Koh Chang : 7 Days Expedition

Price :

฿56,500.00

Duration

8 days 7 nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

7 people

Languages

English, Thailand

About this tour

Duration: 8 days 7 nights Location: Koh Chang, Trat
Season: November-April Group size: Up to 7 people
Meeting Point: The hotel provided by
S.E.A. Kayaking
Accommodation: Mixed (3- 4 star,
Bangalow, Guesthouse, Camping)
Difficulty: Challenging

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Our most popular kayak expedition gives you the chance to explore the majority of the magnificent Marine National Park

Travelling as far south as Koh Mak, the 7 day tour is a committing expedition with several large open water crossings of 7Km+ and therefore demands water confident and experienced kayakers with a good level of physical fitness. Although the trip is 7 days in total, we do have a rest day on day 4 (Koh Mak).

Expect to progress your kayak skills and test the capability of our top-of-the range kayaks in some of the best local natural playgrounds. Lunch times and evenings are spent in secluded bays where you can rest up, enjoy a spot of snorkelling or make the most of the countless photography opportunities. One night of camping provides a magical outdoor experience between staying in the gorgeous resorts and home stays.

What’s it like?

  

Distances
Day 1: 14.5 km/9 Miles
Day 2 : 18.5 km/11.5 Miles
Day 3 : 20 KM/12.5 Miles
Day 4 :  – km/ – Miles
Day 5 : 17 KM/10.5 miles
Day 6 : 23 KM/14.5 Miles
Day 7 : 15 km/9.3 Miles
Longest Crossing: 9 km/5.6 Miles

Circumnavigations: Koh Rang, Koh Wai .

 

Food & Accommodation:
Accommodation is in single rooms – For the couple, the room will be upgraded.
Day 0: Hotel, A/C �� Breakfast �� Lunch �� Dinner
Day 1: Resort, A/C ✔ Breakfast ✔ Lunch ✔ Dinner
Day 2: Guesthouse (Fan) ✔ Breakfast ✔ Lunch ✔ Dinner
Day 3: Hotel, A/C ✔ Breakfast ✔ Lunch ✔ Dinner
Day 4: Hotel, A/C ✔ Breakfast �� Lunch �� Dinner
Day 5: Camping ✔ Breakfast ✔ Lunch ✔ Dinner
Day 6: Hotel, A/C ✔ Breakfast ✔ Lunch ✔ Dinner
Day 7: No accommodation ✔ Breakfast ✔ Lunch �� Dinner

Itinerary

This day is all about getting to know each other (expedition participants and your S.E.A. Kayaking local guide) and all the equipment we will be using. After checking into your resort for the evening (as provided by S.E.A. Kayaking), our taxi will pick you up at your reception at 15.30 and bring you to our office. At this point, we discuss the route and complete paperwork, such as medical/contact forms, and answer any questions our customers have. While we are together, we will get fitted out with all the equipment we will be using throughout the expedition. Kayak, Life Jacket, paddle. We also have time during the day, to do any adjustments needed. The dry bags will be provided during the day for your packing. We will not be on the water. There is no food provided on familiarization day.

Day 1: The first day of Expedition Koh Chang West Coast – Bangbao 14.5 KM/9 Miles

Day 1: The first day of Expedition Koh Chang West Coast – Bangbao 14.5 KM/9 Miles

Our taxi will pick you all up at your resort at 9.00 am and bring you to the office. Please come ready with your kayaking kit already packed. The luggage you are not taking with you on the expedition will be placed in our office, for safe keeping whilst you are away. You will need your passport for your expedition, as the Thai government now requires all resorts to monitor their customers. The first day of expedition, we start from Magic Resort to the South West Coast. With 3 km, we will reach Koh Man Nai for the break, before lunch on the restaurant at Lonely Beach then we make our way around Bailan Bay. The west coast of Koh Chang has some of the best rock formations in the National Park, with 5Km of inaccessible coastline ahead, our journey up the West coast offers us ample opportunity to express ourselves. Gliding between rocks, carving turns, and testing our skills against the waves, there are challenges for all abilities during this last section of the day before ending the day at Bangbao bay. A/C/Hot Water

