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Koh Phangan Island is to the northeast of Surat Thani, about 20 kilometers from Koh Samui. Its area of 170 square kilometers, or 106,250 rai, is surrounded by several minor islands such as Koh Tao, Koh Tae Nok, Koh Tae Nai, and Koh Ma. Vast plains stretch out on the west coast of the island, while steep cliffs drip to the sea in the east. It is encircled by charming beaches, beautiful bays, and clear waters, with an abundance of coral reefs and marine life
Koh Phangan enjoys a warm climate around the year. Best time for a visit is from December to March or June to September.
The Island attracts many popular activities - snorkeling at many of the island beaches, kite surfing, kayaking and trekking.
Phangan has now become synonymous with the full-moon parties on Haad Rin. These monster raves take place every month and have become world famous, attacting up to ten thousand revelers each time. However, it should be remembered that Haad Rin is just one small slice of island's shoreline.
Koh Phangan Travel Guide :
Koh Tao is located about 70 km east of the mainland, between Surat Thani and Chumporn, Koh Tao is a tiny and very green island measuring only 21 sq.km.
In the past ten years the reputation of turtle islands natural beauty, its coral reefs and abundant marine life has spread worldwide making Koh Tao one of the main destinations for diving in South East Asia.
Koh Tao is attracting both newcomers and experienced divers alike. The prices for fun diving and dive courses of any kind are among the lowest in the world. All dive resorts on the island have the same prices, so the difference you are looking for is the servis on Koh Tao and the friendlyness of the people. There are several reasons why we say "Diving with Big Bubble makes Koh Tao a bit different".
Koh Tao Travel Guid:
Koh Nangyuan is a small island situated in the Gulf of Thailand not very far from Koh Tao. The largely unspoilt island offers a perfect destination with indescriable beauty of surrounding scenery and underwater coral reefs.
Beaches and islands : Koh Nang Yaun contains of three small islands connected by a "double sided" white beach in the middle. On the middle island, which also is the smallest, you will find the Nang Yuan Dive Resort. You can easily book a room on this resort online below.
When to go? : The climate here is tropical and usually rather pleasant all year, but it might rain a little more from September until November due to the monsoon.
Getting there : If you are going from Koh Samui, it is easy to go here by a catamaran or a ferry via Koh Tao. If you are coming from the main land by train etc, go to Chumpon and from there a boat to Koh Tao. The Lomprayah High Speed Catamaran for example. From Koh Tao there are several departures every day.
What to do? : Relaxation and water sports is probably two fair answers to this question. Diving and snorkeling is great here with many good diving sites; Twin Peak, White Rock and Green Rock. There are also other activities such as rock climbing (be very careful though), kayaking and canoeing available on Koh Nang Yuan.
AnG Thong Marine National Park This national park comprises around 40 islands covering 250 square kilometres. The islands rise from the sea in limestone cliffs. A number of small peaceful bays and tiny coves. Also numerous small beaches. The biggest attraction here is the emerald saltwater lake called Talay Noi (Small ocean) on Koh Mae Ko. The lake is in the middle of the island and requires a strenuous climb. The park is perfect for snorkelling. Lots of day and half-day excursions to choose from.
Just 2 kms from Samui, with a long sandy beach. It is surrounded by four other smaller islands. Besides sunbathing, diving and snorkelling, you could fish, hike, take in the bat caves or go to Koh Mad Sum for the Naga Pearl farm.
