Full Moon Island Hopper
16 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:
25338
Recommended For:
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:
From:
$1950
$1365 (USD)
Barrhead discount: -$585
-30%
NB: Prices correct on 20-May-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
Not sure which trip to do? Why not do all three. This awesome itinerary combines an 8 Day Thailand Experience, Full Moon Experience and the Island Hopper making it the best value for money! Start in Bangkok and finish in Phuket as we take you south the islands whilst seeing all the famous hotspots and some less known favourites including one of the most iconic beach parties in the world, the Full Moon Party. From visiting temples to snorkelling boat trips, there are plenty of activities to enjoy on this trip. A great balance between culture, partying and island adventure.
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: Cruise Bangkok
Location: Bangkok
This day is spent taking in the sights of the capital on the water as we travel by longtail boat along the Chao Phraya River. This is a great way to explore Bangkok and experience some of Thailand’s heritage. Then we head to two prestigious temples – Wat Arun and Wat Pho, to see the very impressive giant, gold reclining Buddha statue. The rest of the day is free for exploring. You may wish to indulge a little and do a spot of shopping so you can take advantage of the cheap prices! Then in the evening, we meet again for dinner, drinks and more group bonding.
ACTIVITY:
Day 3: Massage & Overnight Train
Location: Bangkok
Meals Included: BREAKFAST
Relax this morning with a traditional Thai massage before we travel overnight on the train down south where we swap the hustle and bustle of city life in Bangkok for the tranquil lakes of stunning Khao Sok National Park – situated in the Surat Thani province of Thailand.
TRANSPORT: Stretch out and get some well-earned rest en route to the next stop.
Day 4: Khao Sok Floating Bungalows
Location: Surat Thani
Meals Included: LUNCH, DINNER
Take a longtail boat out to the amazing floating bungalows whilst stopping along the way to cool off with a quick dip and dive. Try out a spot of kayaking or simply chill with a beer in a tube in front of the breathtaking backdrop of this limestone mountain range. The freshwater lake is surrounded by rainforest and looks similar to something out of Jurassic Park! Truly an experience not to be missed!
TRANSPORT: It's bigger than a van, smaller than a bus, and just the right size for adventure.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and enjoy the ride aboard one of these always-unique riverboats.
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Day 5: Travel To Koh Phangan
Location: Khao Sok
Meals Included: BREAKFAST
Wake up to the beautiful views of the lake before enjoying a spot of breakfast. We will then catch a bus and then ferry to Koh Phangan. When we arrive, we go straight to a secluded paradise: Bottle Beach – Our favourite beach in the world. The beautiful, peaceful surroundings make this place so special and we pretty much get the whole place to ourselves. Relax here for the rest of the afternoon, enjoy a bit of volleyball, sunbathing or swimming. In the evening, we can enjoy dinner and some cocktails on the beach next to a campfire with our own private fire show.
TRANSPORT: It's bigger than a van, smaller than a bus, and just the right size for adventure.
TRANSPORT: Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
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Day 6: Muay Thai Lesson
Location: Koh Phangan
Wake up to the calming sound of waves rolling on the beach. You will have a free morning to make the most of your surroundings and take it all in. You can go kayaking, play volleyball, top up the tan, go trekking to viewpoints or catch up on some sleep. In the afternoon, we are collected and taken to a local gym to try our hand at a bit of Muay Thai boxing, Thailand’s national sport. We then head to our awesome accommodation, a beach hostel where we will spend the final two nights. For those who fancy a few evening drinks, we can head to Haad Rin to explore some of the coolest bars around the island.
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Day 7: Island Boat Trip
Location: Koh Phangan
Meals Included: LUNCH
Setting out on a voyage around Koh Phangan. We spend the day taking in the amazing tropical island scenery, stopping for some snorkelling at the coolest hotspots before visiting Than Sadet waterfall (seasonal). You might think it couldn’t get any better but it does… we have a complementary bucket, flowing bar and food throughout the day with music.
