Getting married on Koh Chang?  You’ll need a wedding photographer and a planner. Why do you need a wedding photographer? An increasing number of people are now choosing to get engaged, celebrate a special occasion or even get married, or at least have a blessing ceremony, here on the island.  You can make do with […] The post Koh Chang Wedding Photography and Planning appeared first on Koh Chang Island Guide For Independent Travellers ..read more

Dinner with a difference on Koh Chang Not many visitors to Koh Chang realize that it’s possible to have a private dinner cruise without breaking the bank.  There are a couple of restaurants on the Klong Prao estuary that have boats for rent for small groups.  These restaurants are Iyara Seafood and Klong Prao Seafood.  […] The post Dinner Cruises You Can Afford on Koh Chang appeared first on Koh Chang Island Guide For Independent Travellers ..read more

See the jungle by ATV on Koh Chang There are two places on Koh Chang where you can rent and ride ATVs.  However, these are on guided tours along marked trails.  You can’t rent an ATV to drive around the roads on the island.  This is for a number of reasons, the main one being […] The post ATV Tours – Quadbikes on Koh Chang appeared first on Koh Chang Island Guide For Independent Travellers ..read more

Jungle Trekking on Koh Chang Surprisingly, few people bother making the effort to head into Koh Chang’s interior on a trek. But if you need some exercise whilst on holiday jungle trekking is definitely worth doing.   Whilst there are no signposted routes, there are guided treks available to suit everyone from families with young […] The post Koh Chang Jungle Trekking Trips appeared first on Koh Chang Island Guide For Independent Travellers ..read more

Is This Koh Chang’s Best Viewpoint? Baan Rong Thian is the name for the hamlet at the end of the road on the western side of Salakphet bay.  In the past it was always best known as being home to Koh Chang Marina and Salakphet Seafood restaurant.  But that’s about to change.  In a few […] The post The White Buddha Viewpoint appeared first on Koh Chang Island Guide For Independent Travellers ..read more

Elephant Camps and Elephant Trekking on Koh Chang Should you ride an elephant on holiday? That’s a decision only you can make.  I’ve been on three elephant treks, on Koh Chang and elsewhere in Thailand but I wouldn’t do it again. In an ideal world, there wouldn’t be any elephant camps on Koh Chang.  But […] The post Elephant Camps appeared first on Koh Chang Island Guide For Independent Travellers ..read more

Hiring a Catamaran or Yacht on Koh Chang Sailing around Koh Chang is increasingly popular.  Every year there’s a noticeable increase in the number of yachts visiting the island and I often get emails from people asking about chartering a boat for a few days.  The archipelago is gradually getting a name for itself as […] The post Sailing and Yacht Charter on Koh Chang appeared first on Koh Chang Island Guide For Independent Travellers ..read more

Day Trips and Overnight Trips by Yacht Mandala Sailing offers Skippered Charters using a Jeanneau 42’ yacht. I’ve already listed sailing charters on the site.  They’re more for people who want to spend a few days sailing around the islands south of Koh Chang.  But here’s something different  – day tours by sailing boat.  All […] The post Sailing Day Trips from Koh Chang appeared first on Koh Chang Island Guide For Independent Travellers ..read more

Guide to Dive Sites, PADI Courses, Diving Trips and Prices Anyone interested in learning to dive in Thailand or taking a dive trip will find a lively scuba scene with well-run dive centres on Koh Chang.  Plus a range of dive sites suitable to novices and beginners, one of the largest wrecks in Thailand,the HTMS Chang, and […] The post Koh Chang Scuba Diving Courses & Trips appeared first on Koh Chang Island Guide For Independent Travellers ..read more

Here’s an activity that can only be done during the rainy season.  As it involves swimming in a river.  The rivers on Koh Chang are pretty much dry from November through until April.  But once the rains start in late April – early May, they quickly fill up with cool, clear, fresh water.  Some people […] The post Sii Tor – Natural Swimming Pool appeared first on Koh Chang Island Guide For Independent Travellers ..read more