THAILAND The Ultimate Golfing Experience November 2018 BOOK NOW Don t miss out. Available up to 20 golfers. Golfers package starting from R24 900 // INTRODUCTION // NO. 01
JOIN US AMARI HUA HIN HOTEL Join PGA Golf Professional Kyle Caitano on an exciting trip to Thailand this November. Hua Hin has been carefully selected as the golfing destination to launch Ksporttravel s exciting Asian outbound tour. For those passionate golfers, we have included 3 of the top courses in Thailand providing the ultimate golfing experience. Two half day tours will keep you culturally entertained as Kyle looks after you from start to finish. Limited space is available for this amazing trip so don t miss out and book today by either emailing Kyle on kyle@ksporttravel.com or give him a shout on 079 507 4675. WAT HUAY MONGKOL // INTRODUCTION
BEAUTIFUL HUA HIN BANYAN GOLF CLUB Hua Hin is a seaside resort on the Gulf of Thailand, in the southern Thai province of Prachuap Khiri Khan. INTRODUCTION// HUA HIN // INTRODUCTION
THE TOUR A T A GLANCE AMARI HUA HIN HOTEL Day 1, Thu, 1 Nov 2018: Depart Durban enroute for Bangkok via Dubai Day 2, Fri, 2 Nov 2018: Arrival Bangkok and transfer to your hotel in Hua Hin Day 3, Sat, 3 Nov 2018: Golf at Springfield Royal Country Club (Nicklaus design and a long time area favorite) including cart and caddie Day 4, Sun, 4 Nov 2018: Excursion: Eat Like a Local Food Tour Day 5, Mon, 5 Nov 2018: Golf at Banyan Golf Club (2009 Best New Course in SPRINGFIELD ROYAL COUNTRY CLUB Day 6, Tues 6 November Excursion: Best of Hua Hin Tour Including Famous Landmarks, Palaces, Temples, & Local Markets (including Floating Market) Day 7, Wed, 7 Nov 2018: Golf at Black Mountain Golf Club (1st class European Tour & Royal Trophy venue) including cart and caddie Day 8, Thu, 8 Nov 2018: Day of leisure, leave our hotel @ 21:00 and depart to Bangkok International Airport Day 9, Fri, 9 Nov 2018: Flight departs Suvarnabhumi Airport at 03:30 Asia: scenic & wellmaintained) including cart and caddie BANYAN GOLF CLUB CICADA MARKET HUA HIN RAILWAY STATION // AT A GLANCE
THE PACKAGE INCLUDES Return economy flights from Durban to Bangkok with Emirates 3 rounds of golf in Hua Hin Daily and overall golf prizes (order of merit style) 7 nights accommodation in Hua Hin Daily breakfast Excursions as indicated in the itinerary One caddie per golfer at each golf course (caddie fees included but not caddie tips) Golf carts as mentioned in the itinerary (all golf courses) All airport, land, and golf course transfers All transfers by private VIP high top touring van Daily drinking water Local knowledge, expertise, suggestions, and support throughout trip Your very own Golf Professional Kyle Caitano for the duration of your trip All taxes and compulsory service charges THE PACKAGE EXCLUDES Items of personal nature (other than those mentioned), gratuities Travel Insurance (can recommend) Additional Golf, Tour or Transport bookings // INCLUDES
DETAILED ITINERARY Thursday 1st November, 2018 We will assemble at the impressive King Shaka International airport in anticipation of our 19:10 Emirates flight to Dubai. Before checking in Kyle will give the opening speech detailing the exciting trip The rooms are stylishly furnished and offer golfers spacious living areas with modern amenities. Local markets and beaches are just steps away from the resort, which makes it a good choice for anyone on a Hua Hin Golf ahead. tour. Amari Hua Hin provides a great blend of convenience, cost, and comfort. Friday 2nd November, 2018 After checking into the hotel, those wanting to Our layover (3 hours) in Dubai gives you just get some rest may do so while others can dive enough time to stock up on Duty free items before straight into the Thailand nightlife by taking a boarding our flight to Bangkok, Thailand. We land walk on the streets and seeing what Hua Hin has at the impressive Suvarnabhumi Airport at roughly to offer. 17:55 local time. After passing through immigration we will be collected by airconditioned vans and transported to our hotel in Hua Hin. Our amazing hotel for the week is the 4* Amari Hua Hin. Golfers will enjoy the modern comfort at the Amari Hua Hin. Situated on the Gulf of Thailand, the Hua Hin resort offers topnotch accommodation in a relaxed garden setting. Constructed in 2011 and opened in 2012 the Amari Hua Hin features accommodation ranging from deluxe rooms to AMARI HUA HIN HOTEL expansive suites. AMARI HUA HIN HOTEL // ITINERARY
