ASIA HOT DEALS

Please note that all prices and availability are subject to change without notice due to supplier control.

The hot deals below are provided as a courtesy from Family-Friendly Vacations.  Please book your packages, cruises or hotel stays through us at 480-664-8918 (Toll-free 800-664-8918) or info@family-friendlyvacations.com.  We do not charge a service fee and will do our best to find you the best deal.

SINGAPORE & HONG KONG

Singapore & Hong Kong Inter-generational Tour for Families through IsramWorld - 8 Days - Daily Departures (posted 4/26/07)

 
8 Days/6 Nights - Daily Departures until March 2008 - AIR & LAND from $2865* Per Person

Highlights:  Jungle Breakfast at the Singapore Zoo, Hong Kong Ocean Park, Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden, & much more...

Relax and bond on our family-friendly programs designed for the needs of multi-generational travelers. Mixing fascinating sites of cultural interest with outdoor activities, our flexible tours can be customized to capture the interest and adapt to the energy level of any family member.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

* Add applicable Airport Tax/Customs Fee. $210 per person Fuel Surcharge is included but subject to change by the airlines without prior notice. Prices are per person based on two adults sharing twin, valid for travel from Mon-Thu. Weekend supplements (Fri,Sat,Sun), seasonal air, hotel supplements apply and will be advised upon booking. Special discount is available for child 11 years old and under. Add-On fares and Business Class upgrade are available.


THAILAND

Thailand Inter-generational Tour for Families through IsramWorld - 9 Days - Daily Departures (posted 4/26/07)

9 Days/7 Nights, (Bangkok * Chiang Mai * Chiang Rai), Daily Departures until March 2008, AIR & LAND from $1995* Per Person

Highlights:  Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo, Elephant Rides, Ox-cart Ride, Bamboo Raft & much more...

Relax and bond on our family-friendly programs designed for the needs of multi-generational travelers. Mixing fascinating sites of cultural interest with outdoor activities, our flexible tours can be customized to capture the interest and adapt to the energy level of any family member.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Roundtrip Air from/to LAX/SFO on United Airlines
All Flights within Thailand
4 Nights First-Class Hotel in Bangkok
3 Nights First-Class Hotel in Chiang Mai
American Breakfast Daily & 2 Lunches
Comprehensive Sightseeing by Private Car
Services of Local English-speaking Guides
Fuel Surcharge of $210
Arrival/Departure Transfers by Private Car
USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program

* Add applicable Airport Tax/Customs Fee. $210 per person Fuel Surcharge is included but subject to change by the airlines without prior notice. Prices are per person based on two adults sharing twin, valid for travel from Mon-Thu. Weekend supplements (Fri,Sat,Sun), seasonal air, hotel supplements apply and will be advised upon booking. Special discount is available for child 11 years old and under. Add-On fares and Business Class upgrade are available.

 

GAP Thailand Family Adventure - Multi-Dates Offered - 14 Days - Priced from $1,135 per person (posted 4/07)

Bangkok, Sukhothai, Lampang, Chiang Mai, hilltribe village, Golden Triange, Ko Samet
Explore Thailand'­s northern treasures with the whole family - from the Burma Railway to the Bridge over the River Kwai. Trek with minority hill tribes, visit temples and markets and revel in the incredible rural beauty of the north. Don't forget to try the unbelievable food!

