Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
Your Bangkok adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you're arriving early, you can head into Chinatown's lively streets or visit the Grand Palace to get oriented. Later, your leader takes you around Sukhumvit to try some street food stalls, and then you'll check out local bars to experience Bangkok's nightlife scene.
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk - Bangkok
Optional Activities
- Thai Massage (THB300)
- Grand Palace visit (THB500)
- Tuk Tuk Experience Urban Adventure (THB2500)
- Explore Chinatown
- Street food tour around Sukhumvit area
- Bangkok nightlife exploration
Landmarks/POIs Grand Palace Chinatown - Day 2
Bangkok to Chiang Mai
This is your free day in Bangkok before boarding the overnight train. You might start with a relaxing Thai massage, then bike through Talad Noi or visit some of the city's temples if you're feeling energetic. By evening, you'll head to the station and settle in for the overnight journey to Chiang Mai.
Included Activities
- Overnight sleeper train to Chiang Mai
Optional Activities
- Thai Massage (THB300)
- Talad Noi bike exploration
- Bangkok Temples visit
Landmarks/POIs Talad Noi - Day 3
Chiang Mai
You'll arrive in Chiang Mai this morning and transfer to your guesthouse. After an orientation walk to get your bearings around town, the rest of the day is open. There's plenty to choose from: you could try ziplining, go cycling, take a cooking class, visit Doi Sethep Temple, or just wander around the cafes. In the evening, options include bar hopping or checking out the Nimman night markets.
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk - Chiang Mai
- Transfer to guesthouse
Optional Activities
- Ziplining (from THB1900)
- Bicycle tour (THB1100 or THB990)
- Thai massage (THB300)
- Cooking class at Home Cookery School (THB1400)
- Doi Suthep Temple visit (THB50)
- Cafe exploration
- Bar hopping in Nimman area
- Nimman night markets exploration
Landmarks/POIs Doi Suthep Temple Nimman area - Day 4
Chiang Mai to Mae Ma Nai Hilltribe Village
You'll leave around 8 am for Mae Malai Market to stock up on snacks and supplies. From there, you head to Mok Fah Waterfall, grab lunch at a local restaurant, then begin your trek to Mae Ma Nai Hilltribe Village. The walk takes you along mountain ridges through natural forest, and by evening you'll have home-cooked dinner by the campfire and time to explore the village with locals.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant), Dinner (Home-cooked dinner by campfire)
Included Activities
- Mae Malai Market Visit
- Mok Fah Waterfall visit
- Hilltribe Trek - 2 Days
- Home-cooked Dinner at Hilltribe Village
Landmarks/POIs Mae Malai Market Mok Fah Waterfall Mae Ma Nai Hilltribe Village - Day 5
Hilltribe Trek to Pong Ngan Lahu Village
This morning you'll wake to natural sounds in the jungle. After breakfast, you trek through farmland and jungle, stopping at different hilltribe villages to see how communities vary from each other. You'll have lunch somewhere along the way, and by afternoon you'll arrive at Pong Ngan Lahu Village where you can relax after two solid days of hiking before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Along the trek route), Dinner (Home-cooked dinner)
Included Activities
- Hilltribe Trek - 2 Days
- Home-cooked Dinner at Hilltribe Village
Landmarks/POIs Pong Ngan Lahu Village - Day 6
Mae Taeng to Chiang Mai
You're heading to Mae Taeng River for a 2 to 3 hour kayaking adventure paddling through lush scenery toward Sop Kai Village. After that, you can either take a private transfer back to Chiang Mai for a relaxed evening, or go for whitewater rafting down the rapids if you want more adrenaline. Once back in the city, you'll refresh and either visit temples or hunt down the best local pad thai or khao soi.
Included Activities
- River Kayaking - Sop Kai Village
Optional Activities
- Whitewater Rafting (THB1800)
- Wat Prasingh Temple visit (THB40)
- Wat Chedi Luang Temple visit (THB40)
Landmarks/POIs Mae Taeng River Sop Kai Village Wat Prasingh Temple Wat Chedi Luang Temple - Day 7
Chiang Mai to Bangkok
You have a free day in Chiang Mai with several options. You could learn Muay Thai basics for about 1.5 hours, visit Chiang Chill Elephant Sanctuary to see these animals in their natural setting, or stop by Chuan Chom Vocational Training Center for lunch or a massage. By evening, you'll board the overnight train heading back to Bangkok.
Included Activities
- Overnight sleeper train to Bangkok
Optional Activities
- Muay Thai Class (Thai boxing) - 1.5 hours (THB460)
- Chiang Chill Elephant Sanctuary (THB1900)
- Chuan Chom Vocational Training Centre - Massage (from THB250)
- Chuan Chom Vocational Training Centre - Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Chiang Chill Elephant Sanctuary - Day 8
Bangkok
Your train arrives in Bangkok early this morning. The rest of your day is free until a 6 pm meeting. You could explore Chinatown's busy streets, head to Khao San Road if you want to check out the tourist hub, or just get a relaxing Thai massage to unwind from the train ride.
