A new state-of-the-art luxury rivership, a greater choice of departure dates, exciting new itineraries and destinations, price freezes on 40 departures and the continued involvement of celebrity chef Luke Nguyen all combine to make APT’s new Vietnam & Cambodia 2015/16 brochure its most impressive Mekong program to date.
Joining sister ship the RV AmaLotus is APT’s new luxurious vessel the RV AmaDara, which offers a choice of 62 suites and features a private dining room for 24 guests, day spa and hair and beauty salon, fitness centre and complimentary Wi-Fi Internet in selected places. The new ship will set sail on its maiden voyage on the 10 August 2015.
According to APT’s General Manager Sales and Marketing, Debra Fox, the APT ships are the most luxurious on the Mekong, “We know that our travel industry partners want to offer their clients the very best when it comes to South East Asia, that’s in terms of quality, choice, exciting once-in-a-lifetime experiences and, of course, value for money. And that’s exactly what our program delivers. As well as freezing many of our prices we continue to provide the best service, unrivalled luxury, outstanding sightseeing, well-considered itineraries and the most impressive riverships on the Mekong.”
In addition to cruising and touring in Vietnam and Cambodia, APT is also offering a new itinerary that provides guests the chance to combine their holiday with a trip to China; and is also increasing its reach in Laos and Thailand, with more cruising on the Upper Mekong and more detailed land journeys.
For example new for 2015 is the exclusive 28-day Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia Discovery, anall encompassing journey of South East Asia. The trip is split into four chapters: an escorted discovery of Thailand’s Golden Triangle destinations with immersive local experiences, including meeting villagers and lunching with a local family; a five night Upper Mekong River Cruise through Laos aboard the Mekong Sun with an exploration of the Pak Ou Caves, famous for the thousands of small Buddha statues set inside the caverns; a luxurious three day cruise to explore World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay; and a two night Saigon discovery followed by a seven night Lower Mekong cruise, complete with Luke Nguyen’s Signature Banquet and two nights in Siem Reap to explore the Angkor Wat Archaeological Park.
This is one of 11 featured itineraries in the 94-page brochure, which offers a wide choice of departures on tours and cruises in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos and China. Additionally, APT is offering 2015/16 departures at 2014 prices across 40 of its departures, including lead in tour, the 12-day Vietnam and Cambodia Highlights
Celebrity chef Luke Nguyen has confirmed he will continue in his role as APT Asia Ambassador for 2015/16 and as well as hosting the 20-day Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam & Mekong River Cruise (26 June 2015), he has also designed exclusive dining experiences including: a banquet for all guests who sail on APT’s Mekong river cruises to enjoy; and a degustation dinner with matching wines that guests will enjoy at Xu Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City.
The all inclusive lifestyle available to guests travelling on APT’s Vietnam & Cambodia holidays in 2015 features most meals (including all meals and beverages on its cruises), all flights within Asia, five star luxurious accommodation, an APT cruise or tour director, all sightseeing, transfers, airport taxes, port charges and tipping.
APT is offering a choice of three ‘SuperDeals’ on all bookings made by 31 March 2015. For bookings on any holiday to Asia of 12 days or longer a ‘Fly Free, including taxes’ deal is available; or alternatively save up to $3,000 per couple with APT’s special ‘Business Class’ deal, which starts from $2,995 per person, including air taxes of up to $600 per person. Or book APT’s 8-day Luxury Mekong River Cruise, as well as flights from Australia, and receive an air credit of up to $500 per person. Offers are subject to availability and terms and conditions apply.
APT’s new Vietnam and Cambodia 2015/16 brochure is available now. Call 1300 196 420, visit aptouring.com.au or see your local business development manager for further information.
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