Westerdam Cruise Excursions 26 Oct – 23 Nov

Intended Travel date: 26 Oct – 23 Nov 2019
Cruise line: Holland America
Number of participants: 2 – 14 people
Note: To deliver the best value with more affordable price, we offer tour price from 6 pax.
The quotation for group of 2 – 5 is up on request. Contact us for more details.

Westerdam Cruise DestinationsTime Table
Shanghai, China26 Oct 0800(+1)1800
Fukuoka, Japan29 Oct 0700-1700
Kagoshima, Japan30 Oct 0900-1800
Naha, Japan1 Nov 0700-1800
Ishigaki, Japan2 Nov 0800-1800
Keelung, Taiwan3 Nov a0700
Kaohsiung, Taiwan5 Nov 0800-1700
Manila, Philippines7 Nov 0800-1800
Hong Kong, China9 Nov a0800
Halong Bay, Vietnam11 Nov 0800-2300
Da Nang, Vietnam13 Nov 0800(+1)1400
Nha Trang, Vietnam15 Nov 0800-1600
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam16 Nov 0800-2300
Sihanoukville, Cambodia18 Nov 0600-1800
Laem Chabang (Bangkok), Thailand19 Nov 1000(+1)1600
Ko Samui, Thailand21 Nov 0800-1500

Westerdam Cruise Excursions Nov - Dec 2019

Westerdam Cruise Itinerary Detail

Shanghai, China (26 Oct 0800(+1)1800)

Program 01: Shanghai Sightseeing Tour (7.0 – 8.0 hours)

Shanghai Westerdam Cruise Oct 20198:00 Ship arrival
9:00 English-Speaking-Guide waits with welcome-board and proceed to tour by chartered car/coach
Visit Jade Buddha Temple
Visit Fresh Water Pearl Gallery
Visit Shanghai Grand Theater and Art Museum
Stroll Shanghai Old Street
Visit Yuyuan Garden
Stroll Xin Tian Di district
16:00 Return at port
**The itinerary is subject to change according to the cruise arrival and departure time as well as the traffic condition**.
Trip Price

Number of participants5-67-89-1011-1213-14
Price per person (USD)135125113108105

Inclusions

  • Shanghai cruise port pick-up & drop-off
  • Private vehicle with driver based on the group size
  • Transportation tax, tolls, parking fees
  • Entrance fee for all of the sightseeing spots listed on the itinerary
  • Private English speaking guide services
  • 1 bottle mineral water

Exclusions

  • China visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Lunch (optional US$ 12 ~ 15 per person, with the assistance of local guide)
  • Tips to the guide and driver
  • Personal expenses
  • Any other items that not indicated in the itinerary

Program 02: Shanghai Tour to Water Town (5.0 – 6.0 hours)

Shanghai Water Town Westerdam Cruise Oct 20198:00 English-Speaking-Guide waits with welcome-board and proceed to tour by chartered car/coach
Visit Zhujiajiao ancient Water Town
Visit a famous fabric village – Ming and Qing dynasties
Lunch en route (on clients’ own account)
13:00 Return at port
**The itinerary is subject to change according to the cruise arrival and departure time as well as the traffic condition**
Trip Price

Number of participants5-67-89-1011-1213-14
Price per person (USD)137130125120115

Inclusions

  • Shanghai cruise port pick-up & drop-off
  • Private vehicle with driver based on the group size
  • Transportation tax, tolls, parking fees
  • Entrance fee for all of the sightseeing spots listed on the itinerary
  • Private English speaking guide services
  • 1 bottle mineral water

Exclusions

  • China visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Lunch (optional US$ 12 ~ 15 per person, with the assistance of local guide)
  • Tips to the guide and driver
  • Canal boat (US$9 per boat/ max 6 pax)
  • Personal expenses
  • Any other items that not indicated in the itinerary

Fukuoka, Japan (29 Oct 0700-1700)

Program: Hakata Highlights (5.0 hours)

