Singapore to Chennai, India - 2/22/11Lands of the Lotus: 16-night itinerary, February 22, 2011.
This 16-night voyage to exotic ports in Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, and India will bring you up close to an incredible range of cultural treasures, colonial history, ancient temples, and spectacular natural beauty. Explore Christ Church, with its classic Dutch colonial architecture. Visit the Penang Butterfly Farm – home to 120 breathtaking species. Watch a performance of the traditional lion dance in Phuket, Thailand. Snorkel in the crystal clear waters of the Similan and Langkawi Islands. And perhaps most moving of all… be one of few Westerners to deliver a morning meal to the monks of Rangoon’s gold-plated Shwedagon Pagoda, said to be built by Buddha himself. This is a journey you’ll never forget… to worlds you’ve never imagined.
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01 | Singapore February 22, 2011
Arrive in Singapore and attend a gala dinner at the legendary Raffles Hotel. Enjoy Malaysian dishes, traditional music, and have your fortune told. | Day
02 | Singapore February 23, 2011
Take a highlight tour of Singapore and then board the Spirit of Oceanus. | Day
03 | Malacca, Malaysia February 24, 2011
Travel by boat to Parameswara Jetty. Explore Christ Church, a treasure of Dutch colonial architecture. Tour the Portuguese fortress of Porta de Santiago and the fascinating Chinatown. | Day
04 | Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia February 25, 2011 Admire the intricate carvings of the Khoo Clan Ancestral House. Explore Kek Lok Si Temple. Be amazed by the beauty and variety of the Penang Butterfly Farm. See an early Chinese settlement at the Chew Jetty.
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05 | Langkawi, Malaysia February 26, 2011
Cruise along the serene Kilim River. Observe wild eagles feeding. See stalactites and stalagmites in a limestone cave.
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06 | Phuket, Thailand February 27, 2011
Watch the traditional lion dance. Visit the Thai Hua Museum, once the oldest Chinese school in Phuket. Stop at the Shrine of Serene Light, renowned for its murals of the Chinese folk hero, Si-in-Gui.
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07 | Kho Yao February 28, 2011
Visit a rustic resort. Explore caves, swim or snorkel, enjoy a seafood barbecue lunch, and discover picturesque fishing villages. | Day
08 | Similan Islands March 1, 2011
Take an inflatable excursion craft to a white-sand beach. Nature walk to a primary forest of high perennials. Visit Sailing Boat Rock for a panoramic view of the islands. | Day
09 | At Sea March 2, 2011
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of life aboard ship as you sail toward Myanmar. | Day
10 | Rangoon, Myanmar March 3, 2011
Visit Sule Pagoda, a 2,500-year-old Buddhist stupa. Take a cyclo ride around downtown. Dine at Rangoon’s finest Indochine Restaurant while watching traditional Myanmar dances.
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11 | Rangoon March 4, 2011
Marvel at the Schwedagon Pagoda, a 2,500-year-old Buddhist temple covered in gold plate and diamond encrusted at the top. Take part in the tradition of delivering the morning meal to the monks. Then, at the Kalaywa Monastery, participate in the joyous noviciation ceremony of novice monks. | Day
12 | At Sea March 5, 2011
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of life aboard ship as you sail toward India. | Day
13 | Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India March 6, 2011
Explore the historic “Cellular Jail,” where many luminaries were held during India’s struggle against Colonial rule. Visit Red Skin Island for beach walking, swimming, and snorkeling. | Day
14 | Port Blair, Outer Andamans March 7, 2011
Motorcoach to Mt. Harriet National Park for excellent birdwatching. Hike through dense evergreen and semi-evergreen forests for breathtaking views. Enjoy a picnic lunch. | Day
15 | At Sea March 8, 2011
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of life aboard ship as you sail toward Chennai. | Day
16 | At Sea March 9, 2011
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of life aboard ship as you sail toward Chennai. | Day
17 | Chennai (Madras) March 10, 2011 Disembark in Chennai and fly home or continue your journey with the next voyage.
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All meals are included aboard the ship. |
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