2015 Journey Around the World

7/25/2019 2015 Journey Around the World

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Kangerlussuaq

Kuujjuaqfuel stop

Stavangerfuel stop

Paris

Ibiza

Gibraltarfuel stop

Marrakech

Malta Santorini

IstanbulKapadokya

Quebec City

Bodrum

Aqaba

Bahrainfuel stop Dubai

Muscat,SultanatedeO ma n Ahmedaba d

fuel stop

Agra

Kolkata

ChiangMai

LuangPrabang

Hanoi

Siem Reap

Langkawi

Singapore

Borobudur

HalongBay

HongKong

Taipei

Bali

Kyoto Nagoya

Sapporo

Anchorage

Ketchikanfuel stop

Seattle

Reykjavik

Black Sea

CaspianSea

Zimbabwe

Swaziland

SouthAfrica

Lesotho

Zambia

MozambiqueMalawi

Rwanda

Burundi

Tanzania

Angola

CongoGabon

EquatorialGuinea

Republicofthe Congo

Brazil

Colombia

VenezuelaGuyana

SurinameFrench Guiana

Peru

Bolivia

Argentina

ParaguayChile

Uruguay

l l I l

Ecuador

Uganda

CentralAfricanRepublic

EritreaSudan

Chad

Tasmania

Papua NewGuinea

Philippines

Malaysia

Indonesia

China

Mongolia

Japan

Kazakhstan

Uzbelistan

Iran Afghanistan

India

Pakistan

Tajikistan

Kyrgyzstan

Turkenistan

ArmeniaAzerbaijan

Georgia

Ukraine

Moldova

Poland

Belarus

Lithuania

Latvia

Estonia

FinlandSweden

Norway

KaliningradOblast,Russia

Malaysia

Cambodia

Thailand

Laos

VietnamTaiwan

Hainan

Myanmar(Burma)

Bangladesh

Meghalaya

BhutanNepal

Niger

Nigeria

Cameroon

Burkina Faso

Ghana

Togo

Benin

Mali

WesternSahara

Mauritania

CoteDIvoireLiberia

SierraLeone

Giunea

Guinea-Bissau

Gambia

Senegal

Spain

France

Ireland

Iceland

Belfast

Italy

Greece

Tunisia

Algeria

Morocco

Portugal

Libya Egypt

Germany

UnitedKingdom

Greenland

Canada

AFRICA

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MEXICO

RUSSIA

CANADA

BotswanaMadagascar

Sri Lanka

Namibia

NorthAtlanticOcean

Caribbean Sea

SouthPacificOcean

GulfofAlaska Sea of Okhotsk

NorthPacifiOcea

IndianOcean

NorwegianSea

East SiberianSea

BalticSeaNorth

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Labrador Sea

Arabian Sea

Bay ofBengal

AndemanSea

SouthChina Sea

GulfofThailand

Java SeaBanda

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ArafuraSeaTimor

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SolomonSea

CoralSea

TasmSe

GreatAustralian

Bight

PhilippineSea

Mediterranean Sea

RedSea

Turkey

Syria

JordanIraq

Saudi Arabia

Oman

United ArabEmirates

Kuwait

Yemen

Somalia

Kenya

Ethiopia

Switzerland

Luxembourg

Belgium

Netherlands

Austria

Slovenia

CroatiaBosnia

HerzegovinaMontenegro

MacedoniaAlbany

Romania

SerbiaBulgaria

SlovakiaCzech Republic

Hungary

Panama

GalapagosIslands

CostaRica

Nicaragua

HawaiiColombia

Honduras

El Salvador

Guatemala

Belize

Gulf of Mexico

Alaska

NouthKorea

SouthKorea

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A Journey of a Lifetime

From Monday, May 11th,

2015to Tuesday, July 23rd, 2015

(73days)

USA Canada Greenland Iceland Norway France Gibraltar Morocco Spain Malta Greece Turkey Jordan Bahrain Dubai Oman India Thailand Malaysia Indonesia Singapore Cambodia Laos

Vietnam Hong Kong Taiwan Japan Russia


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Cost: $88,895 per person (based on double occupancy)Plane Registration: $20,950


