Thai Intro 9 Day

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  Lydia

  Asked on June 10th, 2026

  We are an adventurous family of five (think Kilimanajaro, skiing, diving etc) and wanted to book this tour. A few questions. 1) We are ages 57,56, 23,21,17 - does this work for this tour? 2) Since we are five would we have 2 double rooms and then pay for one single supplement? 3) Would you suggest adding additional days, if so where?

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    INTRO TravelOperator•Written June 2026

    Our tours have a minimum age requirement of 18 and a maximum age limit of 49. Unfortunately, we're unable to book travellers onto our tours if they fall outside of this age range.
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  Tracy

  Asked on May 31st, 2026

  Can you let me know how I should book my flights in time for the tour to begin? Also, what time is ideal to land in Bangkok? How does transportation back to Bangkok work on the last day?

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    INTRO TravelOperator•Written June 2026

    On Day 1 of your trip, there are no planned activities, so you can choose to arrive at any time. The group meets around 7pm for a welcome dinner, so we recommend arriving before then if possible. If not, no worries! We can still arrange your airport pickup, and you can meet up with the group afterwards. If you choose to arrive a day or two before your trip begins, that's absolutely fine! We can arrange an extra night at the starting accommodation for you, and you'll still be able to get picked up from the airport! Our Thai Intro 9 Day tour then finishes on the beautiful island of Koh Phangan in the south of Thailand. If you're staying on longer in Thailand then don't worry, your group leader will help you organise all of your onward travel including any of our awesome Add-on Trips. If you're just doing the Thai Intro 9 day trip, the quickest way back to Bangkok is by taking a short 45 min ferry ride from Koh Phangan to the neighbouring island of Koh Samui and then a 1 hour flight back to Bangkok. Total travel time is approximately 4 hours. The Koh Samui > Bangkok flight can be booked with bangkokair.com and should be booked no earlier than 10am on day 9 of the trip. Make sure you leave enough time for the connecting Bangkok international flight. We will book the ferry from Koh Phangan > Koh Samui for you but you may want to go ahead and book the flight yourself to ensure the best price.
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    Tracy

    Traveler•Written June 2026

    Any promo codes for first timers booking?
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    INTRO TravelOperator•Written June 2026

    Yes we are currently running our Out Of Office promo at the moment and have 10% off all tours so it's a perfect time to book!!
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    Tracy

    Traveler•Written June 2026

    I looked up flights from Samui to Bangkok, and it looks like there are no flights available after 10 am. The earliest flight after 10 am departs at 18:40. How do you suggest I plan my last travel day, given the ferry, the flight in Thailand, and my return to LAX?
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    INTRO TravelOperator•Written June 2026

    I completely understand that onward travel can feel a bit daunting, but rest assured it's actually very straightforward. Catching a ferry in Thailand is a bit like taking a bus in the US - just with much more beautiful scenery! Ferries to Koh Samui run frequently, and the airport there is small, making flights quick and easy too. I'd recommend starting by checking your flight options from Bangkok to LAX, and then we can work backwards to find the best connection for you. If your Bangkok–LAX flight is in the late evening, the 18:40 option you've found could work really well. Another option would be to fly home the following day. In that case, we could arrange an extra night at the group hotel on Koh Phangan, or in a hotel close to the airport on Koh Samui. Alternatively, our 13-day Thai Experience tour ends in Phuket, which has an international airport. This can make the return journey feel a little simpler. Either way, there's no need to worry - your Group Leader will be on hand to arrange your transport back to the airport and take care of everything, so you can just relax and enjoy the journey.
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    Tracy

    Traveler•Written June 2026

    Does the 13-day Thai Experience share the same itinerary as the 9 Day Thai Intro tour? That's what it looks like on the brochure you sent, but I am unable to find that exact tour on the site. And do you have an idea around what time we will be hopping on the ferry on Day 9?
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    INTRO TravelOperator•Written June 2026

    There is also the option to fly from Surat Thani Airport, so you may be able to get an earlier flight back up to Bangkok from there instead :) It's the next quickest option, and many airlines, including AirAsia, Nok Air, Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways, and Thai Smile, operate flights from there. The total travel time is approximately 7 hours, and costs start from around $80 / £40, including the ferry and flight. If choosing this option, we recommend booking a flight from Surat Thani no earlier than 1:00pm on Day 9. As Sasha mentioned, it's probably best to have a look at flights from Bangkok to LAX first and then work backwards from there to see if you can find a suitable flight from Surat Thani. The Bangkok to Koh Phangan part of the trips is similar, with a few differences. And then on the 13-day Experience trip, you will then continue on to Koh Phi Phi before finishing up in Phuket!
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    Tracy

    Traveler•Written June 2026

    Any chance you can let me know how many people are on the July 23rd tour so far?
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    INTRO TravelOperator•Written June 2026

    Currently we have 6 bookings on the Thai Intro tour on 23rd July - all female in their early 20s!
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    Tracy

    Traveler•Written June 2026

    Do you think the tour will fill up more as the date gets closer?
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    INTRO TravelOperator•Written June 2026

    It's very likely yes, we get lots of late bookings on our Thailand trips and with summer coming up many people are still planning their adventures :)
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  Tara

  Asked on February 18th, 2026

  What is the closest international airport near Koh Phangan. How can I get to the closest airport?