Fukuoka Westerdam Oct 20197:00 Ship arrival
8:00 English-Speaking-Guide waits with welcome-board and proceeds to tour by chartered car/coach
Visit Kushida-jinja Shrine
Visit Machiya Museum
Visit Tochoji Temple – Great Seated Buddha: enter inside the Buddha to find ‘Ring of buddha’ which leads us to the paradise
Visit Fukuoka Tower
13:00 Return at port
17:00 Ship departure
Trip Price

Number of participants68101214
Price per person (USD)169140145130123

Inclusions

  • English-Speaking-Guide (licensed)
  • Chartered car/coach including high-way and parking fee
  • Entrance fee: Machiya Museum, Fukuoka Tower

Exclusions

  • Tips to the guide and driver
  • Meals & Drinks

Kagoshima, Japan (30 Oct 0900-1800)

Program 01: Chiran & Kagoshima (6.0 hours)

Kagoshima Westerdam Oct 20199:00 Ship arrival
10:00 English-Speaking-Guide waits with welcome-board and proceeds to tour by chartered car/coach.
Visit Samurai Residents’ District, with a visit to refined Japanese Garden
Visit Chiran Peace Museum (Tokko Heiwa Kaikan)
Visit Kagoshima city/ Shiroyama Observatory for panoramic vies
Lunch en route (on clients’ own account)
16:00 Return at port
18:00 Ship departure
Trip Price

Number of participants68101214
Price per person (USD)205168172154142

Inclusions

  • English-Speaking-Guide (licensed)
  • Chartered car/coach including high-way and parking fee
  • Entrance fee: Samurai Residents’ District, Chiran Peace Museum

Exclusions

  • Tips to the guide and driver
  • Meals & Drinks

Program 02: Kagoshima & Sakurajima (6.0 hours)

Sakurajima Westerdam Oct 20199:00 Ship arrival
10:00 English-Speaking-Guide waits with welcome-board and proceed to tour by chartered car/coach.
Visit Sakurajima (round trip by ferry)
Sakurajima Visitor Center
Sakurajima lava Nagisa Park & footbath
Arimura lava observatory
Kurokami Buried Shrine Gate
Road station “Sakurajima” Fire Island is Megumi kan
Lunch en route (on clients’ own account)
16:00 Return at port
18:00 Ship departure
Trip Price

Number of participants68101214
Price per person (USD)205167159142134

Inclusions

  • English-Speaking-Guide (licensed)
  • Chartered car/coach including high-way and parking fee
  • Ferryboat fare

Exclusions

  • Tips to the guide and driver
  • Meals & Drinks

Naha, Japan (1 Nov 0700-1800)

Program 01: Ryukyu Dynasty History (6.0 hours)

Note: This itinerary is not available at present because a fire has swept through the historic Shuri Castle

Naha Okinawa Westerdam Nov 20197:00 Ship arrival
8:00 English-Speaking-Guide waits with welcome-board and proceeds to tour by chartered car/coach.
Visit Shuri Castle
Visit Tama-udun Royal Mausoleum
Stroll Kinjo-cho stone pavement
Visit Shikinaen (Ryukyu-garden)
Stroll International street (for shopping)
14:00 Return at port
18:00 Ship departure
Trip Price

Number of participants68101214
Price per person (USD)196167172152143

Inclusions

  • English-Speaking-Guide (licensed)
  • Chartered car/coach including high-way and parking fee
  • Entrance fee: Syuri Castle, Tama-udun, Shikinaen

Exclusions

  • Tips to the guide and driver
  • Meals & Drinks

Program 02: Okinawa Highlights (6.0 hours)

Okinawa Naha Westerdam Nov 20197:00 Ship arrival
8:00 English-Speaking-Guide waits with welcome-board and proceed to tour by chartered car/coach.
Visit Former Japanese Naval Underground Headquarters
Visit Himeyuri Monumen
Visit Peace Memorial Park
Visit Okinawa World & Gyokusendo Cave
Lunch en route (on clients’ own account)
14:00 Return at port
18:00 Ship departure
Trip Price

