Timeless Mysteries - Overland Trip

3 weeks: Bangkok to Singapore (KU-AST4)

Another trip of splendid contrasts. From Thailand\'s northern cultural heritage and the jungle park and beaches of the south to the hustle and bustle of the great centres of Bangkok, Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. The tour begins in the Thai capital Bangkok, before journeying by night train to Chiang Mai in the north for trekking by foot and on elephant back. Then we head south to the Khao Sok National Park to explore its tropical rainforest, followed by the sparkling waters and white sandy beaches of Rai Leh, and snorkelling, diving and cruising offshore. We start early for the long journey to Malaysia and drive to the scenic island state of Penang with its original Chinese atmosphere. Explore the town by rickshaws, travel on a funicular, or shop in brightly lit night bazaars. Trek through the jungle to a waterfall; relax, swim or canoe. Next, it\'s on to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia\'s capital, with its old colonial architecture set among the gleaming new high-rise office blocks. Finally, a night train takes us to the financially successful island of Singapore at the southern end of the Malay Peninsular.

Tour Type: Small Group Tour

Countries Visited: Thailand - Malaysia - Singapore

Age Guide: 18-55

Maximum Group Size: 16

Highlights

Thailand

Bangkok, Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho, Floating Market, Bridge over The River Kwai, Hell Fire Pass, UNESCO Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai , Doi Suthep Temple, Elephant Trek, Hill Tribe Trekking, White Karen Tribe, Bamboo Rafting, Khao Sok Jungle Park, Jungle Lodges, Krabi or Koh Samui, Canoe Ride, 5 Island Boat Trip, Snorkelling, Night Bazaar, Waterfalls

Malaysia

George Town, Funicular Train Ride, Cameron Highlands, Kuala Lumpur, Petronas Towers

Singapore

City Tour

Accommodation

Hotels (10 Nights), Village Houses (2 Nights), Jungle Lodges (2 Nights), Guest House (3 Nights), Sleeper Train (4 Nights)

Kitty Notes

What is included?

16 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners

All Activities and Entrance Fees as per Itinerary

Fully Escorted Tour. Kumuka Tour Leader and/or Local Guide

Hill Tribe Trek

Rice Barge Cruise

Itineraries (Bangkok - Singapore)

Day 1

Join Bangkok

Day 2

Bangkok - City Tour

Day 3

Floating Markets, Kanchanaburi - Bridge over River Kwai, Museum. Optional Visit to Tiger Monastery

Day 4

Hell Fire Pass, Ayutthaya, Dinner on Rice Barge Cruise. Overnight Train to Chiang Mai

Day 5

Chiang Mai - Visit Doi Suthep Temple, Night Markets

Days 6-7

White Karen Village, Hill Tribe Trek, Muser Village, Elephant Trek

Day 8

Bamboo Raft Trip, Sobkai Village. Overnight Train to Bangkok

Day 9

Bangkok

Day 10

Bangkok. Overnight Train to Surat Thani

Days 11-12

Khao Sok National Park, Jungle and Elephant Trek

Day 13

Drive to Krabi, Rai Leh Beach

Days 14-15

Rai Leh Beach - Island Tour, Diving (optional)

Days 16-17

Penang - City Tour

Day 18

Drive to Cameron Highlands - Optional Activities

Day 19

Drive to Kuala Lumpur via Waterfalls, Aboriginal Villages, Batu Caves. Orientation Tour of Kuala Lumpur

Day 20

Kuala Lumpur - Tour of Chow Kit Market, KL Tower, Free Afternoon. Overnight Train to Singapore

Day 21

Singapore - City Tour including Little India, Arab Street, Botanical Gardens

Day 22

Tour ends Singapore

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Departures

Reference	Departure		Arrival		Price GBP	Kitty	Notes
KU-25215	03 Apr 10	Bangkok	24 Apr 10	Singapore	£1475	0
KU-25216	22 May 10	Bangkok	12 Jun 10	Singapore	£1475	0
KU-31058	10 Jul 10	Bangkok	31 Jul 10	Singapore	£1475	0
KU-31059	28 Aug 10	Bangkok	18 Sep 10	Singapore	£1475	0
KU-31060	16 Oct 10	Bangkok	06 Nov 10	Singapore	£1475	0
KU-31061	04 Dec 10	Bangkok	25 Dec 10	Singapore	£1475	0
KU-31062	22 Jan 11	Bangkok	12 Feb 11	Singapore	£1475	0
KU-31063	12 Mar 11	Bangkok	02 Apr 11	Singapore	£1475	0
KU-31064	30 Apr 11	Bangkok	21 May 11	Singapore	£1475	0
KU-31065	18 Jun 11	Bangkok	09 Jul 11	Singapore	£1475	0