Islands Nearby Koh Chang
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Koh Kood, Koh Mak , Koh Way
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 In addition to Koh Chang as main stars of Trad archipelago there are some smaller Islands surrounding the "Elephant" which is also worth a visit. It is not hard to access and explore pristine beaches of the quiet islands: Koh Mak, Koh Kood and Koh Wai. These particles archipelago can boast of shallow coral reefs world-class is considered to be one of the most preserved and beautiful in the world. Enjoy a wide variety of water activities like diving, snorkeling, kayaking, football, volleyball, walks, bikes and even singing karaoke! (available in some hotels). As most of these islands is private, please note that you need to pay a small fee to set foot on a shore.
In Koh Chang many tour operators offer interesting tours, designed for one or two nights stay at another islands hotels:
- Away Resort, Captain Hook, Cham's House Resort (Koh Kood island);
- Baan Koh Mak, Koh Mak Resort, Makathanee Resort (Koh Mak island) and in Laoya Resort on Koh Laoya.
These tours are not so cheap, how much more convenient because everything is included and paid as transfers to food. Alternatively, you can visit the islands themselves.
Directly Trat province is also filled with wonderful attractions - beaches, mangrove jungles, waterfalls, fishing villages, houses on stilts, as well as a wonderful markets, offering a wide choice of fresh seafood, caught a few hours ago! |
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MOST POPULAR ISLANDS NEARBY KOH CHANG |
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 Koh Kood (Ko Kut) island is the southern part of Trat province. Located closest to the Cambodian border, Koh Kood is 80 kilometres from Laem Sok pier (the mainland). 330 kilometres to southeast from Bangkok, Koh Kood Map covers over the total area of 105 square kilometres, making it the fourth largest island of Thailand and the second largest island of Trat province after Koh Chang.
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 Koh Mak (Ko Maak) - quiet and picturesque island, which strikingly differs from the senior brothers - Koh Chang and Koh Kood. This difference is not only in beauty of long beaches, covered with yellowish sand, and covered juicy - reen vegetation, but also and in a romantic atmosphere of this small island, having learnt which you necessarily will love Koh Mak.
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 Koh Wai island is a small paradise located about 12 km south of Koh Chang. The size of the island is about 3 km long and at its widest point is 1.5 km. In contrast to the small neighbouring islands, quiet and narrow shores of Koh Wai is covered with snow-white beaches with powdery sand, beige colour. Usually during the day here is a little noisy, due to the high popularity of the island and day tours boats.
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OTHER ISLANDS AROUND KOH CHANG |
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 Koh Kham island was formed, according to local sources, due to the volcanic eruption. A small island with a homely atmosphere, crystal clear water, coral reefs and white-sand beaches ideal hideaway waters perfect to swim, diving and snorkeling and fishing. At low tide you can walk to Koh Maak island by a sandy spit. The island has only one hotel - Koh Kham Resort that can serve for up to 60 guests...
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 Islands: Koh Rayang Nai and Koh Rayang Nok is located south-west of Koh Mak island, just opposite Makathanee Resort pier. Koh Rayang Nai island is now privately owned and for his visit is required to pay 100 Bath. During the low season on the island is not inhabited and visiting snorkelers will get you free of charge.
In the northern part of Koh Rayang Nai has a splendid white sandy beach, with views of Koh Mak south coast. Here is the perfect place for a family holiday. In the central part of the island, at the foot of the hill nestled only resort offering accommodation for up to 15 bungalows.
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Koh Kradat Island |
 Flat Koh Kradat island is located near Koh Mak north-east coast, opposite the Laem Son cape. It is very different from the other islands of the archipelago, because the terrain it is flat. Its name was given to the island for the type Kradad tree, from wood which code did most of the papyrus. The beach here is very long and powdery sand and coral reef cover around the whole island.
