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HONG KONGHong Kong is a recommended 3 or 4 day add-on to your small group tour or tailor-made journeyLocated on the southern coast of China, Hong Kong (“Fragrant Harbour”) is where “East meets West”. Witha deep natural port, the waterfront in Hong Kong is remarkable and full of possibilities. The Star Ferry andits seven-minute crossing is a popular and enjoyable form of transport, providing you with the opportunity toexperience the wonderful sights of the skyline from sea level.Whilst in Hong Kong, take a trip up to the Peak. A 120-year-old funicular tram takes you up the almost400 metres where you can then view the dramatic display of Victoria Harbour and the skyscrapers in thedistance. There are plenty of shopping opportunities in Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon being one ofthe most popular. The surrounding islands of Lamma (amazing seafood restaurants at Sok Kwu Wan) andLantau (home to the Giant Buddha and Ngong Ping Cable Car) can be reached by a short ferry ride.A selection of day tours: Deluxe Island tour From £54 Hong Kong Disneyland Highlights - Peak Tram ,Victoria Peak, Magic tour From £98Victoria Harbour Dinner Cruise with Aberdeen Fishing Village, Stanley Market,A Symphony of Lights From £83 and THE SKY TERRACE 428. Experience the magic of Disneyland in beautiful Hong Kong including round tripHarbour Cruise Bauhinia with transportation and admission fees.sumptuous buffet and live band,A Symphony of lights show.Macau with Cotai Strip From £147 360 Lantau Explorer tour From £108 Highlight of the Night tour From £112Highlights - St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Highlights - The Ngong Ping Cable Car,Old Highlights - Open-Top Bus Ride, Hong KongChurch, Section of the Old City Walls Na Clock Tower, Po Lin Monastery, Museum observation wheel, Harbour Cruise BauhiniaTcha Temple (World Heritage), Mount Beneath the Buddha, Vegetarian Lunch at with sumptuous buffet and live band, AFortress (World Heritage), Museum of Po Lin Monastery, Tai O Fishing Village, The Symphony of lights show.Macau,Temple of A-Ma (World Heritage), Stilts House and Ngong Ping Village.Macau Tower (Admission on own expenses),Casino, Cotai Strip.A selection of hotels in Hong KongContact us for the latest room upgrades, free night offers and complimentary excursionsMetropark Causeway Bay 4★ Harbour Grand Kowloon 5★ Mandarin Oriental 5★This superior mid-range hotel offers amazing Discover Harbour side luxury, just steps away Located on the island, and over lookingvalue for money. The large rooms , friendly from Victoria Harbour. This stunning waterside Victoria Harbour. Steeped in timeless traditionstaff and roof top swimming pool make for a location in the Hung Hom district of Kowloon. and legendary service, this iconic hotel pro-memorable stay on Hong Kong Island. Experience the spectacular swimming pool vides elegant rooms and 10 dining options.Located only a 2-minute walk from Tin Hau on floor 21. Provides free half-hourly shuttle to Features include an indoor pool and spaMTR. Provides free city shuttles. Tsim Sha Tsui. offering traditional Chinese treatments. 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent 51

CHINA Tailor-made Journeys Tailor-Made Journeys and Private Tours For those who prefer a more independent travel experience rather than travelling as part of a group, or if you cannot find an itinerary that fits your requirements, let us tailor-make your entire holiday designed specifically around your needs. Equipped with our specialist knowledge and first-hand experience of China, we will create a personal and independent itinerary just for you. Simply let us know the places you would like to visit, standard of accommodation and budget requirements and we will carefully design your holiday in line with your specifications. When travelling with China Links Travel, your individual preferences and interests always come first when arranging your tailor-made journey. Our offices in London and Beijing are equipped with specialist travel advisors who have broad expertise in designing trips built around individual aspirations. The more detailed information you provide, the better we can customise the tour for you. The tailor-made itineraries are carefully made to suit your needs. You will benefit from our specialist knowledge throughout the journey. Our tailor made tours offer extra flexibility, enabling you to travel at your own pace. We are able to put together detailed itineraries to most regions within China, just ask us for details and we will be happy to make suggestions and recommendations for you. We can advise when is the best time to travel, the best routes to take and hotels to stay in. Simply call to speak with one of our expert travel advisors who will be delighted to help.52 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent

CHINA ACCOMMODATIONBeijing: Guangxi Hotel 4★ Tour hotel Beijing: Hilton Wangfujing 5★ Beijing: Courtyard 7 Boutique Located in Wangfujing, Beijing’s shopping A classical Chinese house from theConveniently located near the Panjiayuan district. Tiananmen Square and Forbidden Qing Dynasty with a 300 year history. City are within walking distance. An award Charming and beautifully restored with threeAntique Market and 5 km from Hongqiao winning hotel with a rooftop swimming pool. courtyards. Located in the Hutong district.Market and Temple of Heaven. Facilitiesinclude an indoor swimming pool.Beijing: Red Wall Garden Boutique Xian: Grand Dynasty Culture 4★Tour hotel Xian: Sofitel on Renmin Square 5★This Boutique hotel is located in one of the Located near Great Mosque, Drum Tower Combining modern living and long historicalcity’s historic neighbourhoods, Shijia Hutong. and the Bell Tower. Recreational amenities culture. Stylish rooms, an elegant restaurant,During the spring and summer months the include an indoor pool and a health club. bar, spa and gym are available to guests.Courtyard Bistro features Cultural Nights. There is also a restaurant and a nightclub. Historic sites are just a short stroll away.Xian: Bell Tower Hotel 4★ Xian: Grand Mercure Renmin Square 5★ Chengdu: Greenland Hotel 4★ Tour hotelLocated in the centre of Xian, neighbouring Located within the ancient city walls. Located in the heart of Chengdu. Over 200the Bell Tower and Drum Tower Square Designed to be decorative yet simplistic, rooms combine detailed wood decor withwhere the historical and modern attractions the Grand Mercure epitomises classical luxurious bedding. The restaurant specialisescan be explored. elegance with a fusion of east with west. in the local Sichuan cuisine.Chengdu: Buddha Zen Hotel Boutique Chengdu: Shangri-La 5★ Shanghai: Sunrise on the Bund 4★ Tour hotelCombines the beauty of traditional Chinese Luxurious accommodation located in the Conveniently located opposite The Northcultures with modern facilties. Located next city centre, offering views of Jinjiang river. Bund Green Land. It boasts an indoor pool,to Tianfu Plaza and Chunxi Road. It has 35 Providing some of the best restaurants in a spa and wellness centre and 8 diningrooms, Chinese restaurant and tea room. Chengdu. options. Free internet access is provided. 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent 53

CHINA ACCOMMODATIONShanghai: Astor House Hotel 3.5★ Shanghai: Hyatt on the Bund 5★ Shanghai: The Yangtze Boutique 5★The most famous and architecturally A luxury hotel, uniquely located on the banks Located in Shanghai’s city centre, blendingsignificant hotel in Shanghai. Spacious of the Huang Pu River. Elegantly furnished 1930’s Shanghai charm with luxuries of therooms are decorated in a Victorian baroque rooms at this luxurious property offers modern world. Rooms combine oldstyle, representing the city’s Golden Age. spectacular views. Facilities include an Shanghai culture and Art Deco. LocatedLocated close to The Bund and the shops. indoor swimming pool. close to The Bund and the shops.Guilin: Bravo Hotel 4★ Tour hotel Guilin: White House 4★ Mount Emei: Century Sunshine Hotel 4★Tour hotel Former residence of Bai Chongxi, an Located in downtown Emeishan, the hotelOnly a 10 minutes walk from the city admiral of Republic of China before 1949. has a Chinese Restaurant specialising in Si- Located in Guilin Ronghu Scenic Area, just chuan cuisine. The comfortable guestroomscentre and night market. The rooms have a a few steps from Two Rivers and Four Lakes have all modern amenities and there is a Scenic Spot. fitness centre and swimming pool.European feel and the Skylight Lobby Bar isthe perfect spot to relax. Facilities include anoutdoor swimming pool.Yangshuo: Days Inn Frontier 4★ Tour hotel Yangshuo: Tea Cozy Boutique Chongqing: DLT Hotel 4★ Tour hotelLocated 750 yards from Yangshuo West Situated by the banks of the Dragon River,Street. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant offering a back drop of the Karst peaks.Only Located in the heart of Chongqing, this hoteland free WiFi. Every room is air conditioned a short distance from Yangshuo’s famousand comes with a flat-screen TV. West Street. Its tea house provides a vast is within 1 mile of Datianwan Stadium and range of Chinese teas for you to explore. Great Hall of the People. Three Gorges Museum and Goose Neck Park are 2 miles away.Hangzhou: Wuyang 4★ Tour hotel Sanya: Resort Intime 5★ Sanya: Mandarin Oriental 5★Located in Xiacheng District of Hangzhou A romantic and relaxing hotel facing 7km Luxury beach resort with 296 guestroomsand only a 10-minute drive from the famous of sandy white beaches. With a splendid providing stunning beach and hillside views.West Lake. Westlake Yintai Shopping Mall sea scene, lush tropical gardens, coconut A superb selection of dining options, 3is 10 minute walk away and the Wushan palms and lotus ponds. Most of the 420 outdoor swimming pools and private beachNight Market 14 minute walk way. charming guest rooms have private balconies. with coral reef.54 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent

CHINA ACCOMMODATIONLhasa: The Tibet Cang Guyan 4★Tour hotel Luoyang: Peony 4★ Tour hotel Dengfeng: Shaolin Int. 4★ Tour hotelLocated in downtown Lhasa and closeto such popular Lhasa attractions as the Located on Zhongzhou Lu and close to the Located in the southern side is the downJokhang Temple and Ramoche Temple.The en suite rooms provide good views of flower exhibition centre and central business town area of Dengfeng city, scattered withTibet and surrounding area. district. The hotel’s 200 rooms are equipped various restaurants, supermarkets, and also with central air conditioning, satellite TV, IDD convenient to public transportation services. telephone and mini-bar.Pingyao: Hong Shan Yi Boutique Tour hotel Datong: Datong 4★ Tour hotel Lijiang: Manxin Boutique Tour hotelSet in Jin-style courtyards, offering roomswith traditional decorations and modern A 10-minute drive from Datong Ancient City Located in Lijiang Old Town, featuring Naxifacilities in the centre of Pingyao AncientCity. En-suite bathroom includes shower Wall and 15-minute drive from Yungang traditional architecture and decor. Providingfacilities, hairdryer and slippers. Grottoes. Spacious en suite rooms come cosy ensuite rooms and Hanyuan Restaurant with flat-screen satellite TV, in-room safe. It serving traditional Southeast dishes. Offers houses an indoor swimming pool. sweeping views of the ancient town.Lijiang: LUX Tea Horse Road 5★ Dali: Landscape Boutique Tour hotel Dali: The Linden Centre BoutiqueLocated in Lijiang’s ancient town, features In the foothills of the Himalayas, thetraditional Naxi architecture. Stages Conveniently located in the heart of the old complex is graced with four courtyards andexceptional local experiences, providing gardens. The rooms consist of customguests with an exclusive restaurant and bar. city close to the Three Pagodas and the designed furniture built by local craftsmen. South Gate. Its rooms are the best around, structured around several pretty courtyards.Kunming: Jingjiang 4★ Tour hotel Jiuzhaigou: New Jiuzhai Hotel Tour hotel Zhangjiajie: Jinhua Hotel 4★ Tour hotelCentrally located and only 4 km from Offering a spa, wellness centre and a gar- Located around 6 miles from the NationalKunming International Airport The hotel has den, New Jiuzhai Hotel is merely 8 minutes’ Park, the Jinhua Hotel provides guests with320 ensuite rooms and 7 deluxe restaurants stroll away from Jiuzhai Songcheng Tourism comfortable and spacious guestrooms withthat offer all kinds of Chinese and Western Zone. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the modern facilities. The hotel offers free WiFifood. Facilities include sauna and gym. entire hotel. throughout. 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent 55

YOUR INDOCHINA DESTINATIONSTHAILAND IRRAWADDY LijiangOne of Southeast Asia’s most popular destinations. You RIVERcan find almost anything here: thick green jungles, crystalblue waters and incredible food. Exotic, yet safe; cheap, yet Daliequipped with every modern amenity you need. Thailandretains a culture and history all its own and a carefree people Mandalay Luangfamed for their smiles and their fun-seeking sanuk lifestyle. PrabangBANGKOK - A cultural phenomenon, shopping heaven and Bagantourist treasure. It is one of the most cosmopolitan, contrast- Inle Lakeing and compelling of Asian cities. A trip here should includea memorable dinner on a cruise ship along the Chao Phraya MYANMARRiver, exploring the city’s dazzling Buddhist Temples, a tuk-tuk ride through the city and a Muay Thai (kickboxing) match.CHIANG MAI - A great base to plan trekking and raftingtrips to hill tribe villages bordering Myanmar and Laos.Besides its historic temples, you can take short excursions toelephant camps and delicious cooking classes to create thebest Thai Curries.BEACH RESORTS - Popular beach destinations include thevibrant islands of Phuket and Koh Samui, both enjoying livelyresort centres with beautiful natural scenery and first classhotels. Experience Krabi with its spectacular limestone cliffs.Or, visit one of the more untouched destinations such as KohPhangan, Khao Lak, Koh Lanta and the Koh Yao islands. Chiang Mai Yangon CAMBODIA THAILAND Probaby most famous for ‘Angkor Wat’ - referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World, Cambodia offers an insight into an ancient civilization long lost. It is a country Bangkok re-emerging from decades of isolation, previously shadowed by its thriving neighbours. Blessed with undeveloped golden beaches, unspoilt forests and beautiful old colonial Koh Samui cities. Cambodia is an exciting and emerging tourist destination. Phuket SIEM REAP - The temples of Angkor are the heart and soul of Cambodia. It is the epicentre of Khmer civilisation and a source of fierce national pride. The Khmer Kings Krabi of old each sought to build bigger and better temple structures than their ancestors. The ‘temple that is a city’, Angkor Wat is the perfect fusion of creative ambition and spiritual devotion and represents heaven on earth. PHNOM PENH - The name cannot help but conjure up an image of the truly exotic. Set on a gorgeous riverside location, the glimmering spires of the royal palace, the fluttering saffron of the monks robes, and the luscious location on the banks of the mighty Mekong. This is one of Asia’s undiscovered gems. It’s not just another metropolis, it is an older Asia that many dreamed of when first planning their adventures overseas.56

CHONGQUING Changsha NanchangLAOS VIETNAMA a thickly forested landscape and rugged mountains, An exotic land filled with diverse scenery, an intriguingcombining spectacular natural attractions and the culture with a rich and fascinating culture. From thechance to experience the ‘Real Laos’. Fuzhougreen rice fields in the north to the Mekong Delta inGuiyangLUANG PRABANG - Perched on the banks of the GUILIN the south, Vietnam has become the embodiment of a nation healing its wounds after the war and looking toMekong and encircled by mountains, this UNESCO develop its economy.World Heritage Site was the former capital and is nowthe nations top tourist destination. Popular excursions HALONG BAY - A UNESCO Heritage Site, majesticinclude Khoung Si Waterfalls and the Pak Ou Caves. and mysterious, thousands of small islands rise from turquoise waters, dotted with beaches and grottoesVIENTIANE - This delightfully friendly capital, created by wind and waves. Besides boat cruises therestudded with crumbling French mansions, Guangzhouare also caves to explore.bougainvillea-blooming streets and steaming noodle MEKONG DELTA - Vietnam’s rice basket is a waterystalls, is somewhere between a big market town and landscape of green fields and sleepy villages. Lined witha city. lush rice paddies and fish farms, the Delta’s attraction is SAPA the colourful river life and floating markets. HANOI - Those looking for ancient history, colonial HALONG BAY legacy and a modern outlook can find it all in Hanoi. The Old Quarter is a great place to soak up the unique atmosphere from this bustling city. HANOI HOI AN - This was one of Southeast Asia’s major international ports, this charming town retains a senseLAOS of history in its narrow streets. A walking tour of the town centre, the 400 year old Japanese Covered Bridge, former merchants houses and vibrant markets.Vientiane You can also enjoy stretches of marvellous sandy white beaches.MEKONG SOUTH HO CHI MINH CITY - A vibrant city, it maintains its RIVER CHINA SEA colonial charm despite rapid development. You can find designer boutiques to market bargains, world cuisine to HUE delicious street food. Popular excursions include the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta. DANANG SAPA - Established as a hill station by the French in MEKONG HOI AN 1922, it offers natural beauty and surrounding RIVER attractions. Sapa is also home to a multitude of ethnic minorities. Getting there can be the 4 ½ picturesqueSIEM REAP VIETNAM drive from Hanoi or the train (daytime and overnight sleepers) to Lao Cai railway. Tonte Sap Lake NHA TRANG - A sweeping crescent beach with long CAMBODIA Da Lat stretches of pristine sand adjacent to this bustling seaside town. The hilltop Po Nagar Cham TowersMEKONG Nha Trang provide fascinating insight into Vietnam’s history. RIVER 1 hour flight from Ho Chi Minh City. Phonm Penh HO CHI MINH PHU QUOC - Located off the west coast of the Mekong Delta, made up of national forest land and Phan Thiet beautiful white sand beaches. 55 minute flight from Ho Chi Minh City. Phu Quoc Mekong Delta PHAN THIET-MUI NE - A 3 1/2 hour drive from Ho GULF OF Chi Minh City, these traditional fishing villages offer aTHAILAND Con Dao range of accommodation and white sandy beaches. CON DAO ISLANDS - Located off the south-east coast of mainland Vietnam, the Con Dao archipelago offers natural beauty with more than 80% of the islands forming part of a marine and national park. Con Son island can be reached by a regular 45 minute flight from Ho Chi Minh City . 57

INDOCHINA TRAVEL GUIDEHalong BaySMALL GROUP TOURS FLIGHTSEnjoy being with likeminded travellers and the benefit of having For your convenience international flightsan expert tour guide on hand throughout your tour to introduce are included in each tour. The group touryou to the cultural sights and the many varied experiences these prices are based on departing Londoncountries offer. Our tours provide great value, giving you a Heathrow with Cathay Pacific via Hongvariety of options and experiences based around the different Kong. It is also possible to fly direct todurations and countries you wish to visit. The size of the group Vietnam from London Heathrow withwill be up to a maximum of 20 people sharing transport, local Vietnam Airlines. Regional departuresguides and meals with fellow passengers. We have carefully from Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgowselected named 4 star accommodation that reflect the areas you and Newcastle are also popular withare staying in. Meals are an important part of your holiday so Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Qataryou will have the assistance of your guide to take you through Airways being the recommend airlines.the many dishes available. With a wide selection of airlines and routings on offer we recommend you callTAILOR-MADE JOURNEYS one of our expert travel advisors for moreIf you are seeking more flexibility, further choice of information. If you have already purchasedaccommodation including 5 star upgrades, wish to visit more your own international flights, we can putplaces or spend longer in select locations then please contact us together a land only tour to fit in with yourfor further information, ideas and suggested itineraries. schedule. This will include the meet and greet service at the airport and return airport transfers. “We had an outstanding holiday. We were given a thorough and delightful overall introduction to Indochina. We wouldn’t have missed this holiday for anything!” Michael and Janet58 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent

