From CAD 1,407 Was CAD 1,655
Guarantee
Small Group
Light
Rating
(15 reviews)
Experience Overview
From the streets of Bangkok to the waters of Koh Samui, this 15-day trip lets you soak up all the natural beauty and city life highlights of South East Asian gems – Thailand, Maylasia and Singapore. You’ll cycle through rural villages to waterfalls, laze on the palm-fringed beaches of islands and eat your way through Penang. Stay with the locals at a homestay in Phrom Lok and tuck into some delicious home-cooked Thai food. Visit temples, take street food tours and enjoy loads of free time to choose your own adventures. If this trip was a dish, it would taste like Singapore’s chilli crab – full of spice and flavour, with plenty of time by the sea.
Highlights
- Settle into local life with a homestay in Phrom Lok. Cycle around the countryside, cool off in a waterfall and tuck into some delicious home-cooked meals.
- Take some time out in Ao Nang to recharge, relax and soak up the beachside bliss with loads of free time to go sea kayaking, rock climbing or cocktail hunting.
- Eat on the roadside in Bangkok, Penang and Singapore, with included and optional street food experiences and plenty of free time (not to mention your trusty local leader) to find all the best food stalls.
- Marvel at the reclining Buddha at Wat Pho in Bangkok, and then see the other 1000 images of Buddha throughout the gorgeous complex.
- Spend your downtime in the green Cameron Highlands chilling out and soaking up the scenery or opt for an optional day tour to various local farms and a tea plantation.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2804
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Boat,Overnight sleeper train,Private vehicle,Public bus,Taxi
Guide Language: English
Supplier Code: TTYB
Starts: Bangkok, Malaysia
Finishes: Singapore, Malaysia
Duration: 15 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Light
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (5), Lunch (2), Dinner (2)Accommodation: Hotel (9 nights),Overnight sleeper train (1 night),Resort (2 nights),Homestay (1 night),Guesthouse (1 night)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 1407 (CAD 94 /day)
Itinerary
Sawasdee! Welcome to Bangkok. Thailand’s capital is a hub of markets, shops and scooters. If you have time, it’s recommended you arrive a day or two early to experience everything the city has to offer. Your adventure officially starts with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight, but if you arrive early, why not take a walk around Chinatown and explore the crowded streets, wander down Khao San Road or indulge in a Thai massage. After the meeting tonight, maybe head out with your fellow travellers for an optional welcome dinner.
Optional Activities:
- Bangkok - Temple & River of Kings Urban Adventure (2900 THB)
- Bangkok - Tuk Tuk Experience Urban Adventure (2500 THB)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Wake up to the hustle and bustle of Bangkok this morning. Today, you’ll visit Wat Pho – or ‘the temple of the reclining Buddha’. This is one of the largest and oldest wats in Bangkok and as well as the huge reclining statue, this wat is home to over a thousand images of Buddha. Wander around the complex, then take a ferry to Wang Lang Market. Next to Chao Phraya River, the local market is home to food, handicrafts and clothes. After wandering the market, take the ferry back across the river and wander through the leafy riverside district of Tha Maharaj, maybe grabbing some lunch. Tonight, you’ll hop on an overnight train to Surat Thani.
Included Activities:
- Bangkok - Wang Lang Local Market
- Bangkok - Wat Pho
Optional Activities:
- Bangkok - Thai Massage (250 THB)
Accommodation:
- Overnight sleeper train (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning you’ll arrive in Surat Thani in the early hours before hopping on a local bus and a ferry to the gorgeous Koh Samui. Thailand’s second-largest island is known for its palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves and dense, mountainous rainforest. With your local leader, you’ll enjoy a half day tour around the island, before settling into island life in the afternoon. Relax on the beach, go cocktail hunting or maybe just find the best spot to park yourself for sunset – the nightly display of colour is a must.
Included Activities:
- Ko Samui - Half Day Guided Tour
Accommodation:
- Resort (Number of Nights: 1)
Today is a free day in paradise. Maybe spend your day relaxing by the sea, or maybe you’d like to head out for a sightseeing tour of the island. Explore coastal beach spots or go searching for the many arms of the deities at Wat Plai Laem Temple. Foodies might like to take a cooking class and learn how to dish up some of Thai cuisine. Day trips are also available, like a visit to Anthong National Marine Park or a full day snorkelling trip around Koh Nang Yuan. Your local leader will be on hand to help you choose your own adventure.