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Day 8: The Challenge & Full Moon Party
Location: Koh Phangan
Get ready for an epic day party! Slip n Fly is one of the latest attractions of Koh Phangan. Featuring one of the biggest and craziest water slides in Southern Asia. We spend the day here so you can choose to chillax on the day beds or attempt the slides. Don’t worry if you are not a big fan of heights or water slides, this place has much more to offer. It’s actually a day party with DJ’s, games, a volleyball pool, bar, looooooads of sunbeds and chill out areas and of course the constant entertainment of watching other backpackers throw themselves down the slides. Then in the evening we will meet in our hostel for a UV painting session to get us ready for the Full Moon Experience. We will take you to the best pre-drinking spots before hitting up the full moon party in TruTravels style! Those of you hardcore enough to make it to sunrise (the best bit) may even get to join us at the after-party which starts at 6am! No rest for the wicked.
ACTIVITY:
Day 9: Relaxation & Massage Day
Location: Koh Phangan
Today is set aside for recovery. We felt you would probably want some chill time to recharge your batteries after the big night so the only planned activity today is a nice Thai massage and possibly a film at a local bar. Unless you are one of those crazy party animals that decided to join us at the after-party!
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Day 10: Head To Koh Tao
Location: Koh Phangan
Jump aboard a ferry and head 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). We stay in town, only 5 mins from the beautiful Sairee beach. Once checked in and settled, we’ll meet up for dinner and drinks.
TRANSPORT: Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Day 11: Koh Nang Yuan Day Trip
Location: Koh Tao
Meals Included: LUNCH
Today we grab a boat ride from Koh Tao across to the adjoining and amazingly beautiful island of Koh Nang Yuan. Here we can snorkel in the Japanese gardens and trek up to the incredible views to get some postcard-worthy pics of the adjoining beaches and bays. After we head back to Koh Tao we will have some free time before meeting for dinner and jumping on the famous Koh Tao Pub Crawl!
ACTIVITY:
Day 12: Action/Relaxation
Location: Koh Tao
Get active or soak up some rays on this free day. For those looking for a chilled-out beach day, we can arrange a taxi around to Tanote Bay, one of our favourite spots on the island. In the evening, we will jump on the night ferry over to the mainland where we are picked up by our private minibus (with tunes & DVD player) and taken over to the West coast and our next stop, the famous Phi Phi Islands.
FREE TIME:
TRANSPORT: Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
TRANSPORT: It's bigger than a van, smaller than a bus, and just the right size for adventure.
TRANSPORT: Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Day 13: Phi Phi Islands
Location: Koh Phi Phi
Once arriving into Phi Phi we will check in to our accommodation and take a trek up to the stunning viewpoint across the island. So worth the walk! In the evening, we’ll head out to explore the lively nightlife on the island.
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Day 14: Phi Phi Boat Trip
Location: Koh Phi Phi
Meals Included: LUNCH
Today we’ll take a boat out around the surrounding islands. First stop, Monkey Island; we’ll get up close (not too close though) to the local inhabitants. We’ll also stop at the Viking Caves, and swing-out past the entrance to Maya Bay (where they actually filmed ‘The Beach’) Lunch is included on the boat, and after sunset, we go swimming with the phosphorescence (glow in the dark plankton).
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Day 15: Phuket
Location: Koh Phi Phi
Today celebrates the final night of an awesome trip! We hop on the island boat over to Phuket, the largest of the Thai islands where we finish the trip. In the evening, we will explore the wonders of Phuket & Patong!
TRANSPORT: Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
ACTIVITY:
Day 16: Chilled Checkout
Location: Phuket
Today we say farewell but don’t worry as 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 adventure! Just let us know your plan and we can point you in the right direction!
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
Phi Phi Islands boat trip
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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
Ninja = Your Guide! Like travelling with your best mates and one of them happens to know where they're going!