DETAILED ITINERARY CONTINUED Saturday 3rd November, 2018 SPRINGFIELD ROYAL COUNTRY CLUB Our first full day in Thailand beckons, we allow everyone to lie in a bit before departing for our first round of golf on the trip at Springfield Royal Country Club. The traditional Jack Nicklaus designed golf course located off the Hua Hin bypass road is one of the best in area. The course at Springfield has been designed to meet the high demands of a recognized championship golf course, and yet it remains an enjoyable challenge for golfers of all standards. Each hole has a minimum of five tees to play from, water hazards regularly come into play, and The format of the day will be 4 Ball Alliance (2 scores to count) gently easing golfers into the competition. After golf, take your time walking the streets of Hua Hin, visit the Cicada Night market, grab a bite to eat and take in the Thai nightlife. HUA HIN NIGHT LIFE Sunday, 4th November, 2018 After breakfast we will meet in the hotel lobby and depart on our very exciting Eat Like a Local Food Tour. On this 3½ hour tour, your guide will take you off the beaten track. You will try some amazing tasting Thai food in humble surrounds. You will be eating with locals, which just backs up the ageold adage that locals always know where to find the best food in town. The tour comprises of around 15 food tastings stopping at 5 restaurants & 1 street food vendor. Slurp and eat noodles within a traditional 2 storey Thai house near the railway line. Sample Thai sweets that will challenge and delight your senses. Sample the subtle flavours of Northern Thai cuisine.after the tour, perhaps spend some time on the beach soaking up the sun, come on you deserve it! There are loads of markets keeping you entertained or chill out having a cocktail at the hotel swimming pool, the choice is yours. each hole presents its challenge and character requiring finesse or unrestraint. Accuracy is required at all times as the rough comprises of a series of hillocks and holes lined by a forest of mature trees. EAT LIKE A LOCAL FOOD TOUR POT THAI PEANUT NOODLES // ITINERARY
HUA HIN DETAILED ITINERARY CONTINUED Monday 5th November, 2018 Its round 2 of the golfing action and today we have a special treat for you, the infamous Banyan Golf Club. Built among a former pineapple plantation, Banyan Golf Club opened in October 2008. Immediately following, the course was awarded 2009 Best New Course in AsiaPacific by the readers of Asian Golf Monthly. Since then Banyan Golf Club course, clubhouse, and staff have consistently claimed Top 3 in Asia awards and have been featured in the Rolex Top 1000 in the World. Thailand golf course architect Pirapon Namatra from Golf East designed the world class 18hole championship golf course and is known to be one of the most natural in the country. Tuesday 6th November, 2018 Its time to explore Hua Hin and surrounds, after breakfast we depart on our Huay Mongkol Temple & Hua Hin Floating Market Tour. Drive to visit Huay Mongkol Temple located west of Hua Hin. Wat Huay Mongkol was home to the monk who was famed for his miracles and it houses the largest statue of Luang Pu Thuat in Thailand. His Reverend Luang Poh Tuad is one of the kingdom s famous and highly revered Buddhist monks. Many people recognize and remember Luang Poh Tuad for the miraculous act of having turned seawater into fresh water in one incident and, therefore, it was believed that he had supernatural powers. Two massive black wooden elephants stand either side of the steps, decoratively carved and festooned in a variety of tulle ribbons and bows. Local people circle the elephants, walking under the bellies of the carved beasts, nine times for