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Kangerlussuaq

Kuujjuaq

fuelstop

Stavanger

fuelstop

Paris Ib

iza

Gibraltar

fuelstop

Marrakech

Malta

Santorini

Istanbul

Kapadokya

QuebecCity

Bodrum

Aqaba

Bahrain

fuelstop

Dubai

Muscat,Sultanate

deOman

Ahmedabad

fuelstop

Agra

Kolkata

Chiang

MaiL

uang

Prabang

Hanoi S

iemReap

Langkawi

Singapore

Borobud

ur

Halong

Bay

Hong

Kong

Taipei

Bali

Kyoto

Nagoya

Sapporo

Petropavlovsk

Anchorage

Ketchikan

fuelstop

Anadyr

fuelstop

Seattle

Rey

kjavik

BlackSea

Caspian

Sea

Zimbabwe S

waziland

SouthAfrica

Lesotho

Zambia

Mozambique

Malawi

Rwanda

Burundi

Tanzania

Angola

Congo

Gabon

Equatorial

Guinea

RepublicoftheCongo

Brazil

Colombia

Venezuela

Guyana S

uriname

FrenchGuiana

Peru

Bolivia

Argentina

Paraguay

Chile

Uruguay

FalklandIslands

Ecuador

Uganda

CentralAfricanRepublic

Eritrea

Sudan

Chad

Tasmania

NewZealand

PapuaNew

Guinea

Philippines

Malaysia

Indon

esia

China

Mongolia

Japan

Kazakhstan

Uzbelistan

Iran

Afghanistan

India

PakistanT

ajikistan

Kyrgyzstan

T

urkenistan

ArmeniaAzerbaijan

Georgia

Ukraine

Moldova

Poland

Belarus

LithuaniaL

atvia

Estonia

Finland

Sweden

Norway

Kaliningrad

Oblast,Russia

Malaysia

Cambodia

Thailand

Laos

Vietnam

Taiwan

Hainan

Myanmar

(Burma)

Bangladesh

Meghalaya

Bhutan

Nepal

Niger

Nigeria

Cameroon

BurkinaFas

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GhanaTo

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enin

Mali

Western

Sahara

Mauritania

CoteDIvoire

Liberia

Sierra

Leone

Giunea

Guinea-Bissau

Gambia

Senegal

Spain

France

Ireland

Iceland

Belfast

Italy

Greece

Tunisia

Algeria

Morocco

Portugal

Libya

Egypt

Germany

United

Kingdom

Greenland

Canada

AFRICA

UNITESSTATESOFAMERICA

SOUTHAMERICA

MEXICO

RUSSIA

CANADA

Botswana

Madagascar

SriLanka

Namibia

North

Atlantic

Ocean

CaribbeanSea

South

Pacific

Ocea

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GulfofAlas

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BeringSea

SeaofOkhotsk

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Timor

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Solomon

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Australian

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Philippine

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RedSea

Turkey

Syria

Jordan

Iraq

SaudiArabia

Oman

UnitedArab

Emirates

Kuwait

Yemen

Somalia

KenyaE

thiopia

Switzerland

Luxembourg

Belgium

Netherlands

Austria

Slovenia

CroatiaBosnia

Herzegovina

Montenegro

Macedonia

Albany

Romania

Serbia

Bulgaria

Slovakia

CzechRepublic H

ungary

Panama

Galapagos

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Day 1 Monday, May 11: Quebec City, CanadaAll participants will meet for introductions and toattend an extensive brieng covering the generalprocedures of our journey.Afterwards, well enjoy a welcome cocktail and din-ner.

Hotel: Chateau FrontenacWelcome cocktail and Dinner included

Day 2 Tuesday, May 12: Quebec City]Kuujjuaq,Canada]Kangerlussuaq, GreenlandWell y over the immense forests and numerousakes of Labrador on our way to Kuujjuaq for a tech-

nical stop. Then continue over southern Greenlandsbeautiful scenery before landing at Kangerlussuaq.Because we will be approaching the Arctic Circle

and the land of the midnight sun, we will have anastonishing 20 hours of daylight!Hotel: Hotel KangerlussuaqBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 3 Wednesday, May 13: Kangerlussuaq]Reykjavik, Iceland)Fly over ice-covered Greenland and then do ourecond water crossing. Upon arrival, well transfer tohe Hotel Borg

where we will enjoy luxury accommodations in the

very center of Reykjavik. The Hotel Borg overlookshe beautiful square of Austurvllur, and is situated

across from Althingi, the Icelandic parliament andhe cathedral. After dinner at the hotel, you may

want to venture on your own to experience the localnightlife.Hotel: Hotel BorgBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 4 Thursday, May 14: ReykjavikEnjoy a full day of sightseeing with a visit to thefamous Geysir hot spring area with numerous hosprings and geysers - one of them erupts every fewminutes; take a look at the magnicent waterfallGullfoss; visit the volcanic crater Kerid and thegreenhouse village Hveragerdi; drive across Gja-bakkavegur Pass to the Thingvellir National Parka unique place of beauty, with its interesting geol-ogy and history; then cross Mosfellsheidi Heath toReykjavik; visit the Blue Lagoon. It is certainly agreat experience that is not to be missed. We will svolcanic craters, geysers, waterfalls and the nationpark Thingvellir, which is Icelands national treasand one of its most beautiful spots.Hotel: Hotel BorgBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

