour Code2015

PCE 0115

PCE 1215

PCE 2215

PCE 1315

PCE 1415

PCE 1915

PCE 1015

PCE 1115

PCE 2115

DepartureDate

18 JAN

06 FEB

21 FEB

06 MAR

01 APR

18 SEP

08 OCT

05 NOV

12 NOV

Return Date

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26 FEB

13 MAR

26 MAR

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Majestic India28 Days, Fully Inclusive $7,880

Book and save $700 per person*TOUR FACTS• Fully inclusive $7,880 Twin Share• Land Only $6,180 Twin Share• Single Supplement $1,980• Comfortable tour.

• Focuses mainly on Rajasthan.

• Utilizes coach travel.

• Perfect for those who want to explore Rajasthan at a medium pace.


• Accommodation in good quality 4 star hotels, palaces and castles for details

see page 6-7.

• Tour departing - Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide

• Best time to travel between January to April and October and November.


THIS TOUR IS PERFECT FOR those travelers wishing to discover the best of Rajasthan with some highlights from central India. It starts in New Delhi and ends in Mumbai, utilising air, coach and rail travel. We discover the golden city of Jaiselmer, the blue city of Jodhpur, the lake city of Udaipur and the Pink City of Jaipur while staying in some charming palaces and castles. How does a camel ride in the Thar Desert sound to you? Of course, no tour of India would be complete without a visit to that ever-enduring symbol of love, the Taj Mahal in Agra! Then we’re off to magical Orchha and the erotic temples of Khajuraho. Surely the climax of this tour must be a boat ride on the Ganges past the many ghats of India’s holiest city Varanasi. Finally we discover the home of Bollywood in modern Mumbai.

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RanakpurJodhpur

Shekhawati

Pushkar

Bikaner

Jaiselmer KuchamanJaipur

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DAY 1: AUSTRALIA/SINGAPOREFly with Singapore Airlines to Singapore for overnight. On arrival transfer to your hotel.

DAY 2: SINGAPORE/NEW DELHIFollowing day fly to New Delhi. Arrive in New Delhi, On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 3-4: NEW DELHI/ALSISARNew Delhi is India’s capital city and has been a centre of power almost since the 13th Century. Today we visit by a driving tour of the Imperial Delhi, Rastrapati Bhawan, Parliament House & India Gate. This afternoon we leave for Alsisar. Evening arrival at Alsisar, a lovely village in Shekhawati Region. Founded in the early 18th Century, it has a charming and romantic palace hotel. Tomorrow we take in the unique architecture and building frescoes of the Shekhawati Region. Overnight at Alsisar Mahal for 2 nights.

DAY 5-6: ALSISAR/ BIKANERToday we travel to Bikaner where the 15th century Junagarh Fort with its carved stone grills is now a Fort Museum. On arrival check into hotel for 2 nights. Tomorrow we visit the Fort Museum, a camel breeding farm & local market.

DAY 7-8: BIKANER/JAISELMERToday after breakfast we drive to Jaiselmer, the ancient capital of Rajasthan. Jaiselmer is known for its havelis (mansions) made from golden yellow sandstone & carved wood, set in the heart of the Thar Desert. Tomorrow we enjoy a sightseeing tour of Jaiselmer. Overnight at hotel for 2 nights.

DAY 9: JAISELMER/JODHPURToday after breakfast we drive to Jodhpur. The focal point here is the Meherangarh Fort from where you can have a wonderful view of the city set amidst the desert landscape. Afternoon city sightseeing tour of Jodhpur. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 10: JODHPUR/ RANAKPURToday we travel to Ranakpur, northwest of Udaipur, to see superb Jain temples that were built in the mid 15th Century. Afternoon visit to the temples followed by lunch at Maharani Bagh. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 11-12: RANAKPUR/UDAIPURToday we drive to Udaipur via Kumbalgarh. The fort here was built

in the 14th Century and is surrounded by 13 mountain peaks that keep watch over distant horizons. This is one of the best-preserved forts of the Mewar Region after visit continue to Udaipur has it all: palaces, lakes, temples & cenotaphs. Afternoon sightseeing tour of the city. Tomorrow we visit the City Palace Museum & then travel to Lake Jaisamand, the largest artificial lake in Asia. Overnight at hotel for 2 nights.

DAY 13-14: UDAIPUR/BIJAIPURLate start this morning to proceed toBijaipur. The 16th century old enthralling legacy castle is situated on the top of plateau of the great Vindhyachal ranges in the Mewar region. Overnight at Bijaipur castle.

DAY 15: BIJAIPUR/ PUSHKARThis morning we drive to Pushkar, a picturesque religious town built around a lake. It is best known for its annual camel & cattle fair that turns the desert into a riot of colours. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 16-17: PUSHKAR/JAIPURAfter breakfast we drive to Jaipur (the City of Victory) otherwise known as “The Pink City”. Tomorrow we visit the major sights of this beautiful city. Overnight at hotel for 2 nights

DAY 18- 19: JAIPUR/AGRADrive to Agra en route visiting the imperial ruins of the Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri. This well-preserved city was mysteriously abandoned just 14 years after it was built. We continue our journey to the city of the Taj Mahal, Agra. On arrival check into hotel for 2 nights. Following day we visit the Red Fort, Itimad-ud-daulah & the Taj Mahal.

DAY 20: AGRA/ORCHATravel by Shatabdi Express train for a 3-hour train journey to Jhansi. On arrival we drive to Orchha, a small town between Jhansi and Khajuraho best known for its well-preserved temples and palaces

DAY 21-22: ORCHA/KHAJURAHO Drive to Khajuraho, built by the Chandela dynasty that ruled Central India for 500 years. Khajuraho has been declared a World Heritage Site. On arrival transfer to hotel for 2 nights. Following morning we visit the most famous erotic temples of Khajuraho. These are fine examples of Indo-Aryan architecture that depict many aspects of Indian life at the time.

DAY 23-24: KHAJURAHO/VARANASIFly to Varanasi. On arrival transfer to your hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Varanasi local market. Varanasi, also known as Benares, is said to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world. . It is situated on the western bank of India’s holiest river, the Ganges. The spectacular 4 km sweep of the ghats, used mainly for bathing and cremating bodies, is best viewed at dawn. Tomorrow early in the morning we take a boat trip along the Ganges. Overnight 2 nights at hotel.

DAY 25-26: VARANASI/DELHI/MUMBAI Fly to New Delhi and then connecting flight to Mumbai (Bombay). On arrival transfer to your hotel for 2 nights. Mumbai is India’s most important commercial & industrial centre, home to the wealthy & the glamorous and of course Bollywood. Tomorrow we have a full day sightseeing tour of Mumbai, visiting the Gateway of India, Hanging Gardens & Elephanta Island.

DAY 27-28: MUMBAI/AustraliaMorning at leisure. Evening departure transfer to board flight to Singapore. The following morning, board connecting flight to Australia. Arrive in Australia in the evening filled with many happy memories of majestic India.

Departure Dates

Tour Code2015

MIE 0115

MIE 1215

MIE 2215

MIE 1315

MIE 1415

MIE 1915

MIE 1015

MIE 1115

MIE 2115

DepartureDate

18 JAN

06 FEB

21 FEB

06 MAR

01 APR

18 SEP

08 OCT

05 NOV

12 NOV

Return Date

14 FEB

05 MAR

20 MAR

02 APR

28 APR

15 OCT

04 NOV

05 DEC

09 DEC


Shimla Extension.


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Greece & Turkey24 Days, Fully Inclusive $8,180


TOUR FACTS• Fully Inclusive $8180• Land Only $6420 Twin Share• Single Supplement $1180• Travel in comfort

• Includes some major cities and monuments in Turkey & Greece, including

the Anzac Cove.

