asian degustation - Grand Hyatt Singapore

ASIAN DEGUSTATION

HOSTED BY CHEFS OF ASIA’S GRAND HYATT HOTELS Singapore | Malaysia | Thailand | Hong Kong | Taiwan | Japan 12 – 29 October 2017 (18 Days)

A SEDUCTIVE DISPLAY The vivid array of colour steals your eyes in every direction as you question which dish will lure you first. Relishing the intoxicating scent of chilli and garlic, your senses are heightened – for your appetite is about to be satiated in the most exquisite fashion.

1

A S I A N D E G U S TAT I O N

ARRIVE SINGAPORE Day 1: Thursday 12 October Our mouths watering at the prospect of the culinary wonders to come, we begin this evening’s dinner in Singapore with high anticipation. Afterwards, we settle in for our first of three nights spent at the illustrious Grand Hyatt Singapore. As guests of Grand Hyatt for the duration of our journey, we can expect to receive the VIP treatment from one of the world’s most prestigious hotel chains, enjoying behind the scenes access and insider secrets that money simply can’t buy.

Tokyo JAPAN

Included Flight Eastern & Oriental Express

CHINA

Taipei TAIWAN

SINGAPORE

Hong Kong

Day 2: Friday 13 October This morning we whet our appetites with a cross cultural heritage tour. With Buddhist, Taoist and Hindu temples, a Sultan’s Palace and a beautiful mosque, not to mention the colour of Little India’s flower and spice markets, it’s easy to see why a myriad of flavours emerge from Singapore.

South China Sea THAILAND

Bangkok

No doubt all that exploring has made you hungry. We start as we mean to go on with a sumptuous seafood Welcome Dinner, hosted by the hotel’s Executive Chef.

Kuala Kangsar MALAYSIA

Singapore

SINGAPORE Day 3: Saturday 14 October At Singapore’s iconic Gardens by the Bay, the neon and glass ecosystem will ignite your botanical dreams. Take the sky walk between the Super Trees and breathe organic bliss in the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest. We eat within the Dome at Pollen, where culinary flowers bloom at one of Singapore’s most sought after lunching spots. To sweeten the day, enjoy a Progressive Dessert Degustation Tea back at the Grand Hyatt, created by the award winning pastry and bakery master chef Gottfried Schuetzenberger. Watch as he performs his culinary art, with eight ingenious dessert creations paired with Champagne, wines and digestives.

Opposite: Experience an array of delectable Asian flavours

SINGAPORE JOIN EASTERN & ORIENTAL EXPRESS

Day 4: Sunday 15 October After a glorious morning at leisure, this afternoon our carriage awaits aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express.

As we settle in, we’ll be transported back to the colonial days of rail travel when it was all about the glamour. Evening veils and the train snakes its path northwards through Southeast Asia. Dinner is served in the dining car with a range of Eastern and Western specialties to rival fare from the world’s best restaurants.

Absorb the sparkling tranquillity of Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay

2


KUALA KANGSAR (MALAYSIA) Day 5: Monday 16 October While we slept, our train crossed Malaysia. As breakfast is served, we chug into Kuala Kangsar, the first Malay foothold of the British in the colonial era. Basking in the crossroad of cultures, we step off the train to admire the Ubudiah Mosque, the Royal Museum of Perak and the Sultan Shah Gallery. All aboard for lunch as the journey stretches to Thailand. Exclusive to Captain’s Choice, a tour of the train’s gourmet kitchen sheds light on how they manage to produce such fine offerings in such a small space.

RIVER KWAI – BANGKOK (THAILAND) DISEMBARK EASTERN & ORIENTAL EXPRESS

Day 6: Tuesday 17 October Having crossed into the Land of Smiles, we step off our train for the final time today. Alive with stories from World War II, it’s a moving walk across the Bridge over the River Kwai as we prepare for a cruise along the picturesque river hosted by a local historian.

Enjoy free time to relax or perhaps visit the evocative war museum and cemetery. The Thai capital may be famous for its bustle, but the Grand Hyatt Bangkok is a tranquil oasis. The hotel’s Head Chef will introduce us to the flavours of Thai cuisine, all the way from galangal to lemongrass, before we tuck into an al fresco feast.

BANGKOK Day 7: Wednesday 18 October The gilded pagodas of the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew are icons of Bangkok, one the lodgings of the Kings of Siam for centuries, the other the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. We put everything into context at the Bangkok National Museum before returning to the hotel for lunch and a free afternoon to wander at leisure or join an activity. From Negroni to Lychee Martini, why not get the skills to go with a cocktail making class? Or perhaps a visit to the Museum of Contemporary Art will be more to your liking. Our heads are in the clouds for evening drinks and dinner at an exclusive rooftop location with unparalleled city views.

BANGKOK Day 8: Thursday 19 October For those that want to rise early, we set off to prepare food for the monks at Sra Pratum Temple. Tiptoeing through the grounds, we offer the fruits of our labours to the holy men. A long tail boat takes us to the Temple of Dawn, before we soak up the delightful ambience of the Chaopraya River over lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards, we visit the house of entrepreneur Jim Thompson to learn about the legacy of the Legendary American of Thailand. Pad Thai, red curry, green papaya salad... what will take your fancy during tonight’s dine-around evening.

