Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
You'll land in Bangkok and meet your Travel Director at the hotel. This evening, try some traditional Thai food with your fellow travelers as you get oriented to the city's mix of old temples and modern high-rises.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Galleria 10)
- Day 2
Bangkok
Start your morning at Wat Pho to see the Reclining Buddha, then head to the Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha to take in their detailed architecture. After lunch at a local restaurant, there's an optional boat tour through Bangkok's canals where you can see traditional homes built on stilts.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Galleria 10)
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Pho and the Reclining Buddha
- Visit the Grand Palace
- Visit the Temple of the Emerald Buddha
- Lunch at a local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Private boat tour through Bangkok's canals (klongs)
Landmarks/POIs Wat Pho Grand Palace Temple of the Emerald Buddha 
- Day 3
Bangkok
The day is yours to use however you like. If you want, join an optional trip to Ayutthaya to tour the 17th-century Bang Pa-In Summer Palace and explore temple ruins from Thailand's ancient capital, then cruise back along the river. Otherwise, check out shopping centers, get a Thai massage, or relax at Lumpini Park in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Galleria 10)
Optional Activities
- Visit Bang Pa-In Summer Palace
- Visit Wat Maha That temple in Ayutthaya
- Visit Wat Na Phra Mane temple in Ayutthaya
- Visit Wat Lokayasutharam temple in Ayutthaya
- Cruise on Chao Phraya River from Wat Ching Lom Pier with lunch
- High-end shopping in Bangkok
- Thai massage
- Watch locals practice T'ai Chi at Lumpini Park
Landmarks/POIs Bang Pa-In Summer Palace Wat Maha That Wat Na Phra Mane Wat Lokayasutharam Wat Ching Lom Pier Wat Arun Lumpini Park - Day 4
Bangkok to Hua Hin
Head early to Damnoen Saduak floating market to browse handmade goods and local produce from wooden boats, and sample local treats. After a boat tour through the market, travel to the coastal city of Hua Hin where you'll have the rest of the day and evening to explore or rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Loligo Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Boat tour of the market and canal
Landmarks/POIs Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Day 5
Hua Hin
Start at Phra Nakhon Khiri palace on Khao Wang Hill for nice views of forested hills, the city, and the sea. After lunch, walk through Khao Luang Cave to see the stalactites and over 150 Buddha images inside. This afternoon and evening, visit the night market for seafood and crafts, or just unwind at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Loligo Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Phra Nakhon Khiri Palace
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Visit Khao Luang Cave
Optional Activities
- Visit local night market
Landmarks/POIs Phra Nakhon Khiri Khao Luang Cave - Day 6
Hua Hin
Spend today however you'd like in Hua Hin. Relax on the beaches, or take an optional trip to Baan Sillapin Artist Village to tour galleries and studios, then visit Monsoon Valley Vineyards for wine tasting and a three-course lunch. You could also just explore the coastal city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Loligo Resort)
Optional Activities
- Visit Baan Sillapin Artist Village
- Tour Monsoon Valley Vineyards and wine tasting with three-tapas lunch
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks/POIs Baan Sillapin Artist Village Monsoon Valley Vineyards - Day 7
Bangkok to Penang
Travel back to Bangkok this morning for your flight to Penang, Malaysia. After arriving, head to your hotel and meet your Malaysian Travel Director. This island combines busy cities, UNESCO sites, art galleries, mountain views, and beaches, plus it's known for incredible local food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cititel Penang)
Included Activities
- Flight from Bangkok to Penang
- Day 8
Penang
Check out the Penang Batik Handicraft Centre to watch artists at work, then sample local fruits and spices at roadside stalls. Visit traditional Malay villages and paddy fields, see the Snake Temple with its pit vipers, and drive across the 13.5km Penang Bridge. This evening, optionally tour Kek Lok Si temple and ride a funicular up Penang Hill, then take a rickshaw through George Town to see murals and old colonial buildings before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cititel Penang)
