Thai Island Hopper East

Asia Thailand

It's time to witness the paradise of the East Thai islands. We'll take you on a trip from Bangkok to Koh Pha Ngan, Koh Tao and Koh Samui - immersing you in iconic nightlife and Thai island adventures that have no comparison on earth, while still giving you time to max relax.
Thai Island Hopper East

Accommodation

DAY 1: Overnight Train - Meals:
DAY 2: Shiralea Backpackers Resort (or similar) - Meals: Lunch
DAY 3: Shiralea Backpackers Resort (or similar) - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4: Sairee Hut Resort Koh Tao (or similar) - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5: Sairee Hut Resort Koh Tao (or similar) - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6: Sairee Hut Resort Koh Tao (or similar) - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: Best Western Chaweng Samui (Previously Nora Chaweng Hotel) (or similar) - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8: Best Western Chaweng Samui (Previously Nora Chaweng Hotel) (or similar) - Meals: Breakfast

Experiences

Koh Pha Ngan: Spice up your life with some Thai food. Then treat yourself to a cocktail and catch a legendary sunset with your squad.

Koh Pha Ngan: With our time on the island coming to an end, there can be no better way to cap off our final night than to watch the sunset over a stunning infinity pool, a delicious drink in hand - simply perfect.

Koh Tao: Relax with your new besties, cocktail in hand, as you fill up on Thai food and watch a dreamy sunset. #islandvibes

DAY 1: Start Bangkok

Hey there travellers! Let’s hope you’re ready for 9 days of Thai island thrills. We’ll store our bags for the day and guess what? You’re free to spend today however you please. We highly recommend catching up on the best of Bangkok’s food scene with our optional lunch tour. It’s been a long first day, folks! But it’s time for our next stop. We'll make our way to Surat Thani on an overnight train.

DAY 2: Surat Thani to Koh Pha Ngan

Are you ready? Today’s the day we hop to our first island. We’ll arrive at Surat Thani at the crack of dawn, and head straight to Koh Pha Ngan. (Already getting some insane ocean views too!)  Welcome to the land of flawless beaches and perfect aquamarine water. Hungry after all that? Fear not. We’ll sit down for a satisfying island buffet lunch with some must-try Thai food. Get some rest and grab your cameras. Head to Haad Yao Beach (one of our absolute favourites), and hit the seas for some fun in the sun.

DAY 3: Koh Pha Ngan

Mornin' travellers! Today's agenda? Doing anything & everything you like! Chillin' on the beach. Relaxing with a massage. Exploring the island. Going on a jungle trek. You do you. Oh, and if you want some free time recs, your Trip Manager will point you in the right direction.

DAY 4: Koh Pha Ngan to Koh Tao

Will we be sad to leave Koh Pha Ngan today? Maybe slightly. But with another swaying palm tree destination calling our names, we're hardly sobbing into our backpacks. Today, we’ll take a ferry to Koh Tao. And the island vibes are just getting better! Drop your bags off at the hotel on Sairee Beach (the longest beach on the west of Koh Tao) and roam the streets of this ‘Koh’ (Thai for ‘island’). If you need someone to point out the best spots, your Trip Manager is there to help! You can also take a dip in our hotel’s beach-front swimming pool. In the evening, unwind with a gorgeous sunset dinner with the crew. Either way - you’ll shore-ly have a good time!

DAY 5: Koh Tao

Getting under water should be a high priority today. Abounding in coral beauty and (wait for it) sea turtles, Koh Tao's diving reputation makes even the aquaphobes jump right in! Grab a snorkel for an island cruise and adventure, right under the waves! Above land, the island's hilly landscapes offer many pretty hiking trails and bubbling waterfalls, depending on the season.

DAY 6: Koh Tao

Explore the narrow streets. Chill in the pool. Or dive deep into the ocean. Today you’re free to explore however you like. But if you’re feeling particularly adventurous, you could do some Koh Tao Diving! Explore the Gulf of Thailand, and get a guided tour of the vibrant corals and wrecks underwater. We’ll then head back to the hotel to get some well-deserved rest.

DAY 7: Koh Tao to Koh Samui

Today we swap one ocean paradise for another, departing Koh Tao and cruising the turquoise waters to reach Koh Samui. Can snorkelling, swimming, soaking up the rays and sipping on fresh coconuts ever get boring? Hmm...no. Our first night in Koh Samui will see us taking in the buzzy nightlife of Chaweng Beach (if you can drag yourself away from the luxe hotel we've all checked-in to, that is.) Shop your heart out at the local markets of Samui’s busiest town (not forgetting that souvenir for your mum!) End the day with a drink and a hearty Thai meal at one of the area’s many legendary beach clubs.

DAY 8: Koh Samui

If you've got a taste for adventure, this glorious island offers plenty to keep hungry explorers enthralled. Take a tour on a Jeep Safari to visit the highlights of Samui. Admire the mighty Wat Phra Yai temple with its 15-metre golden Buddha statue, or see the super on-trend mummified monk at Wat Khunaram. Finally, dance the night away at one of the clubs in this party island and breathe in those last waves of Koh Samui.

DAY 9: Koh Samui

Armed with a totally zen outlook and a backpack full of incredible new memories,it’s time to say your teary goodbyes to your new wolf-pack. Don’t forget to exchange deets. There’s another collection of Thai islands just waiting to be explored.

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