Singapore Tours and Trips

My family (husband and daughter) and I had a wonderful time on this adventure to Singapore and Malaysia. The hotels in the large cities were nicely appointed and located conveniently close to eateries and shopping malls. The breakfast in the hotels had a wide selection of delicious food to choose from, especially at the Paradox Hotel. The guides were friendly and informative. The drivers were skilled, especially the one in Malaysia who had to navigate a large bus through narrow winding roads on a stretch of mountain with motorcyclists weaving between cars. My only complain would the the meal on our 1st night in Singapore which consisted of American bar food (fries, fish sticks, fried cauliflower, quesadilla, chicken skewers). I did try a Singapore Sling. I was hoping for a Singaporean cuisine to start our trip. I also think that visiting 1 wet market and 2 villages was enough. My family skipped the 3rd village tour and 2nd wet market. Instead, we preferred spending time perusing local shops, trying local cuisine and snacks, and experiencing a foot reflexology which was popular. Luckily, we packed appropriately for the sudden daily downpour with thunder (raincoat) and hot temperature (UV umbrella, hat portable electric fan). In Malaysia, always carry toilet paper since not all restrooms have them. As a bonus, our group of 22 became close friends and watched out for each other. I would highly recommend this trip to others.

What made this trip really special was how different each day felt. One day we were walking through old temples, the next we were sailing on a quiet bay. Vietnam was full of surprises. The people were friendly, the food was amazing, and every place had something new to offer. Ha Long Bay was a real highlight. The boat ride through those tall limestone rocks felt peaceful and looked like something from a movie. Even the meals on the boat were great! I also liked how we didn’t just rush from place to place. There was time to look around, take pictures, and enjoy it all. Hoi An was beautiful with all the lanterns, and Hue had some really interesting history. Our guide explained everything in a simple and fun way, which made it more enjoyable. Then we went to Singapore, and it felt like getting into the future. It was super clean and modern, but still full of culture. The Gardens by the Bay were stunning, especially at night. Everything on this tour ran butter smooth, the flights, the hotels, the transport. It was easy to relax and enjoy. Already thinking of booking a Korea tour. Really impressed by how they manage things!

Need extra day / days in Singapore and definitely an extra day in Kuala Lumpur. The whole tour was amazing. Malaysia is hugely interesting. The food is out of this world. The tour is great but could do a little bit of tweaking. I feel that Explore should implore you to have an extra couple of days before the tour in Singapore and they should include an additional day in Kuala Lumpur as one day was not enough. They could all even shorten the tour by removing a day in Langkawi but also encourage you to have another day there on your own as it is a beautiful end of tour relaxation resort

An excellent trip to Singapore and Malaysia. We arrived a few days ahead of the start of the tour and spent time exploring Singapore, which is easy to navigate when using the metro and a contactless card. Do not miss the Gardens by the Bay and in particular the evening light show. Su was a very informative guide in Singapore and we had a good introduction to the different areas of the city. Mally was our guide in Malaysia and was excellent. She was extremely informative around the locations we visited, the country’s history, the food and the different cultures that make up Malaysian society. Highlights of the trip included the Suka Suka home stay and the vibrant street food hawker centres throughout which is an absolute must for foodies.

Excellent itinary made all the better by our guide, Andrew, who made sure we saw the best options in our free time and even took us on an extended walking tour during his free time. He booked taxis, restaurants and bars for us and made sure not only the itinary went so smoothly for us but all the extras too in such a kind and thoughtful manner.

A wonderful trip. So many highlights. Andrew was a brilliant tour leader and really went 'above and beyond' to ensure everyone was looked after; he was very knowledgeable, and so helpful when it came to choosing food, and giving local information. A bit more time at the home stay, and also in the highlands, having driven all that way, would have been nice.