Assalam-Alaikum Thank you for booking with Serendipity Tailormade & Luxury Halal Travel. We’re here to make your trip the most memorable one yet, and we’ve searched the world over to find some of the best halal friendly experiences for you. You probably already know how you’re getting to your destinations and where you’ll be staying, so now it’s time to think about what you’re going to do. Whilst your handy guidebook will be a good travel companion, we’ve put together some of our favourite experiences for you to experience from Hot Air Ballooning across the Emirati desert to White Water Rafting in Borneo. If there is a particular experience you would like to do and you can’t find it in our brochure, not to worry send your consultant an email and we’ll do our best to source it just for you. Wishing you a wonderful trip,
Nabeel Shariff Director
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CONTENTS United Arab Emirates
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Oman 8 Mauritius 10 Thailand 14 Malaysia 20 Bali 24 Turkey 26
BEFORE YOU TRAVEL
Before you head off on your trip of a lifetime, you may need to think about organising how you’re getting to the airport. We have competitive rates at all UK AIRPORTS for car parking, pre and post hotel stays and also Airport Lounge Access.
CAR PARKING Airport parking takes on many different forms and we have the largest choice of secured airport parking available to us. We only sell secured car parking and offer everything from off-site airport parking to terminal parking and Meet and Greet parking. Whether you need to park your car for two weeks or just a couple of days we have something for you. So how does it all work and which will be the most suitable for you? Let’s take a look at this:
MEET AND GREET PARKING Arguably the most convenient option for parking at the airport. This service means you are met at the terminal by a driver who will collect your car and take it to one of our approved secured car parks, leaving you free to check-in. When you return, your car will be delivered back to you at the terminal. Meet and Greet parking is great for large families with loads of luggage and for golfers, surfers and skiers. Services vary, so be sure to read the details.
TERMINAL PARKING This refers to parking within the airport boundary. Airports, however, are generally big places so always check the transfer times and distance to the terminal. In general the closer you are to the terminal the more you pay for the convenience.
OFF-AIRPORT PARKING This means that the parking is located outside the airport boundary. On occasions the transfer times for off-airport parking can be less than the on-airport ones which is always worth checking.
We recommend booking your airport parking as early as possible as prices do rise the closer you get to your departure dates. With prices starting from £35 per week* speak to your consultant to add your airport parking with ease to your booking. *example price for London Gatwick off-site parking from the 4th February to the 11th February
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AIRPORT LOUNGE VIP Lounges provide a tranquil environment where travellers can relax before they fly, where they can enjoy light refreshments, read newspapers or simply watch TV. Airport lounges areideal for the leisure traveller who wants to add a touch of luxury to the start or end of their holiday. Why not swap the hustle and bustle of a busy airport terminal for the quiet and comfort of an airport VIP lounge before your flight. We offer over 300 airport VIP lounges worldwide in 70 countries at over 190 airports including 26 in the UK. Prices start from as little as £13.50 per person and average around £17 per person, per visit. Many lounges welcome children and infants and in some cases access for them is free. Here are a few of our favourites.
ASPIRE, THE LOUNGE AND SPA AT HEATHROW TERMINAL 5 The contemporary styling of the lounge, naturally lit by the soaring apron windows with runway views is an ideal place to unwind before taking to the skies. Enjoy the extensive British-inspired seasonal food and drink menu including complimentary cream teas! As well as free Wi-Fi you’ll find rest pods, quiet areas, work areas, hot showers and luxury Bliss Spa treatments.
PLAZA PREMIUM LOUNGE AT KUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT This palatial airport lounge is open around the clock and guests could be forgiven if they wanted to stay here all day and night. Guests are treated to the upmost comfort in this sumptuous space, which is beautifully decorated with hot and cold refreshments, showers and internet access.
AMEDEE MAINGARD LOUNGE, MAURITIUS From finely prepared food and contemporary loungers to Wi-Fi access and hot showers, this unparalleled lounge matches opulence with high style. A wall of foliage exudes calm in a sanctuary where children can be kept busy in a soft play area.
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
RABIA OASIS From Dubai or Sharjah Enjoy an enclave of serenity in the Arabian Desert! This package includes a desert safari excursion that heads straight into the heart of the desert where you’ll spend your day enjoying the various breath taking desert views and dunes, before ending your trip with a bbq dinner at a traditional camp. The oasis offers visitors a combination of experiencing the date plantations, deserts capes, and horse and camelstables. Visitors will also get to enjoy the unique opportunity to experience first-hand, the richness of Arabian history, culture, flora and fauna. Duration: 7 hours Cost: £85 per person (minimum four people required)
DHOW CRUISE Dubai Marina Enjoy a cruise across Dubai Marina with this relaxing package. Cruise across the bright lights of Dubai Marina, and enjoy the many spectacular views Dubai has to offer. Your wonderful experience will be topped off with a fine evening dinner as you cruise along with the warm evening skies. Duration: 3 hours Cost: £28 per person
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BURJ KHALIFA At The Top experience Are you one for heights? If so this one is definitely for you! Soaring high at 555 meters, the Burj Khalifa SKY is fittingly Dubai’s most iconic destination. Get ready to enjoy exclusive access to the redefined, highest outdoor observatory in the world, spread across levels 148 and 125 of Burj Khalifa. Your journey begins when you step into the ‘At the Top, Burj Khalifa SKY Lounge’, from where you will be personally
Duration: 9 hours
escorted to a dedicated elevator. Inside, watch in amazement
Cost: £100 per person (minimum of two people)
as specially designed projections give you the feeling of flying over global landmarks as you ascend to Level 125. Duration: 1 hour Cost: £25 per person
£50 per person (minimum of four people)
Entry fees to the Heritage Village, Zayed Museum, Ferrari World, Saadiyat Public Beach are not included in the cost.
