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| Don't miss out on your chance to visit the Ang Thong Marine Park (photo courtesy flickr.com) |
When people plan on going to a tropical destination,
which is commercially dubbed as a tropical paradise, they usually expect to get
more or less than what’s being advertised. However, the natural beauty of most
island tourist hotspots is tarnished by industrialization and commercial
expansion.
On the contrary, every Koh Samui travel agency wouldn’t bother selling tourism related
services for Thailand’s second biggest island if it didn’t have the right balance
between natural formations and commercial accommodations and establishments.
Out of the many attractions Koh Samui has, Angthong
Marine Park is one site in particular that’s frequently visited by tourists. Comprised
of forty-two island this attraction has a total land area of approximately 250
square kilometres.
People are on holiday who stay in Koh Samui will
be pleased to know that Angthong Marine Park is just a few hours travel (via boat)
away from their location. But why should they bother going out of their way to
another venue when the place they’re currently residing at is already a
tropical paradise?
According to Koh Samui travel guides, this “park” (not an actual park) is said
to be even better – this attraction outshines its counterparts with its
magnificent limestone mountains and rock formations, as well as its abundance
of coconut trees plus other plant life. Since the area is predominantly
uninhabited, the surrounding beaches and ocean water appears to be extra clean
and clear.
In addition to the facts above, there
are around sixteen types of mammals living within the area, which would make for
a pleasant sightseeing experience for adults and children. Strolling deeper
into the depths of the “jungle” is recommended (under the supervision of reputable
tour guides), since there’s a variety of lakes and other pleasing sights to see
as well.
Vacationers staying in Koh Samui
should definitely consider paying a visit to Angthong Marine Park. Approaching various
boat charters and hiring these professionals for a private trip, or getting on
a scheduled trip with the other tourists, is the best way to get to the park. Such
tours usually last for an entire day, and include food plus water.
Experienced Koh Samui travel guides are included in the package as well, so
there’s no need to worry about getting lost. Lastly, it’s highly advisable to
bring snorkelling equipment along, since a wide range of aquatic life can be
found near the shorelines of the beaches.
