SE Asia Culinary Journey – Final Details

Southeast Asia: A Culinary Journey!

January 20th – 31st, 2024

Important Details

Tourist Visas

Airport Arrival & Pickup

Please follow the below instructions upon arrival at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK):

  • After exiting the plane, walk through the terminal building to the immigration inspection.
  • Once through immigration, follow the signs and go to the luggage area. Collect your luggage from the correct carousel and then pass through the customs inspection.
  • After you exit the baggage/customs area, you’ll enter the Arrivals Hall. Please head towards gate #3. Once outside you will find a driver with a sign that says “Wandering Earl Tours.”

If you are unable to find your driver, please contact your tour leader, Sakai, at +1 510 806-5488 or our local representative, Chawanya, at +66 84 071-7025

Please note: When arriving into Thailand, you are sometimes required to fill out a landing card or tell the immigration officer where you will be staying in Bangkok. Here are the details:

SQ Boutique Hotel Bangkok, 54 Soi Sukhumvit 19, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand

WhatsApp Group

We will set up a WhatsApp chat 2 weeks prior to the start of the tour that will include all of the participants as well as your tour leader. This will allow everyone to get to know each other in advance, ask questions and communicate with your tour leader both before and during the tour. It will be very useful for you to have WhatsApp available to you during the tour as this will be the main method of communication.

Tour Leader

Your tour leader for this adventure is Sakai Naismith. Backed by over 20 years of travel experience and a decade as a tour leader, Sakai has an in-depth understanding and passion for exploration. He’s not only a veteran in global travel, but he was also based in Southeast Asia for many years, making him the perfect leader for this tour. Sakai will introduce himself and share more details about himself and the trip when we create the WhatsApp group chat approximately 2 weeks prior to the tour.

**Our tour leader will be there to ensure the trip runs smoothly and our local guides are there to share the wonders of their country!

Local currency

Tipping

Staying Connected


Itinerary

January 20th: Bangkok / Arrival Day

  • Private transfer to the hotel
  • Welcome dinner at one of the city’s best restaurants

Accommodation: SQ Boutique Hotel
Included meals: Breakfast (for the participants who booked the pre-trip accommodation with us), Dinner

January 21st: Bangkok

  • Morning tour of Bangkok’s most revered temples, including the majestic Grand Palace, the serene Wat Pho with its giant reclining Buddha, and the ornate Wat Arun, known for its remarkable riverside location
  • Visit the lively Pak Khlong Talat, Bangkok’s largest flower market
  • Group lunch at a local restaurant
  • Free time to explore Bangkok at your own pace
  • Guided food tour through some of Chinatown’s best street food spots, offering delicacies like satay chicken, dim-sum, and Pa Tong

Accommodation: SQ Boutique Hotel
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

January 22nd: Bangkok

  • Explore the cultural significance of Joss Paper, engaging in an immersive activity that delves into its history and spiritual importance in local traditions
  • Visit a local local tea house for a tea tasting session, experiencing a variety of traditional teas and learning about their preparation
  • Hands-on cooking class at a local homestay, where you’ll learn how to make some authentic Thai dishes such as Banana Blossom Tempura, Tom Yum, and Green Curry, guided by a local culinary expert
  • Discover the beauty of Thai horticulture with a tour of a local Orchid Farm, showcasing a wide variety of stunning orchids and learning about their cultivation
  • Free time to relax or keep exploring Bangkok
  • Group dinner

Accommodation: SQ Boutique Hotel
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

January 23rd: Bangok Ayutthaya

  • Morning 1-hour drive to Ayutthaya, once the capital of the Kingdom of Thailand
  • Tour of Ayutthaya’s main temples, marveling at their ancient architecture and rich history
  • Group lunch
  • Surprise evening activity
  • Home-cooked dinner at our local homestay

Accommodation: Baifern Homestay
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

January 24th: Ayutthaya Bangkok Kuala Lumpur

  • Morning drive to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport for a quick flight to Kuala Lumpur
  • Orientation stroll through the bustling district of Bukit Bintang, known for its shopping, entertainment, and street life
  • Group dinner featuring traditional Malay dishes

Accommodation: Concorde Hotel
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

