2017 - APT Small Ships

70 CRUISE APPEAL This Expedition cruise will feature regular Zodiac excursions throughout your itinerary, and will appeal to guests who: ✫ Desire to venture away from the tourist trail to places that are only accessible by small ship ✫ Are nature lovers that wish to get up close to unique wildlife, including orangutans, Komodo dragons and Malayan sun bears ✫ Have a passion for learning about age-old traditions ✫ Wish to go snorkelling in pristine waters ✫ Enjoy a full day to discover the geological wonders of Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park ✫ Visit Jellyfish Lake on the island of Kakaban and perhaps go snorkelling amid the harmless and beautiful jellyfish ✫ Keep an eye out for the rare Malayan sun bear ✫ Venture inland to Torajaland and explore enchanting landscapes of rice fields and local villages ✫ Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Komodo National Park as you search for Komodo dragons ✫ Freedom of Choice Sightseeing™ in Coron and Sandakan CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Southeast Asia Adventure 17 Day Expedition Cruise | MS Caledonian Sky Philippines | Malaysia | Indonesia | East Timor | Australia Day 1. Arrive Manila. Be met on arrival and transfer to your hotel. Stay: Manila, Fairmont Makati or similar. Day 2. Manila, Embark Cruise. On a city tour this morning, head to Rizal Park on Roxas Boulevard and then onto Intramuros, the 'Walled City', to see church ruins and relics from Spain's Conquistadores. You'll get a taste of the region with lunch in a local restaurant. This afternoon, board the MS Caledonian Sky. 15 Night Stay: aboard the MS Caledonian Sky (includes one night in Torajaland). BLD Day 3. Coron, Freedom of Choice. Coron will be sure to delight with its limestone cliffs and white sandy beaches. Here, you might like to enjoy a relaxing visit to the hot springs, or perhaps visit Kayangan Lake to admire the mangrove forests. BLD Day 4. Puerto Princesa. Enjoy a full day to discover Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. Explore the cathedral chambers and other amazing geological formations of the national park's underground river. Afterwards, enjoy a tour of a spectacular cave to see its incredible stalactite and stalagmite formations. Later, return to your ship for dinner. BLD Day 5. Sandakan, Freedom of Choice. Perhaps take a half day tour to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre and the neighbouring Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre to learn about these unique species. Or perhaps take in the World War II city sights of Sandakan and visit an English teahouse. Later return to your ship for dinner. BLD Day 6. Tawau. Today enjoy a tour of Tawau Tanjung Market, said to be the largest indoor market in Malaysia. Here you will find dried and preserved food, wooden crafts, decorative hand-woven baskets and more. Later, browse the local batik clothing at the Pasar Gantung (Hanging Market). BLD Day 7. Kakaban. Discover Kakaban today, a stunningly beautiful limestone island off the coast of eastern Borneo. Spend the day snorkelling over the amazing reefs in the area or join your Expedition Team for a walk to Jellyfish Lake. BLD Day 8. Birahbirahan, Menumbar River. Today, enjoy a Zodiac cruise around Birahbirahan, a beautiful island. Afterwards, discover the Menumbar River by Zodiac and perhaps spot long-nosed monkeys and an incredible array of birdlife. BLD Freedom of Choice TM Sightseeing Signature Invitation Explore the pristine waters of Puerto Princesa E X P E D I T I O N S O F T E X P E D I T I O N www.aptouring.com.au

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