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D2WC trip details... |
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Mise à
jour
30 December 2006
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All activities
mentioned are included except if mentioned optional. |
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| Arrival:
Bangkok |
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Arrival: |
Bangkok airport. We will stay in the heart of Bangkok in the
Sukhumvit neighborhood |
| Activities:
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Being that the majority of flights from Europe and North America
arrive in the afternoon or in the evening, we organize
transportation from the airport to your hotel. For those who arrive
earlier, the Sukhumvit neighborhood is very pleasant to discover. |
| Transport: |
Minivan or taxi: 30
min. to 60 min. from airport to your hotel. |
| Hotel: |
Bangkok:
Bangkok Boutique Hotel. (www.bangkokboutiquehotel.com
) Address: 241
sukhumvit 21 (Asoke), Klongtoeynue, Wattana Bangkok.10110.Tél:
02-261285-0 à 4 |
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The
Chao Phraya river, its temples and the Grand Palace |
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Visit of the most beautiful sites of Old Bangkok by express boat on
the Chao Phraya river. Visit of the Grand Palace and of Wat Phra
Kaeo (where you can see the famous emerald Buddhist). In the
afternoon, discover Wat Pho, temple famous for its big lying down
Buddha and its massage school. Crossing of the Chao Phraya River to
visit the Wat Arun (temple of dawn), then the Wat Suthat and the
giant swing. Supper optional at Suan Lum Night Bazaar and visit to
Patpong |
| Info: |
Wat Pho massage – optional (about 8 dollars for one hour) |
| Transport:
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Minibus, boat. |
| Hotel:
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Bangkok:
Bangkok Boutique Hotel. (www.bangkokboutiquehotel.com
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Phuket island |
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Morning departure for the airport. Flight to Phuket. Karon beach,
Kata Noi, Nui Bay, Nai harn in the afternoon and then Cap Phromthep
for its fabulous sunsets. |
| Info: |
A
1 hour and 20 minutes trip brings you to Phuket island. Arrival at
hotel is at about 1:30 PM. In the afternoon, discovery of the
island’s South beaches. |
| Transport: |
Airplane, minibus |
| Hotel: |
Patong
beach: Leelawadee Boutique Hotel ou Club Bamboo.(www.leelaboutique.com
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Discovery of the islands South of Phuket and snorkeling. |
| Activities:
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When leaving Rawai bay, come aboard our long tail boats. Visit
island after island including Coral Island and do some snorkeling.
Swim and discover coral reefs with multicolor fish or bask in the
sun on white sand beaches. |
| Info: |
Rawai Bay, Bon Island, Lone Island, Coral Island and if time permits
Raya Yai Island. You decide how long you wish to stay on each
island. We suggest you bring your own mask and tuba for the
duration of your stay in order to avoid equipment adjustment
problems.
Option: Supper at Phuket Fantasea in the evening: huge
theme park (open from 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM) offering a fabulous show
plunging spectators at the heart of ancient Thailand with
choreographies and fantastic costumes (about 50 dollars). |
| Transport: |
Minibus, long tail boat. |
| Hotel: |
Patong
beach: Leelawadee Boutique Hotel ou Club Bamboo.(www.leelaboutique.com
) (www.clubbamboo.com) |
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Surin islands
archipelago. |
| Activities:
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Discovery of one of
the most beautiful diving sites and marine park and its islands: the Surin
national park. 2 day divings in afternoon and 1 night diving. |
| Info: |
The boat is entirely at your disposal (no
other customers or other tours). Scuba diving equipment are included
and 4 meals aboard.
We suggest you bring your own mask and tuba for the duration of your
stay in order to avoid equipment adjustment problems for snorkeling.
