We will be happy to recommend some trips. As soon as you arrive, we offer to go round Ban Phe : supermarkets, banks, restaurants, cafes, massage saloons. We can as well be your guide or contact a local travel agency for more distant destinations like Ko Chang Island or Cambodgia.
WE have at your disposal scooters for rent. Some ideas :
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Where to eat ? To drink ?
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Cultural trips
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Beaches and relaxation
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Natural parks and garden
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Shopping and traditional markets
- Sports
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Adresses
Where to eat ?
Chez Bee Bee : Bee Bee welcome you in her restaurant and offer an international menu (pizzas twice a week).
Laemya Restaurant : Cyril et Kan welcome you to eat local food and sip drinks on te shore.
Tamnanpar : in a unusual and priviledge place, discover a refined menu as well as spa-relaxation.
and more restaurants in the city-center (Chez Vina, Chez Kim...).
Supermarkets :
7 eleven, facing the pier
Testo-Lotus : on the way out of BanPhé
Banks-ATM :
along main street
Cyber-café / Internet :
Tan Tan Rop : facing the pier
Massage saloon : Oy Massage (5 minutes by foot). For a relaxing moment. Health treatments also available.
Western food : "Chez Petra" (close to 7 Eleven) : cheese, alcohol, bread, meats...
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cultural trips
Pattaya (75 Minutes)
- Khao Chin Chan : Mountain Buddha
- Red temple
- Floating Market (5 € l'entrée) and lukdod shopping
Chanthaburi (98 km - 1h30)
- Wat Katin pagoda where the monks make the famous Tiger balm
- Namtok Philo Park : a three level waterfall where you can swin along with fish
- Temple Wat Kao Sukim + museum
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Orchid nursery
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Beaches
The nearest beach is situated 1.5 km only from your location
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Parks and garden
Ban Phé :
-National park, overall view of Ko Samet Island.
A Rayong, near Ban Phé :
- Suphattra land, botanical garden
Near Pattaya (Nong Nooch Park) :
- Exotic species (fish, birds, tigers...), Elephant shows . Traditional ballet : ticket price USD 15/person.
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Shopping and traditional markets
Twice a week, you enjoy 2 local markets near the house. You will be surprised by the fishmarket on the beach. At Rayong, western shopping is available.
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Sports
- Angling by boat with Cyril near Ban Phé or snorkeling at Ko Samet. Equipment is provided. Around USD 50 / person, lunch included. Departure : 8.30 am. Lunch included. return : 5 pm.
- Golf at Rayong
- Riding at Slo Bunny Horse Riding
- Karting at Pattaya
- Gymnastics at Ban Phé
- Bowling at Rayong
Nearby ...
Ko Samet island is listed as a national maritime park; you will enjoy its relaxed atmosphere and beautiful beaches.
Several boats leave Ban Phé every day; 40 mns crossing; USD 5 to 7 /person.
Ko Chang is the second largest island in Thaïland (Phuket is the first one). "Chang" means elephant because of the island shape. Due to its uneven relief, beaches are very few. But the places is charming. Walk in the jungle; ride and swim with éléphants. Enjoy canoeing in mangroves...
Crossing is possible from Leam Ngop landing stage. 1 hour crossing (USD 8 / person).
we recommend staying at least one night.