Bangkok to Bali Adventure: Street Eats & Beaches

34 Days
From $3,949
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Experience Overview

Now's the time to explore Thailand, Indonesia, and beyond on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Bliss out on world-class Thai beaches, cool off in the Cameron Highlands of Malaysia, savour the street food and nightlife of Singapore, and breathe in some laid-back vibes among Bandung's waterfalls and hot springs, all before stretching your legs and hiking the Ancestor Trail to Mt Bromo. In this part of the world, you'll get to focus on your own adventure: pack your trip with everything you want and nothing you don't.

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 1565

Tour TypeTour Type: Small Group

AccommodationAccommodation: Basic

TransportTransport: Train, local bus, private vehicle, ferry, songthaew, taxi, boat, walking,

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: ATBG

StartStarts: Bangkok, Thailand

FinishFinishes: Gili Trawangan, Indonesia

DurationDuration: 34 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical rating: Average

Includes

Activities

  • Your G for Good Moment: Kao Thep Pitak Community-Owned Farm & Meal, Ban Ta Khun Your G for Good Moment: Ngadas Homestay, Desa Ngadas Your G for Good Moment: Ancestor Trail Trek, Desa Ngadas Your G for Good Moment: Village Walk, Desa Ngadas Your G for Good Moment: Bali Community Training Lunch Program, Ubud Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Discover Moment: Bangkok Your Big Night Out Moment: Koh Samui, Koh Samui Your Local Living Moment: Chenderoh Lake Homestay, Chenderoh Lake Your Hands-On Moment: Surfing Lesson, Red Island Your Big Night Out Moment: Kuta Dance Party, Kuta Your Big Night Out Moment: Beach Celebration, Gili Trawangan
  • Angthong National Marine Park Visit
  • Orientation walk in Bandung
  • Entrance to Bromo Tengger Semeru NP
  • Mt Bromo crater walk
  • Sunrise hike to Mt Bromo viewpoint
  • Cooking class (Kubutambahan)
  • Git Git waterfall visit
  • Monkey Forest visit
  • Two street food crawls
  • Internal flight
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

  • Hotel (25 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), basic lodge (1 nt), Homestay (4 nts) and Camp dorms (2 nts).
  • 29 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners

Transport

  • Train, local bus, private vehicle, ferry, songthaew, taxi, boat, walking,

Group Leader

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) $3,949 ($116 /day)

Itinerary

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Day 1: Bangkok

Arrive at any time and welcome to Thailand's famous capital - Bangkok!

This evening, the famous Khao San Road is on the itinerary for your first night out. Explore this buzzing traveller hub with your CEO and check out the lively bars and dance parties that line the street. Grab a Thai beer or tea and connect with your fellow travellers. Don't forget to sample local delicacies, and try a deep fried scorpion if you dare!
If you'd like, get here early to get in some sightseeing. It's best to travel around by water taxi, since the streets are so crowded. We recommend Chao Phraya River for its excellent views.

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Day 2: Bangkok/Surat Thani

Get on first-name basis with Thailand's capital city by bike with an optional bike tour. Today, you can check out Wat Pho and the Grand Palace, go for a street food crawl, relax with a Thai massage, or explore the klongs (canals) by boat before boarding the overnight train.

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Day 3: Surat Thani/Khao Sok

See southern Thai hospitality in action with breakfast at G Adventures-supported Khao Thep Pitak Community-Owned Farm & Restaurant, where you can also meet other international visitors. Later on, enjoy free time. Opt to go to Lake Cheow Lan where you can take in the views while hiking or swimming in the national park. Spend tonight falling asleep to the sweet sounds of the jungle.

This area is known for its natural beauty. You know what that means: lots of chances for photos.

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Day 4: Khao Sok/Koh Samui

Your next stop is just a ferry ride away. Today, explore Ko Samui Island's beauty by catching the sunset at Chaweng Beach before eating your weight in street food at the night market. For your big night out, head to a popular beach bar, enjoy a drink on us to celebrate life-changing adventures, and dance the night away.

