Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Northern Interior
Ko Chang's mountainous interior is predominately protected as a national park. The
forest is lush and alive with wildlife and threaded by silver-hued waterfalls.
National Park Status
Parts of Ko Chang are protected and maintained as a national park. Though their conser-
vation efforts are a bit amorphic, you will be required to pay a 200B park entrance fee
when visiting some of the waterfalls (entrance fees are stated in the reviews and payable
at the site).
National Park headquarters
( 0 3955 5080; Ban Than Mayom;
8am-5pm)
is on the eastern side of the island near Nam Tok Than Mayom.
Also be aware that nudity and topless sunbathing are forbidden by law in Mu Ko Chang
National Marine Park; this includes all beaches on Ko Chang, Ko Kut, Ko Mak, etc.
BAN KWAN CHANG
( 08 1919 3995; changtone@yahoo.com; 8.30am-5pm)
In a beautiful forested
setting, this camp offers a quiet and intimate experience with its nine resident ele-
phants. A one-hour visit (900B) involves feeding, bathing and riding an elephant;
hotel transfer is included. Be sure to wear mozzie spray.
Elephant Camp
