Thai Island Hopper West

It was just a little bit expensive for what it was. Because in Thailand everything is usually really cheap. So it was a bit much for 8 days.

It was the best tour! I had the best time of my life.

Totally worth the convenience

I had a great time! You could chill out if you wanted to or party hard every night if you felt so inclined!

everything was worth the Price! definitely a great experience!

Money well spent, sights were beautiful, activities were enjoyable, everything in total was excellent :D

Good people and fun times. But most of the activities were add one that cost extra

An amazing time with amazing people

The location was great, however I wished there was more sightseeing and immersing of oneself with Thai culture as I didn't learn much about the people.

The excursions included were amazing, but would like to have more included

This was my first time traveling alone and a friend of mine told me about contiki! I was so excited to choose a trip, and finally I decided on Thai Island Hopper West. I cannot begin to express what an AMAZING trip this was. Customer service was amazing, they helped me book the trip and figure out any last minute concerns. My flights went very smoothly. As I arrived to Thailand, my taxi who was set up through contiki was waiting for me right away. The first hotel was amazing, beautiful area and rooms. The first night we met out tour guide Nut. I am so forever grateful that he was our tour guide for the week. He truly cared about each and every one of us in the group. He put all of his energy and time into every little detail of the trip. He was very easy going and SO MUCH FUN!! He got along with everyone on the tour so well. Our second hotel was unreal. So beautiful and clean!! All of the free time add ons were very easy to arrange and Nut made sure everyone who wanted to do them were able to! Our third hotel was amazing as well. Perfect central location and views were amazing. All of our accommodations were perfect, as well as all of the included meals. As a solo traveler, I felt so safe and comfortable with my group and Nut. He made sure to keep an eye on everyone, and always was doing headcounts. The amount of free time I had balanced perfectly with the planned activities. All of the activities were also perfectly planned for us! Everything went so smoothly. I am forever grateful that I was able to have this experience as my first solo trip. I couldn’t ask for anything more! I made so many friends, our whole group became so close like family, including Nut!! This was the best decision I’ve made in a long time?? Thank you Nut, thank you Contiki??

The itinerary was great although I think it could do with an extra day in each place as this would allow for more time to get to know your fellow Contiki family. The activities had a great variety so there was something for everyone. Tanut (trip manager) was the highlight of the trip though. His understanding of Thailand being a local was great, the advice he gave on where to go and what do was amazing and overall his enthusiasm made the Contiki group close and very enjoyable to be around.

More than I thought I could see in a week!

I can’t say enough great things about this whole trip. Trip manager was AMAZING, I loved all the activities but with room to do our own things as well. It was so organized and I loved every minute of it!

Good itenary, hotels and organization.

Great experience to explore some of the islands

Always something to do or see, even down time the views were amazing! Trip manager made the trip an unforgettable experience

As a first time Contiki client I don't have much else to compare this product to. However as a travel agent who pushes this product in store I can honestly vouch for this product versus all the PK's I have had regarding Contiki- I had an idea of what to expect from what the product offers but got more than I bargained for service wise: from the sights we saw to the standard of hotels we stayed, to the Trip Managers knowledge of the place and concern for each individual in the group. To be honest I am not a Contiki kind of client; I prefer travelling with people I am familiar with and All-Inclusive which I realize is not how tours work therefore I am not one for tours but I had to experience this product first to discover that. Travelers who are more open-books towards other people and who are looking to create memories of nights they may not remember with people they won't forget then this is truly the best product around. Based on my personal experience of the itinerary and what Contiki offers in Thailand; Contiki is going to become increasingly popular in the Far-East within the South African market.

Being a travel agent getting good rates the price overall was amazing for what you get! The hotels, and inclusions weren't amazing and I'd probably be happy to pay a little bit more knowing that maybe the arrival transfer in Phi Phi is included, or dinners that are included aren't at the hotel such as Phi Phi hotel wasn't the greatest included dinner... however Krabi hotel dinner was really good. I also think that some of the optional tours offered by Contiki we saw the same companies advertised around town for much cheaper, such as the Bianco Boat Cruise for 1000BAHT advertised locally and in the hotel lobby where we stay, where's Contiki optional that we all paid was 1900BAHT then plus 500 for drinks,