Gulf Islands
Palm-fringed islands with full-moon parties, coral reefs, and jungle waterfalls
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Koh Samui
Coconut palm paradise with luxury resorts and hidden waterfall trails
Koh Phangan
Full Moon Party island with a secret yogic, jungle-waterfall soul
Koh Tao
Tiny turtle island and the world's cheapest place to learn scuba diving
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Dance Until Dawn at the Full Moon Party
Join 30,000 revelers on Haad Rin beach for the world's most legendary beach party.
Get Your Open Water Scuba Certification
Earn your PADI Open Water card at the world's most popular dive school destination.
Snorkel at Ang Thong Marine Park
Explore 42 jungle-topped islands in a pristine marine park straight out of a movie.
Hike to the Secret Bottle Beach
Trek through jungle to a hidden cove that feels like your own private paradise.
Pose with the Big Buddha at Wat Phra Yai
Ascend to the golden 12-meter seated Buddha on its own island hilltop.
Chase Waterfalls in the Na Muang Jungle
Hike through dense tropical jungle to twin waterfalls with natural swimming pools.
Hike to the John Suwan Viewpoint
Scramble over boulders to a panoramic viewpoint where two bays meet below your feet.
Savor Royal Thai Cuisine at a Beachfront Restaurant
Dine on elevated Thai dishes with your feet in the sand and waves lapping nearby.
Find Inner Peace at a Yoga and Detox Retreat
Unplug from the world at a beachfront yoga sanctuary in the island's quiet north.
Taste Southern-Style Pad Thai at Thong Sala Night Market
Eat like a local at the island's authentic night market far from the party scene.