Real Bangkok to Singapore



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Explore islands, cities and villages from Bangkok to Singapore
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 adventure with a new group of friends. 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.
4.9
42 reviewsStart: Bangkok, Thailand
End: Singapore, Singapore
- Duration
- 15 days
- Group size
- 1 to 16
- Ages
- Min 18 - Max 35
- Style
Basix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time
Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time
Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities
Premium: Our best accommodation, exclusive inclusions and our most experienced leaders
- Basix
- Theme
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- 18 to 35s
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This trip is for 18 to 35 year olds
Tick off all the popular spots and enjoy unique local experiences
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Why you'll love this trip
- 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.
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025
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.
- Hotel (1 night)
There are no meals included on this day.
- Bangkok - Tuk Tuk Experience Urban Adventure - THB2500
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
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 around 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.
- Overnight sleeper train (1 night)
There are no meals included on this day.
- Bangkok - Wang Lang Local Market
- Bangkok - Wat Pho
- Bangkok - Thai Massage - THB300
Tonight's overnight train journey is approximately 13 hours. The train is basic but comfortable, with bunk beds, shared facilities and air conditioning.
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.
- Resort (1 night)
There are no meals included on this day.
- Ko Samui - Half Day Guided Tour
Your travel time today will be approximately 4 hours.
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.
- Resort (1 night)
There are no meals included on this day.
- Ko Samui - Samui Elephant Sanctuary - THB3500
- Ko Samui - Thai Massage - THB300
- Ko Samui - Thai Cooking Class - THB2300
- Ko Samui - Ang Thong Marine Park tour - THB2500
- Ko Samui - Day trip to Koh Tao - THB2400
- Ko Samui - Island sightseeing tour - THB1800
- Koh Tao - Koh Nang Yuan Snorkeling Day Trip - THB2200
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).
- Homestay (1 night)
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Phrom Lok – Bike Hire
- Phrom Lok – Home-cooked Dinner
- Phrom Lok – Community Visit and Homestay
- Phrom Lok – Waterfall Visit
Your travel time today will be approximately 4 hours. Your cycling time today will be approximately 3 hours (16 km).
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.
- Hotel (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Phrom Lok – Bike Hire
Your travel time today will be approximately 3.5 hours.
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 ask your leader for tips if you’re feeling spoiled for choice.
- Hotel (1 night)
There are no meals included on this day.
- Ao Nang - Transport to Railay Beach (round trip) - THB200
- Ao Nang - Rock Climbing - THB1800
- Ao Nang - Sea kayaking - THB1800
- Ao Nang - Thai Cooking Class - THB1300
- Ao Nang - Phi Phi Island Day Tour - THB1600
- Ao Nang - Scuba Diving (3 dives) - THB4000
- Ao Nang - Four Islands Snorkelling Tour - THB1400
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.
- Hotel (1 night)
- Dinner
- Penang - Hawker food experience
Your travel time today will be approximately 8 hours.
Due to strict immigration laws, your Thailand trip leader will escort you to the Thai side of the border, where you will say farewell before going through immigration unaccompanied. Once you exit immigration, you will be met by one of our Malaysian trip leaders, who will escort you to Penang. All our trip leaders have been briefed to ensure this is a simple and smooth process.
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 have 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.
- Hotel (1 night)
There are no meals included on this day.
- Penang - leader led orientation walk
- Penang - Trishaw Ride - MYR50
- Penang - Penang Hill and Temple Tour - MYR230
- Penang - Teluk Bahang National Park - MYR50
- Penang - Khoo Kongsi - MYR15
- Penang - Kek Lok Si Temple - MYR16
- Penang - Funicular Railway (from) - MYR30
Spend your morning walking around Georgetown before heading 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 full day tomorrow to choose how to best explore it.
- Guesthouse (1 night)
There are no meals included on this day.
- Ipoh - Temple Visit
Your travel time today will be approximately 3.5 hours.
