Which Contiki tour is best Thai Island Hopper East or West?
I have a few weeks free early next year so thought about planning a trip to Thailand for the first time. I really want to see the beaches and islands and I've travelled with Contiki before so was thinkin of either the Thai Island Hopper East or the Thai Island Hopper West.
I don't have time to do both so need to choose one but I'm struggling as they are similar times/prices and visit different islands. Could anyone recommend one if you've been? Or if you've gone to Thailand which islands are best?
These are the tours:
Thai Island Hopper East (Koh Phanan)
Thai Island Hopper West (Phi Phi and other places.)
I haven't been on either tour, so can't help you with that, but I have been to Thailand. I loved Koh Phi Phi, but if you want to go wild, maybe check dates and time your trip with the Thailand full moon party.
I just got back from Thailand in May, I did the east island hopper and the Asia adventure! I extended my trip and stayed in Thailand longer! It’s absolutely amazing, it’s was the time of my life! Pack a backpack and pack light, I did 5 weeks with a backpack and sent half my stuff home. Contiki definitely picked awesome hotels on the east and I expect the same on the west! I’m planning to do another 10 day trip to Thailand with my bf next year.
Both the west and east tours look amazing!!
If you are still open to ideas, Contiki all offer this Southern Thailand Highlights 8 day trip which also might appeal.