 Koh Wai island is a small tropical paradise located about 12 kilometers south from Koh Chang. The island's size is about 3 km long and at its widest point 1.5 km. In contrast to the neighboring islands, Koh Wai has quiet and narrow beaches with white powdery sand, beige colour. Usually during the day here is a little noisy, due to the high popularity of the island, as many tour operators sell here day trips for fun and snorkeling.
In Koh Wai you will find a few hotels, like as Koh Wai Pakarang Resort and Koh Wai Beach Resort.
To get to Koh Wai island from Laem Ngob pier by big-boat, departure at 15.00, the ticket costs 220 Bath, travel time 2.5 hours. From Koh Chang island (Bang Bao pier) can be reached by "Island Hopper", which is daily runs between Koh Chang and Koh Kood island.
Many tour operators and Koh Chang hotels offer day tours to Koh Wai island. The main type of activities is swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling (the best in the Western part of the island near Koh Wai Paradise), as well as diving and fishing.
Coral reef is located 50 m from the beach and a little to the right, before Paradise Bungalows is a great place for snorkeling. During the day this place is filled with speed boats and tour boats with snorkelig funs. Some diving schools often use Koh Wai island for diving training. Near Pakarang Resort has created a new security zone in connection with the construction of the coral farm. |