• Perfect for those who wish to discover the history of many civilizations and

the highlights of Turkey & Greece


• Utilizes air, coach and boat travel.


• Accommodation in good quality 4 star hotels, for details see page 8.

• Tour departs from Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide.

• Best time to travel April to October


HERE IS A CHANCE TO EXPLORE the ancient and modern wonders of Greece and Turkey! Starting in the surreal landscape of Cappadocia, we can kick back and enjoy a taste of cave-dwelling and a performance by Whirling Dervishes. After refreshing and rejuvenating ourselves in the cascading mineral pools at Pammukale, we continue on to the ancient cities of Bergama and Ephesus. En route to Istanbul, we pay tribute to the Anzacs on the Gallipoli peninsula. We immerse ourselves in Greek history as we visit some of the most famous archaeological sites in Athens and at Olympia, home of the Olympic Games. For a change in pace and scenery, we linger on the volcanic island of Santorini with its charming white-washed villages and iconic blue domes. This is quintessential Greece! For a truly unique and memorable highlight, we travel to Meteora where Byzantine-era monasteries are carved into eroded pinnacles.

ROADFLIGHTBOAT

Istanbul

Canakkale

KusadasiPamukkale

KonyaCorinth

MycenaeNafplio

Athens

Hydra

Gallipoli

TroyBergama (Pergamum)

TURKEYGREECE

Mediterranean Sea

Santorini

Delphi

Meteora

KalambakaThermopylae

Patra

Olympia

Ankara

Cappadocia

Ephesus

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DAY 1-2: AUSTRALIA/ISTANBULFly Emirates to Istanbul via Dubai. On arrival you will be welcomed by your local guide and transferred to your hotel for 2 nights.

DAY 3: ISTANBULFull day visit the ancient city of Istanbul including Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia Basilica, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar.

DAY 4: ISTANBUL/ANKARAMorning wander through Istanbul’s most colourful attraction, the 17th Century aromatic Spice Bazaar and cruise the Bosphorus Strait. Afternoon drive to the capital city of Ankara in central Anatolia. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 5: ANKARA/CAPPADOCIAVisit the Hittite artifacts at the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations and the Mausoleum of Ataturk. Afternoon drive to Cappadocia. Check in to our hotel for 2 nights.

DAY 6: CAPPADOCIAVisit the underground city of Kaymakli, the rock cut Byzantine chapels at Goreme, the abandoned monastic complex at Zelve and the natural citadel at Uchisar. Evening performance by Whirling Dervishes.

DAY 7: CAPPADOCIA/PUMAKKALEDrive to the famous mausoleum of the sufi philosopher Mevlana known as the Whirling Dervishes. Afternoon continue on to Pamukkale where we stay for 1 night.

DAY 8: EPHESUS/KUSADASIVisit the ancient necropolis at Hierapolis and tour the thermal pools of Pamukkale. Drive to Ephesus, visit the Roman ruins, the Great Theatre and the Library of Celsus. Overnight at hotel in Kusadasi.

DAY 9: BERGAMA/CANAKKALEDrive to the ancient city of Bergama, visit the Acropolis, the Asclepion (medical centre), the Altar of Zeus and the steepest theatre in the world. Continue to Troy to visit the famous wooden horse. Overnight at hotel in Canakkale.

DAY 10: GALLIPOLI/ISTANBULDrive to Gallipoli Peninsula, tour Anzac

Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, Chunuk Bair and the Kabatepe War Museum. Later cross the Dardanelles Strait to Istanbul. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 11: ISTANBUL/ATHENSFly to Athens. On arrival, welcome by your local tour guide and transfer to your hotel for 2 nights.

DAY 12: ATHENSVisit some of the major sites in Athens including: Parliament; the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier; the Olympic Stadium; the Temple of Olympian Zeus; and the Acropolis. Afternoon at leisure.

DAY 13: ATHENS/NAFPLION/OLYMPIADrive along the Saronic Gulf to Mycenae, stopping at Corinth Canal. In Mycenae visit the Lion Gate and the citadel walls. Proceed to the romantic town of Nafplion, visit the Palamidi Fortress and the ruins of neighbouring Epidaurus. Drive to Olympia via Tripolis. Overnight.

DAY 14: OLYMPIA/DELPHIExplore Ancient Olympia and the Archaeological Museum. Depart to Rion via Patra on the way to the most sacred site of ancient Greece, Delph. Overnight.

DAY 15: DELPHI/KALAMBAKAAncient Delphi was considered by ancient Greeks to be the centre of the world. Visit the sanctuary of Apollo, and the museum found in a spectacular natural setting. Depart to Kalambaka, gateway to Meteora. Overnight.

DAY 16: THERMOPYLAE/ATHENSVisit breathtaking Meteora with ageless Byzantine Monasteries perched atop huge rocks with exquisite Byzantine art. Depart to Athens via Thermopylae, site of an ancient battle led by Theonidas.

DAY 17: ATHENS/SANTORINITransfer to the port for ferry to Santorini. Arrive and transfer to your hotel for 3 nights.

DAY 18: SANTORINIVisit the archaeological museum with collection from the Hellenistic and Roman period. Afternoon at leisure.

DAY 19: SANTORINIDay at leisure to explore this volcanic island.

DAY 20: SANTORINI/ATHENSDepart by ferry to Athens. Arrive and transfer to your hotel.

DAY 21: ATHENSDay at leisure. Evening enjoy a scenic drive through the illuminated boulevards of Athens, return to the renowned Plaka for dinner and enjoy a show in a typical Greek taverna.

DAY 22: ATHENSAfternoon drive along the coastal road to Cape Sounion. Visit the Temple of Poseidon and Temple of Athena, enjoying the breathtaking views of the Saronic Gulf..

DAY 23-24: ATHENS/AUSTRALIATransfer to the airport for Emirates flight to Australia via Dubai. Arrive home the following evening full of wonderful memories of Turkey and Greece.

Departure Dates

Tour Code2015

UGTE 1315

UGTE 1415

UGTE 1615

UGTE 1915

UGTE 1015

DepartureDate 11 MAR

28 APR

16 JUN

22 SEP

07 OCT

Return Date08 APR

21 MAY

09 JUL

15 OCT

04 NOV

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Wonders of the Middle East28 Days, Fully Inclusive $8,980


TOUR FACTS• Fully Inclusive $8980 Twin Share• Land Only $6,500 Twin Share• Single Supplement $1,580• Travel in comfort

• Includes some major cities and monuments in Jordan, Egypt & Turkey, including

the Anzac Cove.

• Perfect for those who wish to discover the highlights of Jordan, Egypt & Turkey




• Accommodation in good quality 4 to 5 star hotels, for details see page 8.

• Includes 4* luxury cruise boat on the Nile River


• Best time to travel March to October (Except July & August for Egypt)


COME AND EXPERIENCE the highlights of the Middle East as we travel to Jordan, Egypt and Turkey! Take a ride on the wild side in Jordan where you can approach the hidden rose city of Petra through the Siq canyon on horseback and tour the desert of Wadi Rum by 4WD. The adventure continues in Egypt, as we discover the Great Pyramids of Giza and the temple of Abu Simbel. Enjoy a change of pace with a relaxing 4-night cruise along the Nile, visiting magnificent monuments along the way. We continue on to the city of Alexandria with its relaxed European ambience and influence. In Turkey we explore Istanbul, the ancient capital of the Ottoman Empire, before continuing eastwards to Central Anatolia and the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia. Finally, we take a well deserved break from our travels to refresh and rejuvenate in the cascading mineral pools at Pamukkale.

