In need of help with our route and any suggestions would be really appreciated.
Hi, flying to Bangkok 02.08.14. Its me and my friend, we are female and 24 years old. The idea is to spend a fw days in Bangkok and looking to travel as much as Thailand as we can in 3 weeks. Places we would like to visit are Ko Samui, Ko pha ngan, phi phi, Phuket and krabi. Please could somebody help us out with which order to go, how to get about between these places and end up back in Bangkok for our return flight 3 weeks later. Any help at all would be HUGELY appreciated.
Thanks in advance 😊
Reply to this You should be able to see Thailand in three weeks. Your proposed itinerary sounds great. You didn't tell much about your travel preference...backpacker or flashpacker. When it comes to transportation, I much prefer a discount airline that gets me from Bangkok to the islands of south Thailand in two hours compared to a 24 hour trip by a combination of train and/or bus...and the cost of flying on Air Asia or another of the many discount airlines isn't much more than the overland route. You should consider the monsoon seasons when planning your trip. The west coast has rains from April to October, and the east coast has rain from September to December. So you might want to concentrate on the east coast islands of Ko Samui, Ko Pha Ngan (full, half, quarter, and no moon parties), and Ko Tao (where you can learn to dive). After visiting the islands for two weeks, I would recommend flying to Chiang Mai for a few days and from there back to Bangkok. As for accommodations, I would prefer to pay a bit more for a nicer room...I learned long ago that my impression of a place was enhanced by having decent accommodations. Have a great trip and don't forget to blog!
Reply to this Hi Chelsea - Welcome to TravelBlog! I agree with what Bob has said, especially about visiting Chiang Mai. Travelling through the central and northern parts of Thailand are quite different to the experiences you'll have in the south. If you were to travel to Chiang Mai, and you wish to have an adventure, I would suggest that you also look into catching the overnight train from Bangkok – it is quite clean and such a unique Asian experience! However the o/n trains to the south are older and grubbier.
If you are interested in historical events, you may enjoy a trip west to Kanchanaburi and the Bridge over the River Kwai. However this may mean reducing your time in the south. If you decide to travel inland to the north or west, I would also consider leaving the islands/beaches as a relaxing end to your trip.
Hope you have a fantastic time!
Reply to this You seem to have a tight schedule on your hands. The places you are looking at contain many interesting areas worth visiting. Koh Samui and Phuket are known for primarily for their beaches and nightlife. A quick suggestion would be also to visit Chiang Mai which is in Northern Thailand. Here you are bound to encounter an array of Buddhisttemples, hill tribe communities and historical ruins.
Reply to this You Start your trip Ko Samui itself has the most sweeping white-sand beaches, and the greatest variety of accommodation and facilities to go with them. Ko Pha Ngan next door is still largely backpacker territory, where you have a stark choice between desolate coves and Hat Rin, Thailand’s party capital. The remotest island, rocky Ko Tao, is acquiring increasing sophistication as Southeast Asia’s largest dive-training centre.
The largest Andaman coast island, Phuket, is one of Thailand’s top tourist destinations and graced with a dozen fine beaches, though several have been overdeveloped with a glut of high-rises and tacky nightlife. Beautiful little Ko Phi Phi is a major party hub, surrounded by the turquoise seas and dramatic limestone cliffs that characterize the coastline throughout Krabi province.
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