Trip Details

Thailand Island Hopping Adventure

From the bustling streets of Bangkok to the tranquil lakes of Khao Sok National Park, Thailand offers an experience you’ll never forget! However, travelling alone and in a foreign country can be a daunting prospect, so we make it easy for you! Travel as a group as you go jungle-trekking, head out on safari, take in a fire show, glide down the river in a long-tail boat and party like it’s 1999 in Bangkok! All of this, and more, is waiting for you on our Thailand Island Hopping Adventure!

Explore Bangkok > Khao Sok > Koh Phi Phi > Phangan

Our super Thailand Island-Hopping adventure is unbeatable value! Your 10 day guided tour of Bangkok, Khao Sok National Park, Koh Phi Phi and Koh Phangan includes airport transfer, 10 nights of accommodation, fully guided activities, travel through Thailand and most meals – for an incredible £650! We arrange everything for you, so your trip will be loads of fun and hassle-free!

Travelling alone? Not for long …!

So you want to travel across Thailand but can’t convince your friends to join you for the ride? No problem, by booking with Tru Experience Thailand, we supply the friends! Join our guided, group tour and you will experience the best of Thailand with a bunch of other 18-35-year-olds, from all over the world. Our trips are all about fun, and building great friendships that will last a lifetime!

Travel, Accommodation & Meals included

Our fantastic trip includes all travel (not airfare), 10-nights of accommodation and most meals. You’ll journey through Thailand by train, tuk-tuk, ferry, minivan and longtail boat. You’ll stay in our guesthouse in the heart of Bangkok, on floating bamboo raft houses in the jungle, and near the beach on Koh Phi Phi and Koh Phangan. We include lots of meals too!

Incredible Tour Guides who know it all!

Your tour guide will take care of everything, so you can relax and enjoy the whole experience! Our western guides are from the UK, Australia, Germany, USA & Canada, and have spent lots of time travelling throughout Thailand and SE Asia. Furthermore, our Thai Guides are local experts, full of knowledge and interesting stories, so you can ask their help and advice on anything along the way!

Why Book our Thailand Island Hopping Adventure?

  • Travel to some of the most breathtaking places on the planet
  • Relax, knowing that all travel arrangements are taken care of for you
  • Make new friends as you share this exciting experience with other travellers
  • Learn about the culture, traditions and way of life for Thai people
  • Get some serious nightlife in, from Bangkok to Phi Phi!
  • Enjoy meals and beverages* included in the cost of the programme

*tea, coffee and drinking water

Get in touch to find out more or browse through our many other volunteer experiences.

Trip Itinerary

Here is your itinerary for your island-hopping adventure!

Day 1: Meet the group in Bangkok

  • Airport Transfer to your accommodation near Khao San Road
  • Welcome Dinner and 1 Drink (6pm)

Day 2: Discover buzzing Bangkok

  • River Cruise, visit Temples and famous Markets (local guide, entries and transfers included)
  • Bangkok party night, we’ll take you to our favourite spots

Day 3: Recover!

  • Sleep in after a crazy night
  • Do some last-minute shopping at the markets (we offer to take people to the markets if they’re keen)
  • Get ready for the overnight sleeper train (private minibus to the train station)

Day 4: Khao Sok National Park – Floating Rafthouses

  • Travel by longtail boat and arrive at Khao Sok National Park
  • Go Jungle Trekking and caving (seasonal)
  • Night safari to see hornbills
  • Sleep in a floating bamboo raft house in the middle of the lake
  • Tasty lunch and amazing dinner included

Day 5: Khao Sok Jungle Village

  • Morning Safari to see monkeys,
  • Longtail boat to Khao Sok Jungle Village
  • Feed baby monkeys before arriving at Jungle Village

Day 6: Koh Phi Phi!

