Romantic overnight tour to Koh Paluay, Angthong marine park
Koh Paluay is one of the most beautiful and lost islands of the marine national park. It is absolutely environmentally friendly - there is not even electricity, and the local population uses the energy of the sun using solar panels. Electricity is available from 06.30 am to 06.30 pm. Works mobile Internet. It consists of two parts: the northern part is the territory of the national park.
South - inhabited, consisting of three villages (marked on the map as Village 1, 2, 3). About 200 families live here (about five hundred people). The main occupation of local residents is fishing. There are 2 piers on the island: the south, where regular ships arrive from Donsak on even days (village 2) and the west, where regular ships arrive from Donsak on odd days (village 3). The island has two large tourist restaurants: "Number One" in the south and "Paluay Seafood" on the west coast. Also, on the island there is a school, police station, point of care, shop.
We offer you accommodation in the three best resorts to choose from:
Eco Camping, Eco Resort and Angthong Beach Resort.
You can get to the island either on a regular boat from Donsak (the most budget option). Departure daily at 13.00 from Donsak, near the market. Please note that for even and odd days there are different piers located close to each other. Return flight from the island at 7 am. One-way ticket for a foreigner is 200 Baht. Or by speedboat from Koh Samui. You will have a full day tour of the national park, at the end of which will be the last stop on about 1.5 hours at Koh Paluay for lunch, rest and kayaking.
The transfer will take you to the resort after lunch and the next (or next days) will deliver to the place of departure of the speedboat for the return transfer (approximately at 15.00) or, if desired, for lunch at the restaurant "Number One" by 13.00
If after the tour to Angthong marine park you are not going to return to Koh Samui, you can book a one-way tour on a speedboat, and return on a regular boat to Donsak.
Angthong Beach Resort
Very cozy and beautiful resort, located right on the beach. It consists of five wooden bungalows and five Deluxe rooms (they are grouped into two houses - the first with two rooms, and the second with three, which is very convenient for families). Rooms with all amenities, including shower. Does the hotel have a restaurant.
The price includes:
- Breakfast for two persons
- Coffee bar during the day
- Welcome drink
- Kayak for 2 hours a day
Tours available in Koh Paluay:
- Angthong National Park Tour by fisherman’s long tail boat
- Koh Phaluai 1 Day Trip
- Fishing Tour
Eco camping
New resort, located on the beach, consisting of five bamboo bungalows with a view of the sea and the garden and restaurant. Each room has a patio (terrace) overlooking the sea. The only bamboo resort on Koh Paluay. Rooms are equipped with everything you need, including a toilet and a shower (without hot water). Breakfast is a buffet. Free WIFI. The resort also offers accommodation in tents overlooking the sea. Each tent has two futons with pillows and it is possible to organize a barbecue on the beach, rent bicycles and any tours, including fishing and cooking classes.
Eco Resort
Very comfortable and green resort, the first on Koh Paluay. The restaurant is located on the beach, and seven wooden spacious bungalows overlooking the sea across the road (there is almost no traffic on Koh Paluay, so it is very quiet). Each bungalow (34 m2) - with its own spacious terrace with a table. The room has two large double beds. Maximum occupancy - 4 people. Each room has a shower and a toilet with washing facilities and towels. In the room - the fan. Breakfast to choose from - Asian or American.
Itinerary
- 07:30-08.30Transfer from your hotel to the pier at Bangrak Beach. Сomplimentary breakfast of hot tea & coffee, toast and some fresh fruits
- 09:00Journey by speed boat to our snorkeling site around Koh Wao
- 09:30Spending time at Koh Wao admiring the beauty of the underwater world & watch the friendly marine life from aboveKoh Wao is in the northern most part of Angthong Marine Park and remains much quieter than the snorkeling sites around busier Koh Tao. There is a variety of soft corals, fascinating underwater caves and swim-through’s around Koh Wao, formed over centuries of coastal erosion, which you can explore during your time snorkeling. There is a huge diversity of marine life due to Ang Thong’s protected status as a national park, which provides a fantastic opportunity for taking some underwater pictures.
- 10:30Cruise around the marine park
- 12:30Thai buffet lunch at the restaurant in the traditional Thai fishing village on Koh PaluayAfter spending some time on Koh Mae Koh, you will board the speed boat once again to Koh Paluay, the only inhabited island of Ang Thong National Marine Park. Here you will have lunch in a traditional, working fishing village. After lunch you will have the chance to explore the village and interact with the friendly locals.
- 13:30Kayaking or relaxation on the beach on Song Pee Nong beachSong Pee Nong beach is our next stop where you will have plenty of time to relax on the beach and explore the rugged coastline of Koh Paluay by sea kayak, where you may find a couple of hidden caves amongst the granite overhangs.
- Transfer to your resort Stay overnight at Koh Paluay
- 11:30Transfer to the restaurantOnly for the tour with two ways boat transfer
- 12:00Thai buffet lunch at the restaurant "The Number One"Only for the tour with two ways boat transfer
- 13:30Emerald lake and viewpoint on Koh Mae Ko
- 15:00Departure to Koh Samui and transfer to the hotelOnly for the tour with two ways boat transfer
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Terms and conditions, cancellation policy
- Payment must be made within 3 days after reservation date and not later than 3 day(s) before tour date otherwise reservation expires;
- Koh Sanuk reserves the right to cancel or postpone a tour due to unforeseen circumstances (such as weather conditions). By agreement tour can be rescheduled to another day or company will make full refund;
- Service provider reserves the right to change the trip itinerary and/or destination if weather (wind, waves) does not allow to execute the trip itinerary;
- Client has the right to cancel a booking up to 3 day(s) prior to the tour date. Is this case Koh Sanuk will refund full payment minus bank fee;
- From 3 day(s) up to 1 day(s) before the tour date Koh Sanuk reserves the right charge up to 50% cancellation fee;
- In case of cancellation in 1 day(s) or less from the tour date/time or "No Show", Koh Sanuk will charge up to 100% invoice amount cancellation fee.