CHINA TO SINGAPORE PREMIUM

25 Days Private Luxury China, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia & Singapore Tour Led by Women

Kunming – Jinghong – Luang Prabang – Vang Vieng – Vientiane – Bangkok – Khao Sok – Krabi – Trang – Penang – Kuala Lumpur – Melaka – Singapore

25 Days / 24 Nights | 5 Countries | Premium Private Journey

Travel across five extraordinary countries in one seamless private journey — from the tea mountains of Yunnan to the temples of Luang Prabang, limestone landscapes of Laos and Thailand, tropical islands of the Andaman Coast, multicultural Malaysia and the sophisticated skyline of Singapore.

Inspired by Intrepid’s 25-day China to Singapore Adventure, this Vietnam Women Travel version keeps the strongest authentic experiences while transforming the trip into a premium private journey led by women. The original route includes Yunnan tea culture, Pak Ou Caves, Mekong River, Vang Vieng kayaking, Bangkok temples, Khao Sok, Krabi, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Melaka and Singapore.

PREMIUM PRIVATE UPGRADE

Private tour from start to finish
Dedicated female tour leader
Private local guides in each destination
5-star hotels and luxury resorts
Luxury rainforest resort in Khao Sok
Luxury beachfront resorts
Premium heritage hotels
Private luxury vehicles
Premium domestic flights instead of overnight trains
Private boats
Private Mekong cruise
Private Cheow Lan Lake experience
Private sea kayaking
Private food experiences
Women-led cultural and culinary experiences
Airport transfers included
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Every Day

This is not a women-only tour. It is a premium private tour led by women.

JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS

Kunming
Yunnan cuisine
Jinghong
Dai culture
Starlight Night Market
Nannuo Mountain
Pu’er tea
Hani village
Hani family lunch
Luang Prabang
Wat Phou Si
Mekong River
Pak Ou Caves
Alms-giving ceremony
Traditional crafts
Vang Vieng
Nam Song River
Limestone karsts
Vientiane
Wat Si Saket
COPE visitor centre
Bangkok
Chao Phraya River
Khlong canals
Wat Pho
Khao Sok National Park
Cheow Lan Lake
Rafthouse lunch
Ao Nang
Baan Bor Tor
Sea kayaking
Trang
Penang
George Town
Penang food culture
Kuala Lumpur
Petronas Twin Towers
Melaka
UNESCO heritage
Singapore
Marina Bay
Chinatown
Little India
Gardens by the Bay

The original trip specifically includes Nannuo Mountain tea-making, Hani family lunch, Mekong/Pak Ou, Vang Vieng kayaking, Bangkok canals and Wat Pho, Cheow Lan Lake, Baan Bor Tor kayaking, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Melaka and Singapore.

DAY 1 – KUNMING, CHINA

Welcome to Yunnan

Overnight: Kunming – 5-Star Luxury Hotel

Arrive in Kunming.

Private airport transfer.

Meet your dedicated female tour leader.

Check into your luxury hotel.

Kunming is known as the City of Eternal Spring, with a pleasant climate and extensive green spaces.

Enjoy a relaxed private city introduction.

Visit:

Green Lake Park
Yuantong Temple
Historic neighborhoods
Local cafés

PRIVATE YUNNAN WELCOME DINNER

Enjoy a refined introduction to Yunnan cuisine.

Taste local specialties including regional noodles, mushrooms, vegetables and traditional dishes.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle

DAY 2 – KUNMING → JINGHONG

From Yunnan’s Capital to Xishuangbanna

Overnight: Jinghong – 5-Star Luxury Hotel

Enjoy breakfast.

PREMIUM HIGH-SPEED TRAIN

Travel from Kunming to Jinghong in first-class seating.

The original itinerary uses a high-speed train and arrives around midday.

Private transfer to your hotel.

Enjoy lunch.

DAI CULTURAL DISCOVERY

Explore Jinghong and learn about Dai culture.

