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22 day Vietnam and Riches of the Mekong Tour

The delights of Vietnam and Cambodia come alive on this 22 Day tour as you explore each country by land, and cruise the spectacular Mekong River. Discover the sights of Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hue and Hanoi, then fly to Siem Reap for three days to explore the temples and monuments of Cambodia. To conclude the adventure, cruise back to Ho Chi Minh City via Kampong Cham, Phnom Penh, Tan Chau, Sa Dec and Cai Be, to discover cultural and historical highlights.

Itinerary

Day 1. Ho Chi Minh City

Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, be met and transfer to your hotel.

Two Night Stay: Ho Chi Minh City, Sofitel Saigon Plaza

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Day 2. Tay Ninh, Cu Chi Tunnels

Enjoy a morning drive through southern Vietnamese countryside to Tay Ninh province. Visit the Cao Dai Temple, a temple that combines elements from other world religions, and observe the noon service. This afternoon, visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network.

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Day 3. Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hoi An

Today transfer to the airport for a morning flight to Da Nang, Vietnam’s fourth-largest city. Then take a coach to the ancient trading town of Hoi An, a World Heritage-listed site.

Three Night Stay: Hoi An, Palm Garden Resort

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Day 4. Hoi An

See the sights of Hoi An, including the Hoi An Museum, old Chinese Merchants’ houses, Assembly Hall, and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Later, travel by sampan on the Thu Bon River or relax on the beautiful sandy Cua Dai beach.

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Day 5. Hoi An

Enjoy the Red Bridge Cooking School tour, including the local village market and the herb garden. Learn how to prepare some of Vietnam’s best-known dishes during this hands-on experience. After lunch, take a boat ride on Hoi An River to observe local life.

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Day 6. Hoi An, Da Nang, Hue

En route to Da Nang and Hue, visit the Marble Mountains, including the pagoda and a craft village nearby. In Da Nang visit the Cham Museum. Continue to Lang Co Beach and cross the beautiful Hai Van Pass before arriving at Hue, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Enjoy free time for the rest of the day.

Two Night Stay: Hue, Imperial Hotel

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Day 7. Hue

Today, cruise along the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda. Then drive to the Tomb of former Emperor Minh Mang, set among tranquil gardens and lakes. Later visit the tomb of Emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh and the Royal Citadel, with its Imperial Purple City.

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Day 8. Hue, Hanoi

Head to the airport for your flight to Hanoi. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city or perhaps visit the fabled Old Quarter.

Two Night Stay: Hanoi, Sheraton Hotel

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Day 9. Hanoi

A guided morning tour will take you to Hanoi’s most famous historical and cultural sites: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, One-pillar Pagoda and The Temple of Literature. In the afternoon, enjoy an authentic rickshaw ride (known as cyclo ride) in the Old Quarter, followed by a traditional water puppet show.

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Day 10. Hanoi, Ha Long Bay

After breakfast, travel to Ha Long Bay. Board a traditional wooden Junk that combines classic beauty with modern conveniences. Set sail to discover the bay’s magnificent scenery set amidst limestone cliffs. This evening, you’ll enjoy dinner onboard.

Stay: Ha Long Bay, Indochina Sails Junk

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Day 11. Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, Siem Reap

Disembark and transfer to Hanoi Airport, visiting the Holy Buddhist Pagoda en route. Arrive in Siem Reap – gateway to Angkor, the former capital of the Khmer empire and one of the most renowned archeological sites in Southeast Asia.

Three Night Stay: Siem Reap, Le Méridien Angkor

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Day 12. Siem Reap, Angkor

After breakfast, begin a guided sightseeing tour of the Angkor Archaeological Park, a World Heritage-listed site. Highlights include Angkor Thom, the Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King, Bayon. This afternoon, visit the most iconic of all Angkorian temples – Angkor Wat.

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Day 13. Siem Reap, Angkor

This morning, travel through rural countryside to the pink sandstone temple of Then Banteay Srei. Then visit Ta Prohm, the temple famous for its intertwined trees (showcased in the film Tomb Raider).

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Day 14. Embark MS La Marguerite Cruise

Travel to Tonle Sap Lake to board the MS La Marguerite for your seven night Mekong River Cruise. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner onboard as you cruise to Kampong Chhnang.

Seven Night Stay: MS La Marguerite

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Day 15. Kampong Chhnang – Kampong Cham

After breakfast, cruise to the mouth of the Tonle Sap River. Later, the ship enters the jungle as the river narrows. Temples abound along the riverbanks, offering you the opportunity to observe the rich tapestry of Cambodian rural life. Arrive in the country’s capital, Phnom Penh, then enter the Upper Mekong bound for Kampong Cham. Stop in the quaint silk-weaving village of Chong Kho.

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Day 16. Kampong Cham

This morning, journey to the pre-Angkorian temple of Wat Hanchey. Later, sail downstream to explore the Kampong Cham area. Travel by coach to the 12th century Angkorian temple of Wat Nokor, which has been fused with a modern Wat. Continue to the eco-village of Cheung Kok. Depart late in the afternoon for Phnom Penh.

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Day 17. Phnom Penh

Cruise into spectacular Phnom Penh for a morning tour. Visit the Royal Palace, the spectacular Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, with displays of Khmer crafts. After lunch on board, another excursion leads to the infamous Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge’s grim S21 Detention Centre (Genocide Museum). Tonight perhaps enjoy the opportunity to dine in one of many local restaurants.

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Day 18. Phnom Penh – Tan Chau

Spend the day cruising the Mekong River. Stop at the jungle village of Preak Dach to visit fruit orchards before crossing the border into Vietnam.

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Day 19. Tan Chau – Sa Dec

After breakfast, transfer via small boats to the pier, where a trishaw awaits to transport you around Tan Chau. Visit a mat-making workshop and silk-colouring workshop. Then board a local boat for a channel cruise and visit a fish farm before returning to the ship overnight.

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Day 20. Sa Dec – Cai Be – Ho Chi Minh City

Tour the village of Sa Dec then continue to Cai Be, where a Junk trip will take you to the floating market. Later, go ashore to visit the French Gothic Cathedral and ancient Kiet House. Tonight enjoy cocktails and a Farewell Dinner on board.

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Day 21. Ho Chi Minh City, Disembark Cruise

Disembark the ship and tour Ho Chi Minh City, visiting landmarks such as the former Presidential Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Cho Lon (China Town), Binh Tay market and Thien Hau pagoda.

Stay: Ho Chi Minh City, Sofitel Saigon Plaza

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Day 22. Depart Ho Chi Minh City

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

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Departure Dates & Prices

 **Number of travellers, per person price.

All prices are displayed in Australian Dollars (AUD)

17 day Imperial China and Hong Kong Tour

Discover the wonders of China and Hong Kong on this 17 Day odyssey. Explore the Forbidden City and Beijing’s famous sights, then embark on a four night cruise of the Yangtze River. Visit the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an and travel to exciting Shanghai and visit the canal city of Suzhou. One of the tour’s highlights is a Li River cruise from Guilin, taking in the beautiful riverside landscapes and evocative scenery. Your tour then finishes in wonderful Hong Kong – a culinary and shopping paradise!

Itinerary

Day 1. Beijing

Upon arrival be met and transferred to your hotel. This evening enjoy a Welcome Reception and meet your Tour Director.

Three Night Stay: Grand Hotel Beijing

Day 2. Beijing Sightseeing

This morning visit the Forbidden City, former residence of 24 Chinese Emperors from 1420 to1924. Entrance to the former Imperial Palace was once denied to the public, but today gates allow access to what is probably the best-preserved site of classical Chinese architecture. Visit the Imperial Summer Palace, built for the Empress Dowager Cixi. This evening enjoy a Peking Duck banquet with all the traditional accompaniments.

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Day 3. Great Wall of China

Today’s highlight is your visit to the Great Wall of China, which winds its way from the Yellow Sea up into the Gobi Desert for over 6,000 kilometres. Visit a jade factory before reaching the Great Wall at Badaling. In the afternoon, visit the Changling Tomb of the 13 Ming Tombs before returning to Beijing. The rest of this evening is then yours to spend at leisure.

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Day 4. Yichang, Embark Cruise

This morning tour Tian’anmen Square. After lunch, fly from Beijing to Yichang, where your four night Yangtze River Cruise begins. Board your luxury river ship and this evening enjoy a delicious buffet dinner on board.

Four Night Cruise: Victoria Jenna

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Day 5. Three Gorges Dam Site, Xiling Gorge

This morning, stop at Sandouping to visit the Three Gorges Dam project site. After lunch on board, cruise through the fascinating step locks. Later, you will cruise through Xiling Gorge, known for its many smaller gorges, caves and rock formations.

