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Im Rahmen der PONANT-Allianz mit dem Explorers Club wird Diego Cardeñosa, ein Distinguished Postdoctoral Research Fellow an der Florida International University, an dieser Reise teilnehmen. Er konzentriert sich auf die Bestimmung der Artenzusammensetzung des internationalen Haifischhandels, die Identifizierung von Lieferketten mit dem höchsten Risiko für illegalen Handel und die Entwicklung und Umsetzung von schnellen, tragbaren und kostengünstigen DNA-Protokollen in Häfen, um die Aufdeckung des illegalen Wildtierhandels durch die Strafverfolgungsbehörden in Asien, Europa und Südamerika zu verbessern.
Diego Cardeñosa wird während der Vorlesungen von einem französischen Dolmetscher begleitet.
PONANT ist die erste Kreuzfahrtreederei, die Sie ins Herz der zauberhaften Landschaften auf den tropischen Inseln im Süden Japans bei einer Expeditionskreuzfahrt bringt. An Bord der Le Jacques-Cartier entdecken Sie auf dieser 8-tägigen Route von Naha nach Taiwan das reiche natürliche, kulturelle und historische Erbe des Inseln Okinawa und Yaeyama im Ryukyu-Archipel entdecken.
Von der Insel Naha im erhabenen Okinawa-Archipel aus, auch Iheyajima, die nördlichste Insel von Okinawa, wo die traditionelle Kultur der Region bewahrt wird, steht auf dem Programm. Bei einer Eisa-Darbietung, die traditionelle darstellende Kunst mit Taiko-Trommeln, erhalten Sie einen Einblick.
Ihr nächstes Ziel ist die Insel Zamami, die zu den Kerama-Inseln gehört. Genießen Sie die unberührte Schönheit dieser intakten Insel, die weltweit für die außergewöhnliche blaue Farbe des Meeres bekannt ist, das „Kerama Blue“. Das Leben unter der Wasseroberfläche ist außergewöhnlich vielfältig und die Chancen, zwischen den Korallen Meeresschildkröten beobachten zu können, stehen gut.
Anschließend geht es auf die Insel Kumejima, die Okinawa einst mit China verband. Die Insel ist berühmt für ihre Kunst des Eisa, ein Volkstanz, der im Rhythmus traditioneller Trommeln getanzt wird. Daneben offenbart die facettenreiche Insel ihre natürliche Schätze: die mythische Felswand von Mifuga oder auch den paradiesischen Strand von Hatenohama, ein beliebtes Ziel für Liebhaber von Unterwasserwelten.
Dann, nehmen Sie Kurs auf die südjapanischen Inseln und steuern Ishigaki an, die Hauptinsel der Yaeyama-Inseln. Genießen Sie das dynamische Flair der gleichnamigen Stadt oder entdecken Sie die Bucht von Kabira, die für ihre malerische Kulisse mit kristallklarem türkisblauem Wasser und weißen Sandstränden bekannt ist.
Nach einer neuen Etappe in dem malerischen Dorf Taketomijima mit seinen traditionellen okinawanischen Häusern und seinen paradiesischen Sandflächen nimmt die Le Jacques-Cartier südlichen Kurs und steuert die Insel Iriomotejima an. Dieses kleine Stück Paradies, das zum UNESCO-Welterbe gehört, wird Sie mit dem authentischen und unberührten Charakter seiner wilden Strände und traditionellen Dörfer begeistern, die von üppigem tropischen Regenwald umgeben sind: Dschungel, Mangroven, Flüsse und Wasserfälle. Eine einmalige biologische Vielfalt mit zahlreichen endemischen Arten.
Die Landschaft der abgelegenen Insel Yonagunijima, der am östlichsten gelegenen Ryukyu-Insel, bietet fesselnde Gegensätze: Felsen, windgepeitschte Prärien, wilde Pferde und wunderschöne Meeresgründe, die mit ihren geheimnisvollen Felsformationen reizvoll für erfahrene Taucher sind.
Ihre Kreuzfahrt endet in Keelung, dem Hafen der taiwanesischen Hauptstadt Taipeh.
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Im Rahmen der PONANT-Allianz mit dem Explorers Club wird Diego Cardeñosa, ein Distinguished Postdoctoral Research Fellow an der Florida International University, an dieser Reise teilnehmen. Er konzentriert...
“What drives me every day is my desire to build upon the legacy of previous scientists to affect change in our current world of climate change and ecosystem destruction. To that end, the remote places that PONANT goes are so often the basis of any scientific endeavor. They allow for the first step of discovery.”
Diego Cardeñosa
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Diego Cardeñosa
I was born in Colombia, a country with many challenges but blessed with coasts on both Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and home of the second largest biodiversity in the world. Early in life I knew that I wanted to become a scientist and protect the biodiversity that surrounded me as I grew up. Sharks have always been my life-long passion, but unfortunately, they are facing a global conservation crisis. Therefore, my research focuses on using field-based and genetic approaches to answer conservation-relevant questions. I majored in Biology as an undergrad and MSc student and conducted a PhD in Marine Sciences at Stony Brook University. My current research, as a Distinguished Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Florida International University, focuses on determining the species composition of the international shark trade, the identification of supply chains at highest risk of illicit trade, and the development and implementation of rapid, portable, and inexpensive in-port DNA protocols to enhance the detection of illicit wildlife trade by law enforcement officers in major wildlife trade hubs in Asia, Europe and South America. My conservation work resulted in the DIJIN medal in 2022, the highest award given by Colombia’s Directorate of Criminal Investigation and INTERPOL to civilians, and in the Samuel H. Gruber Award by the American Elasmobranch Society in 2019. In addition, I work closely with countries in South America to reduce shark bycatch and create programs to protect the most threatened species in remote and previously unexplored places in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean Sea.
Language spoke: English
Photo credit: The Explorers Club
Alle Expeditionskreuzfahrten beinhalten Aktivitäten wie Zodiac-Ausflüge und -Anlandungen (manchmal „nasse“ Anlandungen), die von unseren Expeditionsteams und Naturführern begleitet werden. Auch moderate Spaziergänge bis hin zu aktiveren Wanderungen können angeboten werden.
Ausflüge, Anlandungen und Zodiac-Ausflüge sind abhängig von Wetterverhältnissen, dem Wind sowie dem Wellengang. Die Wetterverhältnisse können jederzeit dazu führen, dass der Kapitän oder unsere Expeditionsleiter sich gezwungen sehen, Aktivitäten abzusagen oder zu unterbrechen oder die Route vollständig zu ändern. Die finale Route wird vom Kapitän insbesondere unter Berücksichtigung von Sicherheitsaspekten und der touristischen Qualität festgelegt und bekannt gegeben. Die Entscheidung des Kapitäns steht im Einklang mit jener der zuständigen Behörden.
