yi peng – Knutson Travels

Singapore

Knutson — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 23:17:34 +0000

7 Day Tour of Singapore with train to Malaysia

Day 1 - 3: Singapore

Singapore

Singapore You will have an overview of the City this with a drive past Orchard Road; the Regent Street of Singapore followed by a drive around the Civic District past the Padang, Cricket Club, Parliament House, Supreme Court, and City Hall. Next stop, Gardens by the Bay brings to life NParks' vision of creating a City in a Garden. The Gardens captures the essence of Singapore as the premier tropical Garden City with the perfect environment in which to live and work - making Singapore a leading global city of the 21st century
Hotel: Centrally located boutique hotel, Top hotel on Tripadvisor.
Meals Included:
Day 1: None
Day 2: Breakfast
Day 3: Breakfast

Day 4: Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur

As the train travels through the verdant rainforests and rural west-coast towns of Malaysia, enjoy a leisurely breakfast in the comfort of your cabin. Arrive at Kuala Kangsar and alight to board a coach, which whisks you away from the city to a rural village set among the rice paddies and surrounded by hills and mountains. Rejoin the train at Padang Rengas Station and enjoy lunch before spending a relaxing afternoon either in your cabin, the bar, or the Observation Car. Look out for the picturesque limestone massifs that rear up from the rice fields. As the train crosses into Thailand, the scenery changes to include wing-roofed Thai temples and bustling stations. Accommodation: Eastern & Oriental Express Train, Pullman Superior Cabin
Meals Included:
Day 4: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

Day 5: Langkawi

Langkwai

After lunch, alight at Alor Setar station for a boat trip to Langkawi’s Pulau Payar Marine Park, renowned for its vibrant underwater life, from parrot fish and angel fish to moray eels and grouper. Here, you will be provided with a luxury picnic set and have an array of options to choose from. Unwind with wellness experiences such as a massage, meditation and tai chi, try paddle boarding and snorkelling or stride off on an island walk. With a friendly welcome from the locals and access to a bar for cocktails and a BBQ, this is a true glimpse of paradise. Accommodation: Eastern & Oriental Express Train, Pullman Superior Cabin
Meals Included:
Day 5: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

Day 6: West Coast/Butterworth

West Coast/Butterworth

For the third day of your train journey, you’ll arrive in Penang Island. Discover Peranakan cooking, with a visit of a spice shop and traditional grocery stores to purchase herbs and vegetables, before trying your hand at making some enticing local dishes. The second suits those with a passion for culture and art, head to Georgetown Old Quarter to see stunning temples, a contemporary studio and an opera and puppet house. For the independent explorers among you, navigate Georgetown’s picturesque streets at your own pace, along with a map, a tri-shaw and a driver. Your driver will take you anywhere you want to go, from grand attractions to hidden corners.
Meals Included:
Day 6: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 7: Singapore

Enjoy breakfast in the restaurant car with your fellow travellers as you travel through Johor, the southernmost state of Malaysia, known for its beaches and rainforest. Soon afterwards, the train crosses the strait to Singapore, where you disembark with your magical memories.

Eastern & Oriental Express:

State Cabin accommodation available for an additional $2,450 per person

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

7 days / 6 nights’ accommodation at the hotels/train with daily breakfast
Additional meals per itinerary
Overland drive, sightseeing and airport transfers shall be provided in an air-conditioned coach
Services of an accompanying English speaking guide from arrival until departure
Entrances to the monuments as per the itinerary.
Local tipping (we pay for all tipping related to the tour itinerary. It is at your discretion if you would like to give an additional tip)
Bottled water on the coach
All applicable taxes

PACKAGE EXCLUDES:

All international Flights
Miscellaneous charges (like camera/video fee at monuments, etc.)
Personal expenses (e.g. insurance, telephone, minibar, laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
Beverages during meal
Optional Tours

Price and details valid for tour date: March 25, 2027 – March 31, 2027

Please note, by purchasing this tour you agree to all of our terms and conditions, please click here to review.

