Engaging Experiences... Only for AAA members!

From the moment you arrive in each city, our private car & guide services promise an engaging introduction and in-depth exploration you won’t get on other tours.

Experience Hong Kong like a savvy insider… On our exclusive full-day tour, you’ll discover facets of city life and dining which few visitors every glimpse.

Delight in the neon-lit magic of Aberdeen’s floating restaurants. We’ve arranged for you to dine on the Top Deck of the legendary Jumbo!

Join Bangkok residents in their most revered temples, explore the city’s backwater lifelines on a canal cruise and join in the frenzied activity of Thailand’s unusual Railway Track Market, where vendors must periodically shuffle their stalls and goods to avoid passing trains.

Dine alongside city residents in Singapore’s colorful Geylang district, celebrated for its many eateries specializing in local favorites like Chili Crab.

10 days from $2,899
We never cancel a departure

All this is included... Private airport transfers, your choice of deluxe hotels or luxury Shangri-La Hotels, 12 meals, in-depth sightseeing with your own personal guide, exclusive AAA features, luggage handling, all on-tour ground transportation, and our comprehensive travel insurance coverage.

Book with total confidence

• 100% cash refund up to 30 days before travel.
• Only $100 deposit to lock in your trip cost.
• Complete travel insurance coverage included.

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Your Journey Across Asia

Day 1 – Welcome to Hong Kong

Upon arrival at the airport, you’ll be warmly greeted and chauffeured by private car to your choice of hotel. Discover the hip and stylish ambience of the 5-star Mira Hotel or delight in the elegance of the Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel, a luxury landmark with an enviable location overlooking magnificent Victoria Harbor.

Day 2 – Out and About in Hong Kong!

Personally designed by our Asia experts here and in Hong Kong, this unique, privately-guided sightseeing tour takes you beyond the typical sights to experience facets of Hong Kong that few visitors ever glimpse! With our private guide at your side, you’ll engage the city like a native – exploring by subway, double-decker tram and taxi. We’ll take you to Bird Street and the Flower Market, local institutions thronged daily by city residents. You’ll ride up the world’s longest covered outdoor escalator to visit the antique shops of Hollywood Road and step aboard the iconic Star Ferry for an unforgettable cruise across Victoria Harbor. Visit well-known landmarks like Man Mo Temple and stroll in a traditional Chinese garden tucked away in a quiet suburb. Sit down to a Dim Sum lunch at City Hall, a venue popular with busy professionals, and then explore Wanchai, now an exclusive city-center residential district where you’ll visit the simple but chic apartment of a typical expat.

This evening, you’ll experience the excitement and captivating charm of Aberdeen’s historic floating restaurants. We’ve made arrangements for you to dine on the Top Deck of the legendary Jumbo. Meals B,L,D

Day 3 – Hong Kong at Your Leisure

Enjoy this full day free to relax, shop and explore at your own pace. Your hotel’s heart-of-it-all location puts the city’s top sites, best shopping, world-class dining and efficient transportation network at your doorstep.  Meals B

Day 4 – Fly to Singapore

Your car and driver await today to take you to the airport. Upon arrival in Singapore, you’ll be met and escorted by chauffeured car to the deluxe city-center Traders Hotel or the luxurious Shangri-La, a tropical resort hotel in the heart of the city. Meals B

Day 5 – Singapore Sites… Privately Guided!

After breakfast, your private car, driver and guide await to lead you on a fascinating morning tour of the city’s highlights. Singapore’s colorful multi-ethnic heritage and rich Colonial history is evident as you drive through Little India and past Parliament House, the imposing Supreme Court and City Hall. In Chinatown, well-preserved temples and shop houses recall the early days of Singapore. From the top of Mt. Faber, you’ll have a bird’s eye view of this bustling port city and its off-shore islands. Then learn the intricacies of orchid cultivation on a guided tour of the National Orchid Garden, just one part of the renowned Singapore Botanic Gardens.

Enjoy your afternoon at leisure before meeting with your guide again this evening for a fascinating exploration through the bustling lanes of Geylang. Once an enclave for the city’s native Malay population, the district’s traditional turn-of-the-century shop houses are now home to some of Singapore’s favorite eateries. In this casual and lively atmosphere, you can sample favorite local dishes like Chili Crab. Meals B,D

Day 6 – Free Day in Singapore

Take advantage of this day at leisure and your hotel’s prime city-center location to explore and shop at your own pace. If you prefer an organized excursion, a variety of tours are available including nearby Sentosa Island, a favorite getaway for city residents. Or you can visit the Singapore Zoo for one of their unique activities like Breakfast with an Orang Utan or their world-famous Night Safari. Meals B

