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Welcome to ASIA Asia is full of intrigue, adventure, spirituality and culture. It has fascinated and mystified travelers for centuries with its diverse travel options. From glamorous, world class and sophisticated cities to rich cultural traditions, historic temples, inspiring gardens and fabulous dining – Asia provides the perfect opportunity to savor the essence of the ancient and the modern world at the same time. The countries of East and South-East Asia are a tour-de-force for the senses of any visitor. They teach, delight, surprise and create wonderful memories of the journeys taken. The warm and welcoming ways of its people and their ancient ceremonies recreate an old world charm that is unique to this region. Delectable, world-class cuisine of each country and region makes Asia truly the ultimate travel destination. From the millennia old army of Terracotta standing by in the ancient city of Xian, to the magnificent ruins of Angkor Wat or the serenity of Chiang Rai and the glitter of Tokyo, the culinary delights of Hong Kong and the colorful festivals of Taipei – Asia is a magnet for the discerning traveler. A journey of a lifetime, not to be missed! 1 CAMBODIA 2 CHINA 3 INDONESIA JAPAN 4 JAPAN SOUTH 4 KOREA 5 LAOS 9 6 MALAYSIA 7 PHILIPPINES CHINA 8 SINGAPORE 2 9 SOUTH KOREA P ACIFIC LAOS TAIWAN OCEAN 10 TAIWAN 10 11 THAILAND 5 12 VIETNAM THAILAND VIETNAM 11 PHILIPPINES 1 12 7 CAMBODIA MALAYSIA INDIAN OCEAN 6 8 3 SINGAPORE INDONESIA 0 miles 1000 0 km 1000 Welcome to Asia | 53

CHINA DISCOVERY 0 miles 400 Beijing (3N) 0 km 400 10 DAYS: Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Suzhou HHHH Xian (2N) Suzhou Ancient glory meets the dynamism of modern China in this exciting Shanghai (4N) Beijing to Shanghai itinerary. Visit the highlights of history, starting with the Great Wall and Forbidden Palace, followed by the Terra Cotta Warriors and Shanghai, and ending in the entrancing “Venice of the East,” Suzhou. Air Rail DAY 1 – ARRIVE BEIJING Arrive in Beijing, the capital of the People’s Republic of China, where you’ll be welcomed at the airport and escorted to your hotel. DAY 2 – BEIJING – TIANANMEN SQUARE, FORBIDDEN CITY & HUTONG TOUR Start your morning with a visit to Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest public square, and the Forbidden City, a 250–acre palace with more than 9,000 rooms, only opened to the public in 1949 after centuries of secrecy. Later, take a rickshaw to Beijing’s hutongs—ancient city alleys following Zhou dynasty protocols—and a local home. (B, L) DAY 3 – BEIJING – GREAT WALL & SUMMER PALACE Visit the 3,750-mile, 2,300-year-old Great Wall, stopping en route at the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube for a picture stop. In the afternoon, explore the Summer Palace, the retreat of China’s royal families for over 2,000 years. Tonight, enjoy a Peking duck dinner. (B, L, D) DAY 4 – BEIJING – TEMPLE OF HEAVEN & LAMA TEMPLE/XIAN In the morning, visit the Temple of Heaven, possibly the country’s most popular symbol, and the Lama Temple, considered to be the largest and most perfectly preserved lamasery in present–day China. Then, fly to Xian, once the largest city in the world and the national capital for 11 Chinese dynasties, linking between Asia and Europe. Settle into your hotel. (B, L) DAY 5 – XIAN – TERRA COTTA WARRIORS Discovered in 1974, the 3rd century BC burial sites of the first emperor to unite China, Qin Shi Huangdi, is an archaeological site like no other, its thousands of Terra Cotta Warriors standing guard over the Imperial Tomb for centuries. A ceramics and pottery workshop are part of the stop, and the day continues with a noodle–making demonstration and a stop at the Shaanxi Provincial Museum. In the evening, enjoy a dumpling dinner and a Tang Dynasty dance performance. (B, L, D) DAY 6 – XIAN/SHANGHAI In the morning, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Temple and the ancient city wall. Later, fly to Shanghai, where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. (B, L) DAY 7 – SHANGHAI Your morning tour of Shanghai includes a visit to Yuyuan Garden and Old Town; your afternoon takes you to the Shanghai Museum and the tree-lined Bund, which wraps around the Huangpu River. Wander the Tianzifang Artist area, famous for small craft stores, coffee shops, trendy art studios, and narrow alleys. In the evening, renowned Chinese acrobats entertain. (B, D) Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian 54 | China Discovery

Suzhou DAY 8 – SUZHOU GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES & RATES Enter Suzhou via high-speed train and discover the 300 bridges—some dating back to the Ming Dynasty—and network of waterways and canals Departure Dates (Wednesdays) Rates* of the “Venice of the East.” Stop at the Master of the Nets Garden and First Class Accommodations the silk factory. Ride on the Grand Canal, China’s ancient commercial Jan, Feb & Mar 2019 $2,080 waterway, before returning to Shanghai. (B, L) Last departure: Mar 13, 2019 DAY 9 – SHANGHAI Apr 3 – May, Jun, Jul & Aug, 2019 $2,250 Relax or spend the final day of your China Discovery independently Aug 28, Sep, Oct & Nov, 2019 $2,295 “discovering” every last inch of this city before your departure. (B) Nov 27, 2019 – Mar, 2020 $2,190 Last departure: Mar 18, 2020 DAY 10 – SHANGHAI/HOME Transfer in the morning for your departure. (B) Blackout Dates: Jan 30 – Feb 15, 2019 / Apr 17 – 26, 2019 / Sep 25 – Oct 4, 2019 Note: Single room supplement applies. Prices are on sharing basis and based on minimum of 2 passengers traveling. HOTELS Beijing: Capital Hotel Xian: Holiday Inn Xian Big Goose Pagoda Shanghai: Ocean Hotel Shanghai HIGHLIGHTS Great Wall Visit to a local home Terra Cotta Warriors Dinner and Tang Dynasty Show Chinese acrobatic show Visit to a water town *RATES ARE PER PERSON, BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY AND INCLUDE: First Class accommodations with private facilities 9 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), and 3 dinners (D) as specified Arrival and departure transfers All sightseeing per the itinerary Local English-speaking guides Entrance fees to monuments and cultural events Internal flights – Beijing/Xian/Shanghai Domestic airport tax and fuel surcharge Baggage handling Terra Cotta Warriors, Xian China Discovery | 55

HIGHLIGHTS OF CHINA 0 miles 400 Beijing (3N) 0 km 400 12 DAYS: Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Li River, Yangshou, Shanghai, Suzhou Xian (2N) Suzhou Shanghai (4N) HHHH With this itinerary, you won’t have to choose between shopping, dining, entertainment, and all the historical sights you’ve always wanted to see in China. Experience the highlights of Beijing and Guilin (2N) Yangshuo Shanghai with a city tour to Xian and a day to explore the Terra Cotta Warriors. Sample China at its most alluring without forgoing the extras that will make it an experience. Air Road Boat Rail DAY 1 – ARRIVE BEIJING Land in the capital of the People’s Republic of China, where a representative will be waiting to welcome you and take you to your hotel. DAY 2 – BEIJING – TIANANMEN SQUARE, FORBIDDEN CITY & HUTONG TOUR Get your trip off to a big start at the largest public square in the world, Tiananmen Square, and the 250-acre palace we know as the Forbidden City, accessible only as recently as 1949. Visit Beijing’s narrow-alleyed hutongs via rickshaw for a unique perspective of the Zhou dynasty’s residential building plan. Learn more about local life at a resident’s home. (B, L) DAY 3 – BEIJING – GREAT WALL & SUMMER PALACE Visit the whimsical Bird’s Nest and Water Cube—site of the 2008 Summer Games—for photos, then on to a much older architectural feat: the Great Wall, built 2,300 years ago, extending 3,750 miles, and visible from space! Next is the Summer Palace, the traditional retreat for China’s rulers for 2,000 years. A Peking duck dinner closes out the evening. (B, L, D) DAY 4 – BEIJING – TEMPLE OF HEAVEN & LAMA TEMPLE/XIAN The morning begins with two symbolic stops: the Temple of Heaven and the Lama Temple, considered the largest and most perfectly preserved lamasery in present-day China. Later, fly to Xian, once the largest city in the world, the capital through 11 Chinese dynasties, and a major link between Asia and Europe. Your hotel awaits. (B, L) DAY 5 – XIAN – TERRA COTTA WARRIORS See the wonder that captured the interest of the world in 1974: the astonishing 3rd century BC burial site of the first emperor to unite China, Qin Shi Huangdi, guarded by thousands of Terra Cotta Warriors. Enjoy a noodle-making demonstration, lunch, and the Shaanxi Provincial Museum. A dumpling dinner feast and Tang Dynasty show concludes an exciting day of culture. (B, L, D) DAY 6 – XIAN/GUILIN In the morning, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Temple and walk along Xian’s ancient city wall. Board your flight to Guilin in the afternoon; you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel upon arrival. (B, L) DAY 7 – GUILIN/YANGSHUO/GUILIN Relax and enjoy the natural beauty of this region from the decks of a slow- moving boat on the Li River. Disembark in Yangshuo to explore intriguing West Street, the local village, and farms. Dinner at a local restaurant is followed by the Liu San Jie “Impressions” light show. Transfer back to Guilin in the late evening. (B, L, D) Guilin 56 | Highlights of China

Shanghai DAY 8 – GUILIN/SHANGHAI GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES & RATES Rise to see the famous, ethereal Reed Flute Caves. Following lunch, fly to Shanghai and check into your hotel. (B, L) Departure Dates (Wednesdays) Rates* First Class Accommodations DAY 9 – SHANGHAI SIGHTSEEING Dec 2018 – Mar 2019 $2,975 Walk through the Yuyuan Garden, the old town, the Shanghai Museum, and the Bund, a leafy boulevard along the Huangpu River. Continue to the Last departure: Mar 13, 2019 Tianzifang Artist area in the French Concession, known for its small craft Apr 3 – May, Jun, Jul & Aug, 2019 $3,190 stores, coffee shops, trendy art studios, and narrow alleys. A Chinese Aug 28, Sep, Oct & Nov, 2019 $3,235 acrobats performance ends the night. (B, D) Nov 27, 2019 – Mar, 2020 $3,075 Last departure: Mar 18, 2020 DAY 10 – SUZHOU SIGHTSEEING A high-speed train will take you to the waterways, canals, and 300 Blackout Dates: Jan 30 – Feb 15, 2019 / Apr 17 – 26, 2019 / graceful bridges—built as far back as the Ming Dynasty—to the “Venice Sep 25 – Oct 4, 2019 of the East.” Once there, stops include the Master of the Nets Garden, the silk-spinning factory, and a ride on the Grand Canal, China’s ancient Note: Single room supplement applies. Prices are on sharing basis commercial waterway. Later, return to Shanghai. (B, L) and based on minimum of 2 passengers traveling. DAY 11 – SHANGHAI Savor your last day as you please. (B) DAY 12 – SHANGHAI/HOME Transfer to the airport for your departure. (B) HOTELS Beijing: Capital Hotel Xian: Holiday Inn Xian Big Goose Pagoda Guilin: Guilin Bravo Hotel Shanghai: Ocean Hotel Shanghai Forbidden City, Beijing HIGHLIGHTS Visit to a local home Terra Cotta Warriors Dinner and Tang Dynasty show Liu San Jie “Impressions” light show Chinese acrobatic show Visit to a water town *RATES ARE PER PERSON, BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY AND INCLUDE: First Class accommodations with private facilities 11 breakfasts (B), 8 lunches (L), and 4 dinners (D) as specified Arrival and departure transfers All sightseeing as per the itinerary Local English-speaking guides Entrance fees to monuments and cultural events Internal flights – Beijing/Xian/Guilin/Shanghai Domestic airport tax and fuel surcharge Baggage handling Highlights of China | 57

