Thailand Malaysia and Singapore Escapade

The heat and hustle of Thailand’s capital will hit you the moment you land in this high energy city. After checking into our hotel you’re free to do some DIY exploring, treat your muscles to a soothing massage or just lie by the pool soaking up the first rays of that sweet Thai sunshine. Later we’ll rendezvous as a group back at base so you can hear what’s in store for the trip, then the night is yours to take to the streets for some  authentic Pad thai and nightlife on Khao San road.

Bangkok
The Royal Palace and its 61 acres of incredible buildings will be number one on today’s to do list. We’ll start the day early, with so much to see there’s no time to waste. Just listing today’s sites gives us the butterflies, and we’ll take it all in with our Local Guide leading the charge. Armed with more Local knowledge than we know what to do with, get ready to explore.

Kanchanaburi
Bangkok, you’ve been a dream, but the show must go on! Fast becoming a must-visit in this part of the world, we make tracks to our next destination, the sleepy town of Kanchanaburi to really get local. Next up, we’ll visit the WWII Cemetery and the Bridge on River Kwai. There’s nothing like getting some local transport to keep things interesting, so we’ll pop into a boat along the River Kwai where we’ll reach our home for the night, the The Jungle Ra Hotel, Kanchanaburi. Rooms lit by candle light are what you’ll be greeted with, followed by a delicious included dinner of local specialities at dusk. You can even
jump in the river directly from your room. Amazing! Because of course here at Contiki we like to keep things a bit special. Tonight as we watch the sunset over the landscape we’ll no doubt be toasting our first full day on the trip and contemplating just how good life is.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Included Experiences:

• Grand Palace and Klong Tour
• Visit the Bridge on the River Kwai
• Stay in a Jungle Raft

Kanchanaburi
We’ll start our day with a visit to the breathtaking Erawan Falls, one of the most famous National Parks of Thailand, made up from seven levels of incredible waterfalls. Take a quick dip in the emerald-hued ponds, dive into the clear waters & get an unreal FOMO Insta shot before we head off to our next stop Ayuhaya.

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
We’ll make a stop in the UNESCO listed city of Ayuhaya, once the capital of Kingdom of Siam before being destroyed by the Burmese in the 18th Century. We’ll grab bikes & ride past ornate temples, towering spires and beautiful palaces. Later, we board our overnight train to Chiang Mai.

Overnight Train to Chiang Mai
Lay back and relax this evening, as we journey towards Chiang Mai.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Included Experiences:

• Relax at Erawan Waterfalls
• Bike around Ayuhaya

Overnight Train to Chiang Mai  
We’ll pull into Thailand’s northern capital of Chiang Mai bright and early…

Chiang Mai
…But we’re going to keep this adventure going as we roll on into Pai this morning.

Pai
Prepare to fall in love with this picturesque mountain town. The rest of the day is yours to explore this traveller’s paradise your way. Head out on foot or by bike, and adventure down Pai’s lile streets that pack some punch. Be sure to head out to experience Pai by night – an experience to rival that of its big sister Khao San Road in Bangkok.

With another full day in this charming town, be sure to have a strong shot of Thai espresso from one of the local cafes to get up and get going again. Just try to save some juice in the tank for an optional afternoon Muay Thai skills class with an expert, before we head out for our final night in Pai.

Meals: Breakfast

Pai
This morning we’re Chiang Mai bound, but we’re treating ourselves on the way with a visit to the Elephant Nature Park. This park is an elephant rescue and rehabilitation centre that not only provides a sanctuary for the elephants, but gives us the once in a lifetime chance to get up close to these gentle giants.

Chiang Mai
Tonight, there’s a chance for you to spend the evening zipping around on a Vespa as we explore the small streets and alleyways of Chiang Mai. We’ll see some iconic street art and monuments in between food stops at family restaurants and street vendors. Taste the amazing flavours of Tom Kha Gai and BBQ skewers before topping it all off with some live music in the market district. Just ask your Trip Manager for the best tips on where to head and what to do.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Included Experiences: Befriend Rescued Elephants at Elephant Nature Park MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience

Today is yours to make the most of the laid-back city of Chiang Mai. Maybe head out into the city’s heart on foot and explore the old town, or treat yourself to a traditional Thai massage. Later this evening, you have the chance to dabble in the art of authentic Thai cooking so you can wow everyone back home with a mean Pad Thai.

Meals: Breakfast

Chiang Mai
Satisfied with our exploration of the north, we’re now heading down south to see what this part of the country holds for us – which, if we’re lucky, will be even more beautiful destinations and mouthwatering local food. From Chiang Mai we’ll board a flight to Bangkok, back where it all began!

Bangkok
Landing in familiar territory, we’ll check in to our central accommodation here in Bangkok. This evening you’re free to relax with a massage or indulge in some local street eats.

Meals: Breakfast

Bangkok
Looking for ways to fill your free time today? How about some shopping, or a relaxing Thai massage? And if you’re still hungry for some more culinary exploration, you can choose to visit the hidden local eateries in Bangkok – just one of the city’s best kept secrets.

Overnight Train to Surat Thani
The word’s ‘one night in Bangkok’ ring true, and what a night it was. We make tracks south today to Surat Thani via our comfy overnight train – where you’ll wake up in our next destination and ready to explore it all.

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight Train to Surat Thani
Good morning train goers! While you were catching up on your beauty sleep, we were transporting you to Surat Thani, less than 2 hours from the paradise that is Khao Sok. Grab some breakfast before we hit the road – you’re going to need the fuel for the fun and frolics that lay ahead.