Transfers not included, experience starts at Dubai Mall.
HALF DAY TOUR TO SHARJAH
FULL DAY TOUR TO ABU DHABI
Your trip here at Sharjah, famous for its universities and
From Dubai
Enjoy a full day tour to Abu Dhabi, and get the chance to learn the insights into the life of the Emirates as your tour guide drives you along the scenic Sheikh Zayed Road to the capital of the UAE! You’ll witness panoramic views of Dubai’s astonishing skyscrapers, leaving you anxious to see what Abu Dhabi has in store for you! While in Abu Dhabi, you’ll tour the Corniche; famous for its sandy beach, discover villages and museums that describe the richness of Abu Dhabi culture, and visit the Yas Island, site of the Ferrari World theme park and F1 race track, before heading to Saadiyat Island and the Zayed National Museum. Your last stop will include the opportunity to pray at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates.
From Dubai
museums, will be full of historic and educational facts that will leaving you glowing with knowledge of the Emirates! Here you’ll have the opportunity to drive within University City, home of the University of Sharjah, American University of Sharjah, and Higher Colleges of Technology. The Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization and Art is also on your stop list before you head to Al Arsah Sou, where you can buy souvenirs. A quick visit to the Central Market a.k.a. Blue Souk, gives you the chance to witness the famous wind towers and gold and textile wares, before finally arriving at the serene Al Majaz Waterfront where you can have lunch (at your own cost) before returning to Dubai. Duration: 6 hours Cost: £80 per person (minimum two people) Entry fees not included
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OMAN
AL HOOTA CAVES Private Excursion Witness the beautiful Al Hoota Caves with this amazing guided tour! Your private excursion will take you from Muscat to Nizwa where you’ll enjoy your first stop, the famous Round Tower Fort, which was built in the 17th century. The Al Hoota caves is next on your list, and it’s here you’ll witness the stalactites and stalagmites as well as an underground lake. The show-cave can only be reached by visitors in an electrical train that runs through a tunnel alongside the main entrance, however it’s equipped with pathways and special lighting systems. Private guided tours will include any explanations on the Al Hoota Caves, and are customized according to visitor’s expectations. (Except Mondays). Duration: 8 hours Cost: £99 per person
TWILIGHT DHOW CRUISE Shared Excursion Enjoy a cruise on a relaxed dhow, better known as a fisherman’s boat. Here you’ll get to experience Muscat coast through the eyes of ancient seafarers who plied this route for centuries. This shared excursion includes a quick stop at a natural cove before you continue on your trip back to the Marina where your transfers to your hotel will be waiting. If you’re a lover of the Al Bustan Palace Hotel, then get your cameras prepared as your cruise will take you along one of the most perfect views of the hotel. Monday and Thursday only. Duration: 3 hours Cost : £55 per person
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MUSCAT CITY TOUR Private Excursion The Muscat City Tour offers visitors a unique opportunity to witness a modern commercial centre existing in harmony with its traditional culture. With its natural harbour, Muscat means “anchorage” & lies in a natural volcanic bowl. Enjoy the drive along the waterfront of Corniche where you’ll visit the Fish Market & the colourful MuttrahSouq. A photo stop can be made, before heading home, at the magnificent Al Alam Palace, the official palace of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos. Duration: 4 hours Cost : £49 per person
OMAN’S GRAND CANYON Private Excursion Drive to the foothills of the Jebel Akhdar Mountain range and witness Oman’s Grand Canyon, a definite must see! Your first stop is at the NizwaSouq, famed for its antiques and silver
NOVELLE NAKHIL EXPERIENCE
jewellery, followed by a brief photo stop (if wanted) at the
Private Excursion
Round Tower Fort. Your next stop, WadiNakher, is located
Enjoy a stroll around the Seeb Fish Market located by the
in the depth of the deepest canyon, probably one of the highlights of this trip! You’ll also have the chance to visit Misfah, a pretty mountain village with stone dwellings still in existence, before heading to Jebel Shams to stop at the terrace farming village of WadiGhul. Duration: 10 hours Cost : £139 per person
seaside before changing courses and driving through the date palms, and stopping at the Nakhl springs. A peaceful walk through the village will allow you to inhale the natural scenery before having the opportunity to meet and observe the local folk. Visit the Nakhl fort perched on a rocky outcrop before your tour leads you to the Amouage’s Factory for a quick visit. It was here that Amouage’s first fragrance was created and was titled as “the most valuable perfume in the world”. Duration: 5 hours Cost: £84 per person
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MAURITIUS
MAURITIUS NORTH ISLAND TOUR Private Excursion Discover the North region of Mauritius and its many spectacular sights! This tour offers you the chance to discover and visit all the main tourist sights, attractions and places of interest of the North of Mauritius such as the Mauritius National Botanical garden, the Sugar estate & Museum, Port Louis – The Capital of Mauritius and the main market. Duration: 8 hours Cost: £59 per person (for up to 2 passengers) & £39 per person (for up to 4 passengers)
MAURITIUS SOUTH ISLAND TOUR Private Excursion Discover and explore the beautiful south of Mauritius, where you’ll have the chance to visit and witness several of the main sights and places of interest of the Southern region of Mauritius. As part of this tour you’ll visit many interesting and exciting sites throughout the day which will surely leave you amazed with what the beautiful island hides within. Such places on this tour include the Crocodile & Giant Tortoises Park, Rochester Waterfalls, Bois Cheri – Tea Plantation and Factory, Saint Aubin House, Grand Bassin (the sacred lake and Hindu temple) and the village of Gris and the Viewpoint. Duration: 8 hours Cost: £89 per person (for up to 2 passengers) & £59 per person (for up to 4 passengers)