Koh Kradat was the first island received the document of land ownership since the reign of King Rama V. It takes about 2-3 hours by big boat from Laem Ngob pier (Trat) to get here. His long and clean shores are connected around the island's sandy beaches. According to unconfirmed reports on the island still inhabited by a herd of deer. |
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Koh Rung |
 A group of 12 islands known as Mu Koh Rung lies to the south of Koh Chang. The largest of it - Koh Rang, covered with tropical virgin forests and coasts have long and beautiful sandy beaches Had San Chao, white powdery sand and lapped by crystal clear waters with visibility up to 25 meters. The topography of the island is mountainous with plains along the coast.
Birds and reptiles are the main natural attractions of these islands. North San Chao is the beach Had Ao Cho or Ao Cho Beach, which often come from huntsman Marine National Park, the headquarters of which is located on the island. In the South of Koh Rang lies Koh Rang Lek island with a large volume of fresh water. Koh Rang Lek is also rich in bird droppings, which the locals use for fertilizer. Sometimes you can watch sea turtles lay eggs on Koh Rang Lek and other islands. Locals call them charamed eggs. Koh Rang Lek island covered with boulders of oval form with the original texture. The sea waters represent a stone mounds and magnificent deep-water corals.
Other islands of Koh Rung archipelago: Koh Song Pe Nong, Koh Khang and Koh Thian located north east of Koh Rang is a great place for diving and snorkeling. The sea around the islands is a world of corals and diverse marine life. Of all the islands, Koh Kra has the longest beach is just 20m long. Walking along the beach here is not recommended, because the seabed is covered with a carpet of corals. All 3 Islands lie close to each other and at low tide to get so small that you can reach by foot.
The last coral island with no beaches and covered with stones called Koh Yak where you can snorkeling surrounded by hundreds of small fish. The island does not have enough space, suitable for resort or bungalow, so you should go there for a day or to live in tents near the Park office. Usually travelers visit the island for snorkeling. |
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 Koh Lao Ya lying 3 km to the west of Long beach, the journey by boat from Laem Ngob pier 2 hours. The tropical paradise is composed of 3 small islands - Koh Lao Ya Nai, Koh Lao Ya, Koh Lao Ya Nok.
The latter is connected with the previous two wooden footbridges.
The island has beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters with beautiful coral reefs, and it is the only Lao Yo Resort .
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Koh Khlum |
 Koh Khlum island has historical significance because this place was a battlefield of Thai and French Navy, during the French colonization of Indochina.
The island itself is quite good, there are excellent dive sites and coral reefs are located at a depth of 10 - 20 meters. Besides diving, the place also boasts excellent fishing. |
Koh Man Nok & Koh Man Nai islands |
 These small islands are located directly opposite the southern end of Kai Bae Beach. The size of the islands is approximately 300 meters long and 100 meters wide.
The beaches around the islands appear mainly after the ebb. Coastal waters - full of fine, golden algae. To reach these islands by kayak. These islands are uninhabited. |
Koh Phrao (aka Koh Sai Khao island) |
 Koh Phrao island is sometimes called Koh Sai Khao, thanks to its long beaches and rows of coconut trees along the coast. The island is small, 600 m long and 250 wide is located in Salak Peth bay.
Beaches with beautiful white sand, the island is the only hotel that can be booked in advance at any tour operators on Koh Chang. |
Koh Ngam island |
| Koh Ngam is located south of Long beach and consists of two islands with a huge sand hill in the middle. Its landscape consists of two parallel mountain beach in the centre. A small bay formed by lines of hills stretching to the sea is a luxurious and serene place where you can shelter from the storms. It takes two hours to get from Laem Ngob pier to Koh Ngam. Here you can stay at the onle hotel - Twin Island Resort. |
Koh Kra island |
 Koh Kra is a small rocky island with a shallow reef, teeming with small fish.
An ideal place for snorkeling and free-diving, since the depth here not exceed 10 meters. Shallow coral gardens gently slope down to a sandy bottom, which is home to sea urchins. The island is Koh Rang islands group.
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