Alyssa & Jay

March 12, 2025 • Koh Samui, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand

Alyssa & Jay

March 12, 2025 • Koh Samui, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand

Villa Kalyana Guests

Click on this link for the full day-by-day itinerary, guest room allocations, things to do, and FAQ for Villa Kalyana guests and wedding party.

Villa Kalyana Itinerary

March 10:

3PM= All guests arrive at the villa

6 PM-8 PM= Thai dinner for all villa guests


March 11:

8 AM - 1 PM - Group booked a reservation at Samui Elephant Sanctuary Chaweng Noi (30-45 min from villa depending on traffic; 16 people - Jill, Lisa, Steve, Steph, Dwayne, Ivan, Shandi, Kaden, Annie, Carsten, Chris, Uriah, Stacy, Marian, Lauren, Rob)

8 AM - 10 AM - Breakfast will be served

12 PM - 2 PM - Lunch will be served to those who said yes to the survey

4:30 PM- Wedding rehearsal for the wedding party (Beach Chic Attire)

6:30 PM- Welcome Dinner for all Villa Kalyana & Ban Sairee (villa next door) Guests

- Boys Night out

- Girls Chill Night


March 12= Wedding Day

8 AM - 10 AM - Breakfast will be served

12 PM - 1 PM - Lunch will be served

3:30 PM - Guests Arrive

4 PM - Ceremony

4:45 PM - 7 PM - Cocktail hour; Hors d'oeuvres to be passed

7 PM - Dinner

9 PM - 12:45 AM - PARTY TIME!


March 13th - Free Day

Refer to Things to Do in Koh Samui

Below is a suggested itinerary based on plans made by individual groups in the villa

10 AM - 12 PM - Brunch will be served

Morning massages - Schedule

5:30 PM - Jungle Club to watch the sunset

7 PM - Night Market for dinner

Fisherman's Village Night Market

Chaweng Night Market


March 14th - Depart Villa Kalyana

8 AM - 10 AM - Breakfast will be served

10:30 AM

- People going to Koh Phangan - Shuttle will take people from the villa to Nathon Pier (25-40 min away, depending on traffic)

- Everyone else - Confirm with the main coordinator, Rebecca, for details

11:30 AM - Arrive at Nathon Pier - Must arrive 45 minutes before departure

12:15 PM - Speedboat to Koh Phangan

12:45 PM - Arrive at Koh Phangan

Group to take a public taxi from this point forward - 200-250 THB per person ($6-$8 USD)

1 PM - Amsterdam Bar

2 PM Check-in at Bayshore Resort Koh Phangan (141 Moo 6, Rin Beach, Bantai, Koh Phangan, Haad Rin, 84280)

- Night market or go out and explore

RT Shuttle Transportation Info

March 10= Shuttle 1- pick up at 2pm at Elephant Beach Club, main contact is Alyssa

Address: 159 Moo 2, Bophut, Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui, Suratthani, 84320, Thailand

- AM crew will take a taxi from Koh Samui Airport to Elephant Beach Club (11 minutes from the airport) and hang out before check-in.

- 26 Total AM Crew will all take taxi together from airport to Elephant Beach Club

7:10AM Arrival= Carsten, Annie, Chris G, Uriah

7:40AM Arrival=Alyssa, Jay, Austin, Ivan, Shandi, Kaden, Angelo, Mac G, Chris A, Yan, Indy, Daisy, Delia, Tim, Ajay, Leisha, Roma, AJ, Ricky, Stacy

8:00AM Arrival= Steph, Dwayne

Mac D already in Koh Samui and will meet us at airport or restaurant


10:40AM Arrival= Ness & Aaron take own taxi to Elephant Beach Club


12:35PM Arrival= Lauren & Rob take own taxi to Elephant Beach Club


1:15PM Arrival= Bjorn & Jensen take own taxi to Elephant Beach Club


March 10= Shuttle 2 pick up at 4:30 PM at Koh Samui Airport, main contact is Jill

Details- small airport and will have sign “Villa Kalyana Guests”

PM total crew= 7

2:55PM Arrival= Edin, Odet, Elyse, Lisa, Steve, Jill

3:40PM Arrival= Marian


March 14, time TBD early morning = Shuttle will to Koh Samui Airport

1. Annie- 7:00AM Flight

2. Carsten- 7:00AM Flight

3. Roma- 7:55AM Flight

4. AJ- 7:55AM Flight


March 14:

10:30 AM = 29 People going to Koh Phangan - 2nd Shuttle will take people from the villa to Nathon Pier (25-40 min away, depending on traffic)

(Alyssa, Jay, Lisa, Steve, Austin, Chris G, Uriah, Angelo, Mac G, Jil, Marian, Steph, Dwayne, Chris A, Yan, Indy, Daisy, Delia, Tim, Leisha, Ivan, Shandi, Stacy, Lauren, Rob, Ricky, Aaron, Ness, Ajay)


