Cultural Connections from Singapore to Thailand 20D19N

Morning at own leisure. Pick up at noon for Duck Tour. Hop-on and experience a unique land and sea adventure on an amphibious craft. Next to Singapore Flyer. You can spot some of the most iconic sights of Singapore such as the Singapore River, Raffles Place, Marina Bay, Merlion Park, and more in just under 30 minutes. Thereafter transfers to Sentosa Island for SEA. Aquarium and have early dinner (own expenses). Witness the Wings of Time show (7.40 pm) and return to hotel.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Singapore 

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Singapore – Kuala Lumpur (B)

Free until check out your hotel, you will be transferred to the airport for your next flight to Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia.
On arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, our driver and tour guide will pick you up and transfer you to hotel in the city center. Free to relax after your flight.
Overnight in Kuala Lumpur. 

Accommodation : At the hotel in Kuala Lumpur 

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast at your hotel, our tour guide and driver will pick you up for today's sightseeing tour of Kuala Lumpur. This dynamic city, which originated as a trading post for Chinese tin miners in the mid-1900s, features a blend of modern skyscrapers, traditional culture, and colonial architecture. During the tour, you will visit the National Mosque, the National Monument and Cenotaph, and take a photo stop at the Gate of King’s Palace. You will also have the chance to explore the city on foot, starting from Central Market and strolling through streets that showcase the vibrant character of places like Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Chinatown, and Little India. You'll also visit the beautiful Masjid Jamek mosque, Merdeka Square with the Tudor-style Royal Selangor Club in the background, and a batik outlet where you can watch demonstrations of batik printing techniques. After the tour, you'll spend the night in Kuala Lumpur.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Kuala Lumpur 

Meals: Breakfast

Embark on a full-day tour of Malacca, also known as the "Historical City," to uncover Malaysia's rich history dating back to 600 years ago. The city has been influenced by Malay Sultanates, Portuguese, Dutch, and English over the years. The tour includes visits to several notable landmarks, such as Porta de Santiago (built in 1512), Ruins of St. Paul's Church (built in 1571), Dutch Square (which features the Stadhuys, Christ Church, Clock Tower, the Queen Victoria Fountain, and the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, the oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia), St. Peter's Church, and rows of pre-war shop houses along the historic Malacca River and Bukit Cina, where ornate graves from the Ming Dynasty are located. You will also take a leisurely stroll along Jonker Street, known for its array of antique stores. During the tour, you will enjoy an authentic Peranakan lunch, which combines Malay and Chinese influences. Afterward, you will return to the hotel for the night.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Malacca 

Meals: Breakfast

In the morning, we will embark on a scenic drive to the beautiful Cameron Highlands, which were named after the British surveyor William Cameron, who discovered them in the late 19th century. This highland region sits at an altitude of 6,000 feet above sea level and boasts of cool and refreshing air, undulating valleys, majestic mountains, sprawling tea plantations, flower gardens, vegetable farms, and fruit orchards, making for a picturesque landscape. Along the way, we will visit a cottage industry that produces bamboo baskets and the Lata Iskandar Waterfall.

Upon arrival, we will check in at the hotel, and the rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure.

Overnight in Cameron Highlands.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Cameron Highlands.

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel. Today you will go for a “Gateway to Nature at Gunung Brinchang”. Gunung Brinchang located at 6,666 feet, above sea level is the highest peak in Cameron Highlands. Translated into English, the Malay word “Gunung” means mountain and “Brinchang” means strong winds. With the temperature sometimes recording less than 15 degrees centigrade during the night, this mountain is a home to numerous species of mosses, pitchers plants, wild orchids and flowers. It is also a showpiece of what mossy forest is all about. The ride to the top and the view from the lookout point will allow you to enjoy and appreciate the panoramic view of our mountain forests. After short walk to the mossy forest, we will take you through carpets of manicured bushes where some of the best black tea is produced. Then a guided tour to the processing factory, refreshments will be served at the Boh tea House. Before return to hotel we will visit the hillside market to learn of the many types of fruits, vegetables and flowers available on this highland. Overnight in Cameron Highlands.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Cameron Highlands.

Meals: Breakfast

After having breakfast at the hotel, you'll leave the Cameron Highlands and enter Perak State, which is well-known for its tin mines, cave temples, and royal palaces. You'll visit the Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple near Ipoh, which is a famous cave temple that will provide you with an opportunity to learn about the beliefs of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. During the tour, you'll also stop at a museum for the Royal Regalia, which is located in a century-old palace in the Royal Town of Kuala Kangsar. You'll be able to admire the enchanting Ubudiah Mosque, which has a fairy tale architecture that looks like it has come straight out of the Arabian Nights. Finally, you'll cross an impressive 13.5km-long bridge to get to the island of Penang, also known as the "Pearl of the Orient," where you'll spend two nights.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Penang 

Meals: Breakfast

After having breakfast at the hotel, you will embark on a heritage walk to discover the charming sights of old Georgetown, a UNESCO Heritage Site. Your first stop will be at the Khoo Kongsi, a building featuring an impressive hall adorned with intricate carvings and woodwork. Next, you will stroll past flower shops and Fortune Teller stalls before stopping at Mr. Lee's Joss Stick shop house to witness how joss sticks are produced. The tour will then take you to Little India's Spice Market where you can witness the lively trade of traditional spices like cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and more. You will then board a vehicle to visit Chew Jetty, a fishing village where houses were built on stilts by the clan of Chinese migrants from Southern China in the mid-19th century.