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SOUTH WEST ISLAND TOUR Private Excursion The South West of Mauritius is famous for its beautiful beaches, untouched nature, small villages, many nature reserves and high mountain peaks. This spectacular part of the island is definitely worthwhile, leaving this tour a ‘must do tour’ when visiting Mauritius. As part of this tour you’ll be visiting many interesting and exciting sites throughout the day; here you’ll experience: • Visit of the Casela Nature Park • Viewpoint of Morne Brabant and l’ile aux Benitiers • Chamarel village (including Chamarel waterfall and seven colored earth) • Black River Gorge (viewpoint of Alexandra waterfalls) • Mare aux Vacoas • Trou aux Cerfs (Mauritius’ famous crater) The full day private South & Southwest tour includes: • Pick up and drop off from your hotel • Entry fees to the above sights • A personal driver guide to show you around and inform you on each of the sights • Pick up at 8.30am and return to the hotel by 5.30pm The cost of lunch is not included however the driver will stop at a halal friendly restaurant during the day. Duration: 9 hours Cost: £155 for two adults and two children (under 12) (minimum four people required)
DISCOVER THE ISLAND BY 4X4 Shared Excursion Enjoy and discover the Island of Mauritius Island in the comfort of a Toyota Land Cruiser Jeep. This tour will give you the opportunity to witness and see a big part of the island from high above as you discover its many beautiful nature trails. You’ll also have the pleasure of a tour guide who can answer your many questions as you roam around the islands natural beauty. See the island from the top of hills and mountains, and discover the beautiful nature, fauna and flora of Mauritius. This excursion jeep tour will take you to special places where the usual bus and taxi tours can’t go, places of real beauty hidden away. This package deal also includes lunch at a local Mauritian family house where you will taste the delicacies of the Mauritian cuisine. Included in the price is a full lunch and drinks with a Mauritian family, access to nature reserves and private properties, full transportation including pick up and drop off at your hotel and a personal experienced travel guide. Duration: 8 hours Cost : £99 per person
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SWIMMING WITH DOLPHINS AND WHALE WATCHING
SAFARI QUAD BIKING ADVENTURE IN MAURITIUS
Shared Excursion
Shared Excursion
Experience the beauty of swimming with dolphins in crystal
Experience an adventurous Quad biking activity in the most
clear waters before having the chance to witness the
amazing natural setting with your family, friends, and loved
magnificent whales that domain the open seas. This unique
ones. This adventures package includes 2 hours of
chance to explore the spectacular lives of these magnificent
quad-biking activity in the 4,500 hectares of Yemen’s natural
marine mammals in their aquatic habitat is definitely a tour
reserve park. With the Park being located on the West Coast
you’ll want to experience. Swimming with dolphins and
of Mauritius, you’ll have the chance to witness two of the
encountering whales are both incredibly moving experiences.
longest rivers on the island, Rivière Rempart and Tamarin
It will bring you into contact with strikingly beautiful scenery,
River, famously known for its long length and haven for all
unspoiled landscapes and wonderful animals
sorts of native wildlife. You’ll also have the chance to
Duration: 5 1/2 hours Cost: £69 per adult and £55 per child (7 to 12). Minimum child age of 7 years for this tour.
(Transport to the start point not included, transport available at a supplement)
SWIMMING WITH DOLPHINS Private Excursion Enjoy a unique exclusive and private speed boat trip before spending to 2 ½ hours of fun packed activities while swimming with Dolphins. Treat yourself, and your family and friends to this amazing private swimming with Dolphins trip, one that will surely leave you with heart warming memories, and nothing but love and appreciation for these amazing creatures. Cost: £299 for up to 10 people. (Direct pick up and drop off by boat from hotels situated on the south west coast)
encounter the luxurious fauna and flora on the island, and Yemen’s nature reserve, home to herds of Java deers (around 9,000), wild boars, hares, macaque monkeys and mongoose, plus numerous exotic plants. Duration: 2 hours Cost: £75 per person
ILE AUX AIGRETTES, BLUE BAY MARINE PARK, MAHEBOURG Private Tour Relax and enjoy a private full day tour to the beautiful South East area of Mauritius! Here you’ll enjoy your day visiting Ile Aux Aigrettes Island, Mahebourg city, and Blue Bay beach. You’ll also get to travel by Glass Bottom Boat for a boat trip to explore Blue Bay Marine Park, where you can also have the chance to snorkel and witness the waters many beauties. Duration: 8 hours departing at 8.00am Cost : £60 per adult and £49 per child (minimum four people required)
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FULL DAY BIG GAME FISHING FROM BLACK RIVER Shared Excursion Experience a unique full day of deep sea fishing on a 50ft boat in the deep seas off the west of Mauritius. This full day trip is filled with activities that will leave your heart out at sea! If you’re looking to enjoy a deep sea fishing trip then this is definitely our recommendation. Whether you’re alone,
Please note this trip is a shared excursion with other people and you’re required to meet at the departure point at Black River. There are three rods on board and participants will experience fishing the deep sea on a rotational basis depending on the number on board. Tour departs on a Tuesday only. Duration: 8 or 9 hours departing between 7.30am or 9.00am.
Included: Light breakfast, Lunch, selection of drinks,
together as couple, or with family and friends; you’ll surely
snorkelling equipment, fishing equipment
enjoy this new approach to big game fishing!