BANGKOK – HONG KONG (HONG KONG) Day 9: Friday 20 October We are ready to say khaawp khoon ka to Thailand as we board an afternoon flight to Hong Kong, Asia’s city that never sleeps. In its very heart is the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, where we’ll spend the next three nights nestled amid the comfort of a Grand Deluxe Harbour Room.

Wander across the bridge over the River Kwai

The sacred Buddhist temple of Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok

3

Ubudiah Mosque is a jewel of architecture that adorns the royal town of Kuala Kangsar


Hong Kong’s skyscraper studded harbour as seen from atop Victoria Peak

HONG KONG Day 10: Saturday 21 October Siu mai, steamed pork buns and crispy wontons. We learn how to cook these delicious morsels at a Dim Sum cooking Class hosted by the chef at Grand Hyatt’s One Harbour Road, with lunch to follow.

It’s rare that anybody is granted access to the kitchen of one of Hong Kong’s most prestigious hotels. Our exclusive kitchen tour allows you to see the masters at work!

HONG KONG – TAIPEI (TAIWAN)

No doubt your appetite will be inspired by all you have seen – so get your chopsticks ready for tonight’s dine-around evening.

The tiny morsels of ‘xiao chi’ street food you can expect to nibble in Taiwan are likely to become your new obsession.

HONG KONG Day 11: Sunday 22 October This morning it’s time to go up in the world as the funicular shunts us almost vertically to the summit of Victoria Peak.

Day 12: Monday 23 October

A short flight will take us over the South China Sea to Taipei today, an emerging city that’s a melting pot of cultures reflected in a bravely diverse cuisine. Our dinner tonight is hosted by the Grand Hyatt Taipei’s General Manager in the open show kitchen, the perfect introduction to our three night stay.

Surveying the kingdom below over lunch at Cafe Deco, we may wonder how so much ever found its home on such a small island. Down the hill and around the bay, we escape the metropolitan haze to enjoy an afternoon retreat to Stanley Market, Aberdeen and the Hong Kong Maritime Museum. As our last sunset falls over Hong Kong, we step aboard Aqua Luna, one of the authentic Chinese junk boats in the bay. With scarlet sails billowing, we wind our way across Hong Kong Harbour as fishing boats and ferries buck past on the tide. Watch the Grand Hyatt’s chefs get to work in Hong Kong

Sail the iconic harbour on a Hong Kong junk

4


TAIPEI Day 13: Tuesday 24 October We forage for the freshest tips in a Taiwanese mountain tea tasting at a plantation, relishing the unique scent that lingers in the morning air. Legends written in gold then unravel in the tea houses of Jiu Fen, before we stroll up the whitewashed steps of Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall to take a step back through history. Such a peek into Taiwanese society must be rounded off with a celebratory dinner. There are few places than The Residence, with a perfect view of Taipei 101, the capital’s tallest viewing tower.

TAIPEI Day 14: Wednesday 25 October

TAIPEI – TOKYO (JAPAN) Day 15: Thursday 26 October We’ve just one last destination remaining on our Asian Degustation – the Land of the Rising Sun. Boarding a lunchtime flight, we arrive in Tokyo by late afternoon. And what a welcome awaits at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo, where Grand Club rooms are reserved for us for the next three nights. Harbouring a sumo sized appetite? You’re sure to find what you want on a dine-around evening at the hotel.

TOKYO Day 16: Friday 27 October

Leave your cereal and toast at the door and join us at the Grand Hyatt for a cooking class with a twist. Enjoy breakfast the Taiwanese way as you learn to cook morning treats including Chinese fritters and delicious sticky rice wraps.

In search of Zen harmony, we get our bearings in Tokyo, strolling through the peaceful Hama Rikyu Garden, cruising down the Sumida River and finding tranquillity in the Sensoji and Asakusa Kannon temples. Not to mention invoking the healing powers of retail therapy through the alleys and megamalls.

Walk off the indulgences with an afternoon tour of Taipei’s great icons including the Confucius & Baoan Temples, the National Palace Museum and National Revolutionary Martyrs’ Shrine, before one last dinner awaits.

Alongside chattering tables of businessmen and workers, we lunch at a restaurant in the Ginza district, savouring the washoku style of cooking before being left to follow our own path during an afternoon at leisure.

Sample the freshest of seafood at Tsukiji market

Why not lose yourself in centuries of Japanese history at the Edo Museum? On the 51st floor of the Mori Tower, a ‘Rising Dinner’ awaits tonight, as do the lights of Roppongi. Be tantalised by the highest quality seafood and Japanese wagyu beef.

TOKYO Day 17: Saturday 28 October We’re up with the birds this morning for good reason – the freshest catch at Tsukiji market is harvested before dawn. So it’s off to the market we go, fortunate to have the Grand Hyatt’s Executive Chef as our guide to talk us through the delights of a fresh sushi breakfast.

