Thailand - 🇹🇭 Thailand's schönste Strände 🏝️ - 10-13 Tage Krabi, Koh Tao & Koh Phangan 🌅🌴🍺 🇹🇭 - JoinMyTrip

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🇹🇭 Thailand's most beautiful beaches 🏝️ - 10-13 days Krabi, Koh Tao & Koh Phangan 🌅🌴🍺 🇹🇭

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Timo

08 Mar 26 → 17 Mar 26

Guided trip

10 days

4 stops

2 - 3 Mates

Thailand

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What's special?

Enjoy 3-4 beautiful beach destinations

Chance to learn new watersports

Enough time for exploring on your own

Pack your backpack and let's discover the magic of the Thai islands together! 🎒🏝️ In 10 days, we will explore my absolute favorite islands in the Gulf of Thailand, dive/snorkel with turtles 🐢🤿, and party the night away on the hottest island. You also have the unique option ✳️ to extend the trip by 3 nights (1 night in Bangkok, 2 nights in Koh Lanta) individually! Our itinerary: Route: Bangkok 🛕 -> Koh Tao 🤿 -> Koh Phangan 🏝️ -> Krabi 🍜 -> (Koh Lanta 🌅 -> Krabi) ✈️ ⬇️⬇️⬇️ More information ⬇️⬇️⬇️ _____________________________________________ 🔢 TRAVEL GROUP: 1️⃣ Timo 🙋🏼‍♂️ 🇩🇪 - Trip leader 2️⃣ Katrin 🙋🏼‍♀️ 🇩🇪 - Trip mate 3️⃣ Anna 🙋‍♀️ 🇩🇪 - Tripmate 4️⃣ ??? ℹ️ OVERVIEW: Day 1: Arrival in Bangkok 🏙️ We will meet up in Bangkok during the day, get to know each other, and discuss the next few days. There will be plenty of time in the evening for some last-minute shopping or a short sightseeing tour of Bangkok. In the evening, we will take the night train south, where our adventure in southern Thailand will begin the next morning. ✳️ Upgrade 1: You have the option of arriving in Bangkok on March 7, staying an extra night in Bangkok, and exploring more of the city. Days 2-5: Koh Tao 🏝️🤿 The island of Koh Tao is much smaller than the other islands in the Gulf of Thailand and is perfect for a relaxed start to our island hopping. Koh Tao is best known for its underwater world. 🐠 Therefore, we will go on a full-day snorkeling trip to see as much of the underwater world as possible. If you really want to dive in, Koh Tao is also the perfect place to get your diving license! There is a wide range of diving schools, which means prices are low and the underwater world offers first-class conditions for your first diving experiences! (Cost: approx. $250-280, 3 days, 6 dives, ❌ not included). Days 5-8: Koh Phangan – Dream beaches & action 🏝️ After 3 nights on Koh Tao, we continue to the neighboring island of Koh Phangan. Many years ago, the island was an insider tip when backpackers and hippies from all over the world celebrated a big party on Haad Rin beach once a month. Nowadays, the Full Moon Party attracts thousands of visitors every month, who drink cocktails in colorful neon shirts from beach buckets and dance to electronic music on the sand. Unfortunately, we will miss the Full Moon Party, but the island has much more to offer than just this one party night. We will explore the island on our own with a rented scooter to relax on secluded beaches under coconut palms. 🌿 Days 8-10: Krabi, Ao Nang, and the surrounding area 🏝️ From Koh Phangan, we continue by ferry and bus to the provincial town of Krabi. In addition to great night markets, mangrove forests, and spiritual temples, the neighboring town of Ao Nang has shaped the image of Thailand like no other beach. On the second day, we will rent a scooter and take a closer look at the typical postcard-perfect karst rock and dream beach panorama. ✳️ Upgrade 2: Days 10-12: Koh Lanta 🌅 If you want to see more islands, there is the option to extend the trip by 2 nights on Koh Lanta (including transport + scooter). The island has a very relaxed vibe and offers views of Thailand's most beautiful sunsets from one of its numerous laid-back beach bars. Here, we can either plan relaxing days on the beach or take a day trip by scooter across the long island to visit old fishing villages, enjoy the view from great viewpoints, visit an elephant camp (❌ not included), or discover almost deserted beaches. 🏖️ Day 10/12: End of the trip ⛴️✈️ The next morning, this part of our trip together unfortunately comes to an end and I head back from Krabi to Bangkok ✈️. You are now spoiled for choice and can also fly back to Bangkok from Krabi (KBV) at a reasonable price (❌ not included) or add a few more beach days on Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, or Phuket. There are also quite a few international connections from Phuket (HKT) to Europe and the UAE, so you wouldn't have to return to Bangkok for an open-jaw flight. 🛫 _____________________________________________ What can you expect on this trip? ➕ 100% backpacking feeling 🎒 ➕ Explore three of Thailand's most beautiful islands 🏖️ ➕ Get your diving license on the spur of the moment and dive with the turtles of Koh Tao 🐢🐟 ➕ Try your hand at kitesurfing on Koh Phangan! ➕ A cool international travel group that's up for islands, parties, and traveling 🤗 ➕ Enough time to explore the islands on your own or chill out in a hammock 🌿420🌿 ➕ Customize your trip: ✳️ Upgrade your trip to 13 days -> for more time in Bangkok (+€45) and Koh Lanta (+€90). What's included in the price? ✅ All transfers (night bus/train, taxi, speedboat, ferry, bus, minivan) ✅ Accommodations (in shared twin bed rooms/bungalows) ✅ 1 day scooter rental in Krabi (shared scooter) ✅ 2 days scooter rental in Koh Phangan (shared scooter) ✅ 1 day snorkeling & boat trip around Koh Tao ✅ Free airport transfer to Krabi Airport (from Krabi/Koh Lanta) ✅ Free eSIM 4G/5G 1GB per day ✅ Complete organization and useful travel tips in advance ✅ 24/7 customer service and support by JMT ✳️ Upgrade 1: 1 night in Bangkok + sightseeing tour (+€45) ✳️ Upgrade 2: 2 nights Koh Lanta + 1 day scooter rental (+90€) What is not included in the JMT travel price? ❌ (International) Flights to/from Bangkok/Krabi ❌ Daily meals, snacks & drinks (approx. 10€-15€ per day) ❌ Scooter fuel & insurance (approx. 2€ per day) ❌ Optional: 3 day Scuba Diving course Koh Tao (approx. 280€) ❌ Optional: Kitesurfing beginner lessons (approx. 50€) ❌ Optional: single room upgrade (approx. 10-25€ per day) ❌ Optional: ✳️ Travel upgrade by 1-3 nights (Bangkok / Koh Lanta) ❌ Everything else which is marked with ❌ or not listed _____________________________________________ ℹ️ TRAVEL TIME: Best time to travel 🌞 We will be traveling at the end of the high season (Dec - Mar). It's still busy at this time of year, but we can avoid the really big crowds. The weather is perfect, maybe a little too warm at times, but there are only a few rainy days per month (and even then, it's just a shower). Daytime temperatures on the coast are around 30°C, cooling down to 23-26°C at night. _____________________________________________