Khao Sok National Park
Lush accommodation set amidst the jungle of Khao Sok – don’t mind if we do! Aer you’ve seled into this dreamy new life, the day is yours to explore the lush Khao Sok National Park. Swim, take a canoe tour or just max relax under a canopy of swaying trees. It’s a tough life.

NOTE: Your Khao Sok visit may start at Cheow Larn Lake before the township. All activities are still included – just in a different order. Final details will be in your travel docs.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Included Experiences: Canoe or Ra Ride on Sok River

Khao Sok National Park
Hopefully the birds wake you nice and early this morning – we’ve got a solid day of exploring coming up. First on the agenda is a long tail boat ride across Cheow Larn Lake where we’ll lose ourselves in the beauty of the limestone cliffs and surrounding wilderness. After lunch we’ll stay on the watercraft theme, hopping on a bamboo raft that will take us to the incredible views of Pakarang Caves. Later you can choose to go kayaking, hiking or swimming then we’ll seal off the day with a squad dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Included Experiences:

• Sail Lake Cheow Lan
• Stay in a Jungle Ra

Khao Sok National Park
Today we transit from one paradise found to another. Waving goodbye to our jungle setting, we head off in search of the ocean-side village of Krabi.

Krabi
By early afternoon we’ll be slipping into the island lifestyle of Krabi. For some of us, cocktails and coconuts poolside will be high priority; for others, a poke around the markets and a swim in the ocean overlooking Thailand’s iconic vista of islands will be the call of the day. No matter how you choose to kick it, the good times are guaranteed.

Meals: Breakfast

Smiles will be broad over breakfast this morning as we settle in for another day in Krabi. A half day cruise of the islands and Rai Lei beach is up for grabs, if you can drag yourself away from pool hangs at our hotel. Either way, a bit of swimsuit action and water submersion is prey much a given.

Meals: Breakfast

Krabi
In any usual situation, saying goodbye to Krabi would be quite a tear jerker. But not today. Not when we have Malaysia on the agenda. Country hopping – squeal!!

Langkawi
Hello gorgeous, this is a place of postcards and dreams, an untapped paradise for us lucky wanderlust folk to uncover.

Meals: Breakfast

Ocean… palm trees… mountain backdrops… is this the prettiest travel destination ever? This morning, you’ll have the chance to kick back and enjoy the sun in your own way. Tonight, there’s an optional sunset dinner cruise too (think of it as the cherry on top of a wonderful day).

Meals: Breakfast

Langkawi
Laters Langkawi! Us hungry travellers must kick on and see what the rest of Malaysia has to offer – next stop, Penang.

Penang
Check in and throw down the bags, but no time to stop, because today we’re heading to the vibrant suburb and UNESCOlisted Georgetown here we’ll be whisked into a world of temples and street art. When we’re done with Georgetown, we’ll head back to Penang for some spicy street eats and exploring this evening.

Meals:  Breakfast
Included Experiences: Georgetown Temple and Street Art Tour

Today we have a whole day in Penang, with the chance to explore this enchanting village by bike. A haven for the senses, this town is a plethora of delicious street eats, blending Malaysian and Indian influences. Need a recommendation on where to head? Don’t stress, just ask your Trip Manager (and make sure you’re hungry).

Meals: Breakfast

Penang
So long, Penang! We’re heading to Kuala Lumpur today, with a stop-off at Ipoh along the way.

Ipoh
Welcome to Ipoh. Awash with boutique cafes, street art and a rich heritage trail, you’ll have a splendid time breathing in the fresh highland air before we take to the city vibes of Kuala Lumpur.

Kuala Lumpur
We arrive to a complete change of scene as we head to the Malaysian capital city for some big city vibes, epic sights and a visit to the world famous Batu Caves.

Meals: Breakfast
Included Experiences: Visit Batu Caves

Today we’ll have a full day in Kuala Lumpur where you’ll experience the biggest and best aspects of the city. You and your fellow travellers are free to explore the streets of KL however you like. Tonight, you have the option to hop on a Vespa and hit the streets to check out this wonderful city’s night markets. Think delish food, local culture and sick ride.

Meals: Breakfast

Kuala Lumpur
We came, we saw, we did it all. KL you’ve been a dream but we’ve got one last big city in our sights, this time, Singapore! We’ll hop on a quick flight and before we know it, we have arrived.

Singapore
After landing in our final destination, spirits will be at an all time high over the last few days of seeing and doing it all. Team, let’s go out with a bang.

Meals: Breakfast

Asia is under our belts and the squad is next level tight. We’ll say our sad goodbyes before going our separate ways – big plans to reunite somewhere special.

Meals: Breakfast

TRAVELLERS WITH A MIDDLE NAME MUST PROVIDE THIS TO CONTIKI, AS SERVICES CANNOT BE BOOKED WITOUT THIS INFORMATION. Trips starts in Bangkok at 6:00pm and ends in Singapore at 9:00am. Full Passport Information (inclusive of middle name) is required at time of booking as services cannot be booked without this information. Single and twin chargeable arrival transfers are available for flights arriving into Bangkok (BKK Airport Only). Twin transfers can only be booked when two passengers are traveling together on the same reference number and same arrival flight. No departure transfers available. Departure transfers are not available. Full Flight Information must be provided if transfers are required to be booked. Please note that during the Contiki Special Stays in Kanchanaburi and Khao Sok National Park travellers will be accommodated in shared rooming (single supplement does not apply on these nights). Travellers are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of the trip. This trip is operated by Contiki Holidays Asia Limited & you have one of our awesome Trip Managers on board. In South East Asia we contract our Ground services through a local Destination Management Company, called Trails of Indochina & EXO Travel. Their local guides & our Trip Manager will look after you through-out the trip.-

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