Community Trip to Southeast Asia

Milton & BettyKatz JCCjccatlantic.org

JANUARY 7-21, 2019

Includes round trip airfare & deluxe hotels.

Spaces are limited. Sign up today!*Based upon double occupancy hotel rooms.

Book byAugust 1

for only $4,200per person*

Bangkok | Singapore | Hong Kong | Bali

Monday & Tuesday, January 7 & 8 Depart USAYour exotic journey begins as we depart on our late night flight (11:55 PM)

bound for Bangkok. Enjoy Cathay Pacific Airways award winning service.

Wednesday, January 9 Arrive in Bangkok, ThailandMorning arrival in exotic Bangkok, Thailand! Unwind from the long flight

at our centrally-located upscale hotel situated on the bank ofthe Chao Phraya River.

Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside (D)

Thursday, January 10 BangkokEmbark on a tour of Bangkok’s most outstanding temples including Wat

Triamit, The Marble Temple and Wat Pho. Later, we will enjoy a sumptuous Thai buffet dinner followed with a stunning world-class stage show, Siam Niramit,

depicting Thailand’s historical and spiritual heritage with over 150 dazzling performers and state-of-the-art special effects.

Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside (B,D)

Friday, January 11 BangkokToday, enjoy the many options Bangkok has to offer including a visit to The

Jim Thompson House, Erawan Shrine, a Thai cooking class, swim in the hotel’s pool. Tonight, enjoy the sights and sounds of famous Khao San

Road before celebrating Shabbat with Bangkok’s young Israeli backpacker community at a festive Shabbat meal that you will never forget.

Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside (B,D)

Saturday, January 12 BangkokA guided afternoon tour takes you to the Imperial Grand Palace, one of the most beautiful examples of ancient Siamese architecture. The

enormous palace grounds contain the greatest concentration of Thai arts and architecture in the country including the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.

Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside (B)

Sunday, January 13 Arrive in SingaporeToday we fly south to start our Singapore adventure and take in its unique blend

of cultures. Our Singapore hotel is conveniently located within easy access to the historic Singapore River as well as the shopping and entertainment area.

Your afternoon is free to explore this beautiful island on your own.York Hotel Singapore (B)

Monday, January 14 SingaporeDelight in a morning tour of Queen Elizabeth Walk waterfront, the

Parliament House and Chinatown. Continue to the Botanical Gardens to see exotic orchids and rare flowers before ascending

Mount Faber for a panoramic view. In the afternoon, we will explore Jewish Singapore, visiting the Maghain Aboth

Synagogue and the ornate Chesed-El Synagogue.York Hotel Singapore (B)

Tuesday, January 15 Arrive in Bali, IndonesiaFly further south to the tropical island paradise of Bali, Indonesia. Settle into your oceanfront resort hotel and get ready to eat, pray and love Bali! The balance of the day is yours for independent exploration or idyllic beach time. Holiday Inn Resort Bali Benoa (B)

Wednesday, January 16 Bali, IndonesiaWe begin today with a performance of the traditional Barong Dance in Batubulan, learn about local craftsmanship in Celuk and visit the Elephant Cave before arriving in Kintamani for a magnificent view of the active Batur volcano. After lunch, we visit the Gunuang Kwai Temple and stop in Ubud to view traditional Balinese architecture.Holiday Inn Resort Bali Benoa (B)

Thursday, January 17 Bali, IndonesiaFull day of leisure. Enjoy your hotel’s beach and spa facilities. Shop at the local markets or join an optional tour of breathtaking sites around the exotic island of Bali.Holiday Inn Resort Bali Benoa (B)

Friday, January 18 Arrive in Hong KongTake time to enjoy Bali’s beaches, spas or pools before we depart for fascinating Hong Kong. Upon arrival, we’ll be transported to our hotel in the bustling heart of Kowloon near the scenic Hong Kong harbor.Regal Kowloon Hotel (B)

Saturday, January 19 Hong KongA tour of Hong Kong Island features a ride to the top of Victoria Peak for a spectacular city view. We will visit the renowned Stanley Market and exotic Aberdeen floating fishing village.Regal Kowloon Hotel. (B)

Sunday, January 20 Hong KongEnjoy a full day of leisure to enjoy the best of Hong Kong or join an optional add-on tour of Macau (for $135 pp) Take the turbojet ride to the former Portuguese colony of Macau and you’ll be struck by the clear European influence with its beautiful fortresses mixed Chinese heritage. The Macau tour will include a visit to the A-Ma Temple, Mount Fortress, Nam Van Lake and the ruins of St. Paul Cathedral. Time to try your luck at the Macau’s casinos before returning to Hong Kong by turbojet.Regal Kowloon Hotel (B)

Monday, January 21 Depart Hong KongTour the Hong Kong Jewish Community Center which doubles as the Ohel Leah Synagogue and Hong Kong’s only kosher supermarket. Board our homebound flight to the USA. Our magical journey to Southeast Asia ends as we arrive in the USA. (B)

Itinerary subject to change.

Please note, this trip will require a substantial amount of walking.

China

Myanmar

Taiwan

Laos

Thailand

CambodiaVietNam

Malaysia

Indonesia

EastTimor

Phillipines

Brunei

Singapore

Bali

Hong Kong

Bangkok

For more information, contact Josh Cutler, Milton & Betty Katz JCC Program Director

609-822-1167 x138 or jcutler@jccatlantic.org

Milton & BettyKatz JCCjccatlantic.org

*This early bird cost is valid through August 1, 2018 and is based on double room occupancy. After August 1,the cost of this trip increases to $4600 per person. A single room supplement is available for $799.

Experience the Orient For Only $4,200 through August 1, 2018*

per person!

Tour Includes:• Pacific Airways• All Intra-Asia flights• 4 nights in Bangkok• 2 nights in Singapore• 3 nights in Bali• 3 nights in Hong Kong• Round-trip airfare from Newark via Cathay Pacific Airways, including airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges• All Intra-Asia flights, ground transportation and all transfers• Accommodations at superior first class hotels• Full buffet American breakfast daily (B)• Sightseeing tours, dinners and admission fees as described in itinerary• English-speaking tour guides throughout

Travelers must be in possession of a passport valid for at least 6 months after the dates of travel.

Optional trip insurance is available for purchase at the cost of $179 per person. Roundtrip Margate to Newark airport transportation is available for only $150 per person. All payments are due in full by October 15, 2018. Payment plans are available.