BALI  CHINA 227 FAMILY TOURS Imaginative Facts Tour code: FSTT • Activities: Walking through rice paddies and up volcanoes, boat trip with dolphins, swimming and optional snorkelling • Accommodation: 10 nights family- styled hotels most with swimming pools • Transport: Minivan, boat ( dolphin spotting) • Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader, local representative DAY 1: SANUR- Arrive in Bali's Denpasar airport and be transferred to our hotel in Sanur Beach. Filled with quaint little shops and restaurants and away from the roaring surf of Kuta and Nusa Dua. DAY 2: UBUD- This morning we drive to the cultural heartland of this ancient island. In Ubud we will visit the Monkey Forest ( keep these creatures away from your valuables!) and Bali Bird Park. Afternoon is free to relax around the pool or do some optional cycling or even white water rafting. ( BD) DAY 3: UBUD- Morning walk through the rice paddies. Afternoon is free to wander around the famous handicraft market of Ubud or more optional activities like visiting the Elephant or Safari Park. ( B) DAY 4: LOVINA- We take a beautiful scenic drive via the Temples of Taman Ayun and the famous Tanah Lot as well as the market in Bedugul and the Gigit Waterfalls. We arrive at the black volcanic sand beach of Lovina on Bali's northern coast. ( BD) DAYS 5 & 6: LOVINA- Lovina is famous for its dolphins. So we rise really early before sunrise and travel by boat out to see the famous dolphins! We'll return to the hotel for breakfast then have plenty of time just to relax. You might want to visit the local hot springs, Buddhist Temples or seaside market or take a snorkelling adventure up the coast to Menjangan ( Deer Island) within the national park. ( B) DAY 7: KINTAMANI- We drive to Kintamani on the rim of Mount Batur via the provincial town of Singaraja. We are met by very beautiful and dramatic volcanic mountain scenery. ( B) DAY 8: KINTAMANI - SANUR BEACH- We have the option of a sunrise walk up to the crater of Mount Batur volcano crater - we might even cook eggs on the volcanic steam! Descend to the hot springs. On return to the hotel we'll drive back to sleepy Sanur via Besakih or Batur Temple and the local Bat Cave! Check back into our hotel in Sanur.( BD) DAYS 9 & 10: SANUR BEACH- Two full days to do your own exploring or last minute shopping or just relaxing around the great pool or on the quiet beach. ( Day 9 - B, Day 10 - BD) DAY 11: SANUR BEACH- Our tour ends but the great memories remain. See you again on another Imaginative Family trip! ( B) Enjoy monkeys, dolphins, volcanoes, rice paddies and fabulous food! • Enjoy the lush rice terrace scenery around the cultural centre of Ubud • Chill out on the beaches with snorkelling and hot spring options • Spot monkeys and elephants and take an early morning dolphin cruise • Wander chaotic markets filled with exotic spices and produce • Hike up to the crater rim of Mount Batur to fry your breakfast egg! Bali Tropical Treasures Imaginative Facts Tour code: FACC • Activities: Walk along the Great Wall, camel and bike rides • Accommodation: 10 nights tourist class hotels, 1 night under the stars in the desert, 2 nights soft sleeper train • Transport: Soft sleeper train, public and private buses, taxi • Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller leader, services of local guides on the camel safari, in Xi'an and at the panda sanctuary • Flights: Beijing to Yinchuan, Xi'an to Chengdu, Chengdu to Guilin • Imaginative Traveller Suggests: Why not make the most out of your time by flying from Guilin to Hong Kong instead of taking the overnight train. Our package includes a coach transfer in Hong Kong and one extra night in the hotel there. Please call us for further details. DAY 1: BEIJING- Arrival day. DAY 2: BEIJING - GREATWALL- Take a hike along one of the most beautiful sections. DAY 3: BEIJING- Visit the vast Tiananmen Square and the incredible Forbidden City. In the evening there is the option to watch the hugely entertaining Beijing acrobats. DAY 4: BEIJING - ZHONGWEI- Fly to Yinchuan and continue to Zhongwei. DAY 5: CAMEL SAFARI- Afree morning. Perhaps visit the Gao Miao Buddhist Temple and street markets. In the afternoon we take an exciting ride out into the