what type of hotels is 2 stars?

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!

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

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.

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?

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!

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Is it possible for us to meet you at the end of the train trip, making our way there by private car

Am I too old for the tour? Is it possible to upgrade the accommodation?

How many people participated in the tour last year in late November? Which islands are covered on day 7? Is there an age limit for this tour?

The group size varies from trip to trip, but for Thai Intro we usually have around 18 to 22 people in each group. Day 7 is an epic tour around Koh Phangan, starting with a secret beach, then Koh Raham for snorkeling, lunch at a waterfall, and Koh Ma beach. Our tours are for over 18's only. The majority of people are aged 18 to 39, but we regularly have people in their 40's travel with us.

Is it too old for us to participate?

The majority of our group members are in their 20's and 30's, so unfortunately I don't think our tours would be suitable for you and your family.

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- River Canal Tour
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- Tuk Tuk tour through Bangkok streets
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- Long-tail boat tour through limestone cliffs
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Koh Phangan
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Koh Phangan
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Koh Phangan
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- Beach BBQ
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Koh Phangan
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Kira
February 26th, 2026
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The Thai island explorer tour is a brilliant snapshot to the gorgeous islands of Thailand. It’s bustling, busy and...
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Hello Kira, Thank you for your review. We’re really glad you enjoyed exploring the Thai islands and had such a great experience on the tour. Love and Ella will be very happy to hear your kind words. Kind regards, The INTRO Travel Team
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February 26th, 2026
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I went on the Thai Island Explorer tour with both excellent leaders Love & Ella, they truly made the trip enjoyable...
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Hello Roisin, Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re really glad you had such a great time on the Thai Island Explorer trip and that everything felt easy and well organised throughout. Love and Ella will be very happy to hear your kind words. Kind regards, The INTRO Travel Team
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Jack
February 26th, 2026
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Great itinerary, lots of fun activities at a great pace. All transport to and from activities and between...
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Hello Jack, Thank you for your review. We’re really glad you enjoyed the itinerary and that everything ran smoothly throughout the trip. Love and Ella will be happy to hear your kind words. Kind regards, The INTRO Travel Team
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Amelia
December 9th, 2025
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Bobby was amazing!! The best tour guide so so helpful and always there for us answering questions, advice anything....
Bobby was amazing!! The best tour guide so so helpful and always there for us answering questions, advice anything. He made the Vietnam trip so memorable thank you xxShow more
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Hey Amelia! Thanks so much for your review. We’re really glad you felt so supported throughout the trip and that Bobby helped make it such a memorable experience. He’ll love reading this! Kind Regards, The INTRO Travel Team
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Praveena
December 1st, 2025
5
An amazing experience seeing different parts of Thailand (both city and beach side). We had a small group of 11 and...
An amazing experience seeing different parts of Thailand (both city and beach side). We had a small group of 11 and it was the perfect size, we all spent time together getting to know each other in a range of settings from kayaking to playing competitive card games! Our local guides Nat/James Bond and Willie and our group leader Maddie made it such a special experience, they brought the energy every day and always made sure we were well looked after! Couldn’t have asked for a better Thailand trip!Show more
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Hey Praveena Thanks so much for sharing this. We’re really glad the smaller group size worked so well and that the mix of city and beach experiences made the trip extra special. Maddie and the local guides will love hearing this, sounds like a great group and an awesome adventure all round! Kind Regards, The INTRO Travel Team
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Rachel
October 29th, 2025
5
Bobby was an amazing tour guide who always ensured we were safe and sound. Any issues we encountered on the trip he...
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Thanks so much for your review, Rachel. We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great time in Thailand and that Bobby made the trip so memorable. His energy and care always shine through, and we’re glad you felt so supported throughout your adventure. Kind regards, The INTRO Travel team
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Jade
June 14th, 2025
5
Fantastic experience. Was totally against group travel and was a prude about it (I preferred off the path type solo...