Day 2: Bang Bao Beach – Koh Klum – Koh Wai 18.5 KM/11.5 Miles

Day 2: Bang Bao Beach – Koh Klum – Koh Wai 18.5 KM/11.5 Miles

Bang Bao is a beach on the south coast of Koh Chang. From the beach, we have rewarded a panoramic view of the islands that await us. Once we have packed our kayaks and orientated ourselves we set out for Koh Klum, an open water crossing of 7km. This is a challenging start but nonetheless, it is very achievable. Before you know it, the journey to the first of the numerous islands has been achieved. Having eaten and had a swim we continue our journey to Koh Wai. The crossing to Koh Wai is only 4km and is done in a short time. On arriving, we will arrive the North West coast, this stretch gives us much to enjoy – the aptly named ‘Paradise Beach’ with snorkeling, wonderful coffee, and the beach isn’t bad either. Our next destination on Koh Wai is one of the best snorkeling spots in the whole park. Remark: The accommodation in Koh Wai is very limited. Getting the shared toilet options or a ruined Bangalow is possible. The electricity is also limited not the whole night. If we get this option, we will compensate by upgrading the quality of accommodation on other days.

Day 3: Koh Wai – Koh Kham – Koh Mak South West 20 KM/12.5 Miles

Day 3: Koh Wai – Koh Kham – Koh Mak South West 20 KM/12.5 Miles

Departing Koh Wai, we continue to North West, then explore the South West coast. We will stop at the private beach for lunch. After the break, we look South over the open sea towards Koh Kham After the break, we look South over the 8 km open sea towards Koh Kham, a little island that is unique by its black volcanic rocks, white sand, and crystal clear waters to the northwest of Koh Mak. From here we kayak down to the resort in Koh Mak South West. A/C, Restaurant, Pool, and hot water are included.

Day 4 – Rest Day
Koh Mak is the most beautiful of all the islands and exploring it is very easy. If you choose to get out and about you have various options for transport including Taxi, motorbike (moped), bicycle and of course on foot

Day 5: Koh Mak – Koh Rayang Nai – Koh Rayang Nok – Rang Circumnavigation 17 KM/10.5 miles

Day 5: Koh Mak – Koh Rayang Nai – Koh Rayang Nok - Rang Circumnavigation 17 KM/10.5 miles

Departing Koh Mak, we continue to the west by passing Koh Rayang Nai and Koh Rayang Nok then look over the open sea towards Koh Rang Yai. Koh Rang Yai is a protected National Park island inhabited only by the Thai navy. Now 6Km of the open sea lies ahead of us then do the circumnavigation Koh Rang and underwater exploration awaits us as just around the corner are two, first class snorkel spots. A deep water entry allows us VIP access to the beautiful coral reefs and to the wide variety of exotic fish. When we arrive at camp, the tents will be up and ready to occupy and the coffee (real coffee) will be in the pot. To facilitate a good night sleep, S.E.A. Kayaking will provide wonderful food, a pillow case, sleeping bag liner, an inflatable pillow, Sleeping Mat, and a small fan!

Day 6: Koh Rang – Koh Wai North East – Koh Lao Ya Nai – Koh Chang (Salak Phet) 23 KM/14.5 Miles
 
Day 6: Koh Rang – Koh Wai North East – Koh Lao Ya Nai – Koh Chang (Salak Phet) 23 KM/14.5 Miles

Today’s longest distance await for us, we continue to Koh Kra and then continue sea crossing from Koh Kra to Koh Wai (9 km). We will break and one of the beautiful beach in Koh Wai named Ao Yai Ma for lunch, then 3 KM crossing to Lao Ya Nok and stopping at Lao Ya Nai. The last section of this day is another 5 km crossing to Koh Chang, Salakphet Area. A/C, restaurant, and hot water are included.

Day 7: Salak Phet Bay–Koh Prao Nok – Wai Chaek Beach – Bang bao 15 KM/9.3 Miles
 
Day 7: Salak Phet Bay–Koh Prao Nok – Wai Chaek Beach – Bang bao 15 KM/9.3 Miles

From the resort, we are afforded a panoramic view of the islands that await us. Once we have packed our kayaks, gear and briefed, we set out for Salak Phet Bay, Koh Prao Nok then continued to the Koh Chang southwest coast stopping at Wai Chaek Beach, and finish the trip at Bang Bao

Included/Excluded

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7 nights' accommodations starting from the familiarization day.
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18 meals
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1 kayak leader (Ratio 1:6)
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Kayak, spraydeck, paddles, water shoes, and PFD
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Drinking waters
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Activity-based insurance
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Drybags & snorkeling
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Transfer within Koh Chang for kayaking activity
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Soft Drinks & Alcohol
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Accommodation on the last day.
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Food on familiarization day
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Travel Insurance
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Transfer to Koh Chang.