14-night Asia Voyage

Half Day Singapore City Tour – 4 hours - Singapore

Highlights:

• Bumboat Ride
• Merlion Park
• Drive around the Civic District
• National Orchid Garden Admission

Tour Duration: 4 hours

Tour can operate: Morning or afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes, if guests can walk a short
distance to board the bumboat when wheelchair must be foldable to fit into the minivan.

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions:

• Pick up/ Drop off services to/from cruise port
• Licensed, professional English-speaking guide
• Transportation by deluxe, air-conditioned vehicle
• A Bottled Water

Not Included:

• Meals that are not mentioned in the above itinerary
• Drinks or personal expenses or entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities
• Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel, restaurants, etc. 

Good Morning, Ni Hao (Walking Tour)

Destination: Singapore
Tour Duration: 04 hours

Highlights:
Our guide will pick you up at the port (Marina Bay Cruise Center or Singapore Cruise Center).

Spend a wonderful morning as a local would visiting a wet market, enjoying a hawker breakfast and finishing off at a traditional heritage shop. Begin with a stroll through a local wet market, always an explosion of sights, sounds and smells! See where the term “wet market” comes from as you watch stall owners use water to wash the floors, to freshen up fruits and vegetables, and to keep fish and shellfish alive. Check out local favourites like century egg, black chicken and a wide array of spices. Continue to the Chinatown Complex, Singapore’s largest food centre and enjoy a leisurely breakfast. Finally, stop by a traditional heritage shop where locals go for herbs, tonics and even pastries for a family tea time. End your tour on a sweet note with a sampling of local desserts.

Inclusions:
• Private transfer
• Port pick-up and drop-off
• Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
• Entrance fees
• Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
• Cold towels and water on sightseeing days 

Not Included:
• Other meals where not mention in the program
• Drinks/ waters on meals
• Singapore visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Tips and Gratuities
• Other services not listed in inclusive column
 

Full Day Singapore Tour – 8 hours - Singapore

Highlights:

• Bumboat Ride
• Merlion Park
• Drive around the Civic District
• National Orchid Garden Admission
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• Kampong Glam
• Arab Street
• Chinatown
• Little India
• Tekka Centre

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible:  Yes, if guests can walk a short distance to board the bumboat when wheelchair must be foldable to fit into the minivan.

Physical Activity Level:  Moderate

Inclusions:

• Pick up/ Drop off services to/from cruise port
• Licensed, professional English-speaking guide
• Transportation by deluxe, air-conditioned vehicle
• Bottled Water

Not Included:

• Meals that are not mentioned in the above itinerary
• Drinks or personal expenses or entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities.
• Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel, restaurants, etc.

Singapore City Tour (4 hours)

Half-day tour to Singapore City

Highlights

• Botanical Gardens
• Chinatown
• Bum Boat ride - 30-minute ride (share-basis)
• Merlion Park & Little India

Tour Duration: 4 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions:

• Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide
• Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing
• Gratuity to the guide & driver
• Service voucher

Not Included

• Any cruise arrangements
• Any meals
• Travel Insurance
• Any Visa

Singapore Sentosa Tour (4 hours)

Half-day tour to Singapore - Sentosa

Highlights

• Sentosa Resort
• Sentosa Merlion Tower
• SEA Aquarium

Tour Duration: 4 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
 
Inclusions:

• Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide
• Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing
• Gratuity to the guide & driver
• Service voucher

 Not Included:

• Any cruise arrangements
• Any meals
• Travel insurance
• Any visa 

 
 

Singapore Night Safari Tour (4 hours)

Evening Singapore Safari Tour

Highlights

• 1815 hrs   Singapore Night Safari
• 2215 hrs  Return to hotel

Tour Duration: 4 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
 
Inclusions:

• Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide
• Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing
• Gratuity to the guide & driver
• Service voucher

 Not Included:

• Any cruise arrangements
• Any meals
• Travel insurance
• Any visa 

Singapore Ethnic Neighbourhood Tour (4 hours)

Half Day Tour to Singapore Ethnic Neighbourhood

Highlights

• Kampong Glam
• Bugis Village
• Trishaw ride (2 persons to 1 Trishaw)

Tour Duration: 4 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
 
Inclusions:

• Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide
• Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing
• Gratuity to the guide & driver
• Service voucher

 Not Included:

• Any cruise arrangements
• Any meals
• Travel insurance
• Any visa 

Singapore Foodie Tour (4 hours)

Half day tour to Singapore Foodie

Highlights

• Maxwell Hawker Centre or Lau Pat Sat (either one of the above venue depending availability)
• Tea Chapter

Tour Duration: 4 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
 
Inclusions:

• Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide
• Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing
• Gratuity to the guide & driver
• Service voucher

 Not Included:

• Any cruise arrangements
• Any meals
• Travel insurance
• Any visa 

Singapore Flyer & Gardens By The Bay (4 hours)

Half day tour to Singapore Flyer & Gardens By The Bay

Highlights

• Singapore Flyer - a 35 minutes ride (share-basis)
• Gardens by the Bay (Flower Dome and Cloud Forest)

Tour Duration: 4 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
 
Inclusions:

• Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide
• Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing
• Gratuity to the guide & driver
• Service voucher

 Not Included:

• Any cruise arrangements
• Any meals
• Travel insurance
• Any visa 

Singapore Toa Payoh Hub Tour (4 hours)

Half day tour to Singapore Toa Payoh Hub

Highlights

• Toa Payoh (a first generation New Town built in the late 1960s)
• Coffee break in a local coffee shop
• Take a subway for a 5 minutes drive to Bishan (a second generation New Town, designed and built in the early 1990's)

Tour Duration: 4 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
 
Inclusions:

• Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide
• Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing
• Gratuity to the guide & driver
• Service voucher

 Not Included:

• Any cruise arrangements
• Any meals
• Travel insurance
• Any visa 

Singapore Crazy Rich Asians Movie Locations Tour (4 hours)

Half day tour to Crazy Rich Asians Movie Locations in Singapore

Highlights

• Bukit Pasoh
• Newton Food Centre
• Chijmes
• Raffles Hotel

Tour Duration: 4 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
 
Inclusions:

• Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide
• Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing
• Gratuity to the guide & driver
• Service voucher

 
Not Included:

• Any cruise arrangements
• Any meals
• Travel insurance
• Any visa 

Singapore - Gardens By The Bay (3.5 Hours)

Highlights:

• Enter one of the "Top 10 Indoor Gardens of the World" - a futuristic area of garden artistry and horticulture spread over 101 hectares.
• In the Flower Dome we can marvel at the world's largest glass greenhouse, and wander amongst baobabs, thousand-year-old olive trees, a changing flower field display and more.
• In the Cloud Forest we will enter a mysterious world veiled in mist, as we come face to face with the 35-metre tall indoor waterfall and explore seven discovery zones.

Tour Duration:      3.5 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• English-speaking guide.
• Ground transportation in private A/C vehicle.
• 1 complimentary bottle of drinking water and 1 cold towel per person per half day tour/ 2 bottles of water and 2 cold towels per person per full day tour.
• Sightseeing including admission fees according to itinerary.

Not Included:

• Visa fees
• Lunch
• Drinks
• Personal expenses

Singapore - Heartlands Tour (3.5 Hours)

Highlights:

• Visit Toa Payoh New Town. This is the first town to be built by the Housing Development Board, the government arm in charge of public housing in Singapore.
• Explore a typical self-sufficient town complete with public vs private housing, public transport, public amenities as well as industrial and commercial areas.
• Visit the public recreation areas and view a typical show flat for a public housing building. Visits to a wet market and hawker centre will give us an even deeper glimpse into local life. (Showflat is not open on Sundays and public holidays)

Tour Duration: 3.5 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning (Suggested starting time: 09h00 or 14h00)
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions:

• Local English Speaking Guide
• Ground transportation in private A/C vehicle.
• 2 bottles of water and 2 cold towels per person
• Sightseeing including admission fees according to itinerary. 

