Worth noting that the King's Birthday Dec-5 is a national holiday and Ko Chang, being a few hours drive from Bangkok, tends to get flooded with Thai tourists. Not just the one day either - anytime around then is busy, but especially the weekends.
Anywhere in the tropics can have some clouds and rain almost any time of year, but December is a good bet for the places on your list. Just avoid the lower gulf at this time (Samui etc) for "guaranteed sun" =)
Great thanks!
So is it fair to say ao nang from 29th nov to pailey, lanta and phi phi to 12th dec will be goos sunny weather?
Yep, all those places should be have heaps of sun by that time. As Bob says, only real iffy place is Samui area.
Good news on the weather!! Ok so this is my plan so far - what do you think.
Fly to Karbi 28th stay on ao nang for 1 night
4 nights on on railey
4 nights on lanta
4 nights on phi phi
back up to bangkok
What do you think? Any suggestions on what beaches I should be staying on? I can't find where you said which beach to stay on at railey?
nquilan - i've not been there yet but it depends on your budget and tezza - oy - having a rethink - fecked up on the price for Railay Beach Resort - cheapest is still about 3000/2500 a night but I reckon I could bargain them down - the Diamond Resort looks good - beautiful in fact and after trekking and slepping I think we can handle the stairs - the views look phenomenal and I like the architecture of the room - we would have had beach front in Phi Phi and Ko Yao SOOOO figure save the dosh stay at Diamond for half the price but hang out on Railay West - I reckon if you ate at the restaurant they'd let you use the pool ;-p
Lou xx
I will be soooooo happy not to have to wear bloody tights for three weeks - note to self book waxing
quin your itinerary in #58 looks fine.
For a good selection of budget digs and lots of hunky climbers to socialise with I reckon you will like Ton Sai over the headland from West Railay.
Lou - I've been up to Diamond for a look a few times and the view from the pool and other general areas is a blowout. I think some bungalows have similar views. If I could afford it I wouldn't hesitate.
I reckon you will be okay with your plan re the pool at Railay West - note I've always found if you order a beer (or for MP a gin and tonic) from the bar at any of these resort pools that makes you legit.
Dont forget to wander over to Phra Nang - better than West Railay. Go to the north end of East Railay and follow the path between Rayvadee Resort and the cliffs.