Joanna James
Koh Phangan is a beautiful island in the Koh Samui archipelago in Thailand. Blessed with incredible beaches, mountainous terrain, dense jungles and coral reefs, visitors have many options for exciting adventures. Read on to discover some of the best ones.
This is an intriguing excursion you must not miss on this trip. Considered one of the most memorable Koh Phangan things to do, this day trip to the famous Ang Thong National Marine Park in the Gulf of Thailand has many elements to evoke a sense of awe and thrill as the day goes by.
Once you arrange the tour with the local party, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the Thongsala Pier for the speedboat ride to the marine park. The boat ride will cover a couple of scenic islands before you arrive at the perfect spot for a thrilling bout of snorkelling with a band of coral reefs and coloured fish to feast your eyes upon. The tour also takes you to a few stunning viewpoints.
Afterwards, a spell of kayaking makes you relax and enjoy the beauty of the limestone cliffs, the gleaming sea and calm waters. With the full day of activities done, you will get back perhaps feeling a bit tired yet extremely satisfied. Refreshments and lunch are provided on this tour, and you will be picked up and dropped back. To be centrally placed to enjoy these exciting escapades, most visitors opt for the likes of Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas due to its location and the attractive offers like Advance Purchase Specials.
Awaken the thrill of adventure by opting for a Koh Phangan-style zip-lining experience. In this fast-moving activity, you get to feel the rush of adrenaline as you zip for 150 metres across a dense valley. Your view of the valley is enhanced by Wang Sai waterfall that cascades down against a stunning emerald backdrop.
Apart from this ziplining activity, there are other thrill-inducing items like via Ferrata a 30-metre climb secured by a safety support system, Sky Bridge and Sky Bike that you may choose to add to the package. With many highly competent operators available, you just select your time slot for the activity.
Koh Phangan ATV Adventure is another exciting activity for visitors, with no special licensing required; even children between 4 to 15 years old under an adult’s supervision can join this exhilarating activity. Taking approximately 3 hours, it is a secure ride. A guide will be with the group throughout the activity.
The terrain used is in the southern part of Koh Phangan, in a rural area among graceful coconut palms and you get a brief break to take in the natural and rugged beauty surrounding you.
This is an activity getting popular in Koh Phangan with its tropical waters enticing many visitors. Feel the excitement of gliding across a calm bay and looking back with excitement at the picturesque bay. Even if you are a novice to paddleboarding, this activity can be picked up easily. A great way to move on water and appreciate the beauty around you.
Scooters are used by most visitors to get about in Koh Phangan, however, they also give you the freedom to discover many places of beauty by cruising down quiet roads, get to lesser-known beaches and amazing viewpoints. The terrain is easy, and the scenery is spectacular, although it may not give you a rush of adrenaline, there is a unique thrill of satisfaction in discovering beautiful palm groves, scenic beaches and even an amazing sunset only on this paradisical island.
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