Visit:

Manting Park
Buddhist temples
Dai architecture
Tropical gardens

STARLIGHT NIGHT MARKET

Explore the famous night market beneath the Golden Pagoda.

Taste local Dai specialties.

Enjoy a private dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: First-Class High-Speed Train + Private Vehicle

DAY 3 – JINGHONG

Dai Culture & Tropical Yunnan

Overnight: Jinghong – 5-Star Luxury Hotel

Enjoy breakfast.

Today is dedicated to Xishuangbanna.

PRIVATE CULTURAL TOUR

Discover:

Dai villages
Buddhist traditions
Tropical agriculture
Local handicrafts
Traditional architecture

Enjoy a private lunch.

WOMEN-LED CRAFT EXPERIENCE

Meet local women artisans.

Learn about traditional textiles, bamboo crafts or local handicrafts.

Enjoy an elegant Dai dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle

DAY 4 – JINGHONG → NANNOU MOUNTAIN

Tea at the Source

Overnight: Luxury Mountain / Tea Estate Resort

Travel into the mountains.

NANNUO MOUNTAIN

Visit a Hani village surrounded by ancient tea forests.

The original itinerary includes a Pu’er tea farm hike, tea making and a Hani family lunch.

PRIVATE TEA EXPERIENCE

Walk through the tea plantation.

Learn:

Tea harvesting
Pu’er tea production
Fermentation
Traditional processing
Tea culture

Pick tea leaves with local hosts.

HANI FAMILY LUNCH

Enjoy a private traditional meal.

Continue to your luxury tea-region accommodation.

PRIVATE TEA TASTING

Taste several Pu’er teas with a local tea specialist.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Tea Estate / Mountain Resort
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle

DAY 5 – NANNUO MOUNTAIN → LUANG PRABANG

China to Laos

Overnight: Luang Prabang – 5-Star Heritage Hotel

Enjoy breakfast.

Private transfer to the airport.

PREMIUM FLIGHT

Fly from Yunnan to Laos, using the most practical routing available.

This premium version avoids unnecessary long overland/border journeys.

Arrive in Luang Prabang.

Private airport transfer.

Check into your 5-star heritage hotel.

SUNSET AT WAT PHOU SI

Climb to Wat Phou Si for panoramic views over Luang Prabang and the Mekong.

The original itinerary includes a sunset walk at Wat Phou Si.

Enjoy dinner at a refined Lao restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Heritage Hotel
Transportation: Private Vehicle + Flight

DAY 6 – LUANG PRABANG

Mekong, Pak Ou Caves & Buddhist Heritage

Overnight: Luang Prabang – 5-Star Heritage Hotel

Wake early.

ALMS-GIVING EXPERIENCE

Observe the traditional morning alms-giving ceremony respectfully from an appropriate distance.

The original journey includes the Luang Prabang alms-giving ceremony.

Return for breakfast.

PRIVATE MEKONG RIVER CRUISE

Board your private boat.

Cruise along the Mekong.

PAK OU CAVES

Visit the sacred caves containing hundreds of Buddhist statues.

The original itinerary includes a Mekong cruise and Pak Ou Caves.

Enjoy lunch onboard or at a riverside restaurant.

Return to Luang Prabang.

PRIVATE HERITAGE WALK

Explore:

Royal Palace area
Wat Xieng Thong
Traditional houses
Local markets

Enjoy dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Heritage Hotel
Transportation: Private Boat + Private Vehicle

DAY 7 – LUANG PRABANG → VANG VIENG

From Sacred Temples to Limestone Mountains

Overnight: Vang Vieng – Luxury Riverside Resort

Enjoy breakfast.

PREMIUM TRAIN

Travel to Vang Vieng in premium seating.

The original route connects Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng by train.

Private transfer to your riverside resort.

Enjoy lunch.

PRIVATE VANG VIENG EXPERIENCE

Explore the dramatic limestone landscape.