Today is a free day to spend how you want. Enjoy some downtime or maybe explore the district on a sightseeing tour. Take up an optional adventure to Mount Brinchang, trekking through the Mossy Forest or head out to visit the local tea plantation and factory, a strawberry farm, a honey bee farm, a Buddhist temple and the market square. Enjoy a free night to grab some dinner with your group or find somewhere to catch the sunset – your leader will have the best recommendations.
- Guesthouse (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Cameron Highlands - Adventure Tour - MYR60
- Cameron Highlands - Sightseeing Tour - MYR110
Wake up to the lush surroundings of the highlands before taking 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 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.
- Hotel (1 night)
- Breakfast
Your travel time today will be approximately 3 hours.
Today is a free day to explore Kuala Lumpur at your own pace. Maybe 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!
- Hotel (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Kuala Lumpur - KL Tower (Observation Deck) - MYR49
- Kuala Lumpur - Bike Tour - MYR230
- Kuala Lumpur - Foodie Experience - MYR350
- Kuala Lumpur - KL Tower (Observation and Sky Decks) - MYR110
- Kuala Lumpur - National Mosque - Free
- Kuala Lumpur - Batu Cave - Free
- Kuala Lumpur - Islamic Arts Museum - MYR20
- Kuala Lumpur - KL Tower (Sky Decks) - MYR140
We recommend booking tickets to Petronas Towers in advance to ensure you don't miss out. For more information, visit https://www.petronastwintowers.com.my/visit-and-experience/
Today, a public bus journey will take you to Singapore. After 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!
- Hotel (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Singapore - Leader-led orientation walk
Your travel time today will be approximately 7 hours.
Hotel rooms in Singapore are small compared to other countries.
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.
- Breakfast
As the trip only has limited time in Singapore, we highly recommend staying a few extra days after your tour to enjoy all this great country has to offer.
Inclusions and activities
6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Boat, Overnight sleeper train, Private vehicle, Public bus, Taxi
Hotel (8 nights), Overnight sleeper train (1 night), Resort (2 nights), Homestay (1 night), Guesthouse (2 nights)
- Bangkok - Wang Lang Local Market
- Bangkok - Wat Pho
- Ko Samui - Half Day Guided Tour
- Phrom Lok – Bike Hire
- Phrom Lok – Home-cooked Dinner
- Phrom Lok – Community Visit and Homestay
- Phrom Lok – Waterfall Visit
- Penang - Hawker food experience
- Penang - leader led orientation walk
- Ipoh - Temple Visit
- Singapore - Leader-led orientation walk
- Bangkok - Tuk Tuk Experience Urban Adventure - THB2500
- Bangkok - Thai Massage - THB300
- Ko Samui - Samui Elephant Sanctuary - THB3500
- Ko Samui - Thai Massage - THB300
- Ko Samui - Thai Cooking Class - THB2300
- Ko Samui - Ang Thong Marine Park tour - THB2500
- Ko Samui - Day trip to Koh Tao - THB2400
- Ko Samui - Island sightseeing tour - THB1800
- Koh Tao - Koh Nang Yuan Snorkeling Day Trip - THB2200
- Ao Nang - Transport to Railay Beach (round trip) - THB200
- Ao Nang - Rock Climbing - THB1800
- Ao Nang - Sea kayaking - THB1800
- Ao Nang - Thai Cooking Class - THB1300
- Ao Nang - Phi Phi Island Day Tour - THB1600
- Ao Nang - Scuba Diving (3 dives) - THB4000
- Ao Nang - Four Islands Snorkelling Tour - THB1400
- Penang - Trishaw Ride - MYR50
- Penang - Penang Hill and Temple Tour - MYR230
- Penang - Teluk Bahang National Park - MYR50
- Penang - Khoo Kongsi - MYR15
- Penang - Kek Lok Si Temple - MYR16
- Penang - Funicular Railway (from) - MYR30
- Cameron Highlands - Adventure Tour - MYR60
- Cameron Highlands - Sightseeing Tour - MYR110
- Kuala Lumpur - KL Tower (Observation Deck) - MYR49
- Kuala Lumpur - Bike Tour - MYR230
- Kuala Lumpur - Foodie Experience - MYR350
- Kuala Lumpur - KL Tower (Observation and Sky Decks) - MYR110
- Kuala Lumpur - National Mosque - Free
- Kuala Lumpur - Batu Cave - Free
- Kuala Lumpur - Islamic Arts Museum - MYR20
- Kuala Lumpur - KL Tower (Sky Decks) - MYR140
This trip generates 51 kg of CO2-e per person per day
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Before you book you should know
- There's one full day of travelling involved (from Ao Nang across the border into Malaysia, then down to Penang). Some travel on this trip is by public transport. This is a great way to mingle with the locals and experience how they travel. And it keeps your carbon footprint down.
