Glance of Far East - 13 Days/12Nights


 

 

 

 

Day1-Begin your tour | Arrive in Bangkok | Onto Pattaya | Alcazar Show
Welcome to your Merair Travel & Tours Orient and Magical Far East tour. On arrival in Bangkok, you will be met by a local Merair Travel & Tours representative and driven on a two and half hour drive to your hotel in Pattaya (check in after 1400 hrs). Tonight, visit the immensely popular cabaret - the Alcazar Show and watch the dazzling performances. (D)

Day2-In Pattaya | Coral Island by Speedboat | Visit Nong Nooch Village
Skip along the aqua blue ocean to Coral Island in a speedboat, where you will be amazed at the view of the beautiful marine life and coral formations from a glass bottomed boat, the perfect way to admire the stunning underwater beauty. Later, visit Nong Nooch Village, where spectacular tropical gardens flourish in a distinct Thai setting. Enjoy the traditional dance performances and the unique elephant show. Sample the distinct nature, adventure and culture of Thailand, all in the space of a single day! (B, L, D)
Day3-Onto Bangkok | Visit the Gems Gallery | Guided City and Temples Tour
This morning, enroute to Bangkok, stop at the Gems Gallery - the largest jewellery store in the world. On arrival in Bangkok, proceed on a guided city tour and visit the magnificent Golden Buddha Temple and Reclining Buddha Temple. Later, check into your hotel (check in after 1400 hours). In the evening, traverse back through time at the Siam Niramit Show. Quite rightly billed as a 'World Class Spectacular Show', this captivating 80-minute journey uncovers the history, customs and cultural treasures that have descended through centuries and which continue to fascinate Thailand's visitors. The show offers a live elephant, magical illusions, aerial performances, acrobatics, pyrotechnics, special effects, stunts and literally a cast of thousands. Be enthralled by its unique multidimensional technique of presentation through the use of multi-colored laser show and real surround sound system. (B, L, D)
Day4- In Bangkok | Visit Safari World and Marine Park
Today, after a sumptuous breakfast, visit Safari World and Marine Park, the abode of thousands of rare species, which form the highlight of the day. Hold your breath as you drive through the splendid African designed landscapes of the Animal Kingdom to see hundreds of animals from all over the world. At the Marine Park you see the white tiger exhibit, visit adventure island or catch one of the many exciting shows. Applaud your way through the Dolphin Show and Sea Lion Show or the water skiing show. It's a fun-day outing. (B, L, D)
Day5- In Bangkok | Enjoy free time for shopping | Chao Phraya River Cruise with Dinner
This morning is free for you to shop to your heart's content. So, shop till you drop! Tonight, Cox and Kings has laid out another exciting evening for you. The most luxurious dinner cruise on The Princess Chao Phraya, with a live band on board. You will have ample of opportunities to take beautiful snaps of Bangkok's two "Wonders by Night" - the Temple of Dawn and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. (B, D)
Day6-Fly to Kuala Lumpur | Onto Genting Highlands | Batu Caves | Visit Casino de Genting
The next part of your oriental experience unfolds as you are transferred to the airport for your flight to Kuala Lumpur. On arrival, you will be driven to Genting Highlands and checked into your hotel (check in after 1500 hours). Enroute visit Batu Caves - a series of sacred caverns for the Hindus of Malaysia. In the evening, you may visit Casino de Genting. Let the glitter and glamour rub-off on you as you try your luck at Roulette and Blackjack. (B, D)
Day7-In Genting Highlands | Genting Outdoor Theme Park | Optional Snow World | Onto Kuala Lumpur
Fun and adventure for the entire family awaits at the ever-popular Genting Outdoor Theme Park. The heart-stopping roller coaster and spectacular rides make both young and old screech with delight. You may also try the optional Snow World. Build a snowman, start a snowball fight or just relish the cold nipping at your nose. After an exciting day, we proceed to Kuala Lumpur, the bustling capital of Malaysia. This evening is free to relax. (B, L, D)
Day8-In Kuala Lumpur | Guided Panoramic City tour | Visit Menara KL Tower | Time free for shopping
After breakfast we proceed for a guided panoramic city tour of Kuala Lumpur to get a closer look at Kuala Lumpur's most famous landmarks, like the King's Palace, National Monument, National Mosque, Jamed Mosque, Merdeka Square and National Museum. Admire Malaysia's most renowned structure, the world famous Petronas Twin Towers and enjoy a photo stop. Visit the magnificent Menara K L Tower - the tallest tower in Southeast Asia to view Kuala Lumpur on a different level from its observatory deck. We have specially arranged shopping transfers for you. So, the evening is free to shop or relax. (B, L, D)
