Useful Information

The Air Asia Option

Having flown into Kuala Lumpur from London it is then necessary to make your way into Thailand. This can be done by a connecting Air Asia flight from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket. The price of this is as little as U$35 one way.

kuala lumpur international airport in malaysia

Alternatively, it is possible to make the trip up from Malaysia to Thailand by bus. This is slightly more complicated in that it comprises 3 legs. The first is from KL to Hat Yai. Then Hat Yai to Krabi and then Krabi to Khuraburi.

the air asia option into thailand via malaysia

This is indeed an arduous journey and, costing U$25, it is not much less than the plane. However, it is an interesting journey for the budget traveller and does not come with the tight baggage allowance of an Air Asia flight.

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Marine Eco-Initiatives

Blue Guru is proud to operate several international eco-initiatives. These are conducted with both tourist and local community participation.

Divers and non-divers can join in to make a real difference to the island's shoreline and marine environment. Divers can also contribute to international research on coral reef health and whale shark migrations.

whale sharks can be identified by their markings

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Richelieu Rock

richelieu rock in the andaman sea near koh surin and koh similan is thailands top dive location

Richelieu's structure and isolation make it a magnet for a multitude of marine life. It is a lone outpost in this part of the Andaman Sea, displacing tidal currents, causing upwellings of plankton and attracting life from many miles around.

magnificent whale shark regularly observed at Thailands richelieu rock

A definitive favourite are the whale sharks that regularly visit Richelieu Rock throughout the year and ideal spot for the internationally recognised Whale Shark Project for which Blue Guru dive centre is an official operator.

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Golden Buddha Beach Resort

Golden Buddha Beach Resort is one of Asia's finest eco-resorts. Situated on the west coast of Koh Phra Thong the resort enjoys more than 10km of exclusive Andaman beachfront and its own private, sheltered bay.

interior of house on golden buddha beach resort thailand

The residences at Golden Buddha are special. These spacious private homes benefit from large individual plots with extensive gardens. Each one is uniquely designed and crafted from the finest natural materials.

club house at golden buddha beach resort

Sumptious meals are served at the Golden Buddha clubhouse. These are freshly prepared with local ingredients (much of the produce comes from the island itself). Also, their skilled chef creates home-baked bread and home made muesli. Topped off with stunning views of the Andaman Sea there is no better place to eat.

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Go Pro on Koh Phra Thong

Becoming a PADI professional has never been easier. Blue Guru has an array of divemaster programs to suit your budget and taste. In all cases DM trainees will be kept busy at our base on Koh Phra Thong.

Assisting on courses, guiding ceritified divers in the Surin Islands and practising skills in the bay. All this and much more are part of the life of aspiring divemasters. Take the plunge to a new more rewarding life!

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Whale Shark Program

As the dive centre located closest to Richelieu Rock, Blue Guru on Koh Phra Thong is keen to do everything they can to protect this world famous dive site’s most awesome visitor – the whale shark. Whale sharks are the world’s largest fish & are docile plankton eaters, so diving or snorkelling with these magnificent creatures is an amazing experience.

whale sharks in thailand

Unfortunately whale sharks are an endangered species. More research & action is needed to monitor their migrations & prevent extinction before it’s too late. Blue Guru is a registered operator and proud supporter of PADI's Whale Shark Project.

whale shark program in thailand with blue guru diving

read more on the Whale Shark project in the Surin Islands and at Richelieu Rock

Dive & Activity Packages

Golden Buddha Beach Resort and Blue Guru dive centre bring you a selection of the island's most popular activities packaged to appeal to specific interests, offering great value for money.

kayaking in thailand between koh ra and koh phra thong

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Koh Tachai

Koh Tachai is a hidden gem in the Andaman Sea. It is a favourite of liveaboard dive boats passing between the Similan and the Surin Islands.

beach at koh tachai

The island has 4 distinct dives, rated amongst the best dive sites in Thailand. The most famous of these is the Koh Tachai Plateau, a coral ridge lying 1km south east of the island, surrounded by scattered large boulders and a multitude of life. Fantastic swim through opportunities and high probabilities of observing Mantas and Whale Sharks are what makes this location a firm favourite with divers.

manta ray at richelieu rock

Blue Guru Diving will be running special day trips from Koh Phra Thong to Koh Tachai during the 2009-2010 season. There are limited places on these trips so please book ahead.