Aufgrund der teilweise großen Entfernung zu modernen Krankenhäusern und vollständig ausgestatteten medizinischen Einrichtungen werden Gäste für externe medizinische Eingriffe in den meisten Fällen über den Luftweg zu entsprechenden medizinischen Einrichtungen befördert, was äußerst kostspielig ist. Bei nicht ausreichendem Versicherungsschutz sind sämtliche Kosten für medizinisches Personal und Spezialtransport sofort mit Ihren persönlichen Mitteln zu begleichen. Wir empfehlen Ihnen daher dringend, eine allumfassende Versicherung abzuschließen (Reiserücktritt und -abbruch, Hilfeleistungen, Rückführung usw.) und Ihren Versicherungsvertrag mit größter Sorgfalt auszuwählen, insbesondere wenn Sie über Ihre Kreditkarte versichert sind. PONANT bietet einen Versicherungsvertrag mit umfassenden Garantien an: Bitte kontaktieren Sie uns für nähere Informationen.
Kleidungstipps:
Zubehör:
Hinweis:
Bei Begegnungen mit Einheimischen sind alle Gäste gebeten, sich respektvoll zu kleiden. Frauen sollten darauf achten, dass Schultern und Dekolleté bedeckt sind. Männer sollten ihre Schultern ebenfalls bedecken.
Unsere Kleidungsempfehlung für Sie an Bord
Tagsüber an Bord sollten Sie bequeme Freizeitkleidung tragen. Das gesamte Schiff ist klimatisiert, daher ist gegebenenfalls ein leichter Pullover, eine leichte Jacke oder ein Schal erforderlich. Wenn Sie sich in den öffentlichen Bereichen des Schiffes und auf den Decks bewegen, sollten Sie feste, aber bequeme Schuhe tragen.
Informeller Abend:
Am Abend empfehlen wir sportlich-elegante Kleidung. In unseren Gourmet-Restaurants ist das Tragen von Shorts und T-Shirts nicht gewünscht.
Für Frauen:
Für Männer:
Offiziersabend:
Bei allen Kreuzfahrten mit mehr als 8 Nächten kann ein Offiziersabend mit dem Thema „White Night" (Weiße Nacht) organisiert werden. Wir würden uns freuen, wenn Sie zu diesem Anlass elegantes Weiß (oder Schwarz-Weiß) tragen.
Gala-Dinner:
Während der Kreuzfahrt werden bis zu zwei festliche Galaabende an Bord organisiert. Daher empfehlen wir Ihnen, ein oder zwei formelle Outfits mitzubringen.
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BOUTIQUE
An Bord befindet sich eine kleine Boutique mit einer Auswahl an hochwertigen Artikeln, ausgewählten Kleidungsstücken, Schmuck, Parfüms, Accessoires, Geschenkartikeln, Reisesouvenirs, etc.
Wäscheservice
Ein Wäscheservice (Waschen / Bügeln) ist an Bord verfügbar, es gibt jedoch keinen chemischen Reinigungsservice. Aus Sicherheitsgründen befindet sich auf Ihrer Kabine kein Bügeleisen.
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PRECAUTIONS:
In your hand luggage, remember to bring any medicines that you need, and possibly a small spare bag of toiletries (in case of delay in the delivery of your baggage by the airline). Remember to always have your travel documents with you in case you need them: hotel vouchers, cruise vouchers, return flight tickets... Never leave them in your hold luggage.
All our cabins have a safe. We recommend not to go ashore with valuable jewellery.
PONANT Aktivitäten
Tauchen - Expeditionskreuzfahrt
Begleitung der Tauchgänge
Ihre Tauchgänge werden von unseren PONANT Tauchguides begleitet. Diese werden sich um Ihre Sicherheit und einen reibungslosen Ablauf kümmern. An einigen Tauchplätzen, wie in Naturschutzgebieten oder wenn die örtlichen Vorschriften dies vorschreiben, wird zusätzlich ein lokaler Führer das Tauchen begleiten.
Erforderliches Tauchlevel während dieser Kreuzfahrt
Das erforderliche Niveau für Gäste, die während dieser Kreuzfahrt tauchen möchten, ist PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, CMAS 2 Sterne oder ein gleichwertiges Zertifikat. Die Zertifizierung, das Tauchlogbuch und ein aktuelles ärztliches Attest (weniger als 12 Monate alt) müssen zu Beginn der Kreuzfahrt den PONANT Tauchguides vorgelegt werden.
Ablauf der Tauchgänge (zertifizierte Taucher)
Der Tauchguide behält sich das Recht vor, die Fähigkeit der Taucher auf maximale Sicherheit zu überprüfen. Da wir an abgelegenen Orten tauchen, werden die Tauchgänge ohne Dekompressionsstopp durchgeführt. Ein Sicherheitsstopp von 3 Minuten bei 5 Metern ist obligatorisch. Die Tiefe, die erreicht werden kann, hängt von der Zertifizierung der Taucher ab:
Dauer der Tauchgänge
Die Tauchgänge dauern 2 bis 3 Stunden, einschließlich der Fahrt zum Tauchplatz und des Tauchens. Diese Dauer kann je nach Standort, Taucherniveau, Wetterbedingungen und Teilnehmerzahl variieren. Für erfahrene Taucher variiert die Tauchdauer je nach Ort, Erfahrung und Verbrauch des Tauchers zwischen 35 und 60 Minuten.
Bereitgestellte Ausrüstung
Tauchermaske und Schnorchel: Aufgrund von Covid-19 und der damit einhergehenden aktuellen Gesundheitssituation empfehlen wir Ihnen aus hygienischen Gründen, eine eigene Tauchermaske und Schnorchel mit an Bord zu bringen. In Ausnahmefällen können diese gemäß den Hygienebedingungen* ausgeliehen werden.
Gäste können an Tauchaktivitäten teilnehmen, sofern bestimmte Bedingungen eingehalten werden, die im Einklang mit den am Tag des Tauchgangs geltenden gesundheitlichen, wissenschaftlichen und medizinischen Maßnahmen festgelegt wurden.
* begrenzte Verfügbarkeit
Fauna and flora of the Pacific ocean
The fauna of the Pacific ocean is very varied. During the various dives, divers can observe various species of benthic fauna such as napoleon fish, racoonbutterfly fish, and pelagic fauna such as manta rays, gray reef sharks, dolphin fish, as well as endemic wildlife such as different soft corals.
