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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

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) • 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.

DAY TWO Tuesday, 7 March 2017 Amanoi, Mountain Pavilion (Vinh Hy Bay, Vietnam) • Day at leisure.

DAY THREE Wednesday, 8 March 20167Amanoi,

Mountain Pavilion (Vinh Hy Bay, Vietnam) • Full day touring.

DAY FOUR Thursday, 9 March 2017 Amantaka, Suite (Luang Prabang, Laos) • 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 FIVE Friday, 10 March 2017 Amantaka, Suite (Luang Prabang, Laos) • Full day touring.

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 Amansara, Suite (Siem Reap, Cambodia) • Full day touring. • Special private temple dinner.

DAY EIGHT Monday, 13 March 2017 Amansara, Suite (Siem Reap, Cambodia) • Full day touring.

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DAY NINE Tuesday, 14 March 2017 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 Amanpulo, Beach Casita (Palawan, Philippines) • Day at leisure.

DAY 11 Thursday, 16 March 2017 Amanpulo, Beach Casita (Palawan, Philippines) • Day at leisure.

DAY 12 Friday, 17 March 2017 Aman Tokyo, Deluxe Room (Tokyo, Japan)

• 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.

DAY 13 Saturday, 18 March 2017 Aman Tokyo, Deluxe Room (Tokyo, Japan) • Full day touring.

DAY 14 Sunday, 19 March 2017 Aman Tokyo, Deluxe Room (Tokyo, Japan)

• Full day touring. • Farewell dinner.

DAY 15 Monday, 20 March 2017 • Private transfer to airport.

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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

Monday, 6 March 2017 Amanoi, Mountain Pavilion (Vinh Hy Bay, Vietnam) 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

Tuesday, 7 March 2017 Amanoi, Mountain Pavilion (Vinh Hy Bay,

Vietnam) Includeed 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

Wednesday, 8 March 2017 Amanoi, Mountain Pavilion (Vinh Hy Bay,

Vietnam) Included Meals: B L D 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

Thursday, 9 March 2017 Included Meals: B L D

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. 8

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

Thursday, 9 March 2017 Amantaka, Suite (Luang Prabang, Laos) Included Meals: B L D

On landing in Luang Prabang at 12.55pm, an

Aman representative will greet you and arrange

all visas and documents.

Important note: please bring two passport-sized

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.

SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES

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. 10

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

Friday, 10 March 2017 Amantaka, Suite (Luang Prabang, Laos) Included Meals: B L D

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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SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES

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

Saturday, 11 March 2017 Included Meals: B L D

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

Saturday, 11 March 2017 Amansara, Suite (Siem Reap, Cambodia) Included Meals: B L D

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.

Important note: please bring two passport-sized

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

Sunday, 12 March 2017 Amansara, Suite (Siem Reap, Cambodia) Included Meals: B L D

SUGGESTED EXPERIENCE

Sunrise at Angkor Wat: with your private guide, enter

the grounds of Angkor Wat through a little-known

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.

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Monday, 13 March 2017 Amansara, Suite (Siem Reap, Cambodia) Included Meals: B L D

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. 18

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

Tuesday, 14 March 2017 Included Meals: B L D

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

Tuesday, 14 March 2017 Amanpulo, Beach Casita (Palawan, Philippines) Included Meals: B L D

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

island-hopping, 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

Wednesday, 15 March 2017 Amanpulo, Beach Casita (Palawan, Philippines) Included Meals: B L D

Enjoy Amanpulo at your leisure.

DAY 11

Thursday, 16 March 2017 Amanpulo, Beach Casita (Palawan, Philippines) Included Meals: B L D

Enjoy Amanpulo at your leisure.

DAY 12

Friday, 17 March 2017 Included Meals: B L D

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

Friday, 17 March 2017 Aman Tokyo, Deluxe Room (Tokyo, Japan) 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

Saturday, 18 March 2017 Aman Tokyo, Deluxe Room (Tokyo, Japan) 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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SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES

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

Sunday, 19 March 2017 Aman Tokyo, Deluxe Room (Tokyo, Japan) 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).

SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES

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 pre-

modern 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 Monday, 20 March 2017 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.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND

RESERVATION , PLEASE CONTACT

QUOTE.ASIA@ASIAWORLD-TRAVEL.COM

For reservations or more information, please visit aman.com/expeditions/private-

jet email amanprivatejet@amanresorts.com or call +1 646 403 4128