Explore Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Chiang Mai, jungle trek on foot and on the back of an elephant, remote hill-tribe villages, bamboo rafting, Krabi's stunning karst scenery, dream islands, Penang's Chinese shop houses, tea stations of the Cameron Highlands, Melaka, surprising Singapore.
Feast on a Nyonya delicacy in Melaka or delicious street food in Singapore as you hit the highlights of South East Asia. With other travellers your own age, you’ll enjoy this adventure’s pace, exploring the hilltribes of Northern Thailand or mellowing out on the white-sand beaches of the exotic south—it’s your choice. With your accommodation and transport arranged by our expert CEO, you’ll enjoy the freedom of roaming where you want to and choosing your activities—cross into Malaysia to experience mouthwatering Laksa while shopping in KL's night market or take high tea at Raffles in Singapore.
What's Included
- Hilltribe trek, Remote ethnic minorities, Elephant ride, River rafting, Krabi and Ao Nang beaches, Cameron Highlands walking trails, Chinatown in Penang
- 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners. (Allow USD400-525 for meals not included.)
- Hotels/guesthouses (11 nts), simple fan-cooled guesthouses (5 nts), basic hilltribe villages (2 nts, multishare), sleeper trains (3 nts)
- Local bus, train, elephant, walking, river raft, ferry.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.
- Small group experience; Max 15, avg 10.
Places Visited
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Thailand
Day 1 Bangkok
Arrive in Bangkok at any time.
Day 2 Bangkok (1B)
Optional Wat Po and Grand Palace visit. Overnight train to Chiang Mai.
Day 3 Chiang Mai
Optional tour of Doi Suthep temple, cooking schools, hiking, bamboo rafting, bike city tour.
Day 4-6 Hilltribe Trek (3B,2L,2D)
Guided hilltribe trek and village stay. Traditional meals included.
Day 7 Chiang Mai
Optional city tours and last-minute shopping. Overnight train to Bangkok
Day 8-9 Bangkok (1B)
Optional city tours and shopping. Overnight train on Day 9 to Surat Thani.
Day 10-11 Krabi/Ao Nang or Koh Phangan
For trips that run November to April, transfer to Ao Nang. Optional snorkelling trip to Phi Phi Island, sea kayaking, cooking school, swim or relax by the beach. For trips that run May to October, a short boat ride takes us to the small island of Koh Phangan where we have the next few days to explore the islands waterfalls, swim in its lagoons or just relax.
Day 12-13 Langkawi or Koh Samui
For trips that run November to April, depart Thailand through the port of Satun and travel by ferry to the Malaysian island of Langkawi. For trips that run May to October, arrive at Koh Samui during the afternoon. Take a tour of the island and its main sights or simply relax. After a ferry ride back to the mainland, transfer to the Southern Thailand City of Nakhon Si Thammarat.
Day 14 Penang
Optional city tour, visit Kek Lok Si Temple, Little India, Chinatown.
Day 15-16 Cameron Highlands
Optional Highlands tours, hiking or walk around town.
Day 17-18 Kuala Lumpur
Optional city tour, visit Petronas Towers, Chinatown, KL Tower, Islamic Arts Museum and the National Mosque.
Day 19 Melaka
Optional museum visits, boat tour of Melaka's canals, visit the town's highlights.
Day 20 Singapore
Option to visit Night Safari, Raffles Hotel, Chinatown or Little India. Border crossing Malaysia into Singapore.
Day 21 Singapore (1B)
Depart at any time.
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