Sensoji Temple, an ancient Buddhist temple in Tokyo

5

CAPTAIN’S CHOICE | Asia, Africa & Latin America 2017


From one exporter of Japanese culinary genius to another, we look forward to an A-list lunch at Nobu Tokyo. We revive more traditional roots at a Japanese Tea Ceremony followed by an Origami lesson, before a Farewell Dinner transports us to Old World Japan. At a Kaiseki dinner in a Shinto shrine, cuisine and sake will be elegantly presented – even the earthenware is hand crafted by a local ceramicist. But the piece de resistance comes in the form of a bewitching geisha performance held exclusively for us.

DEPART TOKYO Day 18: Sunday 29 October Will you spend your last free morning shopping for ‘kawaii’ souvenirs in Harajuku? Or get lost in designer brand heaven in the Ginza district?

Locals attend to their harvest at a tea plantation in the mountains of Taiwan

Either way, there’s no doubt you will be ready for a fusion lunch at La Rochelle, Hiroyuki Sakai’s restaurant. You may recognise his culinary expertise from the Iron Chef cooking show. Over the last two and a half weeks we have indulged to our heart’s content. But we’ve taken our fill of the feast. Replete from our gourmet journey across the length and breadth of Southeast Asia, our tour ends today after lunch.

EASTERN & ORIENTAL EXPRESS Pass the vibrant cities, rural villages and gleaming pagodas of Southeast Asia on an enriching rail journey from Singapore to Bangkok aboard the stylish Eastern & Oriental Express.

TOUR COST Based on per person, twin share in a Pullman Cabin aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express. Prices are in Singapore dollars. Land Only��$26,300 All regional flights are on Cathay Pacific in Economy Class. Business Class may be available at additional cost. Supplements (add to base tour cost, per person, twin share) State Cabin��$2,100 For details of other upgrades, please contact one of our Tour Sales Consultants. Single Supplement including hotels (add to base tour cost) Pullman Cabin��$6,000 State Cabin��$7,000 The lights of Tokyo from Mori Tower

6

Eastern & Oriental Express Discover the best of Southeast Asia by rail aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express. Cocktails, fine dining and spectacular views: this is what life aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express is all about. A luxurious private cabin is a stylish sanctuary for your trip, with windows perfect for watching the scenery unfold. A steward is on call 24 hours a day to ensure every need is met.

PresidentialPresidential Cabin day configuration Cabin day configuration

PresidentialPresidential Cabin night Cabin configuration night configuration

E&OE&O PRESIDENTIAL PRESIDENTIAL DAYDAY TIME TIME E&O E&O PRESIDENTIAL PRESIDENTIAL DAYDAY TIMETIME

E&OE&O PRESIDENTIAL PRESIDENTIAL NIGHT NIGHT TIME TIME E&O E&O PRESIDENTIAL PRESIDENTIAL NIGHT NIGHT TIMETIME

Pullman Cabins

By night, Pullman Cabins feature upper and lower berths. By day, they become a cosy lounge complete with banquette style sofa. Each is fully air conditioned and features an ensuite bathroom. State CabinState day configuration Cabin day configuration

Pullman Cabin day configuration

State CabinState night Cabin configuration night configuration

Pullman Cabin night Cabin configuration Pullman night configuration

Pullman Cabin day configuration Pullman Cabin day configuration E&O PULLMAN E&O DAY PULLMAN DAY E&O E&O PULLMAN DAY PULLMAN DAY

Pullman Cabin night configuration

State Cabins With slightly more floorspace, State Cabins also present an ensuite bathroom and a private lounge area with a banquette style sofa by day. At night however, they allow for two single beds that sit side by side. PresidentialCabin Cabinday dayconfiguration configuration Presidential

E&O E&O PRESIDENTIAL PRESIDENTIAL DAY DAY TIME TIME E&O E&O PRESIDENTIAL PRESIDENTIAL DAY DAY TIME TIME

StateCabin Cabinday dayconfiguration configuration State

State Cabin day configuration

State Cabin night configuration

State Cabin night configuration State Cabin night configuration

E&O PULLMAN E&O NIGHT PULLMAN NIGHTE&O E&O PULLMAN NIGHT PULLMAN NIGHT

PullmanCabin Cabinday dayconfiguration configuration Pullman E&O PULLMAN E&O DAY PULLMAN DAY E&O PULLMAN E&O DAY PULLMAN DAY

7

PresidentialCabin Cabinnight nightconfiguration configuration Presidential

E&O E&O PRESIDENTIAL PRESIDENTIAL NIGHT NIGHT TIME TIME E&O E&O PRESIDENTIAL PRESIDENTIAL NIGHT NIGHT TIME TIME

PullmanCabin Cabinnight nightconfiguration configuration Pullman E&O PULLMAN E&O NIGHT PULLMAN NIGHT E&O PULLMAN E&O NIGHT PULLMAN NIGHT

