Bangkok - Ban Phe
Apart from driving from Bangkok to Ban-Phe (please see the map), another
easier way to get to Ban-Phe is to take a bus from Ekamai station on
Sukhumvit road. When you enter the station, the ticket counter is on your
left hand side with the company (or Bus) called "Cherd Chai Tour". Your
required destination is Bagnkok - Ban-Phe (not Bangkok - Rayong) and the
ticket will cost you around 157 Baht/person/single trip. The Bus departs
every hour from Bangkok start from 5.00 am until 8.30 pm and from Ban-Phe,
The bus will also leave every hour from Bus Station Terminal 1 (Ban-Phe
Bus Station opposite Nuantip Market and Pier) from 4.00 am unil 5.00 pm. Check time table.
Bangkok : (66) 2 391 2237, (66) 2 391 2804
Ban Phe : (66) 38 651 528
Ferry
to Samed Island
Traveling to Samed Island is easy. There are many piers operating ferry
lines from Ban-Phe mainland, such as Nuantip Pier and Phe Pier, to various
beaches on Samed Island. The main pier on Samed Island is called "Na Dan
Pier" which is the most popular pier because it is the closest point from
Ban-Phe. The ferries to Na Dan Pier leave everyday from 8.00 am to 6.00
pm. The journey usually take around 35 - 40 minutes depends on the
weather. The ferry cost arount 120 Baht / person / roundtrip. After you
arrive at Na Dan Pier, you will have to take "Songtaew" (local open-aired
taxi) to get to Samed Cliff Resort which will take about 10 minutes and
cost around 200 Baht per trip.
How to get around the island
Generally walking and "Songtaew" (local open-aired taxi) are the main
modes of transport. You can ask the reception at the resort to call
Songtaew to come and pick you up at the resort. The cost varies depending
upon the beaches that your would like to go since the distance counts as
well as your negotiating skill. If you are more adventurous type, you can
rent a motorcycle and ride around the island. Samed Island has only one
road going from north to south with tracks running from it. Proper
concrete road track runs only from Noi-Nha Beach to Saikaew Beach. The
rest of the road track is unpaved and red dirt road, especially to the
south of the island so travelers should have the strong motocycle riding
skill in order to ride to the south of the island.
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