The Island is blessed with postcard like secluded bays and hard to find natural beauty, the island attracts visitors from all over the world.
For a nice Phangan they uphold the level of good service expectable by holiday makers.
Still many consider Phangan is only a destination for backpackers or young people and everything focused on the Full Moon Party at Haad Rin beach. But this is not so small and Haad Rin is only a relative small part of Koh Phangan.
The island of Ko Phangan is one of the country's real tropical gems. Blessed with golden beaches and hidden bays, tourists from many different countries come again year after year to soak up the unforgettable Thai culture.
If you get bored with laying on the beach, try out something different. the island offers a few attractions like Wakeboarding, Dirtbike Rentals, Elefant Trekking, Jungle Trekking, Snorkeling, Muay Thai, Yoga Classes,a Chinese Temple and Lessons for Thai-style Cooking.
On the island a lot of things to fill up your day. Once it's late the island offers a interesting nightlife, ranging from typical Karaoke bars, Beach Bars to real Clubs and larger Clubs.
Koh Phangan is approximately 2.5 hours from Surat Thani Province and about 45 minutes from Koh Samui Island by boat. The cheapest way from BKK to Phangan would be to buy ajoint ticket from Songserm Travel who operates joint ticket for Ferry and Express boats, bus, train, planes) to Phangan. Or you can take an 60 minute flight by Bangkok Airways daily from Bangkok to Koh Samui and catch the catamaran speed boat to Phangan. |