Famous for its full moon parties at Haad Rin Beach, Koh Phangan is majoritively a backpacker destination. Parties usually feature electronic music and attract anywhere from 4 - 5,000 party-goers. The name ‘Pha-ngan' comes from the word 'Ngan', meaning 'sand bar' in the southern dialect and indeed, there are many sand bars around the island. The village is based around the coastline while the mountainous interior is generally inaccessible. More than half the island is designated as a National Park and has more than 80 km2 of rain forest with diverse flora and fauna. It is also considered a spiritual place with numerous Buddhist temples around the Island and a thriving spa, yoga retreat and meditation industry. Koh Kong Than Sadet, a small island with a scenic beach, is great for swimming. It is the gateway to Than Sadet National Park, which includes the Than Sadet Waterfalls. The waterfalls have been visited by three Kings of Thailand and are the biggest on Koh Phangan. The National Park offers guided tours through the jungle, where often one can spot giant monitor lizards. Had Thong Nai Pan is a picturesque cove with two beautiful beaches offering good swimming, a small village, a few cool bars and a short trek to the Than Prawes Waterfall. Had Khuad, known as bottle beach, is a beautiful stretch of long white sand beach, great for swimming with several restaurants, and is only reachable by boat or via a hike round the headland.

Koh Tao was likely a stop-off point for Malay fishermen in the past, due largely to its isolated position in the Gulf of Thailand. It was once used as a political prison in a similar way to Koh Tarutao in the South, but in 1947, the prisoner inhabitants were given a Royal pardon and the island was once again abandoned. The legend goes that two brothers from Koh Phangan sailed to Koh Tao and settled on the land that is now considered Sairee beach. They farmed and fished and lead a simple lifestyle. Gradually a few simple shops and dive huts started to appear, then resorts, and later bars and other tourism businesses. The island developed two main areas: Sairee Beach, now thriving with nightclubs, resorts and dive shops, and the sleepier 'local' side of Chalok Ban Kao. Koh Nang Yuan is just a short distance from the west side of Koh Tao. It has a lovely beach and is best visited before 9:30 am or after 4:30 pm. Hike 10 to15 minutes up the steep path to the viewpoint of the three islands' highest peak and you will be rewarded with a view which is nothing short of stunning. The island's newest attraction is inter-island ziplining!

Cruise down the west coast of Koh Phangan to Koh Kong Nui, a small island, with surrounding waters that are good for water sports. Had Lad, Had Yao and Ao Chao Phao are neighbouring beaches, sharing one of the best stretches of coral reef, great for snorkelling. There are several good local Thai restaurants on all three beaches. Koh Kong Kliang, another small island, is also good for snorkeling and gentle kayaking.

Disembark at the Fisherman Village for transfer to Koh Samui Airport.