ASIA TAPESTRY: THE BEST OF CHINA 0 0 km miles 400 400 Beijing (3N) & HONG KONG Xian (2N) Chengdu (2N) 13 DAYS: Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Chengdu, Hong Kong HHHH Guilin (2N) This tour provides a wonderful glimpse of ancient glory, breathtaking Yangshuo landscapes, rare animals like pandas, and big, buzzing city life. Hong Kong (3N) International influence and powerful pasts shape the cities visited in this itinerary; deep dives into the culture show you the best of these worlds. Air Road Boat DAY 1 – ARRIVE BEIJING Receive a warm welcome and escort to your hotel as you arrive Hong Kong in the capital of the People’s Republic of China. DAY 2 – BEIJING – TIANANMEN SQUARE, FORBIDDEN CITY & HUTONG TOUR The adventure begins in Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest public square, and the Forbidden City, whose 250 acres contain more than 9,000 rooms inaccessible to the public until 1949. A rickshaw tour through the ancient city alleys of the hutong district takes you through Zhou Dynasty city planning … and a local home to learn more. (B, L) DAY 3 – BEIJING – GREAT WALL & SUMMER PALACE The Bird’s Nest and Water Cube of the 2008 Summer Games is your first photo stop; the legendary Great Wall is the next, with endless views from a seemingly endless wall. Then, explore the Summer Palace, a retreat for China’s royalty for 2,000 years, and dine in grand style with a Peking duck dinner. (B, L, D) DAY 4 – BEIJING – TEMPLE OF HEAVEN & LAMA TEMPLE/XIAN The iconic Temple of Heaven and the Lama Temple—thought to be the largest and most perfectly preserved lamasery in China—starts your day, to be followed by a flight to the national capital for 11 dynasties, Xian. A transfer to your hotel makes your evening at leisure. (B, L) DAY 5 – XIAN – TERRA COTTA WARRIORS Visit the archaeological and burial site of the first emperor to unite China, Qin Shi Huangdi, to see thousands of thousands-years-old Terra Cotta Warriors. Other activities include a ceramics and pottery workshop, noodle-making demonstration, lunch, the Shaanxi Provincial Museum, and, in the evening, a dumpling extravaganza and Tang Dynasty show. (B, L, D) DAY 6 – XIAN/GUILIN Awake to go to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Temple and tour the ancient city wall of Xian. Afterwards, fly to Guilin and settle into your hotel. (B, L) DAY 7 – GUILIN/YANGSHUO/GUILIN Take in the striking landscape of this region from a leisure-paced boat on the Li River. Disembark in Yangshuo to stroll whimsical West Street and visit the local village and farms. Dinner at a local restaurant is followed by Liu San Jie “Impressions” light show. In the late evening, transfer back to Guilin. (B, L, D) 58 | Asia Tapestry: The Best of China & Hong Kong

Great Wall DAY 8 – GUILIN/CHENGDU GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES & RATES Fly to 2,000-year-old Chengdu, capital of China’s Sichuan Province and nicknamed the “City of Hibiscus,” derived from the fragrant bushes Departure Dates (Wednesdays) Rates* planted along the city walls. Upon being met and transferred to your First Class Accommodations hotel, have lunch at a local restaurant before continuing on to the Wenshu Dec 2018 – Mar 2019 $4,020 Temple and People’s Square. (B, L) Last departure: Mar 13, 2019 DAY 9 – CHENGDU SIGHTSEEING Apr 3 – Apr 17, 2019 $4,170 The exciting and world-renowned Chengdu Panda Breeding Research Apr 24, May, Jun, Jul, Aug 21, 2019 $4,010 base is today’s highlight, and following lunch, you’ll also get to explore Sep 25 – Oct 23, 2019 $4,430 the Jinli Cultural Street. For dinner, have real Sichuan hot pot and enjoy Oct 30 – Nov 20, 2019 $4,210 a Sichuan Opera performance. (B, L, D) Nov 27, Dec, 2019; Jan, Feb 19, 2020 $3,885 DAY 10 – CHENGDU/HONG KONG Feb 26, Mar, 2020 $3,975 Transfer to the airport to fly to Hong Kong, where the mystical East Last departure: Mar 18, 2020 meets the modern West and the potpourri of sights, smells, and sounds never fails to delight the senses. Once taken to your hotel, the day is Blackout Dates: Jan 30 – Feb 15, 2019 / Apr 17 – 26, 2019 / yours. (B) Sep 25 – Oct 4, 2019 DAY 11 – HONG KONG SIGHTSEEING Note: Single room supplement applies. Prices are on sharing basis Your morning is dedicated to the sights of legendary Hong Kong Island, and based on minimum of 2 passengers traveling. from Victoria Peak via one-way peak tram ride to Aberdeen Fishing Village and Stanley Market. Your afternoon is at leisure. (B) DAY 12 – HONG KONG HOTELS Sample famous Cantonese cuisine, go shopping, or seek out history. Beijing: Capital Hotel It’s up to you when your day is free. (B) Xian: Holiday Inn Xian Big Goose Pagoda Guilin: Guilin Bravo Hotel DAY 13 – HONG KONG/HOME Chengdu: Tibet Hotel Chengdu Transfer to the airport for your departure. (B) Hong Kong: Metropark Hotel Kowloon HIGHLIGHTS Great Wall Terra Cotta Warriors Liu San Jie “Impressions” light show *RATES ARE PER PERSON, BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY AND INCLUDE: First Class accommodations with private facilities 12 breakfasts (B), 8 lunches (L), and 4 dinners (D) as specified Arrival and departure transfers All sightseeing as per the itinerary Local English-speaking guides Entrance fees to monuments and cultural events Internal flights – Beijing/Xian/Guilin/Chengdu/Hong Kong Baggage handling Asia Tapestry: The Best of China & Hong Kong | 59

ESSENCE OF CHINA WITH YANGTZE 0 miles 400 Beijing (3N) RIVER CRUISE 0 km 400 Xian (2N) Suzhou Yichang Shanghai (4N) 14 DAYS: Beijing, Xian, Chongqing, Shibaozhai, Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, Shennong Stream, Chongqing (1N) Yangtze River Cruise (3N) Xiling Gorge, Yichang, Shanghai, Suzhou HHHH China’s most awe-inspiring sights and cities are included in this 14-day feast of travel adventure. Behold the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terra Cotta Warriors, and the ancient city of Fengdu. Enjoy the Qutang and Wu Gorges Air from a deluxe river cruise ship before finally landing in breathtaking Shanghai. Rail Boat DAY 1 – ARRIVE BEIJING Arrive in the capital of the People’s Republic of China, where an escort will meet and take you to your hotel. DAY 2 – BEIJING – TIANANMEN SQUARE, FORBIDDEN CITY & HUTONG TOUR Your day begins in Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world, and the enigmatic Forbidden City. Visit a fraction of the over 9,000 rooms that were once closed to the common people for centuries. Later, a rickshaw tour takes you through Beijing’s hutongs, or ancient city alleys built as part of a city plan that followed Zhou dynasty etiquette guidelines on residential area set-ups. (B, L) DAY 3 – BEIJING – GREAT WALL & SUMMER PALACE Take pictures at the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube, but save storage for the Great Wall, the day’s first major highlight. Built 2,300 years ago to extend 3,750 miles, climb a wall that can be seen from space! Then, on to the Summer Palace, a retreat for Chinese royalty for over 2,000 years. Dine like a ruler on a Peking duck dinner. (B, L, D) DAY 4 – BEIJING – TEMPLE OF HEAVEN & LAMA TEMPLE/XIAN This morning, visit one of the country’s most popular symbols, the Temple of Heaven, and the largest and most perfectly preserved lamasery in modern China, the Lama Temple. Continue the theme of Chinese icons by flying to Xian, once the largest city in the world and the national capital for 11 Chinese dynasties—a major link between Asia and Europe. After this, you’ll be taken to your hotel to settle in. (B, L) DAY 5 – XIAN – TERRA COTTA WARRIORS Visit the legendary archaeological site where thousands of Terra Cotta Warriors have been standing guard over the Imperial Tomb for more than 2,000 years; learn more at the ceramics and pottery workshop. A noodle- making demonstration is followed by lunch, leading in to a visit to the Shaanxi Provincial Museum. For dinner, feast your eyes on a Tang Dynasty show and more literally, on a dumpling dinner. (B, L, D) DAY 6 – XIAN/CHONGQING Start your day gaping at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Temple and continue it atop the ancient Xian city wall. Later, fly to Chongqing, the biggest metropolitan in west China. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. (B, L) DAY 7 – CHONGQING/CRUISE Visit the Panda Zoo, have lunch, then onwards to the Stilwell Museum, local market, and an authentic hot pot dinner. Following your tour, embark on MV President No. 6, where you’ll have an outside cabin with your own balcony, to relax on your downstream cruise on the Yangtze River. (B, L, D) Panda, Chongqing 60 | Essence of China with Yangtze River Cruise