Will get their own transportation to next destination:

1:45 PM Flight= Estrella, James, Kaden

Staying in Koh Samui= Edwin, Odet, Elyse, Daniel


Everyone else - Confirm with the main coordinator, Rebecca, for details

Villa Kalyana Accomodations

https://villakalyanasamui.com/the-villa/

Villa Kalyana Facts & Facilities (Update pending)


All guests staying at Villa Kalyana (March 10-14) your rate includes:

- 2 x group round trip airport transfers, so please text Alyssa your flight details for arrival and departure, please plan to arrive at Koh Samui International airport on March 10 around 1pm-5pm.

1st airport shuttle to the villa pick up time will be around 1:40pm-2pm on March 10.

2nd shuttle pick up time around 4-5pm.

- Full American Breakfast (eggs, bacon, toast, cereal)

- Wifi

- Welcome Drinks

- Towels

For the guests arriving the morning of March 10, we will most likely go to Elephant Beach Club to eat and hang out. The airport shuttle will pick up us up from there. It is about a 12 minute drive from the Koh Samui airport.

https://www.elephantbeachresort.com/elephant-beach-restaurant


Lunch and dinner details listed below under In Villa Catering and these meals are private in villa Chef-cooking services.


Alyssa and Jay will be providing some snacks for the guests. Guests also welcome to bring their own snacks as well.


When opening the google links, please just select Open the Document directly and you will be able to view the document.

Guest Room Allocations

Villa Kalyana Orchid & Lotus Wings photos access

Villa Kalyana Layout Map

https://villakalyanasamui.com/gallery/


Your room assignments listed below, click on link next to your name to see photos of your room.

They are 3 wings to Villa Kalyana.


Orchid Wing Video link below= bridal & groomsman party will be staying here

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R33zEbhHjzTMiZ7mCAhnwpo-rpllatl9/view?usp=sharing


Jill=Orchid Wing Bungalow 1 / D

Roma & AJ= Orchid Wing Bungalow 2 / E

Aaron & Ness= Orchid Wing Bungalow 3 / F

Chris & Yan, kids= Orchid Wing Bungalow 4 / G

Lisa & Steve= Orchid Wing Apartment 5

Steph & Dwayne= Orchid Wing Apartment 6

Ricky= Orchid Wing Apartment 7

Ivan & Shandi= Orchid Wing Apartment 8

Kaden= Kids Bunk 10


Lotus Wing Video link below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UPiaiXRG0CFvs2otGVI8pKnrAszdaWUp/view?usp=sharing


James & Estrella= Lotus Wing Master Suite / O

Edwin & Odet= Lotus Wing Bungalow 18 / R

Delia & Tim= Lotus Wing Bungalow 19 / S

Annie & Carsten= Lotus Wing Bungalow 20 / T

Angelo & Mac= Lotus Wing Apartment 12

Austin= Lotus Wing Apartment 14

Camille & Macky= Lotus Wing Apartment 15

(upstairs)

MaryAnn= Lotus Wing Apartment 16 (Downstairs)

Elyse= Lotus Wing Kids Bunk


Garden Wing Video link below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PIH23JrwVgZKyXAtwjvGr8EoMx7sGKjp/view?usp=sharing


Chris, Mac, Uriah= Garden Wing Suite 21

Stacy & Marian= Garden Wing Suite 22

Bjorn & Jensen= Garden Wing Queen 23

Lauren & Rob= Garden Wing Queen 24

Daniel & Ajay= Garden Wing Queen 25

Leisha= Garden Wing Queen 26

In Villa Catering Meal Days

**All American breakfast already included in your villa stay**


We covered all the meals from March 10-12 as courtesy for all our guests to enjoy, based on the meal survey that was sent out.


March 10= Dinner already paid for all guests by us

March 11= Lunch for those who said yes in the survey and welcome rehearsal dinner provided for all guests

March 12= Lunch and wedding dinner for all guests

March 13= We will all just eat out for lunch and dinner

March 14= Bfast already included and check out day


Breakfast Times In Villa:

March 11= 8AM-10AM

March 12= 8AM-10AM

March 13= 10AM-12PM

March 14= 8AM-10AM


Lunch Times in Villa:

March 11= 12pm-2pm

March 12= 12pm-1pm


Dinner Times in Villa:

March 10=6pm-8pm

March 11=6:30pm-8:30pm


March 13 all guests will eat out for lunch and dinner.


For all Villa Kalyana guests, please fill out the meal preferences and food allergies survey below:

https://forms.gle/wvShUdSMJEHhbAeJ7


In Villa Catering Menu link below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uLfDPekyChmLWw6FQkSU1dbcALMQYV_B/view?usp=sharing

- Only group eating, min of 10 people, no individual servings.

