Weekend Trips

Just because you don't have enough time to get out of the country... It doesn't mean you don't have enough time for a weekend getaway.

Here are some great spots to go-

Kanchanaburi
Travel time: 3 hours
Leave from the Southern Bus Terminal
Favorite Place to Stay: Sam's Place


You can go to the Erawan Waterfall, a 7-tier waterfall.


You can see the famous "Bridge on the River Kwai."



Koh Samet
Travel time: 4 hours
Leave from the Eastern Bus Station or go by mini-bus from Victory Monument to Rayong. When you arrive in Rayong, you can purchase individual ferry tickets (cheap, hour ride, you have to pay the park entrance fee) or go by speed boat with several other people (boats are usually 1,500 baht- the more people the merrier, 10 minute ride, don't have to pay the park entrance fee).
Favorite Places to Stay: The Lost Resort (up the hill on Silver Sand Beach) and Silver Sand Resort




You can relax on the white, sandy beaches. It's truly an island experience.



Pattaya
Travel time: 2 hours
Leave from the Eastern Bus Station
Favorite Place to Stay: Anywhere on Jomtien Beach

You can hop on a cheap ferry to Koh Larn (gorgeous beaches).


You can visit Nong Nooch Gardens.



Hua Hin
Travel time: 3 hours
Leave from the Eastern Bus Station


You can visit the Hua Hin Vineyard for a tour on an elephant.



You can spend time on the beach.