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Excursions

Phang Nga Bay, is one of the most beautiful places in southern Thailand. It is a place of majestic karst islets scattered across a bay area northeast of Phuket. Some 10,000 years ago, when sea levels were lower, one could walk from Phuket and Krabi. Due to its significance, Phang Nga Bay was designated a forest park in 1974, under the name Si Phang Nga Forest Reserve. On 29 April 1981, it was elevated to national park status, and is now known as Ao Phang Nga National Park, or Phang Nga Bay National Park. Phang Nga Bay Marine National Park was declared a protected Ramsar Site (no. 1185) of international ecological significance on 14 August, 2002. Phang Nga Bay National Park covers an area of 400 square kilometers and encompasses the largest tract of mangrove forest in Thailand. It stretches from Muang Phangnga District to Takua Tung District. Within this shallow bay are about 42 islands, the most famous being Koh Khao Phing Kan (better known as James Bond Island), Koh Tapu and Koh Pangy, wetlands, with at least 28 species of mangrove; sea grass beds and coral reefs are also present. At least 88 bird species, including the globally threatened Malaysian Plover (Charadrius peronii) and Asiatic Dowitcher (Limnodromus semipalmatus), can be found within the site, as well as 82 fish species, 18 reptiles, three amphibians, and 17 mammal species. These include the Dugong (vulnerable species), White-hand Gibbon (Hylobates lar), the endangered Serow (Capricornis sumatraensis), and the Black Finless Porpoise (Neophocaena phocaenoides). A number of diverse cultures co-exist in local communities, which practice fishing, harvesting Nypa palm fronds for thatch and catering to an international tourist presence drawn both by the natural beauties and by the archaeological sites, which have paintings more than a thousand years old. The topography of Phang Nga Bay is characterized by several fault lines, the most apparent being the Klong Marui Fault. Within the bay area massive karst outcrops that extend southward into Phang Nga Bay, where they jut out of the sea as towering limestone islets. Many of these karst islands have almost vertical cliffs. The bay itself slopes southwards and composed of large and small tidal channels fed by the rivers. All Excursions Please note that we also have group options with lower rates available. Minimum number of people - 6. Please discuss the various options available with our Receptionists.

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Three Islands Canoe Expedition Ko Tapu, Ko Panak, Ko Kudu or Ko Nok

Full Day This trip will take you to three different Islands.

Ko Tapu known as, James Bond Island, is the biggest tourist attraction at Phang Nga Bay National Park. This is where the, 1974, James Bond movie starring, Roger Moore, Man with the Golden Gun, was shot. There are in fact two islands, side by side, that vie to be called James Bond Island. The one generally accepted as the true title holder is Koh Khao Phing Kan, whose name means Island of the Leaning Mount. Secondly you will have the opportunity to explore the hidden world of Ko Panak’s tidal caves and lagoons.

Thousands of years old stalactites and stalagmites can be seen inside the caves. If you are lucky you might even spot some wild monkeys around the Island. Finally after sightseeing and canoeing through the tunnels we will bring you to the deserted Island of either Ko Kudu (small Island off the northern most tip of Ko Yao Noi) or Ko Nok (15 min south of Koyao Island Resort) for your picnic lunch and a swim off the beautiful beach. Recommended departure time for this trip is 6:00am to avoid crowds on James Bond Island and canoe traffic jams in Ko Panak. Itinerary

Depart Koyao Island Resort by traditional Thai long tail boat Arrival at Ko Tapu, which is the Thai word for pin, but is now simply known as James Bond Island Boat transfer to Ko Panak. Canoe into the caves and along the Island’s edges to see the spectacular formations. If time and tides permits visit another cave by foot or canoe Transfer to Ko Kudu or Ko Nok, depending on wind and sea conditions for lunch and a swim Return to the Resort

Tour includes: Boat transfers, marine park fees, English speaking guides, towels, lunch, fresh fruit, water and soft drinks. Please remember to bring: swimwear, sun lotion, sunglasses and your camera.

