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CA Edition 2019/20
Goway:The Only
Trans Siberian Railway Ulaan Baatar
Karakorum
MONGOLIA
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Group organize
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trav el FREE. Tsar’s
“ XOTIC” is often used
Gold
Urumqi
See page 67.
Turpan
Beijing
when describing Asia. Kashgar
Dunhuang
Come on an unforgettable Tibet
journey with the experts to CHINA
Xian
Express
Asia… an amazingly diverse
Tibet
TIBET Express
r
Amritsar ve Yichang
Lhasa Chengdu
Ri
continent, a land of mystery, New Delhi NEPAL
Pokhara
BHUTAN Shangri-La
Ya n g
tze
Chongqing Wuhan
Bharatpur Paro
legend, and a place where Jaisalmer
Jodhpur Jaipur
Agra
Sawai Madhopur
Kathmandu Brahmaputra
River Li River
Kunming Guilin
you can experience culture at Udaipur Chittaurgarh
Ganges Riv
Varanasi
er Dhaka
Jinghong
Yangshuo
Hong Kong
MYANMAR
its most magnificent. INDIA Hanoi Macau
Ajanta
BANGLADESHBagan Naypyitaw
Luang Prabang
Mumbai Aurangabad
Pune LAOS
Asia is Big (Bombay)
Ratnagiri Bay of Bengal
Yangon
Chiang Mai
Vientiane
Reunification
Express
South
China Sea
There is so much to see and do in Asia, mainly Sindhudurg Kolhapur
I r rawaddy R iver
THAILAND
because it is so BIG! Marco Polo travelled for seven- Goa
Bangkok VIETNAM
teen years and didn’t see it all. My son completed a Chennai Andaman
twelve month backpacking journey in Asia and only (Madras)
Sea
CAMBODIA
Pattaya Phnom Penh
visited eight countries (including the two largest,
Eastern Orient Ho Chi Minh City
India and China). Cochin Samui
E X P LO R E • E X P E R I E N C E • E N J OY
Express
Gulf of
If you have already been to Asia, you will know SRI LANKA Phuket
Mekong Ri ver
what I am saying. If you haven’t, you should go Thailand Kota
soon because you will want to keep going back. Colombo Langkawi Kinabalu
For our most popular travel ideas to visit Asia,
Penang
BRUNEI
please keep reading our brochure. MALDIVES Indian Ocean
When you travel with Goway you become part of Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA Bandar
Male Seri
a special fraternity of travellers of whom we care Malacca Kuching Begawan
about very much. Our company philosophy is sim-
ple – we want you to be more than satisfied SINGAPORE
Ra j a n g R i v e r
with our services so that (1) you will recommend
us to your friends and (2) you will try one of our
other great travel ideas.
INDONESIA Java
I personally invite you to join the Goway family
Jakarta Sea
of friends who have enjoyed our services over the last JAVA BALI
47 years. Come soon to exotic Asia… with Goway. Yogyakarta
Lombok
BRUCE J. HODGE
Founder & President
Bruce and Claire Hodge in Varanasi
Asia Monk walking at Wat Muang Angthong
22
RUSSIA
Way To Go To Asia
Sea of Japan
Seoul
Gyeongju
SOUTH KOREA Kyoto
Tokyo
Hakone
East China Osaka
Sea
Nagasaki
Shanghai
JAPAN
Hangzhou
Okinawa
Traditional Thai dancers
Taipei
WHY GOWAY Hua Hin, Koh Tao, Koh Pha Ngan, Elephant
Pacific Hills,......................................................................39
TAIWAN Ocean Real Asia Expertise, Top Ten Reasons....................4 Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Special Services, Special Expertise.........................5 Connector.............................................................40
Hotel Classifications; Goway Air.......................... 6 Northern Thailand, Ancient Kingdoms of Siam,
Wellness................................................................ 41
HOLIDAYS F A LIFETIME
Banaue VIETNAM, CAMBODIA & LAOS
Our Promise of Something Special......................7
Philippine Sea Splendours of China & Tibet.............................8-9 Vietnam Showcase, Classic Vietnam...................42
Manila
Splendours of India........................................ 10-11 Mekong, Halong Bay, Sapa..................................43
Vietnam Discovery, Phu Quoc, Hoi An..............44
PHILIPPINES ACROSS ASIA BY RAIL Laos.......................................................................45
Boracay Cambodia.............................................................46
Cebu Popular Rail Journeys Eastern & Oriental Express..................................12 Cambodia & Vietnam Explorer, South East Asia
Trans Siberian Railway The Legendary Silk Road.....................................12 Loop, Secrets of Indochina..................................47
Eastern & Oriental Express Tsar’s Gold Train..................................................13
Tibet Express PHILIPPINES & SINGAPORE
Legendary Silk Road BOUTIQUE CRUISING ACROSS ASIA
Boracay, Cebu, Manila, Banaue Rice Terraces,
Indonesia Cruise..................................................14 Palawan .......................................................... 48-49
Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer...................................14 Singapore..............................................................49
The Mighty Brahmaputra River...........................14
Popular River Cruises
Mandalay to Bagan Expedition...........................15
Yangtze River
Classic Mekong....................................................15
MALAYSIA, BORNEO & BRUNEI
Li River
Classic Malaysia, Malaysian Connector, Kuala
Irrawaddy River
CHINA, HONG KONG & MONGOLIA Lumpur.................................................................50
Mekong River Beach Escapes, Borneo......................................... 51
Brahmaputra River China Showcase, Taste of China,
a China Odyssey............................................... 16-17
a Tail of the Dragon, Amazing Landscapes, BALI & INDONESIA
Foodie's Guide, Biking Tour.......................... 18-19 Bali Beach Escapes......................................... 52-53
Komodo Mighty Mountains, Classic China.......................20
Arafura Sea Lombok & Gili, Bali Beach & Ubud Escape.......54
Shangri-La, Mongolia, Ancient Silk Road........... 21 Borobudur, Mt Bromo, Komodo, Java, Jakarta..55
Hong Kong & Macau...........................................22
Timor Sea JAPAN
TIBET, BHUTAN & NEPAL
E X P LO R E • E X P E R I E N C E • E N J OY
Tibet......................................................................23 Explore Japan, Cultural Japan.............................56
Bhutan..................................................................24 Unique Experiences.............................................57
Nepal....................................................................25 Japan Showcase, Quintessential Japan...............58
Kyushu, Takayama, Highlights of Japan.................59
A Taste of Japan, Essential Japan, Land of the
INDIA Rising Sun............................................................60
India Odyssey.......................................................26 Japan Delights - Rail Ideas.................................. 61
Delhi, Varanasi, Khajuraho.................................27
Luxury Wildlife Safari, Legendary Rajasthan......28 SOUTH KOREA & TAIWAN
Highlights of India, Foothills of the Himalayas......29
Mumbai, Goa, Kerala...........................................30 South Korea..........................................................62
South India, Wellness............................................. 31 Taiwan...................................................................63
ADVENTURES INCORPORATED
• Join one of our unique group departures or SRI LANKA p. 32
• Let us customize a personalized itinerary and/or For Young, Active and Value Conscious....... 64-65
• Let us spoil you at fabulous Stays of Distinction MYANMAR & MALDIVES p. 33
CONDITIONS & INSURANCE
THAILAND Consumer Protection, Booking Conditions,
Travel Insurance...................................................66
Bangkok, River Kwai............................................34
Classic Thailand, Bangkok For Foodies..............35
Phuket, Phi Phi, Krabi................................... 36-37
GOWAY GROUPS
Koh Samui............................................................38 GROUPSOnly by Goway......................................67
Only real experts can properly help you explore, experience and enjoy this vast exotic part of our wonderful world. 3
Goway With The
T he Goway organization is one of North America's oldest and most respected
travel companies. We are not an impersonal airline subsidiary or a branch of a
foreign travel company or owned by a group of business investors. Goway is a pri-
vately owned family business operated by management who will be here to stand by
our product and prices when you return from your trip of a lifetime. We are commit-
ted to providing the best-valued quality holidays available.
