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16
Day Vietnam, Cambodia & Bangkok Gold Vistas
Tour Code: 7AG16VB
GOLD
DELUXE TOUR: Fully Escorted
Select Five-Star
Accommodations • Groups limited to 16 members
Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Danang, Ho Chi Minh City, Angkor Wat (Siem
Reap), Bangkok
• Extend to Hong Kong
DAY-BY-DAY
ITINERARY:
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Day 1 • LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO or NEW YORK to HONG KONG/HANOI
Board your Cathay Pacific Airways flight to Vietnam, traveling via
Hong Kong. |
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Day 2 • IN FLIGHT ACROSS THE PACIFIC |
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Cross the International Date Line. |
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VIETNAM |
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Day 3 • ARRIVE HANOI |
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Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be met by your professional Tour
Director and escorted to the
Hilton Hanoi Opera.
Time to relax before dinner at the hotel this evening.
Hilton Hanoi Opera
MEALS: Dinner at Hotel |
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Day 4 • HANOI |
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Today’s city tour visits the Botanical Gardens, Ho Chi Minh
Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda; the Temple of Literature, dedicated
to Confucius, and scenic Hoan Kiem Lake. Then discover the Old
Quarter’s fascinating maze of streets and shops on a pedicab ride.
This evening, enjoy dinner at a
local restaurant and an entertaining performance at the Water
Puppet Theater, a traditional art form that originated in Vietnam
over 1,000 years ago. Transfer to the show by pedicab.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
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Day 5 • HANOI (Halong Bay Excursion) |
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Depart Hanoi by motorcoach to Halong Bay, known as the “Bay of the
Descending Dragon.” In a traditional Chinese junk, cruise
magnificent Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With the
bay’s 3,000 islets as a backdrop, enjoy a delicious lunch of fresh
seafood on board. This afternoon, time to explore some of the bay’s
fantastic caves. Observe the rhythms of daily life as you sail past
floating villages, fishermen casting their nets and pearl
fisheries. Return to Hanoi in time for dinner at a local
restaurant.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
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Day 6 • HANOI to HUE |
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Transfer to the airport for an early morning flight to Hue, former
imperial capital. Visit the old Imperial City, located in the
Citadel. Within its walls are palaces and temples such as Thai Hoa
Palace, Halls of the Mandarins and the Forbidden Purple City. Visit
the Imperial tombs of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. Tu Duc ruled Hue more
than 100 years ago and was the longest reigning Emperor, while Khai
Dinh’s tomb, the last monument of the Nguyen Dynasty, was built in
the 1920s. Check in to the
La Residence Hotel and Spa.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
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Day 7 • HUE to DANANG |
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After breakfast, drive across the Hai Van Pass with its spectacular
views, en route to Danang. Stop for lunch at Lang Co, a scenic
palm-shaded beach area on the South China Sea. Continue on to
Danang where you have the afternoon at leisure to enjoy the beach
and amenities at the
Furama Resort Danang Hotel.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner in Hotel |
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Day 8 •DANANG (Hoi An Excursion) |
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Drive to the picturesque trading port of Hoi An, where a walking
tour includes such sights as Quan Cong Temple, the Japanese Covered
Bridge, Trading Ceramics Museum and centuries-old pagodas. Return
to Danang and visit the Cham Museum with its breathtaking sandstone
sculptures, China Beach and the Marble Mountains. This evening,
dinner is at the resort.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner in Hotel |
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Day 9 • DANANG to HO CHI MINH CITY |
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This morning, an early flight takes you to Ho Chi Minh City,
formerly Saigon, now Vietnam’s largest city. City sightseeing
includes Notre Dame Cathedral, City Hall, Reunification Palace and
Ben Thanh Market, one of the city’s liveliest areas. Continue on to
the Chinese sector called Cholon, which means “Big Market.” Visit
Binh Tay Market and Thien Hau Pagoda. Enjoy dinner in a local
restaurant; overnight at the
Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
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Day 10 • HO CHI MINH CITY (Cu Chi Tunnels and Tay Ninh Excursion)
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Today visit Cu Chi, an important base during the war because of its
strategic location. The incredible Cu Chi Tunnels, a 125 mile long
network of hidden tunnels used for storage, shelter, command posts,
and hospitals were dug using only hand tools over a 25 year period,
to defend against both French and American troops. Continue on to
Tay Ninh, home of Caodism, an eclectic fusion of Eastern and
Western religious philosophies. Visit the Caodai Great Temple
before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
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CAMBODIA |
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Day 11 • HO CHI MINH CITY to SIEM REAP (Angkor) |
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At leisure until afternoon transfer to the airport for your flight
to Siem Reap, gateway to Cambodia’s most famous landmark, Angkor
Wat. Check in to the
Sofitel Royal Angkor Hotel
for dinner and overnight.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner at Hotel |
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Day 12 • ANGKOR |
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After breakfast, enjoy a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake to explore its
fishing villages and the unique floating village of Chong Kneas.
