Hayes and Jarvis Far East 2020

Extraordinary travels, tailored for you

Far East

2020

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Contents

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Contents

4 Why Hayes & Jarvis?

6 Your words

7 Meet our Destination

Specialists

8 Multi centres

10 Eastern & Oriental Express

12 Highlights of the Far East

14 Thailand

40 Malaysia

54 Indonesia

60 Bali

74 Philippines

86 Singapore

88 Vietnam

98 Cambodia

108 Laos

112 Myanmar

118 China

126 Hong Kong

128 Japan

136 Fly in style

138 Terms & Conditions

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Old Bagan, Myanmar

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Why Hayes & Jarvis?

Why Hayes & Jarvis?

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Why Hayes & Jarvis?

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China

We’ve got a long history with adventure. Mr Hayes and

Mr Jarvis set us on our very own journey back in 1952,

and ever since then we’ve been tailor-making travels with

the same passion and pride as our fervent founders. Our

origins lie in the joy of visiting a new place – demonstrated

no more aptly than by our namesakes. Their inspiration for

bespoke, detailed and truly personal holidays came from

their own adventures and experiences of the world – and so

the signature Hayes & Jarvis service was born. Today, our

Destination Specialists carry the same spirit for discovering

and re-discovering our world’s glorious offering, in a way

that’s personal to each and every traveller.

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A LIFETIME OF EXPERTISE

Whether your dream is to island hop in Indonesia or lose

yourself in India’s cities, we’re your Destination Specialists.

With over 65 years of experience, we guarantee insider

knowledge and personal service every step of the way.

THE WORLD IS YOURS

We’ll help you make more of your holiday, and can recommend

multiple destinations or city stopovers, so you can experience even

more of the world. Whatever you want, we take care of every detail.

TRAVEL MADE PERSONAL

What makes a trip extraordinary? It’s entirely up to you.

We’re here to listen to your travel dreams and exceed them.

And should you need help at any point, we’re on call.

Thailand

Vietnam

Philippines

AWARD-WINNING SERVICE

Our work within the travel industry is consistently recognised.

In the past three years alone we have won 14 trophies at the

prestigious British Travel Awards.

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Hong Kong

Malaysia

Cambodia

Japan



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Your words

Meet our Destination Specialists

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“Once again Hayes & Jarvis

excelled themselves with their

choice of accommodation

for our trip. We stayed at five

different hotels on this multi

centre tour and they were all

out of this world”

“I have booked with

Hayes & Jarvis for over seven

years now… everything always

on time and no hassle with

pickup, hotel or staff.

Would not book with any

other company”

“From the minute I contacted

Hayes & Jarvis, with them

putting me in touch with their

specialist for the country

we were interested in, their

enthusiasm and assistance has

been first class”

You never really understand

a destination until you’ve

visited. While reading about and

seeing photographs of a country

can paint a picture, it doesn’t quite

compare to hearing all about it from

someone who has experienced it for

themselves – having tasted the food,

shared in its culture and all those

little intricacies that make it so

special. That’s why our Destination

Specialists are key to making your

trip exceptional. From all walks of

life, they have travelled extensively

in the destinations we visit, testing

hotels and visiting tourist spots as

well as exciting locations off the

beaten track. They make sure you

make the most of your time and

budget with their top tips, because

they’re passionate travellers too.

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JAS

INDIANNA

CHRIS

BALI

Destination Specialist

MYANMAR


THAILAND


“See jungle temples

and over 600 Balinese

long-tailed monkeys

at The Sacred Monkey

Forest Sanctuary

in Ubud”

“Watch the balloons

over the stunning

UNESCO World

Heritage Site of Bagan

to see an exceptional

display”

“Don’t limit yourself to

all inclusive hotels when

there is an abundance

of inexpensive and

delicious street food

out there to try”

JENNA

CLAIRE

SAMMIE

MALAYSIA


JAPAN


VIETNAM


Water temple at

Bratan lake, Bali

“I loved visiting the

Kuala Selangor whilst

in Kuala Lumpur, boat

upstream to watch

thousands of fireflies

sparkling overhead and

in the mangrove”

“The Takayama Festival,

held twice a year in

Spring and Autumn, is a

colourful display of floats,

processions and vibrant

parades and a great delve

into Japanese Culture”

“Make sure to take a

cyclo tour around The

Old Quarter in Hanoi.

It’s a great way to see

the some of the

highlights of this

bustling city”



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Multi centres

Multi centres

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Hong Kong

Explore more

If the end of your holiday always comes too soon, or you find

yourself in need of a little downtime after an energetic adventure,

why not add on some lazy days on a world-class beach or break

up your journey home with a stop in a cosmopolitan city?

Anything is possible with our expert staff on hand to turn your

holiday into the adventure of a lifetime. That’s because we know

that everyone is different, so our personalised service means

each journey we craft is completely bespoke and perfectly

tailored to your needs and requirements.

EXPERT

ADVICE

We’ve put together

some ideas, but our

Destination Specialists

can help you

create a bespoke

adventure

Why stop at one destination, when the world is your oyster?

CAMBODIA: SIEM REAP &

CAMBODIAN BEACHES

Cambodia is an ideal add-on to any Far East

trip, or a multi-stop adventure in its very own

right. Visit ancient Siem Reap and take in the

awe-inspiring Angkor Wat temples before

enjoying the city’s hip hotels and world-class

restaurants. A short flight away is coastal

Sihanoukville, where turquoise waters and

white sand await.

PHILIPPINES: MANILA, BOHOL & BORACAY

This stunning island archipelago is famed for its

warm hospitality and friendly locals, and island

hopping is the best way to explore. Start by

heading to historic Manila, where Spanish

colonial architecture blends with modern

skyscrapers, before flying south to the tropical

island of Bohol with its amazing natural scenery,

warm culture and blissful beaches. Finally, visit

the powder-soft sands of Boracay, where

aquamarine waters and a buzzing nightlife

scene make it one of the Philippines’ mustvisit

destinations.

VIETNAM: HANOI, HALONG BAY

& PHU QUOC

Vietnam is an explorers’ paradise, offering

adventure, culture and beauty in buckets. The

captivating capital of Hanoi wins every heart

with its colourful architecture, delicious street

food and fascinating history – from here, head

to Halong Bay to discover its outstanding

UNESCO-listed natural beauty and turquoise

waters. Finish your adventure among the

laid-back luxury of Phu Quoc, where modern

resorts and traditional culture combine.

MALAYSIA: KUALA LUMPUR,

PANGKOR LAUT & PENANG

Start in the ultra-diverse capital city of Kuala

Lumpur – where you’ll find soaring skyscrapers

and sizzling street food mixed with sacred

temples and intricate mosques – before

heading to the secluded island of Pangkor Laut,

to unwind on untouched beaches. Finish your

trip in Penang, and eat your way through the

local Nyonya cuisine, a lip-smacking blend of

Chinese and Malay styles.

THAILAND: BANGKOK, ELEPHANT HILLS &

KHAO LAK

In bustling Bangkok, balance busy city life with

beautiful Buddhist temples and palaces, before

changing pace and heading on safari in Khao

Sok National Park. There you’ll have the chance

to observe beautiful Asian elephants at the

luxurious Elephant Hills Jungle Safari Camp.

Finish your trip beside the crystal-clear waters

of beach resort Khao Lak, for the ultimate

wind-down.

HONG KONG, BALI BEACHES & UBUD

Stopover in the vibrant city of Hong Kong – with

its iconic skyline, glorious harbour and fragrant

street food – before heading to the idyllic

island of Bali where beachfront hotels offer the

ultimate in luxury. Journey inland to Ubud to

discover lush rice terraces, ancient temples and

thriving arts and crafts communities.

WHY STOP AT ONE?

Whatever your pleasure, find your

extraordinary on a multi-centre journey

planned to perfection by us. Contact our

Destination Specialists to find out how.

Halong Bay, Vietnam

Elephant in Thailand

Ubud, Bali

Philippines

Cambodia

PLAN OF

ACTION

A short stopover can

still be big on adventure

– we’ll book tours that

make the most of every

second

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

TWICE

AS NICE

Our multi centre holidays

give you the choice to

visit multiple places in

one amazing trip

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Siem Reap, Cambodia



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Eastern & Oriental Express

Eastern & Oriental Express

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Eastern & Oriental

Express

The Eastern & Oriental Express is the ultimate centrepiece of

a visit to the Far East. A subtle balance of Eastern culture and

cuisine and Western comforts means that you can enjoy the

best of everything, travelling in style and experiencing the many

and mystical wonders of Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia. In

keeping with the bygone era of luxury train travel, the dress code

is smart casual with a touch of tropical elegance.

Journeys can start in either Bangkok or

Singapore, so the train can be woven into

your bespoke, tailor-made itinerary. Speak to

one of our Destination Specialists for selected

departure dates. We suggest spending time

in both Bangkok and Singapore either side of

the train journey to get a real understanding of

local life and culture. Discover a typical journey

from Bangkok to Singapore:

DAY 1: The Eastern & Oriental Express departs

Bangkok in the early evening. Settle into your

comfortable cabin, then relax at dinner as the

train travels into the countryside, travelling

through rice fields and traditional villages.

DAY 2: After breakfast on board, disembark

from the train and set off on a river ride with a

historian providing information about the bridge

over the River Kwai. Later, visit a war museum

and war cemetery before leaving Kanchanaburi.

Lunch is served on board, then spend time in

your cabin or in the observation car watching

the passing scenery.

DAY 3: Start the day with breakfast in bed,

as the train heads towards the border town

of Pedang Besar where Thailand meets

Malaysia. Pass fruit crop plantations and rice

fields as brunch is served before arriving at

Butterworth. Visit the remarkably wellpreserved

Royal Town of Kuala Kangsar, in

the state of Perak, renowned for its old

palaces, grand mosque and museums. Here

you will visit Ubudiah Mosque and the Perak

Royal Museum, which is an architectural

masterpiece. En route to the museum you

will visit the oldest rubber plantation in

Malaysia. Head back to the train to embark

on the journey to Singapore, and spend the

afternoon admiring the views from the open

deck of the observation car.

DAY 4: Watch the landscape roll by as you

enjoy breakfast. A stop is made at JB

Sentral station in the southernmost

Malaysian state before the Eastern &

Oriental crosses the Causeway Bridge into

Singapore.

All aboard the Eastern

& Oriental Express



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Highlights of the Far East

Highlights of Multi the Far centre East

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LAOS

Discover authentic Asia in

Laos, where cities remain

traditional and untouched,

and landscapes are perfectly

untamed, too.

JAPAN

It’s no wonder Japanese

traditions are loved the world

over. From sushi and sake to

matcha and manga, there’s

every opportunity to immerse

yourself here.

VIETNAM

Lush landscapes and buzzing

cities await in vibrant Vietnam

– a country rich in heritage,

natural wonders and people

so warm and welcoming, you’ll

never want to leave.

JAPAN

MYANMAR

Explore a hidden historical

paradise, with some of the

most awe-inspiring Buddhist

architecture in the world –

all amongst stunningly diverse

landscapes from mountains

to leafy plains.

MYANMAR

LAOS

VIETNAM

CHINA

HONG

KONG

CHINA

So much is waiting for you

in China – an exciting mix

of tradition and innovation

surrounds changing

landscapes and

unforgettable wildlife.

Every day will be different.

HONG KONG

Hong Kong’s skyscraperstudded

skyline is the ideal

backdrop for a fun-fuelled city

break – though look deeper

and there’s plenty of history

and tradition waiting to be

explored.

MALAYSIA

Blend past and present with

a trip to charming Malaysia,

where ultra-modern cities

meet ancient eco-systems

amongst the vast rainforests,

rivers and oceans.

SINGAPORE

Singapore’s melting pot of

old-meets-new architecture,

rich street food and tropical

gardens make it so much

more than just a luxury

stopover setting.

THAILAND

Paradisiacal islands, mouthwatering

cuisine and endless

culture make Thailand a

mecca for travellers. With a

festival season that runs

throughout the year, it’s the

ultimate hedonism hotspot.

INDONESIA

Looking for an island-hopping

adventure? Wildlife spectacles,

deserted beaches and humble

communities await amongst

Indonesia’s sprawling

archipelago.

THAILAND

MALAYSIA

INDONESIA

CAMBODIA

SINGAPORE

BALI

PHILIPPINES

CAMBODIA

You’ll find an ancient

wonderland in captivating

Cambodia. Home to Angkor’s

immense temples, there’s

culture on tap all over – while

contemporary cities and

colourful fishing villages only

add to its diverse charm.

PHILIPPINES

Rich green landscapes,

turquoise waters,

kaleidoscopic skyscrapers and

white gold sands make up the

the Philippines’ idyllic spectrum

– with 7000 pristine islands to

choose from, there’s no better

place to lose yourself.

BALI

Bohemian Bali fuses

adventure and natural beauty

with its surfers’ paradise

beaches, dramatic volcanic

peaks and verdant rice fields.



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Thailand

Thailand

CHINA

Limestone karsts, crystal-clear

waters and some of the most

beautiful beaches in the world;

Thailand has all the ingredients

for a paradisiacal retreat. Add to

that unique, friendly hotels and

you’ve got all the ingredients for an

unforgettable experience, whether

you want a family retreat, an active

trip, a relaxing beach break or a

holiday packed with culture.

MYANMAR

CHIANG MAI

& CHIANG RAI

Visit Chiang Mai for a culture fix

and its night bazaar, then soak

up Chiang Rai’s lush scenery.

VIETNAM

BANGKOK

Bangkok is perhaps the

ultimate city break holiday

with its combination of culture,

shopping and nightlife.

HUA HIN

A small beach town with a

laid-back vibe, golf courses,

watersports, spas and temples.

THAILAND

LAOS

KOH SAMET

CAMBODIA

PATTAYA

FACT FILE

FLIGHT TIME FROM UK

Around 11 hours direct from the UK

KHAO LAK

Explore deserted beaches and

raw jungle forests – a slice

of paradise, perfect for both

couples and families.

KOH CHANG

KOH TAO

KOH PHANGAN

KHANOM

KOH SAMUI

A true melting pot, with virgin

rainforest, idyllic shores, varied

cuisine and cultural attractions.

TIME DIFFERENCE

GMT +7

KOH YAO NOI

KOH YAO YAI

CURRENCY

Thai Baht (THB)

WHEN TO GO

The best time to travel is during

the cool and dry season, between

November and early April

VISA REQUIREMENTS

British citizens do not require a visa

for stays of up to 30 days

Monks at an

altar, Bangkok

PHI PHI

PHUKET

The ‘Pearl of the Andaman’,

with secluded bays, sleepy

villages and traditional markets.

KOH LANTA

INDONESIA

MALAYSIA

KRABI

For shallow waters and soaring

cliffs, calm temples and lively

nights, and great street food.



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Thailand

ruins of the temple of Wat Phra Si Rattana

Mahathat, which is reached by crossing a

wooden suspension bridge. This usually

quiet location offers a special spiritual

interlude to the tour before arriving in

Lampang for the evening.

9-DAY TOUR ITINERARY

CLASSIC

THAILAND

This tour is the ideal way to

experience the unique atmosphere

of vibrant Bangkok and the

mountainous jungle landscapes

of northern Thailand. Combine

shopping and sightseeing with

ancient ruins and great cultural

heritage. Before returning home,

why not spend a few days relaxing

on one of the gorgeous beaches in

Phuket or Koh Samui?

DAYS 1-3: Visit the fascinating sights that

bustling Bangkok has to offer, from the

Grand Palace to the many Buddhist

temples and the night markets. Bangkok

has an endless list of restaurants but the

street food is just as good and a fraction

of the cost. Optional excursions: The

Grand Palace and Floating Market.

DAY 4: Today’s first stop is the

sumptuous Summer Palace of Rama V.

Continue to the former capital of

Ayutthaya and contemplate the ancient

temples of Wat Yai Chaimongkhon, Wat

Mahathat and Wat Phanan Choeng. Have

lunch at a restaurant in Chai Nat before

you arrive at Phitsanulok for a short

orientation tour in the city.

DAY 5: Start your day with a visit to

Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat temple,

housing one of the most revered Buddha

statues in the country, and join the locals

in their morning prayers. Depart for

Sukhothai and explore this ancient city

packed with historical landmarks,

including the impressive Sukhothai

Historical Park, a UNESCO World

Heritage Site. After lunch there is a short

drive to Si Satchanalai and the evocative

ABOVE,

CLOCKWISE

FROM TOP LEFT:

Wat Rong Khun

temple, Woman

working at a

Bangkok market,

Elephant at the

Thai Elephant

Care Centre.

OPPOSITE:

Rice fields in

Chiang Mai

TOP RIGHT:

Wat Rong

Suea Ten

DAY 6: Explore the wonderful Wat Phra

That Lampang Luang temple, just a brief

drive from Lampang, and marvel at the

elaborate details of its decorations and

beautiful Buddha statues. Continue your

journey north to Wat Rong Khun, or the

White Temple. This is unlike any other

temple you have visited so far as it is

entirely white and built by hand. The

next stop is the Golden Triangle, where

Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet. This

natural wilderness gained an unwanted

notoriety in the Sixties because of the

abundant opium cultivation in the area.

Learn the history of this drug and about

the devastating effect the trade had on

local communities.

DAY 7: Enjoy a lively start to the day’s

activities at the fragrant and vibrant

Chiang Rai morning market. A brief stop

at Wat Phra Kaew – which once housed

the Emerald Buddha, now in Bangkok

– is also included. Journey out of town

on a relaxing river cruise, travelling by

traditional long-tail boat to the hill tribe

village of Pha Tai (3.5 hours). Continue by

road to Chiang Mai, where you’ll visit Wat

Prathat Doi Suthep. One of Thailand’s

most revered temples, it stands atop a

mountain from where you’ll have

stunning panoramic views of the city. The

temple can either be reached via a

309-step staircase or by cable car.

DAY 8: Today is a day of wildlife and

nature in the jungles near Chiang Mai. Get

up close and personal with the animal

kingdom at the Thai Elephant Care

Centre, which was set up to provide care

for elderly elephants retired from logging

and retired from logging camps. There

are no rides and visitors learn about how

the old-timers are fed with ground grass

and herb balls. Feed them bananas and,

time allowing, watch their bath time.

DAY 9: After breakfast enjoy exploring

Chiang Mai at your own pace. The day

is yours to do as you wish until your

transfer to Chiang Mai airport for your

onward travel to Bangkok, or

alternatively take a flight onwards to

a beach destination.

TOUR DEPARTURES

Group tour starts in Bangkok every Friday;

private departures are available

daily (on request).

Please see our website for prices

and full itinerary.

4-DAY TOUR ADD-ON

HIDDEN WONDERS

OF THE NORTH

This tour is a great addition to

the Classic Thailand tour – for

adventurers who wish to see more

of the lesser-discovered northern

region of Thailand

DAY 1: CHIANG MAI TO MAI SARIANG

See the ancient city of Wiang Tha Kan

and Wat Prathat Sri Jom Thong – one of

the most significant sites in Chiang Mai.

Continue to the ‘Grand Canyon of the

North’, Op Luang National Park.

DAY 2: MAE HONG SON

Take a relaxing cruise along Pai River

to see a local hill tribe village before

watching the sun set at the whitewashed

Burmese temple, Wat Phra That Doi

Kong Mu.

DAY 3: PAI

En route to Pai stop at Tham Lot – an

impressive cave system – and visit

Yunnan Cultural Village to witness local

life. Then unwind at the Pai Hot Springs

– before exploring the local ‘walking

street’ with a terrific variety of street-food

options.

DAY 4: CHIANG MAI

Before leaving Pai, catch the stunning

sunrise at Wat Mae Yen and visit a local

orchid farm to enjoy the riot of colour as

you walk among the delicate flowers.

Because everyone is different,

we create unique, individual and

fascinating journeys. Get in touch to

find out how our Destination Specialists

can create the perfect holiday for you.



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ELEPHANT

HILLS

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Thailand’s first luxury camp

takes African-inspired safari

tents and blends them into a

tropical environment amid

rainforest-covered mountains

and limestone cliffs. Experience

the Asian elephant; discover the

lakes and rivers of the national park;

and trek into the jungle for

a magnificent experience

DAY 1: You will have the chance to get

up close to Asian elephants, feeding

and bathing them, before a canoe safari

down the Sok River. In the evening,

enjoy dance performances and cooking

demonstrations before spending

the night at Elephant Hills Luxury

Tented Camp.

DAY 2: Check out and transfer to Cheow

Larn Lake where you can explore by

long-tail boat. Check in at the Rainforest

Camp where canoes are available to

explore the area, or take a swim in the

lake. Later, enjoy a guided canoe safari

and wildlife spotting before spending

an amazing night at the lake camp.

DAY 3: Embark on a jungle trek

through southern Thailand’s unique

Rainforest. After lunch at the Rainforest

Camp, transfer to the airport or your

next hotel.

Please Note: Children under seven

are not permitted at the lake camp.

This example is for the EH-JLS3 tour –

please call for more details

WHERE

TO STAY

Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly

beach resort or an adults-only retreat in

the jungles of the north, our Destination

Specialists are on hand to help

Thailand’s hotels can take you to the top

of skyscrapers overlooking the bright lights

of Bangkok, to secluded jungles teeming with

wildlife, or to the shores of fantastic beaches

lapped by crystal-clear waters. Each one of our

hotels is hand-picked for its unique location,

boutique accommodation and opulent setting.

From world-class diving to mouth-watering

cuisine and excellent service, you’ll find it

all here, alongside some truly incredible

hotels that have all been tried, tested and

recommended by us.

For pure relaxation, sink into an infinity pool

with views of the shimmering sea or retreat

to an indulgent spa. Feel utterly at home in

a private villa adorned with local decor and

take the chance to explore the local way of

life, too – learn to cook regional dishes using

the freshest produce from the hotel’s garden,

or have a go at Muay Thai boxing. With all

inclusive options available, mealtimes and

cocktail hours are always hassle free.


RIVER KWAI

Explore the best of Kanchanaburi and

the River Kwai while staying in unique

accommodation, the River Kwai Float

House – luxury, floating safari-style

tents reached only via the river

With a variety of activities and

excursions, this tour is a great option for

visitors who want to know more about

the history of this fascinating area. The

tour includes the following highlights:

Thailand–Burma Railway Centre, War

Cemetery, River Kwai Bridge, Hellfire

Pass Memorial, Mon Tribal Village, Mon

Dance and Death Railway Train.

DAY 1: You will have an early start for this

adventure, being collected from your

TOP RIGHT:

Elephant Hills

elephant experience

ABOVE: The River

Kwai; rooms and

decking at the River

Kwai Float House

OPPOSITE, TOP

RIGHT: Loha Prasat,

Bangkok

Bangkok hotel between 6am and

6.30am for the 80-mile journey to

Kanchanaburi. Your first stop will be a

visit to the world-famous ‘Bridge on the

River Kwai’, part of the Death Railway that

was constructed by Allied prisoners of

war (POWs). Take a train ride along the

scenic and historic railway route. Lunch

is provided at a local restaurant – then

continue on to visit the poignant Hellfire

Pass Memorial. A long-tail boat will then

take you to your luxury accommodation

at the River Kwai Float House where you

will stay for the next two nights.

DAY 2: After breakfast take a long-tail

boat to visit the nearby Mon Tribal

Village. The villagers are rich in culture

and uninfluenced by the Western world.

Take part in some jungle trekking before

lunch. The afternoon will include a visit to

an organic herb garden, then enjoy

some time at the resort where you can

soak up the tropical setting.

DAY 3: Spend the morning at leisure.

Relax at the resort or set out in a canoe

to explore the waterways. After lunch,

you will leave the jungle oasis for a visit

to the Thailand–Burma Railway Centre

– an interactive museum and research

facility presenting the history of the

railway. Here you may also visit the Allied

War Cemetery – a memorial to the 6,000

Allied POWs who perished along the

Death Railway line.

BANGKOK

Anantara Bangkok Riverside

Resort

Resort-style property

Extensive dining options

Authentically Thai

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A city resort with a difference, this luxurious

hotel is set on the edge of the Chao Phraya

River, within easy reach of Bangkok’s sights

and a complimentary shuttle boat to the

Skytrain. Here you will find a tranquil oasis

where lush tropical gardens, classical Thai

architecture and cool river breezes complete

the calm ambience.

BANGKOK

Lebua Tower Club

Iconic rooftop bars

Award winner

World-class dining options

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The Tower Club at Lebua in Bangkok is one

of the most luxurious hotels in the city. Priding

itself on exclusivity and high-quality service,

the hotel was even chosen for the filming of

The Hangover II. Lebua Tower Club is the only

luxury hotel in Bangkok which is all-suite and

all-club.

BANGKOK

Banyan Tree Bangkok

Award-winning spa

Large range of interesting dining options

Luxurious accommodation

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The iconic Banyan Tree Bangkok boasts

unparalleled panoramic cityscapes, elegantly

decorated guest rooms, renowned legendary

service and the Banyan Tree Club Lounge.

The 61-storey property is famed for its openair

rooftop restaurant Vertigo Grill and Moon

Bar, which serves up a stunning 360-degree

panoramic view of the city.



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KHAO LAK

KHAO LAK

KHAO LAK

The Sarojin

Adults-only resort (no children under ten)

Romantic and exclusive retreat

‘Imagineer’ at your disposal

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The Sarojin is a gorgeous boutique resort

located on a seven-mile secluded beach,

providing year-round swimming. Facilities

include à la carte breakfast with sparkling

wine available all day, extraordinary dining

experiences and bespoke excursions. An

idyllic resort for couples and older families.

Khao Lak

Devasom Khao Lak Beach

Resort & Villas

Spa and wellness centre

Private access to a stunning beach

Boutique property

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With a freshwater natural lagoon on one side

and the glistening beauty of a sunset beach on

the other, Devasom Khao Lak Beach Resort &

Villas is the ideal place for a relaxing escape

by the sea. This beachfront resort features

69 luxurious guest rooms, pool suites and

beachfront villas that offer spectacular views

out to the Andaman Sea.

Apsara Beachfront Villas

Spacious and contemporary pool villas

Optional all inclusive available

Exclusive free Thai cooking class

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In a peaceful location, this hotel is the perfect

retreat thanks to its beautiful surroundings,

excellent facilities and optional all inclusive

package. Sit back with a cocktail, take a dip

in the infinity pool or chill out with a soothing

massage. With two zones on offer, you can

choose to stay in the hotel or in your own

private villa.