Not Included:

• Personal Expenses, Tipping

Samui Temples and Local Life - 4 hours

Enjoy a private excursion with your professional local guide to discover traditional life and culture in Koh Samui. Known for its palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves and rainforests, the island offers an idyllic vision of tropical island living.

Drive past Hua Thanon fishing village where you can see locals go about their daily life. Then visit Kunaram temple, where the mummified remains of a revered monk is displayed. Continue to Khao Hua Juk temple to see how locals worship at the golden pagoda perched on the hill. From here, you can see airplanes taking off and landing at the airport. Stop by to see the Big Buddha temple and enjoy the scenic views before returning to the ship.

Inclusions: 
• Sightseeing and transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional English-speaking local guide
• Entrance fees for listed sites
• Local bottled water

Exclusions: 
• Expenses of a personal nature such as gratuities to guides and drivers
• Meals and beverages

Duration: 4 hours   

Koh Nang Yuan by Speedboat with lunch - 9 hours

Meet your private guide and driver and transfer to the pier to board a speedboat to explore beautiful seascapes and marine life in the Gulf of Thailand. Enjoy snorkeling at Muang Bay, a shallow area with an abundance of colorful fish and aquatic creatures. Continue cruising to the island of Koh Tao where you can enjoy lunch.

Next, experience the beauty of Koh Nang Yuan, just 15 minutes from Koh Tao. This unique island is made of three smaller islands connected by a sandbank which can only be seen during low tide. Enjoy some free time to enjoy this rare paradise before returning to Koh Samui.

Inclusions: 
• Sightseeing and transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional English-speaking local guide
• Private VIP speedboat
• Entrance fees for the national marine park
• Lunch at a local restaurant including one drink (soft drink or local beer)
• Local bottled water

Exclusions: 
• Expenses of a personal nature such as gratuities to guides and drivers
• Meals and beverages

Duration: 9 hours

At your Leisure in Samui (Car & Driver Only)

Enjoy a private chauffeur-driven luxury sedan with driver for “At Your Leisure” touring. You decide where you want to go and what you want to see.

Inclusions: 
• Transfers in private air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional English-speaking local guide 
• Local bottled water

Exclusions: 
• Expenses of a personal nature such as gratuities to guides and drivers

Koh Samui Port

Meet with guide at the ship docking and transfer to town. Car and guide is at disposal.
Limited area: Koh Samui
Duration:        Within 4 hours OR within 8 hours
Meals:       None
TOUR INCLUSIONS
 

Inclusive of:	Non-inclusive of:
·   Private transfers and transportation with Local English speaking guide ·   Cold towels and water on car ·   Dock permit ·   Tips & gratuities	·   Thailand visa (US/ CA Passport holders do not need visa to Thailand) ·   Accommodation with daily breakfast ·   Entrance fees ·   All meals ·   All flights ·   Personal expenses ·   Travel insurance ·   Other services not listed in inclusive column

 

Exploring Koh Samui Island

On arrival at the port of Koh Samui, disembark and meet your guide. Drive to Wat Khunaram, home to the mummified body of a monk named Luang Phaw Daeng, preserved sitting in a meditative pose with few signs of any major decay. Stop for refreshments at the impressive Na Muang 1 Waterfall which cascades 18m (59ft) into a natural pool below. Next, visit the Grandma and Grandpa rock formations before enjoying a Thai set lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to the Ladd Koh Viewpoint for panoramic views of famed Chaweng Beach, followed by a visit to Wat Phra Yai located on a hill on a small rocky island to see the 15m (49ft) high “Big Buddha” statue as well as a beautiful view of the surrounding area. Along the way back to Nathon, the capital of Koh Samui, there are many stands selling handicrafts such as batiks and products made from seashells and coconut shells as souvenirs. Time pending, stop at a local market in Nathon to browse the beachwear and other Koh Samui specialties before returning to the port and your ship.

NOTES:

• Tour aims to return to port before 16:00.
• Program may be shortened depending on the ship’s schedule and/or weather conditions.

 
Meals:       None

TOUR INCLUSIONS
 

Inclusive of:	Non-inclusive of:
·   Private transfers and transportation with Local English speaking guide ·   Cold towels and water on car ·   Dock permit ·   Tips & gratuities	·   Thailand visa (US/ CA Passport holders do not need visa to Thailand) ·   Accommodation with daily breakfast ·   Entrance fees ·   All meals ·   All flights ·   Personal expenses ·   Travel insurance ·   Other services not listed in inclusive column

 

Pattaya: The Sanctuary of Truth Tour – 4.5 hours - Laem Chabang

Highlights:

• The Sanctuary of Truth
• Pattaya View Point  

Tour Duration: 4.5 hours

Tour can operate: Morning  and afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible:  Yes

Physical Activity Level:  Light

Inclusions:

• Pick up/ Drop off at Laem Chabang Port
• Private air-conditioned vehicle
• Cold towel service on board
• 2 local Bottle water on board
• Local English speaking guide
• All sightseeing with entrance fee as per your program

Not Included:

• Meals
• Item of personal nature
• Gratuities to guides and drivers
• Travel insurance
• Items of personal expense 

Scenes of Old Bangkok - 9 hours

Experience the traditional beauty of Old Bangkok, beginning at Wat Suthat, easily identified by the famous giant swing in front of the temple. See the renowned collection of murals from the reign of King Rama III (1824-1851) housed within the main building and a splendid array of gilded Buddha images.

After lunch, continue for a sightseeing drive past the Democracy Monument, Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha Temple, National Museum, Sacred City Pillar, Wat Pho Reclining Buddha Temple, and various government offices before heading back to the ship.

Inclusions: 
• Sightseeing and transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional English-speaking local guide 
• Entrance fees for listed sites
• Local bottled water

Exclusions: 
• Expenses of a personal nature such as gratuities to guides and drivers
• Meals and beverages

Duration: 9 hours

At your Leisure in Bangkok (Car & Driver Only)

Enjoy a private chauffeur-driven luxury sedan with driver for “At Your Leisure” touring. You decide where you want to go and what you want to see.

Inclusions: 
• Transfers in private air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional English-speaking local guide 
• Local bottled water

Exclusions: 
• Expenses of a personal nature such as gratuities to guides and drivers

Bangkok Palace, Temples and Textiles - 10 hours

Enjoy a private transfer to Bangkok, Thailand's vibrant and alluring capital. With local insights from your professional guide, explore the city's cultural and historical landmarks. Start with a visit to the Grand Palace, which has served as the official residence of Thai kings since 1782. Comprising several halls, pavilions and courtyards, the palace complex is one of the most beautiful examples of the Siamese court, adorned with glittering gold lacquer and glass mosaics. Walk around the compound to see the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Reception Palace and the Funeral Palace.
 
Continue to Wat Pho. Built during the period of King Rama I nearly 200 years ago, this temple is home to a large reclining Buddha covered in gold leaf. The image measures 45 meters (150 feet) long and almost 15 meters (50 feet) high. Wat Pho is considered the first center of public education and is the birthplace of traditional Thai massage.
 
You are then transferred to Jim Thompson House, a traditional Thai teak home and garden, where you have the option to enjoy a Thai set lunch at the restaurant.

Explore the house and learn about the history of the Jim Thompson Thai Silk Company and its founder, James H.W. Thompson. The American entrepreneur and architect played an important role in reviving the dying silk industry and the company continues to produce some of the finest examples of Thai silk today. Discover his private art collection, which includes historical Buddhist statues, Asian antiques and traditional Thai paintings. You can also visit the silk shop selling high-end silk products, garments and souvenirs. Then transfer back to the ship.

Please Note: Appropriate attire must be worn when visiting the Grand Palace. Short skirts, shorts and sleeveless attire are not permitted. Some buildings within the Grand Palace are only open to visitors from Monday to Friday.