Goway's east coast team of experts
WE ARE THE EXPERTS Real Asia Expertise
Goway's team of Asia Experts are specialists We are passionate and experienced
in Asia and have been carefully selected
Goway's exclusive ASIA division specializes To ensure our experience, knowledge and
and trained to customize itineraries and
only in planning itineraries and organizing abilities are second to none, we operate a
personalize them to meet your needs. Allow
travel experiences to Asia. Only real experts unique and serious training program that
us the opportunity to design a trip that is
perfect for you.
can help you properly explore, experience qualifies our staff as Asia Experts. They are
and enjoy this vast, complex and exciting also very passionate about Asia.
Goway's west coast team of experts area of the world.
BOOK EVERYTHING
THROUGH GOWAY
GOWAY TO P TE N
Witness interesting festivals
Since we represent all the leading Asian
operators and programs, and we work with
the major airlines flying to Asia, and also
offer the most comprehensive insurance,
Top Ten Reasons
you can have all of your travel arrangements
booked through Goway.
Why You’ve Got to Go with Goway
1. We Really Care. 6. Your Money Is Safe.
Follow us on Twitter - @gowaytravel Every Goway traveller is important. We We are licensed in California and belong to
really care that you will be more than satis- USTOA, providing a Million Dollars pro-
Follow us at facebook.com/gowaytravel fied with our services because we want you tection for your funds (for more details see
to book with Goway again and recommend page 66). In Canada we are also licensed
Buddhist stupa, Kathmandu us to your friends. Join the thousands of and contribute to the Travel Industry
our satisfied clients Compensation Fund for your protection.
2. 48 Years Experience. 7. More Ways To Get You There.
Since we commenced business in North With Goway you can fly to Asia directly via
America in 1970 we are one of the oldest the Atlantic or via the Pacific (see page 6).
and most established operators to Asia. 8. More Choice Of Experiences.
3. Reputation. We offer you more ways to get around:
Although we know we are the experts coach tours, Holidays of a Lifetime, cruises,
to Asia, we encourage you to ask around trains, tours and more. We are your one-
about our reputation. stop-shop for all your travel requirements.
4. Quality Staff. All of our front line 9. Best Airfares.
staff have either lived in and/or travelled In the travel industry we are also known as
throughout Asia. We know what North a consolidator. We work with all the lead-
Americans expect from a vacation to Asia. ing airlines flying to Asia, and understand
5. www.goway.com the real differences. Come fly with us...
Believe it or not, there is a better source for and save!
researching your trip to Asia… our website. 10. Price Guarantee.
You’ll find useful information on the desti- Prices can change because of currency fluc-
nations we offer, plus many more interest- tuations, revisions in airfares, hotel rates
ing travel ideas for you to consider. etc. Once we have received your full pay-
www.goway.com is an all-encompassing site. ment as invoiced, we will guarantee your
We provide so much relevant information price will not increase.
there is no need for you to visit any other site.
4 We are privately owned and operated by management who will be here to
Experts To Asia
Goway's V. l .P. Treatment
Benefits Include: • Welcome gift at your first hotel.
• A personalized itinerary. • A special welcome from your Goway
• Special Goway luggage. VIP host in destination.
Stay in some amazing places
Any time you book three or more of Goway’s ‘Stay’s of Distinction’ you will automatically
qualify for our VIP treatment at no additional charge.
Prices and Conditions; $125, per person (based on 2 guests or $160 for a single traveller). A
minimum of $2500pp land arrangements must be booked using first class or deluxe accommo-
dations. Goway Luggage is carry on size. One gift per booking.
Special Services, Special Expertise
Get More With Goway Welcome to Goway's Asia
• Customized Travel Arrangements • V.I.P. Red Carpet Treatment
We are experts in customizing indepen- There are many ideas in this brochure that Ideas to Spoil Yourself
S P EC I A L S E RV I C E S
dent travel arrangements to suit your per- represent the very best in travel experiences.
sonal requirements, interests, budget and Discerning travellers take advantage of our Throughout this brochure we offer many
time available. We can arrange private tour- experience and commitment to service with travel ideas incorporating some of the fin-
ing and/or we can incorporate interesting customized exclusive travel arrangements. est accommodations you can find. These
group touring in your itinerary. We offer many Stays of Distinction. are our Stays of Distinction, selected for
• HOLIDAYS F A LIFETIME • Cruise Shore Excursions their uniqueness, hospitality and quality
We operate our own fully escorted tours Goway offers a host of travel ideas that can of service. Most are situated in stunning
to Asia (and do not re-package someone complement any cruise itinerary. Whether locations.
else’s program). Carrying our “Promise of you book your cruise through us or choose Ask about our
Something Special” we classify them as to travel by sea with one of the larger cruise VIP Red Carpet Service.
HOLIDAYS F A LIFETIME. See pages 7-11. lines, we can customize a shore excursion
• Special Interest Groups cheaper than the cruise lines that specifi-
No group is too big (eg. corporate incen- cally meets your needs.
We also arrange Ship to Shore excursions
tives), small (eg. family vacation) or unusu- • Romance Specialists
al to take advantage of our group organiz- If you are planning a honeymoon, want to
ing experience. Please see page 67. get married in Asia or want to be a runaway
• Long-haul Airfare Experts bride (or groom), our staff of special-
Airfare routings, regulations and seasons in ists can make your dreams come true. Ask
Asia are complicated and confusing. Take about our free honeymoon registry.
advantage of our experience and knowledge PRIVATE TOURING PRIVATE
as complex long haul airfare experts. The majority of Goway's travel ideas in Asia
• $pecial$ are private. This allows you to experience
Featured on our website www.goway.com, Asia the way you want it. Throughout our
our specials provide amazing value for brochure, you'll see the "Private Touring"
money. They change frequently to reflect icon. Choose any of these travel ideas and
opportunities that we pass on to you. you are booking a travel arrangements
exclusively for you.
• Air/Land Packages
These are inclusive itineraries and packages GROUP TRAVEL GROUP
operated by our Goway Getaways division. Some of our programs are small group style
They offer great value and are also featured journeys. They are always led in English.
at www.goway.com. You may be travelling with fellow Goway
Globetrotters or you may be travelling with
• Active Adventures
people from around the globe. This mode of
Goway first specialized in adventure holi-
travel offers excellent value for money and
days, so we have always kept abreast of the
the opportunity to share your experiences
fun, action and adventure opportunities in
with other like minded travellers.
