Thailand Island Hopper
Thailand Island Hopper
Thailand Island Hopper
14 Days Starting in Bangkok and ending in Phuket
Visiting: Bangkok, Surat Thani, Khao Sok, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, Koh Phi Phi, Phuket
Tour operator:
Tour code:
25341
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
Minimum age of 18 years for this trip.
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Boat/Cruise Excursion, Canoeing-Kayaking, Snorkeling, Swimming
Private Available:
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Tour Overview
A box-ticking trip! See the best of the east and west coast islands as we take you on an epic 14-Day island-hopping adventure. You will discover all the highlights and hidden gems this country has to offer as we start off in Bangkok and head south via Khao Sok National Park to Koh Phangan. You will have the choice to tailor-make your adventure on Koh Tao before switching to the west coast islands. A great way to spend two weeks in this awesome country and an awesome extension of our 8 Day Thailand Experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Airport Pick Up
Location: Bangkok
Like on all of our trips, we can collect you from the airport when you land and take you directly to your hotel. The first day is just a check-in day so you have this freedom to explore the city and get settled in. Spend time bonding with your new group of pals before hitting the infamous Khao San Road in the evening for drinks.
TRANSPORT: You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.
Day 2: Temples & River Cruise
Location: Bangkok
Meals Included: BREAKFAST
We are in Bangkok, and it’s time to explore the capital even further! We’ll hop into a tuk-tuk and head to Bangkok’s most prestigious temples, Wat Arun and Wat Pho, which is home to the infamous gold reclining Buddha. We will then ditch the tuks tuks for long-tail boats, as we admire the views of the city from the Chao Praya River, a different way of seeing Bangkok. Take a look into the water and try to see if you can spot the fish, they aren’t usually very shy! You’ll have the rest of the afternoon to explore at your own pace, you can grab a bite to eat from the street vendors, do a bit of shopping at the market and try your best at bartering (our TruNinjas can give you some tips don’t fret). In the evening, we will meet for dinner and then head out for drinks on Khao San Road, which is full of backpackers, some may say it’s backpacker heaven. We’ll let you decide that for yourself. Either way, it’s a good time, you can’t go to Bangkok and not go to Khao San Road.
ACTIVITY:
Day 3: Massage & Overnight Train
Location: Bangkok
Meals Included: BREAKFAST
Enjoy a Thai massage in the morning, before boarding a sleeper train for the night, a truly authentic Thai experience. You’ll get your very own berth on the train, and it’s a great place to get to know the rest of your group a little better. We travel south, out of Bangkok, towards Khao Sok National Park – situated in the Surat Thani province of Thailand. Watching the scenery change from a sprawling cityscape to countryside dotted throughout by limestone mountains is definitely something you won’t forget in a hurry
TRANSPORT: Stretch out and get some well-earned rest en route to the next stop.
Day 4: Khao Sok National Park
Location: Surat Thani
Meals Included: LUNCH, DINNER
Head via longtail boat, into Khao Sok National Park to our floating bungalows, stopping for a quick dip along the way at a couple of Instagram-worthy locations. Try your hand at some kayaking or chill with a cold beer in a tube in front of the absolutely stunning backdrop of the surrounding limestone mountain range. You’ll soon see why this place is, and always will be, a TruTravels favourite destination.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and enjoy the ride aboard one of these always-unique riverboats.
ACTIVITY:
Day 5: Travel To Koh Phangan
Location: Khao Sok
Meals Included: BREAKFAST
Wake up in your floating bungalow and why not take a quick dip in the freshwater lake before breakfast. After a relaxed morning, we make our way over to Koh Phangan; an island to the east. Once we get there, we go straight to a place called Bottle Beach, another one of our favourite locations! It’s beautiful, quiet, accessible only by boat, and to make it even better, we get the whole place pretty much to ourselves, staying in beach bungalows pretty much right on the water. Relax here for the rest of the day on the beach or in the bar. After dinner, we’ll all enjoy a bonfire on the beach, complete with a fire show.
ACTIVITY:
Day 6: Morning Chill & Muay Thai Lesson
Location: Koh Phangan
A nice chilled wake up to the sound of waves rolling in on the beach. You will have a free morning to make the most of your surroundings. You can go kayaking, play volleyball, top up the tan, trek to viewpoints or enjoy a lay in. We are picked up early afternoon and taken to a local gym, where you can try your hand at a bit of Muay Thai boxing, Thailand’s national sport. After, we head to our awesome accommodation where we will spend the final nights of the trip. It’s got a great bar, and atmosphere; an ideal location to spend the evening.
