Timeless Mysteries - Overland Trip

3 weeks: Singapore to Bangkok (KU-AST4R)

Another trip of splendid contrasts. From Thailand's northern cultural heritage and the jungle park and beaches of the south to the excitement and hustle of the great centres of Bangkok, Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. The tour begins in the richly-successful island of Singapore at the southern end of the Malay Peninsular. A night train takes us to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital, where old colonial architecture is set among the gleaming new high-rise office blocks. Travelling through the Cameron Highlands brings us to the scenic island state of Penang with its original Chinese atmosphere. Explore the town by rickshaws, travel on a funicular train, and shop in brightly lit night bazaars. We start early for the long journey to Thailand and drive to the sparkling waters and white sandy beaches of Krabi’s Rai Ley, with opportunities for snorkelling, diving and cruising offshore. Then we head north to the Khao Sok National Park to explore its tropical rainforest, before stopping off in the Thai capital Bangkok. We journey by night to Chiang Mai in the north for trekking by foot and elephant back.

Tour Type: Small Group Tour

Countries Visited: Singapore - Malaysia - Thailand

Age Guide: 18-55

Maximum Group Size: 16

Highlights

Singapore

City Tour

Malaysia

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

Thailand

Island Retreat, Water Falls, Night Bazaar, 5 Island Boat Trip, Canoe Ride, Jungle lodges, Krabi, Rai Ley Beach or Koh Samui, Khao Sok Jungle Park, Elephant Trek, Trekking, Doi Suthep Temple, Bridge over The River Kwai, Floating Market, Ayutthaya, Wat Pho, Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha, Bangkok

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, 6 Dinners

All activities + entrance fees as per itinerary

Fully escorted tour. Kumuka Tour Leader and/or Local Guide

Itineraries

Day 1

Join Singapore

Day 2

Singapore City Tour, Overnight train to Kuala Lumpur

Days 3-4

Kuala Lumpur

Day 5

Cameron Highlands, Half Day Adventure Activities (optional)

Days 6-7

Penang

Days 8-10

Krabi, Rai Ley Beach. (Tours between May and September will visit Koh Samui instead, due to climatic conditions. Beaches, Islands & Watersports available)

Days 11-12

Drive to Khao Sok National Park, Jungle & Elephant Trek

Day 13

Khao Sok National Park, Overnight Train to Bangkok

Day 14

Bangkok

Day 15

Bangkok, City Tour

Day 16

Drive Kanchanaburi, Visit Bridge and Museum

Day 17

Ayutthaya, Dinner on Rice Barge, Overnight Train to Chiang Mai