Optional costs:
Thai set lunch at Jim Thompson House including two units of drinks (water, juice or soft drink)
 
Inclusions: 
• Sightseeing and transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional English-speaking local guide
• Entrance fees for listed sites
• Local bottled water

Exclusions: 
• Expenses of a personal nature such as gratuities to guides and drivers
• Meals and beverages

Duration: 10 hours   

Sanctuary of Truth, Pattaya - 5 hours

Visit the Sanctuary of Truth, a pagoda-shaped pavilion perched on the northern shores of Pattaya, just south of Bangkok. Using Thai architectural principles, the building is designed to withstand the strong coastal winds and weather conditions. Reaching a height of 105 meters (16 feet) and covering an area of 3,200 square meters (3,828 square yards), the teak structure is intricately decorated with carvings and sculptures that reflect traditional Chinese, Buddhist and Hindu culture. Explore the inner chapel to gain an understanding of eastern philosophies about the world, life, responsibility and the human condition.  

Make a stop at a shopping place where you can browse vibrant Thai silks and souvenirs before returning to the ship.

Inclusions: 
• Sightseeing and transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional English-speaking local guide
• Entrance fees for listed sites
• Local bottled water

Exclusions: 
• Expenses of a personal nature such as gratuities to guides and drivers
• Meals and beverages

Duration: 5 hours   

Bangkok Discovery – 8.5 hours - Laem Chabang

Highlights:

• Grand Palace & Emerald Of Buddha
• Canal (Klong) tours
• Royal Barge Museum
• Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)

Tour Duration: 8.5 hours (7:30am - 6:00pm)

Tour can operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible:  No

Physical Activity Level:  Moderate

Inclusions:

• Pick up/ Drop off at Laem Chabang Port
• Private air-conditioned vehicle
• Cold towel service on board
• 2 local Bottle water on board
• Local English speaking Guide
• All sightseeing with entrance fee as per your program
• Lunch includes one bottle of drinking water
• A boat trip (non-air-conditioned boat) with cover

Not Included:

• Meals and drinks unless mentioned above
• Item of personal nature
• Gratuities to guides and drivers
• Travel insurance
• Items of personal expense

Bangkok - Laem Chabang Port

Meet with guide at the ship docking and transfer to town. Car and guide is at disposal.
Limited area: Bangkok
Duration:        Within 8 hours (From 08:00-16:00)
Meals:       None
TOUR INCLUSIONS
 

Inclusive of:	Non-inclusive of:
·   Private transfers and transportation with Local English speaking guide ·   Cold towels and water on car ·   Dock permit ·   Tips & gratuities	·   Thailand visa (US/ CA Passport holders do not need visa to Thailand) ·   Accommodation with daily breakfast ·   Entrance fees ·   All meals ·   All flights ·   Personal expenses ·   Travel insurance ·   Other services not listed in inclusive column

 

Pattaya: The Sanctuary of Truth Tour – 4.5 hours - Laem Chabang

Highlights:

• The Sanctuary of Truth
• Pattaya View Point  

Tour Duration: 4.5 hours

Tour can operate: Morning  and afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible:  Yes

Physical Activity Level:  Light

Inclusions:

• Pick up/ Drop off at Laem Chabang Port
• Private air-conditioned vehicle
• Cold towel service on board
• 2 local Bottle water on board
• Local English speaking guide
• All sightseeing with entrance fee as per your program

Not Included:

• Meals
• Item of personal nature
• Gratuities to guides and drivers
• Travel insurance
• Items of personal expense 

Scenes of Old Bangkok - 9 hours

Experience the traditional beauty of Old Bangkok, beginning at Wat Suthat, easily identified by the famous giant swing in front of the temple. See the renowned collection of murals from the reign of King Rama III (1824-1851) housed within the main building and a splendid array of gilded Buddha images.

After lunch, continue for a sightseeing drive past the Democracy Monument, Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha Temple, National Museum, Sacred City Pillar, Wat Pho Reclining Buddha Temple, and various government offices before heading back to the ship.

Inclusions: 
• Sightseeing and transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional English-speaking local guide 
• Entrance fees for listed sites
• Local bottled water

Exclusions: 
• Expenses of a personal nature such as gratuities to guides and drivers
• Meals and beverages

Duration: 9 hours

At your Leisure in Bangkok (Car & Driver Only)

Enjoy a private chauffeur-driven luxury sedan with driver for “At Your Leisure” touring. You decide where you want to go and what you want to see.

Inclusions: 
• Transfers in private air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional English-speaking local guide 
• Local bottled water

Exclusions: 
• Expenses of a personal nature such as gratuities to guides and drivers

Bangkok Palace, Temples and Textiles - 10 hours

Enjoy a private transfer to Bangkok, Thailand's vibrant and alluring capital. With local insights from your professional guide, explore the city's cultural and historical landmarks. Start with a visit to the Grand Palace, which has served as the official residence of Thai kings since 1782. Comprising several halls, pavilions and courtyards, the palace complex is one of the most beautiful examples of the Siamese court, adorned with glittering gold lacquer and glass mosaics. Walk around the compound to see the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Reception Palace and the Funeral Palace.
 
Continue to Wat Pho. Built during the period of King Rama I nearly 200 years ago, this temple is home to a large reclining Buddha covered in gold leaf. The image measures 45 meters (150 feet) long and almost 15 meters (50 feet) high. Wat Pho is considered the first center of public education and is the birthplace of traditional Thai massage.
 
You are then transferred to Jim Thompson House, a traditional Thai teak home and garden, where you have the option to enjoy a Thai set lunch at the restaurant.

Explore the house and learn about the history of the Jim Thompson Thai Silk Company and its founder, James H.W. Thompson. The American entrepreneur and architect played an important role in reviving the dying silk industry and the company continues to produce some of the finest examples of Thai silk today. Discover his private art collection, which includes historical Buddhist statues, Asian antiques and traditional Thai paintings. You can also visit the silk shop selling high-end silk products, garments and souvenirs. Then transfer back to the ship.

Please Note: Appropriate attire must be worn when visiting the Grand Palace. Short skirts, shorts and sleeveless attire are not permitted. Some buildings within the Grand Palace are only open to visitors from Monday to Friday.

Optional costs:
Thai set lunch at Jim Thompson House including two units of drinks (water, juice or soft drink)
 
Inclusions: 
• Sightseeing and transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional English-speaking local guide
• Entrance fees for listed sites
• Local bottled water

Exclusions: 
• Expenses of a personal nature such as gratuities to guides and drivers
• Meals and beverages

Duration: 10 hours   

Sanctuary of Truth, Pattaya - 5 hours

Visit the Sanctuary of Truth, a pagoda-shaped pavilion perched on the northern shores of Pattaya, just south of Bangkok. Using Thai architectural principles, the building is designed to withstand the strong coastal winds and weather conditions. Reaching a height of 105 meters (16 feet) and covering an area of 3,200 square meters (3,828 square yards), the teak structure is intricately decorated with carvings and sculptures that reflect traditional Chinese, Buddhist and Hindu culture. Explore the inner chapel to gain an understanding of eastern philosophies about the world, life, responsibility and the human condition.  

Make a stop at a shopping place where you can browse vibrant Thai silks and souvenirs before returning to the ship.