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Day 5 Friday, May 15: Reykjavik ]Stavanger,Norway]Paris, FranceFly to Norway for a technical stop at Stavanger. Ouright then continues to Pontoise, a small airport30mn from downtown Paris. This selected airport isout of the heavy air trafc with inexpensive landingees. Upon arrival, transfer to our deluxe hotel locat-

ed in the 8th District near the Eiffel Tower and theChamps Elysees. Enjoy a dinner in a typical brasserie

acing the Eiffel Tower.Hotel: Plaza AtheneeBreakfast, Box Lunch and Dinner included

Day 6 Saturday, May 16: ParisAn introduction to Paris for rst time visitors withhalf-daycity tour of the Eiffel Tower, Trocadero, St. Germades pres, Notre Dame, Le Marais is on schedule inthe morning. In addition, outside the hotel you hathe prestigious Avenue Montaigne as well as theChamps Elysees for great shopping. Tonight wellenjoy a dinner river cruise and discover Paris by

night.Hotel: Plaza AtheneeBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 7 Sunday, May 17: ParisToday is at leisure to enjoy the city. Optional toursas Louvre Museum, Orsay Museum, Cooking ClaWine tasting can be some optional activities we caarrange for you in advance.Hotel: Plaza AtheneeBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 8 Monday, May 18: Paris]Gibraltar]Mrakech, MoroccoFly to Marrakech in North Africa. There will be alunch stop and tour in Gibraltar (weather permit-ting). After clearing customs in Marrakech, transfto our beautiful hotel, La Mamounia, located on thoutskirts of the city. Known as the Red City, Marakech is one of the worlds most mysterious andfascinating cities. As the second of the four Imper

Cities of Morocco, it is at the crossroads of Arab, Bber and Sudanese civilizations.Hotel: La MamouniaBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Day 9 Tuesday, May 19: MarrakechEnjoy a half-day private tour with our local guidediscover discover the highlights of Marrakech in-cluding Majorelle Garden, the Mellah (Jewish quater), La Bahia Palace and the souks in the MedinaThis afternoon is at leisure to relax in your beautif

hotel. Dinner tonight is at a beautiful Riad (typicahome).Hotel: La MamouniaBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Day 10 Wednesday, May 20: MarrakechToday is at leisure to relax or explore on your ownHotel: La MamouniaBreakfast and Dinner included


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Day 11 Thursday, May 21: Marrakech ]IbizaFly to Spain and discover the charming island ofbiza. This island has no secrets for us as we have

enjoyed our family vacation here for thepast 25 years. With a mixture of Greek and Moroc-an style, this beautiful island is ideal for exploringts beautiful, typical countryside. Our hotel, Fenicia

Prestige Thalasso Spa, is situated on the banks of theSanta Eulalia River.

Hotel: Fenicia Prestige HotelBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 12 Friday, May 22: IbizaEnjoy a beautiful day discovering the island. We willake a boat cruise to Formentara (weather permit-ng) with lunch included. Later well take a sunset

walking tour in the old city of Ibiza offering impres-ive examples of local architecture and outstanding

views.Hotel: Fenicia Prestige Hotel

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Day 13 Saturday, May 23: Ibiza ]MaltaFly to Malta, part of the European Union since May2004. This peaceful island is an ideal location toelax.

Hotel: The PalaceBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 14 Sunday, May 24: Malta

Our half-day city tour includes a visit to Valletta, theapital city, built in 1565 by the Knights of St. John.Our tour starts with a visit to the Upper BarakkaGardens where you can admire views overlookinghe stunning fortied Grand Harbour. It also featureshe magnicent St. Johns Co. Cathedral where youan view Caravaggios Beheading of St. John. The

nal stop in Valletta is the Grand Masters Palace, old seat of the order of St. John and today used ashome to the parliament. We will also enjoy a tour a private palace: Casa Rocca Picolla. The afternoois free to enjoy on your own the city or just relax athe hotel. You may be interested to tour the AviatiMuseum or the delightful fortied city Mdina loced 20mn from the hotel.Hotel: The Palace


Day 15 Monday, May 25: Malta]Santorini,GreeceFly to Greece. We have selected the volcanic islanSantorini due to its well-known magnicence andtruly unique characteristics; it combines an array spectacular features that cannot be found anywheelse. The traditional villages of the island, built ontall cliffs, offer a breathtaking view of golden sunsover the submerged volcano. Santorini combines

colorful sandy and rocky beaches, wonderful ar-chaeological sites, traditional Cycladic architecturand the impressive Caldera and volcanic area. Oudeluxe intimate resort, Kirini Suites & Spa, offers pure natural and exclusive retreat for the next thrnights.Hotel: Kirini Suites & SpaBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 16 Tuesday, May 26: SantoriniToday we will cruise the Caldera and Volcano Islaon a private catamaran (lunch onboard is includeHotel: Kirini Suites & Spa Breakfast, Lunch and Dner includedHotel: Kirini Suites & SpaBreakfast and Dinner Included


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Day 17 Wednesday, May 27: SantoriniToday is at leisure to explore the island or simplyelax at the hotel.

