Thai Intro + Dive is the most amazing way to experience Thailand! You’ll discover Bangkok, visit ancient temples, learn to cook delicious Thai food, sleep in floating bungalows in the beautiful Khao Sok National Park, party on the world famous Full Moon Beach and best of all you’ll leave a fully qualified PADI Open Water Diver from your lessons in Koh Tao! With a group leader for the first 9 days, an instant group of friends and help with all your onward travel. Get ready for the trip of a lifetime!
It’s best to arrive on the official start date, but there’s nothing planned until the evening welcome meal, so you can rock up anytime that day.
If you fancy coming a bit earlier, no worries we’ll still pick you up from the airport and sort you a room from the day you arrive. We can organise that once you’ve booked.
When you land in Bangkok after your long flight we’ll be at the airport to meet you and take you to the guesthouse. You’ll have plenty of time to recover from your flight, chill out and meet everyone in your group.
Temples & Tuk Tuks Soak up Thailand’s fascinating culture as we cruise the canals of Bangkok by long-tail boat, explore ancient temples, ride in a tuk tuk, then head out & experience the crazy nightlife!
Learn the secrets to preparing delicious Thai food with a traditional Thai cooking class. Then we board the overnight train, say goodbye to Bangkok and head to the south of Thailand.
Enter the magical Khao Sok National Park, a hidden paradise of pristine lakes & limestone cliffs. Go tubing, kayaking and sleep overnight in floating bungalows.
Arrive on the beautiful island of Koh Phangan, home to the world famous Full Moon parties. Check into Sarana - our own amazing beach side bungalows, relax by the pool and enjoy your first island sunset and beach party.
A day to unwind, relax and get some well deserved beach time, before being pampered with a traditional Thai massage.
Discover the beauty of the island as we travel to some of the most amazing beaches in the world! Chill, soak up some sun and then kick back with a beach BBQ!
Today you have the choice of learning the art of Muay Thai boxing or bringing some peace and harmony into your action packed trip with a private Yoga class. We’ll then head out for our last night on Koh Phangan.
Today you’ll travel to the beautiful Koh Tao. Meet at the ferry pier for your pickup and transfer to your guesthouse. After your orientation, you’ll get stuck into your SCUBA diving theory. Lessons are conducted in a fun, friendly way.
Heading out to one of the islands many beautiful bays, the course continues with a shallow, confined water skills session. You’ll learn how to use your equipment, get used to breathing underwater and will learn how to control your buoyancy.
We’ll visit two amazing dive spots where you’ll dive to a maximum depth of 12 meters. As part of these dives you’ll get to explore the dive sites and will see lots of bright corals, tropical fish and maybe even a turtle or two!
We’ll head out to the famous Chumpon Pinnacles to see bigger schools of fish, reef sharks and maybe even a whale shark!
Check out that morning then put your new skills to the test as you enjoy 1 more dive! Then continue your travels or extend your stay on Koh Tao.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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