Southeast Asia Discovery: Bangkok, Malaysia & Singapore (11D10N)

Arrive at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport where you will be greeted by your Experience Asia guide, waiting for you at exit gate B (Door No. 6) with a personalised sign board. You will travel to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day will be free to enjoy the facilities of your hotel, explore the surrounding sights or rest at your leisure.

Flight : TBA - Own arrangement

Meeting Point

Gate B - Door No. 6

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Meal included: Breakfast / Lunch

Meeting Point

Hotel Lobby

Start time: 08:00 AM 

Today's touring will include the following sites and activities:

A visit to the Royal Grand Palace, the nation’s landmark and most praised royal monument in Thailand, with the enclosed and dazzling Wat Phra Kaew is a must. Wat Phra Kaew, also called the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is well known for its Golden Chedi, its Pantheon of the Chakri Kings and its Eight Coloured Tower. In Thailand, it is considered by many to be a living example of a classical Siamese Court, being the former residence of the kings of Thailand.

Wat Pho is regarded as the first center of public education and is sometimes called ‘Thailand’s first university’. Mural paintings, inscriptions, and statues found in the temple educated people on various subjects such as literature, warfare, archaeology, astronomy, geology, meditation and is considered to be home of Thai traditional massages. after a morning sightseeing. Experience an afternoon trip along the bustling Chao Phya River and the quiet Klong (canals) in a long tail boat, in which you can enjoy scenes of Bangkok life. We will bring you to a more traditional and serene way of living around Thonburi residential areas, away from all the skyscrapers and modern buildings of Bangkok City Centre. We will also stop by the “Temple of Dawn” (officially named Wat Arun).

Finally, a visit to the Flower and Vegetable market will round off this day. Located close to the Chao Phraya River, the place pictures a rural piece of Bangkok where a vast selection of all kinds of flowers, especially orchids and tropical flowers, can be found. Also, observe how the merchants create very special flower garlands. This Bangkok day tour ends at the Golden Mountain

Please note that photography is permitted in the Royal Palace Grounds and in the compounds of the Emerald Buddha Temple, but not inside the buildings. Also, note that the chapel is a national shrine and that you will be required to wear proper attire (no bare shoulders, knees or strapless-heel shoes). Shoes must be removed before entering the temple buildings as a matter of respect.

Facts

Private          Daily (except Sundays), all major languages

Seat-in-Coach   Daily (except Sundays), English only, minimum 2 full paying guests

Duration       9 hours (08:00 – 17:00)

Meals           Lunch included

Be mindful    The Palace may be closed without prior notice during Royal ceremonies and officials/head of state visits. The inner courts of the Grand Palace are frequently closed on Sundays; we do recommend not to book this excursion on Sundays to avoid disappointment.

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Meal included: Breakfast / Dinner

Depart from Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)

Flight : TBA - own arrangement.

Pick up time : TBA

After checking out of the hotel, meet your driver in the hotel lobby and transfer to Suvarnabhumi International Airport for your flight to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

• Arrive Kuala Lumpur International Airport, meet and transfer to hotel for check-in

• Rest of the day at leisure.

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Kuala Lumpur City Tour (4hrs)

09:00 – Depart hotel and proceed for tour. Discover the exciting landmarks of the city. View the splendour of the King’s Palace and pass by the impressive Parliament House. Visit the National Monument at Lake Garden. Then pass by the National Mosque and the Railway station. Next will be a photo stop at the Independence Square and enjoy an intriguing drive around Chinatown. Lastly visit the KL Tower known as “Menara Kuala Lumpur” tallest Communication Tower in South East Asia – KL Tower for a panoramic view of the City and the Petronas Twin Tower- were the world’s tallest buildings from 1998-2004. The towers remain the tallest twin buildings in the world.