Number of participants68101214
Price per person (USD)202173182168154

Inclusions

  • English-Speaking-Guide (licensed)
  • Chartered car/coach including high-way and parking fee
  • Entrance fee: Former Naval Underground HQ, Okinawa World & Gyokusendo

Exclusions

  • Tips to the guide and driver
  • Meals & Drinks

Ishigaki, Japan (2 Nov 0800-1800)

Program: Ishigaki Highlights (6.0 hours)

Ishigaki Westerdam Cruise Nov 20198:00 Ship arrival
9:00 English-Speaking-Guide waits with welcome-board and proceed to tour by chartered car/coach.
Visit Torinji Temple
Visit Banna Mountain Observation Deck
Visit Ishigaki Yaima Village
Drive through Nagura Bay
Visit Kabira Bay (Glass-bottom boat available on clients account)
Visit Yonekoyaki Pottery & Seesha Garden
15:00 Return at port
18:00 Ship departure
Trip Price

Number of participants68101214
Price per person (USD)230188175156142

Inclusions

  • English-Speaking-Guide (licensed)
  • Chartered car/coach including high-way and parking fee
  • Entrance fee: Ishigaki Yaima Village

Exclusions

  • Tips to the guide and driver
  • Meals & Drinks

Keelung, Taiwan (3 Nov 0700(+1)1600)

Program 01: Taipei Highlights (8.0 hours)

Taipei Westerdam Cruise Nov 201907:00 Cruise arrival
08:00 Pick up from Keelung Harbor transfer to Taipei City
09:00 Visit to
National Palace Museum
The Grand Hotel Taipei (outside building)
Bao-An Temple
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
Taipei 101 Building (NOT incl. observatory ticket)
15:00 Transfer back to Keelung harbor
16:00 Arrive in Keelung harbor
**The itinerary is subject to change according to the cruise arrival and departure time as well as the traffic condition**
Trip Price

Number of participants68101214
Price per person (USD)13012411210598

Inclusions

  • English-Speaking-Guide (licensed)
  • All transfers with air-conditioned private vehicle
    2-6 Person: 8-seater Van
    8-18 Person: 20-seater Minibus
    19-26 Person: 40-seater Coach
  • Admission fee as above mentioned
  • Insurance
  • 1 bottle mineral water

Exclusions

  • Taiwan visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Lunch (optional US$ 12 ~ 15 per person, with the assistance of local guide)
  • Tips to the guide and driver
  • Personal expenses
  • Any other items that not indicated in the itinerary

Program 02: Yehliu National Geopark & Jiufen Gold Rush Town Discovery (8.0 hours)

Keelung Westerdam Cruise Nov 201907:00 Cruise arrival, pick up from Keelung Harbor transfer to Taipei City
09:00 Visit to Yehliu Geopark
Seafood lunch at a fishing harbor.
Jiufen – inspirations for movies like A City of Sadness and Spirited Away.
Visit the ancient residential houses and trace an old pathway where the mountains meet the Pacific Ocean.
Visit the first movie theater in northern Taiwan – Shengping Theater House
15:00 Transfer back to Keelung harbor
16:00 Arrive in Keelung harbor
17:00 Cruise Departure
**The itinerary is subject to change according to the cruise arrival and departure time as well as the traffic condition**
Trip Price

Number of participants68101214
Price per person (USD)133129117112105

Inclusions

  • English-Speaking-Guide (licensed)
  • All transfers with air-conditioned private vehicle
    2-6 Person: 8-seater Van
    8-18 Person: 20-seater Minibus
    19-26 Person: 40-seater Coach
  • Admission fee as above mentioned
  • Lunch
  • Insurance
  • 1 bottle mineral water

Exclusions

  • Taiwan visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips to the guide and driver
  • Personal expenses
  • Any other items that not indicated in the itinerary

Kaohsiung, Taiwan (5 Nov 0800-1700)

Program: Kaohsiung Highlights (8.0 hours)