Optional Activities:
- Ko Samui - Samui Elephant Sanctuary (3500 THB)
- Ko Samui - Thai Massage (300 THB)
- Ko Samui - Thai Cooking Class (2300 THB)
- Ko Samui - Ang Thong Marine Park tour (2500 THB)
- Ko Samui - Day trip to Koh Tao (2400 THB)
- Ko Samui - Island sightseeing tour (1800 THB)
- Koh Tao - Koh Nang Yuan Snorkeling Day Trip (2200 THB)
Accommodation:
- Resort (Number of Nights: 1)
Say goodbye to the palm trees, silky sands and bright waters of Koh Samui this morning. When you arrive back on the mainland, you’ll take a private transfer to the Phrom Lok District, where you’ll stay tonight during a unique homestay experience. Meet the local villagers and immerse yourself in local life as you take on their daily activities and gain an insight into their culture. Have a home-cooked lunch together, then hop on two wheels for a cycling adventure around the community. Cycle to Phrom Lok Waterfall and cool off with a swim (depending on the season), then ride to Phrom Khiri District. Tonight, you’ll tuck into an authentic home-cooked dinner of southern Thai food, then try your hand at the art of Batik painting (a textile technique that uses wax and dye to create patterns on pieces of fabric).
Included Activities:
- Phrom Lok – Bike Hire
- Phrom Lok – Home-cooked Dinner
- Phrom Lok – Community Visit and Homestay
- Phrom Lok – Waterfall Visit
Accommodation:
- Homestay (Number of Nights: 1)
Tuck into breakfast with the locals this morning, then head out on the bike again to visit a local mushroom farm, rubber plantation and see a grass broom making demonstration. After, refuel with lunch back at the village, then say goodbye to your hosts and head to Ao Nang. This resort town is known for its gorgeous beaches, colourful sunsets and limestone islands that jut out from the still seas. You’ll have free time from the late afternoon to soak in the beauty of the sky as the sun goes down – maybe ask your leader where the best spot for a local feed or a couple of beers might be and enjoy the balmy evening.
Included Activities:
- Phrom Lok – Bike Hire
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
You’ll have a free day for beach activities in Ao Nang today. You can opt to go sea kayaking around the limestone islands, rock climbing on the nearby mountains and cliffs, or take a day trip to the Phi Phi Islands. You can always your ask your leader for tips if you’re feeling spoiled for choice.
Optional Activities:
- Ao Nang - Transport to Railay Beach (round trip) (200 THB)
- Ao Nang - Rock Climbing (1800 THB)
- Ao Nang - Sea kayaking (1800 THB)
- Ao Nang - Thai Cooking Class (1300 THB)
- Ao Nang - Phi Phi Island Day Tour (1600 THB)
- Ao Nang - Scuba Diving (3 dives) (4000 THB)
- Ao Nang - Four Islands Snorkelling Tour (1400 THB)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Today, you’ll say goodbye to the beauties of Thailand. Next stop – Malaysia! Today will be a long travel day, but it’s a great opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers a little better, play some road trip games or get stuck into a good book. After border formalities, hop in a private transfer to Penang, Malaysia's prized island. Known for its coastline and Georgetown area – a cool, World Heritage-listed blend of religious sites – this place is also serious about its street food! Head out with your leader tonight on a tour of the best local haunts and pick up some delicious specialties. You might snag an ice kacang (a dessert made with crushed ice, syrup and a mixture of jellies, nuts and sweet beans), a hearty nasi kandar (steamed rice accompanied by curries, fried chicken, seafood or vegetables) or the popular char kway teow (stir-fried rice noodles). After, maybe head out for an optional bar crawl with the gang.
Included Activities:
- Penang - Hawker food experience
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Today, your leader will take you on an orientation walk through the Georgetown area, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to check out the shophouses, Penang Museum, street art and clan jetties. When you’ve got your bearings, the rest of the day is yours. You might like to get your heart rate up with a testing hike up Penang Hill, where the views are worth the effort. Or, maybe check out Kek Lok Si (the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia), Khoo Kongsi (one of the oldest clan houses in Malaysia) or Cheong Fat Tze Museum (if you have an interest in Feng Shui), then go looking for some more local food. This place is famous for its cuisine, and it’s all thanks to the many cultures that have lived side-by-side for ages.
