Eco
activities :
Khao Lak - Lam Ru National Park : offers some magnificent
beaches, estuaries and forested valleys shaded with mangrove jungle
along the shores. Considerable wildlife dwells in the park, including
hornbills, drongos, tapirs, gibbons, monkeys and Asiatic black bears.
Long-tail boat trips to reach Khlong Thap Liang estuary, the picturesque
viewpoint in the park, can be arranged to explore the mangrove jungle on
the estuary and view the communities of crab-eating macaques
Elephant
Treaking : The
highlight of tour programs at Ton Patiwat. Located in Tambon Sorngprak,
between the routes from Phangnga Town to Amphoe Kapong, the center
encompasses an area of brooks and waterfalls. There are several tour
companies organizing fun eco-tourism trips at Ton Patiwat. All ages are
welcome.
Canoeing: Canoe boat paddling in the mangrove forest, through
caves and Hong or lagoon is a kind of remarkable experience; it is also
the best way for observing the splendors of rock face and the hidden
caves that are impossible by other boats. You will feel like escaping
into another realm, enveloped by the lavishly green trees and towering
limestone cliffs riddled with caves housing the marvelous stalactites
and stalagmites. Hong Island, Panak Island, and Talu Island offer you
the opportunity to paddle through. However, it is not permitted to
paddle into by yourselves because it may be dangerous; there will be a
staff accompanying you. There are canoeing services at Tha Dan pier for
paddling in Phang Nga Bay.
Boating
:
The
striking scenery of limestone islands in Phang-Nga Bay and the abundant
mangrove forests created by nature for many million years can be admired
by your own eyes in only half a day or one day by hiring boats to travel
around the bay. There are plenty of long-tail boats available at Tha Dan
Pier, Surakoon Pier or Pier around the area of the Park. If you take a
half-day tour, you can visit Panyee Island, Khao Ping Gan, Khao Tapoo,
Ma Ju Island, and Tham Lod. You may have a chance to visit other islands
on a full-day-tour such as Panak Island, Hong Island or Khai Island.
That depends on your time and convenience.
Snorkeling
& Diving :
The
outstanding snorkeling and diving spots are Similan Island national
Marine Park, Surin Island National Marine Park, and other islands
scattering around in Phang Nga Bay like Yao Island, Khai Island, Hong
Isalnd and Panak Island.
Under
the bright blue sky, amidst the aquamarine water with the colorful
submarine forest, snorkeling and diving are your hottest activities not
to be missed in Phang Nga. Almost every marine boundary in Phang Nga
province, you can experience its abundant and breathtaking undersea
paradise. With more than 120 islands in Phang Nga Bay together with
other world most popular diving destinations like Similan Archipelago
and Surin Islands, you will be overwhelmed with its spectacular flora
and fauna under the sea. Each diving site has its original undersea
landscape and splendid underwater scenery.