Hotel: Kirini Suites & SpaBreakfast and Dinner Included

Day 18 Thursday, May 28: Santorini, Greece ]stanbul, Turkey

Fly to Istanbul, Turkey. This fascinating city is homeo empires and the crossroads of two continents.

Turkeysomplex beauty is borne of history layer uponayer of history. Hittites, Hellenists, Romans, Byzan-ines, Selcuk Turks and Ottomans all left their mark

on this geographically strategic land and the result

s magical.Hotel: Ciragan Palace at the BosphorusBreakfast, Box Lunch and Dinner included

Day 19 Friday, May 29: IstanbulEnjoy a full day private tour today. We will spendhe day exploring this magnicent city and its mostamous sights: the Hagia Sophia, the Roman Hippo-

drome and Blue Mosque, the Underground Cistern,and the Grand Covered Bazaar. There will be a stopor lunch along the way. In the evening well board a

private yacht for a sunset cruise along the romanticBosphorus viewing both the Europe and Asia Sidesof Istanbul.Hotel: Ciragan Palace at the BosphorusBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Day 20 Saturday, May 30: IstanbulToday is at leisure to explore Istanbul on your own.Hotel: Ciragan Palace at the BosphorusBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 21 Sunday, May 31: Istanbul]KapadokyTurkeyFly to Kapadokya where we will transfer to the Mseum Hotel - composed from the restorations of oruins into a luxury boutique hotel. Along the waywe will visit Red Valley to view the spectacular roformations and a local rock carved house offeringbeautiful view of Pigeon Valley.Hotel: Museum HotelBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Day 22 Monday, June 1: KapadokyaEarly this morning, weather permitting, well takea Balloon Adventure over the enchanting lunalandscape of Cappadocia, to hail the slowly risin

sun, with a glass of champagne. The balloon rideover Cappadocia at sunrise is an experience of a ltime, with all the excitement of seeing from abovethe farthest fairy chimneys of the vast region, aa lunar landscape, only possible in ones fantasiesLater this morning well visit the Goreme open-aimuseum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to viewsome of the fascinating frescoed and rock carvedchurches. Well visit the underground city at Kaymakli where the enigmatic cellar villages, over 40of which have been discovered empty, are among

the wonders of Cappadocia. Enjoy a white-glovedcountry lunch at a specially-chosen vantage spotright in the midst of the Cappadocian landscape nto fairy-chimneys. Another cultural experience,unique to this region, is a visit to the group of youvillage girls from all over Cappadocia, at their ASchool, where they happily learn to become masof the national art of weaving Turkish carpets andkilims to be able to contribute to their traditionaldowry, before they get married.Hotel: Museum Hotel



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Day 23 Tuesday, June 2: Kapadokya]Bodrum,TurkeyFly to Bodrum situated on the southern Aegean coastof Turkey. This fabled coastline is where Homersheroes were born, where the ancient Greeks consult-ed their oracles and the Romans built magnicentemples to honor their gods.

Hotel: AmanruyaBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 24 Wednesday, June 3:Today is at leisure to relax and enjoy the hotelamenities.Hotel: AmanruyaBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 25 Thursday, June 4: BodrumToday is at leisure to relax and enjoy the hotel ame-nities.Hotel: Amanruya

Breakfast and Dinner included

Day 26 Friday, June 5: Bodrum]Aqaba, JordaFly to Aqaba, Jordan. Gracefully situated on thesandy beaches and azure waters of the Red Sea,the Kempinski offers vibrant coral reefs, majesticmountains and incredible historic sites. With un-forgettable scenery, abundant seaside activities anbeautiful weather, youll enjoy breathtaking beauin a breathtaking setting. Enjoy this unique city embedded with a fusion of history, nature, and city l

surrounded by picturesque mountains and blue sHotel: KempinskiBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 27 Saturday, June 6: AqabaOur full day tour today takes us to the rose red ciin Petra (travel time approx. 1.5 hrs). Well begin athe Visitors Center for a walk through the Siq forbreathtaking experience when you rst step foot iPetra. Well continue to the beautiful Treasury, alothe Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs and Qasr ABent. Considered one of the wonders of the worldPetra is an archaeological, anthropological and gelogical phenomenon. Well learn legends, myths atruths about this incredible city. We will explore athe major sites and ruins along the route.Hotel: KempinskiBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Day 28 Sunday, June 7: Aqaba]Bahrain ]Dubai, UAE

Fly to Dubai. There will be a technical stop in Bahrain to refuel.