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Day 6. Small Gorges, Wu Gorge, Qutang Gorge

Today you’ll take an intriguing excursion through the Small Gorges, which are narrower than the Three Gorges, but equally as impressive. Enter Wu Gorge, known for its quiet beauty, forest-covered mountains and cliffs so sheer that the sunlight barely penetrates the precipices. Then cruise through Qutang Gorge – the shortest (at 8 kilometres), narrowest (at 152 metres) and most dramatic gorge.

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Day 7. Fengdu or Shibaozhai

This afternoon, tour the 12-storey red pavilion, Shibaozhai Temple. Set on the hillside above the Yangtze River, this amazing piece of Chinese architecture was built during the Qing Dynasty. Otherwise your cruise will take you to Fengdu, known as the Ghost City, for its gardens, temples and statues of ghosts and devils.

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Day 8. Chongqing, Xi’an

This morning after breakfast, disembark your cruise in Chongqing, a strategic port since ancient times. Enjoy an authentic hotpot lunch then head for the Chongqing Zoo, where Giant Pandas await. Following your visit fly to historic Xi’an.

Two Night Stay: Xi’an, Sofitel Renmin Square

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Day 9. Terracotta Warriors

Travel via a clay factory, where replica Terracotta Warriors are made, to the Terracotta Warriors themselves. In 1974, peasants uncovered these life-size figures of individually modelled horses and warriors. After lunch, explore the world-famous Terracotta Warriors Museum, take in a movie detailing the history of the warriors and visit the three excavation pits. Tonight enjoy a Tang Dynasty singing and dancing show with a special dumpling banquet.

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Day 10. Xi’an, Shanghai

This morning take a Xi’an city wall tour. Then fly to Shanghai, where you’ll be transferred to your hotel, located on Nanjing Road in Shanghai’s shopping district.

Three Night Stay: Radisson Hotel Shanghai New World

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Day 11. Shanghai Sightseeing

This morning, stroll on the Bund before visiting the Shanghai Art Museum with its five floors of display rooms featuring themes such as jade, bronze and paintings. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant, followed by an acrobatic show.

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Day 12. Suzhou

This morning after breakfast, travel to the canal and garden city of Suzhou, where you’ll visit a silk factory to learn about the silk producing procedure. Then return to Shanghai this evening.

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Day 13. Shanghai, Guilin

This morning is yours to enjoy at leisure before transferring to Shanghai airport in the afternoon for your flight to Guilin. On arrival, transfer to your hotel, located near the pretty Li River.

Two Night Stay: Guilin, Lijiang Waterfall Hotel

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Day 14. Li River Cruise

An inspiration to poets and artists alike, the area around Guilin will not fail to enchant you. Cruise along tranquil Li River to Yangshou. Pass picturesque villages, watch farmers at work and fishermen float by on bamboo rafts. After lunch on board, visit the village of Yangshou, then return to Guilin for a dinner of the famous local rice noodles.

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Day 15. Reed Flute Cave, Hong Kong

After breakfast, tour the Reed Flute Cave, named after the reeds growing outside that are used for making flutes. Afterwards, visit Fubo Hill before transferring to the airport for your flight to the exciting cosmopolitan port city of Hong Kong.

Two Night Stay: Hong Kong, Langham Hotel

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Day 16. Hong Kong Sightseeing

Enjoy a guided tour of Hong Kong. Take a tram ride up to the top of Victoria Peak for stunning views of Hong Kong, and explore Repulse Bay, a beach haven in the heart of the city. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure and this evening, visit Aberdeen’s colourful harbour area for a special Farewell Dinner at Top Deck, a unique restaurant and bar on the top floor of Hong Kong’s legendary Jumbo Floating Restaurant.

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Day 17. Depart Hong Kong

After breakfast, your tour concludes and you’ll be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

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Departure Dates & Prices

 **Number of travellers, per person price.

All prices are displayed in Australian Dollars (AUD)

15 day Roof of the World – China and Tibet

Journey to the roof of the world on this 15 Day adventure into the heart of China. Explore historic Beijing before flying to Xi’an – the start of Silk Road and home of the famous Terracotta Warriors. From there travel to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet and known as the spiritual home of the Dalai Lama. Then enjoy with a relaxing cruise on the Yangtze River and spend three amazing nights in Shanghai.

Itinerary

Day 1. Beijing

Upon arrival be met and transferred to your hotel. This evening enjoy a Welcome Reception and meet your Tour Director.

Three Night Stay: Grand Hotel Beijing

Day 2. Beijing Sightseeing

This morning following breakfast, visit the Forbidden City, former residence of 24 Chinese Emperors from 1420 to 1924. Entrance to the former Imperial Palace was once denied to the public, but today gates allow access to what is probably the best-preserved site of classical Chinese architecture. Visit the Imperial Summer Palace, built for the Empress Dowager Cixi. This evening enjoy a Peking Duck banquet with all the traditional accompaniments.

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Day 3. Great Wall of China

Today’s highlight is your visit to the Great Wall of China, which winds its way from the Yellow Sea up into the Gobi Desert for over 6,000 kilometres. Visit a jade factory before reaching the Great Wall at Badaling. In the afternoon, visit the Changling Tomb of the 13 Ming Tombs before returning to Beijing. The rest of this evening is yours to spend at leisure.

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Day 4. Beijing, Lhasa

This morning fly to Tibet’s capital, Lhasa, located at the foot of Mt Gephel, 3,200 metres above sea level. The spiritual home of the Dalai Lama, Lhasa is also the economic and cultural centre of the country. After lunch, the afternoon is at leisure so that you may adjust to the high altitude. Dinner this evening is at the hotel.

Three Night Stay: Lhasa, Brahmaputra Hotel

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Day 5. Potala Palace

Today your touring takes you to 1,300 year-old Jokhang Temple as well as the amazing Potala Palace. After a local lunch, explore the maze like Barkhor Market in Old Lhasa and take in the intriguing variety of colourful sights. Dinner this evening is at leisure so that you may discover the local cuisine as you wish.

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Day 6. Lhasa Sightseeing

This morning visit Sera Monastery and Norbulinka Palace. You might also like to take an optional tour to Tibet Museum (own expense). Today you’ll enjoy lunch and dinner in a local restaurant.

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Day 7. Lhasa, Chongqing, Embark Cruise

Following breakfast, transfer to the airport for your short flight to Chongqing, a gateway to the Three Gorges and a strategic port since ancient times. On arrival, head for Chongqing Zoo, where you’ll enjoy the opportunity to see the Giant Pandas. After an authentic hotpot lunch, embark your deluxe river cruise ship, the Victoria Jenna, for a luxurious three night Yangtze River Cruise. After settling in, enjoy a delicious dinner on board tonight.

Three Night Cruise: Victoria Jenna

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Day 8. Fengdu or Shibaozhai

This afternoon, tour the 12 storey red pavilion, Shibaozhai Temple. Set on the hillside above the Yangtze River, this amazing piece of Chinese architecture was built during the Qing Dynasty. Otherwise our cruise will take us to Fengdu, known as the Ghost City for its gardens temples and statues of ghosts and devils.

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Day 9. Small Gorges, Wu Gorge, Qutang Gorge, Three Gorges Dam

Take an excursion through the Small Gorges, which are narrower than the Three Gorges, but equally as impressive. Enter Wu Gorge, known for its quiet beauty, forest-covered mountains and cliffs so sheer that the sun barely penetrates the precipices. Then cruise through dramatic Qutang Gorge. In the evening sail through the Three Gorges Dam ship lock.

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Day 10. Three Gorges Dam Site

After breakfast, visit the Three Gorges Dam project site. One of the biggest construction projects ever undertaken, the Three Gorges Dam will forever change the face of the Yangtze River. After lunch, disembark the ship and fly to Xi’an, then transfer to your hotel. Tonight enjoy a Tang Dynasty singing and dancing show with a special dumpling banquet.

Two Night Stay: Xi’an, Sofitel Renmin Square

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Day 11. Terracotta Warriors

Travel via a clay factory, where replica Terracotta Warriors are made, to the Terracotta Warriors. In 1974, peasants uncovered these life-size figures of individually modelled horses and warriors. After lunch, explore the famous Terracotta Warriors Museum, watch a movie on the history of the warriors and visit the three excavation pits.

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Day 12. Xi’an Sightseeing

This morning join a guided tour of this historical city, including the ancient city wall. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport and board your flight to Shanghai.

Three Night Stay: Radisson Hotel Shanghai New World

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Day 13. Shanghai Sightseeing

Today you’ll enjoy a full day to explore Shanghai. Visit the Shanghai Art Museum then, after lunch at a local restaurant, visit a cashmere factory before exploring the beautiful Yu Garden and its surrounding old town. Tonight enjoy dinner at a local restaurant then take a stroll on the Bund and enjoy a fantastic acrobatic show.

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Day 14. Zhujiajiao, Suzhou

Travel to the canal and garden city of Suzhou, stopping on the way in the village of Zhujiajiao for a boat ride on the canals. On arrival in Suzhou, visit a silk factory to learn about the silk producing procedure. This evening, dinner is at the hotel.

