STAR OF ASIA 13 Nights / 14 Days GENERAL INFO Currency used: Thailand: Thai Baht, Malaysia: Malaysian Ringgit, Singapore: Singapore Dollar Time difference: Thailand 1 hour and 30 minutes ahead of IST Malaysia & Singapore - 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of IST HIGHLIGHTS Enjoy the services of an Indian Thomas Cook Tour Managers travelling with you. Pattaya: The Colosseum Show a marvelous combination of music, dance and costume. Coral Island a haven for water-sports activities. Visit Nong Nooch Village - renowned for its beautiful tropical gardens and cultural shows including the popular elephant show. Visit Gems Gallery. Bangkok: Guided city & temple tour of Bangkok including Golden & Reclining Buddha. Safari World and Marine Park. Kuala Lumpur: City orientation tour of Putrajaya - the new administrative capital of Malaysia. One way cable car ride to Genting Highlands. Genting Snow World. Batu Caves home to the leading Hindu shrine in Malaysia. Guided city tour of Kuala Lumpur with photo stop at Petronas Twin Towers. Aquaria KLCC an Oceanarium. Singapore: Sentosa Island One way cable car ride, Madame Tussauds, Wings of Time. A chance to visit the Universal Studios Singapore The only movie based theme park in South East Asia. Wonder Full - experience the wonder of Southeast Asia's largest light and water show. Panoramic city tour of Singapore. Gardens by the Bay (Gardens only).
Cruise Sail and dock at the beautiful paradise islands Unlimited meals of the best variety and delicacies to suit all tastes. Unlimited entertainment for the kids too. Various nightclub shows, live-bands for your entertainment. In-house casino, gaming lessons by professionals available for learners. Loosen up your muscles at the in-house spa and swimming pools. Tons of fun activities for your kids and toddlers as well as teenagers varying from contests, sports, magic shows, beach parties, movies, discos and lots more. A 24-hour child-care service available on board. WHAT S MORE Coconut Water and Foot Massage at Coral Island Tea/Coffee at Nong Nooch Village Gala Dinner in Pattaya Coconut Water at Batu Caves Tea or Coffee while travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore Memorable Souvenir At Madame Tussauds, Singapore Local Singapore ice cream during Singapore City Tour HOTEL 02 nights accommodation at Hotel Ibis Pattaya or similar in Pattaya. 02 nights accommodation at Royal Ivory Nana or similar in Bangkok. 01 night accommodation at Hotel First World or similar in Genting. 02 nights accommodation at Pearl International Hotel / Arenna Star Hotel / Ibis Styles Hotel or similar in Kuala Lumpur. 02 nights accommodation at Hotel Aqueen Jalan Besar / Hotel Grand Chancellor Orchard or similar in Singapore. 03 nights accommodation on board Super Star Gemini (Inside Stateroom). 01 nights accommodation at Hotel Aqueen Jalan Besar / Hotel Grand Chancellor Orchard or similar in Singapore. MEALS Daily American breakfast. (Except Day 1) 09 basic Indian vegetarian lunches (09 + Cruise Lunches). 13 Indian Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetarian dinners.
DAY 1 Welcome aboard Thomas Cook s exciting tour to South East Asia. Start your tour in Pattaya Asia s premier beach resort. Tonight enjoy the Colosseum Show. Sawadekaa Welcome to Thailand. On arrival in Bangkok you will be greeted by your friendly Thomas Cook Tour Manager / local representative outside the baggage hall area at the airport. Sit back in the comfort of your coach, drive to the beautiful beach destination Pattaya which Lies 150-kms southeast of Bangkok. En route enjoy a delicious lunch at an Indian Restaurant. On arrival in Pattaya check into your hotel and relax (Standard Check in time 1400Hrs). In the evening, proceed to visit Pattaya s most popular night show, Colosseum Show - a marvellous combination of music, dance and costume. Colosseum Show is a palace of decadence with spectacular elegance and enjoyment for all. Later enjoy your dinner at an Indian Restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Ibis Pattaya or similar in Pattaya DAY 2 Visit the Coral Island an idyllic island of tranquillity for coral viewing and water-sports activities. Visit to Nong Nooch Village The cultural delight of Pattaya. Today after an American breakfast at the hotel, get set to explore the charm and beauty of Coral Island (subject to weather conditions). Start with an exciting ride in a speedboat to the Island, Enroute we shall stop at a boat where you have an option of doing parasailing (on your own). Next stop an option of doing the fantastic experience of Underwater Sea Walk (on your own). Once we reach the Island here you can enjoy various water-sports activities like snorkelling, windsurfing, sea walking etc. on your own (Do not forget to carry your swimwear). Later proceed to the famous Nong Nooch village a traditional Thai village with beautiful tropical gardens. Enjoy your lunch and then Witness an exciting Thai cultural show of lights and sounds and also see the world