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    Tara

    Traveler•Written February 2026

    How much is one extra night accommodation for one person at the place where the tour ends?
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    INTRO TravelOperator•Written February 2026

    The Thai Intro 9 Day finishes on the beautiful island of Koh Phangan in the south of Thailand. If you're staying on longer in Thailand then don't worry, your group leader will help you organise all of your onward travel including any of our awesome Add-on Trips. If you're going onto the Phi Phi Islands, Koh Tao, Chiang Mai or any other destination in Thailand or SE Asia, we will organise your transport for you if not already pre-booked. If you're just doing the Thai Intro 9 day trip and then going home and need to get back to Bangkok, here are the main options for getting from Koh Phangan back to Bangkok: Koh Phangan > Koh Samui > Bangkok. The quickest way back to Bangkok is by taking a short 45 min ferry ride from Koh Phangan to the neighbouring island of Koh Samui and then a 1 hour flight back to Bangkok. This is the most expensive option at around $200 / £100 for the flight and ferry. Total travel time is approximately 4 hours. The Koh Samui > Bangkok flight can be booked with bangkokair.com and should be booked no earlier than 10am on day 9 of the trip. Make sure you leave enough time for the connecting Bangkok international flight. We will book the ferry from Koh Phangan > Koh Samui for you but you may want to go ahead and book the flight yourself to ensure the best price. Koh Phangan > Surat Thani > Bangkok. The next quickest option is to get the longer 3.5 hour ferry from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani and fly back to Bangkok from there. Many airlines including Air Asia, Nok Air, Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways and Thai Smile operate this flight. Total travel time is approximately 7 hours and cost is approx. $80 / £40 for flight and ferry. This flight should be booked no earlier than 1pm on day 9. We will book the ferry from Koh Phangan > Surat Thani for you but you may want to go ahead and book the flight yourself to ensure the best price. Both Koh Samui and Surat Thani airports are international so you could fly from either airport to other international destinations other than Bangkok as well.
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    INTRO TravelOperator•Written February 2026

    If you'd like to stay on longer at our beautiful beachside bungalows 'Sarana' in Koh Phangan after the trip then just let us know. Extra nights are approx. $40 / £25 a night.
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    Tara

    Traveler•Written February 2026

    If I do the tour starting on 23 March will there be a full moon party that the group will go to? Is it easy to get to?
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    INTRO TravelOperator•Written February 2026

    The 9 day tour starts on 23rd March and ends on the 31st of March, and so we will not be on Koh Phangan for the full moon party. But, don't worry, there will still be plenty of opportunities to party on the beach :)
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    Tara

    Traveler•Written February 2026

    Is the 25th March departure another option to be there for the full moon party?
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    INTRO TravelOperator•Written February 2026

    The 25th March Thai Intro 9 day tour will end on the morning of the 2nd April in Koh Phangan. There is due to be a full moon party on the 2nd April, so if you chose to stay an extra night on Koh Phangan after the tour ends then you can celebrate the full moon party, however please note that the group will continue on to Phi Phi this day. The hotels are usually very busy with travellers celebrating the full moon party, so there will be like-minded travellers to party with. During the full moon party dates, the accommodations on the island can get booked up quickly, so we'd recommend checking with your group leader for accommodation options on the 2nd April as soon as you arrive in Thailand. Alternatively, you're welcome to book your own accommodation independently before the tour starts for the 2nd. Your group leader will be on hand to help you arrange local transport and onward travel too!
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    Tara

    Traveler•Written February 2026

    Where is the actual full moon party on the island. Is it walking distance from accommodation?
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    Tara

    Traveler•Written February 2026

    I can book my own accommodation but would like to know where I should book after the tour finishes and how do i get there? Does the ferry leave from the same place to Bangkok?
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    INTRO TravelOperator•Written February 2026

    The full moon party is at Haadrin Beach in Koh Phangan, it is a 20 minute taxi ride from the INTRO accommodation called Sarana Bungalows, but there will be several taxis going throughout the evening. But if you want to be closer to the action you could book a hotel in Haadrin and stay right in the center and then it will be walking distance.
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    INTRO TravelOperator•Written February 2026

    Songthaew taxis are the way to get around Koh Phangan, and your leader can book these for you if you need to get to another accommodation or to the pier to make your way back to Bangkok!
  
