Koh Chang Ferry

Koh Chang Ferry
Ferries depart either from Ao Thammachat or Ko Chang Centre Point Landings between 07.30. a.m. - 4.30 p.m. with a travelling time of 30 minutes. Private vehicles can be loaded onto the ferry. Please note that vehicles used on the island should be the 4-wheel-driven type as road conditions are bumpy and there are steep slopes to be negotiated. From the landing on Ko Chang are Songtaew services to various points. Fares should be settled beforehand.Facilities on Ko Chang include mainly bungalow-type accommodations on most beaches. There are also bicycles and boats for rent.Several smaller isles south of Ko Chang with scenic beaches coral ranges and accommodation. They include Ko Wai, Ko Lao Ya and Ko Kradat. Noted for both deep water and shallow-water corals are the Ko Kra group and Ko Rang which are to the west of Ko Mak.Ko Mak is a large island south of Ko Chang. It is blessed with several beautiful bays and beaches. Nearby are coral ranges still in perfect condition. The islanders make their living by growing rubber and coconut trees. The best time to visit is November-late April. There are a number of accommodation facilities. A passenger boat departs Laem Ngop daily at 3.00 p.m. and return from Ko Mak at 7.00 a.m. Traveling time is 3 1/2 hours.Second in size to Ko Chang, Ko Kut is located in the southern-most point in Trat territorial waters. A speed-boat needs only one hour to reach the island whose inhabitants are growers of rubber, coconut and other fruit-yielding plants, as well as fishermen. With scenic beaches shaded by rows of pines and coconut trees, mostly to the west of the island, it also is blessed with rich mangroves.Usually package tours are offered including accommodation (on Ko Kut, Ko Lao Ya and Ko Ngam) as well as return fares. Those wishing to charter a boat can contact the Laem Ngop landing or make advance enquiry at the Ko Chang Centre Point at Tel: (039) 538055, 538059).