Thailand Xplorer Highlights Include:
- Koh Phi Phi and The Beach
- Koh Phangan home to the world-famous full moon party
- Bangkok with all its temples, buzzing streets an amazing nightlife
- Buddhist temples
- River cruises
- The adventure of an overnight train
- Monkeys, monkey temples and national parks
- Waterfalls and beach bars
- The occasional bucket thrown in for good measure!
- Gorgeous resort on Koh Tao
- The awesome Koh Tao with the legendary adventure day
- Get active and adventurous with two incredible activity options on Koh Tao
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- Street food is pretty cheap, if you don’t mind eating scorpions.
Full Details
Day 1
We’ll meet you at the airport and bring you back to the city. Check in to your room, grab a beer and meet your group at our Welcome Dinner.
Your arrival in Bangkok with be easy! We’ll arrange your airport transfer to our accommodation near Khao San Road, in the heart of Bangkok’s busy backpacker district. Check in to your twin room, grab a beer and a bite to eat, and chill by the pool before meeting your group for our Welcome Dinner.
At our Welcome Dinner, your meal is on us! Enjoy a tasty Thai meal and a few drinks and get to know the other people in your group. During dinner your Group Leader will explain everything you need to know about the week ahead and answers all your questions. After dinner, we’ll explore some of our favourite Bangkok nightlife spots!
Dinner & 1 drink included.
Day 2
We take a river cruise and explore Bangkok’s temples. See the Reclining Buddha Temple, Dawn Temple and enjoy another fun night in Bangkok.
Today we’ll show you the best of Bangkok with a temple tour and river cruise. Our tour begins with a boat cruise through the city’s busy rivers and canals. Our Thai and Western Guides will show you a different side to the city and explain about Bangkok’s history, religion and culture. We get off the boat and explore the Dawn Temple ‘Wat Arun’, riverside markets and Reclining Buddha Temple ‘Wat Pho’.
We stop for a tasty lunch and afterwards we wind our way through the streets of Bangkok back to Khao San Road, with loads to see along the way.
That evening, after a cool swim, we meet up for another fun night on the town!
Day 3
Have a relaxing massage then do a spot of shopping before we get the overnight train to Southern Thailand.
After a night on the town, we start the day with a relaxing Thai massage! Afterwards we head to our favourite Bangkok market for some last-minute shopping. Stock up on cheap sunglasses, t-shirts & more for your trip.
That evening we catch the overnight train to Southern Thailand. The overnight train is loads of fun. Have dinner and drinks on the train, sleep in your own comfy bed and wake up refreshed for a day in the jungle. If the train is not available, we upgrade to a pimped-out overnight coach with awesome reclining bed-seats.
Day 4
Tonight we stay in floating bamboo rafthouses on Cheow Larn Lake, deep in the jungle of Khao Sok National Park.
We arrive at Cheow Larn Lake and travel by longtail boat to our floating raft houses hidden deep in the rainforest of the Khao Sok National Park. After a delicious lunch, we trek into the rainforest with our local guide. See amazing animals, breathtaking scenery and learn about the local history of the area.
The water temperature is 27 degrees all year round, so after the trek you can take a swim in the clear fresh water, kayak on the lake or take a relaxing nap in a hammock.
That evening, after a tasty dinner with fish caught fresh on the lake, we take a night safari to see hornbills and other nocturnal wild animals. Then we enjoy drinks under the stars and a moonlit swim.
Lunch & Dinner included.
Day 5
We take a morning boat safari to see wild monkeys, visit the Monkey Temple and stay the night at Khao Sok Jungle Village.
Wakeup in your bamboo rafthouse on Cheow Larn lake. We get up early and jump in the longtail boat for a morning safari to spot monkeys playing in the trees along the side of the lake. After a breakfast of tasty banana pancakes we spend the morning relaxing before lunch and travelling to our next stop, Khao Sok Jungle Village.
On the way to Jungle Village we stop at the Monkey Temple to feed the monkeys. That evening we go to our favourite Thai Reggae Bar for dinner. Mix with the locals and other travellers in Khao Sok Jungle Village.
Breakfast & lunch included.
