Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong & Bali

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.