The Hotel:

Designed to resemble a billowing sail, the hotel soto a height of 321 meters, dominating the Dubaicoastline. At night, it offers an unforgettable sightsurrounded by choreographed color sculptures ofwater and re. This all-suite hotel reects the nethat the world has to offer. Originally a small shivillage, Dubai created the busiest souks on the Pe

sian Gulf coast. Explore its magnicent mosque anold wind-tower houses, then choose from an arrayoptions: glimpse daily Arab life as a guest in a Duhome; learn to cook classic Arabian delicacies; viswharf to see traditional dhow construction; or visrace track for a hands-on experience with magnicent Arabian horses.Hotel: Burj al ArabBreakfast, Box Lunch and Dinner included.


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Day 29 Monday, June 8: DubaiRelax at the hotel or enjoy the fabulous shopping.

4x4 Dune Bashing DriveLater this afternoon we will board our 4-wheel drivevehicles and drive the mysterious desert. Well rolldunes through the Dubai Desert Conservation Re-erve. After exploring the desert in our 4X4s well

make a stop to visit a desert safari camp to see the

amels. Therell be time to experience a short camelide before enjoying cocktails as we watch a spectac-

ular desert sunsetHotel: Burj al ArabBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 30 Tuesday, June 9: DubaiToday is at leisure to relax or explore on your own.Hotel: Burj al ArabBreakfast included

Day 31 Wednesday, June 10: Dubai]Muscat,Sultanate de OmanFly to Muscat. After clearing customs, we will trans-er to our luxury hotel situated on the stunning

Boushar beach front amid a contrasting backdropof deserts, mountains, beaches and luxurious urbaniving.

Hotel: The ChediBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 32 Thursday, June 11: MuscatThis mornings tour of Muscat begins with a drivehrough the beautiful embassy quarter en route to

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, a massive complexthat can hold up to 20,000 worshipers. Not manywesterners visit the Mosque and Islamic dressstandards must be observed. After a visit at theOmani Museum, its on to Muttrah - a charmingseaside quarter of Muscat, complete with traditional bazaar and sh market. In Muscat Old Town wproceed on foot, strolling around the palace of SuQaboos and the 16th-century Portuguese Jalali an

Mirani Forts.Hotel: The ChediBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 33 Friday, June 12: Muscat ]AhmedabadIndia (VAAH)]Agra, IndiaFly to Agra - our rst stop in India where we wiclear customs and transfer to our hotel, the OberoAmarvilas. Enjoy the opulence of your own privaview of the greatest monument to love.Hotel: Oberoi Amarvilas

Breakfast, Box Lunch and Dinner included

Day 34 Saturday, June 13: AgraWake up to the magnicent sight of the Taj Mahalbathed by the rst rays of dawn. Located just veminutes from the hotel, we will visit the Taj Maha- probably the most extravagant monument everbuilt for love. Constructed by Emperor Shah Jahain memory of his second wife, Mumtaz Mahal, thstriking mausoleum has become the de facto tour

emblem of India.Hotel: Oberoi AmarvilasBreakfast and Dinner included


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Day 35 Sunday, June 14: Agra]Kolkata]Chi-ang Mai, ThailandFly to Chiang Mai. There will be a technical stopn Kolkata. Chiang Mai is a great city to visit but it

doesnt mean we have to stay in the heart of it - es-pecially when the Four Seasons sits on 20 breathtak-ng acres of tropical gardens and rice paddies in the

Mae Rim Valley. It can be hard to drag yourself awayrom your polished teak oors, double vanity, over-

ized bathtub and spacious veranda for a visit to theully equipped tness club and tennis courts or the

ultimate spa for indulging every one of your sens-es. The rest of the day is free to relax and enjoy thisbeautiful setting.Hotel: Four SeasonsBreakfast, Box Lunch and Dinner included

Day 36 Monday, June 15: Chiang MaiToday is at leisure. You may be interested by an op-ional cooking class, orchids plantation, shopping orxperience

your rst Thai Massage.Hotel: Four SeasonsBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 37 Tuesday, June 16: Chiang MaiDepart your hotel for the Chiang Dao Young Ele-phants Training Camp, 35 miles from Chiang Mai.Watch the elephants taking their morning bath in theunning stream before enjoying the amazing presen-

ation on the elephants skills. We will experience a hour elephant ride into the thick forest surround-ng the camp. Our picnic lunch will be catered byhe Four Seasons. A relaxing bamboo raft ride on the

Mae Ping River will allow us to discover the scen-ery in a relaxing atmosphere before returning to thehotel.Hotel: Four SeasonsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Day 38 Wednesday, June 17: Chiang Mai

Today is at leisure.Hotel: Four SeasonsBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 39 Thursday, June 18: Chiang Mai]Langka-wi, MalaysiaFly to Langkawi in Malaysia and transfer to the FourSeasons Resort. One of only four inhabited islandsn an archipelago of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea,

