Koh Ra (Remote Island) Adventure

Koh Ra (Remote Island) Adventure
with Surin Islands National Park trip

(based from Koh Ra Ecolodge)
CODE: TVL004

3 Days, with 2 different extensions of 1 Day each possible

Day 1 (Date): Arrive Kuraburi, Phang Nga province or Phuket airport and transfer to Koh Ra

Upon arrival to Kuraburi Pier (early to late afternoon). Meet your guide and transfer by long-tailed boat (30 min.) to Koh Ra Ecolodge. Have time for a brief tour of the facilities and introduction to the eco-friendly and sustainable features of the Ecolodge (organic garden, composting system, solar power) and the trail system. The Koh Ra Ecolodge was started as a model of sustainable ecotourism and accommodation. Their goal is to offer guests a meaningful nature experience while working to benefit the local ecology and communities of the area. Relax at your leisure in the beachside sala, go for a stroll on the beach and maybe see Crab-eating macaque monkeys hunting for oysters on the rocky point. Overnight to the soothing sounds of beach and jungle.

Meals: Dinner (lunch for early arrivals)
Accom: Koh Ra Ecolodge


Walking a deserted beach; Bungalow at the Lodge: Evening in the “Sala”

Day 2 (Date): snorkel trip to koh surin national park

After breakfast, board the Koh Ra Ecolodge’s own speedboat for a trip to Koh Surin National Park, the best snorkeling site in Thailand. The Koh Ra Ecolodge is the closest landfall to the Surin Islands so you’ll be able to maximize your time at this jewel of the Andaman Sea. See what vibrant reefs should really look like and learn about coral reef ecology from our specially trained guides who also work with Reef Check Thailand, a local non-profit marine conservation organization. The trip takes a little over an hour and we first visit the National Park visitor’s center at the beautiful main bay before snorkeling at least two sites. Have a Thai lunch onboard the boat to maximize your snorkeling time and return in the afternoon, back at the Ecolodge by 4:30pm. Diving is also an option for certified divers at an additional cost.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accom: Koh Ra Ecolodge


Jungle Walking & Jungles

Day 3 (Date): Jungle walk

After breakfast, join us for an easy walk along our well-maintained trails winding through primary jungle, open savannah forest and nearby mangroves and freshwater streams. You’ll see many species of wild orchids and butterflies and will most likely see hornbills, as they live all around the Ecolodge’s property. You’ll also have a chance to see flying lizards, leopard cats, and many other species of wildlife in this protected area. After checkout, transfer back to the mainland and on your way with a feeling of connection to nature.

Meals: Breakfast and snack (or lunch option)
Accom: (none)

Optional Side-Trips or Extensions


Snorkeling and Kayaking n turquoise waters

Option 1: full-day Guided Sea Kayak trip and snorkel

After breakfast, join our specially trained guides for a sea kayak exploration of Koh Ra, around to the outside west coast, a long string of deserted bays and beaches with secret lagoons. We will paddle about an hour and a half (or can be dropped off in the long-tailed boat for a one way paddle back) to a large deserted bay with a lagoon for a short nature walk. On the way back we’ll stop by our local coral reef to look for lionfish, sea anemones, and other fascinating creatures. We will tell you about our coral reef monitoring program in collaboration with Reef Check Thailand and how the tsunami affected the area’s reefs. Return back to the Ecolodge mid-afternoon for a rest and drink before dinner.



Koh Ra Island; Moken village

Option 2: half-day Guided jungle walk/hike and sea gypsy village tour

After breakfast, take a pleasant walk through evergreen forests, open savannah forest, past streams and mangroves to visit the local Sea Gypsy (Moken) village. The Ecolodge has a very friendly relationship with the village and they are happy to show us their village lifestyle, including the plants they use from the jungle. The Ecolodge contributes money for guides from their village and to a community fund used for projects such as drinking well improvement, herb garden, and chicken house that we help them complete with TVLunteers.

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Rates and Other Information

Tariff: in Thai Baht per person based in twinshare rooms in Koh Rah Ecolodge and subject to North by North East ‘General Conditions and Booking Procedures’. This quote based on Dec 2008 market rates. While we make every effort to honour above pricing, North by North-East Travel Services reserves the right to adjust prices if quickly-rising fuel costs force service-providers to collectively raise rates.

Koh Ra (Remote Island) Adventure with Surin Islands National Park trip CODE: TVL004

Tariff: Based on USD per person in twin/double shared rooms

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Validity: Price is effective from December 16, 2008 to September 30, 2009.
Validity: Please note that validity does not include Songkran festival (April 12-15, 2009).

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note that travel to Koh Surin + Koh Ra is subject to weather

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