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Ko Tarutao sights and attractions

Ko Tarutao - Lots of things to do

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The pier and Park Headquarters are at Ao Pante Malaka. The Visitor's Centre here has a display about the island's infamous prison and pirates, including old photos and some leftover relics from the prison. There's a collection of fossils that are also worth a look.

Scale Toe-Boo Cliff for a panoramic view across the island. The trail starts from behind the Visitor's Centre and takes about 20 minutes. Dusky langurs inhabit the area and can usually be seen if you're quiet. These dark-colored primates have white rings around their eyes and expressive faces.

Crocodile Cave is no longer home to carnivorous reptiles, but is still interesting to explore. Bring a torch and hire a long-tail boat to get here.

It's possible to camp on the white sand beaches of Ao Mulae and Ao Son. These bays have washroom facilities and small restaurants with limited hours -- it's advisable to bring some food and drinking water. The park shuttle bus can be chartered to these sites.

Trails from Ao Son lead to Lu Du and Lo Po Waterfalls. Each is a 4km hike, but the trail to Lu Du Waterfall is better maintained.

If you have your own snorkelling equipment Ao Rusi has clearer water and hard coral. A long-tail boat can be chartered for the trip and holds up to 10 people (1,100B for the boat).

The former prison site of Ao Thalo Wow is 12 km southeast of Park Headuarters. There's a new information centre there and a 1 km historical walking trail. Political prisoners were kept 12 km further south at Ao Thalo Udang. It's possible to hike to this bay and camp here, but there are no facilities and you'll need to bring food and water.