Basix
Essential Southern Thailand
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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 £545(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Is this trip right for you?
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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, 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.
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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, 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
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.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Bangkok
- DAY 2Day 2 • Bangkok - Overnight Train
- DAY 3Day 3 • Ko Samui
- DAY 4Day 4 • Ko Samui
- DAY 5Day 5 • Khao Sok National Park
- DAY 6Day 6 • Khao Sok National Park - Phuket
- DAY 7Day 7 • Phuket
- DAY 8Day 8 • Phuket
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
airport_shuttle Transport
Boat, Ferry, Public bus, Private vehicle, Overnight sleeper train, Songthaew
bed Accommodation
Hotel (3 nights), Overnight sleeper train (1 night), Resort (2 nights) Rafthouse (1 night)
festival Included 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 Optional activities
circleBangkok - Tuk Tuk Experience Urban Adventure - THB2500
circleBangkok - Grand Palace - THB500
circleBangkok - Jim Thompson's House - THB200
circleBangkok - Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) - THB200
circleBangkok - Thai Massage - THB300
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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Trip size max: 16 - 10 spaces left
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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.
Reviews (100)
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My-An
Aug 30, 2025
The Thailand trip was a lifetime experience. We did many things I never would have doing alone. Tony our guide turned every day into a new adventure. Thanks alot!
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Aaron
Aug 30, 2025
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Tom
Aug 30, 2025
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Genevieve
Aug 30, 2025
This trip was short but sweet! It’s a great way to see a lot in a short amount of time.
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Lorena
Aug 30, 2025
Amazing destination, incredible group of people that I can now call friends, very well organized by our guide Tony. I literally don’t want to leave this place, it was a perfect adventure and experience! Book it!!
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Toby
Aug 26, 2025
Intrepid was great from start to finish, from the booking to the request of a couples room to the meeting, Info and group leader. Massive thanks to Intrepid and especially Phatsada Khoonla (the group leader) for an incredible trip!
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Tatum
Aug 26, 2025
I never would have thought to go on a guided tour but my friend was going so I decided to tag along - I now don't think I'll travel any other way!! Stress-free travel, made new friends all over the world and experienced things I'd never have thought if I travelled by myself!
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Abdullah
Jul 14, 2025
This trip was beyond excellent! I came to Thailand as a complete solo stranger, but left with numerous friends and hundreds of memories. Beyond Thankful for the way the trip was organized, and our Guide Melon's optimism made it even better.
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Eleanor
Jul 13, 2025
Our tour guide Melon was amazing and made our first trip with intrepid so memorable! This trip allowed us discovered so much of Thailand. The authentic food was also incredible, Melon took us to the best places.
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Sahara
Jul 08, 2025
Couldn’t recommend this trip enough. Saw some amazing parts of Thailand including amazing blue water, went on amazing adventures that you wouldn’t think of doing normally and met the loveliest people.