2009 Overseas Trips!


Early Bird Discount for some Trips have been extended!!!!
SOUTH AFRICA TRIP updated!
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In 2008, we brought to you great trips from Malaysia, Indonesia, and India.

And this year, we're even more excited! Cos we have such a fantastic lineup of overseas holiday adventures lined up for you guys...


  • Marvellous Malaysia
  • Intriguing Indonesia
  • Voluptous Vietnam
  • Heavenly Himalayas
  • Jaw-dropping Japan
  • Incredible India
  • Magical Mauritius
  • and even... Stunning South Africa.

OOH... we're drooling already

Check them out below:

Mauritius: An Escape To Paradise (12D11N) 3 Vacancies left!!

India: Scenic Himalayas Soft Trek (14D13N) 3 Vacancies left!!

Indonesia: Mt. Rinjani + Senggigi + Gili Islands (8D7N) FULL

Japan: Mt Fuji Sunrise Trek + Tokyo Free & Easy (7D6N)
FULL

India: Technical Mountaineering Course (25D24N)
FULL

Vietnam: Off The Beaten Track (8D7N)


Malaysia: Tioman Free & Easy Island Tour (3D2N) EXTENDED ! 10 More Vacancies

South Africa: Experience the wild (8D6N) FULL

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South Africa- Experience the wild

8DAYS/6NIGHTS MAURITIUS & CAPE TOWN
1 NIGHT MAURITIUS FREE & 5NIGHTS CAPETOWN
24th June – 01 July 2009


South Africa Trip- Experience the wild

Another very exotic trip brought to you by NUS Mountaineering Club. Be sure not to miss this one. Getting the very best of South Africa at an unbeatable price. From the table mountain, to the safari and to the winelands, you will always be on the move experiencing the unique culture of South Africa.

Wait no longer and sign up for this unique trip!

Package Includes(S$ 2,860):


Return airfare and airport tax
All meals and transport according to itinerary
Accommodation on a twin sharing basis

DAY 01 SINGAPORE - MAURITIUS MK643 1105 / 1405 (MOB/D)

WED Depart at Changi International Airport Terminal 1 and experience the nonstop caring service of Air Mauritius. Upon arrival, you will be met & greet by local handling agent & transferred to hotel. Dinner & overnight at hotel (under Air Mauritius account)

DAY 02 MAURITIUS - CAPE TOWN MK843 0910 / 1315 (B/D)
















THUR After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cape Town. Meet & greet by local handling agent Thomson Gateways upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. Free at leisure for the day and dinner at Wang Thai Restaurant. Overnight at Capetonian Hotel or similar

DAY 03 CAPE TOWN - OSTRICH FARM + CITY TOUR (B/L-ostrich/D)
















FRI After breakfast, proceed to the Cable Station where you will have the opportunity to reach the top of the world famous Table Mountain by cable car (if weather permits) Enjoy the crisp air and clear visibility as you savour what must be an experience of a lifetime. Thereafter, continue on to visit an Ostrich farm you will be taken on a guided tour to learn about the breading and ranching of these fascinating birds. An ostrich lunch will be served prior to your ostrich tour. Thereafter, continue on a city tour of Cape Town. Drive by the historical Malay Quarter, the Houses of Parliament, the City Hall and the Castle of Good Hope restored fort of Cape Town. Proceed for some shopping at Victoria & Alfred waterfront. Dinner will be served at Cape Town Fish Market restaurant. Overnight at Capetonian Hotel or similar.

