Get Flights to Ko Chang
Ko Ching is Thailand's second largest island and the biggest island in Ko Chang National Park. It is 330 kilometers from Bangkok, in Trat Province. Ko Chang has seen a rapid increase in tourism in recent years.
Bangkok Airways departs two times a day from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Trat. Due to competition, one can travel to Bangkok at a low cost. The flights traveling from UK to Bangkok depart from London Heathrow. Further, the airline industries of British Airways and Quantas have flights to Bangkok, Singapore, and Hong Kong, as a stopping point on the "kangaroo route" to Australia. In addition, one can give Thai Airways a try as well as the Taiwanese carrier, better known as Eva Airways.
The climate in Ko Chang is tropical, so expect lots of rainfall (4,000 mm per year). While the general climate is hot and humid, Ko Chang does have three seasons. The seasons consist of a cool season between the months of November and February, the hot season March through May and a rainy season June to October. Accessing Ko Chang is easy with direct mimibus transfers from Trat. Rates for this service include the ferry crossing.
Getting around Ko Chang is simple using the songthaew, public taxis, hired small motorcycles or cars. The atmosphere is laid back so many visitors pick a beach and walk wherever they want to go.
It has become a favorite for Bangkok families on holiday. The island is home to a variety of wildlife including birds, snakes, deer and elephants and offers ideal spots for snorkeling, diving and jungle hiking.Ko Chang's recent growth as a tourist destination is due in large part to its proximity to Bangkok, just 5 hours away.
The Mu Ko Chang National Park consists of 47 islands including Ko Chang, the best known. You can walk with a ranger on an 8 hour tour from the Than Mayom Waterfall to the Khlong-Plu Waterfall or camp in the jungle overnight. For luxury treatment, the Aiyapura Resort and Spa offers Thai villas surrounded by tropical gardens and ocean views.
The best beaches are located on the west coast and they offer the finest accommodations as well as night life, Sai Khao and the White Sand Beach is the most popular on Ko Chang. There are beach bars, jazz clubs and night club that offer entertainment. You can stay in the thatched huts or wooden bungalows for a natural experience. You also have the option of luxury suits that offer air conditioning, televisions and pools.
Klong Prao Beach is in the northern part of the area, with a steep, sandy beach and beautiful rocky surroundings. Kai Bae Beach is very similar. Many dive shops are found in the area, and they will rent canoes and kayaks to you. The nearby Bang Bao Beach fishing village is built on stilts, and has rich marine life that you can view with a hired boat and snorkeling gear.
Starting at Khlong Prao's southern end, you can travel into the interior two ways: on foot with the help of a local guide or on an elephant safari. Half-hour and hour-long elephant rides are offered by Chang Chutman.
The Monkey Training Center in Ko Chang demonstrates the abilities of its monkeys, mainly coconut gathering.
Bangkok Airways departs two times a day from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Trat. Due to competition, one can travel to Bangkok at a low cost. The flights traveling from UK to Bangkok depart from London Heathrow. Further, the airline industries of British Airways and Quantas have flights to Bangkok, Singapore, and Hong Kong, as a stopping point on the "kangaroo route" to Australia. In addition, one can give Thai Airways a try as well as the Taiwanese carrier, better known as Eva Airways.
The climate in Ko Chang is tropical, so expect lots of rainfall (4,000 mm per year). While the general climate is hot and humid, Ko Chang does have three seasons. The seasons consist of a cool season between the months of November and February, the hot season March through May and a rainy season June to October. Accessing Ko Chang is easy with direct mimibus transfers from Trat. Rates for this service include the ferry crossing.
Getting around Ko Chang is simple using the songthaew, public taxis, hired small motorcycles or cars. The atmosphere is laid back so many visitors pick a beach and walk wherever they want to go.
It has become a favorite for Bangkok families on holiday. The island is home to a variety of wildlife including birds, snakes, deer and elephants and offers ideal spots for snorkeling, diving and jungle hiking.Ko Chang's recent growth as a tourist destination is due in large part to its proximity to Bangkok, just 5 hours away.
The Mu Ko Chang National Park consists of 47 islands including Ko Chang, the best known. You can walk with a ranger on an 8 hour tour from the Than Mayom Waterfall to the Khlong-Plu Waterfall or camp in the jungle overnight. For luxury treatment, the Aiyapura Resort and Spa offers Thai villas surrounded by tropical gardens and ocean views.
The best beaches are located on the west coast and they offer the finest accommodations as well as night life, Sai Khao and the White Sand Beach is the most popular on Ko Chang. There are beach bars, jazz clubs and night club that offer entertainment. You can stay in the thatched huts or wooden bungalows for a natural experience. You also have the option of luxury suits that offer air conditioning, televisions and pools.
Klong Prao Beach is in the northern part of the area, with a steep, sandy beach and beautiful rocky surroundings. Kai Bae Beach is very similar. Many dive shops are found in the area, and they will rent canoes and kayaks to you. The nearby Bang Bao Beach fishing village is built on stilts, and has rich marine life that you can view with a hired boat and snorkeling gear.
Starting at Khlong Prao's southern end, you can travel into the interior two ways: on foot with the help of a local guide or on an elephant safari. Half-hour and hour-long elephant rides are offered by Chang Chutman.
The Monkey Training Center in Ko Chang demonstrates the abilities of its monkeys, mainly coconut gathering.
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