| Dazzling Dubai Tours ( 03 Nights / 04 days ) |
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03 Nights/04 Days |
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Dubai |
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| Dubai which is one of the main cities of the seven emirates that constitutes UAE. It is popularly known as the city of gold. It is the considered as the sports capital of the Middle East'. The Dubai shopping festival attracts a large number of tourists from all over the world and hence it is called as the Shopper's Paradise. |
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| Day 01 Dhow Cruise |
| On arrival at the Dubai International Airport meet our tour representative who will escort you to the cab to be transferred to the hotel. Check in hotel and relax for sometime. In the evening move out for the Dhow Cruise which is considered to be one of the best experience in the tour of Dubai. Board the traditional Arabic Wooden Dhow and spend the evening here. It is a three hours of cruise which takes you through the night life of Dubai also. The cruise is accompanied with a Belly dancer, a magician and others to add on to the wonderful experience. Later after dinner board the cab to drive back to the hotel for an overnight stay. |
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| Day 02 City tour and Dubai Shopping Tour |
Morning after breakfast, drive out for the city tour of Dubai. The main attractions here are Jumeirah Beach, The Palm Island, Deira Towers, Dubai Museum, Sheik Palace, Zabeel Park, Jumeirah Mosque and Dubai Zoo. Later on also enjoy shopping at the famous shopping centre like the Mall of Emirates - The biggest shopping mall in Dubai, City Centre, Gold Souk, Carpet Souk, Al Fahidi Street and others. Later in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay. |
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| Day 03 Desert Safari |
| Morning after breakfast, relax for the first half of the day and later on in the evening board the cab which will take you to the desert, to enjoy the rollercoaster ride on the golden sand dunes of Dubai. You will shriek and laugh with excitement as the car goes up and down in the dunes. Once you reach the camp you can enjoy the camel ride, Henna Design, Local dresses and others. Later relish the food at the desert along with the belly dancer's performance. Later on drive back to the hotel for an overnight stay. |
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| Day 04 |
| Morning after breakfast, drive to Dubai International Airport to board your flight to the onwards destination. |
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| Singapore Tours ( 15 Nights /16 Days ) |
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15 Nights/16 Days |
| Destination Covered : |
Singapore-Bangkok-Pattaya |
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| Day 01 Singapore |
Arrive Singapore transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
| Day 02 Singapore |
| After breakfast depart for half-day sightseeing to Merlion Park, Discovery center followed. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
| Day 03 Singapore |
| After breakfast depart for Jurong Bird Park followed by Sentosa. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| Day 04 Singapore Depart |
| After breakfast spend time in shopping. In the evening transfer to Airport for your onward flight. |
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| Day 05 Arrive Bangkok |
Arrive Bangkok transfer to hotel. Late afternoon depart for half-day city tour. Overnight stay at he hotel. |
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| Day 06 Bangkok |
| After breakfast depart for half-day sightseeing. Evening free for shopping. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| Day 07 Bangkok |
| Full day free in Bangkok. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| Day 08 Bangkok-Pattaya |
| After breakfast depart for Pattaya and checkin at hotel Afternoon half-day sightseeing. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| Day 09 Pattaya |
| After breakfast depart for half-day sightseeing. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| Day 10 Pattaya - Bangkok Depart |
| After breakfast depart for Bangkok airport to connect your onward flight. |
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| Day 11 Singapore |
| Arrive Singapore transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| Day 12 Singapore |
After breakfast depart for half-day sightseeing to Merlion Park, Discovery center followed. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
| Day 13 Singapore |
| After breakfast depart for Jurong Bird Park followed by Sentosa. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
| Day 14 Singapore |
| In the evening arrive cruise centre to depart on a memorable cruise of two night and three days Star cruises Virgo. |
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| Day 15 Cruise |
| Full day on curise. |
