Full Moon Island Hopper

It’s day 1 and the first day of your EPIC 16-day journey! We’ll pick you up from the airport. Not physically throw you over our shoulder, but one of our Tru Ninja’s will be there to meet you! A TruNinja is what we call our tour guides, they go above and beyond, they’re super cool and edgy, and they can fix most problems lightning fast. We take you directly to our hotel and the afternoon is free to explore and get settled in. Grab some good wifi and update your insta story that you’ve made it to one of the greatest cities in the world. It’s a first night, so we’re taking you to infamous Khao San Road, one of the best spots in Bangkok! Grab a beer, get to know your new TruCrew it’s going to be a crazy 16 days.

Day 2 and we’re CRUISINGGG… They see me rolling… We’re sightseeing the capital by water! We travel by longtail boat along the Chao Phraya River. The best way to explore to Bangkok and experience some of Thailand’s heritage. We’re heading to two prestigious temples - Wat Arun and Wat Pho! You’ll get to see the famous, super impressive giant golden reclining Buddha statue. Wat Pho real?! You got it! The rest of the day is for you to explore, grab a massage, overindulge on some delicious street food or hit up the markets for a spot of shopping. Have you even visited Thailand if you don’t own a pair of elephant pants? In the evening, we meet for dinner and drinks and see where the night takes us!

Relax this morning, nurse that hangover. How? you ask. Well, we’re going for a traditional Thai Massage! Destress, get rid of all those knots from sleeping uncomfortably on the plane and melt away all of life’s worries. We travel overnight on the train down south where we swap the hustle and bustle of city life in Bangkok for the tranquil lakes of stunning Khao Sok National Park - situated in the Surat Thani Province of Thailand. The overnight train is one of the best ways to travel in Thailand and is an experience in itself!

Today we’re up and out; we take a longtail boat out to our unbelievable floating bungalows. Khao Sok is known for its beauty, and our accommodation will not disappoint! On the way, we cool off with a quick dip and dive in. When we arrive to try out a spot of kayaking, relax, you’re in paradise. Sit back with a beer in a giant rubber tube. You’re in amongst a limestone mountain range, floating in a freshwater lake surrounded by rainforest. Are we in Jurassic Park? It sure damn looks like it. Minus the crazy dinosaurs obvs.

We’re up and enjoying a spot of breakfast before we head to Koh Phangan. And boy, have we got a day ahead for you! The ultimate TruExclusive! You won’t get this anywhere else. We’re taking you to Bottle Beach where we’ll spend the night! A hidden gem in Thailand, it’s quiet, it’s beautiful and only accessible by boat. The beach is pretty remote, so don’t be surprised if we have the place to ourselves! We stay in beach huts with the ocean at our doorstep. Relax here for the rest of the afternoon, gallivant around in the sea, or challenge the rest of the TruCrew to the ultimate game of beach volleyball. Whatever you fancy doing, it’s your day. In the evening, we enjoy dinner together. Cocktails are flowing, the suns going down as we sit on the beach campfire lit. Can this get any better? Yes! We have our very own private fire show!

Wake up to the calming sounds of the waves rolling in onto the beach. Are you dreaming? Nope! This is your reality. Wake up in paradise, and the morning is free to spend as you please. Grab a kayak and get out on the water, top up that already golden tan or trek to the local viewpoint. Hey if you want a lazy morning and lay in, do that instead catch up on some zzz’s. In the afternoon, we are collected and taken to a local gym to try our hand at Muay Thai boxing. Thailand’s national sport. You might not be a natural, but you’ll deffo learn a thing or two! We then head to our next accommodation. A beach hostel where we’ll spend the next 2 nights. If you fancy a few evening drinks, your travel Ninja is there to take you out and show you the coolest bars in Haad Rin. They’re in the know.. Ya know?

Time to set off on a voyage around Koh Phangan! Grab a welcome drink as we board the boat, and the music starts playing as we set off to explore the island. We know we know, we travel in style. Throughout the day we’ll stop off, grab the snorkels and mask and dive it! Thailand marine life is out of this world, so snorkelling is a must-do! We’ll check out some of the best beaches on the island. Play our favourite beach game of volleyball, take a dip in the sea or tackle a human pyramid on the sand with your TruFam. Whatever you fancy. In the evening, we head back to our hotel to chill out by the pool before freshening up for a fun night out. Yes, we said it we’re going out OUT!

Today we are off on an epic road trip where you'll see waterfalls, beaches and beautiful viewpoints! In the evening, we meet in our hostel for the ultimate UV painting session to get us ready for The Full Moon Party. It’s legendary, it’s spectacular, and you couldn’t be with a better crew. We take you to all the best pre-drinking spots before hitting up The Full Moon Party. If you’re hardcore enough to make it to sunrise (It’s the best part) join us at the after-party which starts at 6am. You know the old saying.. No rest for the wicked aye?*Please note, The Full Moon Party is on a specific date each month so our activities can sometimes shuffle around, but don’t stress, you won’t miss anything!)