Inclusions: 
• Sightseeing and transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional English-speaking local guide
• Entrance fees for listed sites
• Local bottled water

Exclusions: 
• Expenses of a personal nature such as gratuities to guides and drivers
• Meals and beverages

Duration: 5 hours   

Bangkok Discovery – 8.5 hours - Laem Chabang

Highlights:

• Grand Palace & Emerald Of Buddha
• Canal (Klong) tours
• Royal Barge Museum
• Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)

Tour Duration: 8.5 hours (7:30am - 6:00pm)

Tour can operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible:  No

Physical Activity Level:  Moderate

Inclusions:

• Pick up/ Drop off at Laem Chabang Port
• Private air-conditioned vehicle
• Cold towel service on board
• 2 local Bottle water on board
• Local English speaking Guide
• All sightseeing with entrance fee as per your program
• Lunch includes one bottle of drinking water
• A boat trip (non-air-conditioned boat) with cover

Not Included:

• Meals and drinks unless mentioned above
• Item of personal nature
• Gratuities to guides and drivers
• Travel insurance
• Items of personal expense

Bangkok - Laem Chabang Port

Meet with guide at the ship docking and transfer to town. Car and guide is at disposal.
Limited area: Bangkok
Duration:        Within 8 hours (From 08:00-16:00)
Meals:       None
TOUR INCLUSIONS
 

Inclusive of:	Non-inclusive of:
·   Private transfers and transportation with Local English speaking guide ·   Cold towels and water on car ·   Dock permit ·   Tips & gratuities	·   Thailand visa (US/ CA Passport holders do not need visa to Thailand) ·   Accommodation with daily breakfast ·   Entrance fees ·   All meals ·   All flights ·   Personal expenses ·   Travel insurance ·   Other services not listed in inclusive column

 

Cu Chi Tunnels & Sai Gon Highlights Tour – 10 hours - Saigon

Highlights:

• Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
• Visit Reunification Palace
• Stop at the Notre Dame Cathedral, Centre Post Office
• Visit Jade Emperor Pagoda
• Shopping at the Central Ben Thanh Market

Tour Duration: 10 hours

Tour can operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions:

• Pick up/ Drop off at Phu My Port
• Tours and transfers as specified including entry fees, on a private basis in modern air-conditioned vehicles.
• Service of English Speaking Local Guides.
• Ports permit arranged
• Meals (food only) as stated in the above itinerary
• One 0.5 litre of bottled water and cold towel in vehicle during sightseeing
• Vietnam Government tax and services charge

 
Not Included:

• All international and domestic air tickets
• Accommodation
• Vietnamese visa arrival
• Other meals than those specified
• Travel insurance
• Tips for tour guides, drivers, waiters at included meals, local assistants

Highlights of Ho Chi Minh City Tour – 10 hours - Saigon

Highlights:

• Visit Reunification Palace
• Photo stop at the Notre Dame Cathedral, Centre Post Office
• Visit History Museum & Jade Emperor Pagoda
• Visit China Town & Cao Dai Temple en-route
• Shopping at the Central Ben Thanh Market

Tour Duration: 10 hours

Tour can operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions:

• Pick up/ Drop off at Phu My Port
• Tours and transfers as specified including entry fees, on a private basis in modern air-conditioned vehicles.
• Service of English-speaking local guides
• Ports permit arranged
• Meals (food only) as stated in the above itinerary
• One 0.5 litre bottled water and cold towel in the vehicle during sightseeing
• Vietnam Government tax and services charge

 
Not Included:

• All international and domestic air tickets
• Accommodation
• Vietnamese visa on arrival
• Other meals than those specified.
• Travel Insurance.
• Tips for tour guides, drivers, waiters at included meals, local assistants, etc.

Mekong Delta Tour – 10 hours - Saigon

Highlights:

• Get on a motorized sampan to experience the life of local people, visit local brickwork, local fruit farms, family workshops Photo stop at the Notre Dame Cathedral, Centre Post Office
• Take rowing-boat along water palm creek and cruise back to the Pier
• If time permits, have a quick visit of Sai Gon or shopping at Ben Thanh Market

Tour Duration: 10 hours

Tour can operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions:

• Pick up/ Drop off at Phu My Port
• Tours and transfers as specified including entry fees, on a private basis in modern air-conditioned vehicles.
• Service of English-speaking local guides
• Private boat cruise on Mekong River
• Ports permit arranged
• Meals (food only) as stated in the above itinerary
• One 0.5 litre of bottled water and cold towel in the vehicle during sightseeing
• Vietnam Government tax and services charge

 
Not Included:

• All international and domestic air tickets
• Accommodation
• Vietnamese visa on arrival
• Other meals than those specified.
• Travel insurance
• Tips for tour guides, drivers, waiters at included meals, local assistants, etc.

Saigon Port

Meet with guide at the ship docking and transfer to town. Car and guide is at disposal.
 
Limited area: Ho Chi Minh City
Duration:        Within 4 hours OR within 8 hours
 
Meals:       None

TOUR INCLUSIONS
 

Inclusive of:	Non-inclusive of:
·   Private transfers and transportation with Local English speaking guide ·   Cold towels and water on car ·   Dock permit ·   Tips & gratuities	·   Vietnam visa ·   Accommodation with daily breakfast ·   Entrance fees ·   All meals ·   All flights ·   Personal expenses ·   Travel insurance ·   Other services not listed in inclusive column

Full Day Saigon City Tour (8 hours)

On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong Port), drive 20mins to the city centre for a tour of some of Saigon’s historic landmarks reflecting its French and Chinese influences. Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, a red brick edifice with twin spires constructed from materials imported from France (entrance is only permitted when no services are being performed). Then head across the square to the Central Post Office, completed in 1891. Appreciate the restored exteriors of the Saigon Opera House and the elegant City Hall (the former Hotel de Ville), two of Saigon’s most stunning colonial monuments. If time permits, we will visit the iconic Ben Thanh Market, one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and popular wholesale market for local handicrafts, textiles, souvenirs and street food.
 
Drive to the former residence of the US Ambassador of South Vietnam in the early 1960s, Mr. Henry C. Lodge Jr., who supported the overthrowing of the South Vietnamese Government. Enjoy a cold drink while watching a 10min documentary film about Saigon during that time.
 
After lunch on your own, we then drive to Saigon’s Chinatown to visit the beautiful Thien Hau Pagoda, built by the Cantonese community in the early 19th century to honour the Goddess of the Sea. Take time to make a wish, write it on a small card and attach it to one of the incense coils according to local custom. Continue your visit to FITO, the first museum of traditional medicine in Vietnam, offering insight into the history and application of traditional medicine in everyday life before taking the scenic route through the city back to the ship.

NOTES:
·        There is an extra charge for the transfer at the other ports.
·       Outside visit only due  the renovation at Notre Dame Cathedral until further notice
·       Tour duration: 08 hours    
 
Meals: None
TOUR INCLUSIONS
 

Inclusive of:	Non-inclusive of:
·     Private transfers and transportation on tour ·     Sightseeing with Local English speaking guides ·     Entrance fees and boat rides if any ·     Cold towels and water on sightseeing days ·     Welcome pack ·     Dock permit ·     Tips & gratuities	·     Vietnam visa ·     Accommodation on board ·     All meals where not mentioned in the program ·     Drinks/water at included lunches and dinners ·     All flights & airport taxes ·     Hotel early check in/ Late check out ·     Overweight luggage ·     Personal expenses ·     Travel insurance ·   Other services not listed in inclusive column

Half-Day Saigon: History of Architecture with History Researcher (4 hours)

On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong Port), drive 20mins to the city center for a tour of some of Saigon’s historic landmarks reflecting its French and Chinese influences. Meet with a local cultural and history researcher at your hotel lobby and take a short trip to local coffee shop for an overview of the impressive history of the city once known as “The Pearl of the Orient”. Then take a step back in time to visit several of the very best examples of “storytelling” architecture. Start at Jade pagoda established in the early 1900s to get a glimpse of ancient history when a group of Chinese fled the new regime to Saigon around the end of 17th century under the reign of Lord Nguyen.
 
Then wind your way to Archbishop's Palace – with a prayer house more than two hundred-years old (outside visit) as the home for the first French Catholic missionary. Gain an overview about the first approach of the French during the Cochinchina period in the early 18th century. Stroll around the University of Social Sciences & Humanities which used to be the 11th infantry regiment colonial military barracks for an insight into French campaigns against Viet Minh at the time. Your stop will be at the former residence of the US Ambassador, Henry C. Lodge in the 1960s for a drink and watch 10-min movie about Saigon back in the day.
 
