Thailand
2 Dec 2026 – 25 Feb 2027 · by chloecoggerx
Destinations
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Heathrow Terminal 4, United Kingdom
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Bangkok, Thailand
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Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Koh Phangan - Koh Tao, Thailand
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Koh Samui, Thailand
Chaweng for Christmas
DAY 1 — Arrive & settle in
* Check into hotel
* Beach walk along Chaweng
* Thai massage
* Sunset cocktails
Evening
* Dinner on the beach
* Explore Ark Bar / beach bars
* Early-ish night to recover from travel
🐘 DAY 2 — Elephant sanctuary day
Morning / afternoon- Visit an ethical elephant sanctuary.
Good options:
* Samui Elephant Sanctuary
* Elephant Kingdom Sanctuary
Expect:
* Feeding elephants
* Walking alongside them
* Learning about rescue work
Evening
* Fisherman’s Village night market
* Seafood dinner
* Cocktail bars in Bophut
Fisherman’s Village
🌊 DAY 3 — Ang Thong Marine Park (must-do)
Full day boat trip
Mu Ko Ang Thong National Marine Park
This is one of the best Thailand day trips:
* Emerald lagoons
* Kayaking
* Snorkelling
* Unreal viewpoints
Evening
* Chill dinner
* Massage/spa night
You’ll probably be tired after the boat trip.
🎄 DAY 4 — Christmas Eve
Relaxed beach day
* Pool day
* Jet ski / paddleboarding
* Café hopping
Evening
* Christmas Eve beach dinner
* Fire shows on beach
* Live music
Best atmosphere:
* Chaweng Beach
* Coco Tam’s in Fisherman’s Village
🎅 DAY 5 — Christmas Day
Morning
* Slow breakfast
* Beach/pool time
Afternoon
Most hotels do:
* Christmas buffet lunches
* BBQs
* Pool parties
Evening
Book a proper Christmas dinner in advance.
Good areas:
* Chaweng beachfront
* Fisherman’s Village
Then:
* Beach cocktails
* Christmas nightlife atmosphere
🌴 DAY 6 — Last Samui day
Flexible final day
Choose:
* Relaxing beach day
* ATV/jungle tour
* Waterfall trip
* Spa day
* Shopping
Evening- Nice sunset dinner before flying to Phuke
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Phuket Province, Thailand
- do phi phi day trip
- chalong
Stay in Phuket (Patong / Kata / Karon area)
Party area = patong
Beach area = kata/ karon
Luxury = bang Tao
Fitness = chalong
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Phi Phi Islands, Thailand
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Koh lanta, Thailand
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Krabi, Thailand
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Kuala Lumpur Sentral, Malaysia
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Langkawi, Malaysia
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Hội An, Vietnam
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Da Nang, Vietnam
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Hanoi, Vietnam
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Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam
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Koh Tao, Thailand
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Koh Kood, Thailand