10-Nights Singapore & Malaysia: Tapestry of Cultures - Marco Polo Journeys from $12,025
Abercrombie & Kent
OFFER ID 1504802
Singapore & Malaysia: Tapestry of Cultures
Immerse yourself in two sumptuous destinations, each with diverse cultures, that have been at the crossroads of international trade for centuries, getting to know their many peoples and cuisines on a unique journey that reveals the rich contrast between the soaring architecture of major cities and the tropical beauty of highland landscapes.
10 nights from $12,025 per person
Itinerary Details
Abercrombie & Kent: Singapore & Malaysia: Tapestry of Cultures
DAY 1 Singapore
Arrive in Singapore, where you are met and transferred to your legendary hotel. Check in and relax, with an authentic, complimentary Singapore Sling in hand.
Raffles Singapore
Meals:
DAY 2 Singapore
Begin exploring Singapore with a walking tour of the Chijmes, a historic building complex and former convent. Continue to the city’s lush Botanical Gardens, including its renowned National Orchid Garden. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Discover Singapore’s Chinatown and learn about the city’s legacy as a center for the spice trade on a visit to Ang Siang Hill. Return to your hotel, where later this evening you enjoy a welcome dinner.
Raffles Singapore
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 Penang, Malaysia
This morning, explore spectacular Gardens by the Bay, observing the resident flora and fauna and experiencing the futuristic Supertree Observatory. Fly to the island state of Penang, checking into your hotel on arrival. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant followed by a walk through a local hawker center.
Eastern & Oriental Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4 Penang
Today, Ride Like a Local by rickshaw through UNESCO-listed colonial Georgetown, a multicultural enclave. Visit Pinang Peranakan Mansion, a museum devoted to preserving the culture of the Peranakans. Then, proceed to the Cheong Fatt Sze Mansion (the Blue Mansion) to take in its distinctive architectural features. After lunch, enjoy a lesson from a master in the game of mahjong on an A&K-exclusive experience. Later at your hotel, gather for a proper afternoon tea.
Eastern & Oriental Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 5 Penang
Experience the natural splendors of Tropical Spice Garden, a rainforest home to hundreds of species. Take a break from exploring for a Malay cooking class, helping a local chef concoct the dishes you enjoy for lunch on a Chef ’s Table experience. Visit Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve, home to soaring tropical trees and over 100 species of birds, taking a funicular to the summit of the hill.
Eastern & Oriental Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 Kuala Kangsar
Drive to Kuala Kangsar, nestled in a lush valley and once home to the Sultan of Perak. Take the opportunity to learn about the history of these royal rulers before continuing to Ipoh’s Sam Poh Tong Temple, hewn into a cave at the foot of a limestone pinnacle. Ascend into the rolling, green Cameron Highlands and your colonial bungalow-inspired resort hotel, where you enjoy dinner.
Cameron Highlands Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7 Cameron Highlands
This morning, enjoy a short hike or 4x4 ride through the verdant cloud forests of the highlands. Next, visit Boh Tea Plantation, where you try your hand at picking tea leaves, observe the artful work of processing tea and sip a freshly brewed cup yourself. This afternoon, relax at your hotel savoring a traditional high tea.
Cameron Highlands Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8 Kuala Lumpur
Today, journey overland to the nation’s dazzlingly modern capital city, Kuala Lumpur. On arrival, check in to your luxurious hotel, where you partake in a Scenic Sundowner overlooking the city’s dazzling skyline before dinner at a local restaurant.
Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9 Kuala Lumpur
Start your exploration of the city from an incredible vantage point: the skybridge of the soaring Petronas Twin Towers. Next, discover another facet of Malaysia’s cultural mix with a visit to the Islamic Arts Museum, the largest of its kind in southeast Asia. Peruse the city’s Central Market, where local artists and craftsman sell their goods. After lunch at a local restaurant, your afternoon is at leisure for relaxing or exploring.
Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 10 Malacca
Venture to historic Malacca, a city whose architecture reflects a mix of Chinese, Dutch and Portuguese colonial influences. Privately cruise the Malacca River to visit St. Paul’s Church, the Sultanate Palace, Stadthuys (city hall) and Old Town. After lunch at a local restaurant, return to Kuala Lumpur. Tonight at your hotel, gather for a farewell dinner.
Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11 Kuala Lumpur
After breakfast, transfer to the Kuala Lumpur airport for your departing flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Visitors today can stay at what was once English Colonial houses preserved and modified into hotels and guesthouses, tour the Sungai Palas BOH Tea Estate, hike the scenic tea plantations down to Tanah Rata village, swim beneath Robinson Waterfall and visit the night market.
