Southern Thailand tours - Relax on one of the many Thai islands

Thai islands and palm trees

Southern Thailand tours

The tropical Thai islands and their exotic beaches lie in the south of the country. To the southeast, you will find the Gulf of Thailand, a warm inland sea sprinkled with holiday islands such as Ko Chang, Ko Samui and Ko Tao. Each island has its own, unique charm. Many island stays in this area can also be combined with a hike in Khao Sok National Park. To the southwest, you will find Phang Nga Bay, an area of idyllic Thai islands where tall limestone rocks encircle golden beaches.

Which Thai islands you choose to visit will depend upon the time of year you are planning to travel. The module descriptions indicate the best time of year to stay on each island. Most southern Thailand tours can be extended, just let us know on your request form, and we'll put the arrangements in place.

Giant trees and lakes

Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Price: £233 per person - based on two people
Departure: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Surat Thani
During this module, you’ll take a walk on the wild side. You will stay deep within the rainforest, first in a jungle cottage enfolded by towering trees, and then in a floating lakehouse. You can spend your days walking through the dense forest, taking in your incredible surroundings. You can also take a boat trip to the limestone formations buried in the jungle and marvel at the thickly overgrown lakeshore. Curious monkeys will come to take a look at you, and the rainforest will throng with exotic sights, sounds, and scents. An experienced English speaking Thai guide will lead the group on these southern Thailand tours.

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Thailand islands - Khao Sok National Park
Thailand islands - Thai island accommodation

Hidden paradise

Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Price: £168 per person - based on two people
Departure: Daily from Phuket or Krabi (closed September and October)

This is our 'Little Cabin in Paradise' module. You will stay on a tiny island in Phang Nga Bay, between Krabi and Phuket. We’ve found a beautiful, almost abandoned beach, with palm trees and a small bungalow resort run by a Dutch couple- an idyllic escape from it all. Don't expect any villages or restaurants- this island really is practically deserted. Don't worry though- wonderful Thai food, including fresh fish, will be served at your resort. In the evening, you can lie by the beach bonfire and gaze up at the stars. The day after you arrive, you’ll be taken by boat to hidden lagoons, deserted beaches and remote snorkelling spots. The best time to go on these southern Thailand tours is between November and the end of July. August has unpredictable weather.
 
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Raya coral island

Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Price: £118 per person - based on two people
Departure: Daily from Phuket
Ko Raya is a perfect Thai island to help you get away from everything, including the other tourists. This quiet, tiny island is situated just 45 minutes south of popular Phuket. It has picturesque bays, white sandy beaches, swaying coconut palms, crystal blue seas, and spectacular coral reefs. If you want to try diving you can book an introductory dive on these southern Thailand tours.

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Islands Thailand - The Thai island Ko Raya
Thai island - Relax and unwind on the beach

Daydreaming on Samui

Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Price: From £92 per person - based on two people
Departure: Daily from Surat Thani and Ko Tao, or by flight from Bangkok
Ko Samui is a well-known, tastefully developed island in the Gulf of Thailand. It is great for beach lovers, but also has excellent nightlife for those looking to let their hair down. Book this if you would like a comfortable stay on a busy island with plenty to offer. Be aware that accommodation can become scarce in high season. The long, crescent-shaped beaches are lined with palm trees and the inland areas are truly tropical. You can take a trip to water parks, elephant camps, and go-karting, or simply shop till you drop at the night market on these southern Thailand tours. By hiring a car, you can discover hidden beaches or simply use the marked footpaths to walk through the jungle.

Click here for the daily itinerary Note: The best time to go is from the end of November to the end of August.

Terrific turtle island

Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Price : £90 per person - based on two people
Departure: Daily from Chumpon, Ko Samui or Ko Pha Ngan
Ko Tao is a turtle-shaped Thai island situated in the Gulf of Thailand. It is home to an amazing underwater landscape of coral reefs and spectacular marine life, and the waters surrounding the island are now protected as a National Park. Ko Tao is a popular and reasonably priced place to gain your PADI diving certificate, but if you're not a diver there is plenty of excellent snorkelling as well. You'll stay on a quiet beach, only 5 minutes by tuk-tuk or taxi from the busy centre. There is a diving school next to the hotel where you can book an introductory dive or, if you wish extend your visit; you can try for your PADI - open water diving certificate. This will take you 4 clear days.

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Thai islands - Ko Tao
Thai Island - Ko Samui

Island hopping to Samui

Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Price: £256 per person - based on two people
Departure: Daily from Chumphon
This is a fantastic way to see the three best-known islands in the Gulf of Thailand- Ko Tao, Ko Pha Ngan and Ko Samui. From the Thai mainland, you will travel by ferry through the Angthong National Park to Ko Tao, with its 45 limestone islands jutting out from the sea. On this southern Thailand tour you will stay on each of the three islands, all with stunning white beaches and azure waters. 