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Ao Thalene Mangrove Canoe and Phak Bia Beach Full Day

Combine the best of both worlds. Canoeing through the mangrove forest of Ao Thalene situated between high limestone cliffs, followed by some relaxation time on one of the stunning beaches or Phang Nga Bay. This participating kayaking day tour provides the perfect way to explore the

natural eco-friendly environment of Ao Thalane, known in Thai as Muddy Bay. It is a karst-walled canyon that paddlers negotiate by either entering or exiting the mangrove estuaries that make Ao Thalane so scenic and unique. Adventure kayaking in Thailand's Ao Thalane is a magical experience, best viewed slowly and in silence. This is the oldest exposed rock in all of Krabi. The sandstone was formed before the ancient reefs and shells of marine organisms, which make up today’s limestone karsts, were laid down upon it. More than 300 million years old, the ancient sandstone has been eroded by wind and waves into sensuous shapes while mineral deposits have painted it in a hundred hues from pink and rose to mauve and cream. To kayak at Ao Thalane is to find the solace in nature so many seek. Pak Bia

Island - this scenic and isolated island is part of the Hong Group of islands, renowned worldwide for their beauty and

unique scenery. The group is nestled in the middle of Phang Nga Bay, with pristine beaches, and unique landscape, making your trip very rewarding one.

Itinerary

Depart Koyao Island Resort by traditional Thai long tail boat Once we arrive at Ao Thalene, you will canoe through the mangrove forests and spot some of the crab eating monkeys, Macaque Lunch on board the boat or on a deserted beach Relax, swim, snorkel and enjoy the views of the Bay from one of the beaches Return to the Resort

Tour includes: Boat transfers, marine park fees, English speaking guide, towels, lunch, fresh fruit, water and soft drinks.

Please remember to bring: swimwear, sun lotions, sunglasses and your camera.

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Ko Phi Phi Full Day

Ko Phi Phi National Park consists of several small islands of which Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Ley are the most popular. Phi Phi Don offers some very spectacular beaches and snorkeling sites. Phi Phi Ley’s Maya Bay became world famous after the movie, The Beach, came out in 2000. This white sandy beach and light blue water makes a perfect natural swimming pool. Ko Phi Phi is located just southeast of the Phang Nga Bay. Transfers to and from Phi Phi take approximately one and a half hours and this excursion can only be arranged with good

weather and calm seas. The Phi Phi Islands are administratively part of Krabi Province. Ko Phi Phi Don is the largest island of the group, and is the only island with permanent inhabitants, although the beaches of the second largest island, Phi Phi Leh, are visited by many people too. Phi Phi Leh also houses the 'Viking Cave', from which there is a thriving bird’s nest soup industry.

Recommended departure time for this trip is 6:00am to enjoy a longer stay in Ko Phi Phi.

Itinerary

Depart Koyao Island Resort by traditional Thai long tail boat Arrive at Phi Phi Don to snorkel, swim, relaxing and some souvenir shopping Picnic lunch on one of Phi Phi’s beaches Visit Phi Phi Ley for some more swimming Return to the Resort

Tour includes: Boat transfers, marine park fees, snorkeling equipment, English speaking guide, towels, picnic lunch, fresh fruit, water and soft drinks.

Please remember to bring: swimwear, sun lotion, sun glasses, your camera and some spending money.

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Ko Kai (Egg Island) Full day

Koh Kai is one of the islands that belong to

Taru-tao marine national park. The name Koh Kai (literally means ‘Egg island’) was given to the island not only for the sea turtles climbing up the shore to lay eggs every year, but also for the colour of the sand that is as white as egg shells. Despite its small size, Koh Kai is on the top rank of beautiful and famous islands in the Satun archipelago. The highlight of Koh Kai that one should not miss for any reason is the gigantic natural stone arch. The gate in the middle is large enough to pass beneath easily.

