| EUR | GBP | AUD |
|---|---|---|
| €1055 | £905 | $1,699 |
Secure your tour date with a $49 fully flexible deposit. Find out more here.
16 DAY / 15 NIGHT – ISLAND HOPPER |
ULTIMATE THAILAND GROUP TOUR |
BANGKOK – KHAO SOK – KOH PHI PHI – KOH PHANGAN – KOH TAO – KOH SAMUI |
| EUR | GBP | AUD |
|---|---|---|
| €1055 | £905 | $1,699 |
Secure your tour date with a $49 fully flexible deposit. Find out more here.
Join us on our 16 Day Ultimate Thailand Island Hopper. From temples and nightlife in Bangkok, hidden rafthouses in the Thai jungle and stunning beaches on the islands! Travelling on the mainland and island hopping between four paradise islands, you’ll visit incredible destinations and have the experience of a lifetime!
We recommend a travel budget of approx $30-$45/ day (usd) for meals when not included in the itinerary.
The Thailand Island Hopper tour includes your airport transfer so your arrival into Bangkok will be smooth and easy.
Airport pickup is available from Suvarnabhumi International Airport (Bangkok)
The Ultimate Thailand Island Hopper tour starts in Bangkok on Day 1 of the itinerary at 6pm in the evening. You should arrive into Thailand on Day 1 of the itinerary or earlier. Choose to add additional pre-tour nights when you book online, or chat with our Ultimate team to organise extra nights.
Before the tour, make sure you have the necessary travel insurance and Visa to travel to Thailand . You must provide us with your arrival date, time and flight number to help us organise your airport transfer.
Our accommodation has been selected to offer a unique experience in Thailand. During our Ultimate Thailand Island Hopper tour, you'll be staying in twin and triple share accommodation in centrally located hotels with great facilities and in a shared hostel whilst in Kho Phangan, Kho Tao and Koh Samui. Our accommodation includes a Bangkok guesthouse, Floating Rafthouse, waterfront hotel and Island hostel
Private rooms upgrades are available. To book, select the Supplement add-on option when processing your booking.
Download our Trip notes for our hotel listing.
Whilst our Ultimate Thailand Island Hopper tour is full with great inclusions, you may choose to add our optional activities to your experience whilst travelling. Our local guides will be available to share information and assist you to add the below activities throughout the itinerary.
To book our Ultimate Thailand Island Hopper tour , select your chosen departure date and select if you require additional nights, a private room upgrade and/or a departure transfer.
Once you are booked, we will send you a booking confirmation as well as important information about your tour.
If you have a travel date in mind but you're not ready to pay in full, you can secure your spot with a 20% deposit.
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour starts at Rambuttri Hotel in Bangkok (Mondays at 6pm)
Tour ends at UBOX Hostel in Koh Samui (Day 16)
Note: Departure transfer is not included. Can be pre-booked or booked whilst on tour. We recommend organising your departure flight from Koh Samui airport.
OPEN DATED BOOKINGS
Book open dated when you have not decided on a tour date yet, but want to confirm your travel plans and secure a price. Once you have booked open dated, you can book on any available start date of your choosing, subject to availability.
We'll organise your airport transfer so your arrival into Bangkok will be smooth and easy.
Airport pickup is available from Suvarnabhumi International Airport (Bangkok)
The Ultimate Thailand Island Hopper tour starts in Bangkok on Day 1 of the itinerary at 6pm in the evening. You should arrive into Thailand on Day 1 of the itinerary or earlier. Choose to add additional pre-tour nights when you book online, or chat with our Ultimate team to organise extra nights.
Before the tour, make sure you have the necessary travel insurance and Visa to travel to Thailand . You must provide us with your arrival date, time and flight number to help us organise your airport transfer.
