Local and international DJs man the many bars and stages set up on the shoreline, playing anything from dubstep to drum and bass, house to hip-hop, techno to trance and reggae to rock and pop classics. Generally speaking, the beach bars standing on the side of the beach closest to Haad Rin Town play party pop (this is also where you'll find the huge flaming swing that anyone is welcome to try) and, as you walk down the beach, the music becomes heavier with more underground dance tracks and heavier bass.
Koh Phangan Full Moon Party kicks off quite early in the evening, but it is highly recommended to arrive a bit late – about 10pm at the earliest – if you want to have any hope of making it through to the morning. This is when most people will start turning up and the party will really get into high gear with fire shows, glow sticks and glow-in-the-dark body paint.
As many as 30,000 partygoers gather on the famous strip of sand to party in the glow of Earth's nearest celestial neighbor, well into dawn. Due to the cost of cleaning up after such carnage, the local community implemented an entry fee to access the beach on the night of Koh Phangan Full Moon Party.
Speedboats make the run between Fisherman’s Village in Bophut and Haad Rin (and back again) throughout the night of Koh Phangan’s full moon parties. However the cost per person is much higher than the ferry. The journey is quite fast, taking around 10 to 20 minutes, depending on weather conditions.
While this option does give you the flexibility to arrive and leave as you please, most speedboat operators are unregulated. They have a reputation for overcrowding their boats and providing little or no safety equipment, making this a significantly riskier choice.
The best way to get to the legendary celestial party is to book a Full Moon Party tour with a reputable travel and tours office, which will limit the number of passengers, provide life vests, include round trip hotel transfers between Koh Samui and Bangrak Pier and a round trip to Koh Phangan from Samui, these tours also run throughout the night and will give you flexibility to arrive and leave as you please.
Island Tours & Excursions
To book a round trip to the Full Moon Party, guests at Baan Tropicana can contact front desk during their stay, or enjoy the benefits of booking in advance through our tour partner Viator - Reserve now and pay later with free cancellation up to 24 hours before the trip starts. To browse Full Moon Party round trips available from Koh Samui click their insert below:
7/21 Moo 5, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84330, Thailand
+66 (0) 64 160 0381
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7/21 Moo 5, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84330, Thailand
Phone: +66 (0) 64 160 0381
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