Langkawi is a nature-lovers dream relished for itsequatorial climate, tropical ora and fauna, and clearemerald waters. Two-thirds of the islands dramatic

mountainous landscape is covered with rainforeswhile vibrant coral reefs lie just off shore. Once ahaven for pirates, Langkawis intriguing cultural ethnic diversity can be traced back to its days as acenter for Chinese, Indian and Arab traders.Hotel: Four Seasons ResortBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 40 Friday, June 19: Langkawi

The Four Seasons offers easy access to optionalactivities on land and at sea, from bird watching,snorkeling and diving to jungle trekking, golf andisland-hopping tours.Hotel: Four Seasons ResortBreakfast and Dinner included


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Day 41 Saturday, June 20: LangkawiToday is at leisure to relax or explore on your own.Hotel: Four Seasons ResortBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 42 Sunday, June 21: Langkawi]Borobudur,ndonesia

Fly to our next destination, Borobudur. There willbe an optional technical stop. Upon arrival in Boro-

budur, we will transfer to the perfect romantic set-ing of the Amanjiwo hotel - a volcano surrounded

wonder in the heart of Java, The Amanjiwo faces the9th century Borobudur, the worlds largest Buddhistanctuary, as well as the mystical Tidar Hill which is

believed to house the spiritual and geographical cen-er of Java. Behold the beautifully decorated grounds

and views of the surrounding mountain ranges. Theesort provides an insight of the Javanese culture ofhis rural heartland. Enjoy your beautiful pavilion!

Hotel: Amanjiwo

Breakfast, Box Lunch and Dinner included

Day 43 Monday, June 22: BorobudurWe will tour Borobudur, both a shrine to Lord Buddha and a place for Buddhist pilgrimage. It is thelargest Buddhist sanctuary in the world. The monument occupies a modest plateau and from the tolevel, beautiful views of Central Java can be seen.You may want to experience an optional Jamu Masage (an ancient healing art form) in the privacy o

your room.Hotel: AmanjiwoBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 44 Tuesday, June 23: Borobudur]Bali, InnesiaA short ight will bring us to Bali and we will trafer to the Amankila.Hotel: AmankilaBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 45 Wednesday, June 24: BaliToday is at leisure to enjoy this beautiful island. Ywill be provided with a menu of activities to selecfrom today. The Amankila offers complimentarynon-motorized water sports including wind surf-ing, boogie boarding, hobie cat and stand up paddboards.Hotel: AmankilaBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 46 Thursday, June 25: BaliToday is at leisure to enjoy this beautiful island.Hotel: AmankilaBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 47 Friday, June 26: Bali ]SingaporeFly to Singapore for our stay at the Rafes hotel oasis of colonial style, calm and charm in the hearof modern Singapore - exclusive, historic, and onea kind! Rafes Singapore epitomizes the romance the Far East an intoxicating blend of luxury, hist

and colonial ambiance. Luxuriate in the history anfresh scent of frangipani in the evening while theunique air of romantic grandeur transports you bto a more elegant time.Hotel: RafesBreakfast, Box Lunch and Dinner included

Day 48 Saturday, June 27: SingaporeThere will be a half-day city tour and free time todiscover Orchard Road Street - a shopping paradiHotel: Rafes



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Day 49 Sunday, June 28: Singapore]Siem Reap,CambodiaFly to Siem Reap gateway to Angkor (the UNES-CO World Heritage Site containing the magnicentemains of the Khmer civilization). There will be aechnical stop in Pontianako refuel.

Hotel: Rafes Grand Hotel dAngkorBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 50 Monday, June 29: Siem ReapWe will board Tuk Tuks as we begin our visit to theHindu temple complex, Angkor Wat, to explore itspectacular monuments. It is the best-preserved tem-

ple at the site and it is the only one to have remaineda signicant religious center since its foundation rst Hindu, dedicated to the god Vishnu, then Bud-dhist. Visit Angkor Thom and Ta Phrom, a charmingemple embedded in a forest and partly overgrown

by huge jungle trees. Return to the hotel for lunchwith time to relax. We will then proceed to a delight-ul sunset cruise outside of town and discover theife on the oating villages along Tonle Sap Lake. An

optional quad adventure is also offeredoday to discover the countryside.

Hotel: Rafes Grand Hotel dAngkorBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Day 51 Tuesday, June 30: Siem Reap]LuangPrabang, LaosFly to Luang Prabang, the formal royal capital of

Laos and an enchanting city that is small enough to

explore on foot. Declared a UNESCO World HeritSite in 1995, the town is surrounded by extraordi-nary natural beauty including spectacular waterfasheer amber-colored cliffs and ancient cave comples. According to legend, the Buddha smiled whenrested here for a day during his travels, prophesythat it would one day be the site of a rich and powful capital city.Hotel: AmantakaBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 52 Wednesday, July 1: Luang PrabangToday is at leisure to relax or explore on your ownYou will be provided with a menu of activities to lect from today. In addition, complimentary bicycare available at the hotel to explore the local area.Hotel: AmantakaBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 53 Thursday, July 2: Luang PrabangToday is at leisure to relax or explore on your own

An additional activity is included today.Hotel: AmantakaBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 54 Friday, July 3: Luang Prabang to HanoiVietnamWe will y today to Hanoi and enjoy the Sotellocated in the city. Although it is the modern-daycapital of Vietnam, Hanoi still retains the mysteryand charm of past centuries.Hotel: Sotel MetropoleBreakfast and Dinner included


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Day 55 Saturday, July 4: HanoiTour the citys Old Quarter aboard bicycle rickshawsalled cyclos. In this part of town well nd eacholorful street devoted to a particular craft or ware.

