Wat Trimitr & Wat Po Buddhist Temples, Victoria Peak & Repulse Bay, Ubud Monkey Forest & Tegalalang Rice Terraces
Experience the best that Asia has to offer with this unique blend of metropolitan Asian cities, including Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Bali. In Singapore, we’ll have time to explore magnificent statues and picturesque views at the Marina Bay waterfront, followed by a visit to glitzy Orchard Road and the National Orchid Garden. Discover Bangkok’s Thai architecture and Buddhist temples with visits to Wat Po and the Grand Palace before experiencing the vibrant Mae Klong railway market and floating market of Damneon Saduak. Continue on to Hong Kong, where we’ll head to the top of Victoria Peak, visit Repulse Bay, learn about the Aberdeen Fishing Village, and even stop at a nunnery! In the tropical island paradise of Bali, we’ll spend time in Ubud with visits to the Ubud Monkey Forest, Ubud Royal Palace, Ubud Traditional Art Market, and Tegalalang Rice Terraces. Finally, enjoy a day of leisure as you experience the hotel’s beaches and spa facilities or do some shopping at local markets.
Did you know you can make this tour private? Find out about pricing and options
for groups of 15 or more travelers.
Itinerary at
a Glance
2024 & Spring 2025 Tour Itinerary:
- 2 nights in Singapore
- 4 nights in Bangkok
- 3 nights in Hong Kong
- 3 nights in Bali
Tour Highlights
- Explore the history of Singapore
- National Orchid Garden (Singapore Botanical Gardens)
- Wat Trimitr & Wat Po Buddhist Temples (Bangkok)
- Mae Klong Railway & Damneon Saduak Floating Markets
- Grand Palace (Bangkok)
- Victoria Peak (Hong Kong)
- Sampan ride in Hong Kong Harbour
- Aberdeen Floating Fishing Village (Hong Kong)
- Visit the Ubud Monkey Forest (Bali)
Your Tour Includes
- Optional round-trip airfare from Los Angeles (LAX) including taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
- All intra-tour flights and transfers
- Ground transportation in an air-conditioned motorcoach
- Accommodations at first class hotels
- Porterage (1 bag per person)
- 21 meals: 12 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 4 dinners
- Comprehensive sightseeing tours and entry fees as per itinerary
- Experienced, English-speaking tour guides throughout
Max Group Size: 30 travelers
Activity Level: Level 2
Expect most included touring to require walking and standing periods up to 4 hours at a time (up to 2 times per day). Included touring may feature light hiking, and/or stairs on some hilly and/or uneven terrain. Learn More
Pacing Level: Balanced
Expect either half-day or full-day tours most days with a free day or free half-day to explore independently in most cities. There may be a few early mornings or long travel days by bus (don’t worry—there are always comfort stops!), and you may expect to stay in most accommodations for 3+ nights. Learn More
Additional Entry Requirements for U.S. Passport Holders
A valid passport is required for international tours. There are entry requirements for U.S. passport holders. Please visit our Passports & Visas page to learn more about any required actions, next steps, and additional costs.
For more detailed information about this tour and destination, visit
our Before You Depart section.
2024 & Spring 2025 Tour Itinerary
Passengers who purchase flights will depart 2 days before the tour starts and return on the same day as the tour ends.
For flight details, see Before You Depart.
Welcome to Singapore, known as the "Garden City" for its tree-lined streets and parks. Travelers who purchased our air-inclusive program will be met and transferred to our hotel located in the cultural district, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant prior to check-in. This evening, our English-speaking guide hosts an orientation followed by a welcome dinner at our hotel.
Accommodations: Hotel Mi Bencoolen or similar
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Discover Singapore's transformation from a sleepy fishing village to a metropolitan powerhouse. We'll hop aboard a traditional bumboat and sail to Merlion Park, home to the magnificent fountain shaped like the park's mythical namesake. We'll take in the beautiful views of Marina Bay before continuing to the Civic District. Here, we'll wander boulevards lined with historic buildings, and walk along Orchard Road, a chic shopping avenue and the beating heart of Singapore's glitzy commercial center. At the National Orchid Garden, we'll explore the garden's 60,000 plants and keep an eye out for the country's national flower, Vanda Miss Joaquim. After lunch at a local bistro, we'll return to our hotel with the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning, we'll fly to Thailand, the "Land of Smiles." We'll arrive in Bangkok, the breathtaking capital situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. Our Thailand guide will meet us at the airport and escort us to our upscale, centrally-located hotel on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. The rest of the day is ours to relax after our flight and enjoy our hotel's amenities or explore Bangkok independently. This evening, consider an optional Pearl Dinner Cruise which sails down the Chao Phraya River with a classical Thai dance show with Bangkok's beautiful skyline as the backdrop.
