Is this a definite departure date? I am celiac/gluten-free, will that be a problem to accommodate my allergy on this trip? Is this an appropriate trip for a solo female traveler?

February 16, 2025, is not yet definite departure which means the trip has not yet met minimum numbers. We can add a note to your booking so that our team is aware of your condition. This trip is a great option for solo female travelers. Our tours are designed to be safe, welcoming, and inclusive for all guests, including solo travelers.

Is the international flights included in this trip

International flights are not included, the price is based on the land portion of the tour only.

Is this tour safe for a solo female traveler, as I've never been to Malaysia before? Is this tour a definite departure? I am gluten-free/celiac. Would I be able to accommodate my allergy?

Yes, our tours are designed with safety as a top priority, making them an excellent choice for solo travelers, including solo female travelers. Our experienced guides are knowledgeable about local customs and safety practices. This departure date is still available. For allergies, we will send a specific requirement form upon booking creation to ensure gluten-free/celiac-friendly meals.

Can you tell me if your prices include return flights from the uk

Our prices do not include return flights from the UK. Our prices include the tour only. If you were to book, for example, the Highlights of Singapore and Malaysia tour at the starting price of GBP 3 533 per person, you will not have flights included but you will have: a guided tour with an expert travel director by luxury coach, 11 Breakfasts, 1 Be My Guest experience, 2 Dinners, 1 Regional Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner.

Would like to request a quote for family vacation with multiple children ages ranging from 1 to 13 years old.

We have given TourRadar the contact information for our group booking department and they will reach out on their behalf.

Is there anyway we can visit Singapore either before or after the tour in order to visit with friends who live there over a 3 day weekend? Since air travel is included can we change that to upgrade to premium economy and make up any differences in that or scheduling?

Your Colonial Singapore and Malaysia trip would be starting in Singapore and ending in Penang, Malaysia, so for ease of travel, we would recommend booking your flights so that you arrive a few days earlier if you wish to visit family or friends in Singapore pre-trip. If you would like a quote for the Colonial Singapore and Malaysia trip, we just ask that you provide us which tour date you were interested in.

Highlights of Singapore and Malaysia

12 days

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From Singapore to Georgetown