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Istanbul

Canakkale

Kusadasi Pamukkale

Gallipoli

Troy

Bergama (Pergamum)

Ankara

Cappadocia

KonyaEphesus

Alexandria

El AlameinCairo

Luxor

Kom OmboEdfu

Aswan

Abu Simbel

Wadi Rum

Petra

Madaba

Amman

Mt Nebo

Jerash

TURKEY

Mediterranean Sea

EGYPT

JORDAN

Red Sea

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DAY 1-2: AUSTRALIA/AMMANFly Emirates via Dubai to Amman. On arrival you will be welcomed by your National Escort and transferred to your hotel for 1 night.

DAY 3: AMMAN/WADI RUM/PETRAVisit the capital city of Amman, including the Citadel and Umayyad Palace. Drive to Wadi Rum, renowned for its magnificent desert scenery. Continue to the hidden city of Petra. Overnight.

DAY 4: PETRAVisit the ancient Nabatean capital of Petra. Tour the rose red city including the Treasury, the Royal Tombs and the High Places of Sacrifice. Overnight.

DAY 5: PETRA/MADABA/JERASH/AMMANDrive to historic Kerak Castle followed by Madaba famous for its Byzantine mosaics and proceed to Mt Nebo where Moses was said to have seen the Promised Land. Continue to Jerash, best preserved Roman provincial town in the Middle East. Return to hotel in Amman.

DAY 6: AMMAN/CAIROFlight to Cairo. Welcome and transfer to your hotel for 3 nights.

DAY 7: MEMPHIS/SAQQARAVisit the Great Pyramids at Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and The Sphinx. Drive to Memphis, ancient capital of Egypt. Visit the necropolis at Saqqara, the Step Pyramid and the colossal granite statue of Ramses II. Evening sound and light show at the pyramids at Giza.

DAY 8: OLD CAIROVisit the Egyptian Museum with large collection of ancient monuments, Coptic Cairo, the alabaster Mosque and the Khan El-Khalili Bazaar.

DAY 9: ASWANFly to Aswan. Visit the Temple of Goddess Isis on Agilika Island, brief visit of the city of Aswan and the Aswan High Dam before checking in to hotel for 2 night.

DAY 10: ABU SIMBEL/ASWANDrive 280 km to the village of Abu Simbel at the southern end of Lake Nasser. Visit the Great Temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. Return to your hotel in Aswan.

DAY 11: CRUISE/ASWAN Embarkation on the luxury Nile

River Cruise boat. Afternoon enjoy a felucca sail around Elephantine Island. Overnight on board.

DAY 12: CRUISE/KOM OMBO/EDFU Early sail to Kom Ombo, visit the magnificent Temple of Kom Ombo, and continue sail to Edfu. Visit the Temple of Horus. Overnight on cruise boat.

DAY 13: LUXOR (BOAT CRUISE)Continue via the Esna lock to Luxor. Visit the Valley of Kings that houses the tombs of the most famous pharaohs of Egypt. Overnight on cruise boat.

DAY 14: LUXORVisit the Luxor Temples at Kamak. Free time. Transfer to hotel for 1 night.

DAY 15: CAIRO/ALEXANDRIAFlight to Cairo. Drive to Alexandria, the ‘Pearl of the Mediterranean’, Visit the magnificent gardens of Montazah Palace. Check in to hotel for 2 nights.

DAY 16: ALEXANDRIAVisit the Catacombs of Kom Ash-Shuqqafa, Pompey’s Pillar and the Library of Alexandria. Overnight.

DAY 17: ALEXANDRIA/CAIRODrive to El Alamein War Museum and tour the Commonwealth War Cemetery. Return to Cairo. Evening enjoy farewell dinner.

DAY 18: CAIRO/ISTANBULTransfer to the airport for flight to Istanbul. On arrival you will be met by your National Escort and transferred to your hotel for 2 nights.

DAY 19: ISTANBULFull day visit the ancient city of Istanbul including Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia Basilica, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar.

DAY 20: ISTANBUL/ANKARAWander through Istanbul’s most colourful attraction, the 17th Century exotic and aromatic Spice Bazaar. Enjoy a cruise on the Bosphorus Strait. Afternoon drive to the capital city of Ankara in central Anatolia. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 21: ANKARA/CAPPADOCIAVisit the Hittite Museum of Anatolian Civilisations and the Mausoleum of Ataturk. Continue to Cappadocia. Overnight.

DAY 22: CAPPADOCIAVisit the underground city of Kaymakli,

the Rockcut Byzantine chapels at Goreme, the abandoned monastic complex at Zelve and enjoy views from the natural citadel at Uchisar. Evening performance by Whirling Dervishes. Overnight.

DAY 23: KONYA/PAMUKKALEDepart to Konya, visit the mausoleum of the sufi philosopher Mevlana known as the Whirling Dervishes. Continue to Pamukkale where we stay for 1 night.

DAY 24: EPHESUS/KUSADASIVisit ancient Necropolis of Hierapolis and the thermal pools at Pamukkale. Drive to Ephesus, visit the Roman ruins, the Great Theatre and the Library of Celsus. Overnight at hotel in Kusadasi.

DAY 25: BERGAMA/CANAKKALEDrive to the ancient city of Bergama, visit the Acropolis, the Asclepion (medical Centre), the Altar of Zeus and the steepest theatre in the world. Drive to the city of Troy, visit the famous wooden horse and continue on to Canakkale where we stay for 1 night.

DAY 26: GALLIPOLI/ISTANBULVisit the Gallipoli Peninsula, Anzac Cove, War Museum etc., Return to Istanbul, crossing the Dardanelles Strait. Overnight.

DAY 27-28: ISTANBUL/AUSTRALIATransfer to the airport for return flight to Australia. Arrive home the following day, with lasting memories to share with family and friends.


2015UWME 1315

UWME 1515

UWME 1915

UWME 1015

Departure

Date

11 MAR

11 MAY

14 SEP

12 OCT

Return

Date

06 APR

06 JUN

10 OCT

07 NOV


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Colours of Italy 13 Days, Fully Inclusive $7,380

LA DOLCE VITA - INDULGENCE - is exactly what the “Colours of Italy” trip is all about. Starting by the canals of Venice, one of the few cities in the world that can be truly described as unique and ending in the ‘Eternal City’ of Rome. Uncover the best of northern Italy, enjoy the charm of Lake Maggiore’s Borronean Islands with spectacular scenery, discover Florence’s Renaissance treasures and explore the stunning Cinque Terre, while experiencing classic Italian food, wine, history and style - all the things this wonderful country is famous for.


TOUR FACTS• Fully Inclusive $7,380 Twin Share• Land Only $5,5800 Twin Share• Single Supplement $670• Travel in comfort

• Includes some of the main highlights in Italy.

• Perfect for those who wish to experience the most famous highlights, history

and artistic sites of Italy



• Easy pace tour.



• Best time to travel April to October


RAIL

ITALY

SICILY

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FLIGHTBOAT

VeniceVerona

Florence

Rome

Monterosso

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Palermo

Taormina

Syracuse

Sorrento

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Amalfi & Sicily Extension.


DAY 1-2: AUSTRALIA/VENICE. Fly Emirates to Venice via Dubai. On arrival you will be welcomed by your local guide and transferred to your hotel for 2 nights.

DAY 3: VENICEEnter Venice, a glittering maze of islands, canals and bridged. Highlights of your guided walking tour are St. Mark’s Square, Byzantine Basilica, and the Bridge of Sighs. Free time to explore on your own.

