Sacred Places of Asia

Boeing 757 Private Jet
We offer educational expeditions that use custom-designed Boeing 757 private jets. With their long-range capabilities and 99 percent reliability rate for operating without mechanical delays, our jets are ideally suited for visiting an incredible variety of far-flung destinations around the world in one expedition. We make use of our flighing time with engaging lectures by distinguished experts, and for some fascinating flightseeing. And we fly only during the day, so that you may have a proper night’s rest in some of the world’s finest hotels. With our newly designed jet for a small group of only 72 travelers, you can enjoy more comfortable seating, more dedicated services and amenities, and unparalleled access to expedition lecturers and staff.

Our specially-outfitted Boeing 757 private jet for 72 travelers offers many special comforts and amenities:

Generously seats 72 passengers in 2x2 configuration instead of the standard 233 seats.

Elegant and plush VIP-class leather seating with 50-52 inches of pitch, 45-degree recline, and ergonomic ecomfort™ foam that reduces pressure and stress.

Onboard education system with 24 flat-screen moniors for onboard seminars and destination-specific movies and documentaries, and a library of destination-specific books and other publications.

Award-winning meal service inspired by the cuisines of the destinations featured in our itinerary.

Noise-canceling headsets, in-seat power outlets and plenty of storage space for laptops, digital cameras, and other personal devices.

A specially-trained flight crew of 2 pilots, an expedition chef, a catering officer, avionics and structural engineers, a dedicated luggage handler, and eight flight attendants, offering one of the highest flight attendant-to-traveler ratios in the business: 1 to 9.

Operated and maintained by the award-winning Thomson Airways, formerly First Choice Airways, based in England.

THAILAND PRE-TOUR March 31-April 5
Depart the U.S.A. and arrive in Bangkok the next day. Meet your expedition leader and fellow travelers for dinner. Transfer to Chiang Rai and cruise by riverboat through bamboo forests to our luxury camp. Go elephant trekking through teak jungles and visit some of the hilltribes of this beautiful, rarely visited region. Then return to Bangkok and join fellow travelers for the Sacred Places of Asia expedition.
The Peninsula Bangkok and Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, near Chiang Rai

BANGKOK, THAILAND April 5.
Meet fellow travelers and the expedition staff at a gala welcome dinner in Bangkok.
The Peninsula Bangkok

YOGJAKARTA & BOROBUDUR, JAVA April 6 & 7
Fly by private jet to Java and visit Borobudur—a 1,200 year-old temple ringed with Buddha statues. Marvel at Prambanan, an enormous Hindu temple whose main shrine soars above the surrounding compound. Savor Indonesian cuisine during lunch at a historic Javanese house and during dinner at a festive “Night Market.”
Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta (Accommodation upgrade available at Amanjiwo)

CAMBODIA’S ANGKOR WAT April 8 & 9.
Explore Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm, and The Bayon temples. Or visit Banteay Srei, the Citadel of Women. Or, go to the lost jungle temple of Beng Mealea and explore the rarely seen Rolous temple complex. Travelers who have previously seen Angkor may choose more alternate excursions in Phnom Pehn or Laos; please call for details.
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor

HANOI & HA LONG BAY, VIETNAM April 10 & 11.
Fly by private jet to Hanoi and visit Ho Chi Minh’s wooden house-on-stilts and the curiously-shaped One Pillared Pagoda built in 1049. Then enjoy a serene cruise in Ha Long Bay to see a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars and floating villages.
InterContinental Westlake Hanoi

KUNMING & LIJIANG, YUNNAN PROVINCE, CHINA April 12 & 13.
Fly by private jet to Kunming and transfer to Lijiang to see ancient wooden homes, meet with a Naxi family, and visit Mu’s Palace. Or, remain in Kunming, see the Stone Forest, browse the flower markets, and more.
Banyan Tree Hotel, Lijiang or Kunming Bank Hotel

PAGODAS & PALACES OF THE GREAT SHILLA KINGDOM, SOUTH KOREA April 14 & 15.
Fly by private jet to Pusan and transfer to Gyeongju. See the enormous tombs of Shilla rulers and their golden treasures at the Gyeongju National Museum. Meet the Bulguk-sa Buddhist Temple monks, and if you wish, stay with them overnight. See the Sakyamuni Buddha in the Sokkuram Grotto and the famous Jagalchi Fish Market.
Hyundai Hotel Gyeongju

CULTURAL TREASURES OF JAPAN April 16, 17 & 18
Marvel at the historic temples, shrines, and gardens of Kyoto and Nara, including Nijo Castle, the Todai-ji Temple, and the Golden Pavilion. Or, instead of Nara, enjoy one night in a traditional Kyoto inn and try your hand at calligraphy or ikebana flower arrangement. Enjoy meeting with a geisha at a gala farewell dinner.
Kyoto Hotel Okura, and a traditional ryokan, Kyoto

RETURN HOME OR EXTEND YOUR JOURNEY April 19.
Connect with individual commercial flights to your home city from Osaka or Tokyo, Japan. Or fly by private jet to Xi’an, China, for the China Interval program or the China Post-Tour. See below for details.

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
4/5/2010 - 4/19/2010	$29,950
Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Mysterious Hindu & Buddhist Temples of Java

Treasures of the Khmer Kingdom in Cambodia

Ethereal Beauty of Ha Long Bay

Ancient Naxi Traditions in Yunnan Province

Pagodas & Palaces of the Great Shilla Kingdom in South Korea

Japan’s Zen Gardens, Shinto Shrines & Buddhist Temples

Limited to 72 Travelers

Cost Per Person:

$29,950 (double occupancy)

$3,990 (single supplement)

For your protection and peace of mind, all payments are secured in a bank escrow account that is fully insured by the U.S. Federal Government.

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