Yangtze River Cruise DAY 8 – SHIBAOZHAI GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES & RATES Take a shore excursion to Shibaozhai, whose literal translation means “Stone Treasure Fortress.” Located in Zhong County, 30 miles away from Departure Dates (Wednesdays) Rates* Wanxian, this 12-story red wooden pagoda was built into a rectangular First Class Accommodations rock with sheer cliffs in the Qing Dynasty in 1750. Climb to the top by Apr 3 – May, 2019 $3,395 spiral staircase in the pagoda for a panoramic view of the winding river, the village, and the countryside. (B, L, D) May 29, Jun, Jul & Aug, 2019 $3,325 Aug 28, Sep, Oct & Nov 13, 2019 $3,440 DAY 9 – QUTANG GORGE, WU GORGE & SHENNONG STREAM Last departure: Nov 13, 2019 Qutang Gorge finds the river carving its way between sheer precipices of overhanging mountains on both sides; the wondrously whimsical Wu Blackout Dates: Jan 30 – Feb 15, 2019 / Apr 17 – 26, 2019 / Gorge meanders through dazzling peaks and rocks. Upon arrival at the Sep 25 – Oct 4, 2019 famed Shennong Stream, board a small boat and sail deep into the fabled Note: Single room supplement applies. Prices are on sharing basis Three Lesser Gorges for vistas of Parrot Gorge and Dragon Boat Gorge. and based on minimum of 2 passengers traveling. Continue to the third Xiling Gorge, passing through many historical sites. Sail through the huge Three Gorges Dam and the five ship locks. (B, L, D) DAY 10 – XILING GORGE & YICHANG/SHANGHAI Take a shore excursion to see the massive construction of Three Gorges Dam, the world’s largest hydroelectric project. Continue sailing HOTELS down in the second section of Xiling Gorges. Disembark in Yichang Beijing: Capital Hotel for the airport and your flight to Shanghai, the “Paris of the East” and Chongqing: Hilton Chongqing China’s most westernized and largest city. Your transfer to your hotel Xian: Holiday Inn Xian Big Goose Pagoda will be waiting. (B, L) Cruise: President Prime No 6 Shanghai: Ocean Hotel Shanghai DAY 11 – SHANGHAI SIGHTSEEING Your day in Shanghai includes a visit to Yuyuan Garden, the old town, HIGHLIGHTS the Shanghai Museum, and the Bund, a wide, tree-lined avenue along the Great Wall Huangpu River. In the Tianzifang Artist area, pop into the many small craft Visit to a local home stores, coffee shops, trendy art studios, and narrow alleys. This evening, Terra Cotta Warriors be amazed by Chinese acrobats. (B, D) Dinner and Tang Dynasty Show Chinese acrobatic show DAY 12 – SUZHOU SIGHTSEEING Visit to a water town A high-speed train takes you to the “Venice of the East” at top speed, called so for its waterways, canals, and 300 graceful bridges that date *RATES ARE PER PERSON, BASED ON back to the Ming Dynasty. Visit the Master of the Nets Garden and the DOUBLE OCCUPANCY AND INCLUDE: silk-spinning factory before taking a ride on the Grand Canal, China’s First Class accommodations with private facilities ancient commercial waterway, and returning to Shanghai. (B, L) 3 nights Yangtze River Cruise with private balcony 13 breakfasts (B), 10 lunches (L), and 6 dinners (D) as specified DAY 13 – SHANGHAI Arrival and departure transfers Spend your day at leisure or pursuing independent activities. On your All sightseeing per the itinerary last day, make it count! (B) Local English-speaking guides Entrance fees to monuments and cultural events DAY 14 – SHANGHAI/HOME Internal flights – Beijing/Xian/Chongqing, Yichang/Shanghai Transfer to the airport for your departure. (B) Domestic airport tax and fuel surcharge Baggage handling Essence of China with Yangtze River Cruise | 61

CHINA MYANMAR Hanoi MYSTIC MARVELS (2N) Halong Bay (1N) OF INDOCHINA LAOS Gulf of Tonkin South China Sea 11 DAYS: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Siem Reap, Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom THAILAND Danang Hoi An (2N) HHHHH Discover the enchantment of historical and modern Vietnam Siem Reap (3N) crowned by a visit to fascinating Angkor Wat. This itinerary CAMBODIA VIETNAM includes a cruise of dreamlike Ha Long Bay, the inspiration for the movie Avatar. Gulf of Thailand Ho Chi Minh City Bay of (2N) Bengal 0 miles 200 Air Road 0 km 200 DAY 1 – ARRIVE HANOI Arrive in the afternoon in what has been Vietnam’s capital for nearly 1,000 years. Historical emphasis on the arts and learning stipulates that buildings in Hanoi remain small, simple, and in harmony with nature. You’ll be met at the airport and escorted to the hotel, spending the rest of the afternoon at your leisure. In the evening, join your travel companions for the famous water puppet show and the formal welcome dinner at the renowned Le Tonkin Restaurant. (D) DAY 2 – HANOI SIGHTSEEING Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where the preserved body of “Uncle Ho” may be viewed, along with his nearby house, the lotus-shaped One Pillar Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple, Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, and other museums. Lunch will be served at Sen Restaurant while evening takes you on a one-hour cyclo ride around the Old Quarter. Note: The mausoleum is closed from October – December; only outside viewing will be possible those months. (B, L) DAY 3 – HANOI/HA LONG BAY Depart Hanoi this morning for Ha Long, taking a refreshment stop at a craft center that raises money for those with handicaps. Upon arriving in Ha Long City, board a junk for a cruise of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a seafood lunch and a swim (weather permitting) before visiting a grotto of gigantic stalactites and stalagmites. Drop anchor in the late evening for an overnight stay among the dramatic limestone peaks that rise out of the sea. (B, L, D) DAY 4 – HA LONG BAY/HANOI/HOI AN Spend the morning cruising through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Ha Long Bay before returning to the wharf. Return to Hanoi in time to connect to your flight to Danang. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. (B) DAY 5 – HOI AN – COOKING CLASS Experience the amazing sights, sounds, and aromas of Hoi An’s market on a personally guided tour with the chef of Red Bridge Restaurant. Interact with the stall holders and purchase fresh ingredients for the day’s meals. Then, cruise along the Hoi An River to the Red Bridge Cooking School to learn about local herbs, spices, and ingredients, and the art of food decoration in a chef-led demonstration. Create your own meal under guidance, then enjoy a historic walking tour past the Temples of Phuoc Kien, Quang Dong, the 16th century Japanese Covered Bridge, and the city’s narrow streets and unique architecture. (B, L) Angkor Thom 62 | Mystic Marvels of Indochina

Hoi An DAY 6 – HOI AN/DANANG/HO CHI MINH CITY GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES & RATES On the drive to Danang, stop at a stone-carving village at the foot of the Marble Mountains and then the Cham Museum to see artifacts Departure Dates (Daily) Rates* nd th from the 2 to 14 century Kingdom of Champa. Later, fly to the Deluxe Accommodations former Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, the largest and busiest city in Jan 3 – Feb 2, 2019 $3,895 Vietnam, and beautiful with its colonial French buildings. Dinner is at Viet Village Restaurant. (B, D) Feb 3 – Feb 7, 2019 $4,075 Feb 8 – Oct 31, 2019 $3,895 DAY 7 – HO CHI MINH CITY – CU CHI TUNNELS EXCURSION Venture into the “Iron Triangle,” riddled with an extensive system of Note: Single room supplement applies. Prices are on sharing basis tunnels inhabited during the recent war, along with fascinating traps and and based on minimum of 2 passengers traveling. surprises. After, lunch at the well-known Viet Heritage Restaurant; your afternoon is free. (B, L) DAY 8 – HO CHI MINH CITY/SIEM REAP HOTELS Your morning tour of Ho Chi Minh includes the former Presidential Palace, Hanoi: Meliá Hanoi (Deluxe) the Cathedral, Central Post Office, and Chinatown—including Thien Hau Ha Long Bay: Valentine Junk (Deluxe Cabin) Temple and Binh Tay Market. Next, fly to Cambodia’s Siem Reap, where Hoi An: Palm Garden Resort (Superior Garden View) you’ll be astounded by the grandeur of the ancient sites of Angkor, a world Saigon: Sofitel Saigon Plaza (Superior) wonder. (B, D) Siem Reap: Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort (Superior) DAY 9 – SIEM REAP – ANGKOR WAT EXCURSION Your explorations begin with the intricately carved Khmer ruins at HIGHLIGHTS Angkor Wat and surrounding sites—one of the world’s most impressive, Festive dinners featuring traditional food and entertainment th constructed between the 9 and 13 centuries. Stroll through massive in Hanoi and Ho Chi Min City th halls to find many small shrines still in use by locals, and picturesquely Cyclo ride and water puppet show in Hanoi overgrown, oddly haunting Ta Prohm. Other ruin sites hold more ancient Ha Long Bay excursion stone masterpieces—mute testimonies to the once mighty Khmer Cu Chi Tunnel excursion civilization. View Angkor Wat at sunset from Phnom Bakheng before Boat trips on Tonle Sap sitting down to dinner at a local restaurant. (B, D) Tours of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom Cooking Class in Hoi An DAY 10 – SIEM REAP – ANGKOR THOM EXCURSION See Angkor Thom, the “Great City” that has partially been taken back by *RATES ARE PER PERSON, BASED ON the jungles and, in some ways, is even more spectacular than colossal DOUBLE OCCUPANCY AND INCLUDE: Angkor Wat. A boat ride on Tonle Sap precedes dinner at a local Deluxe accommodations with private facilities restaurant. (B, D) 10 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), and 6 dinners (D) as specified Arrival and departure transfers DAY 11 – SIEM REAP/HOME All sightseeing per the itinerary Depart for home with memories of a most enchanting trip. (B) Local English-speaking guides Entrance fees to monuments and cultural events Internal flights – Hanoi/Danang/Ho Chi Minh City/Siem Reap Baggage handling Mystic Marvels of Indochina | 63

CHINA MYANMAR Hanoi TREASURES LAOS (2N) Halong Bay (1N) OF INDOCHINA Luang Prabang Gulf of (3N) Tonkin Vientiane (1N) 11 DAYS: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, Luang Prabang, Vientiane, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta THAILAND HHHH & UP This 11-day adventure provides the best of two of Southeast Asia’s most intriguing countries in an all-in-one itinerary that includes VIETNAM the misty mountains and beautiful French colonial towns of Laos, ethereal landscapes of Ha Long Bay, and two historical and CAMBODIA Gulf of modern metropolises. Thailand Ho Chi Minh City Bay of (3N) Bengal 0 miles 200 Air Road 0 km 200 DAY 1 – ARRIVE HANOI Be welcomed and escorted to your hotel in the country’s capital. DAY 2 – HANOI Begin with history. In the morning, start with the edifice that houses the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed Mondays and Fridays) and continue on to his wooden stilt house and the One Pillar Pagoda. The first university of Vietnam, the Confucian Temple of Literature, is next. In the afternoon, visit the Hoan Kiem Lake and the Ngoc Son Temple, and see ancient Hanoi’s Old Quarter from a cyclo as you learn about traditional Vietnamese architecture, stopping at a “long house.” A traditional water puppet performance ends an exciting day. (B) DAY 3 – HANOI/HA LONG BAY Take a drive through fertile rice paddy fields to Ha Long Bay, where a junk boat waits to take you past some of the hundreds of islets of this famous bay. Enjoy a seafood lunch and swim (weather permitting), then tour through an impressive natural grotto. Drop anchor in the late evening for an overnight stay right there among the limestone peaks. (B, L, D) DAY 4 – HA LONG BAY/HANOI/LUANG PRABANG Take a morning cruise past the dramatic cliffs and smooth waters of Ha Long Bay before heading back to the wharf for your return to Hanoi and airport transfer. Fly to Luang Prabang and settle into your next hotel. (B) DAY 5 – LUANG PRABANG A city tour to Wat Sen and Wat Visoun starts your morning; a drive to Kuang Si Falls—where the waters tumble over multi-tiered limestone formations into a series of turquoise pools—ends your afternoon. Return to town to enjoy sunset from the top of Mount Phou Si and sundown at the lively night market. (B) DAY 6 – LUANG PRABANG A full-day boat trip on the mighty Mekong River begins with a visit to Wat Xieng Thong, a royal temple, then continues into the villages at Ban Xieng Mene and Ban Chan before reaching the Pak Ou Caves. Explore these caves and cross the river at Ban Ou for lunch at a local restaurant. Return by road to Luang Prabang, stopping en route at Ban Xang Hai, where lao lao rice wine is made, as well as the villages of Ban Xang Khong and Ban Xieng Lek, known for hand-weaving and handmade Jute Sar paper. (B) DAY 7 – LUANG PRABANG/VIENTIANE Fly to Vientiane in the morning, transferring to the hotel prior to embarking on an afternoon city tour that includes Wat Si Muang, the religious museum at Wat Si Saket, and stops at Wat Ho Phra Keo, the 16 century th Pha That Luang Golden Stupa, and the Patuxai Victory Gate. End the day with a sunset on the banks of the Mekong River. (B) One Pillar Pagoda 64 | Treasures of Indochina

