You've seen The Beach, you've dreamt of limestone islands, and you've lusted after Thai food since before you were born. Now you're ready for the real deal, to witness this paradise with your own two eyes. We'll float you from Phuket to Koh Phi-Phi to Krabi, introducing you to nightlife and island vibes like nowhere else on earth.
Locations Visited
Phuket, Phi Phi Islands, Krabi
Countries Visited
Thailand
Travel Style
Accommodations
7 nights included
Age Requirements
Social travel experiences for 18-35 year olds
Day 1
8 days of exotic lands and those much hyped perfect Thai beaches sit ahead of us. The high-on-life vibes will be inevitable as we join forces in Phuket, start getting acquainted and allow ourselves to start slipping into island time. Hotel hangs and pool time will be high on the agenda.
Accommodation
Sawaddi Patong Resort (or similar)
Meals
Dinner
Enjoy and learn about Thai flavours, yum!
Day 2
Accommodation
Sawaddi Patong Resort (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Welcome to the bright lights of Phuket. Grab yourself a beer, as this is the ultimate haven for nightlife.
Day 3
It's day three and 'mai pen rai - don't worry, be happy' is now pretty much the group mentality. Enjoy a lazy breakfast and catch some rays before we hit the Andaman Sea in search of one very famous beach...
Arriving in Koh Phi Phi will leave you in a daze of love and happiness. More scenic than your wildest dreams, this island is home for the next few days. Glorious long salty days, balmy nights and endless ocean explorations are calling. Dine on the herb-filled rice salad with grated coconut that is khao yam, watch the sunset from Koh Phi Phi's highest vantage point, or stroll postcard beaches alongside playful monkeys. Definitely an evening you won't be forgetting in a hurry.
Accommodation
Bay View Resort (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Kick back with your new Contiki fam at Koh Phi Phi Viewpoint – feeling like you’ve just won the lottery of life.
Day 4
The island is your playground and the day is yours to do whatever your heart desires. We're recommending our Day on the Bay Free Time Add-On - the perfect mix of island hopping, swimming and chillaxing. Afterwards, squeeze in one last beachside stroll with the flickering island lights as your backdrop, soaking up the island sounds and Pad Thai smells... this is what we call living.
Accommodation
Bay View Resort (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Day 5
Although we're leaving Kho Phi Phi and heading to mainland Thailand today, our salty seadog spirit won't change a bit. The exotic paradise of Krabi is calling our names, and who are we to resist...
This afternoon we'll soak in the small town feels of Ao Nang. Friendly locals, massage haunts, local markets and seaside cocktails can perfect your day like kaffir lime to a mojito.
Accommodation
Avani Ao Nang Cliff Krabi Resort (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Fill your plate with spicy Thai food, grab a Singha beer and admire the famous view with 20 of your new BFFs.
Day 6
Accommodation
Avani Ao Nang Cliff Krabi Resort (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Day 7
Rise and shine, you have a full free day to make the most of everything Krabi has to offer! Maybe chillax on Railay beach or take advantage of the optional rock climbing activity. Tonight, you're free to grab your crew for a sunset dinner and end the trip in style.
Accommodation
Avani Ao Nang Cliff Krabi Resort (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Day 8
After one final morning in paradise it's back on the coach to Phuket where our adventure comes to an end.
Have one final love-in with your travel fam, then take our transfer either to the airport or back to our start hotel.
Note: The Phuket Town Street Food Tour takes places on the last day (after the trip ends), finishing in Phuket Town around 5pm. You can choose to take part if you're staying in Phuket on this day/night. And afterwards, you can also choose to catch a transfer to the airport, or back to the hotel in Patong.
Meals
Breakfast
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Free Time Add-Ons are special activities Contiki organizes in addition to the trip. They aren’t mandatory (but we do highly recommend them!) and can be done during your free time. Payment for Free Time Add-Ons can only be made in cash, using the local currency - Thai Baht. You can check out the prices on the trip page of the website. Payment will generally be collected on night one after kickstart.
Please note: Contiki FTAs may vary due to seasonal conditions & often require minimum guest participation to operate. FTA prices are preferential & are subject to change without notice.
We’ll aim for you to arrive back in Phuket by early afternoon on the final day. Just one catch - Thai traffic is notoriously slow, so this is dependent on traffic conditions. So, we recommend that you book flights only after 14:30 on the final day. Booked a flight before that? You’ll have to organize your own transfer back to Phuket. Let your Trip Manager know on Day 1 so they can help you out.
Yep, you can book private taxis through the reception of Sawaddi Patong Resort or use taxi apps. It’ll cost approx. 850 Baht & will take around 1 hour.
You can choose to have the van take you to the Start hotel – Sawaddi Patong Resort. Or directly to Phuket airport. Just let your Trip Manager know!
Other than all the standard stuff like jeans, trousers, jumpers and t-shirts, here are some things you should consider packing:
• Rainproof jacket
• Comfy walking shoes & sandals
• Swimwear & towels
• Personal medication & motion sickness tablets
• Travel adaptors
• Insect repellent and sunscreen
• Smart casual clothing for high-end restaurants or night clubs in Phuket
On our trips, you can bring one bag or suitcase of 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29” x 20” x 10”), with a max weight of 20kg (44lbs). Please note you’ll be responsible for getting your luggage on and off the public ferries at each island.
Thailand uses the Baht. (No USD accepted here!). ATMs & Cash Machines are usually readily available in Thailand.
Thailand has 220V, 50Hz electricity. Wall outlets are usually the round, 2-pin type, although some fit two flat blades. So don’t forget your adapters!
The locals in Thailand are generally very friendly and are quite used to tourists. But there are some things you should keep in mind while travelling in Thailand:
Smoking is common in Thailand, and most restaurants & bars will have a smoking zone.
Public displays of affection between men & women are considered shocking in some places. On the other hand, it’s perfectly normal for a pair of men or a pair of women to link arms or hold hands.
Try to learn some of the local language – but remember there are often many different dialects to choose from! Your Trip Manager or Local Guide can give you some tips on words you can try.
You can buy a SIM card or a handset at any mobile phone shop and some convenience stores. ‘Top up’ credit vouchers are available at most phone shops, local post offices or at the airport for around US$10-15. Most areas have 4G coverage, but major cities will have 5G.
Tipping is quite common in all areas of the service industry in Thailand. So, feel free to leave a tip if you love the service – even your Contiki Team!
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