The Ultimate 10 Day Backpacker Tour Of Thailand
Prepared to go backpacking in Thailand joining a group of awesome people! This is the perfect backpacking tour to discover what we believe to be the best parts of the country. It can be a daunting prospect to travel in a completely different country alone, that’s where we come in. With our fully guided group this is an amazing experience which is guaranteed to kick off your travels with new friends in some crazy places.
Ultimate Thailand Highlights Include:
- Koh Phi Phi and The Beach
- Koh Phanang 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!
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- Street food is pretty cheap, if you don’t mind eating scorpions.
Full Details
The Xtreme ultimate Thailand tour. The the madness of Bangkok, the serene beauty of national Parks, to some incredible islands with some of the best beaches in the world. Party your pants off Koh Phi Phi and visit the famous beach, before finishing up at the home of the full moon party on Koh Phangan. Please note not all tours coincide with the full moon party, but you can easily add on the full moon party experience combining an incredible night with a four night stay on the awesome island of Koh Tao.
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 fireshow 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!
On our last night with the main group we enjoy a farewell dinner on the beach then party at our favourite beach bar. If you opt to do the 24 Day Thailand Xplorer version you’ll transfer across to Koh Tao the next island (at your own expense – about five pounds) where you will then have 14 days at our amazing base in Koh Tao.
Price In GBP
- 10 days £579
- 14 days with full moon party experience £899
- 24 days Thailand Xplorer £1159
Want to do more? You can also check out the Thailand Xplorer which starts off with this trip and combines the Koh Tao adventure.
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
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.
Start Dates 2014
- 06 Jan
- 20 Jan
- 03 Feb
- 17 Feb
- 03 March
- 17 March
- 31 March
- 14 April
- 28 April
- 12 May
- 26 May
- 09 June
- 23 June
- 07 July
- 21 July
- 04 Aug
- 18 Aug
- 01 Sept
- 15 Sept
- 29 Sept
- 13 Oct
- 27 Oct
- 10 Nov
- 24 Nov
- 08 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