Optional Activities
- Explore Chinatown
- Khao San Road exploration
- Thai Massage (THB300)
Landmarks/POIs Chinatown Khao San Road - Day 9
Bangkok to Surat Thani
You'll visit Wat Pho, one of Bangkok's largest and oldest temples with the famous reclining Buddha and over a thousand Buddha images throughout the complex. Next, take a ferry across the Chao Phraya River to Wang Lang Market where you can explore food stalls, handicrafts, and clothes. After that, return by ferry and wander through the riverside Tha Maharaj district. By evening, you'll head to the station for your overnight train to Surat Thani.
Included Activities
- Wat Pho visit
- Wang Lang Local Market visit
- Overnight sleeper train to Surat Thani
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Tha Maharaj riverside district
Landmarks/POIs Wat Pho Wang Lang Market Tha Maharaj - Day 10
Surat Thani to Koh Samui
You'll arrive in Surat Thani early morning, then take a local bus and ferry to Koh Samui, Thailand's second-largest island known for palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves, and mountainous rainforest. Your local leader gives you a half-day guided tour to get oriented, then you settle into island life. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach, finding the perfect cocktail bar, or watching the sunset.
Included Activities
- Half-day guided tour - Koh Samui
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Island exploration
Landmarks/POIs Koh Samui - Day 11
Koh Samui
Your day is completely free on Koh Samui. You can relax by the sea, explore different beach spots, visit Wat Plai Laem Temple with its many deity arms, or take a cooking class to learn Thai cuisine. If you want to venture out, your leader can help arrange optional day trips like Ang Thong National Marine Park or snorkeling around Koh Nang Yuan.
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Sightseeing tour of island (THB1800)
- Wat Plai Laem Temple visit
- Thai Cooking Class (THB2300)
- Ang Thong National Marine Park tour (THB2500)
- Koh Nang Yuan Snorkeling Day Trip (THB2200)
- Day trip to Koh Tao (THB2400)
- Thai Massage (THB300)
- Samui Elephant Sanctuary (THB3500)
Landmarks/POIs Wat Plai Laem Temple Ang Thong National Marine Park Koh Nang Yuan - Day 12
Koh Samui to Phrom Lok
After saying goodbye to Koh Samui, you return to the mainland and transfer to Phrom Lok District for a homestay experience with local villagers. You'll share a home-cooked lunch, then cycle around the community to Phrom Lok Waterfall for a swim before continuing to Phrom Khiri District. In the evening, you'll have authentic southern Thai dinner and learn Batik painting, a textile technique using wax and dye.
- Meals
- Lunch (Home-cooked lunch with local family), Dinner (Authentic home-cooked southern Thai food)
Included Activities
- Community Visit and Homestay - Phrom Lok
- Bike Hire - Phrom Lok
- Waterfall Visit - Phrom Lok
- Home-cooked Dinner - Phrom Lok
Landmarks/POIs Phrom Lok Waterfall Phrom Lok District Phrom Khiri District - Day 13
Phrom Lok to Ao Nang
Your morning starts with breakfast from your host family, then you cycle to visit a local mushroom farm, rubber plantation, and watch a grass broom-making demonstration. After lunch back at the village, you'll say goodbye to your hosts and transfer to Ao Nang resort town, known for gorgeous beaches, colorful sunsets, and limestone islands. The afternoon is free to soak in the coastal scenery as the sun sets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local village restaurant)
Optional Activities
- Local feed recommendations
- Sunset watching
Landmarks/POIs Ao Nang - Day 14
Ao Nang
This is a free day for beach activities in Ao Nang. Your options include sea kayaking around limestone islands, rock climbing on nearby mountains and cliffs, or taking a day trip to Phi Phi Islands. Your leader is available to help you decide what sounds best.
Optional Activities
- Sea kayaking (THB1800)
- Rock Climbing (THB1800)
- Phi Phi Island Day Tour (THB1600)
- Four Islands Snorkelling Tour (THB1400)
- Scuba Diving - 3 dives (THB4000)
- Transport to Railay Beach round trip (THB200)
- Thai Cooking Class (THB1300)
Landmarks/POIs Phi Phi Islands Railay Beach - Day 15
Ao Nang to Penang, Malaysia
You've got a long travel day from Thailand into Malaysia, crossing the border to Penang, an island known for its Georgetown coastline and UNESCO World Heritage blend of religious sites. Your leader takes you out to explore the best local food spots, where you can sample ice kacang (crushed ice dessert), nasi kandar (rice with curries), or char kway teow (stir-fried noodles). There's an optional bar crawl later if you're interested.
