Historical and Modern Tour of Japan - 15 days

Day 1 Leave for Japan.

Day 2 Arrive at Narita and transfer to the hotel.

Day 3 Take a bullet train to Kyoto. Sightseeing in Arashiyama in the afternoon

Day 4 Take a private/group tour in Kyoto. Visit Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple, Kiyomizudera
Temple etc.

Day 5 Take a private/group tour to Nara.

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Day 6 Take a train to Kaga. Enjoy hot spring and Kaga cuisine.

Day 7 Sightseeing in Kanazawa. Visit one of the most beautiful landscape gardens in Japan.

Day 8 Take a train to Takayama. Sightseeing in Takayama city. Enjoy Hida cuisine.

Day 9 Take a private tour to Shirakawago, 250 years old traditional farmhouses.

Day 10 Take a train to Hakone.

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Day 11 Enjoy hot spring, natural beauty and the view of nearby Mt. Fuji.

Day 12 Take a train to Tokyo. Sight seeing in Tokyo

Day 13 Take a private/group tour in Tokyo

Day 14 Free

Day 15 Fly home

We can arrange the tour as you like.

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Vancouver City Tour - With local English speaking tour guide Emily Hayes

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10:00am

Begin tour at Renshaw Travel on 4^th avenue in Kitsilano. Meet the friendly staff at Renshaw Travel and enjoy some water, coffee or tea while we discuss the day activities.

10:30am

Walk or bus (weather permitting) down the street to Granville Island. Granville Island is a popular market in Vancouver right on the water. Here you will be able to see and purchase local handicrafts, fresh seafood, fruits and vegetables as well as many stores and restaurants to discover. We will take a walk around the market and have some time for shopping.

11:30am
We will then take the False Creek ferry from Granville across to downtown Vancouver.
From the ferry we will then go for a traditional Canadian lunch.

1:00pm

Transport to the sea bus at waterfront station for boat crossing over to North Vancouver.

We will take the sea bus to Lonsdale Quay where we will then take a city bus to the bottom of Grouse Mountain in North Vancouver.

2:00pm

The Grouse Mountain Sky ride whisks us to the top of the Grouse Mountain alpine area.

Once at the top of the mountain we will take a short walk around and become familiar with the activities you can take part in. You can chose from going to a show in the theatre in the sky, ice skating, sleigh rides or in summer see the lumberjack show.

4:00pm

Sky ride to the bottom of the mountain and take public transit to Lonsdale Quay. If time permits you will be able to walk around and see the many shops in Lonsdale Quay market.

5:00pm

Tour ends at waterfront station, downtown Vancouver.

DISCOVER BALI IN 8 DAYS

August 16 - 24, 2012

Day 1 Depart Canada

Day 2 Arrive to Bali

Day 3 Surfing Class

Day 4 Uluwatu Sunset & Sea Food Dinner
En-route to Uluwatu visit Garuda Wisnu Kencana, and the ancient Pura Luhur temple.

Day 5 Transfer to Ubud
En-route to Ubud, visit to the sacred Monkey Forest of Ubud.

DISCOVER VIETNAM IN 14 DAYS

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DAY 1 ARRIVAL

Meet at the airplane and transfer to hotel for check in.

DAY 2 HO CHI MINH CITY - CU CHI TUNNELS – HO CHI MINH

Visit the amazing complex of underground tunnels at Cu Chi, followed by Notre Dame Cathedral, and War Museum viewing.

DAY 3 HO CHI MINH - HUE

Pick up at hotel and transfer to the airport for departure flight to Hue.

DAY 4 HUE – FULL DAY CITY TOUR

Enjoy a scenic boat trip on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the oldest ancient architectural structures for religious worship in Hue.

DAY 5 HUE –DANANG – HOI AN

Drive over Hai Van Pass to Danang, to visit Cham Museum and continue to the charming historic city of Hoi An.

BEST OF FRANCE IN 13 DAYS

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DAY 1 PARIS

Arrival to the French capital. Enjoy a dinner at Les Ombres restaurant.

DAY 2 PARIS

Private tour of Paris and visit the famous Musee d’Orsay in the late afternoon.

DAY 3 PARIS

Tour of Palace of Versailles (Palace of Louis XIV) and enjoy a dinner on the Eiffel Tower.

DAY 4 PARIS

Enjoy cultural history and art of Louvre Museum followed by lunch and shopping with a local stylist.

