Suwan Macha - 4 Days/3 Nights - The Tropical Archipelago Cruise
Ang Thong National Park - KOH SAMUI

Board our junk-rigged luxury schooner for the ideal escape to a tropical paradise.

PRICE INCLUDES:
· Join-in roundtrip transfer from/to hotel in Samui (SIC) and visit fees (SIC).
· 4 days cruise with stops and visits as mentioned in the program without guide.
· 3 nights accommodation on join-in basis in twin or double sharing cabin
· Meal plan as mentioned in the tour program.
· Coffee, tea & drinking water on board and during meals.
· Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program.
· Services of qualified crews during the cruise.
· Group insurance

PRICE EXCLUDES:
· Other services not mentioned in package.
· Other drinks and meals not mentioned in package.
· Other personal expenses

REMARKS:
· For safety reasons and according to weather conditions, the program may be amended without prior notice
· Departure is on Saturday or Tuesday
· Maximum number of passengers 10 persons (5 cabins)

Itinerary

PROGRAM A:        Departure every Saturday

Saturday: Koh Samui – Koh Taen (D)
Transfer from your hotel at 13h00 Pm to the embarkation pier at Samui yacht club. Welcome drink on board and introduction to the boat. At 14h00 starts to sail through the south-east cost of Koh Samui passing by Lamai beach and the visited grand Father & grand mother rock. At sunset, arrive at Koh Taen Island, where you’ll anchor in time for a postcard sunset and sumptuous meal of Thai cuisine on the boats teak deck and overnight on board Suwan Macha at anchor.

Sunday: Koh Taen – Archipelago of Ang Thong National Park (B, L, D)
At 08h00 am, enjoy an American breakfast on deck. At 09h00 am sail to the Archipelago of Ang Thong National park. Arrive at Koh Paluai Island for lunch time. Spend the afternoon in the emerald waters of Ang Thong or take to a deserted white sand beach to enjoy your own private sun-bathing, swimming or kayaking. Then sunset is yours to enjoy on deck with succulent feast of Thai cuisine and overnight on board Suwan Macha at anchor.

Monday: Archipelago of Ang Thong National park (B, L, D)
At 08h00 am, enjoy an American breakfast on deck. At 10h00 am start a tour of the Archipelago of Ang Thong. Visit Koh Mae Ko, the major attraction of this Island is Talae Nai, which features a closed lagoon connected to the sea by an underwater cave and surrounded by mountain ranges. After the visit, lunch time the afternoon its leisure time for snorkeling and kayaking, kayak under the rocky arch at Koh Sam Sao. Late afternoon, cruise to Koh Thong Thaeng arriving just before sunset. After a delicious barbecue, specially prepared by the Captain on board, you can sit back and enjoy the peacefulness of the night on Suwan Macha at anchor.

Tuesday: Koh Wua Ta Lap Island – Koh Samui   (B, L)
At 08h00 am, enjoy an American breakfast on deck. At 10h00 Am check out of Suwan Macha (luggage will be transferred to Seatran Ferry by our crew) go onshore visit the National Park Village, enjoy the view point. Time at leisure for snorkeling and swimming. At 12.00 Lunch on board Seatran Ferry on it way to Kho Mae Ko, after lunch time at leisure until 15h00 returns by ferry to Koh Samui. Transfer to your hotel and arrive at 18:00.

PROGRAM B:        Departure every Tuesday

Tuesday: Koh Samui – Koh Wua Ta Lap Island (L, D)
Transfer from your hotel at 7h00 Am to the embarkation pier at Nathon Pier. At 10.00 arrived with Seatran Ferry at Koh Wua Ta Lap Island. Visit the National Park Village, enjoy the view point. Time at leisure for snorkeling, swimming. At 12.00 lunch aboard Seatran Ferry on it way to Kho Mae Ko, after lunch 13.00 welcome aboard the Suwan Macha and introduction to the boat. The afternoon its leisure time for snorkeling and kayaking, kayak under the rocky arch at Koh Sam Sao. Late afternoon, cruise to Koh Thong Thaeng, where you’ll anchor in time for a postcard sunset and sumptuous meal of Thai cuisine on the boats teak deck and overnight on board Suwan Macha at anchor.

Wednesday:   Archipelago of Ang Thong National Park (B, L, D)
At 08h00 am, enjoy an American breakfast on deck. At 10h00 am start a tour of the Archipelago of Ang Thong. Visit Koh Mae Ko, the major attraction of this Island is Talae Nai, which features a closed lagoon connected to the sea by an underwater cave and surrounded by mountain ranges. After the visit, lunch time. Spend the afternoon in the emerald waters of Ang Thong or take to a deserted white sand beach to enjoy your own private sun-bathing, swimming or kayaking. At 16h00 starts to sail to Koh Paluai and then sunset is yours to enjoy on deck with succulent feast of Thai cuisine and overnight on board Suwan Macha at anchor.

Thursday:  Ang Thong National park – Koh Taen (B, L, D)
At 08h00 am, enjoy an American breakfast on deck. Morning enjoy time at leisure on a white send beach. At 12h00 am start to sail to Koh Taen. Lunch time during cruises. Late afternoon arrived at Koh Taen before sunset. After a delicious barbecue, specially prepared by the Captain on board, you can sit back and enjoy the peacefulness of the night on Suwan Macha at anchor.

Friday: Koh Taen – Koh Samui   (B)
At 08h00 am, enjoy an American breakfast on deck. At 10h00 am starts to sail through the south-east cost of Koh Samui passing by Lamai beach and the visited grand Father & grand mother rock. At 13h00 arrive to the debarkation pier at Samui yacht club then transfer to your hotel.

SERVICE PERIOD:  From 02 June 2007 - 15 September 2007

The Suwan Macha Boat

The boat is a treasure in itself - an authentic junk with Siamese rigging. It blends western comfort with Oriental charm and provides spacious accommodation for up to 10 people and includes the following:

· Modern safety equipment and lifejackets
· Three double and two twin cabins, each with wall mounted fans and generous storage space.
· Snorkeling gear and sunbathing / lounging mattresses.
· CD player stereo, games and reading materials.
· Motorized raft.
· Three fully equipped 'heads', complete with western style toilets, basins and showers.
· A fully-stocked bar

Access

Guests are picked up either from the airport or hotels in Phuket and shuttled to the Suwan Macha by private vehicle. Upon return to Phuket guests are shuttled by private vehicle to the destination of their choice.