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GYC2735 - Learn to dive on tropical island Country: Thailand Cost: £535.00 Please note: Includes a ticket for the overnight train from Bangkok Cost Includes: The price includes accommodation and kit but does not include flight, insurance, food, pickup from airport or visas    Duration: 2 weeks Company Rep Nearby: All the time 0845 344 7535 or

 

	This placement would suit... someone who wants to have an amazing time on a beautiful and fun island, learning to dive and gaining PADI dive qualifications. Please contact us to find out more and we can direct you to our website which has all the details or give you a call to tell you all about it. Introduction This course is designed to introduce you to diving and quickly develop your dive skills. You will reach the PADI Advanced Diver level and do some extra dives to build up your experience. The course will allow you to go on and dive confidently around the world and is fully flexible to fit into existing travel plans. The location and diving You will be based on Koh Tao, a beautiful and fun island in the Gulf of Thailand, which is now one of the World’s top dive training locations. The island of Koh Tao (population 5,000) is a dramatic mix of dense jungle and hilly terrain in its interior and granite outcrops and beaches along the coast. Koh Tao is surrounded by an excellent range of dive sites, all within a 40 minute boat ride, where you will discover a mix of hard and soft corals and abundant marine life. The sites vary in depth from just a few metres down to 40 metres, there is little current and the water temperature is always warm, ranging from about 27°C to 31°C. Diving is very social and there is a big dive community on the island so you will usually find yourself rounding off the day with everyone heading to the dive school bar to watch the sunset and the day’s dive video, before eating at one of the many restaurants. There are also plenty of bars and venues for late night island fun! What's included Comprehensive information booklet Travel advice prior to departure Ticket for the overnight train from Bangkok PADI Open Water Course (4 days / 4 dives) PADI Advanced Course (2-3 days / 5 dives) 10 extra dives All PADI fees and manuals Use of all dive equipment 14 nights accommodation (simple but comfortable room or bungalow, with en-suite bathroom). 1 week option If you only have a week to spare, we offer a 1 week package that includes the Open Water + Advanced course + 7 night's accommodation for £395. Dates This dive course can start on any date. Our users say: "I would just like to thank you for all the stuff you have helped me with, it's paradise here, enjoying it so much that I am having doubts about going back. Diving is great and the staff are a blast!" - Damien "The staff were friendly and professional and the accommodation was clean and comfortable. Koh Tao is a beautiful island with clear waters full of life, good food and lots of great bars! Will definitely be going back! Thank you again for helping me organise the trip at such short notice" - Daniel "The thing that really made a difference to me was that you gave the impression that you were not just interested in making money but in giving us a good experience. The quality of the service and information provided was far above what you could expect from a standard travel agency and you are clearly interested in the local community as well" - Chris 0845 344 7535 POD - Personal Overseas Development: PoD provides the opportunity for people to volunteer and make a difference overseas, while experiencing incredible parts of the world that are rich in culture, variety and natural beauty. We also arrange placements and courses for people wanting to develop their skills in amazing locations. Great value 1 week to 3 month placements in Cambodia, Belize, Malawi, Nepal, Peru, Tanzania and Thailand. PoD is a small non-profit organisation that focuses on quality and safety rather than quantity.