8D7N Diving Christmas Island!
Now with direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Christmas Island

Christmas Island is known as one of the most unique dive locations on the planet. With pristine waters, spectacular corals, an awesome drop off and BIG and bountiful marine life, it offers divers an extraordinary experience that will never be forgotten!

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8D7N May Madness on Christmas Island,
from AUD $ 905 per person including return airfare!

New flight schedules from Kuala Lumpur to Christmas Island!

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May Madness 8D7N Christmas Island Packages are valid ex-Singapore for the entire Merry Month of May

Christmas Island is most commonly known for the annual Red Crab Migration and the spawning of these land crabs after the first rains. Whale Sharks also appear at this time feeding on plankton and the baby red crab larvae.

Christmas Island

The island is also World Heritage Listed for its Fresh Water Mangrove Swamp and has an amazing 35 Endemic Species. Bird Watching and Private Bird Tours are a common interest for visitors, with many different types of Nature Walks and Adventure Tours to choose from, no wonder Christmas Island is known as the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean and a Natural Wonder of the World.

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10D Japan Spring Festivals; May 10-19, 2008
Tokyo, Nara, Izumo, Kyoto

USD $1,730 per person; local payment of USD $200 per person

Tour prices DO NOT include International airfare and taxes.

Japanese festivals are traditional festive occasions. Some festivals have their roots in Chinese festivals but have undergone dramatic changes as they mixed with local customs. Some are so different that they do not even remotely resemble the original festival despite sharing the same name and date. Journey with us to uncover Japan’s Spring festivals.

Japanese garden

Japanese garden

Highlights

  • Nara No Festival; May 11-12, 2008
  • Izumo Taisha Festival; May 13-14
  • Kyoto Kamogawa Geisha Festival; May 15-16
  • Asakusa Sanja Festival; May 17-18

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10D Voyage Galapagos on the GAP Adventurer V
ex-Quito, Ecuador

Quito, Baltra, North Seymour, Rabida, Bartolomé, Santa Cruz, Española, San Cristobal, Santa Fé, South Plaza

From USD $2390 per person; local payment of USD $410 per person (US$300 to Tour Leader, US$100 for Galapagos Park Fee, US$10 for Control Card).

Tour prices DO NOT include international airfare & airport taxes.

Amazing wildlife, both on land and in the sea is the draw of the remote Galapagos Islands, and our motor yachts are the ideal vessels in which to explore them. The G.A.P Adventurer V is a comfortable air-conditioned 100-foot motor yacht built to accommodate 20 passengers with double occupancy in suites and twin double cabins with ocean view, air conditioning and private bath. Our clean and comfortable yacht is a Comfort Class boat, staffed with an exceptional crew including a Level III naturalist guide, the highest level certified by the Galapagos National Park. The spacious outdoor decks are ideal for ocean views and relaxing in the sun.

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14D Japan Summer Festivals; Aug 04-17, 2008,
Tokyo, Aomori, Gifu, Shikoku, Koya-san, Hiroshima, Kyoto

USD $1,995 per person; local payment of USD $250 per person

Tour prices DO NOT include international airfare and taxes.

Japanese festivals are traditional festive occasions. Some festivals have their roots in Chinese festivals but have undergone dramatic changes as they mixed with local customs. Some are so different that they do not even remotely resemble the original festival despite sharing the same name and date. Journey with us to uncover Japan’s Summer festivals.

Highlights

  • Aomori Nebuta; Aug 05-07, 2008
  • Gifu Hachiman Odori; Aug 08-09
  • Awa Shikoku Festiva; Aug 10-11
  • Koyasan O-bon; Aug 12-13
  • Miyajima Fireworks Festival; Aug 14-15
  • Daimonji Festival; Aug 16-17

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12D Japan Autumn Festivals; Sep 30 - Oct 11, 2008
Tokyo, Yokohama, Fukushima, Mt Fuji, Kyoto, Takayama

USD $1910 per person; local payment of USD $200 per person
Tour prices DO NOT include International airfare and taxes.

The Japanese sure are big on traditional festive occasions. Some festivals have their roots in Chinese festivals but have undergone dramatic changes as they mixed with local customs. Some are so different that they do not even remotely resemble the original festival despite sharing the same name and date. Journey with us to uncover Japan’s Summer festivals.

Highlights

  • Yokohama Jazz Festival; Oct 01-02, 2008
  • Fukushima Lantern Festival; Oct 03-04
  • Kyoto, Mt Fuji, Takayama Festival; Oct 09-10

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14D Losar Tibetan New Year; Feb 01-14, 2008
Beijing to Lhasa, Tibet

Beijing, Great Wall, Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse

USD $1385 per person; local payment of USD $250 per person

Tour prices DO NOT include International airfare & airport taxes

In Tibet, there are many festivals throughout the year that attract the faithful as well as curious onlookers. Most important are Losar - Tibetan New Year and Monlam Prayer Festivals which are colourful, traditional and exotic for everyone - whether you’ve been to Tibet before or are visiting for the first time.