Optional gentle activities:

Riverside walk
Cave visit
Photography
Village visit

Enjoy dinner overlooking the Nam Song River.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Riverside Resort
Transportation: Premium Train + Private Vehicle

DAY 8 – VANG VIENG

Nam Song River & Limestone Karsts

Overnight: Vang Vieng – Luxury Riverside Resort

Enjoy breakfast.

PRIVATE KAYAKING

Paddle along the Nam Song River.

Enjoy views of:

Limestone cliffs
Forested mountains
Rural landscapes
River villages

The original itinerary includes approximately two hours of kayaking on the Nam Song River and a walk toward Phar Norn, or Sleeping Cave.

For the premium version, arrange a private kayaking guide and vehicle.

Enjoy lunch.

Afternoon at leisure.

Choose:

Spa
Private countryside tour
Cave exploration
Riverside relaxation

Enjoy dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Riverside Resort
Transportation: Private Vehicle + Private Kayak

DAY 9 – VANG VIENG → VIENTIANE

Laos Capital

Overnight: Vientiane – 5-Star Luxury Hotel

Enjoy breakfast.

Private transfer to the station.

PREMIUM TRAIN

Travel to Vientiane.

Private transfer to your hotel.

Enjoy lunch.

PRIVATE VIENTIANE CITY TOUR

Visit:

Wat Si Saket
Pha That Luang
Patuxai
Mekong riverside

The original itinerary includes Wat Si Saket and a COPE visit.

COPE VISITOR EXPERIENCE

Visit the COPE Visitor Centre to learn about Laos’ history and the long-term impact of unexploded ordnance.

Enjoy a private dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Premium Train + Private Vehicle

DAY 10 – VIENTIANE → BANGKOK

Laos to Thailand

Overnight: Bangkok – 5-Star Luxury Hotel

Enjoy breakfast.

PREMIUM FLIGHT

Fly Vientiane → Bangkok.

Private airport transfer.

Check into your luxury hotel.

Enjoy lunch.

BANGKOK PRIVATE INTRODUCTION

Explore:

Chao Phraya River
Old Bangkok
Chinatown
Local neighborhoods

Enjoy dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Flight + Private Vehicle

DAY 11 – BANGKOK

Temples, Canals & Thai Cuisine

Overnight: Bangkok – 5-Star Luxury Hotel

Enjoy breakfast.

PRIVATE CHAO PHRAYA & KHLONG CRUISE

Cruise Bangkok’s historic canals by private longtail boat.

The original itinerary includes a Chao Phraya river cruise and exploration of the khlongs.

WAT PHO

Visit Wat Pho and its famous reclining Buddha.

The original itinerary specifically includes Wat Pho.

Optional:

Grand Palace
Wat Arun
Jim Thompson House

Enjoy lunch.

WOMEN-LED THAI FOOD EXPERIENCE

Explore traditional Thai cuisine with a female local food specialist.

Enjoy dinner at a premium Thai restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Private Vehicle + Private Boat

DAY 12 – BANGKOK → KHAO SOK

Fly South to the Rainforest

Overnight: Khao Sok – Luxury Rainforest Resort

Enjoy breakfast.

PREMIUM FLIGHT

Fly Bangkok → Surat Thani.

This replaces the original overnight sleeper train to Surat Thani. The original itinerary spends approximately 12 hours on the overnight train.

Private transfer to Khao Sok.

Enjoy lunch.

Arrive at your luxury rainforest resort.

PRIVATE JUNGLE EXPERIENCE

Explore the rainforest with a private naturalist.

Look for:

Tropical birds
Butterflies
Wildlife
Ancient trees
Limestone landscapes

Enjoy dinner surrounded by the jungle.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Rainforest Resort
Transportation: Flight + Private Vehicle

DAY 13 – KHAO SOK

Cheow Lan Lake

Overnight: Luxury Rainforest Resort

Enjoy breakfast.

Private transfer to Cheow Lan Lake.

PRIVATE LONGTAIL BOAT

Cruise through the emerald lake.

Admire spectacular limestone karsts rising dramatically from the water.

The original itinerary includes a longtail boat journey across Cheow Lan Lake and a visit to an island cave.

