Take a boat trip to Ko Ang Thong and the Mae Ko Islands and visit the Volcanic Island Lake “Thale Nai.”

Destination:	Koh Samui, Thailand
Activity:	Beach, Boat travel
Price:	start from 1,610 Baht per person
Duration:	1 Day

Tour Rates* (Price/Person) in Thai Baht
Period	Single	Double	Triple	Group 4-6	Single Supplement
Samui Full Day by Tour boat (Seat-in-Coach)
1 Nov 2010 -31 Oct 2011	N/A	1,610	1,610	N/A	N/A
Samui Full Day by Speedboat (Seat-in-Coach)
1 Nov 2010 -31 Oct 2011	N/A	2,440	2,440	N/A	N/A

Rates include 7% VAT tax and 10% hotel service charge. Major credit cards accepted. No extra charge, no minimum

Note: Booking should be made at least 7 days in advance. The Triple rates are based on a twin sharing room with an extra bed for the third person.

Itinerary

Ang Thong National Marine Park (Lunch)
Boat trip to Ko Ang Thong and Mae Ko Islands and visit The Volcanic Island Lake “Thale Nai.”
07.30 Arrive at boat pier.
08.30 Depart to Ang Thong with coffee or tea and croissant on the boat.
10.30 Arrive at Angthong and visit 2 islands “Koh Wua Talup” and Tam Bua Boke. Return to boat, with lunch on the way to Mae Koh.
13.30 Proceed to Thalay Nai.
15:00 Return to Samui and afternoon break with coffee or tea & sandwiches.
17.00 Arrive at the pier and travel back to hotel.

Price Includes:

• An English speaking guide
• Join-in tour as mentioned in the program
• Round trip transfer (join-in) from your hotel in Samui to the pier
• Lunch

Price Excludes:

• Personal expense
• Other services not mentioned in the program
• National Park Entrance Fee

About the Package

Splayed over 100 square kilometers in the Gulf of Thailand is Ang Thong National Marine Park, an archipelago of more than 40 islands. Ang Thong (Golden Basin) was declared a national marine sanctuary in 1980 and its well-preserved condition, perhaps ironically, owes much to the fact that the area is also a training base for the Royal Thai Navy.

Shaped By Time
Dominating much of the scenery are hundreds of limestone monoliths, carved into remarkable shapes by years of erosion. Closer inspection of the rocks reveals a rhino, a seal, a Buddha image, and even a rough likeness of the elegant Queen Nefertiti! These islands are largely uninhabited and covered by dense rainforests on the upper slopes with thick vegetation below.

Animals and Birds
The Gulf is a major breeding ground for the short-bodied mackerel, a staple in the Thai diet. Dolphins, often hunted for their meat, wisely avoid human contact. Common land animals include squirrels, pythons, monitors, sea otters, leopard cats, wild boars and dusky langurs, which are unusually friendly. Among 40 confirmed bird species are little herons, black bazas, brahminy kites, Eurasian woodcocks, kingfishers, wagtails and swifts – the nests of which are considered a delicacy.

Inner Sea
The island of Koh Mae Ko has a closed lagoon called Thale Nai (Inner Sea), surrounded by overhanging cliffs, thick with vegetation, and connected to the open sea only by an underground cave. This secluded lake is accessible via a path that leads through natural rock tunnels to the rim of the cliff wall. From here, there are stunning views of the archipelago and turquoise waters below. The peace and quiet of the area confers a sense of isolation, disturbed only by occasional birdcalls and the flap of wings.

Waving Lotuses
A 15-minute ferry ride away is Koh Wua Talap (Sleeping Cow island), and the Park’s headquarters and site of several guesthouses. The highest peak, at 400 meters, offers scenic views of the archipelago. Another, nearby limestone hill, 200 meters high, leads to Tham Buabok cave – physically a more demanding climb, though worth the effort. The cave’s name translates to “waving lotus,” derived from the stalactite and stalagmite formations resembling lotuses.