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The whole trip was excellent. Also as we finished the tour a day earlier and did not have the farewell meal or stay the final night are we not due a refund?
Wayne, traveled in November
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Operator: Trafalgar
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 50
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Singapore
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clark Quay)
Day 2
Singapore
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (At a local Chinese restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clark Quay)
Included Activities
- City tour starting at Raffles Landing Site
- Walk along Singapore River through Colonial District
- See Parliament House, Victoria Theatre, and Old Supreme Court Building
- Explore Chinatown
- Explore Little India
- Visit UNESCO-listed Singapore Botanic Gardens
- Leisurely stroll through National Orchid Garden
- Watch Chinese calligraphy demonstration by a Local Specialist
- Dinner at local Chinese restaurant
- Explore Night Market
- Traditional bumboat cruise along Singapore River
Landmarks
Raffles Landing Site
Singapore River
Parliament House
Victoria Theatre
Old Supreme Court Building
Chinatown
Little India
Singapore Botanic Gardens
National Orchid Garden
Day 3
Singapore
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clark Quay)
Included Activities
- Morning culinary tour sampling multicultural food scene
- Visit Geylang Serai market
- Visit Joo Chiat and Katong enclave
- Visit Peranakan-style shophouse with display of local delicacies and artefacts
Optional Activities
- Night Out at Marina Bay Optional Experience - Rhapsody of Lights Show and Cloud Forest with world's largest indoor waterfall
Landmarks
Geylang Serai Market
Joo Chiat
Katong
Cloud Forest
Day 4
Singapore to Malacca
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Be My Guest lunch with a local family in Kampung Cantik village)
Accommodation
Hotel (The Pines)
Included Activities
- Visit Kampung Cantik village
- Be My Guest lunch with local family
- Walk around village with Local Specialist
- Learn about local fruits, herbs and spices
- Participate in top spinning
- Participate in silat (Malaysian art of self-defence)
Landmarks
Kampung Cantik
Day 5
Malacca
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (The Pines)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of UNESCO-listed Malacca with Local Specialist
- Visit Dutch Square
- See Stadhuys and clock tower
- Ascend Malacca Hill
- Stroll along river to Kampung Kuli
- View traditional craft shopfronts
- Leisurely cruise along Malacca River
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks
Dutch Square
Stadhuys
Malacca Hill
Kampung Kuli
Malacca River
Day 6
Malacca to Kuala Lumpur
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Melia Kuala Lumpur)
Included Activities
- Visit Independence Square
- View Sultan Abdul Samad Building
- Ascend Sky Bridge observation deck
- View Petronas Twin Towers
Landmarks
Independence Square
Sultan Abdul Samad Building
Petronas Twin Towers
Sky Bridge
Day 7
Kuala Lumpur
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Melia Kuala Lumpur)
Included Activities
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience visit to Orang Asli village
- Visit Orang Asli Museum
- Stroll village with Local Specialist
- Observe bamboo cooking and weaving traditions
- Visit Chow Kit Market
- Explore Kampung Baru
- Sample traditional Malay sweets and cakes at local food stalls
Landmarks
Orang Asli Museum
Chow Kit Market
Kampung Baru
Day 8
Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Strawberry Park Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Batu Caves
- Photo stop at Lata Iskandar Waterfall
- Afternoon tea and scones with cream and locally produced strawberry jam in Tanah Rata
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks
Batu Caves
Lata Iskandar Waterfall
Tanah Rata
Day 9
Cameron Highlands to Ipoh
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (M Roof Hotel & Residences)
Included Activities
- Drive through Cameron Highlands
- Visit Perak Cave Temple
- See golden Buddha statue and painted murals
- Walking tour of Ipoh
- Admire colonial-style buildings
- Explore old town narrow laneways and street art
Optional Activities
- Visit night bazaar for retail therapy
Landmarks
Cameron Highlands
Perak Cave Temple
Ipoh
Day 10
Ipoh to Penang
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Areca Hotel Penang)
Included Activities
- Visit Ubudiah Mosque in Kuala Kangsar
- Immerse in traditional Labu Sayong earthenware crafting
- Cross one of Southeast Asia's longest bridges
Optional Activities
- Visit Kek Lok Si Temple
- Ascend Penang Hill by funicular railway
Landmarks
Ubudiah Mosque
Kek Lok Si Temple
Penang Hill
Day 11
Georgetown, Penang
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Celebratory dinner with travel companions)
Accommodation
Hotel (Areca Hotel Penang)
Included Activities
- Historical tour of Georgetown
- Photo stop at Fort Cornwallis
- Visit Khoo Kongsi Chinese clan house
- View colonial architecture and street art via traditional trishaw
- Celebratory dinner
Landmarks
Fort Cornwallis
Khoo Kongsi
Georgetown
Day 12
Penang
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Raffles Landing Site
Singapore River
Parliament House
Victoria Theatre
Old Supreme Court Building
Chinatown
Little India
Singapore Botanic Gardens
National Orchid Garden

Landmarks
Geylang Serai Market
Joo Chiat
Katong
Cloud Forest

Landmarks
Kampung Cantik

Landmarks
Dutch Square
Stadhuys
Malacca Hill
Kampung Kuli
Malacca River

Landmarks
Independence Square
Sultan Abdul Samad Building
Petronas Twin Towers
Sky Bridge

Landmarks
Orang Asli Museum
Chow Kit Market
Kampung Baru

Landmarks
Batu Caves
Lata Iskandar Waterfall
Tanah Rata

Landmarks
Cameron Highlands
Perak Cave Temple
Ipoh

Landmarks
Ubudiah Mosque
Kek Lok Si Temple
Penang Hill

Landmarks
Fort Cornwallis
Khoo Kongsi
Georgetown

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Optional Extras

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Flights
Insurance
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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clark Quay
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 3
The Pines
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Melia Kuala Lumpur
Hotel
Days 6, 7
Strawberry Park Resort
Hotel
day 8
M Roof Hotel & Residences
Hotel
day 9
Areca Hotel Penang
Hotel
Days 10, 11

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Number of tours

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Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

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Response rate

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Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Itinerary
4.0
Transport
5.0
Accommodation
4.0
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.5

