Thai Island Hopper West

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,

I absolutely love everything about contiki. Thai West Hopper was my second Contiki Tour and once again, it’s the experience of a lifetime with zero regrets! The tour guide was amazing, the sights and beaches were unbelievable! I’d do it all again in a heartbeat

For the price of everything in the area and what was not included, This is very much overpriced.

Great trip. My trip manager Ole was awesome and helpful and accommodated well to our group. The trip was beautiful

Very expensive for what is actually included...Which isn't anything other than your accommodation, transport and a few meals. Phuket- elephant trip was incredible even though this had apparently been taken off of our itinerary untoknown to us. Bangla road is an experience i dont think i will repeat again but it was a laugh Just felt that i didnt actually see any of phuket which is a shame. Accommodation was ok, think they gave all of the group basement rooms with views of concrete walls and a building site. Phiphi- beautiful island but our hotel was so far from the bars and shops. Absolute killer of a trek up the steps to your room. Dinner was very good here though. Boat trip was fab also. Krabi- accommodation was by far the best here. I was lucky enough to get an upgraded room with a large outside area but apparently some people in the group did not have any outside space and couples were given separate single beds. Speed boat trip was worth doing and the kayaking was an amazing experience. Night life here was decent with only a short walk back to the hotel. For the price I paid I don't think the trip is worth it. There was confusion with the itinerary as things we thought were included were not. Contiki-you really should include some things in the price of the trip as without doing any of the add ones you would have to entertain yourself for 7 days. Cannot fault my contiki group, met some incredible people and it was pretty emotional saying goodbye. Tour guide Ole was so lovely and really got involved with partying and was great to talk to about Thai culture. Also be aware that the hotel in phuket (i think)photocopy your passport and reuse this paper to print information on the back for the next guests. We all received paper with previous travellers passport images on. Really unprofessional and possibly dangerous if in the wrong hands