TERMS & CONDITIONS The following terms and conditions (‘booking conditions’) form the basis of your contract with Captain’s Choice Pty Ltd ACN 063 895 876 (‘Captain’s Choice’, ‘we’ or ‘our’). Please read them carefully as they set out your and our respective rights and obligations. By asking us to confirm your booking, we are entitled to assume that you have had the opportunity to read and have read these booking conditions, that you agree to them and that you agree to them applying to your holiday arrangements that you book with us and which we agree to make, provide or perform (as applicable) as part of our contract with you. References in these booking conditions to your ‘holiday package’ are references to the tour or cruise package you have booked with Captain’s Choice. References to ‘excursions’ are references to short trips or tours included or available as part of your holiday package. Governing Law These booking conditions are governed by the law in force in Victoria, Australia.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Prices – Deposits – Discounts – Payments Your booking price will be set out in this brochure unless it is varied by advertising or a special offer, or is changed after the publication date for any reason, including without limitation, to cover changes in government taxes and charges, exchange rate variations, fuel surcharges, airline charges, a force majeure event or other material increases by suppliers. A $4,000 security deposit per person, per holiday package, is required at the time of the booking. Deposit requirements may vary when booking a special offer, a higher category suite or cabin and for some single supplement arrangements. Final payment of the balance of your holiday package price is due 12 weeks prior to departure. Captain’s Choice reserves the right to cancel any ticket, or booking, or to refuse to carry any passenger where payment has not been received by Captain’s Choice within the specified time. All fares and charges are in Singapore currency. Payment in full is required at time of booking for reservations made less than 12 weeks before departure from Singapore. If Captain’s Choice is unable to confirm your reservation, all monies will be refunded. Included in Holiday Package Price All travel, accommodation, airfares (as indicated in individual itinerary), gratuities, transfers, sightseeing, specified excursions, meals, admissions, port charges, taxes and the services of a Tour Manager as stated in your itinerary. Not Included in Tour Price Passport and visa charges, vaccinations and on tour suggested medications, items of a purely personal nature (laundry bills, bar bills, phone calls, etc), expenses incurred for items purchased away from group tour (meals, tours, transport, etc), excess luggage, insurance for extensions to travel dates/pre existing medical conditions/age loading fees, arrival and departure transfers (for cruise and land only guests), plus any other items not mentioned in this brochure. Select options are included unless otherwise indicated but may be limited by capacity. Wine, beer & soft drink are included at dinner; drinks at other times are at additional expense. Gratuities Have been included for all services as indicated in the itinerary on all Captain’s Choice Tours and cannot be redeemed for a cash refund. Twin or Double Rooms Accommodation in all hotels, regardless of the rating, is in standard rooms (sometimes named superior/deluxe) based on twins or doubles unless otherwise stated. Solo Travellers A limited number of single rooms/suites/ cabins may be available by request at the time of booking your holiday package. We will guarantee to arrange for single travellers to share a room in hotels only to avoid incurring additional costs. We may accommodate a smoker and a non smoker together, in this instance the room provided will be a non smoking room. If preferred, a single room supplement price is offered if you wish to have single room occupancy. Passengers Needing Special Assistance Captain’s Choice welcomes passengers with disabilities or special needs provided they are accompanied by a companion capable of providing all necessary assistance. Any disability or medical condition requiring special attention must be reported to Captain’s Choice at the time of booking. A Fitness / Activity statement will be sent to you with your invoice at the time of making your reservation. This statement must be completed and returned to Captain’s Choice to confirm your reservation. Captain’s Choice will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the special needs of disabled passengers, but is not responsible for any denial of services by carriers, hotels, trains, restaurants or other independent suppliers, or for any additional associated expenses. Wheelchairs and walkers cannot be carried on coaches, due to space limitations. Captain’s Choice is unable to provide individual assistance to any passenger for walking,