Cost: £189 per person
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THAILAND
ELEPHANT TREKKING KHAOSOK SAFARI Shared Excursion Witness the beauty of the Thailand jungles as you travel through the luscious natural nature while riding on an elephants back! Once you’ve been picked up from your hotel you’ll travel Phuket across Sarasin Bridge to Phang Nga Province before stopping for a short coffee break as you enjoy the beautiful scenery of Khao Lak. Your trip continues as you embark on a trek through the jungle on elephant back for about one-and-a half to two hours. Enjoy lunch at a riverside restaurant before floating down the river on bamboo rafts (don’t forget to bring swim wear or a change of clothes!). After your tiring but exciting day out, relax as you wait for your transfer back to your hotel in Phuket. Duration: 11 hours departing at 8.00am Cost: £65 per adult and £49 per child under 12 Included: Thai set lunch (vegetarian or seafood provided) and coffee break, soft drinks. Please bring along swim wear, change of clothes, towel and sun protection.
PHANG NGA BY SPEED BOAT & CANOE Inhale the beauty of Phang Nga while experiencing the adventurous thrill of travelling by speed boat and canoe’s. This amazing trip gives you the chance to discover the amazing landscapes of Phang Nga at Panak and Hong Islands. After being picked up by mini bus from your hotel you’ll transfer to the marina and depart for the beautiful islands that await you. If you’re more of an independent person then self paddled canoes are available for those that would like to explore the neighbourhood on their own.
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A speed boat will take you to Tapu Island, and Panak Island before stopping at Panyi Village Island, a small Muslim village, for a deserving lunch. This trip allows you free time to roam the village’s shops before taking off by speed-boat to Na Ka or Lawa Island (depending on the tide), where you may snorkel, swim or simply relax on the beach. Duration: 8 hours departing at 8.00am Cost: £60 per adult and £40 per child under 12 Included: Coffee & tea, soft drinks, mineral water, fresh fruit, lunch, (western & thai food, seafood & halal options at Muslim Village). Please bring along swim wear, beach towel, sun protection, small change of money. Note: Please do not take any unnecessary belongings or high valuables during thetrip as the company will not take responsibility for any lost or damaged items.
FULL DAY PHUKET EXPLORER This full day tour of Phuket will leave you full of knowledge and beautiful memories making you the ultimate Phuket Explorer! Enjoy a morning drive along some of Phuket’s beautiful beaches before a 10-minute elephant ride at an elephant camp, and a short ride on a water buffalo cart later in the afternoon. You’ll enjoy the various stops throughout the day where you’ll see the “Big Buddha” and marvellous views over Chalong Bay and Southern Phuket, Wat Chalong, Phuket’s most revered monastery at Chalong, and a Cashew nut factory. Phuket’s oldest Chinese temple and a visit to a 100 year old Chinese mansion are also on the fun packed agenda. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant followed by a visit to a typical farmhouse where you’ll see various demonstrations of local’s everyday lives on a farm.
PHUKET FANTASEA SHOW INCLUDING DINNER
Duration: 11 hours departing at 8.00am
Inspired by Thailand’s rich and exotic heritage, Phuket
BIKING ON KOH YAO NOI
FantaSea not only showcases the charm and beauty of Thailand, but also enriches ancient Thai traditions with the wonder of cutting edge technology and special effects! This amazing show is a stunning 140-acre theme complex, packed with a multitude of activities and entertainment such as a festival village with carnivals, games, handicrafts and shopping; a 4,000 seat theme restaurant offering a grand buffet of Thai and international cuisine; and a breath-taking Las Vegas-style theatrical show, where state-of-the-art technology and special effects enhance the grace and beauty of Thailand’s myths, mysteries and magic. Duration: 3 hours departing at 6.00pm Cost: £45 per adult and £40 per child under 12 Included: Thai & International Buffet Dinner (halal dining available).
Cost: £95 per adult and £66 per child under 12
Situated in the Bay of Phang Nga, enjoy a biking tour of Koh Yao Noi Island as you pass by the many beautiful views and tourist attractions. Throughout your tour you’ll inhale the peaceful environment as there are no loud bars, nor high risen hotels in the area. Your tour will let you experience the traditional way of life on the beautiful Muslim Island that has remained virtually untouched, while its main road snakes through rice paddies, fishing communities and secluded beaches. The best way to experience and witness the beauty of this island is to explore it on two wheels, definitely a tour bike lover’s need to experience! Duration: 9 hours departing at 8.00am Cost: £65 per adult (lunch included)
This tour operates every day except for Thursdays
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AYUTTHAYA BY BOAT Grand Pearl Experience the beauty of Ayutthaya and it’s many beautiful and nature loving attractions before having the pleasure to board the Grand Pearl cruiser for a western & oriental buffet lunch on board, while cruising down the Chao Phraya River towards Bangkok. Your journey will begin after departing River City to Bang Pa-In by coach, where you will visit Wat Sri Sanphet, Vihara Phra Mongkol Bophit and Wat Mahathad before hopping on board the Grand Pearl cruiser. Onboard you’ll enjoy your buffet lunch with coffee and tea available free of charge later in the afternoon. Note: For guests who book the seat-in-coach tour, hotel pick up is not included. Participants need to make their own arrangements to/from River City pier. Most hotels along the river side provide free shuttle boat transfer to / from River City pier. Guests staying at hotels close to a BTS station may take the skytrain to Taksin Bridge and one of the shuttle or taxi boats to River City / Sri Phraya pier at their own expenses. For guests who book a private tour hotel pick up and drop off are included and site visits in Ayutthaya are by private vehicle and guide. The cruise back to Bangkok is on joint basis. Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes departing at 7.30am Cost: From £87 per person
BANGKOK CITY TOUR AND GRAND PALACE Discover three of the most unusual Buddhist temples in Bangkok with this fascinating tour. The Wat Trimitr with its invaluable Golden Buddha (5 1/2 tons of solid gold), the Wat Pho, the most extensive temple in Bangkok, and the Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), which can be found at the Grand Palace and is regarded as the most
sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. All three temples are a part of Thailand’s amazing culture and history. You’ll have the chance to visit the The Grand Palace and its beautiful architecture which is also full of history as it served as the official residence of the kings of Thailand from the 18th to the mid-20th century. Note: The entire Grand Palace is closed during special royal ceremonies and during visiting heads of state, while other buildings (such as the Throne Hall and Coronation Hall) are always closed on SAT/SUN and public holidays, during special ceremonies and on Buddhist Holidays. Duration: 4 hours departing at 8.00am & 13.00 Cost: From £56 per person
BANGKOK DAMNOENSADUK FLOATING MARKET Enjoy the vibrant colours and aromas of Bangkok’s countless floating markets that float throughout the country. Bangkok is home of numerous floating market that are full of clad merchants who paddle along congested canals in canoes with fresh fruit and vegetables to sell to shoppers on the banks. This amazing experience will let you visit the most famous of the floating markets is Damnoen Saduak, about 100 kilometers southwest of Bangkok. Your tour will also take you to visit Phra Pathom Chedi in Nakorn Pathom, supposedly the largest pagoda in Southeast Asia. Duration: 5 hours departing at 7.00am Cost: From £48 per person
COLOUR OF BANGKOK CYCLING TOUR If you’re one for cycling, then this tour is definitely the one for you! “Colors of Bangkok” is a 4-5 hour bicycling tour through
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the metropolis Bangkok.Though the trip is 25 – 30KM long, you’ll be able to sit back and relax every hour for a quick break with provided water or soft drinks. This tour also includes visits to a local Buddhist temple complex, a sweatshop making sandals or other items, an open-air Muay Thai school (kick boxing), a Burmese style (Mon) built Chedi, and a local elementary. A short boat trip across the Chao Praya River in a long tail boat is the perfect way to end your tour as you witness the beautiful scenery. Note: Visit of the above mention schools will be skipped if closed. All bicycles used are imported, U.S. designed, 21 speeds, full suspension mountain bikes. Duration: 4-5 hours departing at 8.00am & 13.00pm Cost: From £72 per person
BAIPAI COOKING SCHOOL If you’re into cooking and want to learn more on Thailand’s cuisine, then this package deal is one you most try. Baipai Thai Cooking School has established and prides itself on presenting the authenticity, the art of Thai cooking and Thai culture onto a plate. Here you’ll be taught by qualified Thai personnel’s for half a day in the morning, where you’ll get to learn and enjoy cooking lessons with genuine and traditional Thai recipes. Each individual will be fully equipped with necessary cooking tools i.e. stove, wok etc., completely hands-on and conducted in English. The package price includes lesson fee, use of school’s cooking utensils, all fresh and dry ingredients, recipe book, meals, coffee or tea, and taxes. Duration: Cooking class time: 09.30 & 13.30 starting at 8.00 & 12.00 Cost: From £75 per person
ELEPHANT DAY CARE ON THE RIVER KWAI Elephant lovers, this one is for you! Enjoy a day out with the lovely animals as you get the chance to meet and interact with the elephants at Elephant’s World. Experience feeding the elephants, planting/gathering crops, preparing special food for old elephants, and swimming with the elephants while scrubbing them clean! The non-profit-organization in Kanchanaburi province functions as a “retirement home” for elephants that have been working for humans before. The foundation also prides in taking care of old and sick elephants, and attempting to save the young ones from cruel laboured work. Note: Order of activities subject to change according to the season and elephant’s needs Duration: 12 hours departing at 7.00am Cost: From £127 per person
PRIVATE DRIVER AND GUIDE No copy required
From £60 per person with guide and driver
FULL DAY SAMUI ISLAND TOUR Enjoy a day out full of history and amazing sites with this full-day tour of Samui Island. Here you’ll get to visit the Temple of Big Buddha or Wat Phra Yai before stopping at the bizarre stone formation of Grandmother and Grandfather (Hin Ta-Hin Yai) in Lamai. Further stops will also be made along the way to view various viewpoints such as Na-Muang waterfall and Wat Kunnaram. The mummified body of the saint and inviolable Buddhist monk can be seen here, still in pose of meditation since his death over two decades ago.
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After making your trip down the historic landmarks, enjoy a stop in Nathon, Samui’s main town, for some deserving shopping before transferring back to your hotel for some much needed rest. Duration: 7 hours departing at 9.00am Cost: From £55 per person
FULL DAY SAMUI JUNGLE SAFARI Discover the lesser known areas of Samui Island in the comfort of 4WD jeep! An experienced driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to an elephant camp where you’ll enjoy an entertaining performance by the intelligent mammals. You’ll then trek on a short hike to a waterfall before driving to Wat Khun Aram to see the Mummified Monk, as well as a stop at Buddha’s Statue Garden. Various stops are also made along the way, and you’ll have the chance to admire the islands of Koh Tan, Koh Mudsum and the magnificent Angthong Marine National Park. A delicious lunch will be prepared at a local Thai restaurant before you visit Koh Samui’s most captivating Buddhist sight, Wat Phra Yai. Note: Comfortable clothes & walking shoes are advised. Also, don’t forget to bring a swim suit. Duration: 8 hours departing at 9.00am Cost: From £63 per person
SAFARI TRIP TO KOHPHANGAN
Duration: 4 hours Cost: From £52 per person
A DAY IN THE MOUNTAINS FROM CHIANG MAI (ELEPHANT RIDE & BAMBOO RAFTING) Does a day in the mountains with elephant riding, bamboo rafting, and a trek through the jungle sound like something you’d do? If so, this amazing tour might be exactly for you! Your journey will start as you depart Chiang Mai to the sub-district of Mae Wang. Here you’ll pass through rice fields, countryside villages and green mountains before reaching your first stop, Mae Sapok Waterfall, an easy two-kilometers walk from the road. As lunchtime approaches, you’ll visit Karen Village for a well deserved lunch at a local restaurant, before you continue with a short drive to Mae Wang River. It’s here that you’ll experience the thrill of a one-hour rafting trip on bamboo rafts and a trek through the forests on elephant backs, before finishing your journey by foot through the jungle and onto the main road.
