Bangkok

The trip will begin and end in Bangkok, and each group will spend 4 days there in total. You’ll be staying near the infamous 'Khao Sahn Rd’.  This area makes for a perfect home base to explore Bangkok. There are temples, guesthouses, bars, hundreds of shops, the river, nightclubs, and plenty of tasty and inexpensive places to eat all within a 5-minute walk.

During your first stay in Bangkok, the group will have a Thai guide introduce you to Thailand by taking us on a tour of the most famous Buddhist temple in the city - Wat Pho (the birthplace of Thai massage). There will also be time to hang out with the new group and stock up on inexpensive clothes and supplies before going to the islands.  After 2 days in Bangkok, we’ll take the night train south into peninsular Thailand.  On the train you’ll have an air-con car, and seats that convert into comfy beds. You’ll also have the anticipation of knowing that the following morning, your island experience begins!

On your return trip to Bangkok, we will arrive early in the morning by night train and you’ll have 2 full days to take advantage of all that the city has to offer. Normally these days are spent shopping, exploring, and soaking up the Bangkok atmosphere - the decision is up to you. Over the 40-days you’ll definitely have made friends that will last well beyond the end of the trip. During our last days together in Bangkok we’ll have the ‘farewell’ festivities to properly conclude our unforgettable experiences we have shared together.