Scuba diving activities on this cruise
PORTS OF CALL |
DIVES (for certified divers) |
DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING (for beginners) |
Japan- Okinawa |
NO |
NO |
Japan - Iheyajima |
YES |
NO |
Japan – Zamami |
YES |
NO |
Japan - Kumejima |
YES |
NO |
Japan - Ishigaki |
YES |
NO |
Japan – Taketomijima |
NO |
NO |
Japan – Iriomotejima |
YES |
NO |
Japan - Yonagunijima |
YES |
NO |
Taiwan,Province of China - Keelung (Chilung) |
NO |
NO |
These sites are indicative. The proposed diving excursions may be changed depending on weather and safety conditions and the number of divers.
Rates
Excellence and Passion packages must be pre-booked with your travel consultant before departure. Beyond that, all reservations will be confirmed once on board and subject to availability.
Exploration dives must be organised on board directly with your diving instructor.
Price per person
The Explorers Club
The Explorers Club ist eine NRO, die 1904 in New York von einer Gruppe führender Forscher gegründet wurde und sich der wissenschaftlichen Erforschung zu Land, zu Wasser, in der Luft und im Weltraum widmet. Mit weltweit über 3500 Mitgliedern unterstützt sie die Forschung und Bildung in den Naturwissenschaften. Zu ihren prominenten Mitgliedern zählen berühmte Forscher wie Neil Armstrong, Jane Goodall, Edmund Hillary und Roald Amundsen, die mit den größten Entdeckungen verbunden sind.
Während dieser Reise wird ein Mitglied des Explorers Club durch Vorträge und Aktivitäten an Bord, auf See und bei Landbesuchen für eine Bereicherung sorgen. Sie werden die Gelegenheit haben, mit diesen Akteuren des Wandels während Ihrer Reise in Kontakt zu treten.
Diego Cardeñosa
I was born in Colombia, a country with many challenges but blessed with coasts on both Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and home of the second largest biodiversity in the world. Early in life I knew that I wanted to become a scientist and protect the biodiversity that surrounded me as I grew up. Sharks have always been my life-long passion, but unfortunately, they are facing a global conservation crisis. Therefore, my research focuses on using field-based and genetic approaches to answer conservation-relevant questions. I majored in Biology as an undergrad and MSc student and conducted a PhD in Marine Sciences at Stony Brook University. My current research, as a Distinguished Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Florida International University, focuses on determining the species composition of the international shark trade, the identification of supply chains at highest risk of illicit trade, and the development and implementation of rapid, portable, and inexpensive in-port DNA protocols to enhance the detection of illicit wildlife trade by law enforcement officers in major wildlife trade hubs in Asia, Europe and South America. My conservation work resulted in the DIJIN medal in 2022, the highest award given by Colombia’s Directorate of Criminal Investigation and INTERPOL to civilians, and in the Samuel H. Gruber Award by the American Elasmobranch Society in 2019. In addition, I work closely with countries in South America to reduce shark bycatch and create programs to protect the most threatened species in remote and previously unexplored places in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean Sea.
Language spoke: English
Photo credit: The Explorers Club
Vorbehaltlich des Widerrufs im Falle von höherer Gewalt
Einschiffung 16.03.2024 von 18:00 bis 19:00
Abfahrt 16.03.2024 um 20:00
Naha, Hauptstadt der Präfektur Okinawa, befindet sich im Südwesten der Insel. Genießen Sie deren lebendige Atmosphäre, spürbar insbesondere entlang der Hauptgeschäftsstraße Kokusai, deren Name "international" bedeutet. Der malerische Makishi-Markt mit dem Beinamen "die Küche von Naha" bezaubert durch die Fülle an bunten Fischen und lokalen Gewürzen, die hier feil geboten werden.
Ankunft 17.03.2024
Abfahrt 17.03.2024
Die nördlichste Insel der Präfektur Okinawa, Iheyajima, ist ein kleines Gebiet, das zu einer Zeitreise in die Vergangenheit einlädt. Im Herzen intakter Naturlandschaften, die an das Okinawa von einst erinnern, bewahren die Bewohner die traditionelle Kultur mit alten Ritualen und Zeremonien zu Ehren der Gottheiten des Königreichs Ryukyu. Auf der Insel sind mehrere historische Stätten zu entdecken, wie beispielsweise die Grabstätte der Vorfahren von König Sho Hashi, dem Vereiniger von Okinawa und Begründer des Königreichs Ryukyu, das bis zum Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts von Japan unabhängig war. In dieser natürlichen Kulisse, deren Wahrzeichen, die Nento-hiramatsu-Kiefer, ein Nationaldenkmal ist, haben Sie vielleicht das Glück, an einer traditionellen Trommelvorführung "Eisa" teilzunehmen.
Ankunft 18.03.2024
Abfahrt 18.03.2024
Zamami gehört zur Inselgruppe Kerama und liegt 40 km westlich von Okinawa im Chinesischen Meer. Die fast unbewohnte Insel hat eine Fläche von 16 km2 und birgt zahlreiche natürliche Schätze. Sie entdecken eine friedliche Insel mit üppiger Vegetation und entzückenden Buchten mit weißem Sand und dem glitzernden blauen Wasser des Kerama Blue, das die Inselgruppe umgibt. Die Insel ist auch für die Schönheit ihrer Korallenriffe bekannt, in denen sich bunte anmutige Fische tummeln. Das Observatorium auf dem Berg Takatsuki bietet einen atemberaubenden Panoramablick auf die Inselgruppe Kerama, die 2014 zum Nationalpark erklärt wurde. Ein wahres Paradies auf Erden mit azurblauem, silbrig glitzerndem Wasser.
Ankunft 19.03.2024
Abfahrt 19.03.2024
Kumejima, 90 km südwestlich von Okinawa Honto gelegen, ist eine facettenreiche Insel mit zahlreichen natürlichen Attraktionen. Der wunderschöne 7 km lange feine Sandstrand Hatenohama verspricht Erholung oder spannende Abenteuer bei der Entdeckung der außergewöhnlichen Unterwasserlandschaften von Kumejima. Mifuga, eine Felswand an der Nordküste der Insel, veranschaulicht eindrucksvoll die Erosion an der Küste und die Gewalt der Natur. Die östliche Halbinsel birgt eine weitere geologische Formation, die bei Ebbe sichtbar ist. Es handelt sich um 1000 flache Steine mit einem Durchmesser von jeweils einem Meter, die vor einer Million Jahre durch die Kontraktion von Lava nach einem Ausbruch in der Nähe entstanden sind. Sie bilden ein Felsplateau, das an das traditionelle japanische Tatami erinnern, daher sein Name Tatami-ishi.
