IndonesiaBangkok to Bali: Southeast Asia Unfiltered
Arrive at any time and welcome to Thailand's famous capital - Bangkok! 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! If you'd like, get here early to get in some sightseeing. It's best to travel around by water taxi, since the streets are so crowded. We recommend Chao Phraya River for its excellent views.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.
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Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher.
New Siam 2
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.
Free Time
Get out and explore Thailand's capital city.
Basic Overnight Train (beds)
Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.
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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.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Free Time
Get out and explore the natural beauty of the area.
Your G for Good Moment: Kao Thep Pitak Community-Owned Farm & Meal
Indulge in traditional Southern Thai cuisine prepared by members of Kao Thep Pitak village. Your meal will be made with ingredients picked from local organic farms and a fruit orchard on the property. Over 140 families benefit from the community-owned and managed eatery through the Kao Thep Pitak Community Ecotourism Enterprise, supported by Planeterra and G Adventures.
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Khaosok Rainforest Resort
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, you'll celebrate life-changing adventures and dance the night away.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Ferry
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Free Time
Head to the beach to splash around or relax in the sand.
Your Big Night Out Moment: Koh Samui
Head to the beach and immerse yourself in Koh Samui's nightlife paradise. Cheers to all the amazing adventures you've already shared with newfound friends, then see where the night takes you!
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COSI Samui Chaweng Beach
Take a scenic day trip to pristine Ang Thong National Marine Park. As a protected nature area consisting of over 40 islands, the views here are unforgettable — perfect for making friends back home jealous. Try to spot all the different kinds of marine life and explore above the water by foot or below the water by snorkel. Be forewarned: it might take you all day to take in all this beauty.
Angthong National Marine Park Visit
Ang Thong National Marine Park is a protected nature area consisting of over 40 islands. All of the islands are uninhabited and undeveloped except for one. This full-day leisure excursion through the astonishing archipelago offers many different experiences including hiking, snorkeling by the beach, and sightseeing.
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COSI Samui Chaweng Beach
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.
Ferry
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Border Crossing (Thailand - Malaysia)
Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
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Loop On Leith Hotel Penang
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!
Free Time
Get in touch with nature or walk around a museum and learn more about the history of Malaysia.
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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.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Your Local Living Moment: Chenderoh Lake Homestay
Experience all the charm of a traditional “kampung” or village at this quaint homestay. Made up of repurposed old wooden homes, this lakeside retreat offers picturesque scenery and the opportunity to interact with locals. Opt to trek, kayak, fish, or just kick back and relax in a hammock.
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Suka Suka Homestay
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.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Orientation With CEO
Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
Free Time
Use free time to enjoy and explore this mountainous region.
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Father's Guest House
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.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Free Time
Get out and explore bustling Kuala Lumpur.
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Pacific Express Hotel Central Market
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.
Free Time
Free time to explore the city or landmarks nearby like the Batu Caves.
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Pacific Express Hotel Central Market
Today is your day to take on the canals by boat, and see a different side of this old port town. Maybe stop for some famous chicken rice at Kedai Kopi Chung Wah in Chinatown. Locals love it here; they often line up for hours to get a taste. The streets of Chinatown (also known as Jonker Walk) are also lined with Peranakan (Straits Chinese) shophouses offering their traditional cuisine, Nyonya. Explore the many temples, churches, mosques, museums, and forts. 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.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Free Time
After arriving in Melaka, spend free time exploring on foot or by boat.
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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.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Border Crossing (Malaysia - Singapore)
Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
Free Time
Free time to see wildlife on a safari or get a taste of Singapore at some of the many hawker stands.
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Galaxy Pod, Boat Quay Singapore
Fly from Singapore to Bali today! Time for some more ink on that passport. Arrive to Denpasar then drive to Canggu, one of Bali's most famous beach towns for a fun first night on the island!
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Enjoy a free evening in Canggu!
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Roomates Hostel Canggu
You came to an island known around the world for having epic surf, so whether you shred or have never seen a board, today is for you! Join a surf lesson for all levels, getting your footing on land before hitting the water to practice with the instructors. After the lesson, the day is yours! Rent a board to keep practicing, relax on the beach or grab a beer at a cute warung, local Indonesian restaurant.
