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USA - Bangkok (Thailand) |
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Our Southeast Asia vacation begins as we board our international flight bound for Bangkok tonight. |
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Enroute |
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The day is spent aboard our jetliner as we cross the International Date Line. |
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Hong Kong - Bangkok - Grand Palace -
Thai Welcome Dinner (L, D) |
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Touch down in Thailand’s capital and greet our tour guide in the arrivals hall. Transfer to the restaurant for lunch before the city tour. Bangkok is the urban and cultural heart of the Kingdom. Our city tour starts with a visit to the opulent Grand Palace, the former residence of the royal family. Continue on to Emerald Buddha Temple, one of Thailand’s most popular shrines. Tonight enjoy a traditional Thai Welcome Dinner. |
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Bangkok - Damnern Saduak Floating Market-
Tiger Zoo & Crocodile Farm - Pattaya -
Seafood BBQ Dinner (B, L, D) |
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Begin our tour with a boat ride at Damnern Saduak Floating Market, the “Venice of the East”, along Bangkok’s famous canals. In the market, residents paddle their long-tail boats, laden with fresh produce and snacks. After lunch, depart to Pattaya, “Hawaii of the East”, by tour coach, Tiger Zoo and Crocodile Farm will be visited. Pattaya is Thailand’s premier beach resort and annually attracts hundreds of thousands of pleasure-seeking tourist from all over the world. This evening enjoy the local seafood BBQ. After dinner, if you desire, you may take an optional activity to the famous Tiffany Show or Thai Traditional Massage. |
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Bangkok - Coral Islands - Nong Nooch Village
- Pattaya (B, L, D) |
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Take a boat ride to Coral Islands, where you can participate variety of water sports, such as windsurf, water ski, swim, sunbath, snorkel, sail, or to board a glass-bottomed boat to view the life below the sea, optionally. Later visit the Nong Nooch to experience local Thai folk dance and elephant performances, as well as other cultural demonstrations. This evening, you may want to stroll along the streets in this beautifuul beach resort city. |
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Pattaya - Gems Factory - Bangkok -
Thai Dinner & Dance Show (B, L, D) |
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This morning we complete our tour in Pattaya with a stop at a local Gems Factory, where we enjoy a dramatic light and sound presentation of the flittering world of gems. Later, we travel back to Bangkok by tour coach. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Thai Dinner and classical Dance Show. |
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Bangkok - Bang Pa In Royal Summer Palace - Ayuthaya - Leather Factory (B, L, D) |
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Proceed north bound, first visit the exquisite Bang Pa In Royal Summer Palace. Then we continue on to Ayuthaya, the former capital city of Siam. As one of Thailand’s historical and majestic highlights, Ayuthaya was once golrified as one of the biggest cities in Southeast Asia. Today we have plenty of time to marvel around this ancient city. Tour the dazzling remains of the monasteries and temples which showcase the past splendor of the dynasties. Among many historical ruins and temples, the Wat Yai Chai Mongkol (Reclining Buddha Temple), Wat Phra Sri Sanphet (Ancient Palace), and Wat Pranang Chen (Sam Pao Kung Temple) are the representative attractions. On our way back to Bangkok, we make a shopping stop at a Leather Factory. |
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Bangkok - Singapore - Sentosa Island -
Chinatown (B, D) |
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Board a morning flight headed south to the “Lion City” Singapore, one of Asia’s most vital financial centers, boasting a rich blend of Chinese, Malay, and Indian cultures. Upon arrival, our sightseeing tour immediately begins with visits to the Merlion Park and the famous Botanical Garden, which features one of the world’s largest selection of different varieties of orchids. Chinatown and Sentosa Island - Singapore’s highly acclaimed leisure island are also visited. |
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Singapore - Johor Bahru - Malacca (B, L, D) |
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This morning, we leave Singapore and cross the border to Malaysia, an intoxicating country bordering Thailand and Singapore. We drive up to the old Portuguese settlement of Malacca via Johor Bahru. In Malacca, you can find antique stores with treasures of a by gone era. Our city tour features Porta De Santiago, Stadthuys, Bukit Cina, and Hang Li Poh’s Well. |
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Malacca - Kuala Lumpur - Shrimp Cuisine -
Malaysian Dinner & Dance Show (B, L, D) |
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Board our motorcoach and head to Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia’s capital and the most modern city. Upon arrival, the delicious shrimp meal is served for lunch. In the afternoon our sightseeing tour takes us to Royal Palace, Islamic Mosque, Batik Factory, Twin Towers, the War Memorial Park, and the Independence Square. This evening enjoy a delicated Malaysian Dinner with a cultural dance performance. |
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Kuala Lumpur - Genting Highlands -
Pewter Factory - Kuala Lumpur (B, D) |
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One day excursion to the famed Genting Highlands is scheduled for today. Genting Highlands is over 6,000ft in elevation and known as the “Monte Carlo of the Orient”, home to the famous Genting Highlands Casino & Resort. On our way back to Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysia’s proud - Pewter Factory, will be visited. |
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Kuala Lumpur - Hong Kong (B) |
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Board a flight to Hong Kong, “the Pearl of Orient” and “the Shopper’s Paradise.” Within its compact area, Hong Kong offers a plethora of activities and places to explore. Our sightseeing tour takes us to the Repulse Bay, the famed Aberdeen Floating Community, and a tram ride up to Victoria Peak, where we take in the splendid panoramas of Hong Kong’s unique skyline and Harbor. The rest of the day is free at leisure. |
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Hong Kong (B) |
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Enjoy a nice breakfast in the hotel. The whole day is free on your own arrangement. Do the last minutes buys or further explore Hong Kong Island by joining the optional activity: “Aberdeen & Harbor Dinner Cruise”, “Macau Excursion”, “Shengzhen Excursion”, “Lantau Island Monastery Tour”, “Seafood Dinner Sunset Cruise”. |
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Bangkok - USA(B) |
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We have reached the end of our journey. Board our international flight back to the U.S., filled
with many fondmemories. |
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