CURRENT JOURNEY · Southeast Asia
Thailand
- Sober journey
- Flight included
Based on availability from select U.S. gateways. Other departure cities may cost more.
Bangkok, Krabi, the Andaman Sea and Tonsai Beach
Trip details
Thailand · Beaches & Temples
Bangkok, Krabi, the Andaman Sea and Tonsai Beach
A sober-oriented small-group trip pairing Bangkok's temples and city life with Krabi, longtail-boat days, limestone coast, local markets and two slower nights at Tonsai Beach. The trip is active enough to see a lot without becoming a trekking itinerary.
Route: Bangkok → Krabi → Andaman islands → Tiger Temple / Emerald Pool → Tonsai Beach → Bangkok
- Dates
- February 16 – 25, 2027
- Length
- 10 days
- Public price
- $3,800 from select U.S. gateways
- Activity
- Moderate walking, stairs, boats, ferries and domestic flights; no trekking or camping
- Lodging
- Air-conditioned hotels plus two nights in fan-cooled bungalows on Tonsai Beach
- Rooming
- Double occupancy is standard; single occupancy is +$250 in the current trip packet
Optional extension
AA Thailand Round Up add-on · February 25 – March 1
- February 25: Ayutthaya Ancient Ruins Day Tour before traveling onward to Pattaya
- February 26–28: AA Thailand Round Up at the Royal Cliff Conference Center
- February 28: return to Bangkok; March 1: fly home
- The +$500 extension includes group transport, lodging near the conference center, and hotel breakfast
- Conference registration, the Saturday banquet, lunches, and dinners are not included
- Each traveler registers for the conference separately
Day by day
Full itinerary
This is the working itinerary for this departure. Exact timing can move with flights, weather, local conditions and the group.
Feb 16
Depart for Bangkok
International travel from the selected U.S. gateway.
Feb 17
Bangkok arrival
Rest, city orientation and the packet's included introductory Thai massage.
Feb 18
Bangkok temples
Wat Arun, Wat Pho, walking and river-boat touring.
Feb 19
Bangkok → Krabi
Domestic flight south, hotel check-in, orientation and night markets.
Feb 20
Andaman longtail-boat day
Remote islands and beaches by local longtail boat.
Feb 21
Tiger Temple & Emerald Pool
Temple visit, stairs, caves, monkeys and swimming.
Feb 22
Krabi → Tonsai Beach
Boat-access arrival into the Railay/Tonsai area and bungalow check-in.
Feb 23
Tonsai free day
Rest day with optional rock climbing and jungle hiking.
Feb 24
Tonsai → Krabi → Bangkok
Boat and ground transfer, domestic flight and final night in Bangkok.
Feb 25
Main trip departure
Main Beaches & Temples group begins international return travel. The optional recovery-community Round Up extension is handled separately.
Included
What the current packet includes
- International flights from select U.S. gateways under the current public offer
- Listed excursions and activities
- Hotel and bungalow lodging
- Daily breakfast
- Ground transportation in Thailand
- Domestic flights in Thailand
- Temple entrance fees, day tours, boats and ferries
- Licensed guides and cultural/spiritual lectures
- One introductory Thai massage listed in the trip packet
Not included
Plan separately for these
- Lunches and dinners
- Bottled water, personal snacks, souvenirs and personal gear
- Travel insurance and medical/emergency expenses
- Tips, hotel upgrades and airline extras
- Single occupancy (+$250 under the current packet)
- Optional recovery-community Round Up extension (+$500 under the current packet)
Before you book
Lodging, flights & preparation
Where you stay
Air-conditioned hotels plus two nights in fan-cooled bungalows on Tonsai Beach
Flights & arrival
Current public trip price includes flights from select U.S. gateways; travelers may also coordinate other origins through the booking process
Room options
Double occupancy is standard; single occupancy is +$250 in the current trip packet
Physical demands
Moderate walking, stairs, boats, ferries and domestic flights; no trekking or camping
Traveler preparation
- Passport required; Roam Alive requires at least six months of passport validity remaining from the Thailand arrival date. Entry and visa requirements vary by nationality and can change, so travelers must verify current requirements before departure
- Expect 3–4 hours of walking on some days plus stairs, boats and transfers
- No trekking or camping is required
- February falls in Thailand's drier, cooler season; the current trip packet notes year-round high humidity and temperatures that can range roughly from the mid-60s to 100°F
- This is a sober-oriented group journey; travelers agree not to possess or use alcohol or non-prescribed drugs during the trip
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended; coverage varies by policy and can include emergency medical care, evacuation, lost luggage, trip interruption, and cancellation benefits
- Carry a credit card for travel emergencies, plus access to an ATM card and backup cash
Trip information packet
Packet request and payment
Review the pricing, request order, and secure follow-up before requesting your packet. The public form collects only contact and trip preferences. Emergency contact, medical details, permissions, booking agreement, and passport information stay in the secure traveler packet.
