Southern Thailand Sojourn: Nightlife & National Parks
Experience Overview
Now's the time to explore southern Thailand on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Eat your way through Bangkok's street food scene, sleep it off between sipping beachside drinks on Ko Tao island, and hike through the magnificent lowland rainforest of Khao Sok National Park before lazing in a riverside hammock. These eight amazing days give you the best of southern Thailand with this mix of beachside sun and backpacker nightlife.
Highlights
- Explore bustling Bangkok
- Enjoy the natural beauty of Khao Sok National Park
- Relax on the white-sand beaches of Ko Tao and Ko Phangan
- Spot coral and marine life while snorkelling
Trip Details
Product Code: 1605
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Train, local bus, air-con bus, boat, tuk tuk, songthaew, taxi, ferry.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
18 - 35 Year Olds Only
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: ATSS
Starts: Bangkok, Thailand
Finishes: Ko Tao, Thailand
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Kao Thep Pitak Community-Owned Farm & Meal, Ban Ta Khun Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Discover Moment: Bangkok Your Big Night Out Moment: Beach Bar, Ko Tao
- Street food crawl
- Lake Cheow Larn excursion
- Snorkelling trip (Ko Tao)
- Beach time on Thai islands
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Simple hotels (twin-share) (5 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), simple bungalow (1 nt).
- 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Transport
- Train, local bus, air-con bus, boat, tuk tuk, songthaew, taxi, ferry.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $659 ($82 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Bangkok
Arrive at any time.
This evening, the famous Khao San Road is on the itinerary for your first night out. Explore this buzzing traveller hub with your CEO and check out the lively bars and dance parties that line the street. Grab a Thai beer or tea and connect with your fellow travellers. Don't forget to sample local delicacies, and try a deep fried scorpion if you dare!
Day 2: Bangkok/Surat Thani
Get on first-name basis with Thailand's capital city by bike with an optional bike tour. Today, you can check out Wat Pho and the Grand Palace, go for a street food crawl, relax with a Thai massage, or explore the klongs (canals) by boat before boarding the overnight train.
Day 3: Surat Thani/Khao Sok
See southern Thai hospitality in action with breakfast at G Adventures-supported Khao Thep Pitak Community-Owned Farm & Restaurant, where you can also meet other international visitors. Later on, go to Lake Cheow Lan where you can take in the views while hiking or swimming in the national park. Spend tonight falling asleep to the sweet sounds of the jungle.
This area is known for its natural beauty. You know what that means: lots of chances for photos.
Day 4: Khao Sok/Koh Pha Ngan
Head across southern Thailand to find yourself in Ko Phangan. Take the free afternoon to relax on the beach or by the pool — which will be easy since tonight, you'll be staying beachside or poolside in cozy bungalows.
This area is known for its epic nightlife, whether or not there's a Full Moon Party. Make sure you don't miss the sunset. It'll be unforgettable.
Day 5: Koh Pha Ngan
There's no rush to leave Ko Phangan. Use your second day here to catch up on anything you missed yesterday, like exploring the island's waterfalls, swimming in lagoons, going for a hike, or, hey, taking another day to relax beachside.
Day 6: Koh Pha Ngan/Ko Tao
Take the ferry to Ko Tao, a laid-back island known for snorkelling. This afternoon, put on your flippers to see a whole other world underwater. Going beneath the surface not your thing? Go the other way and climb up to the scenic view at Kho Nang Yuan View Point.
Day 7: Ko Tao
Make the most of your last full day in Ko Tao paradise. Spend the day soaking up the sun beachside and be sure to get your fresh seafood fix. For your big night out, venture into the bustling nightlife and grab a drink on our tab to cheers to life-changing adventures with newfound friends. If you want to keep the party going, participate in the massive Ko Tao Pub Crawl.
Day 8: Ko Tao
Today, it's time to say goodbye to your group of newfound friends as the tour ends. Be sure to sneak in some last-minute photos and cheers before you head on your way. If booking a flight out of Ko Samui airport, make sure not to book one earlier than 11:00am.
Want to take the hassle out of getting back to Bangkok? Book the Bangkok Express, a two-day post-tour Extra. Speak to your Global Connection Officer or travel agent to book.
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G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Eloise H. - Traveled, November 2023
it is great to have responsibility about where we r stay and travel but it wasn't great starting a journey where everyone but two other people had been traveling together for the past week as they had already made lasting friendships
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/09/2023
Henry M. - Traveled, November 2023
The nature of the tour - very active but with good amount of rest as well. And the tour guide!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/07/2023
Matthew K. - Traveled, November 2023
It was an amazing trip!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/30/2023
Keaton W. - Traveled, November 2023
The tour guide Samarat ?Spicy Joe? was so helpful and an amazingly valuable asset to my first week in Thailand not only was he able to help find the best spots in town for food and late night drinks but he had a caring approach that wasn't overbearing he has become a friend as I continue my travels and has even let me stay with him in the mountains in Chiang Mai I also loved the group of friends I made on the trip but for me spicy Joe alone could have made the trip 10/10 would give a higher score if it was humanly possible
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/30/2023
Alexandra S. - Traveled, November 2023
There are certain family or friends who might not enjoy group travel, coordinated activities, or might want more luxury travel
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/30/2023
Jasmine R. - Traveled, November 2023
Our CEO Samart Spicy Joe! But also all the other travelers were super nice
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/30/2023
Gregory D. - Traveled, November 2023
Because of Samart ?Spicy Joe?. He made it so easy to join a group of strangers and become a kickass family in no time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/30/2023
Anna D. - Traveled, November 2023
Great value for money
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/30/2023
Calum L. - Traveled, November 2023
Very organized and easy to meet people. Accommodation is all good and transport is smooth.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/16/2023
Tanja M. - Traveled, October 2023
I think G Adventures is a great way to see a lot of things and also experience stuff in a country you wouldn't have, if you went travelling solo
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/09/2023
Sharee G. - Traveled, October 2023
G Adventures was great to meet new people and get an experience with a local guide. Farida made the trip worth it so much!! Going with a group is definitely worth while because it takes the stress away from having to worry about transport, accommodation and planning. You get to make life long friends.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/09/2023
Elizabeth B. - Traveled, October 2023
I had a great trip and definitely would recommend others to do a G Adventures trip
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/09/2023
Sladjan I. - Traveled, October 2023
This trip could have more program
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/09/2023
Justine O - Traveled, October 2023
Personally I had a great experience. I met great people, we did a lot of fun and cool stuff. We ate great food and our guide was just fantastic! The whole group ended up being friends, including the tour guide!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/02/2023
Joshua C. - Traveled, October 2023
Easy as trip organized for you, but pricey way of doing trip
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/26/2023
Volodymyr B. - Traveled, October 2023
Excellent tour, great leaders, few suggestions for improvement.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/26/2023
Clare M. - Traveled, September 2023
I would highly recommend G Adventures to anyone who is interested in group travel. I am really happy with my experience. I would just ask them to make sure they ensure the trip they chose is really what they are looking for. I would be confident that they would enjoy their G Adventures experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/05/2023
Erin G. - Traveled, September 2023
The tours itself take the pressure out of planning the whole holiday. Accommodations and transport went smoothly
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/05/2023
Rachael T. - Traveled, September 2023
The entire trip from start to finish was seamless and enjoyable
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/21/2023
Valentin F. - Traveled, September 2023
Well organized, fun, easy
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/21/2023
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