  
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  Pat

  Asked on January 29th, 2026

  what type of hotels is 2 stars?

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    INTRO TravelOperator•Written January 2026

    Our Thai Intro 9 day is the perfect mix of culture, adventure, nightlife and chill time. It's packed full of incredible (and included) experiences like ancient temples, floating bungalows in the middle of the rainforest, island boat trips to amazing beaches, the list goes on! Plus some amazing accommodation, an instant group of friends and an awesome group leader to take care of everything. If they have a little more time then definitely check out our 12 and 18 day options, which include the iconic Phi Phi islands and the culture / adventure capital of Chiang Mai!
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  Nicola

  Asked on November 19th, 2025

  Is there transportation at the end of the tour back to Bangkok airport because i plan on flying to Taiwan after the tour?

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    INTRO TravelOperator•Written November 2025

    Our 9 Day finishes with check-out from the hotel on the beautiful island of Koh Phangan in the south of Thailand. After the tour ends, if you need to get straight back to the airport then your Group Leader can help you organise all aspects of your journey and you'll just pay for the transport locally.
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    Nicola

    Traveler•Written November 2025

    If we can fly to Taiwan from Koh Samui or Surat Thani airport after the tour on the last day, that would be amazing as well.
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    Nicola

    Traveler•Written November 2025

    18 would work, is there a contact for the tour guide, or when we book the tour, then we can plan everything out. Figuring out the flights and how it would work if we plan on flying from NYC-Thailand-Taiwan-nyc. Would they be able to help with the flight to Thailand and also also to Taiwan to make sure it aligns with the tour time?
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    INTRO TravelOperator•Written November 2025

    Your group leader will send out a welcome email 2 weeks before your start date with their contact details. Sometimes it can end up in your junk or spam folder, so be sure to check there just in case it's hiding! If you'd like us to double check any flight times you find you can also message us here on TourRadar after booking! Whilst we cannot book or find the flights for you be can make sure it has you on time for your tour!
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  Nick

  Asked on November 9th, 2025

  Do we get to chose how many people we board with on this trip? Or do we just get placed with a certain number of people?

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    INTRO TravelOperator•Written November 2025

    All of the accommodations are twin-share and you'll be sharing a room with one other person of the same gender throughout. We try our best to room you with someone of a similar age too. A lot of Group Members make their their new travel bestie this way!
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  Naomi

  Asked on September 27th, 2025

  Do you have any service to pick up from the airport?

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    INTRO TravelOperator•Written September 2025

    Yes, an airport pick is included and even if you were to arrive a day or 2 before the trip begins, as long as you were staying at the starting hotel, we would still be able to get you picked up from the airport.
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    Naomi

    Traveler•Written September 2025

    Would prefer the private room
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    INTRO TravelOperator•Written September 2025

    A private room for the Thai Intro 9 Day tour would be an additional 250 EUR and wouldn't be available on the overnight train and depending on the numbers of the group, a private room may not be available at Sarana Bungalows, Koh Phangan.
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  Patricia

  Asked on September 21st, 2025

  Do we have to arrange our own transportation back to the airport? I saw there are several options of transportation off the island.

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    INTRO TravelOperator•Written September 2025

    Regarding your travel at the end of the tour, you will just need to book your own flight home. Your Group Leader will help you organise your travel back to the airport from Koh Phangan, where the tour ends. They'll make sure everything is booked and that you're totally comfortable with all elements of your onwards journey.
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    Patricia

    Traveler•Written September 2025

    Could you please confirm if travellers in their 40s can join this adventure?
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    INTRO TravelOperator•Written September 2025

    There are two options to continue your journey: 1. Take a ferry from Koh Pha Ngan to Koh Samui and then a quick flight back to Bangkok. This is the fastest and most convenient way. 2. Alternatively, you can take a ferry ride from Koh Pha Ngan to the mainland, followed by a bus trip back to Bangkok, taking approximately 10-13 hours.
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  Lynn

  Asked on August 20th, 2025

  We are planning a trip to Thaisland on February in 2026. This tour seems ideal. My wife did something like this 22 years ago. The tour suggest and age of 18 to 39. We are 2 coupless and range in age from 66 to 77, We are .all in good shape.Could we take this tour.

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    INTRO TravelOperator•Written August 2025

    We do have a maximum age limit of 55 for these tours, as most of our travellers tend to be in their 20s and 30s. Because of this, we don't think this particular trip would be the best fit for you.
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  Allan

  Asked on July 17th, 2025

  On the overnight train, are there beds to sleep on or is it sitting upright in our seats?

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    INTRO TravelOperator•Written July 2025

    The beds on the overnight train fold down into flat beds, and the train staff will get them set up for you, including providing the pillow and sheets.