Our accommodation has been selected to offer a unique experience in Thailand. During Ultimate Thailand, you'll be staying in twin and triple share accommodation in centrally located hotels with great facilities and in a shared hostel whilst in Kho Phangan, Kho Tao and Koh Samui. Our accommodation includes a Bangkok guesthouse, Floating Rafthouse, waterfront hotel and Island hostel
Private rooms upgrades are available. To book, select the Supplement add-on option when processing your booking.
Download our Trip notes for our hotel listing.
Whilst our Ultimate Thailand Island Hopper tour is full with great inclusions, you may choose to add our optional activities to your experience whilst travelling. Our local guides will be available to share information and assist you to add the below activities throughout the itinerary.
Ultimate Thailand Island Hopping On day 11, customers booked onto the Ultimate Thailand 16 Day Island hopping tour will continue with the group to Koh Tao. You can upgrade to this additional 5 night tour through your group leader or by booking the itinerary here.
To book the Ultimate Thailand Island Hopper tour , select your chosen departure date and select if you require additional nights, a private room upgrade and/or a departure transfer.
Once you are booked, we will send you a booking confirmation as well as important information about your tour.
If you have a travel date in mind but you're not ready to pay in full, you can secure your spot with a 20% deposit.
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour starts at Rambuttri Hotel in Bangkok (Mondays at 6pm)
Tour ends at UBOX Hotel Kho Samui (Day 16)
Note: Departure transfer is not included. Can be pre-booked or booked whilst on tour. We recommend organising your departure flight from Koh Samui airport.
Our next stop is the famous party island of Koh Phangan. Our island accommodation is right near the beach; make the most of relaxing on the beautiful white-sand beaches or check out some of Koh Phangan’s awesome island activities during the day. We’ll spend our evenings seeing some amazing sunsets and enjoying the island’s nightlife!
Today is yours to spend as you choose. Relax by the pool at your resort, head to the beach for a swim, go kayaking, get a massage or explore Haad Rin on the other side of the island. Your guide can also arrange day activities for you such as Muay Thai boxing, cooking lessons and yoga. This evening we’ll meet up for dinner at one of our favourite island restaurants and enjoy a few cocktails on the beach.
This morning, the Thailand Island Hopper adventure continues. We get picked up from our resort in Koh Phangan and taken to Thong Sala Pier where we take a ferry to Koh Tao. When you arrive, we travel to our Sairee Beach accommodation ready for the a few days in island paradise!
Discover the incredible beaches and coral reefs of the stunning island of Koh Tao on our boat trip of the island. Our trip starts at Ao Luk, a beautiful bay with a sandy beach and beautiful coral – the ideal spot for a swim and some snorkelling! We’ll explore some of Koh Tao’s beautiful bays including Hin Wong Bay and Mango Bay before stopping at Koh Nang Yuan, a small private island paradise off the west coast of Koh Tao. Relax on the white sandy beach or snorkel in the crystal blue water before we return to our accommodation in the late afternoon.
Spend this morning at your leisure before a day chilling out on the famous Sairee Beach! The sunsets at this beach are spectacular and the water is the perfect temperature for an evening swim!
We check out this morning and make our way to Koh Tao pier to continue our travel to the palm-fringed island of Koh Samui.
Today, we’ll explore the island of Koh Samui. Get ready for a day of excitement and entertainment as we explore local waterfalls and take on the jungles of Samui via zip-line cables! This morning, we’ll travel towards the North of the island stopping off at the waterfalls of Namuang. Translating roughly to ‘purple face’, the falls are named after the purple-toned limestone rocks which can be seen behind the cascading water. Your guide will point out ‘Namuang 2’ waterfall, which is the largest on the entire island. Next up, it’s time for fun in the jungle with a zip-line experience. There are four routes in total, allowing you to fly across the jungle canopy! Take time to recharge with a Thai-style lunch before returning back to your hostel.