Continuing the tour, you will see the remains of Fort Cornwallis, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, and the Burmese Temple. The rest of the afternoon will be free for you to explore more of this UNESCO Heritage Site on your own.

You will spend the night in Penang.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Penang 

Meals: Breakfast

After having breakfast at the hotel, you will have some free time to unwind before you are taken to the airport for your flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, our tour guide and driver will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel where you will check in (check-in time is at 14:00). You will have some free time to rest and refresh after your flight.

You will spend the night in Bangkok.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Bangkok 

Meals: Breakfast

Today, we will take the whole day to explore Bangkok – the city of golden temples.

The first destination is the Grand Palace. This huge architecture complex is over 2 sq. kilometers, including 3 main sites: Royal Palace, Royal Office and pagodas (Wat) built in 1770s. Nowadays, the Grand Palace is no longer home of Thailand Royal, most of national significant events takes place there. Wat Phra Kaew is the most out-standing architecture in complex, built in 1785 when King Rama I moved the capital to Bangkok. The pagoda is famous not only for its beauty of unique Thailand Buddhism architecture but also for the sacred jade Buddha statue. 

Nearby Grand Palace is Wat Pho - the oldest and biggest pagoda in Bangkok with more than 1000 Buddha statues and the huge one sit-back Buddha in gold. This pagoda is also famous for being a birthplace of traditional Thai massage, since there is a traditional medicine school established in 1982, educating the arts of Thai massage. 

We will board on a boat to pay a visit along the Chao Phraya River, watching the life of local people close by. On route, we stop at Wat Arun, known as the most beautiful pagoda in Bangkok not only for its location on the Chao Phraya’s riverbank but also for the different architecture from other pagodas. The pagoda was decorated with glass pieces and Chinese ceramic, in a complicated style. 

After having lunch, we visit the last destination of the day: Wat Traimit. This pagoda is famous for its unique and historic beauty, and also for the huge golden Buddha statue. Thai people believe that the statue represents for prosperity and purity, as well as strength and power. 

Return to the hotel and you are free to explore Bangkok by night.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Bangkok 

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, you will be picked up by our tour guide and driver from your hotel. From there, you will be transferred to Ratchaburi Province. Once you arrive at the pier, you will board a long-tail speed boat and enjoy the scenic view of rural life as you make your way to the Damnernsaduak Floating Market. Here, you can witness local farmers selling a variety of food, fruits, flowers, and other products from their boats. After the floating market visit, you will visit a handicraft home industry before being transferred to "The Thai Village" at Rose Garden. Here, you can witness a range of ceremonies and displays including monk's ordination, Thai wedding ceremony, sword fighting, kickboxing, and folk dancing. On the way back to Bangkok, you will visit the "Phra Pathom Chedi" or the Big Buddha in Nakorn Pathom.

You will then return to your hotel in Bangkok for an overnight stay.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Bangkok 

Meals: Breakfast

You have the morning free to relax and check out of your hotel before your flight to Koh Samui. Our driver will be waiting for you at the Samui airport or your hotel, and will transfer you to the pier. From there, you will board a speedboat that will take about 30 minutes to reach Koh Pha Ngan. Upon arrival at the pier, you will be picked up and driven to your resort for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at your leisure.

You will spend the night in Koh Phangan.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Koh Pha Ngan

Meals: Breakfast

You have the entire day to spend at your leisure, either relaxing at your resort or on the beautiful beach. You can also indulge in delicious seafood and other cuisines.

Enjoy your day!

Overnight in Koh Phangan.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Koh Pha Ngan

Meals: Breakfast

You have the entire day to spend at your leisure, either relaxing at your resort or on the beautiful beach. You can also indulge in delicious seafood and other cuisines.

Enjoy your day!

Overnight in Koh Phangan.

Breakfast at hotel then you will be transferred to the pier.

Take a speed boat to Koh Tao (about 1.5 hours).

Arrive at the pier, you will meet our driver and transfer to your resort.

Free to relax.  Overnight Koh Tao.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Koh Pha Ngan

Meals: Breakfast

You are totally free at leisure to relax at your resort or on the charming beach. Enjoy delicious seafood and other cuisine.  Overnight in Koh Tao.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Koh Tao

Meals: Breakfast

You are totally free at leisure to relax at your resort or on the charming beach. Enjoy delicious seafood and other cuisine.  Overnight in Koh Tao.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Koh Tao

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel. Free until check out your hotel. Then you will be transferred to the pier by the hotel resort. Board the speedboat back to Samui (about 2.5 hours). Overnight at the hotel in Koh Samui 

Accommodation: At the hotel in Koh Samui

Meals: Breakfast

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok and then connect with your international flight 

Accommodation: NA

Meals: Breakfast