PRIVATE RAINFOREST & CAVE EXPERIENCE

Explore a selected cave or nature trail depending on conditions.

Enjoy a premium floating-lake lunch.

Return to your resort.

Relax.

Enjoy dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Rainforest Resort
Transportation: Private Vehicle + Private Boat

DAY 14 – KHAO SOK → KRABI

Rainforest to the Andaman Sea

Overnight: Krabi – 5-Star Beach Resort

Enjoy breakfast.

Private transfer to Krabi.

Enjoy lunch.

Check into your beachfront resort in Ao Nang.

Afternoon at leisure.

Choose:

Beach
Spa
Pool
Sunset cruise
Private massage

Enjoy dinner overlooking the sea.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Beach Resort
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle

DAY 15 – KRABI

Baan Bor Tor & Hidden Lagoons

Overnight: Krabi – 5-Star Beach Resort

Enjoy breakfast.

PRIVATE SEA KAYAKING

Travel to Baan Bor Tor.

Paddle through mangroves, caves and hidden lagoons.

The original itinerary includes Baan Bor Tor sea kayaking through mangrove forests, caves and limestone scenery.

Enjoy a premium seafood lunch.

Return to Ao Nang.

Afternoon at leisure.

PRIVATE SUNSET BOAT

Cruise along the Andaman coastline.

Enjoy dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Beach Resort
Transportation: Private Vehicle + Private Boat/Kayak

DAY 16 – KRABI

Private Island Escape

Overnight: Krabi – 5-Star Beach Resort

Enjoy breakfast.

Board a private boat.

Explore selected islands around Krabi.

Enjoy:

Snorkeling
Swimming
Beach relaxation
Photography
Private island lunch

Return to your resort.

Afternoon spa.

Farewell dinner for Thailand.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Beach Resort
Transportation: Private Boat

DAY 17 – KRABI → TRANG

Southern Thailand’s Authentic Side

Overnight: Trang – Luxury Boutique Hotel

Enjoy breakfast.

Private transfer south.

Explore the quieter landscapes of southern Thailand.

PRIVATE LOCAL FOOD EXPERIENCE

Discover Trang’s famous culinary culture.

Taste:

Southern Thai curries
Local roast pork
Dim sum
Fresh seafood
Traditional desserts

The original route includes Trang before crossing into Malaysia.

Enjoy dinner at a premium local restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Boutique Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle

DAY 18 – TRANG → PENANG

Thailand to Malaysia

Overnight: Penang – 5-Star Heritage Hotel

Enjoy breakfast.

Private transfer toward the Malaysian border.

PREMIUM BORDER TRANSFER

Private vehicle and dedicated assistance throughout the border crossing.

Continue to Penang.

The original itinerary crosses from Trang into Malaysia before arriving in Penang.

Enjoy lunch.

Check into your luxury heritage hotel.

GEORGE TOWN ORIENTATION

Explore:

Colonial architecture
Chinese shophouses
Indian temples
Street art
Clan houses

Enjoy dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Heritage Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle

DAY 19 – PENANG

Heritage & Food

Overnight: Penang – 5-Star Heritage Hotel

Enjoy breakfast.

PRIVATE GEORGE TOWN HERITAGE TOUR

Discover Penang’s multicultural history.

Visit:

Clan houses
Temples
Heritage streets
Markets
Street art

PRIVATE FOOD EXPERIENCE

Explore Penang’s famous cuisine with a female food specialist.

Taste:

Char kway teow
Laksa
Nyonya dishes
Local desserts
Traditional coffee

The original trip specifically highlights Penang’s historic buildings, hawker-filled alleys and street art.

Enjoy dinner at a premium Peranakan restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Heritage Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle

DAY 20 – PENANG → KUALA LUMPUR

From Island Heritage to Modern Malaysia

Overnight: Kuala Lumpur – 5-Star Luxury Hotel

Enjoy breakfast.

PREMIUM FLIGHT OPTION

Where schedules permit, fly Penang → Kuala Lumpur.

