Map of Samed Island

Thai Spa at Samed Island

Introduction


The Thai spa experience brings together a range of indigenous resources, folk wisdom and traditions that have been handed down through the centuries. It captures the very essence of traditional Thai living. Spa operators delve into this ancient treasure trove to create exceptional spa products so that alluring dimensions of this tropical paradise enrich the spa experience. Gracious hospitality and service is complemented by the friendly and caring nature and gentle ways of the Thai people, adding a uniquely Thai touch to world-class service and hospitality. Kindness, compassion and the act of comforting and caring for others, as advocated by the Theravada Buddhist tradition, is very much part of everyday life. The gesture is instinctive and genuine.


Many of the healing techniques and well-being therapies featured on the contemporary spa menu have been adopted and adapted from such practices. These include natural healing a tradition based on the healing power of indigenous herbs and plants, holistic remedies specially formulated to restore balance and rejuvenate mind, body and spirit and a variety of other healing techniques, including meditative practices, which reflect deep-rooted Buddhist influences. For example, the act of performing traditional Thai Massage is considered to be an act of compassion in which the healer (or therapist) practices the physical application of metta (loving kindness) and bestows a healing touch in the spirit of giving. The Thai spa experience thus enables guests to experience various aspects of Thai-ness.

Thailand excels in the quality and diversity of its spa offerings. Thai spas really do have it all variety and value framed in a perfect blend of Western leisure concepts and traditional Asian wellbeing therapies. Value for money is an added plus. A harmonious blend of cultural heritage and destination diversity makes Thailand an infinitely attractive spa destination.


Thailand spa resorts are giving their visitors not only the healing experience but also the overall philosophy of tranquility, harmony, inner peace complementing the mind, body and soul.

Visiting a spa was once considered a rare luxury that only the rich could afford, but now thanks to increased awareness, as well as greater competition, spas have become an extremely affordable indulgence.

Gallery Of Samed Island

Kho Samet-Overview

Koh Samet is an idyllic island about 200km south-east of Bangkok and around 6 km off the coast of Rayong province. Its beautiful beaches especially in the north-east of the island have been described as having the "whitest squeakiest sand in the kingdom. Incorporated as part of the Khao Laem Ya National Park in 1981, it has great natural beauty, secluded beaches and a lush interior - home to exotic wildlife such as monkeys, hornbills, gibbons and spectacular butterflies... ..
In the 1970's Ko Samet was 'discovered' by Thai teenagers and young couples looking a weekend retreat from the hectic pace of Bangkok. Over the last 10 years its popularity has increased with overseas visitors joining the locals in search of paradise. From its early days as a peaceful and inspirational place for artists who retreated there to capture the island's natural beauty on canvas, Ko Samet now increasingly attracts Bangkokian residents and tourists. Electricity is now available 24 hours a day, and resorts offer TV and air-conditioning. Camping is still popular on the more secluded beaches, but bring your own tents!

Informations About Samed Island

Topography
Rayong located at Eastern board of Thailand, 179km by car from Bangkok. It consists of 3,552 square km area and 100 km of beach connect to the gulf of Thailand. The 10 islands group is abundant with marine resources. It contains many oddly shaped islands and rocks. The largest island is Koh Samet which is well known in South East Asia.

Climate
The average temperatures are around 28 degree Celsius.

How to get to Rayong
There are 3 ways to travel to Rayong :
1. Air - 45 minutes from Bangkok airport to Utapao airport by Orient Thai Airline.
2. Car/Taxi
- from Bangkok by main road No. 3 or Sukhumvit road in 3 Hours.
- You can hire a taxi from the Bangkok area to Rayong province for about 2,000 Baht .
3. Bus (Air conditioned)

