Ko Ngai
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Ko Ngai (เกาะไหง) is an island district in Trang Province. Like many other coastal destinations in South Thailand it is known for its diving and long white beaches.
[edit] Understand
Koh Ngai (Hai) is a tiny island measuring 4 kilometres long and 2 kilometres wide. Mountainous and covered by tropical forest, much of the coastline is indented with rocky headlands, while the eastern part has some beautiful sand beaches, and in the south coconut plantations and more beautiful smaller beaches.
Don't be surprised to see crab-eating monkeys and monitor lizards coming down from the mountains. In the uninhabited western and northern parts of the island, bird watchers should have a field day looking out for migrating birds. Snorkeling is easy along the western and southern coast, where some reefs can be accessed directly from the beach.
[edit] Get in
From Pak Meng pier, located 15 kilometres away on the mainland opposite, in Trang Province. Standard ferry takes about one hour. A faster speedboat connection from Pak Meng Pier is also available, departing around the same time. It takes just 20 minutes.
From Koh Lanta there is no scheduled ferry service to Ko Ngai although it is possible to rent a private longtail from Saladan (Ko Lanta) during high season (Nov - April).
[edit] Get around
There are no roads on the island, so getting around from one beach to another is done on foot, or longtail boats that can be hired at the resorts.
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Apart from the diving an snorkeling in the vacinity, the hills on Koh Ngai offer some spectacular jungle trekking amongst virgin jungles.
- Relaxing on Robinson Crusoe Island (Thailand Travel Plan), [1]. Ko Ngai (also called Ko Hai) is famed as the most idyllic island of Southern Thailand. During this 4 day tour, you can daydream on bleached white sands and dive into the clear turquoise waters. There's a small diving centre on the island where you can take an introductory dive or book a few individual dives. You'll stay in a charming beach bungalow with a private veranda where you can watch the beautiful sunsets with a cold beer. This is the perfect place if you're looking for a bit of tropical R&R. All you'll need is a good book, a snorkel and you're all set. edit
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- Koh Ngai Resort offers a wide range of activities including Scuba Diving Lessons, Diving tours, Snorkeling, Sea Canoes. Room rates are between 1200-16000 Bht/night.
- Thapwarin Resort situated by the beach, price range between 1400-5500 Bht/night.
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