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Essential Southern Thailand

8 days
From Bangkok to Phuket
4.5
16 traveler reviews
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
Ages 18-35
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Highlights

  • Explore Bangkok's bustling markets and temples
  • Snorkel and sunbathe on the beaches of Ko Samui
  • Sail on Chiew Larn Lake in Khao Sok National Park
  • Visit the Sea Turtle Conservation Center in Phang Nga
  • Enjoy a free day in Phuket with optional beach trips

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Bangkok
  2. Day 2 Bangkok - Overnight Train
  3. Day 3 Ko Samui
  4. Day 4 Ko Samui
  5. Day 5 Khao Sok National Park
  6. Day 6 Khao Sok National Park - Phuket
  7. Day 7 Phuket
  8. Day 8 Phuket
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  • Essential Southern Thailand reviewer 1
    · July 19th, 2024
    Great tour if you want to see and do a lot in a...
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    Trip date: July 2024
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    People in the same age Nice places for the price
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    Trip date: January 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Very well planned out. Great guide and had lots of fun
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    Trip date: January 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Amazing tour guide taking us through a jam packed itinerary, featuring both interesting inclusions and easy to access optional extras. James (our guide) made this trip the unforgettable memory it was!
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    Trip date: January 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    It was great!
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    Trip date: January 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Such a fun trip with a great guide! We went to all the best places!
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    Trip date: January 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Great tour, fantastic tour guide. Really enjoyed it all.
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    Trip date: January 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Found it to be a good mixture of cultural experiences and activities. Particularly liked the smaller group sizes. I wouldn't recommend it to everyone though as I can see some not liking the long days of travel, not that it bothered me any.
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    Trip date: December 2018
  • UN
    · January 4th, 2018
    Super South was an amazing adventure! Loved...
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    Trip date: December 2017
  • TZ
    · January 4th, 2017
    Had a fantastic time with Geckos! Our tour...
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    Trip date: December 2016

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    Don

    Asked on September 30th, 2025

    Could you please let me know the names of the hotels included in this tour and how many stars each one has?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      Here is the tentative hotel list for your departure and kindly bear in mind that the hotels are subject to change. Bangkok - Lyf Sukhumvit 8, Bangkok to Surat Thani - overnight sleeper train, Koh Samui - Lamai Buri Resort, Khao Sok - Rafthouse, Phuket - Patong Lodge. For basix style trip, In most locations we stay in simple tourist-class hotels (i.e. 2-3 stars).

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    Catherine

    Asked on September 29th, 2025

    Looking for tour of southern Thailand. Arrive afternoon to evening of November 16 in Bangkok and depart November 23 from Bangkok in the morning.

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      The Essential Southern Thailand trip is designed for travellers aged 18–35 years old. Unfortunately, the dates you're looking for (arriving 16 November and departing 23 November) are already fully booked. However, we do have availability on the Cycle Southern Thailand departure running from 9th–17th November, which may work if your dates are flexible.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Thailand. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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