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Day 15. Shanghai

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for their onward flight.

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Departure Dates & Prices

**Number of travellers, per person price.

All prices are displayed in Australian Dollars (AUD)

13 day Imperial China Tour

Discover the best of China on this 13 Day journey from the historic former Imperial capital of Beijing to the cosmopolitan streets of Shanghai. In Beijing, visit the Forbidden City before embarking on a memorable four night cruise of the Yangtze River. Visit the fascinating Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an and explore exciting Shanghai, where your holiday of a lifetime comes to an end.

Itinerary

Upon arrival be met and transferred to your hotel. This evening enjoy a Welcome Reception and meet your Tour Director.

Three Night Stay: Grand Hotel Beijing

Day 2. Beijing Sightseeing

This morning following breakfast, visit the Forbidden City, former residence of 24 Chinese Emperors from 1420 to 1924. Entrance to the former Imperial Palace was once denied to the public, but today gates allow access to what is probably the best-preserved site of classical Chinese architecture. Visit the Imperial Summer Palace, built for the Empress Dowager Cixi. This evening enjoy a Peking Duck banquet with all the traditional accompaniments.

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Day 3. Great Wall of China

Today’s highlight is your visit to the Great Wall of China, which winds its way from the Yellow Sea up into the Gobi Desert for over 6,000 kilometres. Visit a jade factory before reaching the Great Wall at Badaling. In the afternoon, visit the Changling Tomb of the 13 Ming Tombs before returning to Beijing. The rest of this evening is yours to spend at leisure.

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Day 4. Yichang, Embark Cruise

This morning tour Tian’anmen Square. After lunch, fly from Beijing to Yichang, where your four night Yangtze River Cruise begins. Board your luxury river ship and this evening enjoy a delicious buffet dinner on board.

Four Night Cruise: Victoria Jenna

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Day 5. Three Gorges Dam Site, Xiling Gorge

This morning, stop at Sandouping to visit the Three Gorges Dam project site. After lunch on board, cruise through the fascinating step locks. Later, you will cruise through Xiling Gorge, known for its many smaller gorges, caves and rock formations.

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Day 6. Small Gorges, Wu Gorge, Qutang Gorge

Today you’ll take an intriguing excursion through the Small Gorges, which are narrower than the Three Gorges, but equally as impressive. Enter Wu Gorge, known for its quiet beauty, forest-covered mountains and cliffs so sheer that the sunlight barely penetrates the precipices. Then, cruise through Qutang Gorge – the shortest (at 8 kilometres), narrowest (at 152 metres) and most dramatic gorge.

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Day 7. Fengdu or Shibaozhai

This afternoon, tour the 12 storey red pavilion, Shibaozhai Temple. Set on the hillside above the Yangtze River, this amazing piece of Chinese architecture was built during the Qing Dynasty. Otherwise your cruise will take you to Fengdu, known as the Ghost City for its gardens temples and statues of ghosts and devils.

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Day 8. Chongqing, Xi’an

This morning after breakfast, disembark your cruise in Chongqing, a strategic port since ancient times. Enjoy an authentic hotpot lunch then head for the Chongqing Zoo, where Giant Pandas await. Following your visit fly to historic Xi’an.

Two Night Stay: Xi’an, Sofitel Renmin Square

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Day 9. Terracotta Warriors

Travel via a clay factory, where replica Terracotta Warriors are made, to the Terracotta Warriors themselves. In 1974, peasants uncovered these life-size figures of individually modelled horses and warriors. After lunch, explore the famous Terracotta Warriors Museum, watch a movie on the history of the warriors and visit the three excavation pits. Tonight enjoy a Tang Dynasty singing and dancing show with a special dumpling banquet.

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Day 10. Xi’an, Shanghai

This morning take a Xi’an city wall tour. Then fly to Shanghai, where you’ll be transferred to your hotel, located on Nanjing Road in Shanghai’s shopping district.

Three Night Stay: Radisson Hotel Shanghai New World

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Day 11. Shanghai Sightseeing

This morning, stroll on the Bund before visiting the Shanghai Art Museum with its five floors of display rooms featuring themes such as jade, bronze and paintings. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant, followed by an acrobatic show.

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Day 12. Suzhou

This morning after breakfast, travel to the canal and garden city of Suzhou, where you’ll visit a silk factory to learn about the silk producing procedure. Then return to Shanghai this evening.

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Day 13. Shanghai

Today your Imperial China tour concludes as you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

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Departure Dates & Prices

All prices are displayed in Australian Dollars (AUD)

11 day Vietnam Explorer Tour

The delights of Vietnam come alive on this 11 Day tour as you explore the country. Discover the sights of Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hue and Hanoi. Complete your adventure with an overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay.

Itinerary

Day 1. Ho Chi Minh City

Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to your hotel.

Two Night Stay: Ho Chi Minh City, Sofitel Saigon Plaza

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Day 2. Tay Ninh, Cu Chi Tunnels

Enjoy a morning drive through southern Vietnamese countryside to Tay Ninh province. Visit the Cao Dai Temple, a temple that combines elements from other world religions, and observe the noon service. This afternoon, visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network.

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Day 3. Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hoi An

Today transfer to the airport and fly to Da Nang, Vietnam’s fourth-largest city. Then take a coach to the ancient trading town of Hoi An.

Three Night Stay: Hoi An, Palm Garden Resort

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Day 4. Hoi An

Today on a guided tour, you’ll see the famous sights of Hoi An, including the Hoi An Museum, old Chinese Merchants’ houses, Assembly Hall and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Later, travel by sampan on the Thu Bon River or relax on the beautiful sandy Cua Dai beach.

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Day 5. Hoi An

After breakfast this morning, embark on the Red Bridge Cooking School tour, which includes the local village market and the herb garden. Learn how to prepare some of Vietnam’s best known dishes during this hands on experience. After lunch, take a boat ride on Hoi An River to observe local life.

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Day 6. Hoi An, Da Nang, Hue

En route to Da Nang and Hue, visit the Marble Mountains, including the pagoda and a craft village nearby. In Da Nang visit the Cham Museum. Continue to Lang Co Beach and cross the beautiful Hai Van Pass before arriving at Hue, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Enjoy free time for the rest of the day.

Two Night Stay: Hue, Imperial Hotel

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Day 7. Hue

Cruise along the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda. Then drive to the Tomb of former Emperor Minh Mang, set among tranquil gardens and lakes. Later visit the elaborate tomb of Emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh and the Royal Citadel, with its Imperial Purple City.

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Day 8. Hue, Hanoi

Head to the airport for the flight to Hanoi. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city or perhaps visit the fabled Old Quarter.

Two Night Stay: Hanoi, Sheraton Hotel

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Day 9. Hanoi

A guided morning tour will take you to Hanoi’s most famous sites: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, One-pillar Pagoda and The Temple of Literature. In the afternoon, enjoy a cyclo ride in the historic Old Quarter, followed by a traditional water puppet show.

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Day 10. Hanoi, Ha Long Bay

After breakfast, travel to Ha Long Bay. Board a traditional wooden Junk that combines classic beauty with modern conveniences. Set sail to discover the bay’s magnificent scenery and limestone cliffs.

Stay: Ha Long Bay, Indochina Sails Junk

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Day 11. Ha Long Bay, Depart Hanoi

Enjoy breakfast on board before disembarking and transferring to Hanoi Airport.

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Departure Dates & Prices

 All prices are displayed in Australian Dollars (AUD)

8 day Flavour of Vietnam and Cambodia Tour

Immerse yourself in a wonderful culinary and cultural experience, sampling and cooking Vietnamese cuisine, discovering tropical gardens and markets and indulging in shopping and sightseeing.

Itinerary

Day 1, Fri. Saigon. Arrive in Saigon

Amid the hustle and bustle, admire the beauty of 300 years of timeless traditions and ancient culture. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, City Hall, Opera House, Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market and Dong Khoi Street. Enjoy a relaxing visit to the Botanical Gardens, founded in 1864 by the early French colonists. Dinner is on the replica 19th century Royal Vietnamese-style Dragon Boat, Bonsai 1, on the Saigon River.

Four Night Stay: Saigon, Majestic Hotel or similar

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Day 2, Sat. Saigon

Take a day trip to the Long Tan War Memorial, travelling by Hydrofoil and coach to the battlefield. Dinner tonight is at the renowned Lemongrass restaurant.

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Day 3, Sun. Saigon

Enjoy a free day for shopping or private sightseeing.

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Day 4, Mon. My Tho

Explore the Mekong Delta, nestled along the river and dotted with rice paddies and fruit plantations. Visit Vinh Trang pagoda and take a boat trip on the smaller tributaries to visit the local floating markets, villages and plantations.

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Day 5, Tue. Saigon, Siem Reap

Fly to Siem Reap. Enjoy a seven course Kymer Banquet.