Possibility to go on land visiting islands. |
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Divings: |
3 |
| Hotel: |
Night in confortable cabins aboard our boat. |
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Richelieu rock and Koh Tachai |
| Activities:
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Richelieu Rock with 3
day divings, then 1 night diving at Koh Tachai. |
| Info: |
Richelieu Rock is unmistakably one of the best sites in the world to
see whale sharks (the largest fish in the world measuring 14 meters
long) that are attracted to the rich reef that is covered with
plankton. Furthermore, manta rays are frequently seen around the
reef which is covered with sea anemones, corals and sponges. From
the smallest animal, the seahorse to the giant whale shark, there is
a whole animal life that is presented to you at Richelieu Rock. |
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Divings: |
4 |
| Hotel: |
Night in confortable cabins aboard our boat. |
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Koh Tachai and Koh Bon |
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3 day divings at Koh
tachai then 1 night diving at Koh Bon. |
| Info: |
At Koh Tachai, there exists several diving sites of which the most
famous is Koh Tachai that extends for more than 1 kilometer and is
covered with red coral. We can also spot numerous sea turtles. Then
we go to Koh Bon see the Manta rays. |
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Divings: |
4 |
| Hotel: |
Night in confortable cabins aboard our boat. |
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Koh Bon and Similan islands archipelago |
| Activities:
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Discovery of one of
the most beautiful diving sites and marine park and its islands: the
Similan national park. 2 day divings at Koh Bon and 1 day diving at
Similan plus une plongée
nocturne à Similan. |
| Info: |
The majestic Manta ray is honored at Koh Bon, which is one of the
places in Thailand where divers have the most chances of seeing
one. Leopard sharks and red octopus are also plentiful. |
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Divings: |
4 |
| Hotel: |
Night in confortable cabins aboard our boat. |
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2nd week |
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Similan island
archipelago |
| Activities:
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Excursion on land on
different islands and divings. |
| Info: |
The West part of the islands as well as the North and South coasts
offer exciting dives due to the presence of a large number of
immerged granite rocks that form a series of arches, tunnels and
passages. Sites such as Christmas Point, Elephant Head Rock
and Batfish Bend constitute without a doubt the best diving sites of
the archipelago. |
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Divings: |
4 |
| Hotel: |
Night in confortable cabins aboard our boat. |
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Similan islands
archipelago |
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Excursion on land on
different islands and divings. |
| Info: |
Relax on sand beaches or divings |
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Divings: |
4 |
| Hotel: |
Night in confortable cabins aboard our boat. |
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Similan islands
archipelago and Khao Lak |
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2 day divings at
Similan. |
| Info: |
Return on solid ground
in the middle of the afternoon at Khao Lak. Free afternoon at the
beach. |
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Divings: |
2 |
| Hotel: |
Khao Lak: Baan
Krating (www.baankrating.com) |
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Phang Nga Bay national
park |
| Activities:
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Visit Wat Tham Suwankhuha and its caves, Buddhas and monkeys. All
day excursions aboard long tail boats beginning at Koh Panyi (Muslim
village built on stilts) then Ko Phing Kham (James Bond island), Ko
Hon and Ko Panak. Exploration of the bay, its mangroves and caves
(Lot cave), as well as the discovery of prehistoric cave art among
the numerous islands in the bay including Khao Kiam. |
| Info: |
The bay of Phang Nga surpasses in beauty the Along bay situated in
Vietnam. It is composed of karstic formation islands (limestone
peaks with steep cliffs grooved by water) rising up from the emerald
waters of the bay. The park authorities allow or deny access to
certain sites in order to preserve them. If you are interested in
certain islands during your visit, our captain will inform you if we
can access them or not. At the end of the day, we return to Phang
Nga in order to head towards the province of Krabi. |
| Transport: |
Minibus, long tail boat |
| Hotel: |
Ao Nang: Amorn Mansion |
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| OPTION
1 ISLANDS: Railay,
Poda, Kai, Thap islands and Miracle Beach
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OPTION 2 JUNGLE: Crystal pool and Wat Tham Seua |
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OPTION 1:
Departure in long tail boats to visit and walk on the different
beaches of Railay. Visit of caves and exploration of the hidden
lagoon with a climb to the point of view. In the afternoon, visit
Poda island where you can snorkel. And don’t forget, Thap and Kai
islands. OPTION 2:
Motorbike ride in order to discover the inland. Wat Sai Thai and
its lying down Buddha. A swim in a stream that comes from a hot
spring source. A walk to Crystal Pool in its forest park. Visit of
Wat Tham Seua temple and its monkeys, climb to the second temple for
a breathtaking view of Krabi province. |
| Info: |
OPTION
1:
Railay is renowned worldwide for its rock climbing steep cliffs. It
is possible for climbing fanatics to climb the sides of the
different cliffs of Railay. This option is not included in your
package (1/2 day with instructor is 30 dollars per person, price to
be confirmed). Levels from beginner to expert confirmed.
At low tide, between the Kai and Thap islands, appears a long ribbon
of white sand called Miracle beach. The three islands of Poda, Thap
and Kai are scattered with white sand beaches. If you would like to
spend more time on one of the islands, we can pick you up later when
returning towards Ao Nang.
OPTION
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This day will also allow you to discover the helvea plantations
(rubber tree) and palm trees for palm oil, as well as
waterfalls. The jungle can be a real oven. Drink a lot of
water. |
| Transport: |
Long tail boat, motorbike |
| Hotel: |
Ao Nang: Amorn Mansion |
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Ko Hong Island
national park |
| Activities:
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Excursion towards Hong Island, one of the most beautiful islands of
the Krabi province and snorkeling in the middle of a considerable
amount of tropical fish, beaches and interior lagoons. In the
afternoon, a stop over to Paradise Island. |
| Info: |
Bring food for the fish, they love eating out of your hand.
Swimming at Hong Island is like swimming in a huge aquarium filled
with multicolor tropical fish. |
| Transport: |
Long tail boat |
| Hotel: |
Ao Nang: Amorn Mansion |
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The end |
| Activities:
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Departure in the morning for Krabi airport. Return flight, arrival
in Bangkok at noon. The afternoon is free. |
| Info: |
Plan 500 baths for the airport tax. |
| Transport: |
Airplane, minibus,taxi. |
| Hotel: |
Bangkok:
Bangkok Boutique Hotel. (www.bangkokboutiquehotel.com
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