Budget Overview
Backpacker
$40–60/day
per day
Mid-range
$100–160/day
per day
Luxury
$300–600/day
per day
Day-by-Day Itinerary
- 1
Arrive Bangkok & Transfer South
Koh Samui- Fly to Koh Samui or take overnight train to Surat Thani + ferry
- Check in and beach walk
Guesthouse near Chaweng or Lamai beach$55·$130·$350 - 2
Koh Samui Beach Day
Koh Samui- Chaweng or Maenam beach swimming
- Evening at the fisherman's village
Koh Samui guesthouse$40·$110·$300 - 3
Ferry to Koh Phangan
Koh Phangan- Check in to Haad Yao or Thong Nai Pan beach area
- Explore by scooter
Ferry Koh Samui–Koh Phangan (30 min, 200 THB)Bungalow on quieter north beach$35·$100·$280 - 4
Koh Phangan Exploration
Koh Phangan- Phaeng Waterfall hike
- Than Sadet National Park beach (crystal clear)
Same Koh Phangan bungalow$30·$90·$250 - 5
Ferry to Koh Tao
Koh Tao- Check in and snorkel at Sairee beach reef
- Book a dive course if interested
Ferry Koh Phangan–Koh Tao (1.5 hr, 350 THB)Dive resort or beach bungalow$40·$110·$300 - 6
Koh Tao Diving or Snorkelling
Koh Tao- Open water dive certification day 1, or guided snorkel to Shark Bay
- Sunset at Sairee Beach bar
Dive resort$55·$130·$350 - 7
Koh Tao Free Day & Depart
Koh Tao- Morning scooter tour of the island's viewpoints
- Evening ferry to Surat Thani for onward travel
Night ferry to Surat Thani + bus to KrabiNight ferry or overnight bus$45·$120·$320 - 8
Arrive Krabi — Railay Bay
Krabi- Longtail boat to Railay Beach (road-inaccessible)
- West Railay sunset swim
Railay Beach bungalow or resort$45·$130·$380 - 9
Railay Rock Climbing & Caves
Krabi- Rock climbing on the famous limestone karsts (all levels)
- Phra Nang Cave beach walk
Same Railay accommodation$50·$140·$400 - 10
4 Islands Snorkel Trip
Krabi- Guided 4 Islands longtail snorkel tour
- Lunch on a deserted beach
Same Railay accommodation$50·$140·$400 - 11
Ferry to Koh Lanta
Koh Lanta- Check in to Koh Lanta Yai — laid-back west coast beach
- Relax and recover
Ferry Krabi–Koh Lanta (2 hr, 350 THB)Beach bungalow on Long Beach$40·$110·$300 - 12
Koh Lanta National Park & Reefs
Koh Lanta- Scooter to Koh Lanta National Park at the southern tip
- Snorkel at Hin Daeng reef
Same Koh Lanta bungalow$45·$120·$320 - 13
Koh Lanta Slow Day
Koh Lanta- Long Beach sunrise walk
- Old Town Lanta — wooden stilt village with seafood lunch
Same Koh Lanta bungalow$35·$100·$280 - 14
Depart via Krabi or Phuket
Krabi- Ferry to Krabi or Phuket
- Depart from Phuket or Krabi airport
Ferry + airport transferN/A$40·$100·$280
Plan Your Trip
Koh Samui
Koh Phangan
Koh Tao
Koh Lanta
Disclaimer
Daily budgets are approximate and based on typical costs. Prices vary by season, exact accommodation choice, and spending habits. Always check current transport prices before booking.