Accommodations: Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside or similar
Meals: Breakfast
This morning, we'll enjoy a special orientation after breakfast before beginning our tour of some of Bangkok's outstanding Buddhist temples. We'll visit the White Marble Temple, considered one of the finest examples of Thai architecture, and Wat Po with its colossal 150-foot-long "Reclining Buddha." Next, we'll visit the Grand Palace, the former residence of the kings and one of the most beautiful examples of ancient Siamese architecture. The mile-square palace grounds contain the greatest concentration of Thai art and architecture in the country, including the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. After our visit, we'll return to our hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure or join an optional klongs (canals) tour.
Meals: Breakfast
Early this morning we'll leave for the Mae Klong Railway Market. As the name suggests, this market sits on a railway and whenever a train approaches, we can expect to see a flurry of activity as baskets of wares are moved and awnings come down so the train can travel right through the heart of the market. Next, we'll drive to the colorful floating market of Damneon Saduak where we'll watch merchants sell food, produce, baskets, and more from their boats. Before we return to Bangkok, we'll stop at a sugar palm farm where we can sample the local area's delights. We'll stop for lunch at a local restaurant as we make our way back to Bangkok with the balance of the day at leisure. Consider joining an optional street eats tour by tuk-tuk!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today is ours to explore Bangkok on our own or we can join an optional tour. Consider visiting Kanchanaburi to see and learn more about the impact that World War II had on this beautiful province with the River Kwai and Hellfire Pass optional tour, or explore Thailand's more ancient history with a visit to Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Thailand, where we can explore the city's ancient temples.
Meals: Breakfast
Early this morning, we'll depart for the airport and our flight to Hong Kong, named "Fragrant Harbor" in Cantonese. Historians today believe the name originally came from the area's production and trading of incense. Upon arrival, our Hong Kong guide will be waiting to take us to our hotel where we'll enjoy a complimentary drink (either a cocktail or mocktail). This evening, we'll walk to a local restaurant for dinner.
Accommodations: Royal Pacific Hotel & Towers Hong Kong or similar
Meals: Box Breakfast, Dinner
Today's half-day tour takes us up the funicular railway to the famous peak viewpoint where we can enjoy panoramic views of Hong Kong. We'll drive past Repulse Bay, named for the British warship HMS Repulse which once thwarted pirates in the area. We'll continue to Aberdeen Fishing Village where we can learn more about Hong Kong's fishermen and ride a sampan for a closer look at the colorful junks that dot the harbor. We'll find some peace at our next stop—the Chi Lin Nunnery. This impressive Tang-style Buddhist temple complex is home to some treasured Buddhist relics, and we can admire the elegant wooden structure which was built without nails before returning to the hustle and bustle of the city with a stroll through Stanley Market.
Meals: Breakfast
Today is ours to explore Hong Kong on our own or we can join an optional excursion to Macau, where we can see a unique blend of Portuguese and Chinese influences as we explore the city before ending our tour with a stop at the casino.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning we'll fly to the tropical island paradise of Bali. Upon arrival, we'll meet our Bali guide and continue to our hotel in Tanjung Benoa. This evening we'll enjoy a welcome dinner at our hotel.
Accommodations: Sadara Boutique Beach Resort Bali or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Our day takes us to the lush Ubud Monkey Forest, a nature reserve and temple complex where we can observe playful monkeys, and marvel at ancient temples. At the Ubud Royal Palace, we'll admire the architectural beauty of the palace, explore the gardens, and learn about Ubud's history and culture. Next, a short walk takes us to the vibrant Ubud Traditional Art Market, where we can browse the stalls offering handicrafts, textiles, artwork, and souvenirs. After a delicious lunch of traditional Balinese dishes, we'll drive to the breathtaking landscape that is the Tegalalang Rice Terraces before returning to our hotel with the balance of the day at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today is ours to explore Bali on our own or we can join an optional tour to Taman Ayun Royal Temple, one of the most beautiful temples in Bali, explore a traditional Balinese compound to better understand traditional Indonesian culture, and Tanah Lot temple, where we'll leave our own handmade offering. This evening, we'll enjoy a farewell dinner at our resort with our fellow travelers.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Our tour comes to an end after breakfast this morning. Travelers who purchased our air-inclusive package will transfer to the airport for our flight to Singapore and onward flight to the U.S.
Meals: Breakfast
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Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
Single supplement applies when not sharing a room. Select a
date above to see the rates for that specific departure.
For more information on this tour, please
contact us here
or call us during business hours (Monday-Friday from 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Eastern)
at 1.800.337.7773.
Reservations and Payments
Reservations can be made online or by phone
(1.800.337.7773)
and will be confirmed upon receipt of your non-refundable,
non-transferable deposit, which must be received at the
time of reservation.
Deposits are $300 per person.
Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure.
Space and prices subject to availability.
Please see the
smarTours Terms and Conditions for complete
booking information.