Day 1 Arrive Bangkok
Arrive in Bangkok at any time.
Day 2 Bangkok
Chaotic streets, busy canals, tranquil temples, colourful markets and food that defies description. Bangkok truly is the essence of Asia.
Day 3-4 Sukhothai
Spend the day discovering the sublime Buddha images and some of the best preserved ruins in Thailand.
Day 5 Lampang
Stroll through this old-style Thai town which has retained much of its original style and charm. Visit the elephant conservation centre and see firsthand the struggles of these gentle yet powerful creatures.
Day 6-7 Chiang Mai
This northern city has long been a traveller's favourite - with fantastic street food, an awesome night bazaar, hundreds of bejeweled temples and beautiful surrounding countryside.
Day 8 Hilltribe
The hills of northern Thailand are home to a vast diversity of ethnic minorities - each with their own culture, traditions, language and costume. Follow the well-trodden mountain paths to discover the villages.
Day 9 Chiang Rai
Soak up the atmosphere of this colourful and infamous border region, often called the Golden Triangle, where Laos, Thailand and Burma meet.
Day 10-12 Koh Samet
Enjoy snorkelling, swimming, sandy beaches and great food on this tropical island. The coral reefs are a must see.
Day 13 Bangkok
Return to the chaotic capital and finish up your shopping at the weekend market.
Day 14 Depart Bangkok

Physical Grading - 2 of 5
Culture Shock Grading - 2 of 5

Included Highlights
- Arrival transfer
- Guided tour of klongs and Wat Pho
- Doi Suthep Temple
- Day trek through hill tribe village
- Elephant ride
- Guided tour of Sukhothai ruins
- Koh Samet boat trip
- beaches, snorkelling

Group Size - Max 15, Avg 10

Group Leader - Tour Leader, local guides

Accommodation - Hotels (12 nts), sleeper train (1 nt)

Transport - Train, local bus, aircon bus, walking, plane, ferry, river raft, elephant

Meals Included - 13 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner

Meal Budget - Allow USD190 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see dossier.

Vietnam


GAP Vietnam Family Adventure - Multi-Dates Offered - 14 Days - Priced from $1,165 per person (posted 4/07)

 

Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Discover the essence of Vietnam where incense burns before Buddha statues and motorbikes rule the roads; where the serene pagodas of Hue stand in contrast to the pace and energy of the cities. Savour its scenic, historical, cultural and culinary delights as you travel the length of the country from the chaos of Saigon to the charms of Hoi An, the atmospheric imperial capital of Hue, vibrant Hanoi and the natural beauty of Halong Bay.

Day 1 Arrive Hanoi
Arrive in Hanoi at any time.
Day 2 Hanoi
Take a walk through Hanoi's Old Quarter – a maze of streets, each one traditionally devoted to a different product or industry. In the evening, catch a performance of the famous Water Puppet Theatre.
Day 3-4 Halong Bay
Board a sailing junk, visit some astounding limestone karst islands and caves, take a swim, and spend a peaceful night beneath the stars.
Day 5-6 Hue
Stroll past ponds covered with deep pink lotus buds, mossy statues and red lacquered pavilions in the palaces and garden tombs of Vietnam's last imperial court; watch bronze-casters go about their work, fashioning Buddha statues and ceremonial wares for Hue's many sacred shrines.
Day 7-8 Hoi An
Walk through the living museum of this incredible preserved town. Delight in the coloruful French colonial homes, tucked in between wooden shop-houses, pagodas and Chinese communal houses. Don't miss a chance to get some tailor made clothes!
Day 9-11 Nha Trang
Take a boat trip into the dazzling blue bay that surrounds this festive beach town, stopping to swim at a pristine beach.
Day 12-13 Ho Chi Minh City
Discover the infectious energy of Vietnam's biggest city, with its open-air music concerts, blinking neon lights and overflowing markets.
Day 14 Depart Ho Chi Minh City

Physical Grading - 2 of 5
Culture Shock Grading - 2 of 5

Included Highlights
- Cyclo tour through Old Quarter
- Water puppets in Hanoi
- Halong Bay boat trip
- Imperial Citadel and Tomb
- Perfume River boat trip
- Boat trip in Nha Trang including lunch
- Ho Chi Minh market lunch
- Saigon Cyclo tour

Group Size - Max 15, Avg 10



Group Leader
Tour Leader, local guides

Accommodation - Hotels (11 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), overnight boat (1 nt)

Transport - Train, local bus, aircon bus, plane, cyclo, boat

Meals Included - 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner

Meal Budget - Allow USD190 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see dossier.