DAY 4: VENICE/LAKE MAGGIOREDepart to Verona, a medieval town, one of Italy’s most fascinating cities with historic buildings such as Romeo & Juliet’s balcony and Roman Theater. Short stop and continue to Stresa, boasting an incredible number of churches historical buildings and canals. Transfer to hotel for 2 nights.

DAY 5: LAKE MAGGIORECruise Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands, aboard comfortable boat and experience the magic and romantic atmosphere offered by the lake.

DAY 6: LAKE MAGGIORE/FLORENCEDepart Lake Maggiore to Florence “Cradle of the Renaissance” Transfer to your hotel for 2 nights.

DAY 7: FLORENCE Your guided walking tour includes a visit to the Academy of Fine Art to see Michelangelo’s celebrated “David”. Admire the magnificent cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery’s heavy bronze “Gate of Paradise”, Piazza della Signoria, and many other timeless highlights. Afternoon free to explore the many attractions.

DAY 8: FLORENCE/MONTEROSSO (Cinque Terre)Drive to Monterosso an ancient fishing village considered “The pearl of the Cinque Terre”. Transfer to your hotel for 2 nights.

DAY 9: MONTEROSSOFree time to explore the most amazing and enchanting landscape in the world. UNESCO World Heritage site. Opportunity of a swim in the crystal clear waters.

DAY 10: MONTEROSSO/ROME Depart to Rome crossing some of Italy’s most beautiful regions, including Lazio and Tuscany. Arrive and transfer to your hotel for 2 nights.

DAY 11: ROMEExperience a panoramic guided tour of the Palatine Hill, the magnificent Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Afternoon free time to enjoy “la dolce vita” and see the sites and squares of medieval Rome.

DAY 12-13: ROME/AUSTRALIATransfer to the airport for Emirates flight to Australia via Dubai. Arrive home the following evening. You may also wish to extend your stay in Italy or Greece and choose one of the many options available.


2015UCIE 1415

UCIE 1515

UCIE 1715

UCIE 1915

UCIE 1015

DepartureDate

16APR

14 MAY

09 JUL

17 SEP

01 OCT

Return Date

28 APR

26 MAY

21 JUL

29 SEP

13 OCT

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South America Unveiled28 Days, Fully Inclusive $14,220

Book and save $1,350 per person*

TOUR FACTS• Fully Inclusive $14,220 Twin Share• Land Only $10,860• Single Supplement $2,020• Travel in comfort.

• Includes major cities and monuments in Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Peru & Bolivia.

• Perfect for those who wish to discover the treasures and highlights of South

America.






• Best time to travel is August to April

*NB: $1,350 DISCOUNT OFFER ONLY AVAILABLE ON FULLY INCLUSIVE PACKAGE.Prices valid for departures ex Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Departure ex Adelaide add $350 Departure ex Perth add $550.

SOUTH AMERICA’S MIX OF BUSTLING cosmopolitan cities, world-class natural wonders and scenic landscapes is revealed on this tour. Our first stop is Chile’s romantic and colourful seaside town of Valparaiso, a UNESCO World Heritage site. We continue southwards to the picturesque lakes district with its snow-covered volcanos perched on the very edge of Patagonia. Then it’s on to magnificent Buenos Aires, also known as the ‘Paris of South America’, where we explore the local neighbourhoods or ‘barrios’ and enjoy a tango show. After experiencing the electric atmosphere of Rio de Janeiro, home to Copacabana Beach and Carnaval!, we feel the thundering immensity of one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world, Iguazu Falls. A tour highlight is our journey to Bolivia and Peru where we discover the roots of Incan culture around Lake Titicaca and the pinnacle of Incan civilization at Machu Picchu.

RAIL

BRAZIL

CHILE

Pacific Ocean

Lima Sacred ValleyCuzco

Puno Huatajata

Vina del Mar

SantiagoBuenos Aires

Iguazu

Rio de Janeiro

Bariloche

Puerto Montt

La Paz

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ARGENTINA

Valparaiso

BOLIVIA

PERU

Puella

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Extension Tours: Amazon River, Galapagos, Easter island, Patagonia tours and more.


DAY 1: AUSTRALIA/SANTIAGO (Chile)Fly with Lan Airlines to Santiago. On arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel where you will spend the next 2 nights

DAY 2: VALPARAISO/VINA DEL MARCross the Coastal Mountain Range to Valparaiso, UNESCO World Heritage site.Visit the seaside resort towns of Renaca and Vina del Mar.

DAY 3: SANTIAGO/PUERTO MONTTFly to Puerto Montt, gateway to Patagonia. Visit Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, Melipulli Hill and crafts market. Transfer to our hotel for 1 night.

DAY 4: PUERTO MONTT/PEULLAMorning visit Puerto Varas and Petrohue Falls bordering Lake Llanguihue with backdrop of Osorno. Sail on Todos Los Santos Lake to Peulla. Check in to hotel for 1 night.

DAY 5: PEULLA/BARILOCHE (ARGENTINA)Drive to Puerto Frias, Chilean border. Continue to Puerto Alegre crossing Lake Frias. Drive to Puerto Blest, and continue cruising to Puerto Panuelo. Arrive in Bariloche and check in to hotel for 2 nights.

DAY 6: BARILOCHEVisit Nahuel Huapi National Park and watch glaciers descend. Return to hotel.

DAY 7: BARILOCHE/BUENOS AIRESVisit Playa Bonita, take chairlift to the top of Campanario Hill with views of Nahuel Huapi & Perito Moreno lakes. Fly to Buenos Aires. Transfer to hotel for 3 nights.

DAY 8: BUENOS AIRESVisit the cosmopolitan capital: Historic Plaza de Mayo, Government House, Plaza de la Republica, Colon Theatre, the Museum, La Boca, San Telmo, Puerto Madero, Palermo, Rosedal and Recoleta. Evening dinner and a tango show.

DAY 9: BUENOS AIRESVisit the neo-gothic cathedral of San Isidro. Drive to Tigre, in the Parana Delta region. Afternoon cruise to experiencing river life. Return to your hotel.

DAY 10: BUENOS AIRES/RIO (BRAZIL)Fly to Rio de Janeiro. Arrive and transfer to your hotel for 3 nights.

DAY 11: RIO DE JANEIROVisit the city of Rio and travel by cable car to the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain with spectacular views. Evening dinner

and a samba show.

DAY 12: RIO DE JANEIROTravel through Tijuca Forest to the top of Corcovado Mountain, with magnificent landmark, Christ the Redeemer..

DAY 13: RIO DE JANEIRO/IGUAZUFlight to Iguazu Falls. Arrive and transfer to your hotel for 2 nights.

DAY 14: IGUAZUVisit the Argentinian waterfalls and National Park travel on an open train, stopping to enjoy a short walk. Visit Devil’s Throat, most impressive cascade, 4WD tour of the park and a Zodiac boats to get up close to the San Martin and Bozzetti waterfalls.

DAY 15: IGUAZU/LIMA (PERU) Visit the Brazilian side of Iguazu National Park, with views of San Martin Island, Bozzetti, Two Sisters and Three Muskateers cascades. Evening flight to Lima, Check in to hotel for 2 nights.

DAY 16: LIMAVisit Miraflores, San Isidro and Huaca Pucllana ceremonial centre of the Lima culture, the main square, the Cathedral, the 17th century San Francisco convent and Larco Museum with remarkable chronological galleries and collection.

DAY 17: LIMA/CUZCOFly to the Andean city of Cuzco, gateway to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Transfer to your hotel for 2 nights. Afternoon visit this historic city.