Apart from the stone arch, there is another scenic point at the south end of the island where you can simply make you way from the western shore. Once you reach a mound of rocks, it requires a little climb to get to the view point. From the top, you can look down on the beauty of the coastline that connects the two beaches together. This looks exactly like Koh Phi Phi’s separated sea, and also allows you to experience another splendid side of Koh Kai. This excursion will take you to some of the most spectacular snorkeling spots of this region. Observing the abundant marine life around Egg Island is truly a magical experience and even rare animals such as dolphins can occasionally be seen here.

Itinerary

Depart Koyao Island Resort by traditional Thai long tail boat Arrival at Egg Island which is known for its stunning white sandy beaches and underwater life Visit Egg Island Nai for more snorkeling or relaxing Have lunch of Koh Nok on the way back to the Resort Return to the Resort

Tour includes: Boat transfers, marine park fees, snorkeling equipment, English speaking guide, towels, lunch, fresh fruit, water and soft drinks.

Please remember to bring: swimwear, sun lotion, sunglasses and your camera Recommended departure time for this trip is 6:00am to avoid crowds

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Ko Gai, Ko Poda and Ko Daeng (Chicken Island) Full Day

Chicken Island is the nickname for Koh Kai, a

small islet off the shore in Krabi Province. It got its name from the strange rock formation at one tip of the island that looks like the head and neck of an ostrich, chicken or a similar member of the fowl family. One end of the island consists of steep cliffs, while the other end has beautiful beaches along a peninsula. At high tide, this peninsula gets flooded, creating a small island. There is no accommodation on Chicken Island. Chicken Island offers excellent snorkeling opportunities in its warm and clear water which is rich in coral.

Koh Poda is a small island no more than a kilometer in diameter, covered in palm trees and almost entirely encircled by a soft white sand beach. A coral reef lies about 20 meters from the beach with a rich variety of sea life. The combination of excellent snorkeling, scenery and soft sand make the island an irresistible choice with snorkelers and day trippers, but surprisingly, it's not that crowded. snorkeling around Ko Daeng (Red Island) Itinerary

Depart Koyao Island Resort by traditional Thai long tail boat Arrival at Chicken Island to snorkel Visit Chicken Island’s amazing rock formations Short boat trip to have lunch on Ko Poda, before snorkeling around Ko Daeng Return to the Resort

Tour includes: Boat transfers, marine park fees, snorkeling equipment, English speaking guide, towels, lunch, fresh fruit, water and soft drinks. Please remember to bring: swimwear, sun lotion, sunglasses and your camera. Recommend departure time for this trip is 6:00am to avoid crowds

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Phang Nga Bay Island Discovery Full Day/Half Day

Experience the magic of the Phang Nga Bay and its spectacular limestone Islands by taking a boat trip to them and stopping at each beach for a swim to snorkel or simply relax on the beach. You will visit the Islands that create the great view from our Resort.

Recommended departure time is 7:00am

Itinerary

Depart Koyao Island Resort by traditional Thai long tail boat Stop at Ko Hong to visit the lagoon with its mangrove trees inside the island followed by a visit to the white sandy beaches on the other side to snorkel and swim Next you will visit Ko Phak Bia, a group of small Islands with deserted beaches Return to the Resort

This excursion is available as a half day (approx. 4 hours-) or as a full day trip (approx. 6 hours).

Tour includes: Boat transfers, marine park fees, English speaking guide, towels, lunch or snack (depending on whether you have opted for half or full day), fresh fruit, water and soft drinks.

Please remember to bring: swimwear, sun lotion, sunglasses and your camera Recommended departure time for this trip is between 7:00 and 8:00am to avoid crowds If you would like to take kayaks to discover the islands, an additional fee of 300 Baht per person will apply

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Krabi Province Tiger Cave and Khlong Thom

Full Day Discover some of the beautiful sights that the Krabi province has to offer.