Alternatively, use a private premium vehicle.

No standard group bus.

Arrive in Kuala Lumpur.

Enjoy lunch.

PRIVATE CITY TOUR

Visit:

Petronas Twin Towers
Merdeka Square
Central Market
Chinatown
Kampung Baru

Enjoy a premium Malaysian dinner.

The original route continues from Penang to Kuala Lumpur and includes time to explore the Malaysian capital.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Flight / Private Vehicle

DAY 21 – KUALA LUMPUR

Multicultural Malaysia

Overnight: Kuala Lumpur – 5-Star Luxury Hotel

Enjoy breakfast.

BATU CAVES

Private excursion to Batu Caves.

Continue to:

BRICKFIELDS

Discover the Indian-Malaysian community.

WOMEN-LED FOOD EXPERIENCE

Meet a local female culinary specialist.

Explore Malaysian cuisine through:

Malay traditions
Chinese-Malaysian cuisine
Indian-Malaysian cuisine

Enjoy lunch.

Afternoon at leisure.

Optional:

Spa
Shopping
Art gallery
Private photography

Dinner at a premium restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle

DAY 22 – KUALA LUMPUR → MELAKA

UNESCO Heritage

Overnight: Melaka – 5-Star Heritage Hotel

Enjoy breakfast.

Private luxury vehicle to Melaka.

Enjoy lunch.

MELAKA HERITAGE TOUR

Explore:

Dutch Square
Jonker Street
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
Traditional shophouses
Riverside heritage

The original itinerary includes Melaka as the final Malaysian stop before Singapore.

PRIVATE MELAKA RIVER CRUISE

Cruise through the historic center.

Enjoy a refined Peranakan dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Heritage Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle + Private Boat

DAY 23 – MELAKA

Peranakan Culture & Culinary Heritage

Overnight: Melaka – 5-Star Heritage Hotel

Enjoy breakfast.

PRIVATE PERANAKAN EXPERIENCE

Discover the unique fusion of Chinese and Malay traditions.

Visit:

Heritage homes
Traditional shops
Temples
Artisan workshops

PRIVATE COOKING EXPERIENCE

Meet a local female chef.

Learn to prepare selected Peranakan dishes.

Enjoy your own lunch.

Afternoon at leisure.

JONKER STREET

Explore the historic streets with a private guide.

Enjoy farewell dinner in Malaysia.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Heritage Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle

DAY 24 – MELAKA → SINGAPORE

Malaysia to Singapore

Overnight: Singapore – 5-Star Luxury Hotel

Enjoy breakfast.

Private transfer to Singapore.

The original itinerary makes the border crossing from Melaka to Singapore and finishes in Singapore.

PREMIUM BORDER TRANSFER

Dedicated private vehicle and assistance.

Arrive in Singapore.

Enjoy lunch.

PRIVATE SINGAPORE ORIENTATION

Visit:

Marina Bay
Merlion
Chinatown
Little India
Kampong Glam

Check into your 5-star hotel.

FAREWELL DINNER

Celebrate five countries with a premium Singapore dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle

DAY 25 – SINGAPORE

Gardens, Culture & Farewell

Enjoy breakfast.

GARDENS BY THE BAY

Visit:

Flower Dome
Cloud Forest
Supertree Grove

Continue to Marina Bay.

Enjoy your final lunch.

Depending on flight time:

Singapore River cruise
Private shopping
Spa
Orchard Road
Chinatown
Jewel Changi

Private transfer to Changi Airport.

Your China to Singapore Premium Private Tour Led by Women ends in Singapore.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle

PREMIUM TRANSPORTATION

NO UNNECESSARY OVERNIGHT TRAINS

The original 25-day itinerary uses trains, public transport, sleeper trains, private minibuses, longtail boats and other shared transportation. It specifically includes two overnight sleeper-train journeys.

