21 Day Southeast Asia: Hilltribes & Street Food

Fully Guided Adventure Small Group 18-30's Walking & Hiking

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21 Days

Trip Starts

Bangkok

Trip Finishes

Singapore

21 Day Southeast Asia: Hilltribes & Street Food Itinerary (G Adventures)

Countries Explored: Malaysia Thailand Singapore

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G Adventures

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Moderate

Trip Style

18-to-Thirtysomethings

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Fully Guided

Trip Code

ATRA

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 21 Day Southeast Asia: Hilltribes & Street Food. Now's the time to explore Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Feast on mouth-watering laksa at the night market in Kuala Lumpur, explore the hilltribes of northern Thailand by foot, and mellow out on the white-sand beaches of the sunny south. Get the freedom of roaming where you want, between highlights and must-sees, and experience this side of Southeast Asia like never before.

Itinerary

Arrive at any time and welcome to Bangkok - Thailand's bustling capital! This evening, the famous Khao San Road is on the itinerary for your first night out. Explore this buzzing traveller hub with your CEO and check out the lively bars and dance parties that line the street. Grab a Thai beer or tea and connect with your fellow travellers. Don't forget to sample local delicacies, and try a deep fried scorpion if you dare! Stay: Sawasdee House Khaosan

This tour is off to a colourful start with a day to freely explore Bangkok. Visit Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, National Museum, or Jim Thompson's House. Try a riverboat trip along the Chao Phraya River and through the canals (or klongs) for a different perspective of daily life in this busy city. Tonight, you'll take the overnight train to Chiang Mai. (B)

Make sure you've got room for more than three meals today, because you're heading to the best street food spots in Chiang Mai. Besides eating, there's lots to do here — like a visit to Doi Suthep temple, taking it easy with a soak in the Sankampang Hot Springs, or checking out a Thai boxing match. Stay: Chiang Mai Gate Hotel

It's time for a change of pace. Today, drive from Chiang Mai to Mae Malai village, where you'll set off on a trek through rugged forests to see how diverse this region of hilltribe communities really is. Every village you'll see has its own language, belief system, style of dress, and traditions. It's a few hours to the first village of hilltribe thatch bungalows, but every step is worth it as you get to know the lay of the land. (B/L/D)

Trek for 2–3 hours before stopping for lunch. Then head to a Karen village to see how traditional blankets and scarves are made. Keep trekking for a few more hours (you've got this!) before stopping in the next village for the night. Along the way, you might get the chance to stop at Mae Tang River to learn to fish using local tools or build a raft using bamboo. (B/L/D)

After breakfast, leave the village by bamboo raft and get a closer look at other villages along the way. Meet the van after lunch and head back to Chiang Mai, a foodie's paradise. Try the city's most famous dishes like khao soi (noodles in curry broth) and sai oua (northern Thai sausage) and get ready for your big night out. Venture to the best bar in town and grab a drink on our tab to cheers to a completed trek and life-changing adventures! Stay: Chiang Mai Gate Hotel (B/L)

Make the most of Chiang Mai with more free time, where you can go shopping in the market, get a Thai massage, or explore any of the many temples. Or, hey, you could always go back for another taste of khao soi curry. Tonight, catch up on sleep during an overnight train and wake up in Bangkok. (B)

Get out and explore this fantastic city where there is endless sightseeing to be done. Stay: Sawasdee House Khaosan

Get on first-name basis with Thailand's capital city by bike with an optional bike tour. Today, you can check out Wat Pho and the Grand Palace, go for a street food crawl, relax with a Thai massage, or explore the klongs (canals) by boat before boarding the overnight train. (B)

See southern Thai hospitality in action with breakfast at G Adventures-supported Khao Thep Pitak Community-Owned Farm & Restaurant, where you can also meet other international visitors. Later on, enjoy free time. Opt to go to Lake Cheow Lan where you can take in the views while hiking or swimming in the national park. Spend tonight falling asleep to the sweet sounds of the jungle. This area is known for its natural beauty. You know what that means: lots of chances for photos. Stay: Khao Sok Rainforest Resort (B)

Your next stop is just a ferry ride away. Today, explore Ko Samui Island's beauty by catching the sunset at Chaweng Beach before eating your weight in street food at the night market. For your big night out, head to a popular beach bar, enjoy a drink on us to celebrate life-changing adventures, and dance the night away. Stay: COSI Samui Chaweng Beach (B)

Take a scenic day trip to pristine Koh Madsum, with a stop first at the colourful reefs off of Koh Taen. The views here are unforgettable — perfect for making friends back home jealous. Try to spot all the different kinds of marine life and explore by kayak and on foot. Be forewarned: it might take you all day to take in all this beauty. Stay: COSI Samui Chaweng Beach (B/L)

