Find Flights to Ko Chang
April 11th, 2010 by Tom Martens, under Travel and Leisure. No Comments
Ko Chang, part of the Trat Province, is about 330 km from Bangkok and is Thailand’s second largest island and the largest in Ko Chang National Park. Tourism in Ko Chang has increased dramatically just in the last few years.
Bangkok Airways flies twice a day from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Trat. You can get to Bangkok inexpensively thanks to healthy competition for this route. All flights to Bangkok from the UK are out of London Heathrow. British Airways and Quantas offer flights to Bangkok, as well as Singapore and Hong Kong, as one of its stopping points on the “kangaroo route” to Australia. Also try Thai Airways and Taiwanese carrier, Eva Airways.
Ko Chang has three seasons including the cool season from November to February, the hot season from March to May and the rainy season from June to October. In general the climate is hot and humid with lots of rainfall, 4,000 mm per year.Direct door-to-door mimibus transfers will get you from Trat to Ko Chang and fares include the ferry crossing.
If you go to Ko Chang, you need not worry about getting around and transportation. The community is laid back and while there are public modes of transportation, you will find that the good old fasioned method of walking is still a very popular option as well.
Ko Chiang is only five hours from Bangkok, which has allowed its tourism industry to grow rapidly, as Bangkok families enjoy traveling to Ko Chiang on vacation. Bidrs, deer, snakes, and even elephants call the Ko Chiang area home. Jungle hikes, diving expeditions, and snorkeling excursions can all be taken in the area.
The best known of the 47 islands of the Mu Ko Chang National Park is Ko Chang. If you’re an adventurer, you can take part in an 8 hour tour of the Than Mayom Waterfall and the Khlong-Plu Waterfall. If that isn’t enough, you can plan an overnight camping excursion in the jungle. If you’re looking for luxury, you can enjoy Thai villas at the Aiyapura Resort and Spa. You will be sure to enjoy the surrounding tropical gardens and breathtaking ocean views.
The best beaches, hottest nightlife, and most comfortable hotels can be found on the island’s west coast. The most popular beach on Ko Chang is Had Sai Khao, or White Sands Beach. Entertainment comes from jazz clubs, beach bars, and many night clubs. You can choose to sleep in luxurious hotel rooms or in bungalows or thatched huts right on the beach, depending on the experience you’re looking for.
Klong Prao Beach has a steeper, sandy beach with a beautiful rocky landscape in its northernmost area.Kai Bae Beach is similar to Klong Prao. You can hire canoes and kayaks, and there are plenty of dive shops. Bang Bao Beach is a fishing village built on stilts. Hire a boat and fish or snorkel to view the rich coral life.
On Khlong Prao, Chang Chutman offer half-hour and hour-long elephant safaris into the interior. You can also go on foot, preferably with a local guide. Start at the southern end of the island.
The Monkey Training Center located at Mu 4 Hat Sai Khao, Tambon Ko Chang, provides training as well as shows highlighting the monkeys’ abilities, especially at gathering coconuts.
Tom Martens is the content coordinator for bestukflights.co.uk the UK’s premier flight and travel comparison portal which includes a detailed section on Travel to Thailand and Flights to Ko Chang