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| Day 16 Singapore Depart |
| Morning leave cruise and transfer to airport for your onward flight. |
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| Switzerland Tours ( 07 Nights / 08 Days ) |
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07 Nights/08 Days |
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| Day 01 |
Arrival at Lucerne in Switzerland in 2nd class by train from the Swiss border or any Swiss airport. Overnight stay at Lucerne. |
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| Take a lake cruise on Lake Lucerne stretching from Lucerne to Alpnachstad, then continue up to Mt.Pilatus rising to a hight of 2132 m/7000ft by the steepest cogwheel railway system in the world (from June to end of September every year. During winters, you can take the bus from Lucerne to Kriens from where you can proceed further on a panoramic gondola from Kriens to Pilatus. Spend time at leisure. Overnight stay at Lucerne. |
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| Proceed from Lucerne to Interlaken by Rail on Brunig Express (panoramic seats in 1st class only). Overnight stay at Interlaken. |
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| Day 04 |
| Proceed from Interlaken on an excursion trip up to the Jungfraujoch also known as the Top of Europe. From Interlaken, proceed to Lauterbrunnen by train where you make a stopover for change of trains. Further proceed to Wengen and the Kleine Scheidegg, situated at the foot of the famous Eiger North Wall. Further, proceed to the Jungfraujoch by Jungfrau Railway. At 3454 m/11'333 ft, it is the highest railway station in the whole of Europe. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps. Overnight stay at Interlaken. |
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| Have your breakfast at your hotel in Interlaken. Later, take a train to Brig and further to Zermatt. Enjoy the unique experience of a world without cars at Zermatt. The only vehicles allowed here at Zermatt are Electric cars and horse drawn carriages. Overnight stay at Zermatt. |
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| Day 06 |
In Zermatt, we suggest an excursion to the Gornergrat with a breathtaking view of the Matterhorn. Overnight stay at Zermatt |
Day 07 |
| After having your breakfast, proceed by the world famous Glacier Express train to St. Mortiz. Optional mid-day meal in the dining car are also available (If required, please indicate at the time of booking). Overnight stay at St. Moritz. |
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Return back to the Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request. 8th day: |
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| Malaysia Tour Package ( 06 Nights / 07 days ) |
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06Nights/07 Days |
| Destination Covered : |
Kuala Lumpur – Cameron Highlands - Penang - Kota Bharu – Tasik Kenyir - Kuantan |
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| Day 01 : Kuala Lumpur – Cameron Highlands |
Depart from your hotel in Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands which is 1542 meters above sea level, famous for its world-renowned tea. We will stop at the Hindu Temple, Batu Caves and the Royal Pewter Factory. Proceed North to the Hill Resort. En route we will visit a cottage industry making bamboo baskets and the Lata Iskandar Waterfall. Time free at leisure after arrive at Cameron Highlands. Accommodation at Equtorial Hotel. |
| Day 02 : Cameron Highlands – Penang (Breakfast) |
| Breakfast at hotel. |
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| Cameron Highlands Tour: visiting a tea plantation, tea factory, a vegetable farm and the market square. Proceed to Penang. En route visit to the Sam Poh Tong Cave Temple in Ipoh, the Ubudiah Mosque, Iskandariah Palace and Istana Kenangan Museum. Cross over to Penang using the third longest bridge in the world arriving in the evening. Accommodation at Parkroyal Hotel. |
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| Day 03 : Penang (Breakfast) |
Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed on around Penang tour: visit to a Batik Factory, a nutmeg a clove stall, the Snake Temple and Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple. Rest of the day at leisure or time to relax at the beach. Accommodation at Parkroyal Hotel. |
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| Day 04 : Penang – Kota Bharu (Breakfast) |
Breakfast at hotel.
Drive to Kota Bharu using the East West Highway. The Highway cuts through the main mountain range and offers breathtaking views of the tropical rain forest and if you are lucky you may have to stop for elephants crossing the road.
Arrive in the evening in Kota Bharu and check-in at your hotel. Accommodation at Diamond Puteri Hotel. |
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| Day 05 : Kota Bharu – Tasik Kenyir (Breakfast) |
Breakfast at hotel.