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Day 5: Koh Samui

Take a scenic day trip to pristine Ang Thong National Marine Park. As a protected nature area consisting of over 40 islands, the views here are unforgettable — perfect for making friends back home jealous. Try to spot all the different kinds of marine life and explore above the water by foot or below the water by snorkel. Be forewarned: it might take you all day to take in all this beauty.

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Day 6: Koh Samui/George Town

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.

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Day 7: George Town

Get a full day in Penang. Explore the busy streets and check out the colourful famous street art. Trust us: they make for a great backdrop!

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Day 8: George Town/Chenderoh Lake

Learn about local culture (especially how to properly tie a sarong!) at this island homestay, nestled in the middle of a beautiful lake. Tonight, relax as you take in the scenery and connect with the family that runs this homestay.

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Day 9: Chenderoh Lake/Cameron Highlands

Enjoy slightly cooler temperatures in the Cameron Highlands. Here, explore the well-marked trails through the lush tropical forest, visit a tea plantation, or search for the rafflesia: the world's largest flower.

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Day 10: Cameron Highlands/Kuala Lumpur

Today is yours to take on. Walk around and explore, but don't skip trying the national dish of Malaysia, nasi lemak — a traditional rice dish made with coconut milk and pandan leaf.

Once the sun sets, see another side to the city as you stop by the famous Petronas Towers (which light up at night) before checking out the local nightlife.

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Day 11: Kuala Lumpur

You've got the whole day for exploring. Head out of town to visit the famous Batu Caves or the Orang Alsi Museum. Later tonight, head to some rooftop bars for drinks and dancing, or stop by the night market and find some flavours you never knew existed.

Built in 1928 as a fresh market for locals, and revamped in the 1980s as an outlet for all Malaysian handicrafts, the night market is a local institution. Make sure you don't miss it.

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Day 12: Kuala Lumpur/Melaka

Today if your day to take on the canals by boat, and see a different side of this old port town. Maybe stop for some famous chicken rice at Kedai Kopi Chung Wah in Chinatown. Locals love it here; they often line up for hours to get a taste.

The streets of Chinatown (also known as Jonker Walk) are also lined with Peranakan (Straits Chinese) shophouses offering their traditional cuisine, Nyonya. Explore the many temples, churches, mosques, museums, and forts.
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.

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Day 13: Melaka/Singapore

Head to Singapore today, where you can use your free time to see that famous skyline by boat or eat so much street food, you can barely walk. For a peek into the city-state's past life, wander the old streets of Little India and Chinatown.

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Day 14: Singapore/Jakarta

Fly to Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia and the economic heart of Java.

There may be some travellers leaving the tour in Singapore and others joining in Jakarta.

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Day 15: Jakarta/Bandung

Ride to Bandung and let the scenery guide you to some serenity. Tea plantations, waterfalls, and hot springs —this side of paradise is looking mighty fine.

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Day 16: Bandung

Spend the day with your group Ciater Tea Plantation to learn how tea is made, then walk to a waterfall nearby and relax in the hot springs.

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Day 17: Bandung/Yogyakarta

Watch the world go by on a scenic train ride to Yogyakarta. Once you arrive, and if you're not feeling too beat, check out Sosrowijayan and Prawirotaman Streets for unwinding with drinks and local eats.

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Day 18-19: Yogyakarta

There's more to discover in Yogyakarta today! See some Javanese temples, bike to rice paddies on the outskirts of the city, try street food like gudeg (curry made from unripe jackfruit), or soak in the last rays of sun at the stunning Buddhist Borobudur temple complex — and make sure you don't forget your camera.

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Day 20: Yogyakarta/Ngadas

Take the scenic route to Ngadas via private vehicle. Here, you'll spend the evening at a local G Adventures-supported community homestay.

Get a taste of local culture with a home-cooked dinner and time with a community leader to learn about the region's unique customs and history.

