Activities
at Koh Chang Thailand
Thai
Massage & Spa Therapy
In Asia, spa has evolved into a concept focussing
on the spiritual and natural, drawing from traditions of meditation,
respect for nature and the desire to achieve physical and mental
well being, the key to maintaining health and beauty. In Thailand,
the concept of spa blends with the ancient traditions of natural
healing through herbal baths, massage, meditation, and the continued
pursuit of inner and outer beauty. Before the arrival of modern
medicine in Thailand, the temple was the the centre of learning
for all disciplines, including medicine. Monks therefore played
the role of doctor and pharmacist, prescribing herbal remedies,
steam compresses, massages and other such treatments for the relief
of various ailments.
Spa therapy is another choice to feel relaxed
and rid away your aching. Most up-scale hotels and resorts offer
their unique therapeutic session.
Thai Cooking Courses
Thai cooking as now enjoyed all over the world is a blend of Asian and
European
influences adopted through centuries of trade and diplomatic exchanges.
Thais have traditionally lived close to the land and the waters,
and original Thai cooking reflected that. Main ingredients were
rice, fish, vegetable and herbs. Very little meat was used, and
traditionally beef or buffalo meat was eschewed since the animals
were the mainstays of farm life.
Hiking
on Koh Chang
The main road west of Koh Chang from Klong Son to Kai Bae is a popular
route. The Kai Bae to Bang Bao hike is a challenging experience.
Passing through some coconut groves and rubber smallholdings the
terrain is steep. Shorter hikes to the waterfalls from their main
entrances are gaining popularity. There are footpaths to the waterfalls.
Fishing & Boating
Leisure trips can be arranged at most resorts,
beaches, fishing villages and from Laem Ngob. Popular activities
are snorkeling, scuba diving and fishing. There are establishments
along the White Sand Beach, Klong Prao, Kai Bae and Bang Bao that
organise boat trips in groups. You can register to join them. Fishing
is a relaxing way to spend your vacation in Trat and Koh Chang lying
offshore is probably the best spot to partake in this leisure activity.
It is advisable to bring your own fishing gear and tackle as there
are no rental shops in the area. One can always buy local nets or
hooks and lines at the fishing tackle shops you'll find on the mainland
if you don't have anything with you though, as it is cheap enough
not to break the bank.
Trekking
on Koh Chang
There are two Elephant Camps on Koh Chang. One
in Klong Prao is Chang Chutiman Company and one in a jungle valley
in the north of Koh Chang. Ban Kwan Chang or the Klong Son Elephant
Camp is supported by the Asian Elephant. Foundation to provide a
natural environment for elephants and their mahouts (Kwan, in Thai).
The camp opens with a half-day tour from 8.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
which include elephant bathing, feeding, performance and a 1.30
hour elephant trek into the forest. Elephant Trekking is fun. Come
and enjoy, see how to take care Elephants and see how they work
with them. Go on a Jungle ride and finaly wash the Elephant in a
clear jungle stream. The cost is 900 Baht inclusive of transportation
to and from your resort, your drinking water and bananas & coconuts
for you to feed the elephants.
Kayaking
on Koh Chang
You
will never get bored here. Just hop in one of the kayaks and spent
some time cruising the waters.
Snorkeling
on Koh Chang
The best time to go snorkeling is also between October and May. There are
beautiful snorkel places with shallow depths around Ko Chang. Such
as Ko Wai, Ko Kra and Ko Rang. During high season we offer 4-5 day
trips weekly. All trips start in the morning, including lunch. You
will be back before sunset.
Diving
on Koh Chang
A group of about 10 islands south of Koh Chang have coral reefs
and are ideal for diving and fishing. Boats to the island can be
hired from Ao Cho, Laem Sok Pier or Laem Ngop Pier that will take
you to the islands where the diving is good. Diving season in Koh
Chang is from October until May. The diving around Koh Chang is
at reasonably shallow depths at 5 - 25 meters. Visibility is between
7 and 30 metes. There are fantastic reefs with a variety of corals.
The main dive sites are Hin Luk Bat, Hin Sam Sao, Hin Raap and Koh
Rang.
Provided
by Tourism Authority of Thailand
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