Your itinerary
Day 1
Day 1: Bangkok
Arrive in Bangkok and check into the hotel. Explore independently, get a massage or relax by the pool before a trip briefing. The evening is free for Pad Thai and Khao San Road nightlife.
Day 2
Day 2: Bangkok to Kanchanaburi
Explore Bangkok’s Royal Palace with a local guide, then travel to Kanchanaburi. Visit the Death Railway Museum, WWII Cemetery and Bridge on the River Kwai. Take a boat along the river to the floating raft hotel, where you can swim from your room and enjoy an included dinner at dusk.
Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Day 3
Day 3: Kanchanaburi to Chiang Mai
Visit Erawan Falls to swim in its pools or hike the trails. Stop in UNESCO-listed Ayutthaya and cycle past temples, spires and ancient palaces. Board the overnight train to Chiang Mai.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch
Day 4
Day 4: Chiang Mai to Pai
Arrive in Chiang Mai early and continue to Pai. Spend the day exploring the mountain town on foot or by bike, with the chance to visit its night markets.
Day 5
Day 5: Pai
Enjoy a free day in Pai, with the option of an afternoon Muay Thai skills class. Spend a final evening in town.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6
Day 6: Pai to Chiang Mai
Travel from Pai to Chiang Mai, stopping at Elephant Nature Park, an elephant rescue and rehabilitation centre. In the evening, an optional Vespa outing explores Chiang Mai’s streets, street art and monuments, with food stops and live music in the market district.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch
Day 7
Day 7: Chiang Mai
Spend a free day in Chiang Mai exploring the old town or getting a traditional Thai massage. An optional Thai cooking experience is available in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8
Day 8: Chiang Mai to Bangkok
Fly from Chiang Mai to Bangkok and check into accommodation in Chinatown. The evening is free for a massage or local street food.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9
Day 9: Bangkok to Overnight Train to Surat Thani
Meet new travellers and spend a free day in Bangkok. Explore markets and cafés, take a longtail boat ride on the canals or join an optional food crawl. Board the overnight train to Surat Thani.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10
Day 10: Surat Thani to Khao Sok
Arrive in Surat Thani, grab breakfast and travel to Khao Sok. After settling into the jungle accommodation, explore Khao Sok National Park, swim, take a canoe tour or relax. The Khao Sok visit may instead begin at Cheow Larn Lake, with the activities in a different order.
Meals: Lunch,Dinner
Day 11
Day 11: Khao Sok
Take a longtail boat across Cheow Larn Lake beneath its limestone cliffs. After lunch, ride a bamboo raft to Pakarang Caves. Later, choose to kayak, hike or swim before a group dinner and an overnight stay on the water.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 12
Day 12: Khao Sok to Krabi
Travel from Khao Sok to Krabi, arriving by early afternoon. Explore the markets or swim in the ocean. An optional Krabi Sunset Cruise includes island hopping, snorkelling, dinner on board and a bioluminescent plankton swim after dark.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 13
Day 13: Krabi
Spend a relaxed day in Krabi by the hotel pool, at the beach or exploring local markets.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 14
Day 14: Krabi to Langkawi
Leave Krabi for an approximately 10-hour journey by land and sea to Langkawi, Malaysia, where more travellers join the group.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 15
Day 15: Langkawi
Spend the morning enjoying Langkawi at your own pace. An optional sunset dinner cruise is available in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 16
Day 16: Langkawi to Penang
Travel from Langkawi to Penang and check in. Explore UNESCO-listed Georgetown’s temples and street art, then head out for street food and further exploring in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 17
Day 17: Penang
Spend a free day in Penang sampling its varied street food. An ATV ride around Balik Pulau is suggested.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 18
Day 18: Penang to Kuala Lumpur via Ipoh
Travel from Penang to Kuala Lumpur, stopping in Ipoh to explore its cafés, street art and heritage trail. In Kuala Lumpur, visit the Batu Caves.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 19
Day 19: Kuala Lumpur
Spend a full day in Kuala Lumpur, exploring independently or taking an optional guided tour. An optional evening Vespa ride visits the city’s night markets.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 20
Day 20: Kuala Lumpur to Singapore
Fly from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore, the final destination of the trip.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 21
Day 21: End Singapore
Say goodbye to the group in Singapore before going your separate ways.
Meals: Breakfast
What’s included
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Additional information
Dining Summary
- 18 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 4 Lunch (L)
Included Experience
- Bangkok: Nose around the gilded Royal Palace, then travel like a local: floating down the Rivers.
- Kanchanaburi: A sombre slice of history. See the Death Railway Museum, WWII Cemetery and the famous Bridge itself.
- Kanchanaburi: Candle-lit rooms.In the middle of the jungle. And lots of delicious local food to devour. It’s really a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Oh, and you can even jump in the river directly from your room! IKR.
