Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
You'll arrive in Bangkok and get settled into the capital. This evening, head to Khao San Road where the energy really picks up. The street is packed with bars, dance clubs, and street food vendors selling everything from pad thai to fried insects. Grab a Thai beer, meet your CEO and fellow travelers, and try whatever catches your interest, whether that's grilled skewers or those famous deep-fried scorpions if you're feeling bold.
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Connect With New Friends
Optional Activities
- Early sightseeing (water taxi on Chao Phraya River recommended due to crowded streets)
Landmarks/POIs Khao San Road Chao Phraya River - Day 2
Bangkok
Bangkok offers plenty of options depending on what appeals to you. There's an optional bike tour that takes you through Wat Pho and the Grand Palace, or you could do a street food crawl hitting different stalls and restaurants. If you want something slower, a traditional Thai massage or a canal boat tour through the klongs work well too. You'll board an overnight train heading south later this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Bike tour of Bangkok
- Wat Pho visit (300 THB per person)
- Grand Palace visit (15 USD per person)
- Klong riverboat tour (30 USD per person)
- Thai massage (15-30 USD per person)
- Royal Barge Museum visit (3.50 USD per person)
- Street food crawl
Landmarks/POIs Wat Pho Grand Palace - Day 3
Khao Sok
The train pulls in and you'll have breakfast at Khao Thep Pitak, a community-run farm supported by G Adventures. After meeting other travelers there, your afternoon is open. Head to Lake Cheow Lan if hiking and swimming in the national park sounds good, or take it easy and relax. You'll fall asleep to jungle sounds from your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kao Thep Pitak Community-Owned Farm & Meal
Optional Activities
- Lake Cheow Lan visit with hiking or swimming in the national park
- Tubing (400 THB per person)
Landmarks/POIs Khao Sok National Park Lake Cheow Lan - Day 4
Ko Samui
A private vehicle and ferry take you to Ko Samui Island. Watch the sun set at Chaweng Beach, then make your way to the night market for street food. Later, hit a popular beach bar with your group to celebrate the journey so far and dance into the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Koh Samui
Optional Activities
- Ko Samui Island tour (15 USD per person)
- Ko Samui boat tour (50 USD per person)
- Water skiing (20 USD per person)
- Stand up paddleboarding at Koh Samui (50 USD per person)
- Cooking class (70 USD per person)
Landmarks/POIs Chaweng Beach - Day 5
Ang Thong National Marine Park
Today you're heading to Ang Thong National Marine Park, which covers more than 40 islands. You can snorkel below the water to see the marine life or hike the trails above to take in the views. Either way, most of your day will be spent in this protected area with plenty to discover.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Angthong National Marine Park visit
Landmarks/POIs Ang Thong National Marine Park - Day 6
Ko Samui to George Town
This is a longer travel day. After ferrying back to the mainland, you'll drive across the border from Thailand into Malaysia, heading toward George Town on Penang Island. You'll arrive later in the day and settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Thailand - Malaysia)
- Day 7
George Town
You've got the full day in George Town to wander the busy streets and check out the famous colorful street art. Those vibrant murals are perfect for photos and give you a real sense of the city's creative side. Walk around at your own pace and explore the neighborhoods.
Optional Activities
- Indian Street visit
- Penang Hill visit (60 MYR per person)
- Clan Jetties excursion
- Kek Lok Si Temple visit
- Khoo Kongsi visit
- Penang Peranakan Museum visit (25 MYR per person)
Landmarks/POIs Kek Lok Si Temple - Day 8
Chenderoh Lake
Travel to an island homestay located in the middle of a lake. You'll learn about the local culture and how to tie a sarong properly. Spend the evening relaxing, taking in the views from your location, and getting to know the family running the homestay.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Chenderoh Lake Homestay
Landmarks/POIs Chenderoh Lake - Day 9
Cameron Highlands
Cameron Highlands greets you with cooler temperatures, a nice change from the heat below. The trails through the tropical forest are well-marked for exploring. You can visit a tea plantation, look for the rafflesia, or just get oriented with your CEO about what comes next.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation with CEO
Optional Activities
- Rainforest expedition (80 MYR per person)
Landmarks/POIs Cameron Highlands - Day 10
Kuala Lumpur
Head to Kuala Lumpur and the day is yours to explore how you want. Make sure to try nasi lemak, Malaysia's national dish of rice cooked with coconut milk and pandan leaf. As the sun sets, check out the Petronas Towers lit up against the skyline, then dive into the local nightlife scene.
