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Asia The Route
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1.) Koh Samet
How to get there:
Well be taking the bus too either Rayong or Ban Phe
deepening on ATM/other needs. Hopefully well be
able to take the bus right away from Bangkok to Ban
Phe.Alternative 1.
From: Bangkoks Eastern Bus Terminal Ekkamai.
Destination: Ban Phe.
Verhicle:Bus.
Travel time:3.5 Hours.
Price: 170 Bath / Person.
OR
Alternative 2.
From: Bangkok's Mo Chit Bus Terminal. Destination: Rayong.
Vehicle:Bus.
Travel time: 3 Hours.Price: 150 Bath / Person.
BAN PHE - KOH SAMETFrom: Ban Phe.
Destination:Koh Samet. Vehicle: Ferry.
Travel time:30-45 minutes.
Price: 70 Bath / Person
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Quick travel guide for Koh Samet:
Bangkok > Ban Phe > Koh Samet ( Na Dan ) > Hat Sai Kaew > Ao Thian / Ao Wai
General Information - Departure: Ban Phe is the point of our departure to Koh Samet. Rayongis the place where we easily
can get to an ATM and its located just a few kilometers outside Ban Phe. If we are in need
of an ATM or something else that is neededbefore we leave for the first Island we are going
to make a stop here. Otherwise we just continue quickly to the little harbor city Ban Phe.
From Ban Phe well be taking thefaireover the seas to Koh Samet.
When we get to Koh Samet we will arrive to the biggest villageNa Dan. It is where well
start our route on Koh Samet. Well be trying to get quickly to Ao Thianor Ao Waiwhich is
on the east coast.
See and do in Koh Samet- Destination:The lost resort, the beaches here might be the most beautiful ones in whole Thailand. So
while were here, we definitely will enjoy the beaches. There are loads of bungalows on the
east coast of Koh Samet, it is also where the beaches are the best.
*Hat Sai Kaew (Diamond Beach)One of the most beautiful and most popular beaches on Ko Samet,
Hat Sai Kaew is 1 km long and 25-30 m wide. Most of this space is taken up with deck chairs from the
restaurants. The name speaks for itself, Hat Sai Kaew, which literally means Crystal Sand Beach, is a nice
beach filled with activities. Visitors can enjoy sunbathing, swimming, jet skiing, windsurfing (700 baht/hr),
catamaran sailing (1000 baht/hr) a banana boat.
*Ao Thian (Candlelight Beach)Ao Thians topography is painted by rocky beach in which some nice
spots for skin diving are available. This beach is very quiet and free from group tours.
*Ao Wai is located within a short walking distance of Candlelight Beach but far from city center and no
lights at night. Shaded by coconut trees, the beach is a quite, scenic and serene spot for sea lovers.
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BE CAREFUL - EXTRA NOTES + EMERGENCY:* Note: The ticket sellers may state that you must buy your national park ticket from them also but this can be
done at the gate as you enter the park. They may also state that you cannot buy the return from the island, and
must buy it at the Ban Phe pier. This is not true. Only buy a one-way ticket at Ban Phe pier.
* Dont believe taxi drivers that says its a long distance between Na Dan to Hat Sai Kaew, you are capable of
walking. It takes approximately 15 minutes.
* If it occurs any health problems we are able to call 03861-2999which is
a direct phone number to a hospital located on Koh Samet.
2.) Pattaya
How to get there:
Well be taking the bus too either Rayong or
Ban Phe deepening on ATM/other needs.Hopefully well be able to take the bus right
away from Bangkok to Ban Phe.
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Alternative 1. From: Rayong.
Destination: Pattaya.Verhicle:Bus.Travel time:2 Hours.Price: ??Bath / Person.
OR
Alternative 2.
From: Rayong.
Destination: Pattaya.Vehicle:Taxi.Travel time: 1 Hours.Price: 400 Bath / Person.
General Information - Departure: Pattaya is the destination of this departure. Before we head off to next un-tourist island well
be visting Pattaya which is a very famous tourist destination. This leads to higher prices, and it
will be expensive to stay here, therefore we wont be here that long. However it is a perfect
time to do fun things - like visting an amusement park or a water park. To get here well be
going back from Koh Samet to Rayongand from there go to Pattaya by bus or taxi.
