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BAN G K OK , BA LI & BE Y ON D B A N G K O K – B A L I o r v i ce v e r s a 1 3 D A Y S | 7 G U I D E D T O U R S | 4 C O U N T R I E S VISIT ASIAN ARTS AND CULTURE CAPITALS. Witness the fascinating juxtapositions of Southeast Asia. See the floating markets of Bangkok with a Thai guide. Marvel at Kuala Lumpur's soaring Petronas Towers. Absorb the vast cultural diversity of Singapore with a resident by your side. And gain unmatched insight into the spiritual and arts culture of Java, from the enormous temple of Borobudur to the historic riches of Jakarta and Surabaya. D A Y 1-2 B A N G K O K ( L A E M C H A B A N G ) , T H A I L A N D Embark your elegant ship and settle into your veranda stateroom. Explore Thailand's capital and its Chao Phrya River, Grand Palace and flavourful cuisine. D A Y 3 C R U I S E T H E G U L F O F T H A I L A N D The Gulf of Thailand, the massive sea basin bordered by Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia, is still known as the Gulf of Siam to the Malay and Khmer people. D A Y 4 C R U I S E T H E S T R A I T O F M A L A C C A This narrow passage between Malaysia and the Indonesian island of Sumatra and is one of the busiest shipping channels in the world, linking the Indian and Pacific Oceans. D A Y 5 K U A L A L U M P U R ( P O R T K L A N G ) , M A L AY S I A The capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur was built by Chinese tin prospectors in the mid-1800s. Since then, the city of KL, as the locals call it, has grown into a stunning mix of colonial, Moorish, Tudor, neo-Gothic and Grecian-Spanish architecture. D A Y 6 S I N G A P O R E , S I N G A P O R E The world's only island city-state was established in 1819 and has grown from a secluded backwater into a sophisticated metropolis. For a panoramic view of it all, the observation deck of the Marina Bay Sands towers offers the perfect solution. D A Y 7 C R U I S E T H E J AV A S E A Sail one of the world's most successful commercial trade routes in history. D A Y 8-9 J A K A R T A , J AV A , I N D O N E S I A Explore the melting pot of cultures that have helped create Indonesia's oldest city. D A Y 10 S E M A R A N G , J AV A , I N D O N E S I A Outisde the bustling port of Semarang is Borobudur, the largest Buddhist monument in the world, which strikes a dramatic pose against a backdrop of four volcanoes. D A Y 11 S U R A B AY A , J AV A , I N D O N E S I A Surabaya played a central role in the Indonesian War of Independence. The memorials to that struggle stand as soaring testaments to the will and courage of the Javanese. D A Y 12 B A L I ( B E N O A ) , I N D O N E S I A With a thriving arts scene, lush beauty and magnificent seaside vistas, Bali has long beckoned travelers in search of ultimate beauty. D A Y 13 B A L I ( B E N O A ) , I N D O N E S I A Disembark in Bali today for your onward flight home. BA N G KO K FLOAT I N G M A R K E T, T H A I L A N D 170 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/oceans