UNFORGETABLE 10 DAY NEW ZEALAND EXPERIANCE

NewZealand2 New Zealand is a land of immense and diverse landscape. Within a day or two’s drive you can see spectacular glaciers, picturesque fiords, rugged mountains, vast plains, rolling hillsides, subtropical forest, volcanic plateau, miles of coastline with gorgeous sandy beaches. Much of these landscapes are protected by Nationl Park with thousands of kilometers of walks and trails opening their beauty to the public. Watching for yellow-eyed penguins and seals gives you the experience not found anywhere else in the world.

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Penguin and bird watching
Seeing Auckland from air
Subtopic rainforest tour
Local winery visit with lunch

Day 1 – Arrive at Auckland. Welcome and a private transfer to the hotel.

Day 2 – Take a helicopter ride over White Island and view the active andesite stratovolcano first hand.

Day 3 – Explore the subtropic rainforest along with Blue Canyon, the most beautiful gorge in the Waitakere Ranges

Day 4 – Day of leisure to explore the city at your own enjoyment

Day 5 – Fly to Dunedin. Private guided tour of Larnach Castle in the afternoon. Return to the city for a gourmet dinner experience.

Day 6 – The best of New Zealand wildlife. A visit to the Royal Albatross Colony and Yellow Eye Penguin watching experience.

Day 7 – Meet your driver in the morning who will take you to the best local wineries for exquisite wine tasting.

Day 8 – A private helicopter ride or a private hot air balloon ride over the breathtaking landscape.

Day 9 – Meet your private guide for a day of ultimate nature experience.

Day 10 – Fly home

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Luxury accommodations
Sightseeing and guided tours
Internal flights
Helicopter & hot air balloon ride
Private transfers

Rate from $11,690 per person **based on availability

This is a sample itinerary. To customize your New Zealand trip contact Elena at 604-733-1010 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

EPIC AUSTRALIA DISCOVERY - 12 DAYS

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This is a wonderful introduction to the spectacular reaches of the world's largest island continent, Australia. From the cosmopolitan beauty of Sydney to the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef you will see Australia at its most beautiful.

The trip highlights Australia's icons and incredible offerings:

the wildlife haven of Kangaroo Island
the seventh wonder of the natural world, the Great Barrier Reef
the incredible natural beauty of Lizard Island
the world's most beautiful harbour city, Sydney

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Day 1 Arrive Sydney. Meet & greet at the airport. Fly Sydney- Adelaide.

Fly private charter aircraft to Kangaroo Island.

Day 2 Kangaroos and wallabies watching. Champagne & canapés at a historic property.

Day 3 Morning private beach fishing. Afternoon koala watching at Hanson Bay Sanctuary.

Day 4 Private transfer to Vivonne Bay for a quad bike adventure.

Spontaneous wildlife encounters and stunning views en route.

Day 5 Private charter to Adelaide. Fly to Cairns. Private charter to Lizard Island.

Snorkel the fringing reef around the island.

Day 6 A full day trip to the Great Barrier Reef for snorkeling or diving

Day 7 Snorkel and relax on the island. A glass bottom boat ride.

Pampering with a spa treatment.

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Day 8 Private charter to Cairns. Fly to Sydney. Evening at leisure.

Day 9 Private surf lesson at Bondi Beach. Explore Bondi area with a private guide.

Lunch at Nick's - an iconic Bondi restaurant. Twighlight Sydney Harbour Bridge climb.

Day 10 Private scenic flight to the Blue Mountains. View of Wentworth Falls & the Three Sisters.

Hiking through Australian Bush. Gourmet picnic lunch en route.

Day 11 Board a luxury yacht ro Circular Quay. Lunch on board.

Day 12 Day at leisure in Sydney.

Day 13 Private transfer to the airport. Fly home.

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AMAZING INDIA DISCOVERY - 26 DAYS

Day1: Delhi	Meet & greet at the airport. Welcome in a Traditional Indian style.
Day 2: Delhi	Private tour of Old Delhi & New Delhi.
Day 3: Varanasi	Witnessing Aarti Ceremony and the floating oil lamps on the river Ganges
Day 4: Varanasi	Early morning boat ride. Tour of historic temples and museums of Varanasi
Day 5: Khajuraho	Private tour of the fascinating Khajuraho temples
Day 6: Orcha	Private tour of Orchha, a medieval temple town
Day 7: Agra	Arrive to Taj Mahal by a private horse carriage. Agra Fort. Mohabbat-the-Taj’ evening show
Day 8: Agra-Jaipur	En route visit Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted 'Ghost City'.
Day 9: Jaipur	Elephant ride at Amber Fort. Stone and marble crafted observatory Private dinner with an Indian family
Day 10: Bikaner	Private tour of the city and Junagarh Fort.

