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Ko Adang

Island in Thailand

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Overview

Ko Adang is the second biggest island in the Tarutao National Marine Park in Southern Thailand. It is the nearest island to the much more built-up Ko Lipe.

Getting there and around

Getting there

The national park is closed from mid-May until October (the wet season) each year, same as Ko Tarutao.

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Getting around

Besides a few relatively short hiking trails, the interior of the island is impenetrable jungle. Long-tail boats can be hired to take you to other, secluded beaches on the island. The best are on the west coast.

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UnderstandThe first inhabitants of this island, and many of the neighbouring islands in the Adang Archipelago are the Urak Lawoi people.

Get inThe national park is closed from mid-May until October (the wet season) each year, same as Ko Tarutao.

Fees and permitsThe national park entrance fee is 200 baht per person, valid for 5 days. Unlike on Ko Tarutao, dates on tickets are generally not checked.

Get aroundBesides a few relatively short hiking trails, the interior of the island is impenetrable jungle. Long-tail boats can be hired to take you to other, secluded beaches on the island. The best are on the west coast.

SeePhosphorescent algae at night on the main beach.

DoThe snorkelling here is superb, better than on Lipe. Very well-used snorkels can be rented at the visitor centre for 50 baht.

BuyUnsurprisingly, there are no ATMs here, so bring cash.

EatThere is one restaurant on the island with basic Thai and backpacker fare. Despite the lack of competition the meals are good, average price 130 baht. It is open from 07:00-21:00 with a break in the mid-afternoon.

DrinkBeers are 60 baht at the restaurant. Unlike other buildings, the restaurant has electricity all day so the drinks are always cold.

SleepThere is a large camping area in the shade of some magnificent Sumatran pine trees. There are toilet blocks with sinks and showers as well as outdoor showers for rinsing off after a swim. Toilet paper is not supplied.

Stay safeEven though the island is 1300m from Ko Lipe, do not attempt to swim between them. The currents between the islands are strong.

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