| Activities on Ko Tarutao
Walking trail from the National Park Office on Ao Phante
Malaka is a 12-kilometre walking trail which runs through
verdant forest all the way to Ao Talowao . Various types
of trees, wild animals like wild boar and mouse deer,
and birds, hornbills in particular, are found along
sides this trail. An eight-kilometre walking trail begins
at Ao Ma Lae ends at Ao Son , passing through virgin
forest where various kinds of birds are found. Bird-watching
is ideal here.
Boat rides on a long-tail boat around island for eco-tourism
is recommended. The National Park provides boat service
with guides for visitors to tour around beaches. The
journey could begin with bird- watching on Ao Chak,
going to see the longest white sandy beach on Tarutao
Island at Ao Son, tracing historical trail on Ao Talo
Udang , enjoying natural beauty on Ao Talowao , ending
with diving and visiting mangrove forests. For more
information on a one-day trip, contact the tourist centre
at the Tarutao National Park.
Mu Ko Adang Rawi is
located 40 kilometres from the east of Tarutao Island
or 80 kilometres from town. The 30 square-kilometre
island possesses beautiful sandy beaches and coral reefs.
There are several small islands around Mu Ko Adang-Rawi
including Ko Li Pe, Ko Dong, Ko Hin Ngam , and Kao Yang
. Diving can be done around Ko Adang and Ko Rawi. The
area of Ko Adang is mountainous and covered with forest
and has a large waterfall where water runs all year
round.
Ko Li Pe, is located 2 kilometres from
the south of Ko Adang. This is where a sea gypsy village
is situated. On the 13th-15th day of the waxing moon
in May and November, sea gypsies would gather for a
traditional celebration for 3 days and 3 nights. They
would join in building a boat to float in the sea to
in the belief that this would predict that fishing fortunes.
The island offers coral reefs, a beautiful bay, and
a white sandy beach. Ao Phatthaya is the most beautiful
bay on this island. Privately-owned accommodation is
available.
Ko Hin Ngam is located in the southwest of Ko Adang.
It is full of shiny black pebbles along its beaches.
Ko Khai is located in the west of Tarutao Island, 40
minutes from Tarutao. The famous natural stone arch
which is somewhat of a symbol of Tarutao National Park
is located on Ko Khai. Coral reefs can be found around
the island. Camping is not allowed on this island but
swimming can be done.
Diving and snorkeling can be done around
Ko Cha Bang where light-coloured flower corals lie underneath
the sea. Deepwater and shallow-water snorkeling for
antler coral and table coral is recommended around Ko
Yang and Ko Kata. Snorkeling for hard coral is recommended
around Ko Adang, Ko Rawi, Ko Kra , and Ko Dong
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