From £44 per person
Note: Bring extra clothes for Mae Sapok Waterfall and bamboo rafting.
CHIANG RAI CITY TOUR
Duration: 8 hours
The Chiang Rai City Tour is perfect for those that want to discover the history that lays between the city walls. Enjoy
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the tour with a trip to Wat Rongkun, also known as the White Temple, the Wat Phra Singh, and a small and exquisite Oub Kham Museum which includes a guided tour of the private collection of Lanna art from the last 300 years up to the recent past. You’ll also be thrilled with a 15-minute boat ride on the Kok River which will take you to a cave that houses several Buddha statues, before being whisked away back to the comfort of your hotel for a good nights sleep.
Cost: From £74 per person
MALAYSIA
BORNEO REEF WORLD DAY TRIP Enjoy a trip packed full of exciting water activities, and natural sea life with the Borneo Reef World Day Trip! During this trip, you’ll witness the largest Reef Activity Pontoon in Asia, built up on the middle of the ocean. A luxury air conditioned coach with take you to Catamaran at the Sabah Park Jetty where you’ll transfer to the pontoon, and receive hot coffee or tea and light refreshments as you inhale the fresh sea breeze. You’ll also get the chance to explore the Underwater Observatory Aquarium and be mesmerized by the underwater world, before witnessing the big fishes located at the Marine Fish Education Platform. Snorkelling off the pontoon and other water activities are available at an extra cost, while a delicious buffet lunch (set lunch if number of guests on the pontoon is less than 15 people) is prepared for you before having the chance to swim, snorkel or just laze on the beach at the beautiful Sapi Island. Duration: 5 hours departing at 8.30am Cost: £75 per person
FULL DAY KINABALU PARK & PORING HOT SPRINGS An amazing drive through the Crocker range to the Southern end of the Kinabalu Park will lead you to a one of a kind experience! Your journey towards your first stops will take a 2 hour drive; however, the amazing jungle trek that awaits you will surely make it worthwhile. You’ll get to enjoy a canopy walkway which is a series of bridges built 40m above the ground, while at the same time
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experience a bird eyes view of the rainforest canopy, before enjoying a dip in the therapeutic sulphur baths. After witnessing the magical jungle views, lunch will be waiting for you before you proceed to the Kinabalu park Headquarters. Here you’ll enjoy a trek round Mountain Garden that is full of orchids and unique plants. Duration: 9 hours & 30 minutes, departures at 07:30 hrs
(Pick-up time for Joint Tour varies from different hotels) Cost: £75 per person
ISLAND JUNGLE WALK Kota Kinabalu
Get ready to visit the biggest island in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, Gaya Island! Once you arrive by boat, you’ll experience a 1 hour trek through lush tropical rainforest with its towering trees, climbing rattans, screw pines and the unique cycad tree. This jungle walk will lead you on a trek through the mangrove forest on a boardwalk, before finding yourself reaching the beach where you can swim, snorkel or just laze on the white sandy beach while waiting for the scheduled boat to take you over to a nearby island. A packed box lunch is prepared for guests alongside such other features like, return transfer from hotel to jetty, return schedule boat transfer (join in basis), entrance fee, and an English speaking guide. Return to mainland after lunch in the mid afternoon. Duration: 6 hours departing at 08:30 hrs (Pick-up time for Joint Tour varies from different hotels) Cost : £52 per person
KIULU WHITE WATER RAFTING Kota Kinabalu
This fun filled package is a must for water lovers, and is suitable for everyone! Experience scenic countryside views as you travel to your starting point on the Kiulu river. Here you’ll have a splashing good time as you raft down on rubber rafts with scenery so spectacular you’ll be amazed. During your ride you’ll experience Borneo’s scenic rivers over gentle rapids, passing lush jungles, fruit orchards and villages before heading back to your hotel with tons of fantastic and energetic memories. Duration: 7 hours & 30 minutes departing at 08:30 hrs
(Pick-up time for Joint Tour varies from different hotels) Cost: £75 per person
MANGROVE AND WILDLIFE CRUISE Kota Kinabalu
Enjoy a cruise through wildlife and mangroves on this amazing experience that will leave you in love with the beautiful Malaysian lands. Your journey will start with a 2 hour drive from your hotel to the town of Beaufort; however the amazing scenic countryside which you’ll pass through will definitely make it worthwhile. This tour includes light refreshments before you embark on a river cruise in search of wildlife, such as the long nose Proboscis monkeys, long tail macaque, silver leaf monkeys and birds. A plus feature on this tour is the beautiful sunset which you’ll witness before enjoying a local delicious Malaysian dinner by a river side restaurant.
