Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
You'll touch down in Bangkok and get settled at your hotel where you'll meet your Travel Director and the rest of your group. This evening over dinner, you'll sample your first real Thai dishes and get filled in on what's coming up over the next couple of weeks.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Galleria 10)
- Day 2
Bangkok
Start with the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha, then walk through Chinatown's busy streets where goldsmiths and food vendors line the shops. You'll see the solid gold Buddha at Wat Traimit before lunch, and then it's your choice between the reclining Buddha at Wat Pho or Jim Thompson's House with its historic teak structures.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Galleria 10)
Included Activities
- Visit the Grand Palace
- Visit Chinatown
- Visit Wat Traimit (Temple of the Golden Buddha)
- Local lunch
Optional Activities
- Visit Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha)
- Visit Jim Thompson's House
Landmarks Grand Palace Chinatown Wat Traimit (Temple of the Golden Buddha) Wat Pho Jim Thompson's House 
- Day 3
Bangkok
Bangkok is yours to explore however you'd like. If you want a guided option, join the optional trip to Ayutthaya to see Bang Pa-In Summer Palace and wander through ancient temples and ruins. Otherwise, check out high-end shopping malls, get a Thai massage, or spend time relaxing at Lumpini Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Galleria 10)
Optional Activities
- Full-day optional trip to Ayutthaya including Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, Wat Maha That, Wat Na Phra Mane, Wat Lokayasutharam, and Chao Phraya River cruise with lunch
- Shopping at high-end shopping centres
- Thai massage
- Lumpini Park visit
Landmarks Bang Pa-In Summer Palace Ayutthaya Wat Maha That Wat Na Phra Mane Wat Lokayasutharam Wat Arun Lumpini Park - Day 4
Bangkok to Hua Hin
Head to Damnoen Saduak floating market early and take a boat tour through the canals where vendors sell fruits, vegetables, and handmade items from their sampans. Later you'll travel to Hua Hin on the coast and have the rest of the day to either relax or explore this seaside town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Loligo Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Damnoen Saduak floating market
- Boat tour of the canal
Landmarks Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Day 5
Hua Hin
Start at Phra Nakhon Khiri, a palace sitting 100 meters above the city with views across Hua Hin. After lunch, you'll explore Khao Luang Cave with its stalactites and Buddha statues inside. The rest of your afternoon and evening is free to relax or check out the local night market.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Loligo Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Phra Nakhon Khiri palace
- Visit Khao Luang Cave
Optional Activities
- Visit local night market
Landmarks Phra Nakhon Khiri Khao Luang Cave - Day 6
Hua Hin
You have a free day in Hua Hin to relax on the beaches or join the optional trip to Baan Silapin Artist Village and Monsoon Valley Vineyards. Walk through colorful artist galleries in the mountains, tour the vineyard to learn how wine gets made, and have lunch with three tapas and wine tastings included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Loligo Resort)
Optional Activities
- Visit Baan Silapin Artist Village and Monsoon Valley Vineyards including vineyard tour, wine-making education, wine tasting, and three-tapas lunch
Landmarks Baan Silapin Artist Village Monsoon Valley Vineyards - Day 7
Hua Hin to Penang
Travel back to Bangkok and catch your flight to Penang, Malaysia. Once you arrive in this cultural hub famous for its food, you'll head to your hotel and meet your Malaysian Travel Director for an orientation about the exciting days coming up.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cititel Penang)
- Day 8
Penang
Tour the Penang Batik Handicraft Centre to see traditional batik work, visit traditional Malay villages and paddy fields, then stop at the Snake Temple. Later ride through George Town's colonial streets and street art by rickshaw. You can optionally head up to Kek Lok Si Temple or Penang Hill for views before a local dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cititel Penang)
Included Activities
- Visit Penang Batik Handicraft Centre
- Visit traditional Malay villages and paddy fields
- Visit Snake Temple
Optional Activities
- Visit Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill with funicular ride
- Rickshaw tour of George Town exploring colonial streets, vibrant murals and 19th century architecture
- Local dinner of specialties
Landmarks Penang Batik Handicraft Centre Snake Temple Penang Bridge Kek Lok Si Temple Penang Hill George Town - Day 9
Penang to Cameron Highlands
See St. George's Church and the Goddess of Mercy Temple, then walk through streets with street art. Check out the detailed Khoo Kongsi clan house and historic Clan Jetty before heading to Kuala Kangsar to see the Masjid Ubudiah mosque. From there you'll travel into the tea-covered Cameron Highlands.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Heritage), Hotel (Strawberry Park Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit St. George's Church
- Visit The Goddess of Mercy Temple
- Explore Penang street art
- Visit Khoo Kongsi
- Visit Clan Jetty
- Visit Masjid Ubudiah
Landmarks St. George's Church The Goddess of Mercy Temple Khoo Kongsi Clan Jetty Masjid Ubudiah - Day 10
Cameron Highlands
Visit Malaysia's largest tea plantation where you'll learn about growing and harvesting tea while trying local varieties. Then it's on to a butterfly farm with tropical plants and floating butterflies, plus a strawberry farm and local market. Grab lunch on your own in Tanah Rata before heading back through rolling green fields.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Heritage), Hotel (Strawberry Park Resort)
Included Activities
- Tour Malaysia's largest tea station
- Visit butterfly farm
- Visit strawberry farm
- Visit local market
Landmarks Butterfly Farm Strawberry Farm Tanah Rata - Day 11
Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur
Head from Cameron Highlands into Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's capital. You'll go up the 88-storey Petronas Towers to walk the Skybridge and check out panoramic views from the observation deck. Tour the King's Palace, Royal Selangor Club, and Sultan Abdul Samad Building. If you're interested, explore Chinatown's night markets and temples for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santa Grand Signature), Hotel (ibis Kuala Lumpur City Centre)
Included Activities
- Visit Petronas Towers including Skybridge and observation deck
- Guided tour of King's Palace
- Visit Royal Selangor Club
- Visit Sultan Abdul Samad Building
Optional Activities
- Visit Chinatown including night markets, Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, and Malay dinner
Landmarks Petronas Towers King's Palace Royal Selangor Club Sultan Abdul Samad Building Chinatown Sri Maha Mariamman Temple - Day 12
Kuala Lumpur
Your last full day in Kuala Lumpur is flexible. Shop in the trendy Bangsar or Pubika neighborhoods, wander through Chinatown where the city started, or browse Central Market for handmade local goods. You can also join the optional trip to Malacca to see colonial architecture like the pink Stadthuys and Malaysia's oldest functioning temple with traditional Peranakan Nyonya lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santa Grand Signature), Hotel (ibis Kuala Lumpur City Centre)
Optional Activities
- Visit Malacca including Stadthuys, Cheng Hoon Teng temple, and traditional Peranakan Nyonya lunch
Landmarks Bangsar Pubika Chinatown Central Market Stadthuys Cheng Hoon Teng Temple - Day 13
Kuala Lumpur
Your two-week journey wraps up today. You'll leave with memories of tea plantations, beautiful architecture, and the food you've tried along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