Mekong Delta DAY 8 – VIENTIANE/HO CHI MINH CITY GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES & RATES Today brings you to the airport, then Ho Chi Minh City, where you’ll be taken to your new hotel. (B) Departure Dates (Daily) Rates* First Class Accommodations DAY 9 – HO CHI MINH CITY Jan 6 – Mar 31, 2019 $3,260 Your first adventure is through the guerrilla-built Cu Chi Tunnels; your next is a half-day city tour that includes the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Apr 1 – Sep 30, 2019 $2,975 Cathedral, the Central Post Office, Chinatown, the Binh Tay Market, and Oct 1 – Oct 31, 2019 $3,260 either the Thien Hau Temple or the Quan Am Pagoda. (B) Deluxe Accommodations Jan 3 – Mar 31, 2019 $4,385 DAY 10 – HO CHI MINH CITY/MEKONG DELTA Apr 1 – Sep 30, 2019 $3,785 Depart for My Tho in the Mekong Delta to enjoy a boat cruise along the river. Experience an exciting horse-drawn cart ride to visit a local house Oct 1 – Oct 31, 2019 $4,385 for tea and regional fruit as refreshment. Drift along narrow, tree-lined Note: Single room supplement applies. Prices are on sharing basis canals in a sampan to plumb the heart of the delta, then take a break at a and based on minimum of 2 passengers traveling. coconut candy-making family business. Go back to My Tho, then Ho Chi Minh City, hoping time is on your side enough to allow a visit to the Vinh Trang Pagoda before a late afternoon return. (B, L) HOTELS DAY 11 – HO CHI MINH CITY/DEPARTURE Hanoi Pack your memories safely away as you leave for home. (B) First Class: Silk Path Hotel | Deluxe: Meliá Hanoi Ha Long Bay First Class: Bhaya Classic Junk | Deluxe: Valentine Junk Luang Prabang First Class: Victoria Xiengthong Palace Deluxe: Sofitel Luang Prabang Vientiane First Class: Lao Plaza Hotel | Deluxe: Settha Palace Hotel Saigon First Class: Liberty Central Saigon Centre Deluxe: Sofitel Saigon Plaza HIGHLIGHTS Cyclo ride and water puppet show in Hanoi Ha Long Bay excursion | Kuang Si Falls excursion Visit to night market in Luang Prabang | Cu Chi Tunnel excursion Boat ride on Mekong Delta | Trishaw ride *RATES ARE PER PERSON, BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY AND INCLUDE: First Class or Deluxe accommodations with private facilities 10 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), and 1 dinner (D) as specified Arrival and departure transfers | All sightseeing as per the itinerary Local English-speaking guides Entrance fees to monuments and cultural events Internal flights – Hanoi/Luang Prabang/Vientiane/Ho Chi Minh City Baggage handling Kuang Si Falls Treasures of Indochina | 65

MALAYSIA HIGHLIGHTS SINGAPORE Sulawesi Sea OF INDONESIA BORNEO 7 DAYS: Yogyakarta, Bali SUMATRA SULAWESI HHHH & UP INDONESIA In this archipelago of more than 17,000 islands, the best of Southeast Asia is collected here. A patchwork of diverse cultures Java Sea combine with a wealth of natural phenomena to create a JAVA fascinating land of vivid color, intriguing tastes, alluring music, Yogyakarta (2N) Flores Sea and inspiring beauty. INDIAN OCEAN BALI (4N) 0 miles 330 Air 0 km 330 DAY 1 – YOGYAKARTA GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES & RATES Arrive this afternoon in Yogyakarta on the island of Java, where you’ll find evidence of a rich and influential history as soon as you’re met and Departure Dates (Daily) Rates* transferred to your hotel. First Class Accommodations Nov 1, 2018 – Mar 31, 2019 $1,415 DAY 2 – BOROBUDUR & PRAMBANAN EXCURSION Home of the world’s largest Buddhist monument and the oldest Apr 1 – Oct 31, 2019 $1,595 Mahayana Buddhist temple in Indonesia, this vast site features seven Deluxe Accommodations levels of thousands of sculptures rising on seven levels, representing Nov 1, 2018 – Mar 31, 2019 $1,635 the peak of 8 to 10 century South Asian Buddhist art. Later, explore Apr 1 – Oct 31, 2019 $1,915 th th Prambanan, an ancient Javanese-Hindu-style complex built on the heights of the Dieng Plateau. Dinner at a local restaurant completes your day of immersion. (B, D) Note: Single room supplement applies. Prices are on sharing basis and based on minimum of 2 passengers traveling. DAY 3 – YOGYAKARTA/BALI Visit the elegant Kraton Royal Center. Its myriad museums, temples, crafts workshops, and markets display the finest court architecture in Java. Dioramas with life-size puppets show the grandeur of earlier times. See fabulous batiks being produced, for which the area is famous. This afternoon, fly to the island paradise of Bali, where you’ll be taken to your hotel to savor your day at leisure. (B) DAY 4 – UBUD & KINTAMANI EXCURSION A full day of sightseeing encompasses Bali’s natural, cultural, and artistic aspects. Begin at Batubulan town for a cultural performance of Barong and Keris dance, which depicts the eternal battle between good and evil. Proceed to the artisan villages of Celuk, Mas, and Ubud—the centers of Balinese gold and silver jeweler industry, wood carvings, and art paintings, respectively. Drive through rural villages, Tegal Prambanan Lalang’s terraced rice fields, and hundreds of temples before reaching mountainside Kintamani, whose attractions include cool breezes and breathtaking views of the still-active Mt. Batur and its crater-lake. (B) HOTELS DAYS 5-6 – BALI First Class: The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta & Free days allow you to relax or pursue independent activities such as white Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa water rafting, elephant safaris, sunset tours to Tanah Lot or Uluwatu, and/or Deluxe: Hyatt Regency Bali & Grand Hyatt Bali a Kecak dance show. (B) *RATES ARE PER PERSON, BASED ON DAY 7 – BALI/HOME DOUBLE OCCUPANCY AND INCLUDE: Transfer to the airport for your departure. (B) First Class or Deluxe accommodations with private facilities 5 breakfasts (B) and 1 dinner (D) as specified Arrival and departure transfers on private basis Sightseeing tours on private basis Local English-speaking guides Entrance fees to monuments Internal airfare – Yogyakarta/Bali 66 | Highlights of Indonesia

Bali Sea Menjangan I. BEST OF BALI West Bali Pemuteran (1N) L. Bratan Batur Mtn. NP L. Batur Mt. Agung Bali Strait Batukau Mtn. Lombok Strait 8 DAYS: Bali, Pemuteran, Candidasa, Ubud BALI HHHH Ubud (2N) Candidasa (1N) Gulf of Dive deep into the culture of Indonesia with this multi-stop journey. Tonkin From ocean paradises to obscure villages, mountaintop retreats, Badung Nusa and holy temples, this itinerary provides a tantalizing sampler of Air Strait Penida Road Jimbaran (2N) the diversity of the region. Local meals, dinners on the beach, and views of volcanoes and rice terraces are only the beginning. KALIMANTAN SUMATRA SULAWESI INDIAN OCEAN INDONESIA JAVA Flores Bali DAY 1 – BALI 500 mi Lombok Sumbawa Sumba Timor 0 0 km miles 20 20 500 km Arrive this afternoon on the island paradise of Bali, where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. DAY 2 – ULUWATU CLIFF TEMPLE GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES & RATES After a morning at leisure, take a short ride along the hills of Bali’s southern peninsula to Bukit, notable for its contrast to the typically tropical Departure Dates (Daily) Rates* countryside. This arid terrain, formed by millennia of coral sedimentation, First Class Accommodations gives way to beautiful yet wild beaches loved by surfers and a venerated Jan 7 – Mar 31, 2019 $2,040 clifftop Uluwatu temple. Watch a performance of The Ramayana epic-based Apr 1 – Oct 31, 2019 $2,595 Kecak dance with the majestic temple and sunset as its background. The tour ends at Jimbaran Beach with a seafood dinner on its sands. (B, D) Note: Single room supplement applies. Prices are on sharing basis and based on minimum of 2 passengers traveling. DAY 3 – JIMBARAN/PEMUTERAN Depart by private air-conditioned car for the unspoiled countryside and villages of the back roads. Travelling through forest and mountains, reach the Candi Kuning fruit and flower market then continue to Bedugul, an Uluwatu Cliff attractive mountain resort. While overlooking Lake Beratan, which fills an ancient crater in Mt. Batukaru, notice Ulun Danu, dedicated to Dewi Danu, goddess of the waters. Relax with coffee in scenic Munduk, then drive to colorful Brahmavihara Arama, Bali’s only Buddhist monastery, where there is also a holy volcanic hot spring. Proceed to Pemuteran and your hotel. (B, L) DAY 4 – PEMUTERAN Day at leisure to relax and pursue independent activities. (B) DAY 5 – PEMUTERAN/CANDIDASA After breakfast, drive to East Bali, stopping at Sangsit village to visit Pura Beji and also a subak (irrigated rice system) and temple dedicated to Dewi Sri. Visit the Maduwe Karang Temple, one northern Bali’s most notable, then have lunch in Kintamani, served with panoramic views of the semi- active and volcanic Mt. Batur and its lake. Transfer to Candidasa. (B, L) DAY 6 – CANDIDASA/UBUD After breakfast, drive through the south coast to Kastala to trek across a small river and through rice fields until you reach the villages of Gumung HOTELS and then Tenganan, the latter of which is still occupied by Bali Aga people, Bali: Intercontinental Bali Resort descendants of the original inhabitants living there prior to Majapahit arrival. Pemuteran: Matahari Beach Resort Continue to Besakih Temple, the “Mother Temple of Bali,” on holy Mt. Candidasa: Alila Manggis Agung, then to Bangli and Kehen Temple, the state temple of the Bangli Ubud: Como Uma Ubud kingdom. Check in at your hotel in Ubud. (B, L) *RATES ARE PER PERSON, BASED ON DAY 7 – UBUD DOUBLE OCCUPANCY AND INCLUDE: Your morning in this artisan village takes you to rural villages and vast First Class accommodations with private facilities areas of beautifully terraced rice fields in Tegal Lalang as well as Celuk, 7 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), and 1 dinner (D) as specified a Gianyar regency known for silverwork in many styles. Next is a Mas VIP immigration service village where you can see locals at work woodcarving. Lunch is at a Arrival and departure transfers on private basis local restaurant, followed by a drive back to your hotel. (B, L) Sightseeing tours on private basis Local English-speaking guides DAY 8 – BALI/HOME Entrance fees to monuments Transfer to the airport for your departure. (B) Best of Bali | 67

