ASIA CUSOM TRIP 2004
Fly from JFK to Hong Kong via CX889 departing at 10:15pm.
Feb 3/Tue Cross International Dateline
Feb 4/Wed Arrive Hong Kong to Tokyo ID
Arrive Hong Kong at 7:55am, connect CX504 to Tokyo (9:10am/1:55pm), upon arrival, transfer to Tokyo Prince Hotel. Tokyo Tower entrance tickets will be provided for tonight. Evening: Enjoy Indian vegetarian dinner at Maharaja.
Feb 5/Thu Tokyo Morning Tour AB, D
Morning city tour shows the panorama view from atop Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace Plaza, Asakusa Kannon Temple, with its Nakamise shopping arcade, and Tasaki Pearl Gallery. Free afternoon to explore the famous Ginza district. Kabuki Show with local vegetarian dinner tonight.
Feb 6/Fri Tokyo-Mt. Fuji-Kyoto-Tokyo AB, IL
Transfer to Tokyo station and board a “Bullet Train” to the classical city of Kyoto. Enjoy
a splendid view of imposing Mt. Fuji en route. After Sumptuous Indian lunch, afternoon sightseeing in Kyoto includes the Sanjusangendo Hall with its impressive 1,001 images of Buddha, the famous Heian Shrine, and the Kinkakuji Temple, with its beautiful wooden verandah. Board an evening “Bullet Train” back to Tokyo and drive back to your hotel.
Feb 7/Sat Tokyo to Shanghai AB
Transfer to airport and fly to Hong Kong via CX501 (10:55am/3:10pm), connect KA808 to Shanghai (4:50pm/7:05pm). Upon arrival, transfer to Huating Hotel & Tower. Dinner on own.
Feb 8/Sun Shanghai AB, L, ID
Full day Shanghai city tour to Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Museum, the Bund (Waterfront), the Orient Pearl –TV Tower and Pudong New Area. Enjoy a Shanghai Acrobatic show and Indian dinner tonight.
Feb 9/Mon Shanghai AB, D
Free day free to shop on famous Nanjing & Huaihai Roads and Xiangyang Market.
Enjoy local spicy vegetarian dinner tonight.
Feb 10/Tue Shanghai to Beijing AB, ID
Fly to Beijing via MU5105 (10:00am/11:50am), upon arrival, transfer to Jingguang New World Hotel or similar. Afternoon visit to Tiananmen Square, and the ancient Forbidden City. Enjoy Indian vegetarian dinner tonight.
Feb 11/Wed Beijing AB, L, D
Full day excursion to the Great Wall of China and Ming Tombs. Enjoy Buddhism Vegetarian dinner and Peking Opera performance tonight.
Feb 12/Thu Beijing AB, L, ID
Full day escorted tour to the beautiful Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven where the Qing Emperors worshipped. Afternoon escorted shopping tour. Enjoy Chinese spicy vegetarian dinner tonight.
Feb 13/Fri Beijing to Singapore AB, D
Fly to Hong Kong via CX317 (7:55am/11:35am), connect CX735 to Singapore (1:35pm/5:30pm). Upon arrival after immigrations and customs formalities, our English speaking guide in Tour East uniform (green pinstripe blouse and navy blue pants) will be there to welcome you. Transfer to hotel for check-in (30 to 40 minutes depending on traffic situation).
1900: Please assemble at the hotel lobby to meet your guide for the cultural show + vegetarian dinner. Drop-off at hotel
Feb 14/Sat Singapore AB, IL
Breakfast at hotel.
0830-1330 Please assemble at the hotel lobby to meet your guide for the temple visit and half day City tour. Visit the Sri Thendayuthapani Temple where they can find the Meenakshi sanctuary. After the temple visit, proceed for the half-day City tour.
An Orientation tour of our city begins with a drive through the “Colonial Heart” for a view of the Padang, Cricket Club, Parliament House, Supreme Court and City Hall. The coach will pass Chinatown before stopping at Mount Faber for a panoramic view of the harbor and on to a local handicraft centre. The tour then continues to the National Orchid Garden located within the beautiful Botanic Gardens. Our final stop at Little India will entrance you with the scent of joss sticks, jasmine and spices. Indian lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch, is a visit to Tiger Balms Garden, a theme park of Chinese mythology with exhibits of legendary figures.
Round transfers from hotel to their friends’ house (address to be advised).
Feb 15/Sun Singapore to Bangkok AB, D
Morning free at leisure, assemble at the hotel lobby to meet your guide for departure
transfer. Fly to Bangkok via CX712 (1:45pm/3:05pm), upon arrival, transfer to Hilton Hotel Bangkok. The rest of the day is free on own. Enjoy local spicy vegetarian dinner tonight.
Feb 16/Mon Bangkok AB, TD
Breakfast in the hotel.