- Your overnight sleeper train from Bangkok to Surat Thani is an adventure for sure. Be prepared for basic conditions – bunk beds and shared facilities.
- Go free and explore! As there is not a heap of inclusions, the resulting free time means flexibility and space for making your own discoveries. This is a great way to travel independently while drawing on the knowledge of local leaders, and keeping your costs down.
- This trip is part of a longer itinerary. You might be joining travellers who have already spent some time together. If you have more time to explore, you might like to check out Epic Bangkok to Singapore.
OCCASIONAL ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION
The style of accommodation indicated in the Itinerary is a guideline. On rare occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our usual accommodation. A similar standard of accommodation will be used in these instances.
TWIN SHARE
Accommodation on this trip is on a twin share basis, unless otherwise stated in the Itinerary. There may be times when facilities are shared, rather than ensuite, which will also be mentioned in the Itinerary if applicable.
CHECK-IN TIME
Throughout the trip we request that hotels prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination before checking in.
PRE/POST TRIP ACCOMMODATION
If you've purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (subject to availability), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights.
lyf Sukhumvit 8 Bangkok
35 Soi Sukhumvit 8, Khlong Toei, 10110
Bangkok
THAILAND
Phone: +66 22541900
Description
Centrally located in the Sukhumvit area of Bangkok, only a few minutes away from the Nana Sky Train (BTS) and Sukhumvit Underground (MRT) stations, Lyf Sukhumvit 8 Bangkok has easy access to Bangkok’s major shopping areas, parks and city landmarks. The hotel has a 24 hour reception. All rooms have private ensuite. The property has modern shared spaces, open working areas, shared kitchen with rooftop lawn, water refill station and coined laundry.
Instructions
Intrepid can assist with pre-booking an arrival transfer from the airport - enquire with your agent. Please advise your flight arrival details at least 14 days prior to your departure.
If you have pre-booked a transfer for an arrival at Suvanabhumi International Airport, you will be met after exiting the Customs Hall. A transfer representative holding a sign with your name on it will meet you between Exit Doors 3-4. If you cannot find your transfer representative, please go to the Information Counter at Exit Door 3. Ask them to call our transfer provider, Ms. Janet, on +66 64 649 0485. Please note that neither the driver nor any representative should ask you for additional payment.
For arrivals at Don Muang International Arrival, when you are at the arrival hall, our representative will be in front of you at Gate 5. Please find the Intrepid Logo and check your name on the signboard held by the representative on your lefthand side. If you have trouble locating our representative, please call our transfer provider Ms. Janet, at +66 64 649 0485. Metered taxis are available outside the airport entrance on the 1st floor. Exit the Customs Hall, go down to the 1st floor and leave the airport at Gate 3, 4, 7 or 8. You will find a table with a “metred taxis” sign. The taxi fare will be the metred fare plus a surcharge of THB50-THB75 (depending on the driver’s use of toll roads). The total fare will be approx. THB400. Pre-paid taxis are also available, where you will be given a docket to pay the driver a set price of THB700. Please avoid taxi touts who tell you that they have a metered taxi parked outside the airport.
Dates and prices
Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 2 (Overnight sleeper train) and Day 5 (Homestay) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. Please note that some room configurations have two single beds, although a double bed will always be requested.
2. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport) for train tickets. 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 new tickets.
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