Thailand Open 2016 presents:
12 days Roundtour Singapore & Malaysia!! (16-27 May 2016)
Immediately after the Thailand Open event, we have a very nice trip to Singapore & Malaysia which everyone can participate! After successful tours to Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam last year, this year is Singapore & Malaysia's turn. The great diversity of culture and nature makes Malaysia a fascinating country. This trip offers the best Singapore & Malaysia has to offer. We start in the bustling metropolis Singapore. Then we go to the colonial city Melacca, and then the super-modern capital Kuala Lumpur. Then we go to the highlands of Malaysia, Cameron Highlands and then many of the colonial past to sniff at the famous island of Malaysia: Penang. This Island is also called "the Pearl of the Oriënt" and its capital Georgetown is the second largest city of Malaysia. At the end of this journey is still the highlight of the program with wonderful days on the paradise beaches of Langkawi island. After these days, we will go back to Bangkok. End of an unforgettable holiday!
12-days tour Singapore/Malaysia (May 16-27, 2016)
Day1> Monday, 16 May 2016, Bangkok-Singapore
Transfer from Jomtien to the airport in Bangkok for the flight to Singapore. Arrival at Changi International Airport, Singapore.
Upon Arrival in Singapore and completing customs formalities, our team will be at the arrival hall to meet and greet you before transfer to your staying hotel.
Check-in, and rest of the day is at own leisure. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Overnight: V Lavender Hotel 4****(Room: Superior) (L)
The impressive Singapore
Day2> Tuesday, 17 May 2016, Singapore
After breakfast, proceed with Singapore City Tour. Visit to Little India - a haven of Indian culture and ethnicity that embodies the vibrant and colourful pulse of the Indian community in Singapore. Next, drive to the mouth of the Singapore River. The Merlion, a national icon representing Singapore’s humble beginning as a fishing village is located here. The Merlion Park set against the City as backdrop is a sight not to be missed.
Drive past the Financial District to Chinatown and discover the rich heritage of Chinatown through insightful stories. Singapore’s largest ethnic group, the Chinese, first settled here and yet right in its midst you’ll find one of our oldest and picturesque Hindu Temple. We will than take you for lunch for lunch at a local restaurant before proceeding to Gardens by the Bay. Explore Singapore’s latest National Garden - Gardens by the Bay. Visit the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest cooled conservatories; the vertical gardens of our Supertrees; take a walk amidst our aerial walk at OCBC Skyway; and relax and wonder around the outdoor themed gardens. The Flower Dome - a cooled conservatory replicating the cool-dry climate of Mediterranean
regions in South Africa, California, Spain and Italy; with unique plants like the Baobab trees, the Madagascar Ghost Tree, and the 1000-year-old Olive tree. The Flower Field caters for a changing display of vibrant plants and blooms. The Cloud Forest - Be awed by the world’s tallest indoor waterfall at 35-metre amidst the lush vegetation and tropical epiphytes. Take a walk on our Cloud Walk and Tree Top Walk for an aerial view of the canopy.
Lunch at a local restaurant before return to hotel. Rest of the day is at own leisure.
Overnight: V Lavender Hotel 4**** (Room: Superior) (B) (L)
The star attraction of Singapore Gardens by the Bay (Singapore's transformation from garden city to a city in a garden)
Little India Sri Mariamam hindu temple
The Kampung Kling Mosque, the oldest mosque of the country
Architectural remains of the Dutch colonial era in Malacca to the Dutch square. In the center the Christchurch (former Dutch Reformed Church) and right the old Stadhuys, the oldest Dutch building in Asia (1650)
Day3> Wednesday, 18 May 2016, Singapore-Malakka
Early breakfast and check-out. Transfer from Singapore the historical state of Malaysia, Melaka.
The Hindu Prince Parameswara founded Melaka several centuries ago. It has since been colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch and English – which is probably why it’s so diverse and rich in ethnicity and history. The former major trading port in Asia has given up the busy life it once possessed to play a more serene role as a forerunner in tourism.
Upon arrival, proceed for lunch and tour of Melaka city. Visit St. Peter’s Church (1710) – the oldest Christian Church still in use in Malaysia. Drive past the largest 17th century Chinese cemetery outside of China, located at Bukit China or Chinese Hill. Proceed to view the famous gateway; ‘Porta De Santiago’ and the ruins of St. Paul’s Church lined by 17th century Dutch tombstones. Next on the list is “Red Square” – the salmon pink Dutch administrative buildings which today houses the Malacca Museum and government offices. Visit Christchurch. Next is the visit to the “Abode of the Merciful Clouds’ or the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple – the only temple where you can find 3 major doctrines of local Chinese belief under the same roof i.e Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. On the same street, lies Kampung Kling Mosque, the oldest mosque in the country with Sumatran architectural features. Visit the Baba and Nyonya Heritage Museum, showcases the local history of ethnic Chinese-Malays called Baba-Nyonya in Malacca. Take a stroll along Jonker Street, which houses rows of antique shops.
Return to hotel. Check-in, and rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight: Puri Hotel Melaka (Room: Run-Of-House) (B), (L)
Note(s):-** Please wear comfortable walking shoes, as most part of the tour above will be on foot as this is the best way to move from one place to another.
