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PAN-ASIA

PA N - A S I A
Aman Private Jet Expedition
6-20 March 2017
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WHAT’S INSIDE
PAGE 3: YOUR PRIVATE JET
PAGE 4-5: THE JOURNEY AT A GLANCE
PAGE 6–29: THE EXPERIENCE IN DETAIL
Chapter One ............Amanoi, Ninh Thuan, Vietnam
Chapter Two ............Amantaka, Luang Prabang, Laos
Chapter Three .........Amansara, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Chapter Four ............Amanpulo Palawan, the Philippines
Chapter Five.............Aman Tokyo, Japan
PAGE 30: TOUR LEADER
PAGE 31: CLIENT AGREEMENT
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YOUR PRIVATE JET
INTRODUCING THE GULFSTREAM G200
• Seats: 8 guests per jet
• Luggage Restriction: each passenger is limited to
44 pounds of checked baggage in one (1) bag, as
well as one (1) carry-on luggage piece limited to 15
pounds. In addition, smaller carry-on items such as
a laptop, backpack, handbag/purse, and/or camera
bag are permissible.
SCHEDULED FLIGHTS:
DATE
FROM
TO
DEP
ARR
DURATION
6 March 2017
Bangkok (DMK)
Cam Ranh (CXR)
10.30
12.05
1 hour 35 minutes
9 March 2017
Cam Ranh (CXR)
Luang Prabang (LPQ)
11.00
12.55
1 hour 55 minutes
11 March 2017
Luang Prabang (LPQ)
Siem Reap (REP)
10.30
11.50
1 hour 20 minutes
14 March 2017
Siem Reap (REP)
Manila (MNL)
09.45
13.30
2 hours 45 minutes
14 March 2017
Manila (MNL)
Pamalican (Amanpulo)
14.30
15.30
1 hour - via Amanpulo Plane
17 March 2017
Pamalican (Amanpulo)
Manila (MNL)
07.30
08.30
1 hour - via Amanpulo Plane
17 March 2017
Manila (MNL)
Tokyo (HND)
10.00
13.40
3 hours 40 minutes
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THE JOURNEY AT A GLANCE
DAY ONE
Monday, 6 March 2017
Amanoi, Mountain Pavilion (Vinh Hy Bay, Vietnam)
DAY FIVE
Friday, 10 March 2017
Amantaka, Suite (Luang Prabang, Laos)
• Meet at Don Muang’s VIP Private Jet Terminal at
9.30am.
• Private jet to Cam Ranh, Vietnam (10:30-12:05).
• Private transfer and arrival at Amanoi
(approximately 1 hour 15 minutes).
• Welcome cocktails & dinner.
• Full day touring.
DAY TWO
Tuesday, 7 March 2017
• Day at leisure.
DAY THREE
Wednesday, 8 March 20167Amanoi, Mountain
Pavilion (Vinh Hy Bay, Vietnam)
DAY FOUR
Thursday, 9 March 2017
• Private transfer to Cam Ranh airport (approximately 1
hour 15 minutes).
• Private jet to Luang Prabang, Laos (11:00-12:55).
• Private transfer and arrival at Amantaka
(approximately 10 minutes).
• Afternoon touring.
• Welcome cocktails & Baci dinner.
DAY SIX
Saturday, 11 March 2017
Amansara, Suite (Siem Reap, Cambodia)
• Early morning alms-giving.
• Private transfer to airport (approximately 10
minutes).
• Private jet to Siem Reap, Cambodia
(10.30-11.50).
• Arrival at Amansara (approximately 15 minutes).
• Welcome cocktails, Jasmine Buddhist Blessing &
dinner.
DAY SEVEN
Sunday, 12 March 2017
• Special private temple dinner.
DAY EIGHT
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DAY NINE
Amanpulo, Beach Casita (Palawan, Philippines)
• Private transfer to airport (10 mins).
• Private jet to Manila, Philippines (2 hours 45
minutes).
• Transfer to Aman plane for flight to Palawan
• Welcome cocktails and dinner.
DAY 10
Wednesday, 15 March 2017
DAY 13
Aman Tokyo, Deluxe Room (Tokyo, Japan)
DAY 14
• Farewell dinner.
• Day at leisure.
DAY 11
DAY 15
• Private transfer to airport.
• Day at leisure.
DAY 12
• Transfer to Aman plane for flight to Manila (1
hour).
• Private jet to Tokyo, Japan (3 hours 40 minutes).
• Private transfer and arrival at Aman Tokyo
(approximately 30 minutes).
• Welcome cocktails and dinner.
