9 Days | Fall in love with this southern Thailand adventure.

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Love beaches? Love islands? Love cocktails? Well, you’ll love this trip! Head from buzzing Bangkok to blissful Ko Samui and stunning Ao Nang. This nine-day southern Thailand adventure will see you snorkelling, swimming and waterfall-chasing until your heart is content. Get your safari fix in the jungle of Khao Sok National Park, stay in a traditional rafthouse with classic Thai hospitality, and finish up in the aquamarine waters of Railay Beach. Bring your A-game and a sense of adventure (and some SPF50) because this adventure is set to sizzle.
Trip overview

- Start
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Finish
- Ao Nang, Thailand
- Theme
- 18 to 29s
- Destinations
- Thailand
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Basix
- Ages
- Min 18 - Max 29
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 16
- Trip code
- TTYC
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- Obsessed with the Tom Yam Goong at your local Thai joint? Imagine how much better it would be in Thailand, on a beach, with a cocktail, at sunset!
- Koh Samui is a slice of paradise. Cruise the island, go chasing waterfalls and relax on the beach before heading out to one of Koh Samui's famous bars.
- Kick back for a few days in Ao Nang. You'll have plenty of free time to fry up some noodles in a Thai cooking class, cook yourself in the hot springs or paddle to a hidden lagoon on Koh Hong island.
- Khao Sok National Park is like stepping into another world – an essential experience in Thailand, nature-lover or not.
- Need more reasons? Here are 7 more why we love it: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/southern-thailand/
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, EcoThailand Foundation. Donations help educate school children on important environmental issues like climate change, nature appreciation, conservation and sustainability.
- Travel with the locals! This trip involves some long stints of travel using basic 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.
- Accommodation can be simple but it's always comfortable.
- 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.
- The weather in Thailand can be hot and sticky, so ensure that you pack accordingly. Please also wear sunscreen and a hat and drink plenty of water.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Inclusions
5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Boat, Ferry, Public bus, Private vehicle, Overnight sleeper train, Songthaew
Guesthouse (3 nights), Hotel (1 nights), Overnight sleeper train (1 night), Resort (2 nights) Rafthouse (1 night)
- Bangkok - Wat Pho
- Ko Samui - half day guided tour
- Khao Sok National Park – Longtail Boat Wildlife Safari
- Khao Sok National Park – Waterfall Hike
- Ao Nang - Transport to Railay Beach (round trip)
- Bangkok - Tuk Tuk Experience Urban Adventure - THB2500
- Bangkok - Temple & River of Kings Urban Adventure - THB2900
- Bangkok - Grand Palace - THB500
- Bangkok - Jim Thompson's House - THB200
- Bangkok - Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) - THB50
- Bangkok - Thai Massage - THB250
- Ko Samui - Thai Massage - THB300
- Ko Samui - Thai Cooking Class - THB1850
- Ko Samui - Day trip to Koh Tao - THB2400
- Ko Samui - Ang Thong Marine Park tour - THB2500
- Ko Samui - Samui Elephant Sanctuary - THB3500
- Ao Nang - Rock Climbing - THB1800
- Krabi - Half day cycling trip with waterfalls - THB2500
- Ao Nang - Hot springs & Emerald lagoon tour - THB1600
- Ao Nang - Phi Phi Island Day Tour - THB1600
- Ao Nang - Scuba Diving (3 dives) - THB4000
- Ao Nang - Cooking class - THB1200
- Ao Nang - Thai Massage - THB300
- Ao Nang - Ko Hong Day Tour - THB1500
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The Single Supplement excluded 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.
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