Thailand doesn’t end the year quietly.
Phuket → Krabi → Koh Samui → Koh Phangan · 24 Dec 2026–1 Jan 2027 · 9 days
Duration
9 days
Group size
Max 12
Route
Phuket → Krabi → Koh Samui → Koh Phangan
Pace
Full, social and island-led
Thailand changes mood before you settle into one.
This is Thailand at its most alive: beaches, island roads, street-food walks, limestone bays, hot springs, jungle viewpoints, fire shows, beach clubs and a New Year’s Eve that does not belong indoors.
Phuket starts big. Sea air, Patong energy, Christmas Eve by the beach and the first few conversations that decide the tone of the trip.
Then the pace shifts. Old Town, street food, Phang Nga Bay, sea-canoeing through limestone hongs and an optional night of theatre if the group wants something stranger and more local.
Krabi brings the road-trip part of Thailand: Sunday markets, hot springs, emerald pools, forest trails and temples.
Then comes Samui. Softer, slower, sunnier. A beach hotel, Jungle Club views, optional Muay Thai or beach parties, waterfalls, massages, fire shows at Fisherman’s Village and enough free time to actually feel like you are on an island.
And finally, New Year’s Eve: a private speedboat out to Koh Phangan.
Nine days from Christmas Eve to the first morning of the new year. A tropical year-end escape built around movement, mood and people you’ll actually want to remember.
Trip highlights
- Christmas Eve beach club and sunset in Phuket
- Phuket Old Town street-food walk
- Phang Nga Bay sea-canoeing through limestone hongs
- Krabi Sunday walking street and market grazing
- Hot springs, Emerald Pool, Tiger Cave Temple and nature trails in Krabi
- Koh Samui beach stay near Chaweng
- Jungle Club afternoon with island views
- Fisherman’s Village, Coco Tam’s fire show and dinner by the beach
- Beach relaxation and speedboat to Koh Phangan for New Year’s Eve
- A hosted small group, with room for both planned experiences and free island time
Day by day
Your itinerary
Nine days from Christmas Eve in Phuket to the first morning of the new year, laid out day by day.
Days 1–9
Phuket
Christmas Eve by the Beach
Arrive in Phuket, check in at Patong Lodge Hotel and settle into the island slowly.
The first day is deliberately easy: lunch near the hotel, time to freshen up and then an evening built around the beach. Sunset, music, Christmas Eve energy and the first proper group night out.
Later, we head into Patong for dinner and optional free time around Bangla Road.
Core Experiences
- ·Arrival and check-in in Patong
- ·Beach club, sunset and Christmas Eve celebration
- ·Dinner in Patong
Optional
- ·Bangla Road nightlife
Phuket
Old Town, Shrines and Street Food
The morning is flexible. Depending on the group’s mood, you can choose from a few optional experiences: Big Buddha and Wat Chalong, a Muay Thai session, Chinese shrines and Khao Rang Hill, an elephant habitat visit or a private morning ceremony at Chalong Temple.
Late morning onwards, we move into Phuket Old Town for lunch and a guided or self-led street-food walking experience. The day ends with Christmas dinner.
Core Experiences
- ·Phuket Old Town food walk
- ·Local neighbourhood exploration
- ·Christmas dinner
Add-ons
- ·Big Buddha and Wat Chalong
- ·Muay Thai session
- ·Chinese shrines and Khao Rang Hill
- ·Private morning ceremony at Chalong Temple
Phuket
Phang Nga Bay by Canoe
Today belongs on the water.
We head out for a full-day Phang Nga Bay sea-canoeing experience through limestone cliffs, caves and hidden hongs. It is one of the most dramatic landscapes in southern Thailand and a very good reason to leave the beach for a day.
After returning, there is time to freshen up before dinner. For those who want something different in the evening, Junkyard Theater is available as an optional plan.
Core Experiences
- ·Full-day Phang Nga Bay hong sea-canoeing
Add-ons
- ·Junkyard Theater performance
Phuket → Krabi
Road to Krabi and Sunday Market
After breakfast, we leave Phuket by private van and drive to Krabi.
