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Bangkok, Singapore and Hong Kong
An amazing tour covering the region’s three most vibrant and exciting cities. Each with its own distinct identity, style and culture, you’ll be hard pressed to determine which was your favorite upon your return.
Bangkok is one of Asia’s most exotic cities and impresses even the most jaded traveler, while Singapore, a two-hour flight away offers a mix of traditional and new cultures in one of the most modern and futuristic urban environments in the world. Hong Kong, by contrast is an enigma. A city of modern, glass towers, it’s also home to quiet villages and idyllic beaches not far from the chaos of the city.
With easy access and great international flight connections, his tour is perfect for a luxury, exotic getaway or a unique honeymoon.
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Welcome to Asia!
Day 2 - Bangkok
Day 3 - Bangkok
Day 4 - Fly to Singapore
Day 5 - Singapore
Day 6 - Singapore
Day 7 - Fly to Hong Kong
Day 8 - Hong Kong
Day 9 - Hong Kong
Day 10 - Fly Home or Extend Your Trip
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - Welcome to Thailand!
Upon arrival at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport you will be welcomed by your guide and escorted to your hotel. Bangkok is one of Asia’s most diverse and exciting cities. At first glance this city of over 10 million people seems overwhelming, but it’ll soon start to make sense. There’s so much to see and do here that you could spend your entire vacation in and around the city. Enjoy your first evening sampling some of the incredible street food that the city is known for.
Day 2 - Bangkok
This morning you will start a full day tour of Bangkok. You will start at the Reclining Buddha at Wat Po - a 150-foot long enormous Buddha covered in gold leaf. Next, you’ll visit the expansive Grand Palace, the city’s most celebrated landmark, built in 1792 by King Rama I and the center of power for over 150 years. Within the compound is the Emerald Buddha in the temple of Wat Pra Kaew. After lunch, which you’ll enjoy in a riverside restaurant, you’ll travel along the Chao Phraya River through the canals of Thonburi where you’ll observe Thai life in the neighborhoods on the water. Your tour will conclude with a visit to the Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), a 240-foot high pagoda overlooking the river and sprawling city.
Day 3 - Kanchanaburi
Today you will have the unique opportunity to visit a traditional floating market. Your guide will meet you at your hotel and escort you by private vehicle to the picturesque floating market of Damnoen Saduak. You’ll have plenty of time to take photos of this sprawling market, with traders selling their goods from traditional wooden canoes, before continuing to Kanchanaburi. After lunch at a local restaurant you’ll take a ride on the ‘Death Railway’ train, named for the thousands of POWs and forced laborers who died during its construction, over the scenic River Kwai Valley. This afternoon, enjoy a tranquil, scenic boat ride down the River Kwai before returning to your hotel in Bankgok.
Day 4 - Fly to Singapore
After a leisurely breakfast you will be escorted to Suvarnabhumi International Airport by private vehicle for your flight to Singapore. Arriving at the ultra-efficient Changi Airport, consistently voted as the world’s best, you will be escorted to your centrally located hotel.
Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure, perhaps sampling some of the amazing local food in a hawker centre - an indoor collection of street food vendors serving local delicacies such as Singapore Chicken Rice and Chili Crab, or if you’re feeling adventurous head over to Little India for a fish head curry.
Day 5 - Singapore City Tour
Today’s city experience tour showcases Singapore’s unique contrast between old and new as well as the blend of East and West. You’ll start with a visit to the colonial district for a view of the Padang, the Esplanade and unusually shaped Theatres on the Bay.
Following a visit to the Merlion, Singapore's symbol – a mythical half-lion, half-fish, you’ll proceed to the Thian Hock Keng Temple, one of the oldest and most important Hokkien temples in Singapore. After lunch you’ll head for the tranquil and beautiful Botanic Gardens, an immaculate park with its collection of over 1,000 species and 2,000 hybrids of orchids. Later, you’ll drive to Chinatown and nearby Little India, before heading to a bar on the top of a skyscraper for a sundowner with a panoramic view of the city.
Day 6 - Singapore City Tour
Today’s tour will show you more of Singapore’s contrast between old and new, urban and rural. Start the day with a visit to the historic and iconic Raffles Hotel, before visiting the otherworldly, futuristic Gardens by The Bay - one of Singapore's most unusual and unique experiences. You’ll feel like you’re on the set of the movie Avatar as you wander through the bizarrely shaped ‘supertrees’, visit the tallest indoor waterfall in the world and be sued at your surroundings.
This afternoon you’ll be free to enjoy as you please. Perhaps take a ride on the Singapore Flyer, the tallest observational wheel in the world, or search for some more amazing Singapore food.
Day 7 - Fly to Hong Kong
This morning you will be escorted by private vehicle to Singapore’s Changi Airport for your 4-hour flight to Hong Kong. Upon arrival you will be welcomed by your guide and escorted to your luxury city center hotel. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon exploring at your leisure, sampling some of the excellent local food.
Day 8 - Hong Kong Island Tour
This morning you will enjoy a tour of Hong Kong Island which will give you an introduction to many of the city’s most iconic features. Your first stop will be Victoria Peak, reached after by a tramway ride. From here you’ll marvel at the spectacular views over the city’s skyline, Victoria Harbour and the blue South China Sea. From here you’ll travel to the south side of the island to Aberdeen for a fascinating, insight into this traditional fishing village, surprisingly unchanged over the years. From here you’ll continue to the scenic waterfronts of Repulse Bay and Deep Water Bay, before heading to the vibrant Stanley Market where you can try your hand at bargaining for souvenirs or simply explore this charming seaside village.