Highlights

  • Tibetan New Year - Losar, Feb 7, 2008
  • Lhasa & environs
  • Beijing: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall of China

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8D Carnival Goa; Feb 2009
Goa, India

Goa, Hampi

USD $*** per person; local payment of USD $*** per person
Tour prices DO NOT include International airfare & airport taxes.

Among the many and various colorful feasts and festivals that are celebrated in Goa, the Goa Carnival is the most eagerly awaited event.

The ‘Carnival’ is exclusive and unique to Goa, and was introduced by the Portuguese who ruled over Goa for over five hundred years.

The Goa Carnival festival is held every year in the month of February and lasts for 3 days. It is one of the eagerly awaited events of the year. The Carnival of Goa is the time to indulge in feasting, drinking and merry making. During the Goa Carnival, the state comes to life due to a multi-cultural essence. Although it is primarily a Christian festival, it is celebrated by people of all religions and culture with the similar enthusiasm.

Highlights

  • Old Goa and UNESCO World Heritage Churches
  • Hampi UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Goa Carnival

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14D Paro Spring Festival; Mar 18-31, 2008
Kingdom of Bhutan

The Paro Tshechu is the most popular religious festival drawing the largest number of tourists at a single time. The Tshechu offers the opportunity to see and mingle with the Bhutanese as they enjoy themselves in their finest attire after a year’s hard work on the farm.

Covered bridge in Paro

The unraveling of one of the biggest Thanka (appliqué religious art) is the highlight of the Tshechu.

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7D Thrissur Pooram Festival; May 11 - 17, 2008
Kerala, India

Kochi, Thrissur, Kerala backwaters

USD $860 per person; local payment of USD $100 per person

Tour prices DO NOT include International airfare and taxes.

Thrissur Pooram is the most colourful of all the temple festivals of Kerala. At the heart of the festival are the elephant processions, elephent pageants, fireworks and thousands of devotees. Following the festivities, enjoy a family homestay on Kerala’s famous backwaters where we’ll watch village life slip slowly by and learn the finer art of Kerala cooking.

Highlights

  • Mumbai Orientation tour
  • Elephanta Island
  • Ajanta and Ellora Caves
  • Ganesh Chaturthi Festival

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20D Kailash Saga Dawa Festival; Jun 08-27, 2008
Lhasa - Kathmandu, Tibet

Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace, Sera Monastery, Pelkor Choede & Gyantse Kumbum, Tashilumpo Monastery, Mount Kailash, Lake Manasarovar, Qomolangma National Park (Everest Base Camp), Thamel - Kathmandu

USD $2760 per person; local payment of USD $300 per person

Tour prices DO NOT include international airfare & airport taxes.

An incredible overland journey across the roof of the world to Asia’s most sacred mountain, Kailash, with a side trip to the legendary Everest Base Camp before descending to Kathmandu. Amble through colourful bazaars, see Mt Everest from many different angles, and circumnavigate Mt Kailash, which is said to bring good luck to whomever completes the circuit.

Saga Dawa Festival: The June 08-27, 2008 departure coincides with the most important festival of the Tibetan year - and Kailash is the most important place to celebrate. Marking the anniversary of the Buddha’s Enlightenment and earthly death; join pilgrims as the new flag pole is raised at Tarboche and on the circumambulation of the sacred mountain.

Highlights

  • Dawa Festival at Mt Kailash
  • Lhasa & entrance to the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery
  • Entrance to Pelkor Choede, Entrance to Tashilhunpo Monastery
  • Mount Kailash kora, Lake Manasarovar
  • Entrance to Everest National Park

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15D Naadam Festival 2008
Jun 29 - Jul 13, Mongolia

Naadam Festival, Ulaan Baatar, remote monasteries, wilderness camp, Bayan Gobi dunes, Khogno Khan, Karakorum, Khovsgol Lake, camel riding

USD $1695 per person; Local Payment of USD $250 per person

Tour prices DO NOT include international airfare & airport taxes.

A special trip to the land of Ghengis Khan where archery, horse races and Mongolian wrestling excite the country during the Naadam Festival! Beyond the festivities of the “three manly games”, get out and explore the city of Ulaan Baatar and lush green countryside, which is dotted with ancient monasteries. Join nomadic herders who live in tent-like gers in the land where wild horses roam free.

Highlights

  • Entrance to Naadam Festival opening ceremonies
  • Fully escorted tour with drivers and local guides
  • Entrance to Amarbayasgalant Monastery, Khovsgol Lake,Bayan Gobi camel walk, Tsenger Hot Springs

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