  • Travel to stunning Koh Phi Phi (private minibus and local ferry from Krabi)
  • Take a swim, chill and relax
  • See a Fire Show while slurping cocktails at the beach

Day 7: Koh Phi Phi – Island Exploring

  • It’s time to explore the island! Start your morning with a swim at our accommodation before we head out on a boat tour of the Phi Phi Islands. We’ll explore the area, take in our paradise surroundings and stop off for a spot of snorkelling where you’ll see loads of amazing fish on the limestone reefs. That night we party at one of our favourite beach clubs!

Day 8-9: Koh Phangan

  • Transfer from Phi Phi to Koh Phangan
  • Resort accommodation, time to do your thing or explore the island

Day 10 Sun Sand Sea

  • Today is a day to relax by the pool, sun bath on the beach, book on to some exciting activities
  • Evening we will all meet up for our final dinner on this stunning island

Day 11 Onward Travel

  • Time to sat goodbye to your new found buddies, or continue your travels with them. The team will be there to support you in your onward travels with advice.

Trip Accommodation

Hua Hin is one of Thailand’s most popular beach destinations and is located only 280km southwest of Bangkok. Hua Hin is where the city meets the sea, and offers scrumptious seafood, lively markets, never-sleeping bars, long beaches and palm tree-decorated landscapes to enjoy during your stay!

About the Accommodation

Your accommodation will vary over the course of your trips, but your base will be at our centre in Hua Hin. Here you’ll have spacious accommodation, a swimming pool, hammocks to chill in and a kitchen with storage for your food. Various room types are available as follows:

Available Room Types

  • Standard shared rooms 4 people share on a single-gender basis
  • Private rooms 1-4 people
  • Comfort rooms 1-2 people

Food Arrangements

Thai cuisine is really something to get excited about! Typical dishes include plenty of rice or noodle dishes with vegetables and occasionally some meat, along with seasonal fruits for dessert. Vegetarians can be catered for – just let us know! However, if you are a picky eater or have dietary restrictions, you might want to consider supplementing our menu with your own western type foods and snacks that are more to your liking. From our accommodation and you can use our bikes to ride to a few convenience stores nearby.

Facilities

As you will be travelling, our coordinator will advise you of the best times and places to pick up extra snacks or other essentials, along the way.

 

Trip Country Info

Thailand

Population: Approx. 67 million
Capital: Bangkok
Language: Thai
Currency: Baht (THB)
Time zone: ICT (UTC +7)

From trekking in the beautiful mountains of the north to enjoying the glorious beaches in the south and experiencing the hustle and bustle of the metropolis that is Bangkok, Thailand is certainly not a country that lacks variety.

Whilst it really is at the heart of Southeast Asia, bordered by Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia, its cultural identity remains very unique. As the only country in Southeast Asia to avoid European powers, the Thai are proud to refer to themselves as ‘The Land of the Free’ and many tourists might also know it as ‘The Land of Smiles’ due to its friendly people.

Thailand is not only a famous holiday and gap year travel destination, but one of the most exciting countries in the world. Gap year travel to Thailand enables you to experience the excitement of city life as well as the serenity of some of the most spectacular remote islands and countryside areas.  By booking your gap year holiday to Thailand with TRU, you will be able to get a unique view of this amazing country that is difficult to replicate on your own.  We have a fabulous selection of gap year adventures in Thailand from Gibbon encounters and Elephant Sanctuary work to Clayhouse building and volunteering programs.

With our range of ongoing programs, you can even compose your schedule the way you like it. With this flexibility it enables you to say when you are on site and when you spend time with the new friends you have made from all over the world.  Have a look at our latest volunteering and gap year travel to Thailand below or give us a call to find out more about our exciting gap year programs in Thailand.

You can take this opportunity to mix and match projects tailor to your preference. Why pick one when you can pick several.

Participant Criteria & Requirements

Standard Requirements

Over 18
Travel Insurance

Additional Requirements

No requirements have been provided.

What's included

  • 24/7 support in case of emergencies
  • Accommodation
  • Airport Pick up
  • Group Leaders
  • Some meals
  • Transport

What's not included

  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Vaccination
  • Visa