Pack your backpack and come along to 4 of Thailand’s most beautiful islands. Discover the megacity of Bangkok, learn to scuba dive on Koh Tao, and celebrate the legendary Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan with thousands of travelers from all over the world. Thailand Itinerary: Bangkok 🏙️ -> Koh Tao 🏝️ -> Koh Phangan 🏝️ -> Krabi 🏞️ -> Koh Phi Phi 🏝️ -> Phuket 🏄🏼 Our travel group: 1) Timo 🙋🇩🇪 - Trip Leader 2) Ursula 🙋🏼♀️🇩🇪 - Tripmate 3) Ellen 🙋🏼♀️🇩🇪 - Tripmate 4) Michael 🙋🏻🇦🇹 - Tripmate 5) Nina 🙋🏼♀️ 🇩🇪 - Tripmate _____________________________________________ ℹ️ OVERVIEW: Days 1–3: Arrival in Bangkok 🏙️ We’ll all meet up in Bangkok by dinner time at the latest, get to know each other in person, and discuss the plans for the next few days. I’d be happy to give you some helpful tips in advance on the easiest and cheapest way to get from the airport to your accommodation in Bangkok. If you arrive in Bangkok a few days early, please let me know, and I’ll be happy to give you tips on how to make the most of your time until the trip begins. If this is your first time in Bangkok, I’ll show you some of the typical (but must-see) highlights of the Thai capital. But we’d also love to explore the less touristy corners of my new hometown. Decide what you’d like to focus on: - Street food 🍜 - Shopping 🛍️ - Culture 🏯 - History 🏛️ - Nightlife 🍻 Days 3–6: Koh Tao—The Diving Paradise 🏝️ Koh Tao is a relatively small island and offers a relaxed start to our Thailand tour. Koh Tao is especially famous for its underwater world. There’s a huge selection of diving schools, and prices are low due to the high level of competition. If you’re planning to take a diving course, this is exactly the right place (cost: 250–300€, ❌ not included). While you can decide to do this on the spot once you’re on the island, please let’s still discuss it beforehand, as we may need to adjust the itinerary. Days 6–10: Koh Phangan – Full Moon Party 🌝🏝️ Many years ago, Koh Phangan was an insider’s secret, when backpackers and hippies from all over the world would gather on Haad Rin Beach once a month to celebrate a huge party. Nowadays, the Full Moon Party attracts thousands of guests every month, who drink cocktails from beach buckets while wearing colorful neon shirts and dance in the sand to electronic music. But the island has much more to offer than just this one night of partying (which, of course, we won’t miss)—let yourself be surprised! Days 10–12: Krabi—The Outdoor Paradise 🏞️ Krabi is the gateway to the islands off Thailand’s west coast, so the laid-back town of Krabi will be our next stop before we head out to the islands off Thailand’s west coast. We’ll spend the afternoon here exploring this small provincial town and sampling all kinds of street food at the cozy night market. Krabi is best known for its mangroves, the Tiger Cave Temple, and the stunning beaches in Railay. Days 12–14: Koh Phi Phi – The Picture-Perfect Island 🌴 Hardly any other island in Thailand epitomizes the concept of a dream island more than Koh Phi Phi. Ever since Leonardo DiCaprio’s “The Beach,” the region surrounding the tranquil island of Koh Phi Phi has become a magnet for visitors from all over the world. There’s always something going on in Koh Phi Phi, from late morning until early morning. 🍻 Days 14–15: Phuket—Thailand’s Largest Island 🏄 Our next and final stop in the south is Thailand’s largest (and most touristy) island, Phuket. We’ll spend our last night here in Phuket Town, which features a beautiful historic old town and interesting options for shopping enthusiasts and Harry Potter fans. From Phuket, my journey continues northward through Thailand (JMT Trip: Discovering Thailand, Part 2). If you only want to see the south, this will be our last stop. If you’d like to add a few days in the north but don’t have enough time for the entire second part of our Thailand trip, just let us know and we’ll find a solution! 