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Asian Odyssey

From 38 900€ per person

17 days / 16 nights 
Uzbekistan, China, Japan, Macao (S.A.R. China), Laos, Cambodia, India, Oman

Organised trip by private plane to discover the Asian continent.

Next departure: Friday 12 May 2023

We will experience an Asian rainbow with the colours of multiple cultures and histories dating back more than a thousand years, through this Odyssey from Old Europe.

Your itinerary in brief

Days 1 to 3 Samarkand - At the Crossroads of the Silk Road
Days 3 to 5 Xi'An - The Immortal Army of the Qin Emperor
Days 5 to 8 Kyoto - Capital of Tranquility
Days 8 to 10 Macau - Las Vegas of the Orient
Day 10 Luang Prabang - The Pearl of the Mekong
Days 10 to 13 Siem Reap - The Enigmatic Angkor
Days 13 to 15 Jaipur - The Pink City
Days 15 to 17 Muscat - Desert Ochre

Highlights of the trip

Days 1 to 3

Samarkand - At the Crossroads of the Silk Road

Departing from Old Europe, we will start our Asian Odyssey in Uzbekistan in the heart of Central Asia, a country criss-crossed by caravan trails, a real link between Europe and the Far East. Proud of its cultural, religious and architectural riches, Samarkand, one of the oldest cities in the world, will reveal itself through the facets of its blue mosaic buildings built under Tamerlane.

Days 3 to 5

Xi'An - The Immortal Army of the Qin Emperor

Then came the Middle Kingdom and Xi'an, China's first capital. Founded by Qin Shi Huang Di, who built the social and political pillars of the Empire, this city has retained its old-fashioned charm and traditions as a great caravanserai at the start of the famous Silk Road. We will visit the tomb of the first founding emperor of the Qin Dynasty, surrounded by thousands of clay statues.

Days 5 to 8

Kyoto - Capital of Tranquility

We will continue our trip to Kyoto, Japan. With over 2,000 temples, shrines, palaces, bridges and gardens, Kyoto is considered the cultural capital of the country. From the Golden Pavilion to the historic streets of Gion and its geisha houses, you will be immersed in its ancient atmosphere.

Days 8 to 10

Macau - "Las Vegas" of the Orient

Landing in Macau, known as the "Las Vegas of Asia" with its many casinos and luxury hotels. A stroll to the remains of St. Paul's Church, in the very heart of the old city, will give you another view of this former Portuguese colony, which became Chinese again in 1999.

Day 10

Luang Prabang - The Pearl of the Mekong

A short flight to Laos will take us to Luang Prabang, the historical and religious capital of the ancient Kingdom of the Million Elephants. A major Buddhist centre, 2,000 monks maintain the temples scattered along the Mekong.

Days 10 to 13

Siem Reap - The Enigmatic Angkor

We then arrive at Angkor, the pride of Cambodia and probably the largest archaeological site in the world. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it bears witness to four centuries of Khmer sovereignty over an area of more than 400 km². A sumptuous dinner, worthy of the kings who ruled Angkor, will be served in the ruins of a thousand-year-old temple while admiring the Royal Ballet of Cambodia and its sacred Apsaras.

Days 13 to 15

Jaipur - The Pink City

We will leave the slow charms of Cambodia to dive into the effervescence of India. Jaipur, the Pink City, the centre of Rajasthan, will reveal its sumptuous palaces, legendary residences and memories of the maharajas.

Days 15 to 17

Muscat - Desert Ochre

The last leg of your journey will take you to Muscat, the capital of the Sultanate of Oman, a true city of the Arabian Nights where Bedouin traditions of hospitality leave indelible marks on the hearts and minds of visitors.

Carefully selected by the Ciels du Monde team, discover the accommodations of your trip.

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Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Emirkhan Hotel****

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Xi'An, China

Sofitel Legend Peoples Grand Hotel Xi'An*****

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Kyoto, Japan

Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel*****

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Macau, S.A.R. China

The Venetian Macao*****

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Siem Reap, Cambodia

Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor*****

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Jaipur, India

Rambagh Palace*****

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Muscat, Oman

Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa*****

Next departure dates

2025 (Consult us)

From 9 to 25 May 2025

2026 (Consult us)

From 8 to 24 May 2026

2027 (Contact us)

From 7 to 23 May 2027

Prices and conditions - Edition 2025

General Terms and Conditions of Sale

THE PRICE INCLUDES :