DAY 04 CAPE TOWN - CAPE PENINSULA (B/L-lobster/D)
















SAT After breakfast, depart for a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula. This tour brings you to the Atlantic suburbs, ea Point, Clifton and Camps Bay to Hout Bay where you embark on a boat ride to Seal Island (if weather permits) Drive along the breathtaking scenic Chapman's Peak Drive - one of the most spectacle Marine drive of the world. Then proceed to Mineral World, a gemstone factory. A lobster lunch will then be served at a local restaurant. After lunch, drive along False Bay to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve before reaching Cape Point and ascend to the highest point. Continue the tour driving into Boulders Beach and see the penguins. Drive past Simon's Town an old naval base Muizenberg, Fish Hoek. Dinner will be served at Mr. Chan Restaurant (included one sliced abalone dish)

DAY 05 CAPE TOWN - SAFARI (B/L)


SUN After breakfast, leave early to the game lodge for a game drive. Just 90 mins scenic drive from Cape Town is the Aquila Private Game Reserve, home to 4 of the "Big Five" After welcoming refreshments, set off in a 2 to 3 hour game drive in a 4 x 4 vehicle with an experienced game ranger through he bio-diverse natural habitat of animals such as lion, hippo, buffalo, giraffe zebra, rhino, ostrich, baboon, warthog, springbok and many other species of wild animals. View some of the 172 species of birds in the reserve. Lunch will be served at the game reserve. After lunch, travel back to Cape Town. Dinner will be on your own arrangement tonight.
DAY 06 CAPE TOWN - WINELANDS (B/L/D)
















MON After breakfast, proceed for some curio shopping at Green Market Square Flea Market. Proceed for a Winelands Tour. This is the perfect opportunity to stock up your wine cellar as you call on some of South Africa's foremost wine estate. This includes a visit to the city of Stellenbosch with backdrop of the Hollentots Holland Mountains, the white gabled Cape Dutch homesteads and the oak lined streets and lanes. Visit a wine estate for a cellar tour and wine tasting sessions. Lunch will be served at the winery. Thereafter proceed to Century City - Africa's largest shopping and entertainment Centre that was open in October 2000 and it has more than 400 shops. Century City is not just another shopping mall, from its breath taking architecture, design details and the sweep of its spacious malls, from the murals reflecting art through the ages to magnificent giant sculptures to the live and multimedia entertainment. Dinner is served in Taiwan City Restaurant

DAY 07 CAPE TOWN - JOHANNESBURG -MAURITIUS-SINGAPORE BA6406 0840 / 1040
(B/MOB) MK852 1315 / 1915
TUE MK646 2010 / 0945+1

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg with onward connection to Mauritius and Singapore.

DAY 08 SINGAPORE

WED Home sweet home

Technical Mountaineering Course in India

Dates of travel: 10May - 4 June 2009
Price: $2300*
Contact: trips.mir@gmail.com

*Note that price quoted is subject to change due to airfare or any unforeseen circumstances

For those with little or no experience in technical climbing, the Himalaya Technical Mountaineering Course offers a solid base in theoretical and practical knowledge. From snow craft and ice craft to use of equipment, we have made sure the curriculum is a comprehensive introduction to the art of mountain climbing.
The mountaineering course will be run in the Beas Kund area of Himachal Pradesh. Our training ground will be the Beas Kund glacier. The base camp will be at Bhakarthach. During the 25-day program, you will learn the basics of ice and snow craft and how to use mountaineering equipment. At the end of the program, we will go summit a 5000+m peak. All participants on completion of their course will be awarded a certificate.

Course Objectives:
• Develop expedition travel and climbing skills.
• Develop confidence with load carrying, moving camps in mountains
• Cover all technical snow climbing skills necessary for climbing a major peak.
• Learn wilderness and glacier navigation skills
• Learn about climbing at high altitudes and proper acclimatization processes.


Curriculum:
- Use of ice axe
- Self-arrest techniques
- Techniques in ascending / descending snow slopes, types and use of snow anchors
- Use of Jumar and Ascending Knots.
- Roped climbing and belay systems
- Introduction of crampons, French cramponing and ice climbing
- Different types of ice anchors, protections and belay systems
- Glacier travel, crevasse rescue and evacuation
- Fixed rope routines
- Establishing high camps
- LNT (Leave no traces) practices


Cost Includes:
1.Camping Tents, Kitchen tents, Sleeping bags (Holofill) and Carry mats. All technical climbing gear.
2.Nutritious, high calorie food will be served.
3.Guide, cook and camp helpers until base camp.
4. Horses carry loads on the route until Base camp.
5. All instruction.
6. Transport between Delhi and Manali by Volvo bus.
7. Transport between Manali and Dhundi in Jeeps.
8. Hotel in Manali 2 days before the trip and 1 day on return.
9. Airport Pick up and Drop in Delhi.

