Maria Travel

Need to get from Khao San to the islands or out to Kanchanaburi without the hassle? Maria Travel is one of those no‑nonsense desks in the Khao San/Rambuttri area that sorts tickets, tours, and transfers while you finish your pad thai. Expect the backpacker staples here: joint bus+ferry combos to Koh Tao/Koh Phangan/Koh Samui, night buses north to Chiang Mai, and easy day trips to Ayutthaya or Erawan Falls. Prices are posted and straightforward, so you can compare before you book. As a ballpark, minivans to Ayutthaya usually land in the 300–400 THB range, Kanchanaburi/Erawan day tours around 900–1,200 THB, and Bangkok–Koh Tao joint tickets roughly 1,100–1,400 THB depending on operator and season. Staff know the morning pick‑up windows (often 6am–8am) and the last cut‑off for next‑day departures, and they’ll flag you to reconfirm times in the evening so you’re not left guessing. Insider tip: in high season (December–April) pop in the afternoon or early evening to lock a seat for the next day, especially for islands and sleeper buses. If you’re juggling multiple stops, ask about through‑tickets to keep the handoffs smooth—far easier than piecing it together on the curb outside Khao San.