Elephant Island Discovery
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    🏖️ Beach & Islands
    6 Days
    moderate
    mid-range

    Elephant Island Discovery

    Koh Chang → Koh Mak → Koh Kood

    Trip Overview

    Explore Thailand's second-largest island and its lesser-known neighbors in the eastern Gulf, offering jungles, waterfalls, and pristine beaches.

    Highlights

    Klong Plu Waterfall
    Snorkeling
    Kayaking
    Jungle trekking
    Firefly watching

    Regions Covered

    Trat Province
    Eastern Thailand

    Estimated Costs

    Budget฿18,000
    Mid-Range฿40,000
    Luxury฿90,000

    *Estimates per person, excluding international flights

    Best Season

    November - May

    Difficulty

    moderate

    Duration

    6 Days

    Day-by-Day Itinerary

    1

    Journey to Koh Chang

    Koh Chang

    Morning

    Fly to Trat or drive from Bangkok (5 hrs)

    Afternoon

    Ferry to Koh Chang, check in

    Evening

    White Sand Beach sunset

    Stay:White Sand Beach resort
    Meals:Dinner included
    Tip:The scenic drive is beautiful but long
    2

    Koh Chang Waterfalls

    Koh Chang

    Morning

    Klong Plu Waterfall hike

    Afternoon

    Kai Bae Beach, kayaking

    Evening

    Night market at White Sand

    Stay:Same resort
    Meals:Breakfast included
    Tip:Wear sturdy shoes for waterfall hikes
    3

    Island Exploration

    Koh Chang

    Morning

    Rent scooter, explore southern beaches

    Afternoon

    Bang Bao fishing village

    Evening

    Firefly night tour

    Stay:Lonely Beach
    Meals:Breakfast included
    Tip:Bang Bao pier has great seafood restaurants
    4

    Koh Mak Paradise

    Koh Mak

    Morning

    Speedboat to Koh Mak

    Afternoon

    Cycle around the island

    Evening

    Beach BBQ under the stars

    Stay:Koh Mak resort
    Meals:Breakfast, dinner included
    Tip:Koh Mak is car-free and peaceful
    5

    Koh Kood Day Trip

    Koh Kood

    Morning

    Boat to Koh Kood

    Afternoon

    Klong Chao Waterfall, snorkeling

    Evening

    Return to Koh Mak

    Stay:Koh Mak
    Meals:Breakfast, lunch included
    Tip:Koh Kood has Thailand's clearest waters
    6

    Departure

    Return

    Morning

    Final beach time

    Afternoon

    Ferry back, transfer to Trat

    Evening

    Depart

    Stay:N/A
    Meals:Breakfast included
    Tip:Book return transfers in advance

    Packing Tips

    • Hiking shoes
    • Insect repellent
    • Flashlight for firefly tour
    • Cash - limited ATMs on smaller islands
    • Waterproof bag

    Pro Tips

    • Koh Chang is less touristy than southern islands
    • Koh Kood is worth the extra effort
    • Rent a scooter on Koh Chang - the island is big

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