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Worth it if you want stress-free group travel with excellent logistics and solid social vibes. Think twice if you prefer independent exploration or detailed itinerary transparency.

  • About £64/day across 34 days
  • 2,440 all-in with a typical £265 flight from London72/day)
  • We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
  • About average per day vs 4 similar trips (~£89/day)
  • 5.0 from 5 traveller reviews

Price movement, fill and the all-in cost come from our own daily tracking— not the operator’s feed. You book on TourRadar; the live price always applies there.

Length34 days
RouteBangkok → Gili Trawangan
Group sizeMax 18
Ages18–35s
Meals37 included
Nights33 nights
BookingInstant confirm

About this trip

A long overland route that takes you from Thailand down through Malaysia and Singapore into Indonesia, finishing at Mt Bromo in Java. Over 34 days you move through beaches, hill country, cities and volcanic landscapes.

The pace is built around choice — the itinerary gives you a loose frame and lets you shape days around what you actually want to do, rather than ticking off a fixed list.

It suits someone after a proper cross-country journey rather than a single-destination holiday, with a good mix of downtime, culture and one solid trek near the end.

What you'll do

  • Relax on Thailand's beaches
  • Cool off in Malaysia's Cameron Highlands
  • Eat your way through Singapore's street food and nightlife
  • Visit Bandung's waterfalls and hot springs
  • Hike the Ancestor Trail to Mt Bromo
Good to know
  • A month-long trip crossing four countries, so expect a lot of movement between destinations
  • Moderate pace with a mix of free time and guided activities
  • Includes one proper trek, so bring gear for a hike as well as beach days

Day by day

Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.

BangkokSurat ThaniKhao Sok National ParkKoh SamuiGeorgetownCameron HighlandsKuala LumpurMalaccaSingaporeJakartaBandungYogyakartaMount BromoPulau MerahPemuteranKutaUbudGili Trawangan
Route map for Bangkok to Bali Adventure: Street Eats & Beaches
  1. Bangkok — Bangkok

    Arrive in Bangkok and head to Khao San Road for your first night out with the group and CEO. Sample Thai beers, street food and local delicacies in this traveller hub's bars and clubs. Water taxis along the Chao Phraya River are best for navigating the crowded streets.

  2. Explore Bangkok by bike or on foot—visit Wat Pho and the Grand Palace, hunt street food, try a Thai massage, or take a boat through the klongs. Board an overnight train to Surat Thani in the afternoon, sleeping in basic beds.

  3. Surat Thani/Khao Sok (1B) — Surat Thani

    Breakfast at the G Adventures-supported Khao Thep Pitak Community-Owned Farm & Restaurant in Khao Sok, then free time to hike or swim at Lake Cheow Lan in the national park. Fall asleep to jungle sounds tonight.

  4. Ferry to Koh Samui and watch the sunset at Chaweng Beach. Eat your fill at the night market and celebrate with your group, dancing into the evening.

  5. Koh Samui (1B, 1L) — Koh Samui

    Day trip to Ang Thong National Marine Park, a protected area of over 40 islands. Snorkel, hike and spot marine life across the pristine waters and islands.

  6. Long travel day ahead: ferry back to mainland, then private vehicle into Malaysia towards George Town, Penang. Cross the Thailand–Malaysia border.

  7. Full day in Penang's George Town. Explore the busy streets and colourful famous street art scattered throughout the city.

  8. Stay at a homestay on Chenderoh Lake and learn local customs, including how to tie a sarong. Dinner and conversation with the host family.

  9. Chenderoh Lake/Cameron Highlands (1B) — Cameron Highlands

    Head to the Cameron Highlands for cooler mountain air. Explore forest trails, visit a tea plantation, or search for the rafflesia, the world's largest flower.

  10. Free day in Cameron Highlands and onwards to Kuala Lumpur by local bus. Try nasi lemak and see the Petronas Towers lit up at night before checking out local nightlife.

  11. Explore Kuala Lumpur freely: visit the Batu Caves or Orang Alsi Museum, then hit rooftop bars or the night market—a local institution since 1928 with Malaysian handicrafts and street food.

