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