American breakfast (B) daily; Local Host service in each city; city maps; sightseeing as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary (inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE).
Itinerary:
Day #1 Arrive in Beijing, China. Welcome to the capital city of China! Your hotel room is available for mid-afternoon check-in.
Day #2 Beijing. This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour to the GREAT WALL OF CHINA, which once stretched 4,000 miles across China’s barren northern terrain. Walk along the wall and enjoy stunning views of this mammoth fortress. Return to Beijing and enjoy the afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day #3 Beijing. Today, enjoy a full day at leisure for independent discoveries. (B)
Day #4 Beijing–Hong Kong. Today, fly to the beautiful harbor city of Hong Kong. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)
Day #5 Hong Kong. Your morning guided sightseeing tour includes a cable tramcar up VICTORIA PEAK for a panoramic view of the city, a SAMPAN RIDE on the harbor, and a visit to STANLEY MARKET, where narrow streets are filled with inexpensive clothing and arts and crafts stalls. The afternoon is at your leisure for personal discoveries. (B)
Day #6 Hong Kong. Enjoy a full day to explore Hong Kong on your own. (B)
Day #7 Hong Kong–Singapore. Today, fly to vibrant Singapore. The rest of the day is at your leisure. (B)
Day #8 Singapore. Today, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the city that includes a visit to the NATIONAL ORCHID GARDEN. The remainder of the day is at your leisure for independent activities. (B)
Day #9 Singapore. Explore Singapore on your own. (B)
Day #10 Singapore–Bangkok, Thailand. Today, fly to Bangkok. The rest of the day is at your leisure. (B)
Day #11 Bangkok. Today, enjoy a morning sightseeing tour that includes a visit to the stunning GRAND PALACE featuring WAT PHRA KEO, which houses the Emerald Buddha. You will also visit WAT PHO, the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok, featuring the massive Reclining Buddha. The balance of the day is at your leisure to enjoy the sights and sounds of this fascinating city. (B)
Day #12 Bangkok. A full day to explore on your own. (B)
Day #13 Bangkok–Chiang Mai. Today, fly to Chiang Mai. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)
Day #14 Chiang Mai. Today, enjoy a morning sightseeing tour that visits WAT PHRA SINGH, with its famous Buddha image, and WAT DOI SUTHEP, a temple tucked away in the mountains. For the final ascent to the temple, you can take a tram car or walk up the Naga (dragon-headed serpent) staircase with over 300 steps. On a clear day, you will enjoy spectacular views of Chiang Mai. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)
Day #15 Chiang Mai. Enjoy a full day for independent activities. (B)
Day #16 Chiang Mai–Phuket. Today, fly to Phuket. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)
Day #17 Phuket. Today, enjoy morning sightseeing around Phuket Island. Visit PHUKET TOWN, with its Malacca-style houses and bustling markets, before stopping to admire one of Phuket’s most famous temples. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)
Day #18 Phuket. Enjoy a full day at your leisure to explore Phuket. (B)
Day #19 Phuket–Bangkok. Today, transfer to the airport and fly to Bangkok. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and overnight. (B)
Day #20 Bangkok. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)