Once checked in, the day stays relaxed: lunch, a possible ATV ride or urban forest walkway, and some downtime at the hotel.
In the evening, we head to Krabi Walking Street for the Sunday market. This is the kind of dinner where grazing is the plan: stalls, snacks, local food and no need to sit in one place for too long.
Core Experiences
- ·Private road transfer from Phuket to Krabi
- ·Krabi Walking Street and Sunday market
- ·Market-style dinner grazing
Add-ons
- ·ATV riding
Optional
- ·Krabi Urban Forest Walkway
Krabi
Hot Springs, Emerald Pool and Tiger Cave
This is Krabi beyond the beach.
We spend the day around hot springs, Emerald Pool, Thai local lunch, Tiger Cave Temple and nature trails. Expect a full day, warm water, forest roads, viewpoints and enough movement to make dinner feel earned.
Core Experiences
- ·Krabi Hot Springs
- ·Emerald Pool
- ·Thai local lunch
- ·Tiger Cave Temple
- ·Nature trail experience
Krabi → Koh Samui
Ferry to the Island
We start early and travel from Krabi to Koh Samui by ferry.
After reaching Samui, we check in at a Chaweng beachfront hotel and ease into the island with an afternoon at Jungle Club. Open views, drinks, food and the sense that the trip has entered its slower, sunnier chapter.
At night, you can keep it easy or choose between a Muay Thai stadium fight and a beach party at ARKbar.
Core Experiences
- ·Ferry transfer from Krabi to Koh Samui
- ·Check-in near Chaweng or beachfront stay
- ·Jungle Club afternoon
Optional
- ·Muay Thai stadium fight
- ·ARKbar beach party
Koh Samui
Waterfalls, Beach Time and Fire Shows
Today can go two ways.
If you want the active version, choose the half-day island tour with Na Muang Waterfalls, elephant conservation, Secret Buddha Garden, Wat Teepangkorn, a mountain jungle restaurant and a 4x4 jungle ride. If you want the water version, choose Ang Thong National Marine Park with kayaking, snorkelling and lunch.
The afternoon stays open for pool time, beach time, Thai massage or spa. By evening, we head to Fisherman’s Village for Bo Phut Beach, market stalls, Coco Tam’s fire show and dinner.
Core Experiences
- ·Free afternoon for beach, pool, massage or spa
- ·Fisherman’s Village
- ·Bo Phut Beach and market stalls
- ·Coco Tam’s fire show
- ·Dinner by the beach
Optional
- ·Koh Samui jungle and waterfall tour
- ·Ang Thong day tour with kayak, snorkel and lunch
- ·Nightlife after dinner
Koh Samui → Koh Phangan
New Year’s Eve by Speedboat
The day starts slowly: breakfast, beach relaxation and time to do very little.
By late afternoon, we take a private speedboat charter to Koh Phangan.
This is the final night of the year, so the plan is simple: arrive on the island, follow the energy and step into New Year’s Eve the way Thailand does it best, outside, by the water, with music, people and no ceiling above you.
Core Experiences
- ·Beach relaxation in Koh Samui
- ·Speedboat charter to Koh Phangan
- ·New Year’s Eve island celebration
Departure
First Morning of the Year
Breakfast, slow goodbyes and the first morning of the new year.
Depending on final flight and ferry plans, the day stays light and logistical. No one needs a heavy itinerary after New Year’s Eve.
Core Experiences
- ·Breakfast
- ·Check-out and departures
An outline, not a schedule. Days shift with weather, ferries and the group.
Where we stay
Featured stays
Phuket · Days 1 to 4
Patong Lodge Hotel
Set on a quiet green hill above Kalim Beach at the northern end of Patong, a few minutes’ walk from the sand and a short ride from the food and nightlife.
- Short walk to Kalim Beach
- Palm-shaded hillside grounds
- Patong dinners and nightlife nearby
Krabi Town · Days 4 to 6
Blu Monkey Hub & Hotel Krabi Town
A design-led hotel in the middle of Krabi Town, inspired by local stories and landmarks, right across from the night market.
