Symbol Exploration from Thailand-Singapore-Malaysia 17D16N

You will enjoy a hearty breakfast at your hotel before being greeted by our tour guide for the day's excursion. Today, you will explore the most prominent attractions in Singapore, including Mount Faber, Esplanade, Merlion Park, Chinatown, and Mariaman Temple. Thereafter, return to hotel and rest of the day at own leisure. Alternatively you may drop-off to savor a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. After your delightful meal, you will have some free time to go shopping at Mustapha Shopping Center, Bugis Junction, and Orchard Road shopping. Self return to hotel.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Singapore

Meals: Breakfast

You will enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel, after which you will have some free time to unwind or go shopping.

Later, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight to Kuala Lumpur. Upon arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, our driver and tour guide will greet you and transfer you to your hotel located in the city center.

After settling in, you will embark on a half-day Kuala Lumpur City Tour, a must-see for first-time visitors to Kuala Lumpur. This fascinating tour showcases the beauty and charm of both old and new Kuala Lumpur, highlighting the contrast between the modern skyscrapers and the buildings of the colonial era.

You will visit several notable attractions in the capital, including the Petronas Twin Tower, National Monument, Sultan Abdul Samad Building, and Cocoa Boutique. The tour also includes photo stops at landmarks such as the King's Palace, National Monument, National Museum, National Mosque, and KL Tower. After the tour, you will be taken back to your hotel to relax for the evening. You will spend the night in Kuala Lumpur.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Kuala Lumpur

Meals: Breakfast

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up and depart for Malacca. Your first stop will be St. Peter’s Church (1710), the oldest Christian church still in use in Malaysia. From there, you will drive past the largest 17th-century Chinese cemetery outside of China, located at Bukit China or Chinese Hill. You will stop at the foothill to view the Sultan's Well before driving through the Portuguese Settlement. The next stop is to view the famous gateway, 'Port De Santiago,' and the ruins of St. Paul's Church, lined by 17th-century Dutch tombstones.

You will then visit "Red Square," the salmon pink Dutch administrative buildings which today house the Malacca Museum and government offices. You will also visit Christchurch before proceeding for lunch.

The tour will continue with a visit to the 'Abode Merciful Clouds' or the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, which is the only temple where you can find three major doctrines of local Chinese belief under the same roof, namely Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. Afterward, you can take a leisurely stroll along Malacca's Jonker Street, which ends by the banks of the Malacca River.

Finally, you will return to your hotel in Kuala Lumpur after the tour. You will spend the night in Kuala Lumpur.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Malacca

Meals: Breakfast

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, your tour guide and driver will pick you up for today's tour. You will head up to Malaysia's only casino resort, which lies about 6,000 feet above sea level and is surrounded by cool, crisp mountain air. You will stop at the cable car station and take a skyway cable car ride (subject to weather conditions and maintenance schedule). With the sky above you and a tropical rainforest below, you will ride up to the hilltop on the longest and fastest cable car in Southeast Asia. You can try your luck at blackjack, keno, roulette, or a host of other casino games. If gambling isn't your thing, you can enjoy the numerous recreational facilities at the indoor theme park.

Afterward, you will have a photo stop at the limestone hills of Batu Caves, which comprise three caverns and several smaller caves. It is the shrine of Lord Murugah, a Hindu deity, and a flight of 272 steps lead up to the temple cave. Another cave, called the museum cave, is filled with images of deities and murals depicting scenes from the Hindu scriptures.

Finally, you will return to your hotel after the tour. You will spend the night in Kuala Lumpur.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Kuala Lumpur 

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel. Free time to relax or go shopping.

Then our driver will come to your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your next flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival pick up and transfer you to your hotel for your overnight 

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 the 1770s. Nowadays, the Grand Palace is no longer home of Thailand Royal, most of the national significant events take place there. Wat Phra Kaew is the most out-standing architecture in the 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 the 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 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 River bank 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 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

06:00 – 07:15 hrs. Pick up from hotel and transfer to the river city shopping complex, Siphraya, next to Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel.

Morning By Coach :

07:30 hrs. Departure from Bangkok by Grand Pearl luxury air–conditioned coach with English speaking guide.

09:00 hrs. Arrival at Ayutthaya, a World Heritage City and historic capital of Thailand. Visit Wat Maha-That, the royal monastery, served as the residence of supreme monk. Wat Phrasri-Sanphet, the largest and most important temple. Its was used as a residential palace. and Wihan Phramongkhon-Bophit, the large bronze Buddha image was originally enshrined in the open area outside the grand palace and later covered by a building called Wihan. Wat Lokaya-Sutharam The reclining Buddha is a big white Buddha with the length of 42 meters and height of 8 meters. Even though it is very old, it is still in a perfect condition with glowing face beaming with happiness and the head is supported by a lotus base platform.

