Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Kunming
KunmingOptional Activities
- Visit Green Lake Park and watch locals practicing tai chi
- Explore The Loft gallery and cafe area in old factory
- Visit Yuantong Temple
- Optional welcome dinner with group and Yunnan cuisine tasting
Landmarks Green Lake Park Yuantong Temple - Day 2
Kunming to Jinghong
Kunming to JinghongIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Jinghong
- Starlight Night Market visit
Optional Activities
- Manting Park visit - former royal garden of Dai Empire with Buddhist temples
Landmarks Manting Park Starlight Market - Day 3
Jinghong
Jinghong- Meals
- Lunch (Home-cooked lunch with Hani family on banana leaves)
Included Activities
- Nannuo Mountain Hani village visit
- Pu'er tea farm hike and visit with 800-year-old tea tree
- Pu'er tea making and tasting
- Hani family home-cooked lunch
Landmarks Nannuo Mountain - Day 4
Jinghong to Luang Prabang
Jinghong to Luang PrabangIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Luang Prabang
- Wat Phu Si sunset walk
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Talad Mued Night Market with traditional communal BBQ (sindad)
Landmarks Wat Phu Si - Day 5
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on boat during Mekong River cruise)
Included Activities
- Mekong River cruise (half-day)
- Pak Ou Caves visit
Optional Activities
- Kuang Si Waterfall visit and swimming
- Night market exploration for Laotian dishes
Landmarks Pak Ou Caves Kuang Si Waterfall - Day 6
Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng
Luang Prabang to Vang ViengIncluded Activities
- Traditional Buddhist alms-giving ceremony
Optional Activities
- Visit local fair trade centre for bamboo basket making
- Day 7
Vang Vieng
Vang ViengIncluded Activities
- Nam Song River kayaking trip
Optional Activities
- Visit Tham Chang cavern with natural spring
- Bike exploration of the area
Landmarks Nam Song River Phar Norn (Sleeping Cave) Tham Chang - Day 8
Vang Vieng to Vientiane
Vang Vieng to VientianeOptional Activities
- Walking exploration of Vientiane's faded mansions and tree-lined boulevards
- Bike rental for city exploration
- Tuk-tuk (jumbo) rides
- Visit old temples
- Night market exploration and dining
- Day 9
Vientiane
VientianeIncluded Activities
- Wat Si Saket visit
- COPE visit
Optional Activities
- COPE Karma Cafe snack or drink
Landmarks Wat Si Saket COPE (Cooperative Orthotic and Prosthetic Enterprise) - Day 10
Bangkok
Bangkok- Meals
- Breakfast (Classic Thai breakfast such as khao tom (savoury rice soup) or pathongko (Thai-style doughnuts))
Included Activities
- Khlong boat canal tour
- Wat Pho visit
Optional Activities
- Chinatown exploration
- Grand Palace visit
- Temple of the Emerald Buddha visit
- Thai massage
- Khao San Road (backpacker hub)
- Optional farewell dinner with group
Landmarks Grand Palace Temple of the Emerald Buddha Wat Pho - Day 11
Bangkok
BangkokOptional Activities
- Chinatown exploration
- Grand Palace visit
- Temple of the Emerald Buddha visit
- Tuk Tuk Experience Urban Adventure
- Dinner with new group after meeting
Landmarks Grand Palace Temple of the Emerald Buddha - Day 12
Bangkok
BangkokIncluded Activities
- Chao Phraya River cruise and khlong (canal) exploration
- Wat Pho visit
Landmarks Chao Phraya River Wat Pho - Day 13
Surat Thani to Khao Sok
Surat Thani to Khao SokOptional Activities
- Free exploration of Khao Sok rainforest trails
- Spot wildlife and waterfalls
Landmarks Khao Sok National Park - Day 14
Khao Sok
Khao Sok- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in a local raft-house)
Included Activities
- Cheow Lan Lake tour by long tail boat
- Island cave trek with stalactites
- Rafthouse lunch
Optional Activities
- Swimming in the lake
- Kayaking around the lake
- Wildlife spotting
Landmarks Cheow Lan Lake - Day 15
Khao Sok to Ao Nang
Khao Sok to Ao Nang- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch during sea kayaking tour)
Included Activities
- Sea kayaking tour through mangrove bays
Landmarks Ao Nang Baan Bor Tor - Day 16
Ao Nang
Ao NangOptional Activities
- Diving adventure
- Phi Phi and Khai Nok islands day trip
- Rock climbing on limestone cliffs
- Swimming and snorkeling
- Sunset watching
- Beachside seafood restaurant dining
Landmarks Phi Phi Islands Khai Nok Island - Day 17
Ao Nang to Trang
Ao Nang to Trang- Meals
- Lunch (Community lunch in Mod Tanoy village)
Included Activities
- Mod Tanoy village walking tour
- Batik handkerchief dyeing workshop
- Mod Tanoy village community activities
- Mod Tanoy village community lunch
Landmarks Baan Mod Tanoy - Day 18
Trang to Penang
Trang to PenangIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Georgetown
- Hawker food experience
Landmarks Georgetown - Day 19
Penang
PenangIncluded Activities
- Penang and Georgetown walking tour including Clan Jetty and Kek Lok Si Temple
Optional Activities
- Khoo Kongsi clan house visit
- Cheong Fatt Tze (The Blue Mansion) museum visit
- Additional temple visits
Landmarks Kek Lok Si Temple Khoo Kongsi Cheong Fatt Tze (The Blue Mansion) - Day 20
Penang to Kuala Lumpur
Penang to Kuala LumpurIncluded Activities
- Kuala Lumpur orientation walk led by leader
Optional Activities
- Bukit Bintang Walkway exploration
- Petronas Twin Towers night viewing
- Dinner at local restaurants
Landmarks Petronas Twin Towers - Day 21
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala LumpurOptional Activities
- National Monument visit
- National Mosque visit
- Istana Negara (National Palace) visit
- Dataran Merdeka (Independence Square) stroll
- Suria KLCC shopping
- Petronas Towers Skybridge and Observation Deck visit
- Lake Gardens exploration
- National Planetarium visit
- Islamic Arts Museum visit
- Bike tour
Landmarks National Monument National Mosque Istana Negara (National Palace) Dataran Merdeka (Independence Square) Lake Gardens Islamic Arts Museum National Planetarium - Day 22
Kuala Lumpur to Melaka
Kuala Lumpur to MelakaOptional Activities
- Free exploration of Melaka's historical sites and museums
Landmarks Melaka - Day 23
Melaka
MelakaIncluded Activities
- Trishaw sightseeing tour
Optional Activities
- Chinatown exploration
- Harmony Street visit
- Mosque visit
- Buddhist temples visit
- Muslim house-museum visit
- Historic sites and museums exploration
- Eco bike tour
- Boat tour along river
- Half-day cycling tour
Landmarks Harmony Street - Day 24
Melaka to Singapore
Melaka to SingaporeOptional Activities
- Little India exploration
- Chinatown exploration
- Orchard Road shopping
- Raffles hotel visit and Singapore Sling
- Clarke Quay stroll
- River cruise and history tour
- Celebratory group drink or meal
Landmarks Clarke Quay Raffles Hotel - Day 25
Singapore
Singapore