8

dining, boarding or alighting coaches or other transportation vehicles or other personal needs. Health & Fitness A good level of fitness and health is required to participate on a Captain’s Choice holiday package. In some destinations there are extensive sightseeing excursions by foot, which can include climbing of stairs and walking on uneven surfaces. Mobility is needed boarding or alighting coaches, cruise ships and trains. We recommend a visit to the doctor and dentist before travelling to overseas destinations. It is your responsibility to advise Captain’s Choice of any pre existing medical conditions that may affect the normal conduct of a holiday package and the enjoyment of other passengers. A doctor will travel with the group for the duration of the tour. A doctor may or may not accompany Select Options. The doctor is an independent registered medical practitioner who is available to provide immediate but limited medical attention to tour guests should the need arise. The doctor carries his or her own independent professional indemnity insurance and carries a limited amount of medical supplies. Captain’s Choice Pty Ltd is not responsible or liable for any advice or treatment that may be provided by the doctor, or any failure on the part of the doctor to fully diagnose or treat any medical injury or condition which may arise or be identified during the course of the tour. Due to exclusions in professional indemnity insurance, Australian doctors are unable to provide medical services whist travelling in the United States or its territorial waters. In lieu, the Tour Doctor will assist in arranging local medical services during this time. You are responsible for all charges that result from visiting a medical facility, or for a medical practitioner, other than the Tour Doctor visiting you. Captain’s Choice is not responsible for the type or quality of the medical services you may receive. A Fitness / Activity statement is available on our website. Visa & Passports All passengers must have a passport that is valid for at least six months after the holiday package return date. Passengers are solely responsible for meeting necessary passport requirements and paying all associated costs. Details of visa requirements and applicable application forms will be sent to you by Captain’s Choice approximately 16 weeks prior to departure. Captain’s Choice will lodge your applications and endeavour to obtain the required visas on your behalf (at an additional cost). Excursions The timing of the excursions on all holiday packages may differ slightly for each package. The published times are a guide only, and are subject to change without notice. It is impossible for large coaches to be used for some city sightseeing excursions and many towns and cities will be visited by way of walking tours. Clients must be able to climb ramps to embark or disembark cruise ships. Depending on river levels, these may have a number of steep steps. Holiday packages may include time in high altitude regions. Select Options Minimum and maximum group numbers apply on some Select Options. If your first choice of Select Option is unavailable you may be asked to choose an alternative. Public Holidays/Festivals Virtually all countries have public holidays, religious or otherwise. The festivities may temporarily disrupt your holiday and some religious holidays may result in a reduction of facilities and entertainment. Late Bookings & Special Offers Late booking promotions and special offers do not apply to existing bookings unless otherwise stated.

BOOKING & PAYING FOR YOUR HOLIDAY

Airfares Air travel is arranged with independent airlines. Captain’s Choice will arrange air travel as advertised in connection with your holiday package. All airfares are subject to flight and booking class availability. Airport taxes vary for each departure point and routing. Airline schedules are subject to change without notice. There are occasions when airlines change their schedules and this may affect the operation of the tour. If an airline schedule change occurs Captain’s Choice cannot be held responsible, but we will endeavour to find the most suitable connection according to the original itinerary. Once air tickets are issued, airline amendment and/or cancellation fees apply and, in some cases, are non refundable. Name changes, voluntary date and schedule changes will incur fees. Captain’s Choice is not liable for delays or disruptions of air travel, or consequential costs associated with air travel. Internal flight connections are in Economy class unless specified. Once tickets are issued Captain’s Choice will have no other liability and will not be responsible for refunding the cost of any services booked in conjunction with the flights. Out of Date Range Flights If airlines have not published their schedule at the time this brochure was printed, or at the time of booking, Captain’s Choice will estimate the cost of airfares connected with your holiday package. When the airline releases flight inventory and airfares, Captain’s Choice will confirm seats and pricing to you by sending you an updated invoice.

Travel Insurance We suggest that all passengers take out Travel insurance. The price of your all inclusive air and land package only includes travel insurance underwritten by Dual Australia Pty Ltd ACN 107 553 257, AFS license No 280193 on behalf of underwriters at Lloyds. Travel insurance is provided as part of the all inclusive air and land package only, for guest up to and including 90 years of age, subject to meeting the requirements of the insurer. Any information provided in this brochure is general and does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. A summary of the travel insurance will be sent to you. The Product Disclosure Statement is available from our insurance brokers, MCA Insurance Brokers, email: [email protected] . If you choose to make alternative arrangements the tour price will be reduced by the amount of the policy. You are required to advise Captain’s Choice of your alternate insurance arrangements prior to making your payment. Certain pre existing conditions are not covered under this policy. For details in relation to these exclusions please enquire for details. Travel Information & Documents After booking, you will receive an invoice with all important information relevant to your holiday package. We strongly recommend you check the details carefully and read the included information. Tickets, final itineraries, detailed travel information and a list of passenger names and suburb of residence will be forwarded to you approximately two weeks prior to departure. If you do not wish your name to appear on the passenger list, please advise your tour consultant at the time of booking. Special Requests Where a special request (eg. diet, room location, twin or double bedded room, a particular facility at a hotel, flight seat requests and/or particular meals) is an important factor in your choice of holiday, you must advise us when your booking is made. Captain’s Choice will pass your request onto the hotel, airline or other supplier but cannot guarantee that it will be accommodated. Captain’s Choice will also pass on any dietary requests to the airline, but we strongly recommend that you check directly with the airline once your tickets have been issued. The provision of any special request does not constitute a term of your contract with us. Confirmation that a special request has been noted, passed on to the supplier, confirmed on your invoice or any other documentation, is not confirmation that the request will, or can, be met. Unless and until specifically confirmed, all special requests are subject to availability. Use AMEX points to pay You can use your AMEX Membership Reward Points to pay for part or all of your tour. You can even use points to pay for your deposit. $100 of travel = 10,000 points.

IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY

Changes or Additions to Your Holiday If you want to change any part of your holiday arrangements after the invoice has been issued, we will do our best to make the change but it may not be possible. If it is possible to make the change, it will be subject to an administration charge and payment of any further costs incurred as a result of the change. Cancellation Policy For all holiday packages in this brochure, the following Captain’s Choice cancellation fees apply: Days of Notice: Fee Per Person 12 weeks or more Loss of deposit Less than 12 weeks 100% of holiday package price All cancellations must be received in writing by Captain’s Choice and are not effective until this notification has been received. If your holiday has commenced, 100% of the full holiday package price is charged. There is no refund for unused services, or if portions of the holiday package are missed. Additional cancellation fees may also be charged in respect of accommodation reserved outside the holiday package dates. These cancellation fees are in addition to any fees that may be levied by Captain’s Choice. Cancellation of Airfares Scheduled airlines normally regard name changes and changes to departure dates as a cancellation and rebooking may attract a cancellation fee. Applicable cancellation fees may amount to 100% of the airfare.

IF WE CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY

Captain’s Choice endeavours to provide you with all the services confirmed to you at the time of your booking. However, we plan arrangements a long time in advance of your departure date using independent suppliers such as airlines, hotels etc., over whom we have no direct control. On occasions changes do have to be made, Captain’s Choice reserves the right to cancel or amend holiday packages/ excursions accordingly. All tours require a minimum number of bookings in order to be financially viable and to have a pleasant group atmosphere. In the event adequate numbers cannot be achieved, it may be necessary to cancel

a scheduled departure and offer an alternative tour (or a refund of the monies paid for arrangements made by Captain’s Choice). Brochure Accuracy Captain’s Choice has endeavoured to ensure that the information given in this brochure about accommodation, itineraries etc., is correct at the time of going to print. However, advertised descriptions, facilities and prices may change after publication. We recommend that you confirm the details of your chosen holiday package at the time of booking. Additionally, flight times, carriers and routes in the brochure are given for guidance only as there may be changes. Final details will be shown on your tickets. Holiday package or excursion itineraries may change or be different from those described in the brochure as a result of local conditions, weather conditions and annual events. Captain’s Choice will endeavour to notify you of any significant changes prior to your departure. Flight Changes The flight timings shown in our brochure, on our website and detailed on your confirmation invoice are for guidance only, and are subject to alteration and confirmation. Flight timings are set by airlines and could be affected by events outside our control. Scheduled and charter flight timings and days of operation are also subject to change. Captain’s Choice will advise you of any significant changes as soon as it is informed by the airline. Minor timing changes will be shown on your flight tickets. Any change in the identity of the airline, flight timings or aircraft type (if advised) will not entitle you to cancel or change to other arrangements without paying any applicable cancellation fees, except where specified in these booking conditions. Force Majeure Force Majeure means the occurrence of an event that is beyond Captain’s Choice’s reasonable control and which could not have been reasonably prevented by Captain’s Choice, which includes, but is not limited to: (a) war, armed conflict, criminal damage, riot, civil strife, industrial dispute, terrorist activity or the threat of any such acts; (b) natural disaster (including but not limited to flooding, fire, earthquake, landslide), adverse weather conditions, high or low water levels; (c) nuclear or other industrial accident causing environmental pollution or contamination; or (d) change in law, meaning, enactment, amendment (including repeal) in the law or administration of any law in Australia or any jurisdiction or territory relevant to the booking contract, which includes changes in statute, regulation, determination, bylaw, declaration, licence and the common law as applicable from time to time. Termination of Booking Contract or Change of Travel Arrangements Due to Force Majeure If Captain’s Choice, in its reasonable opinion, considers that any Force Majeure event prevents Captain’s Choice (whether directly or through its employees, contractors, subcontractors and agents) from lawfully or safely providing any products or services subject of the booking contract with you, Captain’s Choice may immediately by written notice: (a) terminate the booking contract (in whole or in part); or (b) change your travel arrangements as reasonably practicable to ensure your safety and invoice you for any additional costs. Limitation of Liability in the Event of Force Majeure In the event that Captain’s Choice cancels or changes your travel arrangements in any way due to a Force Majeure event, Captain’s Choice will not be liable to you in contract, tort, statute or restitution for any loss (including, but not limited to, loss of deposit or purchase price and loss of enjoyment), damage, costs, charges, expenses or injury resulting from or in connection with (whether directly or indirectly): (a) the cancellation or change to your travel arrangements; or (b) the Force Majeure event. Captain’s Choice is not liable to refund any part of the deposit or purchase price paid by you if Captain’s Choice subsequently changes or cancels your travel arrangements in connection with a Force Majeure event. Force Majeure events are unpredictable and beyond Captain’s Choice’s control. It is your responsibility to purchase travel insurance to adequately protect yourself against these risks.

ON HOLIDAY

Local Purchases Captain’s Choice is not responsible for any items you may purchase locally i.e. jewellery/furniture etc. You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for any import duty or freight costs. Personal Belongings & Lost Items For security reasons valuables should be kept to a minimum and packed in your hand luggage along with your medicines, camera, electrical or battery operated appliances, as well as basic essentials such as a change of clothing and toiletries. It is your responsibility to look after your property at all times and you must ensure you are adequately covered by comprehensive travel insurance in the event of any loss. Disruption to Tour & Itinerary Arrangements Itineraries are intended as a guide only, and are subject to alteration without notice. Alternations may be necessary for various

reasons including, without limitation, road, river or weather conditions, strikes or other reasons beyond Captain’s Choice’s reasonable control. If conditions render any routes unsafe for navigation, Captain’s Choice reserves the right to provide alternative services including, but not limited substitute land arrangements. Under normal conditions, itineraries will operate as far as possible as detailed in this brochure. However, sometimes for reasons beyond our control, it may be necessary to make alterations to your itinerary. Captain’s Choice will not be liable for any direct or indirect costs that you incur as a result of any event or other factor beyond our control which necessitates a change in your itinerary.

