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You have many options on how to get to Koh Tao. You can fly to Chumphon (Solar Air, Nok Air) or Samui (Air Asia) but this is quite expensive. You can get a joint ticket for the bus and boat anywhere on Ko San Road, this is the cheaper option. If you decide to do this, go with the Lomprayah company, not the Songserm (very bad reputation). The last option is to go by train, nice and cheap, and you can get some sleep too.

As for choosing a dive school, have a look on Trip Advisor in the 'Things to do' section. Here you will find the majority of dive schools with honest reviews. Choose a couple you like the sound of and get in contact. You will find the prices are very similar and most dive schools will offer 3 or 4 nights included in the course price.

Hope this helps.

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Thanks so much for the advice,

Cheers
Chris

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We dove with Big Bubble Dive Company in 2009 and had a great experience with them. The accommodation was included in the price. $275 for the 3 day course (which included all equipment, PADI books, lunch on the boat, 3 nights accommodation in a nice hut on the beach). Prices have probably changed since we were there, but the company was really good. Enjoy!

Goats On The Road

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Hey I was just wondering if some one could give me an update concerning the water visibility in Koh Tao this week- Feb 13 2013. ive heard its been unusually cloudy..