Well be pedaled amongst the quaint French build-ngs along Shoe Street, Silk Street and Banner Streetto name just a few), ending at historic Hoan Kiem

Lake, the social center of Hanoi. Or, perhaps wanderhe shops and contemporary art galleries which sur-

ound historic Hoan Kiem Lake (near our hotel).Hotel: Sotel MetropoleBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Day 56 Sunday, July 5: Halong Bay cruiseOur morning departure to Halong Bay will take youon a journey through the rich farmlands of the RedRiver Delta. You will have the opportunity to ob-erve everyday life of Vietnams villages as you see

villagers work the local rice elds. Well arrive in Ha-ong and board The Au Co - luxurious ships boast-ng 32 spacious private cabins with fully equipped

bathrooms and panoramic balconies. A truly memo-able experience awaits you as you cruise this de-ightful Bay, reveling in its tranquility as you escapehe bustling tourist sights. The rst day of our cruise

provides an introduction to the amazing scenery ofHalong Bay and Bai Tu Long. Overnight on board.Hotel: The Au Co (cruise)Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Day 57 Monday, July 6: Halong Bay cruiseAfter breakfast on board, visit the Vung Vieng byrowing traditional bamboo boats. Savor a delicioulunch in the Halong Restaurant while the ship crues towards Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island. In theafternoon well take a guided biking or hiking excsion in the national park of Cat Ba Island and visiThe Au Co Organic Farm. Afterwards there will btime to kayak and swim in Viet Hai Lagoon. Over

night on board.Hotel: The Au Co (cruise)Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Day 58 Tuesday, July 7: Hanoi ]Hong KongEnjoy breath-taking views of the bay while The ACo cruises leisurely in Halong Bay. There will betime for a leisurely breakfast and a visit to Sung S(Surprise) Cave before disembarking. Transfer bacto Hanoi and y to Hong Kong, the Manhattan ofAsia. Celebrate your landing with a Rolls Roycetransfer to the Peninsula Hotel. The prestigious Pinsula Hotel is the Grande Dame of the Far Eastand Hong Kongs oldest hotel. Our stay allows yoto experience the glamour of travel of a by-gone eand explore the many antiques and historical arti-facts on display around the hotel. The Peninsula ibeautiful way to discover this fascinating city.Hotel: Peninsula HotelBreakfast, Box Lunch and Dinner included


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Day 59 Wednesday, July 8: Hong Kong

A half-day tour this morning is planned to discoverhe heritage highlights of Hong Kong. Visit the busySheung Wan Market and then take a tram ride toVictoria Peak. The afternoon is free for you to shopon your own.Hotel: Peninsula HotelBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 60 Thursday, July 9: Hong KongToday is at leisure. You may enjoy optional activitiesuch as a cooking class at the Peninsula or take ad-

vantage to go to Macau by ferry or helicopter.Hotel: Peninsula HotelBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 61 Friday, July 10: Hong Kong ]Taipei, Tai-wanFly to Taipei in the Republic of China. Taiwans one of the most culturally diverse countries and

well experience a travelers birds eye view of mod-rn Taiwanese life.

Hotel: Grand Formosa Regent


Day 62 Saturday, July 11: TaipeiThis morning well visit the National Palace Muse-um, Chiang-Kai Shek Memorial Hall for the changingof the guards, Long Shan Temple, and a ride in theworlds fastest elevator to the top of the worlds for-mer tallest building for a spectacular view of Taipeibefore heading back to the hotel. The rest of the daywill be at leisure to relax or explore on your own.Hotel: Grand Formosa RegentBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 63 Sunday, July 12: Taipei]Nagoya, Japa

to KyotoFly to Nagoya, Japan. Upon arrival at the interna-tional airport, we will transfer by bullet train to ouhotel in Kyoto (90mn). The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto sitserenely on the banks of the Kamogawa River of-fering expansive views of the famous HigashiyamSanju-Roppo (36 mountain range).Hotel: Ritz CarltonBreakfast, Box Lunch and Dinner included

Day 64 Monday, July 13: Kyoto

A full-day sightseeing tour is on the schedule offeing the major highlights of the city. We will select most must see sights for our tour.Hotel: Ritz CarltonBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Day 65 Tuesday, July 14: KyotoToday is at leisure to relax or explore on your ownHotel: Ritz CarltonBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 66 Wednesday, July 15: Kyoto to NagoyaWe will take the bullet train back to Nagoya for ouight tomorrow. Our hotel, the Marriott Associa,is located above Nagoya Station and 11 oors of JTakashimaya Department Store. This afternoon wwill attend a sumo wrestling tournament. Sumo isJapans national sport and the game boasts of a lecy that extends up to 1,000 years.Hotel: Marriott AssociaBreakfast and Dinner included


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NOTE:Because of the numerous climate zones we will be crossing and thecomplex logistics required for this journey, all participants should be readyfor some last minute changes.