Vietnam Women Travel upgrades the long-distance routing:

Kunming → Jinghong

First-Class High-Speed Train

Jinghong → Laos

Premium Flight / Best Available Private Routing

Luang Prabang → Vang Vieng

Premium Train

Vang Vieng → Vientiane

Premium Train / Private Vehicle according to schedule

Vientiane → Bangkok

Flight

Bangkok → Surat Thani

Flight

This replaces the original approximately 12-hour overnight sleeper train.

Khao Sok → Krabi

Private Luxury Vehicle

Krabi → Trang

Private Luxury Vehicle

Trang → Penang

Private Cross-Border Vehicle

Penang → Kuala Lumpur

Flight where practical

Kuala Lumpur → Melaka

Private Luxury Vehicle

Melaka → Singapore

Private Luxury Vehicle

Throughout

Private airport transfers and dedicated driver.

PREMIUM ACCOMMODATION

5-STAR HOTELS & LUXURY RESORTS

Kunming

5-Star Luxury Hotel – 1 Night

Jinghong

5-Star Luxury Hotel – 2 Nights

Nannuo Mountain

Luxury Tea / Mountain Resort – 1 Night

Luang Prabang

5-Star Heritage Hotel – 2 Nights

Vang Vieng

Luxury Riverside Resort – 2 Nights

Vientiane

5-Star Luxury Hotel – 1 Night

Bangkok

5-Star Luxury Hotel – 2 Nights

Khao Sok

Luxury Rainforest Resort – 2 Nights

Krabi

5-Star Beach Resort – 3 Nights

Trang

Luxury Boutique Hotel – 1 Night

Penang

5-Star Heritage Hotel – 2 Nights

Kuala Lumpur

5-Star Luxury Hotel – 2 Nights

Melaka

5-Star Heritage Hotel – 2 Nights

Singapore

5-Star Luxury Hotel – 1 Night

Total: 24 Nights

No dormitories.

No shared rooms.

No overnight sleeper trains.

No basic group accommodation.

MEALS INCLUDED

BREAKFAST + LUNCH + DINNER EVERY DAY

The original itinerary includes only 17 breakfasts and 5 lunches, leaving many meals independent.

Vietnam Women Travel makes dining part of the premium experience.

CHINA

Yunnan cuisine
Dai food
Hani village lunch
Pu’er tea
Regional specialties

LAOS

Lao cuisine
Mekong riverside dining
Luang Prabang specialties
Traditional desserts

THAILAND

Bangkok street food
Central Thai cuisine
Southern Thai cuisine
Krabi seafood

MALAYSIA

Penang hawker cuisine
Peranakan food
Kuala Lumpur multicultural cuisine
Melaka heritage dishes

SINGAPORE

Chinese-Singaporean cuisine
Malay cuisine
Indian cuisine
Peranakan cuisine

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Every Day

WOMEN-LED EXPERIENCES

WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN ACROSS ASIA

Female Tour Leader

One dedicated female leader coordinates the journey.

Women Tea Producers

Connect with women working within Yunnan’s tea communities.

Women Artisans

Meet local women preserving traditional crafts.

Female Food Specialists

Discover regional cuisine through women with local expertise.

Women Chefs

Private cooking experiences in Laos, Thailand and Malaysia.

Women-Owned Businesses

Prioritize independent female-led businesses wherever practical.

Community Experiences

Travel spending is directed toward local hosts, artisans and community enterprises.

RESPONSIBLE & MEANINGFUL TRAVEL

AUTHENTIC WITHOUT SACRIFICING COMFORT

This premium journey is designed around three principles:

CONSERVE

Support cultural and environmental experiences that protect local heritage.

CONNECT

Meet local people rather than simply photographing attractions.

COMFORT

Luxury hotels, private transportation and flights replace unnecessary discomfort.

The original Intrepid journey emphasizes local experiences including Hani tea-making, family lunch, Mekong culture, community activities and local food.

Vietnam Women Travel keeps those connections while improving the overall travel experience.

WHY CHOOSE VIETNAM WOMEN TRAVEL?

