Posted on January 18, 2020
Top Destinations to Include on Your Trip
Phuket
While Phuket was my least favorite destination on my trip based on Patong Beach’s huge backpacker party scene, it’s well worth renting a private villa in a more remote area. Patong beach does have an amazing weekend night market which I highly recommend visiting!
Koh Phi Phi
This is the natural next stop on your island hopping adventure when leaving Phuket, with a regular ferry service provided by several companies between the two islands. There’s excellent scuba diving and individual Phi Phi islands (including the famous “Beach” movie location).
Koh Samui
Most people will pop back to the mainland in Krabi after Koh Phi Phi, and take a bus to head by ferry over to Koh Samui. Idyllic beaches such as Lipa Noi are found here, and there are countless activities like a day trip to Big Buddha Temple and Na Muang Waterfall.
Koh Pha Ngan
Koh Pha Ngan is well-known for the Full Moon Party, which is a monthly festival that draws in thousands of people from around the world to the beach for a world-famous dance party.
Koh Tao
Koh Tao is an inexpensive ferry ride from Ko Pha Ngan, taking around an hour and a quarter. This is an island where you can really get into contact with nature, whether it’s helping with sea turtle rehabilitation or learning to scuba dive.