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Essential Bangkok
3 nights from £77 per person
Day 1: Arrive Bangkok On arrival in Bangkok you will be met and transferred to your chosen Bangkok hotel for a three-night stay. Standard: Century Park Hotel Superior: Amari Atrium Deluxe: Shangri-La Bangkok Day 2: City Sightseeing & Temples Thailand has over 26,000 different and often unique temples. You will be picked up at your hotel this morning to enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour, visiting three of Bangkok's most distinguished temples. Wat Traimit is the Temple of the Golden Buddha made from solid gold and weighing 505 tonnes. It is also a fine example of Sukhothai art for those who don't have time to visit this ancient city. Continue on to Chinatown en-route to Wat Pho Temple of the Reclining Buddha, which is the largest and oldest in Bangkok. Finally, Wat Benchamabopit is the attractive Marble Temple and your last stop. Day 3: Ayuthaya Day Trip A full day tour to Ayuthaya the former Siamese capital, 86km north of Bangkok, where the magnificent temples, palaces and crumbling fortresses provide eloquent testimony to the city's former splendour. Travel in one direction by boat to experience the sights of the Chao Phraya River (River of Kings) whilst enjoying lunch on board your cruiser and taking in the sights of Thai river life. Travel back to Bangkok by air-conditioned coach before you are dropped back at your hotel. (L) Day 4: Depart Bangkok Today you will be transferred back to Bangkok Airport for your onward flight.
Tour Prices
Prices per person, room only, in £'s from
Century Park Hotel 01Jan08-31Mar08 01Apr08-31Mar09 Amari Atrium 01Jan08-31Mar08 01Apr08-15Apr08 16Apr08-31Oct08 01Nov08-31Mar09 Twin Single 86 120 90 126 118 120 77 80 184 186 100 107 Shangri-La Bangkok 01Jan08-31Mar08 01Apr08-31 Oct08 01Nov08-31Mar09 Twin 212 204 224 Single 372 355 394
Prices Include
· Three nights accommodation at your chosen hotel · Return airport-hotel transfers · Half-day Temples tour · Full-day tour to Ayuthaya
Price includes daily breakfast at Shangri-La Bangkok 01Apr08-31Oct08.
Essential Kuala Lumpur
2 nights from £62 per person
Day 1: Arrive Kuala Lumpur On arrival into Kuala Lumpur International Airport you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel for a twonight stay. This afternoon you will be picked up at your hotel for a half day Kuala Lumpur city tour, perfect for those who only have a few days in the city. The tour will pass or visit all the major historical attractions including, the Petronas Twin Towers, Jamek Mosque, Royal Palace, bustling Chinatown with its many hawker stalls and old shophouses, and the National Museum with views of the beautiful Lake Gardens. Standard: The Federal Superior: Parkroyal, Kuala Lumpur Deluxe: Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur Day 2: Kuala Lumpur, Suburbs and Batu Caves Tour Today join a half day tour and travel through the Ambassadors' Row in Ampang and past the KL suburbs and rural areas. Visit the internationally renowned Royal Selangor Pewter Museum, where you will learn about the traditional art. Arrive at the spectacular Batu Caves with its massive limestone outcrop and cavernous interior, home to Hindu dieties. The caves may not be suitable for the less able as there are many steps to climb. This afternoon transfer back to your hotel. Day 3: Depart Kuala Lumpur Today transfer to Kuala Lumpur airport for your onward flight.
· Comfortable shoes are recommended and most tours have a dress code of no shorts or sleeveless tops. Sightseeing days can be altered to suit passengers needs, depending on arrival and departure flights in to Kuala Lumpur.
Tour Prices
Price per person, in £'s from
Prices Include
· Two nights accommodation at your chosen hotel · Return airport-hotel transfers · Half day City Tour · Half day Batu Caves Tour
The Federal 01Jan08-31Mar08 01Apr08-31Mar09 Parkroyal 01Jan08-31Mar08 01Apr08-31Mar09
Twin Single 62 124 69 117 80 84 160 148
Shangri-La Kuala LumpurTwin Single 01Jan08-31Mar08 96 191 01Apr08-31Mar09 117 213
Prices on request during F1 Grand Prix - dates TBA. Surcharge applies 31Dec08 at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur.
Essential Tokyo
3 nights from £229 per person
Day 1: Arrive Tokyo On arrival into Tokyo Narita International Airport make your way to the airport coach counter and be directed to your bus and transferred to your chosen hotel for a three night stay. Settle in to the hotel and explore the surrounding area of this magnificent city. Standard: Shiba Park Hotel Superior: Courtyard By Marriott, Ginza Deluxe: Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo Day 2: Tokyo sightseeing Today enjoy a full day of sightseeing, exploring the new and ancient attractions of Tokyo. The tour includes a visit to the observation platform of Tokyo Tower, providing ample photo opportunities, the ancient Meiji Shrine for the finest example of Japanese architecture, a stroll through the East Garden of the Imperial Palace and Ginza shopping district before relaxing over a traditional Japanese lunch. The afternoon is spent enjoying a cruise on the River Sumida, visiting Asakusa Kannon Temple and undertaking a spot of shopping and bargaining in the popular Ueno and Akihabara shopping areas. (L) Day 3: Mount Fuji & Hakone On your third day you will set off towards the spectacular Mount Fuji, travelling towards the fifth station at an altitude of 8,000 feet for a stunning view over the Pacific Ocean. After lunch, continue to Hakone National Park where the four-kilometre cable car affords panoramic views of the volcanic Hakone Mountains, followed by a cruise on the peaceful Lake Ashi. Travel back to Tokyo Station on Japan's famous bullet train where the rest of the evening is free for you to continue to explore the city. (L) Day 4: Depart Tokyo Today is at leisure until a bus transfer back to the airport.
Tour Prices
Prices per person, room only, in £'s from
Shiba Park Twin Single 01Jan08-31Mar08 229 330 01Apr08-31Mar09 304 404 Courtyard by Marriott 01Jan08-31Mar08 273 454 01Apr08-31Mar09 347 529 Mandarin Oriental 01Jan08-31Mar08 01Apr08-31Mar09 Twin Single 574 1053 648 1127
Prices Include
· Three nights accommodation at your chosen hotel · Full day Tokyo tour including lunch · Mount Fiji & Hakone full day tour including lunch · Return seat-in-coach airport to hotel transfers
Courtyard by Marriott supplements apply 01Jan08, 10Oct08-30Nov08, 31Dec08-01Jan09
Brochure prices may change. See booking conditions.
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