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KOH TAO DIVING ODYSSEY
Ko Tao, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani, Thailand
Duration: 7 days
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Java Travel USA
$3,500

About your trip

This 7-day journey to Koh Tao, Thailand’s diving paradise, combines adventure, relaxation, and personal discovery beneath the water. Begin with a warm island welcome at Sai Daeng Resort, where turquoise waters set the scene for your diving adventure. Over the following days, learn to dive or advance your certification through guided sessions in calm bays and vibrant coral reefs teeming with tropical marine life. Experience the thrill of exploring wrecks, swim alongside schools of barracuda, and - if lucky, spot gentle whale sharks. Each dive is led by professional instructors, ensuring safety and confidence as your underwater skills grow. After days of immersion, unwind with leisure by the sea - kayaking, snorkeling, or simply savoring a sunset cruise. The week concludes with a peaceful farewell morning, leaving you refreshed, certified, and inspired by the beauty of Koh Tao’s underwater world.

What's included

All Transportation

If mentioned in the itinerary

Accommodation

Sai Daeng Resort (Deluxe Ocean View Villa); shared in double/twin room with daily breakfast

Meals

as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)

On-site snorkeling

at Sai Daeng & Hin Ngam Beaches

Tissues & water

during transfers

Service charges

Government tax

24/7 hotline support

No extra charge

after services confimation

10% DIscount

Food & Beverage, Sai Daeng Spa

What's not included

International flights

Beverage

Personal expenses

Gratuities

Travel insurance

Public holiday surcharge

if any

Compulsory Gala Dinner

24 Dec & 31 Dec

Visa

if you need one to enter Thailand

Airport cabs surcharge

12am-5am

Others

services not mentioned

Day 1

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ARRIVAL IN KOH TAO – ISLAND WELCOME

Glide across the Gulf of Thailand by ferry until the turquoise waters of Koh Tao appear on the horizon. At Sai Daeng Resort, your villa opens to endless sea views and the gentle rhythm of waves. This evening, meet your dive instructors — professionals who will become your guardians and companions underwater. Over a fresh seafood dinner, they introduce the week ahead: thrilling dives, vibrant reefs, and safety as the golden rule.

Overnight at Sai Daeng Resort

NOTES:

• Arrival before 15:00 recommended

Day 2

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FIRST BREATHS BELOW – OPEN WATER BEGINNING (B)

Start your Open Water Course with confined water training in calm Sai Daeng Bay. Learn the basics — gear setup, buoyancy, and breathing underwater — with professional guidance. Certified divers can refresh with an easy reef dive.

Overnight at Sai Daeng Resort

NOTES:

• Departure: 08:30

• Duration: 6-7 hours

• Depth: Beginners max 6m in confined water; certified divers max 18m unless

Advanced.

Day 3

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SHALLOW REEFS & NEW SKILLS (B)

Head out by dive boat to explore beginner-friendly dive sites such as Japanese Gardens and Twins Reef, rich in marine life. Build confidence and practice your buoyancy as clownfish, parrotfish, and butterflyfish surround you.

Overnight at Sai Daeng Resort

NOTES:

• Departure: 07:30

• Duration: 5-6 hours, 2-3 dives

• Safety: Maintain neutral buoyancy, always follow guide. Beginners max 12m;

Open Water max 18m.

Day 4

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CERTIFICATION DAY (B)

Complete your open water dives and celebrate — you are now a certified Open

Water Diver (or advancing your certification if already qualified). Certified divers

may join a night dive to discover glowing plankton and nocturnal reef life.

Overnight at Sai Daeng Resort

NOTES:

• Departure: 08:00. Night dive briefing 17:30

• Duration: 6-7 hours day + 2 hours night

• Safety: Night dives are only for certified divers. Stay close to buddy, avoid

rapid ascents.

Day 5

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WRECKS EXPLORATION & ADVANCE CHALLENGE (B)

Your diving journey deepens with new sites:

• Open Water Divers: Dive the HTMS Sattakut Wreck, a WWII vessel now an artificial reef.

• Advanced Divers: Explore Chumphon Pinnacle, famous for barracuda schools and, if lucky, whale sharks.

Overnight at Sai Daeng Resort

NOTES:

• Departure: 07:30

• Duration: 6 hours

• Depth limits: Open Water 18m, Advanced 30m. Wreck penetration requires

specialty training.

Day 6

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LEISURE BY THE SEA (B)

After 5 days of diving, enjoy well-deserved leisure. Options include:

• Kayaking in Sai Daeng Bay

• Snorkeling over shallow reefs

• Sunset long-tail cruise with BBQ dinner

• Or simply relax by the infinity pool, cocktail in hand.

Overnight at Sai Daeng Resort

NOTES:

• Departure: 06:30

• Duration: 8 hours

• Depth: Min. 18m. Open Water certification required. Beginners can snorkel

if not yet certified.

Day 7

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RELAXATION & DEPARTURE (B)

A final morning of calm — sunrise yoga, one last swim, or breakfast overlooking the Gulf of Thailand. After check-out, transfer to the pier for your onward ferry.

NOTES:

• No diving today — minimum 18–24 hours surface interval required before flying.

• Transfers depend on ferry schedule (Samui, Chumphon, or Surat Thani).

END OF THE SERVICE

Location

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1. Ko Tao, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani, Thailand

Ko Tao, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani, Thailand

About your organizer

At Java Travel, we believe that travel should be more than just a vacation — it should be a story worth telling. We specialize in personalized, meaningful travel experiences for individuals, couples, families, and small groups. From tropical escapes in the Caribbean to faith-based itineraries, bucket-list cruises, and diving adventures, we help travelers explore the world with ease, confidence, and intention. 🌐 Explore our blog: JavaTravelUSA.com/blog 📩 Let’s plan something unforgettable: eva@javatravelusa.com

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