Kaohsiung Westerdam Cruise Nov 201908:00 Cruise arrival, pick up from Kaohsiung Harbor transfer to Taipei City
09:00 Visit to
Spring and Autumn Pavilion
Fo Guan Shan (Buddha Memorial Center)
Pass by Love River
Dream Mall
Pier-2 Art Center
15:00 Transfer back to Kaohsiung harbor
16:00 Arrive in Kaohsiung harbor
17:00 Cruise Departure
**The itinerary is subject to change according to the cruise arrival and departure time as well as the traffic condition**
Trip Price

Number of participants68101214
Price per person (USD)117108958681

Inclusions

  • English-Speaking-Guide (licensed)
  • All transfers with air-conditioned private vehicle
    2-6 Person: 8-seater Van
    8-18 Person: 20-seater Minibus
    19-26 Person: 40-seater Coach
  • Admission fee as above mentioned
  • Insurance
  • 1 bottle mineral water

Exclusions

  • Taiwan visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Lunch (optional US$ 12 ~ 15 per person, with the assistance of local guide)
  • Tips to the guide and driver
  • Personal expenses
  • Any other items that not indicated in the itinerary

Manila, Philippines (7 Nov 0800-1800)

Program: Old Manila City Tour (B, L) (8.0 hours)

Manila Westerdam Cruise Nov 20198:00 English-Speaking-Guide waits with welcome-board and proceed to tour by chartered car/coach.
Visit Rizal Park or Luneta Park
Visit Intramuros
Visit the medieval fortress of Fort Santiago
Visit Casa Manila
Visit the San Agustin Church
Strolling Manila Cathedral
16:00 Return at port
18:00 Ship departure
Trip Price

Number of participants68101214
Price per person (USD)126123121118114

Inclusions

  • Private air-conditioned van/bus transfer
  • English speaking guide
  • Entrance fee
  • Lunch with acoustic singers
  • Free 1 bottle water

Exclusions

  • Meals & Beverages
  • Tipping & Gratuities
  • Other incidental charges that are personal in nature

Hong Kong, China (9 Nov a0800)

Program: Hong Kong Highlights 1 Day (8.0 hours)

Hong Kong Westerdam Cruise Nov 20199:00 Day tour start – Client take the ride of Star Ferry across between at Kowloon side and Hong Kong Island, can experience seeing the Victoria harbor.
VICTORIA PEAK – PEAK TRAM
ABERDEEN FISHING VILLAGE
STANLEY MARKET
Man Mo temple
Jade Market (Yaumatei)
Trip Price

Number of participants5-67-89-1011-1314-15
Price per person (USD)15412911510295

Inclusions

  • Tidy coach with air condition (20 seaters)
  • English speaking guide
  • Miscellaneous charges, car park, port fee, tunnels fee
  • Attractions entrance ticket – Victoria peak one way tram: USD3/pax
  • One bottle of mineral water for each
  • Ferry Cross the Harbour: USD1/pax

Exclusions

  • Sampan ride: USD9
  • Tips for guide & driver: USD4/guest

Halong Bay, Vietnam (11 Nov 0800-2300)

Program 01: Halong Bay Cruise (6.0 – 8.0 hours)

Halong Bay Westerdam Cruise Nov 20198:00 Ship arrival
8:00 English-Speaking-Guide waits with welcome-board and proceed to tour by chartered car/coach.
Transfer to Tuan Chau Wharf to board a traditional-style boat
Pass by Rocky Dog (Cho Da)
Pass by Fighting Cock (Ga Choi)
Pass by Incent Burner Islet (Dinh Huong)
Visit Amazing Cave (Sung Sot Cave).
Stop Luon Cave for kayak (Optionals)
Pass by Bo Nau Cave (for 8-hours tour)
Visit Soi Sim Island & Man’s Head Island (for 8-hours tour)
14:00 – 16:00 Return at port
23:00 Ship departure
Trip Price (for 6-hour option):

Number of participants68101214
Price per person (USD)130112118113109

Trip Price (for 8-hour option):

