Bangkok to Singapore small group vacation
Highlights
Bangkok | overnight train to Surat Thani | Khao Sok National Park | Cheow Lan Lake boat tour | village homestay and Thai cooking demonstration in Krabi Province | Ao Nang with half day sea kayaking trip | Penang | Georgetown | Kuala Lumpur | Melaka and trishaw tour | Singapore
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Small group adventure
What is a small group adventure?It's a great way to travel! Whether you are traveling on your own, with a partner or with friends, a small group trip is a fantastic way to see the world. You'll travel on a fixed itinerary that has been designed to help you discover the best of region. From the known highlights, the hidden gems that you won't find in the guidebooks.
Itineraries run on set departure dates, accompanied every step of the way by an English speaking local group leader. You chose the itinerary and the date that suits you best and you book on.
Why travel on a small group adventure?
Small groups allow us to explore where larger tour groups can't. Our maximum group size of 16 travelers allows us to use local transport to get from A to B, to visit rural villages, spend time with the locals and even stay at a local home overnight, and it allows us to give our travelers genuine, real life experiences of the countries we are visiting; what you'll be doing and how you'll travel depends entirely on your chosen itinerary.
Is an adventure right for me?
The word adventure means something different to everyone, and our range of trips reflects that. Whether you want to explore local markets, visit out of the way temples and meet local people or go on an early morning safari drive searching for the 'big five', we'll have a trip for you. If you are looking for a physical challenge such trekking the Kokoda Track or summiting Kilimanjaro, we can help with that too.
So what can I expect on this trip?
This is a classic style of small group adventure. You'll find your trip combines a good mix of included activities and free time, with some meals included as per your itinerary. We don't want you to feel chaperoned, it's your vacation not ours. Your group leader will be on hand to assist with organising anything you might wish to do in your free time, but how you spend it is up to you. Anything listed as included in your itinerary will be included in trip price; whereas anything listed as optional will be at an additional cost should you wish to take part.
These trips are great value, including things that you would struggle to organise independently, such as a night at a homestay in a remote village, or local guides around a remote place of interest. Transport will be a combination of private vehicle and public transport, whichever is the most appropriate for the route we are traveling; this might include train, plane, camel, tuk tuk, bicycle, boat…
On a majority of these trips you'll stay in 2-3 star accommodation, locally owned and reflective of the region you are traveling through. All solo travelers will be automatically roomed on a twin share basis with another group member of the same sex, unless you opt to pay for your own room at time of booking. There are no compulsory single supplements for solo travelers willing to share. Single rooms aren't available on camping trips, and you will be expected to help out with camp tasks such as setting up and breaking down your camp.
Can I book my flights with you?
Yes! We are a fully ATOL bonded tour operator meaning that we can book flights from the UK as part of your vacation package. Just ask us for a quote including flights when you make your inquiry.
Responsible tourism
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we screen every trip so you can travel knowing your vacation will help support conservation and local people.
As a global operator, we take our role in the tourism industry very seriously. We recognise the impact that tourism has on local communities and the environment, and we plan and operate all our tours with this front of our minds. We believe that every tour operator must be responsible in the way they conduct their business, to ensure the welfare of all people and the conservation of the environment.We are committed to operating in a responsible manner, incorporating the principles of sustainable development in the way we provide our travelers with real life experiences. We believe that responsible travel is about the attitude you take with you and the choices you make when traveling - to respect and benefit local people, their cultures, economy and the environment. For example on trips like this one through South East Asia where dress standards are conservative, particularly outside of the major cities, we recommend our travelers (both female and male) wear loose, lightweight clothing so as not to offend, particularly when visiting religious sites.
Traveling through Thailand, Malaysia and on into Singapore reveals very diverse countries, each with its own individual landscape and culture. This trip has been designed to pass through these regions as considerately as possible, while maximising the experience of our group. We use local transport where ever possible, from an overnight sleeper train to tuk tuks, songthaews (adapted picked up trucks with bench seating) to public buses.
The Impacts of this Trip
We stay in small, locally owned properties reflective of the local flavour, utilising both hotels and guesthouses and we support cottage industry staying with local hosts at a village homestay in southern Thailand.
All produce used throughout the trip is sourced locally en route. We eat at local restaurants, encourage our travelers to only purchase souvenirs from local artisans and recruit our on the ground team (including the group leader) from the local communities that we travel through. All these elements not only give a fantastic insight into the country and a snap shot of day to day life, but also puts valuable financial resources back into the local economy, creating jobs and supporting local businesses.
As a company our responsibilities don’t stop when our tours end. Our own in house foundation has been in operation for over 10 years; a not-for-profit fund that has distributed over AU$3 million to more than 70 non-government organisations since 2002, from health care, education, human rights, child welfare, sustainable development and in environmental and wildlife protection. Donations come from our travelers and are then matched by us dollar for dollar.
Projects in Thailand directly assisted by the foundation (and thus by our travelers to the region), include Friends of the Asian Elephant, which aims to protect and conserve the welfare of elephants - both domesticated and wild, providing free medical care and transportation when required and. Baan Unrak (House of Happiness), an orphanage and community relief center for children and destitute women. Providing shelter, food, clothing, education, employment, love and support for those in need.
As a global operator, we take our role in the tourism industry very seriously. We recognise the impact that tourism has on local communities and the environment, and we plan and operate all our tours with this front of our minds. We believe that every tour operator must be responsible in the way they conduct their business, to ensure the welfare of all people and the conservation of the environment.We are committed to operating in a responsible manner, incorporating the principles of sustainable development in the way we provide our travelers with real life experiences. We believe that responsible travel is about the attitude you take with you and the choices you make when traveling - to respect and benefit local people, their cultures, economy and the environment. For example on trips like this one through South East Asia where dress standards are conservative, particularly outside of the major cities, we recommend our travelers (both female and male) wear loose, lightweight clothing so as not to offend, particularly when visiting religious sites.
Traveling through Thailand, Malaysia and on into Singapore reveals very diverse countries, each with its own individual landscape and culture. This trip has been designed to pass through these regions as considerately as possible, while maximising the experience of our group. We use local transport where ever possible, from an overnight sleeper train to tuk tuks, songthaews (adapted picked up trucks with bench seating) to public buses.
The Impacts of this Trip
We stay in small, locally owned properties reflective of the local flavour, utilising both hotels and guesthouses and we support cottage industry staying with local hosts at a village homestay in southern Thailand.
All produce used throughout the trip is sourced locally en route. We eat at local restaurants, encourage our travelers to only purchase souvenirs from local artisans and recruit our on the ground team (including the group leader) from the local communities that we travel through. All these elements not only give a fantastic insight into the country and a snap shot of day to day life, but also puts valuable financial resources back into the local economy, creating jobs and supporting local businesses.
As a company our responsibilities don’t stop when our tours end. Our own in house foundation has been in operation for over 10 years; a not-for-profit fund that has distributed over AU$3 million to more than 70 non-government organisations since 2002, from health care, education, human rights, child welfare, sustainable development and in environmental and wildlife protection. Donations come from our travelers and are then matched by us dollar for dollar.
Projects in Thailand directly assisted by the foundation (and thus by our travelers to the region), include Friends of the Asian Elephant, which aims to protect and conserve the welfare of elephants - both domesticated and wild, providing free medical care and transportation when required and. Baan Unrak (House of Happiness), an orphanage and community relief center for children and destitute women. Providing shelter, food, clothing, education, employment, love and support for those in need.
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