good luck. As they walk they pray, or ask for favours, merit, happiness, or just to be lucky in their lives. After the half day tour it s time to relax, why not spoil yourself with a cocktail at the hotel before heading out and having dinner at one of the many famous restaurants in town. MARUEKHATHAIYAWAN PALACE WAT HUAY MONGKOL Todays format of Betterball Stableford will keep golfers Continue to visit the Hua Hin Sam Phan Nam Floating on their toes on golf s traditional moving day. Market located on a 100rai plot. The market offers After golf you have time to do whatever the heart tourists a number of food and shopping areas with a desires. Kyle will offer some tips on what to see and traditional Siamese theme recalling the days of King where to go. The, Khao Takiab and the Venezia are Rama V and King Rama VI. There is a train service that just some of the many things to do and see. will run inside the project as well as a reproduction of the wellknown Hua Him Railway Station. CICADA MARKET Into The Wild // SECTION 4 // ITINERARY
DETAILED ITINERARY CONTINUED Wednesday 7th November, 2018 Its final round time, our last day of scheduled golf on the trip. Today we play Individual Stableford with the overall prize on the line. We certainly have saved the best for last as we head onto Black Mountain Golf Club. Set in a valley surrounded by large black granite rock Thursday 8th November, 2018 Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, today is the final full day and you have it completely at leisure. All the time in the world to shop, buy gifts for loved ones back home or perhaps you want to sneak in an extra round of golf (extra cost)? Kyle will be more than willing to covered mountains, the Hua Hin golf course was help arrange your day. the site for Asian PGA tour events in 2009 and Spend your last evening at leisure before meeting 2010 and the Europe versus Asia match play in the hotel lobby for the late transfer back to Royal Trophy in 2011. In 2012 and each year Bangkok airport (+ 9pm). BLACK MOUNTAIN GILF COURSE since Black Mountain was selected as one of the 100 best golf courses outside the USA by Golf Digest magazine. In 2014 Black Mountain hosted The Thailand Classic, the first European Tour event to be staged in Thailand. The Thailand Classic also held s design elements on many of the holes. Its no surprise this golf course has BLACK MOUNTAIN GILF COURSE been awarded Best golf course in Thailand for 7 years in a row. An informal prizegiving will take place after golf, Kyle will talk about the golfing highlights from the trip as well as hand out prizes (to those deserving). EAT LIKE A LOCAL FOOD TOUR Thursday 9th November, 2018 Our early morning flight (03:30) departs Suvarnabhumi Airport enroute for Dubai. Another 3hour layover in Dubai before we head on back to good old Durban. Its time to share our amazing stories with both friends and family. BLACK MOUNTAIN GILF COURSE // ITINERARY
BOOK NOW HUA HIN HOTEL Golfer Sharing Accommodation R24 900 pp HUA HIN HOTEL Non Golfer Sharing Accommodation R19 500 pp HUA HIN HOTEL Golfer Single Accommodation R29 900 pp HUA HIN HOTEL Non Golfer Single Accommodation R24 500 pp BOOK NOW
TERMS AND CONDITIONS A nonrefundable deposit of R5000 is required on booking in order to secure your reservation. This needs to be accompanied by a colour copy of your passport. The price of the tour is subject to exchange rates, airfares and taxes at time of final payment. The price of the package is based on a minimum amount of golfers and a reduction in this number may lead to a price adjustment for the tour package A final invoice will be sent 2 months prior to departure and this will need to be paid no shorter than 45 days prior to leaving. The package is available for both golfers and nongolfers South African passport holders do not require a Visa for Thailand If you would like to extend your stay in Thailand or visit other countries then chat to Kyle who will be able to assist. CONTACT DETAILS +27 79 507 4675 kyle@ksporttravel.com 8 Fairways Avenue, Mount Edgecombe, 4302 T S & C S