Our reservation office has been open on Koh Phangan Island since 2002, so our staff can offer excellent information and service to over 150 hotels, resorts and bungalows on Koh Phangan island.

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We also have a lot of budget accommodation and many hotels in Haad Rin town close to the party.

There is also suitable accommodation for:

• large groups of party animals
• short stay - usually minimum stay 3 nights
• comfortable mid-range hotels
• those looking for a bit of luxury

Our package tours offer easy online booking, you are guaranteed a room on Koh Phangan for 3 nights arriving 1 day before the Full Moon Party and the package includes an around the island boat trip.

Xmas Party 2012 and New Year Party 2013 Packages now available

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The Full Moon Party takes place at Haad Rin beach on Koh Phangan island which is located in Jangwat (province) Suratthani in the Southern Gulf of Thailand and is part of the group of islands that make up the Samui Archipelago; a group of over 40 islands fashioned in granite from age old igneous formations. The provincial capital is also called Suratthani and acts as the main overland transport hub for the islands. Koh Phangan is 70kms from the mainland and approximately 12kms away from Koh Samui which acts as the main air-link to Koh Phangan.

For more information visit our Koh Phangan island guide information

Koh Phangan is most easily accessed via Koh Samui Airport though it is slightly cheaper to fly to the regional transport hub of Suratthani. From Koh Samui a fast boat takes only 30 minutes whereas the journey from the mainland takes around seven times longer. If you come overland, the overnight train is the best option with a first class sleeper carriage ideal for families. Buses are the most economic choice with a trip from Bangkok costing only about 650 Baht, all the way to Koh Phangan. Ferry services are more or less hourly throughout the day from Koh Samui and every couple of hours from the mainland; several boats also go regularly from Koh Tao.

For more detailed travel information including boat timetables and useful links check out our rough guide
Download PHANGAN.INFO Guide Book Travel Info [pdf file 5.2MB]

We recommend that you arrive at least 2 days before the party date, and if possible, make an online booking to reserve your rooms, especially if you are planning to come in a big group.

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The Rock The Rock is one of the best places on the beach to chill out and get a view of the whole party. It is situated at the southern end of Haad Rin on (you guessed it) a big rock. Expect soulful funky tunes mixed by DJ Kim and the best cocktails on the beach.

Paradise Bungalows The home of the Original Full Moon Party, Paradise is still the biggest and best venue consistently putting on the largest show. If a big name is visiting the island, you will normally find them here playing alongside the amazing resident DJ A who has more or less coined the tough progressive sound of Haad Rin.

Drop In Club Drop In is another long runner that has been playing a more commercial set to the huge crowd that gathers there. It has loads of different places to chill out and watch the action; playing chart, RnB, hip hop and dancefloor classics.

Zoom Bar Zoom Bar is another psy-trance venue, slightly smaller than Vinyl and a bit more intimate, but banging all the same. From sunset to sunrise the dancefloor is a blur of sand, fluoro paint and limbs and it often goes on all day after the party as well.

Vinyl Bar DJ Dam at the Vinyl Club bangs out full on psy-trance and driving techno to one of the biggest crowds on the beach. It has a monster sound system, loads of podiums to shake yer booty on and more than its fair share of hardcore space cadets.

The Cactus The Cactus is one of the first places you come to as you enter Haad Rin Beach , its right in the middle so it gets a load of punters, especially as the sun comes up. Expect a more commercial sound with RnB, hip hop, old skool classics and even the odd bit of rock.

The Orchid The Orchid is the only Drum and Base club on the beach, pumping out quality DnB, breakbeat and hip hop. Check out residents DJ Kay and Jok including guests on a rocking sound system with one of the most having-it crowds on the beach.

Tommy Bar Tommy's sound system is a long running psy-trance enclave complete with wacky fluorescent sculptures and some of the maddest punters on the beach. Resident DJ Leung (Black Moon Culture) and guests play banging trance and techno at one of Haad Rin's most spacious and colourfully decorated venues.

Mellow Mountain If you want to get away from the mayhem, but still want to keep an eye on the action - Mellow Mountain is located at the quieter northern end of the beach. There are heaps of cushions and hammocks to chill out on, great milkshakes and soothing tunes to calm you down after a hard session dancing on the beach.

The Lounge This super comfy bar will suit many as it attracts a smaller crowd; don't let this put you off if you like to party as the there's always bags of fun.

Same-Same Warm up the evening with some live music at Same-Same Lodge; the band play covers from Rock to Pop on a pro sound system to keep the crowds coming back for more.

Outback Back If you want to escape the pandemonium and hear some deep and funky house, head to the Outback near the main pier with its no-trance music policy. Check out the stunning d?cor, a brilliantly stocked bar and an excellent menu make this a popular choice.

Warm Up Bar Mixing an impressive selection of progressive house, the Warm Up Bar provides a good pre-dance venue in the heart of Haad Rin to down a few drinks and meet up with friends before proceeding to main event.

Backyard Club The ultimate after party that starts up at 11 am just as Haad Rin beach shuts down. Some say it is the best part of the FMP with only dedicated mooners mashing it up on the dance floor and the best of the previous nights DJs on the decks; including the infallible resident DJ A and DJ Boy.

Our advice is don't be tempted by drugs; this island has had a bad reputation for a long time and the open taking of drugs is not tolerated. Thailand has also had a crackdown and the police are very hot on stopping the problem. The days are gone when you could buy your way out for a few dollars and the penalties in Thailand are harsh to say the least - expect a hefty fine and possibly an extended jail term if caught.