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VIETNAM
Occupying an enviable spot between a national park and a marine reserve, Amanoi lies on Vietnam’s southern coast
and looks out over Vinh Hy Bay towards Cambodia and Laos. From the vibrant marine life beneath the turquoise
waters to the pristine wilderness of the dramatic coastline, a natural paradise awaits exploration. Occupying an
enviable spot between a national park and a marine reserve, Amanoi lies on Vietnam’s southern coast and looks
out over Vinh Hy Bay towards Cambodia and Laos. From the vibrant marine life beneath the turquoise waters to the
pristine wilderness of the dramatic coastline, a natural paradise awaits exploration.
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DAY ONE
Included Meals: L D
Meet at Don Muang airport’s VIP Private Jet Terminal
at 9.30am.
Fly by private jet to Cam Ranh, Vietnam at 10.30am
and arrive at 12.05pm.
Important note: please bring two passport-sized
photographs per person for your Vietnam visa on
arrival.
Private transfer to Amanoi (approximately 1 hour 15
minutes).
Enjoy lunch at Amanoi and spend the rest of the
afternoon at your leisure.
Spa: recharge with a complimentary afternoon
massage at the Aman Spa (valid once per person
anytime during stay).
6pm – Kick off the journey at this evening’s Welcome
cocktails and BBQ dinner.
DAY TWO
Included Meals: B L D
Enjoy the day at leisure.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included and can be
enjoyed at The Restaurant or Beach Club.
Amanoi provides complimentary water sport activity at
beach club (kayak, paddle board, hobie cat, snorkeling
(no reservation required, weather permitting)
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DAY THREE
Choose from a selection of experiences with your
private car, driver and guide.
SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES
Amanoi Peak: hike to Amanoi Peak to enjoy scenic
views of the East Sea and coastal rock formations.
Hanging Lake: just 10 minutes from Amanoi is the
entrance to Hanging Lake. From here you can hike
through the dense forests of Nui Chua National Park en
route to the expansive lake.
In the afternoon, your guide will show you to boat to
reach a floating restaurant to enjoy lunch.
Temple Vove (Ong Thinh Beach): Approximately 45
minutes walk away is one of the area’s best kept secret,
located within the National park. The intimate cove
features spectacular rock formations and provides a
breathtaking view of Amanoi in the distance. A great
spot to enjoy the privacy of a sandy beach, clear indigo
waters and catch a glimpse of soaring sea eagles.
Goga Peak: Hike 15 to 20 minutes from Amanoi up
an inclining pathway to Goga Peak. Enjoy spectacular
views from the top and take in Vinh Hy Bay, the East
sea, coast rock formations, and the southern city of
Phan Rang.
DAY FOUR
Enjoy breakfast before your 9am private transfer to the
airport (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes).
Fly by private jet to Luang Prabang, Laos at 11am and
arrive at 12.55pm.
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LAOS
Natural beauty, spirituality and history come together in Luang Prabang, a community that lives at its own pace.
Set on a large garden estate, just minutes from the boutiques, bakeries and restaurants lining the town’s main
street, Amantaka is housed in graceful buildings that reflect the town’s French colonial history. The town itself is a
UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the fabled night market, picturesque banks of the Mekong River and former Royal
Palace are also nearby.
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DAY FOUR
On landing in Luang Prabang at 12.55pm, an Aman
representative will greet you and arrange all visas and
documents.
photographs per person for your Laos visa.
Private transfer to Amantaka (approximately 10
minutes).
On your own, enjoy a lunch of local cuisine at
Amantaka.
If you wish, head out to explore town with your private
car, driver, and guide.
Royal Palace: visit the Royal Palace Museum, originally
built during the French colonial era as a residence for
King Sisavang. This fascinating museum features the
original royal chambers, local artworks, the throne
room, and the royal vintage car collection.
Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham Temple: visit the
temple, known simply as Wat Mai, for a private
blessing with its resident Buddhist monks. Close to the
Royal Palace, the monastery was a former home of the
royal family was spared destruction during the Chinese
Haw raid in 1887. One of the most striking features
of Wat Mai is its five-tiered roof and the gilded relief
panels adorning the façade.
Wat Phonphao Temple: from Wat Mai, it is a short
journey to Wat Phonphao temple, the Peacefulness
Temple. The temple is used as a forest meditation
retreat and once headed by the late well known abbot,
Ajahn Saisamut.
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6pm – Get together for cocktails with special guest,
Prince Tiao Nithakong Somsanith. Afterwards, enjoy a
traditional Baci ceremony, most often held to celebrate
a special event such as a marriage, a homecoming, a
birth, or one of Laos’s annual festivals. Dinner will be
served poolside.