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Khuraburi

Khuraburi is lively coastal town on the west coast of Thailand, 110km south of Ranong. It is currently unaffected by the wave of foreign tourism that has spread across Thailand and remains largely unexplored by westerners.This is unfortunate as Khuraburi is a truly delightful town with lots to offer the intrepid traveller. There are excellent opportunities for trekking, mountain biking and kayaking to name but a few.

khuraburi in phang nga province thailand the transport hub to go to surin national marine park

More importantly, it serves as the main jumping off point for trips into the Surin National Park. During high season many Thai people head to Khuraburi to take a weekend break to the Surin Islands. However, during the week Khuraburi maintains its reputation as an easy going Thai town.

au suthep at koh surin near the similan islands and richelieu rock

There are very few worthwhile places to stay in Khuraburi, but they are remarkably good value. Visitors to the area should certainly consider spending a day or two in the town before heading off to Koh Phra Thong or Koh Surin as it really is a pleasant place to hang out and explore.

boon piya bungalows in khuraburi

where to stay whilst in khuraburi. boon piya resort

Dive Trips

Blue Guru dive centre runs a number of dive trips for certified divers. Their experienced PADI Instructors can show you the best of Koh Phra Thong diving. Also they arrange day/multi-day diving trips to the Surin Islands and the world class Richelieu Rock.

beautiful soft corals

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Koh Phra Thong Prices
2009-2010


Accommodation on Koh Phra Thong - Thailand


Golden Buddha Beach Resort

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Mr. Chuoi Bar and Huts ( per hut / night)
500 Bt
€10
$14
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Baan Lions Homestay (accommodation per person / night)
220 Bt
€4
$7
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Baan Lions Homestay (food 3 meals by host family)
350 Bt
€7
$10
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Each house at Golden Buddha Beach Resort is unique and have differing prices. A comprehensive booking engine is availabe at their website. All other prices are subject to 7% Government tax. If you have any questions, please contact us. Please see our terms & conditions for booking policy.


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Transport to and from Koh Phra Thong - Thailand


Longtail boat - Khuraburi to Baan Lions (per boat)

1,400 Bt
€30
$42
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Speedboat from Khuraburi (per boat 4 people)
6,000 Bt
€120
$171
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Private car from Phuket
3,100 Bt
€62
$89
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Private car from Krabi
3,100 Bt
€62
$89
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If you have flexible dates then we will be able to arrange a shared boat for you to reduce the cost. Also there is information about cheaper ways of getting to Khuraburi and Koh Phra Thong on our "Local Transport" page. There are also useful tips on how best to get to Thailand on the "International Transport" page.

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Combined Activities/Accomodation Packages on Koh Phra Thong


Diving Package (for certified divers)

38,500 Bt
€800
$1,149
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Try Diving Package (for those who want to try diving)
38,500 Bt
€800
$1,149
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Snorkeler Package
38,500 Bt
€800
$1,149
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Holistic Package
26,550 Bt
€560
$799
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Eco-Explorer Package
26,550 Bt
€560
$799
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Community Awareness Package
26,550 Bt
€560
$799
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All packages are run by Golden Buddha Beach Resort and Blue Guru Diving. These special prices are only available from 15th November to 20th December 2009 and 10th January to 30th April 2010.

They include 7 nights accommodation, meals and return transfers to Phuket or Krabi. The prices are based on two people sharing a Sea View House at Golden Buddha Beach Resort. Prices for singles or groups are available on request. Upgrade to Beach Front House is available at an extra charge of $200. All prices are subject to 7% Government Tax and 10% Service Charge.

Full details of the actvities in each package is available on the "Activities Package" page. These details are also available on the Golden Buddha website. Further information on the accommodation provided is also accessed through the Golden Buddha website.


