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Ang Thong Marine Park review
Ang Thong National Marine Park is an enchanting archipelago spanning 42 virgin islands across 250 sq. km in the Gulf of Thailand, making it the largest marine park of its kind. Made famous in the novel and movie The Beach, Ang Thong National Marine Park promises some of the most magnificent scenery in Thailand. From limestone cliffs, tropical rainforest, deserted beaches with hidden lagoons, underwater sea caves, and the mysterious Emerald Lake.
Adventure to Ang Thong Marine Park to discover evergreen forests that are home to long-tailed macaques and gibbons. Watch out for oriental hornbills, herons, pacific reef egrets, and fruit bats. Kayak across hidden bays and snorkel corals reefs where joyful schools of fishes reside alongside sea turtles and rare pink dolphins. Island hopping across all gems of the Ang Thong National Marine Park from Koh Samui is guaranteed to sweep you off your feet.
Among all these islands, the most spectacular ones are Koh Wua Talap and Koh Mae Ko. Cruise to Koh Wua Talap to witness the most incredible scenery from its highest viewpoint that you can find in this part of the Gulf of Thailand. But arguably, the most recognized and popular attraction in all of the Ang Thong Marine Park is Emerald Lake, in the middle of Koh Mae Ko Island. Prepare for a short hike until you reach the bay with emerald color water as you have never seen it before.
- AIRPORT Koh Samui
- BEST TIME TO VISIT Mar - Sep
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Ang Thong Marine Park day trip
How to reach Ang Thong Marine Park
Ang Thong National Marine Park is located in the Gulf of Thailand, in the vicinity of Koh Samui and Koh Phangan islands. That means your nearest airport is in Koh Samui, and it is an international one! Once in Koh Samui, the best way to reach Ang Thong Marine Park is by private yacht or by taking a group tour by speedboat. The speedboat will reach Ang Thong Marine Park in 1 hour from Koh Samui, while it will take longer from Koh Phangan. Because the marine park spreads 42 islands that change with seasonality, the best way to experience this off-beaten-path destination is on a customized itinerary by taking a private boat tour with Islander. Ang Thong National Marine Park private tour takes 8 hours to complete.
Ang Thong Marine Park open season
The best time to explore the diversity and beauty of Ang Thong National Marine Park is anytime from March to September. During that period, you will experience constant sunny weather, calm and clear waters, and way more activities to do. Although the Ang Thong National Marine Park tour opens from 21 December, the best season arrives from March.
Ang Thong Marine Park closed
Ang Thong National Marine Park is closed from November 1st to December 21st due to the prevailing monsoon causing high waves and strong currents in this part of Thailand. Note that the weather continues to be unstable throughout January and often till February.
Ang Thong Marine Park overnight
As in every national park of Thailand, there is a lack of accommodation options in Ang Thong Marine Park since the development is strictly controlled and limited. However, there are few options available to the visitors, all located in Koh Wua Talap, the largest island in the marine park.
The first option is to rent a simple bungalow through the official national park website if you’d like to experience raw living in the jungle. The second option is to stay in a tent around one of a few campsites, which gives you a massive sense of freedom but even more uncertainty. The third option is to stay in Ang Thong National Marine Park overnight on board one of the yachts that you can charter with Islander.
The latter is not a bad idea if you want to know the real, local insight into the best of everything. Like the best snorkeling spots and dive sites, pink dolphins and turtles, picnics on deserted beaches, and authentic jungle experiences that will make your Thailand holiday one-of-a-kind.
Ang Thong Marine Park or Koh Tao
Ang Thong means ‘Golden Bowl’ in Thai, literally making Ang Thong National Marine Park a golden destination for a day trip while on vacation in Koh Samui or Koh Phangan. One of its most notable islands, Koh Wua Talap, is a developed tourist hotspot featuring a demanding hike. With six viewpoints one after another, the views from the very top are simply stunning. When compared to Koh Tao, Ang Thong Marine Park tour promises more of secluded sandy beaches, kayaking blue-green and shallow waters, thick jungle, diverse ecosystem, and incredible trekking. At the same time, Koh Tao is a remarkable destination for snorkeling and diving. You have to really try both for a complete Koh Samui or Koh Phangan holiday.
Ang Thong Marine Park or Chumphon Marine Park
Chumphon National Marine Park is mostly undiscovered and unheard of by modern vacationers in Koh Samui. Despite both Ang Thong Marine Park and Chumphon Marine Park belonging to the same Chumphon Archipelago (including Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao), the latter is tucked further away for a day trip by boat from Koh Samui. Chumphon Marine Park spreads across 40 islands nearby Chumphon Province on the mainland and is more comfortable to access from Koh Tao. It is fair to presume that Chumphon Marine Park’s tourism dates are yet to come, taking into account the quality of diving and snorkeling that it provides. Until then, the Ang Thong National Marine Park tour will remain the most popular day trip destination from Koh Samui.