JAPAN’S Air Road Rail SCENIC VISTAS Sea of Japan HONSHU JAP AN 6 DAYS: Tokyo, Kyoto HHHH & UP Mt. Fuji Tokyo (3N) Kyoto Hakone Japan’s most impressive sites are included in this journey of (2N) highlights, from the vast international glamour of Tokyo to the Nara sacred city of Kyoto—Japan’s capital from 794 to 1868. Spared during World War II for their historical treasures and many of the SHIKOKU priceless shrines and temples, Japan’s past is as vibrant as its present with this itinerary. A TLANTIC OCEAN KYUSHU 0 miles 100 0 km 100 DAY 1 – TOKYO GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES & RATES Arrive at New Tokyo International Airport (Narita Airport), where you’ll be welcomed and transferred by airport limousine bus to your hotel. Departure Dates (Daily) Rates* Jan 7 – Dec 20, 2019 DAY 2 – TSUKIJI FISH MARKET & TOKYO SIGHTSEEING $3,965 Start your morning at leisure or dive right in with an optional First Class Accommodations complimentary early visit to Tsukiji Fish Market by way of public transport Deluxe Accommodations $4,300 with an English-speaking assistant. Wander through the market, then disband for breakfast on your own at the sushi restaurant. This afternoon, Note: Single room supplement applies. Prices are on sharing basis a coach bus takes you on a tour of Tokyo. Highlights include the Seaside and based on minimum of 2 passengers traveling. Blackout period Top Observatory deck, Imperial Palace Plaza, a drive through Ginza, during Rugby World Cup 2019 (Sep 4 – Nov 4, 2019). Please call Asakusa Kannon Temple, Nakamise shopping arcade, and a cruise for the revised quote during this period. up the Sumida River, ending at Tokyo Station. (B) DAY 3 – MT. FUJI & HAKONE/KYOTO Travel by deluxe coach to Mt. Fuji’s halfway point for a spectacular view from a height of over 7,500 feet. Have lunch with your group before being transferred to Hakone, where you’ll take a boat cruise on Lake Ashi and ride the Mt. Komagatake Ropeway, traffic permitting. Later, transfer to the train station to board your train for Kyoto. If the driveway up to Mt. Fuji’s fifth station is closed in the winter due to heavy snow, a tour of Fujiyama Museum will be provided instead. (B, L) DAY 4 – KYOTO SIGHTSEEING & NARA EXCURSION Tour Kyoto this morning, visiting Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, and Kyoto Imperial Palace. Proceed to Nara for the Todaiji Temple and its Great Buddha, the colorful Kasuga Shrine with its 3,000 lanterns, and Deer Asakusa Kannon Temple Park. If Nijo Castle is closed, the tour will visit Ryoanji Temple. If Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed, the tour will visit Nishi Honganji Temple or Kitano Temmagu Shrine. (B, L) HOTELS DAY 5 – KYOTO/TOKYO Tokyo Do as you please this morning, then, in the evening, board your train First Class: Keio Plaza Hotel for Tokyo. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. (B) Deluxe: Imperial Hotel Tokyo Kyoto DAY 6 – TOKYO/HOME First Class: ANA Crowne Plaza Kyoto This morning, transfer to the airport for your departure. (B) Deluxe: Kyoto Hotel Okura *RATES ARE PER PERSON, BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY AND INCLUDE: First Class or Deluxe accommodations with private facilities 5 breakfasts (B) and 2 lunches (L) as specified Arrival and departure transfers | All sightseeing per the itinerary Local English-speaking guides | Entrance fees to monuments Transfer assistance on Days 1 and 4 Note: This is a Seat In Coach tour 68 | Japan’s Scenic Vistas

Air Road AFFORDABLE JAPAN Rail HONSHU Sea of Japan Kanazawa JAP AN 8 DAYS: Tokyo, Hakone, Takayama, Kanazawa, Kyoto (1N) Takayama (1N) HHHH & UP See all the different sides of Japan—metropolitan glitz, inspiring Kyoto Mt. Fuji Tokyo (3N) spirituality, natural grandeur—in just 8 exciting days. From bustling, (1N) Hakone (1N) sophisticated Tokyo to the foot of Mount Fuji and the castles of Nagoya to the serene and fascinating Kyoto, you’ll have the opportunity to dip into the essence of Japan’s enduring allure. SHIKOKU A TLANTIC OCEAN 0 miles 100 0 km 100 DAY 1 – TOKYO GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES & RATES Arrive at New Tokyo International (Narita) Airport, where a limousine bus waits to take you to your hotel. Departure Dates (Sun, Wed, Fri) Rates* Jan 9 – Dec 20, 2019 DAY 2 – TSUKIJI FISH MARKET & TOKYO SIGHTSEEING $5,465 Sleep in or take the complimentary early morning tour to Tsukiji Fish Market First Class Accommodations via public transport. An English-speaking assistant guides the group, which Deluxe Accommodations $5,965 then splits up at the sushi restaurant for breakfast. Do as you like until your afternoon coach bus city tour, which includes a visit to the Seaside Top Operation Date: Jan 5 to Dec 22 Observatory deck, Imperial Palace Plaza, a drive through Ginza, Asakusa Except for Apr 11, 27, Apr 29, May 2, Jul 13, Aug 10, 12, Kannon Temple, Nakamise shopping arcade, and a cruise up the Sumida River before concluding at Tokyo Station. (B) Sep 14, 21, Oct 5, Dec 21 Note: Single room supplement applies. Prices are on sharing basis DAY 3 – MT. FUJI/HAKONE and based on minimum of 2 passengers traveling. This is a Seat Board your coach to Mt. Fuji this morning, where you’ll take in an incredible in Coach Tour. Blackout period during Rugby World Cup 2019 view from the halfway point of Japan’s highest mountain. Following lunch, (Sep 4 – Nov 4, 2019). Please call for the revised quote during transfer to Hakone to cruise Lake Ashi and ride the Mt. Komagatake this period. Ropeway, traffic permitting. Spend the night in Hakone. If the Mt. Fuji 5 th station driveway is closed due to heavy winter snow, a tour of Fujiyama Museum will be substituted. (B, L) DAY 4 – HAKONE/TAKAYAMA HOTELS Transfer to Odawara station to purchase a box lunch for the ride and Tokyo board a bullet train for Nagoya, connecting to Takayama. Take a walking First Class: Keio Plaza Hotel tour of Takayama, nicknamed “Little Kyoto,” to wander its Old Town and Deluxe: Imperial Hotel Tokyo see traditional houses and delightful museums. Continue to the Kami- Sannomachisu District, the domain of renowned local artisans. (B) Hakone First Class & Deluxe: Yumoto Fujiya Hotel DAY 5 – TAKAYAMA/SHIRAKAWAGO/KANAZAWA Takayama Start your day on foot in the Takayama morning market. Later, transfer to First Class & Deluxe: Hida Hotel Plaza Shirakawa-go, where you’ll visit the Shirakawa-go Observatory and Wada Kanazawa Residence. Afterwards, it’s on to Kanazawa to check in to your hotel. (B) First Class & Deluxe: Hotel Nikko Kanazawa DAY 6 – KANAZAWA/KYOTO Kyoto Get to know Kanazawa with an excursion that covers Kenrokuen Gardens, First Class: ANA Crowne Plaza Kyoto one of the top three most beautifully landscaped gardens in Japan, and Deluxe: Kyoto Hotel Okura Kutaniyaki Pottery Kiln. Visit the Nagamachi District, known for its old Samurai houses, and take a short walk through the Omicho market. Later, *RATES ARE PER PERSON, BASED ON travel by train to Kyoto, home to some of the country’s most important DOUBLE OCCUPANCY AND INCLUDE: works of art, richest cultural practices, and most refined cuisine. (B) First Class or Deluxe accommodations with private facilities 6 breakfasts (B) and 1 lunch (L) as specified DAY 7 – KYOTO SIGHTSEEING/TOKYO Arrival and departure transfers Start your day with a tour that includes the Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, All sightseeing per the itinerary and Kyoto Imperial Palace or Kitano-tenmangu Shrine should the palace be Local English-speaking guides closed. An afternoon train takes you back to Tokyo, where you’ll overnight. Entrance fees to monuments Transfer assistance on Days 1 and 8 DAY 8 – TOKYO/HOME This morning, transfer to the airport for your departure. (B) Affordable Japan | 69

Seoul (2N) BEST OF KOREA Namyang Bay West Sea (Yellow Sea) 7 DAYS: Seoul, Gyeongju, Busan, Jeju Air Road REPUBLIC OF KOREA HHHH & UP Rail Gyeongju (1N) A comprehensive schedule delivers what’s promised in the tour name: the Best of Korea. In a week, you’ll experience the bustle of Seoul, the volcanic wonders and traditional Haenyeo female divers Busan (1N) of Jeju Island, and Gyeongju, the majestic ancient former capital, scrupulously preserved and once home to Korean rulers for more Korea Strait than one thousand years. Tsushima South Sea (Japan) (East China Sea) Jeju Strait 0 miles 100 Jeju (2N) 0 km 100 DAY 1 – SEOUL GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES & RATES Arrive in Seoul, the capital of the Chosun Dynasty and the country’s commercial, financial, and political hub in the evening. There, you’ll be met Departure Dates (Daily) Rates* to be taken to your hotel. Jan – Sep 30, 2019 First Class Accommodations $2,555 DAY 2 – SEOUL SIGHTSEEING Your morning coach bus city tour begins with Gyeongbok Palace, Deluxe Accommodations $3,025 which was built in 1394, and continues with the Folklore Museum. There, learn about traditional Korean life before seeing the Blue House and Note: Single room supplement applies. Prices are on sharing basis the massive Jogyesa Temple. Your afternoon is at leisure. (B) and based on minimum of 2 passengers traveling. DAY 3 – SEOUL/GYEONGJU Rise early to transfer to the train station and catch an express train to Gyeongju, the spiritual and cultural capital of Korea, considered by HOTELS UNESCO as one of the world’s ten most historical, and known as the Seoul “Museum Without Walls.” In what was once the capital of the Silla Kingdom, First Class: Glad Hotel Mapo which united the peninsula in 676 AD., you’ll be met and transferred to your First Class: Best Western Premier Seoul Garden hotel. A private afternoon tour includes the Bulgulsa Temple, its pagodas, Deluxe: Grand Ambassador Seoul and bridges; Seogguram Grotto, one of Asia’s most magnificent Buddhist shrines, and the National Museum. (B) Gyeongju First Class: Kolon Hotel DAY 4 – GYEONGJU/BUSAN Deluxe: Hotel Hyundai In the morning, travel by express bus to Busan, Korea’s main port and Busan second-largest city. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. This afternoon, First Class & Deluxe: Haeundae Grand head to Taejongdae Park with its vast rock outcrops, sweeping sea vistas, and the UN cemetery; Jagalchi fish market; the International market; and Jeju Yongdusan Park via private tour. (B) First Class: KAL Hotel Deluxe: Lotte Hotel Hotels & Resorts Jeju DAY 5 – BUSAN/JEJU FULL DAY TOUR – SEAT IN COACH Transfer to Busan Airport for a flight to Jeju Island. Upon arrival, your Jeju tour *RATES ARE PER PERSON, BASED ON begins. The West Course tour of Jeju includes visits to Hyupjae Beach, Hanlim DOUBLE OCCUPANCY AND INCLUDE: Park, Mt. Sanbang Cruise, and a choice of Cheonjeyeon falls or Teddy Bear First Class or Deluxe accommodations with private facilities Museum. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. (B, L) Daily breakfast (B) Arrival and departure transfers on private basis DAY 6 – JEJU FULL DAY TOUR – SEAT IN COACH All sightseeing tours on private or seat in coach basis as listed Today you will be on the East Course tour of Jeju. Tour includes horseback Local English-speaking guides riding, Seongeup Folk Village, Via Gwangchigi Beach, Women Diver Show, Entrance fees to monuments Seongsan Sunrise peak, Via Jongdalri seashore Road, and Manjanggul Train tickets – Seoul/Gyeongju cave. At the end of tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. (B, L) Coach transfer – Gyeongju/Busan Internal flights – Busan/Jeju/Seoul Note: On Tue., Thu., Sat. Day 5 & 6 tours will be reversed. There will be substitutions on rainy days. Jeju SIC Tour is not available on Sundays. A Supplement will be charged for a Private tour. DAY 7 – JEJU/SEOUL After breakfast, transfer to fly back to Seoul. Upon arrival, transfer to the international airport for your departure. (B) 70 | Best of Korea

