Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park

Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park is a protected archipelago of 42 islands in the Gulf of Thailand and is managed as a marine national park. The islands are noted for limestone karst peaks, beaches, coral reefs and sheltered bays.

The park is popular for day boat trips that combine snorkeling over reefs, kayaking around limestone cliffs, and short hikes to island viewpoints. Several islands have short trails and lookouts that give wide views across the archipelago; a few islands contain park visitor facilities and basic accommodation.

The area has been protected as a national park to conserve its marine and island environments and to regulate tourism activity and fishing within park boundaries.

The islands lie in the inner Gulf of Thailand northwest of Koh Samui and Koh Phangan and are reached by boat from those islands and from mainland piers in Surat Thani province.

• Scale and protection: The archipelago comprises 42 islands and is designated as a marine national park, with protection for coral reefs, seagrass and island ecosystems.
• Typical visits: Most visitors travel on organised boat trips from Koh Samui, Koh Phangan or the mainland; snorkeling, kayaking and short hikes to viewpoints are the main activities.

What to See #

• Koh Wua Talap (park island): Koh Wua Talap hosts the park headquarters, visitor facilities and some accommodation, and serves as the main drop-off and embarkation point for day trips around the archipelago.
• Koh Mae Ko: Koh Mae Ko is noted for an inland lagoon and a short hike to a viewpoint that looks across limestone islands and steep karst cliffs; it is a frequent stop on snorkeling and boat tours.