Asia. Please see page 25, 33, 45 and 64-65.
INDEPENDENT TRAVEL INDEPENDENT
• Unusual Winter Escapes
Some of our travel ideas offer a mix of both
Forget about Florida, Mexico or the
private services and group services. With
Caribbean. Be different! We can help you
these programs, you may travel indepen-
escape to Thailand or an idyllic destination
dently from spot to spot but join others for
in Bali. Please see pages 36-39 and 52-53.
day excursions. This mode of travel offers
you a mix of flexibility at an attractive price. Spoil yourself... stay at a Goway's Stay of Distinction.
stand by our product and prices when you return from your travels with Goway. 5
ACCOMMODATION
Ways To Go
CLASSIFICATIONS
Goway recognizes that your accom-
A irfare regulations and routings around the exciting destinations, we specialize
in can be complicated and confusing. Have your agent book your flights
through GowayAir, Goway’s Air Division, so you can take advantage of our experi-
modation is one of the most important
elements of your holiday. Where you ence, expertise and buying power with the airlines.
stay is just as important as the places
that you will visit. With this in mind,
all hotels featured in this brochure have
been carefully selected.
MODERATE (M) – Properties that are
clean yet basic, often of a 3 star calibre
or tented camp, perfect for the budget
minded traveller. How to Get There
FIRST (F) – Properties that offer pre- We specialize in the design of cost effective itin-
eraries to suit your individual plans. Because we
mium rooms and services, often with contract with some of the worlds’ finest airlines,
extras like pool, multiple restaurants, their extensive routings allow us to maximize your
spa and gym or can refer to luxury tent- stay in destination by getting you there fastest.
ed camps. Minimum 4 star calibre. Whether you are flying to North, South East or
FIRST CLASS DELUXE (FD) – In some Southern Asia, you have the option of flying,
direct CAnada and the USA or via the Middle
destinations where 5 star properties are East and Europe.
not available, First Class Deluxe will be
used. This means that we'll offer upgrad-
ed room categories in our 4 star proper-
Business & First Class
ties giving the traveller a 5 star experience. Extra leg room, spacious flatbed seating, gour-
met meals and priority service are just some of
DELUXE (D) – Properties that offer the reasons why you may decide to travel in
luxurious standards service and facilities. ‘Business’ and ‘First Class’. Fares are of course
higher than Economy Class but definitely worth
These properties will be 5 star in calibre
or greater. Perfect for the traveller who
the difference. Please request a quotation. Repeat Passenger
wants to pamper themselves for a truly Stopovers Privileges
memorable stay. Most scheduled airlines allow you the option to When you travel with Goway again, you will
break your journey enroute to your main des- be eligible for a 2% per person discount on
STAYS OF DISTINCTION – Properties most of the travel ideas we offer in the following
selected for their quality of service and tination. These are called ‘Stopovers’ and allow
you the choice to see a little more of the world. Goway brochures: IDYLLIC ISLANDS, AFRICA,
often stunning location. All are first and UK - EUROPE, plus LATIN AMERICA
There are a wide variety ofEurope stopover destinations and
DOWNUNDER
.
class or deluxe and many are the finest
Europe
to choose from including the options toBeijing Hong
Beijing Seoul Seoul
you’ll ever find.
East Coast
Middle East Shanghai
East Coast
Kong (p22), Tokyo (p57), West Coast
Middle
Seoul East
(p60), Taipei
Shanghai West Coast
Approximate Flying Times
Hong Kong Hong Kong
Hong Kong Hong Kong
Mumbai Bangkok (p61) and Dubai, Bangkok Abu DhabiMumbaiand Muscat Bangkokfea- Bangkok
MEAL & SERVICE LEGEND Singapore Singapore Singapore Singapore
B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner
Bali tured on pages 62-63.
Sydney
Bali
From Vancouver Sydney
Value Added Bonus Offers Perth
• Tokyo: 10h
Perth
• Ho Chi Minh City:
• Seoul: 11h30 17h15
One Stop Shopping Goway has exclusive offers that we've negotiated espe-
cially for our travellers. For a full list of our offers in • Beijing: 11h30 • Bali: 20h30
Since we representViaALL the Mid-East
leading Airlines and Asia, visit our Specials pageMid-East
on
viawww.goway.com
• Singapore:18hDownunder
• via
Kuala
Asia
Lumpur: 18h
Europe ViaDownunder
Europe Asia
tour companies throughout ASIA, we recom- • Hong Kong: 13h45 • Delhi: 18h15
mend you book all your arrangements with us. Price Guarantee • Bangkok: 17h15
Goway Consumer Protection Prices can change because of currency fluctua-
tions, revisions in airfares, hotel rates etc... Once Via Europe Mid-east
Not all travel companies provide genuine con- we have received your full payment as invoiced,
sumer protection. WeSeoul
Beijing
do! Please see page 66. we will guarantee
Beijing
your price will not
Europe
increase.
West Coast West Coast
East Coast Seoul Beijing Seoul
Shanghai West Coast Shanghai Middle East West Shanghai
Coast West Coast
Hong Kong Hong Kong Hawaii Hong Kong Hawaii
Bangkok Bangkok Hong Kong Europe
Getting There Itinerary Ideas
Mumbai Bangkok Bangkok
Singapore Singapore Singapore East Coast Singapore Beijing
Bali Bali Bali Middle East Shanghai
Fiji Tahiti Fiji Tahiti Hong Kong
Cook Cook
At Goway we specialize in the design of cost effective itineraries to suit your individual plans. Here Islands Perth
Sydney Islands
Mumbai Bangkok
Singapore
are some sample Around-the-World, Circle Pacific, and Circle Asia itineraries you might consider as Bali
well as flying direct to your Asia destination. The flight itinerary suggestions shown are highly recom-
WAYS TO G O GOWAY
mended because of their value for money. If you prefer a different routing to these, our experienced
consultants would be happy to customize one for you. Circle Asia South Pacific
Circle Asia South Pacific
Via Europe Islands
Mid-East Downunder viaIslands
Asia
CIRCLE PACIFIC CIRCLE ASIA AROUND THE
Via Europe WORLD
Mid-East
London London
West Coast Beijing West
WestCoast
Coast WestWest
Coast
Coast
Seoul
Shanghai
Hong KongKong West Coast Hong Kong
Hong Kong Hong Hong
Kong Hawaii
Bangkok Bangkok
Bangkok
Singapore Singapore
Singapore Beijing Seoul
Bali Shanghai West Coast
Bali Bali Bali Hong Kong Bali
Cairns Fiji Cairns Fiji Tahiti Fiji Tahiti
Tahiti
Bangkok Cook
Sydney Johannesburg Sydney
Perth Johannesburg Perth Islands
Auckland Auckland
Sydney Singapore Sydney Auckland
Auckland
Bali
6 Your
Circle airfare
Pacific could be the most expensive part of your Circle
trip.