KHAO LAK

Moracea by Khao Lak Resort

Natural hilltop setting

Family rooms available

10-minute walk to Khao Lak centre

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Located near the Khao Lak-Lamru National

Park, with the restaurants and shops of the

town just a 10-minute walk away. Set above a

secluded beach, rooms are nestled along the

sprawling hilltops and designed with a colonial

feel in mind.

KHAO LAK

La Vela


Pool-access rooms

Private beach club

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This contemporary resort will appeal to

anyone with an eye for design. The hospitality

is warm and welcoming, and the facilities are

extensive. Choose between the two distinct

wings – Poolside or Oceanside. All rooms

are luxurious and equipped with everything

you would need for a comfortable and

indulgent stay.

KHAO LAK

The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani


Walking distance to bars and restaurants

Family rooms available

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With a number of family rooms, a kids’ pool,

kids’ club and games room, the hotel is ideal

for younger guests. A relaxation room and

romantic suites ensure adults are well catered

for too. The beachfront Talay Restaurant

serves delightful seafood dishes, while the

Floating Market restaurant offers international

dishes.

Khao Lak

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PHUKET

PHUKET

PHUKET

PHUKET

Phuket

Centara Grand Beach

Resort Karon


Landscaped water park

Club rooms available

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This is an elegant beachfront resort, complete

with a landscaped water park with lazy river.

All rooms and villas face the bay, some having

uninterrupted views of the Andaman Sea.

Enjoy delicious Asian and international

dishes in the large range of dining options.

The Cenvaree Spa adds the finishing touch to

this luxurious resort.

The Shore by Katathani


Private pool villas

Adults only

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This intimate resort offers an idyllic setting

and a host of refined facilities perfect for an

exclusive holiday experience in secluded

surroundings. Private villas are spacious and

provide you with your own slice of paradise.

The resort’s elegant infinity pool is perfect for

gazing at the sparkling ocean below.

Keemala

Spectacular accommodation

Focus on wellbeing

Breakfast in Bed option

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Keemala aims to transport its guests to an

enchanting world where fantasy-like villas

perch on the hills of Kamala. Like no other

resort on Phuket, due to its architecture and

the experiences on offer, this is the perfect

place for couples and friends wishing to get

away from it all.

Dusit Thani Laguna

Picture-perfect beach location

Excellent choice for families

Complimentary shuttle bus and boat

around the lagoon area

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This sanctuary of tranquillity is shaded by

casuarinas and coconut palms and features

unique architecture balanced with Thai style.

Rooms offer a haven of serenity, each with a

private balcony, lush surroundings and easy

access to the beach. The resort has a large

swimming pool, with Jacuzzi®, and plenty of

comfortable loungers for you to soak up the

tropical sunshine.

PHUKET

PHUKET

Anantara Phuket Layan

Resort & Spa


Seven dining options

Private beach

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Perfect for a romantic hideaway, this is a great

choice where privacy, comfort and style are

perfectly blended. Take a dip in the resort’s

extensive swimming pool and savour a drink

at the swim-up bar. Or if you desire a bit of

pampering, visit the Anantara Spa and choose

from a variety of indulgent treatments.

Pullman Phuket, Panwa Beach


18-hole golf course nearby

Kids’ club

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This premium beachfront property blends

traditional Thai hospitality with the quality

of a five-star hotel. Onsite services, such

as the Talay Spa, inspiring dining venues

including Azur Thai restaurant,

a supervised kids’ club and swimming pools

interlaced amid natural surroundings, set

the Pullman Phuket, Panwa Beach apart

from other Phuket resorts.

Phuket

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KRABI

KRABI

KRABI

Centara Grand Beach

Resort & Villas Krabi

Private bay

Accessed by boat

Upgrade to club access

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Sitting in its own private bay, the Centara

Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi has a

fantastic location with views of verdant

limestone formations and an extensive

expanse of pristine white sands lapped by

crystal-clear waters. This luxury resort is

accessed by boat and a free shuttle service

to Ao Nang runs throughout the day.

Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort

Direct access to 1.1-miles of Klong Muang Beach

Perfect for exploring Krabi province

Contemporary low-rise resort with elegant

Thai decor

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Set on the long, pristine sands of Klong Muang

Beach, the Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort

welcomes guests with famously friendly Thai

hospitality. The resort boasts a luxurious spa,

impressive fitness suite – including a

tailor-made Muay Thai boxing ring – and two

infinity pools that overlook the golden beach.

Krabi

Beyond Resort Krabi

Tranquil beach setting

Adults-only area

Modern furnishings

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Set on a private stretch of Klong Muang Beach,

just 10 minutes’ drive from Ao Nang, Beyond

Resort Krabi’s location is ideal. Spend your

days admiring sea views from the swimming

pool, or pamper yourself at the spa – this is the

perfect spot for a relaxing beach break.

KRABI

KRABI

KRABI

Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra

Golf & Spa Resort

Nine-hole golf course

L’Occitane spa


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Experience colonial elegance, L’Occitane spa

treatments and beachside golf at the Sofitel

Krabi Phokeethra Golf Resort & Spa. The resort

combines Western luxury with a traditional

Thai ambience. It also boasts the largest

swimming pool in Thailand – the masterpiece

of this hotel.

Krabi

Centara Ao Nang

Beachfront location in Ao Nang

Ideal for families

Snorkelling and diving opportunities

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This brand-new vibrant, beachfront resort is

located at the quieter end of Ao Nang Beach,

yet just moments away from local eateries and

bars. This is a perfect resort for families, with a

choice of family rooms and lots of facilities to

keep everyone amused.

Rayavadee

Four dining options including a cave

restaurant

Ideal for honeymoons

Secluded location accessible only by boat

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A member of The Leading Hotels of the

World, this romantic hideaway is set on the

stunning Phranang Peninsula, spread over

26 acres of coconut groves and bordered

by three beaches. Rayavadee boasts twostorey

pavilion guest rooms hidden among

the palm trees and surrounded by towering

limestone cliffs to create a unique atmosphere

reminiscent of an idyllic southern Thai village.

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HUA HIN

PATTAYA

PATTAYA

Centara Grand Beach Resort

& Villas Hua Hin

Colonial grandeur

Walking distance to night market

Beachfront resort in the centre of Hua Hin

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Savour the luxury and refinement of a bygone

era at this elegant beachfront property.

Outstanding features include local and

international cuisine served at five renowned

restaurants, four azure pools and many

relaxing spa treatments. Located on more than

four miles of white sandy beach, the resort

also boasts top golf courses nearby.

Sanctuary of Truth, Pattaya

Pattaya Beach

Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya

Family friendly

Trendy resort

Rock Spa

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Located in the heart of Pattaya and offering

stylish accommodation in a lively atmosphere,

here you can unwind and relax in the large

swimming pool with sand, slides, Jacuzzi® and

underwater speakers. Ideal for those who want

to enjoy a vibrant setting and all the facilities

that a rocker could wish for.

Amari Pattaya

Short stroll to the beach

Close to Pattaya centre

Newly renovated

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The Amari Pattaya is located at the north

end of Pattaya Bay, just steps away from the

beach and a few minutes from Bali Hai Pier.

The manicured gardens and sunbathing

terraces are the perfect spots to unwind after

a busy day, and the hotel offers superb dining

options.

HUA HIN

HUA HIN

PATTAYA

Anantara Hua Hin Resort

Hyatt Regency Hua Hin

Cape Dara Resort

Exclusive Lagoon Wing with club benefits


Luxurious Anantara Spa

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A luxurious haven located by the white sands

of a secluded beach, and just a short distance

from Hua Hin’s best golf courses and the lively

town centre. Impeccable design and attentive

service make this beach resort one of the most

luxurious hideaways in Southeast Asia.

Club rooms available

Five minutes from Hua Hin centre

THE BARAI Spa

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This stylish beachfront retreat is set within 16

acres of tropical landscaped gardens, lush with

exotic foliage and secluded ponds. Attractive

low-rise accommodation is spaced around

interconnecting turquoise pools with

a waterfall and Jacuzzi®. The resort hosts

THE BARAI Spa, an unrivalled sanctuary of

calm in Hua Hin.

Luxury resort

Own secluded beach

Quiet location

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Rising 26 storeys in a quiet residential

area, the resort stands amid lush natural

surroundings including its own private beach.

Guests enjoy the tranquillity of a seaside

retreat and will find everything to be expected

of a five-star resort, and more. Varied food and

drink venues include the fabulous Nitrogen

bar.

Hua Hin shoreline at sunrise



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KOH SAMUI

KOH SAMUI

KOH SAMUI

KOH SAMUI

Anantara Bophut

Koh Samui Resort

Infinity-edge swimming pool

Popular Fisherman’s Village close by

Beautiful landscaped gardens

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This tropical resort offers the perfect setting

for a rejuvenating paradise escape in the ‘Land

of Smiles’. Rooms feature elegant interiors and

private balconies or terraces, while luxurious

resort facilities include the infinity-edge

swimming pool and indulgent Anantara Spa

where a wide range of wellbeing and beauty

treatments are offered.

Chaweng Regent Beach Resort


Central location

Beachfront setting

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Combining a peaceful atmosphere with a

convenient location, Chaweng Regent Beach

Resort is the perfect retreat for couples and

families who like to be within walking distance

of restaurants, bars and shops. Designed in

the style of a traditional Thai village by the

sea, this resort offers contemporary living

with rooms set in bungalows or low-rise

two-storey buildings.

Bo Phut Resort & Spa

Boutique Thai-style resort

Walking distance to Fisherman’s Village

Member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World

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Overlooked by lush rainforest-covered hills

and located on the white sands of Bo Phut

Beach, this is the perfect setting for an intimate

escape. Featuring beautiful landscaped

gardens, a lily pad pond

and gracious hospitality, this really is a

luxurious resort.

Koh Samui Bus Koh Terminal Samui

Silavadee Pool Spa Resort

Unique clifftop infinity pool

Chaweng and Lamai Beach within reach

Romantic, luxurious setting

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With outstanding views across the Gulf of

Thailand, the luxurious Silavadee Pool Spa

Resort offers a secluded beach, outdoor

clifftop infinity pool and 24-hour butler service.

Rooms are elegantly furnished with teak

wood and offer ultimate comfort along with

great views.

KOH SAMUI

KOH SAMUI

Melati Beach Resort & Spa

Amari Koh Samui

Award-winning boutique resort


Contemporary Thai architecture

Charming Thai character

Lagoon-style pools

Great Italian restaurant

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This resort is a luxurious retreat in the style of

a modern Thai village. The total privacy offered

by the pool villas completes the tranquil,

exclusive feel of the resort. Conveniently,

you’re only 20 minutes from the shops and

restaurants of Chaweng.

Nestled in a secluded corner of Koh Samui’s

popular beach and shaded by palm trees, the

newly refurbished hotel is an island oasis with

well-appointed accommodation. Relax by one

of two magnificent swimming pools and bask

on the sun-drenched white sands of Chaweng

Beach.

Wat Khunaram, Koh Samui

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THAI HIDEAWAYS

Everyone needs to recharge their

batteries from time to time, Our

hand-picked selection of Thailand’s

best hideaway hotels will help you

unwind in a discreet location that’s

off the tourist trail. Choose one

island to explore in depth, or

combine two or three for an

island-hopping adventure.

KOH LANTA

Soak up the carefree, laid-back atmosphere

of Koh Lanta, a backpacker’s haunt turned

upscale hotspot. Home to wonderful

snorkelling and diving and Old Lanta Town,

ideal for a step back in time. We love Koh

Lanta because it dazzles, just as its Thai

name indicates. Be sure to book a day tour

to Koh Rok, a blindingly white beach so

scenic, you won’t believe your eyes.

CHIANG MAI

Tamarind Village

Located in the old town

Cookery classes and cultural activities

Boutique property

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This charming boutique hotel is designed in

the traditional Lanna style. Guest rooms are

simple yet elegantly furnished with views of

the courtyard gardens. Step out of the hotel

and you are just a few minutes’ walk from

ancient temples and shopping streets, making

this an ideal base for exploring.

Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp

Tamarind Restaurant

CHIANG RAI

Anantara Golden Triangle

Elephant Camp & Resort

All inclusive resort


Golden Triangle location

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Surrounded by the natural beauty of northern

Thailand’s rugged hill country, this luxurious

nature retreat overlooks the winding Mekong

River and the border with Myanmar and

Laos. Whether it’s shopping in three different

countries, visiting hill tribe villages, speeding

down the Mekong in a long-tail boat or getting

up close to the magnificent Asian elephant,

you are sure to enjoy the activities on offer.

Phi Phi

Koh Lanta

Koh Samet

Koh Tao

KOH PHANGAN

Known lovingly as the land of the

coconut trees, enjoy a true get-awayfrom-it-all

feel on this luxurious island

where zip-lining above the rainforest and

partying on the beach under a full moon

is second nature. If you’re after a bit of

peace and quiet, Koh Phangan is still for

you: tuck yourself away in one of the

isle’s heavenly resorts and treat yourself

to a spa escape, or simply relax on the

warm beach with your book in hand and

not a care in the world.

KOH PHANGAN

Known lovingly as the land of the

coconut trees, enjoy a true get-awayfrom-it-all

feel on this luxurious island

where zip-lining above the rainforest and

partying on the beach under a full moon

is second nature. If you’re after a bit of

peace and quiet, Koh Phangan is still for

you: tuck yourself away in one of the

isle’s heavenly resorts and treat yourself

to a spa escape, or simply relax on the

warm beach with your book in hand and

not a care in the world.

KOH TAO

Koh Tao is an island of many delights.

A diver’s paradise - it is one of the few

places on earth where it’s possible to

spot whale sharks (March-April),

alongside glorious tropical fish,

reef sharks and barracuda. Expect

beaches of golden sands, secluded

bays and pretty lantern-lit restaurants.

As well as its beautiful beaches and

wonderful waters, Koh Tao is also

home to the Wat Koh Tao Buddhist

temple where you can meet the

monks and see their way of life.

PHI PHI

With sheer slate cliffs rising from the

sparkling emerald sea, fringed with white

sandy beaches and miles of lush jungle,

Phi Phi promises true tropical paradise.

With the beautiful Maya Beach used as

the backdrop to the movie classic The

Beach, the island is also known for its

fantastic diving opportunities and is a

great spot for both novice and more

experienced divers.

KOH KOOD

Koh Kood is in the province of Trat, close

to the Cambodian border. With less than

2,000 permanent residents, this island

is truly off the beaten track – in fact its

remoteness is the islands biggest

attraction. Explore dense jungles, secret

waterfalls, white deserted beaches and

sleepy fishing villages.

KOH YAO ISLANDS

The Koh Yao Islands are located in the

middle of Phang Nga Bay and are rich in

unspoilt natural beauty, perfect for keen

photographers. You’ll enjoy off-thebeaten

-track heaven as you lounge on

the sands with spectacular ocean views

ahead, before exploring the islands by

bicycle or canoe to find deserted coves

and peaceful shorelines, ideal for a

romantic picnic for two.

KOH SAMET

An ideal island for those who love fishing

and beautiful, tranquil beaches, Koh Samet

is a small island with a national park and

some of the most beautiful shores in

Thailand. Visit the southern part of the

island, Ao Karang, to experience traditional

life with local residents, sit on the sand

while having dinner and watch the locals

perform fire shows in the evening.

KOH CHANG

We love this pure, palm-fringed Eden for

its long stretches of deserted, white sand

beaches, sparkling coves, pristine rain

forests and colourful coral reefs. Amid all

this stunning natural beauty you can learn

how to scuba dive, snorkel, or hike the

dirt trails that meander through the jungle

forests before visiting some of the seven

waterfalls to cool off in.

KHANOM

A world away from Thailand’s busier

resorts – Khanom is a peaceful town

with unspoilt beaches and pristine bays.

It is here that people across the globe

come to spot the incredible pink dolphins

who can be found in the crystal clear

waters. This is a charming and authentic

destination which offers a true taste

of Thailand.



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KOH PHANGAN

Santhiya Koh Phangan

Resort & Spa

Secluded beach

Tranquil atmosphere

Undisturbed sea views

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In an idyllic setting of tropical grounds

cascading down to a private bay, this resort

has a castaway feel with stunning views

across tropical landscapes and the ocean.

Spend lazy days around the huge pool or

on the secluded beach.

Santhiya Koh Phangan Resort & Spa

Island Escape by Burasari

KOH PHANGAN

Anantara Rasananda Koh

Phangan Villas

Romantic barefoot grandeur

Luxurious spa

Private pools

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Tucked discreetly amid towering coconut

palms, the Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan

Villas offer expanses of sand, Thai design,

refined facilities and luxurious private

accommodation. An idyllic island hideaway

that’s perfect for a special getaway.

Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas

KOH MAPHRAO, PHUKET

Island Escape by Burasari

Opening November 2019

Four unique zones – one adults only

Easily accessible from Phuket

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This brand-new luxury resort is on Koh

Maphrao – ‘Coconut Island’ – and is the

perfect destination for a romantic hideaway

or a fun-filled family holiday. You’ll find a

wide range of accommodation available –

from dreamy deluxe rooms to ultra-spacious

four-bedroom villas. Not only can you

choose the accommodation that suits

your needs best, you can also choose

from four zones: Ocean, Sanctuary,

Aqua World and Tropical Oasis.

OCEAN

The epitome of luxurious service and

experiences. With one- to four-bedroom

villas with a private pool, ocean views

and outdoor living spaces. Guests

benefit from an on-call villa host, private

cook services and curated experiences,

such as breakfast in bed, al fresco meals

and sunset cocktail hour.

SANCTUARY

The adults-only area offering privacy and

serenity. Accommodation includes

a choice of one-bedroom villas or deluxe

rooms. For extra pampering, stroll over to

the adjacent Spa Burasari for luscious,

nature-inspired beauty treatments.

Personal experiences include in-villa

candlelight dinners and cocktail hours.

AQUA WORLD

A water lover’s paradise, with water

slides and floating sun decks. A mix

of one- and two-bedroom villas and

deluxe rooms offer direct access to t

he pool or spacious balconies

overlooking Aqua World.

TROPICAL OASIS

An adventure-filled Treasure Islandinspired

tropical wonderland, featuring

lush, landscaped gardens and a

charming children’s mini water world.

One- to two-bedroom villas and deluxe

rooms offer direct garden access, ideal

for running barefoot in the grass, playing

in treehouses, splashing in water,

scooting on zip lines and scaling rock

walls for young children and toddlers.



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PHI PHI

Phi Phi Island Village

Beach Resort


Direct speedboat transfer

PADI Dive Centre

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Designed in traditional Thai style, with

rooms housed in low-rise thatched cottages,

this resort is a romantic retreat with all the

elements of a tropical paradise holiday. Soak

up the ambient atmosphere at this haven of

serenity by the infinity pool.

The Beach Club & Haad Tien Beach Resort

KOH TAO

The Beach Club &

Haad Tien Beach Resort

Romantic island hideaway

Beachfront villas

Outstanding snorkelling and Reef Dive Centre

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This eco-luxury resort is located in an idyllic

setting amid tropical rainforest on an isolated

beach. It has a true castaway feel and offers

stunning views across the exotic landscape.

Spend lazy days around the pool or by the

beach and enjoy undisturbed sea views. Rooms

are beautifully appointed with natural materials,

ornate teak-wood carvings and stunning fabrics

to create warm interiors that combine an oriental

ambience with modern-day luxury comforts.

PHI PHI

KOH YAO YAI

Holiday Inn Phi Phi Island

Holiday Inn Resort Phi Phi Island

Ideal for families

Beachfront location

PADI Dive Centre

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Holiday Inn Resort Phi Phi Island offers

Thai-style bungalows and a diverse range

of energetic and relaxing activities. Set on

a sandy beach and surrounded by landscaped

gardens and the crystal-clear waters of

the Andaman Sea, this is a perfect

island hideaway.

Santhiya Koh Yao Yai

Resort & Spa

Romantic island getaway

Luxury pool villas available

Secluded beach

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Located amongst tropical rainforest this

eco luxury resort has a true castaway feel.

Relax by the freeform pool by the beach,

enjoy undisturbed sea views from the man

made waterfall and round off your day with a

treatment at the Ayurvana Spa. With just 90

elegant teakwood rooms, suites and pool villas

decorated in a traditional Thai style, the resort

has an intimate feel.

Santhiya Haad Tien Koh Beach Yao Yai Resort& Spa



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KOH KOOD

KHANOM

Soneva Kiri

Aava Resort & Spa

Soneva Kiri

Unusual and exciting dining options

One of the largest privately owned

observatories in the world

Unique kids’ club – The Den

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Soneva Kiri offers the ultimate in relaxed

barefoot luxury with unparalleled levels of

service and cutting-edge eco-concepts,

making it one of the most exclusive resorts in

Thailand. There really is no shortage of unique

experiences for you to try here – how about

Treepod Dining, stargazing or indulging in the

complimentary chocolate room? Or sit back

and enjoy an outdoor movie in the jungleenshrouded

auditorium of cascading cushions.

Exceptional spa facilities

Boutique accommodation

Chance to spot rare pink dolphins

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Located off the regular tourist track on Nadan

Beach, a 5.5-mile stretch of pristine golden

sands, this is the perfect place to get away

from it all. Surrounded by quiet beaches, caves

and waterfalls, and offering elegant, minimalist

design and spectacular Thai hospitality, you’ll

leave feeling refreshed and relaxed.

Aava Resort & Spa

KOH YAO NOI

KOH YAO NOI

KOH SAMET

Paradise Koh Yao

TreeHouse Villas Koh Yao

Paradee

Tranquil beachfront setting

Daily yoga and meditation classes

400m of pristine white sandy beach

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Away from the crowds, the peaceful Paradise

Koh Yao has a remote feel and boasts a

romantic setting ideal for walks along the

beach and candlelit dinners. Enjoy a morning

yoga class, pamper yourself in the spa or

discover Phang Nga Bay by canoe – this is a

resort where you can truly unwind.

Adults only resort

Ancient jungle and beach setting

Imaginative treehouse villas

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This romantic adults-only resort was opened

in early 2018 and features 25 imaginative

treehouses. These enchanting villas come

with a seated swing, private plunge pool

and unique hammock bath, plus selected

complimentary items from the minibar. You can

even customise your personal bar with two

complimentary bottles of house spirits –

just let us know what you would prefer.

Beachside haven

Romantic hideaway

Secluded island getaway

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If secluded beachfront luxury is what you’re

looking for, the Paradee will not disappoint.

This boutique all-villa property is accessible

only by boat and is the ultimate island

getaway. All villas are spacious and have views

of either the jungle-clad gardens or the whitesand

beach.

Koh Yao Noi

Paradee, Koh Samet



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The Emerald Cove

KOH CHANG

The Emerald Cove

Beachfront location

Luxurious Emerald Spa

Authentic Thai restaurant

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Step into this tropical jungle paradise and

immerse yourself in one of Thailand’s bestkept

paradise island secrets. Located on the

pristine white sands of Klong Prao Beach and

featuring modern and traditional Thai interiors,

this exotic retreat provides a tranquil, authentic

Thai setting for a special holiday

luxurious honeymoon.

KOH LANTA

Layana Resort & Spa

Adults-only resort

Almost two miles of white-sand beach

Walking distance to bars and restaurants

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A haven of peace and tranquillity, the Layana

Resort & Spa is renowned for its warm

hospitality and personalised service. This

romantic adults-only resort sits on almost

two miles of pristine beach and features

contemporary Thai-style accommodation.

Secluded within a walled garden, the awardwinning

Linger Longer Spa is the ultimate

sanctuary for relaxation and indulgence.

KOH CHANG

Santhiya Tree Koh Chang

Small, intimate resort

Ayurvana Spa

Outstanding diving

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This traditional Thai retreat – with Thai

architecture – is one of the most stunning

beachfront hotels you will find in the ‘Land of

Smiles’. With just 50 rooms spread throughout

beautiful gardens, there is a sense of space

and tranquillity. Many rooms are clustered

around the pool; all are surrounded by open

lawns and lush tropical gardens.

Santhiya Tree



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LAOS

Malaysia

CAMBODIA

From the sounds and scenery of the

jungle to the sandy beaches and

barely touched coral reefs teeming

with rainbow-coloured fish, this is

a country richly blessed by Mother

Nature. Cheeky macaque monkeys

and long-limbed orangutans are just

a couple of the animals who

will touch your heart.

LANGKAWI

Langkawi’s beautiful cluster of

islets offer breath-taking views,

stunning landscapes and

amazing adventures.

VIETNAM

BORNEO

Lush, emerald jungle is

surrounded by rugged coastline

on the magical island of Borneo.

Climb Mount Kinabalu, engage

in the local culture or wander

through the forest, looking

up to spot the world-famous

orangutans.

PHILIPPINES

REDANG

PANGKOR

LAUT

KUALA

TERENGGANU

MALAYSIA

CAMERON

HIGHLANDS

MALACCA

KUANTAN

PENANG

With the sizzle of woks and hint

of mouth-watering cuisine in

the air, Penang is a feast for the

senses. Thanks to a delicious

blend of Chinese and Malay

culture, a trip to this stunning

island is one you’ll remember.

MALAYSIAN

BORNEO

SARAWAK

KOTA KINABALU

SABAH

SINGAPORE

FACT FILE

FLIGHT TIME FROM UK

Around 13 hours; direct

flights are available

from the UK

INDONESIA

INDONESIAN

BORNEO

TIME DIFFERENCE

GMT +8

CURRENCY

Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

WHEN TO GO

The best time to visit

is between December

and February

VISA REQUIREMENTS

British citizens are not required

to obtain a visa for tourist

stays of up to 30 days

KUALA LUMPUR

Frenetic yet charming, Kuala

Lumpur has glittering skylines,

mouth-watering cuisine and

cosmopolitan style, all rolled

into one.

JAVA

BALI



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7-DAY ESCORTED TOUR

MALAYSIA

EXPLORER

WHERE TO STAY

HOT

SPOTS

When it comes to choosing a hotel

for your holiday, there’s no such thing

as ‘one size fits all’. A hotel with an

executive golf course may not be a

priority for a family of young children,

just as a relaxing spa isn’t necessarily

a must-have for someone planning an

action-packed adventure. That’s why

we offer it all – a fantastic selection of

hotels with their own unique highlights,

all guaranteeing exceptional service and

quality. Here are some of the very best:

Kuala Lumpur skyline

and visit Cheng Hoon Teng Temple,

Tranquerah Mosque and Butik China, an

ancient burial site. Take a leisurely cruise

on the Malacca River, followed by a

trishaw ride to Villa Sentosa.

DAYS 4–5: CAMERON HIGHLANDS

On the way to the highlands visit Gua

Tempurung, a former cave hideout of

communist guerillas, and admire

beautiful stalactites and deep pools.

