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Exotic Asia: Palaces, Temples and the Future in One Tour!

12 days
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5 countries in 12 days that you will live and not just see. In short,

it's a journey where you come back like a different person

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Didn't see it and forgot it. But he lived. I felt it. I remember it

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No race. No crowds. No chaos

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  • 5 countries in one trip — but without fatigue

  • ,
  • flights instead of exhausting

  • travel
  • balance of experiences and relaxation

  • strong geography+logic of emotions

  • personal support

  • The
  • atmosphere of a trip, not a tour package This is not a

mass tour. This is an author's journey with character

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If it does, you should come here. This tour is

not chosen by chance. They choose it when they want to feel more about life.

E-mail/book a place and I'll send you details, dates and help you get ready.

There are few seats. The journey is one.

  • Bangkok's Palaces and Temples
  • Boat ride along the canals
  • Future World in Singapore e
  • Advanced Kuala Lumpur The unique Angkor National Park with
  • waterfall and lake So
  • different Hanoi and Halong Bay
Organized by: travel-expert Maxim H
5.0 (277 reviews)126 Verified — since August 2019

Program

Day 1. Arriving in Thailand!

Arrival, transfer and check-in This is the day you arrive on the tour (no earlier than lunch). You will be picked up at Bangkok's Bkk Airport, followed by a short transfer and hotel check-in.

In the evening, we try local street food, and fans of roasted insects and grilled crocodiles will also have something to profit from:)

Day 2. Bangkok is the gateway to Asia

The Grand Palace

We will start the day with the Grand Palace Complex, having previously taken care of your dress code.

Inside, you'll be dumbfounded by the scope of the royal buildings, the variety of colors and the elegance of Thai architecture.

The complex includes several royal residences, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and many other temples and chapels, a huge number of majestic statues, and even a smaller model of Khmer Angkor Wat, which we will visit the other day.

The Temple of the Reclining Buddha

Right across the street from the Palace is the famous temple of Buddha waiting to reach nirvana. It is the oldest temple in Bangkok and is about 800 years old. The lying statue itself inside the temple is sure to impress you, as it is 46 meters long!

Sunrise Temple

We travel by boat to the opposite bank of the Chaupraya River, and now we are at the

Sunrise Temple.

Needless to say, you need to see this temple yourself and climb it, decorated with colourful pottery, the central of which rises 79 meters!

We will also, of course, take a boat ride along the canals and visit Chinatown!

We'll go back to our old hotel in the evening.

Day 3. Getting to know Singapore

In the morning we check out from the hotel and fly to Singapore (2.5 hours).

We arrive at Singapore Airport, the best airport in the world (this title has been awarded 19 times).

In addition to the high level of service and the standard package for all airports, it is full of attractions: gardens, installations, galleries and just walking paths

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City Center

After checking into the hotel, we have time to get to know the city center, visit the bay area with the famous Merlion statue and views of the Sands Hotel, and watch a grand light show

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Day 4. Singapore is the Lion City!

Zoo

We start the morning with Singapore Zoo, one of the best in the world, and it will take us about

3 hours.

We'll have lunch there, at the Zoo.

Chinatown

We will

then arrive at colorful Chinatown, where we will visit the magnificent Buddha Tooth Temple and see typical

colonial streets with souvenirs.

Gardens by the Bay

We head to one of Singapore's best places, the famous gardens. The complex is an integral part of Singapore's concept of City in a Garden. The main attractions that we will visit inside the gardens are: the Sky Way, the famous Alley of Huge Super Trees, and the Cloud Forest. The Gardens will also have an evening show.

We return to the same hotel late in the evening.

Day 5. Fly to Malaysia

We check out of the hotel in the morning and make a short (1 hour) flight to the capital of Malaysia.

On our way from the airport to Kuala Lumpur, we will stop in Putrajaya.