- Kanchanaburi: Cool off in emerald pools, shower under a waterfall and get your step count up. All in a day’s work.
- Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya: Golden temples, a giant reclining Buddha and so many incredible sights to see. Try not to fall off your bike in shock!
- Chiang Mai: Meet these gentle giants (plus rescued rabbits, cats and water buffalo) at this Elephant Nature Park – a kind-hearted elephant sanctuary.
- Khao Sok National Park: Glide past immense rainforest at this little piece of tropical heaven. Home to elephants, gibbons, and more.
- Khao Sok National Park: Glide across this emerald lake and take in the serene rainforest and towering limestone cliffs. You could actually be in Jurassic Park…
- Khao Sok National Park: Sit back and relax as you spend the night overlooking the water.
- Georgetown: Georgetown is home to some of the most striking temples and street art, specially created to make everyone super jelly of your insta feed.
- Kuala Lumpur: See more of Kuala Lumpur with a visit to the world famous Batu Caves – gigantic limestones caves housing a Hindu temple. After dragging your eyes away from the 140-foot tall statue of Lord Murugan, the Hindu God, climb the 272 stairs to reach the main cave for some amazing views. Careful of any cheeky monkeys whilst you snap pics of the Kuala Lumpur skyline.
FAQs
- Bangkok: A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
Elephant Nature Park Ethical Visit, Chiang Mai
Visit the acclaimed Elephant Nature Park, an ethical elephant sanctuary supporting rescue and rehabilitation. Observe these gentle giants roaming and socializing in safety, with opportunities to help prepare food or watch feeding sessions.
Guides share the challenges elephants face and why there’s no riding here—just respectful encounters. The valley’s green fields, river views and mixed-rescue residents (from buffalos to cats) add to a feel-good conservation day.
Langkawi Sunset Dinner Cruise
Glide across tranquil channels on a Langkawi sunset cruise, with jungle-clad peaks and islets silhouetted in gold. A sea breeze and open deck set the mood as the sun melts behind the archipelago.
Enjoy a relaxed dinner on board while the Andaman Sea views shift from amber to starlit indigo. This experience is optional, at additional cost, and bookable on tour.
Kuala Lumpur Vespa Night Markets Ride
Hop on the back for a Vespa night ride through neon-lit KL to KL’s night markets like Petaling Street and Jalan Alor. Tuck into street-food tastings—satay skewers, smoky noodles and sweet treats—between skyline photo stops.
Feel the buzz of the city after dark as your guide shares insider eats and routes. This experience is optional, at additional cost, and bookable on tour.
Ayutthaya Temples by Bicycle
Pedal through the UNESCO-listed Ayutthaya historical park, gliding past lotus ponds and cycle past temple ruins crowned by soaring prang towers. Pause at icons like Wat Mahathat, where a Buddha head rests in fig roots.
Learn how the kingdom of Siam flourished here for centuries until the 18th-century Burmese invasion. The easy ride and broad vistas make for evocative photos and a vivid sense of former royal grandeur.
Cheow Larn Lake Longtail Cruise & Pakarang (Coral) Cave Raft
Set out by longtail cruise on Cheow Larn Lake, gliding over jade waters beneath towering limestone karsts. Mirror-still coves and rainforest slopes frame a landscape often compared to a lost world.
Transfer to a bamboo raft to Pakarang (Coral) Cave, where mineral formations shimmer like undersea coral. Between quiet bays and echoing caverns, this is Khao Sok at its most cinematic and serene.
Cheow Larn Lake Floating Raft House Stay
Unplug on Cheow Larn’s glassy waters with a lakeside bungalow stay. From your deck, watch mist lift from the rainforest and listen to gibbon calls as you sit back and relax over the water’s edge.
Swim at sunrise or savor the hush after dark when stars gather above the karsts. It’s a contemplative slice of Khao Sok life that pairs comfort with wild, mirror-still scenery.
George Town Heritage & Street Art Discovery, Penang
Walk the lanes of the George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site, framed by pastel shophouses, Chinese clan houses and temples, and spice-scented coffee shops. Learn how Malay, Chinese and Indian communities shaped this trading port.
Track down playful street art murals tucked along side streets and metal-rod caricatures that narrate local life. The layered Peranakan heritage and easy photo stops make this a culture-lover’s favorite.
Batu Caves Temple Complex Visit, Kuala Lumpur
Visit Batu Caves, climbing 272 steps beside the colossal golden Lord Murugan statue to reach limestone caverns housing vibrant Hindu shrines. Incense curls and devotional chants heighten the cave’s otherworldly ambiance.
Learn about Tamil Hindu traditions and the site’s role during Thaipusam. From the cave mouth, enjoy sweeping views toward the city as macaques scamper along the cliffs and temple gopurams gleam below.
