Best of the Orient: Bangkok, Singapore, Bali & Hong Kong
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Highlights
- Visit Wat Trimitr & Wat Po Buddhist Temples (Bangkok)
- Join an optional excursion to the colorful Damnoen Saduak floating market
- See exotic orchids and rare flowers in Singapore's Botanical Gardens
- Visit the Elephant Cave (Bali)
- Enjoy the spectacular city view from Victoria Peak (Hong Kong)
- Visit Aberdeen Floating Fishing Village (Hong Kong)
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- Round-trip airfare from Los Angeles via Cathay Pacific Airways. Add $100 if departing from New York area airports.
- Airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
- All intra-Orient flights, ground transportation and all transfers
- Accommodations at superior first class hotels
- Full buffet American breakfast daily (B)
- Welcome dinner in Bangkok (D)
- Sightseeing tours including admission fees as described in itinerary
- English-speaking tour guides throughout
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Itinerary
Your exotic journey to the Orient begins this evening as you check-in for your Cathay Pacific Airways flight bound for Bangkok. Your flight departs late tonight. Enjoy Cathay Pacific Airways award winning service as you cross the international date line and lose one day en route.
Meals: Dinner
Welcome to Thailand, the “Land of Smiles”. Morning arrival in Bangkok, the breathtaking capital, situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. You’ll be met and escorted to your upscale, centrally-located hotel. This evening meet your fellow travelers at a welcome dinner and briefing. Menam Riverside Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Following breakfast embark on an included tour introducing you to some of Bangkok’s most outstanding Buddhist temples: Wat Trimitr with its invaluable 5-tons solid gold statue of Buddha and Wat Po, the temple featuring the colossal 150 foot long “Reclining Buddha” and the White Marble Temple representing the finest Thai architecture. Afternoon at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Two days to discover Thailand’s vibrant and exotic capital at your own pace. Join an optional excursion to the colorful Damnoen Saduak floating market, reached by a rice barge followed by a visit to Phra Pathom Chedi, the tallest stupa in the world. You may also take a dip in your hotel’s pool or shop to your heart’s content.
Meals: Breakfast
Today, start your Singapore travel on this island gem with it’s dazzling blend of east and west. Your hotel is conveniently located within easy access to the historic Singapore River as well as the shopping and entertainment area. This afternoon you are free to explore on your own. York Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Morning tour takes in the Elizabeth Walk waterfront, the Parliament House and Chinatown. Continue to the Botanical Gardens to see exotic orchids and rare flowers before ascending Mt. Faber for a panoramic view. Afternoon at leisure.
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Meals: Breakfast
A day at leisure to enjoy your hotel’s beach and spa facilities. Shop at the local markets located nearby or join an optional tour.
Meals: Breakfast
Morning free. Later, fly to fascinating Hong Kong. Your attractive hotel is in the bustling heart of Kowloon, near the scenic harbor. Regal Kowloon Hotel
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Final morning is at leisure. Later, board your homebound flight. Your magical journey to the Orient ends as you arrive the USA later today.
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Best of the Orient: Bangkok, Singapore, Bali & Hong Kong Provides Optional tours below are the details:
- Bangkok: The klongs (canals) afternoon tour from approx. $33 per person
- Bangkok: The imperial "grand palace" tour from approx. $40 per person
- Bangkok: Floating market and phra chedi tour from approx. $45 per person
- Bangkok: Siam niramit show and dinner from approx. $58 per person, dinner included
- Bangkok: Dinner cruise on chao phrya river from approx. $65 per person, dinner included
- Singapore: Night safari from approx. $58 per person
- Bali: Tanah lot temple sunset tour from approx. $50 per person
- Hong kong: Macau day tour with lunch from approx. $130 per person
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