There is no tour on the schedule of each day of arrival so you can relax atyour beautiful hotels. Our half-day city tours are normally scheduled for the

morning after our arrival at a destination.All dinners while on this tour are a la carte.

A Pilots Meeting will be scheduled the evening prior to the next days ightfor each destination.

Hotels may change within same category until two weeks before departureor during the tour if a delay makes the hotels no longer available

Day 67 Thursday, July 16: Nagoya]Sapporo,apan

Fly to Sapporo as we begin our return back to theUS.Hotel: Air Terminal HotelBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 68 Friday, July 17: Sapporo]Petropavlovsk,Russia ]Anadyr

Fly to Anadyr, Russia. There will be a technical stopn Petropavlovsk.

Hotel: Chukotka HotelBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 69 Saturday, July 18: Anadyr, Russia]An-horage, USA

Our ight today brings us to Anchorage.Breakfast and Dinner included

Day 70 Saturday, July 18: Anchorage

Today is at leisure to relax.Hotel: Millennium HotelBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 71 Sunday, July 19: Anchorage]Ketchikan,AK]Seattle, WAFly to Seattle. There will be a technical stop in Ju-neau to refuel.Hotel: The EdgewaterBreakfast and Dinner included

Day 72 Monday, July 20: SeattleOur visit to Seattle includes a tour of the Boeing fatory and ChateauSte. Michelle - Washington States oldest winery.Tonight well celebrate with a Farewell Dinner.Hotel: The EdgewaterBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Day 73 Tuesday, July 21: Seattle]HomeWe will go our separate ways as we head hometoday.

Breakfast included

Bon Voyage!


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TO FROM MILESQuebec City (CYQB) Kuujjuaq (CYVP) 690 NM

Kuujjuaq (CYVP) Kangerlussuaq (CYYR) 725 NM

Kangerlussuaq (CYYR) Reykjavik (BIRK) 730 NM

Reykjavik (BIRK) Stavanger (ENZV) 845 NM

Stavanger (ENZV) Paris (LFPB) 605 NM

Paris (LFPB) Gibraltar (LXGB) 840 NM

Gibraltar (LXGB) Marrakech (GMMX) 305 NM

Marrakech (GMMX) Ibiza (LEIB) 635 NM

Ibiza (LEIB) Malta (LMML) 650 NM

Malta (LMML) Santorini (LGSR 535 NM

Santorini (LGSR Istanbul (LTBA) 315 NM

Istanbul (LTBA) Kapadokya (LTAZ) 295 NM

Kapadokya (LTAZ) Bodrum (LTFE) 340 NM

Bodrum (LTFE) Aqaba (OJAQ) 585 NM

Aqaba (OJAQ) Bahrain (OBBI) 855 NM

Bahrain (OBBI) Dubai (OMDB) 260 NM

Dubai (OMDB) Muscat (OOMS) 185 NM

Muscat (OOMS) Ahmedabad (VAAH) 795 NM

TO FROM MILAgra (VIAG) Kolkata (VECC) 630 N

Kolkata (VECC) Chiang Mai (VTCC) 635 N

Chiang Mai (VTCC) Langkawi (WMKL) 770 N

Langkawi (WMKL) Borobudur (WARJ) 1,060

Borobudur (WARJ) Bali (WADD) 275 N

Bali (WADD) Singapore (WSSL) 910 N

Singapore (WSSL) Siem Reap (VDSR) 715 N

Siem Reap (VDSR) Luang Prabang (VLLB) 400 N

Luang Prabang (VLLB) Hanoi (VVNB) 220 N

Hanoi (VVNB) Hong Kong (VHHH) 800 N

Hong Kong (VHHH) Taipei (RCTP) 435 N

Taipei (RCTP) Nagoya (RJNA) 1,015

Nagoya (RJNA) Sapporo (RJCC) 505 N

Sapporo (RJCC) Petropavlovsk (UHPP) 915 N

Petropavlovsk (UHPP) Anadyr (UHMA) 910 N

Anadyr (UHMA) Anchorage (PANC) 900 N

Anchorage (PANC) Ketchikan (PAKT) 675 N

Ketchikan (PAKT) Seattle (KBFI) 585 N

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