Nicknamed Malaysia's smart garden city,

Putrajaya

Putrajaya is the country's futuristic administrative capital. This exemplary city combines natural beauty with strategic urban planning and infrastructure development. We'll stop by a couple of observation decks and

move on.

After checking into a hotel in Kuala Lumpur (we live there for 2 nights), you can spend the evening shopping, as we live in the center, surrounded by malls.

Day 6. Kuala Lumpur
The

Twin Towers

Let's start the morning by taking photos at the famous Petronas Towers.

The 88-story Twin Towers are the tallest double structure in the world.

The vast and beautiful Klcc Park adjoins one side of this architectural masterpiece.

We will continue our trip

with

a visit to the Batu Caves, where we will see an ancient Hindu sanctuary, climb hundreds of steps, surrounded by monkeys.

Kuala Lumpur


The rest of the day will be spent on a sightseeing tour of the city center, including the Sultan's Palace, a Chinese temple, and impressive administrative buildings. In the evening,

we return to our hotel.
Day 7. Introduction to Cambodia

In the morning we check out from the hotel and make a day flight to Cambodia (2 hours to fly).

On the way from the Airport to the hotel, we will visit the largest lake in Indochina.

Tonle Sap

Lake

, located in the heart of Cambodia, near Siem Reap, has always been a vital source of water for the Khmer people. His contribution to Cambodia's history and economy is enormous. We'll explore the lake and the floating villages around it before moving on to the hotel.

In the evening we will have a dinner/show option with national dances.

Day 8. Temples of Angkor

Ancient Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 2007, an international team of researchers using satellite images and other modern technologies concluded that Angkor was the largest pre-industrial city in the world for its time (

12th century).

Angkor is the most striking and famous temple buildings that have made Cambodia famous all over the world. You will get to know Khmer culture, which until recently was hidden in the jungle, and get the

most intense experience.

During this full day, we'll visit 3 of Angkor's most iconic temple complexes.

We'll return to our hotel in the evening.

Day 9. Cambodian nature

In the morning, we check out of the hotel with our things and visit the natural attractions around Angkor.

National Park

At the entrance to the National Park, we will visit a spectacular cliff above the abyss, then spend time at the powerful waterfall a (we can swim), where we will also have

lunch.

After the national park, we go to the airport for an evening flight to Vietnam

Arrival in Hanoi

After arrival and passport control, a short transfer and check-in at a hotel in Hanoi. Despite the late arrival, it will be possible to have dinner

together.

On every corner, hot pots of pho bo soup infused with star anise are languishing in pots; and every day the aroma of bun cha fills the air while roast pork hisses over hot coals. Hanoi has a huge number of simple and affordable restaurants with 1-2 Michelin stars with ridiculous menu

prices.
Day 10. The cultural heart of Vietnam

Founded over 1,000 years ago, Vietnam's capital is steeped in history, and its sprawling Old Quarter's streets date back to the 14th century. Walking along these tree-lined streets past crumbling colonial facades

will take us back in time.

The city tour will take place gently; we will visit the main attractions that deserve our attention: the old quarter, the Christian Cathedral, the famous street where the train passes through houses with numerous cafes, and the Forged Sword Lake.

The lake is located in the heart of Hanoi. It comes alive every morning: people walk here, aerobics classes are held; and at sunset it comes back to life, filled with

locals enjoying the evening air.

We'll go back to our old hotel in the evening.

Day 11. Halong Bay

This is a full-day field trip from Hanoi.

For many, the seascapes of Halong Bay are inextricably linked to Vietnam. Cruises sail across emerald green waters among thousands of rocky islands and islets, stopping at impressive caves where visitors can wander and admire amazing, centuries-old formations. The mystical beauty of Halong Bay has made it a must-see destination in the country, but you can still find secluded spots to call your own.

