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Audrey, Douglass and Catherine
Audrey, Douglass and Catherine
Tar Heel Travel

2025 Treasures of Southeast Asia

Feb. 19 – March 6, 2025

Tour Operator: AHI Travel
Price: From $9,045
Save $250 when you book by June 25.
Save an additional $500 per person when you pay in full.
Tour Length: 16 days
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Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime, 10-night adventure to Southeast Asia, a land of stunning diversity and allure. Discover multi-cultural Singapore, from Kampong Glam’s Malay enclave to exotic Little India and Chinatown’s shophouses. Encounter the legendary Supertrees and Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay.

Then, experience the Golden Age of travel aboard the luxurious Eastern & Oriental Express through wild Malaysia en route to Singapore. While aboard, bask in stunning scenery, enjoy nightly entertainment, and disembark for a choice of included excursions at Langkawi’s Pulau Payar Marine Park. Encounter local life in Bangkok with a Chao Phraya River cruise and a tuk-tuk ride, plus visit the early Siem capital of Ayutthaya.

Explore Cambodia’s most legendary ruins and temples, including the jungle-shrouded Angkor Wat. Along the way, delve into each region’s tantalizing food culture, including cooking demonstrations of Peranakan rice dumplings and Siem Reap rice noodles. This small-group itinerary features deluxe accommodations, an extensive meal plan, including wine with dinner, and expert local guides who provide context and meaningful insights.

Schedule of Events

  • Day 1-2 : Depart U.S. for Singapore
  • Day 3 : Arrive in Singapore
  • Day 4 : Singapore
  • Day 5 : Singapore
  • Day 6 : Malaysia | Board Eastern & Oriental Express
  • Day 7 : Langkawi Island
  • Day 8 : Penang Island
  • Day 9 : Bangkok, Thailand
  • Day 10 : Bangkok
  • Day 11 : Bangkok
  • Day 12 : Siem Reap, Cambodia
  • Day 13 : Siem Reap | Angkor Wat
  • Day 14 : Siem Reap
  • Day 15 : Depart for U.S.
  • Day 16 : Arrive in U.S.

Eligibility

We offer the Tar Heel Travel program as a service to our alumni and friends of the University. As travel is a Carolina Alumni member perk, we require one traveler per room to be a Carolina Alumni member in order to be eligible to travel. For more information or to join, contact the membership office at (800) 962-0742 or become a Carolina Alumni member online.

Mobility Information

You should be in good physical condition to enjoy your tour to its fullest.

Our trips involve a considerable amount of daily standing and walking, up hills or stairs, and on uneven or cobblestone streets. Typical distances are between 2-4 miles per day, unassisted. Some tours have excursions in high altitudes, very early morning departures and/or excursions involving Zodiacs and/or floating docks.

Please contact the tour operator directly with concerns specific to your tour and your needs. For highly active tours, you may wish to speak with your doctor.

Additional Information

Note: Tour schedule is subject to change due to local conditions. Many excursions in this program involve an element of walking as some of the finest attractions are located in areas not closely accessible by motorcoach.

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All prices and itineraries (including port order) are tentative and subject to change; final pricing adjustments may occur after the release of marketing materials.

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