Exploring Thailand & Malaysia

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-Experience the bustling city of Bangkok and explore the local life on Chao Phraya River by boat
-Observe local life of various ethnic minorities in traditional villages, enjoy the breath-taking view of Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai and spend a fun time at Elephant Safari
-Relax on the beautiful beaches of Phuket Island
-Explore the unique ancient town of Malacca, the destination with its breath-taking sights and rich cultural heritage
-Visit the bustling city of Kuala Lumpur and visiting its highlights
-Explore the historic sites, natural beauty and the multiform culture in Penang

Day 01

Bangkok Arrival [Thailand]

Upon arrival, pick up at the airport then transfer to your hotel for check-in. Free at leisure. Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 02

Bangkok (B, L)

Transfer to visit the Grand Palace complex and it consists of not only royal and throne halls, but also a number of government offices as well as the renowned Temple of the Emerald Buddha. And then visit Wat Phra Kaew. After lunch, take a joint local public ferry crossing the Chao Phraya River. Along the way, stop at Wat Arun and then take a joint local public back to visit Wat Pho, you will also visit the Golden Buddha. A walk to visit Chinatown before going back to the hotel for relaxing.

Day 03

Floating Market – Railway Market (B, L)

Transfer to South west of Bangkok – a green and wet delta area, criss-crossed by canals and full of coconut plantations. You will enter the Damnoen Saduak floating market by long-tailed boat via a labyrinth of narrow canals through the orchards. After lunch, visit the Maeklong Market where most stalls are placed on the railway. When the train comes through, all vendors must move, swing their stalls away from trails but return to normal in the short term.

Day 04

Bangkok – Flight to Chiang Mai – Khantoke Dinner (B, D)

Free time until transfer to the airport to take a flight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel for check-in. In the evening, enjoy Khantoke dinner with a music show by local dancers and singers.

Day 05

Chiang Mai (B, L)

Visit the Mae Taeng where you will see the demonstration of how the elephants are used as work animals including elephant bathing in the river, working in the jungle, dragging and pushing the logs and responding to commands. Then you will ride an elephant for 45 minutes through the jungle, stopping at Lisu village. After lunch, you will take the bamboo raft along a river and then return to the hotel. On the way, stop to visit the orchid & butterfly farm.

Day 06

Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle (B, L)

Transfer to Chiang Rai. On the way you will visit Wat Rong Khun, known for its famous white temple. Next, visit the famous Golden Triangle then enjoy the boat ride for a panoramic view of the Mekong River. Continue to Mae Sai, the border between Thailand & Myanmar. Enjoy shopping for Myanmar products at the local market and then drive back to Chiang Mai. On the way, stop to visit the villages of Akha, Yao and Long Neck.

Day 07

Chiang Mai – Flight to Phuket (B)

Visit Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, the most sacred temple containing a holy relic of the Lord Buddha. The temple compound offers a great view of Chiang Mai and surrounding countryside. A visit to Meo village will be made then transfer to the airport for a flight to Phuket. Upon arrival, pick up then transfer to the hotel for check-in.

Day 08

Phuket (B, L)

Transfer to the pier then depart to Phi Phi Ley Island, visit the beautiful scenery of Maya Bay, snorkeling at Loh Samah bay, visit Hong Island for swimming and take a photo at Viking cave. After lunch, cruise to Khai island where you will have free time on the beach and also take photos with wonderful fishes. After that, return to the pier and transfer back to your hotel.

Day 09

Phuket – Free at Leisure (B)

Free at leisure for relaxing on the beach. Overnight in Phuket.

Day 10

Phuket – Flight to Kuala Lumpur – Malacca (B) [Malaysia]

Free to enjoy the beach until transfer to the airport for the flight to Kuala Lumpur. Upon arrival, pick up at the airport then transfer to Malacca. Check-in at your hotel and free at leisure.

Day 11

Malacca (B)

Visit the Melaka River Cruise tour and then transfer to visit Porta de Santiago Cir. 1512, Ruins of St. Paul's Church Cir. 1571, and Dutch Square. Next, you will take the sightseeing at Stadhuys, Christ Church, Clock Tower, Queen Victoria Fountain, and Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, St. Peter's Church. Cross the historic Malacca River and Bukit Cina then enjoy a Short Trishaw Ride and finish your tour with a stroll on Jonker Street.

Day 12

Malacca – Kuala Lumpur (B)

Transfer back to Kuala Lumpur. In the evening, you will visit Chinatown and then stop at Sri Mahamariamman Temple near Chinatown, a colorful and ornate Hindu temple adorned with decorative features and intricate carvings of Hindu deities.

Day 13

Kuala Lumpur (B)

Enjoy sightseeing in the National Mosque, National Monument, Cenotaph, and Gate of King’s Palace. Then explore Kuala Lumpur on foot, starting with Little India and passing by Jewelry and Saree Shops at Brickfields. Next, take an underground train to visit Masjid Jamek Mosque then walk to Merdeka Square. In the evening, enjoy a 30 minutes foot reflexology session.

Day 14

Kuala Lumpur – Penang (B)

Leaving Kuala Lumpur. En route, visit the famous Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Confucianism beliefs in Ipoh, Perak State. Transfer to Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island. You will take a lake cruise for a 10-minute boat ride to Orang Utan Island. Embark on a 100-meter steel cage tunnel journey to observe the orangutans in their lush habitat. Cross the impressive 13.5km-long bridge to reach Penang, known as the "Pearl of the Orient”.

Day 15

Penang (B)

Visit Penang Hill with Funicular Trains and Kek Lo Si Temple. Then proceed to Armenian Street to visit Khoo Kongsi, Goddess of Mercy Temple. Then stop at the Fortune Teller stall, Little India - Spice Market. Board the vehicle and head to Chew Jetty, a fishing village with houses on stilts. Then visit the ruins of Fort Cornwallis, Reclining Buddha and Burmese Temples.

Day 16

Penang Departure (B)

Free at leisure to explore the city more on your own or you can go shopping until transfer to the airport for your departure flight home.

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Sing - Sup	565	852	1733

Destination	Superior Category	Deluxe Category	Luxury Category
Bangkok	Silom Serene Hotel www.silom-serene.com Deluxe Room	Eastin Grand Hotel Eastinhotelsresidences.com Superior Room	Grande C.P. Surawong Website: TBA Deluxe Room
Chiang Mai	Amora Chiang Mai Hotel www.amorahotels.com Superior Room	Rimping Village Hotel www.rimpingvillage.com Superior Room	Chala Number 6 Hotel www.chalanumber6.com Deluxe Balcony Room
Phuket	Kata Pool Side www.katapoolside.com Deluxe Room	Burasari Resort www.phuket.burasari.com Premier Room	Bayon Kata Resort Kata.beyondresort.com Deluxe P Seaview Room
Malacca	Ibis Melaka Hotel Website: TBA Standard Room	Bayview Melaka Hotel Bhm.bayviewhotels.com Superior Room	Casa del Rio Melaka Hotel Casadelrio-melaka.com Deluxe Room
Kuala Lumpur	Ramada KLCC www.ramadaklcc.com Studio Executive Room	Impiana KLCC Impianaklcc.com.my Superior Room	Wyndham Suites KLCC www.wyndhamhotels.com 1+1 Suite Room
Penang	Cititel Express Penang Cititelexpress-penang.com Standard Room	St. Giles Wembley Hotel www.stgileshotels.com Premier Room	Eastern & Oriental Hotel www.eohotels.com Superior Suite Room