ANDAMAN DISCOVERIES: KURA BURI
KOH PHAYAM ISLAND, JUST WILD ENOUGH!
The adorable kangaroo-shaped island of Koh Phayam is just 35 km and boasts long white sandy beaches amongst colorful coral reefs, amazing wildlife and the surrounding sparkling turquoise sea.
WHERE IS KOH PHAYAM?
Koh Phayam is a small, kangaroo-shaped island, 35 km from Ranong, opposite Burmese St. Matthew’s Island is the main tourist spot in Ranong province.
FACTS ABOUT KOH PHAYAM
Small roads without cars – just motorcycles and bicycle for cruising around. Electricity is delivered by solar energy as well as private generators. There are just three resorts on the island have electricity 24 hours a day: Buffalo Bay Vacation Club, Phayam Cottage and Blue Sky; though there are many more to choose from.
LOCAL ADVENTURE OPPORTUNITIES
The main village at the pier offers several restaurants, food stalls, shops selling food and supplies, as well as diving company offices and motorbike rental shops. Ko Phayam is a habitat for monkeys, wild animals and a variety of birds like Hornbill and Sea Eagle. At the south end of Buffalo Bay is a small sea gypsy settlement.
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KOH YAO NOI ... JUST RIGHT!
A true off-the-beaten-path destination, Koh Yao Noi offers snorkeling and diving as well as hiking, swimming and kayaking. This tranquil and scenic location is dotted with wooden houses and majestic mangrove trees.
WHERE IS KOH YAO NOI?
Ready for an island destination that’s less well known than Ko Phi Phi, but not quite as remote as Koh Ra? Look no further than Koh Yao Noi, part of a pair of large islands in the middle of Phang Nga Bay, equidistant to Phuket and the Krabi mainland.
FACTS ABOUT KOH YAO NOI
Wooden houses all along the roads, buffalos taking mud baths in the rice paddies, the cool, shaded roads passing through the many rubber plantations and the beauty of the mangrove with its trees standing in the middle of the sea are just a few of the natural charms of this simple island.
LOCAL ADVENTURE OPPORTUNITIES
Swimming, hiking, snorkeling and diving are among the premier attractions of this off-the-beaten-path hideaway. There are several hotels on the island who take remote bookings, so we recommend booking directly, but we are happy to arrange your transportation.
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KOH PHRA THONG, TREASURE OF THE ANDAMAN SEA
This dynamite local adventure location offers a range of accommodations; from the luxurious Golden Buddah Beach Resort, to the rustic simplicity of Mr Chuoi’s secluded natural bungalows and long stretches of beautiful beaches in between.
WHERE IS KOH PHRA THONG?
Koh Phra Thong is located in the Andaman Sea off the west coast of Thailand. The closest town is the port town of Khuraburi, situated on the mainland about 10km east. It is the middle link in a chain of three islands and is largely flat with expanses of inland savannah.
FACTS ABOUT KOH PHRA THONG
The area consists of long uninhabited beaches, fringed by coconut palms and offers many beautiful hikes and bike rides through the island’s interior. It’s extensive network of mangroves, miles of virgin beaches, and diverse wildlife make it a favorite for eco-tourists and conservationists alike!
LOCAL ADVENTURE OPPORTUNITIES
There are several accommodations to choose from each with their own unique charm. Whether renting a luxurious private bungalow at Golden Buddah Beach Resort, enjoying the rustic simplicity of Mr Chuoi’s secluded natural bungalows, or taking a trip back in time to the thatched huts of Horizon Beach, this “off the beaten track” island experience does not disappoint!
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