You’ll then stop at the Iskandar Waterfalls

for a stunning photo opportunity before

enjoying a visit to the tea plantations.

This is the perfect tour to combine

nature, history and culture. Start

your adventure in the exciting city

of Kuala Lumpur before moving on

to explore the unique Portuguese,

Dutch and English architecture in

Malacca, followed by the undulating

hills of the tea plantations of

the Cameron Highlands. Finish

in the charming colonial town

of George Town in Penang.

DAY 1: KUALA LUMPUR

Start your adventure with a tour of

the city after dusk to witness how the

looming skyscrapers light up – and

enjoy a sumptuous Malaysian dinner

and cultural performance.

DAYS 2–3: MALACCA

The next few days are spent in historical

Malacca. Visit St. Johns Port and Bandar

Hill, the oldest area of the city. Enjoy

shopping opportunities at ‘Antique Row’,

TOP:

Thean Hou Temple,

Kuala Lumpur

ABOVE LEFT:

Tea plantations

in the Cameron

Highlands

ABOVE:

Kek Lok Si Temple,

Penang

DAYS 6–7: PENANG

Continue to Penang, stopping at the

town of Perak and Castle Istana en route.

Explore the fascinating city of George

Town, with its colonial history, Chinatown

and funky street-art scene.

INCLUDED

n Accommodation in a

double or twin room

with private facilities

(hotels may vary

at certain times of

the year)

n Meals as listed

n Air-conditioned

private transportation

and tours

n English-speaking

local driver/guide

KUALA LUMPUR

Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur

Highest hotel rooftop bar in the city centre

Banyan Tree Spa

Open-air swimming pool

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This boutique property is ideally located in the

heart of the city’s Golden Triangle – perfect for

shopping, sightseeing an exploring the huge

number of restaurants on offer in the capital.

Most rooms offer stunning cityscape views –

and whatever room you choose, you will enjoy

a sanctuary for the senses.

KUALA LUMPUR

The Majestic Hotel

Sophisticated colonial style

Private cinema and reading room

Afternoon tea in the orchid conservatory

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This unique hotel is rich in heritage and

located near many of the city’s attractions.

Rooms are set in either the original

Majestic Wing or the newer Art Deco-style

Tower Wing, and all are uniquely furnished

and spacious. The swimming pool and

Majestic Spa are the perfect spots to relax

after a day of sightseeing.

KUALA LUMPUR

The RuMa

Ideal location

Infinity pool

Family-friendly accommodation

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This is a hotel that captures all the intimacy of

a home, run by an attentive host. A stay here

will inspire you to uncover the city’s origins

and colonial heritage in a contemporary and

luxurious setting that exudes the soothing

qualities of a true urban resort. Once you

arrive at The RuMa you enter a world that

revolves around you.



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PENANG

Hard Rock Hotel Penang

Fun and lively resort

Great for families

Modern swim-up rooms

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With a fun atmosphere, the Hard Rock Hotel

brings a trendy edge to Penang. This modern

hotel has pool-access rooms, kids’ suites, a

selection of restaurants including the famous

Hard Rock Café and the largest free-form pool

in Penang.

PENANG

Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang

Resort & Spa

Stylish and exclusive resort

Par-3 executive golf course

Close to the night markets

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A relaxing resort set in 30 acres of landscaped

gardens leading down to the beach. Facilities

include a nine-hole golf course, tennis courts,

CHI, The Spa and a shuttle service into George

Town. Accommodation is split between the

Garden Wing and the exclusive Rasa Wing,

which has its own separate pool.

PENANG

Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang

All-suite hotel

Beautiful colonial building

In the heart of George Town

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This gorgeous boutique hotel, affectionately

called ‘The E&O’, dates back to the British

colonial era. Guest suites are split between

the original part of the hotel, known as the

Heritage Wing, and the Victory Annexe which

has a modern-classic design. The infinity pool

with views over the Andaman Sea is a great

place to relax and watch the sunset.

PENANG

Golden Sands Resort

by Shangri-La

Guaranteed interconnecting rooms

Extensive family facilities

Walking distance to the night markets

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This family-friendly hotel has a great spot on

Batu Feringgi Beach, within walking distance

of the night markets. A free shuttle service also

runs into George Town, but there is plenty to

keep you entertained at the hotel including the

Adventure Zone family entertainment centre

and two lagoon pools.



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LANGKAWI

Berjaya Langkawi Resort

Malaysian-style chalets on stilts

Walking distance to Oriental Village

Large resort with excellent facilities

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Occupying a beautiful location between the

rainforest and sea, simple Malaysian-style

chalets elevated on stilts are scattered across

this 70-acre hideaway. Another highlight is

the close proximity to the Oriental Village

shopping outlet and Langkawi Cable Car,

which can be reached on foot or via a

shuttle service.

Sailing on the Naga Pelangi, Langkawi

LANGKAWI

LANGKAWI

LANGKAWI

LANGKAWI

The Danna Langkawi

Three-tier infinity pool

Idyllic beachfront setting

Outstanding levels of service

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This award-winning colonial-style hotel has

spacious, elegantly furnished rooms, each with

a private balcony offering spectacular views.

The three-tier infinity pool and white-sand

beach overlooking Telaga harbour are the

perfect places to relax, while Planter’s, one of

Langkawi’s finest restaurants, offers gourmet

food in opulent surroundings.

Meritus Pelangi Beach

Resort & Spa

Walking distance to shops and restaurants

Kids’ club and family rooms

Located on a beautiful stretch of beach

uuuuPLUS

This hotel has a fantastic beachfront

location that’s within walking distance of the

restaurants of Pantai Cenang. Rooms are in

clusters of wooden chalets dotted throughout

the grounds and there are also family rooms

sleeping four. Relax by the pool, before sunset

cocktails at the beachfront restaurant.

The Andaman,

a Luxury Collection Resort


Coral reef conservation area

Morning and evening nature walks

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In an idyllic setting between a one-millionyear-old

rainforest and the azure waters of the

Andaman Sea, this is the ultimate hideaway.

Explore Southeast Asia’s first coral nursery,

indulge in organic treatments at the spa and

enjoy nature walks.

The Westin Langkawi

Resort & Spa

Four swimming pools

Free shuttle to Langkawi Shopping Mall

Guaranteed interconnecting rooms

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With modern rooms, four pools and several

restaurants, the Westin has plenty to offer. In

addition, there’s a private beach and the shops

of Kuah Town are just two miles away. Families

will appreciate the kids’ club and there are

even child-friendly treatments at the spa.



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Pangkor Laut Resort

Redang

ISLAND HOPPING

MALAYSIAN

HIDEAWAY

KUALA TERENGGANU

PANGKOR

REDANG

Uncover some of Malaysia’s hidden

gems. From secluded islands to

luxury retreats, these idyllic resorts

are perfect for relaxing amid

beautiful surroundings. Twin them

with a stopover in Kuala Lumpur

for the ultimate city and beach

combination

Tanjong Jara Resort

Unique dining on the rocks experience

Diving from March to October

Onsite turtle hatchery

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Facing a beautiful golden beach, this boutique

hotel is designed in traditional Malay style,

offering a relaxing and luxurious retreat.

Indulge yourself at the award-winning Spa

Village or explore the reefs off Tenggol Island;

the seasonal diving and snorkelling is one of

Asia’s best-kept secrets!

Pangkor Laut Resort

Fine-dining restaurants

Private island location

Tranquil and brimming with wildlife

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Offering a truly private island escape, where

villas are positioned either on stilts over the

azure sea, on the hillside amid the rainforest

or in landscaped gardens. Lie back on the

powdery white sands of Emerald Bay or head

to the award-winning Spa Village and indulge

in a world-class pampering experience.

The Taaras Beach & Spa Resort

Away-from-it-all feel

Snorkelling, diving and jungle trekking

Unspoilt island setting

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Situated on the tropical island of Redang,

this simple resort has a truly beautiful natural

setting. With a powder-soft white-sand beach,

crystal-clear waters and great marine life, this

is a perfect spot for diving and snorkelling.

Enjoy jungle trekking and a variety of

watersports including island hopping and

glass-bottom boat trips.

Tanjong Jara Resort

Diving at Tenggol Island



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DESTINATION FOCUS

GO WILD

IN BORNEO

DID YOU

KNOW?

Orangutans are critically

endangered, and visiting

a sanctuary in Borneo

supports conservation

work

10-DAY TOUR

TOUR ITINERARY

BORNEO LUXURY

WILDLIFE TOUR

Go back to nature and explore the

enchanting rainforests, national

parks and long sandy beaches of

Borneo. This is an untamed and

magical destination with natural

beauty in abundance and a rich

cultural heritage. Search for wild

proboscis monkeys, visit the Sepilok

Orangutan Sanctuary and snorkel in

Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park

A big part of any visit to Borneo will

be seeing its diverse and interesting

wildlife, with the main attraction

being one of man’s closest relatives,

the endangered orangutan. This tour

will take you up close to these

incredible animals, as well as

showing you so much more

DAY 1: SEPILOK

Visit the Orangutan Rehabilitation

Centre and Bornean Sunbear

Conservation Centre, before taking to

the water to witness magical fireflies –

and a ‘Jungle at night’ walking tour.

DAY 2: PITAS OXBOW LAKE

Experience the unique beauty of the

lake before going in search of wild

orangutans, pygmy elephants and

exotic birds.

DAY 3: GOMANTONG CAVES

A complex cave system, where

magnificent chambers teem with swiftlets

and bats. At sunset, see the amazing

flying squirrels in action.

DAY 4: SANDAKAN & SIM SIM

WATER VILLAGE

Explore Sandakan city before moving on

to see how local fishermen and their

families live in neat wooden houses built

on stilts over the water.

OPPOSITE, TOP:

Orangutan

FAR LEFT:

Rainforest

CLOCKWISE

FROM TOP LEFT:

A blue-eared

kingfisher, monitor

lizard, Sumatran

pit viper and

proboscis monkey



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BORNEO

Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria

Resort & Spa

Deluxe accommodation

64-acre nature reserve

Eco-friendly Championship golf course

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Escape to an oasis of luxury and tranquillity

nestled on the pristine white sands of Borneo’s

Pantai Dalit Beach. This enchanting retreat

is surrounded by 400 acres of tropical forest

that’s ideal for taking in the local flora and

captivating nature. Sample delights from

the resort’s eight bars and restaurants or

rejuvenate and unwind at the spa.

BORNEO

Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru

Resort & Spa

Varied range of dining options

Spa with traditional Bornean treatments

Extremely family friendly

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With a picturesque setting close to the coral

islands of Tunku Adbul Rahman National Park,

this luxury resort is ideal for all the family. In

addition to an exclusive marina, the resort has

an infinity pool, water play area with slides,

tennis courts and a pitch and putt course.

Relax on the private beach, enjoy delicious

food at the seven restaurants and bars, or treat

yourself to a massage at CHI, The Spa.

BORNEO

Gaya Island Resort

Private setting ideal for honeymooners

Luxury villas with beautiful views

Surrounded by nature and wildlife

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Built into the hillside overlooking the jungle, ocean and

majestic Mount Kinabalu, this exclusive island resort offers

a distinctively Bornean experience. Get a taste of the local

culture and heritage with activities including nature walks

in search of wild proboscis monkeys, culinary classes and

explorations of the resort’s two house reefs. Make sure to

visit the Spa Village, with its unique mangrove setting, and

relax in your luxurious and spacious villa. This secluded

haven is all about unwinding and getting back to nature.



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Indonesia

Indonesia

CHINA

The largest archipelago country in

the world, Indonesia is a bewitching

patchwork of cultures and customs,

landscapes and flavours. Each

island boasts unique draws, from

the legendary dragons of Komodo

to the pure shores and serene

spirituality of Bali, the epitome

of laid-back luxury. Island hop to

explore the very best of Indonesia.

KALIMANTAN

For off-the-beaten-track

adventure, Kalimantan provides

the goods. Visit a popular

national park in Borneo that’s

home to orangutans, and plant

fruit trees before trekking into

the forest to see these great

apes feeding.

PHILIPPINES

BALI

Perhaps the most popular

island is Bali, where you’ll

find elegant beach resorts,

lively shopping centres, rice

paddies and the Sacred

Monkey Forest.

FACT FILE

JAVA

Vibrant rice fields and volcanoes

– many still active today – make

up Java’s magnificent landscape.

See spectacular Mount Bromo,

which stands in a sea of ashen,

volcanic sand in the middle of

the ancient Tengger caldera,

surrounded by towering cliffs.

Don’t miss the UNESCO World

Heritage Site and ninth-century

Buddhist temple of Borobudur.

Java is the most populated island

on earth, home to 140 million

people, with 10 million living in

Jakarta, the Indonesian capital.

INDONESIA

GILI MENO

Whisking yourself away to this

– the smallest and quietest of

the three Gili Islands – feels

like the ultimate island getaway.

Stunning reefs lie off

paradisiacal beaches, alive with

colourful fish and turtles.

Snorkel to spot them, or simply

sink your toes into coral sand,

sipping on a cocktail and

soaking in the surroundings.

FLIGHT TIME FROM UK


TIME DIFFERENCE

GMT +8

CURRENCY

Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)

WHEN TO GO

The best time of year to visit is between

May and September, when the days are

dry and sunny

VISA REQUIREMENTS

British citizens are not required to obtain

a visa for stays of up to 30 days

Tegallalang, Bali

GILI TRAWANGAN

Known as Gili T, this is the

largest of the Gili Islands,

where by day you can shop,

dine or seek out a quiet beach,

and by night you can revel in

the famous nightlife. Take a

stroll at sunset to seek out one

of the island’s ambitious

restaurants, or relax at your

boutique hotel, enjoying the

luxury that this world-renowned

destination offers.

AUSTRALIA

LOMBOK

Rest and relaxation is the blissful

order of the day in Lombok, a

laid-back spot neighbouring the

Gili Islands. The beaches are – as

expected for this renowned

region – quite perfect, and

surfers enjoy the waters that lap

at them. Sasak villages inland

show more of the true culture of

Lombok, though the boutique

hotels dotting the shoreline

reflect it well.



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Indonesia

DID YOU

KNOW?

You can take this

spectacular journey

East to West (starting in

Lombok) or West to East

(starting in South

Bali)

SEATREK 8-DAY TOUR

Taking island hopping to the next

level, this luxury adventure explores

an Indonesian archipelago covered

in pristine beaches, vibrant jungles,

active volcanoes, mysterious lakes,

cascading waterfalls and traditional

villages alive with authentic

Indonesian culture

SEATREK CRUISES

Offering a truly unique immersive

experience, SeaTrek elevates smallboat

cruising to a once-in-a-lifetime

experience

With an ethos to explore Indonesia

through the eyes of Indonesians,

SeaTrek’s luxury adventures take you to

natural wonders and traditional villages

drenched in authentic culture.

Step aboard wooden pinisi sailing

ships, designated part of Indonesia’s

cultural heritage by UNESCO, and

prepare to follow historic spice routes

and trade winds to encounter a side of

Indonesia that’s seldom seen.

SeaTrek helps you delve into the

cultures of the archipelago, with

adventures proudly led by all-Indonesian

crews and tour leaders. Discover the

flavours, music and language of the

region as you unlock the secrets of this

culturally diverse country.

Transporting you on this amazing

voyage is the 24-passenger Ombak

Putih or the 12-passenger Katharina. Built

in the tradition style, these impressive

wooden pinisi sailing ships both offer

luxurious accommodation befitting the

beautiful surroundings. There are plenty

of areas to socialise outside or inside

with your fellow shipmates. On the top

deck, you’ll find an area with cushions

and bean bags, so you can sit back and

TOP:

SeaTrek Katahrina

ABOVE FROM TOP:

SeaTrek Cabin;

Onboard the

SeaTrek; cultural

dance; The

24-passenger

Ombak Putih

OPPOSITE FROM

TOP:

Komodo

island; Sunset

paddleboarding;

Komodo dragon,

Komodo National

Park, Flores

admire the view, watch the world go by,

read a book or take an afternoon nap.

Whether dining on board or enjoying a

beach barbecue, your meals are sure to

be world class, so you can just relax and

watch the world pass by.

For us, adventure is crucial. But

this doesn’t have to mean climbing

mountains. Every adventure is

individual, and it’s our job to find the

right one for you. Get in touch to start

your adventure today.

DANCES, DRAGONS

& MAGICAL LAKES

NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

Immerse yourself in the unique

environment of Komodo National Park

and Indonesia’s Lesser Sunda Islands on

this eight-day adventure. Each day offers

new wonders and an intimate perspective

as you explore the panorama of islands.

Join a ranger-led nature trek in search of

Komodo dragons but keep your eye out

for Rinca’s other diverse wildlife, from

monkeys to wild buffalo and deer. And

discover an underwater wonderland of

coral and marine life on a snorkelling

experience.

CULTURAL EXPLORATION

Experience the warmth and traditions

of the local communities as you are

welcomed into villages such as Melo,

where local ‘strongmen’ will perform

the ‘Caci,’ a ritual whip-fight between

two rivals, or enjoy the traditional dances.

Meet the Bajao people who build their

homes on stilts over the sea and soak up

this rare opportunity to experience such a

special part of the country’s seafaring

tradition.


and full itinerary.



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Indonesia

9-DAY TOUR

HIGHLIGHTS

OF INDONESIA

Discover some of Java’s most

impressive sights and attractions,

from the incredible Borobudur

temples near Yogyakarta to

Tangkuban Perahu volcano crater.

Explore temples and palaces, hot

springs and gardens

DAY 1: Start your Indonesian adventure

in Jakarta where you will visit the

National Museum, the old harbour at

Sunda Kelapa and the National

Monument (Monas).

DAYS 2–3: Continue on to Bandung in

the heart of West Java. We recommend a

stroll along Cihampelas Walk, a famous

shopping area popular with locals.

DAYS 4–5: Enjoy a leisurely train journey

to Yogyakarta, with plenty of time to

explore Malioboro Street and its myriad

of outlets, Yogyakarta Sultan’s Palace,

Taman Sari Water Castle and the historic

district of Kotagede. Don’t miss a visit to

the famous Borobudur Buddhist temple

complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

DAY 6: Today you will visit Solo, one of

the least westernised cities in Java, with

stops at the Mangkunegaran Palace and

the Sukuh Temple. Afterwards, continue

to the city of Kediri in the Brantas valley.

DAY 7: Continue your journey to

Panataran, home to striking architecture,

then travel on to the volcanoes of Mount

Kelud and Mount Bromo where you will

encounter a lunar-like landscape of epic

proportions and surreal beauty.

DAYS 8–9: After experiencing a dramatic

sunrise over the caldera, head to Ijen.

You are now in the far east of Java where

ABOVE,

CLOCKWISE FROM

TOP:

Borobodur Temples,

Java; Mount Bromo;

Borobodur Temples,

Java

you will enjoy a contrasting landscape of

rice paddies and pine forests. This part

of your adventure concludes with a ferry

journey to Bali.

Daily private departures on request.

If you’ve got questions, or there’s

something you’re not sure about

when it comes to booking a holiday,

simply talk to us and we’ll take care of

everything. All you have to do is travel.

ADULTS-ONLY TOUR

KOMODO

TRAILS

Take in the sights of the beautiful Komodo

National Park – including the main

attraction, the Komodo dragons. First

discovered over 100 years ago, the

Komodo dragon is a truly fascinating and

robust species, recommended to be seen

in its natural habitat. This two-night tour

from Bali is the ideal extension for those

seeking wildlife, nature and off-thebeaten-track

adventure.


ABOVE;

Komodo dragon in

Komodo National

Park

LEFT:

Padar Island,

Komodo

National Park



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Bali

The epitome of laid-back luxury

with pure shores, green landscapes

and serene spirituality. Bali’s

fascinating culture comes to life

through traditional dancers in

vivid costumes, while intricate

woodcarvings and batik paintings

in bohemian Ubud portray the rich

heritage of the island.

NORTH BALI

Many visitors never venture to

the north of the island, but this

authentic and untouched part of

Bali is definitely worth the drive.

From the former colonial capital

Singaraja with its Royal Palace

and busy harbour; to incredible

diving in the crystal clear waters

of Menjangan, and the volcanic

black sand beaches of Lovina

where wild dolphins visit the

shores every morning.

UBUD

Known as the cultural heart of Bali,

Ubud is perched in the hills and

offers jungle views, rice terraces,

valleys and plenty of ancient

temples. The nearby villages

are bursting with art galleries

and markets selling local crafts,

while the Sacred Monkey Forest

conservation centre is home to

around 600 monkeys.

SIDEMAN

When you visit this magically

preserved region, it’s easy to

imagine what Bali must have

looked like 30 years ago. Enjoy

the panoramic rice terraces,

farmlands and quaint villages.

Now is the time to visit this

hidden gem – before everyone

finds out about it.

CANDIDASA

This unspoilt part of Bali is home to

traditional villages, lush rice fields

and sandy beaches. Unwind in

the surroundings of your boutique

hotel and take a bike ride into

central Candidasa for a simple

meal at one of the local warungs.

Active travellers will enjoy trekking

around the local hills or trips to the

nearby dive sites.

INDONESIA

BALI

GILI

ISLANDS

LOMBOK

FACT FILE

FLIGHT TIME FROM UK


TIME DIFFERENCE

GMT +8

CURRENCY

Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)

WHEN TO GO

The best time of year to visit is between

May and September, when the days are

dry and sunny

VISA REQUIREMENTS



Tegalalang rice terraces,

North Ubud

SEMINYAK

Busy Seminyak is packed with

luxury hotels, trendy restaurants

and boutique shops. By day, life

revolves around the wide sandy

beach which is an excellent

spot for surfing. By night make

the most of the breath-taking

sunsets, fine-dining restaurants

and fun nightlife.

JIMBARAN

Originally a sleepy fishing

village, Jimbaran is now home

to some of Bali’s best hotels,

but still retains its peaceful

feel. Nightlife here is very lowkey,

centring on local seafood

restaurants with tables on

the sand, especially popular

at sunset.

TANJUNG BENOA

Just north of Nusa Dua, the

three-mile stretch of coast at

Tanjung Benoa is home to

sandy beaches and plenty of

watersports. The majority of

hotels here offer all inclusive,

however there are some shops

and restaurants outside if you

like to explore the local area.

PENIDA

ISLAND

SANUR

Bali’s first tourist resort, Sanur

is filled with traditional hotels.

There are plenty of restaurants

and bars for a low-key evening,

as well as many souvenir

shops. The beaches are reef

protected, making the waves

calm, while the beachfront path

that stretches the entire resort

is perfect for a relaxing stroll.



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SANUR

TANJUNG BENOA

TANJUNG BENOA

Hyatt Regency Bali

Grand Mirage Resort & Thalasso

Hotel Nikko Bali

Three ocean-facing swimming pools

Excellent family facilities

Located in the heart of quaint Sanur

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An iconic beachfront resort set within large

tropical grounds, walking distance to local

restaurants, cafés, boutiques and the Pasar

Sindhu Night Market. Each room is elegantly

designed with a modern Balinese touch and

overlooks the tranquil gardens or the Indian

Ocean. The dining options are varied and

affordable; Omang Omang restaurant serves

comfort food from Indonesia and from around

the world, while Pizzaria brings the best of

Italian cuisine to a beachfront setting.

Family wing

Thalasso spa and Aquamedic pool

Excellent all inclusive package

uuuuPLUS

Set on a sandy beach, this family-friendly

hotel has a huge range of facilities. The family

wing offers family suites, indoor and outdoor

play areas and kids’ dining options. For adults

there’s a Thalasso spa with Aquamedic pool

and plenty of watersports.

Four restaurants and three bars

Optional all inclusive

Free shuttle to Kuta and Nusa Dua

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This good-value hotel has spacious rooms

and a traditional Balinese feel. A choice of

four restaurants including an Italian and a

beachfront seafood restaurant ensures you

don’t have to go far to enjoy a good meal and

days can be spent relaxing around the pool.

Kota Denpasar

Tanjung Pandan

SANUR

SANUR

TANJUNG BENOA

Segara Village

The Pavilions, Bali

Sol Beach House Benoa

Tropical Balinese village style

Trendy beachside lounge bar

Contemporary guest rooms

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This hotel has the feel of a traditional Balinese

village with bungalows scattered through

tropical grounds. Recently renovated guest

rooms are bright and airy and the main pool

offers in-water loungers, perfect for relaxing in

the sun. On an evening head to the Byrdhouse

lounge for cocktails overlooking the beach and

chill-out music.

Peaceful and stylish private villas

Romantic dining pavilions

Ideal for couples and honeymoons

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This charming all-villa boutique hotel is perfect

for couples and honeymoons. Stay in one of

the luxurious Balinese-decorated villas, many

of which have a private pool. Private dining

pavilions are dotted through the garden,

or enjoy in-villa dining. Should you wish to

explore, the beach and attractions in Sanur are

a walk away.

Private beach with watersports

Body and Sol Spa

Earth Check Gold Certificate

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This all inclusive resort has an intimate

feel and first-class service. Surrounded by

landscaped gardens, there’s an idyllic pool

and activities such as cooking demonstrations.

Contemporary rooms have minimalist Balinese

touches and the higher categories come with

extra benefits such as a stocked minibar.

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NUSA DUA

LEGIAN

JIMBARAN

Grand Hyatt Bali

Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa

Belmond Jimbaran Puri

Low-rise village style

Five restaurants

Excellent kids’ club

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Split into four low-rise villages, this expansive

resort is set in no less than 42 acres of

peaceful gardens leading down to a sweep

of sandy beach. There are five restaurants on

offer including Italian and Japanese cuisine

plus an extensive spa, or you can walk across

the road to the Bali Collection mall with its

restaurants and shops.


Short walk to restaurants and shops

Trendy Azul Beach Club

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A fantastic hotel for all the family, the Bali

Mandira is located in the heart of Legian,

directly opposite the beach, and offers a

variety of rooms from traditionally styled

deluxe cottages to modern pool villas. This

great-value property is perfect for those who

want a pool scene, easy access to a long

sandy beach and close proximity to restaurants

and shops.

Luxurious suites and pool villas

Gourmet beachfront restaurants

The Beach Spa

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Managed by the prestigious Orient Express

group, outstanding service comes as standard

at the Belmond Jimbaran Puri. Relax around

the emerald infinity pool, or indulge in a

therapeutic treatment at the beachfront

spa. The rooms are sumptuous with all the

amenities you need for a memorable stay.

