Budget Overview
Backpacker
$30–50/day
per day
Mid-range
$80–130/day
per day
Luxury
$200–400/day
per day
Day-by-Day Itinerary
- 1
Arrive Koh Samui
Koh Samui- Fly into USM or ferry from Surat Thani
- Check in, Chaweng Beach afternoon
Chaweng Beach guesthouse or resort$35·$95·$250 - 2
Samui Island Tour
Koh Samui- Big Buddha temple Koh Fan
- Grandfather and Grandmother rocks
- Lamai Beach afternoon
Chaweng Beach resort$30·$85·$220 - 3
Ang Thong Marine Park
Koh Samui- Boat tour to Ang Thong National Marine Park
- Snorkeling Emerald Lake hike
- Return Samui sunset
Chaweng Beach resort$50·$110·$260 - 4
Ferry to Koh Phangan
Koh Phangan- Ferry across (30 min)
- Thong Sala market
- North coast beaches — Chaloklum or Thong Nai Pan
Ferry USM–KPG (~30 min)Haad Yao or Thong Nai Pan bungalow$30·$80·$200 - 5
Koh Phangan Explore
Koh Phangan- Haad Rin beach (Full Moon Party venue)
- Than Sadet Waterfall
- Jungle yoga or hammock day
Haad Yao bungalow$30·$75·$190 - 6
Full Moon Party or Quiet Beach Day
Koh Phangan- Full Moon Party at Haad Rin (if timing aligns)
- Or Hat Thian secluded beach hike
- Beachside bonfire
Haad Rin or Haad Yao bungalow$40·$90·$210 - 7
Ferry to Koh Tao
Koh Tao- Ferry to Thailand's dive capital
- Dive shop booking and briefing
- Sairee Beach evening
Ferry KPG–KTT (~2 hr)Sairee Beach dive bungalow$35·$85·$210 - 8
Koh Tao Diving
Koh Tao- PADI Open Water Day 1 or fun dives at Chumphon Pinnacle
- Sail Rock pinnacle option
- Dive bar evening
Sairee Beach dive bungalow$60·$120·$260 - 9
Koh Tao Snorkel & Relax
Koh Tao- Shark Bay snorkel (blacktip reef sharks)
- Freedom Beach or Aow Leuk cove
- Sunset Sairee Beach
Sairee Beach bungalow$30·$80·$200 - 10
Depart
Koh Tao- Morning dive or beach
- Ferry to Chumphon or Surat Thani, onward travel
Ferry to mainland then bus/flightN/A$25·$60·$150
Plan Your Trip
Koh Samui
Koh Phangan
Koh Tao
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.