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Duration: 7 hours and 30 minutes departing at 13:30 hrs (Pick-up time for Joint Tour varies from different hotels) Cost: £60 per person
LANGKAWI JUNGLE TREKKING TOUR An amazing jungle trek is in store for those that avail of the Langkawi Jungle Trekking Tour! Get the chance to hike in the beautiful rainforests at the foothill of Gunung Raya, with an opportunity to see Twiners, Liana, Bird’s Nest Fern, Cauliflory, Driptips, Buttressroots, Rattan, Rattan fruits, Oakleaf fern, Arboriens fern, earth fid and many other flora’s like flowering plants and wild mushrooms. Keep an eye out for other various wildlife animals that roam the jungles path. You will also be given ample information about the intricate system of fauna and flora in Langkawi’s rainforest jungle by a qualified
a visit to ‘BerasBasah Island’ – or Wet Rice Islandm, another pristine Langkawi beach with clear waters and far-reaching views of the beautiful glimmering sea. Duration: 4 hours departing at 9.00am Cost: £65 per person
MALAYSIAN HOME COOKING – A CULINARY EXPERIENCE Kuching
Experience the magical techniques and ingredients a Malaysian family uses during their day to day cooking procedure. This tour gives you the choice of learning how to cook traditional Malay, Indian or Chinese’s every day food! Depending on your choice upon booking, a Malay, Indian or Chinese family living in Kuching will invite you into their home
Langkawi “Nature Guide.”
and show you how to make traditional local food. You’ll also
Duration: 4 hours departing at 9.00am
ingredients needed for your traditional cuisine, before sitting
Cost: £55 per adult and £35 per child under 12
LANGKAWI ISLAND HOPPING TOUR The Langkawi Island Hopping Tour takes you on a journey to explore Langkawi’s most illustrious islets, something you must avail of while staying in Malaysia! This island hopping tour will take you to ‘PulauSingaBesar’ – Big Lion Island, PulauDayang Bunting, and the Lake of the Pregnant Maiden which is
have the opportunity to visit a local market to buy all the down with your host family and enjoying your cooked dishes. As a guest in the family’s house, you’ll experience the Malaysian way of life, and be guided with information about the customs of a Malaysian family’s everyday ways, truly a memorable cooking experience! Duration: 3 hours departing at 16.00pm Cost: £44 per person
WALK THE WHITE RAJA TRAIL
said to be overflowing with supposed ‘magical’ waters. Don’t
Kuching
worry if you want to spend some time on the beach, this
Not everyone is fond of walking, but if you are, then Kuching
package deal allows you time to lay back and relax on the beautiful beach before ending your island hopping tour with
is the perfect city to enjoy on foot! In this adventurous tour, you’ll enjoy walking down the streets and alleys as you take
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KUALA LUMPUR CITY TOUR Experience the best of Kuala Lumpur with this exciting half-day tour that’s packed full of must-see places around this vibrant city. If you’re looking to see what some of the best attractions Kuala Lumpar has to offer, hop on this less-than-four-hours tour and get a taste of everything! Marvel at the remarkable National Monument and then stop and admire the historically-rich Independence Square – the birthplace of this fascinating and multicultural nation. A trip to the Petronas Twin Towers, one of the most famous landmarks of the country, is a must, so be prepared with your cameras as you witness the tallest twin structure of the world. Duration: 3 hours departing at 9.00am Cost : £22 per adult and £17 per child under 12
DUTCH HERITAGE TRAILS OF MALACCA Take a trip down memory lane and enjoy the historic and in the beautiful sights, sounds and smells of old Asia. As you continue on your guided walk, your senses will be filled with awe and discover as you learn how the Rajahs left their trademark. A visit to the oldest Chinese Temple in Sarawak is also on this trips agenda, alongside a walk to the Waterfront jetty where you’ll take a sampan (river taxi) across the Sarawak river to visit a small Malay village. Here you can enjoy and explore the old streets of Carpenter, Gambier & India, old alleys, corridors and the Indian mosque in Kuching. Duration: 3 hours departing at 09:00 hours and 14:00 hours
Cost: £25 per person
educational facts on the Dutch Heritage Trails of Malacca. Founded in 1400, the Sultanate of Malacca was once the greatest and most powerful empires and seaport in South East Asia. For hundreds of years, the Portuguese, Dutch and British successively established supremacy over the wealth of Malacca’s silk and spice trade making it a rich heritage full of unique mixes of architectural styles. Witness this all firsthand, and more, as you roam around the streets of Harmony. Here you’ll come across the oldest Chinese temple, mosque and Hindu Temple in Malaysia, the Dutch Stadhuys and Porta de Santiago, and St Paul’s Church where St Francis Xavier was once buried. Duration: 8 hours departing at 9.00am Cost: £70 per person
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BALI
TANAH LOT SUNSET Be mesmerized by the awe-inspiring sight of the setting sun against the beautiful Uluwatu Temple, with the shimmering Indian Ocean as the backdrop! Your relaxing journey will begin once you’re picked up and driven to the beautiful Uluwatu Temple, which is perched 30 meters above the cliff facing the Indian Ocean, offering dramatic views of the surrounding areas. A special Kecak Dance performance follows at a nearby stage which is set in front of the setting sun. After the performance you’ll be driven off to a local restaurant located by Jimbaran Beach, where you’ll enjoy a candlelit seafood dinner before a transfer back to your hotel.
