| 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 Bangkok - Ban-Phe (not
Bangkok - Rayong). 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 until 5.00 pm.
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. 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.
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
motorcycle
riding skill in order to ride to the south of the island
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