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The energy of Haad Rin beach on a full moon night — in pictures.
The world's greatest beach party
— since 1985
Everything first-timers need to know — from the first bucket to sunrise.
Mark your calendar. Book early — accommodation sells out weeks before each party.
Koh Phangan has no airport — here's how to reach the island from anywhere in Thailand.
| Route | How to Get There | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Surat Thani → Phangan | Van/bus from airport / city center / train station + ferry from Donsak Pier — ~4.5–6 hrs total. Combined tickets available. | Book |
| Bangkok → Phangan | Fastest — fly Bangkok → Samui (USM), then 30-min ferry. ~2–3 hrs total. Budget — night bus from Khao San / Mo Chit + ferry to Koh Phangan. ~12–14 hrs. | Book |
| Phuket → Phangan | Fastest — fly Phuket → Samui (USM), then 30-min ferry. ~2–3 hrs total. Budget — bus/van + ferry to Koh Phangan. ~8–10 hrs. | Book |
| Chiang Mai → Phangan | Fastest — fly Chiang Mai → Samui (USM), then 30-min ferry. ~3–4 hrs. Budget flight — fly to Surat Thani (URT), then bus/van + ferry from Donsak to Koh Phangan. ~6–8 hrs. | Book |
| Pattaya → Phangan | Bus + ferry via Surat Thani. ~17–20 hrs. Combined tickets available. | Book |
| Koh Samui → Phangan | Ferry ~30 min. Operators: Seatran, Lomprayah, Songserm, Haadrin Queen. Multiple departures daily. Two arrival piers — choose carefully: ⬦ Staying in Haad Rin? Select Haad Rin Pier as destination — direct ferry from Samui. ⬦ Staying elsewhere on the island? Use Thong Sala Pier (main pier) — ~30 min to Haad Rin by songthaew. | Book |
For the Full Moon Party, most visitors stay on Koh Phangan — but Koh Samui is another popular choice, just a 30-minute speedboat away.
Select your island below.
Direct speedboat from Koh Samui straight to Haad Rin Beach — the Full Moon Party venue. Full Moon Party nights only.
Complimentary transfers from hotels and key points across Koh Samui, covering: Chaweng, Bo Phut, Choeng Mon, Bang Rak, Mae Nam.
Excludes hillside properties, remote Airbnbs, or locations with difficult access — a meeting point nearby can be arranged.
Full Moon Party is just the beginning — arrive early or stay longer and make the most of the islands.
Whether you're based on Koh Phangan or Koh Samui, there's no shortage of things to do before and after the party. Daytrips, adventure activities, and water sports are all within easy reach.
| Activity | Where | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Koh Tao & Koh Nang Yuan — snorkeling day trip | Both islands | Full day |
| Ang Thong National Marine Park — island hopping | Both islands | Full day |
| ATV & jungle trekking | Both islands | 2–4 hrs |
| Zipline through the rainforest canopy | Both islands | 2–3 hrs |
| Rent a scooter or join a safari tour | Both islands | Half / Full day |
| Jet ski & water sports | Both islands | 1–2 hrs |
Koh Phangan's party scene doesn't stop at Full Moon. The island runs some of the best themed events in Southeast Asia — every week of the month.
| Event | Venue |
|---|---|
| Half Moon Party | Jungle |
| Jungle Experience Festival | Jungle |
| Waterfall Festival | Jungle |
| Utopia Koh Phangan | Utopia Club |
| Oxa Jungle Party | Jungle |
From a bonfire on the beach to a global phenomenon — 40 years of full moon madness.
The first party — A small group of backpackers gathered on Haad Rin beach under the full moon. No tickets, no stages, no agenda — just music, fire, and the sea. Nobody planned it to last.
Word spread fast across the backpacker trail. Attendance grew from dozens to thousands. Fire shows and bucket cocktails became iconic rituals — invented here, copied everywhere.
The party went global — featured in guidebooks, travel shows, and films. Up to 30,000 people began attending each month from over 80 countries. Haad Rin became a pilgrimage.
Multiple stages, international DJs, foam parties, and UV body paint turned it into a full production. A rite of passage for a generation of world travellers.
Still held every full moon. Still on the same beach. Still free-spirited — the original beach party that inspired a thousand imitations and outlasted all of them.
The energy of Haad Rin beach on a full moon night — in pictures.
Everything first-timers need to know.
Party updates, date announcements, and behind-the-scenes from Haad Rin.