Day 7 – Fly to Bangkok

Your car and driver will escort you to the airport today. Upon arrival in Bangkok, you’ll be greeted for your chauffeured transfer to the deluxe city-center Pullman Hotel or the luxurious Shangri-La, a contemporary city resort on the banks of the legendary Chao Phraya River. Meals B

Day 8 – The Railway Track Market and city highlights

Your privately guided sightseeing begins just outside the city in the tiny province of Samut Songkram, home to the unusual Mae Klong Market – which is located on 100 yards of active railway track. Eight times a day when the rail carriages roll through, vendors and shoppers alike have to scramble fast to avoid the passing train. It’s a rare look into a fascinating slice of life in Thailand. Back in the city, visit the resplendent Grand Palace, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Wat Traimit – home to the world’s largest, solid gold Buddha. Your tour ends with a boat excursion on the Chao Phraya River. Voyage along the city’s myriad canals and visit Wat Arun, the magnificent Temple of Dawn. Meals B

Day 9 – At Your Leisure in Bangkok

Take advantage of this free day to enjoy the amenities of your hotel. Or step out and explore the city at your own pace. If you prefer an organized excursion, a variety of sightseeing tours and activities are available… Learn the secrets of Thai cuisine at the cooking school of the legendary Oriental Hotel, visit the colorful floating market at Damnoen Saduak and see the Bridge over the River Kwai, or join a full day excursion to Ayuthaya, the ancient capital of Thailand. Meals B

Day 10 – Bye Bye, Bangkok

You’ll be escorted to the airport by chauffeured car for your return journey. Or explore one of the world’s greatest archaeological sites with our 3-day visit to Angkor Wat. Meals B

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Handpicked deluxe hotels and resorts - AAA Exclusive Value

Mira Hotel, Hong Kong

Sleek and stylish, the new Mira Hotel overlooks Kowloon Park in the heart of Tsimshatsui. Guestrooms are uniquely furnished with Arne Jacobsen Egg Chairs, Sony LCD TV’s, free Wi-Fi, and a spacious aromatherapy marble bath.

Traders Hotel, Singapore

Wonderfully located close to the shops and eateries of the world-famous Orchard Road retail district, this deluxe hotel promises contemporary comfort and award-winning Shangri-La service.

Pullman Bangkok King Power Hotel

Enjoy a downtown location and stylish guestrooms featuring flat screen TV’s and marbled baths with separate tub and rainforest shower. There’s an outdoor pool, well-equipped fitness center and six unique dining venues.

The finest luxury hotels and resorts - AAA Affordable Luxury

Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel, Hong Kong

This award-winning luxury landmark enjoys a privileged location overlooking Victoria Harbor. Guestrooms are among the largest in Hong Kong and each one features a dramatic floor-to-ceiling bay window with city or harbor views.

Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore

Surrounded by 15 acres of tropical gardens just a short stroll from Orchard Road, this topranked luxury hotel promises an unforgettable stay. Elegant guestrooms feature free Internet access, satellite TV, minibar and electronic safe.

Shangri-La, Bangkok

With lush gardens and a spectacular riverside setting, this luxury landmark offers the serenity of a tropical retreat – in the heart of the city! Elegant guestrooms are accented with classic Thai touches like fine silk and teak furnishings.

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10 days from $2,899

All this is included… Private airport transfers, your choice of deluxe hotels or luxury Shangri-La Hotels, 12 meals, in-depth sightseeing with your own personal guide, exclusive AAA features, luggage handling, all on-tour ground transportation, and our comprehensive travel insurance coverage.

Book with total confidence

• 100% cash refund up to 30 days before travel.
• Only $100 deposit to lock in your trip cost.
• Complete travel insurance coverage included.

We never cancel a departure

AAA Exclusive Value Travel Any Day	Per Person Double	Single Supplement
2011 Jan 1 - Mar 13 Mar 14 - Apr 30 May 1 - Sep 14 Sep 15 - Oct 10 Oct 11 - Nov 13 Nov 14 - Dec 26 Dec 27 - 31	$2899 3099 2899 2999 3099 2899 2999	$2100 2200 2000 2200 2300 2000 2200
2012 Jan 1 - 12 Jan 13 - Mar 14 Mar 15 - Apr 30	$2999 2899 2999	$2200 2000 2200
AAA Affordable Luxury Travel Any Day	Per Person Double	Single Supplement
2011 Jan 1 - 16 Jan 17 - Feb 28 Mar 1 - Apr 11 Apr 12 - 29 May 1 - Sep 15 Sep 16 - 30 Oct 1 - 10 Oct 11 - 31 Nov 1 - 15 Nov 16 - Dec 29 Dec 30 - 31	$3699 3399 3499 3699 3399 3499 3399 3699 3599 3499 3699	$2400 2200 2200 2400 2200 2200 2200 2400 2300 2200 2400
2012 Jan 1 - 16 Jan 17 - Feb 28 Mar 1 - 31 Apr 1 - 30	$3699 3499 3599 3699	$2400 2200 2300 2400
Call your AAA Travel Professional for international economy or business airfare, which includes arrival and departure transfers. Prices are per person, double. Our Travel Insurance cost of $153 per person is included, but purchase is not mandatory and the policy can be optionally deducted from your trip cost at the time of final payment. We can arrange convenient air services for this tour aboard Cathay Pacific. Solo travelers save $200 off their next trip.