Fast Facts: • Suitable for Individual travellers and groups. • Private basis only (no Seat-In-Coach) • Operates daily, pick up from your hotel in South Bali at approx. 16.30hrs, return at approx. 21.00hrs • Special non seafood menu can be booked in advance. • Recommended clothing: Casual clothes, semi-or fully-covered as a sign of respect when visiting the Uluwatu Temple. Cost: From £37 per person & £21 per child under 12
PURE UBUD Enjoy a full day of discovering Bali and the arts haven of Ubud! This unforgettable experience is combined with nature, culture, royal tradition, local cuisines and a walk through the bustling Ubud Market, a must do for visitors to the town! Enjoy Bali Bird Park, home of 100’s of species of birds from around the world, a stop at Batuan village, and the chance to explore Pura Desa Batuan,
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one of Bali’s finest and oldest temples. You’ll enjoy a short walk through rice fields to Bebek Bengil Restaurant for a uniquely healthy lunch experience, before having the choice of shopping at the Ubud market. Your last stop, which is on your way back to your hotel, is Pura Penataran Sasih, a charming temple that has the largest bronze kettle drum in the world.
Fast Facts: • Suitable for Individual travellers and groups of all ages • Operates daily, pick up from your hotel in South Bali at approx. 08.00hrs, return at approx.18.00hrs • Private basis only (no Seat-In-Coach) • Advanced booking required minimum - 48 hours • Recommended clothing: Casual clothes, a hat and sunscreen Cost: From £75 per person & £40 per child under 12
DRAMATIC KECAK ULUWATU WITH DINNER Ideal for couples, families and groups, spend half a day
• Operates daily, pick up from your hotel in South Bali at approx. 16.30hrs, return at approx. 21.00hrs • Special non seafood menu can be booked in advance • Recommended clothing: Casual clothes, semi-or fully- covered as a sign of respect when visiting the Uluwatu Temple Cost: From £52 per person & £26 per child under 12
THE NORTH OF BALI Experience the scenic drive across the less discovered region of Belimbing, and the beauty of Munduk, an amazing and memorable journey of new discovery. Your adventure starts as soon as you’re picked up and driven off to Belimbing. Along the way you’ll have the chance to stop at Pejaten ceramic center to see the artisans at work before continuing on your journey. Upon arrival at Belimbing, you’ll be toured with a drive to Lovina beach to have lunch at a local restaurant before touring the sacred hot springs of Banjar, the Brahma Ashram Vihara Buddhist monastery, and a drive up the magnificent
enjoying a special experience of nature and a candlelit dinner
mountainous area of Munduk.
by the ocean. You’ll enjoy a lovely drive to the Uluwatu Temple
Fast Facts:
from your hotel before experiencing the Kecak Dance performance, accompanied by the chanting of 50 male per-
• Suitable for Individual travellers and groups
formers who dance and tell the love story of Rama and Shinta.
• Operates daily, pick up from your hotel in South Bali at
A short drive to a local restaurant located by Jimbaran Beach will take place after the performance, and a candlelit seafood dinner will be waiting for their guests as the sound of the ocean waves calmly chime in the background.
Fast Facts: • Suitable for individual travellers and groups. • Private basis only (no Seat-In-Coach)
approx. 08.00hrs, return at approx. 18.00hrs • Advanced booking required - minimum 48 hours • Seat-In-Coach every Wednesday and Friday • Recommended clothing: Casual clothes, a sweater or jacket for Bedugul Cost: From £60 per person & £30 per child under 12
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BALI FULL DAY TOUR Enjoy a day of discovering Bali’s cultural and classical
many galleries if you wish to buy some of Bali’s art pieces
wonders! Be mesmerized by traditional dances, explore age
to take home.
old temples, watch skilled craftsmen at work, and be enchanted by the beautiful rice fields for which the island is famed for. This tour is ideal for first time visitors to Bali as it covers the major and famous sites in this full day experience. The tour will take you to Batubulan village to watch the traditional Barong Dance performance, and Artisan’s village of
Fast Facts: • Suitable for Individual travellers and groups of all ages • Operates daily, pick up from your hotel in South Bali at approx. 8.30hrs, return at 18.00hrs
Celuk, known for its silver jewellery workshops, and most
• Seat-In-Coach every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
recognized for its wood carving galleries. A unique lunch follows
• Advanced booking required - minimum 48 hours
at Kintamani, before visiting the Tirta Empul Temple, known as the “Holy Water Temple,” and a quick stop to Gunung Kawi Royal Monument, and Tegalalang, to see one of Bali’s best rice terraces. Stops can also be made along the way at Ubud’s
• Recommended clothing: Casual clothes, a hat and sunscreen Cost: From £56 per person & £28 per child under 12
TURKEY
ISTANBUL CITY TOUR Private Tour
Witness the beauty of Istanbul and its history with the Romans in this fascinating and educational city tour. Here you’ll get to witness the breath-taking Roman Hippodrome, where chariots used to race and clash in the faraway times of the Byzantine Empire, the Blue Mosque, the only mosque with six minarets, and the Hagia Sophia, also known as the Church of Divine Wisdom. A German Fountain, a gazebo-like construction that the Kaiser Wilhelm II gave as a gift to the Ottoman Empire is also on this trips agenda, as well as the Grand Bazaar, and Topkapi Museum, the most impressive museum in Turkey. Duration: 8 hours departing at 9.00am Cost: £85 per person
PRINCES ISLAND TOUR There is no better way to escape the bustle of Istanbul for a day than with a visit to the idyllic Princes’ Islands. Enjoy cool breezes and charming sights along the way to Büyükada, the largest Island in the chain. Famous for their mild climates, lush vegetation, and ornate Ottoman Houses, all the islands are unspoiled by traffic. Instead of cars there are carriages, called phaetons, which will be used to tour the island and its beautiful scenery. A delicious lunch at the best of one of the many excellent fresh fish restaurants that line the waterfront will be served as you gaze across the Asian shore of Istanbul, which is so close, though it feels worlds away. Duration: 4 hours departing at 9.00am Cost: From £60 per person
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