MONEY CUISINE Thai food is traditionally spicy. Most ThaiVietnam’s currency is the Dong (VND). Eating in Indochina is a delightful food is prepared with fresh ingredients suchBanknotes come in denominations ranging experience with spicy meat salads, sticky as lemon grass and coriander and rice isfrom D500,000 to D500. US Dollars are rice, noodles, spring rolls, curries, soups and eaten with most meals. Popular fruits arewidely accepted at major shops and fish providing just some of the many tasty papaya, jackfruit, rambutans and durians.restaurants, but smaller vendors and rural dishes on offer. Vietnamese cooking is aareas will only accept the Dong. mixture of Vietnamese, Chinese and French LANGUAGE traditions, with many regional variations. Vietnamese, Khmer, Lao and Thai are theCambodia’s currency is the Riel (KHR), but Specialities include a meaty noodle soup national languages and they are spoken byUS Dollars are accepted almost every- locally known as pho, and spring rolls. most of the population. Like Chinese, theywhere, you may be given small change Vietnamese coffee grown in the Central are tonal languages. English is likelyback in KHR. The Riel is non-convertible, Highlands is served thick, strong and black. to be understood in the major tourist areas,so use them up while in the country as they Traditionally, Laos food is spicy – Lao some of the elders may be able to speakcannot be exchanged outside. people will often add extra chillies and use more French than English, a reflection of the heavy seasoning. Fish sauce is often used colonial past.Laos’ currency is the Lao Kip (LAK), in the to flavour dishes. Laos cuisine blends Thai,larger cities and towns US Dollars and Thai Vietnamese and Chinese. Laap is mincedBaht are readily accepted. In smaller towns meat, fish or vegetables tossed in lime juice,and villages, LAK is preferred, the Kip is garlic, onions, powdered rice and chillies.non-convertible outside of Laos. Khmer cuisine shares much with that of both Thailand and China, although it tends toThailand’s currency is the Thai Baht (BHT). steer clear of excessive use of spices.Banknotes come in denominations of: 20, Quality restaurants are found in all areas50, 100, 500 and 1,000 baht. that see mainstream tourism, while great value tasty food stalls are aplenty around theTIPPING country. The fish curry amok is aWhile it may not be expected, tips can speciality - cooked in a thick coconut currygo a long way and is a great way to sauce, wrapped in banana leaves andshow your appreciation. It is considered steamed. Popular and refreshing drinksproper to make a small donation to temples, include fresh coconut juice and Angkor beer.especially if the monks have shown youaround.VISA The Average TemperaturesVisa fees are not included in your grouptour cost. Visas for Laos and Cambodia Temp °C Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Deccan be obtained upon arrival for USD35.British passport holders can enter Vietnam Halong Bay 19 21 24 23 25 25 25 26 25 23 21 19for up to 15 days without a visa for travelup to 30 June 2017. Your passport must be Hanoi 17 17 20 24 25 29 29 28 27 25 21 18valid for a minimum of 6 months at the dateof entry. You require a visa to enter Vietnam Sapa 11 11 15 17 20 22 24 24 21 17 14 12for periods of 15 days and longer, formultiple entry or arriving after 30 June Hue 20 20 24 26 28 28 28 29 27 25 23 202017 (subject to change). We can assistwith visa applications through our in house Hoi An 22 22 25 26 28 28 28 29 28 26 24 22service. Please note visa policies and feesare subject to change. Nha Trang 23 25 26 27 28 28 28 28 28 27 26 24 Can Tho 25 26 27 28 28 27 27 27 27 27 27 25 Ho Chi Minh City 26 28 28 30 30 28 28 28 28 27 27 26 Dalat 17 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 18 18 17 Phu Quoc 26 26 27 29 29 28 27 27 27 27 28 27 Phan Thiet 24 24 26 27 28 28 27 27 27 26 26 24 Phnom Penh 26 28 28 29 29 29 29 29 28 28 26 25 Siem Reap 26 28 28 29 29 29 29 29 28 28 26 25 Luang Prabang 20 22 25 27 28 28 27 27 27 25 23 21020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent 59

GRAND INDOCHINA 20 DAY TOURJapanese Covered Bridge, Hoi AnThe 20 day Grand Indochina journey starts in ........ FlightCambodia where you will discover the sights of DrivePhnom Penh and Siem Reap including the Trainfamous Angkor Wat temples. Cross the border into CruiseLaos and visit the beautiful and picturesqueKuang Si Waterfalls close to Luang Prabang. InVietnam relax on a cruise aboard a traditionaljunk on Halong Bay and zigzag your way throughthe colourful markets of Hanoi and Ho Chi MinhCity. Enjoy the atmospheric and delightful town ofHoi An. Explore the Mekong Delta by boat to seethe Cai Rang floating Market.Your 4★ Accommodation Day 1 Fly to Phnom PenhPhnom Penh: King Grand Boutique You will take a scheduled flight from London Heathrow to Phnom Penh. Alternatively, we can arrange departures from your local airport.Siem Reap: Saem Siem Reap Day 2 Arrive Phnom PenhLuang Prabang: Villa Santi Resort Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, you will be met by our local tour guideHanoi: The Ann Hanoi and transferred to the hotel. Rest of the day is at your leisure.Halong Bay: Lavela Classic CruiseHue: Eldora Hotel Day 3 Phnom Penh day tour and to Siem Reap (BL)Hoi An: Thanh Binh Riverside Start at the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda where 5,000Ho Chi Minh City: Harmony Saigon silver tiles cover the floor. Continue to the National Museum built in traditional khmer style. In the afternoon tour Tuol Sleng Prison and the Killing Fields – a reminder of the Khmer Rouge regime andCan Tho: West Hotel gives an insight into how the country has developed. Transfer to the airport and take an evening flight to Siem Reap. UponSee pages 78-79 for details arrival, be met and transferred to the hotel.60 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent

Day 4 Angkor Wat (BL) Day 9 To Hanoi (BL) Day 14 Lang Co Beach and to Hoi An (BL)In the morning visit to the ancient city of An early start to see the morning ritual of Today visit the Mausoleum of Tu Duc andAngkor Thom, the last capital of the Great monks collecting offerings of Alms (sticky the Tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh. Drive toKhmer Empire. Enter the impressive South rice) from residents. After breakfast, free day. Danang, stop off for refreshments at Lang CoGate flanked by stone elephants and giants. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon pick up Beach – an attractive island-like stretch ofIn the afternoon visit the famous Temple of by your tour guide and driver at the hotel, palm-shaded white sand and inviting waters.Angkor Wat, the largest and best preserved transfer to the airport for the flight to Hanoi. Day 15 Hoi An (B)temple at the site. Enjoy the beautiful sunset. Upon arrival, be met by guide and transfer to the hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy the ancient town ofDay 5 Tonle Sap Lake (BL) Hoi An. Optional tours include a cookingA morning transfer to the pier and take a Day 10 Hanoi city tour (BL) class or cycle ride to the local beach.boat trip to Tonle Sap Lake, South East Asia’s Experience the rich culture of Hanoi. Spend Day 16 Fly Ho Chi Minh City (BL)largest freshwater lake, see the villages on time at the Temple of Literature, One Pillar Morning at leisure. Transfer to restaurant forstilts. See the monuments representing the Pagoda and the Presidential Palace. Visit lunch, then to Danang airport. Stop en route to visit Marble Mountain and the ChamRolous Group. Visit the workshops of Artisan’s the Vietnam History Museum and the Hanoi Museum. Fly to Ho Chi Minh City, met at Tan Son Nhat airport by your tour guide andd’Angkor where traditional wood and stone Opera House. Take a stroll around the Old transfer to your hotel to check in.carving techniques are taught. Quarter and end the day by watching a Day 17 Ho Chi Minh City tour and Cu Chi (BL)Day 6 Ta Prohm and to Luang Prabang (BL) performance of a traditional Water PuppetToday head to the exquisite Banteay Srey Show.Temple, one of the finest displays of Day 11 Halong Bay - night on board (BLD)classical Khmer art. Stop at Pre Rup, a A morning pick-up by shuttle bus, take a Today, experience the best of Ho Chistunning temple-mountain with excellent journey through the rich farmlands and rice Minh City on a half-day city tour. Soak upviews of the countryside. Also visit Ta Prohm fields. Arrive in Halong City and board the the history of Dong Khoi Street on a walkingTemple, famed for the combination of trees traditional wooden junk boat for the overnight tour, visit the Reunification Palace and Wargrowing out of the ruins. Transfer to airport. journey to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Remnants Museum, and the city’s biggestFly to Luang Prabang. of Halong Bay cruising past beautiful rock wholesale market in Chinatown. This formations. Visit the small floating fishing afternoon, discover the Cu Chi TunnelsDay 7 Luang Prabang city tour (BL) village of Vung Vieng. Optional onboard on the city’s outskirts.In the morning visit the city’s oldest temple, activities include cookery class, massage,Wat Sene and the impressive Wat Xieng- kayaking or swimming. Day 18 To Mekong Delta (BL)thong. Take a cruise up the Mekong to the A morning transfer through the beautifulPak Ou Caves, past spectacular views. Day 12 To Hue (BL) countryside of My Tho and Ben Tre province.Explore the caves crammed with thousands of Start your day with Tai Chi on the Take a boat ride, visit the islands, join thegolden Buddha statues. Visit Ban Xangkhong sundeck, followed by breakfast. Explore the folk music performance and visit a localvillage, famed for its silk hand weaving and Sung Sot Caves. Enjoy lunch as the boat family producing coconut delicacies. Departtraditional Saa paper making. Also see the winds through the limestone rocks. Disembark from My Tho and drive to Can Tho, the hubmagnificent stupa of Wat Visoun. Climb to at midday and take the shuttle bus back to of the Mekong Delta.the top of Mount Phousi for panoramic views Hanoi. Upon arrival in Hanoi, enjoy freeof the city, the surrounding countryside and time at your leisure. Late afternoon transfer to Day 19 To Ho Chi Minh City (BL)the Mekong Delta at sunset. airport. Fly to Hue, be met by your local tour Transfer to the port and board a sampan forDay 8 Khuang Si Falls (BL) guide and transferred to your hotel. a cruise through the picturesque canals and waterways. Visit Cai Rang Floating MarketVisit local villages of Lao ethnic minority Day 13 Hue City tour (BL) and witness the local life. In the afternoon drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. Check in togroups at Ban Ouay, Hmong Village and Cruise along the Perfume River, stop off your hotel.Ban Thapene, Khmu Village, then drive at the Thien Mu Pagoda. Continue to the Day 20 Fly back to London (B)to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where Mausoleum of Minh Mang which was builtyou can cool off with a refreshing swim in the in the 1840’s. Lunch is a special vegetarianturquoise pools or walk along the forest trails. meal with the nuns of Dong Thuyen Pagoda. Transfer to the airport for your flight home.We return to the city by late afternoon to In the afternoon, visit the Imperial Citadel andobserve the sunset at Wat Prabath. the Forbidden City. End the day with some retail therapy at Dong Ba Market.Departures and Prices 08/02/17 - 07/03/18 Price includes: International flights and domestic flightsDepart Return Depart Return in economy class, 4★ accommodation,08/02 – 27/02/17 from £3,598 08/11 – 27/11/17 from £3,598 transfers, English speaking guides, meals as22/02 – 13/03/17 from £3,598 22/11 – 11/12/17 from £3,598 specified (B= Breakfast,L= Lunch,D= Dinner),08/03 – 27/03/17 from £3,598 17/01 – 05/02/18 from £3,598 entrance fees to the sites listed and airport05/04 – 24/04/17 from £3,598 21/02 – 12/03/18 from £3,598 taxes.02/08 – 21/08/17 from £3,598 07/03 – 26/03/18 from £3,59818/10 – 06/11/17 from £3,598 Price excludes: Local tips, personal spending, visa fees and travel insurance.Prices are per person based on twin share departing from London Heathrow. Regional departures and flight upgrades on request. 61Single supplement from £769. Land only from £2,798. 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ESSENTIAL VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA 17 DAY TOUR CHENGDU Fengdu Lhasa Yichang CHONGQUING Changsha Nanchan Lijiang Guiyang GUILINAngkor Wat, Siem Reap Dali IRRAWADDY RIVERInspired by the many sights, sounds and flavours H2 NAIGNHOTSI Halong Bay Inbound flightof Vietnam and Cambodia. Visit the sparkling 1 NIGHT to Hanoiturquoise waters of Halong Bay – UNESCOWorld Heritage site. In the northern capital LAOSHanoi visit the lively Old Quarter and theimpressive Presidential Palace. Discover Hue, MEKONG HUEonce Vietnam’s Imperial captial, and the delightful RIVER 2 NIGHTSancient town of Hoi An. Explore the colonialarchitecture of Ho Chi Minh City, and the fascinating MEKONG DANANGwater markets and daily life on the Mekong Delta. RIVERCross the border into Cambodia and visit the HOI ANworld famous Angkor Temples in Siem Reap andthe colonial charms of capital city Phnom Penh. 2 NIGHTS Your 4★ Accommodation Siem Reap CAMBODIA VIETNAM Hanoi: The Ann Hanoi Halong Bay: Lavela Classic Cruise 2 NIGHTS Hue: Eldora Hotel Hoi An: Thanh Binh Riverside Outbound Phnom Penh HO CHI MINH ........ Flight Ho Chi Minh City: Harmony Saigon flight to Drive Can Tho: West Hotel London, 2 NIGHTS 3 NIGHTS Train Phnom Penh: King Grand Boutique Heathrow Cruise Siem Reap: Saem Siem Reap Can Tho See pages 78-79 for details 1 NIGHT Day 1 Fly to Hanoi You will take a scheduled flight from London Heathrow to Hanoi. Alternatively, we can arrange departures from your local airport. Day 2 Arrive Hanoi Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be met by your tour guide and transferred to the hotel. Rest of the day is at your leisure. Day 3 Hanoi city tour (BL) Experience the rich culture of Hanoi. Spend time at the Temple of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda and the Presidential Palace. Visit the Vietnam History Museum and the Hanoi Opera House. Take a stroll around the Old Quarter and end the day by watching a performance of a traditional Water Puppet Show.62 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent

Day 8 Hoi An (B) Day 13 To Siem Reap (BL) Day at leisure to enjoy the ancient town of Spend the morning at leisure. After lunch, Hoi An. Optional tours include a cooking transfer to the airport for the flight to Siem class or cycle ride to the local beach. Reap. Upon arrival, the guide will meet you and take you to the hotel. Have some free Day 9 To Ho Chi Minh City (BL) time in the afternoon. This morning is free until your guide and driver transfers you to a local restaurant for Day 14 Angkor temples (BL) lunch. After lunch head to Danang airport. Visit the ancient city of Angkor Thom, the Stop en route to visit Marble Mountain and last capital of the Great Khmer Empire. Enter the Cham Museum. Fly to Ho Chi Minh City. the impressive South Gate flanked by stone elephants and giants. In the afternoon visitDay 4 Halong Bay (BLD) the famous Angkor Wat – the largest andIn the morning by shuttle bus, journey through best preserved temple at the site, enjoy thethe rich farmlands and see the workers in beautiful sunset.the rice fields. Arrive in Halong City andboard the traditional wooden junk boat for Day 15 Tonle Sap Lake (BL)the overnight journey to the UNESCO WorldHeritage Site of Halong Bay cruising past In the morning take a boat trip to Tonle Sapbeautiful rock formations. Visit the smallfloating fishing village of Vung Vieng. Lake, South East Asia’s largest freshwaterOptional activities include cookery class,massage, kayaking or swimming. lake, see the villages on stilts. Later, see theDay 5 To Hue (BL) monuments representing the Rolous Group.Before breakfast start the day with Tai Chion the sundeck. Explore the Sung Sot Caves. Day 10 Ho Chi Minh City tour and Cu Chi (BL) Visit the workshops of Artisan’s d’AngkorEnjoy lunch as the boat winds through thelimestone rocks. Disembark and take the Today, experience the very best of Ho Chi where traditional wood and stone carvingshuttle bus back to Hanoi. Upon arrival inHanoi, transfer to the airport for the flight to Minh City on a half-day city tour. Soak up the techniques are taught. Transfer to the airportHue. Upon arrival, you will be met by yourlocal tour guide and transfer to Hotel. history of Dong Khoi Street on a walking tour, for the flight to Phnom Penh.Day 6 Hue (BL) visit the Reunification Palace and WarHue was once Vietnam’s imperial capitaland today you experience its historical Remnants Museum, and the city’s biggest Day 16 Phnom Penh (BL)significance first hand. Cruise along thePerfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, visit the wholesale market in Chinatown. This Start at the Royal Palace and the SilverCitadel and ornate tombs of former afternoon, discover the Cu Chi Tunnels on Pagoda where 5,000 silver tiles cover theemperors, and experience a local market. the city’s outskirts. floor. Continue to the National Museum built Day 11 To Mekong Delta (BL) in traditional khmer style. In the afternoon tour In the morning your tour guide and driver will Tuol Sleng Prison and the Killing Fields – a transfer you through the beautiful countryside reminder of the Khmer Rouge regime and of My Tho and Ben Tre province to take a gives an insight into how the country boat ride. Visit the islands, join the folk music has developed. performance and visit a local family producing coconut delicacies. Depart from Day 17 Flight back to UK (B) My Tho and drive to Can Tho, the hub of the Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Mekong Delta and its largest city.Day 7 To Hoi An (BL) Day 12 To Ho Chi Minh City (BL) EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAYA three-hour drive takes you through some Transfer to the port and board a sampan for 4 days in Mui Ne from £305stunning rural and coastal scenery, a cruise through the picturesque canals and 4 days in Phu Quoc from £438including the dramatic Hai Van Pass to Hoi waterways. Visit Cai Rang Floating Market 4 days in Nha Trang from £465An. On arrival, check into your hotel. Hoi An and witness the local life. In the afternoonis easily explored on foot, and in the drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. Check in to See pages 76 - 77 for detailsafternoon, embark on a short walking tour. your hotel. Departures and Prices 15/02/17 - 14/03/18 Price includes: International flights and domestic flightsDepart Return Depart Return in economy class, 4★ accommodation, transfers, English speaking guides, meals as15/02 – 03/03/17 from £3,198 15/11 – 01/12/17 from £3,198 specified (B= Breakfast,L= Lunch,D= Dinner), entrance fees to the sites listed and airport01/03 – 17/03/17 from £3,198 29/11 – 15/12/17 from £3,198 taxes.15/03 – 31/03/17 from £3,198 24/01 – 09/02/18 from £3,198 Price excludes: Local tips, personal spending, visa fees and12/04 – 28/04/17 from £3,198 28/02 – 16/03/18 from £3,198 travel insurance.09/08 – 25/08/17 from £3,198 14/03 – 30/03/18 from £3,19825/10 – 10/11/17 from £3,198Prices are per person based on twin share departing from London Heathrow. Regional departures and flight upgrades on request. 63Single supplement from £598. Land only from £2,449. ALSO AVAILABLE AS 5★ OPTION AND AS A PRIVATE TOUR 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent

BEST OF INDOCHINA 16 DAY TOURHo Kham Temple, Luang PrabangThe 16 day Best of Indochina tour is inspired by themany sights, sounds and flavours of Vietnam, Laos andCambodia. The tour takes you on a journey of smilesand authentic experiences, not only visiting thefantastic sights and attractions, but also getting toknow the countries more in-depth and their amazingpeople; call it a real slice of Indochina life. Some ofthe highlights include the Mekong Delta in SouthernVietnam; the famous Angkor Temples complex in SiemReap, Cambodia; the colourful ancient town of Luang ........ FlightPrabang in Laos, the bustling city of Hanoi and the Driveincredible landscapes of UNESCO World Train CruiseHeritage site, Halong Bay. Day 1 Fly to Phnom Penh You will take a scheduled flight from London Heathrow to Phnom Your 4★ Accommodation Penh. Alternatively, we can arrange departures from your local airport. Phnom Penh: King Grand Boutique Siem Reap: Saem Siem Reap Day 2 Arrive Phnom Penh Luang Prabang: Villa Santi Resort Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, you will be met by our local tour guide Hanoi: The Ann Hanoi and transferred to the hotel. Rest of the day is at your leisure. Halong Bay: Lavela Classic Cruise Ho Chi Minh City: Harmony Saigon Day 3 Day tour in Phnom Penh and to Siem Reap (BL) Can Tho: West Hotel Start at the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda where 5,000 silver tiles cover the floor. Continue to the National Museum built in See pages 78-79 for details traditional khmer style. In the afternoon tour Tuol Sleng Prison and the Killing Fields – a reminder of the Khmer Rouge regime and gives an insight into how the country has developed. Transfer to the airport and take an evening flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, be met and transferred to the hotel.64 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent

Day 4 Angkor Wat (BL) to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where Day 13 Ho Chi Minh City tour andIn the morning visit to the ancient city of you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the Cu Chi (BL)Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Great turqoise pools or walk along the forest trails. Today, experience the very best of Ho ChiKhmer Empire. Enter the impressive South We return to the city by late afternoon to Minh City on a half-day city tour. Soak upGate flanked by stone elephants and giants. observe the sunset at Wat Prabath. the history of Dong Khoi Street on a walkingIn the afternoon visit the famous Temple of tour, visit the Reunification Palace and WarAngkor Wat, the largest and best preserved Day 9 To Hanoi (BL) Remnants Museum, and the city’s biggesttemple at the site. Enjoy the beautiful sunset. An early start to see the morning ritual of wholesale market in Chinatown. This monks collecting offerings of Alms (sticky afternoon, discover the Cu Chi Tunnels onDay 5 Tonle Sap Lake (BL) rice) from residents. After breakfast, free day. the city’s outskirts.Enjoy a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake, South Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon pick upEast Asia’s largest freshwater lake, and see by your tour guide and driver at the hotel, Day 14 To Mekong Delta (BL)the villages on stilts. See the monuments transfer to the airport for the flight to Hanoi. In the morning transfer through the beautifulrepresenting the Rolous Group. Visit the work- Upon arrival, be met by your local tour guide countryside of My Tho and Ben Tre provinceshops of Artisan’s d’Angkor where traditional and transferred to your hotel. and take a boat ride, visit the islands, joinwood and stone carving techniques are the folk music performance and visit a localtaught. Day 10 Hanoi city tour (BL) family producing coconut delicacies. Depart Experience the rich culture of Hanoi. Spend from My Tho, we drive on to Can Tho, theDay 6 To Luang Prabang (BL) time at the Temple of Literature, One Pillar hub of the Mekong Delta and its largest city.Today head to the exquisite Banteay Srey Pagoda and the Presidential Palace. VisitTemple, one of the finest displays of the Vietnam History Museum and the Hanoi Day 15 To Ho Chi Minh City (BL)classical Khmer art. Stop at Pre Rup, a Opera House. Take a stroll around the Old Transfer to the port and board a sampan forstunning temple-mountain with excellent Quarter and end the day by watching a a cruise through the picturesque canals andviews of the countryside. Also visit Ta Prohm performance of a traditional Water Puppet waterways. Visit Cai Rang Floating MarketTemple, famed for the combination of trees Show. and witness the local life. In the afternoon drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. Check in togrowing out of the ruins. Transfer to airport. Day 11 To Halong Bay (BLD) your hotel.Fly to Luang Prabang. Today journey through the rich farmlands and Day 16 Flight back to UK (B)Day 7 Luang Prabang city tour and see the workers in the rice fields. Arrive inPak Ou Caves (BL) Halong City and board the traditional Transfer to the airport for your flight home.A morning visit to the city’s oldest temple, wooden junk boat for the overnight journey to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of HalongWat Sene and the impressive Wat Bay cruising past beautiful rock formations.Xiengthong, cruise up the Mekong to the Pak Visit the small floating fishing village of VungOu Caves, passing by spectacular views. Vieng. Optional onboard activities includeExplore the caves crammed with thousands of cookery class, massage, kayaking orgolden Buddha statues. Visit Ban Xangkhong swimming.village, famed for its silk hand weaving and Day 12 To Ho Chi Minh City (BL) EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAYtraditional Saa paper making. Also see the We start the day with Tai Chi on themagnificent stupa of Wat Visoun. Climb to sundeck, then have breakfast on board.the top of Mount Phousi for panoramic views Explore the Sung Sot Caves. Enjoy lunch asof the city, the surrounding countryside and the boat winds through the limestone rocks.the Mekong Delta at sunset. Disembark at midday and take the shuttleDay 8 Khuang Si Falls (BL) bus back to Hanoi. Upon arrival, enjoy free 4 days in Mui Ne from £305Today visit local villages of Lao ethnic time at your leisure. Late afternoon transfer to 4 days in Phu Quoc from £438minority groups at Ban Ouay, Hmong Village airport. Fly to Ho Chi Minh City, met by your 4 days in Nha Trang from £465and Ban Thapene, Khmu Village, then drive local tour guide and transfer to hotel. See pages 76 - 77 for details Departures and Prices 08/02/17 - 07/03/18 Price includes: International flights and domestic flightsDepart Return Depart Return in economy class, 4★ accommodation, transfers, English speaking guides, meals as08/02 – 23/02/17 from £3,198 08/11 – 23/11/17 from £3,298 specified (B= Breakfast,L= Lunch,D= Dinner), entrance fees to the sites listed and airport22/02 – 09/03/17 from £3,198 22/11 – 07/12/17 from £3,298 taxes.08/03 – 23/03/17 from £3,198 17/01 – 01/02/18 from £3,298 Price excludes: Local tips, personal spending, visa fees and05/04 – 20/04/17 from £3,198 21/02 – 08/03/18 from £3,298 travel insurance.02/08 – 17/08/17 from £3,298 07/03 – 22/03/18 from £3,29818/10 – 02/11/17 from £3,298Prices are per person based on twin share departing from London Heathrow. Regional departures and flight upgrades on request. 65Single supplement from £648. Land only from £2,398. ALSO AVAILABLE AS 5★ OPTION AND AS A PRIVATE TOUR 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent

CLASSIC VIETNAM 13 DAY TOUR CHENGDU Fengdu Lhasa Yichang CHONGQUING Changsha Nanchan Lijiang GuiyangTerraced fields, Vietnam GUILIN Dali IRRAWADDY RIVERThis 13 day Classic Vietnam tour is ideal if you 2 NIGHTS Halong Bay Inbound flightare wanting to see all the highlights of Vietnam 1 NIGHT to Hanoi HANOIwithin a shorter duration. Spending time in the LAOSvibrant and bustling Ho Chi Minh City, the relaxedand charming towns of Hue and Hoi An, and a MEKONG HUE SOUTHluxury cruise on the spectacular Halong Bay. This RIVER 2 NIGHTS CHINA SEAtour will be sure to cover all you need to see on aflying visit to Vietnam. If wanting to spend a little MEKONG DANANG HOI ANlonger in this beautiful country why not extend your RIVER 2 NIGHTS VIETNAM CAMBODIAtour with our selection of add-ons (pages 76-77). HO CHI MINH ........ FlightUnwind on the beautiful beaches of Phan Thiet, DrivePhu Quoc or Nha Trang. See the spectacular rice 3 NIGHTS Train .... Cruise .. Can Tho Outbound flight to London, Heathrow 1 NIGHTfields of northern village ‘Sapa’ or take a Mekong Day 1 Fly to Hanoi You will take a scheduled flight from London Heathrow to Hanoi.River Cruise (page 72). Alternatively, we can arrange departures from your local airport.Your 4★ Accommodation Day 2 Arrive HanoiHanoi: The Ann Hanoi Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be met by your tour guide andHalong Bay: Lavela Classic Cruise transferred to the hotel. Rest of the day is at your leisure.Hue: Eldora HotelHoi An: Thanh Binh Riverside Day 3 Hanoi city tour (BL)Ho Chi Minh City: Harmony Saigon Experience the rich culture of Hanoi. Spend time at the TempleCan Tho: West Hotel of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda and the Presidential Palace. Visit the Vietnam History Museum and the Hanoi Opera House. TakeSee pages 78-79 for details a stroll around the Old Quarter and end the day by watching a performance of a traditional Water Puppet Show.66 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent

Day 4 Halong Bay (BLD) Day 8 Hoi An (B)In the morning by shuttle bus, journey through Day at leisure to enjoy the ancient town ofthe rich farmlands and see the workers in Hoi An. Optional tours include a cookingthe rice fields. Arrive in Halong City and class or cycle ride to the local beach.board the traditional wooden junk boat forthe overnight journey to the UNESCO WorldHeritage Site of Halong Bay cruising pastbeautiful rock formations. Visit the smallfloating fishing village of Vung Vieng.Optional activities include cookery class,massage, kayaking or swimming.Day 5 To Hue (BL) Day 9 To Ho Chi Minh City (BL) Day 12 Drive to Ho Chi Minh City (BL)We start the day with Tai Chi on the This morning is at lesure. Transfer to a local Transfer to the port and board a sampan forsundeck, then have breakfast on board. restaurant for lunch. After lunch head to a cruise through the picturesque canals andExplore the Sung Sot Caves. Enjoy lunch as Danang airport. Stop en route to visit Marble waterways. Visit Cai Rang Floating Marketthe boat winds through the limestone rocks. Mountain and the Cham Museum. Fly to Ho and witness the local life. In the afternoonDisembark at midday and take the shuttle Chi Minh City. drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. Check in tobus back to Hanoi. Upon arrival in Hanoi, your hotel.enjoy free time at your leisure. Late afternoon Day 10 Ho Chi Minh City tour and Day 13 Flight back to UK (B)transfer to airport. Fly to Hue, met by your Cu Chi (BL) Transfer to the airport for your flight home.local tour guide and transfer to hotel. Today, experience the very best of Ho Chi Minh City on a half-day city tour. Soak up the EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAYDay 6 Hue (BL) history of Dong Khoi Street on a walking tour, 4 days in Mui Ne from £305Hue was once Vietnam’s imperial capital visit the Reunification Palace and War 4 days in Phu Quoc from £438and today you experience its historical Remnants Museum, and the city’s biggest 4 days in Nha Trang from £465significance first hand. Cruise along the wholesale market in Chinatown. ThisPerfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, visit the afternoon, discover the Cu Chi Tunnels on See pages 76 - 77 for detailsCitadel and ornate tombs of former the city’s outskirts.emperors, and experience a local market. Day 11 To Mekong (BL)Day 7 To Hoi An (BL) After breakfast, pick up by your tour guideA three-hour drive takes you through some and driver at the hotel and transfer throughstunning rural and coastal scenery, including the beautiful countryside of My Tho andthe dramatic Hai Van Pass to Hoi An. On Ben Tre province. Take a boat ride, visit thearrival, check into your hotel. Hoi An is easily islands, join the folk music performance andexplored on foot, and the afternoon, embark visit a local family producing coconuton a short walking tour. delicacies. Depart from My Tho, we drive on to Can Tho, the hub of the Mekong Delta and its largest city. Departures and Prices 15/02/17 - 14/03/18 Price includes: International flights and domestic flightsDepart Return Depart Return in economy class, 4★ accommodation, transfers, English speaking guides, meals as15/02 – 27/02/17 from £2,298 15/11 – 27/11/17 from £2,298 specified (B= Breakfast,L= Lunch,D= Dinner), entrance fees to the sites listed and airport01/03 – 13/03/17 from £2,298 29/11 – 11/12/17 from £2,298 taxes.15/03 – 27/03/17 from £2,298 24/01 – 05/02/18 from £2,298 Price excludes: Local tips, personal spending, visa fees and12/04 – 24/04/17 from £2,298 28/02 – 12/03/18 from £2,298 travel insurance.09/08 – 21/08/17 from £2,298 14/03 – 26/03/18 from £2,29825/10 – 06/11/17 from £2,298Prices are per person based on twin share departing from London Heathrow. Regional departures and flight upgrades on request. 67Single supplement from £419. Land only from £1,498. ALSO AVAILABLE AS 5★ OPTION AND AS A PRIVATE TOUR 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent

AUTHENTIC CAMBODIA 8 DAY TOURSilver Pagoda, Phnom PenhThis classic tour is the perfect introduction to ........ FlightCambodia, encompassing many of the country’s Drivehighlights into a compact timeframe, with the Trainoption of extending your stay at the charming Cruisebeach resort of Sihanoukville. Explore theintriguing and lively capital of Cambodia - PhnomPenh, and learn more about the country’s historyand recent past. Discover the interesting area ofBattambang, exploring villages and countryside,before continuing to Siem Reap and the famoustemples of Angkor.Your 4★ Accommodation Day 1 Arrive Phnom PenhPhnom Penh: King Grand Boutique Hotel Upon arrival at Phnom Penh Airport, you will be met andBattambang: Battambang Resort Hotel transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.Siem Reap: Saem Siem Reap HotelSihanoukville: Naia Resort Day 2 Phnom Penh (BL) Start at the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda, the most sacredSee pages 78-79 for details shrine in the country and where 5,000 silver tiles cover the floor. Continue to the National Museum built in traditional Khmer style and dedicated exclusively to Khmer art and sculpture. In the afternoon visit Tuol Sleng Prison and the Killing Fields, a reminder of the Khmer Rouge regime and offering an insight into how the country has developed. End the day with a visit to the legendary temple of Wat Phnom which recites the history of how the city got its name.68 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent

Day 3 Phnom Penh and to Battambang Continue driving through the charming hilly ponds full of water, and carvings depicting(BL) countryside to Kbal Spean, where the nearby stories about Ramayana and day-to-day lifeMorning drive to Battambang located 291km riverbed and rocks are covered with carvings at the time of Angkor’s construction. At theto the north-west of Phnom Penh. En-route you representing the gods of the Brahma religion end of the afternoon, enjoy the sunset overcan visit the silver handicraft workshops at dating back as far as the 11th century. Pre Rup temple. Dinner at a localKompong Luong, the former capital of Phnom Following the river through a small gorge you restaurant this evening with a traditionalOudong, and the interesting city of will finally discover the stunning waterfall. Apsara dance show.Kompong Chhnang. Visit the floating village Continue to Banteay Samre, with its Day 8 Depart Siem Reap (BL)of Kampong Luang by boat as well as a elaborate architecture and exceptionallocal pottery village. Arrive at Battambang in carvings, and visit a local village that Morning visit to the ancient Khmerthe late afternoon and check-in to your hotel. specialises in the production of sugar palm. civilization site of Hariharalaya, whichDay 4 Battambang (BL) flourished in the late 9th and early 10th Centuries. These are the earliest temples inAfter breakfast drive along the picturesque the Angkor area and are referred to as theSangker River to Wat Slaket Pagoda. Roluos group. The three Roluos temples areContinue to Wat Ek Phnom and visit a market Bakong Temple with wonderful carvings onwhere Prahoc is made, a Cambodian fish the doors and lintels, the funerary temple ofpaste and a popular ingredient in Preah Ko, and Lolei Temple with exquisiteCambodian cooking. Visit the Provincial carvings and inscriptions. Time at leisure untilMuseum and the local market. Drive to your transfer to the airport.Phnom Banon, with its five sandstone towers Day 7 Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat Extend your Holidayon top of a hill and enjoy a magnificent view Temples (BLD) Continue to the coastal region ofof the surrounding plains. In the late Sihanoukville, to spend a few days relaxingafternoon, enjoy a ride aboard theBamboo Train. Each bamboo train - known After breakfast visit the “Great City” of beside the glorious white sand beaches afterin Khmer as a nori - consists of a 3 Angkor Thom, including the famous Bayon your tour.metre-long wooden frame, covered Temple, the Phimeanakas Temple within thelengthwise with slats made of ultra-light Royal Palace enclosure, the Baphuon Temple, Day 8 To Sihanoukville (BL)bamboo, that rests on two barbell-like Terrace of the Elephants, and the Terrace of Fly to Sihanoukville and transfer to your hotelbogies, one of which is connected by fan the Leper King. Continue to Ta Prohm for a 4-night stay.belts to a gasoline engine. Enjoy a half-hour Temple, entwined with strangler fig trees, it has deliberately been left in the condition it Days 9-11 Sihanoukville (B)journey aboard the train. was found. The afternoon is dedicated to Time at leisure. visiting the most famous and magnificent temple of all - Angkor Wat. This architectural Day 12 Fly back to London (B) masterpiece was constructed in the 12th Transfer to Phnom Penh airport for your century and covers an area of about 210 homeward flight. hectares. It has many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards,Day 5 Battambang and to Siem Reap (BL)Drive to Siem Reap (170km around 3 hours),stopping en-route to discover the silk farmin Pouk. You will have the opportunity toobserve every step of the production process.After checking in to your hotel, you willdepart in the afternoon to visit the village of Departures and Prices (Land Only) Price includes:Kampong Khleang which is located on the 09/02/17 - 22/02/18 Domestic flights in economy class, 4★northern shore of the lake. In the dry season accommodation, transfers, English speakingthe stilted houses can rise up to 10 metres Depart Return Price from guides, meals as specified (B= Breakfast,in the air, but in the wet season the waters 10/02 17/02/17 £1,199 L= Lunch,D= Dinner), entrance fees to thecan rise up to one or two metres above the 17/03 24/03/17 £1,199 sites listed and airport taxes.buildings. 20/10 27/10/17 £1,199 17/11 24/11/17 £1,199 Price excludes:Day 6 Siem Reap and Banteay Srei 19/01 26/01/18 £1,199 International flights, Local tips, personalTemple (BL) 23/02 02/03/18 £1,199 spending, visa fees andEnjoy a morning visit to the enchanting travel insurance.temple of Banteay Srei, an extremely ornatetemple, exquisitely carved in pink sandstone.Prices are per person based on twin share. International flights can be arranged on request. Single supplement from £275. Prices forSihanoukville extension from £449 per person including flight to Sihanoukville, airport transfers, 4 nights accommodation at a 4* hotel andmeals as stated. 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent 69

