Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Singapore
You'll fly into Singapore and head straight to your hotel to get settled. It's a good chance to shake off the flight and get your bearings before the week starts.
- Day 2
Singapore
Start the morning at Arab Street and Sultan Mosque, then work your way through Little India's vibrant markets where you can grab street snacks along the way. After lunch, you'll take a bumboat cruise past landmarks like Merlion Park and Marina Bay Sands. By evening, wander through Chinatown's temples and finish at Garden by the Bay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Arab Street
- Photo stop at Sultan Mosque and Istana Kampong Glam
- Explore Little India Arcade bazaar
- Bumboat river cruise past Raffles' Landing Site, Asian Civilisations Museum, Boat Quay, Fullerton Hotel, Esplanade Singapore, Merlion Park, Singapore Flyer, and Marina Bay Sands
- Visit Thian Hock Keng Temple
- Visit Sri Mariamman Temple
- Visit Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
- Visit Garden by the Bay
Landmarks/POIs Arab Street Sultan Mosque Istana Kampong Glam Little India Little India Arcade Raffles' Landing Site Asian Civilisations Museum Boat Quay Fullerton Hotel Esplanade Singapore Merlion Park Singapore Flyer Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort Clarke Quay Chinatown Thian Hock Keng Temple Sri Mariamman Temple Buddha Tooth Relic Temple Garden by the Bay - Day 3
Singapore
Head to the Botanic Gardens in the morning, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you can walk through tropical plants and flowers along scenic paths. Then spend the afternoon at the National Museum of Singapore, the country's oldest museum with historical artifacts and exhibits covering 700 years of Singapore's history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Singapore Botanic Gardens (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit National Museum of Singapore
Landmarks/POIs Singapore Botanic Gardens National Museum of Singapore - Day 4
Singapore to Malacca
Take a private transfer to Malacca and explore the city's historic heritage. You'll visit the Sultanate Palace museum, Famosa Fort with its Porta De Santiago gate, St Paul's Church (Malaysia's oldest), the red-brick Stadthuys and Dutch Square, and Christ Church. Later, check out street art along the Melaka River.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sultanate Palace museum
- Visit Famosa Fort and Porta De Santiago
- Visit St Paul's Church
- Visit Stadthuys & Dutch Square
- Visit Christ Church
- Walk along Melaka River to view street art
Landmarks/POIs Sultanate Palace Famosa Fort Porta De Santiago St Paul's Church Stadthuys & Dutch Square Christ Church Melaka River - Day 5
Malacca
See the Melaka Straits Mosque on its man-made island, which appears to float during high tide. Then explore Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, Malaysia's oldest Buddhist temple built in 1645 with beautiful restored architecture. Evening depends on timing: hit Jonker Street Night Market on weekends (Friday-Sunday nights), or head to Little India for authentic Indian food on weekdays.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Melaka Straits Mosque
- Visit Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
Optional Activities
- Jonker Street Night Market (weekend nights only: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10am-11pm)
- Little India for dinner (alternative if not visiting on weekend)
Landmarks/POIs Melaka Straits Mosque Cheng Hoon Teng Temple Jonker Street Little India - Day 6
Malacca to Kuala Lumpur
Start your guided tour at the King's Palace, then move on to the National Monument honoring war heroes. You'll explore the National Museum and National Mosque, then walk through bustling Chinatown's markets and street food stalls. After that, stroll Independence Square to see colonial architecture and the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. Wrap up with views from Petronas Twin Towers' Skybridge and Observation Deck.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit King's Palace (Istana Negara)
- Visit National Monument (Tugu Negara)
- Visit National Museum
- Visit National Mosque (Masjid Negara)
- Explore Chinatown markets and street food
- Walk through Independence Square (Dataran Merdeka)
- Visit Petronas Twin Towers Skybridge and Observation Deck
Landmarks/POIs King's Palace (Istana Negara) National Monument (Tugu Negara) National Museum National Mosque (Masjid Negara) Chinatown Independence Square (Dataran Merdeka) Sultan Abdul Samad Building Petronas Twin Towers - Day 7
Kuala Lumpur
Ride a cable car through Genting Highlands and visit Chin Swee Caves Temple with its nine-story pagoda, Sky Terrace, and 15-meter Buddha overlooking a 130-million-year-old rainforest. Then explore Skyavenue Station, Malaysia's 'Little Las Vegas' with casinos and outlets. Later, climb 272 colorful steps at Batu Caves past the Lord Murugan statue to explore the sacred Hindu temple and limestone caves.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to Chin Wee Station
- Visit Chin Swee Caves Temple with nine-story pagoda
- Visit Sky Terrace and fairy bridge
- View 15-meter Buddha statue
- Visit Skyavenue Station
- Explore Genting Highlands Premium Outlets
- Visit Genting Highlands Resort complex
- Visit Batu Caves
- Climb 272 steps to Batu Caves Temple
- View Lord Murugan statue
Optional Activities