In the morning, have a short orientation tour through Kota Bharu. Visit the colorful Wet market. You can find a variety of local items like clothes, cloth of exotic parterns, fruits, vegetables etc.
Depart to Tasik Kenyir and enjoy the scenic drive along the East Coast of Malaysia. Stop and visit a local fishing village. Tasik Kenyir is an unique lake is surrounded by 1000 acres of woodlands. Lake Kenyir comprises 340 islands, more than 14 waterfalls, rapids, rivers and limestone caves. The Lake Kenyir is the largest man-made lake in Southeast Asia. In the afternoon enjoy the tranquility of the rain forest or simply unwind with a drink on the hotel terrace. Accommodation at Tasik Kenyir Golf Resort. |
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| Day 06 : Tasik Kenyir – Kuantan/Cheraing (Breakfast) |
Breakfast at hotel.
Drive to Kuantan/Cherating, enroute stop at local villages and see the traditional way of living. You will see local boat making, Brassware making. In the afternoon, visit to Cherating village where you will see Pandan Leaves being weaved into bags, mats and crafts, brown sugar making and monkey plucking coconuts. Accommodation at Swiss Garden Hotel. |
| Day 07 : Kuantan/Cherating – Kuala Lumpur |
Breakfast at hotel.
Drive from Kuantan/Cherating back to Kuala Lumpur.
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| Mauritius Tour Packages ( 06 Nights / 07 Days ) |
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06 Nights/07 Days |
| Destination Covered : |
Mauritius-port louis-Pamplemousses-Ile Aux Cerfs Island- Curepipe - Grand Baie |
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| Day 01: Mauritius |
Depart from India. Meals on board. Arrive at midnight. Meet and transfer to Hotel. |
Day 02: Port Louis - Pamplemousses
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| After Breakfast, drive to Port Louis for shopping. After shopping drive to Royal Botanical gardens also known as Pamplemousses Gardens. Return to hotel around 17.00hrs. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel. |
| Day 03: In Mauritius |
| After Breakfast; Day free for leisure. Dinner and Over Night stay at hotel. |
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| Day 04: Ile Aux Cerfs Island |
After Breakfast, drive to Trou d`Eau Douce and transfer by boat to 'Ile aux Cerfs'. Day free on Island. Return to hotel around 17h00. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel. Ile Aux Cerfs: It is a large island found on the East Coast of Mauritius close to the coastal village of Trou D'Eau Douce in the district of Flacq. It is nearly 100 hectares in area. There are a number of sandy beaches. It is a very popular recreational spot for both Mauritians and tourists alike for there are close to 800 visitors to the island per day. |
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| Day 05: In Mauritius |
After Breakfast; Day free for leisure. Dinner and Over Night at hotel.
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Day 06: Curepipe - Grand Baie |
| After Breakfast, drive to Curepipe and some duty free shops for shopping. After, a visit to the sacred lake of Grand Baie and the Black River Gorges & Chamarel. Return to hotel around 1700hrs. Dinner and Overnight at hotel |
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| Day 07: Mauritius - Destination |
After Breakfast, departure from hotel to airport and fly to your destination. |
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| Australia Tours ( 14 Nights / 15 Days ) |
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14 Nights/15 Days |
| Destination Covered : |
Arrive Melbourne-Australia-Cairns-Great Barrier Reef- Sydney-Christchurch, NZ-Queenstown- Milford Sound-Mt. Cook National ParK-Los Angeles, CA - Depart for Home |
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| Day 1: Depart From Home |
Today you board your flight and begin the adventure of a lifetime. |
| Days 2 & 3: Arrive Melbourne, Australia |
| Crossing the International Dateline, you lose a full day. After arriving in the beautiful Victorian city of Melbourne, the remainder of the day is yours to relax. |
| Day 4: Melbourne |
Melbourne City
Enjoy a detailed look at fascinating Melbourne with a city tour featuring Parliament House, Fitzroy Gardens and the Shrine of Remembrance. |
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| This afternoon you travel to Phillip Island, a renowned nature reserve and home of the world's largest colony of Little Penguins. The Little Penguin is protected on Phillip Island and a staff of rangers works diligently to study and protect these lovable birds. View the Little Penguin Parade as hundreds of these birds waddle out from the sea and cross the beach to their burrows in the dunes. You will also visit the interpretation center where you will learn about the life of the Little Penguins and their significance to the area. Dinner is included at a favorite Phillip Island restaurant. |
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| Day 5: Melbourne - Cairns |
A short flight brings you to Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Upon arrival, visit the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Center. See an Aboriginal dance show, learn about the Aboriginal lifestyle, learn to throw a boomerang or play a didgeridoo, a traditional instrument. Browse the renowned art gallery and visit the interpretation center which boasts a collection of interesting artifacts. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a typical Australian restaurant.