Day9-Onto Singapore | Visit Night Safari with Indian Dinner
Today, we proceed to Singapore. On arrival in Singapore, our local representative will meet and transfer you to your hotel (check in after 1400 hours). Later this evening, visit Night Safari, the world's first wildlife park built specially for night viewing. See hundreds of nocturnal animals in their natural surroundings in the dark. (B, D)
Day10-In Singapore | Ride on the Singapore Flyer | Guided Panoramic City tour | Sentosa Island with Underwater World and Dolphin Lagoon, Images of Singapore, Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom, 4D Magix, Luge and Skyride, Songs of the Sea Show
Begin your day with a ride on the majestic Singapore flyer. Standing at a stunning 165m from the ground, the flyer offers you breathtaking, panoramic views of the Marina Bay, the island city and beyond.
Take in the best sights of Singapore - the City Hall, Parliament House, Orchard Road, the Esplanade and the tower like Westin Stamford Hotel on your guided panoramic city tour of Singapore.
Still more fun awaits you at the Sentosa Island, home to many exciting attractions and the stunning manmade beach. Visit Underwater World, Asia's most popular oceanarium and home to over 2,500 marine animals. Delight yourself at the Dolphin Lagoon and get a rare opportunity to view the charming pink dolphins. Go back into history, captured and replayed in the Images of Singapore where legend, fact and folklore are creatively interwoven. Wander through the lush surrounds of the Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom and allow 1,500 live butterflies - from over 50 species - to flutter about you as you enjoy the cool outdoor conservatory. Avail the once in a lifetime opportunity to pose with a scorpion or get the rarest picture shot with an iguana. Then proceed to the 4D Magix that offers you a full spectrum of 4D special effects, with great visual effects, surround sound, motion seats and special environmental effects such as water features to leg ticklers. Jump on the Luge and brace yourself for a brand new island resort adventure. Part gocart, part-toboggan, the luge is a fun-filled gravity ride that's safe for all ages. Then ride up in the Skyride for a bird's-eye view of Sentosa and Singapore together. For a grand finale, wrap up the evening with the 'Songs of the Sea' Show, a spectacular display of light and sound show. (B, L, D)
Day11- In Singapore | Visit Universal Studios
Today you will be inspired and delighted by the unique entertainment experience of brand new Universal Studios - Asia's first and only Hollywood movie theme park, the highlight of our tour - featuring 24 rides and attractions. Let your adrenalin rush at the world's tallest pair of duelling roller coasters - the Battlestar Galactica. Enter the first castle from the world of Shrek at Far Far Away Castle. Experience the world's first ride based on the blockbuster film - Madagascar. Next, action comes surging to life in a tidalwave of death defying stunts, awesome explosions and an ocean of thrills at the Waterworld. Escape from the terrifying jaws of a hungry T-Rex at the Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure. Experience Hollywood Boulevard, the centre of the entertainment universe, and stroll down the famous walk of Fame. Get mesmerized at the collections of dining and shopping outlets framed by dynamic architecture. It's an unmatcheable experience at the Universal Studios, Resorts World Sentosa. (B, D)
Day12- In Singapore | Day free for optional activities - Optional Jurong Bird Park or Optional Singapore Zoo or Visit Marina Bay Sands | Free time for shopping
The day is free for you to choose from the array of optional activities you can get involved in Singapore. You could choose a tour where you will be amazed at the sight of 9,000 colourful birds of 600 species at the Jurong Bird Park. Or we recommend you take our optional tour to the Singapore Zoo. Catch a glimpse of the animals housed in beautifully landscaped, glass-fronted enclosures. In the evening we take you to visit the spectacular integrated resort - The Marina Bay Sands (subject to operations). Here again, we wish you good luck at the casino. Catch world class performances at the state of the art theatres. Take a dip in the pool of knowledge at the arts science museum or we will take you for some excellent shopping in Singapore. (B, D)
Day13- Homeward Bound
Good times need never end! As you get ready for the airport and your flight back home, relive the high points of your Merair Travel & Tours. We are confident you will join us again, sometime soon...(B either in the hotel or on board the flight)