ON RETURN FROM YOUR HOLIDAY

Data Protection Policy Your personal data may be passed on by Captain’s Choice to any relevant independent suppliers, government/public authorities such as customs, immigration and the security services connected with your holiday package. All personal data you give us (including sensitive personal data) will be kept. Credit card details are not retained. We will use only names and contact details for marketing purposes, unless you notify us that you do not wish to receive future marketing material by writing to Captain’s Choice, Level 4, 1230 Nepean Highway, Cheltenham, Victoria 3192, Australia.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Limitation of Liability 1. Our holiday packages include the services of independent providers, such as hoteliers, airlines, cruise companies and other operators, who are not agents, servants or employees of Captain’s Choice. Although we take care in selecting the independent service providers, and the optional excursions conducted by some independent service providers, Captain’s Choice is not responsible for the conduct of the independent service providers, their servants and agents or for any ramifications of that conduct. Optional excursions may, depending on your holiday package, include activities such as climbing, exploring, bike riding, swimming and snorkelling. You accept and assume the risk involved with these activities. 2. If, in the opinion of any representative of Captain’s Choice, your mental or physical condition is such as to affect your own health and safety, render you incapable to care for yourself, cause you to became a hazard to yourself or other passengers, or result in you becoming objectionable to other passengers or staff, you will not be permitted to embark or continue on the whole or any part of the holiday package. Captain’s Choice is not liable to you for any costs associated with such decision and you will not be refunded for any part of the holiday package. 3. Captain’s Choice accepts no responsibility for any death, injury, illness, loss (including loss of enjoyment), damage, detention, delay (including mechanical breakdown) beyond its control. 4. Any term, condition or warranty express or implied by statute or otherwise in respect of the holiday packages contained in this brochure are excluded to the full extent permitted by law. Nothing in these booking conditions excludes, restricts or modifies the application of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) as amended, consolidated, supplemented or replaced.

Medical Assistance You are responsible for all charges that result from visiting a medical facility, or for a medical practitioner, other than the Tour Doctor, visiting you. Captain’s Choice is not responsible for the type or quality of the medical services you may receive. Captain’s Club Details including the range of benefits are available on our website at: www.captainschoice.com.au. Smoking For other passengers’ comfort there is no smoking on coaches or cruise ships, except in designated areas. All sectors of trains, buses and confined areas are non smoking. Most flights are now non smoking in accordance with international agreements. Service Enquiries If a problem occurs during your holiday you should, in your own interests, advise your tour manager so that steps can be taken to resolve the matter. If you remain dissatisfied, any complaint must be made in writing to Captain’s Choice within 30 days. Luggage Limits Each airline has policies relating to luggage limits and category of seat. Additional charges may apply for excess luggage. Photo/Video Photographs or videos of the tour may be taken, which may be used for promotional purposes. If you submit photographs to be included on the group’s DVD of images we reserve the right to publish them in future promotional material. Completion of your registration/ booking form and acceptance of documents indicates your acceptance and release for this material to be used for promotional or resale purposes. Maps Within This Publication Note that maps may not be to scale. Images Within This Publication Some images in this publication are copyright, and have been reproduced with permission. Photos courtesy of: Eastern & Oriental Express; Alamy Stock Photo. Price & itineraries valid from 20 March 2017 – 3 November 2017. Publication is valid from 24 May 2017 and supersedes all previous publications. This brochure may be superseded by another brochure featuring the same tours. Captain’s Choice is proud to hold the ATAS accreditation. The AFTA Travel Accreditation Scheme (ATAS) is an industry accreditation scheme that sets the benchmark of quality for the travel industry. ATAS accreditation #A11188

CAPTAIN’S CHOICE COLLECTION

Captain’s Choice offers a number of unique travel experiences. Visit www.captainschoice.com.au for more details or to download a brochure. Reservations may be made with: Captain’s Choice, Level 4, 1230 Nepean Highway, Cheltenham, Victoria 3192, Australia. Telephone: 61 3 8526 2300. Fax: 61 3 8526 2351. Freecall: 1800 650 738 within Australia.