Included Activities:
- Penang - leader led orientation walk
Optional Activities:
- Penang - Trishaw Ride (50 MYR)
- Penang - Teluk Bahang National Park (9 MYR)
- Penang - Khoo Kongsi (10 MYR)
- Penang - Kek Lok Si Temple (8 MYR)
- Penang - Funicular Railway (55 MYR)
- Penang - Penang Hill and Temple Tour (230 MYR)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Today, you’ll hop in a private vehicle to the Cameron Highlands, stopping at the city of Ipoh along the way. This city looks like it comes right out of an anime movie, with its dramatic rock formations, caves and the ornate Perak Cave Temple. Spend some time wandering around and then carry on to the highlands, making your way into the undulating green hills. This area is beyond gorgeous, and you’ll have a leisurely afternoon to choose how to best explore it. Maybe head on an optional sightseeing tour, which visits the local tea plantation and factory, a strawberry farm, a honey bee farm, a rose garden, a Buddhist temple and the market square.
Included Activities:
- Ipoh - Temple Visit
Optional Activities:
- Cameron Highlands – Sightseeing Tour (25 MYR)
Accommodation:
- Guesthouse (Number of Nights: 1)
Wake up to the lush surroundings of the highlands this morning and maybe take up an optional adventure through Mount Brinchang, trekking through the Mossy Forest and ending up in a strawberry farm (this is a great opportunity to grab some great photos). This afternoon, you’ll take a public bus to Malaysia's capital – Kuala Lumpur. If you're still feeling up for a little adventure when you arrive, you might like to head out to a bar with a view and take in the city’s lights over a cocktail. Be sure to try and find one with a view of the mighty Petronas Towers, which come to life under the lights of night.
Optional Activities:
- Cameron Highlands – Adventure Tour (50 MYR)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Today is a free day to explore Kuala Lumpur at your own pace. Maybe you’d like to head out of the city and visit the famous Batu Caves. Check out the tall Murugan statue and the colourful steps that lead up to the limestone karsts (but be careful of the mischievous monkeys.) When you’re hungry, your leader can show you where to find some of the best roti in the city. You can hit Bukit Bintang (for restaurants and bars), the Golden Triangle (for shopping) or Menara Tower (entry fee applies). Kuala Lumpur also has some great nightlife and your local leader will be sure to know the best spots!
Optional Activities:
- Kuala Lumpur - Batu Cave - Free
- Kuala Lumpur - KL Tower (49 MYR)
- Kuala Lumpur - National Mosque - Free
- Kuala Lumpur - Petronas Towers Skybridge & Observation Deck (98 MYR)
- Kuala Lumpur - Islamic Arts Museum (14 MYR)
- Kuala Lumpur – Bike Tour (215 MYR)
- Kuala Lumpur – Foodie Experience (62 USD)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Hop on a public bus to Melaka this morning. An intriguing blend of Malay, Indian, Chinese and Portuguese cultures, Melaka has a wealth of interesting architecture, distinctive food and proud cultural heritage. When you arrive, head out for an orientation walk with your leader. Once the most important trading port of Malaysia, Melaka attracted Chinese, Indian, Dutch, Portuguese and British traders, and you'll notice how this diversity is reflected in its overall vibe. Check out Harmony Street where these communities have their places of worship, with a church, mosque and a couple of different temples. The rest of the day is free.
Included Activities:
- Melaka - Orientation Walk
Optional Activities:
- Melaka - Baba Nonya Heritage Museum (16 MYR)
- Melaka - Museum Of Enduring Beauty (1 MYR)
- Melaka - River Tour (30 MYR)
- Melaka - Trishaw sightseeing tour (50 MYR)
- Melaka - Eco Bike Tour (120 MYR)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Today, a public bus journey will take you to Singapore. After a bit of a long travel day and border formalities, your leader will take you on an orientation walk to give you an introduction to this ever-evolving city. There will be time to take in the retail hot spots like Orchard Road and the 'booming cross-cultural culinary scene' before enjoying an evening with your fellow travellers. You might like to hit up one of Singapore’s famous hawker centres (Newton, Lau Pa Sat or Tiong Bahru) or head to the Sky Bar at Marina Bay Sands, which boasts sweeping views of the Singaporean port and skyline. Maybe grab a couple of drinks here with the gang – the 360-degree views across the city also gives a great bird’s eye view of Gardens By The Bay. While you’re up in the clouds, you might catch its light show!