🙋🏼‍♂️ ABOUT YOUR TRIPLEADER: I have been exploring the world for 10 years now and have lost my heart to Thai culture. In 2024, I moved to Bangkok with my girlfriend Hannah from Germany. From here, I regularly travel to new and old regions in Southeast Asia. Since Hannah can only travel with me during the holidays, I look forward to meeting cool trip mates from all over the world so that I don't have to discover the most amazing places in Asia alone. I know from my own experience how daunting it can be to set off alone to a foreign country. To make this step easier, I share my own backpacking and solo trips on JoinMyTrip. My goal is to inspire others to discover new countries and cultures, experience the joy of traveling, and overcome their fear of the unknown. _____________________________________________ ❓ HOW DO I TRAVEL? I am a frugalist and a fan of simple living with the greatest possible independence. I am also a vegetarian and prefer an affordable and sustainable backpacking travel style. That means: - (Carry-on) backpack 🎒 instead of suitcase 🧳🚫 - Rarely staying longer than 3 nights in one place - The journey is the destination! 📍📍📍 - Simple, clean rooms in local guesthouses 🏡 or friendly hostels 🏠 instead of international hotel chains. - Good and inexpensive local food on the street 🍲 - Beer 🍺 and cocktails 🍹 preferably during happy hour, instead of fancy drinks at the rooftop bar 🍸 - Travel like the locals, slower but 100% authentic 🚂 - Sightseeing on your own 🛵 instead of organized tourist groups with guides 🚐 _____________________________________________ MY EXPECTATIONS: By the end of our trip at the latest, my ideal trip mates will share some of my passion for simple and authentic backpacking in Southeast Asia. On our Thailand island trip, we will discover very different areas: from lively, sometimes very touristy places to idyllic, quiet little beaches where you would love to stay for weeks. ❗IMPORTANT❗We are going on a BACKPACKING trip. 😉 On this trip, we will be traveling with many different modes of transportation, and suitcases can sometimes be really impractical. I therefore prefer trip mates who will swap their suitcase for a backpack. 🧳🚫 _____________________________________________

