Hi, beginning from Bangkok what is the most efficient route to travel to Phuket, Koh Samui, Koh Phi Phi, and Krabi? We're planning on using train for the majority of (if not all) transportation and are fully prepared to spend many half days on trains. We need to end in Bangkok again as well.
Hope that made sense - all I'm asking for is something like "Bangkok -> Phuket -> Koh Samui -> Koh Phi Phi -> Krabi -> Bangkok" (I just made that up). Thanks in advance!
I'd suggest you write an email to the hotel/ hostel which is you're interested in. You might enjoy special discount rates upon receive on reply. Just sharing my booking experience in Chiang Mai and do enjoy your holiday.
Thanks for both your feedback!
Overdevelopment is indeed regrettable, but I come from a metropolis city that is chaotic and overly populous. Slight development as such seen on Phi Phi and Railay would still be a welcome change from the hustle and bustle of my daily city life.
Nonetheless, based on daveelliot's pictures Railay seems to be more picturesque. So I guess I'll stay in Railay and make day trips to Phi Phi because I do wanna see the Maya Bay.
One more question: Since May would be the…
Hey all,
I'll be arriving on Phuket from Phi Phi at the end of my Thai journey and was just wondering if there are connections from the pier in Phuket up to Nai Thon/Nai Yang area? Will be flying out of Phuket so want to stay close to airport plus from what i've read here they're prob the best areas. Also if there isn't any bus connection any idea how much a taxi might set me back?
Cheers in advance for any help!
Ferrying there and back every day would not work - Not only would you spend more as #1 has said, but it would be incredibly time consuming.
I definitely recommend staying there for at least a couple of nights on Phi Phi. Each to their own, but I personally loved it much more than Phuket & Krabi.
If you really want to see Thailand, don't just beeline for the beaches. (which is what most people do). You can take an overnight bus to Chiang Mai and spend some time in the north. Chiang Mai is my favourite city in Thailand and after several visits I always return there. I would recommend spending time in the north. You can then fly from CM to Krabi or Phuket and hop on a ferry to Koh Phi Phi.
But if its just the beaches you have your eye one.. then take a bus or fly to Krabi or Phuket and…
Hello,
I've been thinking about this for quite a while now...we will be working our way up from Ko Lipe starting around April 1 to end up on Phuket to catch a flight back to Bangkok on April 15 in the afternoon. I was in Patong for Songkran 7 years ago and have to say I really liked the water madness there.
Right now I'm wondering if it might be better to stay on Phi Phi for Songkran and just go through Phuket to catch our flight because it seems that Patong is less fun and more sex tourism…
Look I haven't used that outfit - the price seems okay but if you are nervous about booking online, wait until you hit Phuket. You will find hundreds of places offering PP tours including your hotel's travel desk. Shop around for the best deal which can vary. I've never been let down by trips I've booked this way.
Hi,
We are planning to visit Krabi in mid-Oct (for 5d/4n) and would like to do some diving and snorkeling in the area. We understand that this is the low-season which is also the wet season. So we are wondering if it is still possible to dive during this time or are dive operators pretty much closed in the low-season due to rough sea conditions?
Another question is are there any Stand-Up Paddle Board rentals available in the area? There seem to be a lot of kayak rentals but so far I have not…