Denpasar beach

Mount Agung

NUSA DUA

NUSA DUA

JIMBARAN

Samabe Suites & Villas

Exclusive clifftop location

All suites and villas

Optional luxury all inclusive available

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Perched in an exclusive clifftop location,

this boutique hotel offers magnificent

uninterrupted sea views. Surrounded by

tropical grounds and with a private white-sand

beach below you’ll know you’re in the truly

exotic destination of Bali. Each of the spacious

suites and villas is set over several terraces

ensuring privacy, perfect for a romantic and

restorative holiday or a luxurious honeymoon.

The Laguna, A Luxury Collection

Resort & Spa

5,000 square metres of swimmable lagoons

Luxurious spa

Butler service

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Offering a high level of personalised

hospitality, this luxurious resort has butler

service. A key highlight is the network of

swimmable lagoons, with 5,000 square metres

spread throughout the grounds. You’ll have no

trouble finding a quiet sunbathing spot, but if

you’d like even more privacy, why not upgrade

to a pool villa?

Jimbaran coast

Mövenpick Resort & Spa


Split-level family rooms

Five restaurants/bars

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The Mövenpick has a peaceful spot 100

metres from Jimbaran Beach and adjacent to

Samasta Village complex with its shops and

restaurants. The hotel has a large pool with

sandy beach area and private cabanas, as well

as a spa, kids’ and teens’ clubs and a rooftop

bar with ocean views.

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UBUD

UBUD

UBUD

Furama Villas & Spa

Maya Ubud

Alila Ubud

Traditional-style pool villas

Cooking classes available

Complimentary shuttle to centre of Ubud

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Tucked away amid serene rice fields and

framed by the majestic Mount Batur, this

hotel is a perfect romantic hideaway. Offering

exceptional value for money, each of the

spacious villas comes with a good-sized

private pool and outdoor massage sala so you

can enjoy treatments in the comfort of your

own surroundings.

Stunning hillside scenery

Sustainable resort

Award-winning spa

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This spectacular resort is set within 25 acres of

hillside gardens high above the valley, flowing

down to a riverside hideaway with a spa, pool

and restaurant. Pamper your senses at the spa

or join in the yoga or cookery courses. The

centre of Ubud is also easily accessible by

either a 25-minute stroll or a short ride on the

free hotel shuttle.

Holistic Alila Spa

Stunning valley views

15 minutes from central Ubud

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Set high up on a hillside overlooking the

Ayung River valley, the Alila Ubud is a small

and intimate hotel. Spend your days soaking

up the incredible rainforest and valley views

from the infinity pool, indulge at the spa, and

make the most of yoga and tai chi classes.

Guest rooms and villas are built on stilts into

the banks of the river valley and combine

modern design with natural touches.

Alila Ubud

SIDEMAN

UBUD

Wapa di Ume Sideman

The Samaya Ubud

Two-tier infinity pool

Kapha Spa

Yoga pavilion

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This luxurious boutique hotel is located on the

hillside of Sideman, set against the magical

backdrop of Mount Agung and surrounded by

rice fields. Perfect for a relaxing break, at this

peaceful hideaway you can rejuvenate your

mind and body with holistic healing treatments

at Kapha Spa, join a yoga class at the pavilion

or unwind in one of the two-tier infinity

swimming pools.

Modern pool villas

In-villa spa treatments

Romantic riverside restaurant

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Located in the Ayung Valley, this luxurious

hotel offers modern and spacious pool villas

with butler service, perfect for even the most

discerning traveller. Meals are served at Swept

Away Restaurant, which offers à la carte and

degustation menus and a selection of fine

wines. For an even more romantic evening,

private dining is available at your villa.

Wapa di Une Sideman

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SEMINYAK

SEMINYAK

NORTH-WEST BALI

Alila Seminyak

The Oberoi

The Menjangan Dynasty Resort

Five infinity swimming pools

Customised spa experiences

Tantalising seascape dining

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Unfurling along the shores of Seminyak

Beach the Alila radiates sophistication and

contemporary cool. With lush green roofs,

wall-hugging plants and landscaped terraces,

it’s like you have discovered a secret garden.

Indulge your taste buds at Seasalt restaurant

or treat your senses with an Asian-inspired

treatment at Spa Alila.

Exclusive, luxury resort

15 acres of tropical grounds

Close to restaurants and shops

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Traditional Balinese touches and exceptional

service combine at this elegant hotel.

Luxurious thatched roof guest rooms have

views over the 15-acre gardens and daily

offerings presented at the temples in the

ground offer a glimpse into local culture.

There are four open-air dining spaces

including an amphitheatre that hosts traditional

dance performances.

Luxury tented accommodation

Bordered by West Bali National Park

Excellent diving and snorkelling

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This unique resort in the far north-west is one

of Bali’s most exciting concepts, in an area

renowned for superb diving. Perfect for a

secluded hideaway, guest rooms are luxurious

safari-inspired tents. A variety of activities are

available including trekking, kayaking and

horse riding, or simply relax around the infinity

pool overlooking the bay.

The Oberoi, Seminyak

SEMINYAK

CANDIDASA

CANDIDASA

The Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa

Alila Manggis

Candi Beach Resort & Spa

Beautiful sunset views

Modern and stylish resort

Shuttle service to Legian and Kuta

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With its prime beachfront setting in a quiet

corner of Seminyak, this stylish modern resort

is split into two wings. The main wing has a

large infinity pool overlooking the ocean, with

the sunset lounge providing the perfect spot to

relax as the sun goes down. A short walk will

take you to nearby restaurants and boutiques,

but if you wish to venture further afield the

hotel also offers the added benefit of a shuttle

service to Legian and Kuta.

Small boutique hotel

Peaceful gardens and ocean views

Optional Alila experiences

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This small boutique hotel has a pretty palmfringed

pool and ocean views. Enjoy daily

afternoon tea poolside, and make the most of

the yoga and tai chi classes in the gardens.

The restaurant serves local and international

cuisine or you may like to book an organic

garden experience, followed up by movie night

in the gardens, set up weekly.

Tranquil beachfront location

Peaceful and relaxing atmosphere

Diving and snorkelling nearby

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This charming hotel is located in a beautiful

coconut grove, gently rolling onto the beach.

Days can be spent around two pools, at the

spa or exploring the local countryside. Simply

furnished guest rooms have white walls

and soft furnishings with splashes of colour,

while pool villas have a modern design and a

gazebo overlooking the gardens and ocean.

Seminyak Beach

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EXPERT

ADVICE

Gili Trawangan is perfect

for chilled-out days and

livelier nights, while

Gili Meno is an ideal

romantic holiday

Mahamaya

GILI MENO

Mahamaya

Beautiful beachfront location

Great snorkelling and diving nearby

Contemporary boutique style

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This gorgeous boutique hotel has a great

location on the west coast of Gili Meno, perfect

for watching the sunset. Days here are all

about relaxation – spend your time around

the two small freshwater pools or soak up the

sun on the beach. Snorkelling equipment and

kayaks are available free of charge and just a

short swim from the shore you’ll find yourself

among tropical fish and turtles. If you’re

looking for an environmentally friendly hotel

with amazing service look no further.

ISLAND HOPPING

ISLANDS

BEYOND BALI

GILI TRAWANGAN

The largest and most popular of the

rustic Gili Islands, ‘Gili T’ is perfect for

lazy beach days with the option of

vibrant nights. The main centre of the

island is lined with shops, restaurants

and bars – but even in the quieter parts,

you don’t have to walk far to find a

simple beach café perfect for watching

the sunset with your toes in the sand.

Because everyone needs to recharge their batteries from time to time, to remember the joy

of simply being rather than doing. Our hand-picked selection of Bali’s best hideaway hotels

will help you unwind in a discreet location that’s off the tourist trail. Choose one island to

explore in depth, or combine two or three for an island-hopping adventure

GILI ISLANDS

With white coral beaches, excellent

snorkelling and no motorised vehicles,

this archipelago of three tiny islands off

the coast of Lombok have a rustic,

bohemian vibe. Renowned for their

amazing diving opportunities, laidback

attitude and stunning, kaleidoscopic

sunsets, one of the best ways to explore

the islands is by hiring a bike and

pedalling your way around, before

relaxing with a cocktail.

GILI MENO

The quietest of the Gili Islands, sleepy

Gili Meno has a laid-back way of life and

tranquil island feel. Although just a short

boat ride from lively Gili Trawangan, you

will feel a million miles away from the

outside world as you relax at your

boutique hotel and decide whether to

spend your afternoon snorkelling among

the plentiful fish and turtles, or simply

enjoying a cocktail on the white coral

beaches while working on your tan.

ABOVE:

Beaches found

on Gili Trawangan

and Gili Meno

LOMBOK

This sleepy, laidback island is perfect for

a spot of peace and tranquillity, just on

the doorstep of the rustic Gili Islands.

With many small boutique hotels dotted

along the shoreline, Lombok offers the

perfect oasis for those looking to

escape. Away from the beach, explore

the traditional Sasak villages inland for

a taste of authentic Indonesian culture.

We make sure that every step of every

journey – from our customer service to

the experience in hotel or resort – is of

the finest quality. Get in touch to see

how our Destination Specialists can

help book your dream holiday

GILI TRAWANGAN

Vila Ombak

In the heart of Gili Trawangan

Traditional guest rooms

Close to restaurants and shops

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Centrally located just a few minutes’ walk from

Gili Trawangan’s many bars, restaurants and

shops, this popular hotel is a great choice for

your stay on this idyllic island. Choose from

simply styled superior rooms, modern club

rooms or private pool villas. Relax by one of

the three swimming pools, or unwind at the

Roemah Spa.

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LOMBOK

Puri Mas Boutique Resort & Spa

Intimate boutique hotel

Adults only

Peaceful beachside setting

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This lovely boutique hotel has a beautiful

seafront setting and the adults-only policy

makes it very popular with honeymooners.

Traditional guest rooms are dotted throughout

the gardens. Just over a mile away you

will also find the Puri Mas Spa Resort, with

complimentary transport available between

the two so you can easily switch between

beachfront bliss and hillside retreat as and

when you please.

Puri Mas Boutique Resort & Spa

The Oberoi

LOMBOK

LOMBOK

The Oberoi, Lombok

Sudamala Suites & Villas

Ultimate luxury retreat

Tranquil beachfront setting

Snorkel right from jetty

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In a secluded setting with 24 acres of tropical

grounds leading to white sands and azure

waters, this exquisite resort is the ultimate in

luxury and relaxation. Traditional, thatched

rooms and villas have spectacular garden

or ocean views and the award-winning

Lumbung Restaurant serves Indonesian and

Western cuisine. Complimentary inter-island

transfers are provided for guests looking to

combine their stay with a visit to The Oberoi,

Bali (T&C’s apply).

Spectacular sunset views

Authentic Balinese atmosphere

Luxurious suites and villas

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Newly renovated, this charming boutique hotel

with an authentic Balinese atmosphere, set on

a pristine stretch of beach, the Sudamala offers

a high level of personalised service. Take part

in different guest activities each day, such as

cycling tours and cookery lessons, relax by

the swimming pool overlooking the ocean or

indulge in a treatment at the spa.

The Oberoi

Sudamala Suites & Villas



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Philippines

CHINA

Picture a cluster of over 7,000

verdant islands thrusting upwards

from glittering sapphire waters: this

is the Philippines. Rice terraces

form a lush green carpet over the

countryside, smouldering volcanoes

stretch towards clear skies, whitesand

beaches border secluded

lagoons and massive networks of

caves and tunnels run beneath it all.

MANILA

BOHOL

CORON

SIARGAO

PHILIPPINES

EL NIDO

FACT FILE

FLIGHT TIME FROM UK

Around 13 hours, direct

CEBU

TIME DIFFERENCE

GMT +8

CURRENCY

Philippine Peso (PHP)

WHEN TO GO

The most popular time to visit is the dry

season, from November to April

VISA REQUIREMENTS



PALAWAN

INDONESIA

BORACAY

Chocolate Hills, Bohol



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ISLAND HOPPING

Breath-taking beauty spots and adventure pursuits abound in

this Far Eastern archipelago

An archipelago of 7,107 islands,

each with its own unique charm,

the Philippines remains relatively

undiscovered. It’s believed that Alex

Garland’s novel The Beach is based

on a secret island in El Nido, but he

set it in Thailand instead so as not to

bring too much attention to the pristine

stretches of white sand here.

Split between three geographical

divisions, the Philippines has much

to offer, from the 2,000-year-old

rice terraces in Luzon in the north

to incredible opportunities for island

hopping. Manila is a neon-hued

megacity and the Philippine capital –

make sure you ride a colourful jeepney,

an iconic form of public transport. The

central Visayan Islands have white-sand

beaches and amazing marine life. And

the south is home to rustic Mindanao.

It’s when you’re hopping between

the islands that you’ll see what makes

the country so special. Famous for its

beautiful beaches, incredible coral

reefs and breath-taking rice terraces,

the Philippines offers a true slice

of paradise.



CLOCKWISE FROM

TOP LEFT:

El Nido flight;

beautiful beaches;

sunset over the

Lind, Boracay; El

Nido; aerial shot of

Palawan beach

ISLAND-HOP YOUR WAY TO

A TAILOR-MADE ADVENTURE

By exploring several islands, you’ll not

only see more of the Philippines, you’ll

also get to create your ideal mix of

activities and downtime. Start your

journey in Manila before taking a short

flight to historic Cebu for a few nights,

and then take a fast ferry to Bohol. Then

there’s palm-fringed Siargao, the wilds

of Palawan and award-winning Boracay.

Many of the islands have their own small

airports, so island hopping couldn’t

be easier. Just ask our Destination

Specialists to help you book your

perfect trip.

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Tarsier

MANILA

MANILA

Mactan beach, Cebu

Fairmont Makati

Walking distance from Greenbelt

Outdoor swimming pool

Seven restaurants and lounges

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Situated in Makati’s business district, this

luxurious hotel is the perfect base for your

Manila adventure. Enjoy spectacular city views

from your guest room, savour international

cuisine at the innovative Spectrum all-day

dining restaurant and escape the bustle of the

city at Willow Stream Spa.

15-DAY TOUR

PHILIPPINES

ISLAND DISCOVERY

Explore the diverse islands of

the Philippines on this 15-day

adventure. Experience historic Cebu

with its pristine beaches, visit the

Chocolate Hills of Bohol and island

hop in El Nido

DAYS 1–4: CEBU

Witness nature at its best in Cebu where

you can snorkel the crystal-clear waters

or enjoy an island-hopping adventure.

Bursting with life, the capital of the

Philippines is an invigorating blend

of some of the country’s oldest and

richest heritage, and the most

modern metropolitan features on

the landscape. For over 300 years,

Manila was the centre of the

Spanish military might in the region,

but today it’s surrounded by

modern skyscrapers and consists of

no less than 17 sub-cities and a

huge population of over 12 million

EXCURSION

El Nido

Beachline of Panglao

Island, Bohol

DAYS 5–8: BOHOL

Take the ferry over to Bohol, home to the

smallest primate in the world, the tarsier.

Observe these rare creatures in their

natural habitat before visiting the island’s

other attractions, such as the famous

Chocolate Hills, and cruise along the

Loboc River. Head to the ocean to spot

dolphins and the gentle whale sharks

who call Oslob home.

DAYS 9–15: EL NIDO

A short flight will take you to El Nido

to discover the extraordinary natural

splendour and ecosystem. Explore more

of the Bacuit archipelago as you island

hop to hidden coves and secret

beaches.

MANILA THE LOCAL WAY

A true local experience

Travel by different types of public

transport

Visit the oldest Chinatown in the world

From taking the morning ferry along the

Pasig River and riding the PNR train, to

jumping in a three-wheeled ‘kuliglig’

or hopping on a jeepney, you will

experience Manila in a whole new

way. Take a trip around the old walls

of Intramuros in a horse-drawn ‘calesa’

and drop by an authentic Chinese tea

house in Binondo.

Jeepney, Manila

WHAT’S INCLUDED

n Accommodation

in Cebu, Bohol and

El Nido

n Ferry transfer

between Cebu

and Bohol

n Inter-island flight

between Bohol and

El Nido

n Whale shark

watching

n Kawasan Falls

tour with lunch

n Bohol tour

with lunch

n Island hopping

activities in El Nido,

Palawan


and full itinerary



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CEBU

BOHOL

CEBU

Mactan beach, Cebu

Shangri-La’s Mactan

Resort & Spa

Exclusive Ocean Wing

Ideal for families

Nearby dive sites

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Ideal for families, this luxurious resort is home

to the Toddler Zone for little ones and the

E-Zone for teenagers, as well as two pools,

watersports and a six-hole golf course. While

children burn off energy, why not relax at CHI,

The Spa or take a swim to the two sunken

ships just off the beach to snorkel among the

colourful marine life.

BOHOL

Tarsier

Amorita

Spectacular sunset views

Close to beachfront restaurants

Committed to sustainable tourism

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The peaceful clifftop location offers showstopping

sunset views with each wing of

this contemporary resort including its own

sea-view infinity pool. The soft white sands

of Alona Beach below offer a host of local

restaurants or enjoy international cuisine at

the hotel’s Saffron Restaurant.

Rich in history and multifaceted

culture, Cebu offers a glimpse of

the country’s past, from its Spanish

colonial architecture and the

Lapulapu Memorial to the Cebu

Taoist Temple, built by the local

Chinese community more recently.

Walk through lush mangroves and

swim under jaw-dropping waterfalls,

or take an island-hopping boat trip

to spot whale sharks and do some

snorkelling

Best known as the home of the

smallest primate in the world, the

tiny bug-eyed tarsier, Bohol is

brimming with natural beauty,

history and amazing beaches.

The majestic Chocolate Hills are

another fantastic highlight to visit

when you’re not exploring one of

the island’s dive sites. Accessible

in less than two hours by flight from

Manila or fast ferry from Cebu this

island should not be missed.

Swim with whale sharks

Chocolate Hills

EXCURSION

FASCINATING BOHOL

EXCURSION

EXCURSION

Spot the nocturnal tarsiers

Visit the Chocolate Hills

Cruise along Loboc River

ISLAND HOPPING

Picnic lunch on Nalusuan Island

Snorkelling

Meet local fishing families

Board a motorised outrigger banca boat

to discover the underwater jewels of

Cebu’s crystalline blue waters. During

your island-hopping adventure you’ll

drop anchor to swim, snorkel and enjoy

Cebu’s underwater attractions before

moving on to lunch at a nearby island.

You’ll also stop at another island to

witness first-hand the simple lifestyle of

fishing communities.

Cebu

AQUATIC ADVENTURE

Visit Oslob, take a dip at Kawasan

waterfalls, spot whale sharks

This full-day expedition is well worth the

early morning start as you head out to

discover the region’s unique marine life.

Catch a glimpse of playful dolphins as you

make your way by boat to the southern tip of

Cebu island where you will have the chance

to swim with whale sharks. Then proceed to

Balicasag island, famous for its dive sites,

where you can snorkel with sea turtles and

tropical fish. Enjoy lunch on board while

travelling back to Panglao Island.

Snorkel with turtles

Discover the wonders of Bohol on this

full-day tour. First up is the Philippine

Tarsier Foundation to observe these rare,

nocturnal creatures in their natural

habitat. After a short stop at the historical

Blood Compact site, head to Baclayon to

visit a centuries-old stone church that

houses a museum. Proceed past the

Bilar man-made forest to the Chocolate

Hills, where you can take a hike up to the

viewpoint for a bird’s-eye view of the

surrounding area. Then travel on to the

Loboc River where a cruise downstream

on a floating restaurant is made even

more enjoyable with a delectable lunch

served on board.



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Boracay

BORACAY

For such a small island, Boracay

packs a big punch. Once you step

foot on the powder-soft white-sand

beaches you’ll be in no doubt why

this is one of the Philippines’ most

popular tourist destinations. Days

here are all about relaxing on the

beach, trying your hand at the

plentiful watersports on offer or

diving at one of the nearby sites;

while by night the island comes

alive with a vast array of beach bars,

cafés and restaurants

Siargao

SIARGAO

Composed of 48 islands, this upand-coming

hotspot is a haven for

year-round surfing, with gorgeous

beaches, turquoise waters, romantic

beach villas and plentiful snorkelling

opportunities. Swim with stingless

jellyfish at Sohoton Cove or simply

relax with a cocktail.

BORACAY

BORACAY

BORACAY

SIARGAO

Discovery Shores

Modern luxury suites

Peaceful location

Swimming pool with Jacuzzi®

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On the breath-taking powder-soft sands

of Boracay’s famous White Beach, this

contemporary all-suite hotel features sleek

interiors with splashes of colour reflecting

the vibrant atmosphere of the island. Ideal for

lazy days in the sun, a beach butler service is

offered to keep you refreshed and even re-lay

your towels while you cool off in the sea.

The Lind Boracay

Three restaurants and bar

The Spa Wellness Boracay

Kids’ club

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This luxurious hotel, ideally located on

Boracay’s famous White Beach, has earned

a reputation as one of island’s finest resorts.

Relax in your spacious room or suite, soaking

up the view from your balcony, or enjoy the

world-class facilities, from the culinary prowess

of the hotel’s chefs to the signature treatments

at the spa.

Shangri-La’s Boracay

Resort & Spa

Exquisite five-star luxury

Two secluded white beaches

Exclusive boat service from Caticlan

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Be amazed by views of clear blue waters

lapping at the secluded beaches of this

luxurious retreat as you arrive by speedboat.

Take your pick from the resort’s two

immaculate beaches or the large free-form

pool and, as the sun goes down, enjoy

laid-back live music and traditional dance

performances with a cocktail in hand.

Nay Palad Hideaway

All inclusive resort

World-class spa

Island-hopping activities

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The epitome of barefoot luxury, the Nay

Palad Hideaway is nestled between ancient

mangrove forests and white sandy shores.

Whether you choose to join the myriad resort

activities, indulge in some culinary delights or

prefer some quiet contemplation at the spa,

the resort team can help you tailor your perfect

island escape and, best of all, it’s all included.



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El Nido

EL NIDO & CORON

Palawan

EL NIDO

EL NIDO

CORON

The idyllic archipelagic province of

Palawan is home to verdant islands

and dramatic limestone seascapes.

Two of its most beautiful spots

are El Nido, on the north side of

Palawan Island, and Coron, home

to seven, incredibly photogenic

lakes. The region boasts wonderful

wildlife, sugar-white beaches

and dense, picturesque forests.

Many have called the islands the

most beautiful on earth though

the mainland’s long stretches of

beach, with luscious mountainous

backdrop, is hard to beat.

El Nido

Coron

El Nido Resorts Lagen Island

Nature trails

Extensive water activities

Resident marine biologist

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This private island resort is carved against a

backdrop of limestone cliffs looking out across

a tranquil lagoon. The emphasis here is on

nature, marine activities and relaxation. Days

can be spent snorkelling, island hopping to the

nearby beach clubs, kayaking on the lagoons

or relaxing by the pool.

Caption

El Nido Resorts Miniloc Island

Overwater bungalows

Adjacent to the Big and Small Lagoons


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Tucked away in a beautiful cove, Miniloc Island

is next to the famous Big and Small Lagoons

whose turquoise waters are home to an array

of marine life. Enjoy full-board meals at the

Clubhouse restaurant and take the shuttle boat

to neighbouring El Nido Resorts Lagen Island

and two nearby beach clubs.

Club Paradise

Located in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

Private island resort

Firefish restaurant

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This exclusive island resort offers a pristine

white sandy beach perfect for unwinding. Or

get involved with the myriad island activities

such as kayaking, snorkelling or diving. Indulge

with a signature four-hand massage at Glow

Spa, grab a quick bite from the snack bar or

watch the sunset at the Sand Bar.



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Singapore

On the surface the city state of

Singapore is a picture of futuristic

skyscrapers and ultra-clean

shopping malls, but at its heart

is a bubbling multiculturalism that

the city’s insiders thrive on. It’s one

of Asia’s hit-list destinations for

cutting-edge food, landscaping,

architecture and shopping.

SINGAPORE

Park Hotel Clarke Quay

Modern hotel with classic colonial architecture

Free shuttle to Orchard Road and Clarke Quay

Outdoor swimming pool with poolside bar

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Centrally located on the historic Singapore

River, a short walk from the vibrant dining and

entertainment hub of Clarke Quay. Blending

contemporary comforts with architecture that

exudes the old-world charm of Singapore’s

colonial past. The outdoor pool overlooks the

waterfront promenade of Clarke Quay, and is

a perfect spot to relax with a refreshing drink.

MALAYSIA

Park Hotel Clarke Quay

SINGAPORE

BORNEO

FACT FILE

FLIGHT TIME FROM UK


TIME DIFFERENCE

GMT +8

CURRENCY

Singapore Dollar (SGD)

WHEN TO GO

Singapore is a year-round destination,

but the dry season runs from February

to April

VISA REQUIREMENTS



Supertrees at

Gardens by the Bay

SINGAPORE

Raffles Singapore

One of Singapore’s most iconic landmarks

Recently extensively restored

Nestled in the heart of the business and

civic district

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Opened in 1887 and one of the few remaining

19th century hotels in the world, Raffles

Singapore has undergone an extensive

restoration that breathes new life into the

heritage hotel, while retaining its renowned

ambience, service and charm. With 14-foot

ceilings and elegant furnishings, the

suites provide the ultimate in comfort and

tranquil ambience.



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Vietnam

CHINA

Bordering the South China Sea, this

is a country of dramatic seascapes,

verdant countryside and buzzing

neon-hued cities. Take in green

paddy fields, sleepy villages, stilt

houses and floating markets selling

an astounding array of the freshest

herbs and vegetables. No trip

here would be complete without

sampling the fragrant street food.

MYANMAR

HANOI

Hanoi is vibrant and charming,

with traces of Chinese and

French influence as well as

colonial buildings. Streets

buzz with locals on scooters

going about their daily life.

VIETNAM

HALONG BAY

Little can prepare you for the

beauty of UNESCO World

Heritage Site Halong Bay. We

love cruising among its

limestone cliffs and islets

aboard a traditional junk boat.

THAILAND

LAOS

HUE

Vietnam is brimming with

beach retreats and cultural

hubs, but if you want to delve

into the country’s history, the

former imperial capital Hue is

the ideal place to do it.

HOI AN

Charismatic and utterly

enchanting, Hoi An is one of

our favourite towns in Vietnam,

and should be top of your list if

you’re planning on visiting this

magical country.

LAOS

FACT FILE

FLIGHT TIME FROM UK

Around 12 hours direct from London

TIME DIFFERENCE

GMT +7

CURRENCY

Vietnamese Dong (VND)

WHEN TO GO

The best times to visit are spring

(February to April) and autumn

(August to October)

VISA REQUIREMENTS

The Vietnamese government has

extended visa exemption for all British

citizens until 30 June 2021, for tourist

stays of up to 15 days on single-entry

itineraries only

Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

THAILAND

PHU QUOC

This small palm-fringed island

has perfect shores, lush green

National Parks and a peaceful

feel. Floating in the clear waters

of the Gulf of Thailand, this

barely-touched destination is

home to dense, tropical jungle

and kaleidoscopic coral reefs,

perfect for a spot of snorkelling.

