Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
You'll arrive in Bangkok and drop your bags off for safe keeping. The rest of the day is yours to wander around however you want. If food interests you, there's an optional lunch tour to check out Bangkok's best local eats. Later this evening, you'll head to the train station and board an overnight service heading to Surat Thani.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Overnight Train)
Optional Activities
- Bangkok food scene lunch tour
Landmarks Bangkok - Day 2
Surat Thani to Koh Pha Ngan
After pulling into Surat Thani early morning, you'll catch a ferry over to Koh Pha Ngan. Lunch happens at a buffet with traditional Thai dishes once you arrive. During the afternoon, you'll make your way to Haad Yao Beach and spend time swimming in the water.
- Meals
- Lunch (Island buffet lunch with Thai food)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shiralea Backpackers Resort (or similar))
Included Activities
- Island buffet lunch with Thai food
- Visit to Haad Yao Beach
- Swimming and water activities
Landmarks Haad Yao Beach Koh Pha Ngan 
- Day 3
Koh Pha Ngan
Today is completely open. You can stay on the beach and relax, book a massage, walk around the island on your own, or tackle one of the jungle trails. Your Trip Manager is there if you want suggestions on what to do.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shiralea Backpackers Resort (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Massage services
- Island exploration
- Jungle trek
Landmarks Koh Pha Ngan - Day 4
Koh Pha Ngan to Koh Tao
A ferry gets you from Koh Pha Ngan to Koh Tao this morning. Once you settle into your hotel on Sairee Beach (the island's longest stretch on the west side), you can wander the local streets and check things out. Later you might take a dip in the hotel's beachfront pool or have your Trip Manager show you around. The group will gather for dinner as the sun sets.
- Meals
- Dinner (Sunset dinner with Thai food and cocktails)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sairee Hut Resort Koh Tao (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer to Koh Tao
- Hotel check-in at Sairee Beach
- Island exploration
- Sunset dinner with the crew
Optional Activities
- Beachfront swimming pool at hotel
Landmarks Sairee Beach Koh Tao 
- Day 5
Koh Tao
Koh Tao's underwater life is the focus today. You can join an island cruise to go snorkeling and see the coral reefs and sea turtles the place is known for. If water activities aren't your thing, hiking trails and waterfalls dot the hillier parts of the island (weather dependent).
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sairee Hut Resort Koh Tao (or similar))
Included Activities
- Snorkeling on island cruise
Optional Activities
- Hiking trails
- Waterfall visits
Landmarks Koh Tao - Day 6
Koh Tao
This day is flexible and yours to shape. Wander narrow streets, hang by the pool, or get in the ocean. If diving appeals to you, there's an optional guided tour into the Gulf of Thailand where the corals and underwater wrecks are worth seeing. You'll head back to the hotel to rest afterward.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sairee Hut Resort Koh Tao (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Koh Tao Diving with guided tour of corals and wrecks
- Explore narrow streets
- Pool relaxation
- Ocean diving
Landmarks Koh Tao Gulf of Thailand - Day 7
Koh Tao to Koh Samui
You'll leave Koh Tao this morning and head out on a boat across clear turquoise water toward Koh Samui. Along the way, there's time for swimming and snorkeling at a couple of spots. Once you arrive, walk around Chaweng Beach and check out the local markets and shops scattered throughout the area. The beach comes alive at night with plenty of bars and restaurants. By evening, grab a drink and order some Thai food at one of the beach clubs right on the sand.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Thai meal at beach club)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Chaweng Samui (Previously Nora Chaweng Hotel) (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry cruise from Koh Tao to Koh Samui
- Snorkelling and swimming during ferry journey
Optional Activities
- Shopping at local markets in Samui's busiest town
- Nightlife and beach clubs at Chaweng Beach
Landmarks Chaweng Beach 
- Day 8
Koh Samui
An optional Jeep Safari tour lets you see Koh Samui's highlights, including Wat Phra Yai with its 15-meter golden Buddha, or Wat Khunaram where a famous mummified monk is on display. Later, you can hit one of the island's clubs and dance through your last night on the island.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Chaweng Samui (Previously Nora Chaweng Hotel) (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Jeep Safari tour of Samui highlights
- Visit to Wat Phra Yai temple
- Visit to Wat Khunaram
- Club dancing
Landmarks Wat Phra Yai Wat Khunaram Koh Samui - Day 9
Koh Samui
Time to wrap up and say goodbye to everyone you've met on this trip. You'll exchange contact info with your group before heading out to explore more of Thailand's islands on your own. It's a good moment to reflect on everything you've done and the people you've gotten to know along the way.
Optional Activities
- Explore more Thai islands
Landmarks Koh Samui