Cost Excludes:
• Any expenses of personal nature like phone call etc
• Food in Delhi and Manali
• Hotel in Delhi.
• Sightseeing in Delhi.

Mt. Rinjani + Senggigi + Gili Islands

Dates of travel: 11th - 18th May 2009
Price: $859 (FULL) !!!
Min 20pax, Max 24pax
Contact Evan @ 97304238 or trips.mir@gmail.com


*Note that price quoted is subject to change due to airfare or any unforeseen circumstances
*There is an additional $50 charge for non-students


4D3N Trek – Mt Rinjani


Mount Rinjani or Gunung Rinjani is an active volcano in Indonesia on the island of Lombok. It rises to 3,726 m (12,224 ft), making it the second highest volcano in Indonesia. Students will be trekking up the volcano with an arranged guide. Along the way, participants will get to see the spectacular Segara Anak crater lake and an oval-shaped caldera is filled partially by a lake known as Segara Anak (also contains hot springs). The eruptions of 1994, 1995, and 1996 have formed a small cone, Gunung Baru or Mountain New in the center of the caldera and lava flows from these eruptions haveentered the lake. Pparticipants will be trekking to visit the rim then to the summit.

John's Adventure
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break/lunch/dinner provided by John's Adventure
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Equipments provided by John's Adventure
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1N Relax, Leisure – Senggigi

Senggigi is the main tourist strip of Lombok, stretched out along nearly 10 kilometers of beachfront just to the north of the capital Mataram. With interesting stalls along the beach, participants get to experience the modern kampong cultural.

2D1N Relax, Leisure – Gili Islands


The three Gili Islands are a small-scale backpacker mecca and Lombok's most popular tourist destination. The islands are very relaxed and laid-back, with countless little beachside cafes playing reggae and serving up banana pancakes, and no cars or motorbikes to disturb the peace.

Hotel
Pondok Indah Hotel

Puri Senggigi Hotel

Sunrise Hotel

Itinerary

DAY 1 (11 May)

18.30pm
Arrive at Lombok airport. Transfer to Pondok Indah Hotel.

DAY 2 (12 May)

06.00am
After breakfast, trek guide will be picking the group up and transfer to Senaru. Trek guides briefly explain the route details, local cultural traditions, what you might see and safety procedures.

07.20am -12.15pm

The first hours of the trek climb steeply through thick tropical forests rice in flora, bird life and a variety of butterflies. You might see orchid and, if lucky, the rare black ebony leaf monkey, known locally as Lutung.

Do note that for safety purposes, the descent/ascent of Mt.Rinjani and will be weather permitting.

12.15pm – 14.00pm
Lunch

14.00pm – 17.00pm
Rest stops are taken along the way, and at Pos 2 Montong satas shelter (1,500m). Village stories and local legends are related by your guide. Features include the banyan tree Bunut Ngengkang that looks like someone standing with their legs apart, and the Batu Penyesalan stone. Depending on your preference and weather conditions, the night’s camp is made in the forest at pos 3 Mondokon Lolak (2,000m) after about five hours climb from Senaru.
Camp - Dinner - Overnight.

DAY 3 (13 May)
02.00am

Trek up to the top of Rinjani to catch the beautiful sunrise.

02.15 - 09.15am
Trekking down to base camp

09.15am – 10.15am
Breakfast

10.30am – 13.00pm

After breakfast, down to the lake Segara Anak (2,000 m) within the Rinjani crater. The trek route in this point is steep and rocky. Your guide and porters will assist and give you extra attention. Mt. Baru (2,351m) is an island in the lake and an active volcano, last erupting dramatically in 1994. Going down the ridge passing numerous Edelweiss plants Bunga Abadi to the crater rim camp for a well-deserved lunch. It takes two to three hours down the steep trail to the crater lake and day 2’s camp.

