SUMMER & FALL 2012 - VOLUME 3 - Senior Tours Canada

PEARL OF THEORIENT• BALI • JAVA • SINGAPORE • HONG KONG54.The tropical islands of Southeast Asia are atravellers paradise, offering an abundance ofscenic beauty, impressive art and culture,delectable cuisine, fabulous shopping and someof the friendliest people in the world.We begin our tour in Singapore, a city of piratesand poets, merchants and adventurers, andwonderful natural and man-made attractions.The beauty of Singapore lies in its strategiclocation on the southern tip of the Malaysianpeninsula, with imposing skyscrapers,magnificent museums, places of worship andtranquil parks. Culturally, Singapore is a multiethnicmix with a vibrant and colourfulatmosphere. Sightseeing here will feature LittleIndia, Chinatown, Mount Faber, National OrchidGarden and Sentosa Island with a cable car rideshowcasing the breath-taking landscape of theentire city.From Singapore we travel to the beautiful islandof Bali where impressive cultural performances,enchanting temple ceremonies, charming riceterraces, the crystal blue sea and picture-perfectbeaches are just some of the images that haveenchanted visitors for decades. Bali may besmall in size (you can drive around the entireisland in one long day), but the abundance ofattractions is endless. It is a visitor-friendlyisland where you can spoil yourself to the fullest;enjoy a massage on the beach, indulge in thefresh local cuisine bursting with the flavours ofthe local markets or go shopping for worldrenownedhandicrafts.From Bali we fly to Yogyakarta, the culturalcentre of Java Island, where we can see upclose the richness of authentic Javanese life -friendly, humble people and amazing craftsmen• 14 DAYS • NOVEMBER 15 - 28skilled in the arts of silver and leather works,batiks and paintings. Yogyakarta is also themain centre in Indonesia for its spellbindingtraditional theatre, dance and puppetry, Duringour stay here we will travel to must-seeBorobudur to witness the sunrise over thisfascinating ancient Buddhist temple complexand UNESCO World Heritage Site.Our last stop is Hong Kong, one of the mostexciting cities in the world. We will tour thehighlights here and take some free time toexplore and enjoy the world-famous shopping.This tour is suitable only for the fit and activetraveller.HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS• All airfare (trans-Pacific carrier is the awardwinningCathay Pacific)• Deluxe and first class accommodation• Full breakfast daily, 5 lunchesand 9 dinners• PLUS ALL TOUR INCLUSIONS on Page 1COSTSper person, double occupancy, from Toronto,Ottawa, Winnipeg, Montreal, Calgaryor Edmonton ... $6997Single Supplement - $1190From Halifax add $300From Vancouver deduct $150