- Outdoor pool and gym
- Across from the Night Market
- Rooms with balconies and soft beds
Chaweng, Koh Samui · Days 6 to 8
Combo Beach Hotel Samui
A beachfront stay on Chaweng with its own beach club, two restaurants and a bar, in the middle of the island’s food and nightlife.
- Beachfront with its own beach club
- Outdoor pool
- Chaweng food and nightlife nearby
Inclusions
What’s included
Included
Stays and travel
- ✓Centrally located 4* and beach front hotels
- ✓All major travel within the city/island
Curated experiences
- ✓Christmas Eve beach club and sunset experience in Phuket
- ✓VIP Phuket Old Town street-food walk
- ✓Phang Nga Bay hong sea-canoeing tour
- ✓Krabi Sunday market and walking street
- ✓Krabi Hot Springs, Emerald Pool, Tiger Cave Temple and nature trail day
- ✓Jungle Club afternoon in Koh Samui
- ✓Fisherman’s Village evening with Coco Tam’s fire show
- ✓Beach relaxation and New Year’s Eve island plan
- ✓Speedboat charter to Koh Phangan
Transfers
- ✓Private van transfer from Phuket to Krabi
- ✓Ferry transfer from Krabi to Koh Samui
- ✓Local transfers required for planned group experiences
- ✓Private speedboat from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan for New Year’s Eve
Meals
- ✓All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 gala Christmas dinner
Food, nightlife and local recommendations
- ✓Curated lunch and dinner recommendations throughout the trip
- ✓Market grazing experiences in Krabi
- ✓Beach club, nightlife and island evening suggestions
- ✓Optional plans flagged throughout for Muay Thai, theatre, spa, waterfalls and marine park experiences
Throughout
- ✓Voyagio trip lead and on-ground coordination
- ✓Travel assistance throughout the journey
- ✓Small-group format with a hosted flow
Not included
- ·Flights to and from Thailand
- ·Visa expenses, if applicable
- ·Travel insurance
- ·Personal expenses
- ·Meals unless explicitly mentioned in final inclusions
- ·Optional experiences
- ·Alcohol and nightlife spends
- ·Any activity not mentioned in the final confirmed itinerary
How the trip is put together
01
Stays
Hotels are chosen for access: Patong in Phuket, Krabi Town for movement and local markets, and Koh Samui close to the beach and island nightlife.
02
Getting around
This trip uses private vans, ferries, boats, local transfers and a private speedboat for New Year’s Eve.
03
Who comes
Mostly solo travellers and small groups who want something more social and curated than booking Thailand on their own.
04
Your host
A Voyagio host travels with the group. Planning, coordination and local logistics are handled, while the trip still leaves space for personal time.
Dates & payment
When we’re leaving
Nothing is due until we’ve spoken and both feel it’s the right fit.
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What travellers say
Good to know
Questions people ask
What kind of Thailand trip is this?
A year-end island trip built around beaches, food, water, nightlife and New Year’s Eve. It is social and experiential, but not only a party trip.
Is New Year’s Eve included?
The trip includes the New Year’s Eve plan around Koh Phangan, including the speedboat transfer.
How active is the trip?
Moderate. Expect some long travel days, boat transfers, walking, beach time and optional active experiences like Muay Thai, ATV, kayaking, snorkelling and jungle trails.
Can I skip some activities?
Yes. Some parts of the trip are optional by design. You can choose slower mornings, beach time, spa time or nightlife depending on your energy.
Are flights included?
International flights are not included unless specifically mentioned in the final inclusions.
What happens after I apply?
We’ll get in touch, answer your questions and have a short conversation before you reserve your place.
Why is this trip priced higher?
Because it runs during Christmas and New Year’s, Thailand’s most expensive travel window.
The trip includes Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve experiences, plus four destinations: Phuket, Krabi, Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. That means multiple stays, private transfers, ferries, island-hopping logistics, curated day trips and a private speedboat plan for NYE are already built in.
This is for people who want the most important week of the year to feel effortless, full and worth remembering.
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