Afternoon By Cruise:

13:15 hrs. Welcome aboard the Grand Pearl Cruise Liner at Wat Chong-lom Pier (Nonthaburi). Sumptuous buffet lunch with a choice of a variety of oriental and western cuisines will be served, while you may relax and enjoy the fascinating scenery on the River of Kings. The cruiser will then head towards Nontaburi, past Koh Kred, The monn community before reaching Bangkok city. 

15:00 hrs. Coffee will be served while you enjoy the enchanting sights along the River banks such as the colorful Royal Barges House, Thammasart University, Siriraj hospital, The Royal Grand Palace and the graceful Temple Of Dawn, with its magnificent 79 M. spire, Wat Kallayanamitr, one of the most renowed temples.
16:00 hrs. Arrival and disembark at the River City Shopping Complex Pier. Transfer back to hotel by air-conditioned van.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok.  

Meals: Breakfast

In the early morning, our English Speaking Guide and driver will take you to the airport for the flight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival in Chiang Mai, you will be welcomed at the airport and transferred to your hotel to take a rest before start to visit city in the afternoon.

We are beginning today with a walking tour to the old town. You will see the most beautiful temples of Chiang Mai including of Wat Phra Singh temple, Wat Phan Tao, Wat Chedi Luang

Wat Phra Singh is one of the most sacred temples in Chiang Mai with Lanna style architecture. And it is well-known for the name ”The temple of the Lion Buddha”.

We then continued to Wat Phan Tao, an ancient temple with a beautiful garden area sitting right next to the sacred Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai town.

Next to Wat Phan Tao is Wat Chedi Luang a Buddhist temple in the historic centre of Chiang Mai, Thailand. Its chedi is one of the tallest structures in the old city. There are a lots of important Buddhist holidays take place here.

Then you will stroll along small streets lined with traditional houses, where you will take a rickshaw tour. After that, you will take a walking through the central market of Warorot, which is a great spot for travelers wanting to experience the true Thai culture and daily life.

In the afternoon we cannot miss the Doi Suthep hill. The mountain’s temple is one of the most historically and spiritually significant places in Thailand. We drive up the scenic mountainous terrains and pass by lush landscapes on your way to the base of the complex. We then climb up for more than 300 staircase and finally take an elevator to the top. Here get your chance to admire the picturesque panorama views of Chiang Mai City.

Overnight at hotel in Chiang Mai.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Mai 

Meals: Breakfast

This day will start with a transfer to Doi Inthanon National Park. It will take approximately 2 hours to the highest peak of Thailand – Doi Inthanon National Park. 

On arrival, we will spend 2-3 hours trekking through the jungle following a narrow mountain trail which leads us to stunning hidden waterfall in the middle of lush jungle. Along the way before reaching the Pagagayaw Karen hill tribe village, we will pass through the farmland where you will see the coffee plantation, flowers farm and the beautiful rice terraces. Discover the Pagagayaw Karen hill tribe village and taste a cup of locally grown coffee then move on to Vachiratharn Waterfall, a 70 meters high thunderous waterfall. Enjoy the cool fresh air at the waterfall before we continue back to the ground.

After that you will visit the beautiful architecture of Napamaytanidol Chedi and Phra Mahatat Napaphon Bhumisiri which build to honor the 60th birthday of King Bhumipol and Queen Sirikit. 

Finally, transfer back to Chiang Mai for your overnight. 

Overnight at hotel in Chiang Mai.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Mai 

Meals: Breakfast

08.00 – 08.30 AM: Sawadee Ton Chao! which means ‘Good morning!’ Today is your great day and we wish you to enjoy your day with us at our Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. 

Between 08.00 AM to 08.30 AM, the English Speaking Tour Guide and driver will come to pick you up from your hotel. We will bring you to South of Chiang Mai (drive approximately 1.5 hours) through rolling hills, forest, and local farming areas.

10.30 AM: Arrive at the Sanctuary. Meet your guide and walk for 10-15 minutes through the Jungle to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Change into traditional Karen clothing. Enjoy an introductory lesson about elephant anatomy, history, and behavior.

11.00 AM: Meet the elephants. Feed, interact, and play with the elephants in a natural environment as you learn about their behavior and history. Take photos with the elephants.

12.00 noon: Enjoy a lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit.

13.00: Learn how to make herbal medicine balls, feed the Elephants and then walk with the elephants to the river. Bathe and brush the elephants.

14.00: Join the elephants for a therapeutic mud spa. Swim in the river and take photos with the elephants.

15.00: Change clothes and say good bye to the elephants

15.30: Leave the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and drive approximately 1.5 hours to Chiang Mai.

