Diwali | Skylink Travel & Tours Limited

Tour of the East

6 days from US $ 570
Prices are per person and inclusive of air and land cost only

Highlights Itinerary Price Conditions

Highlights of the tour

A complete all-inclusive 06 days tour at an honest price with maximum quality sightseeing and minimum traveling time.
A special Diwali Puja for the group in Kuala Lumpur.
Visit 3 cities in 6 days: Genting, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
Stay at top quality hotels – Hotel Hilton PJ, Theme Park & Grand Mercure Hotel.
Full- spread American breakfast at all hotels.
Enjoy delicious meals in the best of local Indian restaurants.
Visit Batu Caves – home of the leading Hindu Shrines in Malaysia.
Stay 1 night in Kuala Lumpur.
Enjoy a guided city tour of Kuala Lumpur.
Go up to the Observatory Deck of the Menara KL Tower.
Take a photo stop at The Petronas Twin Towers - tallest tower in Malaysia
Stay 2 night in Genting Highlands.
Full day at the Outdoor Theme park at Genting Highlands.
Stay 2 nights in Singapore – The Lion City.
Visit the exciting Night Safari.
Enjoy a Panoramic city tour of Singapore
Visit Sentosa Island – Underwater World Oceanarium, Dolphin Lagoon and Songs of the Sea.
A relaxed tour with ample time for shopping.
Professional, friendly, multi- lingual and experienced Thomas Cook Tour Managers at your service.

ITINERARY

Day | 01
'Selamat Datang' - Welcome to Magical Malaysia!
Today embark on your exciting holiday to South East Asia. On arrival, proceed on a panoramic tour of Putrajaya, designed as an intelligent, Cyber-city and the new federal government administrative centre. (Please re-confirm with your local travel agent for exact details and timing about your tour, hotels and meeting place with the Tour Manager). A special Diwali Puja by an Indian priest has been arranged for the group in this “City of Lights”. In the evening, we take you on an illumination tour of Kuala Lumpur - The Garden City with Putrajaya. A leisure drive along the glowing streets of KL will lead you to the interesting spots of the evening. Later, get ready to enjoy a Gala Dinner. The festive day ends with a sumptuous dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Hilton PJ or similar in Kuala Lumpur.

Day | 2
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Kuala Lumpur on your exciting city tour. Visit the Observatory Deck at the Menara KL Tower. Onto mysterious Genting Highlands. En route, visit the Batu Caves.
After an American breakfast at your hotel proceed on an exciting city tour of Kuala Lumpur drive past the National Mosque, the National Monument and the superb buildings at the Independence Square. Places of interest includes driving past Chinatown and Parliament House, photo stop at Petronas Twin Tower and the King's Palace – residence of the elected king of Malaysia. Visit the Orchid Garden to see over 800 varieties of orchid including the exotic species; thrive abundantly on one hectare of floral paradise. Later visit the Thean Hou Temple, dedicated to Queen of Heaven and one of the largest Chinese temples in South-East Asia. Thean Hou is worshipped largely in coastal areas of China and is the protector of those who make their living from the sea. Visit a local handicraft centre to get an interesting insight into Malaysia’s ethnic heritage. Visit the observatory deck at the famous Menara KL Tower, a 421m high tower for a 360-degree aerial view of this beautiful city. Onto Genting Highlands en route, visit Batu Caves – a leading Hindu shrine in Malaysia. To reach it, one has to climb 272 steps. Later drive to the Sky way cable car station for a relaxing, scenic ride up to Genting Highlands. Rest of the day is free for your leisure. After a delicious dinner at a local Indian restaurant, you can try your luck at the largest and only land based casino in Asia - Casino-De-Genting (on your own). Overnight at Theme Park Hotel or similar in Genting Highlands.

Day | 3
Spend the full day at the famous Genting Outdoor Theme Park - World of fun and excitement.
After an American breakfast, indulge yourself in a world of fantasy and adventure at the famous Genting Outdoor Theme Park. The cool mountain air makes it an exhilarating experience to enjoy the many rides at the Outdoor Theme Park. The theme park unfolds a magical adventure of fun and excitement for the whole family. Tonight enjoy a delicious Indian dinner at a local restaurant Overnight at Theme Park Hotel or similar in Genting Highlands.

Day | 4
Onto sensational Singapore – the Lion City! Enjoy the sights and sounds of Singapore on your city tour. Experience Night Safari.
After an early American breakfast at your hotel, sit back and relax in your deluxe coach as we proceed to Singapore – The Lion City at the tip of the Malay Peninsula. En-route enjoy a packed lunch today while you enjoy a scenic drive. On arrival, in Singapore you will be greeted by your friendly Thomas Cook Tour Manager/local representative. Proceed on an exciting tour of this colonial city. Drive past the Parliament House, Supreme Court, City Hall, China Town and Little India. Stop at Raffles Landing Site, one of the most historical sites. Visit Thian Hock Keng Temple (Temple of Heavenly Happiness), the oldest and most important temple in Singapore. This evening experience the Night Safari Tour. Nestled in 40 hectares of lush secondary forest, the Night Safari offers the unique experience of exploring wildlife in a tropical jungle at night. Tonight enjoy a delicious dinner at a local Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Grand Mercure or similar in Singapore.

