Singapore Trip Overview
This is a 2-day private guided tour ideal for travelers with limited time in Singapore, but still want to have a taste of 2 South East Asian countries (Thailand and Malaysia). First, you will take a Business Class coach to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to visit the renowned Batu Caves, National Palace, Independence Square as well as to visit the world-famous Petronas Twin Towers skybridge and observatory deck. Then, you will take an overnight Business Class coach to the Hat Yai (Thailand) to visit the 3rd biggest Sleeping Buddha in the world at Hat Yai Nai Temple, as well as to visit the Hat Yai Municipal Park for a cable car ride to the top to see the Big Buddha and sweeping views of the city. Conclude with a Business Class coach ride back to Singapore after sightseeing on the 2nd day.
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Duration: 2 days
Starts: Singapore, Singapore
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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This is a 2-day private guided tour ideal for travelers with limited time in Singapore, but still want to have a taste of 2 South East Asian countries (Thailand and Malaysia). First, you will take a Business Class coach to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to visit the renowned Batu Caves, National Palace, Independence Square as well as to visit the world-famous Petronas Twin Towers skybridge and observatory deck. Then, you will take an overnight Business Class coach to the Hat Yai (Thailand) to visit the 3rd biggest Sleeping Buddha in the world at Hat Yai Nai Temple, as well as to visit the Hat Yai Municipal Park for a cable car ride to the top to see the Big Buddha and sweeping views of the city. Conclude with a Business Class coach ride back to Singapore after sightseeing on the 2nd day.
Stop At: Batu Caves, Batu Caves, Selangor
You will get to visit 2 countries (Thailand, Malaysia) during this semi-guided tour.
Begin with a 10:30am pickup at your Singapore hotel, and transfer to the Singapore bus station to board a Business Class coach to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital.
Upon arrival in Kuala Lumpur, you will meet your private English-speaking guide, and head to the famous Batu Caves on the edges of Kuala Lumpur. The limestone forming Batu Caves is said to be around 400 million years old. Batu Caves was founded by K. Thamboosamy Pillai, an Indian trader in 1891, as a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Murugan. A 42.7-metre high gold-painted statue of Lord Murugan was unveiled in January 2006, having taken 3 years to construct. It is the tallest Lord Murugan statue in the world.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Istana Negara, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur 50490 Malaysia
After visiting Batu Caves, sit back as your KL tour guide escorts you around KL to discover the true beauty of Malaysia’s capital. 20 minutes drive from Batu Caves is the Istana Negara (National Palace). It is the official residence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the monarch of Malaysia. The palace complex has an area of 97.65 hectares, 22 domes, and is split into three main portions: the Formal Component, Royal Component and Administration Component.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Located near the National Palace is the Independence Square (Merdeka Square). This is the historical place where the Union flag was lowered and the national flag was raised for the very first time at the struck of midnight of 31st August 1957.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Petronas Twin Towers, Concourse Level, Lower Ground Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur 50088 Malaysia
Located near the Independence Square is the Petronas Twin Towers (452m tower primarily for offices). The Petronas Twin Towers are currently the world’s tallest twin structures. The 88-storey buildings are joined at the 41st and 42nd floors by a 58m double-deck Sky Bridge.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wat Hat Yai Nai, Phetkasem Road near Khlong U Taphao Bridge, Hat Yai 90110 Thailand
In the evening, you will be brought to the Kuala Lumpur bus station to board a Business Class coach to the Thailand town of Hat Yai for sightseeing.
Hat Yai is the largest town in Songkhla Province and the fourth largest in Thailand.
Upon arrival in Hat Yai, the 1st sightseeing stop will be the Wat Hat Yai Nai temple. You will see the amazing 3rd largest Sleeping Buddha in the world, measuring 35 meters long, 15 meters tall and 10 meters wide. Statues of Buddha can be found all around Thailand which is a predominantly Buddhist country.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Wat Khok Saman Khun, Hat Yai, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
The giant statue of Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha in this temple measures 10 meters tall and 12 meters wide. The most prominent feature in this temple is a nine-story pagoda that offers views across the city for those brave enough to climb its steep marble steps.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hat Yai Municipal Park, Kanchanawanit Road, Hat Yai Thailand
Next, you will visit the top of the Hat Yai Municipal Park to admire breathtaking city views. You will also see a statue of Standing Buddha measuring 20 meters high.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Phra Maha Chedi Tripob Trimongkol, Punnakan Road Ko Hong subdistrict, Hat Yai 90110 Thailand
Next to the Standing Buddha is a 2-storey stainless steel pagoda. Concealed in small ceramic and glass vases are bone fragments of monks, placed at the lower center pillar which holds the entire circular stainless steel tubing. It is said that good luck comes to those who walk 3 times around the pagodak.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cable Car Hat Yai City, Unnamed Rd Tambon Kho Hong Amphoe Hat Yai Chang Wat Songkhla 90110 Tambon Kho Hong, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand
Next, you will hop onboard a 535-meter long cable car ride to enter the popular Elephant Temple where you will see a very beautiful large statue of a three headed elephant.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Thao Mahaprom Four Face Buddha, 2GW7+895, Kho Hong, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
Located beside the Elephant Temple is the Four-Faced Buddha shrine, also known to locals as Phra Phrom. Many devotees come to the shrine to pray and have their wishes answered. A firecracker housing is also located here for devotees to light firecrackers for good luck.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lee Garden Plaza, 29, Prachathipat Road, Hat Yai 90110 Thailand
After sightseeing at the top of Hat Yai Municipal Park, you will pass by a 20-meter high Kuan Im statue, the similar deity to that in Batam on day 1. You will then be brought to Lee Garden Plaza Mall to do some last-minute shopping for everyday non-touristy items and snacks at local prices.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Hat Yai, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
At around lunchtime, you will head to the Hat Yai bus terminal to board a Business Class coach back towards Singapore. (Note: If you like to upgrade to a non-stop flight from the regional airport back to Singapore, please kindly check with guide on the pricing on the 1st day.)
Otherwise, relax in your spacious reclinable seat as your Business Class coach handles the highway with ease. Depending on traffic conditions, you will arrive near the Singapore border at around midnight where you will be provided with a free hotel dropoff.
