Bangkok to Singapore: Markets & Pad Thai
14 days
From
$ 974
Duration14 days
Now's the time to explore Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Bliss out on world-class beaches in lush southern Thailand, cool off in the Cameron Highlands of Malaysia, and savour the street food and nightlife of Singapore. In this part of Southeast Asia, you'll get to focus on your own adventure: pack your trip with everything you want and nothing you don't.
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Duration: 14 daysService level: Basic
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Physical Grading: Light
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Ages: 18+
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Itinerary
Day 1: Bangkok
Arrive at any time.
If you'd like, get here early to get some sightseeing in. It's best to travel around by water taxi, since the streets are so crowded. We recommend Chao Phraya River for its excellent views.
If you'd like, get here early to get some sightseeing in. It's best to travel around by water taxi, since the streets are so crowded. We recommend Chao Phraya River for its excellent views.
Day 2: Bangkok/Surat Thani
Opt to visit Wat Po, home of the giant reclining Buddha, or arrange a longtail boat to explore the canals of Bangkok. Enjoy some free time ahead of boarding the sleeper train to Surat Thani, the gateway to the south.
Enjoy a street food crawl with the group and CEO either today or another day on tour. Option to visit Wat Po, the Grand Palace and Bangkok's many markets. Overnight train to Surat Thani.
Meals: B
Day 3: Surat Thani/Khao Sok
Khao Sok is a diverse area of natural beauty, a perfect place for people who want to hike and get out there in nature or those that just want to chill out in a hammock by the riverside watching monkeys take their afternoon bath.
Travel to lush Khao Sok. Opt to go hiking or swimming in Khao Sok National Park.
End place: Khao Nom Sao
Day 4: Khao Sok/Ko Samui Island
Start place: Khao Nom Sao
Lying off of Thailand’s east coast in the Gulf of Thailand, Ko Samui offers everything you could possibly want in a tropical retreat: white-sand beaches, coconut palms, fresh seafood and warm, clear waters.
Take a ferry to Ko Samui and explore the island's beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife.
End place: Ko Lummu Yai
Meals: B
Day 5: Ko Samui Island
Start place: Ko Lummu Yai
Take a day trip to scenic Ang Thong Marine Park. Take in the views and opt to snorkel if the tide is right.
End place: Ko Lummu Yai
Meals: B, L
Day 6: Ko Samui Island/George Town
Start place: Ko Lummu Yai
Gear up for a long day of travel. Ferry back to the mainland and continue by private vehicle to cross the border into Malaysia and on to George Town, Penang, the "Pearl of the Orient".
Meals: B
Day 7: George Town
Full day in Penang.
Day 8: George Town/Chenderoh Lake
Travel to a local island homestay in the middle of a scenic lake. Spend the evening connecting with the locals and taking in the scenery.
Meals: D
Day 9: Chenderoh Lake/Cameron Highlands
Continue to the Cameron Highlands. Take a walk along one of the many well marked trails, visit the tea plantations or just relax and enjoy the cooler temperatures!
Meals: B
Day 10: Cameron Highlands/Kuala Lumpur
Enjoy ample time to see the city's impressive architecture and experience the fascinating cultural mix that gives this city such a uniquely cosmopolitan feel.
Opt to take a city tour, visit the famous Petronas Towers or check out the Islamic Arts Museum.
Day 11: Kuala Lumpur
Enjoy a full day in Kuala Lumpur to explore. Just outside of town, to the north, are the famous Batu Caves and the Orang Asli Museum. The evening is best spent at the night market sampling the different cuisine, some of the best in South East Asia. Bargain hunt among the stalls of Chinatown's night market and don't forget to visit to the Petronas Towers, the tallest twin towers in the world.
Full day in Kuala Lumpur. Explore the city, head out of town to visit the famous Batu Caves or the Orang Asli Museum. Opt to visit the Petronas Towers.
Day 12: Kuala Lumpur/Melaka
Visit the old port town of Melaka, wander the narrow streets and absorb the atmosphere of this historically important town. The streets of Chinatown are lined with Peranakan (Straits Chinese) shophouses offering their traditional cuisine, Nyonya. There are temples, churches and mosques, museums and forts to explore.
Opt to tour the canals of Melaka by boat.
Day 13: Melaka/Singapore
In the morning cross the Straits of Johore and onto the island of Singapore. Tonight opt to visit the world famous night safari, take in a harbour cruise around Boat Quay or sample some mouth watering local food at one of the many hawker street stands.
Wander the streets of Little India and Chinatown for a great way to see the old parts of the city.
Wander the streets of Little India and Chinatown for a great way to see the old parts of the city.
Border crossing from Malaysia into Singapore. Free time to take a harbour cruise or try mouth-watering street food.
Day 14: Singapore
Depart at any time.
Meals: B
Inclusions
Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Bangkok Your Local Living Moment: Chenderoh Lake Homestay, Chenderoh Lake
- Ang Thong Marine Park island hopping tour
- Two street food crawls
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Transport
Train, Local bus, Minibus, Ferry, Songthaew, Taxi -
Accommodation
Simple hotels (twin-share) or hostels (multi-share) (10 nts), Basic bungalows (2 nts), Sleeper train (1 nt)