Exciting deals for exploring Asia
FOR countries in Asia, Apple Vacations has planned plenty of travel packages for travel enthusiasts.
Starting with Japan, you can travel to Okinawa, Hokkaido and Shikoku on special chartered flights.
For Okinawa, the trip is for 6D/4N all-in priced from RM5,999. This travel package brings you to places of interest such as Manzamo, a uniquely shaped Ryukyu limestone cliff, Shurijo Castle, and Churaumi Aquarium among others. You can also opt to travel with Leesan, departing on Nov 22 for 6D/4N on business class with five-star arrangements priced at RM12,999 or with Owen Yap, Apple’s Ambassador, all-in from RM7,999. There is also a cost-saver package all-in from RM4,499.
Hokkaido has two travel packages – 6D/4N and 7D/5N, covering places like Toya, Noboribetsu, Otaru and Sapporo. Besides having fun while skiing, there will also be a winter snowmobile (depending on departure date) for travellers to experience driving through snow-covered mountains while enjoying a spectacular view. There is also a Bear Ranch, where you will get to meet Hokkaido’s Brown Bear.
As for Shikoku, this 6D/4N trip will take you to cities such as Ehime, Kochi, Kagawa and Tokushima. Once there, you will get to shop at Hirome Market, play at Katsurahama beach, witness the Naruto Strait Whirlpools, apart from making DIY udon and tasting it after. Oboke Gorge and Matsuyama Castle are also on the itinerary.
If South Korea is your upcoming holiday destination, there are two holiday packages for you. If you would like to experience skiing, you should choose the exclusive South Korea ski feast package for 7D/5N from RM3,899, where you will be staying at the High 1 Ski Resort – one of the top three ski resorts in South Korea.
Besides skiing, other activities for this trip include DIY kimbapmaking experience, a visit to the beauty academy and Seoul’s Lotte World – an indoor theme park filled with thrilling rides and an ice rink with a variety of performances and museums.
Not a fan of skiing? Then opt for the Sparkling South Korea 8D/6N travel package, covering Udo Island, Jeju, Pyeongchang and Samcheok. On this trip, you will get to indulge in local Korean delicacies like live king crab, feasting on a Tteokbokki buffet and grilled hairtail. You will also get to stay at selected five-star hotels when touring the palace wearing Hanbok.
Looking to explore China further? Apple Vacations has a travel package taking you to Dongbei, China for 8D/5N on a chartered flight during Chinese New Year from RM5,799, covering cities such as Changchun, Jilin, Dunhua, Harbin and even Mt Changbai.
Another popular China destination is Jiangnan for 8D/7N priced from RM3,599 with no shopping stop. This package covers Shanghai, Wuzhen, Hangzhou, Jintan, Xinghua, Taizhou, Wuxi, Changshu and Suzhou where highlights include Xinghua Canola Field, Shanghu Lake Scenic Area and Huangpu River night cruise.
Taiwan is also an interesting destination for you to explore. For 5D/4N from RM3,699, on this trip, you will get to join Taiwan Cooking Leisure and explore the area with free guided Taipei walking tour, breaking the norms of traditional group travel and experience Taiwan in the local’s footsteps. It also does not have a shopping stop so you can travel at ease.
Besides Taiwan, Vietnam is also a place to visit. With travel packages ranging from four to seven days, the packages are from RM1,999 and the option to cover northern, central or southern Vietnam, visiting cities like Hanoi, Danang, Nha Trang and Phu Quoc Island.
Thailand is also a great choice if you are looking for something closer to home. Introducing Khao Kho also known as the Sky Paradise, this trip is priced from RM2,299 and available in a private group of eight persons for 5D/4N with one free day in Bangkok. With no shopping stop, travellers can truly enjoy their holiday without having to spend unnecessarily.
To know more about exciting MATTA deals and tour packages, visit Apple Vacations at booths 1185-1220 and 1221-1232 in Hall 1 at Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur from Sept 6 to 8.
■ For more information, go to https://applevacations.my/web/ or call 03-2141 8250 for Asia destinations and 03-2143 3939 for Western destinations.