Number of participants68101214
Price per person (USD)148135134128121

Inclusions

  • Round trip transfer from the port to Tourist wharf in Halong in private air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking guide
  • Private 6-hour or 8-hour cruise in Halong Bay in a traditional wooden junk
  • Lunch as indicated in the itinerary
  • Entrance fee and port fee
  • Bottle of drinking water

Exclusions

  • Optional Kayaking: US$ 20.00 per kayak (for 2 people)
  • Pre & After accommodation
  • Tips
  • Other drinks
  • Other personal expenses

Program 02: Explore Hanoi – Full Day

Hanoi Westerdam Cruise Nov 20198:00 Ship arrival
8:30 English-Speaking-Guide waits with welcome-board and proceed to tour by chartered car/coach.
11:30 Visit One Pillar Pagoda & Temple of Literature
13:00 Lunch in local restaurant
14:00 Visit Hoa Lo Prison
15:00 Pass by Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple & Old Quarter Hanoi on cyclo
16:00 One-hour Water Puppet show (if time permits)
17:00 Move back to Halong
19:00 Halong departure
23:00 Ship departure
Trip Price

Number of participants68101214
Price per person (USD)125119118114110

Inclusions

  • Round trip transfer from the port to Hanoi in private air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking guide
  • Lunch as indicated in the itinerary
  • Entrance fee and port fee
  • One bottle of mineral water for each

Exclusions

  • Pre & After accommodation
  • Tips
  • Other drinks
  • Other personal expenses

Da Nang, Vietnam (13 Nov 0800(+1)1400)

Program 01: Bana Hill & Golden Bridge (8.0 hours)

Da Nang Westerdam Cruise Nov 20198:00 Ship arrival
8:00 English-Speaking-Guide waits with welcome-board and proceed to tour by chartered car/coach.
Transfer to Bana Hills in Da Nang City
Visit French Villages
Visit Linh Ung Pagoda
Visit Peak of Chua Mountain
Visit Golden Bridge
16:00 Return at port
Trip Price

Number of participants68101214
Price per person (USD)139127121118112

Inclusions

  • Round trip transfer from the port in Chan May to Bana, Da Nang in private air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking guide
  • Lunch as indicated in the itinerary
  • Entrance fee and port fee
  • Bottle of drinking water

Exclusions

  • Pre & After accommodation
  • Tips
  • Other drinks
  • Other personal expenses

Program 02: Explore the Old Citadel of Hue (8.0 hours)

Hue Westerdam Cruise Nov 20198:00 Ship arrival
8:00 English-Speaking-Guide waits with welcome-board and proceed to tour by chartered car/coach.
Transfer to Hue City and have a scenic upstream boat trip along the Perfume River
Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
Visit the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City
Visit the Royal Tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh
Visit Dong Ba market
16:00 Return at port
Trip Price

Number of participants68101214
Price per person (USD)10910310510198

Inclusions

  • Round trip transfer from the port in Chan May to Hue in private air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking guide
  • Lunch as indicated in the itinerary
  • Entrance fee and port fee
  • Bottle of drinking water

Exclusions

  • Pre & After accommodation
  • Tips
  • Other drinks
  • Other personal expenses

Program 03: Hoi An Ancient Town (8.0 hours)

Hoi An Westerdam Cruise Nov 20198:00 Ship arrival
8:00 English-Speaking-Guide waits with welcome-board and proceeds to tour by chartered car/coach.
Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
Visit Pottery Museum
Visit Tan Ky old house
Visit Cantonese Congregation
Stroll Silk Street
Visit Chinese temples and pagodas
Transfer back to Da Nang City
Visit Marble Mountain
Visit Non Nuoc Beach
Visit Cham Museum in Danang City
16:00 Return at port
Trip Price

Number of participants68101214
Price per person (USD)110109107104100

Inclusions

  • Round trip transfer from the port in Chan May to Danang, Hoi An in private air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking guide
  • Lunch as indicated in the itinerary
  • Entrance fee and port fee
  • Bottle of drinking water

Exclusions

  • Pre & After accommodation
  • Tips
  • Other drinks
  • Other personal expenses

Nha Trang, Vietnam (15 Nov 0800-1600)