DAY FIVE
SCHEDULED SHARED EXPERIENCE
Today you will visit the Pak Ou Caves, departing from
the dock at 08.30.
Board a small, comfortable boat for a two-hour voyage
up the Mekong River.
Pak Ou Caves: continue upriver to visit the Pak Ou
Caves, famed for housing more than 10,000 statues of
the Buddha in a huge cavern overlooking the Mekong
River. Because an image of the Buddha cannot be
destroyed, for hundreds of years Laos’ damaged
Buddhas have been retired to these caves. The lower
cave holds the vast majority, but you will also get the
chance to see the upper cave, the starting point for the
one-hour trek to a local village. Before leaving the caves
it is customary to make an offering and the locals who
protect and maintain the site greatly appreciate any
donation.
Ban Muang Khaeo: hike to the village of Ban Muang
Khaeo, just around the corner from the rockface of the
Pak Ou Caves.
At noon, return to Amantaka for lunch (included).
Alternatively, you may choose to eat a casual local
restaurant in town on your own (not included).
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For the other half of the day, explore Luang Prabang
with your private car, driver, and guide.
Kuang Si Waterfall: a 45-minute drive takes you to the
beautiful Kuang Si waterfall, where water tumbles 55m
down staggered cliffs before crashing into the clear
pools below.
Free the Bears Center: on the five-minute walk up to
the main waterfall, you will pass the Free the Bears
Center, a rescue centre for endangered Asiatic black
bears rescued from poachers and traffickers.
Big Brother Mouse: an organisation devoted to Lao
children, here you can purchase books and gift them to
the local children, many of whom have nothing to read.
Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre: this
independent, non-profit museum is dedicated to the
ethnic cultures in Laos. The museum displays and
sells a number of local handicrafts, and the centre
is also involved in the research, preservation and
documentation of cultural artefacts, as well as outreach
and education projects, and employment development.
The museum director will show you around and
discuss the centre’s activities with you in further depth.
Return to the hotel in the evening for dinner at
Amantaka.
SUGGESTED INDEPENDENT EVENING EXPERIENCE
Hmong Night Market: if you wish to step out this
evening on your own, take a postprandial stroll through
the colourful stalls of Hmong Night Market, where local
hill-tribe people sell their vibrant textiles and other
handmade creations every evening. Laos is known for
its beautiful fabrics and unique handmade crafts, such
as fine jewellery, delicate paper lanterns and silk. Open
until 21.00.
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DAY SIX
SUGGESTED EXPERIENCE
Alms Giving: if you wish, rise at 5am to experience the
centuries-old tradition of giving alms to the monks,
also known as tak bat. At sunrise, your guide will escort
you to a spot on a nearby street where you can greet a
procession of monks as they make their way to homes
and shops to receive their daily rice, an event of great
significance for the Lao people. For an even more
intimate encounter, watch the smaller file of monks
who proceed along the street outside Amantaka.
Return to Amantaka to relax and enjoy breakfast before
your 9.30am private transfer to airport (approximately
15 minutes).
Fly by private jet to Siem Reap, Cambodia at 10.30am
and arrive at 11.50am.
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CAMBODIA
Located in Siem Reap, Cambodia’s cultural capital, Amansara is at the threshold of Angkor Archaeological Park,
containing the vast ruins of the largest pre-industrial urban settlement on Earth. The former guesthouse of King
Sihanouk, Amansara has the charm and intimacy of a private home, albeit in the midst of one of the East’s most
fascinating locations. Guests in Amansara Suites are provided with their own custom-fitted remork and driver for
exploring the incredible temples, villages and landscape.
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DAY SIX
On landing in Siem Reap at 11.50am, you will be met at
the aerobridge and guided through the fast-track visa
process, after which you’ll be met by your guide and
shown to your private car for the 15-minute transfer to
Amansara.
photographs per person for your Cambodia visa.
Enjoy lunch at Amansara, on your own.
Spend the afternoon at leisure.
Old Town: If you wish to independently explore around
town, take a complimentary ride on one of Amansara’s
remorks (tuk-tuk).
Spa: recharge with a complimentary afternoon
massage at the Aman Spa (valid once per person
anytime during stay). Four treatment rooms, each with
an attached relaxation area and private steam bath and
shower, are available for range of massage and beauty
therapies using traditional Cambodian techniques and
Aman’s range of organic spa products (valid once per
person anytime during stay).
5.30pm – Private transfer to haute couture designer
Eric Raisina’s atelier for welcome cocktails and a
special private fashion show.
7pm - Return to Amansara for a welcome dinner.
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DAY SEVEN
SUGGESTED EXPERIENCE
Sunrise at Angkor Wat: with your private guide,
enter the grounds of Angkor Wat through a littleknown entrance on its eastern perimeter (the western
causeway is where the vast majority of tourists enter).
