Koh Tao PADI Open Water, Thailand

Do you want to learn to dive, but avoid the cold, murky waters of home?

Then why not learn to dive in the warm, tropical waters off the island of Ko Tao. The PADI Open Water Diver course is the most popular diving course in the world, and where better to take it than this exciting, exotic location.

Situated in the Gulf of Thailand, this secluded island provides the perfect setting for your first diving course. Warm, clear waters conceal some of the worlds best dive sites, most just a few minutes boat trip from your hotel and the dive centre.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Day 1
Upon arrival in Bangkok we offer an optional transfer to your Hotel, or you're more than welcome to make your own way to your Hotel & The remainder of today is free for you to begin exploring Bangkok.

Day 2
Our Rep will meet you today and outline the schedule for the next few days. Today we will include tours to visit the amazing Grand Palace Complex and the Royal Temple of the Emerald Buddha. The remainder of the afternoon is free for some more exploration before taking the Overnight train to Chumporn.

Day 3
After arriving into Chumporn we transfer you to the ferry port for your ferry to Ko Tao. Upon arrival into Ko Tao you will check into your Hotel, the remainder of the morning is free for you to relax. This afternoon you can meet with the Dive Centre to finalize your diving arrangements for the next few days.

Days 4-7
This morning we head back to the Dive centre to begin your course. The course is broken down into 3 Sections:

- 3 Confined Water Dives & Normally done on a cordoned off beach area or a pool.
- The Theory Section & Provides basic information and principles about diving, usually aided by videos and a manual.
- At Least 2 Open Water Dives & Under qualified supervision and guidance.

Day 8
This morning is free for you to relax before taking the ferry back to Chumporn, here you will have a little free time to explore the town before taking the overnight sleeper train back to Bangkok.

Day 9
Upon arrival into Bangkok, we will transfer you to your hotel where the remainder of the day is free for you to explore Bangkok a little further or maybe take one of our optional tours.

Day 10
You tour ends today after Breakfast. We offer optional transfers back to Bangkok Airport.

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Accommodation Details

Our Standard level scuba-diving tours use good quality hotels at approx. 3-star level, in which all rooms have air-conditioning and
en-suite bathrooms.

Note:For our group departures, we will advise you of the hotel to be used on the tour about 2 weeks before departure. If you have
specific requirements for hotels, then please request a private or tailor-made tour.

Hotels used on this tour (subject to availability):
Bangkok (3-star):
• Narai Hotel, Royal Benja Hotel.

Ko Tao (2 to 3-star):
• Ko Tao Resort (standard a/c).

At certain times of the year or where circumstances dictate we may need to use different hotels from those listed above. In this event
alternative accommodation will always be of a similar standard.