The Chinese Cheng Hoon Teng temple is a Chinese temple practicing the Three Doctrinal Systems of Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism. It is the oldest functioning temple in Malaysia
Independencesquare in Kuala Lumpur
Day4> Thursday 19 May 2016, Malakka-Putrajaya-Kuala Lumpur
Check-out after breakfast. Thereafter, depart for Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. En-route sightseeing to Putrajaya. - The Administrative Center of the Federal Government of Malaysia. Situated within the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC), the development of Putrajaya marks a new chapter in the history of modern city planning in Malaysia. It is set to be a model garden city with sophisticated information network base on multimedia technologies. Termed as Malaysia's first Intelligent Garden City, Putrajaya will become a vital development catalyst due to the role it will assume as a model city – as the nerve center of the nation and an ideal place to live, work, conduct business and engage in sports and recreational activities.
Lunch in Putrajaya before proceed to Kuala Lumpur. Upon arrival at Kuala Lumpur city, Check-in to hotel and free at leisure. (B), (L)
The Batu Caves is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India.The biggest cave, referred to as Cathedral Cave or Temple Cave, has a very high ceiling and features ornate Hindu shrines. To reach it, visitors must climb a steep flight of 272 steps.
The Petronas Twintowers. According to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH)'s official definition and ranking, they were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004 and remain the tallest twin towers in the world.
Day5>Friday, 20 May 2016, Kuala Lumpur
After breakfast, join a day of Kuala Lumpur City Sightseeing .
They say the best way to get to know a new city is through a tour. This interesting tour will unveil the beauty and charm of the old and new Kuala Lumpur known as the “Garden City of Lights”. See the contrast of the magnificent skyscrapers against buildings of the colonial days. The KL city tour will take you to many of the highlights that this beautiful city has to offer. By the end of the tour, you will probably feel as if you have “seen” the soul of Kuala Lumpur!
This tour introduces you to the beauty of old and modern Kuala Lumpur. You will have an opportunity of photographing the famous Petronas Twin Tower; the world’s tallest, as it stands majestically in the city center. Stop at the breathtaking Royal King Palace, which provides excellent photographic opportunities. Our next stop is the National Monument, erected in 1966 in memory of fallen soldiers who fought in the guerilla’s war against communism in defending of the country. Drive pass the National Mosque and the Railway Administrative building before coming to the Independence Square where the country first national flag was hoisted to mark the achievement of independent from the British in 1957. Here at this spot, you will be also able to photograph the scenic Sultan Abdul Samad building with its intricate Moorish architecture.
Our last stop will be at the limestone hills of Batu Caves. A flight of 272 steps will lead up to the sacred Hindu temple cave where the shrine of Hindu deity, Lord Murugah lies. Another cave, called the museum cave, is filled with images of deities and murals depicting scenes from the Hindu scriptures.
Lunch at a local restaurant before return to hotel. Rest of the day is at own leisure.
(B), (L)
Tea plantation in Cameron Highlands
Day6>Saturday, 21 May 2016, Kuala Lumpur-Cameron Highlands
Check-out after breakfast and depart for Cameron Highland located at 1542 meters above sea level and noted for its tea plantations and cool temperatures. Stop on the way for a visit to see the cottage industry of basket weaving followed by Lata Iskandar Waterfall and a native settlement. Be immersed in the cool, crisp air of Cameron Highlands with its wonderful scenery. Tour of Cameron Highlands upon arrival consists of the tea plantation, tea factory, market place and butterfly farm.
Overnight: Strawberry Park Resort 4****(Room: Studio) (B), (L)
The 13,5 km long Penang Bridge
Lata Iskander waterfalls
Day7>Sunday, 22 May 2016, Cameron Highlands- Penang
After breakfast, set-off to Penang with en-route sightseeing stop. En-route visit the
Sam Poh Tong cave temple. Drive up north to the
Royal Town of Kuala Kangsar. Make a photo stop at a century-old palace, now converted into a museum for the Royal Regalia. See the enchanting Ubudiah Mosque, with its fairy tale architecture that seems to have emerged from the fables of the Arabian nights!
Proceed further north and cross the Penang Bridge, a super structure 13.5 km long ; one of the longest bridges in Asia – to Penang, the "Pearl of the Orient." Upon arrival, check–in your beach resort.
Overnight: Flamingo Beach Resort 4****(Room: Deluxe Hillview) (B), (L)
Our hotel in Penang
Delicious food in Penang
Day8> Monday 23 May 2016, Penang
0900 hrs, depart from hotel for a City, Culture, and Heritage tour of Georgetown, which has been official declared as a UNESCO SITE in 2008. Visit the 3rd longest reclining Buddha figure in the world followed by Kek Lok Si Temple, also known as Temple of 1000 Buddhas, that was built in 1904. It is the most beautiful and largest Buddhist temple complex in SouthEast Asia. Next we visit Fort Cornwallis, the landing site of Captain Francis Light in 1786 when he arrived to start the first British colony in Penang. The tour carries on with a visit to the water village of The Clan Jetties at Weld Quay, so named as residents of each jetty share similar surname. We next take you along Pitt Street, also known as “The Street of Harmony”. Here churches, Chinese temples, mosques and Hindu temples are built along the same street in harmonious existence side by side for centuries. Visit the intricate Khoo Kong Si clan’s house. After tour, return to the hotel and the rest of the day is at your own leisure.
