Welcome to Surat Thani
Known in Thai as ‘City of Good People’, Surat Thani was once the seat of the ancient Srivijaya empire. Today, this unglamorously typical Thai town is a busy transport hub moving cargo and people around the country. Travellers rarely linger here as they make their way to the popular islands of Ko Samui, Ko Pha-Ngan and Ko Tao, but it's a great stop if you enjoy real Thai working cities, good southern style street... Read More
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Surat Thani adventures
3-Day Small-Group Sailing Trip from Koh Samui
Spend 3-day aboard the Thida and get up close to nature, along the coastlines and at the open sea.
3-Day Advanced Adventurer around Koh Tao All-in Liveaboard
A Liveaboard Dive School concept that makes the difference and offer you the best experience when diving at the Gulf of Thailand. Become an SSI's Advanced Adventurer on our comfortable Thai fishing Boat customized in a perfect diving vessel.
3-Day Open Water Course at Koh Tao All-in Liveaboard
If you’ve always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the underwater world, this is where it starts. Koh Tao’s famous with amazing marine life and beautiful coral reef offers to any new diver the chance to discover the wonders of the aquatic world in at 30 degrees water at very affordable rates. Book and join this Open Water Course certification will get to dive up to 60ft (18m).
3-Day Fun Dive around Koh Tao with All-in Liveaboard
Get an ultimate diving experience with one of our 3 night trip and enjoy for 8 fun dives on the best dive sites of the Gulf of Thailand!
2-Day Advanced Adventurer around Koh Tao
Join this 2 day course and become an SSI's Advanced Adventurer on our spacy and comfortable Thai fishing boat customized in a perfect diving vessel. Discover Koh Tao's underwater life with a professional instructor that will lead you to try out a variety of specialty courses.
3-Day Open Water Course around Koh Tao
Get your Open Water Certification on a spacious and comfortable boat and meet Koh Tao’s amazing marine life and beautiful coral reef. This is the chance to discover the wonders of the aquatic world in at 30 degrees water at very affordable rates.