Optional Activities
- Islamic Arts Museum (15 MYR per person)
- Petronas Towers visit (85 MYR per person)
- Orang Asli Museum visit (5 MYR per person)
- Menara KL Tower (12 USD per person)
Landmarks/POIs Petronas Towers - Day 11
Kuala Lumpur
Another full day in Kuala Lumpur to keep exploring. Head outside the city to see Batu Caves or check out the Orang Asli Museum if you prefer learning about indigenous culture. When evening comes, hit rooftop bars for drinks and dancing, or browse the historic night market built back in 1928 and redone in the 1980s, packed with handicrafts and local goods.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Batu Caves visit (80 MYR per person)
- Orang Asli Museum visit (5 MYR per person)
- Rooftop bars visit
- Night market exploration
Landmarks/POIs Batu Caves - Day 12
Melaka
Travel to Melaka, an old port town with serious history. Take a boat through the canals to see a different side of the city. In Chinatown, stop by Kedai Kopi Chung Wah for their famous chicken rice that has locals lining up for hours. Walk the narrow streets lined with Peranakan shophouses, temples, churches, mosques, museums, and forts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Melaka boat tour (12 USD per person)
Landmarks/POIs Jonker Walk (Chinatown) - Day 13
Singapore
Head to Singapore today and cross the border into the city-state. Use your free time however you like. Take a boat to see the skyline, dive into street food at hawker centers, or walk through the old streets of Little India and Chinatown to explore Singapore's past.
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Malaysia - Singapore)
Optional Activities
- Skyline boat tour
- Street food exploration
- Little India exploration
- Chinatown exploration
- Day 14
Medan
Fly from Singapore to Medan on Sumatra's island. Get checked into your hotel and have a free evening to walk around and get a feel for this historic city at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 15
Medan
A guided city tour helps you get to know Medan. You'll walk and take a becak (cycle rickshaw) through the city, hitting spots like the Al-Mashun Great Mosque and Maimun Palace. See an ancient Chinese temple, browse the bustling local market, and enjoy family-style Padang lunch. The afternoon is free for more exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional family-style Padang lunch)
Included Activities
- The Great Mosque of Medan and Maimun Palace visit
- Vihara Gunung Timur
- Tjong Afie Mansion
- Padang Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Al-Mashun Great Mosque Maimun Palace Vihara Gunung Timur Tjong Afie Mansion - Day 16
Bukit Lawang
After breakfast, drive west to Bukit Lawang, a village sitting in the jungle. You'll get there in the afternoon, check in, and can either relax or head out to explore. A local cooking class is available if you want to learn Indonesian cuisine techniques.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Local cooking class
Landmarks/POIs Bukit Lawang - Day 17
Gunung Leuser National Park Trek
The big trek begins today in Gunung Leuser National Park, one of Earth's richest rainforests and home to orangutans. You'll trek for around 6 to 7 hours, looking for orangutans, monkeys, giant monitor lizards, and birds. Stop when you find animals and take regular breaks. Picnic lunch happens along the way. Tonight, settle into your jungle campsite where your guide cooks a local meal. Pack light with just essentials, leaving main luggage safely in town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch during trek), Dinner (Local cookout at jungle campsite)
Included Activities
- Gunung Leuser National Park trek
Landmarks/POIs Gunung Leuser National Park - Day 18
Gunung Leuser National Park & Bukit Lawang
Another jungle day starts with breakfast at camp. Take a different hiking trail through the park today, still watching for endangered wildlife. Eat lunch by the river, then hop in an inner tube and float back down to Bukit Lawang. You can relax after or visit the Bat Cave. Tonight, join your group for the Big Night Out at a jungle bar with drinks, dancing, and celebration.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Riverside lunch)
Included Activities
- Gunung Leuser National Park trek day 2
- Sumatra River tubing
- Bukit Lawang Big Night Out
Optional Activities
- Bat Cave visit
Landmarks/POIs Bat Cave - Day 19
Bukit Lawang
Bukit Lawang is truly an adventurer's paradise and today is all yours. Pick what sounds good: explore the town independently, do a full-day white water rafting trip, or cycle through the bamboo homes and rural areas around Bukit Lawang.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Full day white water rafting (Sei Bingei River)
- Half-day cycling tour through Bukit Lawang Kampung
- Day 20
Kampung Lama
Leave Bukit Lawang and head back to Medan. On the way, stop at Kampung Lama where Malay, Javanese, and Bataknese communities live together peacefully. Have local snacks and drinks while learning about the village's history. Get hands-on making traditional crafts from coconut leaves and trying local games. After lunch and farm time, return to Medan.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Kampung Lama village experience
- Day 21
Canggu
Fly from Sumatra to Bali, moving from one Indonesian island to another. Drive to Canggu and have a free evening to check out this vibrant town on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 22
Canggu
Bali's famous for surfing, so today works for everyone. Join a surf lesson suited to your level, whether you've never touched a board or you've been riding for years. You'll start on land learning the basics, then get in the water with instructors. After, the day is yours to rent a board and keep practicing, chill on the beach, or grab a beer at a local warung.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Surf lesson in Canggu