Included Activities:
- Singapore - Orientation Walk
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
With no further activities planned, your trip comes to an end this morning. If you’d like to extend your stay and soak in more of what Singapore has to offer, just speak to your booking agent.
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Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
Reviews
Sophia - Traveled, March 2024
Had an amazing time on this trip! The itinerary was perfect, with just the right amount of time in each place. Our guide (Jinny) was fantastic and a credit to Intrepid.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/04/2024
Ellen - Traveled, March 2024
The trip was amazing and action packed. Although very tiring at times it was so worth it to pack in so many amazing places and activities. Our leader Jinny was outstanding and brought such a positive atmosphere while also being so knowledgable and organised. Can’t recommend the trip and Jinny enough!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/01/2024
Martina - Traveled, March 2024
it was my first intrepid tour and i felt like i was in good hands, our leader jinny was amazing. it was a great experience. we saw and did a lot in those two weeks. i liked the change from beach to cities. sometimes exhausting as you go from place to place almost every day but would do it again.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/02/2024
Rohail - Traveled, September 2023
The Real Bangkok to Singapore trip was highly enjoyable and a 10/10 experience from start to finish with the great views in southern Thailand to the beauty of Singapore. I would highly recommend this trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/07/2023
Marcus - Traveled, September 2023
The trip was amazing. My personal highlight was the Khao Sok National Park with the Raft houses, kayaking tours and the hike to the top of a waterfall. Our group was really active so there wasn't that much free time, which I really liked. Our leader Jinny was so much fun to hang out with. She always joined us when we went out in the evenings and everybody made friends with her right from the start. Thank you for the great trip Jinny!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/04/2023
Mason - Traveled, September 2023
Our tour leader Jinny was the best, she made the trip a truly unforgettable and life changing two weeks. For my first tour alone at 18, loved every second and now have the urge to travel more!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/13/2023
Daniel - Traveled, May 2023
3 great countries summarised in 2 weeks with beautiful destinations. Our leader was enthusiastic and knowledgable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/27/2023
Laura - Traveled, May 2023
Loved my trip to South East Asia with intrepid. Got to experience both city life and nature which was a good mix. Both tour leaders were engaging and enthusiastic about the countries we visited. I also felt incredibly safe the whole time which was something very important to me as a solo female traveller
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/30/2023
Kurandeep - Traveled, September 2022
This tour was out of the world. From exploring big cities to exploring different islands. From city hotels to raft houses on the water. The tour guide was amazing, she made it 10x better. I gained lots of knowledge about culture & places during this tour. 100% recommend this. One of the most fun and best times of my life. Made good friends with some of the locals of the countries too.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/09/2022
Prina - Traveled, July 2022
Well organised, great activities (with fantastic variety from outdoor activities to cooking classes), a lovely and thoughtful guide and good quality accommodation. Highly recommend.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/23/2022
Felicity - Traveled, May 2024
This trip is the excellent mix of group activities and free time. I highly recommend doing the optional Phi Phi Islands day trip as this was my highlight of the trip. Our guide Jinny went above and beyond to make this an enjoyable, relaxing and unforgettable experience!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/29/2024
Rachel - Traveled, May 2024
Absolutely incredible! I would recommend this trip to anyone who wants to visit Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore and also wants to learn more about the culture. I had the time of my life, this is a trip I'll never forget!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/25/2024
Felicity - Traveled, May 2024
This trip is the excellent mix of group activities and free time. I highly recommend doing the optional Phi Phi Islands day trip as this was my highlight of the trip. Our guide Jinny went above and beyond to make this an enjoyable, relaxing and unforgettable experience!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/29/2024
Benjamin - Traveled, May 2024
A fantastic if hectic tour of three different countries. Be prepared to be worn out by the end, but I don’t think any other Intrepid tour allows you to see as much of SEA as this one over only 15 days.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/09/2024
Ailidh - Traveled, June 2024
This trip was incredible. Ant was so lovely and made us all feel so comfortable. Beautiful destinations and wish I could do it all over again!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/16/2024
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