Day | 5
Visit Sentosa Island - Singapore’s premier island resort getaway.
Enjoy an early American breakfast at your hotel. The rest of the morning is at leisure for you to relax in the comforts of your hotel or you could spend the entire morning shopping at the famous malls of Orchard Road or Mustafa Market. Later drive to Sentosa Island to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon. Visit the Underwater World Oceanarium where you can venture into the ocean depths via a moving travellator that ferries you through an 83-metre-long acrylic tunnel. Proceed to Dolphin Lagoon, where you can watch the dolphins perform amazing antics. Later prepare to be spellbound by ‘Songs of the Sea’ - a show of characters, sound, light and laser extravaganza. Tonight enjoy a delicious dinner at a local Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Grand Mercure or similar in Singapore.

Day | 6
Fly back home.
Enjoy an American breakfast at your hotel. Later today, proceed to the airport (on your own) as this fantastic tour comes to an end. Return home with wonderful memories of your tour with Thomas Cook.

Departure Dates
Month	Tour Date
October ’09 :	17

WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
SIGHTSEEING & EXCURSIONS

Kuala Lumpur : City tour of Kuala Lumpur. Visit the Observatory Deck at Menara KL Tower. Photo stop at The Petronas Twin Towers.
Genting : Outdoor Theme Park
Singapore : Night Safari, City tour of Singapore.
Sentosa Island with Underwater world Oceanarium.

ACCOMMODATION

1 nights accommodation at Hotel Hilton PJ or similar, in Kuala Lumpur.
2 night accommodation at Hotel Theme Park or similar, in Genting.
2 nights accommodation at Hotel Grand Mercure or similar, in Singapore.

MEALS

Daily American breakfasts.
1 packed lunch.
5 Indian Jain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian dinners.

IMPORTANT

The tour will operated subject to a minimum of 15 full-paying passengers travelling together. In the event that the group size is less than 15 passengers, you will be given an option of travelling on seat-in-coach basis, by paying an additional supplement.
The services of a Thomas Cook Tour Manager will be provided with a group of minimum 15 full-paying passengers. Our local representative will be there to assist you in case this above requirement is not fulfilled.
When the tour has less than 15 adults and is operated on a seat-in-coach basis, there will be instances where the driver acts as a guide as well.

TOUR COST

Hub City	Single Room Supplement	Twin share	Triple Room Reduction	Child With Bed (below 12yrs)	Child Without Bed (below 12yrs)
Valid from :
	USD 215	USD 570	Nil	USD 540	USD 350

Note:

A person below 12 years is considered a child and above 12 years, an adult.
As a 3rd person in a Triple room, most hotels use roll away beds or 2 queen size beds and the room size may be the same as a double room.
Check in at Genting Highlands is at 1500 hrs.
No extra bed is provided for Triple / Child with bed, rooms in Genting Highlands properties.
Surcharges will be applicable to the above tour cost due to the festive season.

PRE & POST TOUR ACCOMMODATION
(All the above rates are approximate per person per night inclusive of accommodation and breakfast.)

City	Single Occupancy	Twin / Triple Share	Child Under 12 yrs with an Extra Bed	Child Without Bed
Kuala Lumpur	USD 90	USD 50	USD 45	USD 35
Singapore	USD 150	USD 80	USD 65	USD 50

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Validity:
Passengers joining this tour directly must travel to / from their hub city on their own expense.
Meals at all the destinations are pre-set and a-la- carte is not possible. American Breakfasts will be served throughout the tour.
Any damage caused to the hotel rooms or coach during the stay shall be payable by the passengers. Thomas Cook will not be liable for the same.
We reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure, excursion advertised or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed necessary.
The cost of extension of validity of ticket is not included in Tour price.
For the convenience of our passengers, we will sometimes amend the itinerary. However all services will remain the same.
The tour price is subject to increase without notice if this rate changes substantially prior to departure.
The Company reserves the right to alter the order of the itinerary. The same will be informed to the client before departure.
Due to Trade Fairs and conventions in the cities, it is possible that the hotel accommodation provided would be outside the city. The same will be informed in advance.
Passengers can board the tour from the hub city. Those boarding from any other city can do so, however all expenses to/from the hub city is to be borne by the passengers.
There are no refunds for any services i.e. meals, sightseeing etc. not utilized on your tour.
The Company shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown or irregularity which may occur in carrying out of the tour arrangement.
Due to operational reasons lunches are omitted.
Certain departure dates will have surcharges applicable, please contact out local sales office for details.
Standard check-in time for the hotels are 1400hrs while check-out is at 1200hrs.
The management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses due to delay or changes in the schedule of trains, flights, coach, cruise or other services, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expenses must be borne by the passenger.
Thomas Cook will not be liable in any loss of baggage by the Air-line.
Tours operated subject to RBI/GOI regulations. Part of the Tour cost will be paid in USD out of the BTQ.
Please refer to the booking form for detailed 'Terms & Conditions'
Cost Excludes:
- Cost of Airfare, Visas and Medical Insurance
- Return Airport transfers.
- The tour cost does not include POE charges, porterage and passport charges.
- Cost of Basic Travel Quota equivalent to USD 10,000.
- Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to increase in surface transportation and land arrangements which may come into effect prior to departure.
- The tour price is subject to increase without notice if this rate of exchange changes substantially prior to departure.
- Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menus provided by us.
- Tips to hotel waiters, drivers, etc.
- Meals are pre-set and a choice of menu is not available.
- Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passenger other than those included in the ‘What your Tour Price Includes’ box are to be paid for extra.