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Many certified Padi dive centers can be found on the island's main beaches. The best diving sites are off the southern coast around the small islands of Koh Kut and Ko Wai being top rated. With depths between 5 and 18 meters you will experience some of the most colorful coral and marine life. The archipelago consisting of 52 off shore islets makes it a natural site for entertaining scuba diving.
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All scuba diving are done from boats, so no beach diving really exist. Koh Rang just to the south is considered one of the best, if not the best dive site in the area. Koh Yak and Koh Luan are ideal for those engaging in scuba diving for the fist time given the shallowness of the water. Rock pinnacles forming Phrai Nam and Hin Gadeng offers a 28 meter dive with coral visible all the way down. |
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Other popular dive sites around the isand include Hin Larp, Koh Rom, Hin Kook Bard, Koh Thian, Koh Man Nai and many other. The best months to dive here is October to May when seas are calm and the visibility clear.
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Kayaking |
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Rent a Kayak for an hour or for the whole day and get a different view of the island. Cruising among the small off-shore islands is quite a relaxing activity and kayaks can be found around most beaches. |
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Elephant Trekking |
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Elephant trekking through the jungle is a memorable experience. Ban Kwan Chang and the Chang Chutiman Tour at Klong Prao Beach are two elephant trekking operators on the island. The first offer a half day tour and include elephant bathing, feeding, performances and a one hour trekking into the jungle.
The second takes you into the tropical rain forest and the trip includes a stop at the beautiful and secluded Wang Nam Kiew waterfall.
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Boat Trips |
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Full day boat trips around the island offers sightseeing of the many surrounding small islands can be arranged. Many boat tour operators can be found on Khlong Prao Beach, Kai Bae, Bang Bao and white Sand Beaches. Full day trips include lunch and starts from 09:00 am to 17:00 pm. |
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Hiking |
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Great hiking trails due the island's mountainous terrain can be found in the Southern part of the island. |
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Waterfalls |
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Due to the island's mountainous geography, many beautiful waterfalls are to be found on the island. The Tan Mayom waterfall, once visited by King Rama signing his name on the highest cliff of the cascade, Klong Nonsi waterfall and klong Nueng waterfall are all worth a visit and awesome to cool down in. |
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Monkey School |
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Located at White Sand beach is the new Monkey School. These trained monkeys amuses crowds with their theatrical abilities and comical stunts. Shows are offered three times daily and will definitely add a smile to your day. |
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Fisherman's Village |
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Close to Khlong Phrao, a fisherman’s village, built on stilts over the water, connecting houses with wooden bridges or walkways is a worthwhile attraction. Here you can experience the original way of life of the fishermen of the island. |
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Para Sailing |
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Strapped to a parachute and gliding through the air behind a speed boat is fun. Having this viewpoint over the gulf of Thailand is unique. |
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Health Spas |
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Let’s face it, life can be hard snorkeling, trekking and soaking up the sun on the beach all day. Getting pampered afterward is just the thing. Several spas offer to take the aches and stiff muscles away and make you feel like new. The Koh Chang Grand Orchid Resort, the 5 star Aiyapura , Savira Spa and Amari Emerald Cove resort to name a few is waiting to take care of all your pampering needs. |
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Koh Kut |
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To the south lies Koh Kood. At 105 square kilometers it is the fourth largest island of Thailand. It boasts crystal clear water and magnificent beaches such as Ta Phao Beach, Khlong Chao Beach, Khlong Hin and several others. Tourists are taken here by one hour speed boat trip. |
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Koh Mak |
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Between Koh Chang and Koh Kut is a much smaller island called Koh Mak, sizing only 16 square kilometers. From Koh Mak you can island hop to other islands around Koh Mak and see the natural beauty they have to offer. The most beautiful stretches of beach, hugged by a lazy ocean of crystal clear emerald green water awaits you there. |
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Other Activities |
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Tree top adventures are great fun for old and young. The Tree Top Adventure Park will not only provide you with the thrill of balancing, swinging and gliding through the tree tops, but you can take in lovely views from a completely different angle and platform. Flying, skateboards, swings and zip lines will bring out the Tarzan in all of us.
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