Ankunft 20.03.2024
Abfahrt 20.03.2024
Die im Süden der Hauptinsel des Yaeyama-Archipels im Südwesten Japans gelegene Stadt Ishigaki weist alle Eigenschaften eines authentischen kleinen Paradieses auf. Sie haben es erraten, man kommt nicht für die Wolkenkratzer hierher, sondern für die Reinheit des kristallklaren, smaragdgrünen Wassers, das strahlende Weiß der Strände und das Korallenriff. Sie finden dort alles Nötige, um sich zu entspannen. Ishigaki ist zudem für den Ananasanbau und die Zucht von schwarzen Perlen bekannt.
Ankunft 21.03.2024
Abfahrt 21.03.2024
Die Insel Taketomijima vor der Küste der Präfektur Okinawa fasziniert durch ihren traditionellen Charakter, der in einer prächtigen grünen Naturkulisse erhalten bleibt. Wie ihre großen Schwestern Ishigaki und Kuroshima, die wie sie selbst zum Archipel Yaéyama gehören, ist Taketomijima das ideale Reiseziel, um die typischen Insellandschaften und Lebensarten des alten Ryukyu-Reiches zu studieren. Hier scheint die Zeit stillzustehen … Es gibt kaum Autos, die einzigen Fortbewegungsmittel sind Fahrräder und Kutschen, die von imposanten Büffeln gezogen werden. Eine perfekte Gelegenheit, durch die malerischen Gassen zu bummeln, die von traditionellen Häusern mit roten Ziegeln gesäumt sind. Vor den meisten Häusern stehen Shisa-Statuen in Löwenform, um die bösen Geister abzuwehren.
Ankunft 21.03.2024
Abfahrt 21.03.2024
Wie ein verborgenes Paradies liegt die Insel Iriomote mitten im Yaeyama-Archipel. Mit beeindruckenden Mangrovenwäldern überdachte Flüsse durchziehen die zu 90 % mit einem dichten Dschungel bedeckte Insel. Iriomote ist das ideale Reiseziel für Liebhaber unberührter Weiten. Dieses üppige Juwel ist die Heimat einer außergewöhnlichen Flora und Fauna: Mit etwas Glück können Sie die Iriomote-Katze oder die Schlangenweihe, eine Adlerart, beobachten. Bei dieser Etappe haben Sie auch Gelegenheit, bei einem Schnorchelgang die betörenden Meeresgründe zu bewundern oder den grünen Dschungel bei einer Bootsfahrt durch die ruhigen Flüsse der Insel aus nächster Nähe zu bestaunen.
Ankunft 22.03.2024
Abfahrt 22.03.2024
Aufgrund ihrer geografischen Lage ist die Insel Yonagunijima, die westlichste und abgelegenste Insel des japanischen Archipels Okinawa, ein wildes und unberührtes Gebiet. Zwischen ins Meer stürzenden Klippen und weißen Sandstränden, grünen Wiesen und verschiedenen Blautönen ist hier jeden Tag der letzte Sonnenuntergang im Land der aufgehenden Sonne zu sehen. Die Insel ist auch berühmt für die Yonaguni-Pferde, kleine, nur einen Meter große Einhufer, die frei auf dem Land grasen. Taucher werden von den einzigartigen und geheimnisvollen Meeresgründen von Yonagunijima begeistert sein.
Ankunft 23.03.2024 am frühen Vormittag
Ausschiffung 23.03.2024 um 08:00
An der Nordostspitze von Taiwan erhebt sich die Hafenstadt Keelung an einer der schönsten Küsten der Insel. Sie liegt nahe dem spektakulären Yehliu-Naturpark und verdient es, dass Sie sich hier ein wenig länger aufhalten. Sie können leicht die Stadt zu Fuß durchstreifen, um ihre historischen Stätten zu entdecken. Zahlreiche Wege schlängeln sich durch die üppigen Hügel, welche den Hafen umgeben. Vom Park Chung Cheng und dem Fort Ershawan haben Sie einen prächtigen Panoramaausblick auf Keelung und das Küstengebiet.
Tropen-Expedition
Entdecken Sie auf einer Expeditionskreuzfahrt mit PONANT die entlegensten tropischen Regionen der Erde. Im Herzen der Archipele Ozeaniens oder der Atolle des Indischen Ozeans, an den wilden Küsten Mittelamerikas oder Australiens machen unsere Leistungen Ihre Expedition zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis. Unsere Expeditionsleiter und ihre Teams aus Experten und Naturführern überlegen sich außergewöhnliche Routen und organisieren täglich, und wann immer während der Kreuzfahrt möglich, Ausflüge, Anlandungen mit dem Zodiac® oder Schnorchelgänge, damit Sie mit der Natur auf Tuchfühlung gehen können. An Bord teilen sie bei verschiedenen Vorträgen ihr Wissen über die Tier- und Pflanzenwelt, die Geschichte der großen Entdeckungen, die Geologie und die Klimakunde. An Land, mithilfe von für die Reiseziele typischen Transportmitteln oder bei Wanderungen, können Sie die wichtigsten Naturschauplätze besuchen und Zeit mit den Einheimischen verbringen, um ihren Alltag und ihre überlieferten Bräuche und Traditionen zu entdecken.
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Tauchen
Bei einem Schnuppertauchgang oder einem Tauchgang für erfahrene Taucher, die die erforderlichen Zertifikate besitzen (Niveau 1 für Yachtkreuzfahrten und Niveau 2 für Expeditionskreuzfahrten), können Sie in Begleitung eines Tauchguide von PONANT und eines einheimischen Tauchguides, falls vorgeschrieben, die schönsten Unterwasserwelten der Erde entdecken. Sie gewährleisten Ihre Sicherheit und den reibungslosen Ablauf Ihrer Tauchgänge: Begleitung von jeweils vier zertifizierten Tauchern, Bewertung des Niveaus der Taucher, Respekt der Zonen und Sicherheitsstufen und der maximal autorisierten Tauchtiefe.
Ein aktuelles ärztliches Attest (nicht älter als 12 Monate) muss dem Tauchguide zu Beginn der Reise vorgelegt werden.
The Explorers Club
PONANT und The Explorers Club schließen sich zusammen und verfolgen gemeinsam das Ziel, die Forschung zu intensivieren und die Wissenschaft in der neuen Generation von Entdeckern zu fördern. Unsere Expeditionen führen Sie an die entlegensten Orte der Welt. Experten, die Mitglieder von The Explorers Club sind, bereichern diese Reisen mit Vorträgen. Sie teilen ihre Erfahrungen bei Vorträgen an Bord mit Ihnen und laden Sie ein, bei Aktivitäten an Bord, auf See oder außerhalb des Schiffes an ihrer Forschung teilznehmen. Diese neuen Entdecker werden Sie mit ihren Erzählungen faszinieren.
