Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Reefers, Lotus Diving and Haad Yao Divers are the main operators on the island with a
solid reputation.
Hiking and snorkelling day trips to
Ang Thong Marine National Park
generally depart from
Ko Samui, but recently tour operators are starting to shuttle tourists from Ko Pha-Ngan
as well. Ask at your accommodation for details about boat trips as companies often come
and go due to unstable petrol prices.
Many of the larger accommodation options can hook you up with a variety of aquatic
equipment such as jet skis and kayaks, and the friendly staff at Backpackers Information
Centre can attend to any of your other water-sports needs.
Chaloklum Diving
( 0 7737 4025;
www.chaloklum-diving.com
)
One of the more established dive shops on the is-
land, these guys (based on the main drag in Ban Chalok Lam) have quality equipment
and high standards in all that they do.
DIVING
Reefers
( 08 6471 4045;
www.reefersdiving.com
)
Vic, the owner, and his gaggle of instructors are chilled
and professional. Recommended.
DIVING
Lotus Diving
( 0 7737 4142;
www.lotusdiving.net
)
This dive centre owns not one, but two beautiful boats
(that's two more vessels than most of the other operations on Ko Pha-Ngan). Trips can be
booked at their office in Ban Chalok Lam, or at the Backpackers Information Centre.
DIVING
Haad Yao Divers
( 08 6279 3085;
www.haadyaodivers.com
; Hat Yao)
Established in 1997, this dive operator has
garnered a strong reputation by maintaining European standards of safety and customer
service.
DIVING
Wake Up
( 08 7283 6755;
www.wakeupwakeboarding.com
; Jan-Oct)
Jamie passes along his infinite wake-
boarding wisdom to eager wannabes at his small water sports school in Chalok Lam. Fif-
teen minutes of 'air time' will set you back 1200B, which is excellent value considering
you get one-on-one instruction. Kiteboarding, wake-skating and waterskiing sessions are
also available.
WAKEBOARDING