Kayaking

Even if you're not an experienced kayaker, don't miss out on kayaking along Halong's gorgeous seascapes

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Caves

Under the cliffs and jungle landscapes of Halong, ancient karst formations carved by rain and water currents hide. Let's take a walk and take a look inside these geological wonders — some of them are quite cramped

, while others are huge.

Bay Cruise

There's

nothing better than watching the sunset over the calm waters of Halong Bay. Relaxing on a sunny terrace with magnificent panoramas is

the highlight of the trip.

In the evening we will return to Hanoi to our hotel.

Day 12. Departure day

Today is the day of departures from the island. Check-out from the hotel is no later than 11-12

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Those interested can stay in the North of Vietnam longer and continue their vacation

Exertion Level
Medium
Activities within the same location or change of several locations during the route, infrastructure-developed locations, periodic outings to nature.
A comment from the tour leader
This is an easy journey because we travel by plane or by car/minivan. Daily activities may include light walks around the city or along paved routes in nature.

Conditions

Included
  • Accommodation (2 person) in hotels with free wifi and air conditioning
  • Breakfasts
  • All transportation by land and water and airport transfers, including fuel and toll roads, on domestic routes Bangkok tour Kuala Lumpur sightseeing tour
  • Singapore Sightseeing trip to the
  • National Park in
  • Cambodia
  • Excursion around the Angkor complex
  • Excursion to Hanoi Active trip to
  • Halong Bay Entrance tickets to
  • tour locations Visiting other, free locations in 5 countries (natural and man-made attractions, observation decks, photo zones) Personal support by the English-speaking tour
  • organizer Local guides in some locations
  • tour
  • Photo and video reports about the trip
  • Flight selection and other consultations (detailed memo, list of things, country info, etc.)
Not included
  • Air travel (the cost of air tickets between countries is about $430-500)
  • Lunches and dinners (prices in countries vary, but in the range of $10-20 per meal per person, in total for the tour about $400-450 for food and personal expenses and souvenirs)

Allocation

Hotels, Hotels 4*
Comfort
Unique
Lodging has a sense of distinctive place with an exceptional level of comfort.

Accommodation

Double

Important information

Tour preparation

1. We travel between countries by air, between cities within countries by minivan/car (of course, you are in passenger seats, you don't need to drive) or by boat, within cities and towns on foot or by subway

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2. The program can change the order of attractions between days or as part of the day.

  • I'm going alone. Who am I going to spend the night with?

  • We live in a room for 2 people, sharing them by gender or inner sympathies.

  • Will I be able to handle this physically?

    Yes. There are no activities on this trip that require special training or special physical skills. But in some locations, a short hiking/walk is planned

  • .
  • Who's buying tickets?

    You buy tickets yourself, and we select the flight options that are convenient for you and send you purchase instructions. Sometimes we call each other and buy tickets together. In general, we do our best to make sure you don't have problems buying tickets

Cancellation terms
  • Cancellation within 24 hours of booking confirmation – full refund of prepayment
  • Cancellation after 24 hours – full refund minus 15% of the tour cost
Guest requirements
  • You must have travel insurance that also covers Covid.

  • Please have no more than 1 suitcase per person, preferably within 7-9 kg (important for domestic flights), or even better, a backpack with the sum of all measurements not exceeding 158 cm.

  • Gambling and chewing gum are illegal in Singapore. Garbage thrown on the street is punishable by a fine of 300-1000 Sgd. Smoking in closed public places, buses, elevators, cinemas, theaters, government offices, restaurants and shops is prohibited by law; the fine is 500-1000 Sgd. Get ready to pay 500 Sgd for crossing the road in the wrong place, and you will charge the same amount for eating on public transport. It is forbidden to photograph or videotape images of Buddha in

Buddhist temples.
  • The import, storage, sale and use of Iqos in Singapore is strictly prohibited. Starting September 1, 2025, the country has introduced a complete ban on electronic cigarettes and tobacco heating devices, including Iqos. A violation is punishable by fines of up to S$2,000 for use or possession and more severe penalties (up to S$10,000 and/or 6

months in prison) for importing or selling.