Gulf of CAMBODIA Thailand VIETNAM South China Sea THAILAND PHILIPPINES BEST OF MALAYSIA Balabac Strait MALA YSIA Kota Kinabalu (2N) Sandakan (1N) 9 DAYS: Kuching, Lemanek River, Kuala Lumpur (2N) Kota Kinabalu, Sukau, Kuala Lumpur BRUNEI HHHH & UP SINGAPORE Kuching (3N) Multiculturalism has made Malaysia as eclectic and surprising as its geographical diversity. Festivals, food, and a happy, laid-back KALIMANTAN (BORNEO) attitude define the national identity. Explore all of these with this SUMATRA Karimata Strait itinerary, which takes you from the jungles of Borneo to stunning Makassar Strait beaches to the towers of dynamic Kuala Lumpur. INDONESIA 0 miles 300 Air 0 km 300 JAVA DAY 1 – KUCHING GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES & RATES Arrive in Kuching, capital of the state of Sarawak in the Malaysian Borneo, where you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Departure Dates (Daily) Rates* Jan – Oct 31, 2019 DAY 2 – LEMANAK RIVER EXCURSION First Class Accommodations $2,695 Travel deep into the jungle on a river safari down the legendary Lemanak River. (B, L) Deluxe Accommodations $3,140 DAY 3 – KUCHING SIGHTSEEING Malaysia has introduced a tourism tax of MYR 10 per room, per night. Return to Kuching this morning, where your tour will include a visit Tax cannot be prepaid and is not included, and therefore must be to the Market Place and State Mosque. (B, L) paid directly at each hotel at check-in. Note: Single room supplement applies. Prices are on sharing basis DAY 4 – KUCHING /KOTA KINABALU and based on minimum of 2 passengers traveling. Fly to Kota Kinabalu, the “Land Below the Wind,” and check in at your hotel to relax or explore at will. (B) DAY 5 – MT. KINABALU EXCURSION HOTELS At 13,455 feet tall, Mt. Kinabalu is the highest mountain in all of Southeast Kuching Asia and yours to explore with a visit to the national park at the volcano’s First Class: Grand Margherita Hotel base. A nature walk allows time to photograph spectacular and rare flora Deluxe: The Hilton Kuching Hotel and fauna, including vibrantly colored butterflies and insects. (B, L) Lemanek River DAY 6 – SANDAKAN/SEPILOK/SUKAU First Class & Deluxe: Aiman Batang Ai Resort & Retreat Fly to Sandakan, home of the famed “Wild Men of Borneo”: the Kota Kinabalu orangutan. The morning is reserved for an extensive visit to Sepilok First Class: Grandis Hotel Orangutan Sanctuary, after which you’ll head to Sim Sim Jetty to cruise Deluxe: Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa to the lower Kinabatangan River Sanctuary for lunch at Abai Jungle Sukau Restaurant. Following your meal, cruise to Sukau village and check into your lodge. Another river cruise, this time to the Menanggul River, is in First Class & Deluxe: Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge store for the late afternoon. Return to the lodge for dinner. (B, L, D) Kuala Lumpur First Class: Novotel KL City DAY 7 – SUKAU/SANDAKAN/KUALA LUMPUR Deluxe: Shangri-La Hotel After breakfast, journey back to Sandakan in time to connect to your flight for Kuala Lumpur. You will be met upon arrival and transferred to HIGHLIGHTS your hotel. (B) Lamanak River excursion | Visit to Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary Sukau overnight excursion | Malacca excursion DAY 8 – MALACCA EXCURSION Visit the ruins of St Paul’s Church, then the Stadthuys, a building believed to *RATES ARE PER PERSON, BASED ON be the oldest Dutch edifice in the East and the current site of the Malacca DOUBLE OCCUPANCY AND INCLUDE: Museum. (B, L) First Class or Deluxe accommodations with private facilities 8 breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L), and 1 dinner (D) as specified DAY 9 – KUALA LUMPUR/HOME Arrival and departure transfers on a private basis Your morning tour of the city covers the major historical landmarks and All sightseeing tours on a private basis ends with a panoramic view of the city from the observation deck of the (except for Orangutan and Sukau tours) KL Tower. This afternoon, transfer to the airport for your departure. (B) Local English-speaking guides Entrance fees to monuments Best of Malaysia | 71

Lingayen Gulf MANILA & South China Luzon Baler Bay 0 miles 200 Air BORACAY SOJOURN Sea Manila 0 km 200 (3N) Philippine Sea 6 DAYS: Manila, Boracay Sibuyan Sea HHHH & UP Boracay (2N) Begin in a vast metropolis of colorful neighborhoods that reflect Panay both Asian roots and a Spanish colonial past. End in one of the world’s most exotic islands on beaches with few rivals for beauty. This unique itinerary mixes the history and cosmopolitan energy of PHILIPPINES busy Manila with a refreshing respite in gorgeous Boracay for an ideal combination of city and sand. Sulu Sea BORNEO Celebes Sea MALAYSIA Boracay 72 | Manila & Boracay Sojourn

Makati City DAY 1 – MANILA GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES & RATES Arrive in Manila today where you’ll be welcomed and transferred to your hotel to enjoy the remainder of your day at leisure. Departure Dates (Daily) Rates* First Class Accommodations DAY 2 – MANILA Jan 8 – Oct 31, 2019 $945 Old Manila is this morning’s focus as you drive along Roxas Boulevard to Rizal Park, then the walled city of Intramuros, which dates back to Deluxe Accommodations the era of Spanish conquistadores. Travel through cobbled streets to Feb 8 – Apr 17, 2019 $1,430 San Agustin Church, the country’s oldest stone church, and view its Apr 21 – 26, 2019 $1,430 collection of icons and artifacts. Next is Casa Manila, a replica of a 19th May 7 – Oct 31, 2019 $1,430 century mansion with Oriental and European décor and antique Philippine furniture. Continue to Ft. Santiago, Manila’s main defense against naval invaders, and proceed to Manila’s central district, Quiapo—the heart Note: Single room supplement applies. Prices are on sharing basis of Manila. Visit its market, the Church of the Black Nazarene, jeepney and based on minimum of 2 passengers traveling. Internal airfare terminals, bazaars, and a unique Chinese cemetery, whose elaborate applies. Please contact us for current applicable pricing. Blackout mausoleums demonstrate the fusion of eastern and Christian religions. Period (Deluxe): Feb 1 – Feb 7, 2019; Apr 18 – Apr 20, 2019; Drive through the financial and commercial district of Makati City, then, Apr 27 – May 6, 2019 in the afternoon, visit Asia’s second-largest mall. (B, L) DAY 3 – MANILA/BORACAY Transfer to the Manila Airport for your flight to Caticlan. Upon arrival, HOTELS take a joint transfer to the beach resort you’ll call home on this butterfly- Manila shaped island at the tip of Panay’s northeastern coast in the Visayas. (B) First Class: Citadines Salcedo Makati (Deluxe Room) Deluxe: The Peninsula Manila (Superior Room) DAY 4 – BORACAY Boracay Enjoy a massage along the nearly 3-mile beach—acclaimed as one First Class: Henan Regency Resort & Spa (Superior Room) of the most beautiful on the planet—or take in some spa therapy. Deluxe: Discovery Shores (Junior Suite) Experience the thrill of the Banana Boat Ride or find zen in a yoga class. With this free day, it’s up to you to simply relax or indulge in these *RATES ARE PER PERSON, BASED ON optional extras. (B) DOUBLE OCCUPANCY AND INCLUDE: First Class or Deluxe accommodations with private facilities DAY 5 – BORACAY/MANILA 5 breakfasts (B) and 1 lunch (L) as specified Transfer today to the Caticlan Airport for a flight back to Manila and transfer Arrival and departure transfers on a private basis back to your hotel. (B) All sightseeing tours on a private basis Lunch during the Manila city tour DAY 6 – MANILA/HOME Local English-speaking guides Transfer from your hotel to the airport for your departure. (B) Entrance fees to monuments Manila & Boracay Sojourn | 73

Taiwan Strait SPLENDORS Air Taipei (2N) Ylian (1N) Road OF TAIWAN 0 0 km miles 50 50 PACIFIC Taroka OCEAN NP 10 DAYS: Taipei, Sun Moon Lake, Alishan, Sun Moon Hualien (1N) Tainan, Kaohsiung, Taitung, Hualien, Yilan Pescadores Lake (1N) HHHH Alishan (1N) Yushan NP Hit the ground running with this exhilarating tour that covers all of what makes Taiwan a jewel in the South and East China Seas. Tainan (1N) From boats to busses to forest trains, wonderment is the only South China constant with this itinerary. Sea Taitung (1N) Kaohsiung (1N) Kenting DAY 1 – TAIPEI NP Your adventure begins immediately, starting with a Taipei city tour upon arrival. Learn about its place as an economic, political, and cultural center Bashi Channel as you stop at National Palace Museum, Martyrs’ Shrine, Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, Lungshan Temple, and the Taipei 101 Observatory. After dinner, rest up in your hotel room for the busy day ahead. (L, D) DAY 2 – TAIPEI/SUN MOON LAKE After breakfast, proceed to Sun Moon Lake, located in the middle of Taiwan and the only large natural lake in the country. Take a cruise tour nearly 2,500 feet above sea level before lunching at a local restaurant. Next up: Wenwu Temple, Tehua Village, Tse-En Pagoda, and Holy Monk Shrine. Finally, take the cable car for a panoramic view of the majestic lake. (B, L, D) DAY 3 – SUN MOON LAKE/ALISHAN Enjoy breakfast at Sun Moon Lake then board your bus to Alishan, stopping at a tea plantation on the way. Arrive at the Alishan National Forest Recreation Area around noon for a leisurely half-day stroll along leafy paths to take in attractions such as the enchanting Sisters Ponds—two small pools, one with a wooden bridge and pavilion, named for two lovelorn aborigine sisters—and the Three-Generation Trees—one growing out of another, and a third from the second. (B, L, D) DAY 4 – ALISHAN/TAINAN Early this morning, take the forest train to Yushan Mountain to watch the sunrise. Return to the hotel for breakfast, then proceed to Tainan in southwest Taiwan, the earliest developed city in Taiwan and its first capital. Dominated by the Dutch before its liberation by Cheng Kung, it was also an important location for Taiwan’s aboriginals; its rich history and beauty is celebrated today. Stops include Anping Port, Chihkan Tower, Eternal Fortress, Koxinga Shrine, and Confucius Temple. (B, L, D) DAY 5 – TAINAN/KAOHSIUNG Depart for Kaohsiung and Fokuangshan, “Light of Buddha Mountain,” distinguished by the most prominent landmark of the region: a huge golden statue of Buddha Amitaabha measuring nearly 400 feet. Marvel at the 480 standing Buddhas in the main square before doing the same in other famous scenic areas like the Spring and Autumn Pavilions, Love River, and the exhilarating Lioho Night Market. (B, L, D) DAY 6 – KAOHSIUNG/KENTING/TAITUNG Kenting National Park, Taiwan’s only tropical national park, is your destination after breakfast. Within its boundaries are mountains, forests, pasture, lakes, sand dunes, beaches, and coral reefs—a healthy dose of nature to lead into your night in Taitung, where you may choose to relax in a hot spring. (B, L, D) Kaohsiung 74 | Splendors of Taiwan