Three Night Stay: Siem Reap, Hotel de la Paix or similar

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Day 6, Wed. Angkor Wat

Visit the lost city of Angkor, a World Heritage-listed site containing the remains of the Khmer civilisation. The tour includes the Temples of Angkor and Angkor Wat and the Terrace of the Elephants. This afternoon is at leisure to explore the colonial and Chinese-style architecture of the city.

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Day 7, Thu. Siem Reap

Head to the great Tonle Sap Lake and explore the floating villages by boat, passing submerged forests and fishing farms. The afternoon is free before our Farewell Dinner at the Foreign Correspondents Club of Siem Reap.

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Day 8, Fri. Siem Reap

Your tour concludes today after breakfast.

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Departure Dates & Prices

 All prices are displayed in Australian Dollars (AUD)

As a Malaysia Airlines Business Class passenger, you will have access to the best multimedia based in-flight entertainment system on the market. Relax with jazz or let our classical network bring you to another dimension. We also have a host of 19 other channels offering contemporary tunes and the latest hits.

Sit back and relax as our B747-400 and B777-200 aircrafts offer you your very own 10.4″ LCD touch screen monitor to watch any one of 12 video channels of your choice in your personal space. Malaysia Airlines’ SELECT-plus entertainment system allows you to browse through our Movie and CD library, leaving you in control of your own personal entertainment programme.

Holidays Ideas

8 day Mekong Splendour – Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City

Experience an adventure of Vietnam and Cambodia with a cruise on the Mekong to Ho Chi Minh City via Kampong Cham, Phnom Penh, Tan Chau, Sa Dec and Cai Be exploring cultural and historical highlights of this fascinating region.

Itinerary

Day 1. Embark MS La Marguerite Cruise

Travel to Tonle Sap Lake and embark on your Mekong River Cruise. Enjoy your Welcome Dinner as you cruise to Kampong Chhnang.

Seven Night Stay: MS La Marguerite

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Day 2. Kampong Chhnang – Kampong Cham

After breakfast, enjoy a motor boat excursion into the lakeside wetlands that form the mouth of the Tonle Sap River. Enjoy a stunning variety of birdlife, and observe numerous great fish traps, some over a half mile long. Later, the ship enters the jungle as the river narrows. Temples abound along the riverbanks, offering a unique opportunity to observe the rich tapestry of Cambodian rural life. Arrive in the capital city of Phnom Penh in the afternoon, and enter the Upper Mekong bound for Kampong Cham. The ship makes an afternoon stop, in time for a walk through the quaint silk-weaving village of Chong Kho. Overnight, the ship moors mid-stream in Kampong Cham.

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Day 3. Kampong Cham – Phnom Penh

This morning, journey upriver to the hilltop pre-Angkorian temple of Wat Hanchey. Over lunch, sail back downstream to explore the Kampong Cham area. Travel to the 12th century Angkorian temple of Wat Nokor, which has been “fused” with a modern Wat. Continue to the Eco village of Cheung Kok. The ship departs late in the afternoon from Kampong Cham, arriving at Phnom Penh for an overnight mid-stream mooring

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Day 4. Phnom Penh

Early morning, the ship cruises into spectacular Phnom Penh and docks at the passenger port terminal. A morning tour explores the highlights of Cambodia’s capital city, famous for its French colonial architecture, busy cafes, vibrant nightlife and renovated river “corniche.” Visit the Royal Palace and the spectacular Silver Pagoda. The National Museum is another highlight, with outstanding displays of Khmer crafts. After lunch onboard, another excursion leads to the infamous Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge’s grim Tuol Sleng or S21 Detention Center (Genocide Museum) situated in the suburbs of the city. An overnight on the waterfront provides an opportunity to dine in one of many nearby restaurants, and experience Phnom Penh’s vibrant nightlife.

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Day 5. Phnom Penh – Border Crossing – Tan Chau, Vietnam

Spend the day cruising the Mekong River, stopping at the jungle village of Preak Dach to visit fruit orchards before continuing to the Cambodian/Vietnamese border. The ship moors overnight mid-stream in Tan Chau.

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Day 6. Tan Chau – Sa Dec

After breakfast, transfer via small boats to the pier, where a trishaw awaits to transport you around Tan Chau. Visit a mat-making workshop and silk-coloring workshop. Back at the pier, embark on a local boat for a channel cruise and visit to a fish farm before returning to the ship. Overnight mid-stream on the Mekong near Sa Dec.

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Day 7. Sa Dec – Cai Be – Ho Chi Minh City

After breakfast, board small local boats for the village of Sa Dec, where you will enjoy a morning stroll. Noteworthy as the town where the French writer Marguerite Duras spent some of her childhood, Sa Dec is a sprawling town on the Mekong Delta. Visit the house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, Duras’ Chinese paramour, which is now a small museum. After lunch onboard, the ship continues cruising to Cai Be. A local Junk trip in the afternoon will take you to Cai Be’s spectacular floating market; then go ashore to see the French Gothic Cathedral and visit delightful flower gardens, ancient Kiet

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Day 8. Ho Chi Minh City, Disembark Cruise

In the early morning, the ship docks at the Saigon River Frontage. As the capital of the French colony of Cochinchina, Saigon was known as “Paris of the Orient.” Today, Vietnam’s largest city is an industrial, cultural and educational hub, but still retains vestiges of its colonial past. After breakfast, disembark the ship where your tour concludes

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Day 15. Ho Chi Minh City, Fly Home

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

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Departure Dates & Prices

 All prices are displayed in Australian Dollars (AUD)

18 day Majesty of Egypt and Jordan – Cairo to Amman Tour

Explore Cairo then enjoy a River Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Later fly to majestic Abu Simbel then continue to Alexandria before crossing into Jordan for a look at the red city of Petra, the famous Dead Sea and more.

Itinerary

Day 1. Arrive Cairo

Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel, with the remainder of the day free to explore. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner.

Three Night Stay: Cairo, Sofitel El Gezirah

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Day 2. Cairo Sightseeing

Start at the famous Museum of Egyptian Antiquities and admire the riches of King Tutankhamen’s tomb. After lunch, tour the Old City of Cairo and continue to the Citadel of Saladin and Mohammed Ali Mosque, before visiting the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.

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Day 3. Memphis, Sakkara, Pyramids and Sphinx Excursion

Travel to Memphis and see the statue of Ramesses II and a temple dedicated to the goddess Hathor. Continue to Sakkara, containing some 80 pyramids and hundreds of tombs. Later drive to the Giza Plateau, home of the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx, carved almost entirely from one piece of limestone, before returning to Cairo.

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Day 4. Cairo – Luxor, Embark Ship

Early this morning, transfer to the airport for the flight to Luxor. Upon arrival board your ship. Luxor became the capital of the New Kingdom around 1500 BC and developed into a major trading centre with luxurious palaces and massive temples. Here, tour the temples of Luxor and Karnak. Then tonight, after dinner, take in a spectacular sound and light show at Karnak Temple on the River Nile.

Four Night Stay: Moon Goddess

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Day 5. Luxor – West Bank and Valley of the Kings – Esna

Take a boat to the West Bank of the Nile River and pass through the ancient town of Thebes to the Valley of the Kings. Here the tomb of Tutankhamen was discovered in 1922. Continue to Deir-el-Bahari, Queen Hatshepsut’s temple. Stop at the Colossi of Memnon then cruise to Esna and watch rural life unfold in a very similar way to ancient Egyptian times. Tonight enjoy an Egyptology lecture.

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Day 6. Edfu – Kom Ombo

In Edfu, take a horse carriage to the Temple of Horus, Egypt’s best preserved temple. Continue to the Temple of Kom Ombo, set on a hill overlooking the Nile. The ship moors overnight in Kom Ombo.

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Day 7. Aswan – Philae Temple

Today explore the Nile in a felucca sailboat. Admire Elephantine Island, the Botanical Garden and the Aga Khan Mausoleum, then visit Philae Temple. The construction of Aswan’s High Dam would have flooded Philae Island, so the temple was dismantled and moved to Angilika Island.

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Day 8. Abu Simbel Excursion, Disembark Ship – Cairo

A morning plane excursion takes you to the temples of Abu Simbel, built by Ramesses II as tribute to his favourite wife Nefertari. After lunch, fly back to Cairo.

Stay: Cairo, Sofitel El Gezirah

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Day 9. Cairo – Alexandria

Depart Cairo and travel by coach to Alexandria. Check in to your hotel and enjoy time at leisure before dinner.

Two Night Stay: Alexandria, Sofitel Cecil Hotel

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Day 10. Alexandria

Explore Alexandria, built in 332 BC by Alexander the Great. Under Roman occupation, it was the second city of the Roman Empire. See Pompey’s Pillar, the Nilometer, the Roman Amphitheatre and much more.

