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Your adventure through South East Asia doesn’t get any better than this. Relax on the stunning, white beaches, explore luscious jungles, hike emerald green mountains and discover friendly local cultures unique to South East Asia.

Day 1 to 2 - Bangkok
Day 1 is simply an arrival day with no pre-organised activities, so you will have free time to relax and see some of the sights. Bangkok is the gateway to South East Asia for most travellers. International backpackers come and go and the streets are always buzzing and full of life. No visit to Bangkok is complete without a visit to Khao San Road, the famous strip filled with markets, stalls and neon lights.

From people watching to shopping, and nightlife to food and drink, this is the place to be on a night out in Bangkok. If you're feeling adventurous you might wish to try a fried insect or two! As an alternative, the Patpong area is Bangkok's most notorious nightlife area. Exotic bars, clubs, neon lights, and night markets abound and you may be able to see some interesting stage shows if you so desire!

Bangkok also boasts hundreds of Wats (temples), with Wat Arun being the main one visited by most travellers. The Grand Palace is also a popular attraction, and for something different you can cruise along the Chao Phraya River and through the canals. Bangkok once had an elaborate network of canals and was given the nickname, ‘Venice of the East', and although some of them have been filled in and converted to streets, many still exist today.

In the evening of Day 2 we will board our overnight train and travel to Surat Thani (for tours operating May to October) or Krabi (for tours operating November to April). From Surat Thani we will travel to Koh Samui. From Krabi we travel to Ko Phi Phi.

Day 3 to 4 - Ko Samui or Ko Phi Phi
Koh Samui (tours operating May to October)
A beautiful island in the Southern Gulf of Thailand, Koh Samui is the perfect getaway. Here you can relax on quiet deserted beaches, go snorkelling and learn how to dive. There are options for trekking if you didn't get enough of the national parks in Chiang Mai, or if you simply want to take in the surrounds you can go island hopping and visit many pristine beaches and natural caves.

Ko Phi Phi (tours operating November to April)
Phi Phi boasts sheer cliffs, crystal clear waters and ideal snorkelling or diving conditions. Hire a local longtail boat and visit hidden coves and tropical beaches around neighbouring islands. If you're after something a bit more energetic, hire a speedboat to Phi Phi Lei, the smaller uninhabited island, which offers fantastic snorkelling and vivid turquoise waters. Don't miss the tranquil Tha Laem Nai - the salt water blue lagoon lake featured in the Leonardo DiCaprio film ‘The Beach'.

Day 5 to 7 - Penang
We enter Malaysia and make for Penang. We will stay in Georgetown, which is the capital. Georgetown possesses a unique charm, blending old and new cultures. Peddlers exhibit their goods surrounded by modern buildings. Old buildings stand side-by-side with new businesses. Take a rickshaw tour and introduce yourself to this lively town or perhaps visit the 65-storey Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak (KOMTAR), a prominent Penang landmark, which houses Government departments, commercial offices, department stores, shops and restaurants.

Day 8 to 9 - Cameron Highlands
Named after William Cameron, a British colonial government surveyor who discovered the plateau during in 1885, the Cameron Highlands is a highland region around 1,500 m above sea level. There are many things to do and see here, including: a butterfly farm, strawberry farms, rose gardens, a Chinese temple and vegetable farms.

You also have the option to take a jungle trek amongst the cool, refreshing forest air. The region‘s fertile mountain slopes make it one of the best places in the country to grow tea, and there are many tea plantations. The Cameron Highlands is also a major supplier of vegetables to Malaysia and Singapore.

Day 10 to 11 - Kuala Lumpur
We arrive in Malaysia's lively capital, Kuala Lumpur. A major tourist hub, ‘KL' (as it is usually referred) is modern, slightly congested, and it offers all the creature comforts of your average major city. High rises abound, shopping is excellent (and one of the city's major attractions) and its bustling day-to-day goings-on provide an insight into Malay business culture.

There are many things to do here – both cultural and indulgent. We have two free days to explore the city (and shop) to our heart's content. Why not check out Berjaya Times Square in the Bukit Bintang area, the biggest mall in Asia - where the 8th floor houses a mini theme park consisting of several rollercoasters and white-knuckle rides. You could also visit the tallest twin tower building in the world, the Petronas Towers. There are also many colonial buildings to visit if you feel like you need a break from the high rises.

Day 12 to 13 - Melaka
Melaka is one of Malaysia's most popular destinations and was an important trading port several hundred years ago. There are many attractions in Melaka, from temples to churches, and mosques to museums. The destination is famous for its traditional Chinese Nyonya cuisine, which you can sample from one of the traditional Peranakan shop houses.

Day 14 to 15 - Singapore
Singapore may be small in size, but its larger-than-life attitude and modernisation will ensure your visit here is truly unforgettable. A major international hub, the city will house travellers and business people from all over the world at any given time. You would be forgiven for thinking you should be donned in a suit clutching a briefcase as you lose yourself between the ultra-modern high rise buildings.

Like any major city, the shopping is excellent here (although not always cheap). There are many historical and cultural sights to see if you are after an insight into the tradition of this fascinating country. Visit Little India and Chinatown for a glimpse into the old way of life of the city. You have a free day to enjoy the sights and surrounds before our final group dinner and drinks in the evening! Our tour ends in the morning after breakfast on day 15.