Unsere Zusatzleistungen
Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.
Day 1 - Naha
Meet at Osaka Airport in the Arrival Hall. Look for PONANT sign.
You will be greeted by our local representative off the flight selected by PONANT or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).
You will be directly transferred to your hotel selected by PONANT.
Check-in.
Dinner at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 - Naha
After breakfast and check-out, start your discovery with the visit of Shuri Castle ruins.
Shuri Castle shows the strong influence of Chinese architecture because the Ryukyu Kingdom was a vassal state of China. Ryukyu was a small kingdom, including Okinawa, in vassalage to both Japan and China. The castle was a unique mixture of Japanese and Chinese architectural styles. Nineteen structures stood within its walls. It was the residence of the king and the seat of local government until 1879, when Okinawa was made a prefecture of Japan. Unfortunately, the main castle building rebuilt in 1992 has been burned down in 2019 due to fire. The underground castle ruin which is designated as a part of world heritage, and the castle gate survived the fire.
You will then enjoy free time on Kokusaidori Street. Kokusaidori translates literally as “international road”. It is Naha’s main street and is around two kilometres (1.2 miles) long. On Kokusaidori, you will find many cafes, bars, souvenir shops and stores. So take a stroll, do some shopping or sit in a cafe and soak up the atmosphere that is typical of Naha.
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant (Japanese menu).
After lunch, you will continue to the Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum. It is said that, of all the prefectures in Japan, Okinawa is the one that least contributed to the war effort, but most suffered. The Battle of Okinawa was the last great confrontation of the Second World War during which Japanese and American forces fought in June 1945. It resulted in almost 150,000 Okinawan deaths , virtually half the population of the islands at the time. In memory of the bloody battle, and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, black granite stelae stand on Mabuni Hill to symbolise the efforts to be made for universal peace.
You will then be transferred to the port of Naha, to embark on board your ship.
Your programme includes:
• 1-night accommodation in Standard room at a hotel 5* selected by PONANT, local standard (or similar), breakfast included.
• Meals as mentioned in the programme.
• Beverages package during meals (bottled water + 1 soft drink or 1 glass of wine + 1 Japanese tea).
• Transfers, visits, and entrance fees as mentioned in the programme.
• The services of a local English-speaking guide.
Your programme does not include:
• Personal expenses.
• Visa costs, if necessary.
• Tips for the driver and local guide.
• Other services not mentioned in the programme.
Please note:
• It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.
• The local currency is the yen. We recommend that you bring the amount of money you will need for the trip, or you can use your credit card to withdraw yen from the cash machines (note that only Japan Post Bank & Seven Eleven machines accept foreign credit cards).
Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 830
Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.
Take advantage of three unforgettable days between Tokyo and Hokkaido. Immerse yourself in both traditional and modern Japan, between skylines, shopping streets, temples and gardens. This programme rich in visits, will be the perfect prelude to your embarkation.
Day 1 - Tokyo
Meet at Narita International airport arrival hall. Look for PONANT sign.
You will be greeted by our local representative off the flight selected by PONANT or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).
You will depart the airport by coach for your 5* hotel selected by PONANT, for checking in.
Afternoon and dinner at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 - Tokyo
Breakfast.
You will first visit the superb National Museum of Tokyo which houses the world's largest collection of Japanese art, as well as ancient pottery, religious sculptures, Samurai swords, kimonos and many other objects.
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant (Japanese menu).
After lunch, you will go to the very popular district of Asakusa, where the traditional atmosphere of Tokyo lives on. You will visit the famous Senso-ji Buddhist temple constructed in the 7th century. The main hall was first built in 645 to house a small golden statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, that fishermen had hauled out in their nets several times.
After the large Kaminarimon gate, you will walk down the long arcade called?Nakamise-dori, before discovering a five-story pagoda, the highest one after the To-jin Temple south of Kyoto. The lesser-known Shinto Asakusa Shrine to the right of the main hall is the venue for one of the country's most famous Shinto festivals, the Sanja Matsuri.
On the way back to your hotel, you will linger along the Sumida River with its cherry blossoms before making a second stop, at the Imperial Palace Plaza. This historic treasure is built on the site of the former Edo castle, which, at its peak, was the largest in the world. Only the moats and the ramparts remain today. The main building is well-hidden in a small forest and is not visible.
You will have dinner in a local restaurant before returning to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 - Tokyo
Breakfast.
You will be able to start your day of discovery by letting yourself be tempted by an all-new experience that will plunge you into traditional Japan.
At the beginning of the day, you will enjoy an intimate experience in the heart of the Bonsai Museum. Through the art of Kunio Kobayashi, the museum’s founder, you will be initiated in this traditional horticultural practice. Apprentices from around the world will tell you about the history of the art of cutting bonsai, a symbol of harmony and serenity.
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant (Japanese menu).
Your next stop will be Meiji Jingu Shrine. It is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shoken. Emperor Meiji passed away in 1912 and Empress Shoken, in 1914. The shrine, built in 1920, comprises three areas: the Naien, Inner Precincts, centered on the shrine buildings; the Gaien, or Outer Precincts, which include sports facilities, the Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery, and the Meiji Memorial Hall. The shrine spreads over 700,000 square meters covered by a forest of 120,000 trees of 365 species donated by people from all over Japan. Sumo wrestlers, upon rising to the rank of Grand Champion, give a demonstration at Meiji Jingu. For many Japanese the shrine is both a spiritual home and an oasis in Tokyo.
Then, you will have some time to stroll around Omotesando Street. This avenue, "the front approach", originally served Meiji Shrine. It is one of the most fashionable areas of Tokyo with numerous high-endly qualified brand shops and sophisticated restaurants.
Before going to a local restaurant for your dinner, you will cross the globally famous Shibuya Crossing. Known as the largest crossing in the world, it embodies the bubbling, modern and prosperous metropolis. For the Japanese, the Shibuya Crossing is also the story of Hachiko. This dog would wait here for its master every afternoon at the same time, even after his death. The junction thus represents the two essential qualities of the Japanese: loyalty and perseverance.
Enjoy a Japanese Shabu-shabu dinner served in a local restaurant. For your meal, a pot of boiling water to cook food will be placed on your table. You will dip thin slices of beef and fresh vegetables into a pot of broth several times for few seconds. “Shabu-shabu” is the sound of the meat swished in the broth.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 – Tokyo
Breakfast.
Your first visit will be devoted to the Hama-rikyu Gardens. Overlooked by the skyscrapers of the Shidome business district, this traditional Japanese garden was created in the 17th century and has been designated both a Special National Historic Site and a Special National Place of Scenic Beauty by the Japanese Ministry of Culture. It features the only seawater pond dating back to the Edo era in Tokyo. In this calm and soothing oasis, you will enjoy the experience of a tea ceremony in the Nakashima-no-ochaya tea house.