ℹ️ ACCOMMODATION: During our trip, we will stay in simple but clean and well-maintained hostels 🏠 or family-run homestays and bungalow resorts 🏡. The accommodations are basic but in good locations, and some may even have a pool, but don't expect 4* all-inclusive hotel complexes. ;) As a rule, 2 people will always share a room (with separate beds, of course), usually with a private bathroom, but in some cases with a shared bathroom (depending on the size of the group). The accommodations in the cities (Bangkok, Krabi) will have air conditioning. Bungalows on the islands (mostly close to the beach) often only have a fan, as it cools down quickly at night. It is almost always possible to upgrade to a private room or a better room with air conditioning. The costs must then be paid on site (€15-30 extra per night, not included ❌). _____________________________________________ ℹ️ Traveling safely as a woman ♀ and LGBTQ 🏳️‍🌈: I know that it can be a big decision to embark on an adventure with unknown travel partners from different cultures. To ensure that you feel safe and respected from the start, I offer you the following options: 1) Separate rooms 🚪 If no other women are traveling with us, you can request a single room or a bed in a same-sex dormitory at no extra charge. This way, you always have a private retreat and a personal safe space. 2) Female contact person 🙋🏻‍♀️ On all trips starting in Bangkok, you can meet my partner Hannah at our first dinner together. If you prefer to talk to a woman while traveling, you can contact Hannah or my co-trip leader Lama (JoinMyTrip) for confidential conversations. 3) Freedom of choice – even after the trip has started ⛔ If you realize in the first few days that the chemistry is unexpectedly not right and the situation cannot be improved despite discussion, you can cancel the trip without any major financial risk. 💵 You will receive a full refund of the trip price in local currency, minus: ➖ costs already incurred (accommodation, activities, transportation) ➖ JoinMyTrip fee (15% – may be refunded by JMT) ➖ non-refundable bookings (e.g., flights, train/bus) This means you will usually get up to 70% of your trip price back. Your gut feeling always takes precedence – money should never be an obstacle if you feel uncomfortable. _____________________________________________ ❓ If you have any questions, suggestions, or ideas -> Save trip + ask question. I will then be happy to open a private chat and we can discuss all the details at your convenience. :)

What's included?

All accomodations (twin bed rooms)

All transfers (Van, Ferry, Bus, Taxi)

Scooter rental in Krabi & Koh Phangan

1 Day Snorkeling & Boat Trip

eSIM Thailand (1GB per day)

Complete organisation & advanced support

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Hi! I’m Timo 👋 I travel a lot and I'm always happy to meet new people. I am a passionate frugalist and try to live a sustainable life. 🫶🌏

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Highly recommended! Tino was super nice and open to me from the beginning to the end of the trip. He answered all my questions and prepared me really well for my first trip to another continent. We were a really relaxed group of four people. I was the youngest, but that didn't bother me at all. We even celebrated my birthday together on Koh Tao, and it didn't feel like I had only known them for three or four days, haha. Timo knows good restaurants, bars, and viewpoints that are just so beautiful. Exchanging money with him is also very relaxed; he exchanges money at the current rates, so you don't have to worry about scams or anything like that. We went kitesurfing (my first time) and it was really fun. I've already planned my next trip and will probably travel with him again this year. The trip was really a 10/10!

