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Itinerary Pricing
Registration
Itinerary
Tuesday, March 9
- Depart for
Bangkok
,
Thailand
Depart
Cedar Rapids
for our overnight flight to
Bangkok
. (L)
Wednesday, March 10
-
Bangkok
,
Thailand
Welcome to
Thailand
’s capital city! We will be met
upon our late night arrival with a private transfer to our hotel, Shangri La
Bangkok, our home for the next three nights,
offering the warmth of the Thai capital amid the serenity of a tropical
retreat! (L,D)
Thursday, March 11
-
Bangkok
,
Thailand
Enjoy a day at leisure in this vibrant city where
the past meets the present in a living museum of culture and creativity!
You can watch the river traffic from
your chair by the pool, you can board the Sky Train and tour the downtown area,
you can visit Jim Thompson’s Silk House or you can enjoy a Thai massage after
your long flight. This evening our group will depart directly from the
hotel dock for a dinner cruise on the majestic
Chao Phraya
River
. You will enjoy a sumptuous Thai and international buffet as you cruise
by the glimmering lights of
Bangkok
’s most famous temples. (B,D)
Friday,
March 12 -
Bangkok
,
Thailand
After
breakfast we will be transferred by boat to the Tha Chang Pier. Following a
short walk, we will explore the
Temple
of
Emerald Buddah
. The temple is an architectural
wonder of golden stupas, walls and pillars encrusted in shining and colorful
mosaics. Admire the Emerald Buddha
statue carved from a single piece of jade, the most revered and precious image
of the Lord Buddah. Next we will see
the
Grand
Palace
, comprised of palaces and mansions all used for different occasions.
Then we continue to Wat Po,
Bangkok
’s oldest and largest temple with the 3rd biggest colossal
reclining Buddah in
Thailand
. We will enjoy a luncheon of
authentic Thai dishes at Supatra River House Restaurant, with spectacular river
views. Following lunch we will visit
the
Royal
Barge
National
Museum
to closely view eight of the country’s
most unique Royal Barges,
which are reserved for auspicious ceremonies.
We will return to our hotel by boat with an imposing view of the
Temple
magnificent multicolored
porcelain-studded towers, has become the most remarkable visual identity of
Bangkok
. The rest of the day is at
leisure. (B,L)
Saturday,
March 13 -
Bangkok
,
Thailand
This
morning is your opportunity to participate in one of the most unique experiences
in
Thailand
– Buddhist almsgiving. Each
morning before dawn, the monks
quietly walk along the streets carrying alms bowls and receiving the steamed
rice and food from spectators who, in return, receive the monks’ blessings.
Following this very special custom, we will
explore the grounds of the
Marble
Temple
. Then proceed to the Floral and
Vegetable Market at Pak Klong Talat, where the streets are a profusion of color
from the numerous stalls offering exquisite orchids and other exotic blooms of
the east. We will return to our
hotel for breakfast and to freshen up before our transfer to embark the
beautiful Diamond Princess (B, L, D)
Sunday, March 14 - Day at Sea
Cruising the
Gulf
of
Thailand
(B,L,D)
Monday, March 15
-
Singapore
This island city-state is a melting pot of people
and cultures. Choose to visit
Mount
Faber
- offering panoramic views of the harbor, or
Thian
Hock
Kehng
Temple
- the oldest Chinese temple in
Singapore
. Be sure to explore Little India
with its myriad of colorful spice shops, clothiers and Indian flower garlands.
Singapore
is a shopper’s paradise, boasting some of the finest duty-free shopping in
the world. (B,L,D)
Tuesday,
March 16 - Day at Sea
Cruising the
South China Sea
. (B,L,D)
Wednesday, March 17
-
Ho Chi
Minh City
,
Vietnam
The largest city in
Vietnam
offers two sections, the downtown (Saigon) and
Chinatown
(Cholon). A variety of tour options
are available. You
may choose to visit Tay Son Lacquer Factory; lacquer ware is one Vietnam's most
popular exports, shop for treasures
ranging from small boxes to large pieces of furniture, perhaps choose to visit
one of the markets, or
simply
people-watch at a sidewalk café. (B,L,D)
Thursday, March 18
-
Nha Trang
,
Vietnam
During the Vietnam War this was a popular recreation
spot for
U.S.
servicemen. Today, it’s one of the country's most popular seaside retreats.
Its four miles of white-sand beaches lined with gently swaying coconut palms and
turquoise waters make this up-and-coming resort area a popular seaside
destination. Tour the city from the
great
Cham
Tower
to the Buddhist shrine at Long Son Pagoda, or journey into the country side to
see the small villages, fields of rice paddies and bamboo groves.
