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🇹🇭 Thailand's south incl. Fullmoon Party - Island Hopping Koh Tao / Koh Phangan / Koh Samui - Backpacking Island Trip 🌅🌴🍺🇹🇭

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Timo

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What's special?
special Top 3 Islands in Gulf of Thailand
special Celebrate famous Fullmoon Party
special Option for PADI Scuba Dvining license
Pack your backpack and let's discover the magic of the islands in the Gulf of Thailand together! In 11 days we will explore the three most beautiful islands and turn night into day at the legendary Fullmoon Party. Route through Thailand: Bangkok 🏙️ -> Koh Tao 🏝️ -> Koh Phangan 🏝️ -> Koh Samui 🏝️ -> Surat Thani _____________________________________________ ℹ️ OVERVIEW: Day 1: Arrival in Bangkok 🏙️ We meet for dinner in Bangkok, get to know each other and discuss the next few days. Until the night bus departs, there is still a little time for a last shopping tour or a relaxed beer on Khao San Road. At around 9 p.m. we take the night bus to Chumphon and from here we take the speedboat to Koh Tao. Day 2-5: Koh Tao 🏝️🏞️ The island of Koh Tao is the smallest island and offers a relaxed start to our island hopping trip. Koh Tao is particularly famous for its underwater world. The range of diving schools is really extensive and the prices are low due to the high competition. If you're planning to do a diving course, this is the place for you (costs: €250-300, ❌ not included). You can decide this spontaneously on the island, but please let me know in advance so that I can plan for it, as we may have to add a day. Day 5-9: Koh Phangan - Fullmoon Party 🏝️ Koh Phangan used to be an insider tip many years ago, when backpackers and hippies from all over the world celebrated a big party once a month on the beach of Haard Rin. Nowadays, the Fullmoon Party attracts thousands of guests every month to drink cocktails from beach buckets in colorful neon shirts and dance in the sand to electronic music. But the island has much more to offer than just this one party night, and of course we won't miss it! Day 9-11: Koh Samui 🏝️🌿🐒 The largest and most touristy island in the Gulf of Thailand is Koh Samui. Here, package tourists mix with European pensioners and backpackers from all over the world. But the island is big enough to keep everyone happy. From waterfalls, to beautiful beaches, to night markets and vibrant nightlife, everyone will find their perfect day here. Day 11: Surat Thani 🕌 On the last day, take the ferry to the pleasant provincial town of Surat Thani. From here, you can travel back to Bangkok by train or flight with me (❌ not included) or continue on to the west coast towards Phuket, Krabi or on to Malaysia. _____________________________________________ What can you expect on this trip? ➕ 100% backpacking feeling 🎒 ➕ Explore the hottest islands in Thailand 🌏 ➕ Get your diving license spontaneously and dive with the turtles of Koh Tao 🐢🐟 ➕ A cool international travel group that's up for islands, partying and traveling 🤗 ➕ Be part of the hottest party in Thailand - the Fullmoon Party 🔥 ➕ Enough time in between to explore the islands on your own or chill out in a hammock 🌿🏝️🌋 What is included in the tour price? ✅ All transfers (night bus/train, cab, speedboat, ferry, bus, minivan) ✅ Accommodations (in shared double rooms/bungalows) ✅ Pub Crawl Tour at Koh Tao ✅ Transport to and from Fullmoon Party ✅ Fullmoon Party Access + 1 welcome buket Thai Rum / Coke ✅ Free body neon color ✅ Safety introduction about do's and don't at the Fullmoon Party ✅ 24/7 Customer Service and Support. ✅ Travel Insurance for Trip Mates coming from Austria and Germany. What is not included in the trip price? ❌ (International) Flights to/from Bangkok and Surat Thani ❌ Daily Meals, Snacks & Drinks (approx. 10€-15€ per day) ❌ Optional: scooter rental, fuel & insurance (approx. 8€ per day) ❌ Optional: 3 day Scuba Diving course Koh Tao (approx. 250-300€) ❌ Optional: single room upgrade (approx. 10-30€ per day) ❌ Everything else which is marked with ❌ or not listed _____________________________________________ ℹ️ TIME OF TRAVEL: Rainy season 🌦️ It is often cloudy and not quite as hot, which is very pleasant (Central Europeans still need lots of sun cream!). When it rains, it is usually only (heavy) showers and usually more towards the afternoon or evening. It can also rain for longer periods at night. ☂️ At 25-31° it is still very warm, so a rain shower is not that bad. :-) For me, the low season in the Gulf of Thailand is one of the best times of year because there are far fewer tourists (but still a lot) and we can therefore travel a bit more flexibly and cheaply. The landscape is green, everything is in bloom 🌸 and the locals are also more relaxed. _____________________________________________