PHAN THIET

If you love seafood, you will

love Phan Thiet. Teeming with

fishing boats, this busy little

coastal port town is famous for

its nuoc mam (fish sauce). Out

of town, go off the beaten

track to discover fishing

villages where life looks just

as it did a century ago.

CAMBODIA

NHA TRANG

A city and a beach

resort, Nha Trang offers

the best of both worlds.

Spend your days lazing

on pale sands, island

hopping and escaping

to secluded bays.

HO CHI MINH CITY

With its French grandeur,

bustling markets and

street-food stalls competing

to sell the best banh mi

(Vietnamese sandwich) in

town, Ho Chi Minh fuses

tradition and modernity in one

frenetic and fascinating city.



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ADULTS-ONLY TOUR

VIETNAM IN STYLE

This unique tour of Vietnam will

appeal if your adventurous side

demands that you really connect

with a country, ensuring you get to

touch, feel and taste this land of

sublime beauty and culture.

This is a tour of contrasts and luxury

– and available for adults only

EXPLORE LIKE A LOCAL

Discover the bustling streets of Hanoi

and old Saigon (aka Ho Chi Minh City)

like the locals do – on the back of a

Vespa. Your driver will take you to see

some of the most spectacular views and

iconic sights, such as the famous Long

Bien Bridge that spans the Red River. It’s

an invigorating way to experience Hanoi

and Ho Chi Minh City, zooming through

narrow alleyways and cutting across

railway tracks.

DISCOVER LOCAL DELICACIES

You’ll have plenty of opportunities to

stimulate your taste buds on this

Vietnamese adventure… whether it’s

stopping at an ancient Banyan tree in

Nam Phuoc to enjoy a real Vietnamese

coffee; learning how to make a local

dish at the Red Bridge Cooking School;

watching the world go by at Café Zoom

as you enjoy cocktails and nibbles; or

venturing to favourite local eating spots

on a Vespa foodie tour.

CLOCKWISE,

FROM TOP LEFT

An Lam Retreat

at Ninh Van Bay.

Exterior of Sen

Restaurant at

An Lam Retreat.

Women break for

lunch in traditional

dress. Tour Vietnam

by Vespa

CRUISE THROUGH HALONG BAY

Explore Halong Bay in luxury on board

a traditional-style junk boat, the Jasmine.

Enjoy Vietnamese cuisine as you sail

past the most beautiful and quiet areas

of Halong Bay, including Incense Burner,

Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock and

Finger Islet. Take a ride on a small

bamboo boat rowed by locals from the

Cua Van floating village to gain a unique

insight into life here, as you move around

the calm sea of this secluded area.

UNWIND ON THE BEACH

Relax at the An Lam Retreat for a while,

before continuing your exciting itinerary.

The hotel is the first and only adults-only

resort in Vietnam, exclusive to adults

and families with children over 16 years

old. Located on a secluded jungle island

where stunning surroundings, a natural

stream and the beach create absolute

privacy and tranquillity, it is the perfect

destination for personal comfort,

relaxation and rejuvenation away from

CLOCKWISE,

FROM LEFT

Halong Bay.

Interiors of Sen

Restaurant at

An Lam Retreat.

Delicious pho.

Beach at An

Lam Retreat at

Ninh Van Bay

everyday life – ideal for those seeking a

genuine retreat.


and full itinerary



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HOI AN

DA NANG

Anantara Hoi An Resort

Fusion Maia Da Nang

Riverside relaxation

Short stroll from Hoi An centre

Vietnamese cooking and lantern-making classes

French colonial style buildings

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At this luxurious home away from home, all

rooms have a split-level layout separating the

sleeping and bathroom facilities from the living

area, which opens out to a balcony overlooking

tranquil gardens. With a scenic position on the

banks of the river just a short stroll from the

centre of Hoi An ancient town, this hotel allows

you to explore the area easily.

A holistic approach to wellness

Breakfast anywhere, anytime

Luxurious pool villas

Pristine beachfront location

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Being a spa inclusive hotel guests enjoy a

minimum of two treatments per day, from body

scrubs and hot-stone massages to pedicures

and reflexology sessions. Time is your own

here; savour breakfast served anywhere,

anytime – from the privacy of your villa to a

romantic table on the beach. Each modern

and spacious villa at this contemporary resort

has its own private pool and garden, making it

ideal for an intimate break.

Anantara Hoi An Resort

Fusion Maia Da Nang

HANOI

PHU QUOC

Melia Hanoi

Central location

Modern rooms with great views

Outdoor swimming pool

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For a luxurious stay in Vietnam’s capital, the

Melia Hanoi is a great choice. Guest rooms

are decorated in a contemporary style with

calming grey tones and have great views of

the city. Just a short walk will take you to the

Hanoi Opera House and Temple of Literature,

and when you’ve had enough of exploring

there’s a lovely outdoor pool to relax around.

JW Marriott Phu Quoc

Emerald Bay Resort

Five-star luxury

Designed by Bill Bensley

Colonial-style rooms and villas

Five restaurants/bars

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Set on a pristine beach on the south coast

of Phu Quoc, this unique colonial-style hotel

was designed by award-winning architect Bill

Bensley. Relax in your spacious guest room,

enjoy cocktails and live jazz at the quirky

chemistry-lab cocktail bar and relax on the

amazing white-sand beach.



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HO CHI MINH CITY

Sofitel Saigon Plaza

Modern and luxurious rooms

Rooftop swimming pool

Award-winning French restaurant

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Situated on a peaceful tree-lined avenue,

this luxurious hotel is one of our favourite

spots in Ho Chi Minh City. Start your day in

Mezz Restaurant – the breakfast buffet here

is amazing – before heading out on foot to

the Reunification Palace and Old Post Office.

If you’re seeking a stylish and contemporary

hotel, the Sofitel Saigon Plaza will not

disappoint.

NHA TRANG

Evason Ana Mandara

Traditional Vietnamese architecture

Six Senses Spa

Beachfront resort

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Nestled in tropical gardens on the soft sands

of Nha Trang Bay, the Evason Ana Mandara

reflects the style of an old Vietnamese village.

Spend your afternoons being pampered at the

Six Senses Spa before enjoying delicious local

cuisine at the beach restaurant, or indulging in

the unforgettable dining experience out on the

hotel’s pier under the stars. The outstanding

service will make your stay extra special.

Mezz restaurant, Sofitel Saigon

Ana Beach House Restaurant

PHAN THIET

NHA TRANG

Anantara Mui Ne Resort and Spa

Mia Resort Nha Trang

Impressive white-sand beach

Short walk to restaurants and bars

Vietnamese cooking classes

All rooms enjoy a sea view

Snorkelling and diving

Shuttle to central Nha Trang

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Anantara Mui Ne

With an indulgent spa, yoga classes and

reading lounge, this is the perfect oasis to

relax away from Vietnam’s bustling cities.

Plenty of activities are available at the hotel,

as are excursions to the nearby sand dunes

and fishing port, and you’ll find restaurants and

shops on the doorstep.

Tucked between a quiet mountain pass and

a calm stretch of bay, this 50-villa boutique

property offers the perfect peaceful retreat.

The Mia Resort aims to please and offer

guests nothing but the best, from exclusive

villas to the Xanh Spa and world-class dining

at Sandals, one of the best restaurants in

Vietnam.

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LUXURY HALONG BAY

AT LEISURE

Take time to experience Halong

Bay, the treasure of Vietnam, in

luxury at a slower pace over two

nights. It is said that you have not

truly visited Vietnam until you have

cruised on Halong Bay, so make

sure this unforgettable experience

is part of your itinerary

8-DAY MEKONG RIVER CRUISE

THE LOST CIVILISATION

DAY 1: HANOI TO HALONG

Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi at your

preferred time to transfer by road to

Halong. Check into the Paradise Suites

Hotel for one night, the remainder of

your day is at leisure.

DAY 2: HALONG BAY

Board the Paradise Luxury Cruise boat

at midday ready to set sail on Halong

Bay. Enjoy lunch as you pass stunning

scenery on your way to Sung Sot Cave,

where you will have the chance to

explore one of the largest caves in

Halong Bay. During the late afternoon

a cooking demonstration will take

place onboard followed by pre-dinner

cocktails and canapés. After dinner,

evening activities range from movie

night and board games to squid fishing.

Or indulge with a treatment at the spa.

DAY 3: HALONG BAY TO HANOI

Early risers can join tai chi on the sun

deck followed by hot drinks and pastries.

Board a tender boat to visit Titov Island,

where you can relax, take a swim,

or climb the 400 steps to the top

for a breathtaking view of the bay.

Return to the boat to enjoy breakfast

as you sail past Thien Cung and the

“Fighting Roosters” islets. Disembark

at Tuan Chau Island around 10:30 am

for your return transfer to Hanoi City

or your onwards flight.


and full itinerary, cruise also available

in reverse

There are not many rivers on

this planet as diverse as the mighty

Mekong. Create lifelong memories

as you voyage between Vietnam

and Cambodia in luxury on board

the MK Jayavarman. Discover

wonderful places, World Heritage

Sites, local life and cultures, and

enjoy personal encounters and

on-board activities. This is a

fabulous way to visit remote

locations while still having

access to superb facilities

DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY TO CAI BE

Leave the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi

Minh City behind as you board the

luxurious MK Jayavarman. The afternoon

allows you to leisurely pass time on your

private balcony or join teatime at the

open-air bar as the twilight bathes the

Mekong Delta in a golden haze. In the

evening you will anchor mid-stream

near Cai Be, a charming town famous

for its Catholic French church and the

manufacturing of traditional crafts and

food products, and moor there overnight.

DAY 2: CAI BE TO TAN CHAU

Your morning tour takes you to Cai Be

where you can still see some boat-to-boat

trading of local goods. In the afternoon,

you will reach the area of Sa Dec. Embark

on a traditional local boat and head

towards Binh Thanh Island. Back on

board you may like to pamper yourself

with a spa treatment or take a dip in the

pool on the sun deck. Your expert guide

offers a presentation on the ‘Life on the

Mekong Delta’ as the ship continues

sailing to Tan Chau – near the

Cambodian border.

DAY 3: TAN CHAU TO PHNOM PENH

Explore Tan Chau by xeloi (a local

vehicle used as a taxi) and take a boat

trip past floating houses to a fish farm.

Back on board you will sail towards

the Vietnamese–Cambodian border.

Get ready for a fascinating and leisurely

cruise through the deep Cambodian

countryside towards Phnom Penh.

DAY 4: PHNOM PENH

Enjoy a full sightseeing tour to explore

Phnom Penh and its surrounding areas.

You will have the chance to visit the Killing

Fields and S21 prison, learning about a

cruel chapter of Khmer history when the

Khmer Rouge ruled the country. Or

explore the city on your own before

re-joining the group to discover the

fascinating cultural heritage of Phnom

Penh, from the golden edifice of the Royal

Palace to the bustling downtown streets.

DAY 5: PHNOM PENH TO

KAMPONG CHAM

During the high-water season your journey

will take you to the Angkor Ban village

before continuing by road to the colourful

monastery of Wat Nokor. In low-water

CLOCKWISE,

FROM TOP LEFT:

A suite on the

luxurious MK

Jayavarman;

exterior of the ship;

excursion to Cai

Be floating market;

excursion to Wat

Hanchey, Cambodia

OPPOSITE:

Halong Bay

periods you will sail to Kampong Tralach

on the Tonle River.

DAY 6: KAMPONG CHAM TO

KAMPONG CHHNANG

The high-water itinerary sails downstream

to the island of Koh Oknha Tey, where

you explore by tuk-tuk, then continues

to anchor overnight near Kampong

Chhnang. During low-water season

you will visit Koh Oknha Tey and

Angkor Ban Village.

DAY 7: KAMPONG CHHNANG

TO TONLE LAKE

High-water travellers will explore a rural

village near Kampong Chhnang before

cruising to the Great Tonle Sap Lake and

mooring mid-lake near Siem Reap. You

can only sail across the lake in high-water

season so during low-water season your

itinerary will include a land tour of Wat

Hanchey and Wat Nokor and an overnight

stay at the riverbank of Kampong Cham.

DAY 8: TONLE LAKE TO SIEM REAP

Your tour comes to an end in the city of

Siem Reap. During low-water season you

will disembark in Kampong Cham and

take a road transfer to

Siem Reap.


and full itinerary; cruise also available

in reverse



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Cambodia

LAOS

Ascending to an empire of temples

during the Angkorian period and

descending into anguish during

the Khmer Rouge, Cambodia is a

charming and beautiful country

with a fascinating history. Its real

treasure is its people, who have

emerged from the past with

an infectious optimism and

an indomitable spirit.

CARDAMOM MOUNTAINS

An area of outstanding beauty,

the region has only recently

opened up to tourists following

a tumultuous history. Visit for a

chance to see some of the rare

and endangered animals who

call the area home, as well as

over 450 species of birds.

SIEM REAP

With ancient temples and

archaeological ruins, Siem

Reap gives you an insight into

Cambodia’s rich heritage.

From visiting the stunning

Angkor Wat or the myriad of

crumbling ancient ruins dotted

around the surrounding rice

fields, it’s clear how well

Cambodians combine

spirituality with their culture.

THAILAND

VIETNAM

CAMBODIA

FACT FILE

FLIGHT TIME FROM UK

Around 14–15 hours from

London, indirect

TIME DIFFERENCE

GMT +7

CURRENCY

Cambodian Riel (KHR)

WHEN TO GO

There is little rain between November

and May, the country’s dry season;

the cool season (November to February)

is the peak time for tourism

VISA REQUIREMENTS

British citizens will need to obtain

a visa for travel to Cambodia

CAMBODIAN BEACHES

Head here to discover some

of the most astonishing

and untouched beaches

in Southeast Asia.

Picture coconut trees,

swaying hammocks, fine

white-sand beaches and

clear turquoise waters.

PHNOM PENH

From glimmering palace spires

to saffron-scented markets, the

capital of Cambodia, Phnom

Penh, is full of exotic Asian

intrigue. Explore the Royal

Palace and Silver Pagoda

before learning about the

country’s troubled past at the

Cheoung Ek Killing Fields.

The Angkor complex



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10-DAY TOUR

CAMBODIA DISCOVERY

Discover the real Cambodia,

from the Royal Palace in Phnom

Penh to the ancient temples

of Angkor and the rural villages

in between

DAYS 1–2: PHNOM PENH

Your two nights here will include

a city tour to visit the Independence

Monument, Royal Palace and Silver

Pagoda. Take a cycling tour to Wat

Phnom Temple, the Central Market

and the National Museum. Then visit

the notorious Tuol Sleng Genocide

Museum, and spend time exploring the

Russian Market before taking a sunset

cruise on the Mekong River.

DAYS 3–4: KRATIE

Explore this small provincial town on the

Mekong with colonial architecture and a

relaxing atmosphere – you may be lucky

enough to see freshwater Irrawaddy

dolphins in the river. Don’t miss a trip to

the Kratie and Wat Nokor pagodas.

DAY 5: KOMPONG THOM

Marvel at the ancient capital of Chenla

with its 100 temples dating from the

Pre-Angkorian period.

DAYS 6–10: SIEM REAP

Siem Reap is known for its abundance of

ancient temples and archaeological ruins.

Whether you are visiting the visually and

architecturally stunning Angkor ruins or

CLOCKWISE,

FROM TOP:

Wat Ounalom,

Phnom Penh;

Phnom Penh Royal

Palace; a monument

in Phnom Penh;

Khmer dance;

Ta Prohm temple

under roots in Siem

Reap

OPPOSITE:

Angkor Wat

the myriad of crumbling ancient

buildings dotting the ubiquitous rice

fields, your time here is filled with the

rich heritage and history of a country

with a troubled past. There will be

plenty of time to explore the many

temples – including the most famous,

Angkor Wat, and Ta Phrom, one of the

area’s most beautiful. Go to local

villages to see typical Khmer houses

and learn about daily life, visit Les

Artisans d’Angkor and watch an Apsara

dance show at a local restaurant.


See our website for prices and

full itinerary



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WHERE TO STAY

CAMBODIA’S CITIES

Cambodia’s cities offer every delight of the contemporary world, from fine dining and

culture in Phnom Penh to boutique cafés and vibrant music in Siem Reap.

Savour delicious local dishes in whichever city you choose to roam. Here’s a selection

of our favourite places to stay while you’re here...

PHNOM PENH

Palace Gate Hotel

Adjacent to the Royal Palace

Stunning dining options

Beautiful swimming pool

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Situated in the lively heart of Phnom Penh,

Palace Gate Hotel has the ideal location for

exploring the capital city on foot by day and

taking a stroll down to the riverside by night.

As well as having royalty as neighbours,

this hotel offers luxurious accommodation,

a beautiful restaurant terrace to enjoy your

meals and a spectacular pool area.

Angkor Wat, Siem Reap

Palace Gate Hotel

SIEM REAP

SIEM REAP

SIEM REAP

PHNOM PENH

Anantara Angkor Resort

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor

Sokha Angkor Resort

Raffles Hotel Le Royal

Easy access to the Angkor temples

Small, intimate hotel

Complimentary bicycle hire

Historic landmark hotel

15 acres of landscaped gardens

Beautifully restored guest rooms

Short walk to the centre of Siem Reap

Large outdoor pool

Choice of restaurants

In the heart of Phnom Penh

Elegant restaurants and bars

Relaxing outdoor pool

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Exuding style and old-world charm with its

colonial decor and peaceful ambience, yet still

with easy access to attractions such as the

Royal Palace and the Central Market, this is

the perfect base from which to explore. Enjoy

a treatment at the spa, dine in style at a choice

of sophisticated restaurants and embrace the

Cambodian culture with an enthralling dance

performance at Apsara Terrace.

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This charming and elegant all-suite hotel has

an intimate, laid-back atmosphere. By day,

relax around the courtyard pool, enjoy

a massage at the spa or make the most of

the complimentary bicycle hire and explore

the local area. Around a 10 minute drive

away you will find Siem Reap night market

and 15 minutes drive away is the famous

Angkor Wat temple.

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Opposite the Royal Palace, this historic hotel

is a luxurious and tranquil oasis. Originally

opened in the 1930s, the hotel has retained

much of its original charm and had been

beautifully restored to offer opulent rooms,

suites and villas. The UNESCO World Heritage

temples are also only 10 minutes’ drive away.

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Just a five-minute walk from the night market

in the heart of Siem Reap, this hotel has a

prime location, while also maintaining a feeling

of serenity. In the evening enjoy a traditional

dance performance at the poolside replica of

the Preah Vihear temple before taking a stroll

to the market to haggle for bargains.

Raffles Hotel Le Royal



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CARDAMOM NATIONAL FOREST

Bensley Collection – Shinta

Mani Wild

800-acre private nature sanctuary

Luxury all inclusive resort

Join rangers on patrol

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The radical brainchild of world-renowned

architect Ben Bensley, this ultra-luxurious

resort is a fusion of world-class design,

hospitality and conservation. Fifteen customdesigned

tents are perched above the swiftly

moving waters in the heart of the protected

800-acre river valley on the southern border

of the Cardamom National Forest. This is

a place for adventure and indulgence – all

meals and beverages are included, as are

unlimited spa treatments at the Khmer Tonics

Spa, which features natural and chemical-free

Khmer tonics. Explore and discover one of

the greatest wilderness areas in Southeast

Asia, one of the few remaining habitats in

Cambodia for wild elephants and gibbons.

Head out on patrol with the rangers from the

Wildlife Alliance, an organisation dedicated

to stopping and catching poachers and illegal

loggers in the area. Or join the resort’s chef

on a foraging expedition and cooking class

like no other. Your time here will stay with

you long after you leave and fill you with an

enormous sense of wellbeing and harmony.

CAMBODIA’S BEACHES

From low-key oceanfront indulgence to a private-island getaway, we have enchanting

hotels and resorts for every type of guest. Our Destination Specialists are here to

help you choose the one that’s just right for you

land of lush greenery, rich heritage

A and ancient sights, Cambodia has

the power to continually surprise all

who visit. But like the rest of Southeast

Asia, Cambodia has fantastic beaches

too. Accessible via a short flight from

Siem Reap or Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s

main beaches are the ideal place to

relax after exploring the country’s

cultural delights. Stroll along pretty

beachfronts lined with restaurants

and shops, or take a boat trip to idyllic

islands such as Koh Rong or Rabbit

Island.

Kep is a former French seaside resort

with a shoreline that’s dotted with

thatched-roofed seafood shacks, famed

for their crab.

ABOVE, CLOCKWISE

FROM TOP:

Beach at Royal Sand

Resort, Koh Rong;

Koh Rong Samloem;

coconut beach hut;

Kep Crab Market

Then there’s Koh Kong, a tranquil

base for exploring waterfalls and tropical

islands, visiting fishing villages on the Koh

Poi River and trekking in the Cardamom

Mountains, an area only recently opened

up for eco-tourism.

We know our destinations inside out,

which means we have the experience

needed to create the best journeys

– just ask our Destination Specialists

how they can help



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KOH RONG

Alila Koh Russey

World-class dining

An ecological luxury escape

Extensive range of activities and experiences

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Alila Koh Russey is the latest addition to

Cambodia’s luxury beach offering. With just 63

pavilions and villas, this is a small and intimate

resort – ideal for those who seek serenity and

world-class service. The style is minimalist, and

the structures are so discreet, they are virtually

invisible from the sea.

KRONG KEP

Knai Bang Chatt

Ocean-view infinity pool

Three unique dining venues


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Nestled on the shores of Krong Kep, the 18

impeccably designed rooms at Knai Bang

Chatt draw on the Japanese philosophy of

Wabi Sabi, which places importance on rustic

simplicity and understated elegance. Soak up

the view from the infinity pool overlooking the

Gulf of Thailand, savour world-class cuisine

and unwind with a treatment at the spa.

Alila Koh Russey

Knai Bang Chat

KOH RONG

Song Saa Private Island

Cambodia’s first private island resort

Overwater, jungle or ocean-view pool villas


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Just off the Cambodian coastline you will find

this luxurious and sustainable private island

resort, one of the country’s best-kept secrets.

There is a real emphasis on sustainability and

barefoot luxury here, with a variety of optional

experiences including island safaris and Khmer

cooking classes available.

Hua Alila Hin Koh District Russey

Song Saa Private Island



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Laos

Laos

CHINA

Long called the forgotten country,

Laos offers a complete contrast to

Western culture with Asian traditions,

culture and authenticity. See saffronrobed

Buddhist monks silently walking

down cobbled roads in sleepy villages,

or share a seat on a tuk-tuk with a

chicken. Internet access is slow and

mobile phone coverage practically

non-existent, but this simpler way of

living is utterly refreshing. Switch off

from the frenzy of everyday life, sit

back and enjoy the sincerity of the

famous Laos smile. A holiday here

is not just what you see, but the

journey itself.

MYANMAR

LAOS

LUANG PRABANG

Described by many as the

‘City of Zen’, Luang Prabang

is a UNESCO World Heritage

Site – and home to one of

our favourite night markets.

MEKONG RIVER

THAILAND

FACT FILE

FLIGHT TIME FROM UK

Around 15-16 hours from London, indirect

TIME DIFFERENCE

GMT + 7

CURRENCY

Lao Kip (LAK)

WHEN TO GO

The best time to visit Laos is between

October and April where days are warm

and dry

VISA REQUIREMENTS

UK citizens will need a visa for travel to

Laos

Kuang Xi Waterfalls

KUANG XI WATERFALLS

This may be one of the most

spectacular waterfalls you will

ever see. There are several

tiers to explore, with the

biggest standing at 60 metres

– and all are astonishingly

blue and fabulous for

swimming.

CAMBODIA

VIENTIANE

The capital city of Laos has a

low-key, laid-back feel to it

– not what you would expect

from a city in Southeast Asia.

Located on the banks of the

Mekong River, it has beautiful

French colonial architecture,

peaceful boulevards and

tree-lined streets.



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Laos

4-DAY TOUR

CLASSIC LAOS

This short tour is the perfect introduction to Laos – known as the ‘Land of a Million Elephants’

– and will leave you with memories of peaceful villages, lush rice paddies and genuine people

whose traditional culture is almost untouched by modern life

Arrive in Luang Prabang where you

will stay for three nights. Visit the

impressive Vat Visoun and Vat Aham

before climbing Vat Phousi hill for an

outstanding view over the city. Drop into

the former Royal Palace, which is now

the national museum and features

displays of personal artefacts from the

royal family. Embark on a riverboat cruise

on the Mekong, heading upstream to the

sacred Pak Ou Caves where you can

marvel at the thousands of gold Buddha

statues. Visit the enchanting village of

Ban Xang Hai, which is famous for the

distillation of traditional rice alcohol.

Enjoy a sumptuous lunch on board –

a great photo opportunity as you are

moored in front of the majestic Pha Enn

Cliff. Drive to the Kuang Xi Waterfalls,

which tumble over multi-tiered

limestone formations into cool, clear

pools ideal for swimming and relaxing.

Enjoy a picnic lunch near the falls, then

take some time to wander the area and

explore. On the way back to Luang

Prabang, make a stop at Laos Buffalo

Dairy Farm.

ABOVE,

CLOCKWISE

FROM TOP LEFT:

Saffron-robed

Buddhist monks;

fountains in Vientiane;

paddy fields and

mountains in Laos;

the golden stupa

of Pha That Luang

in Vientiane

OPPOSITE:

Mekong River,

Luang Prabang

Get in touch with our Destination

Specialists to find out more



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Myanmar

Myanmar

CHINA

Step back in time on a holiday

in Myanmar (formerly Burma),

a country virtually untouched

by the trappings of modern

life. Wander past temples that

rise from lakeside mist, ride a

horse and cart past colonial-era

mansions and meditate with

monks in the glistening morning

sun. Take a hot-air balloon over

stunning landscapes, explore

Mandalay Hill, visit floating

villages on Inle Lake to meet

the local Intha people, and

expect warm smiles and an

enthusiastic sense of humour

wherever you go.

BAGAN

BUTAN No trip to Myanmar would be

complete without visiting the

UNESCO World Heritage Site,

Bagan. Temple-hop your way

around Bagan, or float above

its majestic spires on a sunrise

hot air balloon ride.

