Compare Bangkok to Kuta: Summits & Sunsets by G Adventures vs Bali & Singapore by Ritz Tours
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| Duration | 27 days | 10 days |
| Price From | $ 2,812 | $ 1,000 |
| Price Per Day | $ 104 | $ 100 |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour | Group tour |
| Lodging Level | Basic | Luxury |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | 22 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners | N/A |
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Now's the time to explore Thailand and Indonesia on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Slurp down rice noodles under the streetlights of Bangkok, wander the paddies and temples of Java, and bliss out on stunning beaches nearly everywhere you go. While this tour brings you to some of the most memorable spots in Southeast Asia, don't forget to make the most of all the free time left for you to do whatever else you want. |
From pristine jungles to gorgeous beaches, Bali is perfect for those seeking discovery and relaxation in an enchanting setting. From colorful Ubud in its lush uplands to Kuta’s white sands, the tour lays out the island’s scenic and cultural treasures at an unhurried pace. Your tour finishes with a burst of energy and discovery, with four days in the island state of Singapore to soak up its multicultural atmosphere, futuristic sights, and amazing shopping and dining. |
Day 1 Bangkok
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.
Day 2 Bangkok/Surat Thani
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.
Day 3 Surat Thani/Khao Sok
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.
Day 4 Khao Sok/Koh Samui
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, head to a popular beach bar, enjoy a drink on us to celebrate life-changing adventures, and dance the night away.
Day 5 Koh Samui
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.
Day 6 Koh Samui/George Town
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.
Day 7 George Town
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!
Day 8 George Town/Chenderoh Lake
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.
Day 9 Chenderoh Lake/Cameron Highlands
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.
Day 10 Cameron Highlands/Kuala Lumpur
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.
Day 11 Kuala Lumpur
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.
Day 12 Kuala Lumpur/Melaka
Today if 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.
Day 13 Melaka/Singapore
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.
Day 14 Singapore/Jakarta
Fly to Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia and the economic heart of Java. There may be some travellers leaving the tour in Singapore and others joining in Jakarta.
Day 15 Jakarta/Bandung
Ride to Bandung and let the scenery guide you to some serenity. Floating villages, tea plantations, rice paddies, and hot springs —this side of paradise is looking mighty fine.
Day 16 Bandung
Spend the day with your group Ciater Tea Plantation. Try different teas and enjoy lunch looking out on the rice paddies. Hike to a waterfall and relax in the hot springs.
Day 17 Bandung/Yogyakarta
Watch the world go by on a scenic train ride to Yogyakarta. Once you arrive, and if you're not feeling too beat, check out Sosrowijayan and Prawirotaman Streets for unwinding with drinks and local eats.
Day 18 Yogyakarta
There's more to discover in Yogyakarta today! See some Javanese temples, the volcanic Mt Merapi, try street food like gudeg (curry made from unripe jackfruit), or soak in the last rays of the sun at the stunning Buddhist Borobudur temple complex — and make sure you don't forget your camera.
Day 19 Yogyakarta
There's more to discover in Yogyakarta today! See some Javanese temples, the volcanic Mt Merapi, try street food like gudeg (curry made from unripe jackfruit), or soak in the last rays of the sun at the stunning Buddhist Borobudur temple complex — and make sure you don't forget your camera.
Day 20 Yogyakarta/Ngadas
Take the scenic route to Ngadas via private vehicle. Here, you'll spend the evening at a local G Adventures-supported community homestay. Get a taste of local culture with a home-cooked dinner and time with a community leader to learn about the region's unique customs and history.
Day 21 Desa Ngadas/Bromo
Today's for reaching new heights. Start the day with a trek along the Ancestor Trail to Mt Bromo, led by a local guide trained through the G Adventures-supported capacity building program. Then get a chance to hike to the volcano's crater (and take some pictures!) before going on to the hotel.
Day 22 Bromo/Red Island
Skip sleeping in today for a pre-dawn hike across the Sea of Sand to Mt Bromo, where you can catch a final glimpse of the moon before the sunrise. Stop to breathe it all in before you head to a beachside surf camp. On your way to Mt Bromo, catch a breath and see the local Buddhist Tenggerese giving offerings to the Supreme God Hyang Widi Wasa.
Day 23 Red Island
Wake up and catch a wave on a morning surf lesson, then take the rest of the day to explore the nearby fishing village, surf some more, or rest easy in a beachside hammock.
Day 24 Red Island/Pemuteran
Head back to Bali for a chill day of relaxing on the beach. Sit back, grab a drink, and soak up some sunshine. This is the place for it.