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Day 11. Alexandria – Cairo

After breakfast, enjoy the morning in Alexandria, then travel via the port town El Alamein on your return to Cairo.

Stay: Cairo, Mena House Oberoi in pyramid view rooms

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Day 12. Cairo – Amman

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Amman, one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world (flight at own expense). On arrival, enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore or relax.

Stay: Amman, Le Méridien

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Day 13. Amman – Petra

Today journey from Amman to Petra. Along the way, stop and explore the town of Madaba, Mt Nebo, and the magnificent Crusader fortress of Kerak.

Two Night Stay: Petra, Mövenpick Resort

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Day 14. Petra Sightseeing

On a tour of World Heritage-listed Petra, explore the arched gateways, temples, and colonnaded streets. Surrounded by towering hills of rust-coloured sandstone, Petra was recently named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Today you’ll see why this ancient city is considered the most amazing site in Jordan. In the evening discover Petra by Night, with the entire al-Siq and Treasury lit up by over 1,500 candles – a truly unforgettable sight.

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Day 15. Petra – Dead Sea

Today take a two hour Jeep tour of Wadi Rum and its sheer granite and sandstone cliffs, then transfer to the famous site of the Dead Sea and check in to your hotel.

Two Night Stay: Dead Sea, Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

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Day 16. Dead Sea, Bethany

Travel to Bethany, a place associated with the lives of Jesus and John the Baptist. Then enjoy the chance to swim in the Dead Sea, one of the world’s saltiest bodies of water where you can float.

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Day 17. Dead Sea – Amman

This morning return to Amman for a city tour.

Stay: Amman, Le Méridien

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Day 18. Depart Amman

Your tour concludes after breakfast with an included airport transfer.

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Departure Dates & Prices

 All prices are displayed in Australian Dollars (AUD)

15 day South Africa Wildflowers and Wildlife

Explore South Africa’s spectacular wildflowers, private gardens and wildlife on this 15 day tour. Highlights include Kruger National Park for a full day safari, the Karoo Desert Botanical Garden and a cruise on the Knysna Lake.

Itinerary

Day 1. Johannesburg

Join your tour at the Garden Court Hotel today. Meet your fellow travellers at tonight’s Welcome Dinner.

Two Night Stay: Sandton City, Garden Court Hotel

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Day 2. Johannesburg

Visit the Apartheid Museum, then head to Soweto and drive down Vilikazi Street past the homes of Nobel Peace Prize recipients Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu and Albert Luthuli. Stop for lunch at a traditional shebeen (informal restaurant).

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Day 3. Kruger National Park

Visit the attractions of the ‘Panorama Route’, including God’s Window, the Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the Three Rondavels and the historic gold mining town of Pilgrim’s Rest. Descend the eastern escarpment and travel through the ‘lowveld’.

Two Night Stay: Kruger Gate, Protea Kruger Gate Hotel

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Day 4. Kruger National Park

Join a full day safari in Kruger National Park, searching for Africa’s ‘Big Five’ – elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard.

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Day 5. Johannesburg.

Visit Nelspruit Botanical Garden, then head to Lowveld National Botanical Garden, touring with a Botanical Guide. Enjoy lunch at the gardens.

Stay: Sandton City, Garden Court Hotel

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Day 6. Cape Town

Fly to Cape Town then spend the day at leisure (airfare not included).

Three Night Stay: Cape Town, Portswood Hotel, Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

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Day 7. Cape Town

Ride a cable car up Table Mountain. Visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, known for its diverse flora and setting against the slopes of Table Mountain. Tour the gardens with a Botanical Guide. Travel to Groot Constantia Winery for a tour and tastings.

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Day 8. Cape Town

Travel to Hout Bay and Seal Island. Journey along Chapman’s Peak Drive and the Cape Peninsula to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet. Visit Boulders Beach, home to a rare African penguin colony and see blooming protea and native flora.

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Day 9. Langebaan

Travel to West Coast National Park, where seabirds roost on sheltered islands and golden beaches stretch endlessly. Enjoy colourful wildflower displays.

Stay: Langebaan, The Farm House Hotel

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Day 10. Swellendam

Travel to Worcester and Karoo Desert Botanical Garden – the only succulent garden in the southern hemisphere. See annuals and vygies in flower as well as Namaqualand flora. The garden is a haven for rare endangered plants, with over 300 species protected and propagated. Continue to the Van Loveren Wine Estate and the Retief family’s garden of hydrangeas, trees, roses and cycads.

Stay: Swellendam, Swellengrebel Hotel

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Day 11. Garden Route

At Mossel Bay, see the Post Office Tree, where early seafarers left messages for passing vessels. Visit the Fancourt Country Club, then head to the Aloe Ferox Factory and see the Aloe Ferox plant harvested.

Two Night Stay: Knysna, Knysna Quays Hotel

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Day 12. Knysna

Ride the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe steam train. Board a ferry for a cruise on the Knysna Lake with a guide to explain the ecosystem of the wetlands.

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Day 13. Hermanus.

Head to Hermanus, where Southern Right whales can be seen between July and November.

Stay: Hermanus, Windsor Hotel

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Day 14. Cape Town

Search for whales, then visit the Harold Porter Botanical Garden, featuring 10 hectares of cultivated fynbos garden and 190 hectares of natural fynbos. Visit Stellenbosch and the Boschendal Wine Estate before tonight’s Farewell Dinner.

Stay: Cape Town, Portswood Hotel, Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

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Day 15. Cape Town

Your tour concludes this morning after breakfast.

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Departure Dates & Prices

 All prices are displayed in Australian Dollars (AUD)

14 day East Coast USA & Canada Tour

Visit the Big Apple, see Washington DC’s numerous landmarks and memorials, and cruise at the base of thundering Niagara Falls. Discover Montreal, “the Paris of North America,” and romantic Quebec City.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrive New York City

Welcome to New York City – the Big Apple! A complimentary transfer is provided to the tour hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Drink at the hotel.

Hotel: Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan

Day 2 – New York – Philadelphia – Washington DC (2 nights)

We start the day with an orientation tour of New York City, viewing Battery Park, Times Square, the mighty Empire State Building and beautiful Central Park. Leaving the city, we travel south to Philadelphia for a visit to the award-winning National Constitution Center and the Liberty Bell Center, home of the Liberty Bell. We view Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, before continuing to Washington DC, the nation’s capital. This evening we enjoy a Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant (Full breakfast / Highlight dinner)

Hotel: Capital Hilton

Day 3 – Washington DC sightseeing & at leisure

We are joined by a local guide who takes us on a sightseeing tour, viewing the Capitol, the White House and many of the capital’s landmark monuments and memorials. Stops are made at the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials and the WWII and Vietnam Veterans Memorials. We then cross the Potomac to Arlington National Cemetery, the fi nal resting place of more than 300,000 people and site of the Tomb of the Unknowns and the Eternal Flame of the Kennedy grave. Here we learn about the history and traditions of Arlington on board a narrated Tourmobile. The afternoon is at leisure; perhaps visit one of the museums of the Smithsonian Institution or take a leisurely stroll and view the monuments up close. (Full breakfast)

Day 4 – Washington DC – Lancaster County – Amish Country

Today your Tour Director will reveal a Hidden Treasure! We head to the lands of the Amish and Mennonites and explore parts of Lancaster County where handmade crafts testify to their old-fashioned values. We pass some of the most productive farms in America, where crops have been grown the same way for the past two hundred years. We visit an Amish farm for a glimpse into a different way of life. This evening, meet with your Amish hosts, participate in a local baking tradition and enjoy a sumptuous Amish-style dinner. (Full breakfast / Be My Guest dinner )

Hotel: The Inn at Leola Village

Day 5 – Lancaster County – Niagara Falls

We’re off to Niagara Falls to experience this natural wonder. These famous waterfalls thunder and roar, forming one of the most photographed sights in the world. After crossing the border into Canada, we stop to view the falls from high above before checking in at our hotel overlooking both the Canadian and American falls. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview

Day 6 – Niagara Falls – Toronto (2 nights)

Our highlight today is a cruise aboard the Maid of the Mist, which takes us through the churning waters past American and Bridal Veil Falls and into the dense mist of spray inside the curve of Horseshoe Falls. Later we travel across the Niagara Peninsula and stop at picturesque Niagara-on-the-Lake before continuing on to Toronto on the shores of Lake Ontario, one of the five Great Lakes. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Sheraton Centre Toronto

Day 7 – Toronto sightseeing & at leisure

Our sightseeing tour of Toronto includes Queen’s Park, the Harbourfront, views of Casa Loma and the Provincial Parliament Buildings. The afternoon is at leisure to explore this lively city. Tonight is free to discover Toronto’s restaurants or perhaps join a panoramic dinner cruise on the lake with magnificent views of Toronto’s skyline. (Full breakfast)

Day 8 – Toronto – Ottawa

We travel to Ottawa, Canada’s capital. Here our orientation tour introduces us to the sights of this charming city, including the Parliament Buildings, residences of the Prime Minister and the Governor General, galleries and museums. (Full breakfast)