Sun Moon Lake DAY 7 – TAITUNG/EAST COAST SCENIC AREA/HUALIEN GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES & RATES Today, head to the East Coast Scenic Area, noted for its many miles of nearly deserted black-sand or pebble beaches. You’ll see marvelous Departure Dates (Daily) Rates* coastal views from the Caves of the Eight Immortals (Pahsientung), First Class Accommodations an important archaeological site on the steep mountainside; the Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2019 $5,290 lighthouse and interesting seashells on the Island of the Three Immortals (Sanhsientai); and the unusual rock formations and ancient banyan trees of Little Yehliu. Meanwhile, the Shihtiping area, just south of Chichi Some blackout dates apply. Prices are based on a minimum of 2 Bay, is known for its aboriginal village, coral reefs, and rock formations. travelers. NOTE: (1) Above rate is not available during the festival/show Drive to Hualien city for your overnight stay. (B, L, D) time period in Taipei. (2) Above rate is not available if overnight at Sun Moon Lake, Taitung, Taroko Gorge, or Yilan is on a Saturday or on the DAY 8 – HUALIEN/TAROKO GORGE/YILAN eve of a national holiday. (3) Above rate is not available if overnight at After breakfast, visit Taroko Gorge for the spectacular mountains, marble Alishan is during cherry blossom season, Friday, Saturday, or on the canyons, and awe-inspiring cliffs that stretch along the Li Wu River. Spend eve of a national holiday. (4) Above rate is not available during the your day at Tienhsiang, Tunnel of Nine Turns, Swallow Caves, and Eternal New Year and Chinese New Year period. Spring Shrine. In the late afternoon, drive to Yilan. (B, L, D) Note: Single room supplement applies. Prices are on sharing basis DAY 9 – YILAN/TOUCHENG FARM/CHIUFEN VILLAGE/TAIPEI and based on minimum of 2 passengers traveling. Experience a traditional Taiwanese farm with an interactive morning excursion and guided classes at Toucheng Farm. Learn about replanting, harvesting, drying, threshing, and pounding rice; try your hand at pushing and pulling the stone grinder. Later, proceed to Chiufen, whose villages HOTELS were once the centers for gold mining in Taiwan. The gold is gone, but Taipei: Shangri-La Taipei these quaint old villages, built of closely-packed houses clinging to steep Sun Moon Lake: Fleur de Chine (Lake View Room) mountainsides, continue to offer enchanting scenery and fascinating Alishan: Alishan House (Deluxe Room) glimpses into the lifestyles of the past. (B, L, D) Tainan: Shangri-La Tainan Taitung: Hotel Royal Chihpen Hot Spring Resort DAY 10 – TAIPEI/HOME Hualien: Silks Place Taroko Transfer to the airport for your departure. (B) Yilan: Silks Place Yilan *RATES ARE PER PERSON, BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY AND INCLUDE: Chiufen First Class accommodations with private facilities 9 breakfasts (B), 9 lunches (L), and 9 dinners (D) as specified All transfers via air-conditioned private vehicle Local English speaking tour guide Admission fees Splendors of Taiwan | 75

MYANMAR Chiang Rai (2N) LAOS Gulf of Chiang Mai Tonkin BEST OF THAILAND VIETNAM (2N) THAILAND 8 DAYS: Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai HHHH & UP From the electric energy of Bangkok to the serenity of Chiang Rai, Thailand is a multi-faceted jewel, one sparkling with a rich culture, Bangkok (3N) diverse landscape, and abundance of friendly people. Make an CAMBODIA unforgettable destination even more so with a visit to a hill tribe village, a walk around palatial temples and a cruise on the Bay of Bengal Mekong River. Gulf of Thailand South China Sea 0 miles 200 Air 0 km 200 Road DAY 1 – BANGKOK Arrive this morning in the vibrant capital city of Thailand, the “City of Angels” Bangkok built on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. After being welcomed and escorted to your hotel, unwind from your travels. DAY 2 – KLONGS, CHINATOWN, GRAND PALACE & WAT PO Travel by motor launch on the picturesque main river and canals, or klongs, to glide past serene family homes and temples along the waterways. Pass the famous Royal Barges, excellent samples of Thai craftsmanship, and stop at Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn. Then visit Grand Palace, former residence for the Thai kings. Visit the Reception Hall, Coronation Hall, Funeral Hall, and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Phra Keo. Visit Wat Po, one of the oldest and largest temples in Bangkok. Ride on a tuk-tuk, a three-wheeled taxi, to Chinatown for a short walk. (B, L) DAY 3 – BANGKOK Enjoy a free day to relax and pursue independent activities. (B) DAY 4 – BANGKOK/CHIANG RAI In the morning, transfer first to the airport for your flight to Chiang Rai— where the borders of Thailand, Burma and Laos meet—then to your hotel. (B) DAY 5 – GOLDEN TRIANGLE EXCURSION Take in sights and scenes of a traditional way of life unknown in the western world before taking a boat ride on the Mekong River to cruise the border of Laos. Stop at Donsao Island to visit the local market and browse or buy local handicrafts. (B, L) DAY 6 – CHIANG RAI/CHIANG MAI Stop at hot springs en route to Chiang Mai’s Wat Suan Dok, where the ashes of Chiang Mai’s royal families are interred. Proceed to Wat Jet Yod with its seven spires and incredible architecture commemorating the year 2000 of the Buddhist era. Then drive up Doi Suthep to visit Wat Phra Dhat Doi Suthep, the most sacred temple in northern Thailand, dating back to 1384, and home of a holy relic of Lord Buddha. 76 | Best of Thailand

Wat Arun DAY 7 – MORNING MARKET, HILL TRIBES GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES & RATES AND HANDICRAFT VILLAGE Early this morning, depart for Tapae Gate to witness the traditional Departure Dates (Daily) Rates* offering of food to Buddhist monks. Take a rickshaw ride to Chiang First Class Accommodations Mai Gate to visit the morning market. Continue to Wat Srisoda at Jan 6 – Mar 31, 2019 $2,010 the foot of Doi Suthep to witness Buddhist monks at their morning prayers. Following breakfast, visit the jungle area to experience the Apr 1 – Oct 31, 2019 $1,960 hill tribe village of Yao, Akha, and Longneck to see their way of life. Deluxe Accommodations In the afternoon, visit a handicraft village to see the manufacturing Jan 6 – Mar 31, 2019 $2,385 of lacquerware, the weaving of Thai silk, paper umbrella-making, Apr 1 – Oct 31, 2019 $2,055 woodcarving, silverware-making, and other delightful arts. Finally, feast at a Khantoke dinner accompanied by authentic traditional performances featuring regional tribes. (B, D) Note: Single room supplement applies. Prices are on sharing basis and based on minimum of 2 passengers traveling. Internal airfare DAY 8 – CHIANG MAI/HOME applies. Please contact us for current applicable pricing. Transfer to the airport for your departure. (B) HOTELS Bangkok First Class: Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside Deluxe: Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok Chiang Rai First Class: Wiang Inn Hotel Chiang Rai Deluxe: The Imperial River House Resort Chiang Rai Chiang Mai First Class: Chiang Mai Plaza Hotel Deluxe: Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa Chiang Mai *RATES ARE PER PERSON, BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY AND INCLUDE: First Class or Deluxe accommodations with private facilities 6 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), and 1 dinner (D) as specified Arrival and departure transfers Klongs and Chinatown tour Tour of Grand Palace and Wat Po Golden Triangle excursion with lunch Doi Suthep temple visit Visit to morning market Visit to hill tribe villages Khantoke dinner with authentic traditional dance performance Local English-speaking guides Entrance fees to monuments and cultural events Baggage handling Chiang Mai Best of Thailand | 77

MYANMAR LAOS Gulf of Chiang Mai Tonkin THAILAND VIETNAM (3N) DISCOVERY THAILAND 10 DAYS: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui HHHH & UP Bangkok (3N) Make the most of your exploration of beautiful Thailand with an CAMBODIA in-depth itinerary that takes you through all the essentials: the thrilling capital of Bangkok, the lush jungles of Chiang Mai, and the Gulf of palm-lined shores of Koh Samui. From city to wilderness to coastal Bay of Bengal Thailand paradise, culture and geography are fully covered with this tour. South Koh Samui China Sea (3N) 0 miles 200 Air 0 km 200 DAY 1 – BANGKOK Touch down in the exhilarating capital of Thailand, set on the Chao Phraya Wat Po, Bangkok River and nicknamed the “City of Angels.” A warm welcome includes an escort to your hotel to do as you like for the remainder of the day. DAY 2 – KLONGS, CHINATOWN, GRAND PALACE & WAT PO A motor launch takes you along the Chao Phraya River and its klongs (canals), both lined by family homes and temples. See the famous and gorgeously crafted Royal Barges; stop at Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn; and discover the Grand Palace, former residence of Thai kings. Visit its Reception, Coronation, and Funeral Halls as well as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Phra Keo. Then on to Wat Po, one of the oldest and largest temples in Bangkok, before finally taking a ride on a three- wheeled tuk-tuk to Chinatown for a short walk. (B, L) DAY 3 – BANGKOK This day is free to relax and pursue independent activities as you like. (B) DAY 4 – BANGKOK/CHIANG MAI This morning takes you to your flight to Chiang Mai, where you’ll spend your day at leisure once arriving at your hotel. (B) DAY 5 – MORNING MARKET, HILL TRIBES AND HANDICRAFT VILLAGE Rise to go to Tapae Gate to witness the traditional offering of food to the Buddhist monks; carry on the food theme with a rickshaw ride to Chiang Mai Gate and its morning market. Next is Wat Srisoda at the foot of Doi Suthep, where Buddhist monks will be at their morning prayers. Following breakfast, head to the jungle to visit the hill tribe village of Yao, Akha, and Longneck to learn about their ways of life. In the afternoon, visit a handicraft village to see how lacquerware, woven Thai silk, paper umbrellas, woodcarving, silverware, and arts are made. This evening, feast at a Khantoke dinner, entertained by authentic traditional performances featuring regional tribes. (B, D) DAY 6 – CHIANG MAI Start your day with Chiang Mai’s royal families at Wat Suan Dok, where their ashes are interred. Proceed to Wat Jet Yod and marvel at its seven spires and the incredible architecture that commemorates the year 2000 of the Buddhist era. Then drive up to Doi Suthep to visit Wat Phra Dhat Doi Suthep, which was built in 1384 and remains the most sacred temple in northern Thailand, containing a holy relic of Lord Buddha. With the rest of the day at leisure, this would be a prime evening to shop the famous Chiang Mai night market. (B) 78 | Thailand Discovery

