Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Singapore
You'll fly into Singapore and your private driver will be waiting to pick you up on arrival. The ride to Village Hotel Albert Court by Far East Hospitality gives you a chance to settle in and get oriented to the city. Once you check in, the rest of the day is yours to relax after traveling.
- Day 2
Singapore Highlights Tour
This is a full guided tour covering several of Singapore's cultural neighborhoods. You'll start in Arab Street to see the Sultan Mosque and wander through Istana Kampong Glam, then move on to Little India where you can browse local shops and try some street snacks. After that, you'll board a bumboat for a river cruise, passing Raffles' Landing Site, Merlion Park, and Marina Bay Sands from the water. The day finishes in Chinatown where you'll visit temples and check out Garden by the Bay before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Arab Street and photo stop at Sultan Mosque and Istana Kampong Glam
- Explore Little India Arcade and Indian restaurants
- Bumboat river cruise past landmarks including 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 Sultan Mosque Istana Kampong Glam 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 Thian Hock Keng Temple Sri Mariamman Temple Buddha Tooth Relic Temple Garden by the Bay - Day 3
Singapore
Start your morning at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with tropical plants and nice walking paths to explore at your own pace. Later, you'll head to the National Museum of Singapore, which opened in 1887 and is the country's oldest museum. Inside you'll find historical artifacts and current exhibits that cover 700 years of Singapore's history, so there's quite a bit to take in.
- 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 Bangkok
You'll have free time to do whatever you want around Singapore this morning and early afternoon. By late afternoon, your private driver picks you up and takes you to the airport for your flight to Bangkok. Once you land, your private guide meets you and handles your transfer to Bangkok Century Park Hotel, taking care of your luggage and getting you checked in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Bangkok
Your guide takes you on a private tour of Bangkok's main attractions, starting at the Grand Palace where you'll see the Emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew. Next, you'll head to Wat Pho to see the large gold-plated Reclining Buddha. After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll take a water taxi across the river to Wat Arun, known as 'The Dawn Temple,' which sits on the opposite bank and offers a different perspective of Bangkok from the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Grand Palace
- View Emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew
- Visit Wat Pho and see Reclining Buddha
- Take water taxi to Wat Arun
Landmarks/POIs Grand Palace Wat Phra Kaew Wat Pho Wat Arun - Day 6
Bangkok
You'll head out early for a 2-hour drive to Maeklong Railway Market, where you'll watch vendors quickly pack up their goods when the train passes through. From there, it's on to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, about 100 km from Bangkok, which has been operating for about 100 years. Hundreds of vendors sell from small rowing boats, and you'll take a long tail boat ride to get the full floating village experience. If you want, you can explore further by renting a 4-seat boat at your own expense or walk along the riverbank. You'll grab lunch and head back to Bangkok in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Maeklong Railway Market
- Visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Long tail boat ride through floating village
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market by 4-seat boat (at your own expense)
Landmarks/POIs Maeklong Railway Market Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Day 7
Bangkok to Phuket
Your driver takes you to Bangkok airport for an internal flight down to Phuket. Your private guide is waiting when you arrive and will transfer you to Burasari Phuket Resort & Spa for check-in. The drive from the airport is your chance to start taking in the scenery and settling into Phuket.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Phang Nga Bay Catamaran Cruise
You'll board a luxury catamaran heading out to James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay. The day includes a welcome drink and buffet lunch on board, and you'll get to swim at Lawa Island. You'll kayak into caves at the Hongs of Phang Nga and explore James Bond Island by longboat. There's time for snorkeling, kayaking through mangroves or bat caves, and the trip finishes with a sunset dinner as you head back to shore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch on board catamaran), Dinner (Sunset dinner on catamaran return)
Included Activities
- Catamaran cruise to James Bond Island
- Swimming at Lawa Island
- Kayaking into Hongs caves at Phang Nga
- Longboat exploration of James Bond Island
- Sea canoeing in Bat Cave or Mangrove Cave at Panak Island
- Cave and lagoon exploration at Hong Island with professional guide
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling
- Water slide activity
Landmarks/POIs James Bond Island Phang Nga Bay Lawa Island Hong Island - Day 9
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
You'll get a private transfer (about 1 hour through agricultural areas) to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket. Once there, you'll change into traditional Karen clothing and spend time feeding bananas and sugar cane to free-roaming elephants. You'll learn about each elephant's individual story, touch them, take photos, and really get to know them up close. After snacks and fresh seasonal fruit, you'll head to Naithon Beach before your driver takes you back to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket visit
- Learn about elephants from English-speaking guide
- Change into traditional Karen clothing
- Feed and interact with free-roaming elephants
- Visit Naithon Beach
Landmarks/POIs Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket Naithon Beach - Day 10
Departure from Phuket
You'll have free time to do whatever you like around Phuket. Later in the day, your guide will escort you to the airport for your onward flight and help get you to your departure gate.