- Tram ride up Doi Suthep Mountain (small surcharge for less active travelers)
- Theme park entry at Genting Highlands (tickets excluded)
Landmarks/POIs Genting Highlands Chin Swee Caves Temple Genting Highlands Premium Outlets Genting Highlands Resort Batu Caves - Day 8
Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok
You'll have free time in Kuala Lumpur until the afternoon. Then take a private transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok. Once you arrive, meet your representative in the arrival hall and head to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Bangkok
Spend the day on a private guided tour of Bangkok's iconic temples and palaces. See the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew. Move on to Wat Pho and check out the massive 49-meter gold-plated Reclining Buddha with mother-of-pearl inlaid soles. After lunch, take a water taxi to Wat Arun, known as the Dawn Temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Grand Palace
- Visit Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)
- Visit Wat Pho and Reclining Buddha image
- Take water taxi to Wat Arun
Landmarks/POIs Grand Palace Wat Phra Kaew Wat Pho Wat Arun - Day 10
Bangkok
Depart early to explore two unique attractions. First, see the Maeklong Railway Market where vendors move their goods as trains pass through multiple times daily. Then head to the 100-year-old Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, bustling from about 8am to 11am with hundreds of vendors trading from traditional boats. Take a longtail boat through the floating village, then return via The Bubble in the Forest Cafe, a serene lakeside spot surrounded by trees.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Maeklong Railway Market
- Visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Take longtail boat ride through floating village
- Visit The Bubble in the Forest Cafe
Optional Activities
- Further explore floating market by 4-seat boat (at own expense)
Landmarks/POIs Maeklong Railway Market Damnoen Saduak Floating Market The Bubble in the Forest Cafe - Day 11
Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Free time in Bangkok until your afternoon departure. A private transfer takes you to the airport for your flight to Chiang Mai. After landing, meet your driver in the arrival hall and get transferred to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 12
Chiang Mai
Start the morning driving through old-city Chiang Mai to visit Wat Pra Singh, a solid example of Lanna architecture among the city's 200-plus temples. Stop at Wat Chedi Luang to see its enormous partially-destroyed pagoda, damaged during an earthquake in 1545. Browse Warorot Market for a real taste of northern life. After lunch, drive for an hour to Doi Suthep Mountain, then climb 309 steps to Wat Phra That, one of Northern Thailand's most sacred temples, with panoramic views over Chiang Mai.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Pra Singh
- Visit Wat Chedi Luang
- Visit Warorot Market
- Climb 309 steps to Wat Phra That at Doi Suthep Mountain
- View panoramic vistas of Chiang Mai from Wat Phra That
Optional Activities
- Tram ride up Doi Suthep Mountain (small surcharge for less active travelers)
Landmarks/POIs Wat Pra Singh Wat Chedi Luang Warorot Market Doi Suthep Mountain Wat Phra That - Day 13
Chiang Mai
Spend a half-day at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary for time with elephants in their natural habitat. You'll drive through scenic agricultural areas, meet your English-speaking guide, and change into traditional Karen clothing. Feed the elephants with bananas and sugar cane, walk through the sanctuary touching and photographing free-roaming elephants while learning their individual stories and lifestyles.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
- Wear traditional Karen clothing
- Feed elephants with bananas and sugar cane
- Walk with guide through sanctuary
- Interact with and photograph free-roaming elephants
Landmarks/POIs Elephant Jungle Sanctuary - Day 14
Chiang Mai to Phuket
Have free time in Chiang Mai until afternoon. Then a private transfer takes you to the airport for your flight to Phuket. Upon arrival, meet your driver in the hall and transfer to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 15
Phuket
Board a luxury catamaran for a day trip to James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay. You'll get a welcome drink and buffet lunch included. Swim at Lawa Island and kayak into caves at the Hongs of Phang Nga. Explore James Bond Island by longboat and enjoy a sunset dinner on the way back. The catamaran has snorkeling, kayaking, a water slide, onboard DJ, and Wi-Fi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch onboard catamaran), Dinner (Sunset dinner onboard catamaran)
Included Activities
- Sail aboard luxury catamaran
- Enjoy welcome drink
- Swim at Lawa Island
- Kayak into caves at Hongs of Phang Nga
- Explore James Bond Island by longboat
- Snorkeling activity
- Water slide activity
- Sunset dinner onboard
Landmarks/POIs James Bond Island Phang Nga Bay Lawa Island Hong Island Panak Island - Day 16
Phuket
Spend the full day relaxing at your hotel or exploring the surrounding area at your own pace. It's a good chance to catch your breath and do whatever appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 17
Departure from Phuket
Free time until your afternoon departure. A private transfer takes you to the airport for your onward flight.
