Plan To Visit
Samed Island is a district in Rayong province, called Ban Phe, which is about 180 km. east of Bangkok and about 60 km. from the world famous Pattaya Beach. The province is well connected with Bangkok via a newly built Motorway and the journey will take approximately 3 hours. The nearest airport is U Tapao International Airport which is about 50 km. away.
Full Detail Direction and Transportation
How do I get to Avatara Resort from Bangkok?
Air-conditioned Buses, non-air-conditioned Buses and Minivan (12 seats) are available at EKAMAI BUS STATION to Ban Phe, Rayong. Bus fares will cost from 160 – 200 Baht.
How do I get to Avatar Resort from Ban Phe pier?
You can hire a speed boat and it comes directly to our beach. It will only take 10-15 minutes. Or you can take a local ferry, it will take approximately 40 mins to Samed pier then you have to take a mini bus to the resort which will take another 5-10 minutes.
Can we bring a car to Samed Island? If not, where can we park?
No, you can’t. You can leave your car on the mainland and it will cost between 60-80 Bath per car/ night.
Does resort offer a pickup service from the pier?
No, but there is always a local taxi available from the pier.