14.00pm
The rest of the day is spent relaxing, swimming in the lake and exploring the pilgrimage hot springs, believed to have healing powers.

DAY 4 (14 May)

07.00am
Breakfast

08.15am – 12.00noon
After a well prepared breakfast, with the gentle ascent walking amidst the pine-like Casuarinas species locally known as Cemara, perhaps seeing evidence of wild pigs and the long-tailed grey macaque monkeys. Visit to Susu and Payung Cave.

12.00noon – 14.00pm
Lunch break

14.30pm – 17.00pm
Trek up to Senaru crate rim
O/N TENT

DAY 5 (15 May)

07.00am
Breakfast

08.00am – 11.30am
Resting at Pos 3 Pada Balong (1,800 m), enjoy a lunch break here. We reach Pos 2 Tengengean (1,500 m) to enjoy the beautiful views of Mt. Rinjani summit (3,726 m).

12.00noon
Lunch

14.00pm – 17.30pm
Gentle walk continue through open grassland used as cattle grazing by local people to the Resting shelter at Pos 1 Pemantauan (1,300). The trek ends at Rinjani Information Center at the road head in Sembalun Lawang.
Check in at Pondok Indah Hotel

DAY 6 (16 May)

07.00am
Breakfast

08.00am – 12.00 noon
Soft Trek
Waterfall (sindang gile) and Waterfall 2 (Tiu Kelep)



Senaru’s best known attraction is the Sendang Gila waterfall which attracts many thousands of Indonesian and foreign visitors annually. Located at about 600m above sea level, the waterfall is an easy 20 minute walk down a graded trail and steps from Senaru Village, a pleasant alternative return route winds along the edge of the steep valley, following the irrigation canal. For the more adventurous, Senaru’s “second waterfall” Tiu Kelep is another hour’s walk upriver from Sendang Gila. The scramble over rocks through the tropical forest is rewarded by the beauty of the waterfall and a swim in its deep pool. It is said locally that every time you swim behind the main waterfall of Tiu Kelep you become a year younger!

14.00pm
Tranfser to Senggigi Beach
Check in at Puri Senggigi Hotel

DAY 7 (17 May)

07.00am
Breakfast

08.15am – 11.15am
Transfer to Gili islands
Check in at
Sunrise Hotel
FREE and EASY

Off the north-west coast of Lombok, about 20 kms North of Senggigi, can be found the trio of islands known as THE GILIS – Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan. All have spectacular white sandy beaches, sparkling blue water and are encircled by beautiful coral reefs containing the very rare blue coral and thousands of species of marine life. Snorkellers and divers flock to these islands to indulge in an underwater fantasy.

Additional activity:

-Scuba dive (2xdive 50 USD)
Around the three Gili Islands in the North-West of Lombok (Gili Air, Gili Meno, Gili Trawangan) are more than 15 different dive spots and there are new reefs being explored all the time. Some of our spots are more suitable for advanced divers, but many are also suitable for beginners. Our experienced dive masters will always find the right spot for you

Do note that for safety purposes, snorkeling will be weather permitting.

-Island hopping (visit the other gilis + snorkeling trip 15 USD)
Gili Trawangan was the first island to attract visitors, with very simple rooms being built to cater for the demand mainly from divers. The coral around these islands offers some great snorkelling and dive trips to some excellent sites in deeper water are popular. Today, Trawangan has a range of small "losmens" or basic rooms with restaurant attached offering cheap, very simple lodgings, dotted along the east coast. Trawangan also has a number of good dive shops, some run by expatriates living on the island, so this is still the favoured island of divers, although the best snorkelling is found off the other islands. At night, Trawangan always has a party happening at one of the restaurant / bars to disrupt the tranquility. Generally this island attracts younger travellers and divers content with basic accommodation but still wanting some life. This island has a beautiful white beach, excellent coral including rare blue coral just offshore, and is very peaceful.