Hotel: Ottawa Marriott Hotel

Day 9 – Ottawa – Montreal

We make our way to Montreal, the largest French-speaking city outside of France, often called the “Paris of North America.” This evening we enjoy a Highlight Dinner at a charming restaurant in the heart of Old Montreal. (Full breakfast / Highlight dinner)

Hotel: The Hyatt Regency Montreal

Day 10 – Montreal – Quebec City (2 nights)

We are taken on a sightseeing tour of Montreal with a local guide and discover the Old Port, Place Jacques-Cartier, the University of Montreal, Mount Royal and Notre-Dame Basilica. Later we journey along the beautiful St. Lawrence River to Quebec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy a two-night stay. (Full breakfast)

Hotel: Delta Quebec

Day 11 – Quebec City sightseeing & at leisure

We join a local guide and start exploring the city. Highlights include the Latin Quarter, “Vieux-Quebec,” the Place d’Armes, Dufferin Terrace, Plains of Abraham, Chateau Frontenac and the Citadel. The afternoon and evening are yours to do as you please. Explore further and stroll along the narrow streets, take a romantic caleche ride through the old city, or relax in one of Quebec’s sidewalk cafes. (Full breakfast)

Day 12 – Quebec City – Franconia Notch – Boston (2 nights)

We travel south and cross back into the USA and the New England states. We stop in the beautiful White Mountains at New Hampshire’s Franconia Notch. As we make our way to Boston, take in the breathtaking scenery of the countryside. (Full breakfast)

Hotel: Omni Parker House

Day 13 – Boston sightseeing & at leisure

This morning’s sightseeing tour highlights the city’s landmarks and the famous Freedom Trail, where we hear about the struggle of the American colonists and their courageous actions. The afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps take a walk through Boston Common, visit the Bull and Finch Pub of the TV series Cheers fame, or join our optional excursion to the historic campus of Harvard University. This evening join us for our Farewell Dinner. (Full breakfast / Farewell dinner)

Day 14 – Boston – Newport – Depart New York City

We depart Boston and stop at the historic colonial city of Newport, Rhode Island. Our orientation tour includes the restored streets of this 18th century seaport and the stunning Ocean Drive, lined with the Gilded Age mansions of America’s wealthiest families. There is time to explore this fascinating town before returning to New York. A complimentary transfer is provided to New York JFK International Airport and the tour hotel in New York for passengers extending their stay. (Full breakfast)

Please do not schedule any flights before 7:00pm

The Autumn Leaves:

Enjoy the unforgettable sight of stunning “Fall Foliage” on our departures September 3 to October 8 (as determined by Mother Nature).

Departure Dates & Prices

12 day Enchanting Maritimes Tour

Explore the sights of historic Halifax, and visit Prince Edward Island National Park, home of red sandstone cliffs and offshore sand bars. Join a lobstering cruise at Shediac Bay for a delicious lobster lunch and marvel at St. John’s amazing Reversing Falls.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrive Boston

Welcome to Boston! A complimentary transfer is provided to the tour hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Drink at the hotel.

Hotel: Omni Parker House

Day 2 – Boston – Fredericton

We travel briefly along the New England coast through New Hampshire before heading inland through the woods of Maine. We cross the border into New Brunswick, Canada, and arrive in Fredericton, the provincial capital. Tonight enjoy the sights, tastes and sounds of Kings Landing Historic Settlement, followed by a Highlight Dinner with live music. (Full breakfast / Highlight dinner)

Hotel: Delta Fredericton

Day 3 – Fredericton – Halifax (2 nights)

Explore charming Fredericton, settled by British Loyalists fleeing the American Revolution in 1783. Our tour includes views of the University of New Brunswick, one of Canada’s oldest universities, the beautiful Legislative Assembly building and the old Christ Church Cathedral. Later we skirt the shores of the Bay of Fundy, stopping at Fort Beausejour National Historic Site for a visit to this 18th century military outpost, important in the early colonial struggles of the region. This evening we arrive in dynamic Halifax, capital of Nova Scotia. (Full breakfast)

Hotel: Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites (2 nights)

Day 4 – Halifax sightseeing & at leisure

Today we explore the sights of this historic city, including a visit to the Citadel National Historic Site, and learn about the link between Halifax and the sinking of the Titanic. The afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps join us on an optional excursion to picturesque Peggy’s Cove, one of the most charming fishing villages in the Maritimes, with wonderful views of the rocky shoreline and its famous red and white lighthouse. (Full breakfast)

Day 5 – Halifax – Sherbrooke Village – Baddeck (2 nights)

Heading north, we stop at the Fisherman’s Life Museum where we learn about the life of a coastal family in the early 1900’s. On to historic Sherbrooke Village for a visit to this living museum depicting a late 19th century mining and lumber village. Later we cross the Canso Causeway to Cape Breton Island. Traveling along the shores of scenic Bras d’Or Lake, we arrive in the quaint village of Baddeck. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Silver Dart Lodge (2 nights)

Day 6 – Cape Breton Highlands National Park & Cabot Trail excursion

We start the day with a visit to the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, where many of the great inventor’s personal artifacts and mementos are on display. Later we follow the splendid Cabot Trail, one of the world’s greatest scenic drives. Mile after stunning mile, this amazing coastline with jagged peaks rising out of the sea provides plenty of photo opportunities. We then continue along the trail to Cape Breton Highlands National Park, home to deep-walled canyons, sandy beaches and majestic cliffs. We return to Baddeck in the late afternoon. (Full breakfast)

Day 7 – Baddeck – Wood Islands Ferry – Charlottetown (2 nights)

Today our Tour Director will reveal a Hidden Treasure to us. We re-cross the Canso Strait and travel through Antigonish to the quaint fishing town of Pictou, one of the finest natural harbors in Canada. We cross the Northumberland Strait by ferry to Prince Edward Island. We then journey through the scenic Prince Edward Island countryside to charming Charlottetown. (Full breakfast)

Hotel: Rodd Charlottetown (2 nights)

Day 8 – Prince Edward Island sightseeing & at leisure

We are joined by a local guide and start our exploration of Prince Edward Island. We drive up to the north shore to visit Prince Edward Island National Park, an area of red sandstone cliffs, offshore sand bars, submerged estuaries, and some of Canada’s longest and most popular beaches. In Cavendish we visit Green Gables, the lovely wooden farmhouse which inspired the setting for Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables. This evening why not attend an optional performance of the popular musical Anne of Green Gables? (Full breakfast)

Day 9 – Charlottetown – Shediac Bay – Moncton

We travel across the Confederation Bridge, the world’s longest bridge over icecovered water, back to New Brunswick. At Shediac Bay, we board a lobstering cruise. We learn about the daily routine of lobstermen and the proper way to cook and crack lobsters. We finish with a freshly cooked, mouth-watering Lobster Highlight Lunch served on board (weather permitting.) We then visit a local winery and sample local fruit wines. We overnight in Moncton, a city known for its French and English heritage. (Full breakfast / Highlight lunch / Dinner)

Hotel: Delta Beausejour

Day 10 – Moncton – Hopewell Rocks – Saint John

This morning we drive along the scenic Bay of Fundy to see the Hopewell Rocks. We join a local guide and learn about these unusual flowerpot-shaped islands carved by the world’s highest tides. We then travel from Moncton to historic Saint John, where we view the amazing Reversing Falls on the Saint John River, a unique phenomenon caused by the tremendous tides in the Bay of Fundy. A short city orientation tour includes a stop at the Old City Market before arriving at our hotel. (Full breakfast)

Hotel: Hilton Saint John

Day 11 – St. John – Acadia National Park – Bar Harbor

We travel south and cross the border back into the US and the state of Maine. We arrive at the seaside village of Bar Harbor, home to the sumptuous mansions of America’s wealthiest families who come to spend summers along the shores of Frenchman Bay. This afternoon we visit nearby Acadia National Park, the only national park in the New England states. Our tour takes us along the rugged coastline, past golden beaches to the top of Cadillac Mountain for panoramic views. Tonight we toast to our newfound friends and Maritime adventure at our Farewell Dinner. (Full breakfast / Farewell dinner)

Hotel: Bar Harbor Regency

Day 12 – Bar Harbor – Depart Boston

Enjoy one last look at the New England countryside as we journey south back to Boston. A complimentary transfer is provided to Boston International Airport and the tour hotel in Boston for passengers extending their stay. (Full breakfast)

Please do not schedule any flights before 7.00pm

The Autumn Leaves:

Enjoy the unforgettable sight of stunning “Fall Foliage” on our departures September 11 and September 18 (as determined by Mother Nature).

