Thai Island Hopper East (Until January 2025)
Overview
Highlights
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Dinner (D)
- Koh Tao: Relax with your new besties, cocktail in hand, as you fill up on Thai food and watch a dreamy sunset. #islandvibes
- Koh Pha Ngan: Spice up your life with some Thai food. Then treat yourself to a cocktail and catch a legendary sunset with your squad.
- Koh Pha Ngan: With our time on the island coming to an end, there can be no better way to cap off our final night than to watch the sunset over a stunning infinity pool, a delicious drink in hand - simply perfect.
What's this trip about?
Itinerary
If anything gets a pack of travellers feeling hyped it's the prospect of 9 days exploring the fabled Thai islands. If you can drag yourselves away from the luxe hotel we've all checked-in to, our first night in Koh Samui as a squad will see us taking in the buzzy nightlife of Chaweng Beach.
Best Western Chaweng Samui (Previously Nora Chaweng Hotel) (or similar)
Really, can snorkelling, swimming, soaking up the rays and sipping on fresh coconuts ever get boring? Hmm...no. But if you've got a taste for adventure, this glorious island offers plenty to keep hungry explorers enthralled. Visit the mighty Wat Phra Yai temple with i...
Three days in Samui means plenty of time to get a taste of the place - and we don't just say that figuratively. Mangosteen & rambutan fresh off the tree, coconut & lime Panang curries & mango sticky rice are just some of the flavours on offer to pleasure y...
Today we swap one ocean paradise for another, departing Koh Samui and cruising the Gulf of Thailand to Koh Tao. Ah, life on the Kohs - that's Thai for islands, if you hadn't already noticed. Today we have an orientation walk and an all included beach-side dinner to se...
Getting under water should be high priority today. Abounding in coral beauty and (wait for it) sea turtles, Koh Tao's diving reputation is well documented. Grab a snorkel and ask your Trip Manager for the islands hidden spots. Above land, the islands hilly landscapes ...
Will we be sad to leave Koh Tao today? Maybe slightly. But with another swaying palm trees destination calling our names, we're hardly sobbing into our backpacks. This afternoon we make our way to Koh Pha Ngan. Koh Pha Ngan is fringed by flawless beaches that offer en...
Enjoying a traditional Thai massage whilst listening to the sound of the waves, the sea breeze tickling your body - now that should be up there as a top 10 life goal. Once ticked, more Koh Pha Ngan beach hangs and some time exploring the island, fresh coconut in hand, can complete your day. *Happy sigh*
Shiralea Backpackers Resort (or similar)
Breakfast
It's the second last day of our island adventure and 'mai pen rai - don't worry, be happy' is now the group mentality. Enjoy a lazy breakfast and dose up on Vitamin D. It's our last full one together, so make it count.
Shiralea Backpackers Resort (or similar)
Breakfast, Dinner
Breathe in those last waves of Koh Pha Ngan air before we hit the seas for our ferry ride back to where it all began, Koh Samui. We'll arrive back in Samui armed with a totally zen outlook and a backpack full of incredible new memories. Say your teary goodbyes to your...
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Contiki Reviews & Ratings
Benjamin Buening
Oct 2024
Thai Island Hopper East
Everything about this trip was absolutely amazing. Hannah, our Tour Manager, was absolutely phenomenal. The way she was able to bring the group together as one on th...
Trusted Customer
Oct 2024
Thai Island Hopper East
Absolute best time. Had the most amazing trip manager Hann...
Kate Mapleson
Oct 2024
Thai Island Hopper East
So amazing. Our trip manager made the trip 10 times bett...
Trusted Customer
Sep 2024
Thai Island Hopper East
If your looking for something a little more lay back and relax vibes this is for you. Plenty of time and places to have fun but also heaps of nice beach clubs and ba...
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Trusted Customer
Dec 2024
Japan Winter Wonder
Yuj was the best! Made our days so much fun and memorable.
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- Best Western Chaweng Samui (Previously Nora Chaweng Hotel) (or similar)
- Sairee Hut Resort Koh Tao (or similar)
- Shiralea Backpackers Resort (or similar)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Dinner (D)
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