Gili Meno is the least developed of the islands, has a limited range of accommodation and eating places and is, therefore, less crowded – suitable for those who just wish to relax. It does have a picturesque salt lake and an excellent bird park with restaurant and bar. Snorkelling is excellent off the east coast. Diving or sightseeing boat trips are also possible from Meno. Electricity is available 24 hours but very unstable. The water system has not been installed to this island therefore most of cheap hotels use light salty water and only expensive hotels buy pure water from the main land but most. The boats from Lombok arrive at the E coast of the island. The accommodation is spread mainly to South (left as you land) and some to North.

Gili Air is closest to the mainland and its range of accommodation and restaurants is somewhere in between those on terrific Trawangan and those on mellow Meno. However, recent improvements in facilities have made it a better contender against its “rival” Trawangan. There’s good snorkelling, diving and glass-bottomed boat trips here too. Walking and cycling around the island are peaceful pastimes, but, if you want more excitement, enquire about the night parties and full-moon parties. Why don’t you join many others for a sunset drink on the beach somewhere on the Gilis soon? The white beach around Gili Air is quiet and deserted, and a romantic stroll round the island will take less than 45 minutes. If you really want to find peace, seclusion, and relaxation, this is the island for you.

DAY 8 (18 May)

07.00am – 10.00am
Breakfast
FREE and EASY

14.00am
Leave gili to Mataram Airport

RATES INCLUSIVE
- All Transports
- All Hotels
- Boat to Gili
- Mountain Guides
- Porters
- Trek gears
- Cooking gears
- Meals and Drinks (ON RINJAN TREK ONLY)
- National Park Fee Rp 150.000 per person

RATES EXCLUDED
- Porters tips
- Mask & snorkel
- Meals and Drinks during stay at Hotel
Mt Fuji Sunrise track and Tokyo Free and Easy

Dates of travel: 19th - 26th July 2009
Price: $1985* FULL!
Non-Refundable Deposit: S$300
Bring a friend along and you will receive $100 off!
Max 15pax
Contact Suling @ 96364342 or trips.mir@gmail.com
*Note that price quoted is subject to change due to airfare or any unforeseen circumstances
*Promo price only for students. There is an additional $100 charge for non-students

Japan has always been a top tourist destination for tourists around the World. In this budget trip, we will be taking you to ascend the peak of Mt. Fuji (Japan’s highest dormant volcano), Savour the freshest Sashimi, and view the magnificent Sumida Fireworks festival held only once a year!

For a peak of 3776m, Mt. Fuji is comparatively easier to ascent than other peaks of the same height. No technical skills or previous experience is required, as most of the route would just be trekking up slopes. The view of the sun rising is also not to be missed, as it is guaranteed to take your breath away.

As we believe that all our participants have varying interests, we have come up with a flexible structured programme, where you are given lots of ‘Free and Easy’ time to explore the Fuji Five Lakes region, as well as the metropolitan Tokyo. Of course, if you would like, you could also take up our suggested itinerary (Designed to general preferences), or just Email Suling the types of places you would like to visit. Do note that all expenses under our suggested itinerary is not included in the price quoted above.

-Moderately Challenging: do not need participants to have any prior experience but encouraged to have basic level of fitness
-You're strongly encouraged to come for free “training excursions” for our participants! You can also make new friends there, or pick up one or two phrases of Japanese.
- Will need some basic cold clothing on Mt. Fuji


19th July (Sun)
0600h: Flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Narita Airport, Japan
Transfer to Tokyo station and then to Kawaguchiko station. Check into hostel. Free and Easy.




