Basix
18 to 35s
Essential Southern Thailand
8 Days | Fall in love with southern Thailand on a nature-focused adventure
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Start
Bangkok, Thailand
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Finish
Phuket, Thailand
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Trip Code
TTYC
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Min Age
18
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Trip Size
1 - 16
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Physical Rating
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Meals
3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
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Transport
Boat, Ferry, Public bus, Private vehicle, Overnight sleeper train, Songthaew
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Accommodation
Hotel (3 nights), Overnight sleeper train (1 night), Resort (2 nights) Rafthouse (1 night)
From £550(8 days)
Trip Informations
Love beaches? Islands? Cocktails? Well, you’ll love this trip! Head from buzzing Bangkok to blissful Ko Samui and Phuket on this eight-day southern Thailand adventure. With loads of free time to go snorkelling, swimming and waterfall-chasing, you’ll also enjoy loads of awesome included activities, like hiking, learning about turtles, cruising, blissing out on the beach and getting your safari fix in the jungle of Khao Sok National Park. Stay in a traditional raft house and be treated to some classic Thai hospitality, then end it all in vibrant Phuket.
Why you’ll love this trip
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Discover a real slice of paradise in Ko Samui. Cruise the island, go chasing waterfalls and relax on the beach before heading out to one of the famous beach bars.
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Step into another world in Khao Sok National Park – an essential experience in Thailand, nature-lover or not (but how could you not be?). You’ll go wildlife spotting and waterfall hiking through some of the oldest jungles in the world.
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Eat your weight in pad Thai, mango sticky rice, roti bread, street snacks and homecooked dinners (at your raft house stay) then wash it all down with a cocktail or two – yum!
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Explore vibrant nightlife, beach bars and beach clubs in Bangkok, Ko Samui and Phuket with new like-minded friends and a local leader who knows all the best spots.
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Visit the Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Center and learn how they work with local organisations and educational facilities to rescue leatherneck turtle eggs (and other local turtle species) and provide the community with environmental training.
Is this trip right for you?
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Travel with the locals! This trip involves some long stints of travel using local transport, including a 13-hour overnight train to Surat Thani. Although conditions are basic, overnight trains are a great experience and the best way to travel long distances, meet locals and maximise time at your destinations. Occasionally passengers of different genders will be required to share a compartment and/or you'll be sharing with locals or travellers from other groups.
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As this is a Basix trip, the majority of activities are optional and you'll have lots of free time. This means you're able to do your own thing at your own pace. Accommodation will be basic but is always comfortable.
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The weather in Thailand can be hot and sticky, so ensure that you pack accordingly. Please also wear sunscreen and a hat and drink plenty of water.
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This trip is part of a longer itinerary. You might be joining travellers who have already spent some time together. If you have more time to explore, you might like to check out Real Thailand.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Bangkok
- DAY 2Bangkok - Overnight Train
- DAY 3Ko Samui
- DAY 4Ko Samui
- DAY 5Khao Sok National Park
- DAY 6Khao Sok National Park - Phuket
- DAY 7Phuket
- DAY 8Phuket
Inclusions
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3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
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Boat, Ferry, Public bus, Private vehicle, Overnight sleeper train, Songthaew
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Hotel (3 nights), Overnight sleeper train (1 night), Resort (2 nights) Rafthouse (1 night)
festival Activities
circleBangkok - Wat Pho
circleKo Samui - half day guided tour
circleKhao Sok National Park – Longtail Boat Wildlife Safari
circleKhao Sok National Park - Rafthouse Stay
circleKhao Sok National Park – Waterfall Hike
circleKhao Lak - Tsunami Memorial
circlePhang Nga - Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Center
museum Add on activities
circleBangkok - Tuk Tuk Experience Urban Adventure - THB2500
circleBangkok - Temple & River of Kings Urban Adventure - THB2900
circleBangkok - Grand Palace - THB500
circleBangkok - Jim Thompson's House - THB200
circleBangkok - Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) - THB200
circleBangkok - Thai Massage - THB250
circleKo Samui - Thai Massage - THB300
circleKo Samui - Thai Cooking Class - THB2300
circleKo Samui - Day trip to Koh Tao - THB2400
circleKo Samui - Ang Thong Marine Park tour - THB2500
circleKo Samui - Samui Elephant Sanctuary - THB3500
circlePhuket - Phi Phi & Koh Khai Island Day Trip - THB3500
circlePhuket - Banana Beach & Koh Mai Ton Day Trip - THB2500
circlePhuket - Similan Day Trip - THB3500
circlePhuket - Surin National Marine Park Day Trip - THB3500
circlePhuket - Elephant Sanctuary - THB3500
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is available if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The Single Supplement excludes Day 2 (Overnight Train) and day 5 (Raft house). Please note that some room configurations have two single beds, although a double bed will always be requested.
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