Ready for the Koh Tao Adventure?
How much fun you will have depends on how long you can stay, whether you have one week or one month we have plenty to keep you entertained with an action packed itinerary.
The Koh Tao adventure includes the following:
- One activity option per week
- Full Moon party ticket (when its full moon)
- Speedboat tour round the island
- Rock climbing abseiling adventure
- Pickup truck through the jungle
- Welcome dinner to meet the rest of the group with our rep
- Pick up from the pier
- All accommodation
- Free Wi-Fi in resort
You probably don’t want to go all the way to Asia to miss out on the gorgeous beaches, Koh Tao has plenty. However if you are like us, beaches are never enough you want some serious fun and adventure. You can pick your own itinerary by choosing from some of the incredible included adventures you can also even sneak in a cheeky full moon party and let the good times roll with an awesome adventure day in the first week.
Koh Tao Adventure Highlights
- Going out for a gorgeous Thai meal so you can meet the rest of the group
- You will never have a dull moment, with plenty of plenty of Xtreme activities included (see below)
- You can top up your tan and laze around on some of the amazing beaches you have plenty of chill time as well.
- As the sun goes down that night life heats up, Koh Tao has amazing nightlife you will make friends from all over the world.
- Relax into the swing of things, we make it easy with comprehensive intro session to the island, and rep is there to help you every step of the way.
- You will be amazed by what you can achieve when you challenge yourself, with the adventure day you will be abseiling, rock climbing and zipping around the island on a speedboat. Question is can you handle this much fun?
- You can also explore some of Thailand’s beautiful underwater environments, with crystal clear waters and amazing snorkelling you might just get hooked.
- It’s your holiday, so we set you up in a beautiful resort with gorgeous Thai tropical gardens and a nice refreshing pool too see accommodation section)
The Xtreme Activities
If you want to stay longer and chill out on one of Thailand’s most incredible paradise islands, you can book extra weeks, to complete the other Koh Tao Adventure options (one per week).
The longer you stay the better value the trip is. If you want to spend 2 months in Thailand, you can combine the Thailand Adventure and the Koh Tao Adventure giving you 2 months in Thailand. Or combine the Koh Tao Adventure with any other trip we run in Thailand.
These are the weekly options, you can choose one per week.
Next to the options we also include the amazing Adventure Day, and a ticket to the Full Moon Party if this goes inside your travel dates
- Cross Fit Package
- Muay Thai Packapge
- Yoga Package
- Discover Scuba Dive Package
- Beginner Rock Climbing Package
- Beginner Freediving Package
- Land based Conservation Package
Read more about all this in the Details tab.
Nightlife & Beach Time
Koh Tao is not only famous for its great diving and beautiful beaches, there is quite a party scene there too! Picture cool beach bars, fire shows, awesome night clubs like Moov and Fizz bar all within easily stumbling distance to your accommodation. If you want to have some serious fun after the sun sets, you will not be disappointed.
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Diving, Freediving, Rock Climbing or Muay Thai? What should I Pick?
How adventurous are you?! Some of our top rated activities are in Koh Tao and they are waiting for you, the tough choice is what to do?!
We know Koh Tao only too well, we started Xtreme Gap here, lived and breathed the life here and so we know how to show you a great time – all over the island and in the water around it. It is a paradise island that you could easily fall in love with, spending months relaxing here. We have the perfect cure for all this laziness, with the following adventure options.
Available Included Xtreme Activities On Koh Tao
Cross Fit Package
So when you are lying on a dreamy white sandy beach, in a paradise setting wouldn’t it be nice to have the body to match. With our cross fit package you can! Five full on cross fit sessions, with professional accredited Cross fitness trainers will whip you into shape so you will not feel guilty about lazing on the beach, and dipping into the Gulf of Thailand will be so much more rewarding.
If you are not familiar with the concept of cross fit, check out the video below it is the latest fitness craze that has become huge. It’s highly effective high-intensity WODS (work out of the day) mixes hundreds of different techniques and every day is always different. With this option is the perfect way to get into excellent physical shape and get that perfect beach body!
Muay Thai Package
The fit package is the most popular option. It includes 5 Muay Thai sessions taken over five days. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never done it before, learning the national sport of Thailand in a cool jungle gym is an awesome experience. It is a great way to try something new, get really fit and learn much more about the culture of Thailand.
You will under go a modified non contact training regime in the camp that host monthly Muay Thai fights, a really authentic and cool experience!
Some like to do it in the morning and then hit the beach others like the cooler evening training times.
Yoga Package
Probably one of our most chilled out options, you have five sessions working on your well-being, and flexibility with a fantastic yoga package. Set in landscaped gardens surrounded by coconut groves there’s a special feeling about the place.
Even if you’ve never tried yoga before this is the perfect place to do it, as everyone is welcome to come and give it a go and it is the perfect activity to take if you want to turn your Koh Tao experience into the ultimate chilled out beach time.
Discover Scuba Package
If you want to see what all this scuba diving is all about, with out committing to a full blown PADI course then a Discover Scuba Diving experience is a must. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater. If you want to find out but aren’t quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, Discover Scuba Diving will let you try scuba to see if you like it. While not an actual scuba certification, during the Discover Scuba Diving experience you’ll learn how to use scuba equipment in shallow water and get a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world. The discover SCUBA course takes half a day which means you have more beach time to top up the tan :-).
