Southern Thai Highlights – Thailand Tour for Young Adults & Young Solo Travellers

Southern Thai Highlights Tours for Young Adults

The one that takes you from bustling Bangkok to blissed out beaches in southern Thailand during peak season

This trip touches down in Bangkok before exploring the palm-fringed beach paradise that is the southwest of Thailand. Experience riverside cottages and boat rides in the lush jungle of Khao Sok, before escaping to coastal Krabi for swimming, snorkelling and sunbathing.

“70 percent join our trips solo”

“70% of our travellers join our trips solo, so you’ll travel with like-minded young people who want to make friends, experience new things and create lifelong memories. This is the best way to turn solo travel into the most social travel imaginable.” (Cited from the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults. For the latest info and eventual changes see here)

“Most popular youth travel company in the world”

Info by the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults (“Most popular youth travel company in the world”, Wikipedia): “Our trips are exclusively for 18-35s, and whether you join us solo or in a group, our trips are designed so you can share incredible experiences with young travellers just like you.”

Reviews by tour participants:

5 out of 5 stars (5 Reviews)* (all reviews and the latest rating available on the details page

Target age group:

18 to 35 (35 to 45 at “Reunion Trips“)

Trip duration and price:

7 days, 1 country from about $ 1207* (final prices – also in other currencies like British £ or € – available on the booking page)

Destinations:

Asia > Thailand

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Planned Itinerary:

Day 1: Bangkok

Day 2: Bangkok

Overnight Train to Surat Thani

Day 3: Overnight Train to Surat Thani

Khao Sok National Park

Day 4: Khao Sok National Park

Day 5: Khao Sok National Park

Krabi

Day 6: Krabi

Day 7: Krabi

Day 1: Bangkok

BangkokThe heat and hustle of Thailand’s capital will hit you the moment you land in this high energy city. After checking into our hotel you’re free to do some DIY exploring, treat your muscles to a soothing massage or just lie by the pool soaking up the first rays of that sweet Thai sunshine. Later we’ll rendezvous as a group back at base so you can hear what’s in store for the trip, then the night is yours to take to the streets for some authentic Pad thai and nightlife on Khao San road.

W22 by Burasari (or similar)Day 2: Bangkok to Surat Thani

BangkokIf you’re looking for ways to fill your free time today, the Royal Palace with it’s 61 acres of incredible buildings is one to add to the list. The Palace is one of the symbols of Thailand, with its golden temples gleaming in the sunshine and giving you a peep into Thailand’s Royal past. You can take it all in with a local guide leading the charge. Or if local history ain’t your thing, you’re free to gear up for some shopping, grab a massage, or indulge in some local street eats this afternoon.Overnight Train to Surat ThaniThe word’s ‘one night in Bangkok’ ring true, and what a night it was. We make tracks south today to Surat Thani via our comfy overnight train – where you’ll wake up in our next destination and ready to explore it all.

Overnight Train

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Grand Palace Guided TourThe Grand Palace is home to the Royal familyof Thailand & the stunning Emerald Buddha. Take a tour with our local guide & hear stories of its construction & the generations of Royals that have ruled the country from its grounds. The gold gilded buildings & elaborate artistry provide a fascinating contrast to the hustle & bustleof Bangkok.
Additional costs apply

Day 3: Surat Thani to Khao Sok

Overnight Train to Surat ThaniGood morning train goers! While you were catching up on your beauty sleep, we were transporting you to Surat Thani, less than 2 hours from the paradise that is Khao Sok. Grab some breakfast before we hit the road – you’re going to need the fuel for the fun and frolics that lay ahead.
Khao Sok National ParkLush accommodation set amidst the jungle of Khao Sok – don’t mind if we do! After you’ve settled into this dreamy new life, the day is yours to explore the lush Khao Sok National Park. Swim, take a canoe tour or just max relax under a canopy of swaying trees. It’s a tough life.

Riverside Cottages (or similar)

Included Meals:

LunchDinner

Included ExperienceCanoe or Raft Ride on Sok RiverGlide past immense rainforest at this little piece of tropical heaven. Home to elephants, gibbons, and more.