AroundBefore
Pacific you travel, please find out what GowayAirSouth
the world
Asia has to
Around offer.
theIslands
Pacific world
Goway’s Promise of
Somet
hing Special
EXCLUSIVE DELUXE SMALL GROUP ESCORTED TOURING EXPERIENCES
Signature South America
O f all the thousands of travel ideas offered by
Goway, only 11 carry our "promise of something
special".
FEATURES &
INCLUSIONS
for ideas on pages 8-11
To maintain the exclusivity of these amazing trips we • The only Goway ideas
limit both the size of the group and the number of specifically designated
Cradle of the Incas "HOLIDAYS F A LIFETIME"
departures. As well, to differentiate a HOLIDAY F A
LIFETIME from regular scheduled escorted tours we • Accent on experiencing your
focus on you experiencing the destination rather than destination compared to just touring
just seeing the sights. You will see and do things you • Twin Share Guarantee for single
travellers
would not see or do as an independent traveller.
• Exclusive "special interest" fun
Goway's HOLIDAYS F A LIFETIME are inclusive vaca- themes for more fun and excitement
Samba, Tango & Waterfalls tions where Goway's own professional guide takes care on each departure
of all the day to day details. All accommodations are First • Best value priced inclusive tours
Class, Deluxe or better. Many meals are included as is vir- available
tually all touring along the way. • Small group size limitation to
ensure a more personalized and inti-
Travelling with our experienced Tour Directors, you visit mate experience
some of the world's most exciting, exotic and entertain- • The services of an experienced
ing places as well as meet the locals. You will also enjoy Goway Tour Director (who will
Best of Australia the companionship of fellow travellers, many of whom will go the extra mile for you)
become your friends for life. • First Class or Deluxe hotels in
Asia
TIPPING INCLUDED: All tipping is included which takes away • Most meals (as indicated by BLD)
the bother of having to tip each and every guide, driver, etc. The only • Memorable and unique dining
exception is the Tour Director. experiences
EXCLUSIVE FUN THEMES: This is a unique feature on all of • All tips (except for tour director)
Best of New Zealand
Goway’s HOLIDAYS F A LIFETIME. Each departure has a designated • Luxury touring coaches and/or
Fun Theme which varies according to the departure date. For Asia, we luxury safari vehicles where relevant
offer the following:
• Bellboy luggage service on tour
Invit
e You
• Cuisines of the Region Code C
• Geography and History Code G • All sightseeing (with no hidden
• Lifestyles and Native Culture Code L extras) as described in itineraries
We
• Hotel taxes where applicable
• Our unique Goway Travel
Waltzing Matilda Companion booklet, neck pillow,
flight bag, travel wallet, baggage tags
Splendours of China and souvenir photos.
and Tibet
TO JOIN US ON A • Limited exclusive departures
• Goway's Promise of Something
HOLIDAY F A LIFETIME Special!
Splendours of India
Splendours of Southern Africa
Your Travel Companion booklet is a
collection of general information and a handy day-to-
day diary. It will be sent to you on receipt of deposit.
7
Beijing
Sea of Japan
Splendours of
CHINA
Xian
Suzhou
iver
Chengdu e R Shanghai
TIBET
z
East China
gt
Lhasa Ya
n
Yichang Sea
Chongqing Hong Kong
Extension Ideas
Splendours of China Select Departures • 17 days from CA $10 989
& Tibet
Day 1. Arrive Beijing. On arrival you will be met rooftop of the world". Take the rest of the day to
Hong Kong by your Goway Tour Director (see page 7) who relax and acclimatize to the altitude or explore on
will be with you for the next 17 days. Welcome your own. You will marvel at Lhasa's palaces and
O n this special HOLIDAY to Goway’s Splendours of China HOLIDAY F A temples set against a backdrop of towering peaks.
engal South ChinaFSea
A LIFETIME, LIFETIME. You will transfer to your hotel and be Shangri-La Lhasa Resort (D) (3 nights) BLD
China’s past, present and future come invitedSeato an informal briefing to meet your fellow
Philippine Day 7. Lhasa Splendours. This morning we visit
alive.You will explore Beijing’s greatest splen-
Andaman
travellers, otherwise the rest of the day is at leisure. the amazing Potala Palace built in the 17th
Sea New World Hotel (D) (3 nights) century and the former home to the Dalai Lamas.
dours, meet Xian warriors, experience Tibetan
Day 2. Beijing Splendours. Today we visit the It is now a museum 13 stories high and consists
culture, visitGulfaofPanda sanctuary, cruise the Forbidden City with its imperial treasures, and of 1000 rooms. In the afternoon, we visit Jokhang
Pacific Ocean
winding Yangtze
Thailand
River and shop in Shanghai. Tian'anmen Square, the largest plaza in the world. Temple, the ultimate site for Tibetan Pilgrims. Later,
Enjoy lunch near the Forbidden City. After lunch, visit travel to a local home for a truly wonderful experi-
You will stay in deluxe hotels, dine on suc- the prestigious Summer Palace, the summer home of ence with a Tibetan family. BLD
culent dishes and visit local markets. Carrying the Emperors and Empresses of China and enjoy a Day 8. Tibetan Splendours. Start with a visit to
n Oce a n our promise of something special, Goway’s boat ride on Kunming Lake. BLD Sera Monastery, a training centre for Buddhist monks.
Day 3. The Great Wall. You will never forget We also visit a Tibetan Hospital where you will have
Splendours of China & Tibet is officially desig- your visit to the Great Wall. Lunch will be served at an opportunity to see local healthcare at its best.
nated a HOLIDAY F A LIFETIME. the Badaling Foreign Guest Restaurant or similar with Later you can stroll through Barkhor Street, the old-
magnificent vistas of the Great Wall. Tonight enjoy a est street full of markets. It is a place where Tibetan
Java Sea traditional Peking Duck Banquet. BLD culture, economy, religion and arts come together.
