THE GREAT SOUTHEAST ASIA SAFARI

DAY 1 (D) ARRIVE PHUKET

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Sawasdee! Welcome to Phuket, Thailand’s largest island nestled by the crystalline waters of the Andaman Sea. The country’s top beach destination and the wealthiest province of Thailand, Phuket lures millions of tourists seeking its gorgeous beaches, stunning view points, magnificent temples, sumptuous cuisine, and vibrant nightlife scene. It’s your first day in such an alluring destination. Carpe this diem!

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DAY 2 (BL) PHI PHI ISLAND HOPPING

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Ready to have an awesome day out at sea? Kickstart your day with a filling breakfast then we navigate to AA Marina where we hop on a speedboat to explore Phi Phi Islands. Our first stop: the enchanting Phi Phi Lae Island, home to the famous Maya Bay, a beautiful bay sheltered by towering cliffs. Did you know that Maya Bay was the filming location of the movie “The Beach” which starred Leonardo DiCaprio? Haven’t seen it? We think you should! (*wink*) Afterwards, we go snorkeling at Loh Samah Bay. Swim in the divine waters of Pi Leh Cove. Admire the striking Viking Cave. Next we make our way to Phi Phi Don Island, the largest and only inhabited island of the bunch, for a yummy buffet lunch then meet the wild but friendly Macaques at Monkey Beach. Want more? We check out Khai Nai Island for a last swim before heading back. Good times!

DAY 3 (BL) GREEN ELEPHANT SANCTUARY PARK TOUR

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Down your coffee and load up on Pad Thai. Today’s massive task promises an unforgettable journey to the world of Asian Elephants. Fun fact: The national animal of Thailand, the Elephant consumes up to 200 kilograms of food a day. We visit Green Elephant Sanctuary Park, an ethical Elephant sanctuary providing a home for rescued Elephants, allowing intimate interactions with Elephants without rides or shows. Learn about the conservation efforts and experience Elephants the purest way, in a natural environment where they are free. Enjoy feeding the Elephants with fruits. Join in a mudbath then wash off the mud at the XXL Elephant Shower. Afterwards, be rewarded with a delicious Thai buffet lunch. We guarantee this is one experience that’ll be hard to forget.

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DAY 4 (B) PHUKET-BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN BY FLIGHT

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Grab your passport. It’s time for country number two. Salam dan selamat datang! Welcome to the Abode of Peace, Brunei Darussalam. Located on the island of Borneo, Brunei is a tiny but oil-rich sultanate that’s known for its beaches, grand mosques, river journeys, and virgin rainforests that cover 70% of the country. After hotel check in, you’re free to explore and make your mark in the royal city.

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DAY 5 (BLD) BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN-SERIA-BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN BY VAN

Wakey wakey! It’s time for a road trip. Today we head to Seria, the heart of the Brunei’s oil industry and the town where oil was first discovered in the country in 1929. Oil is the backbone of this nation’s economy and the nodding donkeys (The pumpjack, not the animal!) scattered all over town as well as the Billionth Barrel Monument are reminders of the town’s role in bringing wealth to the country, allowing the state to give its citizens one of the highest per capita incomes in Asia. After lunch, we head back to Bandar Seri Begawan then bounce to Kampong Ayer – a thriving water village built on stilts above the Brunei River. People have been living for more than 1,300 years in this settlement complete with homes, mosques, restaurants, shops, schools, fire stations, and even a hospital – all on stilts connected by wooden walkways! Afterwards, we hop on a boat to navigate Brunei River’s mangroves in search of the Proboscis monkey. This leaf-eating endangered monkey species lives only on the island of Borneo. Did you know Proboscis monkeys are prolific swimmers, leaping from trees and hitting the water with a comical belly flop then swimming with their webbed feet and hands that help them outpace the crocodiles that are some of their main predators? During the cruise, keep your eyes open for other amazing wildlife like the Long-tailed macaque, Kingfisher, Egret, and Silvered langur. Hakuna matata!

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DAY 6 (BLD) BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN CITY TOUR

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Ready for an adventure in Brunei's capital city? First we head to Tamu Kianggeh, a local market with a wide array of shopping and eating options located at the banks of Kianggeh River. Have you heard that British monarch Queen Elizabeth II visited Tamu Kianggeh in 1998? Fact! We continue to the Royal Regalia Museum, home to the Sultanate's heirlooms and regalia. (Try not to climb the golden chariot!) Then it’s onto Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque with its 29 golden domes made of 29 carat gold, the massive Istana Nurul Iman or the residence of the Sultan, then the Malay Technology Museum. After lunch, we drive through the impressive Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha Bridge and check out Taman Mahkota Jubli Emas, the majestic Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, then Istana Darussalam, the birthplace of the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah. Then finally it’s time for some retail therapy at Yayasan Shopping Complex. You came, you saw, you shop!