Loi Krathong & Yi Peng Festivals

Knutson — Sat, 24 Dec 2016 22:18:14 +0000

19 Day Tour of Thailand

Day 1 - 4: Bangkok

Bangkok

Sawasdee…Welcome to our Land of Smiles! Well known as the City of Angels, Krungthepmahanakorn (Bangkok) is the present capital city and the focal point for Thailand. It was made the capital of Thailand in 1782, the first monarch of the present Chakri Dynasty. It is a vibrant city, a national treasure house, and Thailand’s spiritual, cultural, political, commercial, educational, and diplomatic enter with an endless choice of sightseeing and entertainment opportunities. In addition to the many temples and historic buildings, such as The Grand Palace and Wat Arun, the list of interesting places to visit is endless. There are numerous canal (klong) networks, the Chaophraya River, giving it the name of “Venice of the East”. In Bangkok, are also bustling markets, Jim Thompson’s House, Chatuchak Weekend Market, Wat Po, Wat Benjamorpit and Mahboonkrong Shopping Centre. Bangkok has a wide variety of accommodation options and at various locations. Food and entertainment opportunities in Bangkok are endless with excellent choice of eating options, from international style restaurants to roadside stalls almost 24 hours a day. Bangkok is home to many excellent Spa facilities, both in large hotels and privately run.
Hotel: Centrally located boutique hotel, Top 15 hotel on Tripadvisor.
Meals Included:
Day 1: None
Day 2: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 3: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 4: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 5 - 6: Kanchanaburi

Kanchanaburi

Visit the War Museum, Cemetery of the Allied Prisoners of World War II and followed by a visit of the World famous bridge over the River Kwai. Then take a long-tailed boat to the resort, passing by unspoiled mountainous jungle scenery. Check-in on arrival and followed by lunch. Take an exciting boat ride downstream to Resotel pier and continue to visit the Hell Fire Pass Memorial. Dinner and a 40-minute presentation of traditional "Mon" dance by the villagers.
Hotel: Centrally located boutique hotel, Top 15 hotel on Tripadvisor.
Meals Included:
Day: 5 Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day: 6 Breakfast & Lunch

Day 7 - 9: Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai

The northernmost province of Thailand, Chiang Rai is situated on the Kok River basin 1,387 feet meters above sea level. It is about 490 miles from Bangkok, mostly mountainous, reaching the Mae Khong River to the north and borders on both Myanmar and Laos. The province is rich in tourism resources in terms of natural attractions and antiquities and evidence of its past civilization. It is also home to several hill tribes who follow fascinating ways of life. Chiang Rai is also a tourism gateway into Myanmar and Laos.
Hotel: Centrally located boutique hotel, Top 15 hotel on Tripadvisor.
Meals Included:
Day 7: Breakfast
Day 8: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 9: Breakfast

Day 10 - 12: Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai

The city of Chiang Mai has many beautiful and historic Buddhist temples and this afternoon excursion will take you in one of the best; 600-year-old Wat Pra That Doi Suthep. This is the landmark of the city located near the summit of Doi Suthep. After a drive up the mountain’s winding road, the final climb to the site is via a magnificent Naga (dragon-headed serpent) staircase of 306 steps. Inside is an intriguing copper-plated chedi topped by a five-tier gold umbrella which contains partial relics of Lord Buddha. On a clear day, there are panoramic views out over the city of Chiang Mai.
Loi Krathong/Yi Peng Festival will take place during our stay in Chiang Mai.
Hotel: Centrally located boutique hotel, Top 15 hotel on Tripadvisor.
Meals Included:
Day 10: Breakfast
Day 11: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 12: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 13: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 13 - 18: Phuket

Phuket

Phuket is the largest island in Thailand and is a province in itself. Phuket itself is a beautiful island with many great beaches, rocky capes, mountains, and forested hills as well as lush farmlands incorporating crops such as rubber, pineapple, and tapioca. Phuket is also a central point from which travelers may discover alternative but equally exciting destinations. Phuket has a major International airport, hotels of all categories, excellent infrastructure, established international standard restaurants, small local eateries, shopping centers, excellent nightlife, marina, movie cinema, and a wide choice of recreation activities.
Hotel: Centrally located boutique hotel, Top 15 hotel on Tripadvisor.
Meals Included:
Day 14: Breakfast
Day 15: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 16: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 17: Breakfast
Day 18: Breakfast

Day 19: Bangkok

Flight to Bangkok

After breakfast at the hotel, flight to Bangkok for your onward flight home.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

19 days / 18 nights’ accommodation at the hotels mentioned with daily breakfast
Additional meals per itinerary
Three (3) domestic flights
Overland drive, sightseeing and airport transfers shall be provided in an air-conditioned coach
Services of an accompanying English speaking guide from arrival until departure
Entrances to the monuments as per the itinerary.
Local tipping (we pay for all tipping related to the tour itinerary. It is at your discretion if you would like to give an additional tip)
Bottled water on the coach
All applicable taxes

PACKAGE EXCLUDES:

All international Flights
Miscellaneous charges (like camera/video fee at monuments, etc.)
Personal expenses (e.g. insurance, telephone, minibar, laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
Beverages during meal
Optional Tours

Price and details valid for tour date: November 15, 2026 – December 3, 2026.

Please note, by purchasing this tour you agree to all of our terms and conditions, please click here to review.