Asian tigers: Hong Kong, Brunei, Singapore, Borneo (Malaysia)
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Price$1403+ flight to Hong Kong and back home
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- Service grade Basic
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Duration15 days
This trip is a unique opportunity to visit Asian tigers - countries, where stunning nature and rich history meet modernity and mouthwatering food. We will see the best of bustling Hong Kong, enjoy futuristic Singapore, explore giant caves in Malaysian part of Borneo island, enjoy marine life in Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park. We will also visit exotic Brunei, with its largest water village in the world. Expect wonderful warm sea, architectural treasures, gardens and a variety of mind blowing Asian food.
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Day 1Arrival in Hong Kong, checking into a hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui district.
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Day 2-4During three days in Hong Kong we will visit Lantau island with its Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car, Giant Buddha Statue, beaches and authentic Tai O fishing village. We will spend some time on Hong Kong island - take funicular to the famous Victoria Peak, visit Hong Kong Park, Saint John’s Cathedral, and the famous Cat street. On the continental part of Hong Kong we will explore Kowloon walled city park and visit holy sites like Wong Tai Sin temple, Nan Lian garden and Chi Lin Nunnery. In between sightseeing we will enjoy the best food that Hong Kong is famous for. At the end of our stay we will fly to Singapore and check into a hotel in Geylang district.
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Day 5-7During our three days in Singapore we will visit Chinatown with its temples and unforgettable dining experience. We will also see the city from the top of the famous Marina bay sands hotel, visit man-made futuristic Gardens by the bay and Botanical gardens. Having explored the city-state, we will fly to Kuching, the capital of Malaysia’s Sarawak province on Borneo island and check into a riverfront hotel.
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Day 8-10We will visit famous History museum dedicated to the tribal heritage of Borneo and take a day trip to Bako national park where we walk in the jungle and swim. In the evening we will take a 14 hours long night bus to Batu Niah (or fly there). Next morning we set off to explore Niah national park with its famous giant caves. We spend a night in the town of Miri 2 hours away. In the morning we take a 5 hours bus to Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei and check into a guesthouse in the center.
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Day 11-12We will spend a day in Brunei's capital, exploring the largest water village in the world. We will also take a boat to the jungle backwaters where we might see birds, animals and even Borneo's famous long-nosed proboscis monkeys. We will also visit Sultan Regalia museum and eye-catching Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque. In the morning we take a ferry to Kota Kinabalu (1.5 hours), via the island of Labuan where we can do some duty free shopping. From Labuan we take a speedboat to the nearby Minumbok, and from there ride jeeps to Kota Kinabalu through remote villages (4-5 hours). In Kota Kinabalu and check into a hotel in the center.
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Day 13-14During our two days in Kota Kinabalu we will enjoy the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, where we can swim, snorkel and marvel at virgin nature. We will also take a trip to the nearby Kinabalu Park at the foot of the famous Kinabalu mount. There we will walk on the ropeways 30 meters above jungle, visiting Poring Hot Springs. Seafood lovers are guaranteed to spend evenings at a local fish market and seafood court attached to it. At the end of our stay we fly back to Hong Kong and spend a night in the same guesthouse.
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Day 15Flight back home.
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This trip is a unique opportunity to visit Asian tigers - countries, where stunning nature and rich history meet modernity and mouthwatering food. We will see the best of bustling Hong Kong, enjoy futuristic Singapore, explore giant caves in Malaysian part of Borneo island, enjoy marine life in Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park. We will also visit exotic Brunei, with its largest water village in the world. Expect wonderful warm sea, architectural treasures, gardens and a variety of mind blowing Asian food.
Is this trip for you?
This trip is dynamic, of below average difficulty. It consists of city walks, easy trails in national parks and visiting islands. The trip involves three short flights, several short bus rides of up to 6 hours and one 14 hours long night bus which might be replaced with a short flight. We will also have one short ferry trip and move around in speedboats twice. Accommodation will be provided in double/twin (sometimes triple and more) rooms of simple hotels and guesthouses, all of them will have hot water and wifi internet.
Price of the trip includes:
- All internal flights (Hong Kong – Singapore, Singapore – Kuching, Kota Kinabalu – Hong Kong, and Kuching- Miri (if the bus ride will be changed to a flight);
- Accommodation in simple hotels and guesthouses during the entire trip;
- All transportation including buses, ferries, speedboats, rented vehicles for the group and public transportation;
- Professional guiding services.
To be paid separately:
- Flight to Hong Kong and from Hong Kong back home;
- Entrance fees to museums, parks, ropeways and other attractions ($150);
- Food ($15-20 per person per day in Hong Kong, Singapore and Brunei, $10 in Malaysia).
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This trip is a unique opportunity to visit Asian tigers - countries, where stunning nature and rich history meet modernity and mouthwatering food. We will see the best of bustling Hong Kong, enjoy futuristic Singapore, explore giant caves in Malaysian part of Borneo island, enjoy marine life in Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park. We will also visit exotic Brunei, with its largest water village in the world. Expect wonderful warm sea, architectural treasures, gardens and a variety of mind blowing Asian food.
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Citizens of most countries do not need visa to enter Hong Kong, Brunei and Malaysia.
In Singapore we will use a 96 hours visa free transit.
Those who need a visa to any of these countries will have to arrange for it in the country of residence prior to the trip.
We provide free visa consulting for our clients.
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Olga Ovchynnikova
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