Travel Idea: Singapore & Koh Samui for 2 Adults
Group composition: 2 adults, 0 children
Proposed Itinerary
1. Flight and Arrival in Singapore
Air transport from Henri Coandă Airport (Bucharest) to Changi International Airport (Singapore)
Private transfer from Changi International Airport to Village Hotel Katong by Far East Hospitality by SEDAN vehicle
2. Stay in Singapore
4 nights accommodation at Village Hotel Katong by Far East Hospitality
Destination: Singapore (Singapore)
Entrance ticket: Gardens By The Bay Singapore Entry Ticket – Flexible Admission in Singapore
3. Internal Transfer and Flight to Koh Samui
Private transfer from Village Hotel Katong by Far East Hospitality to Changi International Airport by SEDAN vehicle
Air transport from Changi International Airport (Singapore) to Koh Samui (Thailand)
4. Stay in Koh Samui – Adults Only
Transfer from Koh Samui Airport to Mantra Samui Resort – Adults Only by VAN vehicle
5 nights accommodation at Mantra Samui Resort – Adults Only
Destination: North Koh Samui Island (Thailand)
Tour ticket: Elephant Sanctuary and Museum Tour in Koh Samui with Small Group and Hotel Pickup
5. Departure from Koh Samui
Transfer from Mantra Samui Resort – Adults Only to Koh Samui Airport by VAN vehicle
Return flight or continuation of the journey, depending on your travel plans
Recommended Guides and Reading
To help you prepare for this journey, as a travel agent I would recommend several useful guides and readings.
For Singapore, highly appreciated guides include Lonely Planet Singapore and National Geographic Traveler – Singapore, which offer clear maps, walking route suggestions through Marina Bay, Chinatown and Little India, as well as ideas for local restaurants. If you enjoy understanding culture and history, an introductory book such as A History of Singapore (published by editors like NUS Press) can be very helpful, or a lighter essay-style book about urban life in Southeast Asia.
For Thailand and especially the Koh Samui area, I recommend the general guide Lonely Planet Thailand or Lonely Planet Koh Samui & The Andaman Coast, where you will find detailed information about beaches, snorkeling, nightlife and restaurants. For a deeper understanding of Thai culture, Culture Smart! Thailand is an excellent guide covering customs, gestures, etiquette and what to avoid. As you will be visiting an elephant sanctuary, it may also be interesting to read about the ethics of animal tourism in Asia, for example essays and articles from collections such as Elephants and Ethics in Tourism, often available in e-book format. If you prefer Romanian-language materials, you may check travel collections published by Humanitas, Polirom or Litera, which often include travel journals and short guides about Southeast Asia, useful for forming an overall picture before departure.