  • The trip according to the number of days indicated by private plane (assigned seat for the entire trip),
  • Accommodation in shared rooms in 5* hotels (local standard) or in the best accommodation available on the destination,
  • Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the entire trip,
  • Drinks on board the aircraft (champagne*, spirits*, wine*, beer*, soft drinks) and standard drinks at meals (wine,* mineral water, beer* and soft drinks),
  • All transfers, excursions and visits included in the programme by coach, minibus, boat, 4×4 vehicle, train with French-speaking local guides (other languages, please consult us)
  • The services of a cruise director and his team of escorts, a French-speaking doctor and/or nurse throughout the trip,
  • Party nights according to the programme,
  • All visa, immigration and customs formalities and baggage handling subject to local law in some countries,
  • Luggage allowance: 1 or 2 pieces of luggage per person depending on the type of aircraft and/or the duration of the trip,
  • Repatriation assistance insurance, airport taxes, various issue fees,
  • Tips.

(*) Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation.

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE :

  • Drinks outside the programme (bars, minibar, etc.),
  • Expenses of a personal nature (telephone, laundry, etc.),
  • Optional excursions (to be found on each product sheet),
  • Double room for single use (so-called "single room supplement") : consult us,
  • Accommodation in Suites : consult us,
  • Private excursions (guide and driver) at each port of call for two people or small groups: consult us,
  • Pre/post arrival package in Paris including domestic flight or train, transfers and 2 nights in a 4* hotel: 850€ per person.

FORMALITIES :

Our visa service will take care of all the visa procedures on presentation of the information to be provided after confirmation of your booking.
This service, worth an average of €300, is offered free of charge to all passengers. 
As an indication, EU nationals must provide a passport valid for 6 months after the date of return with 4 free pages.

REGISTRATION CONDITIONS :

Registration form duly completed and signed, returned by e-mail (scan) or post.

1st instalment
30 % from travel to booking
2ᵉ deposit
45 % of the trip, 90 days before departure
Remaining balance
25% of the trip, 45 days before departure

INSURANCE :

Optional multi-risk cancellation insurance not included but highly recommended, to be taken out at the time of booking, for an amount equal to 6 % of the total amount of the trip.
Details of the conditions can be found in the insurance company's brochure enclosed with the application.

CANCELLATION POLICY :

All cancellations must be communicated by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt and will incur the following cancellation fees depending on the date of receipt:

180 days or more before departure
10 % of the cost of the trip
179 to 120 days before departure
30 % of the cost of the trip
119 to 90 days before departure
40 % of the cost of the trip
89 to 60 days before departure
50 % of the cost of the trip
59 to 30 days before departure
75 % of the cost of the trip
Less than 30 days before departure
100 % of the cost of the trip

AFTER SALE :

All complaints must be sent as soon as possible and at the latest 20 days after the date of return by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, enclosing supporting documents to

Skies of the World
29 rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud
75011 Paris
France

PRICES AND TERMS OF DELIVERY :

Our prices are payable in Euros (€) and are firm, but may be subject to revision, in accordance with the conditions described below and the terms of the General Conditions of Sale, and Articles R.211-3 to R.211-11 of the Tourism Code.
Our prices are based on the economic conditions prevailing in 2022, including accommodation, transport, fuel, taxes and the exchange rate of the US dollar and the currencies of the countries concerned.
Airlines, aircraft types and airports are subject to change without notice and are given as an indication only. Likewise, some scheduled stopovers may be replaced, cancelled or reversed due to security criteria or external parameters beyond the organiser's control and impossible to anticipate when the trips are published on our 2022 commercial media. The same applies to certain hotels and excursions that could not be offered in the end for reasons of force majeure. These services will be replaced by similar services at least equal to those initially planned.
The trip may be cancelled if the group does not reach the minimum number of participants required for the type of aircraft. In the event of cancellation of the trip due to lack of participants or a significant increase in the price of the trip due to the exchange rate or to the increase in particular of taxes or oil, the customer will be informed at the latest 30 days before the departure. The client will have a period of 8 days from receipt of the notification to accept the new proposal or to request the cancellation of his registration, which will result in the reimbursement of the sums paid by the client, however, no compensation can be claimed.
In the event of cancellation due to force majeure, the client may not claim any compensation. Force majeure is characterised by the unpredictability, irresistibility and exteriority of the event that prevented the execution of the contract (C. civ. art. 1148).
In the event of voluntary interruption of the trip by the client, the latter shall not be entitled to any reimbursement, even partial, of either transport services or other services, the only exception being total or partial coverage by an insurance company depending on the contract taken out and within the limits of the latter only.

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