DAY 18: CUZCOMorning visit the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, a sacrifice altar (Qenko) and sacred fountains of life and health (Puca Pucara).

DAY 19: CUZCO/SACRED VALLEYVisit the beautiful town of Chinchero. Drive to the Andean village of Pisac, visit the local market, the Ollantaytambo fortress and temple. Check in to hotel for 1 night.

DAY 20: SACRED VALLEY/AGUAS CALIENTES/MACHU PICCHUBoard the ‘Vistadome’ train to the ‘lost city’ of Machu Picchu: The Temple of Three Windows, Sacred Square, Astronomic clock, the Royal Palace, the Sacred Rock and the Temple of the Sun. Check into hotel in Aguas Calientes for 1 night.

DAY 21: MACHU PICCHU/CUZCOPossible second entry to Machu Picchu to discover Intipunku (Sun Gate), the

Moon Temple. Board the train to Cuzco. Overnight.

DAY 22: CUZCO/PUNODepart to Puno, gateway to the islands of Lake Titicaca. Transfer to hotel for 2 nights.

DAY 23: PUNOCruise on Lake Titicaca to the Floating Islands made of reeds and inhabited by the Uros community. Afternoon free.

DAY 24: PUNO/HUATAJATA (BOLIVIA)Drive to Copacabana on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Visit the Dominican Church in Pomata and cross Lake Titicaca by hydrofoil to explore the Sun Virgin Temple on Moon Island. Continue to Huatajata and experience the ‘Andean Roots Eco Village’, and history of the region. Visit the Altiplano Museum and the Alajpacha observatory. Transfer to hotel for 1 night.

DAY 25: HUATAJATA/LA PAZDepart to Tiwanaku, an important archaeological site in Bolivia. Drive to La Paz. Visit the city, the Witchcraft and Indian markets and the eroded canyons of Moon Valley. Transfer to hotel for 1 night.

DAY 26-28: SANTIAGO/AUSTRALIAFly to Santiago and connect with your onward flight to Australia. Arrive 2 days later filled with happy memories of your South American experience.

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DAY 1: HANOI - LAO CAI RAILWAY STATIONTonight we board the overnight train to Lao Cai the gateway to Sapa.

DAY 2: LAO CAI - SAPAWith its rugged mountain scenery and rich tribal culture Sapa is home to a diverse ethnic population, as well as a rich variety of birds, plants and animals. The town of Sapa is dominated by Fan Si Pan Mountain, the last major peak in the Himalayan chain standing at more than 3000-metres above sea level. Today is at leisure to relax and enjoy the local scenery. Overnight at hotel for 2 nights.

DAY 3: SAPAThis morning we visit the surrounding village of the Black Hmong people and learn about their way of life. In

the afternoon we climb up Ham Rong Mountain with its panoramic views of Sapa and visit the local market where you can buy intricate embroidery and jewellery made by local tribal people. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 4: SAPA - LAO CAI RAILWAY STATIONDay at leisure. Tonight we board the overnight train to return to Hanoi.

DAY 5: HANOIDay at leisure. Why not visit the flower

market of Hanoi, Tran Quoc Pagoda and Thanh Nien road, one of the most romantic streets in the city. You may wish to enjoy the streets of the old quarter, famous for its small artisans and merchants. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 6 - 7: HANOI/AUSTRALIAAfter breakfast transfer to the airport and board your flight home. Arrive in Australia the following evening with wonderful memories of Vietnam.

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based on four berth sleeper.

HOTEL CATEGORY TWIN SHARE SINGLE SUPPLEMENT INCLUSIONS

3 STAR $580 $190 All Transfer, AC soft-sleep train to Hanoi - Lao Cai return, 2 nights accommodation in Sapa including breakfast, 1 night accommodation in Hanoi including breakfast, Local English speaking guide in Sapa, Entrance fees and sightseeing tour as per itinerary.

4 STAR $830 $230


3 STAR $1460 $260 All Transfers as per tour itinerary, International and domestic flights from Hanoi/Luang Prabang/Vientiane/Hanoi. Four nights accommodation, meals as mentioned in tour itinerary, local English speaking guide, entrance fees and sightseeing tour as per itinerary.

4 STAR $1660 $370

5 STAR $1820 $880

*Cost is per person based on twin share and low season

DAY 1: HANOI/LUANG PRABANGDeparture transfer to the airport in Hanoi. On arrival at Luang Prabang airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

DAY 2: LUANG PRABANGThis morning tour through the Old Town to Wat Xieng Thong. Afternoon, travel to Kuangsi Waterfalls also visiting local market. Tour includes visiting the Khmu Village in Ban Thapene on your return to Luang Prabang. (B)

DAY 3: LUANG PRABANGThis morning you will visit market and Buddhist ceremony of Takbat. Later boat cruise along the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Caves. Visit Ban Xieng Lek and Xieng Khong, a village famous for its handmade paper. Evening enjoy a Ramayana performance. (B,L,D)

DAY 4: LUANG PRABANG TO VIENTIANE Today visit National Museum and Wat Mai. Later fly to Vientiane. This afternoon visit That Luang Stupa, the Patuxai Victory Monument, Wat Sisaket and Wat Phra Keo,. (B)

DAY 5: VIENTIANE/HANOIToday you will be transferred to Vientiane airport for your flight to Hanoi. (B)

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Shimla by Rail6 Days

DAY 1: NEW DELHIOn arrival in New Delhi you will be transferred to your hotel for Overnight stay.

DAY 2-4: NEW DELHI/KALKA/SHIMLAEarly morning transfer to board the day train to Kalka. On arrival at Kalka, board toy train to Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh and the former summer capital of British India. It is named after its patron goddess, Shayamla Devi, a manifestation of Kali. Shimla, at 2159 m, is located on a crescent-shaped ridge and is cool all

year round. It offers superb panoramic views over oak and rhododendron forests to the lofty peaks of the Himalayas. Shimla’s easy accessibility and numerous attractions make it one


4 STAR $1180 $480 All Transfers, AC train to Shimla return, 3 nights accommodation in Shimla including breakfast, 2 night accommo-dation in Delhi including breakfast.

5 STAR $1580 $760

Varanasi Extension 5 Days

DAY 1: NEW DELHIStay overnight in Delhi.

DAY 2-3: NEW DELHI/VARANASITransfer to domestic airport to board flight to Varanasi. On arrival transfer to your hotel for 2 nights. Varanasi, also known as Benares, is thought to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world and is situated on the banks of India’s holiest river, the Ganges. Today sightseeing to Saranath. Evening Aarti at Ghats. The spectacular four-kilometre sweep of the ghats is a unique sight best viewed at dawn. Tomorrow early in the morning we take a boat trip along the river.

DAY 4-5: VARANASI/NEW DELHI/AUSTRALIAAfter breakfast transfer to the airport to board your flight to New Delhi. Upon arrival, transfer to the airport to board flight to Australia. Arrive Australia on Day 5.


4 STAR $1380 $680 All Transfers, return domestic flights to Varanasi, 2 nights accommodation in Varanasi including breakfast, 1 night accommodation in Delhi including breakfast, Local English speaking guide in Varanasi, Entrance fees and sightsee-ing tour as per itinerary, Gratuities

5 STAR $1680 $880



of the most popular hill stations in northern India.

DAY 5: SHIMLA/KALKA/NEW DELHI Transfer to the train station to board toy train to Kalka. On arrival, board train to New Delhi. On arrival transfer to your hotel for 1 night.

DAY 6: DELHI/AUSTRALIA Day at leisure. Transfer to the airport to board flight to Australia.

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DAY 1: ATHENSArrive in Athens Airport & transfer to you hotel. Rest of day at leisure.

