Koh Wai

Koh Wai is a small pristine island located just off the south cost of Koh Chang, 6 km from southern tip of island and 10 km from Bang Bao pier. The island is part of the Mu Ko Chang Marine National Park and is one of favourite destinations for day trips from the main island. Koh Wai receives a steady stream of hikers, often in large groups, thanks to its beautiful white sand beaches and shallow coral reef, ideal for lovers of snorkelling. The island has an irregular shape with a length of 3 km and 1 km of maximum wide. The pristine beaches are concentrated in the northern side. The western coast is characterized by a shallow coral reef that gently dropping down to 20 metres depth. The interior is covered with lush tropical vegetation with small hills in the western, which is nesting area for many birds. Koh Wai not has villages or houses for residents, there aren't roads and no vehicle, without fixed telephone lines, but Internet and cell phone coverage, the electricity is supplied by generators. However, on island there are some village resorts, usually operating only in high season, during which they receive a lot of tourists. Koh Wai is a small corner of paradise where you can relax and enjoy wonderful beach days to enjoy sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling and nothing more. There are five village resorts on island; most are located on the beaches, or in any case on the coast. Koh Wai Paradise Resort, Good Feeling Resort, Ao Yai Ma Resort and Coral Pakarang Resort are on the north-east coast. Koh Wai Beach Resort is the only one on the south eastern coast. Each one has its dock and they are linked together with a boardwalk, only the Koh Wai Beach is isolated and accessible only by sea. Most are made up of simple bungalows in wood and straw, with a central catering facility available both to guests and day-trippers.
Getting there - To reach Koh Wai you can rely on the many tour operators of Koh Chang. A full-day package to Koh Wai cost between 800 and 1500 THB, and includes the transfer by minivan from your hotel, the roundtrip by speedboat from Bang Bao pier, snorkelling equipment and lunch buffet at one of the resorts. Alternatively you can reach the island independently with the ferry services, which depart from the docks of Bang Bao and Kai Bae; the one way ticket costs 300-400 THB for 20-minute boat ride.Read More