2012 Roof of the World From £3,095 / 16 Days / 18 Guided Tours
Asia River Cruise Extension - Hong Kong China River Cruise - Roof of the World map

Post-Extension: Hong Kong & Guilin

4-night post-extension - £1,099 per person

Day 1

After lunch in Shanghai or Beijing, fly to Guilin where you are escorted to the first class Sheraton Hotel (or similar). Dine at the hotel and your evening is free to relax or take a stroll. Visit Elephant Trunk Hill and see Guilin’s many beautiful pagodas lit up after dark. (L, D)

Day 2

After breakfast, board a small boat to see local village life along Guilin’s breathtaking Li River. Then, take a walking tour of Yangshuo, an ancient stone village whose name means “Bright Moon.” Next, fly to Hong Kong and check in to the deluxe Shangri-La Kowloon (or similar). Enjoy evening free time to get acquainted with the area; tonight’s dinner is on your own. (B, L)

Day 3

Your half-day Hong Kong city tour takes you to the top of Victoria Peak; located on the western part of Hong Kong Island, this location offers panoramic views of Hong Kong’s unique skyline. Travel around Hong Kong Island to visit the floating city of Aberdeen and take a sampan ride.

Take afternoon free time to further explore the island, do some shopping or take a short train ride to visit the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery in Shatin. Tonight, try one of Kowloon’s fine restaurants for dinner. (B)

Day 4

You have a full day to explore Hong Kong on your own. Take a ferry across Victoria Harbor and visit other islands. Stroll Kowloon’s unique markets or tour one of the city’s museums. (B)

Day 5

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and proceed to the airport for your return flight.* (B)

The following meals are included:
B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner

 

Arial view of Hong Kong cityscape Bargain shopping in Hong KongGuilin prefecture in ChinaPicturesque Hong Kong at night