Suggestion: Don't Tonight enjoy an authentic Tibetan dinner & enter-
Arafura Sea forget to stay-up-to-date with your
Travel Companion Diary (see page 7). tainment. BLD
Timor Sea Day 4. Beijing to Xian. First we visit the beautiful Day 9. Lhasa to Chengdu. This morning fly
Temple of Heaven where you can practice Tai Chi (included) to Chengdu. Visit the old area known as
with a Tai Chi Master. This afternoon we take a pedi "wide and small lanes". Tonight an authentic Hot Pot
cab ride through the Hutongs of Beijing before your Dinner. Shangri-La Chengdu (D) (2 nights) BLD
flight (included in price) to Xian, the ancient capital of Day 10. Chengdu and Pandas. First we visit the
China and the starting point of the Silk Road. This old world's largest Panda Sanctuary which has about 40
walled city is a veritable treasure trove of Chinese giant pandas and panda cubs. The panda has become
culture and history. the national treasure of China. Later, continue to
Wyndham Grand Xian South (D) (2 nights) BLD the Sanxingdui Museum, which contains some of the
Day 5. Xian Splendours. We visit the amazing most important ancient remains in the world. In the
life-size Terracotta Warriors today. Discovered only evening, enjoy a performance of the ancient Sichuan
in 1974, they are the archaeological find of the 20th Opera with its folk music and dances. BLD
Century. Later visit the Huxian Village where we Day 11. Chengdu to Chongqing. Today we
will be greeted by a traditional Lion Dance. See the transfer to the train station for a relaxing ride to
famous Farmer's Paintings, the best known local rural Chongqing. On arrival, visit a market and City Square
art community in Huxian County. Tonight enjoy the and later board the Century Paragon cruise ship for
famous Tang Opera Dinner and Show. BLD overnight. BLD
Day 6. Xian to Lhasa. Today, we fly (included in Day 12. Yangtze River Cruise. This morning
price) over snow capped mountains to Tibet, "the we begin our cruise downstream. Relax on deck and
Somet
hing Special
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EXCLUSIVE
China & Tibet DELUXE ESCORTED SMALL
GROUP EXPERIENCE
Unique Dining
PB
• Peking Duck Banquet
• Tang Opera Dinner
Marvel at the Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet
• Authentic Tibetan Dinner
• Chinese Hot Pot
• Shanghainese Lunch
• Farewell Dinner at the Fairmont Peace
Hotel
Note: All hotels serve Western and Asian cuisine
Tour Highlights
• Small group (maximum 20)
• Deluxe hotels
• Beijing's Tian'anmen Square, The Forbidden
City, the Temple of Heaven, The Great
Wall and the prestigious Summer Palace
• Terracotta Warriors
• Potala Palace and Sera Monastery, Lhasa
• Tibetan life up close
• Panda Sanctuary
observe both Chinese farm and village life. First port Day 15. Shanghai Splendours. Today we start • Sichuan Opera Chengdu
of call is Fengdu, known as "City of Ghosts" where a with a visit to The Bund followed by the charming Yu • Legendary Yangtze River Three Gorges
shore excursion visits one of the many temples hous- Yuan Garden. After an authentic Shanghainese lunch, • World's largest Hydro-electric Dam
ing silent ghost devils. BLD there is time to visit the Shanghai Museum. Later you
can enjoy the amazing Nanjing Road and shop on • Shanghai city tour including Nanjing Road,
Day 13. Yangtze River Cruise. Travel through the legendary Bund, and Yu Yuan Garden
the Three Gorges, one of the most spectacular sights your own. Tonight enjoy a performance of the world
in China including the Wu Gorge with its "Twelve famous Acrobatic show. BLD • World famous Chinese acrobatic show
Peaks", the Qutang Gorge known for its magnificent Day 16. Suzhou Canals. Today visit Suzhou by bus. Included Features
scenery and the western section of Xiling Gorge the Suzhou is called the Venice of the East where you
longest gorge. Also experience a boat trip on the will visit the Grand Canal, an ornamental garden and Please see page 7 for a listing of all the fea-
Shennong Stream little gorge. BLD a silk factory. Enjoy a “Farewell to China” dinner this tures that are included in HOLIDAYS F A
LIFETIME in Asia.
Day 14. Yangtze River Cruise to Yichang to evening. BLD
• 16 Breakfasts, 15 Lunches and 15 Dinners
Shanghai. Visit the world's largest hydroelectric Day 17. Depart Shanghai. Transfer to the airport
dam project then sail through the eastern section of for your onward flight. B • All transportation in China including airfares
the Xiling Gorge, with its beautiful scenery. We arrive Extension Idea: It is possible to extend your itinerary • Local guides in China under the supervision
in Yichang around lunch time and later transfer to to stop over in Hong Kong (or other Asian destina- of your Goway Tour Director
Shanghai (via train and plane, included), China's largest tions) at an additional charge. Also on page 7 you will find information on our
city. Okura Garden Hotel (D) (3 nights) BLD Tour Directors, Goway’s Twin Share
Guarantee, plus our unique and exclusive Fun
Themes.
DEPARTURES 2019 & 2020 PRICES PER PERSON CA $
Tour
Starts Twin Single Theme
13 Apr’19 10 989 15 629 C
18 May’19 10 989 15 629 L
7 Sep’19 11 149 15 789 G
12 Oct’19 11 149 15 789 C
11 Apr’20 12 149 15 292 G
16 May’20 12 149 15 929 C
5 Sep’20 12 279 15 999 L
10 Oct’20 12 279 15 999 G
Fuel surcharge of $32 is included in the price.
NOT INCLUDED: International airfares, optional excursions,
items of personal nature such as laundry, dry cleaning, phone calls,
drinks, excess baggage charges, Chinese visa and insurance.
INTERNATIONAL AIRFARES: As you and your fellow
travellers will originate from different cities, we do not include
international airfares in the above cost. As airfares experts (see
page 6) we can arrange the best fares (from your hometown) on
the leading airlines flying to China.
All prices are based on a minimum of 8 people traveling. If less
than 8 people, we can still provide similar arrangements at a
different cost.
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INDIA Select Departures • 17 days from CA $9299
Mumbai (Bombay) Day 1. Arrive Mumbai. Arrive in Mumbai, the palace, there is a museum filled with an array of royal
capital of Maharashtra, you will be transferred to your artifacts. There will be time for lunch before we then
hotel and met by your Goway tour director. Meet South
visit China car
the vintage Seamuseum with an impressive col-
Splendours of India your fellow travellers and receive an informal briefing lection belonging to the Maharajas. Then we board
of the days to come. a boat on Lake Pichola and view the beautiful Philippine
City Sea
The Trident Nariman Point (F) (2 nights) of Lakes from a completely different vantage point
before heading back to the hotel. Tonight’s dinner will
I Bay of
f you have never been to India Bengalthis
before, Day 2. Mumbai Splendours. After breakfast, tour
Mumbai’s most iconic sites passing by the University take place at a traditional Haveli. BD
is the travel idea we strongly recommend of Mumbai, the High Court, the exquisitely designed Day 5. Udaipur to Jodhpur. This morning we
because it carries Goway's promise of some- Flora Fountain, Victoria Terminus and the city’s best depart overland for Jodhpur visiting the Ranakpur
known market, Crawford Market. Catch a glimpse Jain Temple complex en route (approximately a
thing special. Our professional Tour Director, of the Dabbawalas as they scurry Gulf of deliver-
about 2 hour drive). The temple has more than 1440 P
together with our selected local guides, will ing lunches to the office workers Thailand
of Mumbai. Then marble pillars carved in exquisite detail. On arrival
ensure you have a HOLIDAY F A LIFETIME. drive along the attractive Marine Drive to the afflu- in Jodhpur (approximately a 4 hour drive), we check
ent Malabar Hill where we will visit the Jain Temple into the hotel. The rest of the evening is at leisure
We will take you to historic bazaars and world and the Hanging Gardens which offer great views before meeting for dinner.