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Bangkok

Day 1-2

Welcome to Thailand! 🇹🇭✌️ We'll start together in the evening in Bangkok with the night bus or night train to the Gulf of Thailand. We can tour Bangkok during the day and I'll show you my favorite spots away from the typical tourist hotspots. The night buses and trains are very comfortable, but you still won't get the most restful sleep. After an exciting night, we'll arrive on Koh Tao in the morning.

Ko Tao

Day 2-5

To recover from the long journey, relaxation on the beach is the order of the day. If you are interested in a diving course (or a trial dive), we will be happy to help you find the right diving school. It is important to pay attention to criteria such as course language, PADI/SSI certification, diving instructors, group size, pool, and condition of the equipment. As an experienced diver, I am happy to help you choose the right diving school and try to negotiate a group discount. In the evening, we'll get in the mood for the coming days with a pub crawl or at one of the beach bars (❌ drinks not included). The next day, for those who don't want to dive, there's a boat tour to the best snorkeling spots and bays around the island (✅ included in the tour price). Here, too, there are many opportunities for solo travelers to meet other solo travelers. If you want even more action, there are numerous other activities that can be booked spontaneously on site (❌ not included in the tour price). The most popular activities include: - Exploring the island by scooter - (Taster) diving - Muay Thai boxing - Thai cooking class, etc.

Ko Pha-ngan District

Day 5-8

After relaxing days on Koh Tao, we continue to the larger neighboring island of Koh Phangan. The biggest beach party in Southeast Asia takes place here every month, but we will miss it this time. However, there are plenty of other half moon, black moon, jungle, and beach parties, so don't worry. ;) We will rent a scooter here (✅ included) to discover the various beaches, waterfalls, viewpoints, coconut plantations, and hidden spots. Riding a scooter is essential in Southeast Asia to stay mobile. You don't need a driver's license on this island (or let's say it's not checked 😃) and if you don't have any experience with scooters or motorcycles, I can teach you the basics on a quiet part of the island. Nevertheless, use of the scooter is of course up to you and at your own risk.

Krabi

Day 8-10

After spending just under a week on the islands, we will leave the Gulf of Thailand and travel to the west coast by ferry and bus. The journey will take at least half a day. Once we arrive in Krabi, we will spend the late afternoon and evening exploring the relaxed town and eating together at the local street food night market. On the second day, we will rent a scooter again (🛵 ✅ included) and explore the beautiful karst landscape and the gorgeous (but crowded) beaches of Ao Nang. After an eventful day, we can feast on our favorite Thai dishes at the night markets in the evening and enjoy a cozy last evening together. The next morning, we have time for a hike through the mangrove forests or a short stroll through town before our trip ends at noon. Krabi offers you the ideal starting point for further island days on Koh Lanta (quiet), Koh Phi Phi (wild), or Phuket (touristy). You can also extend the trip by 2 days, as I am not flying back to Bangkok until March 19 (❌ not included in the tour price).

Accommodation

Hostel & Bed & Breakfast & Hotel

10 days trip

Bangkok, Ko Tao & 2 more

Transportation

Train, Boat

Hi Timo, how can I connect? I have a few questions about the trip you're offering.

Hi Michael, I'll open a private chat so we can continue our conversation there. :) Best regards, Timo

Hi Timo, thanks for the info. If I were to move the trip to early December, would you do it again? I... Read More

Hi Maggie, I've been thinking about December again and would probably only offer a trip around the Tomorrow Land Festival in Pattaya, if anything. The islands, as in this trip here, are not on the iti... Read More

Hi, is this trip also taking place in December? I wanted to start on December 12 or 13. Best regards... Read More

Hey Maggie, thanks for your message. :) Unfortunately, I don't have any trips planned for December at the moment. Maybe that will change over the course of the year, but in that case, the trip would p... Read More

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