Excursions
Kuala Lumpur Orientation Tour – 6 hours - Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur Orientation Tour – 6 hours - Kuala Lumpur
Highlights:
- Petronas Twin Tower (photo stop)
- Handicraft Centre
- Cocoa Boutique
- King’s Palace (photo stop)
- Sultan Abdul Samad Building
- National Monument
- National Museum (exclude entrance fee)
- National Mosque (photo stop)
Tour can operate: Morning and afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Return transfer from/to the port with private car and English speaking guide
- Entrance Fee
- Any accommodations, meals, cruise/hotel arrangements
- Any sightseeing or meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Gratuity to the guide & driver
- Miscellaneous charges
Penang, or more properly Pulau Pinang, is the northern gateway to Malaysia
and also the country’s oldest British settlement. To the tourist industry, Penang
has been marketed for a long time as the Pearl of the Orient. Although Penang is best known for its beaches, there is much more here than just sand and sea. The island is considered a cultural and architectural gem with Chinese, Malay and Indian influences. Other sights include St. George’s Church - built in 1818 of classic Georgian architecture; Penang Hill - a 2,500-foot hill with a splendid view over Georgetown; Botanical Gardens - the 74-acre landscaped gardens featuring many indigenous and exotic plant species, a waterfall, jungle-clad hills and two species of monkeys, the macaque and dusky leaf monkeys; Golf Courses - The Bukit Jambul Golf & Country Club is located on Penang Island, and other golf courses in Province Wellesley on the mainland are the Penang Golf Resort and Bukit Jawi Golf Resort.
Excursions
Georgetown Heritage Tour – 4 hours
Georgetown Heritage Tour – 4 hours
Highlights:
- Peranakan Mansion Museum
- Little India
- Chinese Clan Houses
- Armenian Street
- Street Art
- Chocolate Boutique
Tour can operate: Morning and afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Return transfer from/ to the port with private car and English speaking guide
- Entrance fee to Khoo Kongsi and Pinang Peranakan Mansion (main hall only)
- Any sightseeing or meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Gratuity to the guide & driver
- Miscellaneous charges
Behind high-tech industries and high-rise buildings lives a society with an ingrained sense of conservative Confucian values. Beneath the westernized modernity beats a totally Asian heart. Strong beliefs center around extended families, filial piety, discipline, respect and Asian work ethics. Singapore’s name, meaning "Lion City," can be traced to the 13th century, and today there is the mythical Merlion, half-lion, half-fish, standing guard at the mouth of the Singapore River as the symbol of Singapore. A recent advertising campaign billed Singapore as "A Fine City."
Excursions
Half Day Singapore City Tour – 4 hours - Singapore
Half Day Singapore City Tour – 4 hours - Singapore
Highlights:
- Bumboat Ride
- Merlion Park
- Drive around the Civic District
- National Orchid Garden Admission
Tour Duration: 4 hours
Tour can operate: Morning or afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes, if guests can walk a short
distance to board the bumboat when wheelchair must be foldable to fit into the minivan.
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Pick up/ Drop off services to/from cruise port
- Licensed, professional English-speaking guide
- Transportation by deluxe, air-conditioned vehicle
- A Bottled Water
- Meals that are not mentioned in the above itinerary
- Drinks or personal expenses or entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities
- Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel, restaurants, etc.
Good Morning, Ni Hao (Walking Tour)
Good Morning, Ni Hao (Walking Tour)
Destination: Singapore
Tour Duration: 04 hours
Highlights:
Our guide will pick you up at the port (Marina Bay Cruise Center or Singapore Cruise Center).
Spend a wonderful morning as a local would visiting a wet market, enjoying a hawker breakfast and finishing off at a traditional heritage shop. Begin with a stroll through a local wet market, always an explosion of sights, sounds and smells! See where the term “wet market” comes from as you watch stall owners use water to wash the floors, to freshen up fruits and vegetables, and to keep fish and shellfish alive. Check out local favourites like century egg, black chicken and a wide array of spices. Continue to the Chinatown Complex, Singapore’s largest food centre and enjoy a leisurely breakfast. Finally, stop by a traditional heritage shop where locals go for herbs, tonics and even pastries for a family tea time. End your tour on a sweet note with a sampling of local desserts.
Inclusions:
• Private transfer
• Port pick-up and drop-off
• Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
• Entrance fees
• Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
• Cold towels and water on sightseeing days
Not Included:
• Other meals where not mention in the program
• Drinks/ waters on meals
• Singapore visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Tips and Gratuities
• Other services not listed in inclusive column
Full Day Singapore Tour – 8 hours - Singapore
Full Day Singapore Tour – 8 hours - Singapore
Highlights:
- Bumboat Ride
- Merlion Park
- Drive around the Civic District
- National Orchid Garden Admission
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Kampong Glam
- Arab Street
- Chinatown
- Little India
- Tekka Centre
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes, if guests can walk a short distance to board the bumboat when wheelchair must be foldable to fit into the minivan.
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Pick up/ Drop off services to/from cruise port
- Licensed, professional English-speaking guide
- Transportation by deluxe, air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled Water
- Meals that are not mentioned in the above itinerary
- Drinks or personal expenses or entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities.
- Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel, restaurants, etc.
