I just finish replying an e-mail to answer the question about
Ang Thong National Marine Park. I received many e-mails asking about travelling this famous island group. So, please find 10 things must to know about Ang Thong National Marine Park.
1. Where is
Ang Thong National Marine Park ?
Ang Thong National Marine Park lays to the west up to the north west of Samui about 31 Km.
2. How to get there ?
Contact the local agency at
Nathon pier of Bo Phut pier of
Koh Samui to buy the boat ticket for daytrip. The boat drop you off at
Wua Talab island first and then the others island e.g. Mae Ko island.
3. When to go ?
Feb – May is recommended. Nov – Dec should be avoid because of the Northeast monsoon.
4.Is it possible to overnight on "Ang Thong Marine Park"
Yes, the visitors can stay at Wua Talab Island, the headquater of the
National Park, only. There are many type of bungalows/tents for rent.
5. Are there small resorts ?
Not at all. Only bungalows/tents available at Wua Talab Island. The tourist have to book in advance for 2 months at http://www.dnp.go.th (an offical site of the National Park)
6. Is there a park Entrance Fee?
Yes, THB 200 for adult and THB 100 for children
7. Place of Interest ?
Wua Talab Island : the bigest island with several viewpoints.
Mae Ko island : famous "
Talay Nai" or inner sea.
Sam Sao island : kayaking through the stony arch.
8. Are there One Day Trip available ?
Yes, please contact the agency at Nathon pier or visiting their websites in advance for more information e.g. www.seatrandiscovery.com .
9. Dive sites around the Ang Thong National Marine Park
The Dive sites are the most northern point. Koh Wao and Hin Nippon (Japanese Rock) offer excellent diving with an abundance of marine life and swim throughs.
* Find an enlarge image at http://www.white-bluedive.com/old/dive_gulf_angthong.htm
10. Useful Telephone Number or website.
- The Ang Thong National Marine Park. - Tel : +66 7728 6025, + 66 7728 6588 (mainland), +66 7728 0222 (island)
- High Sea Tours (Nathon pier) - Tel : +66 7742 1285, + 66 7742 1290
- Seatran Discovery Co,.Ltd.(Bangkok Office) - Tel : +66 2240 2582
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