Gear up for a long day of travel. Ferry back to the mainland and continue by private vehicle to cross the border into Malaysia and on to George Town, Penang. Stay: Loop On Leith Hotel Penang (B)

Get a full day in Penang. Explore the busy streets and check out the colourful famous street art. Trust us: they make for a great backdrop! Stay: Loop On Leith Hotel Penang

Learn about local culture (especially how to properly tie a sarong!) at this island homestay, nestled in the middle of a beautiful lake. Tonight, relax as you take in the scenery and connect with the family that runs this homestay. Stay: Suka Suka Homestay (D)

Enjoy slightly cooler temperatures in the Cameron Highlands. Here, explore the well-marked trails through the lush tropical forest, visit a tea plantation, or search for the rafflesia: the world's largest flower. Stay: Golden Lodge Hotel (B)

Today is yours to take on. Walk around and explore, but don't skip trying the national dish of Malaysia, nasi lemak — a traditional rice dish made with coconut milk and pandan leaf. Once the sun sets, see another side to the city as you stop by the famous Petronas Towers (which light up at night) before checking out the local nightlife. Stay: Arenaa Star Luxury Hotel

You've got the whole day for exploring. Head out of town to visit the famous Batu Caves or the Orang Alsi Museum. Later tonight, head to some rooftop bars for drinks and dancing, or stop by the night market and find some flavours you never knew existed. Built in 1928 as a fresh market for locals, and revamped in the 1980s as an outlet for all Malaysian handicrafts, the night market is a local institution. Make sure you don't miss it. Stay: Arenaa Star Luxury Hotel

Visit the old port town of Melaka, wander the narrow streets and absorb the atmosphere of this historically important town. The streets of Chinatown are lined with Peranakan (Straits Chinese) shophouses offering their traditional cuisine, Nyonya. There are temples, churches and mosques, museums and forts to explore. Stay: Fenix Inn

Head to Singapore today, where you can use your free time to see that famous skyline by boat or eat so much street food, you can barely walk. For a peek into the city-state's past life, wander the old streets of Little India and Chinatown. Stay: Hotel Bencoolen

Today, it’s time to say goodbye to your group of newfound friends. Be sure to sneak in some last-minute photos and cheers before you head on your way. (B)

Trip Inclusions

Explore some of Asia's largest cities.
Travel by traditional bamboo raft.
Trek on foot to visit remote hilltribe villages.
Enjoy Thai beach life in Ko Samui.
Visit tea plantations of the Cameron Highlands.
Sample Singapore's street food.
Hike or relax in Khao Sok National Park.

Your G for Good Moment: Kao Thep Pitak Community-Owned Farm & Meal, Ban Ta Khun
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Discover Moment: Bangkok
Your Discover Moment: Chiang Mai
Your Big Night Out Moment: Chiang Mai Celebration, Chiang Mai
Your Big Night Out Moment: Koh Samui, Koh Samui
Your Local Living Moment: Chenderoh Lake Homestay, Chenderoh Lake
Hilltribe trek
Bamboo rafting
Mudsum and Taen island hopping tour
Two street food crawls
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Simple hotels (twin-share) (12 Nights), hostels (multi-share) (2 Nights), basic bungalows (1 Night), basic hilltribe huts (2 Nights, multi-share), sleeper trains (3 Nights)
A variety of styles of hotels/guest houses are used on this trip. In many instances they might not be like what you are used to back home as service and efficiency can vary. In some areas we stay in simple local guest houses in stunning locations - rooms are small and simple and there may only be shared toilet facilities and showers.
Accommodation will be varied throughout your adventure. Some nights on this tour will be multi-share. This may involve 4-6 group members sharing a room. The majority of accommodation will have shared bathroom facilities.
Where we use multi-share hostels, rooming requests of any kind cannot be taken. For private accommodation please see our Classic Travel Style.

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout

12 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners

Local bus, minibus, train, walking, river raft, ferry

Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

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Southeast Asia: Hilltribes & Street Food

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1Bangkok

2Bangkok - Chiang Mai

3Chiang Mai

4Chiang Mai - Ban Mae Jok

5Ban Mae Jok - Pa Khao Lam

6Pa Khao Lam - Chiang Mai

7Chiang Mai - Bangkok

8Bangkok

9Bangkok - Surat Thani

10Surat Thani - Khao Sok

11Khao Sok - Koh Samui

12Koh Samui

13Koh Samui - George Town

14George Town

15George Town - Chenderoh Lake

16Chenderoh Lake - Cameron Highlands

17Cameron Highlands - Kuala Lumpur

18Kuala Lumpur

19Kuala Lumpur - Melaka

20Melaka - Singapore

21Singapore

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