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Bangkok Neon Nights to Koh Samui & Koh Tao Island Life
Night markets, tuk-tuk chases, rooftop cocktails, and James Bond rocket boats through Bangkok’s electric heartbeat, then trade the chaos for floating time in Koh Samui and Koh Tao, where reefs, sunshine, and slow living take over.
Overview
The lowdown
This is Thailand in stereo – full-volume Bangkok nights melting into slow, salt-air island days. You’ll dive straight into the city’s pulse with glowing street food carts, midnight tuk-tuk runs through Chinatown, rooftop cocktails above the sprawl, and a rocket-boat blast through hidden canals that reveal a quieter side of Bangkok. Then the tempo drops as you fly south over jungle and reef to Koh Samui, where barefoot afternoons, ocean swims, and long sunsets take over, before slipping across to Koh Tao for technicolour snorkelling bays, sandbar islands, lazy lunches, and nights that end with salt still on your skin. Boutique stays, internal flights, ferries, private transfers, and all guided experiences are handled – giving you the perfect balance of curated highlights and open-ended island time. Chaos where it counts. Calm where it matters.
Highlights
The best bits
Bangkok by Tuk Tuk: A Street Food Safari
Taste your way through Bangkok’s steamy backstreets, finishing with rooftop drinks above the chaos.
Itinerary
The day to day
Day 1
Land in Bangkok
Day 2
Street Eats & Skylines
Day 3
Rocket Boats & Quiet Canals
Day 4
Bangkok to Koh Samui
Day 5
Angthong Marine Park Day
Day 6
Free Day, Island Style
Day 7
Ferry to Koh Tao
Day 8
Snorkel Safari + Koh Nang Yuan
Day 9
Last Lazy Day
Day 10
Homebound
Host
The experts
ARRIVAL's Local Legends
We’ve teamed up with the legends on the ground – the local fixers, guides, and magic-makers who make sure your trip runs smoother than a cold beer on a hot day. Think private hosts, behind-the-scenes logistics wizards, and all-round good sorts who bring the place to life while keeping things seamless in the background.
Accommodation
The quarters
Stylish riverside boutique with pool and views. Walkable to temples, markets, and buzzy nightlife.
Riva Surya Bangkok or similar
Thanon Phra Athit, TH
Beachfront with leafy gardens, two pools, and a short stroll to town. Relaxed, not remote.
Chaweng Regent Beach Resort, Koh Samui or similar
ถนน เลียบหาดเฉวง, Amphoe...
Seaview bungalows perched over a snorkel-ready reef. Quiet, calm, and sunset friendly.
Sai Daeng Resort, Koh Tao or similar
Koh Tao, Koh Phangan, TH
Activities
The fun stuff
Guided night tour through Bangkok’s best eats and secret corners - complete with rooftop cocktail.
Bangkok Street Food by Tuk Tuk
Bangkok, TH
Long-tail canal cruise meets high-speed rocket boat adventure through old Bangkok and Nonthaburi.
Bangkok Canal Tour + Rocket Boat
Bangkok, TH
A one-hour domestic flight that feels like a Nat Geo reel. Expect bird’s-eye views of the coastline, coconut palms, and that turquoise-water-meets-white-sand kind of approach. Not just a transfer - this one’s part of the show.
Scenic Flight: Bangkok to Koh Samui
Koh Samui, Ko Samui Distr...
Full-day tour kayaking limestone caves, snorkelling in warm blue seas, and hiking to epic views.
Angthong Marine Park Excursion
Ko Samui District, TH
Boat trip around Koh Tao, reef-hopping and soaking up the scenery. Lunch and beach stop included.
Koh Tao Snorkelling + Koh Nang Yuan
Nang Yuan Island, Surat T...
Fine Print
The small stuff
Cancel 65+ days from departure for a 80% refund. Within 64 days of departure, we’ve locked in logistics, so no refund can be offered. Thanks for understanding – it keeps things running smooth for everyone. Please make sure your dates are correct before booking, and we strongly recommend travel insurance for extra peace of mind.