(Please note the diving option is not an open water course, it is a Discover SCUBA which is a taster session lasting half a day you can upgrade to an Open water for an extra £150) which takes 2 1/2 days to complete. Once you have your open water certificate you can add unlimited fun dives costing about £12-£15 per dive.
Xtreme Package Freediving
This is probably the most Xtreme option, and one of the most rewarding! Our professional freediver instructors will teach you the basics of Freediving, and accompany you down to depths of 12 metres! The actual course itself lasts 2 days and included theory and water based instruction.
Xtreme Package Rock Climbing
Why do we call it Adrenaline Travel? We know that when you push your comfort zone just a little bit you can get the most out of your travel experiences: personal development through overcoming your fears!
The Xtreme Rock Climbing option is the perfect example of trying something exciting and new.
The beginner course is designed for people that are interested in rock climbing and introduces them to the sport. No experience is necessary, but we are sure you will be onto a new addiction once you give it a go.
No matter what action week activity you pick you will also do the adventure day and visit the full moon party, there is plenty going on on the island as well and you have lots of chill time on some of the most amazing beaches! Not a day goes by where you will ever get bored especially when gazing at a bright orange sun setting into the Gulf of Thailand from a pristine white beach.
Conservation Package
If you would like to give something back, and counter the effects of tourism on a paradise island then this is the perfect option for you. Our five-day hands-on and educational conservation package, run in partnership with save Koh Tao land branch, you will be involved in helping with the conservation efforts around Koh Tao. This could be getting involved in permaculture activities all sustainable development initiatives. This is a genuinely rewarding option, particularly if you are not into the more adrenaline or fitness options and also genuinely demonstrates that you have done something worthwhile with your time out.
The sorts of activities you would be doing include learning how to sow seeds and basic organic gardening techniques. Learning how to compost, well monitoring, creating gardens from reused beer bottles, erosion control work, edible landscaping, installing rainwater tanks, creating a biogas digestor, seed saving, and other similar activities.
Also, if something is happening at the save Koh Tao office related to the marine conservation group, such as working on artificial reef structures or preparing for a community workshop or event, then you would be involved in this as well.
Free Time On Koh Tao – A Tropical Island Paradise
During the trip there will be plenty of free time for you to explore the beautiful island of Koh Tao. Whilst activities to keep you busy they do not take up the entire week, so you will have plenty of chill time. Don’t worry about getting itchy feet though, there is plenty to do on the island, as you will be with our group there are always plenty of suggestions for things to keep you entertained. Whether it’s exploring the amazing beaches, soaking up the incredible nightlife (or having tasty Thai food to get over the hangover!) feedback from previous Xtreme Gap as has always been very positive about Koh Tao. When you are not off exploring, you have a beautiful resort with a swimming pool to chill out in, and everything is within an easy walking distance of where you are staying. The beach for examples just 3 min.
As Koh Tao is one of the best places in the world to learn to dive, many people upgrade the diving week to a full open water course (a Discover SCUBA is included as standard but this is not a PADI license) Once you have a license you are able to book extra fun dives locally for about £12 per dive.
For those staying for four weeks or if you are lucky enough to coincide with the full moon party dates you can easily head over to the neighbouring island to hit the full moon party as well.
Koh Tao Adventure Day Itinerary
Off Roading through the jungle
Pick up from start location up to Mek’s mountain by 4×4. This is a really cool drive up impossibly steep jungle paths, ducking for cover as palm trees and bushes fly at you. As the truck climbs to the top of the mountain you will be rewarded with incredible views of the beautiful island.
Rock Climbing
Designed with beginners in mind this will be a mind blowing start to the day, climbing up huge granite walls you will be stunned by the incredible views of Koh Tao and the gulf at the top.
Never been Rock climbing? Don´t worry you are in good hands, most people have never done this, but with our capable team of qualified instructor/guides you will make it up granite cliffs and experience the buzz of this adventure sport for the first time!We truly believe pushing a comfort zone can give you some great travel moments and this is definitely one of those things.
Abseiling
This is one of the most highly rated activities! Rappelling down from the legendary ‘Fraggle Rock’ viewpoint . What goes up must come down… The Xtreme way. Fraggle rock is infamous in Koh Tao for providing great views of the jungle, sea and island.
Do not worry if you’ve never done any abseiling before, we have dedicated guides who are very experienced in throwing people off massive cliffs in Thailand!
Abseiling is a real buzz and the views are spectacular.
Buzzing around the island on a speed boat
Who do you think you are? James Bond? You will do. Our speed boat “appropriately named Hair of the dog” will blast you through the waters of Koh Tao to some awesome beaches for some snorkelling. You may or may not see a Whaleshark – but we did when we shot the promo video!
During the boat trip you can try out some Wake boarding or Kneeboarding (a small local payment) which is really fun.
We will then break for lunch before heading out on the afternoon activities, some times we might split the adventure day over 2 days depending on activities and numbers.