Muay Thai Skills Class, Pai
Learn Muay Thai basics with an expert coach, practicing stance, guard and combinations on pads in a friendly gym atmosphere. Build confidence through pads-and-bag drills and footwork suited to all levels.
Hear how this is Thailand’s national sport, rooted in discipline and respect. This optional class is at additional cost and bookable on tour; gloves and wraps are typically provided.
Chiang Mai Vespa Night Street Food Safari
Ride pillion to zip through Chiang Mai’s backstreets on a vintage-style scooter, weaving between lively markets and leafy sois. Make tasting stops to sample northern Thai street food like Tom Kha Gai and smoky skewers.
See illuminated temples and street art districts, with time for a music stop in the market quarter. This Vespa night ride is optional, at additional cost, and bookable on tour.
Chiang Mai Hands-On Thai Cooking Class
Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on Thai cooking class. Under a local chef’s guidance, pound your own curry paste, balance herbs and spice, and stir-fry classics like Pad Thai or creamy Khao Soi.
Share the meal you’ve made and collect tips to recreate flavors at home. This experience is optional, at additional cost, and bookable on tour.
Bangkok Hidden Eateries Food Crawl
Follow a local foodie to discover hidden eateries tucked inside markets and back alleys. Taste classic Thai street dishes—from boat noodles and grilled moo ping to mango sticky rice—while hearing the stories behind each recipe.
Between bites, spot neon-lit signs and shrine-topped corners that define Bangkok’s after-dark mood. This guided crawl is optional, at additional cost, and bookable on tour.
Krabi Sunset Island-Hopping Cruise with Bioluminescent Swim
Sail the Andaman as you join a sunset island-hopping cruise past Railay’s cliffs and out to islets like Chicken or Poda. Snorkel vibrant reefs and refuel with dinner served onboard beneath glowing skies.
After dark, slip into the sea to swim with bioluminescent plankton—a dazzling natural light show. This experience is optional, at additional cost, and bookable on tour.
Penang Balik Pulau ATV Adventure
Rev up for an ATV ride in Balik Pulau, cruising past paddy fields, fruit orchards and kampung lanes. Expect muddy splashes, sea-breeze viewpoints and fresh-air thrills across rural Penang landscapes.
After a safety briefing, follow your guide on a guided off-road adventure tailored to the group’s comfort level. This activity is optional, at additional cost, and bookable on tour.
Kuala Lumpur Panoramic City Tour
Join a guided panoramic tour taking in Merdeka Square, the Moorish arches of Sultan Abdul Samad Building, the National Mosque and more. Learn how KL grew from tin-mining crossroads to a modern capital.
Pause for a Petronas Towers photo stop and gain local insight into neighborhoods old and new. This sightseeing experience is optional, at additional cost, and bookable on tour.
Floating Jungle Raft Stay & Candlelit Dinner, River Kwai
Experience river life as you stay in floating raft rooms moored amid the jungle. With lanterns and candlelit dinner replacing electric glare, the atmosphere is intimate and timeless.
Listen to the river’s hush from your deck and, if you like, jump straight into the river for a refreshing dip. Local flavors, warm hospitality and the forest’s nighttime chorus make this a rare, restorative retreat.
Erawan Falls Hike & Swim
Walk shaded forest trails to the seven-tiered waterfalls of Erawan National Park. Each level reveals emerald pools perfect for a cooling swim, with limestone smoothing the cascades into jade-colored terraces.
Birdsong, butterflies and dappled light set a tranquil scene. Stop for photos beneath curtains of water and enjoy the refreshing mountain air in one of Thailand’s most photogenic natural playgrounds.
Kanchanaburi WWII Sites: Museum, War Cemetery & Bridge on the River Kwai
Explore the poignant exhibits of the Death Railway Museum to understand the Thai–Burma Railway, built in 1942–43 by Allied POWs and Asian laborers. Photographs, artifacts and testimonies bring individual stories to the fore.
Pay respects at the immaculately kept War Cemetery, then walk the steel trusses of the Bridge on the River Kwai. The peaceful river setting contrasts with solemn remembrance, offering space for contemplation and powerful photography.
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Bangkok Grand Palace & Klongs Boat Ride
Discover Bangkok’s royal heart as you join a guided tour of the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, home to the revered Emerald Buddha. Marvel at gilded chedis, mirror-inlaid halls and ceremonial courtyards that reveal centuries of Siamese craftsmanship and courtly ritual.
Switch pace and cruise the Chao Phraya and klongs by longtail boat to glimpse canal-side life: teak stilt houses, bustling temples and floating kitchens. The watery backstreets of Thonburi show Bangkok’s quieter soul away from the skyline.