Costa Cruises in the Far East Asia - Cruise Phillipines Malaysia Brunei Vietnam China 14 Nights
This 14 night tour departs from Hong Kong to visit the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Vietnam & China.
Itinerary
- Day 1
- Depart Hong Kong at 10pm. There is plenty to explore in this multi-cultural island, with an option to stay here before or after the cruise.
- Day 2
- cruise to...
- Day 3
- Manila in the Philippines. Between 9am and 7pm, visit this thriving centre of culture with a quirky ambience of Filipino charm. The eclectic array of food stalls in China Town is well worth a taste.
- Day 4
- cruise on to...
- Day 5
- Kotakinabulu in Borneo (docked 8am - 6pm). The capital of Borneo, and a modern city, but it still feels like a typical seaside town with souvenir shops and fish stalls. Along the coast are the water village of Mengkabond and the open-air market of Kota Belud (cock fights still take place here).
- Day 6
- Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei - docked 8am - 5pm. It was rebuilt after the second world war; the Kampong Air village on water does still gives a glimpse of more traditional ways of Malay life. The Royal Regalia Exhibition Hall includes documents about Churchill, the history of Brunei, and the gifts received by the Sultan for the 2th anniversary of his reign.
- Day 7
- cruise to...
- Day 8
- Sinagpore, Stay 8am-7pm. Explore the four quarters of Chinatown, Little India, Arab street, and Jurong Town.
- Day 9
- cruise to...
- Day 10
- Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam (docked 8am-4.30pm). This is the largest city in Vietnam, the city centre is still known as Saigon and the Chinese district has some notable pagodas. The French colonial buildings are worth a visit as are the various museums and Cu Chi tunnels.
- Day 11
- cruise to...
- Day 12
- Da Nang in Vietnam (docked 8am-7pm), close to Hoi An - this region is one of the most beautiful in Vietnam: 5 limestone hills with pagodas, sacred altars and caves that were used as Buddhist sanctuaries.
- Day 13
- Sanya, China. Docked from 7am to 2pm. Sanya boasts a tropical climate, sandy beach, tiger and crocodile centre, butterfly museum and shell aquarium.
- Day 14
- Return to Hong Kong at 1 pm.
Price
This cruise is available from £889 per person. Please contact our specialist travel advisors on 01249 467 164 for a quote for your holiday including any flights and hotel extensions you require. For general information about the cruises see our main cruises page.