THE MEKONG CRUISE 13 DAY TOUR CHENGDU Fengdu Lhasa Yichang CHONGQUING Changsha Nanchan Lijiang GuiyangToMumekToionug Delta Dali IRRAWADDY RIVERThe River Mekong is a fascinating river, rich in LAOShistory, which flows through a number of countries;ancient empires, wars and struggle for power MEKONGhave all unfolded around the river, but it still RIVERpresents a unique opportunity for you to viewthe distinctive and relatively unchanged villages MEKONG VIETNAMand buildings on the banks. A Mekong Cruise RIVERis an ideal way to experience the river and the Inbound flightenchanting regions around it. Complete with a full Angkor Wat to Ho Chi Minhprogramme of sightseeing and excursions to areasof intrigue and beauty, the itinerary ensures your Siem Reap CAMBODIAexperience is unforgettable. 2 NIGHTS Kampong Chhnang Outbound Phnom Penh HO CHI MINH ........ Flight flight to Drive London, CRUISE 2 NIGHTS Train Heathrow 7 NIGHTS Cruise Chau Doc My Tho Day 1 Fly to Ho Chi Minh City You will take a scheduled flight from London Heathrow to Ho Chi Minh City. Alternatively, we can arrange departures from your local airport. Day 2 Arrive Ho Chi Minh CityYour 4★ and 5★ Accommodation Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, you will be met by your tour guide and transferred to the hotel. Rest of the day is at your leisure.Ho Chi Minh City: InterContinental Asiana Day 3 Ho Chi Minh City tour and Cu Chi (BL)Cruise: RV Mekong Pandaw In the morning, drive to the extraordinary Cu Chi tunnels, on theSiem Reap: Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa city’s outskirts. En route, you have chance to see how rural peopleSee pages 78-79 for details live and work. View occupations such as cashew nut farming, duck breeding, rice farming and production of rice paper, a key70 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent

ingredient in Vietnamese cuisine. Return to be requested at the time of booking in the with the South Gate of Angkor Thom andthe city for lunch, then visit the ReunificationHall, Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post comments box). continuing to the Bayon, Baphoun, Terrace ofOffice, Former US Embassy, City Hall andWar Museum of Remnants. End the day with Day 8 Tonle Lake to Kampong Chhnang the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King andshopping at Ben Thanh market. (BLD) Pimean Akas. After lunch, visit Thommanon, Chau Say Teveda, Ta Keo, the atmosphericDay 4 Embarkation (BLD)Transfer to My Tho to embark on your 7-night Excursion up the Tonle River to Kampong tree-covered Ta Prohm, Banteay Kdei andMekong River journey aboard your Mekongcruise. Settle into your cabin and admire the Chhnang either by ship or by coach Sras Srang. In the evening experience anviews as you cruise the Mekong River. In theevening enjoy a welcome dinner with your depending on water levels. In Kampong entertaining and original Cambodian showfellow travellers. Chhnang take a motor boat excursion into at Phare Ponleu Selpak’s Circus.Day 5 Cai Be, Sa Dec (BLD)In the morning take an exciting Sampan boat the lakeside wetlands that form the mouth ofexcursion to Sa Dec via Vinh Long, alongcanals and backwaters. Visit Cai Be and its the river. Day 13 Flight back to UK (B)colourful floating market and Sa Dec to seethe local market and the ancient house of Mr After breakfast visit Preah Khan, Neak Pean,Huyn Thuy Le, the lover of Marguerite Duras, Day 9 Chong Koh to Pream Chi Kang (BLD) Ta Som, and East Meborn. Transfer to thethe famous French novelist. Stop at the little-known Chong Koh airport for your flight home.Day 6 Chau Doc to Phnom Penh (BLD)Visit a Cham tribal village, a cat fish farm, silk-weaving village for a morning walk, laterand enjoy a trishaw ride round Chau Doc.Return to the ship by boat for lunch and cast call at Peam Chi Kang village to visit theoff for the Cambodian border for the usualformalities. Wat or monastery and its schools. In the WatDay 7 Phnom Penh (BLD) the splendid village racing boats are stored.Visit Phnom Penh with your own private cyclowhich is provided by a local charity, Cyclo Day 10 Kampong Cham (BLD)Centre Phnom Penh. In the afternoon there is Cruise to the pre-Angkorian temple of Watan optional excursion by coach to the Killing Hanchey, and later drive to the twin holyFields and the Khmer Rouge’s grim Tuol mountains of Phnom Pros and Phnom SreySleng or S21 detention centre. (This tour is (Man and Woman Hill). Continue to theincluded in the cost of your cruise but must ecotourism village of Choeung Kok. Day 11 Siem Reap and Angkor Wat (B) Disembark this morning and transfer to the hotel in Siem Reap for a 2-night stay. Afternoon visit to Angkor Wat. It is visually, architecturally and artistically breathtaking, with its massive three-tiered pyramid crowned by five beehive-like towers rising 65 meters from ground level. Take in the romantic sunset from Bakheng Hill. Day 12 Angkor (BL) Spend an incredible day touring the ancient and mysterious temples of Angkor, starting EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY 4 days in Mui Ne from £305 4 days in Phu Quoc from £438 4 days in Nha Trang from £465 See pages 76 - 77 for details Departures and Prices 11/01/17 - 21/03/18 Price includes:Depart Return Depart Return Depart Return International flights and domestic flights in economy class, 4★ accommodation,11/01 – 23/01/17 from £4,445 06/09 – 18/09/17 from £3,445 10/01 – 22/01/18 from £4,245 transfers, English speaking guides, meals as specified (B= Breakfast,L= Lunch,D= Dinner),25/01 – 06/02/17 from £4,645 04/10 – 16/10/17 from £3,945 24/01 – 05/02/18 from £4,245 entrance fees to the sites listed and airport taxes.08/02 – 20/02/17 from £4,645 18/10 – 30/10/17 from £3,945 07/02 – 19/02/18 from £4,245 Price excludes:22/02 – 06/03/17 from £4,645 01/11 – 13/11/17 from £4,245 21/02 – 05/03/18 from £4,245 Local tips, personal spending, visa fees and travel insurance.08/03 – 20/03/17 from £4,645 15/11 – 27/11/17 from £4,245 07/03 – 19/03/18 from £4,24522/03 – 03/04/17 from £4,345 29/11 – 11/12/17 from £3,945 21/03 – 02/04/18 from £3,94512/07 – 24/07/17 from £3,445 13/12 – 25/12/17 from £3,94509/08 – 21/08/17 from £3,445 27/12 – 08/01/18 from £3,945Prices are per person based on twin share departing from London Heathrow. Regional departures and flight upgrades on request. 71Single supplement from £1125. Land only from £2,745. ALSO AVAILABLE AS 5★ OPTION AND AS A PRIVATE TOUR 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent

INDOCHINA CRUISESIndochina offers many possibilities for exploring by boat and taking to the water is an excellentway to see more of this fascinating region. In Halong Bay cruising is the only way to reallydiscover this stunning area of thousands of limestone peaks rising majestically from the water. Inthe Mekong Delta region, cruising is the ideal way to explore and there are various optionsavailable, from overnight cruises exploring smaller sections of the Delta, to longer itinerariescruising between Vietnam and Cambodia.Bhaya Classic Cruises Pandaw River Expeditions L’Amant Cruises Bhaya Classic offers a cruise The fleet is modelled on the L’Amant Cruises offer a selection of fascinating cruises in the Mekongexperience which combines Halong traditional river steamers, hand Delta Region. L’Amant offers modern comfort and can accommodate upBay’s magnificent scenery with a finished in brass and teak by to 24 passengers in its 12 cabins to cruise the Mekong in luxury. The ontaste of Vietnam’s rich traditional traditional craftsmen. Luxury and board restaurant offers buffet and a la carte gourmet menus in an elegantculture. There are 4 Classic boats, all comfort are discreetly present, with atmosphere.constructed in a classic, oriental style colonial character and a friendly There are a selection of itineraries available including 1-night, 2-night,with between 15 and 20 elegant atmosphere. On all Pandaw ships 4-night and 6-night programmes, offering a taste of the Mekong Delta,cabins. There is also a tastefully- you will experience Asian hospitality or a more in-depth exploration.designed open restaurant and bar and enjoy the highest staff – guestarea. ratio afloat ensuring sensational service.There are 2 day/1 night as well as3 day/2 night programmes RV Mekong Pandaw operates a 4available, offering a relaxing and or 5 day cruise as well as an 8 dayinsightful way to see the magnificent program from Ho Chi Minh City toscenery of Halong Bay and the Seam Reap (and vice versa). It hassurrounding area. a total of 24 cabins, split over the upper deck and main deck.72 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent

INDOCHINA TAILOR-MADE JOURNEYSIf you prefer to travel at your own pace or on an individual basis, rather than as part of a group,or if you have a specific itinerary in mind, we will be able to help tailor an individual itineraryjust for you. Your specific preferences and interests will always come first when designing yourholiday, in accordance with your budget and expectations. Through our experience we haveselected partners on the ground who consistently provide a high level of service and offer thebest products. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff will be able to assist you in creatingyour perfect holiday. To give you a taste of what is possible, a small sample of tailor madejourneys can be found on the following pages.LAOS 7 DAYS Day 5 Sala Hin Boun to Luang Prabang (BL) Depart for Naphouak, before heading south by boat through some of the most spectacular gorges found in Southeast Asia. Pause for lunch at picturesque Lao Loum village, then transfer to Vientiane airport for your evening flight to Luang Prabang. Day 6 Luang Prabang/Kuang Si Waterfall and city tour (B) Morning visit to Phousi Market, then continue to local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, a Hmong village, Ban Ou, a Laoloum village and Ban Thapene, a Khmu village. Continue to the beautiful Khuang Si Waterfall where you can cool off with aDiscover the interesting Day 3 Vientiane to Sala Hin Boun (BL) refreshing swim in the pools or walk alonglandlocked country of Laos on Travel south along route 13, pausing at the forest trails. Returning to Luang Prabang,this fascinating journey Prabaht Ponsan, an ancient stupa dating visit the Royal Palace Museum, which hosts back to the 15th Century. It is also home to a range of interesting artefacts, then visit the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong. Also seeexploring the main highlights, the Ancient Buddha’s footprint, discovered in the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and theincluding the capital of 1933, and now an important religious site shrines of Wat Aham and Wat Mai.Vientiane, the scenic area of in Laos. Continue to Khammoune provinceSala Hin Boun and the and into the mountainous area, where a stop Day 7 Depart Luang Prabang (B)UNESCO World Heritage site at a view point near Khoun Kham offers a Depending on your flight, you may have time breathtaking view over the surrounding area. at leisure before you will be transferred to theof Luang Prabang. At Ban Naphouak, board a local boat on the airport.Day 1 Vientiane arrival Hin Boun River and sail upstream past some stunning limestone karst scenery, as well as aOn arrival in Vientiane, you will be met and number of villages. Remainder of the day attransferred to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure in Sala Hin Boun. Price from £1,099 (land only)your leisure.Day 2 Vientiane Day 4 Sala Hin Boun/Kong Lor Cave (BL) Single supplement from £278Explore the major temples of Vientiane Continue by boat upriver to Kong Lor village,including the oldest, Wat Sisaket, a temple of then change to a smaller boat to view the Including domestic flight from Vientiane to Kong Lor Cave. Navigate through the cave, Luang Prabang, airport transfers, day tours, 4* accommodation and meals as stated.thousands of miniature Buddha statues, and which is over 7km long and includes athe former royal temple of Wat Prakeo. Visit spectacular cavern over 100m high. EnjoyThat Luang Stupa, a national icon of Laos lunch in a remote village before returning toand stop at the Patuxay Monument, which is Sala Hin Boun.Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent 73

INDOCHINA TAILOR-MADE JOURNEYSVIETNAM 11 DAYS brunch on board before disembarking and returning to Hanoi. Day 5 To Hoi An (B) Transfer to Hanoi airport for your flight to Danang. You will be met at Danang airport and transferred to your hotel in Hoi An, travelling along the dramatic Hai Van Pass where you will witness some stunning rural and coastal scenery. Remainder of the day at leisure. Perhaps take a leisurely stroll for your first glimpse of this delightful and charming town. Day 6 Hoi An free day (B) Enjoy your time at leisure in Hoi An to explore this characterful town. The best way to see Hoi An is on foot, so take a leisurely walk through the narrow, beautifully-preserved streets. Must-see sights are the famousDiscover the fascinating and Day 1 Arrive Hanoi Japanese Covered Bridge and the Phung Upon arrival in Hanoi you will be met and Hung House, home to an old merchant familycharming country of Vietnam at transferred to your hotel. Remainder of the for over two centuries.your own pace with this more day is at leisure. Day 7 Hoi An free day (B)independent arrangement. Day 2 Hanoi at leisure (B) Day at leisure in Hoi An for independent exploration. Optional tours include aYour domestic flights, Enjoy a day at leisure in Hanoi for cooking class or cycle ride to the localaccommodation andtransfers will be provided for independent exploration. There is much of beach.you whilst your time in each interest to see in Hanoi, perhaps visit the Day 8 Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City (B) Temple of Literature which is dedicated to Confucius, and the curious One Pillar Pagoda Transfer to Danang airport for your flight to and Presidential Palace. The Vietnam History Ho Chi Minh City. You will be met at thelocation will be at leisure with Museum and the ornate Hanoi Opera House airport and transferred to your hotel. are also well worth visiting. Perhaps end Remainder of the day at leisure.no sightseeing tours, excursions the day with a performance of a traditional Day 9 Ho Chi Minh City (B)or entrance fees included Water Puppet Show.allowing you to explore the Day 3 Hanoi to Halong Bay (BLD) Time at leisure for independent exploration ofcountry independently. Morning departure by car to Halong Bay, this vibrant and bustling city. Perhaps visit the fascinating Reunification Palace and the War travelling through rich farmlands and seeing Remnants Museum. You may also wish to workers in the rice fields. Board your cruise visit the Cu Chi Tunnels on the city’s outskirts, vessel, a traditional wooden sailing junk to where former Viet Cong guerillas guide embark upon your overnight journey to the visitors through a section of the labyrinthine UNESCO World Heritage site of Halong tunnels. Bay, cruising past beautiful rock formations and limestone peaks. Enjoy the beauty of Bai Day 10 Ho Chi Minh City (B) Tu Long Bay at sunset, and perhaps try your Day at leisure for independent exploration. hand at kayaking, or simply relax on board. You may wish to join a tour to the Mekong Perhaps attend a cooking demonstration Delta to explore the picturesque canals and before a delicious dinner aboard your vessel. waterways by boat. Day 4 Halong Bay to Hanoi (B Brunch) Day 11 Depart Ho Chi Minh City (B) Join an early morning Tai Chi class on the Transfer to the airport for your onward sundeck, then have breakfast on board. journey. Admire the dawn views over Bai Tu Long Bay before visiting the small floating fishing village Price from £799 (land only) of Vung Vieng. Enjoy a freshly prepared Single supplement from £499 Including domestic flights, airport transfers, 4* accommodation and meals as stated.74 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent

INDOCHINA TAILOR-MADE JOURNEYSLAOS & CAMBODIA 11 DAYS Day 6 Luang Prabang (B) Visit the city’s oldest temple, Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong, with its classical Laotian architecture and low sweep- ing roofs. Board a boat to cruise upstream on the Mekong River, enjoying beautiful views of the tranquil countryside. Visit the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. Stop at the village of Ban Xang Hai, famous for the production of Lao rice wine. Returning to Luang Prabang, take a short drive to Ban Phanom, a small village well known for its hand weaving. Day 7 Luang Prabang to Siem Reap (B) Visit the National Museum (closed Tuesdays) at the former Royal Palace, which displays a collection of artefacts reflecting the richnessDiscover Laos and Cambodia miniature Buddha statues, and the former of Lao culture. Continue to the Central Market before your flight to Siem Reap.on this fascinating tour, royal temple of Wat Prakeo. Visit That Luang Stupa, a national icon of Laos and stop at the Day 8 Siem Reap - Angkor temples (BL)exploring the main highlights of Patuxay Monument, which is Vientiane’s own Visit the ancient city of Angkor Thom, theboth countries as well as seeing Arc de Triumph. last capital of the Great Khmer Empire. Entersome of the local countryside. Day 3 Vientiane to Vang Vieng (B) the impressive South Gate flanked by stone elephants. In the afternoon visit the famous Journey north towards Vang Vieng, passing Angkor Wat – the largest and best preserved some breathtaking scenery en-route as we temple at the site, and weather permitting journey through spectacular countryside enjoy the beautiful sunset. towards the mountainous region. Pause at Vang Xang, a famous archaeological site Day 9 Siem Reap - Tonle Sap Lake and dating back to the 11th century. On arrival to Phnom Penh (BL) at Vang Vieng, cross the Nam Song River to Tham Jang caves and enjoy a short trek In the morning take a boat trip on Tonle Sap through breathtaking mountain landscapes to Lake, South East Asia’s largest freshwater explore the Tam None Cave and some hill lake. See the villages on stilts before villages. continuing to the Rolous group of temples. Visit the workshops of Artisan’s d’Angkor Day 4 Vang Vieng to Tham Phoutham (B) where traditional wood and stone carving techniques are taught. Fly to Phnom Penh. Drive through paddy field areas towards theDay 1 Vientiane arrival Tham Phoukham caves, a beautiful limestone Day 10 Phnom Penh (BL) cavern surrounded by natural forests. There is a small natural pool in front of the caves Start at the Royal Palace and the Silver where you can take a refreshing swim, or Pagoda where 5,000 silver tiles cover the simply explore the nearby area. Return to floor. Continue to the National Museum built Vang Vieng, pausing en-route at the ethnic in traditional Khmer style. In the afternoon tour minority villages of Hmong, Souay and Tuol Sleng Prison and the Killing Fields – a Taidam, meeting the warm and friendly hill reminder of the Khmer Rouge regime which tribe people and observing their traditional gives an insight into how the country has tribal costumes. developed.On arrival in Vientiane, you will be met and Day 5 Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang (B) Day 11 Depart Phnom Penh (B)transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day is at Early departure by road for Luang Prabang, Transfer to Phnom Penh airport for youryour leisure. which is known as the best-preserved departure flight.Day 2 Vientiane traditional city in Southeast Asia. Pass by Price from £1799 (land only) some stunning landscapes and scenery withVientiane is a charming and fascinatingcapital with an interesting mix of Lao, Thai, a mixture of steep terraced fields and hill tribe Single supplement from £449Chinese, Vietnamese, French, Soviet and villages. Stop at the Muang Xieng NguenAmerican influences. Explore the major Including domestic flights, airport transfers,temples of Vientiane including the oldest, village and spend a short amount of time day tours, 4* accommodation and meals asWat Sisaket, a temple of thousands of stated observing the local lifestyle before continuing to Luang Prabang. 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent 75

INDOCHINA ADD-ONSSAPA (4 Days) PHAN THIET - MUI NE (4 Days) PHU QUOC (4 Days)Prices start from £375 per person. Prices start from £305 per person. Prices start from £438 per person.Including 2 nights at the 4★ Victoria Sapa Including 3 nights’ accommodation at the Including 3 nights’ accommodation at theHotel and 1 night at the 4★ Ann Hotel 4★ Mia Mui Ne hotel, land transfers, local 4★ Long Beach Resort, land transfers, localHanoi, land transfers between Hanoi and guide and meals as stated. guide and meals as stated.Sapa, local transfers, guide and meals asstated. Just a few hours drive away from Ho Chi Phu Quoc Island is one of Vietnam’s rare Minh City lies the tropical paradise of Mui treasures, a paradise in the turquoise watersSapa is located in the Lao Cai Province, Ne. The northern stretch of this bay is home off the Gulf of Thailand. The rugged jungle380km Northwest of Hanoi. Famous for its to the fishermen, the southern end is great interior, untouched natural environment -green, terraced rice and paddies high- for swimming, water sports, sun bathing and most of the island is a National Park,lands, natural beauty, trekking, panoramic relaxing. Another popular attraction are the pristine sandy white beaches and sparklingviews and homestays. It is home to several sand dunes, they can be easily visited from blue waters, mixed with some thriving townsethnic minorities, such as the Dzao, Red Mui Ne for wonderful sunset views. make it a wonderful place with somethingH’mong and Black H’mong. for everyone. Only a one hour flight from Mia Mui Ne 4★ Ho Chi Minh City, this amazing island is aVictoria Sapa Resort and Spa 4★ Mia Mui Ne is a small and exclusive wonderful retreat and a great place toThis four star property is the only luxury hotel boutique resort located on beachfront of Mui unwind.in the region. It was built as a traditional Ne, in the Binh Thuan Province. It is a havenchalet with accented wooden décor, the of tranquillity and relaxation, looking out onto Long Beach Resort 4★Resort overhangs the village, blending the beautiful East Sea and its white beaches. Stretching along the pristine beach, Longperfectly with its natural surroundings. Offering serene surroundings in a Mui Ne Beach Resort with 72 rooms open in the resort. Sandals, the resort’s fine-dining first phase possesses a unique architectureDay 1 Hanoi to Sapa restaurant, offers creative Vietnamese and of a traditional Vietnam village. The resortTake the highway from Hanoi to Sapa and Western cuisine. offers a new standard of exclusive anddiscover the picturesque countryside of Lao bespoke indulgence.Cai Province. Day 1 Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet Transfer with guide from Ho Chi Minh City to Day 1 Ho Chi Minh City to Phu QuocDay 2 Lao Cai - Sapa - Cat Cat (BL) Phan Thiet, upon arrival check into your hotel. Transfer to the airport for the short flight toIn the morning travel by jeep to the valley Phu Quoc. Upon arrival, you will be metthen walk to the 3 villages of the Black Day 2 Phan Thiet (B) and transferred to the hotel.H’mong and the Dzay people. Have lunch Day at leisure.with a Dzay family. Journey back to your Day 2 Phu Quoc (B)hotel. The rest of the day and evening is at Day 3 Phan Thiet (B) Relax in style on this island paradise.leisure to enjoy Sapa town. Day at leisure. Optional excursions are visits to pepper plantations, fishing hamlets and samplingDay 3 Sapa - Lao Cai - Hanoi (B) Day 4 Phan Thiet to Ho Chi Minh City (B) the famous fish sauce.In the morning you will start by trekking to After breakfast, transfer with guide from PhanCat Cat Village which is occupied by the Thiet to Ho Chi Minh City. Day 3 Phu Quoc (B)Black H’mong tribe. You will experience the Day at leisure.tribal way of life while enjoying wonderfulviews of the terraced rice paddy fields Day 4 Phu Quoc to Ho Chi Minh City (B)and the waterfall in Cat Cat village. Fly back to Ho Chi Minh City.Afternoon drive back to Hanoi forovernight.Day 4 HanoiTransfer to the airport for your onwardflight.76 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent

