Phangnga Explorer | Phang Nga Bay Tours: The Phang Nga province in southern Thailand
encompasses 1,610 square miles of forests, farms and rubber
plantations. The province also features a coastline with abundant
islands, white-sand beaches, cave and rock formations, fishing and
scuba-diving opportunities. Whether you want to explore some of Phang Nga Bay’s 120 islands or visit the cities of Phang Nga Town and Phuket, you can find plenty to do throughout the province.
Phang Nga Bay is a bay between Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi
known for its limestone rock formations. Most visitors explore the area
in a one-day tour, but some larger islands have accommodation
available.
There are dozens of small islands between Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi. The following have accommodation:
- Ko Bon — 10 minutes from Rawai, an ideal island for a day of snorkeling and relaxing
- Ko Hae (Coral Island) — 15 minutes by speedboat from Chalong Bay, accessible all year
- Ko Lon — quiet, mostly Muslim island with a few bungalows
- Ko Mai Thon — gorgeous little island with only one (expensive) place to stay
- Ko Maphrao (Coconut Island)
- Ko Racha — consists of two islands (Yai and Noi), popular with scuba divers and a relaxing snorkeling destination
- Ko Yao — two islands halfway to Krabi, with four upmarket resorts
