Temples, Karsts and City Lights

This trip travels overland through three countries, which means longer travel days on public and private buses, plus one overnight train. The tradeoff is a stronger sense of distance, landscape and daily life than you would get by flying between cities.

The route includes border crossings, including Thailand to Malaysia and Malaysia to Singapore. These can take time, and procedures may feel slow or formal. Bring patience, keep travel documents handy and listen closely to your leader's instructions.

The overnight train is a shared, practical travel experience, not a private hotel room. Expect multi-share, air-conditioned sleeping berths with bedding provided.

The included sea-kayaking trip in Krabi uses double kayaks on generally calm water, but you must be a confident swimmer to participate.

Some rooms in Singapore may be internal and have no windows. This is common in dense city hotels and should be expected as part of the accommodation style.

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Accommodation includes 3 nights in resorts, 10 nights in hotels and 1 night on an overnight sleeper train.

The joining hotel is Nouvo City Hotel, Canal Wing, 2 Samsen 2, Samsen Road, Pranakorn Banglumphu, Bangkok 10200, Thailand. Phone: +66 22827500.

Nouvo City Hotel is within walking distance of several major Bangkok sights, including the Grand Palace, National Museum and Wat Pho. Rooms in the Canal Wing have private ensuite facilities. Breakfast is not included, but buffet breakfast can be purchased at the hotel restaurant. No alcohol is served at the hotel, though there are bars nearby.

Joining point: Nouvo City Hotel, Canal Wing, 2 Samsen 2, Samsen Road, Pranakorn Banglumphu, Bangkok 10200, Thailand. Phone: +66 22827500.

EurotourClub can help arrange a pre-booked arrival transfer. Please provide your flight details at least 14 days before departure if you would like this service confirmed.

For arrivals at Suvarnabhumi International Airport with a confirmed transfer, a representative will meet you after customs between Exit Doors 3 and 4 with a sign showing your name. If you cannot find the representative, go to the Information Counter at Exit Door 3 and ask them to call the transfer provider, Ms. Janet, at +66 64 649 0485.

For arrivals at Don Mueang International Airport, the representative will be in front of you at Gate 5 in the arrivals hall. Look for the signboard with your name. If you have trouble locating the representative, call Ms. Janet at +66 64 649 0485.

Metered taxis are available outside the airport entrance on the first floor. From Suvarnabhumi, exit customs, go down to the first floor and leave through Gate 3, 4, 7 or 8. The fare is metered plus a THB50-THB75 surcharge depending on toll roads, usually around THB400 total. Prepaid taxis may cost around THB700. Avoid taxi touts who claim they have a metered taxi waiting outside.