DAY 2: ATHENSMorning sightseeing tour of Athens, visit the Stadium, cradle of the first Olympic Games in 1896, Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Academy, National Library, Old Parliament, Constitution Square and the Acropolis, visit Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon and Erechtheion. Afternoon at leisure.

DAY 3: ATHENSEmbark the cruise ship for an unforgettable cruise to the Saronic Islands of Poros, Hydra and Aegina. Time at leisure will be provided for shopping and to enjoy the unique charm of each island. Lunch on board. Evening return to your hotel.

DAY 4: ATHENS After breakfast, transfer to the airport or port for departure flight. You may wish to extend your stay in Greece with more of Asiaquest tours holiday ideas.


3 STAR $580 $235 All transfers, 3 nights accommodation in Athens with breakfast daily, half day guided sightseeing tour of Athens entrance fees included, Full day Island cruise with lunch.

4 STAR $680 $305

HOTEL CATEGORY TWIN SHARE

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT INCLUSIONS

4 STAR $1680 $480 • Deluxe Coach • Headset and Licensed Profes-sional English speaking tour escort • 6 nights in Selected hotels • 6 breakfasts • 1 farewell special lunch with wine • 6 dinners • 1 wine tasting with light lunch • Admission fees: The Archaeological Park in Syracuse; Temple’s Valley in Agrigento; Dome of Monreale • Baggage handling: 1 piece of luggage per passenger • Dedicate licensed local guides (Syracuse, Agrigento, Monreale and Palermo) • Hydrofoil to Capri R/TImportant: Hotel city taxes must be paid on spot

Amalfi Coast & Sicily7 Days

DAY 1: ROME/POMPEII/SORRENTO Departing approx. 8.00am to Sorrentine Peninsula. Afternoon arrive in Sorrento. Transfer to hotel for 2 nights.

DAY 2: SORRENTO/CAPRI/SORRENTO.Hydrofoil to the island of Capri. Your tour Escort can suggest you how to visit on your own, this magnificent island. Return to Sorrento.

DAY 3: SORRENTO/CALABRIA Morning at leisure. Afternoon depart to Calabria region. Transfer to hotel.

DAY 4: CALABRIA/TAORMINA Drive to the beautiful town of Taormina, a favourite of worldwide tourists. Free time to explore. Check to hotel for 2 nights.

DAY 5: ETNA/SYRACUSE Excursion to Mount Etna, highest

active volcano in Europe. Continue to Syracuse, visit the impressive Neapolis Archaeological Park and the ear-shaped grotto of Dionysus. Return to your hotel.

DAY 6: TAORMINA/WINE TASTING/AGRIGENTO Drive to Agrigento. Visit the Valley of Temples and its remarkable Ancient Greek theatre. Enjoy an amazing tasting of Sicilian products. Transfer to hotel.

DAY 7: MONREALE/PALERMO Visit the outstanding Moorish-Norman-style Duomo, decorated with mosaics and fine gold in Monreale. Farewell lunch, consisting of typical local products, will be served. Continue to Palermo for panoramic visit. Overnight.

DAY 8: PALERMOTransfer to the airport. End of services.

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4 STAR $1588 $290 2 nights in 4* hotel in Lima. 3 Nights in the Amazon at Ceiba Tops luxury lodge. All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner). Internal transportation by seat in coach service. All sightseeing tours and admissions. English speaking guides.


4 STAR $890 $000 1 Night in in Santiago. 3 Nights accommodation at hotel on Easter Island. Breakfast at hotel daily. Lunch box on day 3. Local transportation by seat in coach service. All sightseeing tours and admissions. English speaking guides.

Peruvian Amazon Extension 6 Days

DAY 1: LIMA Arrive Lima and transfer to your hotel. Overnight.

DAY 2: LIMA/IQUITOS (AMAZON)Transfer to the airport for flight to Iquitos, main port city on the Amazon River and largest city in the Peruvian Amazon. After a brief city orientation we transfer to Explorama Dock for a 40-km boat ride down the mighty Amazon River to the luxury Ceiba Tops Lodge where we stay for 3 nights. Evening dinner and local entertainment in a local restaurant.

DAY 3: AMAZON (Ceiba Tops)Morning boat excursion in search of

fresh water pink and grey dolphins that are found in this part of the Amazon. Visit a small Yagua Indian village where your guide will describe the Yagua culture and give you the opportunity to see some of the local crafts. Afternoon enjoy a walk along an Amazon River trail visiting the town of Indiana, a large river community that was originally a Franciscan mission. Return to your lodge.

DAY 4: AMAZON (Ceiba Tops)Early morning depart by boat to ExplorNapo Lodge to enjoy breakfast and experience authentic Amazon River lifestyle in palm-thatched houses surrounded by rainforest. Hike the

spectacular Canopy Walkway, one of the longest treetop walkways in the world, spanning over 500m at a height of 35m. No special climbing skills required! After lunch, we visit the “ReNuPeRu” ethno botanical gardens where over 240 medicinal plants are cultivated by a local shaman. Return to your lodge in time to enjoy a cooling dip before dinner.

DAY 5: IQUITOS/LIMA This morning the choice is yours – a boating excursion on the Amazon or some relaxing time by the pool. Afternoon transfer to Iquitos airport for return flight to Lima. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for 1 night.

DAY 6: LIMABreakfast at your hotel. Later transfer to Lima airport for departure flight to Santiago and connect with your onward flight to Australia.

Easter Island Extension5 Days

DAY 1: SANTIAGOArrive Santiago and transfer to hotel for 1 night.

DAY 2: SANTIAGO/EASTER ISLAND Transfer to the airport for flight to Easter Island, a remote island located at 3,760 km west from the Chilean coast. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon visit Ahu Akivi, Puna a Pau hill.

DAY 3: EASTER ISLAND Visit the town of Hanga Roa towards the southern shore. Proceed visit Ahu Vaihu, Rano Raraku quarry, Ahu Tongariki. Continue drive past La Perouse Bay to the Ahu Te Pito Kura, symbolizes the “Navel of the World.” En route to Anakena beach, visit the partially rebuilt Ahu Naunau and the lone moai of Ahu Ature Huki.

DAY 4: EASTER Depart towards Ahu Vinapu, continue to the city of Orongo, the centre of the “Bird Man” cult and enjoy a spectacular view of islets Motu Nui, Motu-Iti and Motu Kao-Kao. Free time to visit the artisans market before returning to your hotel.

DAY 5: EASTER ISLAND/SANTIAGOTransfer to the airport for departure flight to Santiago and connect with your onward flight.

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4 STAR $3350 All transfers, 4* hotels with breakfast 1night in Quito, 1night in Guayaquil, Deluxe Galapagos cruise in sea view Standard Plus cabins with air-condition-ing and private facilities, Domestic air tickets Quito or Galapagos Islands. On board: all meals, welcome and farewell cocktails, free coffee/tea at the 24-hour station, excursions with multilingual speaking guides.

Cruise: M/Y Coral I or II or M/V Galapagos Legend Minimum 2 persons

Ecuador Mainland & Galapagos Islands Extension

7 Days DAY 1: QUITO Arrival at Quito airport and transfer to the hotel.

DAY 2: QUITO (B)Colonial City Tour & Middle of the World: bustling streets and squares of the largest historical old town in the South America.

DAY 3-6: GALAPAGOS CRUISEFly to Galapagos to join an All-inclusive Galapagos cruise with a chance to travel through this paradise to see prehistoric iguanas, giant tortoises, exotic birds, plants and beautiful landscapes of volcanoes, lava cones and magma flows. Swim and snorkel in the warm clear waters among tropical fish, other marine wildlife.