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Travel on to the Magnificent Jungle Ruins of Angkor…

For $699-$799 per person, double occupancy

Day 10 – Fly from Bangkok to Siem Reap

After breakfast, you’ll be escorted to the airport. Upon arrival in Siem Reap, you’ll be warmly greeted for your transfer to the hotel of your choice, the superior first class Victoria Angkor or La Residence, a deluxe resort.

This afternoon, join your private guide to begin your in-depth exploration of the magnificent jungle ruins of Angkor, once the royal seat of the mighty Khmer Empire. First you’ll explore imposing Angkor Wat, the largest temple in the world with a volume of stone equaling that of the Cheops Pyramid in Egypt. Inspired by 12th century Hinduism, it took an estimated 30 years to build Angkor Wat, including the intricately carved bas-reliefs which adorn all four sides of the temple.

Late in the day, your guide will lead you to a prime vantage point to witness the sun set over Angkor, a magnificent and unforgettable spectacle. Meals B

Day 11 – Exploring the Ruins of Angkor

This morning you’ll discover the monumental magnificence of Angkor Thom – the last capital of the Khmers, with its Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King, and the stunning Bayon temple. This 12th century masterpiece lies at the very centre of Angkor Thom and is an archaeological wonder of symmetry and grandeur. Then visit Preah Khan, an extensive monastic complex respected for the painstaking renovation work which has preserved its original structure and mysterious allure.

In the afternoon, your exploration of Angkor focuses on the less-visited but equally impressive sites of Angkor, including Ta Prohm. Dedicated in 1186, this vast temple complex has been largely left in its natural state, surrounded by the massive roots and limbs of the encroaching jungle.  Meals B

Day 12 – Across Tonle Sap Lake to Siem Reap

Check out after breakfast for a scenic drive to the shores of Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. Step aboard a small shaded boat for a guided excursion across the lake to visit floating villages of fishing families and their small fish farms; it’s a fascinating look into an enduring way of life. Then continue on to Siem Reap airport for your onward flight.  Meals B

Discover More of Colorful South Asia…
Our custom planned 3-city sightseeing package

$599 per person

In Hong Kong… Leave behind the skyscrapers and bustle of Kowloon, Central and Wanchai and discover Lantau - the largest of Hong Kong’s 235 islands! This full day Privately Guided excursion begins aboard the express ferry to Lantau Island where our car and driver will first take you to Cheung Sha Beach, Hong Kong’s longest. Continue with your guide to Tai O, a picturesque fishing village, and then drive up the winding mountain road of the Ngong Ping Plateau to visit Lantau’s magnificent Giant Buddha - the world’s largest seated outdoor bronze Buddha. Walk along the Path of Wisdom and sit down to a traditional Buddhist vegetarian lunch at the tranquil Po Lin Monastery, followed by a tour of the monastery grounds. A 25-minute cable car ride down the mountain side offers spectacular views of lush mountain valleys and the South China Sea. Your private car, driver and guide will then escort you back to your hotel.

In Singapore… Join your own personal guide for a unique exploration into the city’s illustrious history as you trace the footsteps of Sir Stamford Raffles. Begin at the Raffles Landing Site and delve into Singapore’s Colonial legacy and its multi-ethnic heritage. Sit down to an elegant High Tea in the Tiffin Room at the legendary Raffles Hotel and then step aboard a traditional Bumboat for a delightful cruise. This excursion on the Singapore River promises a fresh perspective on the city’s colorful past and its sparkling 21st century skyline.

In Bangkok… Step out with your own private guide in the quiet of early morning to participate in a traditional Buddhist ritual, one that is still practiced daily by millions of Thais all across the country. This unique and memorable experience begins with a short Tuk Tuk ride to a nearby temple, where you will join neighborhood residents in placing food and flower offerings in the bowls of Buddhist monks as they pass by in a procession. A short prayer and the ringing of a hallowed bell mark the conclusion of the morning Alms. Afterward, your personal guide can serve as an interpreter if you wish to engage more personally with the monks in a discussion about Buddhism and the important role it plays in contemporary daily life. Refresh with complimentary mineral water and a cold towel before you are chauffeured back to your hotel.

These Privately Guided sightseeing excursions are scheduled for your free day in each city. The price above is based on two or three people touring together with a private car, driver and guide. Add $300 for solo travel.

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