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Day 21: Desa Ngadas/Bromo

Today's for reaching new heights. Start the day with a trek along the Ancestor Trail to Mt Bromo, led by a local guide trained through the G Adventures-supported capacity building program. Then get a chance to hike to the volcano's crater (and take some pictures!) before going on to the hotel.

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Day 22: Bromo/Red Island

Skip sleeping in today for a pre-dawn hike across the Sea of Sand to Mt Bromo, where you can catch a final glimpse of the moon before the sunrise. Stop to breathe it all in before you head to a beachside surf camp.

On your way to Mt Bromo, catch a breath and see the local Buddhist Tenggerese giving offerings to the Supreme God Hyang Widi Wasa.

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Day 23: Red Island

Wake up and catch a wave on a morning surf lesson, then take the rest of the day to explore the nearby fishing village, surf some more, or rest easy in a beachside hammock.

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Day 24: Red Island/Pemuteran

Head back to Bali for a chill day of relaxing on the beach. Sit back, grab a drink, and soak up some sunshine. This is the place for it.

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Day 25: Pemuteran

No need to say goodbye to the beach just yet — it's another day of chilling out in Bali. If you'd like, break up the beachside naps with a snorkelling trip.

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Day 26: Pemuteran/Kuta

Take it easy this morning before we cross rich tropical jungle and idyllic rice fields on the ride to Kuta. Catch up on sleep on the drive over — you're going to need it for your big night out tonight. Spend the evening getting to know Legian Street, the legendary party street. Grab a drink on us and dance the night away!

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Day 27: Kuta

Today, take it easy in beachside Kuta. Take a surf lesson (which you can book ahead of time), relax on the beach, or head to one of the nearby towns.

Tonight, take in the town's nightlife on the dancefloor or by the waves at a beachside bar.
Learn to surf by pre-booking the Half Day Surf Class extra when booking your tour.

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Day 28: Kuta/Kubutambahan

It's off to Kubutambahan today. Breathe in the beautiful scenery before stopping for lunch en route at the G Adventures supported Bali Community Training Lunch Program. Tonight, soak in the views and lush jungle vibes at a charming guesthouse, located in a Balinese village. Start your night by watching the sunset over the lush landscape.

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Day 29: Kubutambahan

Get ready to liven up your tastebuds with a Balinese cooking lesson. After, you can trek around the village, visit a waterfall, swim in a natural spring, or stop by a nearby dragon fruit farm.

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Day 30: Kubutambahan/Ubud

This morning's free for you to explore or relax. Later, check out Ubud and visit the picturesque Gitgit Waterfall or Pura Taman Saraswati, a Balinese Hindu temple with stunning lotus ponds. Both spots are perfect for photo ops!

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Day 31: Ubud

Today is full of possibilities. Stop by the monkey forest, a sanctuary for the long-tailed Balinese monkey, before checking out more of Ubud.

Take a yoga class, relax with a massage, try babi guling (whole roast suckling pig), visit the holy springs of Tirta Empul to cleanse your body and spirit, and be sure to save some room for some delicious healthy eats — they're abundant here. Tonight, wrap up your time in Ubud with a traditional Kecak dance performance.

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Day 32: Ubud/Gili Trawangan

It's off to the beautifully laid-back island of Gili Trawangan today. Slow it all down with relaxing at a beachfront bar, stopping for photos at the Gili Trawangan swing, and — best of all — enjoying walking around freely (the island doesn't allow motorized vehicles). The rest of the day is yours to explore.

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Day 33: Gili Trawangan

Spend another day in paradise. Explore the island by bicycle, or just kick back on the beach. Don't forget to catch your last marvelous sunset of the trip on the west side of the island, before celebrating the end of an amazing journey with your fellow travellers for your big night out.

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Day 34: Gili Trawangan

Today, it's time to say goodbye to your group of newfound friends as the tour ends. Be sure to sneak in some last-minute photos and cheers before you head on your way.
Want to take the hassle out of getting back to Bali? Book the Bali Express post-tour Extra. Speak to your Global Connection Officer or travel agent to book.

Tour Operator

G Adventures

G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.

