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| Full Moon Party 2014 |
| Road to the Full Moon Party |
I have been dreaming of going to the infamous Full
Moon Party, ever since my brother told me about this 10 years ago. He told me
that it was the greatest party he has ever been to and after that you will have
a different perception of partying. After hearing his story and reading
reviews from other travelers, I have decided to go to this party
last July 2014. I must admit that it was….
I
planned this trip for almost a year and I decided to invite my closest friends
to this party. I suggest that you go on groups of 3 people so that you can also
meet new people. If you are too many in a group, you will not be able to meet
new friends since you will just stay in the comfort zone of your friends. A
group of 3 pax is awesome because you will get to divide the cost of everything
in 3 you will have more fun with it.My only regret was that we should have
stayed longer like 10 days because 5 days was very exhausting and it
was like we did not sleep for the entire whole trip.
The full moon party started in the 1980’s with a group of
backpackers who celebrated a one big massive birthday during a Full Moon. When
the group had fun they decided to go to KohPhangan every year during the Full
moon and the word spread out. Now it has become a commercialized world party.
This massive party happens every month during the Full Moon which can be
associated with 10,000 to 40,000 ravers all partying in the HaadRin
Beach.
Despite all the negative reviews, the Full Moon Party was
awesome. The Full Moon Party was one of the greatest party I have ever been to.
Sure it’s a bunch of foreigners partying hard on HaadRin Beach, but it was
truly one hell of a party and definitely should be experienced.
People of all ages and who listen to all types of music can enjoy it, just walk
around the beach and find the bar with the music you like. There are so many
things to do like meeting a lot of new people from different parts of the world
, body paint, and dancing and just having a great time. It was everything I had
heard about and I had a great time living it. The Full Moon Party is
pretty wild, and I suggest that you must do at least once in your
lifetime.
How
to Get to KohPhangan
1. From Bangkok
Most Comfortable Way
-The
easiest but the most expensive way to get to KohPhangan, is by
booking a direct flight from Bangkok to KohSamui via Bangkok Airways or
Thai Airlines. Then take a speed boat from KohSamui Island to
KohPhangan
Another Convenient Way
Another
way is to book a flight from Bangkok to Surat Thani via Nok Air, Air Asia or
Thai Lion Air. From Surat Thai, you can ride a VAN or Bus to the pier. And then
take a 3 hour boat ride to the Island of KohPhangan . This is a cheaper way to
go to KohPhangan.
A Longer trip
By Bus
Take
bus from Khao San Road to KohPhangan. The trip
will usually take you 12 hours. Buses usually leave at night. You
don’t have to book in advance. There are a lot of buses available in the city.
By Train
Take
a Train from Bangkok to Surat Thani. From there you will have to take a boat to
KohPhangan. Book a train 1 week prior to travel time. . The travel time will
usually take you a whole day.
2. From Phuket
Most Comfortable Way
Take
an airplane from Phuket to KohSamui, via Bangkok Airways and then take a speed
boat to KohPhangan.
Another Convenient Way
Take
a bus or a van ride from Phuket to Surat Thani, then take a 3 hour boat ride to
KohPhangan. The Bus or Van ride will take you 3 to 4 hours. You don’t have to
book in advance or book online. There are a lot of vans available you can book
it on the spot.
Tips on Surving the Full Moon Party
1. Have a buddy system and also turn strangers into
friends. Just don’t go solo all night.
2. Stay on the island of KohPhangan during the night of the
Jungle Party and Full Moon Party but I must warn you that rates of hotels
and hostels triple their prices during full moon weekend.
3. Don’t drink from the random ice buckets of
strangers because it might be drugged.
4. Come earlier to the Full Moon Party and the Jungle Party so
you don’t have to pay for the entrance fee.
5. Stay at least 5 to 14 days and explore the islands of
KohSamui, Koh Tao and KohPhangan.
6. Stay away from the jump rope.
7. Buy your own paint and your own drinks to cut cost.
8. Do not go barefoot.
9. Leave valuables at the hotel. Just keep a photocopy of your
passport in your pocket
10. Save some change for the bathroom
11. Hydrate before and after the event
12. Don’t do drugs because it’s illegal in Thailand. There are a
lot of undercover police who will charge you a $1000 Fine if you get caught
with it
5 Days/ 4 Nights Full
Moon Itinerary with Detailed Costing in Philippines Pesos and US Dollars
Day 1
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In PHP
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In USD
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19:00
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Depart Manila Via Cebu Pacific Airlines
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Manila to Phuket Roundtrip ( Promo Fare)
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7000
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$156
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Travel Tax
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1620
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36.16
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Terminal Fee
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550
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12.37
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23:00
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Arrive Phuket
(Take a Taxi from Airport to Hotel
200 THB)
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277
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6.19
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Check in Hotel
(1200 THB/ 3 Pax)
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555
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12.37
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Day 2
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7:00
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Check out from the hotel and go to the Phuket
Bus Terminal . Take taxi from
Hotel to the terminal (700
THB/ 3 Pax)
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330
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7.36
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8:00
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Arrive Phuket Bus terminal
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8:10
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Depart Phuket Bus terminal
Roundtrip Van Ride from Phuket to Surat Thani 400 THB
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550
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12.37
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12:00
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Arrive Surat Thani
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13:30
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Depart Surat Thani
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15:30
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Arrive Surat Thani Main Pier
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16:00
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Depart Surat Thani Main Pier
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18:30
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Arrive Koh Phangan
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Round trip Boat Ride to Surat Thani to Koh
Phangan 300 THB
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420
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9.28
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19:00
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Check in at the Hotel 1500 THB X 2 Nights / 3
Pax
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1390
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31
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Dinner
100 THB
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139
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3
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23:30
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Jungle Party Entrance Fee 400 THB
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555
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12.37
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Day 3
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17:00
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Full Moon Party Entrance Fee 100 THB
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139
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3
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Day 4
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8:00
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Depart From Hotel to Thong Sala Pier Taxi 200 THB (RoundTrip)
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280
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6
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9:00
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Depart from Thong Sala . Take a Ferry Ride
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12:00
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Arrive Surat Thani Main Pier
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12:10
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Depart Surat Thani Main Pier
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14:00
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Arrive Surat Thani Town Proper
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Lunch 100 THB
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139
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3
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14:30
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Depart Surat Thani Town Proper
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18:00
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Arrive Phuket
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18:30
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Dinner 100 THB
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139
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3
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19:00
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Buy Pasalubong 400 THB
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546
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12.17
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23:30
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Depart Phuket
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Day 5
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4:30
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Arrive Manila
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Miscellaneous Expense 1000 THB
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1390
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30
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Total Expenses
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P16,574
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$368
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