Responsibility for violation

Storage or use: Penalty up to S$2,000

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Sale or import (first offense): Fine up to S$10,000 and/or up to 6 months in prison.

Sale or import (repeat offense): A fine of up to S$20,000 and/or up to 12 months in prison, plus possible compulsory rehabilitation.

Important: Don't bring tobacco heaters and e-cigarettes, even for transplants.

Visa

Citizens of the Russian Federation do not require, (Cambodia - visa on arrival), only a foreign passport valid for at least 6 months.

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Rating 5.0
9 reviews
Maxim had an excellent tour of four Asian countries, bravely communicating with border guards and hotels, booking restaurants, and helping people solve their problems (extra baggage, old passports, etc.).

Maxim knows good (proven) local guides everywhere, helps with filling out various international documents, and knows where to go by car and where to go by boat).

The route is very well thought out! We spent 16 days off and it was good and tireless. Enough time to see everything and plenty of time to recover in the evening.
This helps you not to overwork and get the most out of every country.

We walked around beautiful places, swam and learned new things — everything was quite balanced. You can go with normal physical training.

We went without luggage, only with hand luggage - there was a place to wash our clothes along the route.
Very busy tour, no time to be bored!!! Every day, like the tour as a whole, was assembled like a puzzle from many locations, with emotions from what I saw and heard. Seeing several capitals (Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Georgetown, Singapore) and unknown corners of this vast world (the mysterious temples of Cambodia and the beautiful palaces of Malaysia's ancient dynasties) in 2 weeks is not an easy task, but very interesting. Maxim,
as an organizer, he finds a common language with the team, tells a lot of interesting information, and is involved in problems that, of course, arise during any journey.
Maxim, Regina, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for organizing this incredible trip to Asia!

You were able to create a truly perfect tour where every detail was thought out:

· logistics worked flawlessly despite 4 countries
· hotels were selected taking into account both comfort and atmosphere
· The program turned out to be balanced — from megacities to beach holidays

I would also like to note your personal involvement and willingness to resolve any issues. Traveling with you is a pleasure because you feel really cared for and professionally approached.

Thank you for giving us Asia in this format — without fuss, with heart and attention to detail. I will definitely recommend you to all my friends and would love to go by myself!



This trip was a real dream trip for me! I would like to express my deep gratitude for the impeccable organization and the opportunity to see four such different and beautiful countries.

Singapore was my personal goal, which I finally achieved! Futuristic gardens by the bay, a magical show of singing fountains, an observation deck of Marina Bay and a zoo where animals live almost in their natural environment without cages — this exceeded all expectations.

Malaysia impressed with its contrasts, from the skyscrapers of Kuala Lumpur to Penang's cozy colonial streets with their incredible street food and atmosphere.

Thailand gave me exactly the vacation I dreamed of — the heavenly beaches of Phuket and Krabi, crystal clear waters and the special relaxed atmosphere that can only be found in Tai.

And Cambodia has become a real time travel! The ancient temples of Angkor, especially at dawn, left an indelible impression on the soul. This is a place where you can really feel the breath of history.

