Southern Thailand Sojourn: Nightlife & National Parks
9 days, Bangkok to Bangkok
Itinerary Notes
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Itinerary
Day 1Bangkok
Arrive in Bangkok at any time.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Day 2Bangkok/Surat Thani
Get to know Thailand's capital. Check out Wat Pho and the Grand Palace, get a Thai massage, or explore the klongs on a boat tour before an overnight train. Enjoy a street food crawl with the group and CEO either today or another day on tour.
Basic Overnight Train (beds)
Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.
Street Food Crawl
Bring your appetite and your wallet. The CEO will bring the group to the best spots to eat and teach everyone about the local street food. Yum!
Your Discover Moment
There's plenty to see and do in Bangkok, and we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax or try optional activities like visiting the Grand Palace, hopping on a cycle tour of the city, and visiting the National Museum. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!
Optional Activities - Day 2 HideShow
Wat Po Visit
300THB per personThis temple is known for its reclining Buddha, its feet covered with mother-of-pearl engravings of Buddhist symbols. Explore the large grounds and other compounds to see other Buddha figures, murals and the chedis that contain the ashes of Buddha. This is also the birthplace of traditional Thai massage.
Klong Riverboat Tour
30USD per personTravel by longtail boat on the busy Chao Phraya River and through the small canals of western Bangkok's Thonburi district. Observe colourful scenes of everyday life along the river banks.
Grand Palace Visit
15USD per personVisit the King’s official residence (made up of many buildings, halls, lawns, gardens, and courtyards) on the banks of the Chao Phraya River and see the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Please note the cost of this optional activity does not include the entrance fee.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Surat Thani/Khao Sok
Get out and explore the natural beauty of the area. Opt to go hiking or swimming in Khao Sok National Park.
Khao Sok is a diverse area of natural beauty, a perfect place for people who want to hike and get out there in nature or those that just want to chill out in a hammock by the riverside watching monkeys take their afternoon bath.
The entrance fee to the national park is not included.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Free Time
Get out and explore the natural beauty of the area.
Optional Activities - Day 3 HideShow
Hiking
Discover one of the oldest rainforests in the world on foot. Join a tour or hire a private guide and choose from a variety of treks throughout the national park. Keep an eye out for the area's diverse flora and fauna.
Swimming
Take a dip in Cheow Larn Lake and the Kao Sok River.
Khao Sok National Park Visit
Explore the valleys, lakes, caves, and mountains of this national park, all nestled within the lush rainforest. Spot wildlife like monkeys, elephants and hornbills on a jungle trek or paddle through Lake Cheow Larn to marvel at limestone cliffs and see the floating bungalows.
Day 4Khao Sok/Ko Samui
Travel across southern Thailand to Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand.
Lying off of Thailand’s east coast in the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Samui offers everything one could possibly want in a beach retreat: white sandy beaches, coconut palms, fresh seafood, and warm clear waters.
Take a public bus and ferry from Surat Thani and arrive at Koh Samui in the afternoon. The island is known for its magnificent beaches and party nightlife. Tour the island and its main sights or simply relax and enjoy the beautiful beaches.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Ferry
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Note: During seasonal monsoon rains from Nov-Jan, we sometimes have to alter our itinerary as ferries between the islands do not operate during heavy rain and strong waves.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 5Ko Samui
Water activities abound on this island. Opt to go on an island hopping tour through a national marine park, go swimming, or take a Thai cooking class.
Free Time
Explore this island paradise and the surrounding sea.
Optional Activities - Day 5 HideShow
Jeep Tour
Hop in a jeep and enjoy the ride as you explore this lush island.
Ang Thong Marine Park Island Hopping Tour
Take in the gorgeous panorama of this marine park on an island hopping tour. Made up of 42 islands, Ang Thong National Park is known for its incredible biodiversity. Swim in the park's clear waters, photograph the lush islands rising out of the sea, and opt to snorkel if the tide is right.
Green Lagoon Jungle Trek
Enjoy an easy but, nevertheless, spectacular climb through the dense tropical forest and narrow ravines taking you up to the Talai Nai or "Green Lagoon", which offers stunning views. The water is a gorgeous shade of blue-green -- this is indeed a tropical paradise.
Cooking Class
70USD per personRefine your culinary skills with a cooking class. Discover the secrets of the delicious local Thai cuisine.
Kayak Trip
Get in a kayak and start paddling!
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 6Ko Samui/Koh Tao
Enjoy some time on the beach with more water activities and plenty of time to chill out.
During the past 10 years, the reputation of Koh Tao's natural beauty, especially its marine life and coral reefs, has spread the world over and the number of paradise seekers and divers increased rapidly. It's become one of the major dive sites in Thailand, attracting beginners and professionals alike. The island today, though still remaining a unique paradise, caters to all tastes and budgets.
Ferry
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Free Time
Explore the coral reefs and other marine life of this unique paradise.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 7Koh Tao
Enjoy an included full-day snorkelling trip.
Koh Tao Snorkelling
Get your fins on! There's an embarrassment of choices—but the better-known spots are: Hin Wong Bay, Mango Bay, Nang Yuan Island, South Mae Haad and Janson Bay.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 8Koh Tao/Bangkok
Free time in the morning. Overnight train to Bangkok.
Return to the mainland in the afternoon to board an overnight train back to Bangkok.
Free Time
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, go shopping, or stroll the beach before returning to Bangkok.
Ferry
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Basic Overnight Train (beds)
Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 9Bangkok
Trip ends upon arrival at the Bangkok train station.
Arrive in the early morning at the train station and bid farewell to everyone.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.