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RECOMMEND ACTIVITIES
ON KOH CHANG
Diving: Around
Koh Chang and near islands, there are several sites of beautiful
shallow water reefs especially to the south of Koh Chang. You can
either do snorkeling or scuba-diving. The coral reefs can be found from
the sea floor to the depth of 25 meters. The best time of the year for
diving is from October to late May. After that it will come Monsoon
season which the water might be murky. There are plenty of species of
marine life from hard to soft corals, various kinds of colorful fish,
sea turtles, or even whale shark. Travelers can hire boat to visit
diving sites in other islands such as Koh Wai, Koh Rung which can be
done in one day trip. It might also include lunch, snacks and
snorkeling equipments depending on the package. The cost is
approximately not over a thousand Baht per person. The best place for
checking out this service is in Bang Bao. Koh Chang also has PADI
scuba-diving school. The 2-day introductory course costs around three
thousand or ten thousand Baht for full course.
Water Sport: There
are several water sports for visitors to enjoy on Koh Chang. Some of
the most popular sports are kayaking, windsurfing, all of these can be
found on most of the beaches, but the most comprehensive is on White
Sand Beach. At Iyara restaurant which has a canal connecting to the
beach, has several water sport equipment to service you. At night,
there are various spots that offer kayaking trip to see fireflies. The
fee is around hundred Baht per hour. The recommended sites for kayaking
are on the canal near Iyara Restaurant and in front of Sea View Resort.
Travelers can row the boat to Koh Mun
cause at that spot closing together and the sea water is not too deep.
Visitors can come and go safely.
Boat Trip: Boat
trip can be found in several sites all over Koh Chang. There are both
short and long trips. The short ones are trips to see small islands
around the island, sunken ship spot. There are also many one day trips
for snorkeling for visitors to choose from, and the longer ones are for
visiting other islands such as Koh Wai, Koh Kood, Koh Kradat, Koh Mak
and Koh Kradan. There are various types of services in public or hiring
boat for private.
Kayaking: Visitors
can hire the kayaking stuffs that available for many resort along the
west coast of Koh Chang such as White Sand Beach, Khlong Prao Beach,
Kai Bae Beach and etc. Each resort offers different and interesting sea
routes for their customers to choose package.
Hiking: Most
of the area of Koh Chang is mountainous and covering with beautiful
tropical rain forest and many streams. It became National Park since
1982. There are several hiking routes, some are quite long such as
Salak Phet mount which will need a local guide. The most popular is
short hiking ones to various beautiful waterfalls namely:
-Khlong Plu Waterfall
is the largest cascading on Koh Chang with beautiful scenic all year
round. It is located on the east side of the island, on Khlong Prao
route. The National Park office is 2 kilometers from the main road.
Visitors then have to park vehicles here and hike into tropical rain
forest for another 500 meters. You will enjoy with the beautiful
natural plants which are deserted orchids and ferns. The top cataract
is 30 meters high and the water flows into a big pond that visitors can
have a good time in crystal clear water.
-Than Mayom is on the west of Koh Chang
island on Dan Mai route.
-Salak Petch travelers
will have to park transmission at National Park office provided Lot,
and then walk about 200 meters passing through fruit orchards along the
stream to the cascade. We are recommended visitors should travel in
rainy season, it is very beautiful.
Elephant
Trekking: On Koh
Chang, trekking on a symbol of Koh Chang (elephant or Chang) will give
you a memorable experience. You will be able to see the scenic from
another vantage point. There are 2 places that you can trek the
elephant. Chang Chutiman is popular and affordable will bring you to
forest near Ban Khlong Prao, opposite Tropicana Resort. Another one is
in Ban Khlong Son which located on far away from resorts.
Fireflies Sightseeing:
Abundant of fireflies illuminating the night forests can be viewed in
the island's mangroves during the cooler months (from November to
January, actully all year round but less than mentioned months). Both
side of Khlong Prao canal, when the sun down from the horizon. This
river covered with the sparkling light of fireflies stayed on Lampoo
tree and other trees along both bank of the canal. It seem to be a
great magic light from these bugs. Take a tour or hire a boat slowly
rows along with the tide and revel in this magical experience. Contact
your hotel or resort you are relaxed for more details.
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