THAILAND / ANDAMAN ISLANDS Andaman ExpeditionTHE ISLAND FIELD GUIDE
Islands & gateways

The Andaman field guide

Choose an island.
Understand the journey.

Island stays, marine park visits and smaller places where the arrival needs its own plan.

Coastal landscape on Ko Phi Phi Don

Island stay / Krabi & Phuket

Koh Phi Phi Don

Plan a stay on Phi Phi Don by comparing Tonsai, the northern resort beaches and boat connections, while keeping Phi Phi Le excursions separate.

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Klong Khong Beach on Ko Lanta Yai

Island stay / Krabi & Phuket

Koh Lanta Yai

Compare Lanta Yai’s west-coast beaches, east-coast communities and arrival options, then build an island stay with realistic road and boat plans.

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Beach on Koh Lipe

Island stay / Satun

Koh Lipe

Plan Koh Lipe around Pattaya, Sunrise and Sunset beaches, with Pak Bara connections and a clear distinction between the island and national park outings.

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Shoreline on Ko Kradan

Island stay / Trang gateways

Ko Kradan

Plan Ko Kradan from Trang: compare a day trip with an overnight stay, choose the right mainland pier, and check national park access before booking.

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Coastline on Ko Ngai

Island stay / Trang gateways

Ko Ngai

Plan Ko Ngai through Trang or an island connection: understand Pak Meng access, the resort landing, luggage arrangements and a beach-focused stay.

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Beach on Ko Rok Yai

Day excursion / Krabi & Phuket

Ko Rok

Plan Ko Rok from a practical mainland or Lanta base, distinguish its two protected islands, and check seasonal access before booking snorkelling.

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Rocky beach on Ko Tarutao

Park planning / Satun

Ko Tarutao

Plan the main island of Ko Tarutao, its park accommodation, historical sites and boat connections without confusing it with Ko Lipe or Ko Adang.

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Coastline on Ko Phayam

Island stay / Ranong

Ko Phayam

Choose a Ko Phayam base on Ao Yai or Buffalo Bay, plan the boat from Ranong and understand why the island arrival and beach transfer are separate.

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