Kawaguchiko Station
Kawaguchiko Station


20th July (Mon)
Free and Easy

Suggested Itinarary:

Lake Saiko/Kawaguchiko Day trip

0910 – Retro Bus from Kawaguchiko station
0950 – Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba: Visit historic Thatched roof houses. Demonstrations of crafts including silk and paper
1150 – Retro Bus to Fugaku Fuketsu
1159 – Narusawa Ice Cave and Fugaku Wind caves. Both formed by lavas from a prehistoric eruption of Mt. Fuji
1424 – Retro Bus
1502 – Kawaguchi ko Lake, Kawaguchiko cable car up Mt.Tenjo
1730 – Back to Hostel
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Hakone Day trip

0730 – 0840 – Kawaguchiko to Gotemba
0900 – 0933 – Gotemba to Togendai
0945 – Togendai, scenic Lake Ashi cruise to Hakone Machi.
1100 - Bus to Miyanoshita (930yen)
1130 – Hot Spring (at Miyanoshita station)
1330 – Train to Gora
1400 – Gora station. Try out the famous gyoza at the Gyoza center. (200m from station)
1500 - Soun zan. Starting point from Hakone Ropeway/Tozan Cablecar to Togendai
1530 – Stop on the way at Owakudani (Owakudani Nature trail, 25min) (volcanic activity area)
1700 – Back to Togendai
1730 – Bus from Togendai to Gotemba
1900 – Gotemba to Kawaguchiko2030 – Kawaguchiko (hostel)

21st July (Tue)
Take a bus to Mt Fuji 5th station, Have lunch, and we will start our ascent. Arrive at the mountain hut that we are staying for the night by evening. Dinner and Sleep.

5th station Climbing

Torii Mt Fuji
Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Winding path up, Red Torii (gate), at 3250m



22nd July (Wed)
Start our final ascent at 0200h. View the spectacular sunrise at the highest point of Japan. Enjoy a walk around the crater of Mt. Fuji, as well as the highest Weather station in Japan. (Crater walk optional). We will descent and reach Mt. Fuji 5th station in the early afternoon. Take a bus back to hostel. Free and Easy.

Sunrise01

Waiting for the sunrise

Sunrise01
Sunrise02

First rays of sunlight

Sunrise04

Crater walk

Fuji Weather Station

Weather Station

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Back up plan if whole ascent cancelled:

21st July (Tue)
Head down to Lake Shoji, Lake Motosu (retro bus) and hike to Eboshi san lookout (1.5hr climb) for a view of Mt.Fuji overlooking the Aokigahara-jukai (Sea of trees)

22nd July (Wed)
Either the Lake Saiko/Kawaguchiko Day trip or Hakone Day trip (whichever one we did not do on the 20th)

And refund of $100


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23rd July (Thu)
Transfer from Kawaguchiko Station to Tokyo Station by Highway bus. Check in to hostel in the afternoon. Free and Easy

Suggested Itinerary:
1600 – Hie Jinja (Shrine) Walk up to the shrine in a magnificent tunnel of torii
1730 – Tokyo Tower
You can then visit Japan’s famous landmark: Tokyo Tower.
1930 – Visit Roppongi to take a look at the vibrant night life there.

24th July (Fri)
Free and Easy

Suggested Itinarary:
0600 – Tsukiji Fish Market {Fresh sushi}
Watch the exciting auctions carried out early at the Tsukiji Fish Market. It is a sashimi lover’s paradise, as after looking at all the gigantic Tuna, you can head down to one of the shops to savour the sashimi fresh from the sea.
0900 – Odaiba (Sight Seeing, shopping) Among the attractions of Odaiba are several shopping and entertainment centers, theme parks, museums and the futuristic architecture and city planning.
1400 – Ginza. Drop by Ginza, where the branded outlets are located, and savour some Monja-yaki (A traditional Japanese snack).
1600 – Akihabara (Electronics, anime, manga)
This is a must for all anime/manga and gaming fans. There is also a large variety of electronics there.