Optional Tours
Customize your trip with these optional tours.
Enhance your trip with our recommended optional tours.
Indicated optional tours are available to pre-book
when you reserve your trip and can be added to your
reservation up to final payment. This is the best option
to guarantee your spot on your preferred optional tour!
Optional tours require a minimum number of participants.
Optional tours are non-refundable unless they do not operate.
Some optional tours can be purchased in-destination and
may cost extra. The payment methods and currency
information to purchase tours in-destination will be
provided on final documentation.
Day 3 Evening Tour
Experience a different side of Bangkok with our dinner cruise down the Chao Phraya River. From the River City Pier, we'll embark on the luxurious Grand Pearl. We'll set sail, sipping on a welcome cocktail as we take in the spectacular views of Bangkok's skyline including the Grand Palace and Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn. Once the sun has set, we can indulge in a delicious Thai and international cuisine buffet, dining under the moonlight with live music. Our incredible entertainment this evening also includes a classical Thai dance with the bright lights of the city making the perfect backdrop.
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Day 4 Afternoon Tour
Discover why Bangkok has been nicknamed the “Venice of the East!” We'll travel from our hotel to Thornburi, situated on the right bank of the river, where we'll board a private motorboat and ride along the canals to get a firsthand impression of the scenic life along the city’s waterways. A stop will also be made at the Royal Barge Museum.
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Day 5 Evening Tour
Our tuk-tuk takes us past important landmarks like the Democracy Monument before we enjoy Pad Thai at a Michelin-starred restaurant for an explosion of spicy and savory flavors. Next, we'll have a photo break at the Giant Swing, then stop at a local night market where we can wander the rows of bustling stalls to learn about local delicacies and sample the vast array of street food flavors from umami to sweet dishes. We'll walk off our food with a stroll through Thailand's largest flower market where we can try to fold some fresh lotus before we learn about wedding traditions at a shop selling special wedding desserts. We'll end the night at a rooftop bar where we can sip a refreshing beer or drink of choice.
Note: The meeting and drop-off point for this optional tour is Hua Lamphong Station.
AVAILABLE TO PRE-BOOK!
Day 6 Full-Day Tour
Just a three-hour drive from Bangkok lies a stark juxtaposition: the stunningly beautiful province of Kanchanaburi, marred by a dark history of sorrow and despair. We'll journey past the historic "Death Railway," a legacy of World War II which was originally built by Allied prisoners of war. This trainway runs across bridge 277, the famous Bridge over the River Kwai, where thousands of prisoners lost their lives constructing this link between Thailand and Myanmar (Burma). After lunch at a local restaurant, we'll visit Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, where the remains of those who died during the railway's construction were laid to rest. Our excursion ends with a visit to Hellfire Pass, a dramatic part of the railway that literally cut through the mountain, and a visit to Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum.
Note: This tour and the Ayutthaya optional excursion take place at the same time. Travelers must choose to take either this optional tour or the Ayutthaya excursion.
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Day 6 Full-Day Tour
Discover Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Thailand. First, we'll visit Bang Pa-In Palace, with its mix of European, gothic, and Thai-Buddhist architecture. We'll have time to explore the vast grounds, including several temple complexes, a watch tower, and a tranquil lake. Visit Wat Yai Chai Mongkol on the eastern banks of the Pa Sak River, a temple said to have been built by King U-Thong for monks returning from Sri Lanka to rest their heads. Next, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet and then Wat Mahathat, a highly-sacred temple famous for Lord Buddha relics, its traditional style, and the temple's most prominent landmark, a sandstone Buddha image entwined in the roots of a Bodhi tree. After an included lunch at a riverside restaurant, we'll cruise along the river to see the ruins and imagine its former glory. We'll return to Bangkok in the late afternoon.
Note: This tour and the River Kwai & Hellfire Pass optional tour take place at the same time. Travelers must choose to take either this optional tour or the River Kwai & Hellfire Pass tour.
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Day 9 Full-Day Tour
Overflowing with a unique blend of Portuguese and Chinese influences, Macau offers an array of fascinating historical sites and modern entertainment! As a part of our tour, we'll visit the Ruins of St. Paul and imagine its former glory as we gaze at th eremaining stone facade of the once great cathedral. We'll see the Old City walls which show the defensive network of the Portuguese, and we'll discover Toaist tradition at A-Ma, the oldest temple of Macau. After our historical visits, we'll head to the casino for some high-rolling fun!