DAY 6: GALAPAGOS/GUAYAQUILMorning visit. Later Fly to Guayaquil and transfer to your hotel.

DAY 7: QUITO (B)Transfer to the airport. End of services.

Great Patagonia Extension8 Days

The stunning landscapes of this region are identified with huge granite rock spires and ice, fast-flowing rivers, dense forests, vast blue lakes and a wide variety of wildlife. The centerpieces of the greatest remaining

wilderness territory of Argentina are undoubtedly, the Perito Moreno Glacier.

DAY 1: TRELEW / PUERTO MADRYN Arrival at Trelew airport and transfer to hotel in Puerto Madryn. Visit Tombo Penguin Rookery, biggest reserve in the world.

DAY 2: PUERTO MADRYNFull day visit to Península Valdés with great variety of marine fauna and whale watching, one of the greatest attractions. Return to your hotel.

DAY 3: PUERTO MADRYN / USHUAIA Fly to Ushuaia. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon tour.

DAY 4: USHUAIA Visit Tierra del Fuego National Park, tour the Beagle Channel. Catamaran to Birds

Island to see Giant Albatross and many other species of sea birds. Return to your hotel.

DAY 5: USHUAIA / EL CALAFATEFly to El Calafate. Arrive and transfer to your hotel.

DAY 6: EL CALAFATEBoard a modern boat to Upsala Glacier. Navigate the Spegazzini Canal, highest

Glacier and the Perito Moreno Glacier. Return to you hotel.

DAY 7: EL CALAFATEVisit Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glacieares National Park and enjoy spectacular views along wide catwalks. Return to your hotel.

DAY 8: EL CALAFATETransfer to El Calafate airport.


4 STAR $1550 $380 7 nights in 4* hotels including breakfasts daily, all tours in A/C coach, admissions, bilingual guides.

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Antarctica Cruises12 Days, Fully Inclusive From $5,580

Expedition cruises to the Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, crossing the Polar Circle aboard the MV USHUAIA

DAY 1: DEPART FROM USHUAIAEmbark in the afternoon and meet your expedition and lecture staff. Sail along the famous Beagle Channel and the scenic Mackinlay Pass.

DAY 2 & 3: CROSSING THE DRAKE PASSAGENamed after the renowned explorer, Sir Francis Drake, who sailed these waters in 1578, the Drake Passage also marks the Antarctic Convergence, a biological barrier where cold polar water sinks beneath the warmer northern waters. The Drake Passage also marks the northern limit of many Antarctic seabirds. Sailing across the passage, Expeditions’ lecturers will help identify the amazing variety of seabirds and many albatrosses. The USHUAIA’s open bridge policy allows you to join on the bridge, learn about navigation, watch for whales,

and enjoy the view. A full program of lectures will be offered. The first sightings of icebergs and snow-capped mountains indicate that you have reached the South Shetland Islands, a group of twenty islands and islets.

DAY 4 TO 9: EXPLORING THE ANTARCTIC PENINSULA, THE SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS, AND ENDEAVOR TO CROSS THE POLAR CIRCLEExquisite beauty and pristine landscapes are waiting for you on the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula. Myriads of icebergs floating free in the waterways. You will have time to explore its amazing scenery with a wide variety of wildlife.

DAY 10 & 11: AT SEA. CROSSING THE DRAKE PASSAGE, NORTHBOUNDDepart Antarctica heading north across the Drake Passage. Join our lecturers

and naturalists on deck in search for seabirds and whales and enjoy some final lectures. Take the chance to relax and reflect on the fascinating adventures of the past days on the way back to Ushuaia.

DAY 12: ARRIVAL IN USHUAIAEarly arrival at the port of Ushuaia. Disembark after breakfast.Please note: Itinerary is a guide only. Exact route and program will vary to take best advantage of local weather, ice conditions and opportunities to view wildlife.

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You must read and understand the following Terms and Conditions before booking Early Bird Specials 2015 with ASIAQUEST TOURS. Terms and conditions of liability under which the tour operates are detailed below and the payment of the deposit or tour cost represents acceptance by the purchaser. Early Bird Specials offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers provided by ASIAQUEST TOURS previously. Early Bird Specials can only be booked directly with ASIAQUEST TOURS and not through a travel agent. Early Bird Specials are valid for travel on group departures as described in this brochure only and depart Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth using Singapore Airlines for ASIA, Emirates for the MEDITERRANEAN and LAN Air for SOUTH AMERICA. Early Bird Specials offers are valid until 28 November 2014 for travel between 1 February and 15 December 2015. Booking Your Tour/TripA deposit of $AUD300 per person is to be included with completed and signed booking form. All deposits can be paid by cash, personal cheque, bank cheque, Visa card or Mastercard. There are no extra charges for credit cards specified. We will confirm your booking for the trip/tour of your choice. All cheques should be made out to ASIAQUEST TOURS.Booking Your South America Tour/TripA deposit of $AUD600 per person is to be included with completed and signed booking form.Tour/Trip DepositOnce ASIAQUEST TOURS has received a deposit from clients/passengers, it is agreed by the purchasers that they have read and understood the Terms and Conditions and are bound by them as described in this brochure.Final PaymentThe balance owing on your trip/tour is to be paid by cash, personal cheque, bank cheque, Visa card or Mastercard. There are no extra charges for credit cards specified. Cheques should be made out to ASIAQUEST TOURS 65 days prior to your departure date. Final payment for South America tours is due to be paid 70 days prior to your departure date. Tour Cost GuaranteeWe at ASIAQUEST TOURS value and respect business from our past and future clients. Once ASIAQUEST TOURS has received your deposit for any tours (Except Tours to South America) published in this brochure, we guarantee that there will be no changes or increases in the published tour prices/costs. Any cost changes due to tariffs and/or taxes associated with airlines, hotels, cruises or currency fluctuations will be absorbed by ASIAQUEST TOURS. This is our ‘peace of mind’ promise to you, our valued clients.Amendment FeesAny amendment made to a confirmed tour or flight itinerary before full payment will result in an amendment fee of $50.00 per person. Transferring from one tour to another tour will incur a $150.00 fee per person. Once international and domestic flights have been issued there are no changes allowed. Any changes or amendments made by the passenger at that time will be at their expense.Group SizeASIAQUEST TOURS requires a minimum 10 and a maximum of 18 passengers to operate any of our group tours. If we are unable to book at least 10 passengers on any given tour departure, we may still agree to run the tour by providing local guides only (and not a National Escort), to accompany the tour. Alternatively ASIAQUEST TOURS reserves the right to cancel trip/tour.International Flights and AirfaresMost of our tours fly with Singapore Airlines to ASIA and Emirates to MEDITERRANEAN, departing from Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane & Adelaide. Tours to South America fly with Lan Air. On our tours to ASIA Perth and Adelaide passengers may require an extra night’s accommodation in Singapore at extra cost. Once ticketed, Early Bird Specials airfares are non refundable and cannot be changed. Any changes to airlines’ flight schedules are outside the control of ASIAQUEST TOURS but may affect our tour operation. In case of any flight schedule changes, ASIAQUEST TOURS cannot be held responsible, but will make every effort to find the most suitable flight connection in accordance with the itinerary. Any additional costs incurred as a result of this event are at the expense of the passenger.South America ToursPlease note that, for Perth and Adelaide passengers booking our South America tours, supplement charges are applicable as per brochure. Passengers joining our tours to South America from Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth will be transferred to Sydney via Qantas domestic flights connecting with LAN Air flights to Santiago, Chile. It is important to note that, in the event of cancellation

