Koh Phangan
Full Moon Party island with a spiritual side
About Koh Phangan
Koh Phangan is famous for the Full Moon Party, but there's so much more. Beyond the beach raves, you'll find yoga retreats, wellness centers, secret beaches, and authentic fishing villages. The north and east coasts are peaceful paradise while Haad Rin goes wild once a month.
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Price Breakdown
| Category | Budget | Mid-Range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | ฿400 | ฿1,200 | ฿3,500 |
| Food & Drink | ฿350 | ฿600 | ฿1,000 |
| Transport | ฿200 | ฿400 | ฿600 |
| Activities | ฿250 | ฿600 | ฿900 |
| Total / day | ฿1,200 | ฿2,800 | ฿6,000 |
Where to Stay
4 areas in Koh Phangan — each with a different vibe and price range
Haad Rin
Ground zero for the Full Moon Party. Two beaches back-to-back — Sunrise side for the party, Sunset side for cheap stays. Book months ahead for Full Moon nights. Dead quiet the rest of the month.
฿400–2,000/night
Thong Sala
The main ferry port and town center. Panthip night food market is the best cheap eat on the island. Not the prettiest area but the most practical base if you're exploring.
฿500–1,500/night
Srithanu / Zen Beach
The yoga and wellness capital of Southeast Asia. Kombucha on tap, sound healing sessions, sunset yoga on the beach. Genuinely great community. The anti-Haad Rin.
฿600–3,000/night
Bottle Beach / Thong Nai Pan
The northeast coast — harder to reach, worth the effort. Thong Nai Pan has upscale resorts, Bottle Beach is boat-access only. This is the Koh Phangan from the postcards.
฿800–4,000/night
Things to Do
via GetYourGuideMore Activities & Prices
Full Moon Party
Entry ฿200. Buckets ฿300–500. Budget ฿1,000–2,500 total.
Bottle Beach hike
Free. Only accessible by boat or jungle trail.
Yoga retreat (The Sanctuary)
Drop-in classes from ฿400.
Than Sadet Waterfall
National park. Royal swimming holes.
Tourist Traps to Skip
- ×Haad Rin area outside Full Moon dates — dead vibe, overpriced.
- ×Scooter rentals without checking brakes — steep, unpaved roads are dangerous.
How to Get There
Local Tips
Avoid Haad Rin unless you want parties — the rest of the island is chill.
Book months ahead for Full Moon Party dates — prices triple.
Rent a scooter but be careful — roads are steep and often unpaved.
Sri Thanu is the wellness hub — yoga, vegan food, spiritual vibes.
Ferry from Koh Samui takes 30 min, from Surat Thani takes 2.5 hours.
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