GORGEOUS CHINA

USD$2,350.00

This Thailand to China trip takes in some amazing history, different cultures including some minorities and you will taste cuisine that rivals any other. Our reputation for travelling at a relaxed pace amid sensational scenery comes to a peak here in Yunnan Province with one of the world's largest and most beautiful gorges

NO LOCAL PAYMENT REQUIRED ON ARRIVAL

GROUP SIZE: Minimum one, maximum eight.

Guaranteed to depart.

English speaking tour coordinator.

VISITING:
BANGKOK - RIVER KWAI - KUNMING (China) - DALI - LIJIANG - WALNUT GARDEN amid TIGER LEAPING GORGE.

ACCOMMODATION:
Three star hotel, (3 nights).
One to two star guest houses and hotels, (8 nights).
Basic guest house, (2 nights).

TRANSPORT:
Plane, bus, taxi.

DAY TRIPS:
River Kwai, (full day).
Kunming region, (full day).
Dali region, ( full day).
Dali chair lift, (half day).

ENTRY FEES:
All included when part of the itinerary.

MEALS: 23 Meals included.

B = b' fast, L = lunch, D = dinner.

ITINERARY:

DAY 1: BANGKOK - Your trip officially starts when you check into your Bangkok accommodation. A welcoming dinner will be had in the evening. D.

DAY 2: BANGKOK - River Kwai; A full days tour with a local operator to the bridge on the River Kwai with other attractions en route. B. L. D.

DAY 3: KUNMING - A short international flight from Bangkok to Kunming (China). B. D.

DAY 4: KUNMING - A full days tour of the Kunming region which will include the Western Hills and Golden Temple amongst other interesting places. B. L. D.

DAY 5: DALI - A morning bus trip will see you in the old city of Dali. This is the beginning of some great shopping opportunities. B. D.

DAY 6: DALI - A full day with a local operator visiting some minority villages and markets as well as a boat trip on the picturesque Erhai Lake. B. L. D.

DAY 7: LIJIANG - A short morning bus trip will see you in another travellers favourite town of heritage listed Old Lijiang with its narrow maze of cobble stoned streets and canals. Enjoy getting lost when you wander not far from your central guest house. Minority peoples and shopping opportunities everywhere. B.

DAY 8: WALNUT GARDEN - A local bus will deliver you to another fantastic highlight of this trip, Walnut Garden. Your guest house on one side of the Yangtze River sits half way up Tiger Leaping Gorge at 2,000 metres. On the other side of the Yangtze is a massive wall of rock reaching almost 4,000 metres. Even higher snow capped peaks complete the backdrop. B. D.

DAY 9: WALNUT GARDEN - Maybe a casual stroll around one of the biggest gorges in the world or just relax at the guest house with a meal and a beer as you stare in awe at this inspirational destination. Simply sensational! B. D.

DAY 10: LIJIANG - Return to Lijiang for any last minute shopping and an overnight stay. B.

DAY 11: DALI - Return to Dali for an overnight stay. In the afternoon a chair lift with great views will take you up to visit a hill side monastery. B.

DAY 12: KUNMING - Return to Kunming for a final night and a farewell to China dinner. B. D.

DAY 13: BANGKOK - Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Bangkok and a final nights accommodation. B.

Day 14: Your tour is officially over after you check out of your Bangkok accommodation. An airport transfer is included also. No meals.

NOTE: Depending on whether or not others in your group are continuing on to Laos your tour coordinator may leave you in Kunming. But everything will be pre-arranged for your return to Bangkok for a final nights accommodation.

TOUR DATES:
2008: Jan 5; Mar 1; Apr 5; May 3; Jun 7; Jul 5; Oct 4; nov 1; Dec 6.

2009: Jan 3, 14; Mar 7,21; April 4, 18; May 2, 16; June 6,20; July 4, 18; Oct 3, 17; Nov 7, 21; Dec 5, 19.

Any other dates on application. (Minimum two people).

PRICES:
P/P, land only; (Price includes a return flight Bangkok to Kunming).
USD$2,350.00.
Single Suppliment: USD$450.00