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Transport
All Transport Included
Private Van Transfer
Overnight Train
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Accommodation
15 Nights Accommodation
Hotels
Khao Sok Floating Bungalows
Bottle Beach Bungalows -
TruExclusives
Overnight at Bottle Beach
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Meals
4 X Breakfasts
4 X Lunches
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Bangkok River Cruise & Temples
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Thai Massage
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Khao Sok National Park
Meals Included
2 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner
Accommodation
bangkok
Strap in, Bangkok is the first stop on our insane two-week tour. This hotel is located right next to the famous Khao San Road, so it's right in the centre of all the fun. Relax after your long journey with a dip in the pool or get stuck in and venture to nearby tourist sights like The Grand Palace. It's in the perfect location for our night out when we come back to Bangkok too, you can have every bucket in sight and then stumble home in a minute or two... ideal!
*Please note all accomodation is subject to change- but it will always be great and of an equal standard! If you would like to confirm the accomodation for your trip please contact the sales team on info@trutravels.com*
khao sok
Ok, welcome to paradise! Sleeping in floating bungalows is everyone's DREAM, right!? Imagine waking up surrounded by calm waters that are crystal clear and an idyllic blue... well, that's what you get at the floating resort in Khao Sok National Park! Each of the 30 bungalows has its own veranda, perfect to lie on and watch the jungle night sky. There's also a bar area to get your beer fix and a chill space for the evenings.
bottle beach
Welcome to Bottle Beach and your own little beach hut overlooking the ocean. That's right, this accommodation is pretty special. Not only do you get to stay in a beach hut, but the beach is secluded and we pretty much get it allll to ourselves. So chill in your hammock and take in the sights, grab a cocktail and wait for the beach bonfire to start!
koh phangan
After our night on Bottle Beach, staring up at the stars as we sleep by a beach bonfire, we move onto our second Koh Phangan destination. What you wouldn't expect is that we move from one secluded beach to the next. Our hotel has its own private beach!! Unreal, right? So you can chill, sip on a cocktail and soak up all the good vibes either in the gorgeous pool, by the bar or on the secluded beach.
koh tao
Say hello to Koh Phangan's little neighbour - Koh Tao! Our hotel is ideally located on Sairee Beach, which is now lined with cool little restaurants and beach bars and is right next to the town so whether you fancy spending the afternoon by the pool, exploring the town or chilling on the beach, you're sorted!
phi phi
Whatever you want to do, this hotel has got you covered. It's only a couple of minutes walk to Phi Phi's gorgeous white sand Loh Dalum Beach and maybe 5 minutes to Ton Sai Beach and Laem Hin Beach. So rent a snorkel and get ready to get your tan on! If exploring is more your thing, then the walk to the famous Viewpoint is super close and there are lots of restaurants and shops nearby to mooch around.
phuket
Our last stop is Phuket. I'm not crying, you are! It's time for one last blowout with our new BBFs and what better place to do it than Patong Beach. We stay near this lively strip, so it's not too far to stumble back home after one too many buckets on our crazy and amazing last night together in Thailand! This hotel is a stylish and comfortable place to end our trip before you get back to your hostel backpacking lifestyle!
Check out our Q&As
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Meals Included
2 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner
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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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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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Optional Activities
No optional activities
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Minimum Age
Minimum age of 18 years for this trip.
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What's Included
Bangkok River Cruise & Temples. Thai Massage. Khao Sok National Park. Floating Bungalows Swimming. Tubing & Kayaking Boat Trip Around Koh Phangan. Snorkelling & Waterfalls (Seasonal). Bottle Beach, Muay Thai Lesson. Slip N Fly. Sunset Pool Party, Full Moon Party. Koh Tao & Koh Nang Yuan Day Trip. Phi Phi Island Boat Trip. Phuket Wave Simulator Surfing. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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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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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of barrhead travel charges.
Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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