Day 6
We arrive on the tropical island of Koh Phi Phi. We meet at our favourite beach bar for dinner and a fireshow.
We arrive at Koh Phi Phi, home of ‘The Beach’, for two nights of tropical island fun!
Today we arrive at the beautiful tropical islands of Koh Phi Phi. We arrive late-afternoon at Phi Phi Don, the largest of the Phi Phi Islands. We check in to our accommodation and spend the rest of the afternoon at our leisure, before meeting at our favourite beach bar that evening. Enjoy dinner, drinks and music on the beach as the sun goes down. Later that night we see a beach fire show and explore the awesome nightlife of Koh Phi Phi.
Day 7
We take a boat trip around the Phi Phi islands and visit Maya Bay ‘The Beach’.
Discover the Phi Phi islands, some amazing beaches and a few cheeky monkeys on our boat tour. That night party on Phi Phi!
Today we take an all-day boat tour of the Phi Phi Islands, including a stop at ‘The Beach’ Maya Bay. Feed the monkeys at Monkey Beach, jump into the water from the limestone cliffs and swim & snorkel in crystal clear water. After a day of fun exploring the island, we meet up for a farewell dinner, then party all night on the beach!
Day 8
We arrive at the beautiful island of Koh Phangan. Enjoy an evening around the campfire on the beach.
Day 9
Enjoy a relaxing day on Koh Phangan. We swim in the cool mountain waterfalls.
We arrive on the tropical island paradise of Koh Phangan, home of the world-famous Full Moon Party.
Today we travel to the famous party island of Koh Phangan. Our accommodation is located on a secluded beach, with crystal clear water, where we stay in bungalows near the waterfront. Tonight we relax on the beach as the sun goes down and drinks around the campfire.
Day 10
Wake up to the sound of the waves on the beach. Have a swim and grab breakfast before we head out to explore the island and take a walk to the amazing Koh Phangan waterfalls. If you wish, we can arrange day activities for you, like fishing, snorkelling, Thai cooking lessons, Muay Thai boxing, massage, yoga, kitesurfing and mountain biking.
That evening is up to you, to relax or head out for another night of fun!
Day 11-24
Day 11 you will arrive on Koh Tao. You need to pay locally for your boat ticket to Koh Tao but this will only be around £8. You will be picked up from the pier on Koh Tao and meet our rep that afternoon. She will take you out and introduce you to the island and the activities you have chosen.
Days 11 to 24 you will stay on the awesome Koh Tao, one of the most popular backpacking islands in Thailand. We hand you over to our resident rep based on Koh Tao. You will have plenty to do with amazing beaches, great nightlife and chilled out atmosphere. But it won’t be too chilled, because you get to pick two awesome activities from the list below.
Available Included Xtreme Activities On Koh Tao
On Koh Tao we include 2 amazing activities. And you can choose at the time of booking which ones you love to include.
If ou are unsure on what you like to pick, you can also do this with our rep when you arrive on Koh Tao on day 11.
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 Crossfit, 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
This awesome kickboxing package is one of the most popular options. 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.
If you want the perfect mix of culture fitness and trying something different then this is for you.
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.
When you combine this yoga package with the CrossFit package you can give yourself a complete makeover in just two weeks.
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 :-).
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.
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.
Free diving is one of the most underrated sports, it is as much about overcoming your fears as it is enjoying being water. It is simply incredible what the human body is able to achieve, and over the two-day course you will learn all about the techniques and skills required to achieve these impressive depths.
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.
More on the Itinerary on Koh Tao
Day 11 is arrival Day
You will be picked up from the pier on Koh Tao and you check in to the resort. At 4PM you will be met by our rep and you go out for a tasty dinner and an introduction to the island.
Our Rep will introduce you to the trainers of the programme you choose and she can plan you in on the dates you prefer. remember! You can pick 2 of the following activities, and you can do that while you are on Koh Tao. Just let our rep know.
Next to that we also plan you in on the amazing Adventure day (Limited availability in October and November). more information on all activities below.
