Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Singapore
Your flight arrives in Singapore today. A private driver meets you at the airport and takes you directly to your hotel for check-in, so you can settle in and rest after traveling.
- Day 2
Singapore
A full day exploring Singapore's different neighborhoods starts with Arab Street and its Islamic shops, then you'll move through Little India with its colorful streets and markets. Lunch happens before boarding a bumboat for a river cruise past the Merlion Park and Marina Bay Sands. You'll stop at Clarke Quay afterward, finishing the day in Chinatown visiting old temples and the 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 and Little India Arcade
- 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
Start at the tropical Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO site with walking paths through lush plants and quiet areas. Later you head to the National Museum of Singapore to see artifacts and exhibits covering the country's 700-year history. Between the two spots you get a sense of both the natural and cultural sides of the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Botanic Gardens
- Visit National Museum of Singapore
Landmarks/POIs Singapore Botanic Gardens National Museum of Singapore - Day 4
Singapore
Spend the entire day at Universal Studios Singapore in Resorts World Sentosa. You'll move between rides based on blockbuster films and shows like Puss In Boots' Giant Journey, Battlestar Galactica, Transformers 3D Battle, Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure, and Sesame Street Spaghetti Space Chase.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day at Universal Studios Singapore
Landmarks/POIs Universal Studios Singapore Resorts World Sentosa - Day 5
Singapore to Bangkok
The morning is free for last-minute shopping or a final walk through Singapore. Your driver picks you up and takes you to the airport for your flight to Bangkok. On arrival you're greeted and transferred by private car to your hotel, where your guide helps with luggage and check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 6
Bangkok
A private guide takes you to Bangkok's major temples and sites starting with the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew to see the Emerald Buddha. Next is Wat Pho, one of the city's oldest temples, where the Reclining Buddha stretches 49 meters. After lunch you take a water taxi to Wat Arun, known as the Dawn Temple for its riverside location.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Grand Palace
- Visit Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)
- Visit Wat Pho and Reclining Buddha
- Water taxi to Wat Arun
Landmarks/POIs Grand Palace Wat Phra Kaew Wat Pho Wat Arun - Day 7
Bangkok
An early 2-hour drive takes you to the Maeklong Railway Market where trains pass through daily and vendors move goods quickly. Then it's about 62 miles to the 100-year-old Damnoen Saduak Floating Market where you explore by long-tail boat through the floating village. On the return trip you stop at The Bubble in the Forest Cafe, a riverside spot with traditional Thai food surrounded by trees.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Maeklong Railway Market
- Visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Long-tail boat ride through floating village
- Visit The Bubble in the Forest Cafe
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of 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 8
Bangkok to Chiang Mai
An internal flight brings you to Chiang Mai in northern Thailand, known for its Lanna temples, local traditions, and food scene. Your private guide meets you at the airport and drives you to your hotel for the rest of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Chiang Mai
A half-day tour of the old city takes you to Wat Phra Singh, showing off Lanna architecture, and Wat Chedi Luang with its massive broken pagoda. You stop at Warorot Market for local atmosphere before lunch. After eating, about an hour's drive gets you to Doi Suthep Mountain where 309 steps lead up to Wat Phra That, one of northern Thailand's sacred temples with views over Chiang Mai.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided old-city temple tour
- Visit Wat Phra Singh
- Visit Wat Chedi Luang
- Visit Warorot Market
- Visit Doi Suthep Mountain
- Climb to Wat Phra That
Optional Activities
- Tram to top of Doi Suthep Mountain (small surcharge available for less active travelers)
Landmarks/POIs Wat Phra Singh Wat Chedi Luang Warorot Market Doi Suthep Mountain Wat Phra That - Day 10
Chiang Mai
A half-day at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary starts with a hotel pickup and scenic drive through farm areas. You change into Karen clothing and feed elephants bananas and sugar cane, then walk through the sanctuary touching and photographing the free-roaming animals while learning their individual stories. The rest of the day is yours to do what you like after returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day Elephant Jungle Sanctuary experience (join activity)
- Learn about elephants and their history
- Change into traditional Karen clothing
- Feed and interact with elephants
Landmarks/POIs Elephant Jungle Sanctuary - Day 11
Chiang Mai to Phuket
Free time in Chiang Mai until your guide takes you to the airport for the flight to Phuket. A driver waits at arrival and transfers you by private car to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 12
Phuket
A catamaran sets sail toward James Bond Island with a welcome drink and buffet lunch onboard. You swim at Lawa Island and kayak into the Hongs caves at Phang Nga, then explore James Bond Island by longboat before heading back with sunset dinner. The boat has Wi-Fi, a DJ, snorkeling and kayaking gear, a water slide, and onboard facilities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch onboard), Dinner (Sunset dinner onboard)
Included Activities
- Luxury catamaran tour to James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay
- Welcome drink and buffet lunch onboard
- Snorkeling at Lawa Island
- Sea kayaking in Bat Cave or Mangrove Cave at Panak Island
- Guided exploration of Hong Island caves and lagoons
- Sunset dinner onboard
Landmarks/POIs James Bond Island Phang Nga Bay Lawa Island Panak Island Hong Island - Day 13
Phuket
A leisurely day at Burasari Phuket Resort & Spa or wandering around the area at your own pace, depending on what appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 14
Departure from Phuket
Free time until your driver takes you to the airport for your onward flight.