NOTES:
·        There is an extra charge for the transfer at the other ports.
·       Total duration: 04 hours
 
Meals: None
TOUR INCLUSIONS
 

Inclusive of:	Non-inclusive of:
·     Private transfers and transportation on tour ·     Sightseeing with Local English speaking guides ·     Entrance fees and boat rides if any ·     Cold towels and water on sightseeing days ·     Welcome pack ·     Dock permit ·     Tips & gratuities	·     Vietnam visa ·     Accommodation on board ·     All meals where not mentioned in the program ·     Drinks/water at included lunches and dinners ·     All flights & airport taxes ·     Hotel early check in/ Late check out ·     Overweight luggage ·     Personal expenses ·     Travel insurance ·   Other services not listed in inclusive column

Half-Day Saigon: Retracing the Past (5 hours)

On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Commence with a visit of the shrine outside of the US Consulate then continue to the former CIA building (outside visit only), where helicopters evacuated the remaining US citizens in 1975. Head to the rooftop café of the Rex hotel, a familiar landmark for Americans during the Vietnam War. Sit down for a drink, enjoy the view and this piece of history which your guide will help to explain. Then visit the Reunification Palace for a guided tour of the former headquarters of the South Vietnamese Government and residence of the presidents. Drive to the former residence of the US Ambassador of South Vietnam in the early 1960s, Mr. Henry C. Lodge, who conducted a mission to overthrow the South Vietnamese Government. Watch a 10 minutes documentary film about Saigon during that time while enjoying a cold drink. Then drive to a secret weapon chamber which VC used as a place to hide and store weapons during Vietnam War. Then weave through tiny back alleys and meet and chat with the locals who are living in tiny houses. Head to a historic venue for a late lunch of “pho” (noodle soup). The house number 07 on Ly Chinh Thang Street (former Yen Do street) is now known as Pho Binh restaurant which used to be the headquarters of Viet Cong Commanders where they gathered to plan for the 1968 Tet Offensive. Take a walk upstairs to learn more about the history through the family’s photo collection.  Then drive back to the port to embark the ship.
 
NOTES:
·        There is an extra charge for the transfer at the other ports.
·       Total duration: 05 hours
 
Meals: None
TOUR INCLUSIONS

Inclusive of:	Non-inclusive of:
·     Private transfers and transportation on tour ·     Sightseeing with Local English speaking guides ·     Entrance fees and boat rides if any ·     Cold towels and water on sightseeing days ·     Welcome pack ·     Dock permit ·     Tips & gratuities	·     Vietnam visa ·     Accommodation on board ·     All meals where not mentioned in the program ·     Drinks/water at included lunches and dinners ·     All flights & airport taxes ·     Hotel early check in/ Late check out ·     Overweight luggage ·     Personal expenses ·     Travel insurance ·     Other services not listed in inclusive column

Half-Day Saigon: Culinary Experience at Former Ambassador's Residence (4 hours)

On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Drive 20 minutes to Ben Thanh market to buy all the fresh ingredients before continuing an historic Ambassador's home for a private hands-on cooking demonstration. The American Ambassador to South Vietnam in the 1960s, Mr. Henry Cabot Lodge, carried a mission of overthrowing the southern government at that time. When Lodge arrived in Saigon, an old villa in District 3 was converted into the Ambassador’s residence. Mr. Lodge lived in this home between1960-1965 and the architecture is a mix of Vietnamese, French and American. Today it remains a private residence owned by Trails of Indochina and it has been fully restored to its former glory. The guide will provide an orientation tour of the house while the chef prepares the ingredients. Learn typical Southern style dishes throughout the morning. The chef will show you how to serve each dish before the meal, and you will need to master the chopsticks before you can savor your own culinary creations in the old world ambiance of the villa.
 
After lunch, transfer back to your ship.
 
Note: There is an extra charge for the transfer at the other ports.
 
Meal: Lunch
 
TOUR INCLUSIONS

Inclusive of:	Non-inclusive of:
·     Private transfers and transportation on tour ·     Sightseeing with Local English speaking guides ·     Lunch ·     Entrance fees and boat rides if any ·     Cold towels and water on sightseeing days ·     Welcome pack ·     Dock permit ·     Tips & gratuities	·     Vietnam visa ·     Accommodation on board ·     All meals where not mentioned in the program ·     Drinks/water at included lunches and dinners ·     All flights & airport taxes ·     Hotel early check in/ Late check out ·     Overweight luggage ·     Personal expenses ·     Travel insurance ·     Other services not listed in inclusive column

Cu Chi Tunnels & Sai Gon Highlights Tour – 10 hours - Saigon

Highlights:

• Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
• Visit Reunification Palace
• Stop at the Notre Dame Cathedral, Centre Post Office
• Visit Jade Emperor Pagoda
• Shopping at the Central Ben Thanh Market

Tour Duration: 10 hours

Tour can operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions:

• Pick up/ Drop off at Phu My Port
• Tours and transfers as specified including entry fees, on a private basis in modern air-conditioned vehicles.
• Service of English Speaking Local Guides.
• Ports permit arranged
• Meals (food only) as stated in the above itinerary
• One 0.5 litre of bottled water and cold towel in vehicle during sightseeing
• Vietnam Government tax and services charge

 
Not Included:

• All international and domestic air tickets
• Accommodation
• Vietnamese visa arrival
• Other meals than those specified
• Travel insurance
• Tips for tour guides, drivers, waiters at included meals, local assistants

Highlights of Ho Chi Minh City Tour – 10 hours - Saigon

Highlights:

• Visit Reunification Palace
• Photo stop at the Notre Dame Cathedral, Centre Post Office
• Visit History Museum & Jade Emperor Pagoda
• Visit China Town & Cao Dai Temple en-route
• Shopping at the Central Ben Thanh Market

Tour Duration: 10 hours

Tour can operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions:

• Pick up/ Drop off at Phu My Port
• Tours and transfers as specified including entry fees, on a private basis in modern air-conditioned vehicles.
• Service of English-speaking local guides
• Ports permit arranged
• Meals (food only) as stated in the above itinerary
• One 0.5 litre bottled water and cold towel in the vehicle during sightseeing
• Vietnam Government tax and services charge

 
Not Included:

• All international and domestic air tickets
• Accommodation
• Vietnamese visa on arrival
• Other meals than those specified.
• Travel Insurance.
• Tips for tour guides, drivers, waiters at included meals, local assistants, etc.

Mekong Delta Tour – 10 hours - Saigon

Highlights:

• Get on a motorized sampan to experience the life of local people, visit local brickwork, local fruit farms, family workshops Photo stop at the Notre Dame Cathedral, Centre Post Office
• Take rowing-boat along water palm creek and cruise back to the Pier
• If time permits, have a quick visit of Sai Gon or shopping at Ben Thanh Market

Tour Duration: 10 hours

Tour can operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions:

• Pick up/ Drop off at Phu My Port
• Tours and transfers as specified including entry fees, on a private basis in modern air-conditioned vehicles.
• Service of English-speaking local guides
• Private boat cruise on Mekong River
• Ports permit arranged
• Meals (food only) as stated in the above itinerary
• One 0.5 litre of bottled water and cold towel in the vehicle during sightseeing
• Vietnam Government tax and services charge

 
Not Included:

• All international and domestic air tickets
• Accommodation
• Vietnamese visa on arrival
• Other meals than those specified.
• Travel insurance
• Tips for tour guides, drivers, waiters at included meals, local assistants, etc.

Saigon Port

Meet with guide at the ship docking and transfer to town. Car and guide is at disposal.
 
