It's been a looong wait
For a while now, Thailand has been welcoming travelers back to their tropical paradise, and with the increasingly cold weather these months, nothing is more appealing than jumping on the first plane and set course towards the Land of Smiles, Thailand, where beaches, jungles, delicious food and +30 degrees are waiting for you! Here's 5 things we really want to do again soon!
Are you also longing for beach, sun and +30 degrees?
You're not alone, trust us! The past almost 2 years now has been rough for us adventure seeking souls, but there's light at the end of the tunnel - and currently that tunnel seems to end in Asia!
And there is one country that has re-opened that we're really excited about, Thailand. The perfect winter escape where you're guaranteed everything you don't get at home. Sun, white sand beaches, warm dips in the ocean and constantly around 30 degrees.
Since November it's been possible to travel to Thailand, and oh boy, have we been longing for that. But if you're unsure about what to do when you get there, fear not! We've compiled 5 cool (and affordable) things that could make your stay in the Land of Smiles even better!
Diving in the waters of Koh Tao
Koh Tao is the perfect island if you're curious about life beneath the surface. It's known as the "diving island" and it's not without reason. The island boasts some quality reefs and dive spots, a cool nightlife on the cozy bars and then you'll find around 200 dive shops all over the island. Needless to say, Koh Tao is all about diving!
No matter if you're an experienced diver or not, there's opportunities for everyone here. You can learn to dive, go for some fundives, take your freedive course or you can take your advanced course here. And the good thing is that it comes with very reasonable prices.
More details:
What: 5 days Learn to dive course
Price: From 411 EUR
Included: Diving lessons, accommodation & equipment rental.
Adventure from Bangkok to Hua Hin
Another cool way of exploring Thailand is our famous Bangkok to Hua Hin adventure. Here you're having 8 adventurous days where you'll pass through the jungles, spend time on the beaches and take refreshing dips in the waterfalls. You start in Bangkok where you'll spend a few days before moving on to Sai Yok National Park. You'll spend 3 days here and we guarantee that you'll catch true jungle fever as you pass down the river on your private raft. There will also be time for a sweet kayaking tour in the most beautiful surroundings.
From Sai Yok National Park you'll head onwards to Hua Hin, where you'll spend a few days with the rest of the group. You can opt in for some kitesurfing or you can visit the local night market in the evening if you feel like it.
More details:
What: 8 days adventure from Bangkok to Hua Hin
Price: From 615 EUR (based on 2 persons traveling together)
Included: Airport pick-up, Accommodation, 7 x breakfast, 3 x lunch, 2 x dinner, rafting tour, kayaking tour and all local transportation.
Chumpon Coral Island Camping
Want to try out life on a deserted island? Well, here's your chance! On our Chumpon Coral Island Camping tour, you'll visit Koh Kye which is a deserted island made of corals. The tour is 3 days/2 nights and you will be camping on the island. It doesn't get more remote than this. One of the cool things to look forward to on this tour is part where you visit the local fisherman's village and their community. It's a special way to connect with the locals.
This trip is quite short, but it's a perfect way to kick start your island adventure if you plan on visiting Koh Pha Ngan, Koh Tao or Koh Samui next.
More details:
What: 3 days / 2 nights
Price: From 267 EUR (based on 2 persons traveling together)
Included: 2 nights of camping, local transport by boat, entry fee to Koh Kye, 2 x breakfast, 1 x lunch, 2 x dinner.
Want to discover your inner Robinson Crusoe? Read more here!
Sailing from Phuket to Phi Phi Islands
What's better than enjoying life on a boat in the beautiful Andaman sea? Start this trip in Phuket and arrive in Koh Phi Phi on day 4. In between you'll visit Khao Phing Kan also known as James Bond Island, Railay Beach in Krabi, Koh Ha Yai and then finally end up in Koh Phi Phi. This island hopping adventure is together with other backpackers and you'll sleep on the boat to waves splashing against the boat as the only sound.
There's room for snorkeling, swimming and chilling on the beaches en route, and then you'll get a chance to explore the nightlife of Krabi as well. Not too bad, huh?
More details:
What: 4 days / 3 nights
Price: From 654 EUR
Included: 3 nights of accommodation, 3 x breakfast, 2 x lunch, 2 x dinner.
Khao Sok National Park Adventure
If jungle treks and the more rural parts of Thailand is more you, you don't want to miss out on this unique experience in Khao Sok National Park. Spend 3 days surrounded by pure nature on this adventure tour with likeminded souls.
On day 1 you start out with a dinner followed by a cool night safari in the national park. Once back at the resort, you will have the rest of the evening at leisure until you fall asleep in the bamboo huts.
The second day is filled with cool activities, and you can look forward to canoeing, hiking and a crazy jungle dinner just to name a few of the things. All set in the stunning surroundings of Cheow Lan Lake.
On the last day you'll get even more time to explore the beautiful Cheow Lan Lake, ideal for a morning swim. Once the adventure is over, you can choose to head to the beaches or whatever is next on your Thai bucket list. We're sure there's plenty experiences to pick from!
More details:
What: 3 days / 2 nights
Price: From 520 EUR (based on 2 persons traveling together)
Included: 2 nights of accommodation, local transport, 2 x breakfast, 2 x lunch, 2 x dinner.
Are you ready to explore Thailand?
Well, we hope you are! And we hope you found some cool inspo for your trip as well. If you're still unsure or need more information, just reach out and we'll help you find the right adventure for you!
And don't worry, we're on top of all travel restrictions to Thailand and will make sure you arrive well prepared.
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