Tsukiji Market Sashimi
Octopus at Tsukichi Fish Market, Sushi Restaurant

Tokyo Tower Akihabara station
Tokyo Tower, Staff advertising putside Akihabara Station

Akihabara Naruto
Gachapon and Naruto at Akihabara


25th July (Sat)
Free and Easy

Suggested Itinerary:
0900 – Meiji Shrine
1000 – Harajuku {Popular shopping area for Japanese youths. Cosplay on weekends}
Visit the Meiji Shrine, where you can see the giant wooden ‘torii’. Next, walk to the nearby Harajuku, which is a hotspot for punk and street wear. If you are lucky, you may even see some Cosplayers there.
1200 – Shibuya {Shopping, Hachiko Statue} or Shinjuku (‘CBD’ and ‘subnade’-underground street shopping and Metropolitan Government Building) Mandarake Nakano Head store
After that, you can choose to go to Shibuya or Shinjuku. You can see the faithful dog: the ‘Hackiko statue’ at Shibuya, or you can visit the Metropolitan Government building in Shinjuku. Both areas are famous for shopping too.
1600 – Sumida Fireworks Festival
In the evening, go to the Sumida River to watch the magnificent Sumida Fireworks Festival held annually there.

Meiji Shrine Harajuku
Shibuya
Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Shibuya


26th July (Sun)
Free and Easy

Suggested Itinerary:
0900 – Asakusa Temple, Sensouji
1100 – Ameyoko (Shop and bargain at the same time!)

Asakusa
Asakusa


We will then meet back at Tokyo station in the early afternoon for our flight back to Singapore. We should reach Singapore around midnight.


Costs include:
All lodging
Airfare+Taxes and Fuel surcharge
Transportation between:
-Narita and Tokyo (one way)
-Tokyo and Kawaguchiko (two way)
-Kawaguchiko and Mt. Fuji 5th station (two way)

Costs does not include:
-All meals
-All personal transport not mentioned above
-Personal expenses
-Visa (if required)
-Insurance
-All the activities under ‘Suggested Itinerary’

Do note that for safety purposes, the ascent of Mt.Fuji will be weather permitting. The Sumida fireworks is also weather permitting.



Free and Easy Tioman Island Tour (3D2N) FULL



Location : Paya Beach Resort
Date : 11 – 13 May 2009

Price: $159 incl. Coach (Paya Lodge) FULL !
Price : $179 incl. Coach(Quad-sharing Standard Chalet) 5 more places left
Rooms : Quad Sharing
Daily Buffet Breakfast, 1 Packed lunch, 2 Buffet dinner !!
For more info, contact : William at





Note :
1. Snorkeling equipment is not provided, you have to bring your own or rent at Tioman.
2. There is a RM5 (about S$2) Marine Park conservation fees per person.
3. You can also go fishing, diving and jungle trekking during your free & easy time there. I have not included it in the itinerary because not everyone will have the same interest. E-mail me for more info, you'll probably just sign-up and pay for it there.

Itinerary (subject to change)
Day 1
6.30 am: Depart from Singapore by Coach
10.30am: Arrive at Mersing
11.00am: Ferry departure
1.00 pm: Arrive at Paya Beach Resort!
1.00 – 2.00 pm: Settle down
3. 00 – 6.00 pm: Hit the beach
6.00 – 8.00 pm: Dinner

Day 2
8.00 am : Breakfast
9.00 am - 1.30 pm : Snorkeling trip to Tulai and Renggis Islands and Maine
If I can get 20 person to come, the snorkeling trip will end at 4.00 pm instead ! That's super long snorkeling time !!!!

1.30-2.30 pm : Lunch & Clean up
3.00 – 6.00 pm : Free & Easy
6.00 – 8.00 pm : Dinner

Day 3
Before 12.00 : Free & Easy
12.00pm: Depart Tioman Island
6.00pm: Arrive at Singapore

Vietnam: Off The Beaten Track (8D7N)

Contact Xieheng at 97473882 or trips.mir@gmail.com
Dates of travel: 16 June - 23 June 2009
Price: $800


* Price quoted is subject to change due to airfare or unforseen circumstances

There are only 2 types of people in the world: those who have been to vietnam, and those who are going to.