After our amazing 16 day adventure, we’ll help you make arrangements for the next leg of your trip, whether you’re heading back to Bangkok, travelling north to take part in our Chaing Mai Elephant Adventure or elsewhere in Southeast Asia! If you’d like to extend your Southeast Asia adventure, join us on another ULTIMATE tour in Bali or Vietnam! Whatever your plans, we’ll make it easy!
Welcome to the land of smiles and welcome to the Ultimate Thailand Island Hopper tour. When you arrive at the airport our driver will meet you and drive you to our accommodation in the heart of Bangkok right near famous Khao San Road! Get settled in then meet the rest of your group and your Ultimate Thailand Island Hopper tour leader this evening at our welcome dinner before heading to our favourite Bangkok nightlife spots.
Today your tour leader will show you some of the city’s highlights including Bangkok’s magnificent temples, river and markets. Explore the Dawn Temple ‘Wat Arun’, riverside markets and the amazing Reclining Buddha Temple ‘Wat Pho’. This evening we’ll make the most of Bangkok’s vibrant nightlife with another fun night on the town!
Today we travel to the jungle! Enjoy a morning of relaxing – sleep in, go exploring or head to Bangkok’s famous floating markets. That evening we’ll catch the overnight train to Southern Thailand; grab some dinner and get settled into your comfy bed on the train waking up refreshed and ready to explore Khao Sok National Park.
Today we travel by longtail boat to our jungle getaway hidden deep in the rainforest of Khao Sok National Park where we’ll be staying in floating rafthouses. Grab a kayak, swim in the lake, chill on the pontoon and take in your amazing surroundings! This evening we’ll get together for a tasty Thai dinner with fish caught for us fresh from the lake.
Wake up in your bamboo rafthouse to the beauty and tranquility of Khao Sok Lake at sunrise before getting ready to explore the jungle! Spot monkeys in the trees and enjoy breakfast on the lake before heading out on a trek through the jungle, stopping off to explore hidden caves (seasonal) and visiting local waterfalls. This afteroon, we’ll travel to our next stop, Khao Sok Jungle Village where we’ll check out our favourite Thai reggae bar for dinner and drinks.
Today we travel south to the beautiful island of Koh Phi Phi for two nights of tropical island fun! We’ll take you to our favourite beach bars and check out the world famous beach fire shows!
Koh Phi Phi is known for it’s stunning turquoise waters and colourful marinelife so today we’ll explore the island on a private boat tour! We’ll stop off to swim and snorkel at some of the islands best limestone reef spots. That evening we’ll hike to the famous Koh Phi Phi viewpoint for stunning views of the island at sunset before heading to the beach for dinner, music and drinks.
Our next stop is the famous party island of Koh Phangan. Our island accommodation is right near the beach; make the most of relaxing on the beautiful white-sand beaches or check out some of Koh Phangan’s awesome island activities during the day. We’ll spend our evenings seeing some amazing sunsets and enjoying the island’s nightlife!
Today is yours to spend as you choose. Relax by the pool at your resort, head to the beach for a swim, go kayaking, get a massage or explore Haad Rin on the other side of the island. Your guide can also arrange day activities for you such as Muay Thai boxing, cooking lessons and yoga. This evening we’ll meet up for dinner at one of our favourite island restaurants and enjoy a few cocktails on the beach.
This morning, the Thailand Island Hopper adventure continues. We get picked up from our resort in Koh Phangan and taken to Thong Sala Pier where we take a ferry to Koh Tao. When you arrive, we travel to our Sairee Beach accommodation ready for the a few days in island paradise!
Discover the incredible beaches and coral reefs of the stunning island of Koh Tao on our boat trip of the island. Our trip starts at Ao Luk, a beautiful bay with a sandy beach and beautiful coral – the ideal spot for a swim and some snorkelling! We’ll explore some of Koh Tao’s beautiful bays including Hin Wong Bay and Mango Bay before stopping at Koh Nang Yuan, a small private island paradise off the west coast of Koh Tao. Relax on the white sandy beach or snorkel in the crystal blue water before we return to our accommodation in the late afternoon.