See and do in Pattaya- Destination:
* Underwater world Pattaya
Pattayas most exciting aquarium, brings a slice of the deep ocean on shore in a serie of exhibits that take you
from the sandy ebachers to shallow rock pool teeming with colourful reefs to the open ocean where predators and
prays swim side by side. Enjoy the live feeding shows and watch real.time action as you progress down the
100-metre acrylic tunnel, with all the brilliantly coloured creatures plying the waters above and all around you.
Discover the riches of the worlds deep ocean, and you will be amazed at how much you learn in one
entertaining hour.Opening Hours: 09:00-18:00
Location: Along Sukhumvit Highway, 200 metres south of Tesco Lotus in South Pattaya
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* Pattaya floating market
Covering an area of 100,000sqm, the Four Regions Floating Market is separated into four sections each representing
and selling items from the four major parts of Thailand (north, northeast, central and south). Expect to find many
eateries, fruit stalls, souvenir shops and some art galleries. There is also a cultural show every afternoon. The 350million baht market has over 114 shops and water vendors selling authentic Thai food, desserts and specialties from all
over the kingdom. For a floating market experience, hire a man-powered boat to get around and discover the richness of the
surrounding Thai architecture and riverside life. Typically, the boat is big enough for four people and can be hired for a
small fee for around 30 minutes.Opening Hours:10:00 23:00
Location:451/304 Moo 12, Sukhumvit Road Pattaya
BE CAREFUL - EXTRA NOTES + EMERGENCY:
*Pick pocketing is a big problem in town mostly in crowded places like Walking street try to follow the basic
rules like dont carry your passport or more money that you need with you and try to have exact money for
motorbike taxis.
* :It's very simple to get this discount. You have to book your hotel by Internet. In fact on Internet, you can get
a travel agent price which is always cheaper than if you book the hotel directly.
I think you can get the cheapest prices for Pattaya on asiarooms. Go to : www.asiarooms.com/
thailand/pattaya.html
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3.) Koh Samui
How to get there:
Well be going from Pattayas Airport
(U-Tapao) to Koh Samui (Samui,
Thailand (USM)).
Flight.From: U-TapaoDestination: Koh Samui.Verhicle: Airplane.Travel time: 1 Hours 10 Minutes.Price: 3800 Bath / Person.
General Information - Departure: This is just another paradise island, thou theres a bit more flow of tourists here. But that
doesnt change that you can find different budget stays. After getting of the plane at the
airport youc and directly check for stays, there will be a location outside the airport where
Thai-people want to rent you a place to stay.
See and do in Koh Samui- Destination:
* Just explore the island and the beaches* Hat Chawenr and Hat Lamai* Very cheap massages here
BE CAREFUL - EXTRA NOTES + EMERGENCY:
* the taxi Buisiness is like a big mafia.the capes dont have taximeters on samui.thats illegal. therefore ask for the price at first.make bagaining.because the charge is everytime ver ry expensive.
from airport to lamai almost 800 bhat.thats crazy.to take a taxi is the biggest trap on ko samui.the better&cheaper way is to take a truck taxi the day chrarge
until6PM 50 bhat. nightcharge 100bhat.but ask the driver although for price and destination at first
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* Samui Rescue no. is 077 421 444
Tourist Police no. is 1155
4.) Koh Phangan
How to get there:
Get to a pier, preferably Maenam
Pier. Then its only a 30 minutes
ferry ride to Koh Phangan. However,
a ferry is the key here.
Ferry.
From: A pier, preferably MaenamDestination: Koh Phangan Verhicle: Ferry.
Travel time:30 Minutes.
Price: 200 Bath / Person.
General Information - Departure: My thought about this departure is to get here as soon as possible after Koh Samui, since its half the prices on
this island if you compare to Koh Samui. Also this destination Koh Phangan, is famous for its beach partyswhen its full moon. So hopefully we can experience that.
We dont know where we will dock from the ferry, its depending from what pier we leave Koh Samui. So we
need to be flexible on this part of the route. However if were lucky we land in Thong Sala- which is
Phangans capital. Because we will need to go there to get an ATM. Because theres the only place were we
will be amiable to get money. So before leaving to different places on the island, grab some money from an
ATMin the capital .
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See and do in Koh Phangan- Destination:My plan for this destination is to experience some real backpacking. Were going to head against Ban
Madeua Wan - which is not a village with beaches, its a village located in the middle of the island -
look at the map. Here well be doing a fun activity, we are going to wander up the mountainKhaoRa.If we get all the way at the top we will be able to have a view 620 meters above the sea.
