Viking Ocean Cruises
Bangkok, Bali & Beyond
Bangkok, Bali & Beyond
Bali to Bangkok
Witness the fascinating juxtapositions of Southeast Asia, where long-held traditions infuse bustling capitals. See the floating markets of Bangkok with a Thai guide. Marvel at Kuala Lumpur’s soaring Petronas Towers through a local’s eyes. Absorb the vast cultural diversity of Singapore with a resident. And gain unmatched insight into the spiritual and arts culture of Java, from the enormous temple of Borobudur to the historic riches of Jakarta and Surabaya.
Witness the fascinating juxtapositions of Southeast Asia, where long-held traditions infuse bustling capitals. Gain unmatched insight into the spiritual and arts culture of Java, from the enormous temple of Borobudur to the historic riches of Surabaya and Jakarta. Absorb the vast cultural diversity of Singapore with a resident by your side. Marvel at Kuala Lumpur’s soaring Petronas Towers. And see the floating markets of Bangkok with a Thai guide.
Day 1 |
Bali (Benoa) |
Day 2 |
Bali (Benoa) |
Day 3 |
Surabaya, Java |
Day 4 |
Semarang |
Day 5 |
Jakarta, Java |
Day 6 |
Jakarta, Java |
Day 7 |
Sail the Java Sea |
Day 8 |
Singapore |
Day 9 |
Kuala Lumpur |
Day 10 |
Sail the Strait of Malacca |
Day 11 |
Scenic Sailing: Gulf of Thailand |
Day 12 |
Bangkok |
Day 13 |
Bangkok |
Kuala Lumpur
Wacky architecture, cultural contrast, call it what you will: In “KL,” as this town is widely known, it is not unusual to, say, see a modern skyscraper situated next door to a centuries-old shophouse. It’s one of the things that make Kuala Lumpur unique.
Superficially, KL may appear to be a modern Asian city of gleaming skyscrapers, but it retains much of the character and local colour which has been so effectively wiped out in cities such as Singapore. It has plenty of colonial buildings in its centre, a vibrant Chinatown with street vendors and night markets, and a bustling Little India.
The real heart of KL is Merdeka Square, the site of the city’s parades and celebrations and home to a 95m (312ft) high flagpole. In colonial days, Malaysia’s administrators used the square for cricket matches, but it was also here that Malaysia’s independence was declared in 1957. On the eastern side of the square is the moorish Sultan Abdul Samed
Building, topped by a 43m (141ft) high clocktower. KL’s magnificent railway station is built in a similar moorish style, with its full quota of minarets, cupolas, towers and arches, and may be construed as a delightful example of British colonial humour. The Petronas Towers building is less decorative but impossible to miss. It’s almost half a km (1640ft) high and is one of the tallest structures in the world.
The picturesque, striped onion-domed Masjid Jame (Friday mosque) is set in a grove of palm trees overlooking Merdeka Square and is neatly reflected in the new mirror-glass office building nearby. Just south of Jami Masjid are the teeming streets of KL’s Chinatown – a crowded, colourful area with the usual melange of signs, shops activity and noise. At night the central section is closed to traffic and becomes a brightly lit, frantic night market.
Budget hotels and hostels can be found in Chinatown and Jalan Pudu Lama. Mid-range hotels are concentrated in Chinatown and on Jalan Bukit Bintang. The night market in Chinatown is the most interesting place to eat in the evening.
Semarang
Semarang, (se-mär´äng) city (1990 pop. 1,250,971), capital of Central Java prov., N Java, Indonesia, at the mouth of the Semarang R. An important port, it is one of Java’s major commercial centers. There are textile and shipbuilding industries, and tobacco, sugar, rubber, coffee, and kapok are exported.
Surabaya
A booming city of over 3 million, Surabaya offers many good hotels, shopping centers and entertainment. Its well stocked zoological garden include several species of Indonesian fauna like “orang utan”, komodo dragon and a collection of nocturnal animals.
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03/14/24 - 03/26/24 |
Starting At $9,999 |
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03/14/24 - 03/26/24 |
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04/06/25 - 04/18/25 |
Starting At $4,999 |
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04/06/25 - 04/18/25 |
Starting At $6,499 |
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