Day 4: Khao Sok

Khao Sok National Park
Hopefully the birds wake you nice and early this morning – we’ve got a solid day of exploring coming up. First on the agenda is a long tail boat ride across Cheow Larn Lake where we’ll lose ourselves in the beauty of the limestone cliffs and surrounding wilderness. After lunch we’ll stay on the watercraft theme, hopping on a bamboo raft that will take us to the incredible views of Pakarang Caves. Later you can choose to go kayaking, hiking or swimming then we’ll seal off the day with a squad dinner.

Sai Chon Raft House (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Included ExperienceSail Lake Cheow Lan Glide across this emerald lake and take in the serene rainforest and towering limestone cliffs. You could actually be in Jurassic Park…
Included ExperienceStay in a Jungle RaftSit back and relax as you spend the night overlooking the water.

Day 5: Khao Sok to Krabi

Khao Sok National ParkToday we transit from one paradise found to another. Waving goodbye to our jungle setting, we head off in search of the ocean-side village of Krabi. KrabiBy early afternoon we’ll be slipping into the island lifestyle of Krabi. For some of us, cocktails and coconuts poolside will be high priority; for others, a poke around the markets and a swim in the ocean overlooking Thailand’s iconic vista of islands will be the call of the day. No matter how you choose to kick it, the good times are guaranteed.

Avani Ao Nang Cliff Krabi Resort (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Day 6: Krabi

KrabiSmiles will be broad over breakfast this morning as we settle in for another day in Krabi. A half day cruise of the islands and Rai Lei beach is up for grabs, if you can drag yourself away from pool hangs at our hotel. Either way, a bit of swimsuit action and water submersion is pretty much a given.

Avani Ao Nang Cliff Krabi Resort (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Island Explorer CruiseSea, sand and sun your thing? Then today will deliver in spades! Island hopping around the region’s best beaches, a spectacular collection of hidden and little-known pure white sands.
Additional costs apply

Day 7: End Krabi

KrabiOur trip finishes today. Saying goodbye to Thailand won’t be easy, but these memories of beautiful beaches, adventures and delicious Thai food will stay in our hearts and memories forever.

Included Meals:

Breakfast

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details & booking page

Some of the Highlights:

Included Experience
Canoe or Raft Ride on Sok River

Glide past immense rainforest at this little piece of tropical heaven. Home to elephants, gibbons, and more.

INCLUDED

Included Experience
Sail Lake Cheow Lan

Glide across this emerald lake and take in the serene rainforest and towering limestone cliffs. You could actually be in Jurassic Park…

INCLUDED

Included Experience
Stay in a Jungle Raft

Sit back and relax as you spend the night overlooking the water.

INCLUDED

Grand Palace Guided Tour

The Grand Palace is home to the Royal familyof Thailand & the stunning Emerald Buddha. Take a tour with our local guide & hear stories of its construction & the generations of Royals that have ruled the country from its grounds. The gold gilded buildings & elaborate artistry provide a fascinating contrast to the hustle & bustleof Bangkok.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Island Explorer Cruise

Sea, sand and sun your thing? Then today will deliver in spades! Island hopping around the region’s best beaches, a spectacular collection of hidden and little-known pure white sands.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Trip Highlights

The must do experiences that you can cross off your bucket list

You’ll find all highlights and eventual changes on the details page

FAQs:

You’ll find all FAQs and the latest info on the details page

Included Meals:

5 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Team:

Expert Trip Manager + Local Guides

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Group Size:

Average 24 people

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Transfers:

Mini-Coach, Ferry and Overnight Train

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

More Details:

You’ll find all details and the latest updates on the details & booking page

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(Partially) travel with a nice group or entirely travel solo?

By booking an organized Thailand tour for young adults or other Asia trips for young people you can not only reduce planning hassle, but often also save money, as tour operators can buy accommodations, transportation, etc. in larger contingents in advance and thus get special conditions. You will also benefit from the experience of the tour operator, professional tour guides (whose stories you can enjoy…) and have the easy opportunity to meet nice fellow travelers when traveling in a group. Anyone who has traveled before will know that travel companions or other traveling acquaintances are one of the most essential factors for unforgettable experiences. In addition, you usually have enough individual freedom even with organized tours and you can, if the arrival and departure is not included, additionally extend your stay individually before or after the group tour with young adults. If you still prefer to organize your trip completely on your own and travel independently, then you’ll find all the practical tools you need to plan and book quickly & cheaply on our individual travel page.