17.00-17.30: Drop off at your hotel or accommodation.

Overnight at hotel in Chiang Mai.

☀ Tour Included: Hotel Transfer by air-conditioned minivan, fluent English-/Thai-speaking guides & a private Spanish Speaking guide, food for the elephants, Snacks, tea, coffee, drinking water, lunch, photographer (customers can download photos of their experience from Facebook).

☀ What to bring: Hat, Bathing Suit, Sunscreen, Insect Repellent, Towel, Walking Shoes, Change of Clothes, Camera (Optional), Copy of Passport Photo Page (or Passport Number)

Note: Collection times may vary slightly depending on pick up location

At the Sanctuary, we will allow you to spend as much time as possible with the elephants. Therefore, there is no formal schedule and aside from pick-up times, the times shown here are approximations

Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Mai 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

After breakfast, we are beginning to start to Chiang Rai. On the way to Chiang Rai, we will visit the white temple, Wat Rong Khun. The temple is different from any other temple in Thailand, as it has been constructed entirely in a radiant white color with sparking reflections from mirrored glass mosaics embedded in the white plaster. It nevertheless very recent temple is the most visited monument in the region, the work of Thai artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, started in 1997. Its creator himself announces that he will only be completed 60 to 90 years after his death. Its uniqueness, its whiteness, making it a unique temple of its kind. In wihaan a fresco mixing Buddhist codes with Matrix, Star Wars, the bombing of the Twin Towers in New York and even Kung Fu Panda stands out from the usual decorations such monuments.

Next, we will head to visit Blue Temple (Wat Rong Seur Ten) – a design with all blue concept combination with Thai art and Big white buddha in the center of temple. This temple is definitely one of the highlights of the city and should not be missed.

After that, we will visit the Hill tribe village before start to visit the last destination today.

Last but not least, we will drive to Black House. Baan Dam (Black House) is the unique creation of national artist, Thawan Duchanee. Part art studio, part museum, part home, Baan Dam is an eclectic mix of traditional northern Thai buildings interspersed with some outlandish modern designs.

Overnight at hotel in Chiang Rai.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Rai 

Meals: Breakfast 

After breakfast, we will depart to visit "Doi tung Palace " or " King’s mother garden ” the palace in the big beautiful valley which has a huge garden with more varieties of flowers. In the place, see the main hall where the people can show their respect to the photos of the Princess mother or the King's mother. You can also see silk embroidering in the name of the flowers which start from the English alphabet and the beautiful painting which can change the color and light while you're walking from one corner to the other corner. Enjoy the lovely view point from the palace balcony with the view of the garden and mountains' view. You can enjoy walking in the garden and take a photo of the statue called " The continuety " right in the middle of the garden. 

After that continue to Mae Sai, the northern most point of Thailand where you can see the border between Thailand and Burma called “ Tha Khee Lek " the trading place for the Thai, Burmese and Chinese with many difference kinds of produch. 

Lunch by your own and then visit the Golden Triangle area where once used to be the opium trade area. Here is a chance to go on Mae Khong River by the river boat ride to our neighborhood, Laos and see the beautiful scenery along the giantic Mae Khong River which divide the three countries from each other before the returning back to the main land Chiang Rai. 

Overnight in Chiang Rai.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Rai 

Meals: Breakfast 

Breakfast at hotel.

Today is free at your leisure for last minute shopping or sightseeing before driving to the airport for afternoon flight to Phuket. With a long stretch of beaches and a smattering of costal islands, Phuket is the perfect tropical, beach getaway.

Upon arrival at Phuket airport, you will be greeted by our driver and transferred to Phuket pier to take a shared ferry to Koh Phi Phi Island. Then, transferred to hotel for check-in and free time for your relaxation. 

Overnight at hotel in Koh Phi Phi.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Koh Phi Phi 

Meals: Breakfast 

Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy an entire day free for basking in the sun or bathing in the warm coastal waters. This is the time when the dream of spending holidays in an exotic country becomes a reality. 

Overnight at hotel in Koh Phi Phi.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Koh Phi Phi 

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy an entire day free for basking in the sun or bathing in the warm coastal waters. This is the time when the dream of spending holidays in an exotic country becomes a reality. 

Overnight at hotel in Koh Phi Phi.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Koh Phi Phi 

Meals: Breakfast 

Breakfast at hotel. There are no activities planned for today so you are free until the driver picks up and transfers you to the pier to take a shared ferry to Phuket’s pier. Then, transferred to the airport to take the flight back to Bangkok for your home or next destinations.

With the sincere thanks for your travel to Thailand, hope that you enjoyed your trip and look forward to seeing you again. End of services!

Accommodation: NA  

Meals: Breakfast