Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Hat Rin, Ko Pha-Ngan
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The scenic cape of Hat Rin has long been the darling destination of this laid-back
paradise. Sunrise Beach started hosting the world-famous Full Moon parties long
before Alex Garland's
The Beach
inspired many to strap on a rucksack. Today,
thousands still flock to the kerosene-soaked sands for an epic trance-a-thon fuelled
by adrenaline and a couple of other substances…
Activities
Diving group sizes tend to be smaller on Ko Pha-Ngan since the island has less
divers in general. The clear favourite snorkelling spot is
Ko Ma
, a small island in
the northwest connected to Ko Pha-Ngan by a charming sandbar. A major perk of
diving from Ko Pha-Ngan is the proximity to
Sail Rock
(Hin Bai), the best dive site
in the Gulf of Thailand and a veritable beacon for whale sharks.
LOTUS DIVING
Diving