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Relax on Railay

Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Price: From £50 per person - based on two people
Departure: Daily from Krabi
Railay Beach feels like an isolated Thai island, even though it is easily reached from Krabi. The beach actually lies on the mainland within the Phang Nga National Marine Park, and is famous for its limestone rock formations that rise dramatically from the sea. There is no traffic, because the beach is completely surrounded by precipitous limestone rocks. You will, therefore, travel from the beach at Krabi to Railay by longtail boat (10 minutes). Railay has a few low-key resorts, restaurants and bars. During these southern Thailand tours, it's possible for you to arrange yourself a day trip to the surrounding islands and cliffs for some snorkelling and swimming.
We’ll arrange for you to stay in a distinctive resort on the beach with a swimming pool. A tasty breakfast buffet is included.

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Thai Islands - Railey Beach
Thai Island - Swimming with Sea Turtles

Paradise islands of the Trang archipelago

Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Price: £99 per person - based on two people
Departure: Daily from Trang
During this module, you will stay on small Thai islands in the southernmost area of Thailand. Not many travellers venture this far into the south, so you can enjoy the quiet life in a spot where time seems to stand still. The islands here are surrounded by coral reefs, and snorkelling is an absolute must. White beaches, turquoise seas, and shady palm trees are the tropical ingredients that make this southern Thailand tour unforgettable. These Thai islands can be reached from the town of Trang.

Click here for the daily itinerary Note: The best time to go is from November to May. April is the most humid.

Ko Chang waterfall island

Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Price: From £163 per person - based on two people
Departure: Daily from Trat

In contrast to the other modules on this page, this Thai island lies to the southeast towards the Cambodian border. It's easily reached from Bangkok- the journey takes around 5 hours. Ko Chang has white sandy beaches, thick rainforests and several sparkling waterfalls. It's a Thai Island which is relatively well-developed with good resorts, lending this trip is a good combination of activity and relaxation. On Day 3, you'll take a day trip by boat to the bounty island of Ko Mak, a smaller and less developed neighbour. This module is a wonderful way to unwind at the end of your Thailand journey, and only a short journey back to Bangkok.

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Islands Thailand - Ko Chang

Ko Yum: cabin on the beach

Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Price:

£120 per person - based on 2 people

Departure: Daily from Krabi (between 1st September and 30th April. Closed May-Aug)
This is a totally tropical southern Thailand module, giving you 2 nights on an island escape worthy of a postcard. From Krabi, you'll hop on the ferry (price included in the trip) to Ko Yum, where you can relax by the sea and laze in the sunshine. Ko Yum is still relatively unknown to mass tourism, like Ko Phi Phi a decade or so ago. It is completely unspoilt. There are no roads and no traffic - just rustling palms and lapping waves. A brilliant way to chill out towards the end of an active southern Thailand tour.

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Khao Lak diving destination

Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Price: From £75 per person - based on two people
Departure: Daily from Phuket or Khao Sok
Khao Lak isn't a Thai island, but a beach destination on the west coast mainland, about 50 minutes north of Phuket. It's an ideal spot if you want to combine some quiet beach relaxation with a diving experience on the famous Similan Islands. These islands rank among the top 10 diving locations in the world. You might glimpse whale sharks, sea turtles, rays and innumerable other species of sealife. You will stay in attractive bungalows situated in a garden full of palm trees. The resort is within walking distance of the beach and the centre of town. Khao Lak is small, there are some restaurants and souvenir shops, but it's nowhere near as developed as Phuket or Samui.

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Islands Thailand - Khao Lak; diving the Similan islands
Thai Island - Self drive module

Southern island drive

Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Price: From £267 per person - based on two people
Departure: Daily from Phuket or Ko Samui

Our self-drive tour in southern Thailand offers you the freedom to drive a comfortable hire car past deserted bays, tropical beaches, and coconut and rubber plantations. Your road trip will start in Surathani, and you will then enter the Khao Sok National Park for one night in the unspoilt jungle. After this, you’ll meander through the countryside, passing imposing limestone cliffs on the way to Krabi. Those who have done this journey are amazed by the beauty of the route. On the open road you wont come across any other tourists and the Thai people that you encounter will always give you a warm welcome. You will finish your self-drive trip in the bustling town of Phuket.

Click here for the daily itinerary  Note: The best time to go is November to April, but is available all year round.

Starry nights on a junk

Duration: 4 days / 3 nights including all meals
Price: £558 per person - based on 2 people
Departure: On Tuesday and Saturday from Phuket

These southern Thailand tours will certainly appeal to water lovers. Take a relaxing 4-day cruise on an authentic sailing junk, fully-equipped with modern creature comforts. You'll be collected from your hotel in Phuket and taken to the pier to board the traditional junk ship, for a sail past many of the Southern Thai islands. Your onboard accommodation is a double cabin with shared shower and toilet facilities. You can spend your lazy days lounging with a cocktail on the sundeck, and taking dips by palm-lined bays while your meals are being prepared. You can also explore the colourful underwater world with a snorkel, try surfing, and perhaps even reel in a few fish. Your time on this module is completely your own. Sailing experience is not needed.

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Thailand Islands - Junk sailing trip

Additional southern Thailand tours information

When planning your trip, remember to account for the time it takes to travel between our modules. We always take into account the best links between the southern Thailand tours when we put together your Travel Plan. The prices quoted are per person based on two people sharing. We can arrange transportation to different cities and transfers from the airport to hotel. Breakfast is included in all of the accommodation that we offer, other meals that may be included are as stated in the module description.

Need some ideas? Take a look at our suggested itineraries. These are logical combination of the shorter modules that we offer.


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