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Thailand, Malaysia & Indonesia

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Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia together form one of Southeast Asia's most diverse and rewarding travel corridors. Thailand draws visitors with its ornate Buddhist temples, vibrant street food scene, and idyllic islands like Koh Samui and the Phi Phi archipelago. Malaysia bridges cultures with its colonial heritage cities, rainforest-covered highlands, and cosmopolitan Kuala Lumpur, while neighbouring Indonesia spans over 17,000 islands, offering world-class surfing in Bali, volcanic trekking in Java, and exceptional diving in Raja Ampat. The region is a favourite for independent and group travellers alike, blending adventure, culture, beaches, and affordability in one interconnected destination.

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Thailand, Malaysia & Indonesia · 24 days

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Bangkok to Bali: Southeast Asia Unfiltered — Self-Launched Edition

A 24-day self-launched version of G Adventures' "Bangkok to Bali: Southeast Asia Unfiltered" — same route (Bangkok → Khao Sok → Koh Samui → Penang → Chenderoh Lake → Cameron Highlands → KL → Melaka → Java/Bali → Ubud → Nusa Penida → Nusa Lembongan), same highlights (Ang Thong Marine Park, Mount Batur sunrise, village homestays, Dream Beach), but booked independently. You'll use local transport (overnight trains, government ferries, budget flights, shared minivans) and hostel/guesthouse stays instead of a group tour, with self-bookable activities via Klook or GetYourGuide. All costs are rough backpacker estimates in GBP — you could spend more or less depending on travel style, season and how much you drink.

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