Depart from San Francisco or Los Angeles to Bangkok, Thailand
Arrive in Bangkok.
Upon clearing Customs and Immigration, you will be met by our guide who will be carrying an ICS Travel Group sign with your name. Your guide will present you with a welcome packet including all necessary documentation, vouchers, and all contact information for your guide and local offices.
Overnight in Bangkok at Ibis Bangkok Sukhumvit 24 (3*) or similar
Breakfast is served at the hotel.
Grand Palace Tour (approx. 2.5 - 3.5 hours)
The Grand Palace is a "must see" for every visitor to Bangkok. Located close to the banks of the Chao Phraya River (The River of Kings) the Grand Palace is the perfect example of an ancient Siamese court. Within the compound is the Temple of The Emerald Buddha (Wat Pra Kaew) which houses Thailand's most precious image of the Lord Buddha. The Emerald Buddha is believed to have supernatural powers and is dressed in robes according to the season by the King of Thailand himself.
Note: When visiting the Grand Palace you will be required to wear proper attire (no bare shoulder bare knees or strapless-heel shoes). Shoes must be removed before entering all temple buildings as a matter of respect.
Rest of the afternoon is free at your leisure.
Overnight at the hotel in Bangkok
Breakfast is served at the hotel.
The day is free for you to explore the city at your leisure, or to go shopping.
Overnight at the hotel in Bangkok
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Singapore.
Arrive in Singapore, transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Singapore at Peninsula Excelsior or similar
Breakfast is served at the hotel.
Half Day Singapore City Tour ( approx. 3.5 hours)
Explore the city by driving around the Civic District, passing by the Padang, Cricket Club, historic Parliament House, and National Gallery Singapore. The Gallery consists of two national monuments – the former Supreme Court Building and City Hall. Take a photo stop here and view these magnificent buildings up close (weather permitting).
Stop at the Merlion Park and enjoy the impressive views of Marina Bay. Do not miss out this picture-taking opportunity with The Merlion, a mythological creature that is part lion & part fish.
Visit Thian Hock Keng Temple, one of Singapore's oldest Buddhist-Taoist Temples, before driving past Chinatown.
Proceed to Singapore’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site – the Singapore Botanic Gardens and walk through the National Orchid Garden which boasts a sprawling display of 60,000 orchid plants.
Let your senses come alive at Little India as you walk past shops along the five-footway offering a variety of exotic fruits, spices, jasmine and orchid garlands.
Overnight at the hotel in Singapore
Breakfast is served at the hotel.
The day is free for you to explore at your leisure.
Overnight at the hotel in Singapore
After breakfast, meet with a driver in the hotel lobby and transfer to the airport for your departure flight home.