  12. Kuala Lumpur/Melaka — Malacca

    Travel to Melaka. Take a boat through the canals, hunt for famous chicken rice at Kedai Kopi Chung Wah in Chinatown, then explore Jonker Walk's Peranakan shophouses, temples, churches, mosques and forts.

  13. Melaka/Singapore — Malacca

    Travel to Singapore by local bus, crossing the Malaysia–Singapore border. Explore the skyline by boat or feast on street food in Little India and Chinatown.

  14. Fly to Jakarta, Indonesia's capital and Java's economic heart. Some travellers depart in Singapore while others join here.

  15. Private vehicle to Bandung through scenery of tea plantations, waterfalls and hot springs. Orientation walk upon arrival.

  16. Spend the day at Ciater Tea Plantation learning how tea is made, then walk to a nearby waterfall and soak in the hot springs.

  17. Bandung/Yogyakarta (1B) — Bandung

    Scenic seven-hour train ride to Yogyakarta. If energy permits, explore Sosrowijayan and Prawirotaman Streets for drinks and local food.

  18. 19: Yogyakarta (2B) — Yogyakarta

    Two days in Yogyakarta: visit Javanese temples, bike to rice paddies outside the city, try gudeg street food, and watch the sunset at Borobudur Buddhist temple complex.

  19. Private vehicle to Ngadas village for an evening at a G Adventures-supported community homestay. Home-cooked dinner and time with a community leader learning local customs and history.

  20. Desa Ngadas/Bromo (1B, 1L) — Mount Bromo

    Trek the Ancestor Trail with a local guide trained by G Adventures to Mt Bromo, then hike to the volcano's crater for views before heading to the hotel.

  21. Bromo/Red Island (1B) — Mount Bromo

    Pre-dawn hike across the Sea of Sand to Mt Bromo to catch the moonlight before sunrise. Then head to a beachside surf camp.

