BEACH
National Park Beach is a tropical beach surrounded by pine trees with crystal clear turquoise water. As soon as you arrive, you will be surprised with pearly white beaches that are virtually empty. The beach is located in a bend of the island and runs from east, south to southwest, allowing you to enjoy the sunrise and sunbathing all day.
The calm waters at National Park Beach are perfect for swimming at any tide. The underwater world around the beach offers excellent snorkeling opportunities where you will mainly see different fish. There are quite a number of spots around the island where you can admire good coral in addition to the fish.
WHERE TO STAY
The only place to stay is in the National Park Facilities. You can choose between a nice basic bungalow, a simple shelter with shared bathroom or a tent. The campsite offers simple tents and thin sleeping mats for a small fee, so there is no need to bring your own.
There is one restaurant near the bungalow. You can also go to Ko Lipe, where you will find plenty more dining options.
ISLAND
Ko Adang is part of the Ko Tarutao Marine National Park in the South Andaman region. It is a beautiful island with several beaches, forested hills, waterfalls and a beautiful coral reef. This is the perfect place to stay for nature lovers or people who like snorkeling and tranquility.
WHAT TO DO
You can explore the island’s natural attractions, such as jungle trekking, birdwatching, and visiting waterfalls. On Ko Adang, there are many hiking trails to discover. It is a fairly large island with hardly any tourism. An attraction of Ko Adang is the Chao Dao Viewpoint with a magnificent view over the Tarutao Marine Park.
Snorkeling is possible everywhere around the island, with a relatively high amount of beautiful snorkeling spots. The coral is in an average condition and you always see many, extraordinary fish species. You can easily arrange diving trips from Ko Lipe.
Because Ko Adang is part of the national park you sometimes have to pay an entrance fee of 200 baht per person. The national park offers camping facilities and you can set up your tent at the designated camping area. Camping on the island is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the natural surroundings. There are no ATMs on the island, so make sure to bring cash. It is good to know that there are ATMs at Ko Lipe.
TRANSPORT
From Bangkok you can take a flight to Trang or Hat Yai. From both cities it is an approximate 1.5 hour drive by minibus or taxi to Pakbara. At Pakbara, several speedboats can take you to Ko Lipe. From Ko Lipe you have to take a longtail boat to get to Ko Adang, which costs about 100 baht per person.
There are boat connections from Ko Lanta to Ko Lipe, stopping at several other islands on the way.