ACTIVITY:
Day 7: Island Boat Trip
Location: Koh Phangan
Meals Included: LUNCH
Today you’re a pirate. Arrrrrrr. Well, you can pretend to be if you want, cos we’re getting going sailing and taking you on a tour of this magical island. There’s a reason so many of the TruCrew live here on Koh Phangan. We’ll sail around the coast of the island, we’ll stop off at one of the small islands off the coast of Phangan for some beach shenanigans and at a snorkelling spot to check out the sea life and cool down. Sailing in Thailand for the win! Lunch is provided on the boat, there's plenty of space to spread out and soak up some rays with some nice tunes playing all day to wrap it all up. We get back to land around sunset, just in time to refresh for dinner and drinks on our last night in Koh Phangan. The island is well known for its party scene so if the group’s up for a boogie on the last night in Koh Phangan, we can find something that suits, alternatively a quiet night by the pool/beach bar can also be arranged.
ACTIVITY:
Day 8: Travel To Koh Tao
Location: Koh Phangan
It’s now time to catch the ferry over to Koh Tao or ‘Turtle Island’ where we will spend the next 2 nights. (Recently voted ‘Best Island in S.E. Asia’ in a Trip Advisor survey). Drop your bags off at our hotel, which is just a short stroll to Sairee beach. We’ll enjoy the sunset over a couple of drinks, & relax in this island paradise.
TRANSPORT: Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
ACTIVITY:
Day 9: Koh Nang Yuan
Location: Koh Tao
Meals Included: LUNCH
Enjoy a boat ride from Koh Tao to the adjoining and amazingly beautiful island of Koh Nang Yuan. Here we can snorkel in the Japanese Gardens and trek up to the viewpoint to get some seriously Instagram-worthy photos. Afterwards, we head back to Koh Tao we will have some free time before meeting for dinner & a night out.
ACTIVITY:
Day 10: Action/Relaxation
Location: Koh Tao
Our last day on this little paradise and fortunately we got options. We are off to Tanote Bay for anyone who wants to come spend the day at this little gem of a beach. If you would rather keep the adrenaline flowing, we can help you arrange one of Koh Tao’s extreme activities. From rock climbing to the more common and much wetter activities like scuba diving or water sports. Or you can stay in bed all day until we check out. We won’t be, but it’s your trip beautiful ;-)
*Please note that departures before 2nd August 2024 will have a slightly different itinerary! These departures will get an overnight ferry on day 10 and will arrive in the early morning of day 11. If you have any questions about this please email our sales team on info@trutravels.com*
TRANSPORT: It's bigger than a van, smaller than a bus, and just the right size for adventure.
Day 11: Phi Phi Islands
Location: Koh Phi Phi
Today after a chilled morning soaking in the last bit of magic from Koh Tao we will head over to our next incredible destination! They just keep getting better and better! In the afternoon after an amazing speedboat trip we will arrive in Phi Phi. When we have arrived and checked in, you have some free time in the early evening before meeting up for a group dinner on this amazing island! The evenings are always interesting when in Phi Phi, like Koh Tao, it has a very chilled, “islandy” vibe but also a lot of young backpackers and beachgoers, so naturally, it has a lively nightlife with beach parties that often go on into the early hours. So what goes down is up to you and the fam.
*Please note that departures before 2nd August 2024 will have a slightly different itinerary! These departures will get an overnight ferry on day 10 and will arrive in the early morning of day 11. If you have any questions about this please email our sales team on info@trutravels.com*
ACTIVITY:
Day 12: Phi Phi Boat Trip
Location: Koh Phi Phi
Meals Included: LUNCH
Today we take you on a sunset boat trip round the islands, we stop outside of Maya Bay (where they actually filmed ‘The Beach’), Monkey Island and the Viking caves as well, as for some snorkelling in Phi Phi’s emerald waters. Lunch is included on the boat and after sunset, we go swimming with the phosphorescence (really cool glow in the dark plankton - seasonal)
ACTIVITY:
Day 13: Phuket
Location: Koh Phi Phi
We hop on the island boat over to Phuket, the largest of the Thai islands where we spend our last night. In the evening we will explore the wonders of Phuket & Patong before we celebrate the final night of an awesome trip!
TRANSPORT: Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
ACTIVITY:
Day 14: Chilled Checkout
Location: Phuket
Meals Included: BREAKFAST
Today we say goodbye, but we can help you sort out all of your onward travel from Phuket, whether it’s back to Bangkok for a flight home or the next leg of your Thailand/Asian adventure!
ACTIVITY: Your trusty travel ninja is on hand to assist you.
What's Included
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Activities
Bangkok river cruise & temples
Khao Sok National Park
Floating bungalows
Phi Phi Islands boat trip
Bangkok river cruise and temples
Thai massage
Overnight train
Swimming, Kayaking, Cliff jumping
Boat trip & snorkelling around Koh Phangan
Bottle Beach bungalows
Muay Thai lesson
Koh Tao & Koh Nang Yuan day trip
Phuket Nightlife -
Airport Pickup
If you are arriving less than 48 hours before the start of the tour and booked the pre-nights directly with TruTravels at the start hotel, you will get a free airport pickup.