This afternoon, visit Angkor Wat, a World Heritage Site and one of
the largest temple complexes in the world, containing exquisite
examples of Khmer and Hindu art from the 12th century, and the
jungle-entwined ruins of Ta Prohm. A sight not to be missed, visit
the hilltop Phnom Bakheng temple this evening to watch the sunset
over Angkor Wat, its domes awash in golden light.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
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THAILAND |
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Day 13 • SIEM REAP to BANGKOK |
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This morning, continue your sightseeing of Angkor, including Angkor
Thom, a fortified Royal City with its intriguing Bayon Temple and
Terrace of Elephants. Transfer to the airport for your short flight
to Bangkok, resplendent capital of Thailand. Check in to the
Oriental Hotel.
This evening, enjoy a classical Thai dance performance with your
sumptuous dinner at renowned Sala Rim Nam restaurant.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Show |
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Day 14 • BANGKOK |
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Visit the Royal Grand Palace, official home of the Thai royal
family. Proceed through dazzling Wat Phra Kaeo with its revered
Emerald Buddha, Golden Chedhi, Pantheon of Kings and the Eight
Colored Towers, with transfer by boat. After lunch at the Sukothai
Hotel, visit the Jim Thompson House, noted for its traditional
architecture and priceless antiques. Tonight, enjoy a relaxing
dinner cruise on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River.
MEALS: American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
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Day 15 • BANGKOK |
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Drive through the countryside to Damnernsaduak and its Floating
Market, where vendors hawk their exotic goods along the canals (klongs)
from produce-laden skiffs. Visit Nakorn Pathom, the world’s tallest
pagoda. Return to Bangkok where the afternoon is at leisure to
explore on your own. Bid farewell to new friends at dinner this
evening.
MEALS: American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner at Hotel |
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Day 16• BANGKOK to HONG KONG/LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO or NEW YORK
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Transfer to the airport for your flight home aboard Cathay Pacific
Airways, traveling via Hong Kong. (Or you may choose to join our 4
Day Hong Kong Extension.)
MEALS: American Breakfast |
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HANOI:
3 Nights
Hilton Hanoi Opera
Botanical Gardens, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda,
Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, Old Quarter sightseeing by
pedicab, Water Puppet show
HALONG BAY:
Day excursion to Halong Bay includes luncheon cruise on a
traditional wooden boat; island stops to explore caves
HUE: 1 Night
La Residence Hotel & Spa
Citadel’s Imperial City including Thai Ho Palace, Halls of the
Mandarins, Forbidden Purple City; Tombs of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh
DANANG:
2 Nights
Furama Resort Danang
Scenic Hai Van Pass and lunch at Lang Co Beach; Hoi An excursion,
Cham Museum, China Beach, Marble Mountains; leisure time at Furama
beach resort
HO CHI MINH CITY (Saigon): 2 Nights
Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers
Notre Dame Cathedral, City Hall, Reunification Palace, Ben Thanh
Market, Binh Tay Market, Thien Hau Pagoda; Cu Chi Tunnels and Tay
Ninh day tour
SIEM REAP (Angkor Wat):
2 Nights
Sofitel Royal Angkor
Tonle Sap boat trip including Chong Kneas floating village; Angkor
Wat, Ta Prohm; sunset over Angkor Wat from Phnom Bakheng hilltop;
Angkor Thom including Bayon Temple and the Terrace of Elephants
BANGKOK:
3 Nights
Oriental Hotel
Thai dinner with classical dance performance; Royal Grand Palace,
Wat Phra Kaeo’s Emerald Buddha, Golden Chedhi, Pantheon of Kings,
Eight Colored Towers; Jim Thompson House; Floating Market at
Damnernsaduak, Nakorn Pathom; dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya
River |
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ALL INCLUSIVE FEATURES:
• Round-trip transpacific air transportation
• All Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand air/land transportation
• Fully Escorted from arrival Hanoi to departure Bangkok by
our professional Tour Director
• 13 nights in Five Star hotels (Four Star deluxe in Hue)
• 13 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 13 dinners
• Round-trip transfers between airport and hotel, baggage
handling, hotel taxes and service charges
• Sightseeing tours, cultural entertainment and performances
as specified
• $100,000 Automatic Flight Insurance for transpacific air
ticketed by Pacific Delight World Tours
• USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program |
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SATURDAY DEPARTURES/SUNDAY ARRIVALS:
Dates
indicated in Bold RED are Guranteed Departures.
