Thailand Bangkok & the South

Thailand Bangkok & the South
Thailand Bangkok & the South
Thailand Bangkok & the South
Thailand Bangkok & the South
Thailand Bangkok & the South
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Start: Bangkok, Thailand End: Koh Samui, Thailand
Duration
10 days
Group size
6 to 10
Minimum age
5 years old
Style
Small group
Theme
Islands & Nature
Activity level
Easy
From
GBP £1,190 + Flight
per person
No booking engine — our team will be in touch within 24 hours.
Trip code: TWR-TBS

Bangkok's temples and markets, a night in a floating jungle lodge on Khao Sok's ancient rainforest lake, and the sparkling waters and coral gardens of the Gulf of Thailand. This 9-day southern Thailand journey combines culture, wildlife and beach in a perfectly balanced small-group adventure.

Why you'll love this trip

Itinerary

Day 1
Bangkok

Land in Bangkok and transfer to your hotel. Evening welcome dinner on the Chao Phraya riverside. Overnight in Bangkok.

Accommodation
  • Hotel, Bangkok (night 1 of 2)
Included
  • Arrival transfer
Day 2
Bangkok

The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, the reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, and a longtail boat through the canals to Wat Arun — finishing in the buzz of Chinatown. Overnight in Bangkok.

Accommodation
  • Hotel, Bangkok (night 2 of 2)
Meals
Breakfast
Included
  • Grand Palace & Wat Pho
  • Longtail boat & Wat Arun
  • Chinatown
Day 3
Koh Tao

Drive south to Chumphon on the Gulf coast, then catch the ferry across to Koh Tao — the smallest and most laid-back of the three islands. Overnight on Koh Tao.

Accommodation
  • Resort, Koh Tao (night 1 of 2)
Meals
Breakfast
Included
  • Drive to Chumphon
  • Ferry to Koh Tao
Day 4
Koh Tao

A day in the water — snorkelling or diving over some of the Gulf's best reefs, and a boat trip to the postcard viewpoint of Koh Nang Yuan. Overnight on Koh Tao.

Accommodation
  • Resort, Koh Tao (night 2 of 2)
Meals
BreakfastLunch
Included
  • Snorkelling / diving
  • Koh Nang Yuan viewpoint
Day 5
Koh Phangan

A short ferry to Koh Phangan. The afternoon is yours to settle into island life on its quieter northern beaches. Overnight on Koh Phangan.

Accommodation
  • Resort, Koh Phangan (night 1 of 3)
Meals
Breakfast
Included
  • Ferry to Koh Phangan
Day 6
Koh Phangan

Beyond its full-moon reputation, Phangan is mostly empty bays and jungle — the Than Sadet waterfalls, secluded Bottle Beach and viewpoints over the Gulf. Overnight on Koh Phangan.

Accommodation
  • Resort, Koh Phangan (night 2 of 3)
Meals
Breakfast
Included
  • Than Sadet waterfalls
  • Bottle Beach
Day 7
Koh Phangan

A free day to dive, snorkel the coral at Koh Ma, or simply do very little on the beach. Overnight on Koh Phangan.

Accommodation
  • Resort, Koh Phangan (night 3 of 3)
Meals
Breakfast
Included
  • Free day
  • Snorkelling at Koh Ma (optional)
Day 8
Koh Samui

Ferry to Koh Samui, the largest and liveliest of the islands — the Big Buddha, the Wat Plai Laem temple and the old Fisherman's Village at Bophut. Overnight on Koh Samui.

Accommodation
  • Resort, Koh Samui (night 1 of 2)
Meals
Breakfast
Included
  • Ferry to Koh Samui
  • Big Buddha & Wat Plai Laem
  • Fisherman's Village
Day 9
Koh Samui

A day trip into the Ang Thong Marine Park — a scatter of 42 limestone islands with hidden lagoons, kayaking and snorkelling. Overnight on Koh Samui.

Accommodation
  • Resort, Koh Samui (night 2 of 2)
Meals
BreakfastLunch
Included
  • Ang Thong Marine Park day trip
  • Kayaking & snorkelling
Day 10
Depart Koh Samui

A final morning on the island before you fly from Koh Samui to Bangkok and connect with your flight home.

Meals
Breakfast
Included
  • Fly Koh Samui–Bangkok
  • Onward transfer

Inclusions and activities

Meals9 breakfasts · 2 lunches
TransportDomestic flight · Ferry · Private vehicle
AccommodationCity hotel · Floating bungalow · Island hotel
Group size6 to 10 people

Included

  • All accommodation (hotels and floating lake bungalow)
  • All meals as listed in the itinerary
  • Domestic flight Bangkok–Surat Thani
  • All guided activities, marine park fees and boat trips
  • Private transfers throughout
  • Personal tour guide for the full 9 days
  • Welcome and farewell dinners

Not included

  • International flights to Bangkok / from Koh Samui
  • Travel insurance (mandatory)
  • Personal spending money
  • Meals not listed in the itinerary
  • Gratuities

Why travel with Tourio

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20 years of experience

Our team has led small-group adventures across Asia, East Africa, the Caucasus and South America since 2006. We know the routes we run inside out — and we run them personally.

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Small groups only

Never more than 10 people on this tour. Small groups move differently — you get into places larger groups can't, spend more time in the moment and actually get to know the people you're travelling with.

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Int'l flights not included

You book your own flights, so you have full flexibility over your dates, airline and route. We're always happy to advise on the best connections — just ask when you enquire.

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Real conversations

No booking engine. Enquire and our team will be in touch within 24 hours to discuss everything personally — and to tailor the trip around your schedule and what matters most to you.

Before you book — good to know

  1. This tour starts in Bangkok and ends in Koh Samui. Book your international flights accordingly.
  2. The floating bungalows on Cheow Lan Lake are rustic but clean — facilities are basic and there is no Wi-Fi on the lake. This is a feature, not a bug.
  3. The Ang Thong Marine Park tour operates year-round but can be affected by weather. The park is occasionally closed during peak monsoon season (October–November).
  4. Best time to visit southern Thailand: December to April (dry season on the Gulf Coast). May–October brings rain but the island crowds thin dramatically.

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