Optional Activities
- Board rental
Landmarks/POIs Canggu Beach - Day 23
Bulian
Head north from Canggu to Bulian to see Bali's other side. Stop at Ulun Danu Temple sitting on the edge of Lake Beratan. You'll get a welcome drink and lunch when you arrive. Trek through waterfalls, rice fields, and villages to connect with Bali's nature and culture. Learn to make Balinese offerings and join a local priest for a ceremony at a nearby temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Ulun Danu Temple complex visit
- Bulian village tour
- Bulian guesthouse experience
Landmarks/POIs Ulun Danu Temple Lake Beratan - Day 24
Bulian
Your day in Bulian is totally free. Trek through Lemukih Village to see durian plantations, rice terraces, coffee fields, and waterfalls, plus you can slide down a natural waterslide. Or pick a bike tour around Bulian to get to know Northern Bali better.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Lemukih Village trek with durian plantation, rice terraces, coffee fields, waterfalls, and natural waterslide
- Bulian village cycling tour
- Day 25
Kintamani
Start with a free morning in Bulian doing whatever appeals, whether that's relaxing, taking a local cooking class, or heading out on a sunrise fishing trip. Then drive to Kintamani at Mt Batur's base. Check into your campsite for the night, which has a hot spring pool. Soak in the springs and sit by the campfire for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Local hot spring pool
Optional Activities
- Local cooking class
- Sunrise fishing trip
Landmarks/POIs Mount Batur - Day 26
Ubud
Wake up well before sunrise for a 2-hour trek to Mt Batur's summit to catch the sunrise. Have picnic breakfast at the top. After the sun comes up, hike back down, eat a proper breakfast, and soak in the hot springs. Then drive to Ubud with a stop at PKP Community to meet women leaders, see the garden, and eat local lunch. Tonight, join your group and CEO for the Big Night Out in Ubud.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Picnic breakfast at Mt Batur summit), Lunch
Included Activities
- Mount Batur sunrise trek
- Local hot spring pool
- Pusat Kegiatan Perempuan (PKP) community visit
- Big Night Out in Ubud
Landmarks/POIs Mount Batur - Day 27
Ubud
Ubud constantly has new things to find. Today is completely yours to explore however you want to spend it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 28
Ubud
More options await in Ubud and the choice is yours. Pick from a Balinese Spiritual tour at Widya Guna Foundation, a cooking class with PKP Community, a bike tour through rice terraces, or spending time with a local family.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Balinese Spiritual tour at Widya Guna Foundation
- Cooking class with PKP Community
- Bike tour through rice terraces
- Local family experience
- Day 29
Lombok
Drive to the harbor and take a speedboat to Lombok Island. Once there, drive to Tempasan village and meet the villagers for a group dinner together.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner with villagers)
Landmarks/POIs Lombok - Day 30
Tempasan
Get to know local life in Lombok through a village tour and rice terrace trek. Meet farmers to learn how village life actually works. Walk through rice terraces and try local fruit at different plantations. Join local women to learn about their traditional weaving, then have lunch. The rest of your day is open for a cooking class, bike tour, yoga, or just exploring. Later, gather with your group around a campfire.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Rice terrace village walk and weaving demonstration
Optional Activities
- Local cooking class
- Bike tour
- Yoga class
- Mt Rinjani's second summit 2-day, 1-night trek (optional)
- Day 31
Lombok
Lombok offers endless adventures and today is yours. Yoga, snorkeling, monkeys and waterfalls, a cooking class, or something else entirely. Get out and do what sounds best to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Yoga class
- Snorkel trip
- Monkey forest and waterfall hike
- Cooking class
- Day 32
Senggigi
Head to Bonjeruk Village this morning to connect with local villagers. Do a cycle tour around the village to work up an appetite, then enjoy a Lombok lunch. Continue on to Senggigi after and have a free afternoon at the beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Bonjeruk village experience
Landmarks/POIs Senggigi Beach - Day 33
Gili Trawangan
Travel to Gili Trawangan, an island with no motorized vehicles and incredibly fresh air. Drop your things at the hotel, then head back out to sea for a snorkel trip. Cruise around searching for sea turtles, rays, and hopefully a reef shark. Bring sunscreen and get ready for an epic day. Tonight, the Big Night Out happens with your group for drinks, dancing, and celebration.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- The Gili Islands snorkel trip
- Big Night Out in Gili Trawangan
Landmarks/POIs Gili Trawangan - Day 34
Gili Trawangan
Beach people come in two types and today you pick yours. Spend your day however you want on Gili T. Choose a beach to lay in the sun, get a tan and swim in the clear blue water. Or go for activity with stand-up paddle board yoga, a leisurely bike ride around the island, or something else you'd prefer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Sunrise stand-up paddle yoga
- Gili T bike tour
- Day 35
Seminyak
Head back to Bali on a speedboat today for one last Indonesia adventure. Arrive at the harbor and drive to Seminyak, known for fun nightlife, great shopping, beautiful beaches, and incredible restaurants. The rest of your day is yours to enjoy this town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Seminyak Beach - Day 36
Departure
Depart at any time today. Your Southeast Asia adventure comes to an end.