Next, you will visit Roppongi Hills. Roppongi Hills is the largest city redevelopment area with luxury housing and over 200 boutiques and restaurants. A panoramic view from the observatory on the 52nd floor, which is called Tokyo City View, is superb. Take in the massive 360-degree view of Tokyo, one of the world's most dynamic and spectacular cities, and totally unlike any other.
After having a lunch in a local restaurant (Japanese menu), let yourself be tempted by an all-new experience that will plunge you a little further into modern Japan.
At the end of the afternoon, your dinner will be at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 – Tokyo/Naha
Check-out. You will be transferred by coach to Tokyo international airport for your domestic flight selected by PONANT to Naha.
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our local representative.
You will be transferred to have a lunch in a local restaurant (Japanese menu).
You will then be transferred to the pier of Naha to embark on board your ship.
Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.
Your programme includes:
• 4-night accommodation in standard room at the 5* hotel selected by PONANT, local standards (or similar), breakfast included.
• A domestic flight: Tokyo airport – Naha airport in economy class on a regular airline.
• Meals as mentioned in the programme.
• Beverage package during meals (water + 1 soft drink or 1 glass of wine + 1 Japanese tea).
• Transfers, visits, and entrance fees as mentioned in the programme.
• The services of a local English-speaking guide.
Your programme does not include:
• Lunch and dinner on day 1, dinner on day 4.
• Personal expenses.
• Visa costs, if necessary.
• Tips for the driver and local guide.
• Other services not mentioned in the programme.
Please note:
• It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.
• The local currency is the yen. We recommend that you bring the amount of money you will need for the trip, or you can use your credit card to withdraw yen from the cash machines (note that only Japan Post Bank & Seven Eleven machines accept foreign credit cards).
• You will have to take off your shoes before entering any of the temples. During visits, it is advisable to respect dress codes (covering the upper body and legs below the knees).
• There will be long walk on unpaved and bumpy roads with some stairs. Many steep steps involved. This tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties.
• Baggage allowance: 1 piece of baggage with a maximum of weight of 20 kg for the regular flight. We have included 3 extra kg, so you are allowed to check-in 1 piece of baggage of a maximum weight of 23 kg. Hand baggage: 1 piece with a maximum weight of 10 kg for which we have included 2 extra kg, so you are allowed to take a hand baggage of a maximum weight of 12 kg, and the sum of three dimensions shall not exceed 115 cm (45in) (55 x 40 x 25 cm) or (22 x 16 x 10 inches).
Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 4'800
Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.
Day 1 - Keelung/Shifen/Jiuufen/Taipei
You will depart the pier in the morning to explore Jiufen & Shifen (about a 50-minute drive from Taipei).
Before 1950, these were both gold and coal mining towns. Today, their authentic old-world atmosphere makes them popular destinations to enjoy a local Taiwanese experience.
Shifen is a small, traditional mountain village with a railway running through it. Its ancient streets are unique and famous, as this is one of the only remaining places in Taiwan where the old houses are so close to the railway tracks. You will get to observe an activity that is typical in Shifen: releasing paper lanterns into the night sky for good luck. The preferred place to enjoy this “sky lantern” experience is right in the middle of the train tracks!
This tradition was invented during the Three Kingdoms period (220-265). Originally, the lanterns were used to communicate military intelligence. In the early 19th century, the Lantern Festival was brought to Taiwan, where annually, at the beginning of the spring planting season, people would release “sky lanterns” into the air as a prayer for the coming year. For many years, the “Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival” has had a brilliant history. In addition to enjoying its reputation as part of the sky lantern tradition in Taiwan, the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival was voted by the Discovery Channel as the second biggest night-time celebration in the world. The sky lanterns carry the prayers and vows of the people; through them, the festival-goers seek the purification of their souls. The festival advertises the Taiwan spirit to the world. The main activity consists of buying lanterns and writing wishes, dreams and prayers on them for the coming year, then releasing them into the night sky.
You will then make your way to Jiufen, where you will enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before visiting the old city. This will be followed by free time to stroll along the narrow streets.
It is said that a long time ago there were only nine families in Jiufen. Before the roads were built, all materials were transported via ships, so it became customary to always order nine units of a same item – one for each of the families. Hence the name of the place, Jiu Fen, meaning nine parts. Located on the north-east coast of Taiwan, it used to be the centre of gold mining. The village is built on a mountain side and faces the sea. In 1890, someone struck gold near it. The poor village with only nine families soon attracted 4,000 families of prospectors. Once considered the gold city of Asia and called Little Shanghai or Little Hong Kong, with the decline of gold mining activities Jiufen faded. Later, several movies were shot there, some of them gaining international recognition. For example, The Sad City won first prize at the Venice Film Festival and awakened people's memory of this village.
During your visit, the prosperous old streets and buildings will bring the town’s history under your eyes. The place is full of traces of its golden past. Now, there are many unique teahouses in the area. These teahouses are the best stops during your visit to this mountain village. You will also enjoy beautiful views of the Keelung outer sea.
Then, you will be transferred to the hotel The Regent Taipei 5*, located at the heart of Taipei.
Check-in.
Rest of the day and dinner at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 - Taipei
After breakfast and check-out, time at leisure depending on your flight schedule.
You will then be transferred to the airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).
OR
For guests booking a late flight schedule, we also offer an additional optional package called “A glimpse of Taipei”:
You will start your day trip in Taipei by discovering the renowned National Palace Museum, boasting one of the world's most important art collections, originally housed in Beijing's Forbidden City. In 1931, the collection was moved to Nanjing, then on to Shanghai, to avoid war damage. In 1949, Chiang Kai Shek's armies took the collection to Taiwan, following their defeat at the hands of Mao Zedong. Today, the museum holds over 700,000 items, including jade, bronze, porcelain, and lacquer pieces, as well as tapestries and embroideries.
You will then visit the remarkable Martyrs’ Shrine, built in memory of those who sacrificed their lives to found Taiwan, and you will witness the renowned changing of the guards ceremony. Then, you will enjoy an international buffet lunch at the Grand Hotel.
After lunch, you will proceed to the 254-year-old Lungshan Temple and pray for good health. This centre of Buddhist and Taoist worship is ornately adorned with art treasures, including exquisite bronze, stone, and wood carvings. Settlers from the Fukien province built the temple in the 18th century. Although it is dedicated to Kuan Yin, the goddess of mercy, and Matsu, the goddesses of the sea, many other deities are also worshipped here.
You will also get the chance to visit the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, a magnificent building constructed in memory of the former president, Mr Chiang.
