It’s time to start planning your family vacation with the kids!
It’s that time of the year when families start planning fun vacations. If you are busy researching family-friendly holiday destinations right now and not quite sure where you should jet off to, we suggest you consider Tokyo or Taiwan.
Why? Because they are the ultimate family-friendly Asian vacation destinations with loads of exciting activities for everyone to enjoy. And if you book your tours through Chan Brothers Travel, you are bound to have a family vacation with memories to last a lifetime!
Here’s all the information you need to get planning right now.
Tokyo Family Fun
Japan’s capital city Tokyo is a dream family holiday destination. It holds an intoxicating mix of the old and new in century-old cultural sights and soaring modern skyscrapers.
Here is what you can experience with Chan Brothers Travel’s Tokyo Family Fun 7 Day 6 Night tour.
Day 1: Singapore – Narita
Gather at Singapore’s Changi Airport for your flight to Narita (meals on board). After you get there, enjoy a refreshing rest at your comfortable hotel and prepare for loads of fun and excitement in the days ahead!
Chan Brothers Asia tours: Enjoy the spectacular beauty of Mt Fuji!
Day 2: Narita – Mt Fuji
Mt Fuji is unbelievably beautiful and is a sacred icon of Tokyo’s beautiful surrounding natural environment. A trip to Tokyo is not complete without a trip to the top of this stunning volcano — and this is exactly what you will get to do on day two of your Tokyo Family Fun Tour!
You’ll go on a leisurely drive up Japan’s highest mountain and then proceed to Mt Fuji 5th Station, weather permitting, where you can feast your eyes on an incredibly beautiful view of Mt Fuji and its surroundings. In the evening, you’ll get to wind down and relax with a rejuvenating hot spring bath at an onsen resort.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided.
Day 3: Mt Fuji – Yokohama
Fashionista mums — this is your day! On your way to Yokohama, you’ll stop at Gotemba Premium Outlet where you will find an incredible collection of international brands and speciality stores. Next, check out the beautiful red buildings of Yokohama Chinatown as you take a stroll through its streets.
In the evening, you’ll visit Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum, which houses renowned ramen shops from all over Japan. Here, you can use your complimentary voucher and enjoy your fill of delicious ramen to end an enjoyable day.
Breakfast and ramen dinner will be provided.
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A trip with the kids to Tokyo won’t be complete without visiting Sanrio Puroland!
Day 4: Yokohama – Tokyo
Hello Kitty lovers, rejoice! On this day, you’ll visit Sanrio Puroland, a theme park featuring Sanrio characters, including, of course, the very cute Hello Kitty!
Later, experience more than 1,300 years of history at the Asakusa Kannon Temple, in the leafy district of Asakusa.
You will get to pick up all those gifts you need for loved ones back home next at the nearby Nakamise shopping street, a walkway leading to the temple. Finish your day with a shopping spree in the ultra modern district of Shinjuku.
Breakfast will be provided.
Day 5: Tokyo*
Your kids will be thrilled to know that this is the day they get to visit Tokyo Disneyland… on a full day passport at that! Your little ones will have the time of their life meeting their favourite characters, watching amazing shows and of course, enjoying adventurous rides.
The day ends with a melody of music and fireworks. You’ll spend the night at one of Tokyo Disneyland’s official resort hotels.
Breakfast will be provided.
*Sequence of itinerary is subject to change based on the availability of Tokyo Disney Resort Official Hotels.
There’s heaps more fun for the kids lined up at Tokyo Disneyland.
Day 6: Tokyo
It’s another fun-filled day for all of you as you spend the day at Tokyo DisneySea, a world of myth and magic with seven themed ports full of thrilling rides and incredible entertainment.
Breakfast will be provided.
Day 7: Tokyo-Singapore
It’s time to head back home after several fun-filled days in Tokyo. If time permits, you can do some last-minute shopping before you transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Breakfast will be provided, as will on board flight meals.
Must-know information
Departure: October 2015 to March 2016.
Cost: From $2298 per person
Special offer: $400 off per couple and bonus picks worth $200
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Explore the magic of Taiwan with your family!
Taiwan is calling all little ones!