😊 Otherwise, Phuket offers both numerous affordable flight and bus connections to Bangkok, as well as numerous direct international flights to Europe, India, and the UAE (❌ Flight not included in the trip price). _____________________________________________ What can you expect on this trip? ➕ 100% backpacking vibe 🎒 ➕ Explore Thailand’s hottest islands 🌏 ➕ Get your scuba certification on a whim and dive with the turtles off Koh Tao 🐢🐟 ➕ Dance in the sand at Haad Rin during the legendary Full Moon Party 🌴🪩 ➕ A cool, international travel group that’s all about islands, partying, and traveling 🤗 ➕ Plenty of time to explore the islands on your own in between or chill out in a hammock 🌿🏝️4️⃣2️⃣0️⃣ What’s included in the tour price? ✅ All transfers (night bus, train, taxi, speedboat, ferry, bus, minivan) ✅ All accommodations (in shared twin-bed rooms/bungalows) ✅ eSIM card with 15GB of 4G/5G internet ✅ Sightseeing walking tour (including admission fees for Wat Suthat) – Bangkok ✅ Full-day snorkeling boat trip, including lunch – Koh Tao ✅ Scooter rental for 3 days – Koh Phangan ✅ Full Moon Party briefing (do’s & don’ts) – Koh Phangan ✅ Tiger Cave Temple – Krabi ✅ Preliminary information, packing list, and travel tips. ✅ 24/7 Customer Service and Support by JMT. What is not included in the tour price? ❌ (International) Flights to/from Bangkok and Phuket ❌ Daily meals, snacks, and drinks (approx. 5€–15€ per day) ❌ Scooter fuel (approx. 2€ per day) ❌ Full Moon Party admission (6€) & transportation (10€) ❌ Optional: single room upgrade (approx. 15–30€ per day) ❌ Everything else marked with ❌ or not listed _____________________________________________ ℹ️ TRAVEL SEASON: Off-season 🌤️ It’s no longer as hot as it is in the spring, and the first major rainy season is over. Overall, the climate is relatively pleasant. When it rains, it’s often in the late afternoon or evening for 1–2 hours, though this tends to affect northern and central Thailand more than the islands. During this season, the rice fields glow in the most beautiful shades of green ☘️ and the air is clean and clear. 🌺 During the day, temperatures hover around 30 degrees almost everywhere. At night, it’s pleasantly cool at 20–25 degrees, so you can get by without air conditioning. _____________________________________________
ABOUT YOUR TRIP LEADER: I’ve been exploring the world for 10 years now and have lost my heart to Thailand. So in 2024, I moved to Bangkok with my girlfriend Hannah from Germany. From here, I regularly travel to new and familiar destinations throughout Southeast Asia. Since Hannah can only travel with me during her vacations, I’m looking forward to meeting cool tripmates from all over the world so I don’t have to discover Southeast Asia’s most amazing places all by myself. _____________________________________________ ❓HOW DO I TRAVEL? I’m a frugalist and a fan of the simple life with as much independence as possible. I’m also a vegetarian and prefer an affordable and sustainable backpacking travel style. That means: - (Carry-on) backpack 🎒 instead of a suitcase 🧳🚫 - Simple, clean rooms in local guesthouses 🏡 or lively hostels 🏠 instead of international hotel chains. - Good, affordable local food from street vendors 🍲 - Beer 🍺 and cocktails 🍹—preferably during happy hour—instead of fancy drinks at a rooftop bar 🍸 - Traveling like the locals—slower but 100% authentic 🚂 - Sightseeing on my own 🛵 instead of with highly organized tourist groups led by a guide 🚐 _____________________________________________ MY EXPECTATIONS: My ideal travel buddies share a passion for simple and authentic backpacking. Even though more and more flashpackers, digital nomads, and package tour tourists are flocking to the islands in the Gulf of Thailand these days, for me, these three islands are the birthplace of Thailand’s backpacking scene, and there are still secluded and beautiful beaches to be found. 🤗 ❗IMPORTANT❗We’re going on a BACKPACKING trip. 😉 On this trip, we’ll be using a wide variety of transportation, and suitcases can sometimes be really impractical. That’s why I prefer travel buddies who’ll swap their suitcases for backpacks. 🧳🚫 _____________________________________________
ℹ️ ACCOMMODATION: During our trip, we’ll be staying in simple but clean and well-maintained hostels 🏠 or family-run homestays and bungalow resorts 🏡 that are centrally located and conveniently situated. The accommodations are kept simple and unpretentious and meet the average Southeast Asian standard. So please don’t expect 4-star all-inclusive hotel resorts by Western standards. ;) As a rule, two people will share a twin room (with separate beds, of course), usually with a private bathroom, though occasionally with a shared bathroom (depending on the group size). There’s almost always the option (at the Full Moon Party, subject to availability) to upgrade to a private room. The cost must then be paid on-site (15–30€ extra per night, not included ❌). _____________________________________________ If you have any questions, suggestions, or ideas, feel free to send me a message and let’s chat beforehand. :-)
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