TGC 31 & TGC 20 · 16 Nov – 16 Dec 2026

ADVENTURE. MUSIC.
CULTURE. COMMUNITY.

Do the full 31 days across Thailand, Vietnam & Cambodia, or join in Hanoi for 20 days with the Scruff Takeover. Same crew, Ha Giang Loop and island festival finale. Beds, transport and events sorted.

  • Solo-friendly
  • 18–30s
  • Crew with you every day
  • Powered by Mad Monkey Hostels
31 or 20
Days
3
Countries
9
Destinations
From £1,350
Per person
Nov 16 – Dec 16
2026
Two ways to join

Choose your trip

Same crew, same route, same finale. Start in Bangkok for the full month, or join in Hanoi for the second half.

TGC31

The Full Collective

16 Nov – 16 Dec 2026 · 31 days · 3 countries · Starts in Bangkok

The full 31-day Southeast Asia expedition. Bangkok to a private island festival.

£1,995
  • Pay in full - £1,995 today
  • 3 instalments of £665 - £665 on booking, £665 on 20 October 2026, £665 on 5 November 2026
TGC20

The Scruff Takeover

27 Nov – 16 Dec 2026 · 20 days · 19 nights · 2 countries · Starts in Hanoi

Join in Hanoi, ride the Ha Giang Loop, let the Scruff Brothers take over Hoi An, then watch them play The Collective Festival.

£1,350
  • Pay in full - £1,350 today
  • Deposit + 2 payments - £350 deposit on booking, £500 on 29 October 2026, £500 on 20 November 2026
Who this is for

Made for people who'd rather not go it alone

Solo? Perfect.

Most people come alone. You'll have a crew by the first night in Bangkok.

Want the best nights, minus the admin.

Transport, beds and events are handled, and your days stay free.

18–30 and ready for it.

Pool parties, the Ha Giang Loop, and a private island festival to finish.

Not your standard tour operator

Helping strangers become lifelong friends through shared adventure.

Independent backpacking

  • ✓Total freedom
  • ✕No plan, no crew
  • ✕Miss the best nights
  • ✕Logistics on you

Traditional tours

  • ✓Everything scheduled
  • ✕Coach-and-clipboard energy
  • ✕Mixed age groups
  • ✕Zero spontaneity
Best of both

The Gap Collective

  • ✓Structure where it matters
  • ✓Total freedom everywhere else
  • ✓Curated events & festival stages
  • ✓Instant crew from day one
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The route

Nine stops. TGC 20 joins in Hanoi.

Bangkok
Stop 1 · TGC 31

Bangkok

16–18 November · 3 Nights

✦ The Collective Bangkok

Phuket
Stop 2 · TGC 31

Phuket

19–21 November · 2 Nights

✦ Sundown Sessions: Phuket

Chiang Mai
Stop 3 · TGC 31

Chiang Mai

24–27 November · 3 Nights

✦ The Gap Games - 1st Edition

Hanoi
Stop 4 · TGC 31 + TGC 20

Hanoi

27–29 November · 2 Nights

✦ Ha Giang Departure Party

Ha Giang
Stop 5 · TGC 31 + TGC 20

Ha Giang

29 Nov – 4 December · 4-Day / 3-Night Loop (30 Nov – 3 Dec)

✦ Overnight mountain homestays

Hoi An
Stop 6 · TGC 31 + TGC 20

Hoi An

5–8 December · 3 Nights

✦ Scruff Takeover

Phnom Penh
Stop 7 · TGC 31 + TGC 20

Phnom Penh

8–10 December · 2 Nights

✦ Sundown Sessions: Phnom Penh

Koh Rong
Stop 8 · TGC 31 + TGC 20

Koh Rong

10–13 December · 3 Nights

✦ The Gap Games: Koh Rong

Koh Sdach
Stop 9 · TGC 31 + TGC 20

Koh Sdach

13–16 December · 3 Nights

✦ The Collective

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The Scruff Brothers
SCRUFF BROTHERS × TGC
THE SCRUFF BROTHERS TRIP

The Scruff Takeover

Boz and Ru, better known as The Scruff Brothers, take over Mad Monkey Hoi An for three days - then play The Collective Festival.

  • ✦3-day Hoi An Takeover
  • ✦Ha Giang Loop
  • ✦Live at The Collective Festival
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Also included in TGC 31

Signature events

The nights you'll talk about for years

16 Nov · Bangkok

Arrivals Pool Party

Meet the crew poolside on night one.

16–18 Nov · Bangkok

The Collective Bangkok

The opening concert that kicks off the month.

19–21 Nov · Phuket

SUNDOWN SESSIONS 

Beach club sunsets on the Andaman Sea.

24–27 Nov · Chiang Mai

The Gap Games

A city-wide team competition in the old town.

5–7 Dec · Hoi An

Scruff Takeover

The Scruff Brothers take over Mad Monkey Hoi An · TGC 31 + TGC 20

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13–16 Dec · Koh Sdach

Koh Sdach Collective Festival + Afterglow

A private island festival to close the month.

What's included

Sorted before you land

Included

  • ✓22 nights at Mad Monkey Hostels, plus the Ha Giang Loop
  • ✓Daily breakfast
  • ✓All internal transport, including 2 internal flights
  • ✓4D3N Ha Giang Loop with Easy Riders
  • ✓10 signature events
  • ✓20+ tours and activities
  • ✓Crew with you from day 1 to day 31

Not included

  • ✕Flights to Bangkok and home
  • ✕Visas
  • ✕Travel insurance
  • ✕Lunch and dinner
  • ✕Spending money

That's about £64 a day for beds, transport, events and activities. Most travellers budget around £25–30 a day on top for food and fun.

Everything that's included →
Riders on the Ha Giang Loop in northern Vietnam
Adventure

The Ha Giang Loop

Four days and three nights riding the mountain passes of northern Vietnam with Easy Riders. You sit on the back, they handle the bike, you take in the views.

Travellers at a tropical hostel pool party at sunset
Accommodation

Powered by Mad Monkey Hostels

Every stop is anchored by Mad Monkey, the social hostel network built for this kind of travel. Pools, bars and community events built in. Same crew, same energy, new city.

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Before you book

Quick answers

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TGC 31 · The Full Collective

£1,995 per person

16 Nov – 16 Dec 2026 · Thailand → Vietnam → Cambodia

Pay in full, or 3 × £665: one today, then 20 Oct and 5 Nov.

One departure. Limited spots.

What happens next

  1. 1Secure your spot on our secure checkout
  2. 2Join the crew WhatsApp group
  3. 3Pre-departure call and packing list
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