BANGLADESH

INDIA

MYANMAR

INLE LAKE

Beautiful Lake Inle is home to

the waterside temple, Phaung

Daw Oo Pagoda, where you

can visit Indein’s crumbling

pagodas and spot Intha

fishermen ‘leg-rowing’ across

the lake.

LAOS

VIETNAM

FACT FILE

FLIGHT TIME FROM UK

Around 15-17 hours; indirect flights are

available from UK airports

TIME DIFFERENCE

GMT +6.5

YANGON

Lively Yangon, the country’s most

populated city, offers British colonial

architecture, tea houses, glassy malls

and shady parks. Its highlight is the

Shwedagon Pagoda with its giant stupa

encrusted with over 4,500 diamonds.

THAILAND

MANDALAY

The last royal capital,

Mandalay, is home to

spectacular pagodas like

Mahamuni and Kuthodaw.

Explore the city’s restored

palace, teak Shwenandaw

Monastery, and four nearby

ancient cities.

CURRENCY

Burmese Kyat (MMK)

CAMBODIA

WHEN TO GO

The best time to visit Myanmar is between

November and February where days are

warm and dry

VISA REQUIREMENTS

UK citizens will need a visa for travel to

Myanmar, Your passport should be valid

for a minimum period of 6 months from

the date of entry into Myanmar

NGAPALI

The laid-back beach resort of

Ngapali (pronounced na-poli)

is described by many as one

of the top beaches in Asia.



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Myanmar

9-DAY TOUR

HIGHLIGHTS

OF MYANMAR

Now Myanmar is more accessible,

this fascinating country is growing

in popularity. Discover Buddhist

monks, bright golden pagodas and

wide-open plains scattered with

magnificent temples – and explore

more with an optional extension to

Ngapali beach between November

and April

DAYS 1–2: YANGON

Your exploration of Yangon will include

the Sule Pagoda, Bogyoke Market,

Karaweik Hall, a royal floating barge and

Chauk Htat Gyi, a huge reclining

Buddha. Cross the Yangon River by

local ferry to Dalla where you will

take a trishaw ride through local

villages to soak up the scenery. Later,

visit Shwedagon Pagoda for a

memorable sunset.

DAYS 3–4: BAGAN

After a short flight to Bagan, enjoy a visit

to a local market and some of the

region’s most important pagodas and

temples such as Shwezigon Pagoda

and Ananda Temple. See Min Nan Thu

Village by horse and cart, and visit a

selection of the hundreds of temples in

this astonishing area – recently

recognised as a UNESCO World

Heritage Site.

DAYS 5–6: MANDALAY

Spend your time discovering an array of

pagodas and monasteries, and watch

the spectacular sunset from Mandalay

Hill. Visit the Jade Market, then hop on a

local ferry to Innwa (Ava), where you will

travel by horse and cart through the

ancient city walls. Don’t miss a stop at

the picturesque U Bein teak-wood

bridge.

DAYS 7–8: INLE LAKE

At Inle Lake you’ll discover a different

side to life in Myanmar. See the lake’s

unique ‘leg rowers’, visit Phaung Daw Oo

Pagoda and Lae Gyae Village, and

admire the many floating gardens.

Explore one of the five markets then take

a boat to the village of Maing Thauk.

ABOVE:

Pagodas in Bagan

OPPOSITE, TOP:

U Bein Bridge;

Buddha statue

in Shwedagon;

Buddhism in Yangon

MIDDLE:

Shwedagon Pagoda

BOTTOM:

Ngapali beach; Old

Bagan, Myanmar;

Mahar Sadan Cave,

Hpa-An, Myanmar

A stroll through the village and up the

hill will take you to a stupa with fantastic

views of the lake and surrounding hills.

DAY 9: YANGON

Today you’ll fly back to Yangon, where a

car and guide will be at your disposal

until it’s time for your onward journey.

Speak to one of our Destination

Specialists about extending your

Myanmar trip to include a stay on the

undiscovered Myanmar coast. Ngapali

maintains a laid-back fishing village

vibe, as evidenced by the small boats

that head out nightly to catch the bounty

that is served up to visitors just hours

later. The locals remain smiley, and

despite the increasing number of hotels,

the 15 miles of coast here means there’s

still a lot of space on the beach. Daily

private departures on request.





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9-DAY TOUR

LUXURY MYANMAR

WITH BELMOND

Explore the natural beauty of

Myanmar from the comfort of

the Belmond Road to Mandalay

river cruise. Journey along the

Irrawaddy River in luxury and take

in the spectacular sights

this country has to offer

ith just 43 cabins, the Belmond

WRoad to Mandalay river cruise offers

an intimate experience that matches the

peace of your surroundings. Cool,

comfortable and filled with light, the

cabins are the perfect sanctuary after a

day under the hot Myanmar sun.

Sumptuous furnishings, the finest linens,

air conditioning and en suites ensure a

luxurious voyage as you gaze at the

passing river life from your cabin window.

Start the day with yoga and tai chi

sessions on the deck in the morning, and

invest in some me-time at the on-board

spa, indulging in an invigorating massage,

nourishing facial or relaxing manicure.

Dining promises to be another

highlight. Evocative menus whisk you

through Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia,

India and more. Choose cosy meals

below deck, dine on the observation

deck, sip al fresco cocktails by the pool,

or savour tender grilled meats hot off the

barbecue. Carefully selected wines

complement your meals, and the Piano

Bar is perfect for a lively nightcap.

ITINERARY

Yangon – 1 night

Belmond Road to

Mandalay cruise – 3 nights

Bagan – 1 night

Inle Lake – 2 nights

Yangon – 1 night



ABOVE:

Luxury Myanmar

with Orient Express

Road to Mandalay

Cruise

OPPOSITE,

CLOCKWISE FROM

TOP: The Irrawaddy

River at Mandalay;

Inle Lake; pagodas

in Yangon and

Bagan; a cabin on

board the Belmond

Road to Mandalay

river cruiser; Road

to Mandalay Cruise



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China

China

BEIJING

Discover China’s capital city,

from centuries-old hutong

alleyways and the Forbidden

City to the eye-popping CCTV

Building, the iconic Bird’s Nest

National Stadium and, of

course, the Great Wall of China.

From climbing the Great Wall to

strolling along bustling Shanghai’s

Bund River, China offers an experience

like no other. A land of captivating

culture, historic landscapes and

futuristic developments, one moment

you’ll find yourself exploring the lush

rice fields and traditional Chinese

villages, before venturing to busy,

vibrant cities the next.

CHENGDU

With its long history, Chengdu

offers an abundance of tourist

attractions. However, the area

is perhaps best known for

being home to one of the

world’s most endangered

species – the giant panda.

XI’AN

Home to the striking

Terracotta Army, Xi’an is the

birthplace of Chinese

civilisation. See the 10,000

Terracotta Warriors in all their

glory, lined up ready for battle

in this Ming-era destination

that’s rife with history.

FACT FILE

FLIGHT TIME FROM UK

Around 9 hours and 40 minutes

direct from London

TIME DIFFERENCE

GMT +8

CURRENCY

Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY) and

Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)

WHEN TO GO

Any time from March to May and from

September to early November is best

VISA REQUIREMENTS

British citizens will need to obtain

a visa for travel to China

CHONGQING

Chongqing is the departure

point for cruises down the

Yangtze River through the

Three Gorges Dam. Explore

Ciquikou, Chongqing’s ancient

town, then take a look around

the Three Gorges Museum

before boarding your cruise.

GUILIN

Floating on the exquisitely

beautiful Li River and

surrounded by jagged

limestone karst outcrops that

rise majestically from flat rice

paddies. Be sure to visit the

magical Reed Flute Cave with

its striking stalagmites and

stalactites.

CHINA

YANGTZE RIVER

LI RIVER

YANGSHUO

The town of Yangshuo is

very laid-back with a variety

of eateries where you can

enjoy beautiful views of the

landscape. It’s especially

popular for outdoor pursuits;

cycle around the local

countryside and take a

bamboo raft down the river.

SHANGHAI

From stately colonial

buildings to glittering

skyscrapers, Shanghai’s

cityscapes are a feast for

the eyes. Cruise along the

Huangpu River, see the

Bund’s 19th-century

architecture and learn

more about Shanghai’s

history at the Shanghai

Museum.



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China

A holiday to China is quite often

a trip of a lifetime. While our tours

are varied and exciting, there may

be occasions when you want to

make an experience extra special.

We have introduced a selection

of signature experiences to do

just that

CHAMPAGNE ON THE GREAT WALL

What better way to enjoy one of the

great wonders of the world than with a

glass of bubbles? After walking halfway

to one of the highest watch towers, take

a seat at your table, enjoy seasonal fruits

and fine snacks and sip Moët & Chandon

Champagne. Make your visit to the Great

Wall of China a magical moment that will

be engraved in your memory forever.

9-DAY TOUR

WONDERS OF CHINA

Combine the historic sights of

Beijing and the former capital Xi’an

with the natural beauty of rural

Guilin. Enjoy a cruise along the Li

River to picturesque Yangshuo and

a leisurely stroll along the Bund

in Shanghai

DAYS 1–3: BEIJING

Your itinerary in the capital includes

Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City,

the Temple of Heaven and the Summer

Palace. You will visit China’s most famous

landmark, the Great Wall, which stretches

an inconceivable 13,170 miles through the

country.

DAYS 4–5: XI’AN

Visit the Terracotta Army, seeing the

warriors and their horses as well as

Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum. Tour

the Wild Goose Pagoda, the symbol of

Xi’an city, and visit the Muslim quarter to

find bustling markets and culture.

DAYS 6–7: GUILIN

Guilin is known for its dramatic landscape

of limestone karst hills, a photographer’s

paradise. Enjoy a leisurely cruise to

Yangshuo on the Li River, and spend an

afternoon at West Street, the oldest street

in Yangshuo with a history dating back

more than 1,400 years.

TOP:

Summer Palace

ABOVE LEFT:

Reed Flute Cave,

Guilin

ABOVE RIGHT:

Shanghai at night

OPPOSITE:

Terracotta Warriors

at Xi’an

TOP RIGHT:

Champagne on the

Great Wall excursion

DAYS 8–9: SHANGHAI

Witness the tremendous contrast China

offers, as you leave Guilin and fly to

Shanghai, China’s largest and most

populated city. Visit Shanghai Old Street,

stop off at Yu Garden and its tea house,

and take a stroll along the futuristic Bund.

Later in the day visit Tianzifang – the Old

French Quarter, it has retained an

authentic feel due to the old-style

buildings and narrow alleyways that are

filled with quaint shops and art galleries.


and full itinerary

EXCURSIONS

SIGNATURE

EXPERIENCES

TERRACOTTA WARRIORS – PRIVATE

TALK WITH ARCHAEOLOGIST

Mrs Tianjing is a passionate archaeologist,

and a specialist on the Terracotta Warriors

and the Xi’an area. She will teach you

about the history of the warriors and bring

the story of their discovery to life. She has

guided many celebrities around the site

– including Mr and Mrs Clinton.

CHAMPAGNE FOREST PICNIC NEAR

THE GREAT WALL

Led by a personal guide, climb through

chestnut orchards into a fragrant pine

forest. Arrive at the ridge-top clearing

where you will be handed a glass of Moët

& Chandon Champagne and find a table

with white linens laid with a picnic. Enjoy

the spectacular views of the Great Wall

from your forest refuge.

Signature experiences can be

added to any of our private China

tours. Please speak to one of our

Destination Specialists for further

information.



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China

12-DAY TOUR

MAGNIFICENT CHINA

EXPERT

ADVICE

Extend your China adventure

with a three-night stay in the

cosmopolitan city of Hong

Kong. Soak up the iconic skyline

from Victoria Peak, enjoy the

Symphony of Lights from Tsim

Sha Tsui waterfront and escape

the hustle and bustle

of city life at quaint

Stanley Market

This extensive tour is an

unforgettable journey, combining

historical and cultural sites

with modern and contemporary

China. The tour begins in Beijing,

taking in an array of cities and a

cruise along the mighty Yangtze

River, before finishing in the

cosmopolitan city of Shanghai

HERITAGE SITES

You will have the opportunity to visit many

of China’s impressive heritage sites on

this tour. Stroll through Tiananmen Square

to see the Great Hall, discover the secrets

of the Forbidden City and explore the

Summer Palace in Beijing. In Xi’an you will

meet the Terracotta Warriors of Emperor

Qin Shi Huang and visit the Temple of

Heaven, where the emperors worshipped

and prayed for a good harvest during the

Ming and Qing Dynasties. No trip to China

would be complete without a photo stop

at the impressive Great Wall. Take our

private tour option to make this once-in-alifetime

experience extra special,

choosing from a Forest Picnic or

Champagne on The Great Wall.

ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

In Chengdu you will have the chance to

come face to face with China’s most

famous residents – giant pandas. They

are one of the most endangered species

on the planet, and you will get to see

these gentle creatures at the Giant Panda

Research Base. Spend time learning

about the conservation of this amazing

species and enjoy the wonderful

opportunity to watch the pandas at

close range.

ABOVE:

Giant panda in

Chengdu

OPPOSITE,

CLOCKWISE

FROM TOP LEFT:

The Forbidden City;

the Great Wall;

the Yangtze River;

Shanghai; Temple

of Heaven

YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE

Spend four days cruising along China’s

longest waterway in elegance and

style aboard a luxury Century Cruises

ship. Your cruise will include the

enchanting Three Gorges Area in the

heart of China, where many of the local

population still live in a traditional way.

Join optional excursions to visit the

Ghost City of Fengdu, Baidicheng, Shi

Bao Zhai Temple and the Shenv River.

Soak up the spectacular scenery along

the Yangtze River from the ship’s sun

deck, sample delicious local cuisine

and enjoy the hosted evening

entertainment on board.


and full itinerary



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China

MULTI CENTRE

CHINA

& JAPAN

Combine two fascinating countries

rich in history and culture. Walk the

Great Wall of China and sample the

famous Peking duck before arriving

in Xi’an to discover the ancient

warriors – the Terracotta Army.

Explore Tokyo, standing in awe

under bright neon lights, and try

mouth-watering dishes in one of the

city’s many izakaya bars. Finish in

Kyoto and learn the artful ways of

the Geisha, explore the many

temples and stroll through the

bamboo forest

CLOCKWISE

FROM TOP LEFT:

The Great Wall of

China; Tongli Water

Town; a bullet train;

the backstreets of

Tokyo; Geisha in

Kyoto; Terracotta

Warriors

CHINA

On arrival in Beijing, transfer to your hotel

and spend the rest of the afternoon at

leisure. During the next two days you will

tick some of Beijing and Xi’an’s most

fascinating and iconic sights o your travel

wish-list. Start in Beijing with the

Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square

before heading to the Great Wall of

China. Next, take the high-speed bullet

train to Xi’an (around five hours) and

marvel at the Terracotta Army. On your

final day in Xi’an, take a leisurely stroll or

cycle along the ancient City Wall.

JAPAN

After the short flight to Tokyo, transfer to

your hotel and enjoy free time for the

rest of the afternoon. Tokyo is the world’s

most populated city and home to the

Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Skytree, Meiji Shrine

and Tokyo Disneyland Resort to name

just a few of its countless attractions. Visit

the Tsukiji Fish Market to watch the tuna

auction and taste fresh sushi. After a few

days in Tokyo, travel in comfort on

Japan’s super-efficient high-speed rail

network to Kyoto, where you can spend

a few days visiting a handful of the

imperial city’s 2,000 temples. Stroll

through the gardens of the historic

wooden Nijo Castle and enjoy an

authentic Japanese tea ceremony, or

walk among the deer and cherry

blossom trees in beautiful Nara Park.



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THINGS TO DO

Hong Kong

Hong Kong – city of neon laser

lights and traditional red lanterns,

offering a captivating mix of

east and west with fascinating

experiences at every turn. With one

of the most iconic skylines on earth,

Hong Kong’s sweeping vistas and

shooting skyscrapers are sure to

impress.

Star Ferry

TSIM SHA TSUI DISTRICT

This area, which includes Nathan Road, is

bursting with tourist shops, restaurants and

museums. Here you will also find the Star Ferry

terminal, Avenue of the Stars and the fabulous

Victoria Harbour waterfront.

CAUSEWAY BAY

This is Hong Kong’s major shopping district,

featuring a huge number of malls and trendy

department stores. The Noonday Gun is also

fired from here at midday each day – a tradition

originating in the 1860s.

REPULSE BAY

Not usually synonymous with beaches, Hong

Kong surprisingly has many – and this is

probably the most beautiful. It’s easy to reach,

has a host of shops and restaurants, and

everything is just a few steps from the sand and

sea! It’s definitely worth checking out for a

relaxing day away from the hectic city.

VIETNAM

CHINA

HONG KONG

Shopping

The

in Hong

Star Ferry

Kong

Repulse Bay

STANLEY MARKET

Stanley Market is one of the must-go places

when you visit Hong Kong. You will find an

interesting array of little shops selling silk

garments, sportswear, art, Chinese costume

jewellery and souvenirs. When you are tired

of shopping, choose from one of the many

beachfront restaurants for a delicious lunch.

FACT FILE

FLIGHT TIME FROM UK

Just under 12 hours, on average

TIME DIFFERENCE

GMT +6

CURRENCY

Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)

WHEN TO GO

Hong Kong has a subtropical climate

with mild, relatively dry winters and hot

summers. September – November are

considered the best months to travel as

there is plenty of sunshine and pleasant

temperatures

VISA REQUIREMENTS

British citizens don’t need to obtain a visa

for travel to Hong Kong

Hong Kong

skyline at sunset

HONG KONG

Harbour Grand Hong Kong

Fine-dining restaurant offering 188-degree

harbour view

Outstanding location

27-metre-long outdoor pool

uuuuu

Harbour Grand Hong Kong blends the best

of East and West under one roof. Situated in

the heart of Hong Kong Island and within two

minutes walking distance of the MTR network,

every room boasts fantastic views of Victoria

Harbour. Head up to the rooftop bar to enjoy

unobstructed views of the world-famous Hong

Kong skyline.

HONG KONG

Harbour Grand Kowloon

Spectacular views of Victoria Harbour

Superb choice of restaurants

Rooftop swimming pool

uuuuu

Just a few steps from the Whampoa MTR

station and close to bustling Tsim Sha Tsui,

this hotel offers beautifully appointed rooms

including brand new Tower rooms with

unrivalled views of Victoria harbour. Enjoy

spectacular panoramic views from the rooftop

swimming pool and 24-hour gym or try one of

the five diverse on-site dining options.

HONG KONG

The Cordis

Michelin star restaurant

Club on thirty six

Rooftop pool

uuuuu

Located in the heart of Mong Kok, with the city

on your doorstep, The Cordis offers five-star

luxury without being the least bit pretentious.

From the stunning rooftop pool where you

can take an early morning swim to the awardwinning

CHUAN Spa, wellness and relaxation

are themes that run throughout this hotel.



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Japan

RUSSIA

Japan

Discover a country of contrasts, where

treasured traditions exist side by side

with the modern world. Get around

on the super-fast and efficient ‘bullet

trains’ and explore a varied landscape,

from snow-capped mountains to

sandy beaches, neon cities to tranquil

gardens and ancient temples. Japan

never stops surprising even the most

seasoned traveller.

CHINA

TAKAYAMA

Tucked away amid the

mountains of northern Gifu,

you’ll find Takayama’s historic

streets and traditional Japanese

atmosphere. Takayama is snowy

in winter and green in spring,

and the mountainous backdrop

perfectly contrasts with the

authentic wooden buildings

and stunning temples.

HAKONE

90 minutes by train from Tokyo

will take you to Hakone, home

to majestic Mount Fuji with its

snow-capped peak. Explore

the national park by cable car

and take a cruise on Ashinoko

Crater Lake before spending

the night in a traditional ryokan.

KYOTO

Famous for its 1,600 ancient

temples and shrines, charming

Kyoto is a must-visit. Don a

kimono for a traditional tea

ceremony, meditate in one of

the many Zen gardens and take

an evening walk through the

Gion district for the best chance

of seeing real life Geisha.

SOUTH

KOREA

JAPAN

TOKYO

As the world’s most populated

city, Tokyo is high-tech,

sophisticated, fascinating and

beautiful all at once. In this

world of contrasts, wander

through the Meiji Shrine

and the Imperial Palace

before having fun at Tokyo

Disneyland and finishing off

with panoramic city views from

the top of the Tokyo Skytree.

FACT FILE

FLIGHT TIME FROM UK

Around 11–12 hours direct

from London

TIME DIFFERENCE

GMT +9

CURRENCY

Japanese Yen (JPY)

WHEN TO GO

Late spring (March to May) and late

autumn (September to November), when

there is little rainfall and temperatures are

mild. What’s more, the spring display of

delicate cherry blossom is stunning

VISA REQUIREMENTS





HIROSHIMA

Although most famous for one

moment in history – 6 August 1945,

when the city became the first

target of an atomic bomb – today

Hiroshima has rebuilt itself as one

of Japan’s most laid-back, vibrant

cities, full of friendly, welcoming

people, great food and a thriving

art scene.

OSAKA

Ideally twinned with nearby

Kyoto (30 minutes away by

train), Osaka was once the

capital of Japan and is now the

country’s second city. Explore

the castle, Sumiyoshi shrine and

museums before losing yourself

in Osaka’s vibrant food scene

and shopping streets.

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IN THE PINK

On a journey to the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’ you’ll discover why tourism in Japan is blossoming

Japan

From majestic landscapes to cuttingedge

cities, from fascinating culture

to exquisite cuisine, Japan has it all.

To travel with ease through one of

the most polite nations on earth, call

our Destination Specialists and start

planning your adventure to this endlessly

intoxicating country.

ADVENTURE ALL YEAR ROUND

From the cherry blossom season in spring

to the Gion Matsuri festival in July, and the

flaming autumn foliage of Daisetsuzan

National Park to the wintry frosting of

snow that caters to families and adventure

lovers alike, prepare to be astounded by

your holiday to Japan, whenever you visit.

SPELLBINDING SIGHTS

Marvel at the snow-tipped peak of

Mount Fuji, wander through photogenic

forests of bamboo in Kyoto, surround

yourself with world-class Japanese

architecture in Tokyo and shop on

the neon-lit streets of the megacity’s

Shinjuku district. Feel utterly serene as

you step into a perfectly tended Zen

garden, explore imposing temples and

castles, and reflect on the scars of

history in evocative Hiroshima.

CULTURE & WILDLIFE

Witness the famous Yakushima

macaques, those loveable snow

monkeys bathing in the hot springs

BELOW:

Cherry blossom

OPPOSITE:

Snow monkeys

bathing in the

hot springs of

Jigokudani Monkey

Park

of Jigokudani Monkey Park. Explore

imperial Kyoto, studying the history and

craftsmanship of Nijo Castle. Observe

the fascinating art of a Japanese tea

ceremony, immerse yourself in unique

Geisha culture and see sumo wrestling

in Osaka. The shinkansen – the

renowned bullet train – will whizz you

at high speeds across an ever-changing

landscape that’s studded with cultural

treasures, from Kyoto’s Kiyomizudera

Temple to the Peace Memorial Park

in Hiroshima.



SNOW

MONKEYS

OF JAPAN

EXCURSION

This overnight excursion from Tokyo

is an outstanding addition to your

Japan itinerary. Witness the

gorgeous snow monkeys bathing in

the hot springs of Jigokudani

Monkey Park

From December until March, the forest

will be covered in snow and the

monkeys will be enjoying themselves to

the fullest in the hot springs. If you visit in

April, enjoy the striking cherry blossoms

all around you, while getting a glimpse of

mothers with their infants in the

branches. Stay in a ryokan – a traditional

inn with sliding doors and tatami mats –

and tuck into a scrumptious dinner while

wrapped up in your cosy Japanese

yukata robe, then take in your peaceful,

authentic surroundings.



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Japan

8-DAY TOUR

JAPAN AT A GLANCE

Explore the vibrant capital, Tokyo,

followed by the rural landscapes

of Hakone and famous Mount Fuji,

before finally experiencing the

culture and history of Kyoto. The

combination of guided and selfguided

days allows you to uncover

Japan at your own pace

DAYS 1–3: TOKYO

Experience the capital like a local.

Take your time to see the many highlights

Tokyo has to offer with a local guide,

getting around by public transport. Your

first stop is Meiji Jingu, Tokyo’s most

famous shrine dedicated to the spirit of

the late Emperor Meiji. Follow this with

visits to Omotesando shopping street, the

city’s old town, or Shitamachi, and ensoji

Temple. Enjoy a boat cruise along the

Sumida River, passing under 12 bridges.

You will visit the former de facto capital of

Japan, Kamakura, and be amazed by the

many shrines and temples.

DAY 4: HAKONE

This is the gateway to Mount Fuji and the

surrounding national park, and armed with

a two-day Hakone Freepass you can take

advantage of the numerous forms of

transport on offer throughout the area.

During the day you will have the chance

to catch a glimpse of Mount Fuji. Spend

the night at a traditional Japanese inn, a

ryokan, where you can relax in your

yukata (a lightweight kimono) and dine on

a sumptuous traditional meal.

DAYS 5–6: KYOTO

Kyoto is home to an astonishing 2,000

shrines and temples, including 17

UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Explore

the former imperial capital with a local

guide, starting with a visit to Kinkakuji and

then Ryoan-ji Zen Temple, which is the

ABOVE:

Geisha girls in Kyoto

OPPOSITE, TOP:

Blossom trees and

Mount Fuji; Todaiji

Temple, Nara

MIDDLE:

Sensoji Temple

in Tokyo

BOTTOM:

Fushimi Inari in

Kyoto; stay in a

typical Japanese

ryokan; shopping

in Tokyo

site of Japan’s most famous rock

garden. You will continue on to Kiyomizu

Temple before the day’s tour ends

with a stroll through Higashiyama

district, where busy lanes are filled

with shops selling souvenirs, pottery and

sweets.

DAY 7: NARA – DAY TRIP

For 74 years during the eighth century

Nara was Japan’s capital, and many of the

temples and shrines built at that time still

remain. Especially worth visiting is the

Todaiji Temple, the world’s largest

wooden building and home to Japan’s

largest Buddha.

DAY 8: KYOTO

Enjoy a morning at leisure, until it is time to

make your way to Kansai Airport for your

onward journey.

Private basis operates daily on request.



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THE EASTERN

EXPERIENCE

Japan is the ideal destination for the curious – from taking part in traditional

cultural ceremonies to trying your hand at cooking the local cuisine.