  22. Bulian/Ubud (1B) — Ubud
  23. Ubud/Gili Trawangan (1B) — Ubud

What's included

  • Guide: CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
  • Meals: 30 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
  • Activities: Your G for Good Moment: Kao Thep Pitak Community-Owned Farm & Meal, Ban Ta Khun Your G for Good Moment: Ngadas Homestay, Desa Ngadas Your G for Good Moment: Ancestor Trail Trek, Desa Ngadas Your G for Good Moment: Village Walk, Desa Ngadas Your G for Good Moment: Bali Community Training Lunch Program, Ubud Your G for Good Moment: Bulian Guesthouse Experience, Bulian Your G for Good Moment: Bulian Village Tour, Bulian Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Discover Moment: Bangkok Your Big Night Out Moment: Koh Samui, Koh Samui Your Local Living Moment: Chenderoh Lake Homestay, Chenderoh Lake Your Hands-On Moment: Surfing Lesson, Red Island Your Big Night Out Moment: Kuta Dance Party, Kuta Your Foodie Moment: Bulian Cooking Class, Bulian Your Big Night Out Moment: Beach Celebration, Gili Trawangan. Angthong National Marine Park Visit. Orientation walk in Bandung. Entrance to Bromo Tengger Semeru NP. Mt Bromo crater walk. Sunrise hike to Mt Bromo viewpoint. Cooking class (Kubutambahan). Git Git waterfall visit. Monkey Forest visit. Two street food crawls. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
  • Transport: Train, local bus, private vehicle, ferry, songthaew, taxi, boat, walking,
  • Accommodation: Hotel (25 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), basic lodge (1 nt), Homestay (4 nts) and Camp dorms (2 nts).
What's extra
  • Activities: RAMADAN According to the lunar cycle, Ramadan will fall between Feb 28th - Mar 29th 2025, and Feb 17th - Mar 19th 2026. Please note that Ramadan is a month of fasting observed by Muslims throughout the world, during which time the followers of Islam should not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. There may be some limitations to services and disruptions to schedules during Ramadan, but generally our tours still operate effectively during this period and food is available to non-Muslims throughout the day. It is very important to display increased cultural sensitivity during Ramadan. Please wear loose fitting clothes, that cover knees and shoulders, and try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public out of respect for those who can't at that time. COMBO TRIP Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes. ANG THONG NATIONAL PARK ANNUAL CLOSURES Please note that Ang Thong National Park is closed annually during monsoon season, typically from mid-October to mid-December. On rare occasions, it may also be closed during extreme weather conditions. Should this occur, an alternative activity will be provided, such as a Lake Cheow Lan excursion.Bangkok - Wat Po Visit - Thai Massage (15-30USD per person) - Klong Riverboat Tour - Entrance - Royal Barge Museum (3.50USD per person) - Grand Palace Visit (500THB per person) Khao Sok - Tubing (400THB per person) George Town - Indian Street Visit - Penang Hill Visit (60MYR per person) - Clan Jetties Excursion - Kek Lok Si Temple Visit - Khoo Kongsi Visit - Penang Peranakan Museum Visit (25MYR per person) Cameron Highlands - Rainforest Expedition (90MYR per person) Kuala Lumpur - Islamic Arts Museum (15MYR per person) - Petronas Towers Visit (85MYR per person) - Orang Asli Museum Visit (5MYR per person) - Menara KL Tower (12USD per person) Gombak - Batu Caves Visit (80MYR per person) Melaka - Melaka Boat Tour (12USD per person) Singapore - Boat Quay Harbour Tour Yogyakarta - Prambanan Hindu Temple Complex Excursion (30USD per person) - Kota Gede Visit - Kraton Palace Visit - Taman Sari Water Castle Visit - Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet Show Borobudur - Borobudur Temple Complex Excursion (70USD per person) Pemuteran - Snorkelling Canggu - Half Day Surf Class Ubud - Kecak Dance Performance (20USD per person) - Puri Lukisan Museum (3USD per person) - Yoga Class - Organic Cooking Class Lovina Beach - Lovina Beach Snorkelling (7USD per person) Menjangan - Snorkelling Menjangan Island Gunung Batur - Mt Batur Hike (650000IDR per person) Gili Trawangan - Swimming - Yoga - Bali Express: Gili Trawangan to Kuta
  • Flights: Internal flight is included International flights not included
  • Optional: Other activities and services are not included
  • Insurance: Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with Cover Genius to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

How travellers rate it

5.0from 5 real reviews
Operator4.7
Price history — our own daily tracking
Tracked 6 days · 35 checks
Today
£2,175
Typical
builds at 21 days (now 6)
Lowest
£2,175
on 23 Jul
Highest
£2,175
£2,110£2,175£2,24023 Jultoday
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Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 23 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.

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What travellers actually say

Worth it if you want stress-free group travel with excellent logistics and solid social vibes. Think twice if you prefer independent exploration or detailed itinerary transparency.

  • Logistics are genuinely well-oiled: first-timers report everything running smoothly with minimal hassle.
  • Group dynamic is a real draw—reviewers consistently mention meeting amazing people and strong connections.
  • Reviews praise CEOs and experiences but give almost no specifics about what you actually do daily.
  • No mention of costs, hidden fees, or what 'organised down to a tee' truly means operationally.

Distilled from real traveller reviews on TourRadar — we don't edit out the bad bits.

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Best month to go

Departing in Nov is cheapest — from £2,175, about 41% below the priciest month (Aug).

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Getting there

Bangkok· one-way, arrive 18 Nov 26

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Common questions

How long is Bangkok to Bali Adventure: Street Eats & Beaches?

It's a 34-day trip. It starts in Bangkok and finishes in Gili Trawangan.

How much does Bangkok to Bali Adventure: Street Eats & Beaches cost?

The land price starts from £2,175 per person for the 34-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.

What will Bangkok to Bali Adventure: Street Eats & Beaches really cost me all-in?

On top of the £2,175 land price, budget roughly £265 for a return flight from the UK — about £2,440 all-in before spending money. Most day-to-day meals out and optional activities are extra.

What's included in the price?

The price covers all your accommodation, 37 meals (30 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners), transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.

What's not included?

international flights and travel insurance (required) are not included, so factor them into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.

How big is the group?

Groups are capped at around 18 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.

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