If you are arriving the day of the tour you will also be eligible for an airport pick up. -
Travel Ninja
Your Guide! Like travelling with your best mates & one of them happens to know where they're going!
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Transport
All Transport Included
Private Van
Overnight Train
2x Ferry Boat -
Accommodation
13 Nights Accommodation
Hotels
Floating Bungalows
Beach Bungalows -
TruExclusives
Bottle Beach Experience
BOTTLE BEACH EXPERIENCE
We go straight to the secluded paradise of Bottle Beach; our favourite beach in the world. It’s quiet, amazingly beautiful, only accessible by boat, and to make it better, we pretty much get the whole place to ourselves, staying in beach huts overlooking the ocean. Relax here for the rest of the afternoon, enjoy a bit of volleyball, sunbathing or swimming. In the evening we can enjoy dinner & some cocktails on the beach next to a campfire with our own private fire show. It doesn’t get much better than this! -
Meals
4 X Breakfasts
3 X Lunches
1 X Dinner -
Bangkok river cruise and temples
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Thai massage
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Overnight train
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
Visas required for entry into Thailand are not included and must be obtained by the traveler.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is a mandatory requirement for participation in this tour.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as additional meals, drinks, shopping, and activities not included in the itinerary are the responsibility of the traveler.
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Optional Activities
Any optional activities offered during the tour are not included in the tour price and will incur additional costs.
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Tips and Gratuities
Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers are not included and are at the discretion of the traveler.
Meals Included
4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner
Accommodation
Experience a variety of unique stays across Thailand, from bustling Bangkok hotels near Khao San Road to serene floating bungalows in Khao Sok National Park. Enjoy secluded beach huts on Bottle Beach, private beach hotels in Koh Phangan, and comfortable stays in Koh Tao, Phi Phi, and Phuket.
Mode of Transport
Travel with ease across Thailand with all transport included. From private vans for land journeys to overnight trains for longer distances, and ferry boats to island hop between the stunning locations of Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, and more, every detail is taken care of.
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International Flights
Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
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Minimum Age
Minimum age of 18 years for this trip.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
Accommodation includes 13 nights in various types such as hotels, floating bungalows, and beach bungalows.
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What's Included
Bangkok river cruise and temples. Thai massage. Overnight train. Khao Sok National Park. Floating bungalows. Boat trip & snorkelling around Koh Phangan. Bottle Beach viewpoint. Muay Thai lesson. Koh Tao & Koh Nang Yuan day trip. Phi Phi Islands boat trip. Phuket Nightlife. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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What type of transport is included in the tour?
The tour includes all transport with a mix of private van, overnight train, and 2 ferry boat rides.
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What activities are included in the Thailand Island Hopper tour?
The tour includes a variety of activities such as a Bangkok river cruise & temples visit, staying in floating bungalows at Khao Sok National Park, a boat trip around the Phi Phi Islands, a Thai massage, swimming, kayaking, cliff jumping, snorkelling around Koh Phangan, staying in Bottle Beach bungalows, a Muay Thai lesson, a day trip to Koh Tao & Koh Nang Yuan, and experiencing Phuket's nightlife.
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Optional Activities
No optional activities
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Packing List
Health & Safety: • Hand sanitizer (required) • Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.) • Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.) • Quick Covid Test/Antigen Test (optional)
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Can I expect any exclusive experiences during this tour?
Yes, the tour features a TruExclusive experience at Bottle Beach, where you can enjoy a secluded paradise with a beach bonfire and private fire show.
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Meals Included
4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner
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Are there any exclusions I should be aware of?
Yes, exclusions include country entry visas, travel insurance, personal expenses such as additional meals, drinks, shopping, and activities not included in the itinerary, any optional activities offered during the tour, and tips and gratuities for guides and drivers.
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Is airport pickup available for this tour?
Yes, airport pickup is available if you are arriving less than 48 hours before the start of the tour and have booked the pre-nights directly with TruTravels at the start hotel, or if you are arriving on the day of the tour.
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How many meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 1 dinner.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
No problem! You can change the date of your trip once free of charge as long as you do so more than 60 days prior to departure.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 2012!
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
We have a 'my own room' option which can be added on at additional cost.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
We will send you out a pre departure pack 30 days prior to travel containing everything you need to know, and your joining instructions.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
We plant 10 trees for every trip sold!
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The majority of our travellers are in their 20's / 30's however we accept anyone of any age!
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
It may be possible in certain destinations, however it would be your responsibility to get yourself to where the group currently is.
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TruTravels allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
TruTravels requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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COVID
The world is a different place now to a few years back. Most of the countries we visit no longer have any covid restrictions. If you'd feel more comfortable wearing a mask, please do so. We also have 'my own room' option if you'd rather have your own space.