BE CAREFUL - EXTRA NOTES + EMERGENCY:
* Emergency - 077 377034 which is a number to a hospital near the capital of Koh Phangan.* When you are in Koh Phangan you tend to forget that Thailand has some of the most stringent
controls on drugs in the world. Koh Phangan feels like it's own country, where anything goes. Drugs
like MDMA/ecstacy, coke, opium, mushrooms and weed are freely available and it seems like everyone
is on them, especially at the moon parties. But don't get complacent! There are undercover police all
over the island and they catch foreigners quite often. They look especially for "farangs" because they
can usually get more money from them. If you are caught with weed, you will have to pay around
$2000 US minimum, and if you don't have it you will go to jail until such time as they give you a
depart date.
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5.) Koh Tao
How to get there:
After we experienced what wen want and
of course the wandering in Koh Phangan
were going back to its capital Thong
Sala. From there it goes a ferry to Koh
Tao.
Ferry.
From: Thong SalaDestination: Koh Tao Verhicle: Ferry.
Travel time:2 Hours 30 Minutes.Price: 150 Bath / Person.
General Information - Departure: This destination is also called The Turtle Island . This is a really small island and were going
here mostly for the beaches and its size. This is the last island well be visting before we head of to
Krabi.
See and do in Koh Tao- Destination
Its an island famous for its diving schools. So if Rebecka wants to take a Diving Certificate I suggest
she does it here. Also were just here to explore the beaches and enjoy of being on a parades island that
not many tourists visits. However to have some fun here we might invest of renting a 4-wheeled quad
bike to explore the island? Just because its so small
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BE CAREFUL - EXTRA NOTES + EMERGENCY:
* Sairee Star travel" when we borrowed a dirt bike and I had to leave my passport with them as
security.On returning the bike the boss goes over the bike with a fine tooth comb looking for faults and reasons to
extract more money from you.He found a small scratch on the front gaurd which he said I put the there and ripped me off 1000
THB and would not give back my passport till I paid it. * The mosquitoes and other biting insects on Koh Tao were voracious. Once I realised this I covered
myself in repellent but at any unguarded moment I was being eaten alive.One of the dive guides told me that another person who worked with was in hospital with dengue fever
and that there had been about 6 cases on the island recently.
6.) Krabi How to get there:
Its time for us to travel way more
far down in the southern Thailandand also to the other coast of
Thailand. Were taking the Ferry
back to Koh Samui, get to the
airport and take a flight to Krabi
from there.
Flight.From: Koh Samui (Samui,
Thailand (USM) ).Destination: KrabiVerhicle: Airplane.Traveltime: 55 Minutes.
Price: 2950 Bath / Person.
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General Information - Departure: Krabi is facing the Andaman sea, its located on the west coast of southern Thailand. Our plan here is
to get out of Krabi asap, then head of to Ao Nang. There we will be looking at the famous beautiful
beaches and also the famous Prangang Caves . After this departure we will be needed to visits PhiPhi Islands and then fly to Malaysia probably.
See and do in Krabi/ Ao Nang- Destination:To start with we want to visit: * Phra Nang beach - which is a favorit beach of many people.
Then wed plan to head of against:* Railay Beach - Real Rocks Railay is a small rock climbing company based in Railay Beach, Krabi
Thailand. In operation since 2011 we pride ourselves on our commitment to customer service,
expertise, professionalism and safety.Our staff have more than 16 years of experience climbing in
Thailand and we welcome you to Climb On with Real Rocks!
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7.) Kuala
Lumpur -
Malaysia
How to get there:
Now we want to ensure us
selfs to get out of Thailand
and then back to get another
30 days stay there without a
visa. So our plan here is to get
to Malaysias city Kula
Lumpur. Get a break from all
the beaches and explore an
Asian city.Flight.From: Krabis Airport.Destination: Kula Lumpur Airport.Verhicle: Airplane.Travel time: 4-5 Hours.Price: 2200 Bath / Person.
General Information - Departure: Kuala lumpur, a big city in Malaysia. Here we can spend time on do things that not has anything to
do with sunbathing, beaches and stuff like that. Its now time for a change - museums, big buildings
and shopping! To get here we will be heading from Ao Nang to Krabis Airport, and take the flight to
Kuala Lumpur, then train to the heart of KL.