Day 12 to 24
During the next 12 days you will complete two activities listed above. As the timetables and schedules vary for each activity we cannot give your breakdown of what will happen each day, but but in general each activity only lasts a couple of hours each day, and some activities do not last a full week (like the discover scuba dive pack, this is just half a day).
There is plenty of beach time and opportunity to explore the island, at only 21 km² it’s easy to get around and there are some incredible places to explore. All the activities are based near the resort and our rep is on hand to show you where you need to go.
Day 24 – Last Day
Day 24 we say our goodbye´s (unless you want to stay), our rep can help you with a ticket back to Bangkok.
Koh Tao Adventure Day Itinerary, standard included in the trip
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!
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 rocking? 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!
Read MoreAbseiling
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.
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 snorkling. 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 cafe.
Adventure Day Included
Not only to get to pick 2 activity options, you also get to go on an awesome adventure day.
Koh Tao – A Tropical Island Paradise
Why Koh Tao? It is one of the most popular backpacker islands in Thailand for good reason. There is plenty to do, see and the nightlife is superb. You can read more about Koh Tao and all the amazing things there are to do on the island here.
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.
Koh Tao has some incredible marine environments. See below.
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.
Full Moon Party
As you will be staying in Koh Tao for two weeks, the chances of this coinciding with the full moon party will be pretty significant, failing that there is always the half moon party or black moon party. It’s very easy to transfer across to the full moon party for the night, just ask our rep to sort you out with the party boat ticket.
Price in GBP
- £1159
- £1299 Discover SCUBA to open water upgrade
Included
- Total 10-nights dorm accommodation
- Fully guided 10-day tour
- Meals and drinks as per tour itinerary
- Bangkok airport transfer
- 2-nights accommodation in Bangkok
- Welcome Dinner in Bangkok
- Bangkok river tour
- Bangkok temples
- Bangkok markets
- Bangkok party night
- Thai massage
- Overnight sleeper train to southern Thailand
- 1-night on bamboo rafthouses in Khao Sok
- Jungle trek and caving (seasonal)
- Morning & night boat safari to see monkeys
- Visit to Monkey Temple
- 1-night stay at Khao Sok Jungle Village
- Bus and ferry travel to Koh Phi Phi
- 2-nights stay in Koh Phi Phi
- Koh Phi Phi island boat tour
- Koh Phi Phi beach party night
- Bus & ferry travel to Koh Phangan
- 3-nights stay in Koh Phangan
- Farewell dinner in Koh Phangan
- 13 nights stay on Koh Tao
- Dinner and intro on arrival day
- Two Epic activity options, choose before you book or while on Koh Tao
- The Ultimate Adventure day
- Option to visit a full moon party (ticket price not included)
- Lots of lazy beach time
Excluded
- Flights to Thailand are not included, but we can help you arrange them. Just ask!
- Travel insurance is essential for Ultimate Thailand, and is not included in the package price.
- Your Thai 30-day tourist visa is issued at Bangkok airport, $30 / £20.
- We include some meals and drinks, but not all.
- Boat ticket from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao (about £12)
- Transfer from Koh Tao to Bangkok (about £20)
Dates 2014
- 06 Jan – 29 Jan
- 20 Jan – 12 Feb
- 03 Feb – 26 Feb
- 17 Fen – 12 March
- 03 March – 26 March
- 17 March – 09 April
- 31 March – 23 April
- 14 April – 07 May
- 28 April – 21 May
- 12 May – 04 June
- 26 May – 18 June
- 09 June – 02 July
- 23 June – 16 July
- 07 July – 30 July
- 21 July – 13 Aug
- 04 Aug – 27 Aug
- 18 Aug – 10 Sept
- 01 Sept – 24 Sept
- 15 Sept – 08 Oct
- 29 Sept – 22 Oct
- 13 Oct – 05 Nov
- 27 Oct – 19 Nov
- 10 Nov – 03 Dec
- 24 Nov – 17 Dec
- 08 Dec – 31 Dec
Dates 2015
- 05 Jan
- 19 Jan
- 02 Feb
- 16 Feb
- 02 March
- 16 March
- 30 March
- 13 April
- 27 April
- 11 May
- 25 May
- 8 June
- 22 June