Vietnam, a country which defies description. Full of delicious contradictions and oozing charm, vietnam's stunning geography, varied cuisine, and down-to-earth people are all reasons to travel to this fast paced developing nation.

For those who have been to Vietnam before, perhaps you might have come away feeling jaded by the blatant tourist traps (aka Hoi An) and the breakneck speed of urban development (aka Ho Chi Minh City). This trip will be different. We aim to go off the beaten track (less tourists). You will witness a Vietnam steeped in tradition and culture, with just a hint of modernity creeping in to spice things up!

For those who have never visited Vietnam, prepare to be astounded.
In Brief:

Hanoi - twisting sidestreets, traditional cafes, careening motorbikes

Ha Giang - fantastic weather, terraced rice paddies, colourful ethnic minority tribes

Bai Tu Long Bay - soaring limestone karsts, clear blue water


In Detail:

Day 1 Hanoi
Upon arrival at Noi Bai airport, we meet our guides for the next 7 days and transfer to our hotel.

Day 2 Hanoi / Quan Ba
We depart Hanoi and drive to Quan Ba District just 45 km away. The area is populated by Dao ethnic people and encircled by truly awesome remote forested mountains. We combine a long, but gentle hike (about 3 hours) with an opportunity to stay with a Dao family.

Day 3 Quan Ba / Dong Van
Ha Giang is one of the most remote provinces in North East Vietnam. The area is home to some of Vietnam’s most colourful hill tribe minorities. We have breakfast and depart our host. The beauty of the surroundings tempts us to follow the rugged trail setting off through verdant hills and tangled jungle growth. Eventually, the trail arrives at our vehicle. This is followed by a drive to the township of Dong Van, where we stay overnight in a hotel.

Day 4 Dong Van
Today we will have an easy day to discover the ancient street of Dong Van and some surroundings of the area. Dong Van or Rock High Land is the most remote area of the northen V ietnam with stunning landscapes will make your unforgettable memory.

Day 5 Dong Van / Meo Vac / Ha Giang
We take to the road for about 20 km drive, arriving in Meo Vac, an area far removed from everything industrial and loud. We find one of the few places in Vietnam that are blessed with unique landscapes featuring vast mountain complexes and spectacular valleys. In the afternoon we go to Ha Giang. The night is spent in a hotel in Ha Giang.

Day 6 Ha Giang / Hanoi
We depart Ha Giang at 8 a.m and embark on a route back to Hanoi. The scenery is extraordinary, with rural farmland and rugged mountains, we arrive in Hanoi at around 7pm. The night is spent in a hotel in Hanoi.

Day 7 Hanoi / Bai Tu Long Bay
Departing Hanoi we journey to Ha Long City. We follow its fertile road through flatlands of the delta flanked by endless green carpets of rice paddies. We then head north to Ha Long City. Shortly after lunch, we embark on a boat trip amongst some of the spectacular limestone peaks, we stop along the way to paddle our kayak around fishing communities – time to relax and appreciate the sublime beauty of the bay. On Van Don Island we enjoy a short transfer ride and stay overnight in a friendly and hospitable local family.

Day 8 Bai Tu Long Bay / Hanoi
Cai Rong is located in Bai Tu Long Bay. The island’s main assets comprise gorgeous beaches and lush jungle vegetation interspersed with patches of cultivated land. Local farmers plant seasonal crops on their own plots and make a living from fishing offshore and gathering ocean creatures! We cycle across the island and board our boat to explore some of the bay’s truly awesome scenery – vertical and unusual rocks and islets emerge from the sea. Weather permits, there will be an opportunity to climb aboard our kayak and swim in the clear waters. In the early afternoon we drive back to Hanoi, arriving at approximately 6pm. Have dinner before travelling to Noi Bai airport for our plane home.

Cost includes:
Accomodation
Transportation
All meals (except for 1 lunch and 3 dinners in Hanoi free and easy)
Entrance fees and permits during guided excursions

Cost excludes:
Travel insurance
Drinks
Personal expenses
Admission fees during free time
Tips and gratuities