Golden Buddha Beach Resort

baan bougainvillea at golden buddha resort on koh phra thong

Golden Buddha Beach Resort is the premier resort on Koh Phra
Thong, offering a range of bespoke houses on an uninhabited stretch of beach; complimented by exquisite Thai and western cuisine for the holiday of a lifetime.

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PADI Dive Courses

PADI dive courses in thailand with blue guru diving

Diving courses on Koh Phra Thong are conducted by the PADI Instructors from Blue Guru. A full range of PADI courses are offered up to Assistant Instructor. Also 18 different PADI specialty courses for refining skills and knowledge.

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PADI Diving Courses at Koh Phra Thong -Thailand


PADI Discover Scuba Diving (skills + 1 dive)

2,400 Bt
€52
$72
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PADI Discover Scuba Diving (skills + 2 dives)

3,600 Bt
€78
$103
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PADI Bubblemaker

1,800 Bt
€39
$52
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PADI Scuba Review
3,600 Bt
€78
$103
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PADI Open Water
12,000 Bt
€240
$343
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PADI Advanced Open Water
9,500 Bt
€190
$272
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Emergency First Response (EFR)
5,400 Bt
€108
$154
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PADI Rescue
14,400 Bt
€288
$411
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PADI Divemaster
24,000 Bt +
€480
$686
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PADI Assistant Instructor
15,000 Bt
€300
$429
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All PADI courses are conducted by Blue Guru Diving. They are a registered Thai limited company with membership of the TDA (Thai Diving Association) and TAT (Tourism Authority of Thailand). Courses are always taught by one of Blue Guru's fully insured PADI Instuctors.

Further details of each course above can be found by clicking on that particular course above. All courses include full equipment hire. The Advanced Open Water course also requires a day trip to the Surin Islands which can be found below. The price of the Divemaster program is dependant on the number of dives required - full internships are sometimes available. Contact us for further details.

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Diving Day Trips at Koh Phra Thong, Surin and Richelieu


Fun dives at Koh Phra Thong

800 Bt
€17
$24
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Night dive at Koh Phra Thong
1,600 Bt
€32
$45
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Surin Islands diving day trip
7,300 Bt
€142
$203
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Richelieu Rock diving day trip
7,300 Bt
€142
$203
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Diving day trips are for Open Water (or equivalent) certified divers. Richelieu Rock requires Advanced Diver training. Open Water divers can dive Richelieu Rock but they must do a deep dive with Blue Guru Diving first. All groups will be led by certified Divemasters or Instructors and groups will consist of 4 divers or less. Diving equipment rental is available at 200 Bt a dive.

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Whale Shark Program at Similan Islands, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon & Richelieu Rock


Whale Shark Program (8 days/7 nights package)

45,400 Bt
€910
$1,299
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The Whale Shark Program is a special package put together by Golden Buddha Beach Resort and Blue Guru Diving. This program is available from the 14th - 22nd February and 10th - 18th March. This package includes return transfers from Phuket or closer, all accommodation and meals. Also includes fully guided dives on the liveaboard trip and marine park fees.

The prices are based on two people sharing a Sea View House at Golden Buddha Beach Resort. Prices for singles or groups are available on request. Upgrade to Beach Front House is available at an extra charge of $100. All prices are subject to 7% Government Tax and 10% Service Charge.

Further details are available on the Whale Shark Program page. Full specification and itinerary of this remarkable experience can be downloaded in this Whale Shark Program PDF.


PADI 1 Day Specialties

PADI 1 day specialties in thailand with blue guru diving

Try one of these PADI 1 Day Specialties to improve your knowledge and diving skills.

Boat Diver
Drift Diver
Multilevel Diver
Navigation

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PADI 2 Day Specialties

PADI 2 day specialties in thailand with blue guru diving

Take your diving abilities to the next level with these more indepth 2 Day Specialties.