Overnight: Flamingo Beach Resort 4**** (Room: Deluxe Hillview) (B) (L)
The Kek Lok Si temple is one of the best known temples on the island. It is said to be the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia.
Floating Village
Day9>, Tuesday, 24 May 2016,Penang-Langkawi
Early breakfast at hotel. Check-out at 07.00hrs and transfer to Penang Jetty to board ferry to Langkawi, depart at 08.30hrs (ferry schedule subject to change). The journey by ferry will take approximately 2hours and 45mins. (subject to weather condition). Estimate to arrive Langkawi at 11.00hrs. Upon arrival at Kuah Jetty Langkawi, you will be greet by Asian Overland Services representative and transfer to hotel.
Check-in to hotel, and rest of the day is at own leisure. (B),
Beach of our hotel in Langkawi
Langkawi's beaches are among the top ten in the world
Day10>Wednesday, 25 May 2016, Langkawi,
Breakfast at staying hotel. Resort of the day is at own leisure to explore Langkawi on your own.
(B)
The swimmingpool of our hotel in Langkawi
Day11>Thursday, 26 May 2016, Langkawi,
Breakfast at staying hotel. Resort of the day is at own leisure to explore Langkawi on your own.
(B)
By boat from Penang to Langkawi vv
Day12>Friday, 27 May2016, Langkawi-Penang-Bangkok
Breakfast and check-out and at leisure. Transfer from Langkawi to Penang Airport for your flight Penang-Bangkok. Tour Ends…
This 12 days roundtrip cost € 965,--
Package Included:
- Accommodation in comfortable hotels (3 and 4 stars)
- International flight Bangkok-Singapore
- International flight Penang-Bangkok
- Airport taxes, fuel surcharges and other taxes
- All transfers to and from the hotels and airport
- Ferry Boat Penang to Langkawi and Langkawi-Penang
- City Tour Singapore - Visit to Little India - Visit to Chinatown
- Visit to the national symbol of Singapore The Merlion and the Merlion Park
- Visit the picturesque ancient Hindu temple, the Sri Mariamman Temple
- Visit the newest Topattractiepark Singapore National Garden
-Gardens by the Bay
- Canopy walk on the Cloud Walk and Tree Top Walk
- City Tour Malacca
- Visit of St.Peter's Church (the oldest in use Christian Church in Malaysia)
- We look at China Hill, the largest 17th century Chinese cemetery outside China
- Visit the "Porta De Santiago", one of the oldest European architectural remains in Southeast Asia
- Visit to the ruins of St.Pauls Church
- Visit to "Red Square" salmon pink Dutch administrative buildings, which today houses the Malacca Museum and government offices in the center of Malacca
- Visit to the Christchurch
- Visit to the Abode of the Clouds Merciful (Cheng Hoon Teng Temple). The only temple with three major Chinese religions under one roof: Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism
- Visit to the Kampong Kling Mosque
- Visit to the Baba and Nyonya Heritage Museum
- Sightseeing tour to Putrajaya, a new city and a Federal Territory in Malaysia. Named as Malaysia's first Intelligent Garden City
- City tour in Kuala Lumpur
- Petronas Twin Towers
- Royal Palace
- The National Mosque
- The famous Independence Square with the Sultan Abdul Samad Building
- The beautiful Moorish-style edifice, Old Train Station
- Visit to the more than 20 kilometers away famous Batu Caves (272 stairs) with Hindu shrines - Visit to a tea plantation and a tea factory
- Visit a local fruit & vegetable market
- Visit to manufacturing plant of basket weaving
- Visit to an indigenous settlement
- Visit to a butterfly garden
- Visit to the Lata Iskandar waterfall
- Visit to the impressive Sam Poh Tong cave temple
- Visit to the most famous mosque of Malaysia: the Ubudiah Mosque
- Visit to the Palace of the Sultan
- Visit to the Istana Kenangan Museum
- Visit to the 3rd largest reclining Buddha
- Visit the largest Buddhist temple complex in Southeast Asia, the Kek Lok Si temple
- Visit to Fort Cornwallis, where the first British colony was started in Penang
- Visit to the floating village of Clan Jetties at Weld Quay
- Visit to the "Street of Harmony '
- Visit to Khoo Kong Si clan's house
- Private bus driver 16-05-2016 / 27-05-2016
- An experienced English speaking guide 16-05-2016 / 27-05-2016
- An experienced Dutch tour guide on 16-05-2016 / 27-05-2016
Not included:
- All entrance fees and meals according to program 11 Breakfasts (B) and 8 Lunches (L)) total 125 euro to pay on spot
- Personal expenses, other meals, insurance, drinks and optional excursions
The route of our trip, from Singapore to Langkawi in 12 days
