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.

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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 via kuala lumpur

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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Local Diving

Koh Phra Thong is one of the few places in Thailand that benefits from genuine local diving - several interesting dive sites are found off the beach at Golden Buddha bay.

kids favourite clown fish

Blue Guru Diving offer a range of PADI courses and daily scuba diving trips at these sites. Certified divers can enjoy great value diving for as little as 700 Bt per dive.

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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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Traveling to Koh Phra Thong

Historically, this area of Phang Nga has been difficult to access. Now a new main road and excellent bus network has recently opened up this exceptional region of Thailand to tourism.

Bus, Car, Boat or Plane - How to do it!

Koh Phra Thong is accessible through a variety of means. Which you choose will depend on your available time and budget. The first step is to get to Khuraburi from your departure point in Thailand.

From Bangkok to Khuraburi

By plane: Internal flights are available through a number of operators to Phuket or Krabi. Low cost carrier Air Asia offer great value money with flights to Phuket or Krabi for as little as 320 Bt (€6.5) one way. See below on how to get from Phuket or Krabi to Khuraburi

By bus: Excellent government buses run directly to Khuraburi from the South Government Bus Station. The most appealing are the 24 seat Super VIP buses coasting 650 Bt (€13). These are spacious, cool and comfortable.

There are several departures leaving Bangkok in the evening and arriving in Khuraburi 10 hours later for an early breakfast. There are also a number of 32 seat VIP buses at around 500 Bt (€10). For more detailed travel information please...


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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Blue Guru Diving

manta ray at richelieu rock near ko pra tong

Blue Guru looks after the water sport activities on Koh Phra Thong. There are sensational scuba diving, snorkeling and kayaking experiences on your doorstep. Specially tailored family packages are also available.

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bus and boat from krabi and phuket to koh phra thong

From Phuket or Krabi to Khuraburi

By bus: The government buses run from both Krabi and Phuket to Khuraburi from the respective government bus stations.There are two direct buses a day from Krabi. These are the 8 am and 12 pm services to Ranong. The journey takes 4 hours and the price is around 160 Bt (€3.5). It is also possible to leave at other times of the day but this will require a change of bus at Phang Nga.

There are many more services from Phuket as Khuraburi is on the main route from Phuket to Bangkok. As such, you can turn up at Phuket government bus station at any time before 6pm to find a bus leaving within the hour. The journey time is 3 hours and the ticket price around 140 Bt (U$4).

By car: Private cars can be hired for this journey. If you would like us to help you find a car at an excellent price then please contact us for further details.

From Khuraburi to Koh Phra Thong

The journey from Khuraburi, on the mainland, to the island of Koh Phra Thong is only possible by boat.

The usual method is a charming 1hr+ trip through some delightful mangrove scenery by longtail boat. The price of this transfer depends on how many others are joining the boat. It can range between 200 Bt (U$6) to 1,900 Bt (U$55). If your dates are slightly flexible then we can normally arrange a ride at the lower end of this scale. Contact us for further details.

An alternative is to take a more exciting whirl to the island by private speedboat. This will only take 20 minutes or so and is good value at 6,000 Bt (U$160) for the boat.

For further information please contact us.

 



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