Wednesday, August 09, 2006

Champ of Champs : Bangkok & KL Itinerary

DECEMBER 2006

Friday 8 Meet at Johannesburg International Airport and depart on your flight to Bangkok
Saturday 9 Early morning arrival in Bangkok. Upon arrival in this exciting city transfer to your hotel set in the heart of this vibrant city. The rest of the day at leisure, to explore the many sights of this city. This evening enjoy a Welcome Cocktail Party to meet your fellow guests and to enjoy a short “briefing session” to make the forthcoming days easy.
(Transfer, cocktail party and accommodation included)

Sunday 10 Breakfast. This morning transfer to the magnificent ALPINE golf course – home to Tiger’s amazing win at the Johnnie Walker Classic. After 18 holes of championship golf return to the hotel.
Non Golfers – Shopping/relaxation. Please ask at our hospitality desk in the lobby of the hotel should you require any assistance – we KNOW the best places to shop and visit!!
(Breakfast, transfers to and from golf club, green fees and buggy fees, (non golfers at leisure)and accommodation included)

Monday 11 Breakfast (entire group) This morning enjoy a tour of Thailand’s most beautiful attraction – The Grand Palace. Visit the most important temple in Thailand – The Temple of the Emerald Buddha and marvel at the beautiful architecture, the customs, the culture and magnificent paintings and furniture. Return to the hotel.


Monday (cont) 16h00 –GOLFERS - transfer to Maung Ake Vista golf course or President Golf Course on the outskirts of the city to enjoy the unique experience of Night Golf – play this challenging course under floodlights and master the tricky greens in the cool of the evening.
(Breakfast, half day tour to the Grand Palace, transfers to and from night golf, green fees and buggy fees and accommodation included)

Tuesday 12 Breakfast
GOLFERS - Transfer to the famous Bangkok Golf Club. Enjoy 18 holes of championship golf at this beautiful course (challenge the “island green” on the 2nd) after which return to the hotel around 14h00.
Non-Golfers – optional tour to the Floating Markets.

19h00 (Entire group) Transfer from the hotel to the Chaoprayya River to enjoy a dinner cruise on the “River of Kings”. Prize giving for the monthly winners and order of merit will be held during the evening.
(Breakfast, transfers to and from the golf course, green fees and buggy fees, transfers to and from jetty, Dinner Cruise and accommodation included)

Wednesday 13 Breakfast
Transfer to the airport for your short flight to Kuala Lumpur.
Upon arrival Kuala Lumpur transfer to your hotel, set in the Bukit Bintang area – close to all the shopping, entertainment areas and the world famous Petronas Towers.
At leisure to explore this beautiful city.
(Breakfast, transfers and accommodation included)

Thursday 14 Breakfast
Golfers : The highlight of your golfing experience.
Transfer to The Mines golf course. This invitation only course is a challenge for both low and high handicappers – previously home to the Malaysian Open, The Johnny Walker Classic and many other PGA Tour sanctioned events, this is a truly great experience.


Non golfers : Enjoy a half day tour of the city of Kuala Lumpur – marvel at the “old and the new” side by side. A photo opportunity at the King’s Palace. Merdaka Square with its historical buildings, the beautiful Mosque, and, many other beautiful sights. Visit a handicraft centre to learn how batik is made and painted.
19h00 – (entire group) transfer to enjoy a Malaysian Evening with traditional Malaysian food and a cultural show.
This evening – prize giving for THE CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS – may the best golfer win !
Return to hotel after dinner and prize giving..
(Breakfast, transfers to and from the Mines Club, green fees, transfers to and from restaurant/hotel and accommodation included)

Friday 16 Breakfast
At leisure until departure for South Africa.
(Transfer hotel/airport and economy class airfare included)

Saturday 17 Arrival South Africa.

NETT PER PERSON COST: Rand 12,466
INCLUDED
Airfare in economy class Johannesburg /Bangkok /Kuala Lumpur /Johannesburg. All services listed. Accommodation in 4/5 star hotels. Breakfast daily. Transfers and tours with English speaking guide. All entrance fees, Porterage. Green Fees and buggy/caddy fees where listed

EXCLUDED
All services not listed. All personal expenses e.g. drinks, gratuities, laundry. Caddy tips and other golfing expenses not listed.

WHILST GOLDEN GETAWAYS WILL ENDEAVOUR TO MAINTAIN PRICING AND ITINERARY, GOLDEN GETAWAYS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE/AMEND/CANCEL ITINERARY AND PRICING.
E&OE

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