Then, you will return to your hotel. Enjoy time at leisure to rest and refresh before being transferred to the airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).
Your hotel:
In the bustling city of Taipei, Regent Taipei offers an intimate space where soothing greenery mingles with luxury and comfort in equal measure. The elegant 538 rooms and suites feature modern decor in soothing tones, and rooms to call your own. The hotel is designed in such a way that once inside, the bustle outside feels a world apart, with Chifeng Street, Dadaocheng Dock, Dihua Street and other attractions all within a short walk.
Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.
Your programme includes:
Your programme does not include:
Please note:
Contact of your hotel:
The Regent Taipei Hotel, Taipei
No.3, Lane.39, Section.2, Zhongshan N. Rd,
Zhongshan District, Taipei 104, Taiwan
Telephone number: 886-2-2523-8000
Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 785
Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.
Day 1 – Keelung/Taipei/Kaohsiung
After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local representative.
Your day will start in Taipei, that will first lead you to the Martyr’s temple.
It is the largest example of similar memorials which can be found all over Taiwan, dedicated to about 390,000 civilians and soldiers killed in struggles with the Ching dynasty, the Japanese and the Communists. The hourly changing of the guard ceremonies are extremely elaborate affairs, which last more than 15 minutes and are highly photogenic.
You will then stop at the famous National Palace Museum, whose permanent collection houses the world’s largest array of ancient Chinese artefacts and artwork, spanning 8,000 years of Chinese history. Faced with the impending fall of the southern capital of Nanjing to the Chinese Communists in 1948, the Nationalist Kuomintang government shipped their most valuable relics to Taiwan – ultimately saving them from the ravages of mainland China’s destructive Cultural Revolution.
Your buffet lunch will be served at Taipei's famous Grand Hotel, which was built in 1952 in the decadent style of classic Chinese architecture. After soaking up the rich decor of this imperial hotel, where national leaders including Ronald Reagan and Dwight D. Eisenhower have stayed, relax and savour a fusion-style international buffet lunch.
After lunch, you will be transferred to Taipei station for your transfer to Kaohsiung by train.
On arrival, you will head for the Silks Club 5* hotel.
You will complete check-in formalities of the hotel before retiring to your room to freshen up.
Enjoy a traditional kaiseki dinner, symbol of Japanese gastronomy.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 – Kaohsiung
Breakfast.
You will first visit the sacred monastery of Fo Guang Shan, Taiwan's main Buddhist center.
Giant Buddha statues welcome you to the Fo Guang Shan Monastery, a one-hour drive from Kaohsiung. Founded in 1967 by the venerable master Hsing Yun, Fo Guang Shan is the best- known Buddhist centre in southern Taiwan and is the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan. It comprises a complex of meditation halls, shrines and gardens. Tour the Meditation Hall and the Main Shrine.
Continue to the Buddha Memorial Centre, which is built on more than 247 acres. The design of the Buddha Memorial Centre is inspired by both an Indian stupa and the Mahabodhi Temple inside the Bodhgaya religious site in India. Above it sits the world’s tallest bronze sitting Buddha statue. The centre opened in 2011 and was designed to promote cultural and religious education. Four stupas symbolize the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, while the eight Chinese pavilions denote the Eightfold Path. The last remaining of Buddha's teeth is housed in a special shrine within.
Enjoy a vegetarian lunch at the monastery.
After lunch, enjoy a unique sutra calligraphy experience. The Sutra Calligraphy Hall is set up to offer a place for people to cultivate their minds. Sutra calligraphy is a common practice in Buddhism; it is simple, straightforward, and easy to practice. In a peaceful and solemn environment, you can be inspired by transcribing the Diamond Sutra, the Song of the Ten Practices, or the Roots of Wisdom by Ven. According to Master Hsing Yun, in our busy lives, we need to find a space for the mind to settle, and the Sutra Calligraphy Hall provides visitors with a conducive environment to discover inner peace.
After this experience, you will then take a closer look at Taiwanese art, both old and new, on the shores of Lotus Lake. Pagodas, pavilions, and temples here all boast classical architecture, yet the oldest dates back only to 1951. Explore the Spring and Autumn Pavilions dedicated to the God of War. The graceful Dragon and Tiger Pagodas feature interiors decorated with paintings depicting China's 24 Obedient Sons.
The Tzu-Chi Temple is a magnificent Taoist shrine. Completed in the 1970s, it boasts an interior filled with wildly fantastic depictions of the pantheon of Taoist deities.
You will the enjoy a free time to stroll around the Kaohsiung's port district, with its hundreds of boutiques, cafés, artists' studios. The area is home to some of the world's finest street art.
Dinner will be served in a local restaurant where you will sample Cantonese cuisine.
Overnight at the hotel.
Jour 3 – Kaohsiung/Tainan/Beitou
After breakfast, you will complete check-out formalities of the hotel before departing for Tainan, Taiwan's oldest city.
At the end of the 16th Century, the Dutch East India Company established a trade base here, and Tainan was the island’s capital for more than 200 years.
The prelude to your day will be a visit to the Chikan Towers, the most important historic sites built at the top of the Dutch fort of Provintia,
Elegant gardens and koi ponds surround the two ornate stone towers. A noteworthy landmark here is the Confucius Temple -- the country’s oldest. Built in 1666 at the end of the Manchu Dynasty, the temple served as Taiwan’s first official school. The impressive temple you see today is the result of a 1917 restoration undertaken when Taiwan was part of the Japanese Empire. Check out the graceful banyan trees and two ceremonial gates that symbolize the main disciplines of Confucianism.
You will discover Taiwanese cuisine in a restaurant specializing in the famous Dan Zai noodles for which the company is famous.
After lunch, you will take part in the traditional ceremony of preparing the famous lotus flower tea at Shi-ba-Mao, located in Wu-Family-Garden. The Wu Family Garden is one of the most interesting historical sites in Tainan. From Minquan Road, the first glimpse of the site will be of the Tainan Public Hall building, constructed in a Baroque style. On one side, it blends into the Shi-Ba Mao Teahouse, built in a Japanese wood structure style, and features a classical flower garden built in a Chinese style on another side. Take a leisurely walk to the tea house and experience the unique “Lotus tea ceremony”.
Tainan is renowned for the Lotus flower blossom season, from June to September each year. Lotus flowers are used to brew tea and the seeds can be found in many local dishes. Tea leaves will be wrapped in the lotus flower from the previous night. Guests start the tea ceremony by unwrapping the lotus flower, unlocking the fragrance of the tea infused with the aroma of lotus flower blossoms. A professional tea master will demonstrate the authentic tea ceremony and teach you how to make a pot of perfect tea. There will be wagashi (Japanese style sweets) served during the tea tasting.
