With so many world class beaches to choose from, there will always be a debate about which coast has the best beaches – east or west. So to find out for yourself, why not visit both sides? The UK winter is the perfect time to visit both the Andaman and Gulf coasts.
Overview: 15 nights to Koh Phangan and Koh Yao based on flights with Emirates from London and Bangkok Airways within Thailand on current schedules
Day 1: Depart from Gatwick to Bangkok at 10.00 via Dubai
Day 2: Arrive in Bangkok at 08.00 and transfer to Koh Samui flight at 10.20 arriving 11.50. Speed boat transfer to Koh Phangan
Day 2-8: 7 nights boutique hotel accommodation at Thong Nai Pan
Day 9: Fly from Koh Samui to Phuket at 08.00 arriving 09.00
Day 9-15: Boat transfer to Koh Yao; 7 nights boutique hotel accommodation at Koh Yao Yai
Day 15: Flight from Phuket to Gatwick at 09.10 via Dubai arriving same day at 19.45
Flight 1: London to Koh Samui via Dubai and Bangkok
Flight 2: Koh Samui to Phuket
Flight 3: Phuket to London via Dubai
Hotel 1: 7 nights in Thong Nai Pan, Koh Phangan
Hotel 2: 7 nights in Koh Yao Yai, Koh Yao
Flights: 1 overnight
Alternatives: combine 5 nights each in Koh Samui and Phuket for an 11 night itinerary.
NOTE: This itinerary is for illustrative purposes only – we can tailor make one dedicated to your specific requirements.