The small island nation of Taiwan is perfect for families who love natural beauty, delicious food, modern cityscapes and a fabulous bargain or two. Knowing just how child-friendly this nation is, Chan Brothers Travel has put together a 7 Day 6 Night “Little Tots Can Fly” tour to Taiwan that is designed especially for families with little ones.
Kid-friendly features of this programme include later morning calls for those little sleepy heads, extended meal duration for tiny slow eaters, extended sightseeing duration for young explorers and visits to theme parks and educational playgrounds.
Here’s what the programme looks like:
Day 1: Singapore-Taipei-Yilan
After you fly out to Taipei from Singapore’s Changi Airport, you’ll head to Toucheng Leisure Farm in Yilan*. Here, your family can take part in fun and educational activities such as animal ecology observation, releasing heavenly lanterns and more.
When night falls, you’ll enjoy a sumptuous BBQ buffet dinner with your family at the farm.
You’ll get meals on board your flight, and dinner in Yilan.
*Please bring along your overnight bag for leisure farm stay as there is no lift access. Releasing of heavenly lanterns is subject to weather conditions. Ten people will share one lantern.
Day 2: Yilan – Hsinchu
In the morning, join a guided tour to explore and learn more about the leisure farm, where you’ll also get to take part in some fun DIY activities.
After this, you’ll cross Hsuehshan Tunnel, the longest tunnel in Taiwan. You’ll be staying the night in Asia’s only African-themed safari resort — Leofoo Resort Guanshi — where you can spot herbivorous animals roaming just by peeking out your room window.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided.
You little one will just love picking seasonal fruit such as strawberries at a local fruit farm in Taiwan
Day 3: Hsinchi-Taichung
You’ll begin your fun-filled day with a trip to the super-exciting Leofoo Village Theme Park,.
After this, you’ll head to a local fruit farm where you can enjoy picking and tasting seasonal fruits* such as strawberries, pears and tangerines. Then, it’s the excitement of the Fengjia Night Market for plenty of awesome shopping deals and delicious local food.
And what better place to stay the night after a day filled with excitement than an exclusive hot spring hotel with a personal hot spring facility in your room? Just don’t forget to pack your swimwear and swim cap to enjoy the outdoor hot spring pool.
Breakfast will be provided.
*Subject to weather conditions.
Day 4: Taichung – Taiyuan – Taipei
Chocolate lovers take heed. On this day, you’ll be visiting Republic of Chocolate — the only chocolate museum in Taiwan! You’ll learn about how chocolates are made and bond with your family making your own chocolate.
Following this, you’ll set off to Taipei and visit Pixiu Lucky Charm Centre. Then, you’ll explore Ximenting, the epicenter of fashion and also a food paradise, where you can sample popular local Taiwanese snacks such as duck wings, chicken feet and the famous “Ah Chung Mee Sua” (at your own expense).
You’ll also get to feast on delicious gourmet meal this evening at Five Cents Driftwood.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided.
Day 5: Taipei
After a visit to Lingzhi Specialty Centre, it’s all about the kids at BabyBoss City, Taiwan’s first simulation city made for children aged three to 12 years old.
Following five hours of fun and learning for the little ones here, it’s time to head to Raohe Street Night Market to hunt for awesome bargains and savour yummy local snacks.
Breakfast will be provided.
Grab a bargain or two at a Taipei night market!
Day 6: Taipei
This is a day of relaxation where you can explore this fascinating city further by visiting Taipei 101, Wufenpu or Shilin Night Market (at your own expense)
Breakfast will be provided.
Day 7: Taipei-Singapore
It’s farewell to Taipai and back home to Singapore, with your suitcases packed with goodies for your loved ones! If time permits, you can do some last-minute shopping before you transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Breakfast and meal on board the flight provided.
Must-know information
Departure: September 2015 to March 2016
Cost: From r$1198
Special offer: First child flies free, plus up to $200 discount per couple
Please note that the tour will be conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise specified.
Contact details
Chan Brothers Travel
Email: asiaenquiries@chanbrothers.com.sg
Telephone: 6212 9679
Website: www.chanbrothers.com
Mums and dads, what are you waiting for? Contact Chan Brothers Travel for more information right now, and start planning a trip of a lifetime!
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