Fantastic experience. Was totally against group travel and was a prude about it (I preferred off the path type solo travel). Paula single handedly changed this with her attitude, she felt like an informative friend rather than a tour guide. The entire experience felt so natural and engagingShow more
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Jacob
June 14th, 2025
5
This is my 6th trip with intro travel and Paula is one of the greats. A fantastic with an amazing group leader
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Anonymous
June 1st, 2025
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The Thai intro tour had stunning sights, great beaches, amazing food and parties
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Cynthia
May 13th, 2025
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Izzy was a wonderful guide ! Bubbly and kind, patient and enthusiastic. It was all around lovely I’m so grateful for...
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Pat
Asked on January 29th, 2026
what type of hotels is 2 stars?
Accommodation
- 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?
Flights / Transfers
Transport
- 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.
- N
  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?
- 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?
Accommodation
Group size
- 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?
Tour Details
Transport
- 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
- 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.
Flights / Transfers
Transport
- 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?
- 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.
Age Range
Tour Details
- 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?
Transport
- 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.
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Gregory
Asked on June 5th, 2025
Is it possible for us to meet you at the end of the train trip, making our way there by private car
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  Gregory
  Traveler•Written June 2025
  Am I too old for the tour? Is it possible to upgrade the accommodation?
- G
  Gregory
  Traveler•Written June 2025
  Is it possible to get a list of the accommodation, I would like this before booking
- INTRO TravelOperator•Written June 2025
  The majority of people on our tours are aged 18 to 40 with many in their 20s/30s, but we regularly have people in their 40's and 50's travel with us and have an incredible time! We generally find that our Premium tours (such as the Thai Experience) are well suited to those in their 50's. But as long as you have an appetite for adventure and are happy bonding with people of all backgrounds, you'll fit in perfectly!
- INTRO TravelOperator•Written June 2025
  You'll stay in a variety of amazing accommodation whilst on tour. Whether it's a beachside resort, a hotel in the centre of the city, a treehouse in the jungle or a floating bungalow on a beautiful lake! Depending on the tour, the accommodation will either be twin, double or triple share, with occasional multi-share rooms. We do not have an option to upgrade the accommodation on this tour.
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Gary
Asked on April 9th, 2025
How many people participated in the tour last year in late November? Which islands are covered on day 7? Is there an age limit for this tour?
Age Range
Group size
Tour Details
- INTRO TravelOperator•Written April 2025
  The group size varies from trip to trip, but for Thai Intro we usually have around 18 to 22 people in each group. Day 7 is an epic tour around Koh Phangan, starting with a secret beach, then Koh Raham for snorkeling, lunch at a waterfall, and Koh Ma beach. Our tours are for over 18's only. The majority of people are aged 18 to 39, but we regularly have people in their 40's travel with us.
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  Gary
  Traveler•Written April 2025
  How do I get back to Phuket from Koh Phangan? Will I have to make arrangements on my own back home?
- INTRO TravelOperator•Written April 2025
  To get to Phuket from Koh Phangan you will need to take a ferry and a bus OR fly from Koh Samui. If you opt to fly then you will need to arrange this in advance. If you opt for the ferry and bus combo then your Group Leader can support you with booking this locally.
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  Gary
  Traveler•Written April 2025
  What activities will be done on Koh Phangan? Why don't you do this tour to ring in the New Year?
- INTRO TravelOperator•Written April 2025
  On Koh Phangan, activities include beach hopping, Muay Thai/Yoga, massages, and beach parties. We do not run trips over Christmas & New Year so our Group Leaders and operators can have a break with their families.
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  Gary
  Traveler•Written April 2025
  I turn 50 this year. Will my age be an issue for this tour? Is a single room optional? How long is the ferry from Ko Pha Ngan to Krabi?
- INTRO TravelOperator•Written April 2025
  No age issue! We regularly have people in their 50's join us. We can look into a private room. Note that rooms are shared by same gender, and you'll be limited time in rooms due to activities. The journey from Koh Phangan to Krabi is a 2-2.5 hour ferry to mainland, then a 3-3.5 hour bus journey.
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  Gary
  Traveler•Written April 2025
  If I want to do the official full moon party on Dec 5th, I'd need the Nov 30th to Dec 8th departure. What's the cost for a private room?
- INTRO TravelOperator•Written April 2025
  For a private room on the Thailand Intro 9 Day tour, it will be an additional $300 USD. We currently have availability for the 30th November start date.
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Tania
Asked on April 7th, 2025
Is it too old for us to participate?
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- INTRO TravelOperator•Written April 2025
  The majority of our group members are in their 20's and 30's, so unfortunately I don't think our tours would be suitable for you and your family.

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