January 25th: Kuala Lumpur

  • Morning stroll through the lush KLCC Park, enjoying the greenery and water features, followed by a visit to the Petronas Towers, marveling at their architectural splendor
  • Food tour of Kuala Lumpur, indulging in an array of flavors from Malay, Indian, and Chinese cuisines, offering a true taste of the city’s multicultural culinary landscape
  • Experience the vibrant and colorful Thaipusam celebrations, a significant Hindu festival known for its lively processions and cultural significance
  • Group dinner
  • Optional evening exploration of Kuala Lumpur’s hidden speakeasies, offering a unique nightlife experience

Accommodation: Concorde Hotel
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

January 26th: Kuala Lumpur

  • Half-day city tour of Kuala Lumpur, featuring a visit to the awe-inspiring Batu Caves, various temples and mosques, and other stunning sights around the city
  • Group lunch offering traditional Cantonese dishes
  • Free time to explore the city at your own pace
  • Evening tour of the local neighborhood of Kampung Baru, a traditional Malay enclave in the heart of the city
  • Dinner at a local friend’s home, enjoying authentic Malaysian hospitality and homemade cuisine

Accommodation: Concorde Hotel
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

January 27th: Kuala Lumpur Cameron Highlands

  • Morning 4-hour drive to the Cameron Highlands, known for its verdant landscapes
  • Group lunch featuring some delicious Indian cuisine
  • Half-day tour of the highlands, including a visit to a local tea plantation, where you can learn about tea production and sample fresh tea, an organic bee farm, and an open-terraced vegetable farm, gaining insights into local agricultural practices

Accommodation: Century Pines Resort
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch

January 28th: Cameron Highlands

  • Morning tour through the enchanting Mossy Forest, experiencing its unique ecosystem and ethereal landscapes
  • Visit a local strawberry farm in the area, where you’ll be able to see the strawberry cultivation process
  • Group lunch at a local market, tasting a variety of fresh, locally-sourced dishes
  • Optional exploration of Tanah Rata, the main town of the Cameron Highlands, known for its quaint charm
  • Free time to immerse yourself in the serene tranquility of the Malay countryside

Accommodation: Century Pines Resort
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch

January 29th: Cameron Highlands Ipoh Singapore

  • Early-morning drive to the Ipoh Airport
  • 1.5-hour flight to Singapore, a city known for its modern skyline and dynamic culture
  • Free time for lunch and relaxation
  • Tour of Singapore’s famed Botanical Gardens and Orchid Gardens, renowned for their variety of orchids and well-manicured landscapes
  • Group dinner at one of Singapore’s best restaurants, savoring the city’s exquisite culinary offerings

Accommodation: Citadines Rochor
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

January 30th: Singapore

  • Morning historical food tour of Singapore, exploring the unique flavors and cultural significance of the Colonial District, Kampong Glam, Little India, and Chinatown
  • Free time to explore the city at your own pace. Our tour leader will be on hand to assist
  • Visit the observation deck of the Marina Bay Sands for breathtaking panoramic views of the city
  • Explore Gardens by the Bay, entering the mesmerizing Cloud Forest and Flower Dome for a close-up look at exotic plants and extraordinary floral displays
  • Farewell dinner
  • Spectacular light show in the Supertree Grove, a dazzling display of lights and music

Accommodation: Citadines Rochor
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

January 31st: Singapore / Departure Day

  • Transfers to Singapore’s Changi Airport

Included meals: Breakfast

What’s Included?

Wandering Earl Tours expert leader throughout the tour
Small group (maximum 12 participants)
Accommodation (11 nights – 3*/4* hotels and a guesthouse)
Transportation within Southeast Asia (vans, public transportation and flights)
Local English-speaking guides
All mentioned activities and entrance fees
Breakfast every day, 8 lunches and 9 dinners
Water throughout the trip
Gratuities at hotels/included meals
All airport transfers (Bangkok arrival / Singapore departure)

What’s Not Included?

Flights to/from Bangkok and Singapore
Passport/visa fees
Meals and activities not mentioned
Travel insurance (mandatory)
Other gratuities


That’s all for now! If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to send us an email at team@wanderingearl.com.

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