Ko Pha Ngan

Things to see and do

Diving on Ko Pha Ngan

Diving and snorkeling Ko Pha Ngan has a smaller, but no less active dive scene than the underwater mecca to the north, Ko Tao. Schools here offer trips to some of the Gulf's most popular dive sites of Sail Rock and the Southwest Pinnacle, which lie roughly halfway between Ko Pha Ngan and Ko Tao. ... read more
Trekking, waterfalls and mountains

Certainly not most people's raison d'etre for visiting Ko Pha Ngan, but those who do take some time to explore the island's hinterland will find it full of surprises. Ko Pha Ngan's highest peak at 630m is Khao Ra and it's possible to climb up to the top in a half-day from both Chaloklum and Thong ... read more
Kick-boxing

The sport of Muay Tai, or Thai kick-boxing is hugely popular on Ko Pha Ngan with fights almost every night. Most of the fights are at Thong Sala, where there are three kick-boxing arenas. If you want to learn a thing or two about the sport yourself, there's a couple of options, with the Thong ... read more
Parties

Full Moon Party For many travellers, a visit to Ko Pha Ngan wouldn't be complete without a night of unrestrained hedonism at the island's monthly Full Moon Party. The event has evolved from a relatively small affair in the early 1980's to become one of the world's biggest outdoor bashes, ... read more
Meditation retreat at Wat Khao Tham

Run by an American-Australian couple, Wat Khao Tham is cave temple located near the top of a hill overlooking Ban Tai. The couple offer 10-day meditation retreats usually in the later-half of each month. Those interested can write or inquire in person. Schedule for 2006/2007 August 17-26, ... read more
Kiteboarding

With branches on Ko Pha Ngan, Chumphon and Pattaya, Cuttlebone is a well-regarded operator renting out kiteboarding equipment and also offering tuition -- it was the first kiteboarding school in Thailand. Wind conditions November to December: N-E 15-22 knots January to March : S-E 12-20 ... read more
Free Diving

No - not diving for free but diving without scuba! It's ideal for snorkellers who don't fancy tangling with all that equipment. Learn to hold your breath and dive to 40m. Monica and Eusebio are internationally recognised freedive instructors with great experience and they will teach you the ... read more