Experience Overview
Now's the time to explore Thailand and Indonesia on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Slurp down rice noodles under the streetlights of Bangkok, wander the paddies and temples of Java, and bliss out on stunning beaches nearly everywhere you go. While this tour brings you to some of the most memorable spots in Southeast Asia, don't forget to make the most of all the free time left for you to do whatever else you want.
Highlights
- Sample the street food of Bangkok
- Watch the sunrise from Mt Bromo
- Hike through rice terraces
- Sample java from its namesake island
- Chill out on stunning beaches
- Discover the cultural side of Indonesia
- Check out the nightlife in Ko Samui
- Visit the scenic Ang Thong Marine Park
- Experience local life by spending the night at a homestay
Trip Details
Product Code: 1567
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Train, local bus, minibus, ferry, songthaew, taxi, walking, flight.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: 18 - 35 Year Olds Only
Supplier Code: ATBS
Starts: Bangkok, Thailand
Finishes: Kuta, Indonesia
Duration: 27 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical 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 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
- Ang Thong National Marine Park Visit
- Orientation walks in Cameron Highlands and Bandung
- Entrance to Bromo Tengger Semeru NP
- Mt Bromo crater walk
- Sunrise hike to Mt Bromo viewpoint
- Street food crawls
- Internal flight
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotel (20 nts), surf camp dorms (2 nts multi-share), homestay (2 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), basic lodge (1 nt).
- 22 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
- Train, local bus, minibus, ferry, songthaew, taxi, walking, flight.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 2794 (CAD 103 /day)
Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Day 27: Kuta
Today, it's time to say goodbye to your group of newfound friends as this tour comes to an end. Be sure to sneak in some last-minute photos and exchange social medias before you head on your way.
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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
Max H - Traveled, November 2023
Great tour guides that are very knowledgeable and know where to take you for the best spots.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/28/2023
William G - Traveled, November 2023
The 8 is awarded thanks to the tour guides and overall travel package included taking the stress away from organising and travelling myself. It felt fairly well structured for the most part and gave a good insight to the countries visited. However 2 points have been deducted this is due to a few occasions where the optional tours felt like poor value. I am happy to elaborate on these if necessary. It is good that most of the activities were optional as to have that choice, as some days I felt knackered and appreciated the opportunity to rest if desired. But with the amount of Optional Activities on the trip which cost more, it does make me wonder what the initial cost of the trip all goes on towards.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/28/2023
Ming Jiu S - Traveled, November 2023
The itinerary was action-packed and also took us off the beaten track. The homestays and National Park visits were my favourite parts. Also, the trips out of the cities were great to have because they would have been harder to get to had I been doing the trip solo.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/28/2023
Jordan C - Traveled, November 2023
I've had some great experiences and some not so great. I think the?basix? trips for 18-39 are a lot more hit or miss.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/12/2023
Lauren S - Traveled, September 2023
I had a great experience but it felt a bit rushed in places
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/07/2023
Steven S - Traveled, September 2023
The support/straightforward nature of the preparation process
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/07/2023
Luisa N - Traveled, September 2023
The whole trip was amazing I could not fault it
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/24/2023
Ciara K - Traveled, September 2023
I had an amazing trip of a lifetime! Everything was so well organised and saw so much in a short time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/24/2023
Ianto S - Traveled, September 2023
Because I had such a great time
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/24/2023
Olivia S - Traveled, September 2023
Fantastic guides
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/24/2023
Bernardo L - Traveled, August 2023
Really organized and useful to have it all planned for you. Still not perfect for a 10.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/10/2023
Maria C - Traveled, August 2023
I liked traveling with G- Adventures. It is great to have almost everything taken care of.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/10/2023
Samuel S - Traveled, July 2023
Tour leaders
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/29/2023
Marco V - Traveled, July 2023
I had a really great time. All travel & accommodation was taken care of so I could relax on the trip. My tour guides were really helpful and very professional. I really connected with my fellow travellers.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/17/2023
Lucie M - Traveled, July 2023
I have travelled with G Aventures multiple times and have loved it each time, it is easy and feels safe to travel this way.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/17/2023
Oliver G - Traveled, June 2023
Very organised and see lots of things in various countries
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/15/2023
Martha L - Traveled, June 2023
The group was just brilliant and the CEO Panji was absolutely brilliant!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/15/2023
Ewan R - Traveled, June 2023
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/08/2023
Linus S - Traveled, June 2023
G Adventures made it really easy to properly immerse yourself in a new country?s culture, while always feeling safe and not having to do the effort of planning every small step. If you don't know your destination, it would be impossible to to a comparable journey alone.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/08/2023
Dan W - Traveled, May 2023
Pui is fantastic. The trip went smoothly and she did a great job every day to keep everyone informed and organised. Ryan was ok.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/03/2023
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