Price, options & payment
- The public Roam Alive offer is $3,800; travelers with a separately approved earlier commitment keep their confirmed rate
- Single occupancy: +$250
- Recovery-community Round Up conference: February 26–28, 2027; return travel March 1; +$500
- For included-flight bookings, the $1,600 initial payment and first installment are non-refundable and cover flight and logistical costs. Any flight is issued in the traveler's name; the traveler can manage that booking or retain any airline credit if they cancel, subject to the airline's rules
- Own-flight bookings deduct $800 from the traveler's agreed included-flight base rate. Their first installment is $800 and is non-refundable
- For the remaining balance after the applicable non-refundable portion: 100% refundable through the end of November 15, 2026; 50% from November 16 through the end of January 1, 2027; 0% from January 2. Both cutoffs are midnight at the end of the named date, Eastern Standard Time (EST)
- A payment plan can be requested in the application; the exact approved amount and schedule are shown before payment
- Any approved discount applies to the base trip only, not room or extension supplements
Weather, health & travel insurance
- February is in Thailand's drier, cooler season; humidity remains high and travelers should prepare for heat, sun, rain, stairs, boats, and active walking days
- We recommend discussing vaccinations, medications, and personal medical needs with your own physician before travel
- Travel insurance is optional but strongly recommended because trip cancellation, medical care, evacuation, lost luggage, interruption, and refund coverage vary by policy
- Travel Tips and Helpful Information Updates are provided after payment as departure approaches
- Roam Alive does not guarantee an insurer's coverage, claim approval, or reimbursement amount
Packet request sequence
- Read this trip information and itinerary
- Request the trip packet online with your contact information, departure airport, room preference, Round Up interest, payment preference, and trip-interest notes
- We email your packet-request receipt and notify Mick
- We send the complete trip information document version saved with your application and your separate personal Secure Traveler Record link, with Mick copied
- Submit emergency contact, medical information, permissions, booking agreement, consents, and passport copy through your Secure Traveler Record for Mick's review. Do not email sensitive information or attachments
- Mick reviews the complete file and confirms approval, final pricing, and your payment option
- After approval, we send the exact payment link for your approved amount
- When payment clears, we email your receipt and customer-ready booking confirmation
- Mick completes flight, lodging, and preparation actions and sends the traveler the resulting confirmations and updates
Collected securely in the traveler packet
- Emergency contact and emergency phone
- Medical conditions, allergies, current medications, inhaler use, accessibility, dietary, and other health/readiness details
- Passport copy and passport information
- Emergency-care authorization, transportation permission, conduct acknowledgment, booking agreement, and media permission
- Travel-insurance acknowledgment and any remaining flight/seat details
From the route
Ruins held by time
Weathered walls and temple spires ask for attention before interpretation.
The coast by long-tail boat
Water changes the pace. The route begins to feel different from the itinerary.
Dusk, unhurried
Not every meaningful moment needs a scheduled activity around it.
Ready when the details fit
Request this trip.
Read the trip information, request your personal Secure Traveler Record, then submit emergency contact, medical, permissions, booking agreement, consent, and passport details through its secure form for Mick's review. Payment comes only after review and approval.