Join a professional crew for a guided scuba dive or a Discover Scuba introduction, tailored to your experience. Boats target signature sites like Chumphon Pinnacle, Sail Rock or the HTMS Sattakut wreck, famed for schools of fusiliers and soaring granite pinnacles.

Briefings cover buoyancy, hand signals and marine-life respect before a controlled descent with close supervision. All gear is included. This activity is at additional cost and bookable on tour; proof of certification is required for certified-diver options.

Ride a 4×4 into Samui’s interior to visit Wat Phra Yai (Big Buddha), view the revered mummified monk at Wat Khunaram and cool off at jungle pools near Na Muang. Coastal stops may include the sea-sculpted Hin Ta & Hin Yai rock formations.

Between coconut groves and hill viewpoints, guides share stories of island Buddhism, merit-making and local folklore. Expect bumpy tracks, short walks and ample photo breaks. This curated day out is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Dine by the shore on Sairee Beach, Koh Tao’s longest strand, as the sunset over the Gulf of Thailand lights up longtail boats and the curve of the bay. Expect fragrant plates—lemongrass, basil, fresh seafood—and easygoing toes-in-sand ambience.

Sairee grew from a fishing hamlet into the region’s dive hub, yet its evenings remain mellow and social. Your crew arranges a relaxed table where conversation drifts with the tide and stars appear above the silhouettes of distant islets.

Cruise by longtail or speedboat to Koh Tao’s best snorkel spots—Aow Leuk, Mango Bay or Shark Bay—and slip into clear, bath-warm water above coral gardens. Expect parrotfish and butterflyfish, with the chance to spot turtles along the reef edge.

Guides brief you on reef etiquette and currents before you snorkel vibrant shallows. Equipment is provided. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; itineraries and sites may vary with weather for the safest conditions.

Taste a spread of Thai classics at an island buffet before heading to the northwest coast to unwind on Haad Yao Beach. Swim in aquamarine shallows, snorkel above a fringe reef and pause for photos and reflection on one of Koh Pha Ngan’s most postcard-ready arcs of sand.

Set between palms and coral shelf, Haad Yao catches long afternoon light and calm seas sheltered by the reef. Your crew shares local tips on respectful beach culture and the best shoreline eateries for a lingering sundowner.

Sample regional Thai flavours with your group, then settle in for cocktails at sunset as the sky washes pink over Koh Pha Ngan’s west coast. Expect small plates—spicy salads, grilled skewers, coconut curries—paired with breezy beach-bar vibes.

This is island evenings done right: unhurried, social and infused with the Thai idea of sanuk—finding fun in everything. With the reef-dotted horizon ahead, it’s a relaxed way to toast the Gulf and trade stories with new friends.

Climb to a hillside venue and watch the sun sink from an infinity pool, where forested slopes fall to the sea and Koh Pha Ngan’s bays glow in the last light. Order a refresher and float as the pastel Gulf sky deepens.

Perched above the west coast, this panoramic perch is a favourite for a farewell sunset during your stay on the island—unhurried, camera-ready and perfectly placed for that golden-hour group photo.

• 8 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Dinner (D)
• 1 Lunch (L)

• Koh Pha Ngan: Spice up your life with some Thai food. Then treat yourself to a cocktail and catch a legendary sunset with your squad. 
• Koh Pha Ngan: With our time on the island coming to an end, there can be no better way to cap off our final night than to watch the sunset over a stunning infinity pool, a delicious drink in hand – simply perfect.
• Koh Tao: Relax with your new besties, cocktail in hand, as you fill up on Thai food and watch a dreamy sunset. #islandvibes 

Contiki

Meet your crew and meet your Tour Director in Koh Samui for a relaxed welcome and island orientation. Get practical tips on beaches, transport and safety, plus pointers on Chaweng’s shoreline and where to find authentic night markets and calm coves away from the party strip.

Hear a quick primer on Thai customs—the wai greeting, temple dress codes and bargaining etiquette—so exploring feels effortless. Leave equipped with local recommendations for street-food tastings, day trips and sunset spots you can enjoy throughout your east-Gulf island hop.