Program 01: Nha Trang Full Day Cultural Trip (7.0 hours)

Nha Trang Westerdam Cruise Nov 2019You’ll be picked up from Cau Da Port before travelling to the first destination of the day, Vietnam Oceanographic Institute. There, admire a comprehensive collection of sea creatures found in Nha Trang Bay. Continue to Loc Tho Pagoda – an ancient pagoda in Nha Trang. Visit the French style Stone Church before moving to Hon Chong Promontory, about 3 KM north of Nha Trang. Situated near a sand dune, Hon Chong Promontory looks like the work of a giant, who carelessly put several massive rocks together. Facing the sea, on one side of the rock is a deep handprint of five fingers closed together.
After a delicious lunch, stroll through alleys of shops at the Dam market to find your best bargain or even just to soak in the exuberant atmosphere. If you’d like, opt to relax in a bar overlooking the beach before heading back to Cau Da Port for your cruise departure. Trip ends.
Trip Price

Number of participants68101214
Price per person (USD)8582787674

Inclusions

  • Round trip transfer from Cau Da Port to Nha Trang in private air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking guide
  • Lunch as indicated in the itinerary
  • Entrance fee and port fee
  • Bottle of drinking water

Exclusions

  • Pre & After accommodation
  • Tips
  • Other drinks
  • Other personal expenses

Program 02: Nha Trang Rural Life and Hot Spring (7.0 hours)

Nha Trang Mud Bath Westerdam Cruise Nov 2019Start the excursion with a warm welcome from your tour guide and driver at the pickup point at Cau Da Port. Take a scenic ride to the outskirt of Nha Trang. You will see farmers working on the field, ancient pagodas, small school compounds, local markets and farms as well as traditional handicraft workshops; all of which have been familiar sentimental images for generations of Vietnamese people.
After a delicious local lunch, board a boat to cruise along the Cai River to witness the daily life of local people along the riverbank. Enjoy refreshing coconut juice at the Coco Island. As you’re tired after a long day of tour, pamper yourself with a rejuvenating mud bath and a health-beneficial hot mineral spring in Thap Ba Hot Mineral Spring Centre. Head back to Cau Da Port as the sun begins to set in good time for your cruise departure. Trip ends.
Trip Price

Number of participants68101214
Price per person (USD)1101071039997

Inclusions

  • Round trip transfer from Cau Da Port to Nha Trang in private air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking guide
  • Lunch as indicated in the itinerary
  • Joined Mud bath (maximum 4 person per tube) and hot mineral water bath
  • Entrance fee and port fee
  • Bottle of drinking water

Exclusions

  • Pre & After accommodation
  • Tips
  • Other drinks
  • Other personal expenses

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (16 Nov 0800-2300)

Program 01: The Real Ho Chi Minh City (8.0 hours)

Ho Chi Minh Westerdam Cruise Nov 20198:00 Ship arrival
8:30 English-Speaking-Guide waits with welcome-board and proceed to tour by chartered car/coach
Visit Thien Hau Temple – dedicated to the Chinese sea goddess Mazu with many traditional unique practices revealed in the Chinese-style architecture
Visit Ben Thanh market – the biggest market in this city.
Visit lacquerware workshop where you admire and experience the handmade local pieces of art.
Visit War Remnants Museum – The museum is covered with a gloomy silence through exhibiting a plenty of artifacts, old weapons, letters, documentaries, and so on.
Lunch with Pho – Vietnamese traditional noodle soup and spring rolls
Photo Stops: Independence Palace, Notre Dame de Saigon (now is under repaired), General Post Office, Opera house
16:30 Return at port
23:00 Ship departure
Trip Price

Number of participants68101214
Price per person (USD)115109106104100

Inclusions

  • Round trip transfer from the port in Phu My Port to Ho Chi Minh City in private air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking guide
  • Lunch as indicated in the itinerary
  • Entrance fee and port fee
  • Bottle of drinking water

Exclusions

  • Pre & After accommodation
  • Tips
  • Other drinks
  • Other personal expenses