famous elephants perform stunts. Later drive back to Pattaya. Post your fun filled day, get ready to enjoy your last night in Pattaya, enjoy the Gala night to the fullest, specially arranged for you by Thomas Cook. Overnight at Hotel Ibis Pattaya or similar in Pattaya DAY 3 Onto Bangkok The City of Angels. En route visit Gems Gallery. Enjoy guided city & temple tour. Today after an American breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to the capital city of Bangkok. En route visit Gems Gallery. On arrival in Bangkok proceed on an exciting tour of this bustling city; visit the Wat Pho also known as Reclining Buddha. Also visit Wat Traimit the temple of the Golden Buddha. Enjoy a delicious lunch at an Indian Restaurant. The afternoon is at leisure or you can shop (on your own) to your heart s content at Bangkok s famous department stores. Check in to your hotel in Bangkok. Later, enjoy dinner at an Indian Restaurant. Overnight at Royal Ivory Nana or similar in Bangkok. DAY 4 Have a fun-filled day at Safari World and Marine Park. Today after an American breakfast at the hotel, proceed for some adventure and Thailand s greatest open-air zoo and Leisure Park. Whether it is an exciting safari drive through the picturesque African wilderness setting in the open zoo, an intimate encounter with the friendly dolphins and playful sea lions or an exhilarating fast-paced action stunt, spectacular Safari World has it all. A drive through the scenic Safari Park presents a unique opportunity for the closest encounter possible with rare and endangered species of the animal kingdom. Today enjoy a delicious lunch at Safari World with an ice cream. Later proceed to the hotel, check in and relax. In the night, enjoy a delicious Indian dinner at an Indian Restaurant. Overnight at Royal Ivory Nana or similar in Bangkok
DAY 5 Selamat Datang Welcome to magical Malaysia. Enjoy a panoramic tour of Putrajaya. Onto Genting Highlands Enjoy an early American breakfast at the hotel. Later in the day proceed to Bangkok airport to board the flight to Kuala Lumpur. On arrival, proceed on a panoramic tour of Putrajaya, designed as an intelligent Cyber-city and the new federal government administrative centre. Putrajaya showcases the best of Malaysian architectural design in an environmentally friendly setting of beautifully landscaped lakes and parks. Drive pass Putra Lake, Putra Mosque, Perdana Putra (Prime Minister office). Halt for a photo stop at Seri Wawasan Bridge. Post lunch drive to the Sky way cable car station for a relaxing, scenic ride up to Genting Highlands. (Clients are required to carry only an overnight bag to Genting. Their main luggage will be kept in lockers provided by Genting management) On arrival check in at First World Hotel, this hotel features a total of 7,351 rooms, it has set the Guinness World Record for Largest Hotel in the World for the 2nd time (by number of rooms). Tonight you have a choice to enjoy a sumptuous Indian dinner or savour cuisines from different parts of the world. Later you can try your luck at the largest and only landbased casino in Malaysia -Casino-De-Genting (on your own). Overnight at Hotel First World or similar in Genting Highlands DAY 6 Visit Genting Snow World; unfold the world of fun and excitement. Visit Batu Caves. Onto Kuala Lumpur. Today after an American breakfast at the hotel, you have a free time. You can opt for a visit to Snow World. The fun never stops at Genting Snow World, City of Entertainment, perched on the top of cool, breezy Genting Highlands. One big attraction in Genting is the cool weather, because of the 2,000m altitude. The Snow World features a long cabin, an igloo, toboggan slides and a snowy play area. It's cold in here, so remember to wear warm clothing. Later check out proceed to Kuala Lumpur, en route, visit Batu Caves a leading Hindu shrine in Malaysia. In order to reach the caves, one has to climb 272 steps. On arrival check in to your hotel. Tonight have your dinner at an Indian Restaurant. Overnight at Pearl International Hotel / Arenna Star Hotel / Ibis Styles Hotel or similar in Kuala Lumpur DAY 7 Enjoy the sights and sounds of Kuala Lumpur on your exciting city tour with visit to Aquaria KLCC. Today after an American breakfast at the hotel, proceed on an exciting city tour of Kuala Lumpur drive pass the National Mosque, the National Monument, photo stop at the Petronas twin towers, the superb buildings at the Independence Square, Chinatown and Parliament House; photo stop at the King s Palace residence of the elected king of Malaysia. Visit the Thean Hou Temple, dedicated to Queen of Heaven and one of the largest Chinese temples in South- East Asia. Then visit the Aquaria KLCC - an oceanarium located beneath Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Rest of the day is free for shopping. Tonight have your dinner at an Indian Restaurant. Overnight at Pearl International Hotel / Arenna Star Hotel / Ibis Styles Hotel or similar in Kuala Lumpur
