Basix
18 to 35s
Essential Southern Thailand
8 days • 4.9
5
Excellent
82 reviews
8 days
Start
Bangkok, Thailand
Finish
Phuket, Thailand
Trip Code
TTYC
Min Age
18
Trip Size
1 - 16
Physical Rating
Meals
3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Transport
Boat, Ferry, Public bus, Private vehicle, Overnight sleeper train, Songthaew
Accommodation
Hotel (3 nights), Overnight sleeper train (1 night), Resort (2 nights) Rafthouse (1 night)
From £470(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Step into another world in Khao Sok National Park and go wildlife spotting and waterfall hiking through some of the oldest jungles in the world.
Eat your weight in pad Thai, mango sticky rice, roti bread, street snacks and home-cooked dinners (at your raft house stay), then try your hand at making some delicious local eats at a Thai cooking class.
Discover a real slice of paradise in Ko Samui. Cruise the island, chase waterfalls and use your free time to get a Thai massage or meet the elephants at Samui Elephant Sanctuary.
Visit the Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Center and learn how they rescue leatherneck turtle eggs (and other local turtle species) while providing environmental training to the community.
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.
Is this trip right for you?
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.
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.
The weather in Thailand can be hot, so ensure that you pack accordingly. Please also wear sunscreen and a hat and drink plenty of water.
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
Fall in love with southern Thailand on a nature-focused adventure
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 awesome included activities, like hiking, learning about turtles, 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.
Inclusions
Meals
3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Transport
Boat, Ferry, Public bus, Private vehicle, Overnight sleeper train, Songthaew
Accommodation
Hotel (3 nights), Overnight sleeper train (1 night), Resort (2 nights) Rafthouse (1 night)
Included activities
Bangkok - Wat Pho
Ko Samui - half day guided tour
Khao Sok National Park – Longtail Boat Wildlife Safari
Khao Sok National Park - Rafthouse Stay
Khao Sok National Park – Waterfall Hike
Khao Lak - Tsunami Memorial
Phang Nga - Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Center
Optional activities
Bangkok - Tuk Tuk Experience Urban Adventure - THB2500
Bangkok - Grand Palace - THB500
Bangkok - Jim Thompson's House - THB200
Bangkok - Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) - THB200
Bangkok - Thai Massage - THB300
Ko Samui - Thai Massage - THB300
Ko Samui - Thai Cooking Class - THB2300
Ko Samui - Day trip to Koh Tao - THB2400
Ko Samui - Ang Thong Marine Park tour - THB2500
Ko Samui - Samui Elephant Sanctuary - THB3500
Phuket - Phi Phi & Koh Khai Island Day Trip - THB3500
Phuket - Banana Beach & Koh Mai Ton Day Trip - THB2500
Phuket - Similan Day Trip - THB3500
Phuket - Surin National Marine Park Day Trip - THB3500
Phuket - Elephant Sanctuary - THB3500
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Important notes
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.
Reviews (81)
5 stars
73
4 stars
8
John
Apr 29, 2025
This was one of the best weeks of my life. All my expectations about Thailand and about group travel were blown out of the water. Could not recommend more!!
Ella
Apr 27, 2025
I loved my time on the southern Thailand tour. It’s a great taster of some beautiful parts of Thailand, I’ll definitely be back! Plus our guide, Keng, was so positive and will really be missed.
Bernadetta
Apr 27, 2025
It was a great trip! You can see many things in a short period of time, lots of moving from one place to another but it’s always worth it! The overnight train it’s a fantastic experience! Raft house…the accommodation needs some improvements here and there but it’s not that bad! The scenery it’s just stunning!
Waleed
Apr 27, 2025
Keng was an amazing tour guide/host. He was very friendly, kind and always willing to help, he will be missed, a truly wonderful person who you will create a bond with. He made this trip more memorable and will definitely hold a memory for many years to come. Thank you Keng for everything!
Brandon
Apr 22, 2025
Our experience of Southern Thailand was rich and exciting. Our inclusions were varied and intentional, and our trip leader was hard-working, responsible, and a true delight! Highly recommended!
Audrey-Lee
Apr 20, 2025
This was a wonderful trip that gave me a great experience of southern Thailand. Our guide Melon was so passionate, funny, competent and friendly. I can’t wait to come back and now experience the north of Thailand, maybe even with Melon!
Jose
Apr 19, 2025
Amazing experience! The highlight of the trip was Melon, our tour guide—friendly, knowledgeable, and truly passionate. Melon made every stop fun and insightful. Highly recommend this tour just to meet her!
Antonia
Apr 13, 2025
The trip was fantastic. Met so many amazing people and had the best time in southern Thailand. Thanks to our Guide Melon, she taught us so much about the country and the culture. She always gave us the best recommendations and organized many great optional trips for us too. She was the best! Absolutely recommend!
Benjamin
Apr 13, 2025
What a great trip! Met some amazing people and the trip really was exactly what it said, great places and experiences and Melon our guide was great! Always organised and nothing is too difficult to organise.
Lydia
Apr 13, 2025
I’ll definitely choose intrepid again. Organised, efficient, our guid Melon looked after us really well.
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