or delay of Qantas domestic flights, passengers may be required to book overnight accommodation in Sydney at their own expense. All passengers will be able to check their luggage directly through to Santiago with Qantas, at their city of origin.Fuel Levy Surcharges and Taxes on International and Domestic flightsThe cost of each tour is based on international exchange rates as of June 2014. Fuel levy surcharges and taxes have been applied by all airlines on international and domestic flights since 2004 to cover the rising cost of fuel. The amount charged is at the discretion of the airlines and can change at any time without notice. The fuel surcharge and taxes are approximately as follows: AUD $780 per person flying Singapore airlines to ASIA; AUD $800 per person flying Emirates to the Mediterranean; and AUD $1300 per person flying LAN Airways to South America. These amounts are added to the cost of your airline ticket. It is important to note that these charges can vary at any time between booking your tour and the ticket being issued for any destinations in this brochure. WE AT ASIAQUEST WILL ABSORB ANY CHANGES TO FUEL LEVY SURCHARGES AND TAXES FOR EARLY BIRD SPECIALS TOURS (EXCEPT SOUTH AMERICA TOURS) PUBLISHED IN THIS BROCHURE. Cancellations & Refunds Once we receive confirmation of tour cancellation in writing, we will refund the amount you have paid, less cancellation fees (see below), based on Early Bird Specials departure dates. For all tours in this brochure cancellation policies are as follows: Please note that a cancellation will only be acknowledged when it is received in writing.Cancellation more than 65 days before departure, loss of 50% deposit paid.Cancellation less than 65 days before departure, loss of full deposit.Cancellation less than 55 days before departure, loss of 50% of tour cost.Cancellation less than 49 days before departure, NO refund.Cancellation by ASIAQUEST TOURSIf there are too few people booked on a particular tour, ASIAQUEST TOURS reserves the right to cancel the trip/tour at any time. In this case, the amount paid by passengers to ASIAQUEST TOURS will be fully refunded on all Early Bird Specials tours described in this brochure.Tour Cost & Duration All tour prices in this brochure are quoted in Australian dollars and include tour preparation, operation and marketing costs as of June 2014. All prices in this brochure are current at the time of printing. The duration of each tour includes day of departure and day of return to Australia. Departure dates listed in the Early Bird Specials brochure are subject to availability. ASIAQUEST TOURS reserves the right to request final payment or part payment prior to 65 days before departure. Relevant Travel Documents All clients must have valid passports with at least 6 months validity remaining after the tour return date. All Australian passport holders require a visa for Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar China, Sri Lanka, India, Egypt, Turkey, Jordan and Brazil. Please note that Australian passport holders do not require a visa for Singapore. Foreign passport holders may incur an extra cost for arranging visas. It is required that you send/deliver your passport to ASIAQUEST TOURS at least 65 days (90 days for South America) prior to your departure date in order for us to arrange relevant visas. Your final documents will be mailed to you a fortnight before your departure date. Failure to provide your passport in time may result in delays in returning your passport back to you. ASIAQUEST TOURS cannot be held responsible for any delays incurred by consulates, embassies or high commissions while processing or issuing tourist visas. Health & Insurance It is compulsory for all travellers to be in good physical & mental health. Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, China, Egypt, Jordan, Greece & India do not have facilities to accommodate wheel chairs or physically challenged clients. Please ensure that you select a suitable holiday for your level of fitness as walking, boarding and disembarking coaches and boats and climbing monument stairs are required at many places. ASIAQUEST TOURS strongly recommends that you visit your doctor & dentist prior to your departure. It is also a condition of trip/tour confirmation that each passenger obtains an appropriate standard of travel insurance that covers him/her for the duration of the tour in case of medical injury, illness, death, loss of baggage and personal items, cancellations & curtailment.Clients will not be permitted to embark upon a tour or continue travelling on a tour if, in the opinion of ASIAQUEST TOURS or any of its representatives, their

mental health or physical condition renders them incapable of caring for themselves or causes them to be objectionable to other clients or a potential hazard to themselves or other clients. ASIAQUEST TOURS will not be responsible for expenses resulting in such persons being precluded from completing the tour for any such reason.Share Accommodation Single travellers have a choice of paying a single supplement or sharing a room with someone of the same gender. Where a single client wishes to share accommodation with a fellow single client on any of our tours, we will make every effort to arrange this. ASIAQUEST TOURS accepts no responsibility for the suitability of the rooming partner. If at any time during the tour a client considers their rooming partner to be unsuitable, ASIAQUEST TOURS will endeavor to arrange a single room AT EXTRA COST, subject to availability in the same hotel. Single Supplement: If we are unable to find a rooming partner of the same gender, passengers must pay the single supplement charge for hotel rooms, Cruises and rail journey. The single supplement component of tour cost is specified for each Early Bird Specials tour. It should be noted that, in some cases, single rooms are smaller than twin rooms. Any passengers preferring to stay in single rooms must pay a single supplement cost. Please note that a single supplement option is available at extra cost on rail journeys and boat cruises in Indochina, China and South America. Any passengers wishing to stay in a single room on cruise or rail components of tours must pay an extra single supplement cost as per brochure.Unused Portion of Tour: Please note that, if a client cannot or chooses not to continue the tour for medical/family/personal or any other reasons, no refunds will be made to the client by ASIAQUEST TOURS for the unused portion of the tour/journey.Advice on Overseas Travel: We strongly recommend that, prior to making your booking, you review & familiarise yourself with the travel advisory service provided by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade by visiting their website (www.smartraveller.gov.au) or by calling 1300 555 135.Possible Changes or Delays: A number of factors may affect our planned itinerary. While we will make every effort to operate according to plan, ASIAQUEST TOURS reserves the right to alter itineraries at short notice in the interest of the traveller, the local people or the environment. ASIAQUEST TOURS will not be held responsible for changes to itineraries resulting from actions taken by international or domestic air carriers, cruise operators or railway operators for whatever reason.Special Requirements: Any special requirements must be brought to the attention of ASIAQUEST TOURS by the client at the time of booking a tour/trip.Complaints or Claims: In case the client is not satisfied with the tour at any time, he/she hereby agrees to inform the local guide or tour escort immediately so prompt action can be taken to resolve the problem. If actions taken by tour escort or guide still do not result in client satisfaction, the passenger agrees to contact ASIAQUEST TOURS in Sydney by telephone or fax. If the client is still not satisfied at the completion of the tour, then he/she agrees to provide details in writing to ASIAQUEST TOURS within 15 days of returning home.Law of Contract and Responsibilities: When booking with ASIAQUEST TOURS I/WE are aware that the proposed tour, in addition to usual inherent dangers and risks, has certain additional dangers and risks. These may include: physical exertion for which I/WE may not be prepared, weather extremes subject to sudden and unexpected changes, remoteness from normal medical and emergency services and evacuation difficulties. I acknowledge that the enjoyment, excitement and personal development potential of the proposed tour (being reasons for my participation) are derived in part from its inherent risks. I accept all the risks of the proposed tour and the possibility of personal injury, illness, death, property damage or loss resulting from my participation. I agree that should I suffer any personal injury, illness, death, property damage or loss, then ASIAQUEST TOURS or any of its staff may on my behalf and at my cost, arrange such medical treatment, evacuation or other assistance as they consider appropriate. I also agree that any liability on ASIAQUEST TOURS is limited to a maximum tour cost. By entering into this agreement I am not relying on any oral, written or visual representations or statement by ASIAQUEST TOURS or its staff & licensors or any other inducement or coercion to participate in the tour. I confirm that I have read & understood this agreement prior to signing it. This agreement shall be subjected to the laws of New South Wales & I submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of NSW.

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