class designer boutiques, to tranquil temples, of the city. Next up, a visit to the infamous Dhobi Vivanta by Taj - Hari Mahal (F) (2 nights) BD
Ghats (an intricate outdoor laundry system) before Day 6. Jodhpur Splendours. The day begins with
rural villages, jungles and some of the world’s visiting Mani Bhavan, the house where Mahatma a visit to the magnificent Meherangarh Fort, one of
most unforgettable sights. We will showI nyoudian O c ean
Gandhi used to stay, now a permanent museum and the largest in India offering impressive views of the
memorial to Gandhi. Then travel on to the Prince of blue city and nearby Jaswant Thada, a white marble
the Splendours of India. Wales Museum housing interesting displays of jade, memorial built for a distinguished Maharaja. Take a
Somet
hing Special
ceramics, weapons, and manuscripts. Finally, drive rickshaw ride through the windy streets of the Old
by the Gateway of India for a photo of this iconic City. In the afternoon, visit the Bishnoi villages by vin-
monument before heading back to our hotel. There tage jeep and experience the true desert culture and
is an optional stop at Colaba Causeway for those wildlife of Rajasthan firsthand. Dinner will be at the
interested in souvenir shopping. End the day with a hotel that evening. BD
celebratory “Welcome to India” dinner at a special Java Sea
restaurant close by. BD Day 7. Jodhpur to Jaipur. Travel by train
(approximately a 5 hour journey) from the blue city
Day 3. Mumbai to Udaipur. Our day begins to the pink city of Jaipur. Due to the long travel day, Ara
with a visit to Banganga, an odd yet charming check into your 5 star hotel and relax for the rest of
microcosm of a Hindu community within modern the evening with no activities planned other than a
Mumbai. Alleyways filled with colonial and traditional nice dinner. ITC Rajputana (D) (2 nights) BD
Indian flavour make this a fascinating visit. Then onto Timor Sea
Khotachiwadi, another unique community within Day 8. Jaipur Splendours. We spend the morning
Mumbai filled with colourful wooden homes influ- visiting the famed Amber Fort located atop a rug-
enced by the Portuguese. There will then be time for ged hill overlooking the Rajasthani countryside. After
lunch before heading to the airport for our flight to lunch, we enjoy a tour of the city including the Palace
Udaipur (included). Upon arrival in Udaipur, transfer of Winds, the City Palace and Museum and Jantar
to our hotel and enjoy an evening meal. Mantar Observatory. Built in the 18th century, this
Fateh Garh (F) (2 nights) BD observatory includes huge masonry instruments used
to study the movement of constellations. Complete
Day 4. Udaipur Splendours. We start the day the day’s activities with a unique dinner at a tradi-
with a visit to the spectacular City Palace, the largest tional Haveli. BD
palace complex in Rajasthan built in 1725. Inside the
10 www.holidaysofalifetime.comEXCLUSIVE
DELUXE ESCORTED SMALL
GROUP EXPERIENCE
PB
Unique Dining
• Special welcome dinner in Mumbai
• 2 Home hosted Haveli dinners (Udaipur &
Jaipur)
• High Tea with a local family in Agra
• Special Holi and Diwali celebration events
where applicable
• Farewell dinner in Delhi
Note: All hotels serve Western and Asian cuisine
Gateway to India and Taj Mahal hotel, Mumbai Tour Highlights
• Small group (maximum 20)
Day 9. Jaipur to Ranthambore. This morning flight (included) to Varanasi, one of the oldest con-
depart by road (approximately a 4 hour drive) to tinuously inhabited cities in the world. Upon arrival, • Mumbai’s visit to Dhobi Ghats and Mani Bhavan
Ranthambore National Park, known for its fascinating we check into our hotel and enjoy a special kebab • Scenic boat ride on Lake Pichola in Udaipur
blend of history and nature and home to a diverse dinner. The Gateway Hotel Ganges (F) (2 nights) BD • Jaipur’s Amber Fort and Jantar Mantar
range of flora and fauna. If we are lucky, we will catch Day 14. Varanasi the Holy City. We begin the Observatory
a glimpse of the elusive Bengal tiger that call this park day with an early morning visit to an Akhara (Indian • Ranthambore Tiger Sanctuary
home. We’ll check into our resort, enjoy lunch and wrestling school) that offers a special insight to Indian
then in the afternoon, visit a local women’s coopera- • The Ghost City of Fatehpur Sikri
culture. We head back to the hotel for breakfast
tive. Dinner will be at the hotel. before starting our journey to Sarnath, the place • The magnificent and romantic Taj Mahal
Nahargarh Fort (F) (2 nights) BLD where Buddha preached his first sermon after gain- • Morning boat ride on the River Ganges,
Day 10. Ranthambore Jungle Safari. An early ing enlightenment. It was also the centre of religious Varanasi
morning jungle safari starts our day as we hunt the activity and learning up to the 9th Century AD. • Ganges Aarti ceremony
Bengal tiger with camera in an open cantor. A pro- Included is a visit to the museum housing antiqui- • Rickshaw ride through the windy streets of
fessional naturalist will help us spot wildlife such ties excavated from the site. The afternoon is free Old Delhi
as leopards, striped hyenas, Sambar deer, sloths, to explore and shop the city’s backstreets. Later in
jackals, a multitude of colourful birds and of course the evening, our touring will resume with a rickshaw Included Features
lots of mischievous yet playful macaques. At dusk, a ride to witness the atmospheric Ghats and Aarti cer- Please see page 7 for a listing of all the fea-
second safari trip completes our day. Each safari is emony at sunset. Dinner will be at the hotel. BD tures that are included in HOLIDAYS F A
approximately 3 hours. Both dinner and lunch will Day 15. Varanasi to Delhi. We take an early LIFETIME in Asia.
be at the resort. BLD morning boat ride along the sacred River Ganges • 16 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 15 Dinners
Day 11. Ranthambore to Agra. We board the to view the cremation Ghats and witness the living • All transportation in India including airfares
Shatabdi Express train to Bharatpur (approximately traditions of one of the world’s oldest religions. We
• Local guides in India under the supervision
a 2 hour rail journey) where we continue by scenic head back to the hotel for breakfast viewing Varanasi’s of your Goway Tour Director
drive (approximately a 1 ½ hour drive) to Agra Golden Temple en route. Freshen up before heading
stopping en route at the deserted “ghost city” of to the airport for our onward flight back to Delhi Also on page 7 you will find information on our
Fatehpur Sikri originally built as the capital of the (included). Upon arrival, check into our hotel and relax Tour Directors, Goway’s Twin Share
Mughal empire but eventually abandoned. Enjoy high for the rest of the evening. Dinner will be at the hotel. Guarantee, plus our unique and exclusive Fun
Themes.