It’s been a wild few days and today is set aside for recovery. Chill, recharge, rehydrate. It was a big night, so the only thing we have planned today is a relaxing Thai massage and possibly winding down in the evening with a film at a local bar. If you were one of the crazy 10/10 party animals who only just made it in for breakfast, spend the day in bed, catch up on some sleep or grab an amazing 7/11 toastie. The ultimate hangover cure

Today we jump aboard a short ferry and head over to Koh Tao. Some call it ‘Turtle Island’. We call it heaven on earth. We’ll spend the next 2 nights here, Koh Tao has recently been voted ‘Best Island in South East Asia’ so trust us when we say we’re taking you to the best of the BEST. We stay only 5 minutes from the beautiful Sairee beach. Oooo yeah. We love a beach. Once checked in, settle in before we meet up for dinner and a few drinks.

Today we grab a boat ride from Koh Tao across to the adjoining island of Koh Nang Yuan. It’s postcard-worthy, facetime your mum from the top of the viewpoint worthy. It’s one of the best spots in the whole of Thailand! Have a snorkel in the Japanese gardens before we take on the trek up! The view out is spectacular overlooking the adjoining beaches and bays. Go on, get the ultimate insta snap here, hey our Travel Ninja is pretty much a professional and vogue photographer these days anyway. Afterwards, we head back to Koh Tao where we have a few hours before we meet for dinner and join the famous KOH TAO PUB CRAWL! Who loves a pub crawl? WE do! Sing it with us! Koh - Tao! Koh - Tao!! We take to the bars in our matching Koh Tao t-shirts. Ya know, been there, done that got the T-Shirt!

Our last day on this little paradise and fortunately we got options. We are off to Tanote Bay for anyone who wants to come spend the day at this little gem of a beach. If you would rather keep the adrenaline flowing, we can help you arrange one of Koh Tao’s extreme activities. From rock climbing to the more common and much wetter activities like scuba diving or water sports. Or you can stay in bed all day until we check out. We won’t be, but it’s your trip beautiful ;-) *Please note that departures before 2nd August 2024 will have a slightly different itinerary! These departures will get an overnight ferry on day 12 and will arrive in the early morning of day 13. If you have any questions about this please email our sales team on info@trutravels.com*

Today after a chilled morning soaking in the last bit of magic from Koh Tao we will head over to our next incredible destination! They just keep getting better and better! In the afternoon after an amazing speedboat trip we will arrive in Phi Phi. When we have arrived and checked in, you have some free time in the early evening before meeting up for a group dinner on this amazing island! The evenings are always interesting when in Phi Phi, like Koh Tao, it has a very chilled, “islandy” vibe but also a lot of young backpackers and beachgoers, so naturally, it has a lively nightlife with beach parties that often go on into the early hours. So what goes down is up to you and the fam. *Please note that departures before 2nd August 2024 will have a slightly different itinerary! These departures will get an overnight ferry on day 12 and will arrive in the early morning of day 13. If you have any questions about this please email our sales team on info@trutravels.com*

Have you fallen in love yet? Well, imagine seeing the place Leonardo Dicaprio filmed ‘The Beach’ himself. Leonardo Dicaprio graced this very place with his presence. Ok, we’re drooling. Today we take you on a boat trip to explore the surrounding islands! First, stop Monkey Beach! We’ll get up close, but not too close of course to these cheeky monkeys and visit the beach that they inhabit. We stop at the Viking Caves before we swing past the entrance to Maya Bay Aka Once the set for our heart throb old Dicaprio. Lunch is included on the boat, and we finish the day watching the sun go down, ice-cold beer in hand. Perfection… the day, or Dicaprio? You decide.

First up this morning is an amazing optional hike to a stunning viewpoint in Phi Phi! It's the ultimate way to end our couple of days here and the ultimate Thailand photo opportunity too! Then we are off to Phuket! No, we did not just swear. Phuket (pronounced puket or pooket) is another Thai Island. The biggest one, in fact. Well, this tour is called the Island Hopper, so what did you expect? We end our trip on this crazy island for two main reasons. One because it has an airport and looooads of hotels and transport, so it makes your life easier. Two because you have to experience it once when you come to Thailand. We stay near Patong Beach, which is a lively centre of activity with many tourists and many locals buzzing about on motorbikes and taxis. There are lots of things to do, and the last afternoon is free to chill, explore and get ready for the last night out with the group. Who are now your BFFs, for life, and probably longer, so you can be sure it’s gonna be a really, really good night.

Today is the day we say goodbye, we’re not ready we know. It’s been an epic, crazy, groundbreaking, the best experience of our lives 16 days. Your Travel Ninja aka BFF after this trip is on hand to help you with any onward plans. If you’re sticking around, we can give you some recommendations on the next place to head too! Whatever you need, a lift to the airport, a massive group hug or just one last breakfast beer. We’ve got your back. Until next time TruFam. We’ll miss you.