Wherever your adventure takes you, the ‘land of the rising sun’ is sure to

offer a packed itinerary of activities to emerge you in Japan’s proud offering

of culture and history – here are our top picks:

GEISHA TEA CEREMONY

Experience the ultimate in Japanese

hospitality with an intricate tea ceremony,

rooted in spirituality and respect. To this

day, the ancient imperial capital of Kyoto

is the home of the tea ceremony, and

offers a number of traditional venues

to try the traditional practice – we

recommend taking the bullet train

from ultra-modern Tokyo, for a total

change of pace.

SUMO DEMONSTRATION

Sumo is Japan’s national sport -

an incredibly sacred practice rooted

in ritual and tradition. But while there

are only six Grand Sumo tournaments

held each year, many of the training

centres – known as ‘heya’ –

have opened their doors to visitors

keen to learn more about this

fascinating martial art. You may even

get to meet the wrestlers and have

a go yourself!

COOKERY CLASS

There is so much to learn when it

comes to delicious Japanese cuisine

– from savoury ‘umami’ flavour to

chopstick etiquette and the artful

preparation of sushi. A cookery class

is the ideal way for foodies to get

hands-on - join a professional chef

for a private session, and have a go

at making your own delicacies from

ramen to yakitori.

SAKE TASTING

Japan’s traditional alcoholic beverage,

sake, has developed a special cultural

significance for its people; it’s sipped

during a number of special celebrations

throughout the year, as well as casually

amongst friends and family. Join a

sommelier to learn all about the

varying flavourful notes of the beloved

beverage on a sake tasting tour, or

head to a brewery to find out all

about how it’s made.

SAMURAI SWORD

DEMONSTRATION

Embrace ‘the way of the warrior’ by

learning all about the ancient combat

technique of the revered Japanese

Samurai. See the traditional curved

katana swords and how they’re handled

with incredible grace and precision –

and find out more about this treasured

military culture that’s forever ingrained

in Japanese culture.

BULLET TRAIN

Also known as the Shinkansen in

Japan, the bullet train is an aweinspiring

way to travel across the

country – watching out of the window

as the landscape changes from city

to forest and stunning snow-topped

mountains. With speeds at up to 200

miles per hour, it’s a technological

wonder that any travel buff will love.

OPPOSITE, TOP

TO BOTTOM:

Traditional

tea ceremony,

Japanese chefs in

the kitchen, Sake

barrels stacked up,

proffesional Sumo

wrestling match

ABOVE LEFT:

Original Samurai

warrior in a

fighting stance

ABOVE RIGHT:

Tokyo neon lights,

the bullet train at

the station

LEFT:

Snow on the top

of Mount Fuji



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Fly in style

FLY IN STYLE

We work with the world’s leading airlines to ensure you have the flexibility and choice

you want. Many airlines offer departures or connections from regional airports, so why

not start your holiday closer to home?

Premium Economy Class

Royal Laurel Class

Totalling 49 weekly non-stop flights from Gatwick, Heathrow and

Manchester, the Cathay Pacific schedule offers you the most flights,

more flexibility and greater convenience to Hong Kong and beyond.

From Hong Kong, its home and hub, connect in less than one hour to over

65 destinations in Asia including 24 cities in China.

Cathay Pacific operates Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class

cabins out of the UK, with First Class cabins also available on selected

flights out of London Heathrow.

Cathay Pacific believes that travelling well is an important part of living

well, that’s why it continually strives to enhance the overall travel

experience, investing in developing its cabins, food, beverages and

in-flight entertainment to offer passengers an unrivalled experience.

EVA Air has a daily service from London Heathrow to Bangkok, offering

passengers a choice of three cabin classes: Royal Laurel Class (Business

Class), Premium Economy Class and Economy Class.

All cabins enjoy comfortable, reclining seating, though Royal Laurel

customers benefit from a fully lie-flat bed. There are tasty, healthy meal

options across the board, with Champagne, entrées and desserts available

to those flying in Royal Laurel Class.

Customers travelling Premium Economy have a 38-inch seat pitch and

wider seat that is ergonomically designed – perfect for an in-flight sleep.

There’s also a wider range of entertainment and an upgraded meal service

for those flying Premium Economy. Upgrading to Royal Laurel Class means

access to the Business Class lounge and priority boarding.

Royal Silk Class


Thai Airways International is a multi-award-winning carrier, named as

one of the World’s Top 10 Airlines at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline

Awards 2019. With two daily flights from Heathrow’s Terminal 2, THAI is

the only airline operating the state-of-the-art Airbus A380 on the London to

Bangkok route.

THAI’s Economy Class offers plush, wide, reclining seats and generous

legroom, plus a baggage allowance of 30kg. The 10.6-inch seatback

touchscreen provides virtually unlimited access to movies, information,

music and gaming channels, plus device connectivity and power points.

Enjoy exquisite service in a vibrantly decorated cabin, sampling a menu

inspired by the flavours of Thailand.

THAI’s Royal Silk Class cabin offers 180-degree fully-flat reclining seats,

with a staggered layout for greater privacy and direct aisle access. Each

passenger benefits from a 16-inch personal interactive touchscreen, WiFi,

power points and mobile connectivity. Experience THAI’s legendary Royal

Orchid Service, a checked baggage allowance of 40kg and All Day Dine,

offering an array of delightful dishes, including the new ‘Samrab Thai’ menu.

THAI’s Royal First Class offers compartment-style seats, providing greater

privacy in a separate cabin. Enjoy the solitude of an eight-foot-long pod

with leather seating that reclines to a 180-degree fully-flat bed, a movable

table and a 23-inch interactive touchscreen. Power points, WiFi and mobile

communication access keep you connected. Other exclusive facilities

include a spacious bathroom, a Royal First Lounge on board and fine

dining. There’s also a checked baggage allowance of 50kg.

The world’s most awarded airline, Singapore Airlines provides the best

in long-haul travel. With the latest on-board products and a dedication to

providing an excellent inflight experience, customer service is at the heart

of the airline’s ethos.

Flying four times daily from London Heathrow and five times weekly from

Manchester to Singapore, the airline offers convenient and seamless onward

connections worldwide, including an extensive network across Asia.

On board, enjoy unparalleled levels of comfort and indulge in generous

gourmet cuisine across all classes, with wines selected by an expert wine

panel. Passengers travelling in Premium Economy, Business and

First Class / Suites can pre-book their meal from the airline’s Book the

Cook menu.

Enjoy over 1,000 on-demand entertainment options on your personal

screen – you can even create lists of favourites prior to your flight on

Singapore Airlines’ companion app.

You can look forward to an array of benefits when transiting through

Singapore’s Changi Airport, such as the Changi Transit Reward (an SGD

20 voucher to spend at the airport), boarding pass privileges or a free

Singapore city tour (for passengers with more than a 5.5-hour transit).

Business Class

Qatar Airways is one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines, and offers

6 daily departures from London Heathrow, 16 flights a week from

Manchester, 16 from London Gatwick, and daily services from Birmingham,

Edinburgh and Cardiff.

Qatar Airways Economy passengers experience one of the widest and

most spacious seats for the class, on board one of the youngest fleets

in the sky. In Economy you can settle into your own personal space with

plenty of room to eat, sleep and stretch out.

Business Class gives you the privacy to work or rest in your own

environment. Stay on top of the world by connecting to WiFi up in the

clouds, choose to dine on demand, relax in a fully lie-flat bed, and enjoy up

to 4,000 entertainment options. When travelling in First Class you have the

opportunity to indulge in signature dishes while you unwind in your own

private area on board the A380 aircraft.


Vietnam Airlines, the flag carrier of Vietnam, operates the UK’s only nonstop

scheduled services to the country, with daily flights from Heathrow

T4 to either Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.

There are 94 routes to 22 domestic and 29 international destinations

operated by Vietnam Airlines, with an average of 400 flights per day. These

flights connect the world’s major cities to Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar as

well as Vietnam’s highlights.

Aboard the latest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, passengers can choose

from Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class cabins, all offering

SkyTrax four-star rated Vietnamese hospitality. Those who choose

Premium Economy benefit from dedicated check in, priority boarding, an an

extra piece of 23kg baggage allowance and a 42-inch seat pitch. Business

Class travellers enjoy fully lie-flat beds and lounge access for ultimate

comfort.



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Terms & Conditions

Please read these booking conditions, and the additional information on our

website carefully, they form an important part of the contract for your holiday.

All holidays are advertised in our brochures and on our website are operated

by Hayes & Jarvis (Travel) Limited trading as Hayes & Jarvis, registered number

509596 (hereinafter called ‘the Company’, ‘we’, ‘us’ or ‘our’), a member of the

Travelopia Group of Companies, of Origin One, 108 High Street, Crawley, West

Sussex RH10 1BD, and are sold subject to the following conditions: Insurance:

Please Note: Adequate and valid travel insurance is compulsory for all our

travellers and it is a condition of accepting your booking that you agree you will

have obtained adequate and valid travel insurance. We recommend you take out

insurance as soon as your booking is confirmed.

1. Your Financial Protection The Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package

Tours Regulations 1992 require us to provide security for the monies that you pay

for the package holidays booked from us and for your repatriation in the event of

our insolvency.

We will provide you with financial protection for any ATOL protected flight or flight

inclusive holiday that you buy from us by way of our Air Travel Organiser’s Licence

number 1275, administered by the Civil Aviation Authority (‘CAA’). When you buy an

ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive holiday from us you will receive an ATOL

Certificate. This lists what is financially protected, where you can get information on

what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong.

We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, will provide you with the

services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In some cases,

where neither we nor the supplier are able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an

alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the services you have bought or

a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those

circumstances the alternative ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you

agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that

alternative ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in some cases it will not be

possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to

make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or your credit card issuer where applicable).

If we, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, are unable to provide

the services listed (or a suitable alternative, through an alternative ATOL holder or

otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make

a payment to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. You agree that

in return for such a payment or benefit you assign absolutely to those Trustees any

claim which you have or may have arising out of or relating to the non-provision

of the services, including any claim against us, the travel agent (or your credit card

issuer where applicable). You also agree that any such claims may be re-assigned

to another body, if that other body has paid sums you have claimed under the

ATOL scheme.

The price of your holiday includes the amount of £2.50 per person as part of the

ATOL Protection Contribution (APC) we pay to the CAA. This charge is included in

our advertised prices.

When you buy an ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive holiday, all money

accepted from you by a travel agent acting as our agent is held by that agent on

behalf of and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust at all times, but

subject to the agent’s obligation to pay it to us for so long as we do not fail. If we

do fail, any money held at that time by the agent, or subsequently accepted from

you by the agent, is and continues to be held by that agent on behalf of and for

the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust without any obligation to pay that

money to us.

When you buy arrangements other than an ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive

holiday, all money accepted from you by a travel agent acting as our agent is held

by that agent on our behalf at all times.

We will provide you with financial protection for any package holidays you buy

from us that do not include travel by air by way of a bond held by ABTA. For further

information, visit the ABTA website at www.abta.com.

If you book arrangements other than an ATOL protected flight or a package

holiday, the financial protection referred to above does not apply.

We are a Member of ABTA, membership number V1464. We are obliged to

maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct.

2. How to Book To make a booking you can contact us in several ways; directly

over the telephone, via our website at www.hayesandjarvis.co.uk, through an

approved Travel Agent or by email at res@hayesandjarvis.co.uk. The person

making the booking (the ‘lead name’) must be 18 years old or over and possess

the legal capacity and authority to make the booking and accepts these booking

conditions on behalf of everyone in their party. Whether you book alone or as a

group, we will only deal with the lead name in all subsequent correspondence,

including changes, amendments and cancellations. The lead name is responsible

for ensuring the accuracy of the personal details or any other information supplied

in respect of yourself and any other person travelling on the booking and for

passing on any information regarding the booking or any changes made in relation

thereto, to all persons travelling on such booking, including but not limited to

information on schedule changes or copies of booking confirmations. You will

need to pay a deposit at the time of booking in the amount notified to you at the

time of booking. You may also be required to pay for any non-transferable and

non-refundable items such as special air fares, theatre tickets, attraction tickets or

entry permits and any other applicable supplements due at the time of booking,

for example, including without limitation “Accommodation Only”, “Late Bookings”

and “Weddings”. Some airfares are booked at especially competitive rates to which

airlines may attach severe restrictions. You may be asked to pay for these in full at

the time of booking and they may be non-refundable in the event of cancellation.

Details will be given at the time of booking. Please note that cheques require 5

working days to clear. Cheques that will not clear by the balance due date cannot

be accepted. We only accept card payments from passengers travelling on the

booking. We will then invoice you for the remainder of the cost due before you

travel, which you must pay not later than 69 days before departure for bookings

made via an agent, or no later than 97 days before departure for bookings

made directly with us. To pay your final balance, amend your booking or discuss

any other aspect of your holiday booked directly with us, call our Customer

Services team. When you book your holiday through an approved travel agent,

all communication between you and us will be made through that agent, as such

please contact your agent in the first instance, as no changes can be made to your

booking unless they are done through your agent.

If you book less than 69 days before departure for bookings made via an agent,

or less than 97 days before departure for bookings made directly with us, full

payment (less any payment which must be paid locally) must be made on booking

by credit or debit card. If you do not pay the balance by the due date your booking

will be cancelled and you will forfeit your deposit plus any other relevant charges. If

you do not pay the local payment on the due date your booking will be cancelled

(and we shall have no further liability to you) and cancellation charges will be levied

as appropriate.

If we accept your booking, we will issue a Booking Confirmation and Invoice. A

contract will exist between us from the date we issue the Booking Confirmation

and Invoice or if you book within 7 days of departure the contract will exist when

we accept your deposit payment. When you receive the Booking Confirmation

and Invoice and your Departure Documents please check the details carefully and

inform us immediately if anything is incorrect. Names on travel documents must

exactly match those in your passports. Unless we are responsible for the mistake,

we will not accept liability if an airline or other supplier refuses boarding because

the name(s) shown in your passport differ from those on your ticket. If there is an

obvious error on the Confirmation Invoice, we reserve the right to correct it as soon

as we become aware of it, but will do this within 7 days of issuing the Confirmation

Invoice or, if your departure is within 7 days, no later than 24 hours before you go.

If any of these changes are not acceptable then you will be entitled to a full refund.

Travel documents will be sent or emailed to you (to the address given to us by the

lead name at the time of booking) approximately 2 weeks before your departure,

and will not be issued unless payment of the due balance has been received and

any cheques have cleared. Bookings made 14 days or less before departure incur

a £15 per person administration charge and tickets will not be sent out by post but

will more than likely have to be collected at the airport on the day of departure.

It is essential that you ascertain whether or not you can obtain relevant visas and

inoculations before making your booking. We cannot accept any liability for tickets

lost in the post. Departure Documents may be in paper or email form depending

on your chosen holiday. If requested in the Departure Documents or locally

provided holiday information, you must reconfirm the reservations, timings and

check-in details of your flight with the airline concerned at least 72 hours before

departure. This applies to your outward flight and to your return flight. If you miss

a flight or suffer any disruption as a result of not following our instructions as to

reconfirmation we will have no liability to you.

For those holidays where an additional local payment is required this will be

confirmed to you. A local payment is a portion of the holiday cost which must be

paid directly to the local representative as instructed. If the price of your holiday

includes a local payment this must be paid in the currency specified. Please note

that your tour price will not be considered to have been paid in full until the local

payment has been made.

Tourist taxes, resort fees or similar that are charged locally may be implemented

or changed without prior warning. We do not accept responsibility for these costs,

which must be paid by you and are not included within your holiday price.

Your personal safety is of paramount importance to us and therefore it is imperative

that you advise us at the time of booking of any condition, medical or otherwise,

that might affect your or other people’s enjoyment of the trip.

It is a condition of your booking that you and all members of your party provide

certain information that may be sent to governmental authorities and border control

and security agencies for the purpose of security and counter terrorism. This is

known as Passenger Name Records (PNR) or Advanced Passenger Information,

sometimes known as APIS. For the United Kingdom, it may be referred to as

‘E-Borders’. The information you must provide will include, but not be limited to,

full name – as shown in your passport or travel document, gender, date of birth,

travel document type, number, country of issue and expiry date, and for travel to

the U.S., your country of residence and the address for your first night’s stay. You

must provide this information to the airline between 6 months and 24 hours before

departure.

We may transfer your booking to another company within our group, but this will

have no effect on your holiday arrangements.

3. Prices, Surcharging, and Air Passenger Duty All guide prices we advertise

are accurate at the date published, but we reserve the right to change any of those

prices from time to time. Prices include a cost for fuel that was estimated at the

date of this publication. Prices on our website are updated regularly. In the unlikely

event of an administrative error leading to an incorrect price being displayed, we

reserve the right to correct it. Offers are not combinable unless expressly stated

and may be withdrawn at any time. All quotations are provisional until confirmed in

writing on your Booking Confirmation and Invoice. Before you make a booking, we

will give you the up-to-date price of your chosen holiday including the cost of any

supplements, upgrades or additional facilities which you have requested.

Changes in transportation costs, including without limitation the cost of fuel,

dues, taxes or fees chargeable for services such as landing taxes or embarkation

or disembarkation fees at ports and airports mean that the price of your travel

arrangements may change after you have booked. However, there will be no

change within 30 days of your departure. Any changes in taxes, entry fees and/

or charges that we collect at net cost on behalf of local and government bodies

will be passed on to you in full or refunded to you in full (Net Cost Charges). We

will absorb and you will not be charged for any increase equivalent to 2% of the

price of your travel arrangements, which excludes insurance premiums, Net Cost

Charges and any amendment charges. You will be charged for the amount over

and above that, plus an administration charge of £1.00 per person together with an

amount to cover agents’ commission. If this means that you have to pay an increase

of more than 10% of the price of your travel arrangements, you may either accept

a replacement holiday from us of equivalent or similar standard and price (at the

date of the change) if we are able to offer you one or you may cancel your holiday

booking and receive a full refund, except for any amendment charges.

Should you decide to cancel for this reason, you must exercise your right to do so

within 14 days from the issue date printed on your final invoice. If any change in

our costs would cause a reduction in your holiday price, we will not make refunds

of amounts less than 2% of the price of your travel arrangements, which excludes

insurance premiums, Net Cost Charges and any amendment charges, but we will

refund in full amounts exceeding such 2%, after deducting an administration charge

of £1.00 per person. However, please note that travel arrangements are not always

purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the

price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place.

In all cases, we will only consider an appropriate refund of insurance premiums

paid if you can show that you are unable to transfer or reuse your policy.

Dates and itineraries shown for tours are indicative only and subject to change.

Air Passenger Duty “APD”, which is payable by all passengers departing from UK

airports, is included in the price of your holiday/flight ticket. Children under 12 on

the date of travel (under 16 from March 2016) are exempt from APD when travelling

in economy class. The price of your holiday will include APD for an economy seat.

If you upgrade to a premium cabin this will be included in the upgrade cost. In view

of the current volatility of world oil prices, a fuel supplement may be added to the

price of your holiday at the time of booking.

4. Insurance Adequate and valid travel insurance for your chosen itinerary is

compulsory for all travelers and it is a condition of accepting your booking that you

agree you will have obtained adequate and valid travel insurance. We recommend

you take out insurance as soon as your booking is confirmed. You are strongly

advised to insure yourself against any possible risk that may occur and in particular

to ensure that you have sufficient insurance in respect of dependent relatives and

force majeure events. You are required to carry proof of insurance with you and

produce it if reasonably requested by Company employees or suppliers.

You must ensure that there are no exclusion clauses which limit cover for the type

of activities included, or the altitudes attained, in your holiday. Furthermore, you

must advise us of the details of your own insurance including the name of the

insurer and the policy number as soon as possible. Our representative abroad

has the right to see the policy so that appropriate advice and assistance can be

given. Clients in breach of this condition will be deemed to have indemnified the

Company for any loss incurred by the Company as a result of such breach and

such costs will be redeemable from them.

5. If You Change or Cancel Your Holiday 5.1 If, after our Booking Confirmation

has been issued, you (i) make a change to your existing booking, we will charge

an amendment fee of £35 per change (ii) or wish to change to another holiday

or change departure date, we will try to make the changes subject to availability,

provided that notification is received in writing at our offices from the lead name at

least 69 days before departure for bookings made via an agent, or at least 97 days

before departure for bookings made directly with us and you pay £35 per person

to cover our administration costs.

5.2 In addition to the fee we charge, any alteration, whether a change to an

existing booking or a change to another holiday or departure date, will also be

subject to payment by you of any costs imposed by any of the suppliers providing

the component parts of the booking. If the holiday to which you transfer is more

expensive than the one you originally booked, a further deposit will also be

payable. Any alteration by you within 69 days of departure for bookings made via

an agent, or within 97 days of departure for bookings made directly with us will be

treated as a cancellation of the original booking and will be subject to cancellation

charges.

5.3 Subject to section 5.4, where you are unable to travel you can transfer your

booking to another person, providing the following conditions are met:

a) you must notify us in writing at least 69 days before departure for bookings

made via an agent, or at least 97 days before departure for bookings made directly

with us and give us authority to make the transfer; and

b) your request is accompanied by all original travel documents which you have

received and the full name and address of the person to whom you wish to transfer

your holiday booking (“transferee”); and

c) the transferee is acceptable to us, accepts the transfer and these Booking

Conditions and fulfils any conditions that apply to the booking; and

d) payment is made by you of an administrative charge of a minimum of £35 per

person plus payment of all costs charged or levied by those supplying your travel

arrangements.

Both the transferor and transferee will be jointly and severally liable for payment of

the holiday price and other associated expenses.

5.4 Some airline carriers and other transport providers treat name and departure

detail changes, such as date and time changes, as a cancellation. If you miss a

portion of your flight journey, some airline carriers and other transport providers

treat this as a cancellation and may cancel the rest of your flights. It is your

responsibility to check with the relevant airline to ensure the subsequent journeys

have not been cancelled, as if this does happen, you may be charged again for

the missed flight and any subsequent journeys. Accordingly you may have to pay

for the cancelled ticket and be required to pay for the full cost of a new ticket.

Once airline tickets have been issued, all changes are likely to incur the cost of a

new ticket.

5.5 When the price per person is dependent on the number of people in the

accommodation and the number of people changes, the price will be recosted

based on the new party size. Any increase in price payable is not a cancellation

charge. A separate cancellation charge will be levied in respect of bookings

cancelled. A new confirmation invoice will be issued as appropriate on which the

cancellation charge will be shown.

5.6 You, or any member of your party, may cancel your booking at any time

providing that the cancellation is made by the lead name in writing. Notice of

cancellation will be effective upon receipt by us of your written communication.

As we start to incur costs from the time the contract is confirmed we will retain

your deposit and in addition will apply other cancellation charges as shown below.

These charges are based on how many days before your booked departure we

received your cancellation notice. These charges are a percentage of the total

cost of your booking, not including your insurance premium. If you want to cancel

one or more passengers on the booking you will have to pay a proportion of the

applicable cancellation charge based on the number of passengers you wish to

cancel from the booking:

Period before departure

when written notice of

cancellation is received

by us

*Cancellation charge as a %

of total holiday cost (excluding

any insurance premiums and

any amendment fees already

paid to us)

Bookings made via Agent

Direct Bookings

More than 69 days More than 97 days Loss of deposit

56-69 days (inclusive) 56-97 days (inclusive) 30%





* Please note that for certain travel arrangements e.g. many scheduled transport

providers, the cancellation charge may be higher than those shown. In certain cases a

100% cancellation fee applies as soon as the booking is made and the ticket is issued.

Please ask for full details of cancellation charges at time of booking. We strongly

recommend you to take out insurance that includes cover against irrecoverable

cancellation costs. Additionally, you will remain responsible for the full amount of your

insurance premium and this will not be refunded in the event of your cancellation. You

may however be able to transfer this cover to another holiday. If you are travelling on

a scheduled flight, we cannot give you any refund until we have received your old

travel documents, including tickets.

5.7 All communications relating to this contract (in particular any requests to cancel

or amend your holiday arrangements) must be from the Lead Name in writing and in

English and delivered by hand or email hjcustomer.services@hayesandjarvis.co.uk.

(please call also to ensure your email has been received) or sent by recorded delivery

post to Hayes & Jarvis (Travel) Limited, The Atrium, London Road, Crawley, West

Sussex, RH10 9SR.

6. If We Change or Cancel Your Holiday We reserve the right to cancel your

booking or change any of the facilities, services or prices described in our brochures

or website. We will endeavour to advise you of any changes known at the time of

booking.

We plan the arrangements for your holiday many months in advance and may

occasionally have to cancel your holiday or make changes, most of which are minor.

Flight timings and carriers shown in the brochure are for guidance only and are

subject to change. Your Booking Confirmation will show the latest planned timings.

Your actual flight timings will be shown on your ticket (including any e-ticket itinerary)

which you should check carefully as soon as you receive it. A change of carrier or

type of aircraft will not be considered a major change. If a major change becomes

necessary, we will advise you of the change as soon as reasonably possible.

Whether a change is ‘major’ depends on the nature of the holiday and may include:

a significant change of destination, a change in accommodation to that of a lower

category; a change in time of your scheduled departure or return flight by more

than 12 hours (but not a flight delay); or a change of UK departure airport (excluding

changes between London airports, London, Ebbsfleet and Ashford stations and

between Dover/Folkestone ports). A delay to your flight that we need to make within

24 hours before you are due to depart will not be considered a major change unless

the change is for more than 24 hours. These changes are only examples and there

may be other significant changes which constitute major changes. When a major

change occurs, you will have the choice of either:

• accepting the change, or

• accepting a replacement holiday from us of equivalent or similar standard and price

(at the date of the change), if we are able to offer you one, or

• cancelling your holiday, in which case you shall receive a full refund of all monies

paid.

We may also have to cancel your travel arrangements. Operation of some holidays

are dependent on a minimum number of persons booking the holiday. If that number

is not achieved, we reserve the right to cancel the holiday. However we will not

cancel your booking less than 4 weeks before the scheduled departure date except

for reasons of force majeure (as defined below), or failure on your part to pay the

deposit and/or final balance, or any other reason beyond our control.

If we are forced to cancel your holiday after departure we will, wherever possible,

make suitable alternative arrangements. If we are unable to make such alternative

arrangements, or you reject these for good reason then we will return you to your

point of departure and refund you for any unused services, if appropriate.

Where we make a major change to or cancel your holiday, except where a major

change or cancellation arises from circumstances amounting to force majeure,

consolidation due to minimum numbers not being attained, flight schedule changes,

third party resort development, failure on your part to pay the deposit and/or final

balance or for any other reason beyond our control, we will pay you, as a minimum,

compensation as detailed below. Any compensation payable will be on these scales,

based on how many days before your booked holiday departure we tell you of a

major change:

Period before departure when we notify you

of a major change

Compensation

payable per person*

Before balance due date

Nil

Between balance due date and 29 days (inclusive)

before departure

£10.00

Between 28 and 15 days (inclusive) before

departure

£20.00

Between 14 and 8 days (inclusive) before departure £30.00

7 days or less before departure £40.00

This standard compensation payment will not affect your statutory or other legal

rights. *We will only make one compensation payment for each full-fare-paying

adult in the holiday booking. Any children not paying the full adult fare will receive

compensation on a pro rata basis of the adult fare. Children using a free child place

will not receive any standard compensation payment.