5. To the full extent permitted by law, Captain’s Choice’s liability arising under or in connection with these booking conditions: (a) is limited to the resupply of the products or services or the payment of the cost of resupply of the products or services to you; and (b) excludes liability for any indirect or consequential losses suffered by you or any third party, howsoever caused, including but not limited to pure economic loss or any special, extraordinary or punitive damage to you or any other party. 6. Your travel agent will forward deposits and other payments to us on your behalf, but your travel agent is not our agent for the purpose of receipt of monies. Receipt of deposits and subsequent payments by the travel agent does not constitute receipt of those monies by us and the travel agent has no authority expressed or implied to receive monies on our behalf. There is no liability on the part of Captain’s Choice in respect to any monies paid to your travel agent, unless and until Captain’s Choice notifies you (by way of a booking confirmation advice or payment receipt advice) that monies have been received by Captain’s Choice. Captain’s Choice reserves the right to cancel any ticket or booking or refuse to carry any passenger where payment has not been received by Captain’s Choice within the specified time. Responsible Service of Alcohol Where staff are responsible for service of alcohol, they are obligated by law to refuse service to any guest who, in their reasonable opinion, appears to be or is intoxicated, or behaves in an aggressive or offensive manner.

9

BOOKING FORM A S I A N D E G U S TAT I O N 2 0 1 7 Please complete both sides of this form and return with your deposit to: Captain’s Choice – Level 4, 1230 Nepean Highway, Cheltenham, Victoria 3192, Australia

Tour Package Tour Name __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Departure Date __________________________________________ Departure City_________________________________________________ Included Suite/Cabin or upgrade to_______________________________________________

Suite/Cabin Selection (if applicable) Room Type

Double

Twin

Single

Share with another passenger (not guaranteed)

Deposit Your booking requires a non-refundable, non-transferrable deposit of $4,000 per person. Additional deposits are required for premium suites and solo travellers. Please make your deposit cheque payable to Captain’s Choice, complete the following credit card authority or request bank account details for transfer. Credit Card Type

Mastercard

Visa

Name on Card ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Expiry Date

Card Number

Amount to be charged NZD $ ________________________ Credit Card Authorisation Signature ______________________________________

How did you find out about Captain’s Choice? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Health and Fitness All of our tours involve a moderate level of activity. Travellers must be able to walk reasonable distances unassisted, negotiate uneven surfaces (such as rocky ground), climb stairs and board aircraft and boats without handrails. You will be required to sign a Fitness Activity Statement to confirm that you meet the minimum fitness requirements for this tour.

What happens next? Your personal Tour Sales Consultant will send you a confirmation letter, insurance brochure and application forms plus the Fitness Activity Statement and any other documents you have requested. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact one of our team.

Facsimile +61 3 8526 2351 Email [email protected]

800 616 3273 (from Singapore)

Turn over >

PASSENGER DETAILS AND ESSENTIAL INFORMATION (YOUR NAME TO BE COMPLETED AS SHOWN IN YOUR PASSPORT) L E A D PA S S E N G E R Title

Mr

Mrs

Ms

Miss

Dr

PA S S E N G E R 2

Other ___________

Title

Mr

Mrs

Ms

Miss

Dr

Other ___________

Surname ________________________________________________

Surname ________________________________________________

Given Names ____________________________________________

Given Names ____________________________________________

Preferred Name (for Name Badge) ____________________________

Preferred Name (for Name Badge) ____________________________

Maiden Name ____________________________________________

Maiden Name ____________________________________________

Phone AH (____)__________________________________________

Phone AH (____)__________________________________________

Mobile _____________________ Fax (____) ____________________

Mobile _____________________ Fax (____) ____________________

Email Address ____________________________________________

Email Address ____________________________________________

Address No/Street _________________________________________

Address No/Street _________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

Suburb/Town ____________________________________________

Suburb/Town ____________________________________________

State ________Postcode _______ Country _____________________

State ________Postcode _______ Country _____________________

Date of Birth _____________ Passport #_______________________

Date of Birth _____________ Passport #_______________________

Occupation ______________________________________________

Occupation ______________________________________________

Travelling with ___________________________________________

Travelling with ___________________________________________

Do you have any airline seating requests? (e.g. aisle OR window)

Do you have any airline seating requests? (e.g. aisle OR window)

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

Frequent Flyer (Airline) ______________ (#) ____________________




Do you have your own Travel Insurance?

Yes

No

Do you have your own Travel Insurance?

Yes

No

Provider and Policy No______________________________________

Provider and Policy No______________________________________

Emergency Contact________________________________________

Emergency Contact________________________________________

Relationship _________________ Phone (____)_________________

Relationship _________________ Phone (____)_________________

Specify dietary requirements (e.g. allergy/religious/medical)?

Specify dietary requirements (e.g. allergy/religious/medical)?

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

Are you celebrating a special occasion during the tour or is there anything else we should know so that we can assist?

Are you celebrating a special occasion during the tour or is there anything else we should know so that we can assist?

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

All rooms are non-smoking unless otherwise requested.

All rooms are non-smoking unless otherwise requested.

I would like my name and suburb included on the passenger list Yes No distributed to other passengers on this tour

I would like my name and suburb included on the passenger list Yes No distributed to other passengers on this tour

I/we have enclosed a copy of the photo page of my/our passport/s with this form Please acknowledge your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions within the Captain’s Choice brochure

Lead Passenger ____________________________________________

Date _________________

Passenger 2 ____________________________________________

Date _________________