Tiger Cave Temple or Wat Tham Sua offers a genuine spiritual experience in stunning natural surroundings. Located close to Krabi town this is one of Thailand’s finest natural wonders and definitely worth a visit. The temple here is a warren of natural caves formed within a lush jungle and home to monks who worship and live in this beautiful environment. There are interesting icons and relics in the main temple cave but the real attraction here is the ‘footprint of the Buddha’. To get to this historic site you need to hike 1,272 steps up a limestone tower which is a challenging climb especially in the Thai climate. Those who

make it to the top are compensated with panoramic 360 degree views of the amazing Andaman Sea, tropical islands, dramatic limestone cliff formations, verdant rainforests and ‘the Buddha’s footprint’. The incomparable vistas are particularly stunning at sunrise and sunset which is also the best time to climb up and avoid the heat and humidity. (Please remember when visiting the Wat Tham Sua that both men and women are required to cover their shoulders and knees. This is a sign of respect. Please also refrain from wearing yellow, orange or red clothing. Kindly adhere to all signs posted.) After lunch it is time for some relaxing at the Khlong Thom fresh water pools and hot streams, where you will find some of the clearest water you have ever seen. Located about 70 kilometres from Krabi town, the hot springs are in the heart of a small jungle preserve and close to the Khao Phra Bang Khram Nature Reserve. Situated in the same reserve as the Emerald Pool and Thung Teao Forest Natural Park. Therapeutic and soothing, the Krabi Hot Springs are ‘hot tubs’ crafted into smooth rock channelling water from deep rooted thermal springs located in volcanic chambers. The waters average 35-40 degree Celsius and are brimming with natural mineral salts which are claimed to cure all manner of health complaints including rheumatism and sciatica. The sensation is utterly relaxing and the environment is certainly unique, imagine sitting in a bath tub hollowed out from nature’s stone and surrounded by rainforest. These jungle baths feed into a cool stream which is perfect for dipping and diving into.

Itinerary

Depart Koyao Island Resort by traditional Thai long tail boat After arrival on the mainland a taxi driver will take you to Wat Thom Sua or Tiger Cave Temple Lunch at a local restaurant Drive to Khlong Thom’s fresh water pools and hot streams to swim and relax Back to the pier where the 17:00pm speedboat ferry takes you back to Ko Yao Noi and a Tuk Tuk back to Koyao Island Resort

Tour includes: Boat and taxi transfers, entrance fees, English speaking guide, towels and soft drinks.

Please remember to bring: swimwear, sun lotion, sunglasses, your camera and spending money

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Big Tree and Ko Kudu Half Day

Visit the famous Big Tree, located at the northern most tip of Ko Yao Noi. This tree is about 30 meters tall and it takes at least 20 people to create a human circle around it. You will then see some of the smaller beautiful Islands nearby and picnic on Ko Kudu.

Itinerary

Depart Koyao Island Resort by traditional Thai long tail boat Arrive at a small beach at the northern most tip of Ko Yao Noi from where it is a short walk through the jungle to the Big Tree Visit some of the limestone Islands nearby and spot some of the local wildlife Picnic lunch Return to the Resort

Tour includes: Boat transfers, marine park fees, English speaking guide, towels, lunch, fresh fruit, water and soft drinks Please remember to bring: swimwear, sun lotion, sunglasses and your camera.

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Ko Yao Noi Island Tour Half Day

Discover our beautiful Island by Tuk-Tuk from the north to the south and east to west. You will get a great insight into the way of life here on Ko Yao Noi and its people and fauna and flora.

Itinerary

Depart from Koyao Island Resort by Tuk-Tuk and head out to see the rubber plantations and the way this valuable material is produced from the trees. During your trip you will also see rice fields, coconut and palm oil plantations. Stop in the Island’s main village to buy some exotic fruits and vegetables or to do a little souvenir shopping and soak up the relaxed atmosphere Return to the Resort

Any departure time for this trip is possible. The length of the trip is approximately 4 hours. Please remember to bring: sun lotion, sunglasses, your camera and some spending money