Spend this morning at your leisure before a day chilling out on the famous Sairee Beach! The sunsets at this beach are spectacular and the water is the perfect temperature for an evening swim!
We check out this morning and make our way to Koh Tao pier to continue our travel to the palm-fringed island of Koh Samui.
Today, we’ll explore the island of Koh Samui. Get ready for a day of excitement and entertainment as we explore local waterfalls and take on the jungles of Samui via zip-line cables! This morning, we’ll travel towards the North of the island stopping off at the waterfalls of Namuang. Translating roughly to ‘purple face’, the falls are named after the purple-toned limestone rocks which can be seen behind the cascading water. Your guide will point out ‘Namuang 2’ waterfall, which is the largest on the entire island. Next up, it’s time for fun in the jungle with a zip-line experience. There are four routes in total, allowing you to fly across the jungle canopy! Take time to recharge with a Thai-style lunch before returning back to your hostel.
After our amazing 16 day adventure, we’ll help you make arrangements for the next leg of your trip, whether you’re heading back to Bangkok, travelling north to take part in our Chaing Mai Elephant Adventure or elsewhere in Southeast Asia! If you’d like to extend your Southeast Asia adventure, join us on another ULTIMATE tour in Bali or Vietnam! Whatever your plans, we’ll make it easy!
Welcome to the land of smiles and welcome to the Ultimate Thailand Island Hopper tour. When you arrive at the airport our driver will meet you and drive you to our accommodation in the heart of Bangkok right near famous Khao San Road! Get settled in then meet the rest of your group and your Ultimate Thailand Island Hopper tour leader this evening at our welcome dinner before heading to our favourite Bangkok nightlife spots.
Today your tour leader will show you some of the city’s highlights including Bangkok’s magnificent temples, river and markets. Explore the Dawn Temple ‘Wat Arun’, riverside markets and the amazing Reclining Buddha Temple ‘Wat Pho’. This evening we’ll make the most of Bangkok’s vibrant nightlife with another fun night on the town!
Today we travel to the jungle! Enjoy a morning of relaxing – sleep in, go exploring or head to Bangkok’s famous floating markets. That evening we’ll catch the overnight train to Southern Thailand; grab some dinner and get settled into your comfy bed on the train waking up refreshed and ready to explore Khao Sok National Park.
Today we travel by longtail boat to our jungle getaway hidden deep in the rainforest of Khao Sok National Park where we’ll be staying in floating rafthouses. Grab a kayak, swim in the lake, chill on the pontoon and take in your amazing surroundings! This evening we’ll get together for a tasty Thai dinner with fish caught for us fresh from the lake.
Wake up in your bamboo rafthouse to the beauty and tranquility of Khao Sok Lake at sunrise before getting ready to explore the jungle! Spot monkeys in the trees and enjoy breakfast on the lake before heading out on a trek through the jungle, stopping off to explore hidden caves (seasonal) and visiting local waterfalls. This afteroon, we’ll travel to our next stop, Khao Sok Jungle Village where we’ll check out our favourite Thai reggae bar for dinner and drinks.
Today we travel south to the beautiful island of Koh Phi Phi for two nights of tropical island fun! We’ll take you to our favourite beach bars and check out the world famous beach fire shows!
Koh Phi Phi is known for it’s stunning turquoise waters and colourful marinelife so today we’ll explore the island on a private boat tour! We’ll stop off to swim and snorkel at some of the islands best limestone reef spots. That evening we’ll hike to the famous Koh Phi Phi viewpoint for stunning views of the island at sunset before heading to the beach for dinner, music and drinks.
We are Group Adventure and Gap Year specialists and can’t wait to help you plan your next adventure.
The Ultimate Thailand Island Hopper tour starts in Bangkok and ends in Koh Samui.