Read more about Cairns |
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| Day 6: Great Barrier Reef |
Board a high speed catamaran for an exciting excursion to the Great Barrier Reef. From your base on Green Island, you are able to explore the reef. Enjoy a glass bottom boat ride, a stroll on the walking trail to take in the rain forest, relax on the beaches, or just watch the fish and sea turtles swim past from the pier. For a more adventurous encounter with the reef, optional scuba diving, snorkeling and an outer reef tour are also available.
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| Day 7: Cairns - Sydney |
| After arriving in the beautiful city of Sydney, you will enjoy a tour highlighting Kings Cross, the Harbour Bridge, Chinatown, the Rocks, Circular Quay, the Botanic Gardens and the fashionable suburb of Paddington. Later, enjoy a fascinating opal presentation at Gemtec. Learn how raw opals are processed from the dark mine shafts to your favorite jewelry store. This evening, view the city from above as you dine at a revolving restaurant overlooking Sydney. |
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| Day 8: Sydney |
Sydney CityEnjoy a delightful cruise of Sydney Harbour and pass by two of Australia's most famous landmarks: the renowned Sydney Opera House and the world's largest steel arch bridge, the Harbour Bridge. Afterwards, travel to Koala Park where you will see koalas in their natural habitat. You will even have the chance to feed the kangaroos and pet a wombat. Tonight, not only will you tour and dine inside the Sydney Opera House, but you will be treated to a performance as well.
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| Day 9: Sydney - Christchurch, NZ |
| You leave Australia behind and fly to New Zealand where you will arrive in Christchurch, on the South Island. A short sightseeing tour of "the most English city outside of England" highlights magnificent gardens, the Neo-Gothic Cathedral and the downtown park district. Tonight's dinner will be at a local restaurant. |
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| Day 10: Christchurch - Queenstown |
| ChristchurchTravel south to Queenstown, one of New Zealand's most charming towns. Enjoy a dinner with magnificent views at the Skyline Restaurant, overlooking Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and the mountains. |
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| Day 11: Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown |
Enjoy the rugged grandeur of the Hollyford Valley as you travel through beech forest via the Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound. Enjoy a fascinating luncheon cruise on Milford Sound with breathtaking vistas at every turn. Following your cruise, you return to Queenstown. You may choose to return via a short optional flight (weather permitting) for spectacular views of New Zealand's Southern Alps.
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| Day 12: Queenstown |
| Shop in the village of Queenstown or enjoy an optional jet boat ride on the Shotover River during your leisure time. Tonight, a special treat is in store for you as you dine with a New Zealand family in their home. This is a great chance to learn about the Kiwis and possibly make a lifelong friend. |
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| Day 13: Queenstown - Mt. Cook National ParK |
| Enjoy a visit to Arrowtown, an old gold boomtown. Traveling along the Kawarau River, you cross the Lindis Pass before arriving in New Zealand's most famous national park, Mt. Cook. This afternoon you will have time to enjoy the park, take a nature walk, or enjoy an optional glacier flightseeing tour (weather permitting). |
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| Day 14: Mt. Cook National Park - Christchurch |
Mt. Cook National Park You return to the picturesque city of Christchurch. En route, enjoy a visit to a farmyard where you will enjoy an interesting sheep shearing demonstration and view various farming activities.