Limited area: Ho Chi Minh City
Duration:        Within 4 hours OR within 8 hours
 
Meals:       None

TOUR INCLUSIONS
 

Inclusive of:	Non-inclusive of:
·   Private transfers and transportation with Local English speaking guide ·   Cold towels and water on car ·   Dock permit ·   Tips & gratuities	·   Vietnam visa ·   Accommodation with daily breakfast ·   Entrance fees ·   All meals ·   All flights ·   Personal expenses ·   Travel insurance ·   Other services not listed in inclusive column

Full Day Saigon City Tour (8 hours)

On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong Port), drive 20mins to the city centre for a tour of some of Saigon’s historic landmarks reflecting its French and Chinese influences. Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, a red brick edifice with twin spires constructed from materials imported from France (entrance is only permitted when no services are being performed). Then head across the square to the Central Post Office, completed in 1891. Appreciate the restored exteriors of the Saigon Opera House and the elegant City Hall (the former Hotel de Ville), two of Saigon’s most stunning colonial monuments. If time permits, we will visit the iconic Ben Thanh Market, one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and popular wholesale market for local handicrafts, textiles, souvenirs and street food.
 
Drive to the former residence of the US Ambassador of South Vietnam in the early 1960s, Mr. Henry C. Lodge Jr., who supported the overthrowing of the South Vietnamese Government. Enjoy a cold drink while watching a 10min documentary film about Saigon during that time.
 
After lunch on your own, we then drive to Saigon’s Chinatown to visit the beautiful Thien Hau Pagoda, built by the Cantonese community in the early 19th century to honour the Goddess of the Sea. Take time to make a wish, write it on a small card and attach it to one of the incense coils according to local custom. Continue your visit to FITO, the first museum of traditional medicine in Vietnam, offering insight into the history and application of traditional medicine in everyday life before taking the scenic route through the city back to the ship.

NOTES:
·        There is an extra charge for the transfer at the other ports.
·       Outside visit only due  the renovation at Notre Dame Cathedral until further notice
·       Tour duration: 08 hours    
 
Meals: None
TOUR INCLUSIONS
 

Inclusive of:	Non-inclusive of:
·     Private transfers and transportation on tour ·     Sightseeing with Local English speaking guides ·     Entrance fees and boat rides if any ·     Cold towels and water on sightseeing days ·     Welcome pack ·     Dock permit ·     Tips & gratuities	·     Vietnam visa ·     Accommodation on board ·     All meals where not mentioned in the program ·     Drinks/water at included lunches and dinners ·     All flights & airport taxes ·     Hotel early check in/ Late check out ·     Overweight luggage ·     Personal expenses ·     Travel insurance ·   Other services not listed in inclusive column

Half-Day Saigon: History of Architecture with History Researcher (4 hours)

On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong Port), drive 20mins to the city center for a tour of some of Saigon’s historic landmarks reflecting its French and Chinese influences. Meet with a local cultural and history researcher at your hotel lobby and take a short trip to local coffee shop for an overview of the impressive history of the city once known as “The Pearl of the Orient”. Then take a step back in time to visit several of the very best examples of “storytelling” architecture. Start at Jade pagoda established in the early 1900s to get a glimpse of ancient history when a group of Chinese fled the new regime to Saigon around the end of 17th century under the reign of Lord Nguyen.
 
Then wind your way to Archbishop's Palace – with a prayer house more than two hundred-years old (outside visit) as the home for the first French Catholic missionary. Gain an overview about the first approach of the French during the Cochinchina period in the early 18th century. Stroll around the University of Social Sciences & Humanities which used to be the 11th infantry regiment colonial military barracks for an insight into French campaigns against Viet Minh at the time. Your stop will be at the former residence of the US Ambassador, Henry C. Lodge in the 1960s for a drink and watch 10-min movie about Saigon back in the day.
 
NOTES:
·        There is an extra charge for the transfer at the other ports.
·       Total duration: 04 hours
 
Meals: None
TOUR INCLUSIONS
 

Inclusive of:	Non-inclusive of:
·     Private transfers and transportation on tour ·     Sightseeing with Local English speaking guides ·     Entrance fees and boat rides if any ·     Cold towels and water on sightseeing days ·     Welcome pack ·     Dock permit ·     Tips & gratuities	·     Vietnam visa ·     Accommodation on board ·     All meals where not mentioned in the program ·     Drinks/water at included lunches and dinners ·     All flights & airport taxes ·     Hotel early check in/ Late check out ·     Overweight luggage ·     Personal expenses ·     Travel insurance ·   Other services not listed in inclusive column

Half-Day Saigon: Retracing the Past (5 hours)

On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Commence with a visit of the shrine outside of the US Consulate then continue to the former CIA building (outside visit only), where helicopters evacuated the remaining US citizens in 1975. Head to the rooftop café of the Rex hotel, a familiar landmark for Americans during the Vietnam War. Sit down for a drink, enjoy the view and this piece of history which your guide will help to explain. Then visit the Reunification Palace for a guided tour of the former headquarters of the South Vietnamese Government and residence of the presidents. Drive to the former residence of the US Ambassador of South Vietnam in the early 1960s, Mr. Henry C. Lodge, who conducted a mission to overthrow the South Vietnamese Government. Watch a 10 minutes documentary film about Saigon during that time while enjoying a cold drink. Then drive to a secret weapon chamber which VC used as a place to hide and store weapons during Vietnam War. Then weave through tiny back alleys and meet and chat with the locals who are living in tiny houses. Head to a historic venue for a late lunch of “pho” (noodle soup). The house number 07 on Ly Chinh Thang Street (former Yen Do street) is now known as Pho Binh restaurant which used to be the headquarters of Viet Cong Commanders where they gathered to plan for the 1968 Tet Offensive. Take a walk upstairs to learn more about the history through the family’s photo collection.  Then drive back to the port to embark the ship.
 
NOTES:
·        There is an extra charge for the transfer at the other ports.
·       Total duration: 05 hours
 
Meals: None
TOUR INCLUSIONS

Inclusive of:	Non-inclusive of:
·     Private transfers and transportation on tour ·     Sightseeing with Local English speaking guides ·     Entrance fees and boat rides if any ·     Cold towels and water on sightseeing days ·     Welcome pack ·     Dock permit ·     Tips & gratuities	·     Vietnam visa ·     Accommodation on board ·     All meals where not mentioned in the program ·     Drinks/water at included lunches and dinners ·     All flights & airport taxes ·     Hotel early check in/ Late check out ·     Overweight luggage ·     Personal expenses ·     Travel insurance ·     Other services not listed in inclusive column

Half-Day Saigon: Culinary Experience at Former Ambassador's Residence (4 hours)

On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Drive 20 minutes to Ben Thanh market to buy all the fresh ingredients before continuing an historic Ambassador's home for a private hands-on cooking demonstration. The American Ambassador to South Vietnam in the 1960s, Mr. Henry Cabot Lodge, carried a mission of overthrowing the southern government at that time. When Lodge arrived in Saigon, an old villa in District 3 was converted into the Ambassador’s residence. Mr. Lodge lived in this home between1960-1965 and the architecture is a mix of Vietnamese, French and American. Today it remains a private residence owned by Trails of Indochina and it has been fully restored to its former glory. The guide will provide an orientation tour of the house while the chef prepares the ingredients. Learn typical Southern style dishes throughout the morning. The chef will show you how to serve each dish before the meal, and you will need to master the chopsticks before you can savor your own culinary creations in the old world ambiance of the villa.
 
After lunch, transfer back to your ship.
 
Note: There is an extra charge for the transfer at the other ports.
 
Meal: Lunch
 
TOUR INCLUSIONS

Inclusive of:	Non-inclusive of:
·     Private transfers and transportation on tour ·     Sightseeing with Local English speaking guides ·     Lunch ·     Entrance fees and boat rides if any ·     Cold towels and water on sightseeing days ·     Welcome pack ·     Dock permit ·     Tips & gratuities	·     Vietnam visa ·     Accommodation on board ·     All meals where not mentioned in the program ·     Drinks/water at included lunches and dinners ·     All flights & airport taxes ·     Hotel early check in/ Late check out ·     Overweight luggage ·     Personal expenses ·     Travel insurance ·     Other services not listed in inclusive column

Danang/Hue - Chan May Port

Meet with guide at the ship docking and transfer to town. Car and guide is at disposal.
 