Entering this way, you will avoid most other tourists
initially and your first impressions of the monuments’
grandeur at daybreak will be relatively private. Angkor
Wat has become one of the world’s most famous
attractions, on a par with the Great Wall of China and
the Taj Mahal. Built in the 12th century as the capital
of King Suryavarman II’s kingdom, it is the largest and
best-preserved of the Angkor temples, and the only
one to have remained a significant religious centre
(first Hindu, then Buddhist) since its founding.
Breakfast: return to Amansara for a full breakfast and
relaxation time.
TODAY’S SCHEDULED EXPERIENCE
You will be split into two groups for a special scheduled
lunch each day. The rest of the day is at your leisure to
explore Siem Reap.
1pm - Helicopter to Lunch at a Temple: experience
Siem Reap from a private helicopter, whose flight path
includes views of a temple complex that was once the
centre of a large city, a sandstone pyramid and moat
now subsumed by the jungle, and mountainous ruins.
Land at Beng Mealea, and dine al fresco on Khmer
specialities. The return flight takes you over Chao Srei
Vibol temple, the Roulos group of temples, and Tonle
Sap, Cambodia’s ‘Great Lake’. This huge body of water
stretching across the northwest section of the country
is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia. During
the wet season, the water inflow expands the surface
area of the lake more than fivefold, inundating the
surrounding forested flood plain. Markets, schools,
churches, flower gardens, vegetable farms and even
police stations literally float on its surface.
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TODAY’S SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES
Visit temples and other sites around Siem Reap as you wish
with your private guide, meet up with your group for the
helicopter ride and lunch.
Ta Prohm Temple: the ruins at Ta Prohm date from
1186 and have been allowed to be reclaimed by the
jungle. This atmospheric temple complex is a must-see
on any visit to Siem Reap and offers amazing photo
opportunities, as well as the chance to view the latest
archeological discoveries made here, such as 2011’s
two headless stone statues, which date from the 12th
century and are the biggest excavated finds since the
1930s.
Angkor Thom: in the 12th century Angkor Thom
was an immense city and the capital of the Mahayan
Buddhist king Jayavarman VII’s empire. The Bayon, the
central temple of Angkor Thom, is a marvel of ‘baroque’
Khmer architecture, constructed between the late 12th
and early 13th centuries as the official state temple
of Jayavarman VII. The Bayon mixes both Hindu and
Buddhist iconography and its several terraces contain
54 towers with façades of stone faces.
Angkor National Museum: opened in 2007 and
located a few minutes from Amansara, this engaging
museum houses various Hindu and Buddhist
statues and artefacts from the Angkor temples and
surrounding area, scale models of different temple
complexes, and exhibits.
Khmer Angkor Workshop: meet local apprentices
at this centre, which trains young disadvantaged
people from the provinces in the techniques of carving
sandstone and wood, as well as the production and use
of some of the world’s most collectable silk.
Return to Amansara around 5pm to freshen up before
dinner. Meet in the lobby for departure at 6pm (45
minute transfer).
7pm – Private Temple Dinner: enjoy a private
dinner of gourmet Khmer cuisine on the grounds of
Banteay Samre. Drinks and canapés will precede your
multi-course meal, and the evening will include a
performance of traditional Cambodian dance.
DAY EIGHT
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Breakfast at Amansara.
TODAY’S SCHEDULED EXPERIENCE
You will be split into two groups for a special scheduled
lunch each day. The rest of the day is at your leisure to
explore Siem Reap.
1pm - Conservatoire of Aspara Dance & Lunch: visit
Ravynn Karet Coxen’s traditional Khmer dance school,
Conservatoire of Aspara Dance, founded under the
patronage of HRH Princess Buppha Devi. Ravynn began
her programme as part of a humanitarian effort to
deliver the essentials to the rural areas of Cambodia,
including vaccinations, clean water, and education.
Enjoy a traditional dance put on by the children of the
school and receive a special lotus blessing. Afterwards,
enjoy a gourmet champagne lunch. You will have an
opportunity to speak with the children about their lives,
and about what this sacred dance means to them.
TODAY’S SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES
Visit Banteay Srei and surrounding sites with your
private guide, meet up with your group for lunch at the
Conservatoire.
Banteay Srei: about 45 minutes from Amansara (and
next to the Conservatoire), Banteay Srei is a small gem
of a temple built in the 10th century and nicknamed
the ‘Citadel of Women’. A jewel-box of red sandstone,
it is famed for its intimate size and the intricacy of its
carvings.
