BACKPACKER

Kho Phangan has to offer a lot of popular things to do one being snorkeling at many of Koh Panghan beaches, one beach in particular is in the northeastern tip near by Ko Maa. Located in the center of the Koh Samui Archipelago, Koh Phangan is ideally situated in the near of top destinations such as Ang Thong National Marine Park and Koh Tao. Nearby Ang Thong archipelago is composed of more than 40 tiny islands, endowed with natural caves and surrounded with tranquil salt water. For a lot of visitors Full Moon Party is most important of the main attractions on Phangan. Thousands of party guests coming to the island each month if only to see for them self the Full Moon Party.

Kohphangan was before the hippy heaven, currently a 'more mixed range' of visitors come to the island here. But they all want to find a relaxing and easy going place. Phangan was considered a backpackers destination, but since quite a time a different type and a mixed range of holiday makers arrives here. One tought many of them have in common, visitors want to find a relaxed and easy going place. One exemption might be the Full moon party when the beach changes into a dancefloor. The only exemption from the otherwise relaxing and quite island might be the Fullmoon when Haad Rin transforms into a dance floor constructed of sand. If you don't fell like party or very loud music, do not worry on Koh Phangan are a lot amazing places, that are easy to reach like National Parks, fishing spots and viewpoints.

Ko Phangan's climate is almost always a perfect for a holiday. Blue-sky days and a steady sea breeze nearly everyday. The best time for a visit, end of December to the end of March is the ideal vacation island experience. On the island many different things to fill up your day. Once it's late the island offers a active Night Life, ranging from typical Karaoke bars, Beach Bars to normal Clubs or upscale Night Clubs. Koh Phangan is approximately 2 1/2 hours from Don Sak and about 45 minutes from Koh Samui Island by boat. The cheapest way from BKK to Koh Phangan is to get yourself a ajoint ticket from Songserm Travel who operates joint ticket for (Ferry and Express boats, bus, train, air) to Koh Phangan. Or another option is to get an 1 hour flight by Bangkok Airways daily from BKK to Samui and take the catamaran boat to Phangan. The most visited of the beaches, Haad Rin and Chaloklum always have a scattering of sun worshippers but there's also quieter, more secluded bays and beaches. Kohphangan's monthly Fullmoon Party is asia's best known beach party, with international DJ's from all over the world lining up to have the honor of playing.