Premium Private Tours Led by Women

Five Countries

China • Laos • Thailand • Malaysia • Singapore

25 Days

Enough time to experience each destination without turning the journey into a race.

Private Throughout

Your group travels exclusively together.

Fly Instead of Sleeper Trains

The original overnight train sections are upgraded to flights where practical.

Luxury Accommodation

5-star hotels and carefully selected luxury resorts.

Private Guides

Local specialists in China, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.

Authentic Culture

Tea plantations, Hani villages, Mekong communities, temples and heritage neighborhoods.

Food as a Journey

Every destination introduces a different culinary culture.

Women Supporting Women

Connect with female guides, chefs, artisans and entrepreneurs.

All Meals Included

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Every Day.

25-DAY ROUTE AT A GLANCE

Day	Route	Overnight
1	Kunming	Kunming
2	Kunming → Jinghong	Jinghong
3	Jinghong – Dai Culture	Jinghong
4	Jinghong → Nannuo Mountain	Nannuo
5	Nannuo → Laos → Luang Prabang	Luang Prabang
6	Luang Prabang – Mekong & Pak Ou	Luang Prabang
7	Luang Prabang → Vang Vieng	Vang Vieng
8	Vang Vieng – Kayaking	Vang Vieng
9	Vang Vieng → Vientiane	Vientiane
10	Vientiane → Bangkok	Bangkok
11	Bangkok – Temples & Canals	Bangkok
12	Bangkok → Khao Sok	Khao Sok
13	Khao Sok – Cheow Lan Lake	Khao Sok
14	Khao Sok → Krabi	Krabi
15	Krabi – Baan Bor Tor	Krabi
16	Krabi – Private Island	Krabi
17	Krabi → Trang	Trang
18	Trang → Penang	Penang
19	Penang – Heritage & Food	Penang
20	Penang → Kuala Lumpur	Kuala Lumpur
21	Kuala Lumpur – Culture	Kuala Lumpur
22	Kuala Lumpur → Melaka	Melaka
23	Melaka – Peranakan Culture	Melaka
24	Melaka → Singapore	Singapore
25	Singapore → Airport	—

TOUR SUMMARY

Duration: 25 Days / 24 Nights
Countries: China • Laos • Thailand • Malaysia • Singapore
Start: Kunming, China
Finish: Singapore
Style: Premium Private Luxury Cultural, Culinary & Nature Journey
Leadership: Female Tour Leader
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotels + Luxury Resorts
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicles + Premium Flights + First-Class/ Premium Trains + Private Boats
Activities: Tea, Culture, Food, Wildlife, Rainforest, Temples, Heritage, Kayaking & Islands
Guides: Private Local Specialists
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Every Day
Group: Private – From 2 Guests

CHINA TO SINGAPORE PREMIUM

Five Countries. Twenty-Five Days. One Extraordinary Journey.

Begin among the spring-like landscapes of Kunming.

Travel into the tea mountains of Yunnan.

Meet Hani families.

Pick Pu’er tea leaves.

Learn how tea is made at its source.

Cross into Laos.

Watch the Mekong flow past Luang Prabang.

Explore sacred caves filled with Buddhist images.

Discover ancient temples.

Paddle beneath the limestone mountains of Vang Vieng.

Experience Vientiane.

Fly to Bangkok.

Explore canals, temples and Thai cuisine.

Fly south into Khao Sok.

Cruise Cheow Lan Lake beneath dramatic limestone cliffs.

Continue to Krabi.

Kayak through mangroves and hidden lagoons.

Discover southern Thailand.

Cross into Malaysia.

Taste Penang.

Explore Kuala Lumpur.

Walk through historic Melaka.

Then arrive in Singapore for a final celebration of Southeast Asia.

The original Intrepid route is a 25-day adventure from Kunming to Singapore across China, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, using a mixture of trains, buses, sleeper trains, boats and private vehicles.

Vietnam Women Travel transforms this epic route into a premium private journey — preserving the authentic experiences while replacing unnecessary overnight trains and basic transport with flights, private vehicles and upgraded accommodation.