Thank you for the perfectly balanced route, where there was everything — modern metropolises, a beach vacation, and an immersion in ancient culture. This journey will stay in my heart forever!
The tour is a real adventure! In 16 days I saw stunning beaches, the ancient temples of Angkor in Cambodia and futuristic Singapore. The program is rich but balanced: time for relaxation alternates with excursions. The organization is excellent, everything is thought out to the smallest detail. The contrast between tradition and modernity was particularly impressive, from ancient temples to skyscrapers. If you want to experience the atmosphere of Asia in all its versatility, this tour is the perfect choice!
Attention! Be careful! ⚠️ This tour is insanely good! After all the beauty you've seen, it will be hard to return to everyday life!
Many thanks to Maxim and Regina for the excellent organization of the tour — everything was well thought out. This tour is not easy, it is very intense. You won't be able to sleep off this vacation, but you won't even see such beauty in a dream!
Singapore was my dream and it was meant to come true!
Singapore is a city of the future where many cultures intertwine: Chinese, Arabs, Hindus, Europeans have all brought a piece of their culture here. Today it is a huge and beautiful metropolis with incredible cultural and natural sites. Glowing trees, huge greenhouses with tropical jungles, a waterfall and orchids of incredible colors, a bay with dozens of ships, the Marina Bay Sands Hotel... I just can't choose what I liked the most!
By the way, the zoo with its fantastic inhabitants also made a huge impression on me. I've seen animals I've never met before: lemurs and bats have become my new favorites in the animal kingdom! It's incredible to be able to reach them with your hand!
As a result, this is definitely one of the best trips in my life in the best company! And definitely with some of the best organizers!
It was an unforgettable experience! 😊
In 2 weeks we drove through 4 such different countries and got a lot of impressions 😊
In Thailand, I was impressed by the incredible islands, the perfect beaches with white sand and blue water, the active evening life, and the temples in Bangkok.
Cambodia has ancient temples and traditional dances.
Singapore surprised and hooked me with its modernity and ideality, its skyscrapers, and at the same time its temples in contrast.
Indonesia showed rice fields, temples in every third house, and beaches.
And it's very interesting to just see how people live
Such a kaleidoscope of experiences 🙃

Special thanks for the organization — everything was great: comfortable hotels, a rich program with the best locations, 24/7 support from Maxim and Regina guides and the organization of all trips. I was also lucky with the company - a great group, only 4 people, it was nice and fun)

I was on tour in November 2024, it's been a week since my trip ended, but I'm still impressed. I'm so happy to go on tour, with this program and this company! This is the best thing that could happen to me right now.

There's a saying, “It doesn't matter how many days you have in your life. It's important how much life you have in your days.” And, in my opinion, this phrase very accurately reflects the bright little life I lived with the guys on this cool tour 😊

P.S. Note to future travelers: the tour was highly active, especially in the middle of the tour, only enough time to sleep. I also recommend wearing lightweight pants and something that covers your shoulders so you don't get sunburned
P.S.S. I'm waiting for a tour to China)
I was on this tour with my MCH in the winter of 2024.
I liked literally everything: we were greeted on the day of arrival and provided with all the necessary information. Maxim supported us throughout the tour and never felt helpless.
AnchorVat is certainly the top one, but Thailand did not disappoint either; we saw literally half the country. Singapore is very expensive to eat, otherwise, of course, space. Bali - we want to move here now!))
This trip was a real adventure, leaving unforgettable impressions and vivid memories.
Thailand.
Gorgeous Bangkok greeted us with shining temples and lively streets. A visit to the Royal Palace and the Arun Temple provided an opportunity to experience ancient history and culture.

Cambodia.
Siam Reap and its majestic Angkor Wat were the true culmination of our journey. Hidden in the jungle, these ancient temples are breathtaking in their grandeur and the secrets they hold.

Singapore.
Singapore impressed with its modernity and traditions. Everything around us is just symbols of an engineering genius. Our walks made it clear how diverse and diverse this city is.

Bali.
Bali was the perfect end to our adventure. The cultural center of Ubud, traditional dances and sunsets are an indelible mark on the heart.

The organization is at the highest level, the attendants are professionals in their field who are ready to support and share knowledge. I recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see the world in all its glory.
In the winter of 2024, I went on this tour and was absolutely thrilled! It was an amazing journey through three countries: Thailand, Cambodia, and Indonesia. Maxim was very knowledgeable and always ready to help. The tour included visits to places such as Phuket Island, the Angkor Archaeological Complex, and Bali's gorgeous beaches, and more... The accommodation was comfortable and the activities varied and exciting. I recommend it!