Hi, our group from 4 adults and 2 teenagers are planning to spend 2 days in Bangkok, then 6 days in Ko Samui, which part of the island do you recomend. We prefer sandy beaches and places for snorkeling. Which hotel near the sea do you recomend.@
Any suggestions about the rail way trip from Bkk-to Changmai? Which clas and time of travel are more suitable ?
Thanks in advance
Thailand-Bangkok-Ko Samui-Chang mai in the begining of May
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The rail trip between Bangkok and Chiang Mai is about 12 hours, the flight is an hour. There are very inexpensive flights on Air Asia between Bangkok and Chiang Mai.
Only one beach in Samui with fine white sands but it is also the most crowded. No worthwhile snorkeling either but the nearby islands offer very good diving and snorkeling. Nearby = 45 to 60 minutes boat ride.