The 16 Day Thailand Island Hopper tour operates on the same itinerary as Ultimate Thailand original for Days 1 - 10. On Day-11, customers booked onto the 16-day itinerary will continue onto East Thai islands with their group leader.
The 16 day tour ends in Koh Samui on Day-16. A departure transfer to Koh Samui Airport or pier is not included but can be pre-booked or organised prior to departure with your tour leader.
Whether you’re travelling solo or with a mate, you’ll meet like-minded travellers from all over the world. Group sizes vary with each tour however we like to keep things fun yet personal so you’ll be travelling with no more than 30 others.
We recommend making an appointment with your GP to discuss which vaccinations will be needed for your trip.
The Hepatitis A vaccine is strongly recommended. Rabies pre-exposure vaccination may be an option, but not essential.
Malaria isn’t common in the areas we visit, but stock up on bug spray in Bangkok as there are other diseases such as Dengue that are more common.
We recommend organising all vaccines at least 4-6 weeks before your trip to Thailand.
If you need additional nights before or after your trip, just add them to your booking when you checkout.
Not sure if you need extra nights? Get in touch to chat with a member of the crew before or after you book
Sure! We recommend searching and comparing flight prices using Skyscanner.com – get a flight quote.
Find the best insurance policy for your Ultimate adventure with the help of our recommended travel insurance provider.
During the Ultimate Thailand Island hopper, we visit Koh Phangan, home to the legendary Full Moon Party!
Some Ultimate Thailand tour dates coincide with the Full Moon Party. If your tour lines up with a Full Moon Party we'll make sure your group can attend.
There are also some epic Half-Moon parties on the island that take place in the middle of the jungle! If your tour dates align, we'll also give you the option to join the party!
If your tour does not line-up with any “official” Full Moon parties, no need to worry! We always organise Ultimate parties for you in Koh Phangan regardless!
Check out our guide to the Koh Phangan Full Moon Party here.
Citizens of 41 different nationalities, including Australia, NZ, UK, USA and most of Europe, can enter Thailand without a pre-arranged visa. This ‘visa exemption’ allows you to stay 30 days when entering Thailand by air, and 15 days when crossing into Thailand by land.
It's worth noting that without proof of an onward ticket and sufficient funds for your expected stay any visitor can be denied entry. For more information about 60-Day Tourist Visas, Visa Extensions and Visa Runs check out our Thailand visa info here.
Ultimate Thailand starts in Bangkok.
You can choose to fly into either of the two International Airports, Don Mueang (DMK) or Suvarnabhumi (BKK). Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is the newer airport of the two and is a little closer to the city.
Return flights to Bangkok are generally cheaper than organising a flight one-way. Our tour ends in Koh Samui but your guide will be able to advise you on the best way to get back to Bangkok for your flight, and help you organise the transfer!
If your flight arrival information changes, please let us know as soon as can so that we can rearrange your airport transfer. You can give us a call or email us with the updated date, time and flight number. If your flight is delayed, please find the relevant contact number to call on your Welcome Booklet to adjust your pick up time.
Booking is easy! Select your chosen departure date, enter your details and we’ll send you a booking confirmation as well as useful information about your tour.
Got a travel date in mind but not ready to pay in full? Choose to pay a non-refundable 20% deposit to secure a spot on your chosen departure date.
The Ultimate Thailand Island Hopper tour starts in Bangkok and ends in Koh Samui.
The Thailand Island Hopper tour operates on the same itinerary as Ultimate Thailand original for Days 1 - 10. On Day-11, customers booked onto the 16-day itinerary will continue onto East Thai islands with their group leader.
The 16 day tour ends in Koh Samui on Day-16. A departure transfer to Koh Samui Airport or pier is not included but can be pre-booked or organised prior to departure with your tour leader.
Whether you’re travelling solo or with a mate, you’ll meet like-minded travellers from all over the world. Group sizes vary with each tour however we like to keep things fun yet personal so you’ll be travelling with no more than 30 others.