Read more about Christchurch |
| Day 15: Christchurch - Los Angeles, CA - Depart for Home |
| If time permits, enjoy an optional excursion to the Antarctica Center, the gateway for American and New Zealand Antarctic expeditions. Later, board your flight home. Re-crossing the International Dateline, you regain the day you lost at the beginning of your tour |
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| Thiland Tour Packages ( 05 Nights / 06 Days ) |
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05 Nights/06 Days |
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Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Lopburi - Phitsanulok-Sukhothai - Lampang-Phayao - Chiang Rai-Chiang Mai- Bangkok by Train |
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| Day 1 : Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Lopburi - Phitsanulok |
Early morning pick up passengers from various Bangkok hotels, drive to Bang Pa In for a scenic boat trip to Ayutthaya. Visit Wat Yai Chaya Mongkol and the ancient ruins of Wat Chai Wattanaram. Continue to Lopburi, where we will take you around the city in pedaled rickshaws. After lunch at a local restaurant continue to Phitsanulok. Overnight at TOPLAND HOTEL. |
Day 2: Phitsanulok - Sukhothai - Lampang |
| Visit Wat Maha That and its highly revered Buddha statue, Phra Buddha Jinaraj. |
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| Drive to Sukhothai, where you will visit the ancient ruins at Sukhothai Historical Park and Wat Sri Chum with it's gigantic Buddha statue. Continue to Sri Satchanalai for lunch at Wang Yom Restaurant. Upon arrival in Lampang we will take you on a tour of the old city on horse carriages. You will also visit Baan Sao Nak, a 100-year old teak-wood mansion, and Wat Chedi Sao, which derives its name from 20 stupas erected on the temple grounds. Monks at this temple prepare medicines from herbs and plants, which promise to cure a large number of remedies. Overnight at LAMPANG RIVER LODGE. |
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| Day 3 : Lampang - Phayao - Chiang Rai |
After a brief visit to the morning market, drive to Phayao with the biggest natural lake in Thailand. Proceed to Chiang Rai. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the hill tribe community project at Ban Lorcha. Drive via Mae Sai, the northernmost Thai town to the Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos converge. After a boat trip on the Mekong River drive to Chiang Rai. Overnight at RIMKOK RESORT. Overnight at RIMKOK RESORT. |
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| Day 4 : Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai |
Early morning depart for Chiang Mai and visit the local handicraft centers around Chiang Mai. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon visit Wat Doi Suthep, a famous landmark of the city, tucked away in the mountains at an elevation of 1,056 meters. The temple is reached by climbing 290 steps, flanked by a NAGA balustrade on both sides.
Optional evening program: Enjoy a typical Kantoke dinner with a presentation of traditional dances from Northern Thailand. Price per person: 250 Baht inclusive transfers. Overnight at CHIANG MAI PLAZA or similar. |
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| Day 5 : Chiang Mai - Bangkok by Train |
Visit an elephant camp in Chiang Dao and watch the skilled elephants at work. Optional: Elephant ride & bamboo rafting. Price per person: 600 Baht.
Continue to visit an orchid farm. After lunch at a local restaurant, free time until transfer to Chiang Mai Railway Station. Depart by second-class air-conditioned train with sleeping berth (Couchette). Overnight ON THE TRAIN. |
Day 6 : Bangkok |
| Arrive at Bangkok Railway Station and transfer to your hotel |
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| Chile Tours ( 05 Nights /06 Days ) |
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05 Nights/06 Days |
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Santiago-Puerto Varas-Chiloe Island- National Park |
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| Day 1: Santiago |
Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight. |
| Day 2: Santiago |
Buffet breakfast
AM: City Tour of Santiago including: the “Civic Headquarters” in the downtown area, the historical “La Moneda”, the Presidential Palace, the main square and Santiago’s cathedral.Day 1 Santiago
Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight.