Singapore City Tour (4 hours)
Half-day tour to Singapore City
Highlights
- Botanical Gardens
- Chinatown
- Bum Boat ride - 30-minute ride (share-basis)
- Merlion Park & Little India
Tour Duration: 4 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide
- Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing
- Gratuity to the guide & driver
- Service voucher
Not Included
- Any cruise arrangements
- Any meals
- Travel Insurance
- Any Visa
Singapore Sentosa Tour (4 hours)
Singapore Sentosa Tour (4 hours)
Half-day tour to Singapore - Sentosa
Highlights
- Sentosa Resort
- Sentosa Merlion Tower
- SEA Aquarium
Tour Duration: 4 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide
- Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing
- Gratuity to the guide & driver
- Service voucher
Not Included:
- Any cruise arrangements
- Any meals
- Travel insurance
- Any visa
Singapore Night Safari Tour (4 hours)
Singapore Night Safari Tour (4 hours)
Evening Singapore Safari Tour
Highlights
- 1815 hrs Singapore Night Safari
- 2215 hrs Return to hotel
Tour Duration: 4 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide
- Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing
- Gratuity to the guide & driver
- Service voucher
Not Included:
- Any cruise arrangements
- Any meals
- Travel insurance
- Any visa
Singapore Ethnic Neighbourhood Tour (4 hours)
Singapore Ethnic Neighbourhood Tour (4 hours)
Half Day Tour to Singapore Ethnic Neighbourhood
Highlights
- Kampong Glam
- Bugis Village
- Trishaw ride (2 persons to 1 Trishaw)
Tour Duration: 4 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide
- Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing
- Gratuity to the guide & driver
- Service voucher
Not Included:
- Any cruise arrangements
- Any meals
- Travel insurance
- Any visa
Singapore Foodie Tour (4 hours)
Singapore Foodie Tour (4 hours)
Half day tour to Singapore Foodie
Highlights
- Maxwell Hawker Centre or Lau Pat Sat (either one of the above venue depending availability)
- Tea Chapter
Tour Duration: 4 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide
- Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing
- Gratuity to the guide & driver
- Service voucher
Not Included:
- Any cruise arrangements
- Any meals
- Travel insurance
- Any visa
Singapore Flyer & Gardens By The Bay (4 hours)
Singapore Flyer & Gardens By The Bay (4 hours)
Half day tour to Singapore Flyer & Gardens By The Bay
Highlights
- Singapore Flyer - a 35 minutes ride (share-basis)
- Gardens by the Bay (Flower Dome and Cloud Forest)
Tour Duration: 4 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide
- Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing
- Gratuity to the guide & driver
- Service voucher
Not Included:
- Any cruise arrangements
- Any meals
- Travel insurance
- Any visa
Singapore Toa Payoh Hub Tour (4 hours)
Singapore Toa Payoh Hub Tour (4 hours)
Half day tour to Singapore Toa Payoh Hub
Highlights
- Toa Payoh (a first generation New Town built in the late 1960s)
- Coffee break in a local coffee shop
- Take a subway for a 5 minutes drive to Bishan (a second generation New Town, designed and built in the early 1990's)
Tour Duration: 4 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide
- Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing
- Gratuity to the guide & driver
- Service voucher
Not Included:
- Any cruise arrangements
- Any meals
- Travel insurance
- Any visa
Singapore Crazy Rich Asians Movie Locations Tour (4 hours)
Singapore Crazy Rich Asians Movie Locations Tour (4 hours)
Half day tour to Crazy Rich Asians Movie Locations in Singapore
Highlights
- Bukit Pasoh
- Newton Food Centre
- Chijmes
- Raffles Hotel
Tour Duration: 4 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide
- Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing
- Gratuity to the guide & driver
- Service voucher
Not Included:
- Any cruise arrangements
- Any meals
- Travel insurance
- Any visa
Singapore - Gardens By The Bay (3.5 Hours)
Singapore - Gardens By The Bay (3.5 Hours)
Highlights:
- Enter one of the "Top 10 Indoor Gardens of the World" - a futuristic area of garden artistry and horticulture spread over 101 hectares.
- In the Flower Dome we can marvel at the world's largest glass greenhouse, and wander amongst baobabs, thousand-year-old olive trees, a changing flower field display and more.
- In the Cloud Forest we will enter a mysterious world veiled in mist, as we come face to face with the 35-metre tall indoor waterfall and explore seven discovery zones.
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- English-speaking guide.
- Ground transportation in private A/C vehicle.
- 1 complimentary bottle of drinking water and 1 cold towel per person per half day tour/ 2 bottles of water and 2 cold towels per person per full day tour.
- Sightseeing including admission fees according to itinerary.
- Visa fees
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
Singapore - Heartlands Tour (3.5 Hours)
Singapore - Heartlands Tour (3.5 Hours)
Highlights:
- Visit Toa Payoh New Town. This is the first town to be built by the Housing Development Board, the government arm in charge of public housing in Singapore.
- Explore a typical self-sufficient town complete with public vs private housing, public transport, public amenities as well as industrial and commercial areas.
- Visit the public recreation areas and view a typical show flat for a public housing building. Visits to a wet market and hawker centre will give us an even deeper glimpse into local life. (Showflat is not open on Sundays and public holidays)
Tour Duration: 3.5 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning (Suggested starting time: 09h00 or 14h00)
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Local English Speaking Guide
- Ground transportation in private A/C vehicle.
- 2 bottles of water and 2 cold towels per person
- Sightseeing including admission fees according to itinerary.
- Personal Expenses, Tipping
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