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“It consists of an area of coastline and over 30 islands. The park has many diverse habitats including; open water, coral fringed islands, sandy beaches, forest covered islands to sheer rocky islands which rise steeply out of the sea. ”

Koh Phetra National Marine Park, Satun : The park is in the areas of two provinces: Satun and Trang. It consists of a long coastline from Amphoe Langu to Amphoe Thung Wa and several offshore islands such as Ko Phetra, Ko Khao Yai, Ko Lalobaentae, Ko Lidi, Ko Bulon,Ko Laoliang, and Ko Perama.Boats to these islands are available from the Pak Bara Pier. Ko Kao Yai, the largest in the group, boasts several pristine beaches suitable for snorkeling, swimming, sunbathing, camping, and seeing the famed Rock Castle.

Between Ko Kao Yai and Ko Lidi is a channel bay known as Ao Kam Pu. Ao Kam Pu is a tranquil passage with cascading waters during certain tidal changes and some coral at shallow depths. Another tourist attraction is Ko Bulon Leh, approximately 22 kilometres west of Pak Bara. Bulon Leh has a fine white-sand beach runs along the east and the north shores of the island and has some fine coral sites that make for good snorkeling.

How to get there: You can take a Trang-Palian bus or a van to reach Muang Trang District. The distance is about 35 km and get off at Tha Kham Pier. Palian District The boat leaves twice a day at 10:00 and 14:00, taking 40 minutes or getting off at Tase Pier. Yan Ta Khao District It takes 20-30 minutes to travel. Boat charter costs 700 baht for 10 people.