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Kuala Lumpur – Cameron Highlands (220 km/ approx. 4-5hrs drive)

08.00 hrs pick-up from Kuala Lumpur city hotel for Cameron Highland located at 1542 meters above sea level and noted for its tea plantations and cool temperatures. Stop on the way for a visit to see the cottage industry of basket weaving followed by Lata Iskandar Waterfall and a native settlement. Immerse in the cool, crisp air of Cameron Highlands with its wonderful scenery. Arrive at the hotel and check-in. Rest of day at leisure.

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Cameron Highlands Tour (3hrs)

09:00, depart the hotel and proceed for a tour. The tour of Cameron Highlands consists of the tea plantation, tea factory, market place and butterfly farm.

Note : Tea factory operation is closed on Monday and public holidays.

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Cameron Highlands – Penang (330 km /4-5hrs drive)

Early in the morning we set off to Penang. Stop at the Royal town of Kuala Kangsar to appreciate the mesmerizing Ubudiah Mosque, the attractive Iskandariah Palace and Istana Kenangan which was built without a single nail. The visits of these 3 interesting sites are from the outside. Cross over to Penang, better known as the “Pearl of the Orient” via one of the longest bridges in the world. 

Arrive at the hotel and check-in.

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Discovery Tour of Georgetown, Penang (4hrs)

09:00, depart the hotel and proceed for a tour. Visit the 3rd longest reclining Buddha figure in the world followed by Kek Lok Si Temple, also known as Temple of 1000 Buddhas, that was built in 1904. It is the most beautiful and largest Buddhist temple complex in SouthEast Asia. Photo stop at Fort Cornwallis, the landing site of Captain Francis Light 2 in 1786 when he arrived to start the first British colony in Penang. The tour carries on with a visit to the water village of The Clan Jetties at Weld Quay. We next take you along Pitt Street, also known as “The Street of Harmony”. Here churches, Chinese temples, mosques and Hindu temples are built along the same street in harmonious existence side by side for centuries. Visit the intricate Khoo Kong Si clan’s house. Enjoy a breezy trishaw ride, a still popular mode of transport in Georgetown. 

Return to the hotel and the rest of the day is at your own leisure.

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Penang Departure

12:00 hrs hotel check-out time. Departure transfer to Penang Airport 2.5 hours before flight time.

Depart from Penang International Airport (PEN)

Flight : TBA - own arrangement.

Pick up time : TBA

Arrival at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

• Welcome to Singapore! The Garden City where lush greenery meets urban innovation.

• Famous for its beautiful parks, futuristic gardens, and vibrant cultural scenes!

• After clearing immigration and collecting your baggage, proceed to the arrival hall, our representative will be holding a signboard with your name on it.

• Meet & Greet at the airport with an English-speaking driver & transfer to the hotel. Time for leisure.

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City Orientation Tour : Singapore

08.30hr Seat-in-coach City Orientation Tour (3.5hours)

12:00 hrs hotel check-out time. Departure transfer to Penang Airport 2.5 hours before flight time.

(Tour conducted in groups and in English only)

*Please note that the scheduled pickup time for Seat-in-coach tour may vary slightly

• Meeting point: Hotel Lobby

• Time: 08.30am

• Please arrive at least 10 mins earlier at the tour pick-up point

Begin your journey at Kampong Glam, an area where modernity meets tradition. This district has a history that dates to Singapore’s colonial era as the allocated area to the Malay, Arab and Bugis communities.

Explore the city by driving round the Civic District, passing by the Padang, Singapore Cricket Club, historic Parliament

House, and the National Gallery Singapore. The Gallery consists of the former Supreme Court Building and the City Hall.

Next, stop at the Merlion Park and enjoy the impressive views of Marina Bay. Do not miss out this picture-taking opportunity with The Merlion, a mythological creature that is part lion and part fish. Visit Thian Hock Keng Temple, one of Singapore’s oldest Buddhist-Taoist temples, before driving past Chinatown. Proceed to Singapore’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site – the Singapore Botanic Gardens and walk through the National Orchid Garden which boasts a sprawling display of 60,000 orchid plants.

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Singapore Departure

• Transfer to the airport with an English-Speaking driver for your onward flight.

• Departure Flight : TBA - own arrangement.

  
  

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