General Information

Duration:

4 Days

Location Start:

Phuket hotel

Location Finish:

Phuket pier

Phone:

01273 322040

Payment Types:

• Cash
• Credit Card
• Cheque
• Travellers cheque
• Paypal
• Wire Transfer

We Speak:

English

Last updated: 02/19/2009

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival on Ko Raya
Today you'll be picked up from your hotel in Phuket by minibus and taken to the pier. The speedboat for Ko Raya leaves at 9am (8.15am in low season) and takes about 45 minutes. Your bungalows on Ko Raya island stand on a hill with panoramic views of the sea. Once you’ve settled in, you can begin to relax. Head to the beach for some well-deserved laziness.

The best snorkelling area lies off the beach right outside your door, and rented snorkels cost next to nothing. The restaurant within your resort offers a wide range of tasty dishes, so you barely need to move to grab a delicious bite to eat. In the evening, over a cocktail or two, you can discuss your discoveries in the underwater world. If you feel like taking your snorkelling to the next level, walk down to the dive school near the beach and ask about the various courses available. They will be more than happy to help.

Day 2

Ko Raya
You can start the day with a refreshing dip in the warm, turquoise sea. Early mornings are the perfect time to find a kaleidoscope of exotic fish swimming in the bay. Breakfast will taste all the better after your energetic underwater excursion. It takes about 10 minutes to walk to the slightly bigger Batok Beach, with its sparkling white sandy beach. This is what you call a real 'bounty beach'- an undiscovered paradise. Another great beach is Siam Beach, another 10-minute walk away. There are a few beach bars here, and you can also get a massage at a reasonable price. Walking along the sandy paths, you might come across another walker or two, but there is no traffic here - only the sounds of natural island life.

Day 3

Ko Raya

Today you can relax on the beach all day. Lounge around on your balcony, by the pool, or on a beach lounger in the sun. Read the last few chapters of that book whilst sipping fresh fruit juice. Treat yourself to a banana pancake on the beach.

Maybe today is the day to try an introductory scuba dive? With the guidance of a divemaster instructor you'll try a real scuba dive in the wonderful waters. The visibility in the waters off the island is excellent (about 25m). If you wish to take a full course and get your PADI diving certificate, we can extend your stay on Ko Raya.

Day 4

Departure from Ko Raya

After breakfast, you'll leave your footprints in the sand for the last time and return to Phuket. The boat departs Ko Raya at around 15.00-16.00 during November to April, and 12.00-13.00 between May to October.

Phuket is an excellent base from which to start the next part of your journey. Or if your time has run out, Phuket airport has good flight connections to Bangkok, making it possible to fly to Bangkok and just connect onto your international flights home.

Extra Information

Inclusions -

Transport, accommodation with breakfast.

Exclusions -

Other meals and excursions.