Program 02: Cu Chi Tunnels and Ho Chi Minh City Tour – 1 Day

Cu Chi Tunnels Westerdam Cruise Nov 20198:00 Ship arrival
8:30 English-Speaking-Guide waits with welcome-board and proceed to tour by chartered car/coach.
Visit Cu Chi Tunnels, which the Viet Cong set as their operation base for the Tet Offensive in 1968
Tranfer back to Ho Chi Minh City
Lunch in local restaurant
Visit Notre Dame Cathedral and the Saigon Old Post Office
Stroll Ben Thanh Market
18:00 Return at port
23:00 Ship departure
Trip Price

Number of participants68101214
Price per person (USD)11210310510096

Inclusions

  • Round trip transfer from the port in Phu My Port to Cu Chi Tunnels and Ho Chi Minh City in private air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking guide
  • Lunch as indicated in the itinerary
  • Entrance fee and port fee
  • Bottle of drinking water

Exclusions

  • Pre & After accommodation
  • Tips
  • Other drinks
  • Other personal expenses

Sihanoukville, Cambodia (18 Nov 0600-1800)

Program 01: Sihanoukville Sightseeing Tours with Lunch (8.0 hours)

Sihanoukville Westerdam Cruise Nov 2019After pickup from the Sihanouk Ville Autonomous Port by your private driver and savvy local English-speaking guide, head to the Independence Beach and visit the nearby Wat Kraom (Lower Wat), a sacred temple sitting at the foot of Sihanouk Ville Mountain. Then visit Kampign Chhas Primary School where you can interact with lovely local children. Gain insights into the local culture and people from your first-hand observation and commentary by your guide. On the way, we stop to take a photo at the symbol of Sihanouk Ville, Golden Lion II. Next, continue visit to Phsar Leu Local market, It is the main market in Sihanoukville. Featuring sections which provide fruits, seafood, clothing, tailors, jewelry, Khmer food, and a lot of many other goods. Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of this typically busy local market. Get an insight into the daily Khmer life.
After a scrumptious lunch, continue the journey with a visit to Kbal Chhay Waterfalls, standing at the height of 14 meters. Water cascades down from several sources along with the mountain ranges, but only three of which are visible. Listen to your guide about its historic past. Once a reservoir, Kbal Chhay quickly became the hideout for Khmer Rouge army during the civil war. End your trip with return transfer to the port for your cruise departure.
Trip Price

Number of participants68101214
Price per person (USD)115135128120112

Inclusions

  • Round trip transfer from the port to Sihanouk Ville in private air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking guide
  • Lunch as indicated in the itinerary
  • Entrance fee and port fee
  • Bottle of drinking water

Exclusions

  • Pre & After accommodation
  • Tips
  • Other drinks
  • Other personal expenses

Program 02: Explore the rural area of Sihanoukville with Lunch (8.0 hours)

Sihanoukville Rural Westerdam Cruise Nov 2019Meet your private driver and savvy guide upon pickup from the Sihanouk Ville Autonomous Port before heading off to Ream National Park about 18km away from the city center. A breeding sanctuary to several endangered birds, such as white-belled sea eagle and grey-headed fish eagle, the park offers visitors chances to admire these airborne creatures spreading wings over Prek Toeuk Sap Estuary. Visit a family-owned pepper farm, which has been cultivated for many generations. Next up is Wat Leu pagoda, perched atop a lush green hill. From the summit, take in spectacular panoramic views of the entire city as well as Wat Kraom sitting at the bottom of the hill.
After a flavorful Khmer lunch, head to Kbal Chhay Waterfalls, standing at the height of 14 meters. Water cascades down from several sources along the mountain ranges, but only three of which are visible. Listen to your guide about its historic past. Once a reservoir, Kbal Chhay quickly became the hide out for Khmer Rouge army during the civil war. Complete your day trip with a visit to Tumnuk Rolok Fishing Village, only 2km from the port. Get a first-hand look at net fishing and learn more about the local daily routine. As the sun begins to set, return to the port in good time for your cruise departure.
Trip Price

