SIAM SCUBA KOH TAO
SAIREE BEACH - KOH TAO : THAILAND. Tel : +66 (0) 77 456 628

DIVE TRIPS

Sail Rock Location : North of Koh Pha-ngan, Koh Tao, Thailand Description : Huge rock island Depth : 32 metres max (105 feet) Visibility : 10 - 30 metres (30 - 100 feet) Sail Rock is a large granite pinnacle which is situated mid distance between the islands of Koh Tao and Koh Pha-ngan. The pinnacle emerges 12m above the water surface and goes down to around 28m in places. Great for all types of divers. PADI Advanced Open Water

A large granite rock that has no interest from the surface. That all changes as soon as you go under the surface, it's full of fish and various hard and soft corals. The dive site is suitable for all levels of diver going to a depth of around 32m, this is the site I did my deep dive for my Advanced Open Water. There is a nice training ledge at approx. 10m where the divers enter the water. Another feature is the "chimney"; you enter this at 18m and can exit through a window at about 10m or go to the top and come out at 5m. Two divers at a time can come up the chimney, take care when entering so you cause no damage and look out for small shrimps. If you are really lucky you can see whale sharks at this site, I saw my first and only one up to now in August of this year. Visibility is usually between 10m and 20m. Current is usually mild at worst, have had one dive there when I found it strong but I am not the strongest of swimmers. Overall would recommend this site. Macro fans take your camera.

Day 1
08.00 Meet at siam. Load equipment onto boat
08.30 Depart koh-tao
09.15 Dive 1 South west Pinnacles
10.15 Depart Soutwest. Coffee & Croissants brunch
12.15 Dive 2 – koh Nippon Noi
13.15 Depart koh Nippon Noi. Lunch on boat
14.15 Marine Park boat tour
16.00 Diesmbark onto koh Wua talap. Time to explore island ( and Climb Mountain to viewpoint )
18.30 BBQ Buffet dinner Later Drink ( BYO ) and beach bonfire

Day 2
08.00 – 09.00 Breakfast
10.00 Depart koh Wua talap
11.00 Dive 3 koh Nippon Yai
12.00 Depart Nippon Yai. Lunch on boat
13.30 Dive 4 – koh Wao
14.30 Depart koh Wao
17.00 Arrive koh tao

LOTUS RESORT KOH TAO ....

GO PRO

The SSI DiveCon certificaton allows you to get one step higher on the professional ladder, allowing you to teach theory as well as being a certified assistant. You get to do, day after day, what you enjoy doing. How many people can honestly say that about their jobs? With your professional diving certification and a passport, you've got a ticket to and an income from adventure and travel around some of the most beautiful spots in the world. With our DiveCon program you can live for a time in a tropical paradise not only gaining more diving experience, but learning how to guide dive tours, learn more about the vast variety of marine life and assist with the development of student divers. Learn to help impart your enthusiasm and love of diving to people taking their first breaths underwater and celebrate with them at the completion of their course.

The DiveCon course helps you to develop your knowledge of dive theory, and in water diving skills to a professional level. You will receive the DiveCon pack which contains all course material, which is yours to keep after the course. In addition to areas found on equivalent leadership level courses the DiveCon also incorporates learning academic teaching and presentation techniques. To enroll in the DiveCon program you need to be an SSI Advanced Diver (or equivalent) and proof of formal C.P.R. training from a recognized agency within the last two years is required. A total of sixty logged dives are required for certification, but if the course requisites are met earlier and you are short of time then you can complete the remaining dives elsewhere in the world. You are then eligible to gain your certification as a DiveCon.

KOH TAO

Imagine a small tropical island with incredible snorkelling and scuba diving, a rich jungle in the centre and surrounded by remarkably quiet, palm tree laced beaches. You're imagining Koh Tao, a small island off the southern coast of Thailand not far from the better known (but more crowded) Koh Samui.

SAIREE BEACH
Sairee's white sandy beach stretches about 1.7km over most of the west coast, interrupted only by a few huge boulders. Mae Haad is only a 10 minute walk away.

Being the most popular area on Tao, Sairee offers a wide range of accommodation, dive centers, restaurants, shops, beach bars, travel & email services, nurseries, etc.

Here, you can have the best view on Koh Nang Yuan island. A cluster of rocks called Suan Hin Jor Por Ror highlights King Rama V's inscription that he made on his visit in 1899. You will also find the Fishery Museum, and on the way to Mae Haad the police station, the public school and the local Buddhist temple.

Mae Haad
All boats arrive & depart here. Highly developed now, but still managed to keep some of it's old fishing village charm.

Money exchange, post office, government office and health center are located in Mae Haad. Most dive centers have an office here.

Expect to find lots of travel agents, email services, supermarkets (SevenEleven), bike rentals, good restaurants and party places. A few up-market resorts are located on it's southern end.

CHALOK BAAN KAO
Third largest beach, located on the southern coast facing Koh Phangan and Koh Samui. This bay is smaller than Sairee, but offers a similar range of accommodation, eateries and nightlife.

The Last Paradise, a helicopter pad, offers a spectacular view of the bay and the surrounding beaches. Partytime is on Sat's. Chalok Baan Kao is beautifully framed by Taa Toh Lagoon to the east and Saan Jao Beach to the west. It also connects to Thian Og Bay and Sai Daeng Beach. The rock formation at cape Taa Toh resembles a sitting Buddha, this is best to be seen from the viewpoint opposite (Buddha Rock).

Hin Wong Bay
North-east coast; this bay is abundant with intact coral reefs. Four small hillside resorts and one diving school (Hin Wong Divers).

NON - DIVING

So you’re not diving or want a change? Well, there's plenty of other things to do at Black Tip and on Koh Tao. Located in Aow Tanote are several restaurants, as well as our own Blue Water Restaurant serving sea food, Thai and western food. You can also spend the evenings at our Blue’s Beach Bar and catch the latest sports match.

All around the island you’ll find mouth watering culinary delights. No matter what you’re craving – Indian, Swedish, Italian, Thai or middle eastern- you can find it all on Koh Tao.

Relax on the beach or soothe your body after all that traveling with a Thai massage or yoga sessions.

If you're feeling more active go hiking, mountain biking, or snorkeling. We have several snorkel trips available. See the Black Tip Reef sharks, go around the island or join us at Ang Thong Marine Park. We also have kayaks for rent. And if you're feeling more daring, then try out waterskiing, wakeboarding, tyre rides and Sumo rides.

Or if you want to get out of the water sign up for Muay Thai boxing lessons or go rock climbing. And new to the island is mini golf and island style bowling.

Volunteers are always appreciated and welcome at the local public school and at the non profit animal clinic.

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