Landmine Museum: nearby is the Cambodia Landmine
Museum, founded in 1997 by Aki Ra, a former
conscripted child soldier of the Khmer Rouge who has
dedicated his adult life to de-mining the Cambodian
countryside and providing education and support
services for landmine-affected children. Explore the
museum’s fascinating garden of deactivated mines for
a glimpse at how the devastating devices were hidden.
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Old Market: Go to the Psar Chaa (Old Market), a
unique and intriguing bazaar where one can hunt
for wood and stone carvings, silk, Buddha images,
and other hand-made Cambodian souvenirs in this
wonderful vending labyrinth. The gracious Khmer
merchants will help you find what you want, even if it
means they go to a competitor. Prices are reasonable,
but bargaining is still expected.
Dinner at Amansara, on your own (included).
Alternatively, try authentic Khmer cuisine at a local
restaurant (not included).
DAY NINE
Enjoy breakfast before your 9am private transfer to the
airport (approximately 15 minutes).
Fly by private jet to Manila, Philippines at 09.45am and
arrive at 1.30pm.
Lunch aboard your private jet.
Upon arrival in Manila, transfer to an Amanpulo plane
for the 2.30pm flight from Manila to Palawan (1 hour).
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PHILIPPINES
Set on its own private island in the Sulu Sea, Amanpulo is the quintessential tropical paradise. On arrival at this
whisper-quiet retreat guests are greeted by cerulean skies and turquoise waters. Amanpulo offers an abundance of
aquatic activities, including sailing, scuba diving and windsurfing, as well as beautiful stretches of deserted beach.
On land, tennis courts and bicycles are complemented by nature walks, which take in the lush indigenous plants and
myriad wildlife.
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DAY NINE
Arrive at Amanpulo, Palawan, Philippines at 3.30pm.
Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Spa: enjoy a complimentary 60-minute afternoon
massage at the Amanpulo’s Aman Spa, set in a series
of wooden pavilions with views of the Sulu Sea (valid
once per person any time during stay).
AVAILABLE RESORT EXPERIENCES
Additional costs may apply
Sailing: Amanpulo keeps a variety of boats for islandhopping, fishing and sailing. The resort fleet includes
a twin-hulled Hobie Sports 17, as well as smaller
catamarans and two Lasers. Sailing lessons are also
available.
Windsurfing: the island’s sand-bottomed blue lagoon,
located on the windward side, makes for world-class
board sailing from December to April. During this
period, the northeast trade winds blow, on average, at
about 20 knots.
Fishing: catch snapper and grouper at one of the
resort’s favoured fishing spots or trawl for wahoo, tuna
and mackerel. The resort’s seven-metre (25-foot)
centre-console game boat is equipped with a four-line
spread for game fishing.
Snorkelling: paddle out to the reef in a Hobie ocean
kayak, tie up at one of several buoys and take to the
water from there. The reef facing the Beach Club is a
popular stop. Hawksbill and green sea turtles, parrot
fish, rays and a wide array of coral fish live in these
waters. Snorkellers can also wade in from the beach.
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Scuba Diving: the Dive Centre offers PADI courses
ranging from introductory to Divemaster level.
Amanpulo is ideal for novice divers, with its calm,
clear seas in front of the Beach Club. More advanced
divers can take advantage of the gentle drop-off to
deeper waters. There are a number of fine sites on both
sides of Pamalican, all just a few minutes offshore by
boat. Certified divers should bring their certification
cards with them. All scuba equipment is provided.
Underwater lights and underwater digital cameras are
also available. Divers must be at least eight years old.
6pm – Welcome cocktails and dinner on the beach.
DAY 10
Enjoy Amanpulo at your leisure.
DAY 11
Enjoy Amanpulo at your leisure.
DAY 12
Enjoy breakfast before your 7.30am departure by
Aman’s private plane to Manila (1 hour).
Upon arrival in Manila at 8.30am, transfer to your
private jet.
Fly by private jet to Tokyo, Japan at 10.00am and arrive
at 3.05pm.
Lunch aboard your private jet.
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JAPAN
An urban sanctuary atop the shimmering Otemachi Tower, Aman Tokyo is a monument to the modern-day
Japanese capital, a place where dynamism is tempered with serenity. History, commerce and culture fusetruly
cosmopolitan, yet intrinsically Japanese, it offers fascinating juxtapositions at every turn. Gleaming skyscrapers
reach for the heavens beside 19th-century palaces; humming intersections exist alongside quaint lanes lined with
convivial yakitori-ya, ramen shops and shochu bars; state-of-the-art shopping centres overlook beautiful parks, pink
with cherry-blossom in spring.
