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Thai Island Hopper East (Start Koh Samui ( From Mar '26))

9 days
Start and end in Koh Samui
4.8
66 traveler reviews

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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
Ages 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Koh Samui

    This afternoon you'll meet up with your group and get settled into your island base. The evening is yours to do what you like - head to the beach, walk around and get a feel for the place, or just kick back and adjust to being here.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Best Western Chaweng Samui (Previously Nora Chaweng Hotel) (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the island
    • Visit the beach
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  2. Day 2

    Koh Samui to Koh Pha Ngan

    Ferry over to Koh Pha Ngan this morning and you'll find yourself surrounded by endless beaches and turquoise water. After grabbing a Thai island buffet for lunch, head to Haad Yao Beach where you can swim, sunbathe, and take in the coastal views for the rest of the day.

    Meals
    Lunch (Island buffet featuring must-try Thai dishes)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shiralea Backpackers Resort (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Koh Pha Ngan
    • Island buffet lunch featuring Thai dishes
    • Visit Haad Yao Beach
    Landmarks
    Haad Yao Beach
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Koh Pha Ngan

    Today is completely up to you. Lounge on the beach, book a massage, explore the island, or hike through the jungle - your Trip Manager is around if you want suggestions on where to go and what to do based on what interests you.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shiralea Backpackers Resort (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Beach relaxation
    • Massage
    • Island exploration
    • Jungle trek
  4. Day 4

    Koh Pha Ngan to Koh Tao

    Take the ferry to Koh Tao and check into your hotel on Sairee Beach, which is the longest beach on the west side. Wander through the charming streets, then relax at the hotel's beachfront pool before heading out for a sunset dinner with your crew.

    Meals
    Dinner (Sunset dinner with crew)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sairee Hut Resort Koh Tao (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Koh Tao
    • Hotel check-in at Sairee Beach
    • Explore island streets
    • Access to hotel beachfront swimming pool
    • Sunset dinner with crew
    Landmarks
    Sairee Beach
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Koh Tao

    Koh Tao has incredible underwater life with coral and sea turtles, so grab snorkel gear and join a cruise to explore beneath the waves. Above water, the island has hilly terrain with scenic hiking trails and waterfalls depending on the season.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sairee Hut Resort Koh Tao (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Island cruise with snorkeling

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking trails
    • Waterfall viewing
  6. Day 6

    Koh Tao

    You have the day free on Koh Tao. Walk the narrow streets, relax by the pool, or head into the water. If you're into it, sign up for a diving tour to check out vibrant corals and underwater wrecks in the Gulf of Thailand.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sairee Hut Resort Koh Tao (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore narrow streets
    • Pool relaxation
    • Koh Tao Diving tour with guided exploration of corals and wrecks
  7. Day 7

    Koh Tao to Koh Samui

    You'll leave Koh Tao behind and take a cruise across the turquoise water heading to Koh Samui. When you arrive, you'll check into your hotel and then walk out to explore Chaweng Beach. The area has a lively nightlife scene and local markets worth wandering through. By evening, find a beach club for a drink and Thai food as the sun sets.

    Meals
    Dinner (Thai meal at a beach club)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Best Western Chaweng Samui (Previously Nora Chaweng Hotel) (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ferry from Koh Tao to Koh Samui
    • Explore Chaweng Beach nightlife
    • Shop at local markets

    Optional Activities

    • Snorkelling
    • Swimming
    Landmarks
    Chaweng Beach
  8. Day 8

    Koh Samui

    If you're up for adventure, take a Jeep Safari tour across Koh Samui to see the island's highlights, including the 15-metre golden Buddha at Wat Phra Yai temple and the unique mummified monk at Wat Khunaram. End your day dancing and checking out the nightlife on this vibrant party island.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Best Western Chaweng Samui (Previously Nora Chaweng Hotel) (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Jeep Safari tour across Koh Samui
    • Visit Wat Phra Yai temple with 15-metre golden Buddha statue
    • Visit Wat Khunaram temple to see mummified monk

    Optional Activities

    • Club dancing and nightlife
    Landmarks
    Wat Phra Yai
    Wat Khunaram
  9. Day 9

    Koh Samui

    It's your final day with the group. After saying goodbye to your new friends, you'll head to Koh Samui where more Thai islands await exploration.

    Optional Activities

    • Explore additional Thai islands from Koh Samui
    Landmarks
    Koh Samui
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  • Thai Island Hopper East (Start Koh Samui ( From Mar '26)) reviewer 1
    · January 9th, 2023
    Great way to explore the islands in east of Thailand with bunch of youngsters. Lot of partying in this trip though!
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your photos and review while exploring Thailand. We still hope you have taken lots of lasting highlights away from your time away with us.
    Trip date: December 2022
  • E
    · April 23rd, 2019
    Best tour guide ever!!! Anyone who gets to have Jelly as a tour guide will be very lucky. She’s very fun, attentive and very caring. I really wish I can meet her again in my next contiki.
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    Trip date: April 2019
  • Thai Island Hopper East (Start Koh Samui ( From Mar '26)) reviewer 3
    · April 17th, 2019
    Shannon made my 10th contiki one to remember. She was great fun to travel with yet organised and professional the whole time and made the tour nothing but enjoyable. I hope to somehow be lucky enough to get Shannon as a TM again one day
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    Trip date: January 2019
  • LS
    · April 16th, 2019
    Amazing tour, did so many things I wouldn't have done had I not been with contiki. Met life long friends and am so sad to be home!
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    Trip date: April 2019
  • Thai Island Hopper East (Start Koh Samui ( From Mar '26)) reviewer 5
    · April 6th, 2019
    Great tour to relax on. Itinerary isn’t overly full. Can choose to spend time with your group or do your own thing. Lots of opportunity to party, experience the amazing marine parks and shop.
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    Trip date: February 2019
  • Thai Island Hopper East (Start Koh Samui ( From Mar '26)) reviewer 6
    · October 24th, 2018
    Really great tour guide and a phenomenal trip
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    Trip date: January 2018
  • Thai Island Hopper East (Start Koh Samui ( From Mar '26)) reviewer 7
    · September 10th, 2018
    Went on this Contiki Tour and Larrissa is a pretty good tour manager who gave good info about southern Thailand. The hotels were pretty good and the fun things were awesome. Things I should point out is that Thai owned businesses will take good care of you compared to some of the ex-pats businesses that have connections with contiki. The good side I made some good friends on the tour and its one of the best times of my life.
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    Trip date: June 2016
  • G
    · June 27th, 2018
    Once in a lifetime tour, loved every minute of it! We went to some amazing places, experienced some incredible activities and stayed in some great accomodation. Wouldn't hesitate to highly recommend the Contiki Thai Island Hopper East, 10/10.
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    Trip date: June 2015
  • JW
    · July 18th, 2017
    Shannon is an incredible guide with more passion and energy than anyone else i have ever met. Her primary focus is to ensure that every traveler has an unforgettable experience and she goes to great lengths to ensure that this occurs. My tours with her have been the best times of my life. Tour with shannon and you will not be disappointed. God only knows what "shannigans" she may have in store for you!
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    Trip date: August 2015
  • DM
    · July 18th, 2017
    Did a thailand contiki with shannon and it was much better then i could have ever hoped for, great accommodation, amazing sites and she run it perfectly, we had basically no trouble going where we needed to go and were taken to the best places that made the trip extremely enjoyable, would love to get on another contiki with her if i ever get the chance to again!
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    Trip date: May 2015

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