DAY 8 Onto Singapore the Lion City! Visit Sentosa Island - Singapore s premier island resort getaway Today after an American breakfast at the hotel, sit back and relax in your deluxe coach as you proceed to Singapore - The Lion City at the tip of the Malay Peninsula. Enroute enjoy lunch at local Indian restaurant. On arrival in Singapore, proceed to the Sentosa Island for a funfilled afternoon. Today you will experience one of the highlights of your tour, one way Sentosa Cable Car. Then visit Madame Tussaud s Wax Museum, which is famous for making real life wax figures of famous personalities from across the world. Later, prepare to be spellbound by Wings of the time - a show of characters, sound, light and laser extravaganza. Tonight, enjoy a delicious dinner at a local Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Aqueen Jalan Besar / Hotel Grand Chancellor Orchard or similar in Singapore DAY 9 Day free or spend whole day enjoying Universal Studios at the Resorts World Sentosa. In the evening enjoy Wonder Full light and water show. Today after an American breakfast at the hotel, day is free at leisure or you have a chance to spend the entire day enjoying the Universal Studios. Step into the fantastic world of movie magic; fight villains, catch the celebrities and revel in the glamour of showbiz as you jump into the screen and ride the movies on roller coasters and other movie themed attractions. Exciting loops, sudden turns, breathtaking drops and thrilling near collisions will make you scream your heart out. Later in the evening enjoy Wonder Full light and water show, experience an amazing convergence of light, music and sound, where the universal tale of the journey of life is told by masterfully combining both electric lights and laser effects. In the night, enjoy a delicious Indian dinner at an Indian Restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Aqueen Jalan Besar / Hotel Grand Chancellor Orchard or similar in Singapore DAY 10 Enjoy the sights and sounds of Singapore on your city tour with Gardens by the bay (Gardens only). Tonight embark on a Luxurious Cruise. Today after an American breakfast at the hotel, proceed on an exciting panoramic tour of this colonial city. Drive past the Parliament House, Supreme Court, City Hall, China Town and Little India. Stop at Raffles Landing Site one of the most historical sites. Also visit Gardens by the Bay (Gardens Only). Later you will be transferred to the Harbour Front Centre, where you board your cruise liner. After a warm welcome on board, Cruise brings you to a world class exclusive floating resort on the high seas offering you an impressive array of facilities, entertainment, recreational activities and services. just to name a few or just have good night s sleep in your cosy cabin. Overnight on board the Cruise DAY 11 On Cruise Enjoy a delicious American breakfast on board the cruise. Later, you have an option of joining the several optional shore excursions or you can explore the beautiful beaches on your own. Enjoy sumptuous meals onboard the cruise. Overnight on board the cruise DAY 12 On Cruise Enjoy a delicious American breakfast on board the cruise. Later, you have an option of joining the several optional shore excursions or you can explore the beautiful beaches on your own. Enjoy sumptuous meals onboard the cruise.
Overnight on board the cruise DAY 13 Disembark from cruise. Enjoy a delicious American breakfast on board the cruise, have your lunch & disembark and proceed to your hotel in Singapore. Later in the evening enjoy a delicious dinner at a local Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Aqueen Jalan Besar / Hotel Grand Chancellor Orchard or similar in Singapore DAY 14 Fly back home. Today after an American breakfast at your hotel, proceed to the airport as this fantastic tour comes to an end. Return home with wonderful memories of your tour with Thomas Cook. WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES Accommodations at the hotels specified above or similar. Services of a Thomas Cook Tour Manager. Meals, transfers, entrances, sightseeing and surface transport as mentioned in the itinerary WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE Return Airfare. Visa, Insurance & Taxes. The tour cost does not include POE charges, porterage and passport charges. Taxes as applicable. Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to increase in surface transportation and land arrangements which may come into effect prior to departure. The tour price is subject to increase without notice if this rate of exchange changes substantially prior to departure. Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menus provided by us. Tips to hotel waiters, drivers, etc. Meals are pre-set and a choice of menu is not available. Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passenger other than those included in the What your Tour Price Includes box are to be paid for extra. VISA REQUIREMENTS Single-entry Thailand visa. Single-entry Malaysia visa. Single-entry Singapore visa.