tea with a local family and then dinner at the hotel. Shangri La Eros (D) (2 nights) BD
ITC Mughal Luxury Collection (D) (2 nights) BD Day 16. Old Delhi Splendours. We start with a DEPARTURES 2019 & 2020 PRICES PER PERSON CA $
Day 12. Agra and the Taj Mahal. It is said to half day sightseeing tour of Old Delhi. We begin the Tour
have taken 22 years and 20,000 men to build this day with a visit to the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, one Starts Twin Single Theme
monument commemorating one of the greatest of the largest mosques in India, built by the same 12 Jan’19 9499 12 969 L
love stories of all time, the Taj Mahal. We spend the man who designed the Taj Mahal. Later we explore 14 Mar’19 ** 9549 12 589 C
morning visiting the marble masterpiece before the windy, narrow and almost impossible streets of 12 Oct’19 ** 9299 12 229 G
heading to the imposing Agra Fort, once the main Chandni Chowk by rickshaw. We complete the morn- 16 Nov’19 9499 12 969 L
residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty. ing with a stop at Raj Ghat, a memorial dedicated to 11 Jan’20 10 399 13 799 G
3 Mar’20 ** 10 499 13 999 L
In the afternoon, we’ll visit a unique and special café Mahatma Gandhi. The afternoon is free to do some
4 Oct’20 10 399 13 799 C
called Sheroes Hangout, a testament to the strength last minute shopping or have an optional visit to New 8 Nov’20 ** 10 499 13 999 G
of local women who have been victims of abuse but Delhi to see Humayun’s Tomb and Qutab Minar. Our
have prevailed despite adversity. Dinner will be at final farewell dinner will be at the hotel. BD
the hotel. BD **Celebrates Holi in March and Diwali in November
Day 17. Depart Delhi. The day is free to enjoy before
NOT INCLUDED: International airfares, optional excursions,
Day 13. Agra to Varanasi. The day includes a 5 transferring to the airport for your onward flight. B items of personal nature such as laundry, dry cleaning, phone calls,
hour drive to the Delhi airport where we catch our Extension Idea: Dubai and Nepal make great exten- drinks, excess baggage charges, Indian visa and insurance.
sion ideas. INTERNATIONAL AIRFARES: As you and your fellow
travellers will originate from different cities, we do not include
international airfares in the above cost. As airfares experts (see
page 6) we can arrange the best fares (from your hometown) on
the leading airlines flying to India.
All prices are based on a minimum of 8 people traveling. If less
than 8 people, we can still provide similar arrangements at a dif-
ferent cost. Small group maximum 20 travelers.
11Ul timate Rail Ideas For
Eastern &
TB
Oriental Express
Luxury train journey
GROUP C ross Central Asia by first class private train and experience the mystique
and beauty of the Silk Road route. The varied landscapes of Turkmenistan,
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan come alive as you encounter Islamic treasures,
between Singapore and Bangkok (or v.v.)
earth-brick settlements and market towns which have seen adventurous traders
W e are delighted to offer Asia’s most luxurious
train. Built in the tradition of the legendary
Venice Simplon-Orient Express and travelling between
come and go for centuries.
Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok, it promises
the very best in comfort, cuisine and service. There are
three types of compartments, each with its own ensuite
shower room and air-conditioning. The ‘superior
compartment’ has upper and lower berths, while the
‘state compartment’ has two single beds. There is also
a Presidential Suite.
The Orient Silk Road Express
TB
The Legendary Silk Road GROUP
Ashgabat to Almaty (or v.v.) SEE CHINA
SILK ROAD
14 Days from CA $8127 IDEA P.21
We can help with flight and other arrangements workshop and visit an Uzbek craftsman’s fam-
Crossing the bridge on the River Kwai before and after your ultimate rail journey. ily. Explore the Ulug Beg Observatory, the ruins
See route map page 13. of the Bibi Khanum Mosque and the palace-like
Gur Emir Mausoleum. BLD
Singapore to Bangkok Day 1. Arrive Ashgabat. Mountains meet the
desert in Turkmenistan’s extraordinary capital city. Day 10. Shakhrisabz. Head into the mountains
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The today to experience the region’s unique folklore,
3 Days from CA $4676 which still includes fire worship and shamanism.
remainder of the day is at leisure.
Day 1. Depart Singapore. Embark on the E&O Hotel Ashgabat (M) Back on board, continue to Shakhrisabz, a bustling
luxury train and depart Singapore at 4:00 pm. market city filled with ruined palaces and monu-
Have afternoon and relax on the train. Savour an Day 2. Ashgabat and Nisa. This morning explore ments of the mighty Mongolian ruler Timur. In the
aperitif before dinner on board. Travel onwards the Tokuchka Bazaar, then travel to the ancient evening, depart for Tashkent and enjoy an Uzbek
to Kuala Lumpur. Overnight on board. Parthian city of Nisa. Back in Ashgabat, visit the
wine-tasting in the dining car. BLD
Eastern & Oriental Express Train (2 nights) D National Museum and take a brief tour of this
modern city complete with newly-built boulevards, Day 11. Tashkent. Arrive the Uzbek capital this
Day 2. Kuala Kangsar. The train travels through golden domes and marble monoliths. In the eve- morning and tour the Kukeldash Madrasah, the
rainforests and rural of Malaysia. Arrive at Kuala ning, board your private train. BLD Kavoj and Amir Timur monuments, and typi-
Kangsar and here a choice between two excur- cal mud brick houses. Late tonight, depart for
sions and Traditional Village Experience or hill Day 3. Merv. At daybreak you will reach the
Kazakhstan. BLD
trek. Lunch on board and enjoy the view as the ancient oasis of Merv, once one of the largest
cities in the world. Imposing ruins rise up from Day 12. Turkestan. Cross the border into
train crosses into Thailand. BLD Kazakhstan and arrive at the nomadic centre
the sands and crumbling arches frame the desert
Day 3. River Kwai to Bangkok. Following sky. Discover its treasures, including the Tomb of of Turkestan. Visit the Mausoleum of Khoja
breakfast in your cabin, disembark at River Kwai Ahmed Sanjar, and have lunch in the courtyard Ahmed Yasawi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
for your chosen activity, either a Classic Tour, of a family home. Continue on to Bukhara. BLD Afterwards, continue the journey to Almaty. BLD
cycle tour or culinary tour. Lunch is served on Day 13. Almaty. Arrive Almaty after lunch and tour
board, as the train makes way towards Bangkok, Day 4. Bukhara. Located in the middle of the
Kyzylkum Desert, Bukhara has over one thousand this green metropolitan city. Admire the Zenkov
arriving in the late afternoon. BL Russian Orthodox Cathedral, built entirely of wood,
monuments from the golden age of the Silk Road.
DEPARTURES 2019: Jan 17; Feb 1, 10. 19; Mar Explore this stunning architecture, including the and visit the Wedding Palace, Almaty Circus and
1**, 10, 19; Apr 1, 23; Sep **2, 12, 22; Oct 2, Kaljan minaret and the Lyab-i Hauz ensemble. Central Mosque. Dinner is served in a traditional
25; Nov 5, 17, 26; Dec 21, 29* Later, relax in the courtyard of a madrash and lis- Kazakh yurt. Rahat Palace Hotel (F) BLD
4 DAY BANGKOK TO SINGAPORE ten to Uzbek folk stories, accompanied by music Day 14. Depart Almaty. Transfer to Almaty airport
DEPARTURES 2020: Jan 2, 24; Feb 5**, 14, 23; and dance. Hotel Asia Bukhara (2 nights) (M) BLD for your onward flight.
Mar 5, 14, 24; Apr 5, 27; Sep 17, 26; Oct 8**, Day 5. Bukhara. Visit the Mire-e-Arab Madrasah DEPARTURES:
20, 31: Nov 9, 21, 30; Dec 25. and the Samanid Mausoleum, the most beautiful Eastbound – From Ashgabat:
TR A I N TR AV E L
* Special New Year's Journey (3 nights / 4 days) building in Central Asia. Afterwards, tour the mas- 2019: Apr 9; Oct 15. 2020: Apr 14; Oct 20.