ABOUT YOUR TRIPLEADER: I've been exploring the world for 10 years now and have lost my heart to Thailand. In 2024, I moved from Germany to Bangkok together with my girlfriend Hannah. From here, I regularly travel to new and old regions in Southeast Asia. Since Hannah can only travel with me during the vacations, I look forward to meeting cool tripmates from all over the world so that I don't have to discover the most amazing places in Southeast Asia alone. _____________________________________________ HOW DO I TRAVEL? I am a fan of the simple life, live a vegetarian lifestyle and prefer a cheap and sustainable backpacking travel style. That means: - Backpack 🎒 instead of suitcase 🧳🚫 - Simple, clean rooms in local guesthouses 🏡 or sociable hostels 🏠 - Good and cheap local food 🍲 - Beer 🍺 and cocktails 🍹 preferably at 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 🚐 _____________________________________________ MY EXPECTATIONS: My ideal tripmates share a passion for simple and authentic backpacking trips. Even though more and more flashbackers, digital normads and package tourists are now flocking to the islands in the Gulf of Thailand, for me the three islands are the origin of the backpacker scene in Thailand and there are still secluded and beautiful beaches to be found. 🤗 IMPORTANT❗We are going on a BACKPACKING trip. 😉 On this trip, we are traveling with many different means of transport and suitcases are sometimes really impractical. I therefore prefer tripmates who swap their suitcase for a backpack. 🧳🚫 _____________________________________________

ℹ️ ACCOMODATION: On our trip, we will stay in simple but clean and well-kept hostels 🏠 or in family-run homestays and bungalow resorts 🏡. The accommodation is basic but in a good location, there may even be a pool, but don't expect 4* all-inclusive hotel facilities ;) As a rule, 2 people always stay in a double room (separate beds, of course), usually with their own bathroom, sometimes with a shared bathroom if necessary (depending on the size of the group). Not all bungalows or rooms have air conditioning, as a fan is often sufficient by the sea. It is almost always possible to upgrade to a private room (depending on availability at the Fullmoon Party). The costs must then be paid on site (€10-30 extra per night, not included ❌). _____________________________________________ If you have any questions, suggestions or ideas, please send me a message and let's chat in advance. :-)

What's included?
All accomodations (shared rooms)
All transfers (Nightbus, Ferry, Taxis)
Fullmoon Party Access + 1 Buket incl.
Koh Tao Pub Crawl
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Hi! I’m Timo 👋 I’am travelling all around Southeast Asia. Let me show you the most beautiful places and my secret spots. 🫶🌏🌴

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Timo is a true travel expert for Southeast Asia! Anyone who doesn't want to travel alone to this region (and probably beyond) is in good hands with him! 😊 For example, he gave me one or two (secret) tips about Thailand before my departure (regarding luggage content, flight booking, how to get from the airport to the hotel, which SIM card to take, etc.) and answered all my questions thoroughly, so that nothing really stood in the way of a relaxed trip. In this respect, the trip itself was really cool, varied and exciting. We got authentic insights into the cultural and scenic peculiarities of (northern) Thailand and the everyday life of the people there. Timo's trip is not hectic and is also adapted to the needs/wishes of the TripMates, which is what makes it so special!
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Trip Itinerary
1

Bangkok

Day 1-2
In Bangkok, we set off in the evening on the night bus towards the Gulf of Thailand. The night buses are very comfortable, but you still don't get the most restful sleep. After a long night, we arrive in Koh Tao in the morning. If you arrive in Bangkok a few days in advance, we can take a spontaneous tour of the city on another day and I can show you my favorite spots in this megacity. :)
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Ko Tao

Day 2-5
To recover from the long journey, it's time to relax on the beach. If you would like to take part in a diving course (or a trial dive), we will look for the right diving school together (course language, PADI/SSI, diving instructor, group size, pool, etc.). In the evening, we get in the mood for the coming days at a pub crawl or one of the beach bars. If no one wants to do a diving course, we can also decide whether we want to move to Koh Phangan a day earlier.
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Ko Pha-ngan District

Day 5-9
After relaxing days on Koh Tao, the biggest beach party in Southeast Asia is just around the corner. We move into our accommodation near Haad Rin, the epicenter of the Fullmoon Party. From here, we can also explore the entire island by scooter to discover waterfalls, secluded beaches and coconut plantations. I have planned the trip so that we can celebrate the full moon party in peace, the day after the party is at everyone's disposal, then we have one more day before we continue. Enough time to let the impressions sink in and recharge our batteries.
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Koh Samui

Day 9-11
On the most touristy island in the Gulf of Thailand (the only one with its own airport), we take advantage of the low season and have a good time before taking the ferry to Surat Thani.
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Surat Thani

Day 11
Our trip ends here and you can choose whether you want to return to Bangkok (flight or train) or travel on to Phuket, Krabi or Malaysia. I will be happy to give you tips or we can organize the transport together on site.
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Bangkok

Day 11
If you would like to fly back to Bangkok with me or take the (night) train, I can book tickets for you at cost price (approx. 30-40€ with hand luggage if you book up to one month before the start of the trip). However, this is not included in the trip price (❌) as many tripmates want to explore the islands on the west coast and I don't want to increase the trip price unnecessarily.
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Hostel & Bed & Breakfast & Hotel
11 days trip
Bangkok, Ko Tao & 4 more
Transportation
Boat, Plane
Questions and Answers

Hey Timo, I want to go backpacking in Thailand and love your tour suggestion. However, I wanted to g... Read More

Hey Bettina, I'm happy to hear that you are intetested to join my trip. The next Full Moon Party in December is on December 15th. I'm flying to the Philippines on December 18th, so the timeline is ... Read More

Timo, I have a few questions about this trip. Could you please leave me a message via WhatsApp (0a15... Read More

Hello Andrea, the trip takes place with a minimum of 2 participants, so if there is another tripmate in addition to you, the trip will take place 100%. Feel free to write to me if you have any furthe... Read More

What's excluded?
International Flights to/from Bangkok
Personal expenses (Meals/Drinks/Gifts)
Scooter rental (if needed)
Flight/Transport from Surat Thani
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