Stay : From Bangkok to the islands of the Gulf of Thailand
Combine the discovery of Bangkok, one of the world's most fascinating megalopolises, with the fervour of Koh Samui, the beauty of Koh Pha Ngan and the underwater wonders of Koh Tao (three islands just a few kilometers apart), and you've got a week full of discoveries.
Summary of the stay
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7 days
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Detail of the stay : From Bangkok to the islands of the Gulf of Thailand - 7 days
Day 1: Bangkok
Steps: Bangkok, Ubon Ratchathani
Discover and visit temples and museums by boat along the Chao Phraya River (Wat Phra Keo, Wat Po, National Museum, Wat Arun...). Cruise up the klongs aboard the famous long tail boats.
Day 2: Chinatown, shopping and fiesta
Steps: Bangkok
Climb into a tuk-tuk, direction Chinatown for lunch. You can take advantage of this opportunity to make some purchases in the huge Chinese market. Evening with a cocktail on the terrace of a skyscraper or in the fervour of Sukhumvit. The most enduring will visit one of the many discos in the area.
Day 3: Direction the beach
Steps: Thong Sala
Transit to Koh Samui (plane or ferry). Quiet day or sighting of the island by scooter (be careful on the road!) to see one of the many waterfalls. In the evening, boxing match or dinner in a small local restaurant to get into the atmosphere.
Day 4: Koh Samui
Steps: Koh Samui - Bang Rak - Big Buddha
A day of idleness on the tourist Chaweng, the wildest Lamaï, Big Buddha Beach (which will allow you to see up close the immense Buddha, symbol of the island) or the tranquil Maenam. Before continuing with a wild evening at the Ark Bar, feet in the sand.
WAT PHRA YAI (BIG BUDDHA TEMPLE)
Day 5: Koh Tao
Boat to Koh Tao, the Mecca for divers. It offers mostly beautiful beaches (especially the most difficult to access such as Mango Bay), coconut groves and coral reefs, much frequented by dive clubs, where you can admire a wide variety of tropical fish and some sharks from afar.
Day 6: Koh Pha Ngan
Day on one of the beautiful beaches of the island (Haad Rin, Ko Ma, Nai Pan Noi, Haad Salad, etc.). On the program: lazing around, diving, massage, snorkeling and kayak or taxi boat ride. Check the calendar to see if a moon party (full moon, half moon...) is organised. Fluo outfit required!
Day 7: Koh Pha Ngan inland
Steps: Thong Sala
Inland excursions to discover the island's panoramas, waterfalls, temples and other wonders. In the evening, enjoy fresh seafood in one of the pleasant restaurants of Chaloklum, the famous fishing village in the north of the island.
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