South East Asia on a Shoestring

From$1849USD
21 days,Bangkok to Singapore
Trip Code: ATRA

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.

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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, Koh Phangan and Koh Samui beaches, Cameron Highlands walking trails, Chinatown in Penang
  • 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners. (Allow USD425-550 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 16, avg 10.
Map of the route for South East Asia on a Shoestring Click to enlarge
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 Koh Phangan

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 Koh Samui/Nakhon Si Thammarat

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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