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DAY 12
Included Meals: B L
On arrival in Tokyo at 3.05pm, private transfer to Aman
Tokyo (approximately 30 minutes).
Spend the afternoon as you please.
6pm – Welcome cocktails with special guests and
private Koto performance.
Afterwards, enjoy dinner on your own at Aman Tokyo’s
fine-dining restaurant or at a local restaurant.
DAY 13
Included Meals: B
TODAY’S SCHEDULED SHARED EXPERIENCES
Choose one of the following:
Sushi Making Class: learn how to prepare sushi’s basic
rice with rice vinegar, slice various fish and vegetable
ingredients, and roll, cut, and display the pieces,
before enjoying your own (as well as your professional
instructor’s) creations for lunch. Lunch is included with
this experience.
Sword Fighting Lesson: Japan’s ancient samurai swords
were once employed during battle, and their use is
today considered an art form. During your sword
lesson you will practise movements evolved from the
techniques used by samurai in battle.
Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local casual restaurant of your
choosing (not included).
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The rest of the day is yours to explore Tokyo with your
private car, driver, and guide. Discuss with your guide
what you would like to see.
Tsukiji Fish Market: visit the biggest wholesale fish
and seafood market in the world; in fact, it is one of
the largest food markets of any kind. Here you can
discover more than 450 types of seafood – a unique
experience offering an insight into a country obsessed
with acquiring the freshest possible ingredients for
its cuisine. We avoid the tourist queues for the daily
tuna auction, instead strolling around the surrounding
area of Jogai, where you can visit an Aritsugu store to
browse the world-renowned knives. The best time to
visit is in the morning, around 08.30-10.00am.
Imperial Palace East Gardens: the palace was once
the world’s largest, though now only the inner circle
remains. Seeing the palace itself requires joining a
tour that lasts over an hour; instead, we recommend
heading into the beautiful East Gardens, which are
open to the public. During cherry-blossom season,
this is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike to
take in the sakura (cherry blossom), as the grounds of
the Imperial Palace and nearby Kitanomaru Park are
covered in a pink-white floral blanket during the peak of
the blossom season.
Ginza: Tokyo’s premier shopping district is brimming
with department stores, boutiques, restaurants and
coffeehouses. The department stores’ basement-level
food courts are a must-visit for local delicacies, freshly
packed bento boxes, exquisite teas and more.
Akihabara: Japan’s fascination with technology,
fashion, Manga and youth culture come together
on the ‘Akihabara scene’. Stroll through the flashing
pachinko or video game parlours, a street dedicated
to musical instruments, and electronics stores
showcasing the latest gadgets.
21–21 Design Sight Museum: visit this striking
collaboration between two of Japan’s leading
contemporary figures in the arts: fashion designer Issey
Miyake and architect Tadao Ando.
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Mori Museum: visit Roppongi to explore one of Tokyo’s
cutting-edge art venues, the Mori Museum, located on
the top two floors of the 54-story Mori Tower. Be sure
to take the elevator to the 54th floor for terrific views
over the city from the Mori’s Sky Deck.
Kitchen Town: Kappabashi Dougu street, also known
as Kitchen Town, is a famous restaurant and kitchen
supply shopping district. Browse the bargains on cups,
bowls, trays, pottery, lacquerware, chopsticks, sashimi
knives and copious other items. Don’t miss Maiduru,
maker of the plastic food found in restaurant display
cases. Practically an art, these plastic models are made
as real and accurate as possible and look delicious
enough to eat.
Shibuya Crossing: Visit Shibuya crossing, one of the
world’s most heavily used pedestrian intersections.
When the light turns red all vehicular traffic comes
to a halt and the crossing is momentarily filled with a
frenzy of criss-crossing pedestrians. Neon lights and
enormous video screens create a lively atmosphere.
Hachiko Statue: From Shibuya Crossing visit the
nearby Hachiko statue, perhaps Tokyo’s most famous
meeting spot and a popular tourist destination.
Hachiko is a small akita dog remembered for his
remarkable loyalty. In the early 1920’s a professor who
lived near Shibuya station would come home to find
Hachiko waiting for him at the station every day. The
professor died in 192,5 but the dog would continue to
come to the station to wait for his owner until his own
death 10 years later.
Cat or Bunny Café: a curious experience, unique to
Japan, where you can sip a drink accompanied by
animals.
Return to Aman Tokyo at 5pm.
Enjoy dinner on your own at a local restaurant. Please
ask the concierge about reservations and transportation.
