Our partner resort is Samed Cabana in Ao Wong Duean in the south east of Koh Samed. In the resort you will share large superior twin-bedded cabanas. These superior and deluxe air-conditioned bungalows are nestled in the palm trees along the beach, or beside the pool. Upgrades to single occupancy of a superior or deluxe room are available. All rooms are air conditioned, with ensuite facilities and balconies. Only seconds from the white sand beach they have an appealing simple style and comfort. The resort has a beachside restaurant, massage and spa treatments and swimming pool.
Food
Thai cuisine has a worldwide reputation. Meals are flavourful and seasoned with lemongrass and basil and there is an emphasis on fresh seafood. Breakfast and lunch are provided at the resort and take the form of sumptuous buffets with a huge range of options including vegetarian and more spicy food. On the night of arrival in Koh Samed and on the final evening in the resort there is dinner in place of lunch. Samed Cabana has a beachside restaurant serving evening meals and fresh Barbeques at approximately £8 - 10 per person. There are always delicious options for vegetarians. There are other restaurants within walking distance, and truck taxis to other beaches.
Night life
Ao Wong Duean beach has restaurants, many serving fresh seafood barbeques. If you take a truck taxi to Ao Phai you will find the famous Silver Sands beach disco (a firm favourite with Skyrians in the past) with its fire juggling show and new moon parties and Naga Bar. Further a field is Had Sai Kaew, with many beach restaurants, karaoke and lady boys. This is the more ‘back packer’ end of the island. For all that Koh Samed is extremely safe and hassle free.
Guide Itinerary for Thailand Beach holidays
1st Transfer Day:Arrive in Bangkok. Meet at 7.15pm in meeting room of 5-star Sofitel Silom hotel. Optional evening programme in Bangkok including dinner and Thai Dance show at Silom Village and a walk to the night market. We can also show you traditional Thai massage shops so you can relax from the flight.
2nd Transfer Day: Sumptuous buffet breakfast at the Sofitel followed by optional morning excursion to the Jim Thompson house, the founder of the Thai silk industry. At midday, the coach leaves for the port of Ban Phe in Rayong Province, a three and a half journey with a break for lunch. Then ferry to Koh Samed. In the evening there is a Welcome Meeting and dinner.
Day 1: 9.00am Demos and Oekos, 10.30 Morning Course, 13.30 Lunch, 17.30 Evening Course (Timings may change slightly) Days 2, 3 & 4: Early morning courses begin and mid-morning and late afternoon courses continue Day 5: Free day with optional boat trip and visit to Giant Sea Turtle Sanctuary at Koh Manai Days 6, 7, 8 & 9: Early morning, mid-morning and late afternoon courses continue Day 9: Evening meal instead of lunch this day with 19.30 farewell ceremony, dinner and cabaret. Day 10: Leave the resort for Bangkok to arrive late afternoon with final overnight stay at Sofitel Silom if part of our full transfer. Optional evening programme.
We will suggest other excursions and activities with a Thai flavour.
*The optional return transfer from Bangkok to Samed includes two nights at the 5-star Sofitel Silom in Bangkok. See our Travel section for more details.
Average Temperature
We chose the hot, dry season for the best posible time to go. Average temperatures are 27 to 30C.
Travel Health Information
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