desert on camels to our overnight camp. ( D) DAY 6: SHAPATOU - XI'AN- Watch the sunrise in the desert then continue to the roadhead by camel. We transfer to nearby Shapatou on the banks of the great Yellow River and the southern fringes of the Tengger Desert. You have the chance to raft down the Yellow River on inflatable sheepskins and even go sand tobogganing!! Return to Zhongwei for the overnight train to Xi'an. ( B) DAY 7: XI'AN- A free day to explore. Visit the Muslim quarter or take a bike ride on top of the city walls - the best way to view this wonderful ancient city. DAY 8: XI'AN - CHENGDU- Excursion to the famous Terracotta Warriors and the First Emperor's Tomb. After a picnic lunch we take a flight to Chengdu. DAY 9: CHENGDU- Excursion to the Panda Sanctuary, where we spend time with these delightful animals, as well as their less well-known cousin, the red panda. Free afternoon to explore the many parks for which Chengdu is famous, or perhaps sample the delicious local food. DAY 10: YANGSHUO- A flight to Guilin, in the heart of stunning limestone karst scenery, before continuing to the enchanting small town of Yangshuo, amidst one of the most beautiful areas of China. We have laid on a fun session of activities - cooking, tai- chi and painting / calligraphy - you might even learn how to write your name in Chinese characters! For those who want to be energetic, there are plenty of other opportunities including climbing, caving and bike riding. DAY 11: YANGSHUO- Take a bike ride through this amazing landscape and enjoy an opportunity for a swim to cool off. DAY 12: YANGSHUO - SHENZHEN- A free day to do as you please or hunt for souvenirs in the excellent markets. Afternoon transfer back to Guilin. Overnight train to Shenzhen. DAY 13: HONG KONG- Arrive in Shenzhen then take the train through the New Territories to Kowloon. The rest of the day is free to explore this bustling metropolis. DAY 14: HONG KONG- Tour ends after breakfast. ( B) Note: Some activities in Shapatou may not be available out of season. A fun- packed adventure for the whole family • Visit the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Terracotta Warriors • Walk the Great Wall and cycle through stunning limestone scenery • Try Chinese cooking, tai- chi and painting / calligraphy at Yangshuo • Spend time with the pandas at Chengdu • Truly exotic rides - camels, sheepskin rafts... even sand toboggans! Chinese Crackers Single Supplement £ 240 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 31.42 * Price includes tour price of £ 499and local payment of € 200All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 649pp Land Only * Single Supplement £ 265 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 21.14 * Price includes tour price of £ 1049and local payment of US$ 440All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 1280pp Land Only * familyfamily Tour duration 11 daysTour duration 14 days Starts SatEnds Tue Sanur BeachSanur Beach 2009 04- Jul- 0914- Jul- 09 25- Jul- 0904- Aug- 09 08- Aug- 0918- Aug- 09 26- Sep- 0906- Oct- 09 19- Dec- 0929- Dec- 09 Starts SatEnds Tue Sanur BeachSanur Beach 2010 02- Jan- 1012- Jan- 10 03- Apr- 1013- Apr- 10 03- Jul- 1013- Jul- 10 24- Jul- 1003- Aug- 10 07- Aug- 1017- Aug- 10 25- Sep- 1005- Oct- 10 18- Dec- 1028- Dec- 10 Starts SunEnds Sat BeijingHong Kong 2009 05- Apr- 0918- Apr- 09 12- Apr- 0925- Apr- 09 05- Jul- 0918- Jul- 09 12- Jul- 0925- Jul- 09 19- Jul- 0901- Aug- 09 26- Jul- 0908- Aug- 09 02- Aug- 0915- Aug- 09 09- Aug- 0922- Aug- 09 25- Oct- 0907- Nov- 09 Starts SunEnds Sat BeijingHong Kong 2010 28- Mar- 1010- Apr- 10 04- Apr- 1017- Apr- 10 04- Jul- 1017- Jul- 10 11- Jul- 1024- Jul- 10 18- Jul- 1031- Jul- 10 25- Jul- 1007- Aug- 10 01- Aug- 1014- Aug- 10 08- Aug- 1021- Aug- 10 24- Oct- 1006- Nov- 10 new tour for 2009 Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243 Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243