(B,L,D)
Friday, March 19 - Day at Sea
Cruising the
South China Sea
(B,L,D)
Saturday, March 20
-
Hong Kong
,
China
Take in the entire spectacle with a panoramic view
from
Victoria
Peak
. Enjoy lunch on one of the city's
floating restaurants. Walk the
narrow streets to feel the rapid pulse of the city. Browse and shop at Stanley Market, one of
the world's great bazaars. You may
also choose to experience the unique opportunity to discover the secrets of
Chinese cuisine in a 3-hour cooking class that produces two traditional dishes,
complete with a guided tour of a nearby market and a lunch of
dim
sum at a popular local restaurant. (B,L,D)
Sunday, March 21 - Day at Sea
Cruising the
South China Sea (B,L,D)
Monday, March 22
-
Taipei
,
Taiwan
Taipei
is the heart of
all the action. You may choose to
visit the
National
Palace
Museum
, housing the world’s largest collection of Chinese art treasures, or
Confucius
Temple
, a peaceful, serene relaxing retreat for a meditative place of worship.
(B,L,D)
Tuesday, March 23
-
Okinawa
,
Japan
Okinawa
has many natural
wonders and recreational opportunities, which make it an ideal highlight of any
cruise in Asian waters. Visit the
Former Japanese Navy Headquarters, with its subterranean tunnels and rooms; its
100 steps leading under ground will take you back in time to the final stages of
the Battle of Okinawa. You may
prefer to see the traditional methods of glass
blowing at the Ryukyu Glass Factory! (B,L,D)
Wednesday, March 24 - Day at Sea
Cruising the
East China Sea
(B,L,D)
Thursday, March 25
-
Shanghai
,
China
Discover some of
Shanghai
's legendary attractions, from exquisite temples and superb museums, to a stroll
along the Bund with its elegant 19th century European architecture. The
16th century Yu Gardens, built by a Ming Dynasty official, and the
Jade
Buddah
Temple
are two other treasures from
China
’s past not to be missed. (B,L,D)
Friday, March 26 - Day at Sea
Cruising the
East China Sea
(B,L,D)
Saturday, March 27
-
Nagasaki
,
Japan
Visitors find this beautiful harbor city easy to
explore on foot, although its steep inclines are reminiscent of
San Francisco
. You will want to make a stop at the reposeful
Peace
Park
, with its soaring Peace Statue dedicated directly under the hypocenter of the
A-Bomb. (B,L,D)
Sunday, March 28 - Day at Sea
Cruising the
Yellow Sea
(B,L,D)
Monday, March 29
- Return from
Beijing
,
China
Bid farewell to
our Southeast Asia voyage as we transfer to the airport for our flight home.
(B,D,B)
Pricing
Category
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Diamond Princess Cabin Location
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Group
Rate
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AC
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Mini-suite
stateroom – private balcony – Dolphin Deck
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$4869.00
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BA
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Private
oversized balcony stateroom – Caribe, or Lido Decks
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$4509.00
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BB
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Private
balcony stateroom – Aloha, Caribe, Dolphin & Emerald Decks
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$4409.00
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D
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Oceanview
stateroom – Plaza Deck
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$4139.00
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I
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Interior
stateroom – Aloha & Baja Decks
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$3569.00
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Past
Princess passengers may qualify for additional savings.
Please provide your
Captain Circle
number at the time of booking.
Above prices are per person, based on double occupancy and are subject to
availability.
Limited single, triple, and quad rates are
available upon request.
Included:
Fully Escorted, Airport
transfers, 3 nights hotel in Bangkok, touring in Bangkok as specified in
the itinerary, sixteen-day cruise through Southeast Asia/China, all meals
as indicated on the itinerary, shipboard entertainment, terry bathrobes
for use on board, land transportation, baggage handling, travel bag and
luggage tags, $83.20 government fees, $400.00 port tax & land fees.
Not
included:
Airfare, optional shore excursions during cruise and land tour
unless otherwise specified, alcoholic beverages, specialty drinks, sodas
and certain snacks, shipboard gratuities, and any other items of a purely
personal nature. Visas
are currently required for entry to
China
and
Vietnam
. Applications and more
information will be provided closer to departure as these requirements
frequently change. Optional
travel insurance is highly recommended.
Air
Arrangements
Discounted group air
arrangements will be made available, with the estimated cost to be
approximately $1500 - $1700 per person from
Cedar Rapids
. If you choose to secure your
own flight arrangements, your arrival and departure times must match our
group air schedule to qualify for the included airport transportation.
There will be no refund for unused tour components.
Luggage restrictions and charges may apply, and will be advised
prior to departure.
Group rate is based on 20 passengers sold.
All rates, government fees, fuel supplement, port charges and taxes
are those in effect at time of printing and are subject to change.
Prices are current as of April 2009, and subject to change based on
currency fluctuation.
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Deposit
of $750.00 per person due at the time of booking.
Final
payment due on or before December 7, 2009
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CANCELLATION
POLICY
Date
Cancellation Fee
Date of deposit to December
7, 2009
$750 per person
December 7, 2009 or later
Nonrefundable
Travel insurance is
highly recommended
Registration
To make your
reservation or for more information please contact:
Group
Travel Department
319-393-1359 or
800-391-1359
groups@duagency.com
or
mail completed form with deposit to:
Destinations
Unlimited, inc.
5020
Council Street NE
Cedar Rapids
,
IA
52402
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