Included Activities
- Visit Penang Batik Handicraft Centre
- Visit traditional Malay villages and paddy fields
- Visit Snake Temple
- View Penang Bridge
Optional Activities
- Visit Kek Lok Si Temple
- Funicular ride to Penang Hill
- Rickshaw tour of George Town
- Dinner of local specialities
- Browse street stalls for native fruits and spices
Landmarks/POIs Penang Batik Handicraft Centre Snake Temple Penang Bridge Kek Lok Si Temple Penang Hill George Town - Day 9
Penang to Cameron Highlands
Start with St. George's Church, the oldest Anglican church in Southeast Asia, then visit the Goddess of Mercy Temple and walk through town looking at street art. Stop at the ornate Khoo Kongsi clan house with its detailed wood carvings and visit Clan Jetty for a look at old Chinese settlements with stilted houses. Later, head to Kuala Kangsar to see the golden domes of Masjid Ubudiah, then travel into the Cameron Highlands tea region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Heritage)
Included Activities
- Drive past St. George's Church
- Visit The Goddess of Mercy Temple
- Explore street art in town
- Visit Khoo Kongsi clan house
- Visit Clan Jetty and Penang Heritage Trail
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Visit Masjid Ubudiah
Landmarks/POIs St. George's Church The Goddess of Mercy Temple Khoo Kongsi Clan Jetty Penang Heritage Trail Masjid Ubudiah - Day 10
Cameron Highlands
Wake up to views of green tea plantations and tour Malaysia's largest tea station while sipping local tea. Visit a Butterfly Farm to see greenhouses full of butterflies and tropical plants, then explore a strawberry farm and local market. Grab lunch on your own in Tanah Rata before heading back through the rolling tea fields.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Heritage)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Malaysia's largest tea station with local tea
- Visit Butterfly Farm
- Visit strawberry farm and local market
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Tanah Rata
Landmarks/POIs Cameron Highlands Tea Station Butterfly Farm Strawberry Farm Tanah Rata - Day 11
Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur
Travel from the highlands into Kuala Lumpur's modern urban landscape. Visit the iconic Petronas Towers to walk the 170-meter Skybridge and stand on the 370-meter observation deck for city views. Tour the King's Palace, Royal Selangor Club, and the Sultan Abdul Samad Building with its Moorish design. This afternoon is free, or join an optional trip to Chinatown to browse night markets, visit the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, and have Malay dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santa Grand Signature)
Included Activities
- Visit Petronas Twin Towers Skybridge (170 metres)
- Visit Petronas Twin Towers observation deck (370 metres)
- Guided tour of King's Palace
- Visit Royal Selangor Club
- Visit Sultan Abdul Samad Building
Optional Activities
- Visit Chinatown
- Explore night markets
- Visit Sri Maha Mariamman Temple
- Malay dinner
Landmarks/POIs Petronas Twin Towers King's Palace Royal Selangor Club Sultan Abdul Samad Building Chinatown Sri Maha Mariamman Temple - Day 12
Kuala Lumpur
Enjoy your last full day in Kuala Lumpur at your own pace. Browse shops in Bangsar or Pubika, walk through Chinatown's old streets, or visit Central Market for local handmade goods. If you want, take an optional trip to Malacca to see Portuguese, British, and Dutch colonial buildings plus the pink Stadthuys and Malaysia's oldest temple, then try traditional Peranakan lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santa Grand Signature)
Optional Activities
- Browse shops in Bangsar or Pubika neighborhoods
- Explore Chinatown
- Visit Central Market
- Visit Malacca
- Visit Stadthuys
- Visit Cheng Hoon Teng temple
- Traditional Peranakan Nyonya lunch
- Optional dinner of Asian oriental food
Landmarks/POIs Bangsar Pubika Chinatown Central Market Malacca Stadthuys Cheng Hoon Teng Temple - Day 13
Kuala Lumpur Departure
Your two-week trip through Thailand and Malaysia ends today. Head home with memories of tea plantations, beautiful buildings, and some really great meals.
- Meals
- Breakfast