FAMILY TOURSEGYPT 228 " It was nice to do a family tour because I was able to make friends. This time I made five friends which was great! " Isabelle Farnshawe ( Age 8) family tours Imaginative Facts Tour code: FEEP • Activities: Donkey ride to the Valley of the Kings, camel ride at Giza, snorkelling and felucca cruise • Accommodation: 8 nights 4* hotels, 3 nights tourist class hotels, 1 night sleeper train • Transport: Private air- conditioned transport, felucca sailboat, overnight sleeper train, horse- drawn carriages, camels and donkeys • Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader, services of Egyptologists at the Pyramids, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings DAY 1: CAIRO- Arrive and check in to your hotel. DAY 2: CAIRO- See the treasures in the Egyptian Museum, including the beautiful death mask of the boy king Tutankhamun. We also explore the Citadel and the labyrinthine alleys of the exotic Khan El Khalili Bazaar. ( B) DAY 3: CAIRO- We start our day with a guided visit to the five thousand year old Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza. We then enjoy a camel ride in the desert before heading back to Cairo for the comfortable overnight sleeper train to Aswan. ( BD) DAY 4: ASWAN- A free day to explore this vibrant Nubian city. We stay in a smart 4* hotel with a lovely pool for two nights, so you can either relax at the hotel or wander through the friendly bazaars to haggle over souvenirs. ( B) DAY 5: FELUCCA CRUISE- A free morning gives you the chance to visit the magnificent temples at Abu Simbel which were taken apart and rebuilt to prevent them being flooded by the building of the Aswan High Dam. Alternatively you can relax by the pool. In the afternoon we board traditional feluccas and sail on the River Nile before we head to a Nubian village where we have dinner in a traditional Nubian home. ( BLD) DAY 6: ASWAN - LUXOR- Transfer by bus to Luxor. En route we have the chance to visit the temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu. We spend three nights in a 4* hotel with a great pool. ( B) DAY 7: LUXOR- Free morning for you to relax at the hotel or wander through the friendly bazaars. In the afternoon we ride in horse- drawn carriages to the amazing Karnak Temple complex. ( B) DAY 8: LUXOR- Rise before dawn for a fun-filled donkey ride in the cool of the day to the Valley of the Kings. Our route back offers magnificent views of the Nile Valley and passes the Colossi of Memnon. This afternoon is free. ( B) DAY 9: RED SEA- A journey east through the desert to El Gouna on the Red Sea coast. We stay for three nights in a hotel with a pool near the beach. ( B) DAY 10: RED SEA- A full day boat trip, cruising in the Red Sea, stopping to snorkel amidst shoals of colourful fish. ( BL) DAY 11: RED SEA- A free day to relax. ( B) DAY 12: CAIRO- Drive back to Cairo for our final evening. ( B) DAY 13: CAIRO- Tour ends. ( B) Excite the young imagination! • Uncover the secrets of the ancient Pharaohs at the Pyramids and Sphinx • Ride donkeys and horse- drawn carriagesin Luxor and camels in the desert • Sail the Nile on a feluccaand visit a traditional Nubian village for dinner • Take a sleeper train to Aswan to haggle in the markets for souvenirs • Snorkel in the Red Seaand swim in 4* hotel pools Egypt - Pharaohs and Feluccas Egypt Egypt - Pharaohs and Feluccas Egypt - Treasures of the Pharaohs Magical Egypt Cairo Luxor Edfu Kom Ombo Aswan El Gouna • Seasonal Supplement ( Depends on date of departure - Please contact us for further details) Single Supplement £ 210 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 6.33 * Price includes tour price of £ 640and local payment of US$ 170All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 730pp Land Only * family Tour duration 13 days © Imaginative Traveller Starts SatEnds Thu CairoCairo 2009 03- Jan- 0915- Jan- 09 04- Apr- 0916- Apr- 09 • 11- Apr- 0923- Apr- 09 • 23- May- 0904- Jun- 09 04- Jul- 0916- Jul- 09 25- Jul- 0906- Aug- 09 01- Aug- 0913- Aug- 09 15- Aug- 0927- Aug- 09 24- Oct- 0905- Nov- 09 12- Dec- 0924- Dec- 09 • 19- Dec- 0931- Dec- 09 • Starts SatEnds Thu CairoCairo 2010 02- Jan- 1014- Jan- 10 27- Mar- 1008- Apr- 10 • 03- Apr- 1015- Apr- 10 • 22- May- 1003- Jun- 10 03- Jul- 1015- Jul- 10 17- Jul- 1029- Jul- 10 31- Jul- 1012- Aug- 10 14- Aug- 1026- Aug- 10 23- Oct- 1004- Nov- 10 11- Dec- 1023- Dec- 10 • 18- Dec- 1030- Dec- 10 • • Supplement applies We can also offer Extra Accommodation, Adventure Travel Insurance& Flights Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243