Transport

Train, local bus, air-con bus, boat, tuk tuk, songthaew, taxi, ferry.

Accommodation

Simple hotels (twin-share) (5 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), simple bungalow (1 nt).

Hygieneprotocol

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Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Meals

5 breakfasts, 2 lunches

Others

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.

Not included:

Flights

International flights not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Optional

Bangkok - Wat Po Visit - Klong Riverboat Tour - Grand Palace Visit - Thai Massage (15-30USD per person) - Royal Barge Museum Khao Sok - Khao Sok National Park Visit - Hiking - Swimming - Tubing - Swimming Ko Pha Ngan - Yoga and Meditation Courses - Ko Pha-Ngan Waterfalls Exploration - Hiking Ko Tao - Bangkok Express: Ko Tao to Bangkok (129-195USD per person)

Others

1. COMBO TRIP Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes.Bangkok - Wat Po Visit (3.50USD per person) - Klong Riverboat Tour (30USD per person) - Royal Barge Museum (3.50USD per person) - Thai Massage (15-30USD per person) - Grand Palace Visit (15USD per person) Khao Sok - Hiking - Swimming - Khao Sok National Park Visit - Tubing (10USD per person) Koh Pha Ngan - Swimming - Yoga and Meditation Courses - Hiking - Koh Pha-Ngan Waterfalls Exploration - Swimming Koh Tao - Bangkok Express: Koh Tao to Bangkok

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Day 1 Day 1: Bangkok
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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!

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Connect With New Friends
Day 2 Day 2: Bangkok/Surat Thani (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Bangkok/Surat Thani (1B)

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.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Basic Overnight Train (beds) 12:00 - 13:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Street Food Crawl
Day 3 Day 3: Surat Thani/Khao Sok (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Surat Thani/Khao Sok (1B, 1L)

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.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Khao Sok 01:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Kao Thep Pitak Community-Owned Farm & Meal
- Lake Cheow Lan Excursion
Day 4 Day 4: Khao Sok/Koh Pha Ngan (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Khao Sok/Koh Pha Ngan (1B)

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.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Khao Sok to Don Sak 02:30 Hr(s)
- Ferry: Don Sak to Ko Pha Ngan 02:30 Hr(s)
- Songthaew: Ko Pha Ngan 00:15 Hr(s)
Day 5 Day 5: Koh Pha Ngan
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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 Day 6: Koh Pha Ngan/Ko Tao (1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Koh Pha Ngan/Ko Tao (1L)

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.

Meals Included:
- Lunch

Transport:
- Ferry 01:30 Hr(s)
- Private Vehicle 00:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Ko Tao Snorkelling
Day 7 Day 7: Ko Tao (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Ko Tao (1B)

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.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Beach Bar

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Open Water Half Day Dive Experience

Additional Notes: Want to discover the fascinating coral and marine life inhabiting the area? Pre-book the Open Water Half Day Dive Experience extra to take two dives, guided by the experts.
Day 8 Day 8: Ko Tao (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Ko Tao (1B)

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.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Departure Day

Additional Notes: Add the “Bangkok Express: Ko Tao to Bangkok” to your adventure and make your way back to bustling Bangkok with the guidance of a CEO. This nifty post-tour Extra includes a ferry to the mainland where you’ll board an overnight train to Bangkok arriving in the city early the next morning. Speak to your Global Connection Officer or travel agent to book.

8 days tour

Southern Thailand Sojourn: Nightlife & National Parks

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Itinerary of your trip Southern Thailand Sojourn: Nightlife & National Parks

Day 1: Bangkok

Day 2: Bangkok/Surat Thani (1B)

Day 3: Surat Thani/Khao Sok (1B, 1L)

Day 4: Khao Sok/Koh Pha Ngan (1B)

Day 5: Koh Pha Ngan

Day 6: Koh Pha Ngan/Ko Tao (1L)

Day 7: Ko Tao (1B)

Day 8: Ko Tao (1B)

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