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DAY 14
Included Meals: B D
TODAY’S SCHEDULED SHARED EXPERIENCE
Tea Ceremony: experience a traditional Japanese
tea ceremony, chanoyu. The Japanese tea ceremony
originated more than 1,000 years ago when Japan
adopted the Chinese practice of drinking powdered
green tea, and following Zen Buddhist beliefs. A
traditional Japanese tea ceremony is a spiritual
experience that embodies harmony, respect, purity
and tranquillity. The ceremony is a choreographed
ritual of preparing and serving Japanese matcha green
tea; traditional sweets are also served to balance the
tea’s bitter taste. The aesthetics of the ceremony are
paramount: one’s attention must focus on movement
and gesture; even the placement of the tea utensils
must follow a certain method. In this lesson you will
learn the subtle yet significant ceremony etiquette
shaped by Zen Buddhism.
Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local casual restaurant of your
choosing (not included).
Explore Tokyo with your private car, driver, and guide.
Please note: You will tour with Mr. Hu & Mrs. He, and will
share the private vehicle and guide.
Omotesando Street: one of central Tokyo’s smartest
boulevards, with broad pavements, tall trees and
hip boutiques and cafés lending it a European feel.
Omotesando Street is also a great place to begin a
tour, by car or on foot, of the Aoyama neighborhood.
Here you’ll find high-end global fashion, but it’s the
cutting-edge architecture designed by world-renowned
names, including Herzog and de Meuron, Tadao Ando
and Jun Aoki, that is the real draw.
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Nezu Museum: tucked away from the bustling
commercial boulevard of Omotesando in the
fashionable Aoyama neighborhood, this museum
was established in 1941 by Japanese industrialist
Nezu Kaichiro to preserve his personal collection for
posterity. Today the museum is housed in a striking
modern building designed by architect Kengo Kuma.
Kaichiro’s collection of Japanese and other Asian premodern arts form the core of the museum’s collection,
while donations from private collectors have helped
the overall collection grow to more than 7,000 objects,
including calligraphy, painting, sculpture and ceramics.
A number of pieces are now designated as National
Treasures.
Harajuku: although Sundays are famously the day for
Tokyo’s youth to flaunt their sartorial style, you can
still get a sense of the unique local scene here along
Takeshita Street; here, every afternoon, local teenagers
swap their staid school uniforms for something a little
more on-trend.
Meiji Shrine: the shrine’s giant torii gates, surrounded
by the lush environs of Yoyogi Park, are another of
Tokyo’s iconic sights. Originally built in 1920, the shrine
was destroyed in World War II and rebuilt in 1958. It
is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress
Shoken, who ruled from 1868 to 1912, presiding over
Japan’s transition from centuries of shogun rule to
imperial power. Shinto is Japan’s indigenous faith, with
a uniquely beautiful reverence for nature. The shrine’s
natural setting, amid the expanse of Yoyogi Park, is a
rare sight.
Tokyo Sky Tree: Head towards the Tokyo Sky Tree,
currently the tallest broadcast tower in the world. The
broadcasting tower stands at a height of 2,080 feet,
and houses an observation tower at the top. At the top,
visitors will get a stunning panoramic view of the city.
Return to Aman Tokyo at 5pm to freshen up.
6pm – Farewell cocktails and dinner at The Restaurant,
Aman Tokyo.
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DAY 15
Included Meals: B
Enjoy breakfast at The Restaurant and spend your
morning at leisure.
Please note: official check out is at 12:00. Leave your
luggage with the bell desk and enjoy the hotel’s facilities or
explore town until your transfer time.
Private transfer to Narita airport for your international
flight home.
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YOUR TOUR LEADER
Catherine E. Heald
CEO & Co-Founder of Remote Lands
Catherine is an adventurer, an Asiaphile and a serial entrepreneur.
She describes her greatest fear in life as mediocrity, and her second
greatest as boredom -- and the combination being the stimulus
for Remote Lands. A former software engineer and technology
entrepreneur, she considers herself lucky to have found her true
calling in 2005, and to have been able to turn her life’s passion for
Asian travel into her profession.
Some of her most memorable travel experiences include having
a private lunch with the Queen of Bhutan in her palace; a magical
New Years Eve in Mongolia sharing a ger with a nomad family at -35°F; hiking to far-flung hill tribe villages off the
grid in eastern Myanmar; off-piste skiing in Gulmarg, Kashmir in 1989; trekking alone in the Everest region of Nepal;
taking a private helicopter up to view the peak of the third highest mountain in the world, Kanchenjunga in Sikkim;
cruising in Siberia from the Arctic Circle to Vladivostok in a Russian icebreaker; chartering a private plane to visit
remote corners of the Gobi Desert and eastern Mongolia; getting married in an Iban tribal longhouse in Borneo, a
Hindu temple in Kerala and a Buddhist temple in Bhutan; and travelling solo across North Korea.
