Thailand - Khao Lak
Date Range | From pps | Book By |
01 Dec 23 - 22 Dec 23 | R27 635 | 15 Dec 23 |
23 Dec 23 - 07 Jan 24 | R32 485 | 07 Dec 23 |
08 Jan 24 - 29 Feb 24 | R26 880 | 29 Dec 23 |
01 Mar 24 - 15 Apr 24 | R25 180 | 15 Feb 24 |
16 Apr 24 - 31 Oct 24 | R19 125 | 01 Sep 24 |
LA VELA KHAO LAK - 7 nights at the 4 star La Vela
Return flights to Phuket on Emirates Return resort transfers 7 nights accommodation in a Deluxe Poolside Room Breakfast daily All taxes, levies & surcharges (estimate)
A weekend surcharge is applicable for travel on Fridays and Saturdays. This airfare is indicative only and is subject to seasonal surcharges and the best available Emirates fare at time of booking.
Packages are subject to availability at the time of the reservation. Passport & visa costs (if applicable), travel insurance & items of a personal nature are not included. Prices are subject to change without prior notice due to airfare increases and currency fluctuations. Rebooking and cancellation fees apply. All prices are per person sharing unless otherwise specified. Standard terms and conditions apply. All discounts and/or special offers have already been included in the package price.
Base Price: | ZAR 10 885 |
Package Taxes: | ZAR 8 240 |
Total Price: | ZAR 19 125 |
La Vela is a modern resort with rustic charm located on beautiful Bang Niang Beach in Khao Lak, one of the loveliest barefoot beach escapes in the South of Thailand.
LOCATION
Khao Lak.
ACCOMMODATION
The resort’s 181 rooms are divided into 8 different categories.
Deluxe Poolside Rooms (Size: 54m2)
Floor to ceiling glass windows open onto a private balcony overlooking the
pools.
The spacious bathroom features a walk-in shower and a stylish bathtub.
Double beds and twin beds are available
Deluxe Oceanside Rooms (Size: 57m2)
These rooms are designed for relaxation in privacy while enjoying splendid
views.
The balcony is equipped with an outdoor bathtub and a sofa.
Deluxe Seaview Rooms (Size: 57m2)
Private balconies are fitted with an outdoor bathtub and sofa and overlook
the beach and the ocean.
Spacious interiors have a bathroom with walk-in shower.
Family Rooms (Size: 54m2)
The Family rooms are divided with a sliding partition and an extra large
daybed is converted into a double bed suitable for 2 children.
The large
bathroom has a separate shower and a jacuzzi bathtub.
The private balcony
overlooks the pool and gardens.
Pool Access Room (Size: 54m2)
Floor to ceiling glass windows open onto a private terrace providing direct
access to the pool.
The spacious bathroom features a walk-in shower and a
stylish bathtub.
This room category is fitted with a double bed.
Pool Access Grand Rooms (Size: 60m2)
These rooms have private access to the pool and also have an outdoor
jacuzzi on the terrace. Other features include a large double bed, a sofa and a
spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower.
ROOM FACILITIES
DINING
The resort operates on a Bed & Breakfast basis with the option to upgrade
to Half Board or All Inclusive
Half Board includes:
All Inclusive includes:
Spices Restaurant
Spices is the resort’s breakfast venue and provides a sumptuous buffet
every morning.
Open 06h30 – 10h30
Kokulo Beach Club
This all dining restaurant opens from 10h00. Whether its mouth watering
pasta, pizza, a dock-to-dish seafood
bounty or whatever you fancy, you will be spoilt for choice at the myriad of
live cooking stations. Seating is available inside and outside around the pool.
Open 10h00 – 24h00
Cotton Café & Library
With its laid back vibe and poolside location the Cotton Café is the ideal
place to kick back and relax. The menu includes fresh salads, sandwiches,
delectable confections, smoothies, exotic teas and fresh coffees courtesy of
experienced baristas.
Open 09h00 – 19h00.
Miner’s Bar
The bar is located adjacent to the Oceanside Pool. The menu includes quick
bites, big bites, classic and not-so-classic cocktails as well as a full range
of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Open 09h00 – 19h00.
SPA
The rich wood textures and rattan décor impart a warm, relaxed feel in the
Spa Qaqula. Signature massages, restorative therapies, facials and body
treatments are offered across fie dedicated treatment rooms and products are
made of natural and botanical ingredients.
Open 09h00 – 19h00.
KIDS CLUB
The Petit Captain Kids Club is equipped with Montessori-inspired toys and
edutainment activities to keep younger guests busy whilst having fun under the
watchful eyes of experienced staff.
Open 09h00 – 19h00.
WELCOME TO THAILAND
Or should we say, welcome to Paradise. Thailand is blessed with some of the world’s most-enviable beaches and a myriad of off shore islands ensuring your holiday will be filled with watersports, hammocks and sunset strolls along the water’s edge. Some areas are super-vibey while others offer a more serene experience.