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Fishing Phang Nga Bay Full day Go fishing in the Phang Nga Bay with one of our guides. Catch some of the local fish and make it your dinner that evening. Squid, snapper or barracuda are the fish to be caught here. One of the easier fish to catch in Phang Nga Bay is the Barracuda. The easiest way to locate and catch them is by trolling. Once you catch one, you can stop and cast around to see if there is a school. The larger ones tend to travel alone, but the small to medium size barracudas often travel in schools. Jack Trevally often come into the bay. During the summer months, big trevally come into the bay more frequently. You can see their dorsal fins break the surface. There’s nothing more exciting than seeing a trevally fin, then casting to it and setting the hook! When the wind is blowing hard, the mangrove channels offer a nice retreat. The best time to fish in the mangrove is on an incoming (flood) tide. High tide is second best and falling tide can still produce some catches. The many mangrove channels and tidal rivers (especially in the northern reaches of Phang Nga Bay) offer Barramundi (Lates calcarifer), Crocodile Longtom (Tylosurus crocodilus), Barracuda, some species of grouper (mostly smaller specimen), a couple of shark species and the Grey Mullet, which is very common. Out in the deeper water of the bay and outside of the mouth of the bay, you can catch Sea Bass, Red Snapper, Barracuda, shark, mackerel, Rainbow Runners, Queenfish (croaker family), Dorado (Mahi Mahi, Dolphin) and other fish. Further out you can catch some pelagic species, including small tuna! Catching a tuna, even a small one, from the seat of a kayak is a real thrill… especially if you like being towed around for a long time. Speaking of being towed around, this is one of the big benefits of kayak fishing. You can catch fish on lighter tackle than you would on a typical 'charter' type fishing trip. Your kayak is nimble and it's easy to chase down a big fish once hooked. Itinerary

Depart from Koyao Island Resort by traditional Thai long tail boat Find the best fishing spots in the Bay Have lunch on board or on a deserted beach Return to the Resort and deliver your ‘Catch of the Day’, and dinner, to the kitchen

Tour includes: Boat transfer, marine park fees, fishing equipment, English speaking guide, towels, fresh fruit, water and soft drinks. Please remember to bring: swimwear, sun lotion, sunglasses and your camera Availability and schedule differs daily due to weather conditions and the tides

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Private Island Dining Let us take you to the small Island of Ko Nok, about 15 minutes from our Resort. Here you can enjoy a romantic sunset and beach walk while we prepare a private barbeque for you with ingredients according to your wishes.

Where else will you have the chance to enjoy a private dinner on such an exclusive place? We will make this a truly unforgettable experience for you. Departure from the Resort at approx. 16:00 Includes: Boat transfers, fresh seafood barbeque, water and soft drinks Should you wish to include other items such as wine, beer or lobster additional charges apply

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Rock Climbing Full Day/Half Day

Experience Koh Yao Noi from a bird’s eye view! Try something new and enjoy the thrill of rock climbing. Climbers of all abilities are welcome. Koh Yao Noi has over 150 rock climbs for beginners and experts alike. Combine your day of rock climbing with sightseeing, island hopping, or just relaxing on quiet beaches. Mark started climbing on the mainland in 1995. He came to Koh Yao Noi and started The Mountain Shop with his wife in 2004. He and his climbing partners have developed over 150 rock climbs on Koh Yao Noi and the surrounding islands. Dut is from Tha Khao Village and has been climbing since he was a small boy, collecting birds nest for the local trade. Some of our other climbing guides are locals who excel in the sport, while others have come to Koh Yao specifically for the climbing the island offers. Most of the climbs are equipped with titanium bolts, the safest form of protection. We continually update all our climbing routes to keep them as safe as possible. We have the safest climbing equipment and also the latest in rescue equipment. Climbing trips are designed for beginners and experience climbers alike. We offer an introductory course if you have never climbed before, as well as more challenging climbs if you are an experience climber. Itinerary

Departure from resort by Tuk-tuk or Boat Arrival on Climbing site Lunch/snack Return to Resort

Includes: All transfers, snack or lunch, water, soft drinks, insurance, climbing equipment, English speaking guide and guaranteed fun