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Day 11: Jaisalmer	Tour of Jaisalmer city. Sand dunes experience. Private camel ride.
Day 12: Manvar	Day of desert experience. A jeep safari, tribal villages, desert wild life Watch sunset on the dunes. Evening of folk music and kalbelia dances.
Day 13: Jodhpur	Private tour of Jodhpur by Vintage Car. A local spices trading market Champagne Tour of Umaid Bhawan Palace. Overnight at the Palace.
Day14:Ranakpur/ Udaipur	En route visit Ranakpur Temples. A boat ride at Lake Pichola Light and Sound show in the city Palace
Day 15: Udaipur	Tour the city of Udaipur, 'The City of sunrise' with its romantic lakes and palaces
Day 16: Mumbai	Boat ride to the1200-year old Elephanta Caves. Afternoon tour of Mumbai city
Day 17: Mumbai-Cochin	Early morning tour of Dhobhi Ghat, the laundryman ceremony. Evening Kathakali Dance Show, India's most spectacular Dance Drama
Day 18: Cochin	Private tour of Cochin. Private cooking class followed by dinner
Day 19: Munnar	Tour of Munnar. Hills covered by tea gardens. Visit the tea museum
Day 20: Alleppey	Embark a houseboat for an overnight Kerala backwater experience

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Day 21: Kovalam	Soak up the sun on the beach. Ayurvedic massages and oil baths.
Day 22: Kovalam	Relax at the beach
Day 23: Kovalam	Relax at the beach or explore on your own for shopping.
Day 24: Chennai	Private city tour to Chennai - 'Gateway to the South’
Day 25: Chennai	Full day excursion to Kanchipuram and Mamallapuram
Day 26	Flight home

Price: USD 5,956 Per Person
*based on double occupancy, rates are subject to availability

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Asia Culinary Cruise Tour Featuring Japan

Renshaw Travel presents an exclusive experience!

Asia Culinary Tour on All-Inclusive, Ultra-Luxurious Silversea PLUS a pre-cruise tour in Japan

September 17th - October 4th, 2012 / Tokyo, Japan to Beijing, China

Hosted by Shane Maddaford & Izumi Ogawa with demonstrations by Chef David Bilsland

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Experience Tokyo, the sprawling home to 8 million people, where you can experience historical temples, shrines and traditional architecture mixed in with modern and state-of-the-art buildings. Enjoy a Japanese Culinary Experience including a visit to a local market before boarding the Bullet Train to Hakone, an area of natural hot springs, where you will enjoy wonderful Japanese cuisine at a local Roykan, a traditional Japanese Inn.

Ryokan Returning to Tokyo, embark on the Luxurious Silver Shadow for a 10 night cruise. Enjoy Silversea's all-inclusive value while visiting Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Jeju, Overnight in Shanghai and Incheon (for Seoul) before disembarking in Tianjin for Beijing.

While on board, enjoy the Relais & Chateaux L'Ecole Des Chefs Program and a night at the Relais & Chateaux Le Champagne.

Package price includes:

Return international economy airfare from Vancouver
5 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches & 1 Dinner on land portion
All transfers as per itinerary
Japanese Culinary Experience
Driver & Guide services in Tokyo & Hakone (gratuities not included)
4 nights at the 5-star Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo
$200 Food & Beverage Credit at the Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo
1st Class round trip rail passage on the Bullet Train
1 night at a traditional Ryokan in Hakone with private bath
10 nights in a Vista Suite on 5-star Silver Shadow
US $500 per guest Onboard Spending Credit (max $1000 per suite)
Silversea Relais & Chateaux L'Ecole Des Chefs Program events
Special Relais & Chateaux Dinner at Le Champagne on Silver Shadow
Double-entry visa for China

All inclusive pricing starts from $11,600 US per person based on double occupancy.

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AMAZING 8 DAY TRIP TO VANCOUVER & VICTORIA

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DAY 1 Arrive at Vancouver and enjoy a dinner at Blue Water Café.

DAY 2 Enjoy your morning at Absolute Spa getting pampered for the rest of your trip. Spend your afternoon having a tour of Vancouver with your personal tour guide.

DAY 3 Board the Pacific Yellowfin and enjoy a Champaign welcome reception.

DAY 4 Cruising Von Donop Intel where you can enjoy a hike in the moss strewed forests for a swim in a mountain lake. Enjoy a guided kayak tour around the Intel or you may choose to water ski instead.

DAY 5 Cruising Carrungtion Bay and Whiterock Passage. Use a boat’s tenders and cruise through the reverse tides of Okisollo Passage and the famous “Hole in the Wall”. Enjoy a farewell dinner onboard Yellowknife.