Free Time
Enjoy the rest of the day in Canggu!
Surf Lesson in Canggu
You came to the one of the world's surf capitals! Now it's time to try it out for yourself! Join a lesson on land to learn the basics and some safety tips. Then catch some waves and shred the gnar.
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Roomates Hostel Canggu
Take a break from Bali's wild side and head north to Bulian. Here we can connect will locals, slow down and enjoy Bali's famed rice terraces. On the way up, we'll stop at the breathtaking Ulundanu Temple, sitting on the edge of Lake Beratan. Continue to Bulian where we'll be welcomed with a drink and lunch. Fuel up for a trek alongside waterfalls, through rice fields and in the local village to connect with the natural and cultural side of Bali. Learn to make Balinese offerings then head to the nearby temple and join a local priest for the ceremony.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Ulun Danu Temple Complex Visit
Bring your camera for this floating temple visit; the captivating Ulun Danu Temple, founded by the King of Mengwi in the 17th century, is one of Bali’s most important and most photographed temples.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Your G for Good Moment: Bulian Village Tour
Learn the unique history of this isolated village and why it's sometimes referred to as the "Lost Kingdom" or "The Land of Curse." We'll embark on a tour of the village and get to know the local people as you wander past plantations, schools, and temples. Dress in local clothing and prepare offerings made of leaves and flowers before heading to a spiritual ceremony where you meet a local priest.
Your G for Good Moment: Bulian Guesthouse Experience
Bulian Homestay is a community run guesthouse, managed by a strong, dedicated woman of that village, who created an employment opportunity for other women and vulnerable youth of the community, with the hope of preserving their culture and preventing rural urban migration. By supporting this experience you will be directly impacting close to 50 people from the local community and indirectly impacting around 100 people living in the community. Bulian Homestay is a traditional Balinese Style house, converted into a comfortable guesthouse for travelers coming to this quaint village, around 2 hours from Ubud, Bali.
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Bulian Homestay
Enjoy all that the beautiful village of Bulian has to offer today on a free day to choose your own adventure. Choose to trek through Lemukih Village to see a durian plantation, beautiful rice terraces, coffee fields and waterfalls! You'll even have the chance to slide down a natural waterslide! Or choose to head out on a bike tour through Bulian to get acquainted with Northern Bali.
Free Time
Take today to explore Bulian your way!
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Bulian Homestay
A free morning gives you the chance to explore the rest of Bulian on your terms. Choose to just chill, or join a local cooking class or sunrise fishing trip. Then jump in the van and drive to Kintamani, the town nestled at the base of Mt Batur to arrive to our campsite for the night. Did we mention this campsite has a hot spring pool? Soak in the hot springs then join us 'round the campfire for a cozy night of camping!
Free Time
Spend the morning free in Bulian.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Your Wellness Moment: Local Hot Spring Pool
Relax in the pools filled with warm mineral waters from a local spring to soothe tired muscles and ease worries away.
Free Time
Enjoy the afternoon free to explore Toya Bungkah in Kintamani.
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D'Stone Glamping Ground
Rise and shine as we are getting after it today! Waking well before the sun, we'll start our 2 hour trek to reach the Mt Batur summit in time to enjoy an absolutely stunning sunrise. And what's a picturesque sunrise without a lil picnic breakfast, amirite? With the sun finally up, we'll hike back down for a proper breakfast and a well-deserved hot spring soak. Then it's goodbye Kintamani and hello Ubud! On the way, we'll stop at G Adventures-supported PKP Community to meet with the women leaders, visit the garden and enjoy a local lunch. Then, the rest of the afternoon is yours to explore Ubud. But in the evening, put your party hat on because we're going out! Join your group and CEO for your Big Night Out in Ubud.
Mount Batur Sunrise Trek
Climb to the summit of Mt Batur (1700m), for an amazing sunrise and scenic views. The climb is an experience that will afford anyone who does it a sense of accomplishment and appreciation for the natural beauty this island has.
