Bangkok to Singapore (Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore)

This self-guided version of Intrepid Travel's popular Bangkok to Singapore route covers the same incredible destinations — Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Ko Samui, Ao Nang, Penang and Singapore — at a fraction of the cost. Swap the group leader for your own curiosity, replace private transfers with overnight trains and local ferries, and stay in well-reviewed hostels and guesthouses instead of tour-contracted hotels. All the experiences are self-bookable via GetYourGuide, Klook or direct. Estimated cost is approximately £850–£1,000 per person, compared to ~£1,270 with Intrepid. All costs are approximate and based on mid-2025 backpacker rates.

Travel Crew

~£950

Skip the group tour price tag and do this iconic Southeast Asian route yourself — Bangkok to Singapore via Koh Samui, Ao Nang, Penang, Cameron Highlands and Kuala Lumpur. You'll hit every highlight: reclining Buddhas, island beaches, a village homestay, UNESCO-listed Georgetown street food, and Singapore's hawker centres. Local buses, overnight trains, and budget ferries replace private transfers; hostels and guesthouses replace tour-contracted hotels. Same adventure, a fraction of the cost. All costs are approximate estimates per person.

Travel Crew

~£609

Skip the group tour price tag and do this iconic Southeast Asian route yourself — Bangkok to Singapore via Koh Samui, Ao Nang, Penang, Cameron Highlands and Kuala Lumpur. You'll hit every highlight: reclining Buddhas, island beaches, a village homestay, UNESCO-listed Georgetown street food, and Singapore's hawker centres. Local buses, overnight trains, and budget ferries replace private transfers; hostels and guesthouses replace tour-contracted hotels. Same adventure, a fraction of the cost. All costs are approximate estimates per person.

Travel Crew

~£609