PM: Transfer to airport for flight to Puerto Montt (airfare included). Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel in Puerto Varas. Overnight(B) |
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| Day 3: Puerto Varas |
Buffet breakfast
Full day excursion to Frutillar including a visit to the Museum of German Colonization. Return to Puerto Varas. Overnight (B, L) |
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| Day 4: Puerto Varas / Chiloe Island |
Buffet breakfast
Full day excursion to Ancud in Chiloe Island. The tour includes the historical city of Ancud, its fortress and a visit to the traditional Mercado Municipal. Return to Puerto Varas. Overnight. (B, L) |
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| Day 5: Puerto Varas / National Park |
Buffet breakfast
Full day excursion to Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. The route turns inland to the famous Petrohué Falls, a succession of emerald green cascades in view of the Andes and Osorno volcano. Return to Puerto Varas. Overnight (B, L) |
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| Day 6: Puerto Varas |
Buffet breakfast
Transfer to airport for departure flight to Santiago.
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| Tours In Srilanka ( 07 Nights / 08 days ) |
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07 Nights/08 Days |
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Colombo-Kandy-Bandarawela-Kuda - Oya- Koggala |
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| Day 1 : Colombo |
At the Hotel Ceylon Inter-Continental. Afternoon city-tour. Colombo is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka with a population of 1,1 million. The Fort, in the very centre of the city, is where most of the colonial remnants, mainly from the British era are still to be found. Nearby Pettah is Colombo's busiest and most traditional bazaar, a mosaic of human activities and architectural memories. Cinnamon Gardens is the most prestigious residential area. |
Day 2 : Colombo - Kandy |
| After breakfast you leave Colombo and the coast and drive along a busy high-way into the interior of the island, past paddy fields, palm groves and coconut plantations. |
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| In Pinnewela you visit the elephant orphanage, where about seventy elephants are well looked after, mostly young animals that have been found throughout the country sick and abandoned by their herd and brought to Pinnewela. If you are lucky, you can watch the feeding or the daily bath in the river of the jumbos. After this visit the road begins to ascend gradually. You stop for a short visit at a rubber factory, where you will learn in detail, how the milky sap called latex is treated to become raw rubber. Another stop will be made at a spice garden; where you see many unknown trees, bushes and plants. After this stop you will enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the central highland with its hills and mountains. At noon you reach, the old royal city of Kandy situated at 5'000 m, beautifully nestled between green hills.In its very centre lies a small artificial lake and the palace of the last Singhalese kingwhich has become a temple and the most holiest shrine in Sri Lanka, where the tooth relic of the Lord Buddha is highly venerated. Check-in and lunch at the Hotel Queens or Hotel Suisse. In the late afternoon short city-tour of Kandy with visit to a lapidary. In the evening we shall pay a visit to the temple of the holy tooth. After the temple visit you have the opportunity to attend a dance performance, where you will see the famous Kandyan dances, as well as up-country and devil dances. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Queens or Hotel Suisse, Kandy. |
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| In the morning after breakfast visit of the world-famous Botanical Garden Pera-deniya. The park dates back to1371 under the reign of king Vikrama Bahu III when he held court here. The English put the cornerstone of the present garden in 1821. During the Second World Warthe garden served as the headquarters of Earl Mountbatten, the supreme commander of the allied forces in Southeast Asia who later became the last Viceroy of India. You will find in the garden a very large variety of orchids, spice trees, palms, bushes, as well as tropical plantsand flowers of all type. Lunch at your hotel. Afternoon at leisure, dinner and overnight. |
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| Day 4 : Kandy - Bandarawela |