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See and do in Kuala Lumpur- Destination:
We can really do what ever wed like here. Go watch different tempels - check out the bird park, or why
not go t a museum? I think after just 2-3 days here well be wanting to go back to Thailand and thebeaches, since its not for free staying in KL. So after spending some money here well be good to go
back.
BE CAREFUL - EXTRA NOTES + EMERGENCY:
* Pick pocketing.
8.) PhuketHow to get there:
Heading back to Thailand and
the beaches. Well take a train
back to KLs Airport to get a
flight from there to Phuket.
Flight.From: Kuala Lumpurs
Airport.Destination: Phuket
Verhicle: Airplane.Travel time: 4-5 Hours.
Price: 2300 Bath / Person.
General Information - Departure: Back in Thailand, back on a tourist resort - back to expensive. To get here well take the same vehicles
as we did on our way to KL, just the other way around and to another destination, lol. However, wewont be spending loads of time here I can tell you.
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See and do in Phuket- Destination:The only thing I know well be doing here is to visit The Tiger Kingdom - where youre able to getin touch with tigers and take pictures. Thats what we have planned. I guess well do that pretty
quickly and then head of to our next destination.
BE CAREFUL - EXTRA NOTES + EMERGENCY:
* UPDATE: Phuket is encountering a resurgence of Dengue Fever. Be sure to take precautions.It is vital to carry mosquito repellent with you to any areas of Thailand, as with much of Asia,
particularly if you have an allergy to mosquito bites. Although Malaria is not a problem in Phuket, it
is wise to take precautions. The mosquitos that carry Malaria are the brown coloured Anopheles and
Dengue is borne by the Aedes Aegypti, which is most active in the early morning and late afternoon.
They tend to dwell in domesticated areas, around houses and in shade, as opposed to the Anopheles
which tends to live in the jungle areas. Mosquito spray is cheap and effective, also travel sized and
widely available, so be sure to carry some with you, particularly in wet areas.
9.) Phi Phi Island
How to get there:
We will be going from a Pier in Phuket. Most
likely Rassada Pier or Sea Angel Pier. Take the
ferry over to the island.
Ferry.
From: A Pier in Phuket.
Destination: Phi Phi Island.
Verhicle: Ferry.
Travel time: 2-2,5 Hours.Price: 400Bath / Person.
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General Information - Departure: This is a very popular island to visit as a backpacker since there is a lot to see, not to mention once
again - theres beautiful beaches. Were now on the seas again with a ferry going to our penultimate
Island to visit.
See and do on Phi Phi - Destination:* There is loads of bays to visit here. Well enjoy that were back on the beaches * If we get time were going to visit a viking cave.
BE CAREFUL - EXTRA NOTES + EMERGENCY:* This is an urgent update! Unfortunately many of the beaches in South-Thailand have incidents of
Jellyfish with burning tentacles. It may look like the spreading is increasing.Phi Phi Island and the eastern side of Phuket is one of the places where the most poisonous jellyfish,
the socalled Box Jellyfish, have been observed.Not far from Phi-Phi island, in Klong Dao beach, Koh Lanta, a 10 year old swedish girl went into an
anaphylactic shock and died after Box Jellyfish stings.
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9.) Koh Lipe
How to get there:
So this is our last destination that well know off. Why I planned this one as the last one - is
because of my sister. She told me she liked this island the most. So I trust her and hope we
can stay here for a good period of time. The How to get here - part will be easy. Well just
take a ferry here. Thou it will take its time.
Ferry.
From: Phi Phi Island.
Destination: Koh Lipe
Verhicle: Ferry.
Travel time: 6 Hours.Price: 1500Bath / Person.
General Information - Departure: Basically were heading to our last destination, on a way to long ferry ride. Hope my sisters right and
well be enjoying this island as much as her.
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See and do on Koh Lipe- Destination:* Beaches. Ko Lipe's beaches feature clear, calm, and shallow water. There are four main beaches to relax
on: Pattaya Beach in the south the most popular beach; Sunrise Beach on the east, near the Chao Ley village;Karma Beach in the north which faces the Adang/Lipe channel; and Sunset Beach in the west, which as the
name implies, faces the sunset.
* Buddhist Temple,(centre of the island). Very small.
* Day Tripsto Nearby Islands. Pirate Falls and Chado Cliff on Ko Adang, and the dense jungleon Ko Rawi are recommended visits. 800 to 1,000 baht.
BE CAREFUL - EXTRA NOTES + EMERGENCY:* Theres no ATMS on the Island so bring money!
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