Catherine (née Evans) graduated from Shady Side Academy in Pittsburgh, and then headed to New York to attend
Columbia University (Barnard College). 1980 was the first year Columbia offered Computer Science as a major, and
her instinct told her computers would become increasingly integral into business and life in general. She earned her
BA in Computer Science in 1984 and then spent four years writing code for Wall Street’s LF Rothschild, Unterberg
and Tobin while at- tending NYU’s Stern School of Business, but she left for Hong Kong before she earning her MBA.
She lives with her husband, Donald Heald, a collector and purveyor of rare books and manuscripts, and their white
Labrador, Burma, on Manhattan’s Upper East Side and in Sherman, CT. Her proudest accomplishments include
having been youngest female CEO of a publicly traded American company at age 33 (as Catherine Winchester);
being featured onstage with Bill Gates in two of his major keynote speeches in 1991 and 1993; and finishing the 1985
NYC Marathon in 101st place with a time of 3:17. She still runs 40 miles a week, albeit rather slowly now, and credits
running and the self-discipline she learned from daily training with being the foundation for all her achievements in
life.
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Client Agreement
I, the client, acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied for the trip as specified above. I understand that I may travel to remote countries
and areas in Asia that are inherently risky including the above-stated destinations. I am prepared to assume the risks associated with this trip
including: forces of nature; weather; terrorism; civil unrest; war; strikes; local laws; accidents; and all transportation including land vehicles,
boats and aircraft that are not necessarily operated or maintained to standards found in North America. I assume all risks associated with altitude,
illness, physical injuries sustained, disease, alcohol consumption, physical exertion and sporting activities, knowing that access to evacuation
and/or suitable medical supplies and support may not be available. I also assume full responsibility for my own baggage and personal possessions
and effects.
Remote Lands, Inc., including its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents and successors, does not own or operate any entity which is
a service provider for client journeys. Remote Lands purchases all transportation, accommodation, dining and all other services from a variety of
independent entities. Remote Lands is not responsible or liable for the gross negligence or intentional acts by any service provider or other third
party.
I agree that I am responsible for purchasing comprehensive travel and emergency medical insurance that will cover all expenses related to trip
cancellation; loss of luggage and personal effects; medical expenses including evacuation; and all other issues related to personal injury, death,
property damage, or other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of (1) any wrongful, negligent,
willful or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any service provider including airlines, hotels and restaurants, or their employees or
agents or any other third party (2) any defect or failure of any vehicle, equipment, aircraft or instrument owned by any service provider (3) any
wrongful, negligent, willful or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any third party.
I understand that unforeseen events beyond the immediate control of Remote Lands may occur, such as flight/train/boat/other transportation
cancellations, hotel issues/problems, and other unexpected schedule changes. I agree that Remote Lands is not responsible for such
unanticipated and uncontrollable changes, and that any expenses resulting from such changes (e.g. additional hotel, transportation, or guide
fees, etc.) would be my sole responsibility, and I further understand that I may be eligible to recoup such costs from my travel insurance carrier.
I hereby agree that everyone in my party, including myself, is of adequate health, and no one has any physical condition or disability that could
prevent them from taking part in the journey or present a hazard to themselves, or have, hereby, disclosed any conditions that may hinder our/my
ability to endure the exertions of this trip.
By accepting this document I agree to take full responsibility for my own and the members of my party’s actions, safety and welfare, including
unanticipated events including injury, illness, theft, emotional trauma, death, forces of nature, war and terrorism. I hereby release and discharge
Remote Lands, Inc. and its agents and employees from and against any and all liability arising from my participation in the above trip. I agree that
this release will be legally binding upon me, my heirs, successors, assigns and legal representatives, it being my intention to fully assume all risk of
travel and to release Remote Lands, Inc. from any and all liabilities to the maximum extent permitted by law.
For information concerning possible dangers at destinations, Remote Lands recommends contacting the Travel Warnings Section of the U.S. State
Department at (202) 647-5225 or www.travel.state.gov. For medical information, Remote Lands recommends contacting the Centers for Disease
Control at (877) FYI-TRIP or www.cdc.gov/travel.
I assume full and complete responsibility for checking and verifying any and all conditions regarding health, safety, security, political stability,
and labor or civil unrest at such destination(s). It is my responsibility to obtain any vaccinations or medications. Any issues or claims relating to
terms and conditions or in any way relating to the journey shall be settled by binding arbitration in the State of New York, in accordance with the
current rules of the American Arbitration Association.
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For reservations or more information, please visit aman.com/expeditions/private-jet
email [email protected] or call +1 646 403 4128
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