We recommend making an appointment with your GP to discuss which vaccinations will be needed for your trip.
The Hepatitis A vaccine is strongly recommended. Rabies pre-exposure vaccination may be an option, but not essential.
Malaria isn’t common in the areas we visit, but stock up on bug spray in Bangkok as there are other diseases such as Dengue that are more common.
We recommend organising all vaccines at least 4-6 weeks before your trip to Thailand.
Citizens of 41 different nationalities, including Australia, NZ, UK, USA and most of Europe, can enter Thailand without a pre-arranged visa. This ‘visa exemption’ allows you to stay 30 days when entering Thailand by air, and 15 days when crossing into Thailand by land.
It's worth noting that without proof of an onward ticket and sufficient funds for your expected stay any visitor can be denied entry. For more information about 60-Day Tourist Visas, Visa Extensions and Visa Runs check out our Thailand visa info here.
If you need additional nights before or after your trip, just add them to your booking when you checkout.
Not sure if you need extra nights? Get in touch to chat with a member of the crew before or after you book.
Sure! We recommend searching and comparing flight prices using Skyscanner.com – get a flight quote.
Find the best insurance policy for your Ultimate adventure with the help of our recommended travel insurance provider.
During the Ultimate Thailand Island hopper, we visit Koh Phangan, home to the legendary Full Moon Party!
Some Ultimate Thailand tour dates coincide with the Full Moon Party. If your tour lines up with a Full Moon Party we'll make sure your group can attend.
There are also some epic Half-Moon parties on the island that take place in the middle of the jungle! If your tour dates align, we'll also give you the option to join the party!
If your tour does not line-up with any “official” Full Moon parties, no need to worry! We always organise Ultimate parties for you in Koh Phangan regardless!
Check out our guide to the Koh Phangan Full Moon Party here.
Ultimate Thailand starts in Bangkok.
You can choose to fly into either of the two International Airports, Don Mueang (DMK) or Suvarnabhumi (BKK). Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is the newer airport of the two and is a little closer to the city.
Return flights to Bangkok are generally cheaper than organising a flight one-way. Our tour ends in Koh Samui but your guide will be able to advise you on the best way to get back to Bangkok for your flight, and help you organise the transfer!
To book the Ultimate Thailand Island Hopper tour, Select your chosen departure date, enter your details and we’ll send you a booking confirmation as well as useful information about your tour.
Got a travel date in mind but not ready to pay in full? Choose to pay a non-refundable 20% deposit to secure a spot on your chosen departure date.
CONTACT US
#TRAVELULTIMATE COMPETITION
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
This Competition is open to all Ultimate Travel customers. Posts must have been published from 01 Jan 2019 onwards, be original content captured or produced by the traveller and must be posted to a personal Instagram account. Qualifying entries must be deemed by Ultimate Travel to reflect the style of Ultimate’s brand and reflect experiences accessible by Ultimate customers. Posts with no association to Ultimate will not qualify. The winning post will be decided at the discretion of Ultimate Adventure Travel Pty Ltd. If you qualify for a prize, your acceptance of the prize consents Ultimate to a worldwide license to use the image within its marketing material and promotional activities. Entries must include the relevant Ultimate Travel hashtags at the time of posting. These must be clearly displayed and not hidden after bulk text or hashtags. Winners must be following Ultimate Travel on Instagram. Ultimate Travel reserve the right to withdraw and end this competition at any time.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ENTRY!
YOU'RE NOW IN THE RUNNING TO WIN A SPOT ON OUR 10-DAY ULTIMATE BALI TOUR FOR YOU & A MATE!
THE WINNER WILL BE NOTIFIED ON 4TH MARCH 2019.
WANT TO SUBMIT A VIDEO ENTRY? EMAIL MARKETING@ULTIMATE.TRAVEL.
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOR COMPETITION UPDATES!
@ULTIMATE.TRAVEL