Your Wellness Moment: Local Hot Spring Pool
Relax in the pools filled with warm mineral waters from a local spring to soothe tired muscles and ease worries away.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Your G for Good Moment: Pusat Kegiatan Perempuan (PKP) Community Visit
Visit the PKP Community, a G-Adventures supported project, for a delicious local lunch made by the women of this enterprise. This centre works to support gender equality and help empower local women through job skill training. PKP is a safe space for women in the community who have experienced discrimination from divorce. We'll meet them over a cup of their specially made tea, tour the garden and learn about the amazing work this organization is doing over lunch.
Free Time
Spend the rest of the day free to explore Ubud.
Your Big Night Out Moment: Big Night Out in Ubud
We're going out! Get yourself a beer, or maybe some cacao and be ready for a fun night out with your crew in Ubud!
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Pande Permai Bungalow
There is always something to discover in the great town of Ubud. Today is yours to explore however you’d like.
Free Time
Enjoy a free day in Ubud!
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Pande Permai Bungalow
With seemingly never-ending things to do in Ubud, choose to spend it how you want! Choose between incredible local experiences like a Balinese Spiritual tour at Widya Guna Foundation, a cooking class at G for Good PKP Community, a bike tour through the rice terraces or an experience with a local family! The choice is yours!
Free Time
Today is another free day to explore all that this incredible place has to offer!
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Pande Permai Bungalow
Say bye-bye to Bali because today we head to another island, Nusa Lembongan! Jump in the car with the breeze in your hair to the Yellow suspension bridge, an icon of the island. Walk across and admire the oh-so-stunning views. Then we continue on to the seaweed farm (yes, people actually farm seaweed!) Next, we visit Dream Beach, but not without a stop at Devil’s Tear, an incredible lookout point, first. At Dream Beach, dig your toes in the soft white sand, take a dip, or rot in the sun! This evening, at the hotel, don’t miss some time to chill by the pool or walk to Mushroom Bay! Nusa Lembongan is way less touristy than Bali- so much less so that it doesn’t have a harbour. Our feet will get wet as we disembark onto the island so wear appropriate clothing. Don’t worry- our team will keep your bags dry!
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Boat
Climb aboard and get your float on.
Yellow Bridge
See the amazing contrast of the bright yellow bridge above the sparkling turquoise water and walk across the suspension bridge. A picture perfect spot!
Seaweed Farm
Visit the beautiful Seaweed farm where local farmers work in the ocean to sow seeds, harvest and use it to craft seaweed-based products. These farming techniques are a major part of the island's economy. We'll have a chance to see the process, learn about its importance and meet the farmers in this beautiful coastal farm.
Devil's Tear
Watch as the powerful waves crash into the cliff to make the beautiful, dramatic landscape of Devil's Tear. The natural phenomenon creates a stunning view, especially at high tide. It's a popular spot to witness the raw beauty of the ocean and enjoy breathtaking coastal views.
Dream Beach
So perfect, it feels like a dream! Dream beach lives up to the hype as one of Nusa Lembongan's most beautiful beaches. Enjoy the perfectly white sand contrasting with the crystal clear water.
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Good Cheer Hostel Lembongan
Free day in Nusa Lembongan! Woop Woop! How do you want to spend today? Fancy an off-the-beaten-path adventure to see the beighbouring island of Nusa Penida's temples, caves and beaches? Maybe a day trip to Nusa Penida for a chance to see snorkel the vibrant reefs of this other b-e-a-utiful island! Or how about a snorkel trip around Nusa Lembongan to see manta rays in the coral reefs and to admire the interesting ecosystems around the mangroves. So many good choices!
Free Time
Today is yours to explore the island of Nusa Lembongan!
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Good Cheer Hostel Lembongan
Depart at any time. If you are headed home, take a ferry back to the Bali to get to the international airport. Make sure to give yourself plenty of time to take the ferry and drive to the airport, arriving to the airport 4 hours before your flight. We suggest taking the 10:00 am ferry for a flight after 4:00 pm.
