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.
If mentioned in the itinerary
Sai Daeng Resort (Deluxe Ocean View Villa); shared in double/twin room with daily breakfast
as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
at Sai Daeng & Hin Ngam Beaches
during transfers
after services confimation
Food & Beverage, Sai Daeng Spa
if any
24 Dec & 31 Dec
if you need one to enter Thailand
12am-5am
services not mentioned
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
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
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• Departure: 08:30
• Duration: 6-7 hours
• Depth: Beginners max 6m in confined water; certified divers max 18m unless
Advanced.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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NOTES:
• Departure: 07:30
• Duration: 6 hours
• Depth limits: Open Water 18m, Advanced 30m. Wreck penetration requires
specialty training.
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.
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).
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