Limited area: Danang / Hoi An / Hue
Duration:        Within 8 hours (From 08:00-16:00)
 
Meals:       None
TOUR INCLUSIONS
 

Inclusive of:	Non-inclusive of:
·   Private transfers and transportation with Local English speaking guide ·   Cold towels and water on car ·   Dock permit ·   Tips & gratuities	·   Vietnam visa ·   Accommodation with daily breakfast ·   Entrance fees ·   All meals ·   All flights ·   Personal expenses ·   Travel insurance ·   Other services not listed in inclusive column

Full Day Hoi An Town with Lantern Making

 
On arrival in Danang (Tien Sa port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Drive for 1 approximately  hour to the ancient town of Hoi An. Between the 15th and 19th centuries, Hoi An known then as ‘Faifo’, was a prosperous trading port, attracting Chinese, Japanese, Dutch, Portuguese and Spanish ships amongst others. Today, this World Heritage ancient town is recognised for its well-preserved architecture, pedestrian-only streets and distinctive local cuisine, allowing visitors a glimpse of its illustrious past. Hoi An’s narrow lanes are ideal for a guided walking tour of its many atmospheric sights including: the old merchant houses with influences from Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese architecture; the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, first built in the 1590s by the Japanese community to link them with the Chinese quarters across the stream; the Assembly Hall of the Chaozhou Chinese Congregation with its intricate woodcarvings; and the colourful market with stalls brimming with local specialties including silk, which can be turned into fashionable garments within a day or two.
 
Lunch is on your own.
 
After lunch, meet with Mr. Huynh Van Trung who was born in a traditional lantern making family and learn about the silk lanterns. Silk lanterns, the simple yet colorful handicraft is now an essential part of Hoi An culture. The lantern is inspired and hand-made by local artisans and is meant to bring good fortune. It has really made a comeback thanks to an experienced man - Trung inherits valuable skills in making lanterns from his father - the well-known artisan Huynh Van Ba. Chat with him for a brief introduction to the history, shape, and color of the lanterns as well as the stages of production. Try creating your own lantern and take it home as a souvenir.
Later, transfer by road back to the port to embark the ship.
 
NOTES                                                                                                 

• There is an extra charge for the transfer at the other ports.
• Tour duration: 08 hours    

 
Meal: None
TOUR INCLUSIONS

Inclusive of:	Non-inclusive of:
·     Private transfers and transportation on tour ·     Sightseeing with Local English speaking guides ·     Entrance fees and boat rides if any ·     Cold towels and water on sightseeing days ·     Welcome pack ·     Dock permit ·     Tips & gratuities	·     Vietnam visa ·     Accommodation on board ·     All meals where not mentioned in the program ·     Drinks/water at included lunches and dinners ·     All flights & airport taxes ·     Hotel early check in/ Late check out ·     Overweight luggage ·     Personal expenses ·     Travel insurance ·   Other services not listed in inclusive column

Ha Noi City Tour & Street Food Tour – 12 hours - Hanoi

Highlights:

• Street food tour
• Temple of Literature
• Hanoi Opera House
• Hoan Kiem Lake
• Ha Noi’s Old Quarter’s cyclo ride
• Ha Noi’s Old Quarter’s walking tour

Tour Duration: 12 hours

Tour can operate: Morning departure

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions:

• Pick up/ Drop off at Ha Long Port
• Tours and transfers as specified including entry fees, on a private basis in modern air-conditioned vehicles
• Service of English-speaking local guides
• Ports permit arranged
• Meals (food only) as stated in the above itinerary
• One 0.5 little of bottled water and cold towel in vehicle during sightseeing
• Vietnam Government tax and services charge

 
Not Included:

• All international and domestic air tickets
• Accommodation
• Vietnamese visa on arrival
• Other meals than those specified
• Travel insurance
• Tips for tour guides, drivers, waiters at included meals, local assistants

Ha Long Bay Cruise (5 hours)

Pick up time: 08:00AM or 12:30PM
On arrival to the port (Cai Lan port) disembark the ship and meet your guide. Then drive to Tuan Chau pier. Board your traditional junk for a cruise amongst the stunning islets that soar from the clear emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. Towering limestone pillars and tiny islets topped by forest along with wind- and wave-eroded grottoes add to the enchantment of this breathtakingly beautiful region. Enjoy a seafood lunch on board before returning to the wharf. Return to Hanoi arriving in the evening.
 
NOTES
·       There is an extra charge for the transfer at the other ports.
·       Tour duration: 05 hours
 
Meals: Lunch

TOUR INCLUSIONS
 

Inclusive of:	Non-inclusive of:
·     Private transfers and transportation on tour ·     Sightseeing with Local English speaking guides ·     Lunch ·     Entrance fees and boat rides if any ·     Cold towels and water on sightseeing days ·     Welcome pack ·     Dock permit ·     Tips & gratuities	·     Vietnam visa ·     Accommodation on board ·     Other meals where not mentioned in the program ·     Drinks/water at included lunches and dinners ·     All flights & airport taxes ·     Hotel early check in/ Late check out ·     Overweight luggage ·     Personal expenses ·     Travel insurance ·     Other services not listed in inclusive column

Ha Long Bay Cruise (7 hours)

Pick up time: 08:00AM or 12:30PM
On arrival to the port (Cai Lan port) disembark the ship and meet your guide. Then drive 15 minutes to Bai Chay pier. Board your traditional junk for a cruise amongst the stunning islets that soar from the clear emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. Towering limestone pillars and tiny islets topped by forest along with wind- and wave-eroded grottoes add to the enchantment of this breathtakingly beautiful region. Enjoy a seafood lunch on board before returning to the wharf. Return to Hanoi arriving in the evening.
 
NOTES
·       There is an extra charge for the transfer at the other ports.
·       Tour duration: 07 hours
 
Meals: Lunch

TOUR INCLUSIONS
 

Inclusive of:	Non-inclusive of:
·     Private transfers and transportation on tour ·     Sightseeing with Local English speaking guides ·     Lunch ·     Entrance fees and boat rides if any ·     Cold towels and water on sightseeing days ·     Welcome pack ·     Dock permit ·     Tips & gratuities	·     Vietnam visa ·     Accommodation on board ·     Other meals where not mentioned in the program ·     Drinks/water at included lunches and dinners ·     All flights & airport taxes ·     Hotel early check in/ Late check out ·     Overweight luggage ·     Personal expenses ·     Travel insurance ·     Other services not listed in inclusive column

Hong Kong Heritage Tour - 4.5 hours - Hong Kong

Highlights:

• Start with a visit to Tsang Tai Uk also known as Shan Ha Wai "Walled Village at the Mountain's Foot", is a Hakka walled village and one of the best-preserved. Shan Ha Wai gained its current name Tsang Tai Uk from locals when it housed displaced families after the Second World War.
• A photo stop will be made at the Lo Wai Walled Village, the first walled village built by the Tang clan. The site was also declared a monument in 1997. Nearby is the Tang's Ancestral Hall, built in the 16th century, for clan rituals & ancestor worship.
• Make a wish at Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree, a big banyan tree that is popular among local villagers who come to burn joss sticks and make wishes under it.
• Next is a visit to a spectacular Tang dynasty-style Buddhist temple the Chi Lin Nunnery. This Buddhist nunnery is stunning with its monastery complex having been renovated as a piece of Tang dynasty architecture. The grand and elegant complex will surely become one of China's great cultural attractions in the years to come. 

Tour Duration: 4.5 hours

Tour can operate: Morning or afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• Donation to Tsang Tai Uk
• Bottled Water
• English-speaking guide
• Round-trip private transfers from Cruise Terminal

Not Included:

• Meals other than specified as included
• Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, restaurant, etc
• Drinks or personal expenses or entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities

Lamma Island Tour - 8.5 hours

Destination: Hong Kong, China
Tour Duration: 8.5 hours

Highlights:
Upon arrival to Hong Kong (Ocean Terminal or Kai Tak Cruise Terminal), disembark the ship and meet your guide. This full-day guided tour will take you on a hike over the trails of Lamma Island. Discover the culture and traditions that have sprung from this unique fishing community and learn about the island’s rich history from our expert tour guide.

