In summary
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Sports
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Duration7 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationAsia / Thailand
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AgeFrom 10 - 80 years
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CO₂-Emissions144.98 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
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Languages
French
English
Thai
In a few words
A trip for certified divers seeking warm waters! The waters of Thailand, in the Andaman Sea, and its underwater world await you. Ideal diving conditions with warm water year-round and spectacular dive sites around Phuket. The program includes three days of diving and free time to explore the island.
The highlights
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Three days of diving at sites around Phuket
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A comfortable 4-star hotel in the seaside resort of Patong
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Free time to explore Phuket Island and other activities
Photos
Sport
Level
Scuba diving
The expert's opinion
PADI, CMAS, FFESSM, SSI or other certified diver level, with last dive within the previous 12 months.
If you have not dived for more than a year, a refresher dive will be offered.
In figures
Diving
- 3 average daily practices
- Maximum depth: 30 m
Management
French
English
Thai
The manager is French and the diving instructors speak French, English, Thai, are experienced and PADI certified.
Program
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Arrival and check-in
- Transportation Minibus - 01h - 35km
- Accommodation 4-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Upon arrival at Phuket Airport, a driver will be waiting to take you to your hotel in Patong. Settle in comfortably and enjoy some free time to explore your hotel, recover from jet lag... and maybe even take a dip in the pool!
Day 1 -
Diving in the Racha Islands
- Transportation Minibus - 00h30 - 15km
- Activity Diving
- Number of practices per day 3
- Maximum depth (in m) 30 m
- Accommodation 4-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
Your driver will pick you up at your hotel from 7:00 AM. We'll head to Chalong, the departure point for the dive boats. Breakfast will be served on board the way. Relax on the boat during the cruise. You'll enjoy two dives at Racha Noi, with a lunch break in between. Then, on the return trip in the afternoon , we'll head to Racha Yai for the third dive (and depending on sea conditions, a dive on a small wreck). We'll return to the marina around 5:00 PM and take you back to your hotel.
Day 2 -
Diving in Koh Phi Phi
- Transportation Minibus - 00h30 - 15km
- Activity Diving
- Number of practices per day 3
- Maximum depth (in m) 30 m
- Accommodation 4-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
This time, the destination is the Phi Phi Islands, east of Phuket. You will dive twice in the National Park, and have the opportunity to see plenty of schools of fish and wonderful colorful corals, and if you are lucky, blacktip reef sharks and turtles!
On the return trip, a stop at Shark Point for the third dive awaits. Two submerged reefs, teeming with soft corals, enormous marine sponges, gorgonians, and sometimes seahorses and zebra sharks, are the order of the day. Return to your hotel around 7 pm.
Day 3 -
Free day
- Accommodation 4-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
You can use this day to do whatever you want, relax, explore Phuket Island on your own or take one of the optional excursions: Elephant Sanctuary where you will learn about the history of Asian elephants, how to feed them and swimming and mud bathing are on the program, or an island discovery tour (Big Buddha, Chalong Temple, cashew nut factory, Phuket Old Town) - these excursions last a good half-day, in the morning or afternoon.
Day 4 -
Wreck diving
- Transportation Minibus - 00h30 - 15km
- Activity Diving
- Number of practices per day 3
- Maximum depth (in m) 30 m
- Accommodation 4-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
Depending on the day of the week, the destination may be either Racha Noi & Yai Islands, or the King Cruiser wreck at Shark Point, Koh Doc Mai. There are also three sites teeming with coral and fish, and the impressive wreck of the King Cruiser, a ferry that sank in 1997. Return to your hotel around 5 pm.
Level 2 or Advanced certification is required to dive on the King Cruiser.
Day 5 -
Last free day
- Accommodation 4-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Last free day to enjoy the beach, relax with a good Thai massage or buy some souvenirs!
In the evening, it will be time to pack for departure the next day.
Day 6 -
The day of departure
- Transportation Minibus - 01h - 35km
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Your room must be vacated by 12:00 PM, but you can leave your luggage at reception if your flight is later. Your driver will pick you up three hours before your flight time to take you to Phuket Airport to continue your stay in Thailand, or to catch your return flight to mainland France.
Day 7
Note
This program may be modified at the guide's discretion if sea conditions are not acceptable.
Accommodation
You'll be staying at the Paragon Resort & Spa, a beautiful hotel located along Patong Beach . The hotel offers stunning views of the Andaman Sea and is just 60 meters from the beach. The hotel provides a full-service spa where you'll find qualified therapists and a wide range of treatments to pamper you. A large swimming pool with a jacuzzi is located outside the hotel, making it the perfect place to unwind. The hotel is 2 km from the Junceylon Shopping Center and the famous Bangla Road.
Access
To give you maximum flexibility, this trip is offered without flights. Don't hesitate to contact us; one of our advisors will be happy to find the best itinerary for you.
Your room must be vacated by 12:00 on the last day. If your flight departs in the evening, you can leave your luggage at the hotel until your departure for the airport.
Go to the starting point
✈️ Here are the routes we recommend to get to Phuket:
- From Paris CDG: Flights with a stopover on Etihad, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Thai or Qatar Airways.
- From Paris Orly: Flights with a stopover on Lufthansa.
- From Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Toulouse: Flights with a stopover on Turkish Airlines, Air France or Emirates.
- From Brussels: Flights with a stopover on Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Etihad.
- From Geneva: Flights with a stopover on Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines or Qatar Airways.
Price details
The price includes
- Airport-hotel round-trip transfers
- 6 nights in a Deluxe double room at a 4* hotel with breakfast
- Return transfers between hotel and boat for the 3 days of diving
- 3-day diving excursion to sites around Phuket (9 dives)
- Lunch and snacks are provided on board the boat on diving days.
- Non-alcoholic drinks (tea, coffee, water, soda) on the boat on diving days
- The 12L block, weights, weight belt, dive guide
- Government taxes
The price does not include
- Flights
- Entrance fees to National Parks
- The “solo supplement” if you are travelling alone
- Complete diving equipment
- Alcoholic beverages
- Meals listed as "not included" in the program
- Excursions, extensions, other activities and paid services
Options
- Complete equipment : CHF47.57 / unit
- dive computer : CHF24.70 / unit
- Nitrox - Nitrox 12 L : CHF8.23 / unit
- Nitrox - Nitrox 15 L : CHF10.06 / unit
- Extra day of diving : CHF101.54 / person
- Deep Adventure Diving : CHF64.04 / person
- City tour : CHF76.84 / person
- Visit to the Elephant Sanctuary : CHF87.82 / person
- Additional night - Extra night before the stay : CHF75.93 / unit
- Additional night - Additional night after the stay : CHF75.93 / unit
- Non-diving companion : CHF67.70 / person
- Additional person in room - excluding diving : CHF53.06 / unit
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (
For example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return date. Consider visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to take into account any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
⚠️ For this trip, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your return date.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
All scuba diving equipment will be provided by our partner:
- Stabilizing Vest
- Regulator
- Combination
- Flippers
- Mask
- Tuba
Equipment to bring
- Camera
- Sunglasses
- Waterproof sunscreen
- Hat
Clothing to bring
- Swimsuit
- Beach towel
- Tongue
- Sweater
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