In Business Since 1990

Reviews

 

Mette T   -  Traveled, October 2023

I really liked the trip but it fell a bit rush.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/12/2023

 

Sara O   -  Traveled, October 2023

The hotels were very good, and to a good standard. The home-stays were also great and allowed us to experience the culture. I would say the hotel in Gombak, Malaysia really needs to be upgraded as my friend found a rat/mouse crawling in her bed at night which is completely unacceptable. The homestay in chenderoh lake was really good but again the netting in the bedrooms need to be up to standard and improved as two people on the tour caught Dengue fever and better netting may have prevented it. It would be a 10 but some of the hotel standards as mentioned above could be improved.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/12/2023

 

Merlin Claret C   -  Traveled, October 2023

Different countries in short time but you can explore a lot anyway

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/05/2023

 

Eliott B   -  Traveled, October 2023

I don't think my family and friends would enjoy it

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/05/2023

 

Robert F   -  Traveled, October 2023

Some itinerary changes could be made to make the trip better

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/05/2023

 

Massimiliano Q   -  Traveled, September 2023

The tour was very well organised and we had a good mix of exploration and free time

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/28/2023

 

Kayleigh B   -  Traveled, September 2023

They take the stress out of planning and also feel safe

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/28/2023

 

Lea E   -  Traveled, September 2023

You can get a lot done in a short space of time, the CEOs are always brilliant and it lets you go to some places you may be nervous about doing solo.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/24/2023

 

Ashley S   -  Traveled, September 2023

It feels as though the company holds our hand too much making it very ?groupy?

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/14/2023

 

Hollie H   -  Traveled, September 2023

Very well organised trip, made such a difference having a lovely local guide that meant I could really learn about the culture!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/21/2023

 

Andrew S   -  Traveled, August 2023

It allowed me to relax, and not have to worry about traveling along with hotels/hostels it makes life so much easier to not worry about how you're going to get somewhere or where are you going to stay?

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/03/2023

 

Corina R   -  Traveled, July 2023

You get to see a lot in a short time.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 09/19/2023

 

Frida G   -  Traveled, July 2023

Because my experience wirh G Adventures was good!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 09/12/2023

 

Cameron N   -  Traveled, July 2023

Tour and itinerary is all planned for you. G Adventures efforts in supporting and uplifting community tourism. CEOs do a great job.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 09/12/2023

 

Lauren S   -  Traveled, July 2023

This is a fast paced tour that covers a lot of different countries, adventures and cultures. This tour provides travellers with a flavour of 3 different countries. The tour provided a nice mix of city and country experiences. G Adventures also supports some local community projects which was nice to see. I would highly recommend G Adventures as an amazing tour to meet similar minded solo travellers while also seeing new places and experiencing new things. One can definitely make friends for life through this tour!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 09/05/2023

 

Caroline K   -  Traveled, August 2023

I really enjoy travelling with G Adventures, because I can travel whenever I want and I like that there is a lot to see in a tight time frame. Also I like the people i travel with and the activities. I would give more than 8 because I think it is a bit expensive and often you have to pay extra for a lot of activities. Also I personally would prefer to have more dorm rooms and simpler accommodation in order to have cheaper overall costs for the trip (overall trip fee).

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/31/2023

 

Imogen W   -  Traveled, May 2023

Great tour, amazing locations and sights seen, accommodation quality could have been better.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/22/2023

 

Rhona D   -  Traveled, May 2023

I loved every minute of my tour with G Adventures. My CEOs were amazing and I got to explore parts of the world safely. My tour was extremely organised which took the stress out of organising activities.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/10/2023

 

Ffion J   -  Traveled, May 2023

I would recommend the tours based on my experience, but would consider their style of travel in comparison to the g tours first.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/03/2023

 

Georgia M   -  Traveled, May 2023

It is a great way to travel but it is exhausting. The bus journeys are sooo long and you are exhausted for the rest of the day. I was also one of a few single travellers, the group on the second half of my tour had 5 couples which i did not like.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/01/2023

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