Saipan Seaside Holiday

Day 1	Depart Hong Kong by air
Day 2	Arrive Saipan
	Met on arrival and transfer to the hotel.
	Hotel: HYATT REGENCY
	or PACIFIC ISLANDS CLUB (for families)
Day 3	The Mariana Islands of which Saipan is one, are formed by massive underwater
	Mountains, whose tips alone protrude from the sea. The islands sit directly next to the
	Mariana Trench, a vast submarine canyon which descends more than 35,000 feet below
	sea level., the deepest known ocean depth. Thus, though Saipan’s highest point, Mount
	Tagpochau, rises only 1,500 feet above sea level, it actually stands more than 35,000 feet
	– thousands of feet taller than Mt. Everest – when measured from the base of the trench.
	Over time, coral reefs formed around the islands, creating spectacular lagoons and
	spectacular beaches. On Saipan alone, you can spend many blissful days exploring the
	various meeting points of the land and the sea. Micro beach, which fronts the bustling
	resort area of Garapan, is a lovely expanse of silky sand and gentle turquoise waters,
	and a favorite among windsurfers. About a mile offshore lies the day-trippers delight of
	Managaha Island, accessible via a number of tour boats. Farther north are the quiet
	havens of Pau Pau Beach and Wing Beach while, to the south a nearly unbroken ribbon
	of sand provides excellent viewing of Saipan’s legendary sunsets. At the island’s
	northeast tip, a steep staircase leads down to the cobalt-blue water of “The Grotto”, a
	collapsed cavern connected to the sea by underwater passages. At the very southern end
	of the island meanwhile, lies Obyan Beach, where prehistoric latte stones are visible.
	Nearby is Agingan Beach, where the galleon “Nuestra Senora de la Conception” went
	down in 1638 spilling her treasure onto the reef. Just ten years ago, a salvage operation
	recovered several million US dollars in gold and precious gems at Agingan – some of it
	lying in as little as two feet of water!
Day 6	Transfer to the airport
	Depart Saipan by air.
	Arrive Hong Kong

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This is a suggested itinerary only, which can be varied to suit individual requirements.