With all this adventure you are sure to build up an appetite, fear not, we have an awesome lunch waiting for you with awesome view of the beach from the goodtime cafe.
- 15.00 – 15.45: Cliff Jumping (3m, 9m and 12m jumps) – He who dares…jumps.
- 15.45 – 17.00: Guided snorkelling in two areas with basic free dive training, sea caves, Coral reefs and Blacktip Reef Sharks.
- 17.00 – 17.30: Speed boat trip back around the island to back to Sairee Beach and finishes with a well deserved drink as the sun goes down
Accommodation
You will be staying in a shared twin bedroom (upgrades to your own room available £25 per week) with an ensuite shower and toilet. Room upgrades to more expensive and luxurious class is also available.
The accommodation is set in gorgeous tropical Thai Gardens, with a beautiful relaxing pool. There is a bar and restaurant available at the resort and you will be based in Sairee the main backpacker Hub just 3 min from the beach and a short walk to the nightlife.
If Starting in Bangkok (optional extra)
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The first 2 days are spent in Bangkok, you will be staying next to Khao San Road, the mecca for backpackers. There is great night life and shopping here, and it is also the perfect spot to check out the must see sights in Bangkok. You can cruise down the river and visit the impressive wats and palaces located through out Bangkok. We provide you with a detailed sight seeing guide to make sure you don´t miss out on anything, and then you are free to explore as a group or do your own thing.
You can also arrange day tours from Bangkok to take you to the floating market, tiger temple and bridge over the river Kwai if you want. All of these can be arranged locally.
The 2nd night includes an overnight transfer to Koh Tao, maximizing your day light hours in the first week. The service we use is very professional and their office is just opposite the Hotel you are staying.
Transfer Instructions
Trip Frequently Asked Questions
How to get there
This programme begins in Koh Tao, unless you are booked on the Thailand Experience, The Ultimate Thailand or Beach Experience before or have chosen to upgrade to Bangkok accommodation and Transfer.
If you wish help with flight just let us know or tick the box on the booking form.
Bangkok Transfer & Luxury Hotel Option
Stay in luxury in Bangkok for a night before heading to paradise (optional).
An easy entry in to the country with your arrival in Bangkok sorted, with a night in a luxury hotel right on the Khao San Road. You can then spend a few days in the capital, checking out the sites or taking some optional tours, with the group, or just do your own thing chilling by the pool. After exploring the capital city and partying on the Khao San Rd, you will be ready to head down to a paradise island, famous amongst backpackers for being a the ultimate get away… Prepare yourself for a relaxing, blissful time, spent living on Koh Tao. Your transfer tickets to take you from Bangkok to Koh Tao will be ready for you at reception.
Price
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Included
- Shared accommodation in a beautiful resort with pool (upgrade to single available at €25 a week)
- Taxi pick up from the pier
- Delicious Thai meal with the rest of the group on us
- Introduction to the island and details on where to find the best beaches
- Free Koh Tao Guide
- Amazing nightlife in cool beach bars
- Your choice of Activity (beginner rock climbing, beginner freediving, 5 one on one Muay Thai sessions or Discover scuba diving day, or upgrade to open water certificate for just 175 euro)
- Koh Tao Adventures:
- Speed boat around the islands
- Cliff jumping
- Abseiling
- Rock climbing,
- Jungle trekking to Fraggle Rock
- 4×4 drive though the jungle
- Snorkel and freediving
- Lunch on one of Koh Tao most impressive beaches.
- All Equipment for activities
- All instruction and guides for activities
- Free Wifi at the resort
- Return ticket to the full moon party (if it is on during your dates)
For 2 or 3 or 4 week packages, choose one extra adventure option per week:
Not included but available
- 1 night in a luxury Bangkok hotel with breakfasts (optional with upgrade)
- Suggested Bangkok sightseeing itinerary with guide (optional with upgrade)
- Transfer from Bangkok to Koh Tao( optional with upgrade)
Excluded
- Flights
- airport pickup
- Travel insurance
- Meals (apart from the evening out with the rep and breakfast in Bangkok)
- Transfer ticket back from Koh Tao to Bangkok. Our rep can help you sorting this out once you are on the island.
Please note this programme does not include meals, we are often asked why and the answer is simple. You can eat out in Thailand for as little as £1. If we included all of your food, you would have to eat in the same place all the time. We feel that there is so much amazing food to discover in Thailand, that you should be able choose where to eat and when to eat. Going out for dinner is also a social event, you will discover that during the day everyone is training, and you meet in the evening for a nice Thai Curry somewhere. Our rep can tell you all about the nice places to eat.
Dates 2014
- Monday 20 January
- Monday 10 February
- Monday 10 March
- Monday 07 April
- Monday 05 May
- Monday 09 June
- Monday 07 July
- Monday 04 August
- Monday 01 September
- Monday 15 September
- Monday 01 December
- Monday 29 December
Dates 2015
- Monday 27 January
- Monday 24 February
- Monday 31 March
- Monday 28 April
- Monday 26 May
- Monday 23 June
- Monday 21 July
- Monday 25 August
- Monday 22 September
- Monday 15 December