INDOCHINA ADD-ONSNHA TRANG (4 Days) PHUKET (4 Days) BANGKOK (3 Days)Prices start from £465 per person. Prices start from £199 per person. Prices from £215 per person.Including 3 nights’ accommodation at a Including 3 nights’ accommodation at the Including 2 nights’ accommodation at4★ hotel, land transfers, local guide and 4★ Kamala Beach Resort on Kamala Beach. the 4★ Riva Surya Deluxe Riva room,meals as stated. Return airport transfers with local guide and return airport transfers, local guide and meals as stated. meals as stated.Nha Trang is a coastal resort city insouthern Vietnam known for its beaches, Phuket, a mountainous island, provides some Riva Surya 4★scuba diving and offshore islands. of Thailand’s most popular beaches and This modern boutique hotel is situated hotels. It is located in the green waters of the along the enchanting Chao Phraya River,Evason Ana Mandara Resort 4★ Andaman Sea. Patong is the most well-known offering an idyllic getaway in the heart ofNha Trang’s only beachfront resort. It offers and liveliest beach resort, playing host to the this cosmopolitan city. Your river view roomluxurious villas with sea or garden views, best of the island’s nightlife, shops, markets is beautifully designed to maximise comfort.and free internet. It has a spa, tennis courts, and a wide selection of dining Facilities include elegant dining options and2 outdoor pools and a private beach. establishments. Karon and Kata provide a riverside swimming pool. quieter environments with a more local feel. Popular beaches include Bangtao, Kamala, Day 1 Arrive Bangkok Karon, Kata, Mai Khao, Nai Harn, Patong Upon arrival, your guide will meet you and and Surin. The best time to visit Phuket, is transfer you to the hotel. The rest of your from November through to March. day is at leisure.Mia Resort Nha Trang 4★ Kamala Beach Resort 4★ Day 2 Bangkok (B)A secluded 5 star hotel located 16km from Ideally situated with direct access to Kamala Day at leisure.Nha Trang. An outdoor pool and relaxing beach, the hotel is the perfect place for thosemassage treatments are also available. wanting rest and relaxation. Facilities include Alternatively, you can choose to take theGuests can also take part in cooking 4 swimming pools, yoga room, outdoor tour below to explore with a guide:classes, snorkelling trips and day tours. message, 4 bars and 2 restaurants. Kamala Today morning tour to DamnoensaduakDaily trips to Hon Mun Marine Protected Village is only a 10 minute walk away. Floating Market (110 km away from BKK)Area are organised by the resort. Make a short stop at a Salt farm and a Day 1 Arrive Phuket Railways market. Arrive at the FloatingDay 1 Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang Upon arrival, be met and transferred to the Market around 09:30 then take a paddleUpon arrival, be met and transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure. boat to sail along the canals for half anhotel. The rest of the day is free for your hour. Free time at the market forleisure. Day 2 Phuket (B) an hour then drive back to Bangkok. Day at leisure. Afternoon, visit Royal Grand Palace,Day 2 Nha Trang (B) Emerald Buddha Temple and Wat PhoDay at leisure. Day 3 Phuket (B) (Reclining Buddha). Day at leisure.Day 3 Nha Trang (B) Day 3 Depart Bangkok (B)Day at leisure. Day 4 Depart Phuket (B) Transfer to the airport for your onward Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. flight.Day 4 Depart Nha Trang (B)Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent 77

INDOCHINA ACCOMMODATIONVIETNAMHanoi: The Ann Hanoi 4★ Tour Hotel Hanoi: Sofitel Legend Metropole 5★ Hanoi: Intercontinental West Lake 5★ A landmark in Hanoi since 1901, this Built entirely over the serene waters ofLocated next to the Old Quarter, close to the famous hotel is renowned for its fine service, Hanoi’s largest lake. There is Vietnamese featuring a luxurious spa, a beautiful cuisine on offer and the beautiful Sunset BarHanoi Opera House, National Museum of swimming pool and many foodie delights. set on its own island.Vietnamese History and Ba Dinh Square.Facilities include an outdoor pool, arestaurant and a bar.Halong Bay: Lavela Classic Crusies 4★ Tour Hotel Halong Bay: Ginger Heritage 5★ Hue: Eldora Hotel 4★ Tour HotelA very comfortable and stylish vessel with A luxury boutique vessel with 10 cabins28 cosy cabins with private bathrooms. offering French-Indochina design. Restaurant, Centrally located, the Eldora Hotel offersThere is a spacious deck area with sun lounge with cosy bar and large sundeckloungers and the restaurant. with sunbathing chairs. stylish guestrooms. There is an indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, restaurant and free WiFi access throughout the hotel.Hoi An: Thanh Binh Riverside 4★Tour Hotel Hoi An: Victoria Beach Resort and Spa 4★ Can Tho: West Hotel 4★ Tour HotelLocated on the banks of the River Thu Bon. Located beside Cua Dai Beach, VictoriaThere is an outdoor swimming pool with Hoi An Beach Resort features an outdoor The West Hotel offers elegant and stylishsun terrace and the comfortable guestrooms swimming pool and rooms with views of thehave views of the river. river or sea. accommodation. Guestrooms have river or city views. There is a bar and a restaurant serving Asian and International cuisine.Ho Chi Minh City: Harmony Saigon 4★ Tour Hotel Ho Chi Minh City: Sofitel Saigon Plaza 5★ Ho Chi Minh City: InterContinental Asiana Saigon 5★Within walking distance of Ben Thanh Contemporary luxury hotel located on the This 5* luxury hotel is located in the citymarket, the Harmony Hotel offers an indoor tree-lined Le Duan Boulevard. Boasts the centre, just a short stroll from some of thepool, fitness centre and spa. The restaurant awarding wining French restaurant Olivier. famous landmarks. There is a swimmingoffers great views over the city. Luxury rooms enjoy river or city views. pool, a spa and a choice of dining options.78 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent

INDOCHINA ACCOMMODATIONDalat: Ana Mandara Villas 5★ Phan Thiet Mui Ne: Mia Resort 4★ Phu Quoc: Long Beach Resort 4★Awarding winning resort and spa, located Exclusive boutique resort located in the Stretching along the pristine beach, Longin the central highlands. Only five minutes centre of Mui Ne, in the Binh Thuan Beach Resort with 72 rooms open in the firstfrom Dalat central, providing French colonial Province. Its beachfront is a haven of phase possesses a unique architecture of astyle villas. tranquillity and relaxation. traditional Vietnam village.Phu Quoc: Chen Sea Resort and Spa 4★ Nha Trang: Mia Resort 5★ Sapa: Victoria Resort and Spa 4★This intimate four-star resort is a haven of A secluded 5 star hotel located 16km from Discover the landscapes of terraced ricetranquility set in a quiet bay at Phu Quoc Nha Trang. An outdoor pool and relaxing paddies and minorities’ villages. The onlyIsland, where a magnificent beach and massage treatments are also available. luxury hotel in the region,built as a traditionalabsolute indulgence come together. Guests can also take part in cooking classes. chalet with accented wooden decor.LAOS CAMBODIALuang Prabang: Villa Santi 4★ Tour Hotel Siem Reap: Saem Siem Reap Hotel4★Tour Hotel Siem Reap: Victoria Angkor Resort 4★ Tour HotelLocated in the centre of this World Heritage A luxury hotel with elegant design and Located in the heart of Siem Reap, thereSite, within walking distance of the temples unique Khmer architecture. There is a are 130 comfortable rooms and suites withand night market. The restaurant serves Lao swimming pool, spa, lobby bar and a views of the garden or the pool. There areand international cuisine. restaurant. 3 restaurants and a bar.Phnom Penh: Juliana Hotel 4★ Tour Hotel Phnom Penh: King Grand Boutique 4★ Tour Hotel Battambang: Battambang Resort Hotel 4★Located in the heart of Phnom Penh within Conveniently located close to the Royal Located on the outskirts of Battambang, ineasy reach of the main sights. The guest Palace and National Museum, there are 40 a scenic village set amidst rice fields, therooms have modern amenities, there is an comfortable guestrooms. There is also a comfortable guest rooms have views of theoutdoor swimming pool,and two restaurants. restaurant and swimming pool. garden or lake. There is an outdoor pool.020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent 79

YOUR JAPAN Destinations Tokyo - The economic and fashion capital of Asia, Tokyo is the world’s largest metropolitan area with over 35 million people. Home to thousands of purikura (sticker picture) machines, pachinko parlours, karaoke shops, and even cat cafes. Japan is Asian modernity and eccentricity at its finest. View the sights of Tokyo to explore and experience Japan. Some of the unmissable attractions include the Imperial Palace and Sensoji Temple in the Asakusa neighbourhood. Kyoto - Home to a treasure trove of temples and shrines that are World Heritage sites. Japan’s former capital, serving as such for roughly 1,000 years. Famous for its delicious green tea, traditional food, and its historical backdrop. Kyoto is a must visit for anybody wishing to explore historical Japan. You may meet some ‘maiko,’ young dancing entertainers, who walk in long hanging-sleeved kimono’s in the Gion district. Takayama - With its old inns, shops and sake breweries, Takayama is a rarity: a 21st-century city that’s also retained its traditional charm. Vibrant morning markets, hillside shrines and a laid-back populace add to the town’s allure, and it should be a high priority on any visit to Central Honshu. For those enjoying a tailor-made tour give yourself at least two days to enjoy Takayama. It is a wonderful place that is easy to explore on foot or by bicycle. Kanazawa - Kanazawa is the capital city of Ishikawa Prefecture and widely known as one of the most athentic castle towns in Japan. It has recently been designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art. We are excited to help tourists fully experience this historic town and its traditional culture. We look forward to helping you uncover this hidden jewel of Japan. Matsumoto - Situated in the centre of Nagano, known as the gate to the Northern Alps’ climbing routes. Home to Japan’s old- est castle built in the Bunroku Period (1593-1594), it is a national treasure. In summer, the Taiko (Japanese drum) Festival and the Takigi-Noh are held at the castle. Mount Fuji - Known to the locals as ‘Fuji-san’, is Japan’s largest and most famous mountain. Rising above the clouds, a stunning 3,776 metres high, this inactive volcano has provided the spiritual basis for the country since ancient times. Snow-covered tranquillity in winter, vitality and energy in summer, seasonal changes glorify this national treasure. From near or far, from plane or train, one cannot look at Mount Fuji without marvelling at its beauty. Okinawa - Further south, the tropical island chain of Okinawa boasts amazing coral reefs. White sand beaches and a fascinating cultural heritage that is a mix between Japan and south-east Asia. Hokkaido - Hokkaido is home to vast expanses of unspoiled mountain scenery and abundant wildlife, Hokkaido is a nature- lover’s paradise. It’s cool temperate summers bring spectacular blooms of flowers while world-class ski resorts mean it’s also a great winter destination. Hiroshima - Home to two World Heritage Sites, the Itsukushima Shrine is a torrii gate built in the sea. The A-Bomb Dome of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial is the most symbolic building in the city, where the first atomic bomb was dropped. It has represented people’s prayers for lasting peace. Just an hour away is Miyajima - the name means ‘Shrine Island’ in Japanese, the island is most famous for its giant torii gate which appears to float on water. Hakone - One of Japan’s most popular hot spring resorts is situated less than 2 hours from Tokyo. Hakone is perfect for a 1 or 2 nights’ stay in a ryokan with onsen, whilst enjoying Hakone National Park and stunning views of Mount Fuji. Nikko - Located along Japan’s Romantic Road and in the mountains north of Tokyo, discover the picturesque Nikko National Park. Famous for World Heritage Site Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Japan’s most lavishly decorated shrine, the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, and the beautiful Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji. Yudanaka - This hot spring resort, dating back hundreds of years, is the ideal location when visiting the famous Snow Monkeys located 10 minutes away by bus. An overnight stay in a ryokan with Onsen (hot spring) is the perfect way to relax and enjoy this traditional hot spring resort. Morning markets, hillside shrines and a laid-back populace add to the town’s allure, and it should be a high priority on any visit to Central Honshu.80 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent

MAP Some facts… •Japan is an island nation in the Pacific •The Japanese name for Japan is “Nihon” or “Nippon” which means “sun origin” •Population is over 127 million •Tokyo is the capital city of Japan and also the largest city •Sushi, sashimi and tempura are just some of the well known dishes on offer •Melons are very expensive in Japan. One can go for up to £300 •It is considered rude to walk while you are eating in Japan •Religions in Japan are Shinto & Buddhist and 1.5% Christian •Currency is the Japanese Yen •The highest point in Japan is Mount Fuji, which stands at 3,776m •More than 70% of Japan consists of mountains •Time: GMT + 9 hours / BST + 8 hours •International Dialling Code is 81 •A visa is not required by UK citizens and may stay up to 90 days •Sumo is recognised as the national sport of Japan •Ancient warriors of Japan were known as Samurai •Geisha means “person of the arts” •The first novel, The Tale of Genji, was written in 1007 by a Japanese noble woman, Murasaki Shikibu •The raised floors in Japanese buildings help indicate where you should take off your shoes •The Japanese believe that black cats bring good luck •The world’s shortest escalator is found in Japan. It only has 5 steps 4 81

WHEN TO TRAVELJapan is a unique destination on many different fronts including the country’s vast range of temperatures on offer throughoutthe year. From the powder snow found on the ski slopes in Hokkaido during the winter period, to the subtropical climatesfound in the southern islands including Okinawa and Ishigaki, Japan is truly an all-year round destination and has somethingspecial to offer at any one time. To witness spectacular colour, a favourite is the celebrated cherry blossom season in Apriland koyo leaf viewing from October to early December (regions vary). These are very popular times to travel so it is advisedto book early to avoid disappointment.Spring (March – May)This is a very popular time to visit Japan due to the lovelyweather and Japans’ famous cherry blossom. The buds firstopen on the south islands and work through the country rightup to the Northern island of Hokkaido. “Golden week” takesplace at the end of April / beginning of May and is a periodof national holiday. Accommodation and transportation is verybusy during this period. Summer (June – August) During the summertime in Japan, certain areas can be hot and humid, especially in the larger cities. It is also a time where many of the colourful festivals take place, and which offer remarkable viewing. From the beginning of June, the rainy season (tsuyu) visits most parts of Japan except Hokkaido. It typically ends in the first half of July. Summer is the time when Mount Fuji opens for climbing.Autumn (September – November)Autumn is a very pleasant time to visit Japan as the weatherremains warm. Places are less crowded, and the autumncolours sparkle across many parts of the country from lateOctober to early November. Discover maple trees and ginkgotrees turn red, yellow, brown and orange, offering beautifulscenery and spectacular views. Winter (December – February) The highland and northern parts of Japan enjoy large snowfalls, providing perfect powder snow for skiers and snowboarders. The Nagano area and Hokkaido provide winter-wonder ski resorts. New year is one of Japan’s three major travel seasons for domestic travel. January and February provide ideal touring months due to excellent visibility, fewer crowds and lower prices. Average Temperatures Sapporo Spring Summer Autumn Winter Tokyo Kyoto 44 °F/ 7 °C 68 °F / 20 °C 53 °F / 12 °C 25°F / -3 °C 58 °F / 16 °C 77 °F / 25 °C 65 °F / 18 °C 43°F / 6 °CHiroshima 57 °F / 14 °C 80 °F / 27 °C 64 °F / 18 °C 42 °F / 6 °COkinawa 56 °F / 13 °C 84 °F / 29 °C 62 °F / 17 °C 41°F / 5 °C 73 °F / 23 °C 86 °F / 30 °C 80 °F/ 27 °C 68 °F /20 °C82 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent

JAPAN TRAVEL GUIDEInternational flightsWe offer a wide range of airlines including British Airways, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, KLM and Air France. Domesticdepartures and stopovers can also be included. Simply provide us with your preferred UK departure airport and we willarrange your ideal holiday to suit your aspirations.Internal FlightsWe have access to discounted travel within Japan. Fares are only available to visitors to Japan and must be booked inconjunction with an international airline ticket. These internal tickets are ideal for travelling to the other islands including Ok-inawa and Hokkaido.Japan Rail PassOnly available to visitors to Japan, and which must be pre booked, the Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass) offers excellent value formoney if you are planning to visit several cities during your time in Japan. The JR Pass is issued by Japan Railway (JR), is validfor 7, 14 or 21 day durations and provides you with unlimited travel on Japan’s extensive travel network. This includes theworld famous Shinkansen Bullet Train (excluding Nozomi class trains), the entire Japan Railways service, a selection of busesand ferries including Hiroshima and Miyajima Island. Based on your travel preferences, further details about your JR Pass areprovided at the time of quotation.Public Buses and Chartered CoachesTravelling by public bus or by chartered coaches are convenient and comfortable ways oftravelling in Japan, especially in the mountainous regions. Your tour will highlight how best tosee the area and the mode of transport that works best for your tour.TaxisTaxis are widely available and can deliver customers to addresses written in Japanese or onbusiness cards. If the red light in the lower left corner of the windshield is lit, then the cab isfree and it can be flagged down.Car HireWith the convenience of driving on the left in Japan, renting a car offers a new type of ad-venture, allowing you to visit the more remote locations. Many road signs are in English andcars have SAT NAV as standard.Luggage ForwardingThis reliable service is common practice in Japan whereby you can forward your luggage to your next accommodation or toany of Japan’s main airports, giving you the convenience of travelling to more remote locations with just an overnight bag.Please enquire for further details.Walking and CyclingMany of tours involve walking as it is the most suitable and more authentic way to seeattractions. Japan’s excellent public transport is used on select days during some of thetours so walking is needed to get from hotels, stations and places of interest. Guidedcycling tours are available in most cities. These leisurely rides provide excellent viewingopportunities not found with other modes of transportation. For the more adventurous trysome of the cycling routes found in the more remote and mountainous regions.020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent 83