Our hike will follow the winding coastal path along the island and up the hillside for majestic views over the South China Sea and neighboring Cheung Chau and Lantau Island. Lamma Island has been inhabited for over 6,000 years – this route will give you a glimpse into its past, from its abandoned banana plantations, ancestral graves, and old feng shui woods to a World War 2 Kamikaze tunnel and even, a centuries old Tin Hau temple, dedicated to the local goddess of the sea, that remains a place of prayer to this day.

We’ll stop for a fresh seafood lunch by the waterfront of Sok Kwu Wan village, before continuing to the bustling village of Yung Shue Wan. Stroll through the narrow streets of tightly packed local shops and delight in the colorful bohemian community that has gradually become part of Lamma Island’s new culture.

Inclusions:
• Private transfer
• Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
• Entrance fees
• Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
• Cold towels and water on sightseeing days 

Not included: 
• Other meals where not mention in the program
• Drinks/ waters on meals
• China visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details) • Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Tips and Gratuities
• Other services not listed in inclusive column

Hong Kong Highlights Tour with Lunch – 6 hours - Hong Kong

Highlights:

• Cross Victoria Harbour, one of Hong Kong’s greatest assets, a jewel that people marvel at no matter how many times they visit the city using the famous Star Ferry
• Enjoy a ride on the World's steepest funicular railway, the Peak Tram!
• Take a sampan ride into the typhoon shelter for a close-up view of waterborne life.
• Feast on a traditional Dim Sum Lunch
• Visit Stanley, a popular market town on the sunny south side of Hong Kong Island

Tour Duration: 6 hours

Tour can operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• One way Star ferry ticket
• One way peak tram ticket
• 15-minute Sampan ride
• Chinese Dim Sum lunch with Chinese Tea
• Bottled Water
• English-speaking guide
• Round-trip private transfers from Cruise Terminal

Not Included:

• Meals other than specified as included
• Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, restaurant, etc
• Drinks or personal expenses or entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities

Treasures of Kowloon (private tour) - 4 hours - Hong Kong

Highlights:

• Visit a Qing Dynasty fort – The Kowloon Walled City Park
• Visit one of Hong Kong’s most popular temples, Wong Tai Sin, which specializes in fortune-telling.
• Explore the Tang dynasty-style Buddhist temple, the Chi Lin Nunnery. This Buddhist nunnery is stunning with its monastery complex

Tour Duration: 4 hours

Tour can operate: Morning or afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• Private vehicle on hire
• English speaking guide
• 1 x bottled water per person
• Round-trip private transfers from Cruise Terminal
• Minimum 2 persons required for the tour

Not Included:

• Meals other than specified as included
• Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, restaurant, etc.
• Personal expenses or entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities

Macau Excursion – 8 hours - Hong Kong

Highlights:

• Visit the famous A-Ma Temple. It is located on the south-western tip of the Macao peninsula overlooking Barra Square and the seashore. 
• Explore the historic heart of Macau including St. Paul's Ruins and Senado Square.
• Summit the Macau Tower, where you can gaze out over Taipa and Coloane, look for Macau's landmarks and historical sites or try to spot Hong Kong's outlying islands.

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• Round trip TurboJet Economy ferry ticket from Macau to Hong Kong and Macau to Hong Kong
• Entrance to Macau Tower
• Bottled Water
• English speaking guide
• Round trip private transfers in Macau
• Round-trip private transfers from Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong

Not Included:

• Meals other than specified as included
• Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, restaurant, etc
• Drinks or personal expenses or entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities

Hong Kong Island Tour (4 hours)

Half day tour to Hong Kong Island

Highlights

• Sheung Wan Dried Food & Herbal Market
• Man Mo Temple
• Peak Tram ride (share-basis)
• Sampan ride at Aberdeen Fishing Village

Tour Duration: 4 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
 
Inclusions:

• Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz S-350) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide
• Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing
• Gratuity to the guide & driver
• Service voucher

Not Included:

• Any cruise arrangements
• Any meals
• Travel insurance
• Any visa 

Hong Kong: Kowloon Market Tour (4 hours)

Half day tour to Markets in Kowloon

Highlights

• Flower Market
• Fish Market (where can try some local food, e.g. signature milk tea, egg tart, pineapple bun on client's own account)
• Jade Market

Tour Duration: 4 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
 
Inclusions:

• Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz S-350) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide
• Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing
• Gratuity to the guide & driver
• Service voucher

 Not Included:

• Any cruise arrangements
• Any meals
• Travel insurance
• Any visa 

Hong Kong: New Territories Tour (4 hours)

Half day tour to the New Territories in Hong Kong
(Not operated on Tuesdays)

Highlights

• Sam Tung Uk Hakka Walled Village Museum
• Tai Fu Tai Ancestral Family Clan House

Tour Duration: 4 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
 
Inclusions:

• Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz S-350) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide
• Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing
• Gratuity to the guide & driver
• Service voucher

Not Included:

• Any cruise arrangements
• Any meals
• Travel insurance
• Any visa 

Hong Kong: Lantau Island Tour (5 hours)

Half day tour to Lantau Island in Hong Kong

Highlights

• Ngong Ping Cable Car ride (share-basis)
• Ngong Ping Village - "Walking with Buddha"
• Po Lin Monastery
• Giant Buddha

 Tour Duration: 5 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
 
Inclusions:

• Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz S-350) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide
• Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing
• Gratuity to the guide & driver
• Service voucher

 Not Included:

• Any cruise arrangements
• Any meals
• Travel insurance
• Any visa 

Hong Kong: Disposal Tour (4 hours)

Commerce a vehicle/driver/guide at disposal for 4 consecutive hours
 

Tour Duration: 4 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Light
 
Inclusions:

• Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz S-350) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide
• Local bottled water during sightseeing
• Gratuity to the guide & driver
• Service voucher

Not Included:

• Any cruise arrangements
• Any meals and entrance fee
• Travel insurance
• Any visa 

Hong Kong Island Tour (8 hours)

Full day tour on Hong Kong Island

Highlights

• Sheung Wan Dried Food & Herbal Market
• Man Mo Temple
• Peak Tram ride (share-basis)
• Sampan ride at Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter
• Dim Sum lunch reservation (on client's own account)
• Repulse Bay
• Stanley Market

Tour Duration: 8 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
 
Inclusions:

• Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz S-350) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide
• Local bottled water and entrance fee during sightseeing
• Gratuity to the guide & driver
• Service voucher

Not Included:

• Any cruise arrangements
• Any meals
• Travel insurance
• Any visa 

Hong Kong: Disposal Tour (8 hours)

Commence a vehicle / driver / guide at disposal for 8 consecutive hours

 

Tour Duration: 8 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Light
 
Inclusions:

• Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz S-350) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide
• Local bottled water during sightseeing
• Gratuity to the guide & driver
• Service voucher

Not Included:

• Any cruise arrangements
• Any meals and entrance fee
• Travel insurance
• Any visa 

Hong Kong - Full Day Macau Tour by jetfoil (10 Hours)

Highlights:

• Visit Statue of Kum Iam, dedicated to Kum Iam, the Goddess of Mercy. It is 20 meters tall and made of bronze. The construction cost was MOP 30 million.
• Visit Macau Tower, 338 meters high and ranked the 11th highest in the world.
• Continue to Temple of A-Ma, was built 400 years ago in homage to a girl who saved seamen's lives. Macau was later named by the Portuguese settlers in mid-16th Century.
• Ruins of Sao Paulo - An imposing facade is all that is left of a church built by Italian and Japanese Jesuit priests in 1602.
• A short visit in one of the famous casinos

Tour Duration: 10 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• Local English Speaking Guide
• Ground transportation Seat-In-Coach
• Lunch
• 2 bottles of water and 2 cold towels per person
• Sightseeing including admission fees according to itinerary. 

Not Included:

• Personal Expenses, Tipping