Day 25 Pemuteran
No need to say goodbye to the beach just yet — it's another day of chilling out in Bali. If you'd like, break up the beachside naps with a snorkelling trip.
Day 26 Pemuteran/Kuta
Take it easy this morning before we cross rich tropical jungle and idyllic rice fields on the ride to Kuta. Catch up on sleep on the drive over — you're going to need it for your big night out tonight. Spend the evening getting to know Legian Street, the legendary party street. Grab a drink on us and dance the night away!
Day 27 Kuta
Today, it’s time to say goodbye to your group of newfound friends as this tour comes to an end. Be sure to sneak in some last-minute photos and exchange social medias before you head on your way.
DAY 1: USA - Bali, Indonesia
Board your international flight today and relax as you fly to Denpasar, the capital of Bali, in the Indonesian archipelago.
DAY 2: Arrive Ubud , Indonesia
Arrive at Denpasar Ngurah Rai International Airport, meet your tour guide and enjoy a comfortable transfer to your hotel in Ubud. After check in, enjoy the night free at leisure.
DAY 3: Ubud, Indonesia
Relax over a hotel breakfast this morning and later, set off on a half-day guided sightseeing tour around Ubud town and the surrounding countryside. Pay a visit to the delightful Saraswati Temple, an intricately carved Hindu temple that appears to float in a dream-like, lotus-covered lake. Soak in the serene beauty and spirituality of this special place before stopping by Ubud Market for some souvenir shopping. Later tonight enjoy dinner at a local restaurant with a traditional Balinese dance performance.
DAY 4: Ubud - Nusa Dua, Indonesia
Check out of your Ubud hotel after breakfast and journey south to Nusa Dua. Enjoy the height of luxury during your 3-night stay at the 5-star Grand Hyatt Nusa Dua. After checking in, enjoy the remainder of the day to relax as the mood takes you.
DAY 5: Nusa Dua
After breakfast at the hotel, visit the 16th-century Hindu shrine of Tanah Lot or ‘Temple on the Rock,’ situated on the island’s southwestern shores. Walk across the causeway to admire the temple from the exterior, and hear the stories and legends that surround it, including that of the sea snakes said to protect the shrine. After soaking in the evocative scenery, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant followed by a transfer back to the hotel. The rest of the afternoon is free to spend at your leisure.
DAY 6: Nusa Dua
Today brings a full day of relaxation, with the freedom to while away the hours as you please. Enjoy more well-deserved R&R today: unwinding at the beach or by the hotel pool, and enjoy the amenities at your hotel, all at your own pace.
DAY 7: Nusa Dua - Singapore
Check out this morning and transfer to Denpasar airport to catch your flight to Singapore, situated on the Malay Peninsula’s southern tip. A mix of different Asian influences, this unique city blends modern skyscrapers with Chinese shophouses, British colonial architecture, Hindu shrines, and the incredible three-towered Marina Bay Sands—a hotel topped by a 57-story-high infinity pool. On arrival in this exciting island city-state, meet your local representative for a convenient transfer to your hotel. Depending on the time of your flight arrival, either retire to your comfortable room or enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Spend any free time enjoying your hotel’s facilities or head out for your first taste of this vibrant metropolis: perhaps experiencing one of its top-notch restaurants or bustling markets.
DAY 8: Singapore
Following breakfast, experience Singapore’s highlights on a full-day sightseeing tour. Start with a visit to Merlion Park, home to the half-lion, half-fish ‘Merlion’ statue that is Singapore’s mythical symbol; visit the Esplanade—Theatres on the Bay, and behold the bird’s-eye views from the Marina Bay Sands Skypark observatory. Other stops include the Helix Bridge, 19th-century Chijmes shopping complex, the art déco Parkview Square, Little India, and a visit to Singapore’s futuristic Gardens by the Bay—a trio of waterfront gardens boasting plant life from around the world and sci-fi-like cooled Conservatories and Supertree structures. Marvel at the vertical-garden Supertrees from the aerial walkway and delve into the Cloud Forest, a glass-framed world of mountain mists, lush vegetation, and a waterfall.
DAY 9: Singapore
Today is free for you to do as you wish. Perhaps revisit a site from yesterday, dive into the city’s shopping and world-famous eateries, or simply unwind by the hotel pool. Activities could include anything from checking out the triple-towered Marina Bay Sands hotel, strolling through Singapore’s tropical gardens or immersing yourself in the city’s glittering malls or the shops, markets, and restaurants of Chinatown.
DAY 10: Singapore - USA
Bid farewell to Singapore and Southeast Asia today. After checking out of your hotel, enjoy a comfortable transfer to Changi Airport to catch your homeward flight to the US.
