my route in thailand??

eevyhayes

Hi guys,
I'm goin to Thailand in July for around four weeks. Im just asking you guys that have gone to thailand, what route did you's do??
Im thinking, fly into bangkok, go to Chaing Mai, Koh Samui, Ko phangan then Ko Tao. What length of time would be best to stay in each place?? Also if you have any other suggestions of places to go around the islands and stuff, that would be appreciated!

thanks.

darrenh

eevyhayes wrote: »

Hi guys,
I'm goin to Thailand in July for around four weeks. Im just asking you guys that have gone to thailand, what route did you's do??
Im thinking, fly into bangkok, go to Chaing Mai, Koh Samui, Ko phangan then Ko Tao. What length of time would be best to stay in each place?? Also if you have any other suggestions of places to go around the islands and stuff, that would be appreciated!

thanks.

any longer than two weeks on the islands would be boring. I would spend two weeks between Bangkok and getting to Chiang Mai. Go to www.travelfish.org for ideas

dearg lady

if at all possible don't organise accomodation ahead of time and see how you get on in each place, and how much time you want to spend. Where I loved, you might hate and vice versa. It's off season so it should be easy enough to find accom when you arrive.
Another recommendation, and only four hours by bus from Chiang Mai is Pai, really nice place.

dblennon

I was in Thailand last Summer I would check to see when the Full moon party is on Ko Pinang and either ensure you're there for that time or ensure your not, depending on your preference (massive massive Rave onn a beach for the 4 nights up to and including the main night)
we stayed in Tommy resort for 4 nights which IMO is the best spot to stay on the beach its on Hadd rin but away from the main party area and the security is very good every night.

I would suggest that you do 2 days in Ko samui both sides of ko pinang and stay in 2 different areas the coast is nice and chilled and the main town has alot more going on.

God! just talking about is making me insanely jealous

darrenh

I dont know about spending 4 days in Koh Samui! Thailand at its worst imo. Expensive, geared towards couples, ex-pats. Pai is cool but not the hippy heaven the guide books make it out to be. I loved it. You wont find a more eccentric collection of bars anywhere in the world. Full moon is well recommended. Maybe head to Koh Tao afterwards.

I hated Bangkok when I first visited it but grew to really like it over time. I've passed through it now 5 or 6 times and it grows on you.

Thai food! The best in the world. Every meal I had was always excellent. A day cookery course on one of your first few days is well advised. Dont and it will be fried rice for 4 weeks!

eevyhayes

thanks for the replies guys.

With all the treks and stuff you can do up north and indeed down south, how do you know which ones are the best to do and which ones are legit?
Also, just another question, we were going to fly from chaing mai down to the south. Do you have to book these flights in advance before you head over or can you just book them at the airport in chaing mai? Is flying the best way to get down south? Is getting around easy over there?

sorry for all the questions, it just seems a bit daunting sometimes going to somewhere you're not familiar with. I have loads of questions really but I wont annoy use! :P

Thanks

serjical_strike

eevyhayes wrote: »

thanks for the replies guys.

With all the treks and stuff you can do up north and indeed down south, how do you know which ones are the best to do and which ones are legit?
Also, just another question, we were going to fly from chaing mai down to the south. Do you have to book these flights in advance before you head over or can you just book them at the airport in chaing mai? Is flying the best way to get down south? Is getting around easy over there?

sorry for all the questions, it just seems a bit daunting sometimes going to somewhere you're not familiar with. I have loads of questions really but I wont annoy use! :P

Thanks

i was in thailand for a month 3 years ago and we seen alot in the month. started in bangkok for a few days and met a few locals who gave us a tip to go into one of the thai tourist offices and from there you can basically plan your time there, they will sort flights, acc, all transfers and activities you want to do for either high medium or low price, we went medium and it was all pretty good.

from bangkok we went to chiang mai then flew to the south, krabi, koh samui, koh tao where we done a padi diving course for a fraction of the cost and then onto koh phanang and back to thailand.

dearg lady

aha c'mon the tourist offices are hardly a big secret, they're everywhere, touting for business!!!

OP, it's so easy to get around over there, there's so many backpackers, there's really well worn routes.
tbh, you don't know which ones are the best but word of mouth when you're over there works pretty well. You'll also find a lot that you might have paid more for a trip than others, it can be annoying bit that's just part of it, shop around and haggle for good deals.
I've never actually booked at the airport but if there's seats I'm sure ya can, I either booked online a day or two ahead, or else in the tourist office, they just phone the airline direct.

darrenh

IMO stay clear of tourist offices. Tuk-Tuks and taxis, buses and trains and you'll be fine. Book one day tours through your accomodation. Not sure how the prices will be but they will generally only hire good tour companies.

MsDarcy

Just posted a similiar question to yours evvyhayes ... should've scrolled down the page :rolleyes: ... Doing pretty much the same as you this July although would like to get off the beat and track a bit but sure we'll see! Just wondering is it neccesary to pre-book accomadation for the full moon party?

darrenh

Not for summer full moon parties. Its low season. I was there in peak season and got accomodation no problem a couple of days before. You dont need to stay near the beach. There are plenty of places within 10 minutes walk.