Singapore small group trips

November to April. The Andaman Sea around Krabi and Phi Phi is calmest then, and Bangkok is drier. From May to October monsoon seas can cancel boats. Malaysia and Singapore have short downpours in any month, and March to May is the hottest stretch in Bangkok.

Answer for Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore: Bangkok to Singapore overland

Moderate. Most days are 2 to 4 hours of easy walking in heat and humidity. The demanding parts are the 272 steps at Batu Caves, a muddy cave path at Cheow Lan Lake, snorkelling from a boat and two long travel days. Each climb and the boat day has an easy option.

Answer for Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore: Bangkok to Singapore overland

Yes. A room of your own is from CAD 695 more, shown before you book, with no surprise at checkout. If you are happy to share, tell us when you request to book and we let you know whether another solo traveller on your date wants to share a twin room.

Answer for Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore: Bangkok to Singapore overland

The small-group trip runs with 7 to 12 guests, so everyone fits in one vehicle, one train carriage and around one table at dinner, and the guide can be heard in a busy temple or a hawker centre.

Answer for Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore: Bangkok to Singapore overland

Choose a start date and request to book. We confirm your place within 24 hours, and no payment is taken when you request. Hotel names, the guide and the final timetable for the trains follow with your confirmation.

Answer for Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore: Bangkok to Singapore overland

Canadian and US passport holders can enter all three without a visa for a short tourist stay; other passports may need one, and we confirm the current rules when you book. Each country also asks for an online arrival card in the days before you enter, and we send the links.

Answer for Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore: Bangkok to Singapore overland