4. Bus time table
- Bangkok - Rayong city- from Bangkok, The bus leaves from Eakamai station,trips start from 04.00 until 22.00 every 40 minutes.
- Air conditioner bus 85 Baht/Trip. (Bangkok: 66 2 3914990, Rayong: 66 38 611511)- Non air bus 47 Baht/Trip. (Bangkok: 66 2 3912504, Rayong: 66 38 611378)

5. Rayong city - Bangkok
- from Rayong, The bus leave from Main station, trips start from 03.30 until 21.00,every 40 minutes.Bangkok - Banpae (If you want to go to Koh Samet directly.)
- from Bangkok, The bus leave from Eakamai station,trips start from 07.00 until 20.30, every 40 minutes.
- from Banpae, The bus leave from Banpae station, trips start from 04.00 until 17.30, every hour.
- Check time table Bangkok: (66) 2 3912237, Banpae: (66) 38 651528
- The bus fee is 90 Baht/Trip

Rayong attractions
The numerous places of attraction in Rayong can be conveniently grouped into the following routes: Chamao and Vong International Park (On the way to Samet Island) Samet International Marine Park (Samet, Man-Norg, Man-Nai, Man-Klang and Talu island)

Chamao and Vong International Park
There are 20 caves and 4 waterfalls in this area which are opened for tourists. The biggest waterfall is Chamao waterfall ,with 8 layers of falls.
- Wang nung (First empire) - Wang macha (Fish empire)
- Wang morakod (Emerald empire)
- Wang sai-ngam
- Pah Klueymai (Orchid cliff)
- Chong Cab (Narrow)
- Hok Sai (Six lines)
- Pah soong (Highest cliff )

The islands in Samet International Park.
- Samet Island
- Jan Island
- Plateen Island
- Krouy Island
- Kootea Island
- Kangkhaw Island
- Mannorg Island
- Mannai Island
- Manklang Island
- Taloo Island

The biggest Cave in Vong mountain is Rongbon Cave. There are around 20 caves in Vong area open for tourists and more then 50 caves are still not exploring.

Samet Island
There are 14 of calm and white beaches around this Island and surrounded by colorful coral reefs, providing such aquatic sports as swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving. You can engage in these activities all year around because not only the weather is always warm, but the island is not much affected by the monsoon, being located off the east coast. You can also enjoy sunbathing and delicious seafood lunches. If you plan to stay overnight, Samet Island offers air-conditioned bungalows.

The ferry to Samet Island
The ferry leaves from Banpe Pier everyday, from 07.00 until 17.00 ,arrive at 3 piers on Samet Island, which are Thadan Pier (25min), Praw Pier (30min), Vong Duen Pier (45min). You can hire also a speed boat from Banpe Pier to Samet , which costs around 1,000 Baht/Trip.

National Park Entrance Fee is
400 Baht per Adult. (Tourist)
200 Baht per Childern-Under 13 Yrs. (Tourist)

Getting around Samet Island
Samet Island has only one road going from the North to the South of the Island. The taxi fees from beach to beach are ..

- from Thadan Pier to Vong Duen Beach, 30 Baht/trip/person
- from Sai Kaew Beach to Vong Duen Beach, 30 Baht/trip/person
- from Sai Kaew Beach to Praw Bay, 40 Baht/trip/person you can hire also a taxi for a group
of maximum 12 persons.
- from Thadan Pier to Vong Duen Beach, 200 Baht
- from Thadan Pier around the island, 1,000 Baht
- from Vong Duen Beach to Kew Bay, 400 Baht

Transportation to samet island by speed boat
200.- Baht/person incl. national park entrace fee

Transportation to bann phy by speed boat
200.- Baht/person incl. national park entrace fee. Departure from baan phe to saikaew villa at 12.00 a.m. and 16.00 p.m please call us for reserve seat.