A QUICK GUIDE TO THE MOST POPULAR SPOTS…
Phuket
Phuket is the largest island in Thailand and is undeniably the country’s most popular beach destination. With a vibrant nightlife, bustling market stalls, a family atmosphere or romantic seclusion. This island paradise offers a vast selection of hotels, and the beaches supply every kind of vibe! Head to Patong Beach if you feel like a party or being active. Kata and Karon Beaches are great for families and couples. The range of activities available is fantastic; canoeing, hiking, white water rafting, scooter hire and best of all – diving and snorkelling.
Phi Phi
Phi Phi Island is located 2 hours by ferry from Phuket (some resorts also offer a speedboat service). You’ll be collected from the ferry by long-tail boat and taken to your resort; all of which are located in the north of the island, a quieter area, for that true getaway experience. Phi Phi is nature at its best; towering limestone cliffs shelter white, sandy beaches leading to aquamarine bays filled with marine life; perfect for diving and snorkelling or simply taking it easy and letting the stress of modern life slip away. There are no roads on Phi Phi so once you settle into your resort your only mode of transport is a longtail boat (and some haggling with a local for the right price!). Make sure that you won’t need an ATM!
Krabi
Krabi is a 2 hour overland trip from Phuket through countryside terrain and local villages. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride! Krabi’s sheer limestone cliffs will welcome you to where over 130 islands rise majestically from the sea, and secluded beaches are accessible only by colourfully adorned long-tail boats. Krabi is about getting out and exploring nature - sea caves, exotic marine life, rock climbing, beautiful National Parks, hot spring waterfalls, the spectacular turquoise waters of the Emerald Pool and Tiger Cave – a cliff monastery in a jungle valley.
Khao Lak
Khao Lak is on Thailand’s mainland west coast, an hour north of Phuket and stretches along the Andaman coastline. It is a less crowded tourist destination close to the Phang-Nga area’s rugged natural beauty. There are a couple of towns and and beautiful white-sand beaches – all scattered along a 24 kms stretch so it never feels too busy. For travellers who like their holidays less frenetic the easy going local feel of Khao Lak is perfect. There are a variety of good local restaurants and of course great shopping easily reached from most resorts by taxi and Khao Lak has its own night market for late-night snacks and shopping.
Nature lovers can soak up the slower pace and go hiking around Chong Fah’s waterfalls or explore the Kho Sok National Park which is around 2 hours drive, home to elephant sanctuaries, one of the oldest rainforests in the world and floating camps so is a delight for anyone with a love for the outdoors. For keen snorkellers and divers, the Surin and Similan Islands are some of the best places to dive in Thailand and are just two hours from Khao Lak by boat. The islands form part of a protected national marine park and are open between 15 October and 15 May annually.
CLIMATE
Thailand’s tropical climate has three main seasons:
Hot: March to June
Rainy:July to October
Cool:November to February
Average temperatures range from 20°C to 35°C
The monsoon season in the Andaman Sea (West coast/Phuket and surrounds) is from approximately May to October. The monsoon rains are generally short and heavy, clearing quickly and days of constant rain are rare.
LANGUAGE
The national language is Thai, although English is widely spoken in Phuket, Krabi & Phi Phi.
CURRENCY
The currency is the Thai Baht which is better for bargaining and shopping in markets. US Dollars, Pounds and Euros are accepted at hotels.
TIPPING
A service charge is already included in all prices. Tips, in general, are not mandatory, and you should only give them if you are really content with the service offered. Waiters, bellboys, porters, restroom attendants and taxi drivers will happily accept loose change.
TIME DIFFERENCE
5 hours ahead of South Africa.
FESTIVALS
Thailand brags of many festivals throughout the year; one of the most famous being the Songkran Festival in mid-April which washes away all the bad spirits and celebrates the traditional Thai New Year. Basically, Songkran is all about getting wet, so be prepared to be squirted with ice water!
WHAT TO WEAR
Light, cool clothes are sensible. Shorts (except knee length walking shorts), sleeveless shirts, tank tops and other beach-style attire are considered inappropriate dress when not actually at the beach or in a resort area.
COMMON COURTESIES
It is important to show respect for the Thai Royal Family. Revealing attire is not allowed in religious shrines. Do not climb over or sit on Buddha monuments. Do not touch or give anything directly to a Buddhist monk if you are a woman. Thais greet each other by pressing their palms together called ‘wai’. It is rude to touch people on their head or point your feet at people or an object.
ELECTRICITY
The electric current is 220 volts AC (50 cycles) and the majority of electrical outlets take a round, two-pronged slim plug.
HEALTH
Visitors do not require vaccinations unless coming from or passing through a designated contaminated area. Drink only bottled water and avoid ice unless you know is made from bottled or boiled water. Be cautious when eating from food vendors on the street.
WHAT TO PACK
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