Departure Dates & Prices

11 day Best of Canada’s West Tour

The eclectic sights of Vancouver and Victoria combine with the unspoiled beauty of Banff, Icefields Parkway and Jasper in this exploration of western Canada.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrive Vancouver

Welcome to Vancouver! A complimentary transfer is provided to the tour hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to welcome you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Drink at the hotel.

Hotel: Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel

Day 2 – Vancouver – Strait of Georgia – Victoria (2 nights)

Our tour of Vancouver takes us to Stanley Park where we view the totem poles and learn of their significance to the aboriginal community, English Bay, Chinatown – the second largest Chinese district after San Francisco’s, and historic Gastown with its charming cobblestone streets, courtyards and mews. We then board a ferry and cross the Strait of Georgia, cruising through the beautiful Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island. We journey on by coach to the quaint city of Victoria, a little bit of England on the Pacific coast. Here, an orientation tour introduces us to Bastion Square, the Inner Harbour and the Parliament Buildings. Later, perhaps explore the city further with an optional horse-drawn carriage ride. This evening we enjoy a Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant. (Full breakfast / Highlight dinner)

Hotel: Inn at Laurel Point

Day 3 – Victoria sightseeing & at leisure

We start the day with breakfast served in the flower-ladden conservatory at the famous Butchart Gardens. A representative from Butchart Gardens will give us a brief talk on the history of the Butchart Family and the gardens’ exhibits. Later, there is time to explore this 55-acre showcase of extraordinary floral displays. Back in Victoria, the rest of the day is at leisure. Stroll through the flower-filled streets and browse the stores for some early souvernir shopping, or perhaps partake in one of our popular optional activities including a whale watching excursion and an evening walking tour of Chinatown, complete with Chinese banquet. (Full breakfast)

Day 4 – Victoria – Sea to Sky Highway – Whistler

We travel north to Chemainus, a seaside town known for its beautiful murals. We then journey across the Strait of Georgia, back to the mainland and along the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway. After a stop at the 1,105-feet Shannon Falls, we continue the climb over the Coast Mountains to arrive at Whistler, where we are taken on a guided walking tour of this quaint alpine village and learn about this 2010 Olympic venue. (Full breakfast)

Hotel: Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa

Day 5 – Whistler – Cache Creek – Kamloops

This morning we travel across the fertile Pemberton Valley and along the scenic Duffy Lake Road, often referred to as “one of the best drives in Canada.” We stop at Historic Hat Creek Ranch, where we visit the historic buildings and learn about this early trading post. We also visit a native village and learn about the Shuswap Nation’s fascinating history and culture before continuing on through the high desert of interior British Columbia, renowned for its natural resources, including agriculture and timber. We then arrive in Kamloops, or “Meeting of the Waters” in Shuswap language as it is here that the two branches of the Thompson River join. This evening we enjoy a Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant. (Full breakfast / Highlight dinner)

Hotel: The Thompson Hotel

Day 6 – Kamloops – Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks – Banff (2 nights)

Today we head for the great Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, a UNESCO World Heritage area. We first visit Mount Revelstoke National Park, where we travel from dense old-growth rainforest of giant cedar and pine, to sub-alpine forest leading to alpine meadows and tundra with spectacular views of the ice-clad peaks of the Monashee Mountains. At Giant Cedars, weather permitting, we’ll enjoy a walk through a stand of 1000-year old cedars. Next, we enter Glacier National Park and climb over Rogers Pass. After crossing the Columbia River, we enter the Rocky Mountain trench. Our next national park is Yoho, where we view the Natural Bridge spanning the Kicking Horse River and the famous Spiral Tunnels, constructed so that freight trains – typically up to a mile long – can safely climb the narrow valley. Crossing the Continental Divide, we enter Banff National Park, Canada’s oldest national park, and arrive at the quintessential alpine resort of Banff. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Banff Park Lodge

Day 7- Banff sightseeing & at leisure

Our tour of Banff features the classic viewpoint of Surprise Corner along Tunnel Mountain Drive, Bow Falls and the wind-shaped rock formations known as hoodoos. We then board the Banff Gondola for a ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain to experience a bird’s eye view of six mountain ranges from the upper terminal. The rest of the day is yours to do as you please; explore the shops along Banff Avenue, or join one of the many optional activities, including a scenic helicopter flight over Mount Assiniboine, a river float trip down the Bow River, or a guided nature walk. Later, why not partake in a fun and entertaining celebration of Canada at an awardwinning dinner show? (Full breakfast)

Day 8 – Banff – Lake Louise – Icefields Parkway – Jasper (2 nights)

Our first stop is at beautiful Lake Louise where we are taken on an interpretive walk along the lakeshore. We learn about the history and geography of the area and soak in the stunning landscape combining azure glacial waters, deep green forests, jagged snow-covered mountains and the mighty Victoria Glacier. We then head north along the stunning Icefields Parkway, driving beneath snowcapped peaks, thundering waterfalls and glistening glaciers. Keep an eye out for wildlife including elk, black bear and mountain goat. We continue onto the Columbia Icefield where we board an Ice Explorer for a unique journey onto the massive Athabasca Glacier. We then head for Jasper in the heart of Jasper National Park. After dinner, we learn about Rocky Mountain wildlife at a fun and informative presentation by a local expert. (Full breakfast / Buffet dinner)

Hotel: Chateau Jasper

Day 9 – Jasper National Park sightseeing & at leisure

This morning we enjoy an interpretive walk at Maligne Canyon, one of the most beautiful gorges in the Rockies. We learn about the underground river system – one of the longest in Canada – while strolling along the canyon’s trail, past beautiful waterfalls and spectacular rock formations. The rest of the day is at leisure in Jasper to enjoy the superb vistas, stroll the quaint streets, or join one of the optional activities which include a lake cruise on beautiful Maligne Lake, a gentle float trip down the Athabasca River, a guided alpine excursion to Mount Edith Cavell, and an evening of wildlife spotting followed by a relaxing soak in natural hot springs. (Full breakfast)

Day 10 – Jasper – Mount Robson – Lac Le Jeune

Today our Tour Director will reveal a Hidden Treasure. We head west over Yellowhead Pass and arrive at Mount Robson, the Rockies’ tallest peak at 12,989 ft. We then follow the Thompson River as it winds its way down through the Columbia Mountains to arrive at our resort, beautifully located on the shores of Lac Le Jeune. Here we join a local expert on a nature walk to the beaver dam at the end of the lake, and learn about the resident beaver colony. This evening join us for a hearty Farewell Dinner with newfound friends. (Full breakfast / Farewell dinner)

Hotel: Lac Le Jeune Resort

Day 11 – Lac Le Jeune – Depart Vancouver

Heading for the Pacific coast, we arrive back in Vancouver. A complimentary transfer is provided to Vancouver International Airport and the tour hotel in Vancouver for passengers extending their stay. (Full breakfast)

Please do not schedule any flights before 6.00pm.

Departure Dates & Prices

* This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
** Please note: We ask you to confirm with us, via your travel agent, the applicability of the departure guarantee (for a given departure) at the time of booking. This is necessary as circumstances, necessitating us to reschedule a very limited number of departures, continue to apply across the travel industry.
*** For earlier departures than listed below please contact Trafalgar or your Travel agent.
**** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
***** Please note: Guaranteed Room Share is not available on cruise.
****** All prices are per person, twin share

10 day Best of Eastern Canada’s Tour

Niagara Falls provides a dramatic start to this experience that reveals to you the delightful and romantic cities of Montreal, Quebec City, and the sophisicated Charlevoix region.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrive Toronto (2 nights)

Welcome to Toronto, Canada’s largest city! A complimentary transfer is provided to the tour hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Drink at the hotel.

Hotel: Sheraton Centre Toronto

Day 2 – Niagara Falls excursion

We travel around Lake Ontario to the magnifi cent sight of Niagara Falls. There is plenty of time to take it all in from the lovely park-like setting on the Canadian side. Then we see the falls up close aboard the unforgettable Maid of the Mist cruise. Following the dramatic cataract along the scenic Niagara Peninsula, we visit the historic village of Niagara-on-the-Lake, the colonial capital of Upper Canada. This evening join your fellow traveling companions for dinner at the hotel. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

Day 3 – Toronto – Kingston

We start the day with an orientation tour of Toronto, viewing Queen’s Park, the busy entertainment district, stately University Avenue and the CN Tower. Heading north, we follow the shores of Lake Ontario through the Ontario countryside to the historic town of Kingston. Here, we visit Old Fort Henry, a 19th century British military fortress, and learn about British garrison life during the year of Canada’s confederation. This evening is at leisure; perhaps enjoy a picturesque dinner cruise through the spectacular 1000 Islands region. (Full breakfast)

Hotel: Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront Hotel

Day 4 – Kingston – Upper Canada Village – Montreal

We visit Upper Canada Village, a recreated 1860’s rural community where citizens take us back in time. We then travel to Montreal, the cultural capital of French Canada and the largest French-speaking city outside France. Here our local guide introduces us to the historic sites of Montreal including spectacular Notre-Dame Basilica and the modern contrasts of bustling downtown. We also stop at Mount Royal for lovely views over the city. During our city tour, our Tour Director will reveal a special Hidden Treasure to us! (Full breakfast)

