Beaches of Thailand

From the East to West coast, Thailand is awash with beaches and islands. Live the high-life in Patong, Phuket, from which you can visit the infamous James Bond Island (filmed in The Man with the Golden Gun). From Phuket you can also get to 'The Beach' - Phi Phi Islands for an exceptional getaway. Don't miss out on the west coast islands of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan for the Full Moon Party, and Koh Tao. 

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Check out our Koh Samet, Koh Samui, Full Moon & Koh Tao adventures below!

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Cheap hotels & hostels

Thailand is host to an abundance of stunning beaches. Check out our cheap hotels & hostels situated just a stones throw from crystal clear waters and soft white sands. Explore more >

Beach Break Koh Samet 
4 days fr £149
• Swap the streets of Bangkok for the sands of Koh Samet
• Warm seas and cold beers - the perfect partnership
• Kick back and enjoy doing.........nothing!

Whilst not as well known as its southern island neighbours, Koh Samet has the same fantastic offerings - palm fringed white sand beaches, a laid back island atmosphere, great bars and restaurants, it really is idyllic. We'll get you there by road and boat and include three night's hotel stay at our smart or stylish level - just a few hours from Bangkok and this is the perfect short beach break option!
Ko Samui: Full Moon Party Transfers 
Overnight fr £37
It’s not often you get to party at one of the most famous beach bashes in the world, so make sure you know how to get yourself there! The islands are jam-packed with revellers at Full Moon time so pre-book your journey for a surefire timely arrival to the ‘do’. Zip across the water on our handy boat transfer arriving for about 7pm. Party the night away until 7.30 the next morning before heading back to Koh Samui to sleep and soothe that sore head.

Party dates 2012: Mon, 04 June | Tue, 03 July | Sat, 04 Aug | Sat, 01 Sept | Sun, 30 Sept | Mon, 29 Oct | Wed, 28 Nov | Tue, 25 Dec | Fri, 28 Dec | Mon, 31 Dec
Koh Tao & Koh Nang Yuan
Departs fr Koh Samui, full day fr £52
• Zoom around on an awesome speedboat
• Spend a full day of top class snorkelling
• Chow down on a scrummy Thai lunch
• Top up that all-important tan

Get picked up early from your hotel and board an awesome speedboat bound for the fabulous island of Koh Tao - World renowned for all the multi-coloured marine life that swim around its waters. You'll spend the late morning snorkelling and soaking up the rays of Mango Bay, before you wolf down a delicious Thai lunch at the Bingo Restaurant. Then head to Koh Nang Yuan for more snorkelling in the clear blue waters or sightseeing before you climb up to a viewpoint for stunning panoramic views.
Koh Tao: Learn to Dive
4 days fr £295
• See the best of Thailand's marine world
• Meet travellers from all over the world
• Spend your days in the ocean and your free time in Koh Tao's chilled surrounds

Complete your dive theory on-line before you arrive so that you can spend more time relaxing in paradise and enjoying the underwater world. When you arrive you will complete a quick review of your on-line theory before your first dip! Groups are kept to a maximum of four and a small, professional dive center with experienced instructors will make learning seem easy. This short course will certify you to dive anywhere around the world at a depth of down to 18 metres.
Koh Tao: Learn to Dive PADI Open Water Course
5 days fr £215
• Spend 4 nights in a comfy fan cooled room steps from the beach
• Learn the theory and get practical experience in the pool and sea
• A great entry level course resulting in PADI Open Water certification

Your days will be taken up with learning to dive, hanging out on cool beaches and staying in bungalow accommodation. The course involves theory as well as practical (dives of course!) and all instructors are experienced and 100% certified. The course is a starting point for those who want to continue on to more advanced courses and even more challenging dive sites around the world.
Koh Tao: Fun Diving Package
7 days fr fr £265
• No classrooms, no tests, just a whole week of fun-filled diving
• Head out on 10 Open Water dives and one fabulous night dive
• Spend your free time back at your Thai chalet or in Koh Tao's laid back nightlife

For those who just want to dive. No course, no test, no pressure - just lots of amazing moments exploring fish-filled water. This package is available to divers with a minimum of an Open Water Diver certification. If you haven’t dived for six months prior to arriving then a refresher course will need to be completed (payable locally). You will have a varied dive schedule, planned to take you to the dive sites when they are at their quietest.

Call us or find a store to book any of the above or find out more about exploring the beaches of Thailand!

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