Koh Samui DAY 7 – CHIANG MAI/KOH SAMUI GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES & RATES A morning transfer and flight to the Island of Koh Samui, famous for its serene scenic beaches, is all that’s on your itinerary today, allowing you Departure Dates (Daily) Rates* plenty of time to enjoy the shore at your last hotel. (B) First Class Accommodations Jan 6 – Mar 31, 2019 $1,885 DAYS 8 & 9 – KOH SAMUI Choose your own optional excursions or bask on this beachfront Apr 1 – Jul 15, 2019 $1,780 paradise. Free days make it up to you. (B) Jul 16 – Aug 31, 2019 $1,845 Sep 1 – Oct 31, 2019 $1,780 DAY 10 – KOH SAMUI/HOME Deluxe Accommodations Board your morning transfer to the airport for your departure. (B) Jan 7 – Apr 27, 2019 $2,515 Apr 28 – Jun 30, 2019 $2,120 Jul 1 – Aug 31, 2019 $2,515 Chiang Mai Sep 1 – Oct 31, 2019 $2,120 Note: Single room supplement applies. Prices are on sharing basis and based on minimum of 2 passengers traveling. Internal airfare applies. Please contact us for current applicable pricing. HOTELS Bangkok First Class: Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside Deluxe: Chatrium Riverside Bangkok Chiang Mai First Class: Chiang Mai Plaza Hotel Deluxe: Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa Chiang Mai Koh Samui First Class: Fair House Resort (Deluxe Banglow) Deluxe: Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort *RATES ARE PER PERSON, BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY AND INCLUDE: First Class or Deluxe accommodations with private facilities 8 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), and 1 dinner (D) as specified Arrival and departure transfers | Klongs and Chinatown tour Tour of Grand Palace and Wat Po | Doi Suthep temple visit Visit to morning market | Visit to hill tribe villages Khantoke dinner with authentic traditional dance performance Local English-speaking guides Entrance fees to monuments and cultural events Baggage handling Thailand Discovery | 79

Singapore SHORT STAYS AND CITY TOURS SINGAPORE JAPAN SINGAPORE’S SONG – 4 DAYS TOKYO: WINDOW TO JAPAN – 4 DAYS HHHH & UP HHHH & UP Island, city, and state, this small destination makes a major impact. If action-packed is what you’re looking for, you won’t find this itinerary Multicultural in a way you can’t imagine, historical yet modern, lacking. The best of Tokyo is presented in its signature fast pace; the and prosperous but still traditional, Singapore’s Song creates next day lets you slow it down with visits to Mt. Fuji and Hakone. a complex opera of experience. DAY 1 – TOKYO DAY 1 – SINGAPORE Arrive at New Tokyo International Airport (Narita Airport), where you’ll be Arrival at Changi Airport to meet your transfer to your hotel for check-in after welcomed and transferred by an airport limousine bus to your hotel. 2 PM. The rest of the day is yours to explore. DAY 2 – TSUKIJI FISH MARKET*/TOKYO SIGHTSEEING DAY 2 – BUMBOAT RIDE, MANY FACES OF SINGAPORE TOUR, Sleep in … or go on a complimentary early morning visit to Tsukiji Fish MARINA BAY & LAU PA SAT FESTIVAL VILLAGE Market via Tokyo’s exciting public transport to Tsukiji Market, assisted by Start off at the Singapore River, the lifeline that transformed it from an an English-speaking guide. Once there, observe its activities from several obscure fishing village to an international seaport. At Clarke Quay, board a stops before the tour disbands at the sushi restaurant, where you are free traditional bumboat to admire the city’s diverse architecture and five grand to enjoy an independent breakfast. In the afternoon, embark on a coach old bridges, turning around at the iconic Merlion statue to disembark at tour of Tokyo. This includes visits to the Seaside Top Observatory deck, Boat Quay to learn about Sir Stamford Raffles and walk through Chinatown, Imperial Palace Plaza, a drive through Ginza, Asakusa Kannon Temple, Arab Street, Little India and its arcade, and along Campbell Lane. Relax Nakamise shopping arcade, and a cruise up the Sumida River. The tour before an evening in the Flower Dome, Cloud Forest, and Super Tree disbands at Tokyo Station. (B) Grove at Gardens by the Bay, followed by a stop at the top of Marina Bay Sands’ Skypark for a spectacular nighttime view. Finally, stop at Lau Pa Sat *Applicable only for tours arriving on Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday and is Festival Village to sample satays. (B) unavailable on dates the Tsukiji Fish Market is closed. DAY 3 – WALK WITH OUR ANCESTORS TOUR DAY 3 – MT. FUJI & HAKONE Begin at a 19th century Hakka cemetery to learn about ancient Chinese Travel this morning by deluxe coach to Mt. Fuji. Drive halfway up Japan’s filial piety traditions and beliefs. On bustling Orchard Road, your education highest mountain to enjoy a spectacular view from an elevation of 7,546 continues with commentary on Feng Shui-related buildings and the feet. Following lunch, transfer to Hakone. There, cruise Lake Ashi and ride previous Teochew cemetery hill, believed to be the land of seven falling the Mt. Komagatake Ropeway (traffic permitting). Later, transfer to Odawara stars. At the Toa Payoh monastery, see a pond whose Nine Water Dragons station to take the train back to Tokyo. If the driveway up to Mt. Fuji’s work to deflect negative energy from the nearby highway. Last, revisit fifth station is closed in the winter due to heavy snow, a tour of Fujiyama Marina Bay Sands, this time with the building’s design in mind. (B) Museum will be provided instead. (B, L) DAY 4 – SINGAPORE/HOME DAY 4 – TOKYO/HOME Transfer to the airport for your departure. This morning, transfer by bus to the airport for your departure. (B) 80 | Short Stays and City Tours

TAIWAN THAILAND TAIPEI: WINDOW TO TAIWAN – 4 DAYS BANGKOK: WINDOW TO THAILAND – 4 DAYS HHHH & UP HHHH & UP Free time bookends a comprehensive tour to give visitors a chance to A comprehensive dive into the city’s most sacred sites and a become a part of one of the most perfectly planned cities in the Far cultural demonstration provide the perfect foundation for a full East. This window provides more than a glimpse of this dynamic island. day of adventurous exploration. DAY 1 – BANGKOK DAY 1 – TAIPEI Arrive to a warm welcome and waiting transfer to your hotel. Arrive in Taipei this evening where you’ll be met and transferred by private car to your hotel. DAY 2 – BANGKOK CITY & TEMPLES TOUR & THAI DINNER DANCE SHOW DAY 2 – TAIPEI SIGHTSEEING Today’s tour includes three of the most important temples in Bangkok: Have a hearty breakfast in preparation for your half-day city tour, which the Golden Buddha temple, Wat Trimitr, whose Buddha is made of 5.5 includes the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, the world-famous National tons of solid gold; Wat Po, home of the enormous reclining Buddha and Palace Museum, the changing of the guard ceremony at the National one of the oldest temples in Bangkok; and the White Marble Temple, Revolutionary Martyrs’ Shrine, a local Taiwanese temple, and a handicraft Wat Benjamaborpitr, notable for its classic religious architecture and center. Spend the afternoon at leisure. (B) Buddha images featuring styles from all over Asia. This evening, a classical presentation of Thai music and dance accompanied by delectable Thai DAY 3 – TAIPEI cuisine awaits. (B, D) Relax and immerse yourself in the city independently. Today’s plan is up to you. (B) DAY 3 – BANGKOK Pursue independent activities as you wish in this fascinating city—today DAY 4 – TAIPEI/HOME is at leisure. (B) In the morning, transfer by private car for your departure. (B) DAY 4 – DEPART BANGKOK Transfer to the airport for your departure. (B) CHINA MACAU – 3 DAYS HHHH & UP Macau is located on the south coast of China, across the Pearl River Delta from Hong Kong. A Portuguese territory for over 300 years, Macau is a city of blended cultures. Ancient Chinese temples sit on streets paved with traditional Portuguese tiles. Macau is also known globally as the “Las Vegas of Asia” with its new mega casinos and is becoming a mecca of gambling and glitz. DAY 1 – MACAU Arrive in Macau where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Macau lies on the western side of the Pearl River Delta, bordering Guangdong province in the north and facing the South China Sea in the east and south. The territory has thriving industries such as textiles, electronics and toys, and a notable tourist industry that boasts a wide range of hotels, resorts, stadiums, restaurants and casinos, making it one of the richest cities in the world. The rest of your day is at leisure to relax and to pursue independent activities. DAY 2 – MACAU SIGHTSEEING Enjoy your morning tour of Macau on seat in coach basis with local English guide. The tour includes visits to Ruins of St. Paul, Mount Fortress, Sections of the Old Wall, Senado Square, Border gate of mainland China, A Ma Temple and Nam Van Lake for photo opportunity and the casino. (B) DAY 3 – MACAU / DEPART Transfer to the airport for your departure. (B) Taipei Short Stays and City Tours | 81

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Carrier liability for tour members’ baggage is clearly stated on the passenger contract printed RESERVATION OF RIGHTS on all tickets; description can also be found for SITA (when deemed necessary) reserves the right inspection at the airport or city offices of the carrier. to: (1) cancel any itinerary or any part of it; (2) make Liability for checked and unchecked baggage any alterations to the itinerary (including, but not shall in no event exceed the actual loss incurred limited to, alterations to substitution of hotels); by the passenger, subject to proof of the amount and (3) decline to accept or to retain any person of loss. Please read all of the conditions of your as a tour passenger should such person’s health, ticket. Federal law and treaties limit the amount of mental or physical condition, in the sole opinion of recovery for loss of or damage to your luggage or SITA, impede the operation of the tour of the other its contents. To protect against such limitations, we passengers. Tour members are held responsible strongly recommend that you purchase insurance for being in sufficient good health to undertake the (see insurance clause). tour. If a passenger is asked to leave while the tour is in progress, that person will be responsible for TOUR PRICE EXCLUSIONS charges incurred on account of such departure Your tour price does not include: Air transportation from the tour and/or their return to the U.S.A. In (unless specifically stated as included); costs and such a case, SITA will refund any monies that can fees to obtain or extend your passport/s; visa fees be recovered for the unused portion of the tour, and processing fees; inoculations and vaccinations taking into account additional charges incurred Terms, Conditions, & General Information | 83

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