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This gorgeous little island is
truly the undiscovered pearl of the Andaman Sea
with long white sandy beaches, clear blue sea,
coral reefs, it’s the perfect place to really
get away from it all- from lying in a hammock
doing absolutely nothing except watch the amazing
sunsets to snorkling fishing (big of small game) ,
boat trips around the island to the many
neighbouring islands including Koh Surin ,
swimming in the warm waters or even body-boarding.
The two main bays are Aow Yai – the sunset bay,
and Aow Khao Kwai. Both bays have long curving
white sandy beaches. If you get bored of the
beachlife then there’s always the inland
experience. Koh Phayam has lots of good mini hikes
into the hills, forests and jungle.There are tidal
mangrove forests and lots of wildlife including
monkeys, boars, and some beautiful and rare birds.
A small track runs around the island making
everything accesable by foot, bike or motor-scooters
which are available for hire,there aren’t any
cars. There are several resorts offering bungalow
accomodation, all of which are exceptionally good,
clean and comfortable , including the charming
Bamboo Bungalows on Aow Yai beach. A boat taxi to
the island leaves at 2 pm every day from the pier
at Sapan Plaa, the trip costs 100 baht per person
and takes about an hour and a half.The boat back
leaves Koh Phayam at 8 am.
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