Surin to Koh Chang

[Cam Khao]

Anyone have a rough idea how much it would cost to do this trip by taxi?

I'm trying to work out whether this is a cheaper and easier option than heading to BKK and then flying down to Trat with my family.

Thanks in advance.

[DILLIGAD]

Why taxi? You may be better placed hiring a minibus (like the Chon Chom losers use( Casino))

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[MJCM]

Alternative could be Bus from Surin to Pattaya, then another Bus or Minibus from Pattaya to Koh Chang

For the Bus from Surin I would choose Nakornchai Air Bus VIP

Pattaya -> Koh Chang Minibus for example : http://35grouptour.com/

Taxi, wild guess 3-4k one way ?

[Cam Khao]

Why taxi? You may be better placed hiring a minibus (like the Chon Chom losers use( Casino))

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That's a good idea, didn't think of that, just hire a car with a driver for the day.

Anyone have a contact number for a reliable firm?

[Cam Khao]

Alternative could be Bus from Surin to Pattaya, then another Bus or Minibus from Pattaya to Koh Chang

For the Bus from Surin I would choose Nakornchai Air Bus VIP

Pattaya -> Koh Chang Minibus for example : http://35grouptour.com/

Taxi, wild guess 3-4k one way ?

Yep, I did consider the bus, but in truth, I would much rather spend a bit more for an easier journey. If I was on my own, then I would take the bus, but I will have young children with me, and want the quickest, easiest option.

[MJCM]

Understood, and have you thought about the way back home?

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[Cam Khao]

Understood, and have you thought about the way back home?

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Not 100% sure on the way back yet, as I might need a couple of days in BKK, I'm sure there are plenty of minibus services doing a Koh Chang to BKK run.

[MJCM]

Or taxi drivers willing to take you back to Surin

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[Cam Khao]

Or taxi drivers willing to take you back to Surin

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Yep, this time of year I am sure there will be plenty of options.

[DILLIGAD]

Go to the exercise park opposite to the Surin Army base and there are always a few minibus drivers resting there and ask.

[Cam Khao]

Go to the exercise park opposite to the Surin Army base and there are always a few minibus drivers resting there and ask.

Better still, I'll send the Mrs

[sirchai]

Sorry,but isn't it a real bad time to go to Ko Chang? Rainy season and beach doesn't really fit. Hope you thought about that too.

[Upnotover]

Get going....the sun's out!

[fatfather]

Up to the age of the kids, you may consider to pass Wat Angkor in Cambodia. From Surin through Chom Choeng/O'Smach border, Taxi to Siem Raep, to Trat/Hat Lek, to Koh Chang. Make the trip a holiday and sight seeing trip. Just a thought...

Fatfather

[Cam Khao]

Sorry,but isn't it a real bad time to go to Ko Chang? Rainy season and beach doesn't really fit. Hope you thought about that too.

I'm hoping I luck into a few decent days, don't care if it does the usual raining in the evening thing.