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Southern Thailand Sojourn: Nightlife & National Parks

8 days, Bangkok to Koh Tao

8 days

Bangkok to Koh Tao

From$620USD
was $849
Valid on Oct 16 2025
Trip Code: ATSS

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Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings

Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.

Service Level: Basic

Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 18, avg 12.

Age requirement: 18-39

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8 days

Bangkok to Koh Tao

From$620USD
was $849
Valid on Oct 16 2025
Trip Code: ATSS

Need a flight? We can help.

Call us to book your flights! We'll find you the best option!

Special Offers

Expires on Oct 01, 2025 03:59 UTC
Promo Code G26SDQ025ASI02

See how your trip uplifts communities

In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

Trees for Days

Help us spread love around the world with Trees for Days. Together with Planeterra, we'll plant one tree in your name for every travel day.

Trees planted for this trip: 8

Ripple Score

Create ripples that change lives. The higher the Ripple Score percentage, the more money stays in the local communities you visit.

Ripple Score for this trip: 100

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Itinerary Notes

Effective May 1, 2025, all travelers entering Thailand through air, land, or sea must complete the Thailand E-Arrival form. You must register at least 3 days before arrival. Please see Trip Details for more information.

Itinerary

Day 1Bangkok

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!

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group| Your First Night Out Moment Connect With New Friends

Day 2Bangkok/Surat Thani

Get on first-name basis with Thailand's capital city. Start off the day with a street food crawl, then opt to check out Wat Pho and the Grand Palace, relax with a Thai massage, or explore the klongs (canals) by boat. Later, hop on board the overnight train.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 3Surat Thani/Khao Sok

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.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Kao Thep Pitak Community-Owned Farm & Meal

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 4Khao Sok/Koh Pha Ngan

Head across southern Thailand to find yourself in Koh Pha Ngan. 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

Day 5Koh Pha Ngan

There's no rush to leave Koh Pha Ngan. 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 6Koh Pha Ngan/Koh Tao

Take the ferry to Koh 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 Koh Nang Yuan View Point.

Meals included:

Lunch

Day 7Koh Tao

Make the most of your last full day in Koh 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 cheers to life-changing adventures with newfound friends. If you want to keep the party going, participate in the massive Koh Tao Pub Crawl.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Big Night Out Moment Beach Bar

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 8Koh Tao

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 Koh Samui airport, make sure not to book one earlier than 11:00am.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • 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, Koh 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

Accommodations

Simple hotels (twin-share) (3 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), triple-share accommodations with same sex (3 nts).

Meals

5 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Allow USD85-110 for meals not included.

Transportation

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

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)

Bangkok Express: Koh Tao to Bangkok - From $180.00

Want to take the hassle out of getting back to Bangkok? Book the “Bangkok Express: Koh Tao to Bangkok” post-tour Extra and make your way back to bustling Bangkok with the guidance of a CEO. On the final day of the tour, hop on a ferry back to the mainland and board an overnight train to Bangkok, arriving the next morning.

Open Water Half Day Dive Experience - From $80.00

The Open Water Half Day Dive Experience is perfect for first-time divers or even those who want to experience one of the world's most famous diving locations. Join your professional instructor on board your boat as they share their knowledge on how to have a safe and unforgettable experience while also familiarising yourself with the equipment. Once you're all set, take the plunge into the beautiful underwater world and discover the varied coral and marine life that inhabit the area. The program includes one dive, but if you're eager for more then the good news is that you can use the second dive as credit towards your Open Water Certification!

Make it a private tour

Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.

Southern Thailand Sojourn: Nightlife & National Parks

| 8 days - Bangkok to Koh Tao - from $620 USD