Phuket, Krabi & Koh Samui Islands
Three of Thailand's best islands and coasts in one trip, flying across to the Gulf of Thailand for the finale.
Trip at a glance
- Duration9 days / 8 nights
- Starts inPhuket
- RoutePhuket · Krabi · Koh Samui
- Places3 destinations
- CountryThailand
- Ideal forIsland holidays, Honeymoon packages
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-N2QLKG
Best time to visit: November to April




Trip overview
Three of Thailand's best islands and coasts in one trip, flying across to the Gulf of Thailand for the finale.
The route spends 3 nights in Phuket, 2 nights in Krabi and 3 nights in Koh Samui, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits island holidays and honeymoon packages, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Phuket
- Arrive via Phuket International Airport (HKT) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Kata and Karon beaches: Family-friendly beaches
Day 2Phuket: Big Buddha and Phang Nga Bay
- Big Buddha: Hilltop statue with island views
- Phang Nga Bay: Limestone islands and James Bond Island
Day 3Phuket: Promthep Cape and Snorkelling
- Promthep Cape: Sunset viewpoint
- Snorkelling
Day 4Phuket to Krabi
- Travel from Phuket to Krabi by private vehicle
- Check in at your Krabi hotel
- Railay Beach: Cliff-backed beach reached by boat
Day 5Krabi: Ao Nang and Hong Islands
- Ao Nang: Main beach town
- Hong Islands: Lagoons and snorkelling
Day 6Krabi to Koh Samui
- Transfer from Krabi to Koh Samui by ferry or short flight, depending on schedules
- Check in at your Koh Samui hotel
- Lamai Beach: Quieter beach and Hin Ta Hin Yai rocks
Day 7Koh Samui: Ang Thong Marine Park and Boat trips
- Ang Thong Marine Park: Day trip to 42 islands
- Boat trips
Day 8Koh Samui: Snorkelling at Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan and Big Buddha (Wat Phra Yai)
- Snorkelling at Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan
- Big Buddha (Wat Phra Yai): Golden Buddha on an islet
- Optional: a private candlelight dinner (arranged on request)
Day 9Depart from Koh Samui
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Samui Airport (USM) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Ferries and boats booked with buffer time before flights
- No flight home on the same day as an outer-island ferry
- Snorkelling and reef trips planned for calm-sea days
- Rest days built in every few days
- Laundry stops planned
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Phuket: Stay at Kata or Karon for a calmer base than Patong, with nightlife still close.
- Krabi: Take the earliest boat to the Four Islands to beat the day-trip crowds.
- Koh Samui: Flights into Samui are limited and pricier; ferry plus a Surat Thani flight is the budget route.
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ThailandPhuket
Phuket is Thailand's largest island, with sandy beaches, turquoise water, scenic viewpoints and lively coastal towns.
ThailandKrabi
Krabi is a coastal province famous for dramatic limestone cliffs, clear water and beautiful offshore islands.
ThailandKoh Samui
Koh Samui is a tropical island in the Gulf of Thailand of palm-fringed beaches, resort stays, coconut groves and relaxing coastal scenery.
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