PRESENTATION
Koh Tao, a small island that once hosted many sea turtles in its very clear waters, hence its name, Tao means turtle.
Covering an area of only 21 square km and located about 70 kilometers from the coast between Suratthani and Chumphon, a little impression of the end of the world ...
A small tropical paradise, but also that of lovers of scuba diving or snorkeling, because near more than twenty dive sites, among the best of the archipelago.
HOW TO GET THERE
ou can get there easily in a 2.5 hour boat ride from Chumphon and 3 hours from Samui, with a half hour stop at Koh Pha-Ngan, by normal boat. Faster connections are provided by speed-boats, counting about 1 hour less.
Samui diving schools also go there to take divers.
HISTORY
From 1933, the island was used as a prison for political detainees, and in 1947 the Prime Minister of the time, Khun A-Paiwong, pleaded for the royal pardon of all prisoners, accepted the island was deserted ...
But the same year, Khun Ueam from the neighboring island of Koh Pha-Ngan and his brother, while trying their fishing boat reached the turtle island, after a long day of boat in this period, they decided there take their families to live there. They cultivated the fruits and vegetables that were used in their cooking there and the first generation of Koh Tao inhabitants was born!
KOH NANG YUAN
Very small island a few hundred meters from Koh Tao, and which has the particularity of being connected by two sandbanks to two other islets.
Interesting dive sites around and possibility of renting bungalows on the islet.
You can get there by renting a "long tail" (typical Thai fishing boat) for around 100 baht for 1 to 2 people.
Recently, there is an "entrance tax" on Koh Nang Yuan, 100 baht for an adult and 50 for a child.
ACCOMMODATION IN KOH TAO
Koh Tao has a wide variety of bungalows, from a simple hut at 150 baht per night, public toilets and generally no electricity to bungalows with a fan and indoor shower / toilet for 400 baht.
If you want air conditioning, count about double that.
The prices vary according to the seasons, as everywhere in Thailand, the peak periods are from December to March and in July-August.
MOVING ON THE ISLAND
There are still the traditional boat taxis that connect the different beaches between them, a nice way.
DIVING
Koh Tao is endowed with numerous diving schools, perhaps the highest density in Thailand.
It was only ten years ago that the first divers to come from Koh Samui discovered the magnificent seabed sheltering a wide variety of fish. The island quickly became a famous stopover in Southeast Asia.
So the atmosphere on the island is very "diving", we exchange impressions with a Dane, we discuss with an Englishman about his previous experiences, in short, lots of nice encounters in perspective for those who are passionate about this aquatic sport.
You will be able to take the PADI courses from beginner to professional and also rent equipment without any problem
MV banzai
The Mothership! This 26 meter wooden beam boat has been cruising on the
seas of Thailand for over 20 years and Captain Piak, our friendly
neighbourhood Pirate, has been steering her almost as long. She is the
largest dive boat in Koh Tao & definitely the sexiest
too! Perfect as a dive vessel, she cruises with a maximum of 40 divers
including staff.
She has a top deck for sun worshippers, an undercover deck for dive briefings
and lunches, a small inside saloon and on the dive deck enough space for more
than 50 divers. Everyone loves diving off The Banzai.
MV Navakid
24 meters long, and the second largest boat we have
in our fleet. Navakid can be a nifty little motor
when she
wants & due to this boat being a little quicker than our Mothership we
use this more for our fun divers as we can get to cruise the island dive
sites which are further away a little faster than on other boats.
This boat also has a sundeck and a sheltered area with tables and
seating on the top deck which makes it very easy to create a
welcoming & friendly atmosphere. This is a very sociable boat and a
popular one with all our guests.
MV Big Blue
Our original boat, and the boss’s favourite. This is far more of a personal
boat and generally used for our courses that are doing shallow water
training. It’s a great 16 meter long training boat as it is so easy to get in
and out of the water and very roomy so there is lots of space in which to kit
up. Great character and an ideal boat for smaller courses or groups.
Detail of the stay
All included
• Welcome drink in airport
• Transfert to Koh Tao with fly
• 6 days / 5 night
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Diving
• Food on board
• Soft drink on board
• Taxis
• Instructor
• Fun
• And much more…..
Not include on price:
• Personnal tips
• Equipment
• Lunch in Phuket
• The alcool drink
• Insurance
• Your personnal night pack with cheese, pork meat products, aperitif or other for your long night party on the boat
Special offer from 54.050 bahts for 2 people (pp)
Conditions
- See the Dates...
Price 54.050.- bath
The price incluse
- All that is tell the program.
Not include on price:
-
Personnal tips
• Equipment
• Lunch in Phuket
• The alcool drink
• Insurance
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
You can subscribe by e-mail or by phone.
E-mail thank you for giving me:
- Your name and surname
- Your phone or GSM
For your reservation:
50% deposit to confirm your reservation
The remaining starting your course
Any deposit is lost 30 days before the course date.
54.050 bahts