The Beaches of Samet Island.
- Saikaew Beach -The most beautiful on Samet Island
- Vong Duen Beach (many tourism)
- Tien Bay
- Chow Bay (Diving point)
- Wai Bay (Diving point)
- Kew Bay · Nuan Bay (many tourism)
- Tub Tim Bay
- Phai Bay (Night life here)
- Sai Kaew Beach (The longest beach of the island)
- Praw Bay (Diving point)
- Loong Dam Beach
- Karang Bay (Diving point, View point)
- Kewna Nai Bay (Diving point)
- Kewna Norg Bay (Diving point)

Speed Boat Trip Around Samet Island

- Program A: 1 hr. trip Around Samet Island - 400.- baht/person (4 persons up) - 600.- Baht/person (2-3 persons) 1,000.- Baht/person ( 1 person)
- Program B: 2 Hrs. Trip Around Samet Island + Snorkel + Visit Sea Turtles &Shark Farm- 400.- baht/person (4 persons up) - 600.- Baht/person (2-3 persons) - 1,000.- Baht/person ( 1 person)
- Program C: 3 Hrs. Trip to Gudee Island + Snorkel &Fishing q 400.- baht/person (4 persons up)- 600.- Baht/person (2-3 persons) 1,000.- Baht/person ( 1 person)
- Program D: 3 Hrs. Trip to Thalu Island + Snorkel &Fishing - 400.- baht/person (4 persons up)- 600.- Baht/person (2-3 persons) 1,000.- Baht/person ( 1 person) All program' detail are available at our website at http://www.saikaew.com

Welcome to Samed Island

Koh Samed

Sundhorn Phu, Thailand's Shakespeare, described Koh Kaew Pitsadan (the magical crystal island), which is believed to be the present Koh Samed, in his famous Thai literature ‘Phra Aphaimanee’ as a beautiful island that shelters his main character from a lovelorn giant - she is broken-hearted and dies on the crystal sandy beach of the island. Even though you won't see her remains anywhere on Koh Samed, you're sure to see its crystal white sandy beaches, especially on the Had Sai Kaew or Sai Kaew Beach.

Koh Samed was named after the Samed Tree or the cajuput tree that grows everywhere on the island. It was declared ‘Khao Lam Ya – Samet Archipelago Maritime National Park’ in 1981. The park encompasses Had Mae Rumpueng-a beach on the coast of Rayong, Lam Ya Mountain and the Samet Archipelago that consists of Koh Samed, Koh Chan, Koh San Chalam, Koh Hin Khao, Koh Kang Kao, Koh Kudee, Koh Kruoy and Koh Plateen. An ecological tour can be conducted through three itineraries on Koh Samed, Koh Kudee and Lam Ya Mountain.

To reach the island, tourists must take a local fishing boat, from Ban Phea in Muang District of Rayong Province for about 30mins. Boats run back and forth around the clock with the minimum of seven passengers. There are direct routes to some beaches including Had Sai Kaew and Ao Wong Duan, from which one can walk to other beaches through a relatively primitive inland road network. Most of the beaches are located on the northern and eastern sides of this T-shaped island whereas only a few, that is, Ao Prao, Ao Kham and Ao Kiu Na Nai lie on the west. It is more convenient to reach Ao Prao by a direct ferry from Ban Phea.

The weather on the island is more comfortable than inland area. However, the rainy season runs from May to September with heavy rains, high surges and monsoons in May. Ideal activities here are sunbathing on the beach, making an inland excursion on foot or by chartered bus, and taking a boat trip around the island. Also recommended is making a trip to some nearby isles.

Koh Tai Kang Kao and Koh Tam Rusi, located near Koh Kudee, offer swimming, scuba diving, seeing coral reefs and camping. There is information for accommodations and campgrounds provided at the park office on these isles. Koh Kruoy, Koh Kham and Koh Plateen, 600 meters north of Koh Kudee, are also other sites superb for coral reef exploring while Koh Talu is excellent for trekking, seeing some rare species of bats and turtles, and deep water diving.

Take note that the island is popular among local and foreign tourists and it is hard to find accommodation during the peak season, usually March, while September is the scantiest.