Number of participants68101214
Price per person (USD)129145136132124

Inclusions

  • Round trip transfer from the port to Sihanouk Ville in private air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking guide
  • Lunch as indicated in the itinerary
  • Entrance fee and port fee
  • Boat Excursion over Prek Toeuk Sap Estuary
  • Bottle of drinking water

Exclusions

  • Pre & After accommodation
  • Tips
  • Other drinks
  • Other personal expenses

Laem Chabang (Bangkok), Thailand (19 Nov 1000(+1)1600)

Program Day 1 (19 Nov) Bangkok Grand Palace & Venice of East (9.0 – 10.0 hours)

Bangkok Westerdam Cruise Nov 20197:00 Ship arrival
7:00 English-Speaking-Guide waits with welcome-board and proceed to tour by chartered car/coach.
Visit Grand Palace – the Emerald Buddha
Visit Wat Phra Keo
Cruise by long tail speed boat on the Chao Phraya River and canals, passing the Royal Barges
Visit Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun)
Visit Wat Po (Reclining Buddha)
17:00 Return at port
Overnight in port
Trip Price

Number of participants4-56-78-910-1112-14
Price per person (USD)165138183167152

Inclusions

  • Round trip transfer from the port to Bangkok City in private air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking guide
  • Lunch as indicated in the itinerary
  • Entrance fee and port fee
  • Bottle of drinking water

Exclusions

  • Pre & After accommodation
  • Tips
  • Other drinks
  • Other personal expenses

Program Day 2 (20 Nov) Pattaya – Sanctuary of Truth + Floating Market (5.0 hours)

Bangkok floating market Westerdam Cruise Nov 201907:45 Meet guide and driver at the pier, transfer to Pattaya (ca. 40 min)
08:30 Visit Sanctuary of Truth (opens 08:30)
09:45 Depart to the Elephant Village (ca. 30 min)
10:30 Make elephant trekking (ca. 40 min / 2 pax/elephant) and some leisure time at the village
12:00 Transfer to the Pattaya Floating Market (ca 30 min)
12:30 Visit of the floating market and leisure time to try out some local snacks and dishes
13:30 Panoramic drive through Pattaya with stop at the hill for view over the bay
15:00 Arrival at the pier (estimated)
16:00 Ship departure
Trip Price

Number of participants4-56-78-910-1112-14
Price per person (USD)162138134138132

Inclusions

  • Private transfer by mini vans (08 pax/unit)
  • English speaking guide
  • Entrance fee and port fee
  • Bottle of drinking water

Exclusions

  • Pre & After accommodation
  • Tips
  • Meals & other drinks
  • Other personal expenses

Ko Samui, Thailand (21 Nov 0800-1500)

Program: Ko Samui City Tour Sightseeing (5.0 hours)

Koh Samui Westerdam Cruise Nov 20198:00 Ship arrival
9:00 English-Speaking-Guide waits with welcome-board and proceeds to tour by chartered car/coach.
Visit Wat Kunaram
Visit Na Muang Waterfall
Visit Grandmother and Grandfather Rocks
Visit Lad Koh Viewpoint
Visit Big Buddha
14:00 Return at port
15:00 Ship departure
Trip Price

Number of participants4-56-78-910-1112-14
Price per person (USD)9688868475

Inclusions

  • Roundtrip transfer in private air-conditioned vehicle (in mini van per max 8 pax)
  • English speaking guide
  • Entrance fee and port fee
  • Bottle of drinking water

Exclusions

  • Pre & After accommodation
  • Tips
  • Meals & Other drinks
  • Other personal expenses

Note

  • Validity: 30th Nov, 2019
  • Bank transfer’s fee is not included. Online payment by card incurs 3.5% service charge
  • Absolutely no hidden charges
  • The traveling times mentioned within this dossier are approximations only. These times will vary according to weather, road, traffic or any other prevailing conditions.
  • This itinerary and supplementary information has been compiled in good faith and was accurate at the time of writing. However, it DOES NOT form part of a contract between the client and Shore Excursions Asia.