28 Days | Embark on a dazzling South East Asian odyssey.
South East Asia is brimming with colourful cities, picturesque coastline and delicious regional cuisine, and on this 28-day grand adventure from Bangkok to Ubud, discover all of its hotspots and hidden gems. Through Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, the scale and quality of experiences you’ll have in these magical countries will make for a truly memorable journey. From Ao Nang to Mt Bromo, Yogyakarta to Khao Sok National Park, and the pulsating cities of Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta, you’ll get the essential run-down of the region’s best. Golden temples and saffron-robed monks, soft white sand beaches and bright blue skies, tantalising seafood and a host of shopping spots, this small-group adventure is hard to boot.
Trip overview
- Start
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Finish
- Ubud, Indonesia
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, 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
- Original
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- TTSIC
- Discover a different side of Kuala Lumpur – away from the skyscrapers – on a half-day street food tour through the alleyways, uncovering flavours you need to be a local to know.
- Dive into a nature lover’s paradise at Khao Sok National Park, exploring, hiking, relaxing, and cruising by longtail boat on a limestone cliff-circled lake.
- Find a slice of paradise on an included sea kayaking trip through the stunning inlets, caves and hidden lagoons of the Ao Thalane mangrove forests.
- Climbing Mt Bromo in the early hours of the morning is an adventure to remember. If the conditions are right, you'll be rewarded with a dazzling sunset over mist-laden volcanoes.
- Get behind the scenes of some of Java's fascinating local industries – from coffee, cocoa and palm sugar to traditional Javanese medicine.
- This trip includes walking, hiking, cycling and kayaking. Whilst most of these activities will not require training or much previous experience, a good level of fitness will help you to get the most out of this trip.
- You’ll get to travel overland through multiple countries on this trip, which means that there are some longer travelling days on public and private buses – as well as an overnight train – but it also offers a great chance to interact with your fellow travellers, soak up the scenery, catch up on some podcasts or write in your travel journal.
- Part of travelling with Intrepid means respecting local cultures and sensibilities. That way you get the most out of your interactions with local people and environments. Dress standards in most of Java, Indonesia, are more conservative than other areas of Asia. Conservative dress is also recommended for this portion of the trip. Please refer to the 'What to Take' section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.
- Accommodation at Seloliman Nature Reserve and near Mt Bromo is in basic guesthouses. Set on the edge of a tropical forest the Seloliman Reserve embraces philosophies of environmental education, and we are sure you will get a good night’s sleep. The next night close to the base Mt Bromo, the guesthouse is selected for its location. The stay is short, as you’ll wake very early the next day for a sunrise hike.
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Itinerary
Inclusions
23 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 1 dinner
Ferry, Private minibus, Public bus, Taxi, Train, Van, Plane, Kayak
Guesthouse (1 nights), Hotel (19 nights), Resort (6 nights), Overnight sleeper train (1 night)
- Bangkok - Khlong boat canal tour
- Bangkok - Wat Pho
- Khao Sok - Cheow Lan Lake tour
- Khao Sok - Rafthouse lunch
- Ao Nang - Baan Bor Tor sea kayaking
- Ao Nang - sea kayaking lunch
- Trang - Mod Tanoy village walking tour
- Trang - Mod Tanoy village community activities
- Trang - Mod Tanoy village community lunch
- Penang - Hawker food experience
- Penang - Walking tour, including Clan Jetty & Kek Lok Si Temple
- Kuala Lumpur – Leader-led orientation walk
- Melaka - Trishaw sightseeing tour
- Jakarta - City tour
- Bandung - Paskal Food Market Street Food Crawl
- Bandung - Heritage Walk
- Bandung - Tangkuban Perahu Mountain & Crater Walk
- Bandung - Tea Plantation
- Bandung - Natural Hot Spring
- Borobudur - Temple Tour
- Yogyakarta - Countryside cycling tour
- Seloliman Nature Reserve - Environmental Education Centre Visit
- Seloliman Nature Reserve - Environmental Education Centre Lunch
- Seloliman Nature Reserve - Environmental Education Centre Dinner
- Seloliman Nature Reserve - Guided Walk & Herbal Drink Tasting
- Mt Bromo - Sunrise climb
- Kalibaru - Coffee and Cocoa Plantation Tour
- Mengwi - Taman Ayun Temple
- Bangkok - Tuk Tuk Experience Urban Adventure - THB2500
- Bangkok - Chinatown Sights and Bites Urban Adventure - THB1960
- Bangkok - Thai Massage - THB250
- Bangkok - Grand Palace - THB500
- Bangkok - Jim Thompson's House - THB200
- Ao Nang - Rock Climbing - THB1800
- Ao Nang - Phi Phi Island Day Tour - THB1600
- Penang - Khoo Kongsi - MYR10
- Penang - Funicular Railway - MYR55
- Penang - Teluk Bahang National Park - MYR9
- Penang - Trishaw Ride - MYR50
- Penang - Chong Fat Tze Museum - MYR17
- Kuala Lumpur - KL Tower - MYR49
- Kuala Lumpur - Petronas Towers Skybridge & Observation Deck - MYR98
- Kuala Lumpur - Planetarium - MYR12
- Kuala Lumpur - Islamic Arts Museum - MYR14
- Kuala Lumpur – Bike Tour - MYR215
- Melaka - Stadhuys - MYR10
- Melaka - Taming Sari Tower - MYR23
- Melaka - Cheng Ho Museum - MYR20
- Melaka - Eco Bike Tour - MYR120
- Melaka - Museum Of Enduring Beauty - MYR1
- Melaka - River Tour - MYR30
- Melaka - Half day cycling tour - MYR200
- Yogyakarta - Prambanan temple complex - IDR525000
- Yogyakarta - City Walking Tour - IDR300000
- Yogyakarta - Silver jewellery making course - IDR300000
- Yogyakarta - Ramayana Ballet - IDR450000
- Yogyakarta - Prambanan visit, Ramayana Ballet and Dinner - IDR1000000
- Yogyakarta - Cooking course - IDR300000
- Yogyakarta - Yoga Class - IDR150000
- Pemuteran - Yoga lesson (min 2 travellers, price per person from) - IDR220000
- Pemuteran - Snorkelling (min 2 travellers, price per person from) - IDR960000
- Pemuteran - Cooking class (min 2 travellers, price per person from) - IDR375000
- Ubud - Cooking class - IDR350000
- Ubud - Whitewater rafting - IDR750000
Dates and availability
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 train) and Days 22 and 23 (guesthouse) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please note that some room configurations have two single beds, although a double bed will always be requested.
2. In order to book the train tickets on this trip we require your full passport details at time of booking, or at the latest 45 days prior to travel. 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 or alternative transport costs.
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