Tour Code: 7AG16VB
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Tour Cost (Per Person)† |
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Departure Date |
Return
Date |
AIR & LAND
from
Los Angeles |
AIR & LAND from
New York |
Single
Supp. |
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2007: |
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Apr 14 |
Apr 29 |
$5,688 |
$5,688 |
$1,850 |
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Apr
28 |
May 13 |
$5,688 |
$5,688 |
$1,850 |
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May
5 |
May 20 |
$5,688 |
$5,688 |
$1,850 |
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May
19 |
Jun 3 |
$5,688 |
$5,688 |
$1,850 |
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Jun 9 |
Jun 24 |
$6,048 |
$6,168 |
$1,850 |
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Jun 23 |
Jul 8 |
$6,048 |
$6,168 |
$1,850 |
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Jul 14 |
Jul 29 |
$6,048 |
$6,168 |
$1,850 |
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Aug 11 |
Aug 26 |
$6,048 |
$6,168 |
$1,850 |
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Sep 8 |
Sep 23 |
$5,688 |
$5,688 |
$1,850 |
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Sep
22 |
Oct 7 |
$5,688 |
$5,688 |
$1,850 |
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Oct
6 |
Oct 21 |
$5,968 |
$5,968 |
$1,950 |
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Oct
20 |
Nov 4 |
$5,968 |
$5,968 |
$1,950 |
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Oct 27 |
Nov 11 |
$5,968 |
$5,968 |
$1,950 |
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Nov
3 |
Nov 18 |
$5,968 |
$5,968 |
$1,950 |
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Dec
1 |
Dec 16 |
$5,968 |
$5,968 |
$1,950 |
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Dec 15 |
Dec 30 |
$6,328 |
$6,448 |
$1,950 |
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2008: |
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Jan
12 |
Jan 27 |
$5,968 |
$5,968 |
$1,950 |
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Jan 26 |
Feb 10 |
$5,968 |
$5,968 |
$1,950 |
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Feb
16 |
Mar 2 |
$5,968 |
$5,968 |
$1,950 |
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Feb 23 |
Mar 9 |
$5,968 |
$5,968 |
$1,950 |
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Mar
1 |
Mar 16 |
$5,968 |
$5,968 |
$1,950 |
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Mar 8 |
Mar 23 |
$5,968 |
$5,968 |
$1,950 |
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Mar 15 |
Mar 30 |
$5,968 |
$5,968 |
$1,950 |
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Mar 22 |
Apr 6 |
$5,968 |
$5,968 |
$1,950 |
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*Discount is valid on guaranteed departures indicated in
red
only, on new bookings as of September 5, 2006 and is applicable to
final payment.
*Special
Notes:
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Special Savings applicable to final payment
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All departures fully escorted with 10-16 passengers.
With less than 10 passengers, tour will be locally guided.
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East Coast Cities & Other Gateways: For domestic Add-On air fares
from interior U.S. cities to Los Angeles, San Francisco or New
York, refer to Add-On Fare Chart below.
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Air Taxes are additional and subject to change. Local departure
taxes at some Southeast Asia airports must be paid in cash.
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For early flights on Days 6 & 9, a box breakfast will be provided.
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Weekend Surcharge: Add $45 in each direction for transpacific
travel on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
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Supplemental charges apply on any departure if the group size is
less than 6 members.
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Tour fares are subject to change. |
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EXTRA NIGHTS:
(per room/per night).
FIVE STAR HOTELS |
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HANOI
Hilton Hanoi Opera |
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2007:
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Apr 1-Dec 31 |
$202 |
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2008:
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Jan 1-Mar 31 |
$212 |
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*Includes breakfast. |
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BANGKOK
Oriental Hotel*
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2007: |
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Apr 1-Sep 28 |
$656 |
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Dec 29 - Dec 31 |
$728 |
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2008: |
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Jan 1-Mar 31 |
$728 |
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Includes breakfast.
Gala Dinner from $280 per person on Dec 31, 2007 is compulsory.
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Airport transfers
(per person, one way)
Hanoi: 2 or more passengers $17; single traveler $34
Bangkok: 2 or more passengers $28; single traveler $44 |
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4
DAY HONG KONG EXTENSION
TOUR CODE: 7AG04BHC
$828 per person/$570 Single Supp.