Hotel: Omni Mont-Royal

Day 5 – Montreal – Charlevoix region (2 nights)

Leaving the city behind, we travel northeast along the St. Lawrence River for a twonight stay at the magnificent Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, majestically situated between the mountains and the sea in the heart of the Charlevoix region. Rich in tradition and history, this beautiful resort offers the charms of the countryside while maintaining the sophistication of a world-class establishment. This evening, we enjoy dinner at one of the resort’s fine restaurants. After dinner, perhaps try your luck at the resort’s cozy Casino de Charlevoix. (Full breakfast / Buffet dinner)

Hotel: Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu

Day 6 – Charlevoix region at leisure

Enjoy a full day at leisure to pursue your own interests. Experience the area’s exceptional natural sights and unique attractions. Perhaps explore the many local workshops, boutiques, studios and art galleries, go whale watching through one of the world’s most scenic marine mammal observation areas, or simply relax at the resort, play golf or tennis, take a dip in the indoor or outdoor all-season pools, or treat yourself at the spa. Your Tour Director will help you plan your day. (Full breakfast)

Day 7 – Charlevoix region – Baie-St-Paul – Quebec City (2 nights)

Our first stop today is at the picturesque village of Baie-Saint-Paul, where there is time to stroll the streets lined with beautiful ancestral homes, boutiques and art galleries. Next we visit the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre, located within one of the most visited shrines in North America. We then stop at the beautiful Montmorency Falls, which at 275 feet are nearly 100 feet taller than those at Niagara, before entering Quebec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded as a trading post at a narrowing of the St. Lawrence River, the walled city quickly grew on the cliffs overlooking the river. With French as the primary language, old-world Quebec City offers a truly unique experience. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Delta Quebec (2 nights)

Day 8 – Quebec City sightseeing & at leisure

We are joined by a local guide and start our sightseeing tour of Quebec City, exploring the narrow streets of the Old Town and the Plains of Abraham, site of a major colonial battle between the British and French. The rest of the day is at leisure to do as you please. Perhaps browse the shops and galleries, visit a museum, or simply sit at a sidewalk cafe and relax watching the world go by. (Full breakfast)

Day 9 – Quebec City – Ottawa

We travel back into Ontario to Ottawa, Canada’s beautiful capital city. On arrival, we are taken on an orientation tour of the city, viewing the stately buildings of Parliament Hill, Rideau Hall, the residence of the Governor General of Canada, the beautiful downtown parks and Rideau Canal, filled with millions of tulips in May. This evening we toast to our Eastern Canada adventure at our Farewell Dinner. (Full breakfast / Farewell dinner)

Hotel: Ottawa Marriott Hotel

Day 10 – Ottawa – Depart Toronto

A complimentary transfer is provided to Toronto International Airport and the tour hotel in Toronto for passengers extending their stay. (Full breakfast)

Please do not schedule any flights before 6.00 pm

Departure Dates & Prices

* For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
** Please note: We ask you to confirm with us, via your travel agent, the applicability of the departure guarantee (for a given departure) at the time of booking. This is necessary as circumstances, necessitating us to reschedule a very limited number of departures, continue to apply across the travel industry.
*** All prices are per person, twin share

7 day Tour Rocky Mountain Adventures

Experience the rugged beauty of Banff’s lakes and mountains, peer into Jasper’s gorges, and go for a unique Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrive Calgary

If you’re ready to connect with nature, friends and family, and some glacier exploring, lakeside picnicking, white water rafting, horseback riding and more, then you’ve come to the right place! Take your complimentary transfer to the tour hotel and meet your Tour Director this afternoon. Join your fellow adventurers at 6:00pm for a festive Kick-Off Party at the hotel, and then get a good night’s rest in anticipation of a grand and exciting Canadian Rockies adventure.

Hotel: International Hotel Suites Calgary

Day 2 – Calgary – Icefields Parkway – Columbia Icefield – Jasper (2 nights)

Here in the Canadian Rockies, you may never hear “Are we there yet?” again, because everyone will be too busy gawking at the scenery as you travel along the stunningly beautiful Icefields Parkway. This is definitely a case of getting there is half – or more – the fun. One of the most stupendous highlights of the journey is the Columbia Icefield, the largest reservoir of ice and snow in the Rocky Mountains. Here, we’ve arranged for you to board an Ice Explorer – a huge vehicle specially designed to negotiate glacial terrain – for a thrilling ride on the massive ice sheet. Then it’s on to Jasper National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but not before your Tour Director reveals a Hidden Treasure of the Canadian Rockies! After dinner, enjoy a fun and informative presentation on the park’s unique fauna with a local wildlife expert. (Full breakfast / Buffet dinner)

Hotel: Chateau Jasper

Day 3 – Jasper National Park sightseeing & at leisure

Before you get started today, take a quick vote: Do you and your family want to get wet on a rip-roaring white water rafting adventure on the mighty Athabasca River, or would you prefer a gentle float on calmer waters? Whichever river experience you choose, you’ll marvel at the magnificent landscapes of Jasper National Park. The choice is yours this afternoon too, as you’ll enjoy time to spend as you please. Optional activities include a cruise on the pristine Maligne Lake or a guided alpine walk amid the beauty of Mount Edith Cavell. This evening, keep an eye out for bear, bull elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, deer, coyotes, beaver, moose and birds, as you make your way to Miette Hot Springs on a guided wildlife search. There’s hardly a better way to conclude your evening than with a relaxing soak in the wonderful hot springs, home to not only the hottest waters in the Rockies, but also some of the world’s most magnificent views. (Full breakfast)

Day 4 – Jasper – Lake Louise – Moraine Lake – Banff National Park (3 nights)

You’ve seen those pictures of gorgeous lakes in the foreground, snowcapped mountains in the background, and wished you were there… Well, you’re about to actually be there as you travel to Banff National Park and Lake Louise. Another UNESCO World Heritage Site, the park and its surroundings are studded with the jewels of the Rockies – hanging glaciers, pounding waterfalls, surging rivers and fantastic lakes framed by soaring, snowcapped peaks. The best seat in the house has been reserved just for you as you savor a picnic lunch on the shores of Lake Louise. Afterward, step into a canoe and glide along the lake or join a guided hike along the shore. Then discover the “other lake,” Moraine Lake. This little lake may often play second fiddle to Lake Louise, but you’ll soon see that Moraine is every bit as beautiful as Louise, boasting sapphire waters and a gorgeous mountainous backdrop. This is your chance to take your own pictures from the crest of the Rockpile Trail, a spot showcasing picture-postcard views of the lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks. (Full breakfast / Lunch)

Hotel: Banff Park Lodge

Day 5 – Banff sighseeing & at leisure

Today, a mix of guided sightseeing and independent exploration makes for a perfect day. The guided portion of your adventures introduces you to the beautiful Bow Falls, majestic Tunnel Mountain Drive and the viewpoint of Surprise Corner, where you’ll delight in the views of the Banff Springs Hotel, the “Castle in the Rockies,” with Sulphur Mountain in the background. Play a game of “what shape is it” as you spy the whimsical hoodoos that overlook Bow Valley. A surprise guest is also on the roster for today! Then strike out on your own with an optional helicopter flight over Mount Assiniboine or a guided hike through Sunshine Meadows. Tonight, put on your cowboy boots and Stetsons and saddle up for a horseback ride along the Sundance Canyon trail. Then try your hand at roping or challenge friends and family to a game of horseshoes! Rustle up some grub at an Outdoor Cowboy Barbecue – an evening you won’t soon forget! If you prefer an alternative ride, a Conestoga wagon is also available. (Full breakfast / Highlight dinner)

Day 6 – Banff sightseeing & at leisure

This morning, you’ll be treated to astounding views of six mountain ranges with your ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain aboard the Banff Gondola. The deep recesses of the mountains have stories to tell too, which you and your family will discover with an investigation of the Cave and Basin National Historic Site of Canada, a cave-and-water wonderland with interactive displays. Another tribute to Canada’s Rocky Mountain history is the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, housing seven early Banff Heritage Homes. Later, join the gang at a Farewell Dinner pizza party with a rousing game of bowling celebrating this high-scoring, not-to-beforgotten family experience. (Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

Day 7 – Banff – Depart Calgary

Descend from the glorious Canadian Rockies and stop at Calgary’s Canada Olympic Park, site of the 1988 Winter Olympics. Browse the interesting Olympic Hall of Fame and Museum, and enjoy a discussion with one of the young athletes in training. A complimentary transfer to Calgary International Airport is provided and to the tour hotel in Calgary for passengers extending their stay. (Full breakfast)

Please do not schedule any flights before 3:00pm

Departure Dates & Prices