POINTS TO BE NOTED The tour will be operated subject to a minimum of 25 full-paying passengers travelling together. In the event that the group size is less than 25 passengers you will be given on option of travelling on FIT basis, by paying an additional supplement on seat in coach basis with local representatives to assist you. The services of a Thomas Cook Tour Manager will be provided with a group of minimum 25 full-paying passengers. Our local representative will be there to assist you in case this above requirement is not fulfilled. When the tour has less than 25 adults and is operated on a seat-in-coach basis, there will be instances where the driver acts as a guide as well. A person below 12 years is considered child and above 12 years, an adult. Lunch on the day of arrival will only be provided to guests who arrive by 1200 hours at the local destination. As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use roll away beds or 2 queen size beds and the room size may be the same as a double room. For certain departures, we may re-route the itinerary. However all sightseeing & inclusions will remain the same. On some occasions you may have to join another group in case the group does not have adequate members. Surcharges due to Local Events applicable on certain departures. Genting Cable car ride is operated subject to weather conditions. Check-in at Genting Highlands is at 1500 hrs. In Genting clients are required to carry only an overnight bag. Their main luggage will be kept in lockers provided by Genting management. No extra bed is provided for Triple / Child with bed in rooms in Genting Highlands properties. The cabin category on the cruise is an inside stateroom cabin. We reserve the right to use alternate cruise liners for any particular departure; excursions advertised or substitute a cruise of similar class if deemed necessary. Due to high occupancy on the cruise, it is possible that the cabins provided would be of alternate category or Inside Stateroom. Passage for a pregnant woman will only be permitted before her 24th week of pregnancy at the time of sailing of the cruise. For the safety reasons Infants below 6 months of age may not be allowed onboard the cruise. Cruise Itinerary differs as per sailing dates. DEPARTURE DATES EX PATTAYA OCTOBER 16 : 7, 14, 21, 28 NOVEMBER 16 : 4, 11, 18, 25 DECEMBER 16 : 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 JANUARY 17 : 6, 13, 20, 27 FEBRUARY 17 : 3, 10, 17, 24 MARCH 17 : 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Note: Surcharges may applicable on few of the above departure dates.
PRE/POST-TOUR ACCOMMODATION City Double Room Triple Room Single Room CWB DC Bangkok USD 45 USD 45 USD 70 USD 35 USD 30 Singapore USD 85 USD 85 USD 130 USD 70 USD 60 (All the above rates are approximate and per person per night inclusive of accommodation and breakfast, taxes are applicable extra) OPTIONAL TOURS (Reservation & payment must be made upon arrival on day 01 of your tour by paying your Tour Manager the applicable amount) Attraction / Tour Adult Child Universal Studios (Week Day) USD 80 USD 70 Universal Studios (Weekend / Public Holidays & Peak Dates) USD 90 USD 80 TERMS & CONDITIONS It is advisable to book 35 days prior to the departure date as the internal ticket rate might increase closer to the departure date, resulting in an increase in the Tour cost. The cabin category on the cruise is an inside stateroom cabin. Meals at all the destinations are pre-set and a-la-carte is not possible. American breakfasts will be served throughout the tour. The images used in this brochure are for representation purposes only. Any damage caused to the hotel rooms or coach during the stay shall be payable by the passengers. Thomas Cook will not be liable for the same. We reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure, excursion advertised or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed necessary. We reserve the right to use alternate cruise liners for any particular departure; excursions advertised or substitute a cruise of similar class if deemed necessary. Due to high occupancy on the cruise, it is possible that the cabins provided would be of alternate category or Inside Stateroom. For the convenience of our passengers, we will sometimes amend the itinerary. However, all services will remain the same. The tour price is subject to increase without notice if the rate of exchange changes substantially prior to departure. The Company reserves the right to alter the order of the itinerary. The same will be informed to the client before departure. Taxes as applicable extra. Cable car ride is operated subject to weather conditions. Due to Trade Fairs and conventions in the cities, it is possible that the hotel accommodation provided would be outside the city. The same will be informed in advance. Hotels mentioned are subject to availability. There are no refunds for any services i.e. meals, sightseeing etc. not utilized on your tour. The Company shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown or irregularity which may occur in carrying out of the tour arrangement. Certain departure dates will have surcharges applicable, please contact our local sales office for details. Standard check-in time for the hotels is 1400hrs while check-out is at 1200hrs. Check-in at Genting Highlands is at 1500 hrs. The management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses due to delay or changes in the schedule of trains, flights, coach, cruise or other services, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expenses must be borne by the passenger. In Genting clients are required to carry only an overnight bag. Their main luggage will be kept in lockers provided by Genting management. Passage for a pregnant woman will only be permitted before her 24th week of pregnancy at the time of sailing of the cruise. For the safety reasons Infants below 6 months of age may not be allowed onboard the cruise. Tours operated subject to RBI/GOI regulations. Part of the Tour cost will be paid in USD out of the BTQ. Please refer to the booking form for detailed Terms & Conditions.