You will then be transferred to Taipei station for your transfer to Beitou by train.
On arrival, you will head for the Grand View Hot Springs Resort 5* hotel.
You will check in before retiring to your room to freshen up.
Your dinner will be served in the hotel restaurant. Enjoy creative and innovative French cuisine.
Overnight at the hotel.
Jour 4 –Beitou/Taipei
After breakfast, you will complete check-out formalities of the hotel before starting your day in the thermal valley of the hot springs region.
Located beside Beitou Hot Spring Park, Thermal Valley is one of the sources supplying the area’s hot springs. The sulfuric steam that blankets the valley year-round gives the valley a frightening quality, giving rise to nicknames like “Ghost Lake.” The springs here have the highest temperatures of any in the Datunshan volcano group. With its surreal sulfuric atmosphere, it’s no wonder Thermal Valley was considered one of the “12 great sights of Taiwan” during the Period of Japanese Occupation.
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant (Chinese menu).
After lunch, you will take a ride on the Taipei Observatory's Guinness World Record-breaking high-speed elevator to reach the indoor observation deck located at the 89th floor, where you can enjoy a 360-degree view of the Taipei metropolitan area. There is also an outdoor observation deck on the 91st floor open for visit, weather permitting.
You will proceed with a stroll down Di-hua Street, famous for traditional merchandises like Chinese medicines & dried seafood, now mixed with modern cafes and culture-creative shops in the area. Historic Di-hua Street is crammed with photogenic shop houses built in the Baroque style, many dating from the 1920s. Since then, Di-hua Street has become an important centre for commerce and selling traditional Chinese medicine, herbs, dried-food, fabrics, and Taiwanese tea. Visit lively and well-loved Hsia-hai City God Temple, built in 1856, and famous for the Matchmaker (said to have brought together 6 000 couples).
At the end of your day, you will be transferred to the Regent Taipei 5* hotel to complete hotel check-in formalities before settling into your room to freshen up.
Buffet dinner is served in your hotel restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 –Taipei
After breakfast and check-out, time at leisure depending on your flight schedule.
You will be able to extend your day of discovery by letting yourself be tempted by an all-new experience to explore Jiufen & Shifen (about a 50-minute drive from Taipei).
Before 1950, these were both gold and coal mining towns. Today, their authentic old-world atmosphere makes them popular destinations to enjoy a local Taiwanese experience.
Shifen is a small, traditional mountain village with a railway running through it. Its an-cient streets are unique and famous, as this is one of the only remaining places in Taiwan where the old houses are so close to the railway tracks. You will get to observe an activity that is typical in Shifen: releasing paper lanterns into the night sky for good luck. The pre-ferred place to enjoy this “sky lantern” experience is right in the middle of the train tracks!
You will then make your way to Jiufen, where you will enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before visiting the old city. This will be followed by free time to stroll along the narrow streets.
It is said that a long time ago there were only nine families in Jiufen. Before the roads were built, all materials were transported via ships, so it became customary to always order nine units of a same item – one for each of the families. Hence the name of the place, Jiu Fen, meaning nine parts. Located on the north-east coast of Taiwan, it used to be the centre of gold mining. The village is built on a mountain side and faces the sea. In 1890, someone struck gold near it. The poor village with only nine families soon attracted 4 000 families of prospectors. Once considered the gold city of Asia and called Little Shanghai or Little Hong Kong, with the decline of gold mining activities Jiufen faded.
You will then be transferred to the airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).
Your hotel:
At Kaohsiung, there is one place that offers the ultimate in space and tranquillity to refresh and rejuvenate mind and body. The Silks Club 5* is a space designed to reflect current times as well as pay homage to the building’s history, with its platform anchored by visual creativity, regional specificity and architectural framing.
When you open the doors of the Grand View Hot Springs Resort 5* in Beitou, you are welcomed by the green mountain views and magnificent sceneries of the hot springs region. The 66 guest rooms were built with an oriental Zen feeling. Each room has been equipped with a private balcony and a spacious layout, as well as exquisite commodities prepared exclusively for the guests. Embracing this stunning, relaxing, and timeless atmosphere will ensure a wonderful experience, allowing you to calm your body and soul.
In the bustling city of Taipei, Regent Taipei offers an intimate space where soothing greenery mingles with luxury and comfort in equal measure. The elegant 538 rooms and suites feature modern decor in soothing tones, and rooms to call your own. The hotel is designed in such a way that once inside, the bustle outside feels a world apart, with Chifeng Street, Dadaocheng Dock, Dihua Street and other attractions all within a short walk.
Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.
Your programme includes:
• 2 nights in Deluxe room at Silks Club 5* hotel, local standard (or similar), breakfast included.
• 1 night in Superior room at Grand View Hot Springs Resort 5* hotel, local standard (or similar), breakfast included.
• 1 night in classic room at Regent Taipei 5* hotel, local standard (or similar), breakfast included.
• Meals as mentioned in the programme.
• Beverage package during meals (bottled water + 1 soft drink or 1 local + 1 chinese tea). The type of beverages included in this programme varies as per establishment.
• Transfers, visits, and entrance fees as mentioned in the programme.
• The services of a local English-speaking guide.
• The services of a local representative at the airport.
• Hospitality desk at the hotel, the day of your departure.
Your programme does not include:
• Supplement for optional package.
• Personal expenses.
• Visa if necessary.
• Tips for the driver and local guide.
• Other services not mentioned in the programme.
Please note:
• It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.
• There will be long walk on unpaved and bumpy roads with some stairs. Many steep steps are involved. This tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties.
• This programme is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
• Baggage allowance: 1 piece of baggage with a maximum of weight of 20 kg for the regular flight. We have included 3 extra kg, so you are allowed to check-in 1 piece of baggage of a maximum weight of 23 kg. Hand baggage: 1 piece with a maximum weight of 10 kg for which we have included 2 extra kg, so you are allowed to take a hand baggage of a maximum weight of 12 kg, and the sum of three dimensions shall not exceed 115 cm (45in) (55 x 40 x 25 cm) or (22 x 16 x 10 inches).
Contact of your hotel:
The Silks Club Hotel, Kaohsiung
No 199 Zhongshan 2nd Rd. Qianzhen Dist.
Kaohsiung 806, Taiwan
Telephone number: 886-7-9730189
The Grand View Hot Springs Resort, Taipei
No. 30, Youya Road, Beitou District,
Taipei City, 112, Taiwan
Telephone number : 886-2-2898-8888
The Regent Taipei Hotel, Taipei
No.3, Ln.39, Sec.2, Zhongshan N. Rd,
Taipei 104, Taiwan
Telephone number: 886-2-2523-8000
Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 3'240