City break in Ko Pha Ngan Island. Active leisure ideas for Ko Pha Ngan Island - attractions, recreation and nightlife

One of the most interesting places for active tourists on Ko Pha Ngan is the Than Sadet National Park, located in the vicinity of the Royal River. The river was named so because the king of Thailand Rama 5 visited this place once and later he returned to the river 14 more times. Then, he ordered to open a national park here. Anyone can come to this territory, but if you have no sense of direction, it is better to explore the island with an organized group. Moreover, you should know that if you come here in the rainy season, you will go to the park on a very bad road.

There is a waterfall of the same name on the territory of Than Sadet Park. It is a set of cascades which length is three kilometres. Its water is considered to be sacred. You can climb the Khao Ra mountain in the Park. There is an observation deck on its top, which provides an amazing view on the island and neighbouring Koh Tao and Samui. Despite the fact that the height of the mountain is only 630 meters, the way to its top is quite difficult, especially for unprepared tourists. It is also difficult to get to the Phaeng waterfall, which is incredibly beautiful. You should definitely bathe in the clear water of Laem Son Lake, where the locals love to jump on the bungee.

There are a lot of waterfalls in the jungle of the island, most of them are popular among tourists. Sramanora, Than Pravet and Wang Sai are waterfalls that every person should visit. Don’t miss a chance to visit local observation decks. There are several decks located near the beach of Haad Rin, Wat Khao Tham and near Phangan Utopia Resort. You can reach them by scooter or taxi. Local Safari Park surely deserves your attention. You can get here for free, but you have to pay for some of the attractions. Here you can ride elephants, watch packs of monkeys, squirrels, and snakes in their natural habitat. Moreover, you can even feed the non-dangerous animals. In addition, there are impressive performances with snakes and freshwater crocodiles. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Walking through the local jungle, remember that monkeys in Thailand are agile and very impudent animals. They can easily steal anything from your things at the most inopportune moment. If you love relaxing entertainments, there is a mini-golf course with 12 holes near the temple of Wat Phu Khao Noi and a shooting range for archery near Chaloklum, where even beginners will learn to handle weapons of ancient Thai soldiers. Romantic people who love to admire picturesque views can visit Ang Thong National Marine Park, which is located close to Ko Pha Ngan. You can stay overnight in Ko Mai, or you can just come here for a day trip.

Ang Thong, by the way, is also known as a great place for divers because of coral atolls with lots of animals. Diving off the coast of Ko Pha Ngan will be interesting for beginners as well as for experienced divers. If desired, you can get an international diver license in any of the diving schools and sign up for a real underwater tour. If you do not want to learn all the tricks of scuba diving, you can go snorkelling. One of the best places for swimming with a mask is the island of Koh Ma. In particular a place near the Mae Haad beach.

You can find beaches for every taste on the island. Wide Haad Yao, snow-white Haad Sala, beautiful Thong Nai Pan, calm Chaloklum, picturesque Plai Laem, romantic Ban Thai, and secluded wild Coral Beach. Haad Rin beach is known as the venue of the monthly multi-thousand Full Moon Party. You couldn't attend the main event of the month? Then you should go on Ban Thai, where are held Half Moon Party (on a week before and through a week after Full moon). However, there is a wide choice of discos on other days of the month - black moon Party, Jungle Experience, Sramonara Waterfall Party at the Samora waterfall, Shiva Moon Party, Moon Set Party, Reggae Party. Furthermore, there are noisy parties in the night clubs of local settlements.