The Peninsular Route - Overland Trip
2 weeks: Singapore to Bangkok (KU-AST3R4)
Without doubt this wonderful tour enables you to take in a large part of South East Asia at a comfortable pace.Three countries in two weeks gives you the time to sample the spectacular cultures and the vivid contrasts between trekking and snorkelling one moment and the nightlife of the big cities the next. The tour starts on the island of Singapore at the top of the Malay Peninsular, where a walk through Chinatown, Little India and Arab Street is the best way to explore its delights. A night train takes us to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital which has a curious blend of the old and the new. Its impressive colonial architecture still stands proudly among the gleaming high-rise office blocks and the worlds’ tallest building - The Petronas Towers. It is then on through the Cameron Highlands with its tea plantations, to the scenic island state of Penang, the oldest British settlement but with its original Chinese atmosphere. Here we explore by rickshaws, travel on a funicular train, and shop in the night bazaars. Crossing into Thailand we switch from the rainforest and exotic beaches of the south to the bustle of Bangkok.Tour Type: Small Group Tour
Countries Visited: Thailand - Malaysia - Singapore
Age Guide: 18-55
Maximum Group Size: 16
Highlights
Singapore
City TourMalaysia
Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Cameron Highlands, Funicular Train Ride, George TownThailand
Bangkok, Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho, 5 Island Boat Trip, Elephant Trek, Khao Sok Park, Jungle lodges, Waterfalls, Krabi, Rai Ley Beach or Koh Samui, Night BazaarAccommodation
Hotels (7 Nights), Lodges (3 Nights), Guest House (2 Nights), Sleeper Train (2 Nights)
Kitty Notes
What is included?
11 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 DinnersAll Activities + Entrance Fees as per Itinerary
Fully Escorted Tour. Kumuka Tour Leader and/or Local Guide
Itineraries
Day 1Join Singapore
Day 2Singapore City Tour, Overnight train to Kuala Lumpur
Days 3-4Kuala Lumpur, City Tour
Day 5Cameron Highlands, Half Day Adventure Activities (optional)
Days 6-7Drive to Penang, Penang
Days 8-10Drive to Krabi, Rai Ley Beach (Tours commencing between 08 May - 02 Oct days 8-10 will stay in Koh Samui due to climatic conditions. Beaches, Islands and watersports available)
Day 11Drive to Khao Sok National Park
Day 12Khao Sok National Park, Jungle and Elephant Trek
Day 13Overnight Train to Bangkok
Day 14Bangkok City Tour, Tour ends Bangkok
(Tour also runs in reverse)
Last updated: 5th February 2008