** Special celebrity chef departures, please inquire sive Ark Citadel, a city within a city that was once Westbound – From Almaty:
PRICES FROM: Twin CA $4676 Single CA $4676 Bukhara’s seat of government. Pay a visit to the 2019: Mar 28; Oct 3. 2020: Apr 2; Oct 8.
PRICE INCLUDES: Accommodation aboard the world’s only women’s mosque at a Sufi complex
and pilgrimage centre. BLD PRICES FROM: Twin CA $8127 Single CA $10 652
Eastern & Oriental Express luxury train, dedicated There are six different compartment categories.
24-hour steward service, daily four-course dinner, Day 6. Bukhara to Khiva. After a final morning in
daily continental breakfast served in your cabin, Bukhara, depart for Khiva, travelling through spec- PRICE INCLUDES: First class train and moder-
daily three-course lunch, afternoon tea, guided tacular landscapes aboard your train. BLD ate/first class hotel accommodation, excursions,
touring as per itinerary. lectures, arrival and departure airport transfers,
Day 7. Khiva. Arrive at the oasis of Khiva, with its meals as indicated by BLD.
No single supplement - limited capacity. other-worldly mud brick gates and bastions. Set out
through the winding, streets on a walking tour of
Eastern & Oriental Express the town’s mosques, mausoleums and madrasah. A walk through Samarqand Alley, Uzbekistan
Have lunch in a former emir’s summer palace. This
evening, depart for Samarkand. BLD
Day 8. Samarkand. Arrive in Samarkand, one
of the oldest settlements on earth. Visit Registan
square, the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis and the
Afrasiyab excavation site.
Registan Plaza Hotel (2 nights) (F) BLD
Day 9. Samarkand. Take a tour of a silk carpet
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RUSSIA
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Tsar’s Gold Private Train
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KAZAKHSTAN
Russia, "It is a riddle ARMENIA UZBEKISTAN Ulaan Bataar
LEBANON Khiva Turkestan
wrapped in a mystery
ISRAEL
inside
SYRIA
TURKMENISTAN
Tashkent MONGOLIA Erlian
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an enigma." Travel with IRAK
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Goway through this fascinat- Ashgabat
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ing country either by water KUWAIT Shahrisadz
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or rail. Follow the footsteps
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the Terrible to Catherine YEMENthe a must as part of any itinerary, particularly
BANGLADESH when
visiting China, Japan or Taiwan. With their
Great. Our great travel ideas diverse rail system it becomes a very easy addi-
offer Globetrotters a kaleido- tion instead of flights. Goway is renowned for its
tailor made programs and Asia is no different,
scopic glimpse of this immense we can offer any routings you wish and with
country’s imperial past. high speed trains these journeys are becoming
faster and more comfortable.
Train travel in Taiwan is very popular
Your Russian private train; Standard category cabin
Tsar’s Gold Train
Jakarta
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Along the Trans - Siberian Railroad • Beijing • Ulaanbaatar
Irkutsk • Novosibirsk • Yekaterinburg • Kazan • Moscow (or v.v.)
15 or 16 Days from CA $12 173
We can help with flight and other arrangements entertaining lectures about Siberia, complete with
before and after your ultimate rail journey. caviar and vodka tasting experience. BLD
Day 1. Welcome to Beijing. Your travel guides Day 11. Novosibirsk. Your city tour includes a
await you at the airport to take you to your hotel. visit of the Trans Siberian monument and the
After a brief rest visit the Temple of Heaven and the mighty Ob River. BLD
famous Tian’anmen Square. D Day 12. Yekaterinburg. The capital of
Day 2. The Great Wall and Ming Tombs. Today the ancient Ural Mountain range, visit
you will visit the The Great Wall of China, The Yekaterinburg’s painstakingly preserved city cen-
TR A I N TR AV E L
world's largest piece of ancient architecture. On ter and fairytale-like Church on Blood, which
your way, stop at the Sacred Way necropolis and commemorates the site where the Romanovs
the Ming Tombs. End the day by enjoying a feast were shot by revolutionists. BLD
of world-famous Peking Duck. BLD Day 13. Kazan. On a guided tour of the Kremlin
Day 3. The Forbidden City and Depart you will learn about the wild relations of the Tartars, Japan has taken it one step further whereby, buy-
Beijing. Visit the glorious halls and mysterious Cossacks, and Russians. BLD ing a 7, 14 or 21 day rail pass becomes very cost
temples of the Forbidden City. In the evening, Day 14. Moscow. Your first stop is the Kremlin effective for longer trips. We have taken these 3
the rail part of the journey begins. A modern with its glorious cathedrals. After dinner experi- Japan Rail passes and turned them into rail ideas
Chinese train will take you to the border of ence a magical evening trip through the city that that you can follow quite easily.
Mongolia. BLD includes a visit to two beautiful old stations. BLD Have a look on page 61 for all the details.
Day 4. Crossing the Gobi Desert. At noon Day 15. Tour of Moscow and Depart Home.
you arrive at the Chinese-Mongolian border and On a guided tour of Moscow you’ll see the
Shinkansen Japanese Bullet Train Tokyo Station
change to your Private Train the Tsar's Gold. BLD candy-cane Russian masterpieces St. Basil’s
Day 5. Ulaanbaatar. In the morning you arrive in Cathedral and Novodevichy Convent, visit the
the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar. Enjoy a tour of reconstructed Cathedral of Christ the Savior and
the fascinating city including the jewel-like Choijin pass by the former KGB headquarters, Soviet-era
Lama Temple. Overnight at the hotel. BLD White House and Lomonossov University. Bid
farewell before your departure to the airport. B
Day 6. The Mongolian Alps. Visit the Buddhist
Gandan Monastery and enjoy an excursion to the DEPARTURES (15 Days):
Mongolian Alps. BLD Westbound – From Beijing:
2019: May 4; Jun 1, 27; Jul 20; Aug 15; Sep 7.
Day 7. Ulan Ude. Bid farewell to the Mongolian 2020: May 17; Jun 14; Jul 10; Aug 2, 28; Sep 20.
steppes as the train rolls on through the valley
of Selenga, the largest river of Mongolia, enroute Eastbound – From Moscow (16 Days):
Ulan Ude, your first stop in Russia. BLD 2019: May 5; Jun 2, 28; Jul 21; Aug 16; Sep 8.
2020: May 9; Jun 6; Jul 2, 25; Aug 20; Sep 12.
Day 8. Enjoying Lake Baikal. The entire day is
dedicated to Lake Baikal, the earth’s largest and PRICES FROM: Twin CA $12 173Single CA $18 173
oldest fresh-water lake. BLD There are six different compartment categories.
Day 9. Irkutsk. A tour of the city includes the PRICE INCLUDES: 14 or 15 nights train and
lively market hall, the drama theatre and local hotel accommodation, guided touring/excur-
history museum. Overnight in a hotel. BLD sions/onboard entertainment as per itinerary,
Day 10. Across Siberia. Enjoy the landscapes of airport transfers, meals as indicated by BLD.
Eastern Siberia with its mountains, crystal-clear riv- For more information on the Russia private train includ-
ers and verdant slopes. On board the train enjoy ing detailed itineraries, compartment and other informa-
tion visit www.goway.com
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