ESSENTIAL JAPAN 9 DAY TOURKimono and geta traditional Japanese footwear Itsukushima Shrine, MiyajimaDeparting in May and October, this tour is perfect ........ Flightfor the first time traveller to Japan. Enjoy spending Drivetime in the vibrant capital, Tokyo. Take a journey to Train5th station at Mt. Fuji, marvel at Japan’s Cruisehighest mountain with its single, volcanic snowypeak. Experience an overnight stay in a traditional Day 1 Fly to TokyoRyokan with onsen. Learn about Hiroshima and its Take a scheduled flight from your regional airport to Tokyo.past and present. Visit Itsukushima Shrine, said tobe one of the three most beautiful sights in Japan. Day 2 Arrive TokyoSee the impressive Osaka castle during your time On arrival at Tokyo’s Narita international airport you will be met byin Osaka. The cultural city of Kyoto, is your final your guide and escorted to your hotel by private coach.destination where you will discover beautifulgardens, ancient temples and traditional Day 3 Tokyo Tour (B)townhouses. Following breakfast you will be met at your hotel to embark on a day tour of this bustling and energetic city. You will take in the popular Your Accommodation landmarks including Tokyo Metropolitan Government Observatory, Asakusa Temple and Meiji-Jingu Shrine. Spend time inside the Tokyo Tokyo: Shinjuku Washington Tower, the communications and observation tower measures 332.9 Atami: Resorpia Ryokan metres and is the second-tallest structure in Japan. Take a walk Hiroshima: Sunroute Osaka: Mystays Sakaisuji Honmachi Kyoto: Kintetsu Accommodation upgrades available84 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent

down Nakamise street, one of theoldest shopping streets in Japan. Visit Ginza,the luxury shopping and entertainmentdistrict of Tokyo. Return to your hotel.Day 4 Mt. Fuji and Hakone /Atami (BD) Day 7 Osaka / Nara / Kyoto (B) Places of interest that you will visit includeToday you will have a full day tour to Mt. After breakfast at the hotel, you will visit Nijo castle which was built in 1603.Fuji and Hakone. The tour includes Osaka Castle. The construction of the castle Spend time at Kinkakujim Ryoanji, the sitespending time at Mt. Fuji 5th station (if started in 1583 and is surrounded by of Japan’s most famous rock garden, andweather permits), visiting the historical secondary citadels, gates, turrets, impressive the stunning Kiyomizudera. Built in 780 inHakone Sekisho and learn about the past at stone walls and moats. Later you will the hills east of Kyoto, this celebrated templethis old imperial checkpoint. Enjoy a transfer to Nara. You will visit the Todaji offers wonderful views especially during theleisurely cruise on Lake Ashinoko and take (Big Buddha), and the picturesque Nara blossom season and the fall.the Komogatake Ropeway which is a Park, home to hundreds of freely roamingJapanese aerial lift that offers spectacular deer. Finally you will transfer to the cultural Day 9 Fly to UK (B)views of the surrounding areas. Finally you city of Kyoto. Home to 17 UNESCO World Day at leisure until your transfer to Kansaiwill be transferred to your hotel in Atami. Heritage sites, Kyoto was the centre of international airport by airport shuttle bus.Enjoy a traditional Japanese dinner at your politics for 1,100 years. This culturally rich Fly to your regional airport in the UK.hotel. city offers many interesting places to visit including museums, art galleries, shrines and EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAYDay 5 Atami / Hiroshima (B) temples. During your time in Kyoto you mayPlease leave your luggage (1 piece per come across a Geisha and Maiko (appren- Why not extend your holiday with aperson) at your hotel’s bell counter or front tice Geisha) wearing traditional kimono. beach stay in Okinawa, city stopover indesk. Pack a small bag for your stay in Gion, one of the main downtown districts Hong Kong or spend time relaxing with aHiroshima and Osaka. Your luggage will in Kyoto, is where you may catch a sight ofbe transferred to the hotel in Kyoto. After them. beach stopover in Dubai.breakfast walk to the train station with your Contact us for more detailstour guide and take the JR Super Express Day 8 Kyoto (B)Train to Hiroshima via Shin-Kobe (change Today you will have a day tour of Kyoto. Price includes:Super Express Train at Shin-Kobe – a guide International flights, accommodation,will help you change trains). Upon arrival English speaking guides, transfers,at Hiroshima Station, you will take a coach bullet train, baggage transfers for onetour of Hiroshima City. Places of piece, meals as specifiedinterest that you will visit include Peace Park, (B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner).Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and Price excludes:the Atomic Bomb Dome. Finally you will be Local tips, personal spending and traveltransferred to your hotel. insurance.Day 6 Hiroshima / Miyajima / Osaka (B) Departures and PricesIn the morning take the 10 minute ferry to 2017 and 2018the island of Miyajima. On arrival you willwalk to Itsukushima Shrine, best known Depart Returnfor its “floating torii gate”, which is one of 08/05/17 -- 16/05/17 from £2,899the most photographed locations in Japan. 16/10/17 -- 24/10/17 from £2,999Spend time walking to the other sites located 07/05/18 -- 15/05/18 from £2,999on the scenic island. Finally you will take the 15/10/18 -- 23/10/18 from £3,099ferry to Miyajima Guchi and Single supplement from £690transfer to Hiroshima Station. Take the JR Land only from £2,099Super train to Osaka (without guide). Uponarrival at Shin Osaka Station, you will bemet and transferred to your hotel.020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent 85

WONDERS OF JAPAN 13 DAY TOUROsaka CastleDeparting in May and October, this 13 day tour Day 1 Fly to Tokyocombines vibrant and cultural cities with sedate Take a scheduled flight from your regional airport to Tokyo.mountain towns surrounded by nature. You candiscover the bustling capital Tokyo, witness the Day 2 Arrive Tokyospectacular Mt. Fuji, and overnight in a traditional On arrival at Tokyo’s Narita international airport you will be met byRyokan with onsen. Learn about Hiroshima’s past your guide and escorted to your hotel by private coach.and present, and visit the beautiful Itsukushima shrineon Miyajima Island. Witness the impressive Day 3 Tokyo Tour (B)castle during your time in Osaka. Enjoy Kyoto, a city Following breakfast you will be met at your hotel to embark on a dayfamous for its culture and charming landscape, is tour of this bustling and energetic city. You will take in the popularfollowed by a journey to the beautiful mountains in landmarks including Tokyo Metropolitan Government Observatory,the atmospheric towns of Takayama and Asakusa Temple and Meiji-Jingu Shrine. Spend time inside the TokyoKanazawa, combined with a visit to the UNESCO Tower, the communications and observation tower measures 332.9world heritage site, Shirakawago. metres and is the second-tallest structure in Japan. Your Accommodation Tokyo: Shinjuku Washington Atami: Resorpia Ryokan Hiroshima: Sunroute Osaka: Mystays Sakaisuji Honmachi Kyoto: Kintetsu Takayama: Takayama Oan Kanazawa: Mystays Kanazawa Castle Nagoya: Meitetsu New Grand Hotel See pages 96-97 for details86 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent

Take a walk down Nakamise street, one Osaka Castle. The construction of the castle traditional Gassho-zukuri style houses. Atof the oldest shopping streets in Japan. Visit started in 1583 and is surrounded by this world Heritage Site you will visit theGinza, the luxury shopping and secondary citadels, gates, turrets, impressive Gasshozukuri Minkaen Outdoor Museumentertainment district of Tokyo. Return to your stone walls and moats. Later you will (Wadaya), followed by some free timehotel. transfer to Nara. You will visit the Todaji before visiting Shiroyama Observation Deck (Big Buddha), and the picturesque Nara which offers a panoramic view of theDay 4 Mt. Fuji and Hakone / Atami (BD) Park, home to hundreds of freely roaming village. Finally you will transfer toToday you will have a full day tour to Mt. deer. Finally you will transfer to the cultural Kanazawa. The rest of the day is at yourFuji and Hakone. The tour includes city of Kyoto. Home to 17 UNESCO leisure.spending time at Mt. Fuji 5th station (if World Heritage sites, Kyoto was the centreweather permits), visiting the historical of politics for 1,100 years. This culturally Day 11 Kanazawa / Nagoya (B)Hakone Sekisho and learn about the past at rich city offers many interesting places to visit After breakfast you will have a Kanazawathis old imperial checkpoint. Enjoy a including museums, art galleries, shrines and city tour. Places of interest that you will visitleisurely cruise on Lake Ashinoko and take temples. You will discover an include one of the best and visitedthe Komogatake Ropeway which is a exciting food culture with a variety of landscape gardens in Japan calledJapanese aerial lift that offers spectacular amazing food on offer including Sushi, Kenrokuen. Spend time at Utatsuyamaviews of the surrounding areas. Finally you Kaiseki-ryori, tempura and noodles. During Temple Area, Higashichaya old town,will be transferred to your hotel in Atami. your time in Kyoto you may come across Ninjya Temple and Kutaniyaki Museum.Enjoy a traditional Japanese dinner at your a Geisha and Maiko (apprentice Geisha) Finally you will be transferred to Nagoya byhotel. wearing traditional kimono. Gion, one of private coach. the main downtown districts in Kyoto, isDay 5 Atami /Hiroshima (B) where you may catch a sight of them. Day 12 Nagoya / Tokyo (B)Pack a small bag for your stay in Hiroshima After breakfast at the hotel, walk to Nagoyaand Osaka. Your luggage will be Day 8 Kyoto (B) Station with your guide and take the JRtransferred to the hotel in Kyoto. After Today you will have a day tour of Kyoto. Super train to Tokyo. Upon arrival at Tokyobreakfast walk to the train station with your Places of interest that you will visit include Station, you will transfer to your hotel bytour guide and take the JR Super Express Nijo castle which was built in 1603. private coach. Rest of the day is at yourTrain to Hiroshima via Shin-Kobe (change Spend time at Kinkakujim Ryoanji, the site leisure.Super Express Train at Shin-Kobe – a guide of Japan’s most famous rock garden, andwill help you change trains). Upon arrival the stunning Kiyomizudera. Built in 780 in Day 13 Fly to UK (B)at Hiroshima Station, you will take a coach the hills east of Kyoto, this celebrated temple Day at leisure until your transfer to Naritatour of Hiroshima City. Places of offers wonderful views especially during the international airport by airport shuttle bus.interest that you will visit include Peace Park, blossom season and the fall. Fly to your regional airport in the UK.Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, andthe Atomic Bomb Dome. Finally you will be Day 9 Kyoto / Takayama (B) EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAYtransferred to your hotel. Following breakfast you will be transferred to Takayama by private coach. With its Why not extend your holiday with aDay 6 Hiroshima / Miyajima/ Osaka (B) riverside setting, Takayama, commonly beach stay in Okinawa, city stopover inIn the morning take the 10 minute ferry to referred to as Hida-Takayama, is Hong Kong or spend time relaxing with athe island of Miyajima. On arrival you will surrounded by nature with the Northern Alpswalk to Itsukushima Shrine, best known (Hida mountain range) providing a beach stopover in Dubai.for its “floating torii gate”, which is one of scenic backdrop. Upon arrival, you will Contact us for more detailsthe most photographed locations in Japan. have an afternoon sightseeing of TakayamaSpend time walking to the other sites located and visit Kami Sannomachi Street, Jinya Price includes:on the scenic island. Finally you will take the Old House, and local Sake tasting. Finally International flights, accommodation,ferry to Miyajima Guchi and you will be transferred to your hotel. English speaking guides, transfers,transfer to Hiroshima Station. Take the JR bullet train, baggage transfers for oneSuper train to Osaka (without guide). Upon Day 10 Takayama / Shirakawago / piece, meals as specifiedarrival at Shin Osaka Station, you will be Kanazawa (B) (B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner).met and transferred to your hotel. In the morning you will visit Market of Price excludes: Takayama, located along the Miyagawa Local tips, personal spending and travelDay 7 Osaka / Nara / Kyoto (B) River in the old town. You will be transferred insurance.After breakfast at the hotel, you will visit by private coach to the village of Shirakawago, famous for preserving the Departures and Prices 2017 and 2018 Depart Return 08/05/17 -- 20/05/17 from £3,899 16/10/17 -- 28/10/17 from £3,999 07/05/18 -- 19/05/18 from £3,999 15/10/18 -- 27/10/18 from £4,099 Single supplement from £920 Land only from £3,099020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent 87

CHERRY BLOSSOM TOUR 13 DAY TOURMount Fuji, One of Japan’s 3 Holy MountainsA 13 day tour that explores the very best JAPAN Inboundof Japan’s cultural and natural locations, takes flightplace during the popular cherry blossom season.Journey on the famous bullet train and stay in some to Tokyotraditional accommodation. Sample some of thelocal specialities including fresh sushi, Hida Beef 1 NIGHT .... 2 NIGHTSand Sake. Witness Mount Fuji, spend time in the Kanazawa Takayamacultural city of Kyoto and visit two beautiful nationalparks. Other tour highlights include an exclusive M...t Fuji 2 NIGHTSaudience with a trainee geisha and tea atHamarikyu Gardens. TOKYO KYOTO HAKONE 2 NIGHTS 1 NIGHT HIROSHIMA OSAKA Outbound ........ Flight 2 NIGHTS flight Drive 2 NIGHTS Train Cruise Your Accommodation Day 1 Fly to Tokyo Take a scheduled flight from your regional airport to Tokyo.Tokyo: MetropolitanKawaguchiko: Jiragonno Fuji No Yakata Day 2 Arrive TokyoTakayama: Hotel Associa Takayama Arrive at Narita airport where you will be welcomed by ourKanazawa: Ana Crowne Plaza representative and transferred to your accommodation. The restKyoto: Kyoto Tokyu of day is at leisure.Hiroshima: Grand Prince HotelOsaka: Hotel Granvia Day 3 Tokyo Sightseeing (B) This morning, after breakfast, you leave the accommodation forSee pages 96-97 for details a sightseeing tour of Tokyo. Visit Tokyo Tower, which is the second tallest self-supporting steel tower in Japan, opened in 1958. Visit the world’s biggest Fish Market. Visit Asakusa Kannon Temple and Nakamise Shopping Street. The legend has88 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent

it that fisherman brothers discovered an the home of perhaps the world’s most authen- transfer to Osaka by bullet train. On Arrival,image of Kannon (the goddess of mercy) in tic and exquisite Japanese Garden, as well you will visit Osaka Castle for a photothe Sumida River around 1370 years ago as the celebrated Kinkaku-ji opportunity and visit the Shinsaibashi area.and they were inspired to enshrine it. Its Temple (Golden Pavilion). Afterwards enjoy Day 12 Osaka / Himeji and Kobe / Osaka (B)symbol is a large red paper lantern that the Kimono show at Nishijin Textile Centre,bears the word ‘Kaminari-mon‘, or a thunder also a visit to Gion, Kyoto’s most famous Gei- Breakfast is at the accommodation, leave forgate. Visit Imperial Palace for photo sha district and a popular nightspot where Himeji Castle, one of the most ancient andopportunity. tourists can experience the authentic local famous castles in Japan. After lunch transfer to life. If time permits, visit a promenade called Kobe. Visit a Sake Brewery in Nada District.Day 4 Tokyo / Hakone / Fuji (BD) Path of Philosophers. There were three reasons for the developmentVisit Koishikawa Garden, a spacious Day 9 Kyoto and Nara Day tour (B) of Sake brewing in the 18th century thatbotanical garden maintained by the made the name of Nada known throughoutUniversity of Tokyo, featuring many tree and After breakfast you will leave the Japan. One was the discovery of Miya-mizu,plant species, as well as a small Japanese accommodation for a sightseeing tour of excellent water quality for making Sake;landscape garden, particularly nice Kyoto and Nara. Visit Nijo Castle which was two, the production of high quality rice, anduring the cherry blossom season. Afterwards built in the early 17th century and ingredient in Sake; and three, a convenienttravel to Hakone by coach. Visit the Peace Kiyomizu-dera Temple. After lunch time, you location for transportation by sea. Next youPark, enjoy a cruise on Lake Ashi and Mt. will visit Todai-ji Temple, the Daibutsuden will wonder along the KobeKomagatake Ropeway. We will be staying (Great Buddha Hall), which is one of the portside and enjoy shopping in Kobe Chinaat a traditional Japanese ryokan today and world’s largest wooden buildings and one of Town, known as Nankinmachi andyou can enjoy a complementary hot spring the best known temples in Japan. It enshrines Motomachi a lively town perfect forspa after dinner. a gigantic bronze statue of Buddha. Next shopping, gourmet food and nightspots in the you will visit Nara Deer park where the deer centre of Kobe. Enjoy your farewell roam freely. Visitors may feed or pet them dinner before transfer back to your (special food is sold in the park grounds). accommodation in Osaka. Back to Kyoto in the afternoon and enjoy Day 13 Fly to UK (B) your free time walking around this ancient Day at leisure until your transfer to Kansai capital city. international airport by airport shuttle bus. Fly to your regional airport in the UK. Day 10 Kyoto / Hiroshima (B) After breakfast and baggage collection (yourDay 5 Mt.Fuji / Takayama (BD) baggage will be shipped separately to your accommodation in Osaka on day 11, PleaseStart your trip to Mt. Fuji. Climb up to the 5th prepare your overnight bags tonight), departstation by coach, about 2300 meters above Kyoto on JR Bullet Train NOZOMI andsea level. Visit the Visitor Centre and Green arrive at Hiroshima in 2 hours. On arrival visittea farm. Then proceed to Takayama for your Peace Memorial Park. Thetwo night stay. Genbaku-dome (The Atomic Bomb Dome)Day 6 Takayama (BD) is the symbol of Hiroshima, the city that advocates peace in the world. It is part ofAfter breakfast, full day tour in Takayama the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and was Price includes:including visit to Takayama-Jinya, Hida designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site International flights, accommodation,Takayama Matsuri no Mori and in 1996. While all structures vanished in the English speaking guides, transfers, bulletKamisannomachi Street. atomic bomb explosion, only this building train, baggage transfers for one piece, miraculously remained standing. meals as specifiedDay 7 Takayama / Shirakawago / (B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner).Kanazawa (B) Day 11 Hiroshima / Miyajima / Osaka (B)Travel to world heritage listed Shirakawago, After breakfast you will leave the Price excludes:famous for the traditional Gasshou-zukuri accommodation for a sightseeing tour of Local tips, personal spending and travelfarmhouse of more than 250 years old. Miyajima with a ferry ride. You will visit the insurance.Head to Kanazawa and visit Kenrokuen Itsukushima Shrine. It is situated on Departures and PricesGarden and Kanazawa Museum, your tour Itsukushima Island, popularly known as 2017 and 2018also includes a visit to Samurai houses and Miyajima, south-western Hiroshima. It is awalking through the old district. Overnight in scenic sight in which the mountains, sea and Depart ReturnKanazawa. red shrine buildings blend in harmony, and the entire island is designated as a historic 29/03/17 -- 10/04/17 from £4,199Day 8 Kanazawa / Kyoto (B) site. It is one of the three most beautiful sitesProceed to Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital, in Japan, along with Matsushima in Miyagi 28/03/18 -- 09/04/18 from £4,299 Single supplement from £790 Land only from £3,399where you will visit Heian Jingu Shrine. It is and Ama-no-hashidate in Kyoto. After lunch, 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent 89

JAPAN’S GOLDEN ROUTE 10 DAY TOURKiyomizu Temple, KyotoKinkakuji Temple (The Golden Pavilion), KyotoAs its name suggests, Japan’s Golden Route visits ........ Flighta range of destinations from the exciting, bustling Drivecapital city of Tokyo, the astoundingly scenic Trainhistorical capital of Kyoto and Japan’s most Cruiserecognised city, Hiroshima. Tokyo, host to the 2020Olympic Games, offers the most modern shopping Day 1 Fly to Tokyoexperience while still being home to historic, elegant Take a scheduled flight from your regional airport to Tokyo.buildings and temples. Mount Fuji is anotherimpressive, breathtaking location with a single snowy Day 2 Arrive Tokyopeak. On a clear day, the views are simply An English-speaking assistant will meet you at the customs exit atincredible. The cities of Kyoto, famous for its serene, Narita or Haneda and escort you to a reserved taxi that will takecharming landscape, and Hiroshima, where you can you to your accommodation.learn about its rich history in the Peace Museum,provide much interest and enjoyment. Finally, theisland of Miyajima will offer you a wonderful insightinto Japan’s nature. Your Accommodation Day 3 Full day excursion of Kamakura (BL) After breakfast, you will be picked up from yourTokyo: Shiba Park accommodation to join a one day tour to Kamakura by coach.Hakone: Yumoto Fujiya Depart from Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal and head toKyoto: Karasuma Kyoto Kamakura. Kotoku-in Temple and the Great Buddha and view the 13.35 m (44 ft) tall, 121 ton symbol of Kamakura. ASee pages 96-97 for details90 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent

Japanese-style lunch will be served at an enjoy a sightseeing cruise on Lake Ashi, 30km Miyajima Port, here take the ferry toaccommodation facing the ocean. southeast of Mt. Fuji. The crater lake was Miyajima (10mins). Visit Itsukushima Shrine,Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and born from a powerful volcanic eruption nearly a World Heritage Site. Established in theKomachi-dori is one of the preeminent 3,000 years ago and provides postcard views 6th century it is famous for its beautifulsightseeing spots of Kamakura. of Mt. Fuji from various angles. Travel onwards Shinden-zukuri style structure. See theKomachi-dori is a famous street lined with to Mt. Komagatake Ropeway. Spend a total vermillion shrine and enjoy the picturesquelong-running shops, restaurants and of 50 minutes including a 7-minute cableway beauty. Lunch at own expense. From Mi-souvenir vendors. Visit Hokoku-ji Temple. ride up to the peak from Hakone-en. Discover yajima Port go to Miyajimaguchi by ferry.Matcha Green Tea Experience at the spiritual Hakone Shrine Transfer to Hiroshima Peace Memorial ParkJomyo-ji Temple. Enjoy some of Japan’s Mototsumiya (original shrine). Arrive at and Museum by coach. Thisfamous powdered matcha green tea in a accommodation in Hakone. large-scale park was established in 1949tea room constructed over 400 years ago. after the Pacific War ended, and it’s aReturn to Tokyo via Yokohama Bay Bridge. Day 6 Hakone / Nara / Kyoto (BL) symbol of peace. The museum within theParticipants will be dropped off at Today transfer to Odawara Station. Depart park is an important cultural property ofSukiyabashi Intersection in Ginza. from Odawara Station to Shin-Yokohama Japan. From Hiroshima Station, take bullet Station. Take the bullet train. (Travel time 15 train to Kyoto Station. Arrive at KyotoDay 4 Tokyo Morning tour (B) to 20 minutes). From Shin-Yokohama, take Station. You will be taken to theToday you will be picked up from your bullet train to Kyoto (Travel time 2hr). Lunch: accommodation by taxi.accommodation to join Tokyo Morning Tour. Western-style menu at the accommodation.The tour departs Hamamatsucho Bus Termi- After lunch head to Nara via the Nara Day 9 Kyoto (B)nal to begin sightseeing around Tokyo. Visit Keinawa Expressway. Spend time at Nara Day free at leisure to explore Kyoto.Tokyo Tower and witness a spectacular view Park and Todai-ji Temple (Great Buddha). Thisof Metropolitan Tokyo from the UNESCO World Heritage Site is the symbol Day 10 Fly to UK (B)observation deck. Spend time at Imperial of the Nara Period and one of the world’s Day at leisure until your transfer by airportPalace Plaza and admire the view of largest wooden structures. Visit Kasuga Taisha shuttle bus to Kansai International airport,Nijubashi Bridge and the surrounding Shrine, designated as a World Heritage Site. Osaka. Fly to your regional airport in thescenery at this National Garden. Visit Visit Nara Nagomikan. Drop-off Service to UK.Asakusa Kannon and Nakamise Shopping your accommodation in Kyoto.Street. This historic area which includes EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAYNakamisedori, the street leading to the Day 7 Day tour of Kyoto (BL)temple. Enjoy a pleasant drive through Ueno Today you will be picked up from Why not extend your holiday with ato Akihabara which is home to the famous accommodation to join day tour of Kyoto by beach stay in Okinawa, city stopover inElectric Town. Disembarking only. Tour ends coach. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site Hong Kong or spend time relaxing withat Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal. Afternoon is Nijo Castle, completed in 1626, built tofree at leisure. provide lodging for Tokugawa Shogun. Visit a beach stopover in Dubai. Kinkaku-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Contact us for more detailsDay 5 Tokyo / Mt. Fuji / Hakone (BL) Heritage Site. The wooden architecture isThis morning you will leave Tokyo for Mt. covered in thin layers of pure gold and is Price includes:Fuji and Hakone. Your main suitcase will be surrounded by a beautiful pond. Spend time International flights, accommodation,transferred directly from Tokyo to Kyoto. You at Kyoto Imperial Palace, which used to be the English speaking guides, transfers,will need to keep an overnight luggage for residence of Japan’s Imperial Family until bullet train, baggage transfers for oneyour night in Hakone. After breakfast, you 1868, or Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. Enjoy piece, meals as specifiedwill be picked up from your Japanese/Western style buffet lunch. (B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner).accommodation. Depart Hamamatsucho Bus Sanjusangen-do Temple is the world’s Price excludes:Terminal and head to Mt. Fuji 5th Station longest wooden structure, housing 1,001 Local tips, personal spending and travelby coach. Start the ascent up Mt. Fuji via life-size statues of Buddhist Kannon deities insurance.the Fuji Subaru Line. Climb 2,300 meters dating back to the 13th century. Enjoy the(7,546 ft) above sea level for superb view of Kyoto from the World Departures and Pricesbreathtaking views from above the clouds. Heritage Site of Kiyomizu-dera Temple. 2017 and 2018Enjoy a Japanese-style lunch. After lunch Drop-off back at your accommodation. Departures are available twice a week Day 8 Day Tour to Hiroshima (B) Price from £3,099 per person Today you will be picked up from Single supplement from £590 accommodation to join a full day tour to Land only from £2,299 Hiroshima. From Kyoto Station, go to Hiroshima Station by bullet train. Upon arrival walk to meeting point at Granvia Hiroshima where you will be transferred to Miyajimaguchi. From Miyajimaguchi go to020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent 91

JAPAN, TAIWAN AND HONG KONG 15 DAY TOUR ........ Flight Drive Train CruiseA memorable triple-centre tour, incorporating Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Your first 5 days willcover some of the essential locations in Japan. Soak up the atmosphere in the bustling and moderncapital, Tokyo, followed an overnight stay in the hot springs resort of Hakone. Your final 2 days inJapan will cover the cultural city of Kyoto and visiting some of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites inhistoric Nara. Fly to the subtropical island of Taiwan, located 180 km east of China. Journey across theisland discovering this food lovers’ paradise, exploring rural areas, costal resorts, lakes, inlandmountains and the bustling capital, Taipei. Your last 3 days will be spent in the vibrant city of HongKong. A morning tour will include the must-do sightseeing trip to the top of Victoria Peak travelling on thefamous Peak Tramway. Day 1 Fly to Tokyo Your Accommodation Take a scheduled flight from London Heathrow to Tokyo.Tokyo: Shiba Park Hotel Day 2 Arrive TokyoHakone: Palace Hotel Arrive at Narita (Narita International Airport) or Haneda (Tokyo InternationalKyoto: New Miyako Hotel Airport). You will be welcomed by our representative who will assist you to board anTaipei: United Hotel airport bus for your transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.Sun Moon Lake: Fleur De ChineKaohsiung: Hotel Royal Chihpen Day 3 Tokyo Morning Tour (B)Chihpen: Grand Hi Lai Hotel Today, you will be picked up from your hotel to join Tokyo Morning Tour. Enjoy theHualien: Silks Place panoramic view of Tokyo from the main observation platform at Tokyo Tower, visitHK: Metropark Kowloon Meiji Shrine, drive past Akasaka House which is one of the two State Guesthouses of the Government of Japan. See the National Diet Building and visit Imperial PalaceSee pages 96-97 for details Plaza, Double Bridge and drive through Tokyo’s famous shopping district, Ginza. Tour ends in Ginza approx. 1 pm. The tour guide will inform you how to go back to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.92 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent

Day 4 Tokyo / Mt. Fuji / Hakone (BL) Day 8 Taipei / Puli / Sun Moon Lake (B) Shrine, Taroko Gorge Gateway and aYour main suitcase will be transferred In the morning take a tour to Sun Moon marble factory. This afternoon drive back todirectly from Tokyo to Kyoto. Please keep an Lake. Along the way, stop at the Taipei via Su-Hua highway and stop at theovernight bag with you for the night in woodcarving village of Sanyi. Then drive to dramatic Chingshui Cliffs. Late afternoonHakone. After breakfast, you will be picked Puli and visit paper workshop, and Paper you will arrive back in Taipei.up from your hotel to join the day tour to Mt. Dome Church for photo opportunities.Fuji and Hakone. Visit Mt. Fuji 5th Continue your journey to Sun Moon Lake, Day 13 Taipei city tour / Hong Kong (B)station in the morning. After lunch, take the the largest body of water in Taiwan. Drive During your half day morning city tour visitHakone Ropeway, followed by a cruise on around the beautiful lake and visit Wen Wu the key locations in Taipei including ChiangLake Ashi. After the tour you will be Temple. Time permitting, visit Tse En Pagoda Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, Martyrs’ Shrine,transferred to your accommodation in Ha- and Tehua Village. Presidential Building (pass by), Traditionalkone by taxi. Taiwanese Temple, National Palace Day 9 Sun Moon Lake/ Tainan / Museum and Handicraft Centre. In theDay 5 Hakone / Kyoto (B) Kaohsiung (B) afternoon you will be transferred to theAfter breakfast, transfer to Odawara or After breakfast, drive two hours south to airport for the flight to Hong Kong . UponAtami station by private car (Japanese Tainan. On arrival enjoy a walking tour arrival you will be transferred by shuttle busspeaking driver only). Take the famous visiting Chikan Tower and the Confucius to your hotel.bullet train to Kyoto (travel time 150min). Temple. Proceed to Kaohsiung, the biggestOn arrival you will be met by an English city in southern Taiwan. Visit the Day 14 Hong Kong Island tour (B)speaking assistant at Kyoto station., where spectacular Dragon and Tiger Pagoda In the morning enjoy a half day tour of Hongyou will be transferred to your hotel. In the located at Lotus Lake, along with Spring and Kong Island. Visit Victoria Peak with a tramafternoon, join the Kyoto Afternoon Walk- Autumn Pavilion. The rest of the day is at ride up to the Peak, then drive to Stanleying Tour (Approx. 3.5 km walking including leisure. In the evening take the opportunity to Market, Repulse Bay and Aberdeen. Theover varied terrain). You will meet your visit the famous Liuho Night Market. afternoon is free at leisure.English speaking guide at Kyoto Station.Take public bus from the station toHigashiyama area and visit Kiyomizu-deraTemple, Kodai-ji Temple, Yasaka Shrineand Gion district, one of the famous Geishaquarters. Tour ends in Gion approx. 6 pm.Day 6 Nara / Kyoto (B) Day 10 Kaohsiung / Chihpen (B) Day 15 Fly to UK (B)Today, following breakfast, you will join This morning visit Foguanshan Monastery, Day at leisure time until your transfer to theNara Morning Walking Tour (Approx. the biggest monastery in Taiwan. Visit the airport by shuttle bus. Take your onward to4.5km walking). You will meet your English Main Shrine, Buddhist Museum and Great London Heathrow.speaking guide at Kyoto station. Take a Buddha Land. You can enjoy a lightKintetsu Express Train to Nara, the vegetarian lunch (at your own expense) in Price includes:imperial capital of Japan in the 8th century. the monastery. After lunch drive to Taitung International flights, accommodation,You will visit Todai-ji Temple (Great County in southeast Taiwan. Late afternoon English speaking guides, transfers,Buddha), Nara Park (Deer Park) and Kofuku- arrive at Chihpen and check into the best bullet train, baggage transfers for oneji Temple. Return to Kyoto by train. Tour hot-springs hotel in Chihpen. The rest of the piece and meals as specifiedends at Kyoto station approx. 1 pm. The day is at leisure where you can relax at (B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner).rest of the day is at leisure. the hot springs. In the evening witness the Price excludes: aboriginal dance. Local tips, personal spending and travelDay 7 Fly to Taipei (B) insurance.Today you will transfer to Kansai Day 11 Chihpen / Hualien (B)International Airport by airport shuttle bus for After breakfast drive north along the east Departures and Pricesyour flight to Taipei. Upon arrival, you will coast to visit Siaoyeliou, Dulan, Tunghe 2017 and 2018be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest Bridge and Sansientai. Upon arrival atof the day at leisure. Hualien check-in to the hotel. Rest of day is Departures are available every Monday at leisure. Prices from £3,699 per person (based on low season) Day 12 Hualien / Taroko / Taipei (B) Single supplement from £990 This morning set of to explore Taroko Land only from £2,899 National Park. Sights visited in the park International flights from your regional include; Swallow Grotto, Eternal Spring airport are available on request020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent 93

GRAND JAPAN & SOUTH KOREA 20 DAY TOURDiscover Japan and South Korea, two countries that embrace the future and preserve the past. Journeyfrom Tokyo to Hiroshima, taking in must-see sights and experiencing local cultures. Spend time in themountainous Hida region, exploring local villages and towns. See Japan’s cultural and historicalattractions in Kyoto and Nara. Leave Osaka for Seoul, the capital of South Korea. Visit ancient temples,local villages and tea plantations during your journey to the coastal regions in the south of the country.Spend your last few days exploring high-tech Seoul, including a day trip to The Demilitarization Zone,located on the border with North Korea. Your Accommodation Day 1 Fly to Tokyo Ginza at approximately 1pm. The rest of the Take a scheduled flight from your reginal airport day is at leisure.Tokyo: Shiba Park Hotel to Tokyo.Hakone: Palace Hotel Day 4 Tokyo / Mt. Fuji / Hakone (BL)Kyoto: New Miyako Hotel Day 2 Arrive Tokyo Your main suitcase will be transferred directlyHiroshima: Hotel Granvia Arrive at Narita (Narita International Airport) or from Tokyo to Kyoto. Please keep an overnightOsaka: Hotel New Hankyu Haneda (Tokyo International Airport). You will bag with you for the night in Hakone. AfterSeoul: BW Permier Kukdo be met by our representative who will assist you breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotelDaejeon: Inter City Hotel to board an airport bus for your transfer to the to join the day tour to Mt. Fuji and Hakone.Gwangju: Holiday Inn hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Visit Mt. Fuji 5th station in the morning. AfterYeosu: Hidden Bay Hotel lunch, take the Hakone Ropeway, followed byBusan: Novotel Busan Day 3 Tokyo Morning Tour (B) a cruise on Lake Ashi. After the tour you will beDaegu: Novotel Daegu Today, you will be picked up from your hotel to transferred to your accommodation in Hakone.Pyeongchang: Intercontinental join Tokyo Morning Tour. Enjoy the panoramic view of Tokyo from the main Day 5 Hakone / Kyoto Afternoon WalkingSee pages 96-97 for details observation platform at Tokyo Tower, visit Meiji Tour (B) Shrine, drive past Akasaka House which is one After breakfast, transfer to Odawara station of the two State Guesthouses of the by private car. Take the famous bullet train to Government of Japan. See the National Diet Kyoto. On arrival you will be met by an English Building and visit Imperial Palace Plaza, speaking assistant, where you will be Double Bridge and drive through Tokyo’s transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, join famous shopping district, Ginza. Tour ends in the Kyoto Afternoon Walking Tour (Approx. 3.594 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent

km walking including over varied terrain). Day 11 Seoul / Gongju / Daejeon (BLD) Day 17 Pyeongchang / Gangneung / Mt.You will meet your English speaking guide Our guide will greet you at your hotel lobby Seorak (BLD)at Kyoto Station. Take public bus from the in Seoul. Leave for Gongju, the ancient Leave for Gangreung and visit Jumunjin Fishstation to Higashiyama area and visit capital of Baekje Kingdom. You will visit Market. Then transfer to Yangyang for aKiyomizu-dera Temple, Kodai-ji Temple, Magoksa Temple, Gongsanseong Fortress short hike at Jujeongol of Mt. SeoraksanYasaka Shrine and Gion district, one of the and Tomb of Muryeong King where you will enjoying the nature. Lunch at a localfamous Geisha quarters. Tour ends in Gion. experience tea ceremony with a Buddhist restaurant. Meet your private tour guide monk. Leave for Daejeon, one of the 5 ma- and drive to Daepohang Port. Overnight inDay 6 Nara Morning Walking Tour / jor cities in Korea and check-in to your hotel. Sokcho near Mt.Seorak.Kyoto (B) Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.Today, you will join Nara Morning Day 18 Seoul DMZ Tour (BL)Walking Tour (Approx. 4.5km walking). You Day 12 Daejeon/Jeonju/Jinan/Gwangju A day tour to DMZ. This is one of the mostwill meet your English speaking guide at (BLD) unusual tourist destinations in the world.Kyoto station. Take a Kintetsu Express Train After breakfast at the hotel you will leave for Transfer back to your hotel.to Nara, the imperial capital of Japan in the Jeonju, home of Korean culture and8th century. You will visit Todai-ji Temple tradition. Visit Jeonju Hanok (Korean(Great Buddha), Nara Park (Deer Park) and Traditional House) Village. After JeonjuKofuku-ji Temple. Return to Kyoto by train. Bibimbap enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.Tour ends at Kyoto station at approximately Depart to Jinan and visit Tapsa Temple at1 pm. The rest of the day is at leisure. Mt. Maisan and leave for Gwangju afterwards. Check-in to your hotel. EnjoyDay 7 Kyoto / Hiroshima (B) dinner at a local restaurant.You will leave Kyoto for Hiroshima today.Make your own way to Kyoto station and Day 13 Gwangju/Boseong/Suncheon/ Day 19 Morning City Tour (B)take the bullet train to Hiroshima. Upon Yeosu (BLD)arrival, walk to your accommodation. Yourhotel has a direct access from the station. Sightseeing today will be at Green Tea After breakfast you will have a city tour. VisitThe rest of the day is at leisure. Plantation in Boseong, Naganeupseong Folk Changyeong Palace & Chongmyo,Day 8 Hiroshima / Osaka (B)Today, you will join Hiroshima & Miyajima Village, Suncheonman Bay Ecological Park Gyeongbok Palace, National Folk Museum1-Day Tour. You will take a short ferry rideto Miyajima island where you will visit with Reeds Marshes, Yongsan and some markets.Itsukushima Shrine. Enjoy lunch on yourown, why not try Hiroshima-fu Observatory and Eco-Museum in Suncheon.Okonomiyaki, Hiroshima style Japanesesavory pancake. Take the ferry back to Transfer to Yeosu. Day 20 Fly to UK (B)Hiroshima city and visit Hiroshima peaceand Memorial Park/Museum and the Day 14 Yeosu / Jinju / Busan (BLD) Day at leisure until your transfer to airportAtomic Bomb Dome. The tour ends at by airport shuttle bus. Fly to your regionalHiroshima Station later that afternoon. Takethe bullet train to Osaka for your overnight Take a cruise ship to enjoy beautiful scenery airport in the UK.stay. around Odongdo Island in Yeosu. TransferDay 9 Osaka Walking Tour (B)Today, you will join Osaka 1-day Walking to Jinju and visit Jinjuseong Fortress. EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAYTour. Visit Osaka’s famous sightseeing spots Transfer to Busan, the largest port city inand learn about the city’s history and aboutOsaka. Enjoy a grand view from Aerial Korea. Visit Nurimaru APEC House located Extend your holiday in South Korea byGarden Observatory, or Floating GardenObservatory, located on the 39th and 40th at Dongbaekseom. Then visit Centum City spending more time in Seoul including a visitfloor of two buildings of the Umeda SkyBuilding. After lunch time, take a train to Shopping Mall which has the largest to the Korean Folk Village. Travel south tovisit Osaka Castle, built in 1583. Enjoy the department store in the world. Lunch and the historical city of Gyeongju and Busan, ascenery of the city, also known as “Aqua dinner will be served en route at localMetropolis Osaka” from boat, Aqua Liner. restaurants. large port city known for its beachesReturn to Osaka station, where the tour ends temples and mountain.at approximately 4:30 pm. Day15 Busan/Ulsan/Gyeongju/Daegu (BLD) Contact us for more detailsDay 10 Fly to Seoul (B) Leave for Ulsan after breakfast. UponTransfer to Kansai International airport by arrival, visit Ulgi Park which is a seaside Price includes:shuttle bus. Fly to Seoul. Upon arrival, you park standing at east coast. Transfer to International flights, accommodation,will be met and transferred in a private Gyeongju and visit Bulguksa Temple, English speaking guides, transfers,minivan to your hotel. Check-in to your hotel. Gyeongju National Museum, Anapji Pond bullet train, baggage transfers for oneThe rest of the day is at your leisure. and Tumuli Park. Transfer to Daegu hotel. piece, meals as specified Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner). Price excludes: Local tips, personal spending and travel Day 16 Daegu/Andong/Wonju/ insurance. Pyeongchang (BLD) Leave for Andong and visit Hahoe Village. Departures and Prices After lunch at local restaurant, transfer to Hanji Theme Park in Wonju. Here 2017 and 2018 experience the making of Hanji (traditional Korean paper). Transfer to Pyeongchang Departures are every Wednesday and check in to your hotel. Lunch and Prices from £5,497 per person dinner will be served at local restaurants. 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JAPAN ACCOMMODATION We offer a wide range of accommodation in Japan, allowing you to find the holiday most suitable to your budget and preferred experiences along with encompassing what Japan has to offer. The western style hotels range from standard, superior and deluxe, located in the areas that are suitable for your tour. A holiday to Japan is not complete without a stay in an authentic and traditional Japanese accommodation call a ryokan with a hot spring (onsen). Depending on your location, other authentic accommodation we can include are Minishuku (traditional guest house) and Shokubo (temple) lodging. We can accommodate singletons, couples and families alike, with the option to stay in standard, superior or deluxe accommodation. Western Style Hotels A selection of standard, superior and deluxe hotels are offered with our group tours and tailor-made holidays. We provide western-style hotels that are part of recognised hotel chains, boutique properties with their own individual character and comfortable smaller lodgings. These recommended properties will have an en-suite bath, provide western beds and have good links with public transport. Standard Most of our tours are based on standard accommodation with the option to upgrade to Superior or Deluxe. Standard hotels, ideal for the leisure and business traveller, provide comfort with rooms being smaller than the superior and deluxe hotels. Superior Depending on budget and personal requirements, most tour itineraries provide you with the opportunity to upgrade to the higher grade of hotel. Superior hotels offer additional facilities with rooms being larger than standard hotels. Deluxe These are the very best hotels that Japan has to offer, with many part of well known international chains. A selection of boutique properties, some that are unique to Japan, can also be offered.96 020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent

RyokanDiscover Japanese style hospitality during your time at a traditional Japanese Inn called a ryokan.During your stay at a ryokan you will learn about the traditional Japanese cultures including garden de-sign, architecture and cooking. Many ryokans include a relaxing hot spring, and at night you will getthe chance to sleep on a futon. Modern beds are an option in some ryokans. Board basis can be takenas breakfast only or with dinner, with different local cuisine served daily. To get the most from yourexperience during your stay at a ryokan we recommend including dinner with your first night’s stay. Toget a real flavour of the local culture an overnight stay in a ryokan is highly recommended during yourholiday in Japan. MinshukuThe Japanese equivalent of guest-home type lodgings, Minshukus are family-run bed and breakfast Farm-houses, with the rented rooms being part of the owners’ own home. They are often found inresorts like Kanazawa and Shirakawago, providing the ideal form of accommodation to get the trueatmosphere from these picturesque locations. These comfortable and clean homes offer a uniquecultural experience in a rustic atmosphere. Guest rooms come with tatami mat floors and a low tablewith a futon spread out to sleep on at night. Shared baths and toilets are modern. ShokuboA truly unique experience staying at a Buddhist temple, with Buddhist vegetarian cuisine for dinner andbreakfast. Food is served in a Japanese-style dining room. In the morning you are free to attendBuddhist morning services, the Goma fire ritual and meditation. Guests can also write Buddhist textswith a brush and ink on scrolls. Areas popular for temple stays including Nagano and Mount Koya.020 8543 8133 or visit your local travel agent 97

USEFUL INFORMATIONGuaranteed Departures Named High Quality HotelsWe guarantee your departure date offering peace of mind. All our group tours offer sought-after 4 star hotels in prime locations. We look carefully at service, food and amenitiesRemarkable Value to ensure your holiday is as enjoyable as possible. You canOur highly experienced and efficient offices in London and also upgrade to 5 star properties on private tours andChina ensures we have direct contact with hotels, transport tailor-made journeys.companies and guides, assuring you receive the best valuefor money. No Hidden Costs We believe in transparency, so our quotations includeSmall Group Tours a comprehensive list of tour inclusions. We can proudlyWe offer small group tours up to a maximum of 20 people guarantee the price will not change upon the booking ofto ensure each and every one of our valued customers are the holiday.extremely well looked after and get the very most out of theirholiday. Carefully Selected Local Restaurants We appreciate the importance of tasty culinary delights,Tailor-made Journeys so we select a range of appetising restaurants, all of whichFor the very best tailor-made holiday we will listen and provide equally delicious food. Vegetarians and those withunderstand what you wish from your holiday. We will then any other dietary requirements are also catered for.design an itinerary that truly matches your needs. UpgradesHighly Respected Local Knowledge We offer a wide range of upgrades on all tours andAlong with Helen Li, we have a dedicated product team tailor-made itineraries including flights, hotels, transferswho were born in China providing the very best advice and and cruises.products suitable for your preferred holiday. Financial protectionExcellent Customer Service China Links Travel is a fully bonded and licensed tourWe proudly boast a customer satisfaction rate of 98%, and, operator and the air holidays are ATOL protected by theas we are staffed by friendly, efficient and dedicated experts bonding scheme administered by the Civil Aviation Authorityin the field, are happy to say we work extensively to ensure (CAA). It is also a member of Association of British Travelyour holiday is as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Agents (ABTA) and Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO), assuring you of China Links Travel’sAward Winning Guides commitment to high quality service and delivery.We carefully select our fully qualified guides to ensure yourtravels are as informative and enjoyable as possible, manyof whom have won awards for their committed services.For client and travel agent feedback please visit www.chinalinkstravel.co.uk/testimonialsSustainable TravelTravelling in small groups and employing local guides, who we help train and create opportunities for (they also make greatambassadors for their home!), ensures a more genuine exchange with local people and their environment. While travelling insouth east Asia we also provide recommendations for locally owned restaurants and shops. Community Projects, Home stays,Traditional Arts and Crafts and supporting local causes all have a positive impact to the local communities you encounteralong your journey.98 AABBTTAANNoo..8Y85829858

China Links Travel Booking Conditions 6. ABTA 13. Flights and other Services We are a member of ABTA and our membership number is Y5295. We are All transport in our tour by aircraft, rail, coach or boat is subject to the conditions1. Your Contract With Us committed to providing a high standard of service to you under ABTA’s Code of carriage of those operators and those conditions apply. These conditions mayThese Booking Conditions, together with our privacy policy and any other written of Conduct. We can also offer you ABTA’s scheme for the resolution of disputes limit or exclude the carrier’s liability. Flights are subject to air traffic controlinformation we brought to your attention before we confirmed your booking, which is approved by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute. If we can’t restrictions, weather conditions and local conditions. There is no guarantee thatapply to your contract with China Links Travel Limited a company registered in resolve your complaint, access ABTA’s website www.abta.com to use ABTA’s departures will take place at the times shown in your documentations or tickets.England and Wales under company number 06555592. simple procedure. Information on the Code and ABTA’s assistance in resolving We do not accept any liability for any delay that may arise. Where we are in aPlease read them carefully as they set out our respective rights and obligations disputes can be found at www.abta.com. position to do so we will give you information before you book concerning theand you will be bound by them. In these Booking Conditions references to “you” airline on which you will fly, your airport of destination and the type of aircraftand “your” include the first named person on the booking and all persons on 7. If You Change Your Booking used, but if any of these details change subsequently, and you choose to cancelwhose behalf a booking is made or any other person to whom a booking is If after our confirmation invoice has been issued you wish to change your travel as a result, our normal cancellation charges will apply. Any arrangements inadded or transferred. Our acceptance of your deposit or payment, and the you must send your request to us in writing signed by the person who made the the event of a delay will be at the sole discretion of the airline or other carrierissuing of an invoice, forms a contract between us and the party leader (first booking, or by e-mail from the e-mail address given to us at the time of booking. involved.named passenger) acting on behalf of all passengers in the party We will do our best to make the changes but it may not be possible. Please contact us as soon as possible if you do wish to make any changes. Any 14. Our Liability2. Payment request for changes must be made in writing and you will be asked to pay an We accept responsibility for death, illness or injury which you may suffer onThe deposit required will depend on the components you choose. Our standard administrative charge of £50 per person plus any further costs involved, such as holiday as a result of the negligence of our agents, suppliers or theirdeposit is £300 per person. Some Airlines, transport providers or hotels will any non refundable costs of cancelled tickets and any additional costs of the new sub-contractors (excluding any domestic, internal or international carriers),require full payment at the time of booking and where possible your travel tickets. Certain travel arrangement cannot be changed after a reservation is made provided they were acting within the scope or in the course of their employmentconsultant will advise this at the point of booking. Airlines have contracts in which therefore the alteration will incur a 100% cancellation charge. when the accident occurred. If any customer should suffer death, injury or illnessthey have the right to demand full payment at the time of booking or at any other arising out of an activity which does not form part of the arrangements providedtimes before your departure, without notice. Airlines may also cancel seats. In this 8. Changes By Us by us, we shall, at our discretion, offer advice, guidance and assistance to helpinstance, you may be required to pay a further deposit at short notice to secure It is unlikely that we will make changes to your travel arrangements. If we do have the customer resolve any claim against a third party. Where legal action isflights. Although a provisional reservation for a scheduled flight may be made to make some changes then we reserve the right in our discretion to do so. Most contemplated our written permission must be obtained before the start ofon payment of a deposit, a confirmed flight booking cannot exist, neither can of these changes will be minor and we will advise you at the earliest possible proceedings and be subject to the customer’s undertaking to assign any coststhe price be guaranteed, until final payment for the ticket has been received and date. No compensation is payable for minor changes. We reserve the right to recovered or any benefits received under an appropriate insurance policy tothe ticket issued. cancel your travel arrangements in any circumstance. We will not cancel your ourselves. Our costs in respect of the above are limited to £5,000 in total. AnyYour balance must be paid before the date specified on the travel confirmation travel arrangements less than 56 days before your departure date except for dispute, claim or other matter which arises out of or in connection with yourwhich is normally no later than 70 days before your departure date. If we do not reasons of Force Majeure or failure by you to pay the final balance. If we cancel contract or holiday will be dealt with by the courts of England, Wales, Scotlandreceive final payment by the due date then we / the provider of the services in your holiday you can either have a refund of monies paid or accept an offer of and Northern Ireland. Our liability will also be limited in accordance with and/question reserve the right to treat your booking as cancelled by you and alternative travel arrangements of comparable standard from us. or in an identical manner to the contractual terms of the companies that providecancellation charges will be applicable as detailed in section 8 below. Full We will compensate you according to the following scale: the transportation for your travel arrangements. These terms are incorporated intopayment will be required for all bookings made within 10 weeks of departure. this contract; and any relevant international convention, for example the Montreal Period to departure date £0.00 Convention in respect of travel by air, the Athens convention in respect of travel3. The Price of Your Holiday More than 70 days £15.00 by sea, the Berne convention in respect of travel by rail and the Paris Conven-Unless otherwise stated, all prices are in sterling, based on two 70-30 days £30.00 tion in respect of the provision of accommodation, which limit the amount ofpeople sharing a twin or double bedded room. There will normally be 29-21 days £50.00 compensation that you can claim for death, injury, delay to passengers and loss,supplements for single travellers and sometimes there are reductions for three 20- 0 days damage and delay to luggage. We are to be regarded as having all benefit ofor more people sharing a room. Exact prices can only be confirmed by one of any limitation of compensation contained in these or any conventions.our travel advisors creating a tailor-made quote for you. We reserve the right to 9. Cancellations By Youamend the price of unsold holidays at any time and correct errors in the prices of If you wish to cancel your holiday you must notify us in writing as soon as possible 15. Group Travelconfirmed holidays. The price of your confirmed holiday is subject at all times to as cancellation will take effect as soon as we received your letter. The following It is understood when booking an escorted group tour that you will be travellingchanges in transport costs such as fuel, and any other airline cost changes which cancellation charges will apply: with other passengers. Due to the fact that all our departures are guaranteedare part of our contracts with airlines (and their agents), operators and any other Period before departure date there is a possibility, though unlikely, that you could the only passengers on thattransport provider; and to changes in the currency exchange used to calculate particular tour on that particular date. If this is the case then you will continue toyour arrangements and to rates, dues, taxes or fees chargeable for services such More than 70 days deposit only have your own guide/s as agreed and there will be no changes to your itinerary.as landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports and airports any 70-30 days 50% of final invoice In this event we will endeavour to let you know prior to departure date.or all of which may result in a variation of your holiday price. We will absorb 29-21 days 80% of final invoiceand you will not be charged for any increase equivalent to 2% of the price of 20-0 days 100% of final invoice 16. Your Responsibilityyour travel arrangements, which excludes insurance premiums and any It is your responsibility to observe the following. China Links Travel will not beamendment charges and/or additional services or travel arrangements. You will 10. Cancellations By Us liable for any loss, damage, illness, discomfort or cost of whatever kind you mightbe charged for the amount over and above that, plus any applicable It is unlikely that we will make changes to your travel arrangement. If we do have sustain from failing to discharge the following responsibilities.administration charges together with any amounts to cover agents’ commission. to make some changes then we reserve the right in our discretion to do so. Most a) You are responsible to check the confirmation invoice and inform us of anyIf this means that you have to pay an increase of more than 10% of the price of of these changes will be minor and we will advise you at the earliest possible error immediately.your confirmed travel arrangements (excluding any insurance premiums, amend- date. No compensation is payable for minor changes. We reserve the right to b) You should take out travel insurance at the time of booking. If you do notment charges and/or additional services or travel arrangements), you will have cancel your travel arrangements in any circumstance. We will not cancel your purchase insurance through us it is your responsibility to ensure that the coverthe option of accepting a change to another holiday if we are able to offer one travel arrangements less than 56 days before your departure date except for is equivalent to that which we provide. We cannot be held responsible if you(if this is of equivalent or higher quality you will not have to pay more but if it is reasons of Force Majeure or failure by you to pay the final balance. If we cancel purchase inadequate cover or fail to inform us of relevant factors that could affectof lower quality you will be refunded the difference in price), or cancelling and your holiday you can either have a refund of monies paid or accept an offer of your cover, e.g. disabilities or certain medical condition.receiving a full refund of all monies paid to us, except for any insurance premiums alternative travel arrangements of comparable standard from us. c) You are responsible to ensure that you have a valid passport and obtain anand any amendment charges and/or additional services or travel arrangements. We will compensate you according to the following scale: entry visa prior to travel. We cannot be held responsible for delay or cost as aShould you decide to cancel for this reason, you must exercise your right to do result. You are also responsible to observe the laws and regulations of the countryso within 14 days from the issue date printed on your final invoice. There will be Period to departure date £0.00 you are visiting.no change made to the price of your confirmed holiday within 30 days of your More than 70 days £15.00 d) You are responsible to arrive in good time to boarddeparture nor will refunds be paid during this period. We will consider an 70-30 days £30.00 transportation. We will try to assist you in arranging alterative if you miss a flightappropriate refund of insurance premiums paid if you can show that you are 29-21 days £50.00 or other transport, but reserve the right to recover any costs incurred from you.unable to transfer or reuse your policy. Should the price of your holiday go 20- 0 days e) You are responsible to meet the health requirements of any country you aredown due to the changes mentioned above, by more than 2% of your confirmed visiting. Nor can we be held responsible for any circumstance arising out of yourholiday cost, then any refund due will be paid to you. However, please note 11. Force Majeure failure to disclose a disability or certain medical condition if this were likely tothat travel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some We regret we cannot accept liability or pay any compensation where your affect your holiday.apparent changes have no impact on the price of your travel due to contractual package holiday is cancelled, curtailed, delayed or in any way changed orand other protection in place. where the performance or prompt performance of our contractual obligations is 17. Your specific passport and visa requirements prevented or affected in whole or part as a result of circumstances amounting to These other immigration requirements are your responsibility and you should4. Insurance ‘Force Majeure’. Force Majeure does not constitute either change or cancellation confirm these with the relevant Embassies and/or Consulates. We do not acceptAdequate travel insurance is a condition of your contract with us. You must take by us and should be covered by your travel insurance. Such circumstances any responsibility if you cannot travel because you have not complied with anyout a policy of insurance in order to cover you and your party against the cost include, but are not limited to, war or threat of war, riot, civil strife, industrial passport, visa or immigration requirements.of cancellation by you; the cost of assistance (including repatriation) in the event dispute, epidemics or health risks, terrorist activity, natural or nuclear disaster, fireof accident or illness; loss of baggage and money; and other expenses. If you or adverse weather conditions, technical problems with transport, closure or 18. Accommodation - Triple/Quad Roomsfail to travel with adequate insurance cover we will not be liable for any losses congestion of airports, cancellations or changes of schedules by scheduled A third or fourth person sharing a room either shares existing beds or has anin respect of which insurance cover would otherwise have been available. This airlines, government action or advice and all similar circumstances outside our extra bed (which may be of camp-bed / foldaway style) placed in a double/also applies to insurance for your wedding. Please note that we cannot advise control. twin room. As conditions may be cramped you may wish to consider bookingyou on this. It is your responsibility to ensure you have appropriate and adequate two rooms.travel insurance. 12. Complaints Procedure We sincerely hope you will not experience any problems with our services. If you, 19. This Contract5. Your Financial Protection however, have a problem during your holiday, please inform your local guide This contract shall be deemed to be made at the Registered Office of China LinksAll holidays and flights show on our website and brochure are ATOL protected. (or, if none available, with our local agent or hotel manager) immediately to Travel Ltd, Lombard Business Park, 8 Lombard Road, London, SW19 3TZ and isWe hold an Air Travel Organisers License granted by the Civil Aviation Authority. enable them to try to resolve the matter . If your complaint is not resolved locally, subject to English Law and the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England andOur ATOL number is 9837. When you buy an ATOL protected flight or flight please follow this up within 28 days of your return home by writing to our Wales. You may choose the law of Scotland or Northern Ireland if you live thereinclusive holiday from us you will receive an ATOL Certificate. In the unlikely event Customer Services Department at [email protected] or China Links Trav- and wish to do so.of us to fail financially, the CAA will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and el, Lombard Business Park, 8 Lombard Road, London, SW19 3TZ. Giving yourwill arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance booking. booking reference and all other relevant information. If your complaint is not referred The above mentioned Terms and Conditions is our responsibility, as your tourFor further information, please visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk to us within 28 days, your rights may be affected under the terms of this contract. operator. It is not issued on behalf of, and does not commit the airlines mentioned herein or any airline whose services are used in the course of your travel arrangements. 99

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