Hong Island Group

Related article: Krabi

Characteristics: White sand beaches and limestone cliffs, nice beach views, sunbathing, swimming

Important Note: Thailand prohibits import and export of ivory even if it is for personal consumption or as souvenir, and tourists are strongly advised not to buy ivory or ivory products. Taking ivory or ivory products outside Thailand is illegal. Offenders could get a jail term of up to 10 years or a fine of up to four times the value of the item or both penalties, and could face arrest at their country of origin. (Thai Ivories and Elephant Legislations)

The Islands:

• Daeng Island: Small red limestone rock island. This place is more of a sunbathing and swimming spot rather than snorkelling.

Daeng Island

Daeng Island

• Lading Island: A secluded island located between Pak Bia island and Hong island. Lovely scenery with a small bay surrounded by limestone, soft white sand beach and emerald coloured sea earned it the name “Paradise island”. Although there is a small snorkelling area here, there is nothing much to see.

Lading Island

Lading Island

• Hong Island Lagoon: Hong Island interior is home to a large lagoon. Here you will notice the different layers of the sea colour, from a deep emerald green to a clear turquoise. The lagoon entrance is through a cliff passage that adds up to the scenic backdrop of the place.

Cliff entrance to Hong Island Lagoon

• Hong Island: From there, there is option to kayak to the lagoon, but you need to be careful as the cliff passage is a bit tricky and the current and waves are a bit strong. Although snorkelling option would be there, it could be a bit disappointing, considering other snorkel sites around Phi Phi or the Four Islands.

Hong Island

Getting Here:

From Krabi or Phuket, Thailand, regular day trips are available. Some trips offer kayaking option.

Getting Around:

Island hopping is generally via speed boats and/or longtail boats.

Happy Panda Notes:

Although the water can be rough, kayaking from the Hong Island to the Lagoon is an experience in itself with the dramatic backdrop.