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Click on an activity from the list below for a complete description, or simply scroll down the page.
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Snorkeling at Koh Kwai |
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Hike to Waterfall |
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Traditional Fishing |
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Interactive Soap Group Workshop |
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Thai Cooking Classes |
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Wild Animal Rescue Conservation Center |
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Amazing Sunset |
Snorkeling at Koh Kwai
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A short boat ride away is the tropical island of Koh Kwai (Buffalo Island). Swaying palm trees, powdery soft sand and crystal clear waters make this a picture-perfect destination to laze away a couple of hours in the sun. Snorkeling reveals the island’s splendid underwater paradise, teeming with colorful fish and vibrant corals. Sea turtles frequent the coast which is well-known for its amazing bio-diversity.
Traditional Fishing
Head out through the lush mangroves in a long-tail boat and into the open sea to join local fishermen on their daily trips. See them hauling in their traditional fishing nets by hand revealing a bounty of sea life including groupers, red and white snapper, tuna and baracuda. You'll also learn about sustainable fishing techniques and the variety of traditional traps and nets used to catch squid, lobster, crabs, and fish. You might even be lucky enough to witness a pod of dolphins that frequent the Ban Talae Nok coast.
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Hike to Waterfall
Ban Talae Nok is surrounded by a diverse eco-system of mangroves and jungle. Adventure into the forest seeing a variety of wildlife including monkeys and exotic birdlife such as white-throated kingfisher, great hornbills, red-whiskered bulbul and white-rumped shama. After a pleasant stroll with your English-speaking guide highlighting points of interest throughout the trail, you will be rewarded with a gorgeous waterfall, perfect for swimming and cooling off.
Interactive Soap Group Workshop
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A popular place with young and old villagers, the Community center is also the home of the Ban Talae Nok ‘Sabu Sabai’ soap group. Established after the tsunami, the group makes beautifully hand-crafted soap, using only the finest natural ingredients from the local area. Visitors are invited to watch an informative demonstration given by the soap ladies. After the demonstration, visitors can then try their hand at making the soaps, with the expert guidance of the soap group ladies.
Thai Cooking Classes
Learn how to cook a variety of mouth watering Thai dishes with the experts themselves, the women of the village. These women have culinary skills to rival any five-star chef and will share their skills with you so that when you return home you can impress your friends with a authentic Thai dinner party! Spend a full morning or afternoon in the kitchen with comprehensive demonstration and hands on practice. At lunch or dinner, relax and enjoy the dishes that you created with the villagers.
Wild Animal Rescue Conservation Center
This highly respected Conservation Center provides a safe sanctuary for mistreated or sick wildlife, mostly gibbons and exotic birds. A highly-trained group of rangers care for the sick animals and prepare them for their release back into the wild. Visitors can take a guided tour around the sanctuary, and learn about Thailand’s native animals and what steps are being taken to protect these beautiful creatures.
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Amazing Sunset
A short drive from the village is an endless stretch of white sandy beach, the ideal place to watch the sun set over the tranquil Andaman Sea. As the sun sets, the sky becomes a canvass of amazing pinks, oranges and reds, set against the back drop of Koh Kwai, resulting in a truly unforgettable sunset with plentiful photo opportunities. The beach is usually completely deserted, except for the buffalo that come down to bathe in the warm tropical waters in the evening.
Homestay
Want to stay in the village with a host family? Inquire about our homestay accommodation.
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