Nearby Restaurants Near the Villa

The closest restaurants to eat is around 5-35 minutes drive or 20 min-1 hour walk from the villa away from the villa and still need to take a taxi or vanpool there.


Pic below of the restaurants nearby, they are in purple arrows with distance from the villa. You can also google restaurants nearby Villa Kalyana.

Please note still need to provide your own transportation and can reach out to villa staff to coordinate rides or get Grab/taxi.


Restaurants (sorted by closest to villa)

1. iBeach= 5 min drive/15 min walk ($3-$10 USD/100-300 THB)

2. Jaidee Restaurant= 5 min drive (

3. Lai Tai= 7 min drive ($)

4. Home Cooking= 7 min drive (($3-$10 USD/100-300 THB)

5. Green Restaurant= 10 min drive (($3-$10 USD/100-300 THB)

6. Essence= 12 min drive

7. Chomview Restaurant= 12 min drive

Activities To Do

Massages in Villa = 800 THB ($24 USD) per hour

- Booked via in house staff of 6

- Massage times 9am-5pm/6pm the latest

- There will be a massage schedule at check in and more can sign up can be on site


Klook tours in Koh Samui


Elephant Sanctuary

Samui Elephant Sanctuary

A group in Villa are going to Samui Elephant Sanctuary Chaweng Noi location on March 11th (See Villa Kalyana Itinerary page 1)

Samui Elephant Haven


Hiking on Samui

https://www.hikingonsamui.com/


Tamarind Springs

https://www.tamarindsprings.com/en/


Conrad Spa

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/usmksci-conrad-koh-samui/things-to-do/spa/


Avani + spa

https://www.avanihotels.com/en/samui/spa


Boat trip to National Park Islands- Charter or join trip (private or not)

https://oceanasamuiyachts.com/destinations/angthong-marine-park/


Na Muang Waterfalls

Local place to visit... 15-20 mins away. This can be booked on the morning of. Bring appropriate shoes for this hike and ensure no one ventures off alone (slips and falls are not fun)


Jet Ski

20 mins 2,500

1 hours 5,000

Safari trip following a guide (3 hrs) Koh tan Koh mudsum snorkelling 10,000

Can guests pay credit card at the villa for their own extra activities or do they need to bring cash in Baht?

The villa does not have a card machine, recommend cash in Baht or paying activities direct - usually in cash. There isn't a huge card payment offering here that doesn't come with fees - ATMs can be used for cash.

Do we need to tip in Koh Samui?

In Koh Samui, tipping is not expected, but it is appreciated, especially for exceptional service, you can usually round up your bill or leave a small amount of change. Decent tip is around 50 baht ($1.50 USD). If you choose to tip at restaurant, as most bills already include a service charge

How is the water situation at Villa Kalyana?

The villa supplies drinking water for everyone.

What is the average price range of taxi's from the villa to other places?

The island is small , but the distances can range from a 400-1200 baht taxi approx pending where you're going for 1 transport. This would be around $12-$35 USD. There is also Grap app, but limited drivers. Can also work with villa staff to coordinate rides

Where is the closest grocery store from the villa?

Grocery store called Lotus and it is about 20 minute drive from the villa.

How much is van rental to go around the island? Driver is included to take you around. Such as shopping, etc..

Half day van rental - from 2,500 THB ($75 USD)- up to 4 hours . Full day van rental 4,500 THB ($135 USD) up to 10 guests. If 10 guests, it would be around $11 USD per person.

In Koh Samui island, there are walking street markets. When and how far are they from the villa?

Fishermans Village- 15 minutes from villa (7 days a week from 6pm-10pm) Lamai Night- 20 min away from villa Chaweng Night Market- 34 min away from villa; Cental Festival Samui- 35 min away from villa; Mae Nam- 41 min away from villa; Fisherman- 36 min away from villa; Big C- 34 min away from villa

Who should I contact for any villa activities or transportation?

Please reach out to the villa staff when we arrive. The main coordinator will be Rebecca.

Is there nanny service available? This is for the 4 kids part of the wedding party

Yes, there is. This would be for the 4 kids part of the wedding party. Please open link in separate browser. https://www.nannyservicekohsamui.com/

How often are the rooms cleaned in the villa? Housekeeping needs

Daily, linen every 3 days

What type of outlets are at the villa?

A travel adaptor for Thailand. Usually a universal works well.

What is the best mosquito repellent to get for Thailand?

Buy it in 7/11.. if you have allergies bring a strong deet one. For Villa Kalyana guests, they spray the villa and supply some in the rooms. You can then buy more if you wish.

Are there washer and dryers in the villa?

No there isn't, they can send out laundry, but no facilities on site for guests to use.