Included Activities
- Hawker food experience - Penang
Optional Activities
- Bar crawl
Landmarks/POIs Georgetown - Day 16
Penang
You'll start with a leader-led orientation walk through Georgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, exploring shophouses, the Penang Museum, street art, and clan jetties. After that, the rest of the day is yours to explore. You could hike up Penang Hill for panoramic views, visit Kek Lok Si (Malaysia's largest Buddhist temple), Khoo Kongsi (the oldest clan house), or the Cheong Fat Tze Museum. Penang is famous for its diverse food scene, so hunting for local dishes is always an option.
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk - Penang
Optional Activities
- Penang Hill and Temple Tour (MYR230)
- Trishaw Ride (MYR50)
- Kek Lok Si Temple visit (MYR16)
- Khoo Kongsi visit (MYR15)
- Cheong Fat Tze Museum visit
- Penang Museum visit
- Street art exploration
- Local food exploration
Landmarks/POIs Georgetown Penang Museum Clan Jetties Penang Hill Kek Lok Si Temple Khoo Kongsi Cheong Fat Tze Museum - Day 17
Penang to Cameron Highlands
Your morning includes a walk around Georgetown, then you travel to Cameron Highlands with a stop in Ipoh along the way. Ipoh features dramatic rock formations, caves, and the ornate Perak Cave Temple for a quick explore. From there, you continue to the highlands with their undulating green hills. You'll have a full day tomorrow to properly experience this area.
Included Activities
- Temple Visit - Ipoh
Optional Activities
- Ipoh city exploration
- Rock formation and cave viewing
Landmarks/POIs Ipoh Perak Cave Temple Cameron Highlands - Day 18
Cameron Highlands
You have a completely free day in the Cameron Highlands to spend however you'd like. If you want to be active, optional adventures include the Mount Brinchang trek through Mossy Forest, visiting a local tea plantation and factory, exploring a strawberry farm or honey bee farm, checking out a Buddhist temple, or wandering the market square. Your leader can suggest great spots for dinner with sunset views.
Optional Activities
- Sightseeing Tour (MYR110)
- Adventure Tour (MYR60)
- Mount Brinchang trek
- Mossy Forest trek
- Tea plantation and factory visit
- Strawberry farm visit
- Honey bee farm visit
- Buddhist temple visit
- Market square visit
Landmarks/POIs Mount Brinchang Mossy Forest - Day 19
Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur
You'll wake to the lush highlands scenery, then catch a public bus to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's capital. After you arrive and settle in, if energy permits you can head out to a bar with city views and enjoy cocktails while looking out at the Petronas Towers lit up at night.
Optional Activities
- Bar with a view
Landmarks/POIs Petronas Towers - Day 20
Kuala Lumpur
This free day in Kuala Lumpur is yours to explore at your own pace. You could visit the famous Batu Caves with the tall Murugan statue and colorful steps (watch out for mischievous monkeys), or your leader can direct you to the best roti in the city. Other options include Bukit Bintang for restaurants and bars, the Golden Triangle for shopping, or Menara Tower for views (entry fee applies). Experience Kuala Lumpur's nightlife with local guidance.
Optional Activities
- Batu Cave visit (Free)
- Bukit Bintang exploration
- Golden Triangle shopping
- Menara Tower - Observation Deck (MYR49)
- Menara Tower - Observation and Sky Decks (MYR110)
- Petronas Towers Skybridge & Observation Deck (MYR98)
- National Mosque visit (Free)
- Islamic Arts Museum visit (MYR20)
- Bike Tour (MYR230)
- Foodie Experience (MYR350)
- Nightlife exploration
Landmarks/POIs Batu Caves Murugan Statue Bukit Bintang Golden Triangle Menara Tower National Mosque Islamic Arts Museum - Day 21
Kuala Lumpur to Singapore
A public bus takes you to Singapore. After a long travel day and border formalities, your leader provides an orientation walk to introduce you to this ever-evolving city. You can explore retail on Orchard Road and check out the cross-cultural food scene. Evening options include hawker centres like Newton, Lau Pa Sat, or Tiong Bahru, or head to the Sky Bar at Marina Bay Sands for 360-degree city views and the Gardens By The Bay light show.
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk - Singapore
Optional Activities
- Orchard Road exploration
- Hawker centre visits (Newton, Lau Pa Sat, Tiong Bahru)
- Sky Bar at Marina Bay Sands
- Gardens By The Bay light show viewing
Landmarks/POIs Orchard Road Marina Bay Sands Gardens By The Bay Newton Hawker Centre Lau Pa Sat Tiong Bahru - Day 22
Singapore
Your trip ends this morning with no further scheduled activities planned. If you'd like to stay longer and see more of Singapore, contact your booking agent about extension options.