Morning: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market – A glimpse of everyday life in Thailand can be seen at the Damnern Saduak Floating market which is located some 110 kilometers from Bangkok. Your journey commences with a leisurely drive passing through salt fields and rice paddies before arriving at a jetty. Here we will board long tail speed-boats to take you to the market. The market is made up of Thai style canoes laden with colorful, succulent fruits, vegetables, sweets and meats. They gently ply their way through the canal selling as they go.
Afternoon : Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha tour - Visit the Royal Grand Palace, then explore the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew, Thailand’s most sacred temple with the revered Emerald Buddha, and other key attractions such as the Coronation Throne Hall, Royal Reception Hall, Royal Funeral Hall, the Golden Chedi, and the Royal Pantheon.
Afternoon : at leisure. Evening Thai Vegetarian Dinner and Classical Dance show.
Overnight at Hilton Int’l Bangkok Hotel.
Feb 17/Tue Bangkok AB, ID
Breakfast in the hotel.
Morning: Half day This City & Temple Tours which is specially designed as an introduction of Bangkok. Drive across the city into the inner core to see the contrast between old and new of Bangkok. Visit to the outstanding temples (Wat) such as - Wat Pho famous for its Reclining Buddha, Wat Trimitr, the world's largest Golden Buddha believed to be about 700 years old. Continue to Wat Benchamabophit, famous as the Marble Temple, which is built with white Carara Italian marble in a graceful architecture and house one of Thailand's most beautiful Buddha replica of Phra Phuttachinarat.
Afternoon: at leisure.
Dinner: Indian Dinner at Indian Hat Restaurant.
After dinner: The Cabaret Show – Tranvestile Cabaret (20:15-21:30) – Experience a more entertaining element of Bangkok’s colorful nightlife at one of the city’s cabaret shows. Bangkok’s most spectacular show will dazzle you with stunning costumes as will the beauty of the performers in this lager than life transvestite show.
Overnight at Hilton Int’l Bangkok Hotel.
Feb 18/Wed Bangkok to Hong Kong AB, D
Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer from Hilton Int’l Bangkok Hotel to Bangkok Airport.
Fly to Hong Kong via CX 708 (10:00am/1:40pm), transfer to hotel. Enjoy local
vegetarian dinner tonight. Hotel: Hyatt Regency Hotel
Feb 19/Thu Hong Kong AB, ID
Tour Hong Kong's
Stanley Market,
Repulse Bay
and Aberdeen's sampans. Then up to Victoria Peak for views of the harbor.
Afternoon shopping on own. Enjoy Indian vegetarian dinner tonight.
Feb 20/Fri Hong Kong AB
Free to shop on Nathan Road, etc. Lunch & dinner on own.
Feb 21/Sat Hong Kong to Bali AB, D
Fly Hong Kong to Bali via CX785 (10:05am/2:50pm), transfer to Ritz Carlton Hotel (Ocean View room). Enjoy local shows of SANGHYANG , KECHAK, FIRE, TRANCE AND MONKEY DANCES ( DAILY 17.30 - 20.00 HRS ). Your tour guide will take you to a local restaurant for Indonesia vegetarian dinner.
Breakfast at Hotel, full day tour:
- Turtle watching trip and watch the underwater world on the glass bottom boat.
- Lunch at local restaurant.
- Visit Alas Kedaton (monkey forest) and Tanah Lot Temple
- Vegetarian Dinner at local restaurant.
Breakfast at Hotel
Full Day Tour:
- Watch the Barong Dance at Batubulan Village.
- Visit Celuk (gold and silver works) and Mas (woodcarvings).
- Visit Kintamani to see Lake and Mount Batur.
- Lunch at local restaurant.
- Visit Tirta Empul at Tampak Siring Village.
- Indonesia vegetarian dinner in local restaurant
Feb 24/Tue Bali to Hong Kong AB
Free to explore at the beaches, transfer to airport and fly to Hong Kong via CX784 (4:00pm/8:45pm). Check into Regal Airport Hotel. Dinner on the plane or on own.
Feb 25/Wed Hong Kong to JFK AB
You've the morning at leisure to shop and explore at will. Transfer to airport and fly Hong Kong to JFK via CX888 (3:55pm/8:30pm).
B= Breakfast L= Lunch D= Dinner ID= Indian vegetarian dinner
Hotels:
Tokyo Tokyo Prince Hotel
Shanghai: Huating Hotel & Tower
Beijing: Jingguang New World Hotel
Singapore New Otani Hotel
Bangkok: Hilton Hotel (Superior room)
Bali: Ritz Carlton Hotel Ocean View room
Hong Kong Hyatt Regency Hotel & Regal Airport Hotel (Feb 24)
The land cost includes:
- 21 Nights accommodation at 4 or 5 star hotels
- Airfare between Shanghai and Beijing
- Sightseeing tours and admission tickets as listed
- English speaking tour guides
- Meals as per itinerary
- Round trip transfers between airport and hotel with assistance of baggage handling
- Evening entertainments as listed
Not including:
- Cathay Pacific Airways All Asia Pass
- Local airport taxes
- Tips to tour guides, drivers etc.
- Beverage and personal expenses
- Meals not listed
- Any visa fee if needed