Minimum 2 passengers
Bangkok/Hong Kong flight
Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel
4 days / 3 nights
Breakfast daily
Transfers & baggage handling
Half Day Hong Kong Island tour |
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Cathay Pacific Airways Add-On Air Fare Chart
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Low Season Add-On Fare (L):
8/16 – 12/09; 12/24 – 5/31
High Season Add-On Fare (H):
6/01 – 8/15; 12/10 – 12/23 |
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ZONE 1: Via LAX Only • (L) $70.00 • (H) $130.00 |
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Las Vegas,
NV |
Phoenix, AZ |
San Diego,
CA |
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ZONE 2: Via LAX Only • (L) $100.00 • (H) $160.00 |
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Carlsbad, CA |
Palm Springs,
CA |
Tucson, AZ |
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ZONE 3: Via LAX or SFO • (L) $130.00 • (H) $130.00 |
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Boise, ID |
Medford, OR |
Spokane, WA |
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Eugene, OR |
Portland, OR |
Seattle, WA |
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ZONE 4: Via LAX or SFO • (L) $170.00 • (H) $230.00 |
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Billings, MT |
Denver, CO |
Salt Lake City,
UT |
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Colorado Springs,
CO |
Great Falls,
MT |
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ZONE 5: Via NYC • (L) $70.00 • (H) $130.00
Via LAX or SFO • (L) $310.00 • (H) $370.00 |
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Albany, NY |
Hartford, CT |
Syracuse, NY |
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Baltimore,
MD |
Norfolk,
VA |
Washington,
DC |
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Boston, MA |
Philadelphia, PA |
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Buffalo, NY |
Rochester, NY |
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ZONE 6: Via LAX or SFO • (L) $310.00 • (H) $370.00 |
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Abilene, TX |
Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX |
Laredo,
TX |
Monroe,
LA |
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Albuquerque,
NM |
Dayton,
OH |
Lexington,
KY |
Montgomery,
AL |
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Amarillo,
TX |
Des Moines,
IA |
Lincoln,
NE |
New Orleans,
LA |
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Atlanta, GA |
Detroit,
MI |
Little Rock,
AR |
Oklahoma City,
OK |
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Augusta, GA |
El Paso,
TX |
Louisville,
KY |
St. Louis,
MO |
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Austin, TX |
Evansville,
IN |
Lubbock,
TX |
San Antonio,
TX |
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Baton Rouge,
TN |
Fayetteville,
AR |
Madison,
WI |
Savannah,
GA |
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Birmingham,
AL |
Grand Rapids,
MI |
Memphis,
TN |
Shreveport,
LA |
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Cedar Rapids,
IA |
Houston,
TX |
Milford,
UT |
Sioux Falls,
SD |
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Chattanooga, TN |
Indianapolis,
IN |
Milwaukee,
WI |
Toledo,
OH |
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Chicago, IL |
Jackson,
MS |
Minneapolis,
MN |
Tulsa,
OK |
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Cincinnati, OH |
Kansas City,
MO |
Mission,
TX |
Wichita,
KS |
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Cleveland, OH |
Knoxville,
TN |
Missoula,
MT |
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Columbus, OH |
Lafayette,
LA |
Mobile,
AL |
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Corpus Christi,
TX |
Lansing,
MI |
Moline,
IL |
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ZONE 7: Via NYC • (L) $130.00 • (H) $260.00
Via LAX or SFO • (L) $310.00 • (H) $310.00 |
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Akron, OH |
Ft. Myers,
FL |
Melbourne,
FL |
Richmond,
VA |
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Allentown, PA |
Ft. Wayne, IN |
Miami, FL |
Roanoke, VA |
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Augusta,
ME |
Greensboro,
NC |
Middletown,
PA |
Sarasota,
FL |
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Burlington, VT |
Greenville,
SC |
Myrtle Beach,
SC |
Tallahassee,
FL |
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Charleston, SC |
Harrisburg,
PA |
Naples,
FL |
Tampa,
FL |
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Charleston, WV |
Huntsville,
AL |
Orlando,
FL |
Tri City,
VA |
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Charlotte, NC |
Ithaca,
NY |
Panama City,
FL |
W. Palm Beach,
FL |
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Columbia,
SC |
Jacksonville,
FL |
Pensacola,
FL |
Wilmington,
NC |
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Daytona Beach,
FL |
Key West,
FL |
Pittsburgh,
PA |
Winston-Salem,
NC |
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Elmira, NY |
Kingston,
NC |
Portland,
ME |
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Fayetteville, NC |
Lancaster,
PA |
Providence,
RI |
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Ft. Lauderdale,
FL |
Manchester,
NH |
Raleigh,
NC |
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If your city is not shown on the lists above, please call us for
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
The above add-on fares are applicable only when using flights on
Cathay Pacific Airways. Valid from April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008
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For
payment, trip cancellation, please refer to the Terms &
Conditions |
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feel free to contact us at 1-800-865-6221 or email to
us at info@chinacustomtours.com
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