Deep Diver
Search & Recovery
Digital Underwater Videography
Night Diver

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PADI Specialty Courses at Koh Phra Thong, Surin and Richelieu


PADI Underwater Naturalist

4,800 Bt
€96
$103
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PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy
4,800 Bt
€96
$137
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PADI Fish Identification
4,800 Bt
€96
$137
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PADI Boat Diver
4,800 Bt
€96
$137
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PADI Drift Diver
4,800 Bt
€96
$137
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PADI Digital Underwater Photographer
5,100 Bt
€102
$146
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PADI Underwater Videographer
5,100 Bt
€102
$146
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PADI Underwater Navigation
5,100 Bt
€102
$146
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PADI Search & Recovery Diver
6,000 Bt
€120
$171
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PADI Turtle Awareness
4,500 Bt
€98
$136
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PADI Night Diver
6,300 Bt
€126
$180
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PADI Whale Shark (+Richelieu Rock day trip)
4,500 Bt
€90
$129
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PADI Multilvel Diver (+Surin Islands day trip)
4,500 Bt
€90
$129
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PADI Deep Diver (+2 Surin Islands day trips)
5,400 Bt
€108
$154
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All PADI specialties are conducted by Blue Guru Diving. They are a registered Thai limited company with membership of the TDA (Thai Diving Association) and TAT (Tourism Authority of Thailand). Specialty courses are always taught by one of Blue Guru's fully insured PADI Instuctors.

Further details of each course above can be found by clicking on that particular course above. All courses include full equipment hire. The Whale Shark, Multilevel Diver and Deep Diver specialties also require further trips to the Surin Islands or Richelieu Rock (see above).

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Non-Diving Awareness Courses


PADI Project Aware

3,600 Bt
€72
$103
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PADI Coral Reef Conservation
3,600 Bt
€72
$103
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Emergency First Response (EFR)
5,400 Bt
€108
$154
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All Non-Diving Awareness courses are conducted by Blue Guru Diving. They are a registered Thai limited company with membership of the TDA (Thai Diving Association) and TAT (Tourism Authority of Thailand). Specialty courses are always taught by one of Blue Guru's fully insured PADI Instuctors. Further details of each course above can be found by clicking on that particular course above.

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Snorkeling Trips and Courses


PADI Discover Snorkeling

1,600 Bt
€32
$47
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Local snorkeling day trip
600 Bt
€12
$18
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Local snorkeling 1/2 day trip
400 Bt
€8
$12
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Surin snorkeling day trip
4,900 Bt
€94
$146
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All snorkeling courses and trips include full equipment rental. PADI discover snorkeling is conducted under the direct supervision of a PADI Instructor.


Homestay at Baan Lions

house in baan lions on koh phra thong

Baan Lions is a new village at the north tip of Koh Phra Thong. For an interesting cultural experience, try a homestay visit. You will be well looked after by your local hosts who will treat you to tasty Thai favourite dishes (with or without chilis)

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Camping on Koh Phra Thong

camping enclosure at koh wahs place at the north tip of koh phra thong near to koh ra

There are some opportunities to camp at Ko Wah's place, near the northern tip of the island. His resort has been left idle, but sheltered camping areas, wash facilities and an excellent club house remain. Also it has some of the best beach on the island.

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Island Exploration Activities


Koh Ra rainforest trekking + introduction to Lions village

1,500 Bt
€30
$45
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Longtail expedition to the mangroves
1,500 Bt
€30
$45
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Lions and Ta Pae Yoi village tours
1,500 Bt
€30
$45
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Lions village tour
1,000 Bt
€20
$30
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Ta Pae Yoi village tour
1,000 Bt
€20
$30
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Thung Dap village tour
1,500 Bt
€30
$45
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All Island Exploration experiences are based on a minimum of two people.

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Equipment Rental


Half day kayak rental

400 Bt
€8
$11
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Half day kayak rental (premium kayak)

600 Bt
€12
$17
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Full day kayak rental

600 Bt
€12
$17
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Full day kayak rental (premium kayak)
800 Bt
€16
$23
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Half day snorkeling kit rental
100 Bt
€2
$3
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Full day snorkeling kit rental
200 Bt
€4
$6
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Full day diving kit rental
400 Bt
€8
$11
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ALL prices on this page are subject to the booking terms and conditions. ALL prices are based in Thai Baht. The Euro and Dollar conversions are for reference purposes only - they were correct at the time of publishing.

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