| After breakfast you leave Kandy. From Peradeniya the road starts steadily to ascend and at noon, shortly before reaching Nuwara Eliya, you will have climbed 1'500 m. You are now in the tea-country; wherever you look, you will see tea plantations, the rich full green of thousands and thousands of tea bushes. And out of the green in regular intervals the white coloured tea factories will enchant your eyes. Occasionally you can see a few rice fields and near villages, vegetable plantations or gardens. Lunch at the Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya. During the British rule, the Grand Hotel was the summer palace of the English governor. The small resort town of Nuwara Eliya, situated at 2070 m above sea level, lies on a little lake and is surrounded by mountains covered over and over by tea bushes. At the town boundaries there are a lot of vegetable planta- tions and flower fields, but also along the roads of Nuwara Eliya and in most of its gardens flowers are blooming. After lunch the journey descends to the town of Bandarawela at 1200 m, which you willreach in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the Orient Hotel. Whenever possible, we shall do our best, to allow you to make the journey from Peradeniya to Bandarawela by train. A journey by train through the tea-country, past waterfalls, mountain creeks and through the tea planta- tions is something very special! With no more then 40 km the train drives uphill and masters the severest inclines by means of impressive tunnels. Your driver brings you in Pera-deniya to the railroad station and waits for you upon your arrival in Bandarawela. You will take your lunch packet along from the hotel and have lunch on the train. |
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| Day 5 : Bandarawela - Kuda - Oya |
| After breakfast at the hotel you leave Bandarawela to the south, passing tea and vegetable plantations, occasionally a waterfall, forests and many small villages and hamlets. From the descending road you have again and again a beautiful view to the mountains and into the valleys. After reaching the plain you will again see coconut and rubber plantations and the familiar paddy fields. At noon you will reach for lunch the Task Safari Camp situated by a small flowing river, surrounded by jungle. Accommodation in the camp will be in insect proof canvas tents, equipped with simple beds with pillows and clean linen, tables and chairs. Each tent has an attached shower and toilet. Meals are on full board basis with a choice of American or Sri Lankan breakfast. Lunch is a typical rice and curry served in traditional clay pots followed by a barbecue style dinner. A wide array of luscious tropical fresh fruit and home made yoghurts and treacle would add to the meals offered in the camp. A selection of fine wines and beverages from a well stocked bar and a superb personalized service by courteous well-trained staff will make you feel utterly pampered. Sitting around a campfire, relishing a drink of your choice and enjoying the sheer silence around you disturbed intermittently by the intrinsic sounds of the wilderness will make you appreciate the mysterious yet hauntingly beautiful serenity of a typical night out in the forests of Sri Lanka. After lunch you will drive to the Uda Walawe National Park, where you will change to a Land Rover and go into the park on a photo-safari, accompanied by an experienced ranger from Wildlife Department. After the safari you return to the camp. For dinner there will be, if weather permits, a barbecue at the river side. |
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| After breakfast you will leave the camp and drive to the south, the closer you get to the coast, the countryside becomes more and more barren and near to the sea, you will see along the road many salt-fields from which salt is produced. |
| At Dondora you will reach the most southern point of the island and continue in westerly direction along large, beautiful, white,palm-fringed beachesYou will reach Koggala at noon. Check in and lunch at the Koggala Beach Hotel. - Afternoon at leisure at the beach of Koggala.Dinner and overnight at your hotel. |
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| Day 7 : Koggala - Colombo |
You will leave Koggala after breakfast, a short drive takes you for a visit to the old city of Galle The fort with its impressive great rampart is well preserved. In 1505 the Portuguese took the town from the Singhalese king and built large fortifications which they called Santa Cruz. In 1640 the Dutch stormed the fortress. They later incorporated the remains of the Portuguese fortification in an imposing new fort for the protection of the harbour and the sea routes. On the way to Colombo you will be passing through well known resorts as Hikkaduwa, Bentota, Beruwala, Kalutara. There are still a lot of things to be seen, for instance the "toddy-tappers", young men who climb high into the trees to collect the sweet, milky sap of the coconut blossom, or one of the many turtle hatcheries. In the evening you will reach Colombo. Accommodation and overnight at the Hotel Ceylon Inter-Continental. |
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| Day 8 - Colombo. |
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