PhangNga Bay -Ban Sam Chong
PahngNga bay the small fishing village of Ban Sam Chong is located on the shore of one of three mangrove canals. You can’t access the village by scooter or car, just by boat, allowing you to take in the quiet natural surrounding you. The fishing village houses are built on stilts and connected by long footbridges.
The mangrove canals and extensive ecosystem surrounding the village is the main source of livelihood for the local people. At low tide, villagers are able to harvest shells along the mangrove banks. They also lay fish traps that can be collected after one high tide cycle. Villagers also net fish from the shoreline.
“The friendly fishing village of Sam Chong Nuea is an open minded, very friendly and the most beautiful place on earth.”
PhangNga Bay activities:
Learn about the daily local life of this quiet village by taking a walking tour to see how the local people gain their income from fishing and other food processing activities. People are very open minded and always happy to show their work and living.
Visit the fish farm and Oyster farm
Kayak in the mangrove forest and hike in the cave
Make natural tie dye with the plants around the area and keep as a souvenir
Visit Khao Tapu, the iconic island of Phang Nga, the island is known as “James bond island” the community can arrange a boat to bring you to the island where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and clear white beaches
The village itself is set up for homestays that can accommodate single travelers and small groups, with many cultural and ecotourism activities available around the island.
PhangNga Bay package :2 DAY 1 NIGHT
Day 1 – Cultural Exchange
- Pick up at your hotel in Khaolak, meet you Andaman Discoveries Translator for a cultural and program briefing. Transfer to village
- Take a walking tour of the community with your local guide to learn about the history and lives of these villagers
- Lunch – enjoy authentic southern Thai food with your homestay family
- Make Natural Tie Dye with the womans group and keep as souvenir
- Visit the fish farm or oyster farm and then learn to peal the nypa palm leave, visit the shrimp paste factory in village
- Share stories with your home stay family and learn to cooking Thai food with your host family
Day 2 – Natural Wonders
- Wake up early and head out on a long tail boat for a spectacular Andaman Coast sunrise. Enjoy coffee tea and breakfast from the boat as you watch the red and orange hues of the sun rise over the limestone carsts and ocean
- Continue your journey out to the Phang Nga bay the famous island and Panyi village (fisherman village), you will see the dramatic limestone islands, explore sea caves and relax with the breathtaking views
- Return to your homestay for another delicious lunch
- Pack and say goodbye to your friendly hosts transfer back to Khaolak. End of program
Inclusive:
- Transfer from Khaolak hotel to village
- Accommodation in homestay
- English speaking guide
- Activities and food full board as mention in the program
- National park fee
- Travel insurance
- Community fund for the village
- TAX
For more information on Village life click here…