Classic Gateway: Malaysia & Singapore

Arrive in Singapore, meet with our local representatives, and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city.

Begin with a city tour of the Civic District, passing the Padang, Singapore Cricket Club, historic Parliament House, and the National Gallery Singapore. Stop at Merlion Park for views of Marina Bay and the iconic Merlion, a mythological creature with the body of a fish and the head of a lion. Visit Thian Hock Keng Temple, one of the oldest Buddhist-Taoist temples in Singapore, before passing through Chinatown. Proceed to the Singapore Botanic Gardens, the country’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, and walk through the National Orchid Garden, home to a vast collection of 60,000 orchid plants. In the evening, visit the Night Safari, the world’s first nocturnal wildlife park set across 40 hectares of secondary jungle. Observe nocturnal animals in habitats designed to replicate environments such as the Himalayan Foothills, the Southeast Asian Rainforest, and the Indian Subcontinent. Explore walking trails for closer encounters and enjoy the East and West tram loops for broader views of the park.

The morning is at leisure. In the late afternoon, visit Gardens by the Bay, a sprawling urban oasis spanning 101 hectares. Explore the Flower Dome, recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world’s largest glass greenhouse, showcasing exotic plants from Australia, America, Africa, Asia, and Europe. The Cloud Forest features a 35-meter indoor waterfall and mist-filled walkways surrounded by tropical highland flora.

• Flower Dome: Recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world’s largest glass greenhouse, the Flower Dome is home to 30,000 exotic plants in a perpetual spring. Its nine gardens represent flora from five continents—Australia, America, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Delight in the changing displays of the Flower Field, which beautifully reflect the seasons, festivals, and themed celebrations.
• Cloud Forest: Featured among CNN.com’s World’s Ten Best Sky Gardens, the Cloud Forest boasts one of the world’s tallest indoor waterfalls, soaring to an impressive 35 meters. Wander through the cool-moist tropical highlands, marvel at the vibrant orchid display in Orchid Haven, and take in breathtaking views on the mist-shrouded Cloud Walk and Tree Top Walk, set within nine captivating discovery zones.

After breakfast, travel to Malacca and tour its historic landmarks, including Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, Kampung Kling Mosque, Jonker Street, Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum, the pink Stadthuys Building, Malacca Clock Tower, Christchurch, and Porta de Santiago.

In the morning, travel to Kuala Lumpur and tour the city, including stops at King’s Palace, the National Mosque, and the Railway Station. Explore Independence Square and view landmarks such as Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Selangor Club, and St. Mary’s Church. Continue with visits to Sri Mahamariamman Temple and Chinatown. End the day with panoramic views of the city from the Communication Tower, Southeast Asia’s tallest.

Today, visit the Royal Selangor Visitor Center, the world’s largest pewter manufacturer, showcasing intricate craftsmanship. Continue to Batu Caves, a sacred Hindu temple and pilgrimage site (Not open 3 days pre and post the Thaipusam festival). Conclude the day with a visit to a batik gallery to learn about traditional textile art.

Spend the morning at leisure before transferring to Kuala Lumpur airport for the return flight.

B – Breakfast