We strongly recommend that you make no travel arrangements to your point of

departure, make any connecting travel that is non-refundable or non-changeable or

incurs penalties or incur any costs in respect of visas or vaccinations until such time

as your travel itinerary has been confirmed on your Departure Documents. If you

make such arrangements, which you are then unable to use due to a change in your

itinerary, we shall not be liable to you for the cost of those arrangements.

Circumstances amounting to “force majeure” include any event which we or the

supplier of the service(s) in question could not even with all due care, foresee or

forestall such as (by way of example and not by way of limitation) war, threat of war,

riots, civil disturbances, industrial disputes, actual or threatened terrorist activity and

its consequences, natural or nuclear disasters, fire, acts of God, unavoidable and

unforeseeable technical problems with transport for reasons beyond our control

or that of our suppliers, closed or congested airports or ports, hurricanes and other

actual or potential adverse weather conditions, flood, epidemics, health risks or

pandemics illness and any other similar events.

In the unlikely event that there are any changes made to other holiday arrangements,

we will try to tell you before you go, although we are not obliged to do so, nor are

we obliged to compensate you. If your booking for other holiday arrangement are

cancelled we will do our utmost to ensure you receive a full and prompt refund of the

price of these arrangements.

Tour, Safari and Excursions: Some are dependent on minimum numbers, others

will operate with one booking. In the case of insufficient demand we reserve the

right to consolidate or cancel. If this is required you will be offered a full refund. We

will not make any such changes within 69 days (for agent bookings) and 97 days

(for direct bookings) of departure. We reserve the right to make changes such as

dates, itineraries (those shown are indicative only, are subject to change and may

be affected by local conditions), accommodation, cruise ship, boat. Changes to

that of a similar standard will not be considered a major change. Should there be a

discrepancy between the itinerary or additional information in the brochure or website

and the Departure Documents, the latter information will be considered the most

up-to-date and accurate.

7. Our Liability, Conditions of Carriage and Limitations Our obligations, and those

of our suppliers providing any service or facility included in your holiday, are to take

reasonable skill and care to arrange for the provision of such services and facilities.

You must show that reasonable skill and care has not been used if you wish to make

any claim. Standards of, for example, safety, hygiene and quality vary throughout the

transport and destinations that your holiday may involve. Sometimes these standards

will be lower than those which would be expected in the UK. The suppliers of the

services and facilities included in your holiday should comply with local standards

where they are provided.

Our liability, except in cases involving death, injury or illness, shall be limited to a

maximum of 3 times the cost of your travel arrangements. Our liability in all cases will

be limited in accordance with and/or in an identical manner to the contractual terms

of the companies that provide the transportation for your travel arrangements. These

terms are incorporated into this contract; and any relevant international convention

as detailed below. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of any limitation of

compensation contained in these or any conventions. You can ask for copies of the

transport companies’ contractual terms, or the international conventions, from our

offices at Hayes & Jarvis (Travel) Limited, Legal Department, Origin One, 108 High

Street, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 1BD.

We shall have no liability where the cause of the failure to provide, or failure in, your

holiday or any death or personal injury you may suffer is not due to any fault on

our part or that of our agents or suppliers, because it is either attributable to you,

or attributable to someone unconnected with your holiday and is unforeseeable

or unavoidable, or is attributable to our employees, agents, subcontractors and

suppliers and their staff whilst acting outside the scope of their employment, or is

due to information, however obtained, from outside sources such as independent

third party websites, or is due to unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond

our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due

care had been exercised, or an event which neither we, nor our agents or suppliers

could have foreseen or forestalled, or related to any consequential loss not directly

connected to the contract with us.

If any international convention applies to, or governs, any of the services or facilities

included in your holiday arranged or provided by us, or provided by any of our

suppliers, and you make a claim against us of any nature arising out of death, injury,

loss or damage suffered during or as a result of the provision of those services

or facilities, our liability to pay you compensation and/or the amount (if any) of

compensation payable to you by us will be limited in accordance with and/or in an

identical manner to that provided for by the international convention concerned (in

each case including in respect of the conditions of liability, the time for bringing any

claim and the type and amount of any damages that can be awarded). International

Conventions which may apply include, without limitation: in respect of international

air travel, the Warsaw Convention 1929 (as amended) or the Montreal Convention

1999; in respect of rail travel, the Berne Convention 1961; in respect of carriage

by sea, the Athens Convention 1974; in respect of carriage by road, the Geneva

Convention 1973; and, in respect of hotels, the Paris Convention 1962. For the

avoidance of doubt, this means that we are to be regarded as having all benefit of

any limitations of compensation contained in any of these Conventions or any other

international conventions applicable to your holiday. Other than as set out above,

and as is detailed elsewhere in these booking conditions, we shall have no legal

liability whatsoever to you for any loss or damage.

Under EU law, European Community Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004, you have rights

in some circumstances to refunds and/or compensation from your airline in cases

of denied boarding, cancellation of or delay to flights. Full details of these rights

will be publicised at EU airports and will also be available from airlines. However,

you should note that reimbursement of the cost of a flight that forms part of your

holiday is the responsibility of your holiday airline and will not automatically entitle

you to reimbursement of the cost of your travel arrangement from us. Your right to

a refund and/or compensation from us is set out in these Booking Conditions. If

any payments to you are due from us, any payment made to you by the airline will

be deducted from this amount. If your airline does not comply with these rules you

should complain to the Aviation Consumer Advocacy Panel on 020 7240 6061 or

at www.caa.co.uk.

If you purchase any optional activities that are not part of your pre-booked itinerary,

the contract for the provision of that activity will be between you and the activity

provider. The decision to partake in any such activity is entirely at your own

discretion and risk. If you do have any complaint about, or problem with, any optional

activity purchased in resort your claim should be directed to the activity provider and

not to us. However, should you or any member of your party by misadventure suffer

illness, injury or death during the period of your holiday from an activity which does

not form part of the arrangements made by us or an excursion purchased through

us, we shall, where appropriate and subject to our absolute discretion, try to help if

we can. We may help everyone on your booking up to a total cost of £5,000, as long

as the following conditions are met:

(i) you must ask us for such assistance within 90 days of the misadventure;

(ii) You must make a claim under your insurance policy’s legal expenses or other

appropriate section. You must show us proof that your insurance company has

received your claim; and

(iii) in the event of there being a successful claim for costs against a third party or

a suitable insurance policy or policies being in force, you must repay us the costs

actually incurred by us in giving this assistance.

We may operate holidays in regions where standards of accommodation, transport,

safety, hygiene, medical facilities and other infrastructure may, at times, be lower

than those you normally expect. The outline itineraries given for each holiday must

be taken as an indication of what should be accomplished, and not as a contractual

obligation on our part. Changes in itinerary may be caused by local political

conditions, flight cancellations, mechanical breakdown, weather, border restrictions,

sickness, or other unforeseeable circumstances. Pro rata refunds will be given for

services not utilised wherever possible.

Please note that the timings of air, sea, road or rail departures are estimates only.

These timings may be affected by operational difficulties, weather conditions or

failure of passengers to check in on time. Orient Express Bookings - In making

any bookings for any rail travel (including but not limited to travel by the Orient

Express) then your contract also incorporates the train owner / carriers (collectively,

the “Carrier”) terms and conditions (the “Passenger Conditions of carriage”) which

shall govern the relationship, responsibilities and liabilities as between you, the

passenger, and the Carrier. A copy of the Passenger Conditions of Carriage can be

provided on request. By making your booking and accepting these terms you also

agree to these Passenger Conditions of Carriage and accept the conditions therein,

you agree that any dispute or claim that you raise with us will be subject to this

Agreement and not the Passenger Conditions of Carriage and to the extent there is

a conflict between this Agreement and the provisions of the Passenger Conditions

of Carriage as they relate to you and us, this Agreement shall prevail and supersede

the provisions of the Passenger Conditions of Carriage.

8. Air Carrier Liability for Passengers and their Baggage Flight notice, flight

information and EU blacklist. This is a notice required by European Community

Regulation (EC) No. 889/2002. This notice cannot be used as a basis for a claim for

compensation, nor to interpret the provisions of European Community legislation or

the Montreal Convention, and it does not form part of the contract between the air

carrier(s), us and you. No representation is made by the air carrier(s) or us as to the

accuracy of the contents of this notice.

This information notice summarises the liability rules applied by European

Community air carriers as required by European Community legislation and the

Montreal Convention.

Compensation in the case of death or injury. There are no financial limits to

the liability for passenger injury or death. For damages up to approximately

113,100 Special Drawing Rights (“SDRs”) the air carrier cannot contest claims for

compensation. Above that amount, the air carrier can defend itself against a claim by

proving that it was not negligent or otherwise at fault.

Advance payments. If a passenger is killed or injured, the air carrier must make an

advanced payment, to cover immediate economic needs, within 15 days from the

identification of the person entitled to compensation. In the event of death, this

advance payment shall not be less than 16,000 SDRs .

Passenger delays. In case of passenger delay, the air carrier is liable for damage

unless it took all reasonable measures to avoid the damage or it was impossible to

take such measures. The liability for passenger delay is limited to 4,694 SDRs .

Baggage delays. In case of baggage delay, the air carrier is liable for damage unless

it took all reasonable measures to avoid the damage or it was impossible to take

such measures. The liability for baggage delay is limited to 1,131 SDRs.

Destruction, loss or damage to baggage. The air carrier is liable for destruction, loss

or damage to baggage up to 1,131 SDRs. In the case of checked baggage, it is liable

even if not at fault, unless the baggage was defective. In the case of unchecked

baggage, the carrier is liable only if at fault.

Higher limits for baggage. A passenger can benefit from a higher liability limit by

making a special declaration at the latest at check-in and by paying a supplementary

fee.

Complaints on baggage. If the baggage is damaged, delayed, lost or destroyed, the

passenger must write and complain to the air carrier as soon as possible. In the case

of damage to checked baggage, the passenger must write and complain within

seven days, and in the case of delay within 21 days, in both cases from the date on

which the baggage was placed at the passenger’s disposal.

Liability of contracting and actual carriers. If the air carrier actually performing the flight

is not the same as the contracting air carrier, the passenger has the right to address a

complaint or to make a claim for damages against either. If the name or code of an air

carrier is indicated on the ticket, that air carrier is the contracting air carrier.

Time limit for action. Any action in court to claim damages must be brought within

two years from the date of arrival of the aircraft, or from the date on which the aircraft

ought to have arrived.

Basis for the information. The basis for the rules described above is the Montreal

Convention of 28 May 1999, which is implemented in the European Community

by European Community Regulation (EC) No. 2027/97 (as amended by European

Community Regulation (EC) No. 889/2002) and national legislation of the Member

States.

In accordance with European Community Regulation (EC) No. 2111/2005, Article

9, we are required to bring to your attention the existence of a ‘Community list’

which contains details of air carriers that are subject to an operating ban within the

European Community. The Community list is available for inspection at www.air-ban.

europa.eu.

In accordance with European Community Regulation (EC) No. 2111/2005 we

are required to advise you of the actual carrier operating your flight/connecting

flight/transfer if your booking includes flight(s). We do this by listing carriers to be

used or likely to be used on the Flights information section of our FAQs at www.

hayesandjarvis.co.uk.

The airline may use wide and narrow-body jets. Any changes to the actual airline

after you have received your tickets will be notified to you as soon as possible

and in all cases at check-in or at the boarding gate. Such a change is deemed to

be a minor change. Other examples of minor changes include alteration of your

outward/return flights by less than 12 hours, changes to aircraft type, change of

accommodation to another of the same standard. Some flights may need to stop

en route. If we know about this in advance we will tell you. Flight times shown in the

brochure, on the website and on your booking confirmation are not guaranteed.

Actual flight times are shown on your tickets. Flight times are local times based on

the 24-hr system.

Please check with the airline regarding luggage allowance limits and the maximum

allowable single item baggage weight. If you have a medical condition, serious

illness, recently undergone surgery, or have suffered a recent accident, you must

advise us and your airline and you may need to be cleared for travel by the airline

which will involve obtaining a Fitness to Fly Certificate from your GP.

9. Complaints If you have a complaint about your holiday whilst away, you must

immediately notify our Service Representative and the relevant supplier of the

service and contact us in the UK if further action is required by us. If you are not

happy with their action taken in response please follow this up within 35 days of

your return from holiday by writing to our Customer Relations Department at Hayes

& Jarvis (Travel) Limited, The Atrium, London Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10

9SR or emailing us at customer.relations@hayesandjarvis.co.uk, giving your booking

reference and all relevant information. We will acknowledge your written notification

within 7 days and aim to provide a full response within 28 days. We can also

offer you ABTA’s scheme for the resolution of disputes, which is approved by the

Chartered Trading Standards Institute. If we can’t resolve your complaint, go to www.

abta.com to use ABTA’s simple procedure. Further information on the Code and

ABTA’s assistance in resolving disputes can be found on www.abta.com. You can

also access the European Commission Online Dispute (ODR) Resolution platform

at http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/. This ODR platform is a means of registering

your complaint with us; it will not determine how your complaint should be resolved.

If you prefer, you can take your complaint to the County Court or another suitable

court. Information regarding complaints may be shared with other tour operators.

10. Behaviour On tours, safaris and excursions provided by us, it is necessary that

you abide by the authority of the leader, who represents the Company. If you commit

any illegal act when on the holiday or if in our reasonable opinion or the reasonable

opinion of the Company representative or another person in authority your

behaviour is disruptive, threatening or abusive, causes unnecessary inconvenience

or is causing or likely to cause danger, damage, distress or upset, disturbance or

annoyance to others or others’ property, or puts any other traveler or our staff or

agents in the UK or in resort in any risk or danger, on the telephone, in writing or in

person, we may terminate your travel arrangements without any liability on our part.

If the Captain of your flight or ferry or any of our overseas staff or agents believes

that you could be disruptive or that you are suffering from a contagious disease,

they can also refuse to let you proceed with your travel arrangements, restrict

your movements on board, disembark from the ferry or aircraft, or remove you

from your accommodation or excursion. If this means you are not allowed to board

the flight outbound from the UK, we will treat your booking as cancelled by you

from that moment, and you will have to pay full cancellation charges. If this occurs

overseas then you will become responsible for your own return home and any other

members of your group who cannot or will not travel without you. In any of these

circumstances no refunds or compensation will be paid to you and we will not be

liable for any costs or expenses you incur.

If you are refused carriage because of your behaviour, or you are under the

influence of alcohol or drugs, your airline may pass on your details and date of

refusal of carriage to other airlines for their information. This in turn may make it

difficult for you to book other airline tickets. In any of these circumstances no refunds

or compensation will be paid to you and we may make a claim against you for any

damages, costs and expenses (including legal expenses) incurred as a result of

your behaviour including but not limited to (i) repairing or replacing property lost,

damaged or destroyed by you, (ii) compensating any passenger, crew, staff or

agent affected by your actions and (iii) the cost of diverting the aircraft or ferry to

remove you. Criminal proceedings may also be instigated. If you are affected by any

condition, medical or otherwise, that might affect your or other people’s enjoyment

of the holiday, you must advise us of this at the time of booking.

The accommodation we arrange for you must only be used by those people named

on your Booking Confirmation or Departure Documents. You are not allowed to

share the accommodation or let anyone else stay there. You are responsible for the

cost of any damage caused to your accommodation or its contents during your stay.

These charges must be met by you and may have to be paid locally.

We expressly reserve the right to prevent you from participating in the excursions

we provide, whether pre-booked or purchased in resort, if in the reasonable opinion

of our staff or those of the excursion provider, you are either unsuited to undertake

the excursion, or if you appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In

these circumstances your sole remedy against us will be to obtain a refund of the

cost of that excursion.

For the purpose of this section, reference to “you” or “your” includes any person

in your party.

11. Visa, Health, Passport, Travel Documentation It is essential that you ascertain

whether or not you can obtain relevant visas and inoculations before making

your booking, particularly for late bookings. Whilst we are able to provide basic

advice to clients regarding passports and visa requirements, you should check

with the appropriate embassy, consulate or the British Foreign Office for the exact

requirements for your chosen holiday and date of travel. It is your responsibility to

ensure that you have the correct passport and visas to gain access to any country/

region included in the travel arrangements which you purchase from us. If you fail to

do so, we have no liability to you for any cost, loss or damage which you suffer, nor

will we refund you the cost of any unused portion of your travel arrangements.

In some cases, countries will refuse entry to clients who have criminal records.

Should you be concerned about this, please check with the embassy or consulate

of the countries to which you are travelling. The lead name is entirely responsible for

ensuring that all members of the group have the correct and valid documentation

for travel. We cannot accept responsibility for any failure to comply resulting in any

costs or fines being incurred and we advise you to check with your passport office

or the consulate in question if you have any queries. Clients travelling overland

to certain destinations may need to also pass through controls of other countries

en-route so this should be allowed for with any passport/visa applications. When

travelling to the US you must have the correct passport to travel on the Visa

Waiver Programme or have obtained the correct visa, valid for your stay. Each

person wishing to visit the US must have either; i) an e-passport (if your passport

is issued after 26 October 2006), or a machine readable passport (containing a

digital photograph) if your passport is issued after the 26 October 2005 and a Visa

Waiver Form or ii) a valid passport and a valid visa which must be obtained before

travel from the US authorities. The US authorities require passengers travelling

under the Visa Waiver Programme to register for electronic travel authority on the

Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA). If you have not applied for and

received travel authorisation via ESTA prior to travel you may be denied boarding,

experience delayed processing, or be denied admission at the U.S. port of entry.

However, neither possession of a visa nor meeting the basic requirements for

travelling visa-free on the Visa Waiver Programme guarantees admission to the US.

As with most countries, the final decision is made by immigration officials at the port

of entry. You can apply online by completing the application form at https://esta.cbp.

dhs.gov and paying a fee. If you are refused boarding or denied admission at the

U.S. port of entry, you will still be subject to our cancellation charges in accordance

with the terms of our contract with you. For additional specifics about the Visa

Waiver Programme please consult the Visa Waiver Programme information on the

U.S. Embassy London website www.usembassy.org.uk. We recommend that you

carry your ESTA approval with you when you travel and recommend you register

at least 72 hours before departure. Please Note: when you register for ESTA you

must have a valid passport at the time of registration and, for any travel to the USA,

your passport must be an e-Passport that contains the microchip and the e-passport

symbol. If you have applied for a post dated passport (for example to reflect a

change in name) this passport will not be valid until the effective date noted in the

passport. Children and minors wanting to travel with a Visa Waiver Form must hold

their own machine readable passport or e-passport.

Please note that the nationals of some countries can only travel to the US if they

have a valid visa as they are not eligible for the Visa Waiver Programme. There

is a $14 fee per person charge which is payable by credit or debit card when

applying. As announced by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, this fee will

recover the costs incurred by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection of providing

and administering the ESTA system and is in addition to the mandatory $10 travel

promotion fee established by the Travel Promotion Act of 2009. This is subject to

change.

When travelling to Canada you must check with your foreign office and the

Canadian authorities that you have the correct passport and comply with the visa

requirements. Under Canada’s eTA program, citizens from countries other than

the United States, who do not need a visa to enter Canada, will need to obtain an

online authorisation before flying to Canada, unless otherwise exempted. The earlier

travellers get their eTA, the sooner they will benefit from knowing they have been

pre-screened to enter Canada. A fee of $7 is payable for processing an application

for an electronic travel authorisation. An application for an electronic travel

authorisation must be made by means of an electronic system that is made available

by the Department (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) for that purpose. An

electronic travel authorisation is valid for a period of five years from the day on which

it is issued to the applicant or until the earliest of the following days, if they occur

before the end of that period: (a) the day on which the applicant’s passport or other

travel document expires, (b) the day on which the electronic travel authorisation is

cancelled, or (c) the day on which a new electronic travel authorisation is issued to

the applicant.

Please note that for some trips we need to request special permits, and as such we

will require your passport details prior to accepting your booking. Furthermore, if you

renew your passport after you have booked, you may be required to take your old

passport with you to maintain the validity of the permit.

We are able to advise on mandatory health requirements; however, we are not

medical experts. It is your responsibility to ensure that you obtain proper and

detailed medical advice at least two months prior to travel for the latest health

requirements, recommendations for your destination and any costs. You should

check this information at least 2 months before departure and again within 14

days of travel. Where you do not do so and either are not allowed to enter any

country, or suffer personal injury or death as a result, we have no liability to you for

any cost, loss or damage which you suffer nor will we refund you the cost of any

unused portion of your travel arrangements. Clients with existing medical problems,

pregnant women and anyone who has recently visited other countries should check

requirements with their general practitioner.

When assessing whether holidays will operate we use information from our local

offices in conjunction with advice from the British Foreign Office and other relevant

government bodies. It is your responsibility to acquaint yourself with the travel

advice provided by these government bodies. For more information, please visit our

Travel Aware page and government websites at www.gov.uk/travelaware and www.

gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice for your destination country.

12. Privacy Policy Hayes & Jarvis (Travel) Limited’s is part of the Travelopia group

of companies (https://www.travelopia.com/). Here at Hayes & Jarvis we understand

the concerns about how data may be stored, sent and used by companies. We are

committed to complying with all data protection laws and want you to feel confident

in the measures we are taking to uphold your data privacy rights.

This quick guide provides a brief summary of our data practices but you can always

find out more detailed information in our full privacy policy.

WHAT INFORMATION MIGHT WE COLLECT FROM YOU?

The information we collect depends upon how you are interacting with us.

For example, if you’re making a booking with us, we are likely to ask for more

information than if you’re only requesting a brochure. Depending upon the

circumstances, we might need to collect the following information from you:

personal details such as name, address, e-mail address, date of birth, telephone

number, payment details, details of identification documents, health details and

travel preferences. For more details, please see our full privacy policy.

Where we need to collect personal data by law or under the terms of a contract we

have with you and you fail to provide that data when requested, we might not be

able to provide you with your booking.

WHEN DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL DATA?

In order to provide you with your booking you have requested (such as holidays,

flights or tickets to a sports event) we may need to share your personal information

with third parties such as airlines, tour operators, transport companies, excursion

providers, airport authorities, insurance companies, car hire companies, ground

handling agencies, cruise companies, airlines, hotels, airports and other suppliers

we work with in connection with your business. We do not pass your information to

other parties for marketing purposes unless you agree to us doing so.

WHAT ARE OUR MARKETING PRACTICES?

We would like to keep you up to date with latest offers, partnerships, sales,

promotions, competitions from Hayes & Jarvis or those of other Travelopia

companies providing similar products.

However, we will only do so if you have signed up to receive these marketing

communications from us or made a booking and you have not told us that you do

not want to hear from us. You can opt-out of marketing at any time by clicking on the

‘unsubscribe’ link included in all of our e-mails or by contacting us.

WHAT PERSONAL DATA RIGHTS DO YOU HAVE?

You have a range of legal rights over your data. You can find out more in our full

privacy policy.

HOW CAN CONTACT US ABOUT YOUR DATA PRIVACY?

We have appointed a data protection officer (DPO)/data privacy manager who can

assist with queries you have in relation to our data practices. If you have questions,

please contact the DPO/data privacy manager using the details set out below.

The Data Protection Officer/Data Privacy Manager, Hayes & Jarvis (Travel) Limited,

Origin One, 108 High Street, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 1BD

This privacy notice version was last updated on 10th May 2018.

13. Departure Documents We issue Departure Documents for your booking. All

the information contained therein will be deemed to be part of the contract. Your

Departure Documents will be sent to you by email or post, depending on the type of

booking you have made, approximately 21 days before your holiday. Further copies

can be obtained from us by contacting Customer Services (see above) or from

Hayes & Jarvis (Travel) Limited, The Atrium, London Road, Crawley, West Sussex,

RH10 9SR. Departure Documents contain up-to-date definitive information about

the itinerary and travel arrangements. Should there be a discrepancy between

the information in the brochure or website, prior documentation and the final

Departure Documents we send to you, the information in the Departure Documents

supersedes the previous information and will be considered the most up-to-date

and accurate.

14. Special Requests We will consider special requests such as vegetarian meals,

high or low floor preferences in the accommodation, when you book. We will tell you

whether there is a charge for the request. We can only guarantee requests for which

there is a charge, or those that are confirmed in writing. It is your responsibility to

advise us of any special requirements.

15. Participation Requirements All clients are expected to satisfy themselves prior

to booking that they are fit and able to complete the itinerary of their chosen holiday

as described in this brochure. Anyone suffering from mobility impairment, illness or

disability or undergoing treatment for any physical or medical condition must declare

the true nature of such condition at the time of booking and make arrangements for

the provision of any medication or other treatment which may be required during the

holiday. Failure to make such disclosure will constitute a breach of these booking

conditions and result in such persons being excluded from the holiday in which case

all monies paid will be forfeit.

Unaccompanied passengers under the age of 18 years need a letter of consent

from a parent or legal guardian. The minimum age of unaccompanied travel is 16

years on the date of departure.

For stays in the USA, at least one person per room staying at any hotel must be at

least 21 years of age on the date of travel and a credit card with credit to be held as

a deposit is required to check in.

Credit cards are required in many hotels and for all vehicle hire for all destinations.

A deposit amount will be held. You must ensure you have a card and the relevant

credit available.

16. Law & Jurisdiction If you booked your holiday in any jurisdiction other than in

Scotland or Northern Ireland (including any booking via the internet), this contract,

and any other claim or dispute arising from or related to this contract, will be

governed by English law and the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive

jurisdiction over any claim arising out of it. If you booked your holiday in Scotland,

this contract, and any claim or dispute arising from or related to this contract, will be

governed by Scottish law and the courts of Scotland shall have exclusive jurisdiction

over any claim arising out of it. If you booked your holiday in Northern Ireland,

this contract, and any claim or dispute arising from or related to this contract, will

be governed by Northern Irish law and the courts of Northern Ireland shall have

exclusive jurisdiction over any claim arising out of it.

17. Brochure Validity We published this brochure in November 2019 and the

details contained in it are valid from 27th December 2019 until publication of any

revised edition. Our travel advisor will be able to confirm the price before you book.

Holidays in this brochure operate from 27th December 2019 to 31st March 2021.

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