Day 9 - Day at Leisure, Evening Sound and Light Show Cruise
Enjoy a day at your leisure to explore Hong Kong at your own pace. There’s an incredible selection of restaurants and shopping here, all easily accessible by either inexpensive and efficient public transport or plentiful taxis. We suggest you take the 25 cent Star Ferry from Kowloon to Hong Kong Island for the cheapest sightseeing cruise you’ll find anywhere in the world, before trying some authentic Hong Kong Dim Sum or handmade noodles.
This evening you will enjoy an hour and a half Symphony of Lights Harbor Cruise. Beginning at around 7:30pm, you’ll board a Chinese style boat with on board drinks and refreshments to view the amazing Symphony of Lights daily sound and light show. The largest in the world, laser beams, colored lights and searchlights perform an incredible spectacle choreographed to music and narration that celebrates the culture, energy and diversity of the city. You’ll see this all from the water and is an unforgettable way to spend you final evening.
Day 10 - Fly Home of Extend Your Trip
Today you will be escorted by private vehicle to Hong Kong’s Chek Lap Kok Airport for your flight home or to another fascinating part of Asia.
Hotels listed below are given as suggestions only to illustrate the standard of hotels used.
Bangkok - Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit (5 star - Deluxe)
Blending the cosmopolitan energy of modern Thailand with the French art de vivre, this hotel is one of the city’s finest five star properties. Each of the 344 rooms features floor to ceiling windows with panoramic views and luxurious furnishings and fitting. The hotel offers a wide selection of dining as well as an outdoor pool and terrace overlooking the city.
Bangkok - Riva Surya (4 star - Luxury)
Offering excellent facilities including a market inspired cafe and lounge with breathtaking views over the Chao Phraya River, this 68 room boutique hotel is a great base for exploring the city. Rooms are modern and stylish, each extending onto an airy, tiled balcony overlooking the tree lined Phra Athit Road or the Chao Phraya River.
Singapore - Fairmont Hotel (5 star - Deluxe)
A stylish and modern hotel, the Fairmont is conveniently located in Singapore’s Downtown Core, with easy access to all parts of the city. Offering 769 luxuriously furnished guest rooms, every room is designed to be a private sanctuary from the city, offering guests a high degree of pampering. The hotel’s huge selection of 16 restaurants and bars offer cuisine for all tastes.
Singapore - Park Hotel Clarke Quay (4 star - Luxury)
The award winning Park Hotel is located directly on Clarke Quay in the heart of the city. A beautiful modern hotel with classic architecture inspired by the city’s colonial past, the hotel offers 336 rooms and suites. All offer scenic river or skyline views and feature contemporary design with floor to ceiling windows and luxuriously appointed bathrooms.
Hong Kong - Shangri La (5 star - Deluxe)
Located in the heart of Hong Kong’s famous Tsim Sha Tsui, the Shangri La has long been a landmark of luxury hotels in the city. Home 688 of some of the city’s largest and most elegantly furnished guest rooms, featuring contemporary art, marble bathrooms and spectacular views over the harbor, we’re sure you’ll agree this is a wonderful base for your visit to this vibrant city.
Hong Kong - Excelsior Hotel (4 star - Luxury)
Set on Hong Kong’s glittering waterfront and in the heart of the city’s entertainment and shopping district, the Excelsior boasts a superb location for exploring the city. Many of the 884 luxuriously furnished guest rooms offer sweeping views over the harbor and city skyline, and the hotel’s selection of 6 award winning restaurants and bars offer a wide variety of dining options.
Optional Extensions
Tropical Beaches in Thailand or the Philippines (3-7 days)
Thailand and the Philippines are home to some of the most spectacular beaches in the world. A few days relaxing on an unspoiled, idyllic, powder-soft, white sand beach is the perfect way to end a busy tour around southeast Asia. Snorkel, SCUBA dive, visit uninhabited paradise islands by boat, or simply relax poolside at your luxury hotel as you contemplate the stunning turquoise water, while you enjoy the freshest seafood you’ve ever eaten at a fraction of the price you’d pay at home.
Hanoi and Halong Bay, Vietnam (4-5 days)
An exotic feast for the senses, Hanoi is one of Asia’s best cities to spend a few days in. Filled with historic colonial architecture alongside bustling markets and the finest street food anywhere, there’s plenty to keep you busy here. Nearby Halong Bay offers some of southeast Asia’s finest coastal scenery, best enjoyed on an overnight luxury cruise amongst the unusual limestone formations rising form the deep blue waters. Cruise past traditional fishing villages and and kayak around tranquil and beautiful deserted beaches and you’ll see why this is one of our most asked after tours.
Fully guided, private tours are priced from:
Luxury - US$4195 per person (4 star hotels)
Luxury - US$4595 per person (5 star hotels)
Ultra-Luxe - US$5995 per person (best available hotels, business/first class flights)
Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a double room in low season.
Hotels listed on the Hotels Tab are given as suggestions only to illustrate the standard of hotels used.
Price Includes:
All hotels as described in the itinerary
Services of our representatives while in Bangkok, Singapore and Hong Kong
Flights:
Bangkok to Singapore
Singapore to Hong Kong
Private transportation and private tours as described in the itinerary in air-conditioned vehicles
Sightseeing and entrance fees
Meals as described in the itinerary
Price Excludes:
International flights
Travel insurance
Meals other than those listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides and drivers
Sightseeing other than described in the itinerary
Additional room charges of a personal nature in hotels (eg: room service, laundry, phone calls, etc.)