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Day 12 Morning Tour
On our optional tour, we'll visit one of Bali's most historic areas, the Tabanan region. Our first stop is at the Taman Ayun Royal Temple, one of the most beautiful temples in Bali. Built in 1634, this beautiful structure was originally constructed for the Royal Family. We can wander the grounds and enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding moat. Next, we'll visit Rumah Desa, a traditional Balinese compound and a perfect example of traditional Indonesian culture. We'll have our palms read by a local mystic before we try our hand at farming! We can even hop on the local version of a tractor, a water buffalo! Next, we'll learn how to create our own offering (an important part of Balinese rituals) which we'll take with us to Tanah Lot Temple. Here, we'll learn how the Balinese pray and give thanks and we'll lay our own handmade offerings at the temple.
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Featured Accommodations
41 Bencoolen St, Singapore 189623
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2074 Charoenkrung Road, Bangkorlaem, Bangkok, 10120, Thailand
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China Hong Kong City, 33 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Tanjung Benoa, Jl. Pratama, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80363, Indonesia
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Wallace C
Excellent tour. Itinerary was outstanding. Hotels and food was excellent. Very professional. Enjoyed the trip much learning new cultures. I will travel with Smar again.
Great value for price of trip.
Joe R
Trip was nice but very exhausting. We flew from LAX to Hong Hong (14 hours and 20 minutes) then had 3 hour wait to catch 2 1/2 flight to Thailand at airport for 2 hours then 1 hour and a 1/2 to hotel. Welcome dinner in 30 minutes. Are flights to remain countries required we arrive three hours early at airport and long drives to and from airport. My wife and I both got ill in Hong Kong and we ask for the guide to call a Doctor. He called hotel manager and the hotel charged $100 concierge fee to escort doctor to our room. We were given antibiotics and had to pay $1,074 U S dollars for this visit! We filed claim with Tripmate on December 13, 2018. They never responded until January 28, 2019 to stated they need supplemental insurance information. We stated we receive Medicare and the trip would not be covered. They demand a statement from Medicare stating they would be no benefits paid. During this time we spent hours calling Tripmates automated number. They never answered the phone at any time. It required a call back option and if you missed a called back you needed to restart the process. I called Smartours to ask for assistance into looking into our issue and they stated send an email to support. We received an automated respond that they would respond with 6 weeks. Yes you read this correctly. They never called or attempted to assist. We met a lot of nice people and enjoyed a lot of sights but I trip will be remember as a nightmare dealing with Tripmate and the lack of concern from Smartours. We just got our insurance check today. We filed claim on December 13, 2018, and received check today August 15, 2019. The system will not allow you to place a 3 star review
Anonymous
We had a fabulous time on our recent trip to Asia with Smartours. Wonderful value and experience.
Teri
Well priced, qualified local guides, smaller group.
Carol
In general this was an excellent tour. It would have been better if there had been a Smartours guide for the entire tour in addition to the local guides as I have had on every other Smartours trip I have been on. That said, the choice of sites for the city tours and the optional tours was excellent. The pace was pretty intense, but it helped to take a spa day in Bali. We had a great time.
Karen
The best of the Orient was fantastic. The tour guides were all knowledgeable and personable. The hotels were great. The optional tours made the trip so memorable for our family. Our grown sons came with us making it even more special.
Mary
Best of the Orient exceeded my expectations. Each country’s Tour Director was friendly, accommodating, and had a great sense of humor. That said, Ketsara Chocksmai and Nok Teawattana are by far the best! Both share their passion and love for their country, treat their tourists like family, and spend their free time exploring more sites with their tourists. I’ve been blessed to have Ketsara twice in the past two years and she never disappoints! The optional tours were money well spent!
OLGA E
WE JUST CAME BACK FROM OUR TOUR "BEST OF ORIENT", EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATIONS, FLIGHTS, LAND TRANSPORTATION, AND SITES WERE ALL EXCELLENT. IN BANGKOK OUR GUIDE NUK WAS A VERY TALENTED, KNOWLEDGEABLE AND FRIENDLY PERSON, CONGRATULATIONS. WE REALLY ENJOYED OUR TOUR IN ALL ASPECTS. THIS WAS OUR THIRD TRIP WITH YOU, THANKS AGAIN AND WE HOPE TO CONTINUE OUR TRIPS WITH YOU.
OLGA AND CONSTANZA ESCOBAR, PIEDAD NARANJO
COLOMBIA, SOUTH AMERICA
Karen B
Enjoyed all aspects. Cathay Pacific good. Guides excellent. Hotels excellent. No wifi in rooms in Bali, had to sit on balcony over reception desk. Tours excellent.
Joshua O
Just returned from this trip with my wife. Very impressed with Smartours and all of the accommodations, tours and how organized everything was. The guides were amazing especially our Bangkok guide Nuk. She is a saint and made Thailand so special. I recommend this trip immensely. I still don't know how they did it for the price. This is a deal and a huge bargain. Thank you for the best trip of our lives.
Kirsten
This was a great tour with great local tour guides everyone was so friendly and eager to get help when needed. This was my first tour and I would definitely do it again
ken P
Amazing trip...highly recomended.Great tour guides
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