30-Day Island Hopping Adventure in Thailand
10 cities |
22 attraction(s) |
total distance 992
km
TIPS
Day1-4
Day5-7
Day8-11
Day12-14
Day15-18
Day19-21
Day22-24
Day25-27
Day28-30
Day1-4: Phuket
4 attraction(s) ·
21 km
2
Patong Beach is a public beach located in the middle of the west coast of Phuket Island. It is three kilometers long, requires no entrance fee, and is open to the public 24 hours a day. Due to the natural bay barrier, the waves here are relatively calm and perfect for swimming and beach activities. Patong Beach's unique geographical conditions have made it one of the earliest and most mature beaches in Phuket Island. Here, you can find a large number of hotels, restaurants, bars, and small shops, and enjoy a wonderful holiday. However, the prosperity of Patong Beach also brings commercialization and environmental pollution, and the beach and seawater are some of the most polluted in Phuket.
Choosing to stay in Patong Beach, you can enjoy beach activities such as beach chairs, umbrellas, Thai massages, motor boats, banana boats, and parasailing during the day, and taste seafood stalls, buy souvenirs or spend a beautiful night in a bar at night. If you are interested in Phuket's bar culture, you might as well go to Bangala Road and experience the pedestrian street perpendicular to the beach, enjoy the performances of pole dancing girls and ladyboys, or watch various unique performances. Even if you are not a fan of nightlife, you can stroll through the bar street at night and experience Phuket's unique culture.
9
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3
The 45m-tall marble Buddha statue on a mountaintop offers panoramic views, a cafe & gift shop.
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4
Located on the west coast, Kata Beach is adjacent to Karon. From Patong, taking a tuk-tuk only takes 15 minutes and costs about 450 baht. Among the three main beaches, Kata Beach is the most suitable for swimming. Although the beach is not very long, the sand is soft and the waves are very mild. There are rocks at both ends of the beach, making it a good place for taking pictures. There are many European and American tourists on the beach, laying lazily on beach chairs all day long. The whole Kata area is mainly for European and American tourists, presenting a seaside town flavor. The restaurants here mainly serve western food to cater to the tourists' taste. Although there are also cafes and bars on Kata Beach, it is not as lively as Patong. The overall prices for food and shopping are higher than those in Patong and Karon.
Day5-7: Krabi
1 attraction(s) ·
0 km
1
Island known for secluded beach with clear blue water & coral reefs for snorkeling & scuba diving.
Day8-11: Krabi
3 attraction(s) ·
23 km
1
Ao Nang, also known as Princess Bay (Ao Phra Nang), is one of the most popular beach resorts in Krabi. With convenient accommodation and easy transportation, you can take a songthaew from Krabi Town or a shuttle bus from Krabi Airport (150 baht) to reach Ao Nang. Here, travelers can enjoy the beach and island hopping, and experience the best vacation experience.
3
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2
Accessible only by boat, this peninsula with limestone cliffs is popular for rock climbing & diving.
20
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3
Emerald Sea is a famous attraction in Krabi with its charming green seawater. A day trip to Koh Hong usually includes a visit to the Hong Lagoon and Hong Beach, and lucky visitors may even get to swim in the lagoon.
Day12-14: Krabi > Ko Lanta
3 attraction(s) ·
18 km
1
Lanta Island is located about 70 kilometers south of Krabi Town and has retained its original charm without being overly developed like Phuket. The island is only one-third the size of Phuket, and you can go around the island in just over an hour. To explore Lanta Island better, renting a motorbike for an island tour is the best way, and most tourists choose to stay for about two days.
Accommodation on Lanta Island is also very convenient, and tourists can arrange it according to their own preferences. The eastern part is Lanta Old Town, where the Sea Gypsies live; the western part has beaches and hotels that are popular with tourists and have the most concentrated accommodations; Sala Dan town in the north is close to the ferry pier, making it convenient for dining, entertainment, and relatively cheaper accommodations.
14
km
2
Tranquil white sandy island beach & turquoise waters with resorts backed by rain-forested hills.
