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Best of Thailand & Malaysia

Trip Type: Explorer

22 Days
| 1 - 12 People

Starts From:

NZD $6,575.00 /Person
Visit South East Asia’s buzzing cities and laidback islands on a jam-packed journey through Thailand and Malaysia. Travel to Northern Thailand to discover the …
Best of Thailand & Malaysia

Visit South East Asia’s buzzing cities and laidback islands on a jam-packed journey through Thailand and Malaysia. Travel to Northern Thailand to discover the troubled history of River Kwai, cycle through temple ruins at Sukhothai, explore hill village and immerse in the charm of Chiang Mai. Relax in the laidback beachside bliss of Ao Nang, see a different side to the modern metropolis of Kuala Lumpur, and find food heaven in Penang and Singapore. By visiting rural communities, animal welfare initiatives and local cooking schools along the way, you’ll gain a true sense of what this region is really about and discover why South East Asia shines bright as a diverse and delightful place of adventure.

Itinerary

Day 1: Bangkok

Day 2: Kanchanaburi

Day 3: Kanchanaburi

Day 4: Phitsnulok

Day 5: Sukhothai

Day 6: Chiang Mai

Day 7: Chiang Mai

Day 8: Bangkok

Day 9: Bangkok - Overnight train

Day 10: Khao Sok

Day 11: Khao Sok

Day 12: Ao Nang

Day 13: Ao Nang

Day 14: Trang

Day 15: Penang

Day 16: Penang

Day 17: Kuala Lumpur

Day 18: Kuala Lumpur

Day 19: Melaka

Day 20: Melaka

Day 21: Singapore

Day 22: Singapore

Trip Inclusions

Meals

16 breakfasts and 2 dinners are included

Transport

Overnight sleeper train, Private minibus, Public bus, Songthaew, Taxi, Bicycle, Plane, Rafthouse

Accomodation

Resort (4 nights), Hotel (14 nights), Guest House (2 nights), overnight sleeper train (1 night)

Included Activities

  • Kanchanaburi - Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
  • Kanchanaburi - Erawan National Park & Falls
  • Kanchanaburi - Historical train ride
  • Kanchanaburi - Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum
  • Uthai Thani - Wat Tha Sung
  • Sukhothai - Historical Park bike tour
  • Phitsanulok - Sappraiwan Elephant Sanctuary
  • Huai Lan - Village cycling
  • Huai Lan - Local crafts master and community project visit
  • Huai Lan - home-cooked dinner and traditional dancing
  • Chiang Mai - Fresh Produce Market Visit
  • 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 - Orientation Walk - leader led
  • Melaka - Trishaw sightseeing tour
Trip Highlights
  • Visit the Intrepid Foundation Partner project - Sappraiwan Elephant Sanctuary, dedicated to rescue and revitalize habitat for wild elephants. Get your hands on making food for elephants and walk with them on the camp while learning about the great work that they do
  • Learn about the dark history of 'Bridge over River Kwai' and explore Siam temple ruins at the UNESCO listed Sukhothai Historical Park
  • Experience the unbeatable hospitality of the locals - learn about the community projects, enjoy the idyllic countryside, and feast on home-cooked meals, accompanied by traditional dancing.
  • 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.
  • Encounter the fusion of cultures that gives Penang a unique atmosphere; walk down the backstreets where historic buildings, tumble-down shops and hawker-filled alleyways meld with cool street art.
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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: TTSLC
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Bangkok, Thailand
Trip Ends: Singapore, Singapore
Countries Visited: Malaysia

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Destination Details

Malaysia
| 22 Days
| 1 - 12 People