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Wayne
November 4th, 2019
4.5
The whole trip was excellent. We have a question that we have forwarded to Trafalger with no response. Why did we...
The whole trip was excellent. We have a question that we have forwarded to Trafalger with no response. Why did we have to pay room charges when we first arrived at the hotel? We had been travelling for nearly 24 hours and needed to have access to our room but we had to pay!! Also as we finished the tour a day earlier and did not have the farewell meal or stay the final night are we not due a refund?Show more
Traveled in October 2019
Reply from: Trafalgar
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us here at Trafalgar; we really appreciate hearing from our guests. While we are pleased to read that you enjoyed your trip overall, it does, however, concern us to hear that there were certain questions from your trip that still remain unanswered. With this in mind, we have shared your comments with our Guest Relations Department, who will look into the concerns that you have raised and come back to you with a response. Despite this, we remain hopeful that your journey through Singapore and Malaysia was otherwise uplifting and for the chance to restore your full trust in Trafalgar in the future.
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Julie
Asked on August 31st, 2024
Is this a definite departure date? I am celiac/gluten-free, will that be a problem to accommodate my allergy on this trip? Is this an appropriate trip for a solo female traveler?
Meals
Tour Details
Travel Support
- TrafalgarOperator•Written August 2024
  February 16, 2025, is not yet definite departure which means the trip has not yet met minimum numbers. We can add a note to your booking so that our team is aware of your condition. This trip is a great option for solo female travelers. Our tours are designed to be safe, welcoming, and inclusive for all guests, including solo travelers.
C
Carole
Asked on July 2nd, 2024
Is the international flights included in this trip
Flights / Transfers
- TrafalgarOperator•Written July 2024
  International flights are not included, the price is based on the land portion of the tour only.
O
Oliver
Asked on June 27th, 2024
Is this tour safe for a solo female traveler, as I've never been to Malaysia before? Is this tour a definite departure? I am gluten-free/celiac. Would I be able to accommodate my allergy?
Meals
Tour Details
Travel Support
- TrafalgarOperator•Written June 2024
  Yes, our tours are designed with safety as a top priority, making them an excellent choice for solo travelers, including solo female travelers. Our experienced guides are knowledgeable about local customs and safety practices. This departure date is still available. For allergies, we will send a specific requirement form upon booking creation to ensure gluten-free/celiac-friendly meals.
- O
  Oliver
  Traveler•Written June 2024
  Would you be able to book the same hotel if I arrive 3 to 4 days prior to the trip or should I book it myself? Do optional experiences on day 3 and 10 need to be pre-booked ahead of time and how much is the additional fee? Are transfers included to and from the hotel?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written June 2024
  You can add pre-accommodation of up to 3 nights. Optional experiences will be available and coordinated by your Travel Director. Complimentary transfers will be provided from Singapore Changi Airport on the first day of the tour and from the end hotel in George Town to Penang International Airport on the last day of the tour.
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Heather
Asked on November 20th, 2023
Can you tell me if your prices include return flights from the uk
Flights / Transfers
Price / Availability
- TrafalgarOperator•Written November 2023
  Our prices do not include return flights from the UK. Our prices include the tour only. If you were to book, for example, the Highlights of Singapore and Malaysia tour at the starting price of GBP 3 533 per person, you will not have flights included but you will have: a guided tour with an expert travel director by luxury coach, 11 Breakfasts, 1 Be My Guest experience, 2 Dinners, 1 Regional Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner.
G
Gloria
Asked on March 22nd, 2022
Would like to request a quote for family vacation with multiple children ages ranging from 1 to 13 years old.
Age Range
Tour Details
- TrafalgarOperator•Written April 2022
  We have given TourRadar the contact information for our group booking department and they will reach out on their behalf.
A
Andrea
Asked on January 19th, 2022
Is there anyway we can visit Singapore either before or after the tour in order to visit with friends who live there over a 3 day weekend? Since air travel is included can we change that to upgrade to premium economy and make up any differences in that or scheduling?
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- TrafalgarOperator•Written January 2022
  Your Colonial Singapore and Malaysia trip would be starting in Singapore and ending in Penang, Malaysia, so for ease of travel, we would recommend booking your flights so that you arrive a few days earlier if you wish to visit family or friends in Singapore pre-trip. If you would like a quote for the Colonial Singapore and Malaysia trip, we just ask that you provide us which tour date you were interested in.

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Currencies
RM
Malaysian Ringgit
Malaysia
$
Singapore Dollar
Singapore
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.
Type G
Malaysia and Singapore
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Malaysia.Singapore. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Malaysia.Singapore. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Malaysia.Singapore. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Malaysia.Singapore. Ideally 1 month before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before July 26th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 26th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Trafalgar. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Trafalgar will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Trafalgar" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
- Your money is safe with TourRadar, as we only pay the tour operator after your tour has departed.
- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Trafalgar. Please familiarize yourself with the Trafalgar payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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