21 Days | A 21-day tour from the bustling streets of Bangkok to the jungle of Khao Sok.





This 21-day epic adventure takes you from the bustling streets of Bangkok to the hectic jungle of Khao Sok and ends in ultra-modern Singapore. Sleep on a raft, kick back at Krabi and eat your way through Penang and Singapore. If this trip was a dish it would taste like Singapore’s chilli crab - hot enough to keep you on your toes with a whopping great serve of salty ocean on the side.
Trip overview

- Start
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Finish
- Singapore, Singapore
- Theme
- 18 to 29s
- Destinations
- Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Basix
- Ages
- Min 18 - Max 29
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 16
- Trip code
- TTYSC
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- Get your street food fix in bustling Bangkok and hit the nightlife in cruisy Chiang Mai, where the Nimman area is swarming with hipster bars and lounges.
- Trek deep – super deep – into the northern Thai hinterland staying in a traditional hilltribe village, eating and laughing with the locals.
- Learn the art of Muay Thai with a class in Chiang Mai. You’ll be defending yourself in no time!
- Khao Sok National Park is like stepping into another world. Cruise along the Cheow Lan Lake and spend a night on the banks in a rafthouse.
- How about jumping on a long tail boat and heading into the spectacular limestone cove of Railay Beach? It’s only accessible by water, but is definitely worth the trip.
- Kuala Lumpur is a fantastic urban centre to dig your teeth into. Master the metro, tackle the Petronas towers and explore the colourful Batu Caves.
- Eat on the roadside in Penang and get a taste of everything delicious in one of Singapore’s hawker centres.
- This trip involves some long journeys on the road, lots of public transport (songthaews, public buses) and overnight trains, which can be tiresome. On the overnight trains occasionally passengers of different genders will be required to share a compartment and/or you'll be sharing with locals or travellers from other groups. For your own security, take a lock for your luggage.
- This trip is designed with a lot of free time, rather than set included activities to give you the flexibility and space for making your own discoveries. This is a great way to travel independently while drawing on the knowledge of local leaders.
- This trip includes a two-day hillside trek, and can involve a lot of walking. Please ensure you bring sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes. To make the most of the trip, it's best if you have a good level of fitness.
- Accommodation can be basic, especially in the hillside village, but it's always comfortable and full of charm. We use hostels in Chiang Mai, so think dorm beds and shared bathrooms. It’s modern, comfortable and has some great communal spaces to hang out with your new mates.
- Part of travelling with Intrepid means respecting local cultures and sensibilities. That way you get the most out of your interactions with local people. We visit a number of temples on this trip, which requires a certain level of modesty. Please bring clothes that cover the arms and pants/skirts that go past the knees. A light scarf is also a good idea for covering shoulders and arms when it’s hot.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Inclusions
8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
Boat, Overnight sleeper train, Private minibus, Public bus, Songthaew, Taxi
Guesthouse (6 nights), Hotel (9 nights), Overnight sleeper train (3 nights), Raft House (1 night), Hilltribe Village House (1 night)
- Bangkok - Orientation Walk
- Ayutthaya - Historical Park
- Chiang Mai - Night Bazaar & Anusarn Market
- Huey Nam Dang - Hilltribe Trek – 2 Days
- Hilltribe Trek - Mae Malai Market Visit
- Hilltribe Village - Home-cooked Dinner
- Hilltribe Trek – Mok Fah Waterfall
- Chiang Mai - Orientation Walk
- Chiang Mai - Muay Thai Class (Thai boxing)
- Bangkok - Chinatown walking tour
- Bangkok - Talad Noi Market
- Bangkok - Wat Traimit
- Khao Sok National Park – Longtail Boat Wildlife Safari
- Khao Sok National Park – Waterfall Hike
- Ao Nang - Home-cooked Dinner & Demonstration
- Ao Nang – Baan Na Teen Community Visit
- Penang - Hawker food experience
- Penang - leader led orientation walk
- Kuala Lumpur - Batu Cave
- Singapore - Orientation Walk
- Bangkok - Thai Massage - THB250
- Bangkok - Grand Palace - THB500
- Bangkok - Temple & River of Kings Urban Adventure - THB2900
- Bangkok - Tuk Tuk Experience Urban Adventure - THB2500
- Chiang Mai - Thai massage - THB200
- Chiang Mai - Bicycle tour - THB990
- Chaing Mai - Cooking at Home Cookery School - THB1400
- Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep temple complex - THB50
- Chiang Mai - Wat Chedi Luang Temple - THB40
- Chiang Mai - Chuan Chom Vocational Training Centre - Massage (from) - THB250
- Chiang Mai - Wat Prasingh Temple - THB40
- Bangkok - Wat Pho - THB200
- Ao Nang - Sea kayaking - THB1800
- Ao Nang - Rock Climbing - THB1800
- Ao Nang - Transport to Railay Beach (round trip) - THB200
- Ao Nang - Scuba Diving (3 dives) - THB4000
- Ao Nang - Phi Phi Island Day Tour - THB1600
- Ao Nang - Thai Cooking Class - THB1300
- Penang - Kek Lok Si Temple - MYR8
- Penang - Khoo Kongsi - MYR10
- Penang - Funicular Railway - MYR55
- Penang - Teluk Bahang National Park - MYR9
- Penang - Trishaw Ride - MYR50
- Kuala Lumpur - Batik Day Course - MYR30
- Kuala Lumpur - KL Tower - MYR49
- Kuala Lumpur - Petronas Towers Skybridge & Observation Deck - MYR86
- Kuala Lumpur - Islamic Arts Museum - MYR14
- Kuala Lumpur - National Mosque - Free
- Melaka - Museum Of Enduring Beauty - MYR1
- Melaka - Baba Nonya Heritage Museum - MYR16
- Melaka - River Tour - MYR30
- Melaka - Eco Bike Tour - MYR120
- Melaka - Trishaw sightseeing tour - MYR50
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A Single Supplement to have your own room is bookable on this trip, subject to availability, and excludes Day 2 overnight train, Day 3 Chiang Mai (Hostel), Day 4 Hilltribe village house, Day 5 & 6 Chiang Mai (Hostel), Day 7 overnight train, Day 9 overnight train where you will be in shared accommodation. Please note that some room configurations have two single beds, although a double bed will always be requested.
2. Please provide your full name as per passport and passport number 45 days prior to departure in order to secure the train ticket in Malaysia. Ticketing fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket.
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