Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
Start your Bangkok adventure by cycling through the city's vibrant streets with a local guide. You'll ride through busy neighborhoods and past wooden bridges, getting a real sense of how locals move around the city. After crossing the Chao Praya River by longtail boat, the terrain changes to lush green areas on elevated pathways. You'll cover about 13-16 kilometers total with a few refreshment breaks built in, then head back to where you started.
Included Activities
- Bangkok Bike Explorer guided tour (4 hours, approximately 13-16 kilometres)
- Longtail boat crossing on Chao Praya River
- Cycling through lush green natural areas on elevated pathways
Landmarks Chao Praya River - Day 2
Bangkok to Koh Tao
This evening you'll make your way to the bus station and catch a combined bus and boat transfer to Koh Tao. Departure is at 21:00, and the whole journey takes around 12 hours, so you'll arrive at your island destination the next day.
- Day 3
Koh Tao
You have the full day to explore Koh Tao at your own pace. Whether you want to relax on the beach, walk around town, grab a massage, or try some local restaurants, it's entirely up to you.
- Day 4
Koh Tao
Your hotel will pick you up and take you to Mae Haad Pier where you'll board a fishing boat for a full day of snorkeling. You'll head to Koh Nangyuan to see the famous sandbar and snorkel at the Japanese Garden. After a Thai lunch onboard, the boat takes you to Mango Bay's clear turquoise waters. Later you'll explore Hin Wong Bay's underwater pinnacles and Aow Luek's scenic waters. The day finishes at Shark Bay where you can swim near blacktip reef sharks and sea turtles before returning to the pier.
- Meals
- Lunch (Thai-style lunch onboard the fishing cutter)
Included Activities
- Koh Tao Snorkeling Experience with hotel pickup and transfer to Mae Haad Pier
- Fishing cutter boat tour
- Koh Nangyuan visit with sandbar and viewpoint hike
- Japanese Garden snorkeling
- Mango Bay snorkeling
- Hin Wong Bay snorkeling with underwater pinnacles exploration
- Aow Luek bay visit and snorkeling
- Shark Bay visit with reef shark and sea turtle swimming
Optional Activities
- Stroll along Koh Nangyuan sandbar
- Hike to Koh Nangyuan viewpoint for panoramic views
Landmarks Koh Nangyuan Japanese Garden Mango Bay Hin Wong Bay Aow Luek Shark Bay - Day 5
Koh Tao to Koh Phangan
Head to the ferry terminal to catch a boat to Koh Phangan. Multiple boats run throughout the day, so you can choose a time that works for your schedule. The crossing takes about an hour of traveling over open water.
- Day 6
Koh Phangan
This is your free day on Koh Phangan. You might check out the beaches, try some water activities, visit local shops, or just take things slow. The choice is yours.
- Day 7
Koh Phangan to Krabi
Make your way to the ferry terminal for an 11:00 departure to Krabi. The boat ride takes approximately 4.5 hours across the water, and you'll arrive in Krabi with the rest of your day ahead.
- Day 8
Krabi
Your hostel picks you up at 08:00 for a four-island boat tour around Krabi. You'll snorkel at Chicken Island, then visit Tup Island where a sandbar appears at low tide. After lunch, head to Poda Island's white sand beaches for swimming and more snorkeling. The group also explores Phra Nang Cave, known for its distinctive rock formations. You'll get back to your hostel by 16:00.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch during the 4 Islands Adventure tour)
Included Activities
- 4 Islands Adventure guided tour (8 hours)
- Hostel pickup and drop-off
- Longtail boat tour
- Chicken Island snorkeling with world-class marine life
- Tup Island visit
- Poda Island visit with white sandy beaches, swimming and snorkeling
- Phra Nang Cave visit
Landmarks Chicken Island Tup Island Poda Island Phra Nang Cave - Day 9
Krabi to Koh Phi Phi
Get to the ferry terminal and board a boat heading to Koh Phi Phi. Several departure times are available throughout the day, so pick one that suits you. The 2-hour journey takes you across the water to this popular island.
- Day 10
Koh Phi Phi
This morning you'll head to the pier by 09:30 for a full-day beach hopping tour by boat. Starting at Pileh Bay, you'll visit Viking Cave where local fishermen work. The tour passes Maya Bay by boat (the beach itself is closed to public visitors). You'll spend time snorkeling at pristine spots around the islands before returning to Koh Phi Phi pier later in the day.
Included Activities
- Phi Phi Island Beach Hopping day trip (8 hours)
- Snorkeling at pristine beaches and bays
- Pileh Bay visit
- Viking Cave visit
- Maya Bay viewing from boat
Landmarks Pileh Bay Viking Cave Maya Bay - Day 11
Koh Phi Phi to Phuket
Make your way to the ferry terminal and catch a speedboat to Phuket. Several departures run throughout the day, and the ride takes about an hour across the water.
- Day 12
Phuket
You have the day free in Phuket. Explore the beaches, wander through Patong if that's where you're staying, try some restaurants, or just relax after several days of island hopping.
- Day 13
Phuket to Bangkok
Head to the bus station and catch an overnight bus back to Bangkok. Departure times vary throughout the day depending on which bus you choose. The journey takes about 13 hours, so you'll arrive in Bangkok the next morning.
- Day 14
Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Make your way to the bus station for an overnight bus to Chiang Mai. Buses depart every hour throughout the day, so you can pick a time that works. The 10-hour journey gets you to northern Thailand, and you'll arrive the next day.
- Day 15
Chiang Mai
Your schedule is clear in Chiang Mai. Walk around the old city, visit some temples, try the local food scene, get a massage, or just get your bearings in this northern Thai city.
- Day 16
Chiang Mai to Jungle Trek
Your hotel picks you up to start a 2-day jungle trek in the mountains southwest of Chiang Mai. Before heading out, your guide stops at a local market to buy food for the trek. You'll hike through the jungle in the morning, have lunch on the trail, take a break at a waterfall, and reach jungle camp by evening where your guide cooks dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Filling jungle lunch), Dinner (Guide-prepared dinner at jungle camp)
Included Activities
- Hotel collection in Chiang Mai
- Transfer to jungle trek location
- Local market stop
- Morning jungle trek
- Waterfall break
- Guide-prepared dinner at jungle camp
Optional Activities
- Afternoon break and relaxation by the waterfall
- Day 17
Jungle Trek to Chiang Mai
The second day starts with a simple but hearty breakfast your guide prepares at camp. Trek for around 2 hours in the morning, then take a lunch break. After eating, you'll continue hiking into the afternoon until reaching a Karen hill tribe village. Spend time learning about local life and customs before transport takes you back to Chiang Mai.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Simple but filling breakfast prepared by guide at jungle camp), Lunch (Lunch during afternoon trek)
Included Activities
- Guide-prepared breakfast at jungle camp
- Morning jungle trek (approximately 2 hours)
- Karen hill tribe village visit
- Cultural learning about Karen customs
- Transfer back to Chiang Mai
Landmarks Karen Hill Tribe Village - Day 18
Chiang Mai to Bangkok
Get to the bus terminal this evening to catch an overnight bus back to Bangkok. You'll depart in the evening, and the 8-hour overnight journey gets you back to the capital where your trip ends.