5
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3
This is a typical Southeast Asian village and the most populous area of the local area, which quickly developed into a tourist destination. Almost everyone who comes to Lanta Island now stays here, but it is mostly quiet and peaceful. Even though restaurants, grocery stores, and cafes all display signs of tourist attractions, you can feel their comfort and ease as you go in each door. The most interesting thing is the parrot at the entrance of a store, which will greet you and say in Thai, "Sawatdee ka."
Day15-18: Ko Samui > Koh Samui > Ko Samui
3 attraction(s) ·
87 km
1
Massive, circa-1972 gilded Buddha statue at the colorful Phra Yai temple complex.
43
km
2
Ang Thong National Marine Park is the second national marine park approved in Thailand, belonging to the national wildlife sanctuary. The park is located 30 kilometers west of Koh Samui, covering an area of about 9.8 square kilometers, consisting of 42 islands of different sizes, mainly limestone islands. These islands were once a restricted area of the Thai Navy, but now residents are allowed to live there. Among them, Watala Island is the office and largest island of the marine park, with viewing points and Lotus Cave, while the coral, jungle, and beaches of Sa Sa Island are also popular with tourists. Talay Nai on Mae Koh Island and Wua Ta Lap Island are the two most beautiful coral spots in the marine park, while the beaches of Koh Hin Da are known for being extremely comfortable and soft. The distance between the small islands is not far, and visitors can take motorboats or long-tailed boats to travel. There are many one-day tour projects in Ang Thong Islands, including snorkeling, island tours, jungle scenery and viewing animals such as wild gibbons, as well as canoeing adventures and cave experiences.
45
km
3
Long, spacious beach with an upbeat vibe featuring nearby resorts, restaurants & shopping.
Day19-21: Ko Phangan > Haad Rin
2 attraction(s) ·
9 km
1
Phangan Island is a small island 15 kilometers north of Koh Samui, famous for its monthly full moon party. The island has beautiful beaches and lush trees, with a unique terrain that fills with true exploration spirit. If you are lucky, you may see wild animals such as gibbons, monkeys, various birds, and elephants on the trails. Than Pae Yai Beach is crescent-shaped, consisting of two beaches, the Big Than Pae Yai and the Small Than Pae Yai, with white sand, perfect for lounging and daydreaming. The full moon party is held on the beach at the southeast corner of the island, and the Outer and Inner Haad Rin beaches on the island are also very famous. The granite rocks on the island are very dazzling, and the coastal seawater is emerald green, with beautiful scenery.
9
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2
Small, sandy beach backed with bungalows, resorts & beach bars, with a low-key vibe & clear waters.
Day22-24: Chumphon > Ko Tao
3 attraction(s) ·
5 km
1
Located in Surat Thani province, near the island of Koh Samui in southern Thailand, it is a paradise for diving enthusiasts, with world-class diving resources. The island is about 80 kilometers from Koh Samui and is a perfect vacation destination, known for its crystal clear waters and diverse marine life. Here, you can fully experience the unique natural scenery and cultural atmosphere of this island, while enjoying a wide range of diving experiences.
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3
Mangguo Bay is a famous diving area in the north of Taodao Island, only a 10-minute boat ride from Nanyuan Island. Tourists can enjoy themselves here and experience the fun of snorkeling.
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0 attraction(s) ·
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Day28-30: Pattaya
3 attraction(s) ·
11 km
1
The Truth Temple, built in 1981, is a wooden temple located by the seaside. Besides serving as a religious sanctuary, it is also an artistic tourist attraction. The temple, with its 20 stories, cleverly combines various cultural styles, such as Thai, Chinese, Khmer, and Indian, and integrates various forms of carving art. Visitors can take a free guided tour every half an hour. If you come to visit, don't miss the traditional Thai dance performances at 11:30 and 15:30 every day. In addition, the Truth Temple also offers a variety of entertainment activities, such as horse carriage rides and yacht rides, to make your trip more enjoyable.
6
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2
Colorful red-light area, closed to vehicles nightly & lined with bars, nightclubs, eateries & neon.
6
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3
Compared to Pattaya Beach, Zhongtian Beach is more suitable for visitors seeking tranquility. Zhongtian Beach also has golden sunshine, soft sand, and clear water, but it is located farther from the city center and has relatively fewer entertainment facilities. If you want to enjoy a beautiful sunset in a peaceful environment, Zhongtian Beach is undoubtedly a better choice.
